Friday, 5/16/2008
1:45 p.m. Awards Assembly Grades 3 and 4
updated 5/16/2008
Friday, 5/16/2008
1:00 p.m. Awards Assembly Grades 1 and 2
updated 5/16/2008
Thursday, 5/15/2008
4th Grade Erie Canal Workshop
updated 5/7/2008
Thursday, 5/15/2008
4:30 P.M. Modified Track meet
updated 5/1/2008
Saturday, 5/17/2008
9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon PBIS Team Work Sessions
It is very important that all PBIS team members are present, including one administrator from the building.
updated 4/22/2008
Saturday, 5/17/2008
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Harcourt Trophies/Trofeos Grades 1-2 (Part II)
updated 4/22/2008
Saturday, 5/17/2008
8:30 - 11:30 Roles and Responsibilities of CSE Members
updated 4/21/2008
Thursday, 5/15/2008
3:30-6:30 Roles and Responsibilities of CSE Members
updated 4/21/2008
Saturday, 5/17/2008
8:30am-11:30am Content Module in Geology pt3
See"Department News" for details.
updated 4/21/2008
Saturday, 5/17/2008
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Using VPort Data for Improving Instruction
updated 4/21/2008
Thursday, 5/15/2008
Reception: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Exhibit can be viewed from 4/15-5/15: 9:00 am-6:00 pm Celebrating Art! 2008
"Celebrating Art! 2008" is our annual district-wide art show that showcases the artistic talents of our Buffalo Public School students.
A reception for student artists, their families and art teachers will be held on Tuesday, April 15th from 4;00 pm - 6:00 pm.
For more information,please check our Art Department News below.
updated 4/16/2008
Thursday, 5/15/2008
6:30-8:30p.m. Lorraine Elementary Alumni Kick-Off Reception
Lorraine Elementary will hold an Alumni Association Reception May 15th in the school courtyard.
The event will feature raffles, food, and refreshments. For a nominal $5 you will be able to join the newly formed Lorraine Elementary Alumni Association.
For further information, please call 816-4809 extension 217.
updated 4/3/2008
Thursday, 5/15/2008
4 - 7 pm BPDTC High School Support
updated 3/3/2008
Thursday, 5/15/2008
4 to 7 pm School 70 MSP Grades 7&8
Registration closed
updated 3/3/2008
Thursday, 5/15/2008
6:30 PM PTA Meeting
updated 1/7/2008
Thursday, 5/15/2008
4:00 Parent Teacher Group Meeting
updated 1/3/2008
Thursday, 5/15/2008
7 p.m. BAVPA Springfest Concert Series
updated 1/3/2008
McKinley Report Statement
The following statement was released jointly by David Edmunds Jr. and the Buffalo Public School District concerning the McKinley Report.
updated 5/16/2008
Principal's Book of the Month
The Principal's Book of the Month for May is Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox.
updated 5/16/2008
Word or Theme of the Month: Caring
updated 5/16/2008
Web Video: Dr. Williams Press Conference
Superintendent Dr. James A. Williams held a press conference to discuss the withdrawal of his candidacy for Memphis School District Superintendent. Please click the link below to watch the press conference.
updated 5/16/2008
Statement From Dr. James A. Williams
The following statement was made by Superintendent Dr. James A. Williams concerning the position of Memphis Schools Superintendent.
updated 5/16/2008
Waterfront Elementary Student Uniforms 2008
By Amy J. Steiner, WSA President
The results of the vote on mandatory uniforms at Waterfront
School beginning in September, 2008 have been tabulated by the Waterfront School Association (WSA). The results were overwhelmingly in favor of mandatory uniforms. Therefore, beginning in September, 2008, students will be required to dress according to the following guidelines: (see the Letter to Parents and Guardians at the bottom of this page).
This letter also contains a time line for families... (Continued)
updated 5/16/2008
BAVPA Students Rebuild Neighbrohoods one Brushstroke at a Time
Students from the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts were involved in an important community service project with the organization "Buffalo ReUse." Please click the link below to watch a photo essay compilation from Buffalo News photojournalist Derek Gee.
updated 5/16/2008
Picture Page: BPS Academic All Stars
Superintendent Dr. James A. Williams served as Chairman of the 28th annual Erie-Niagara School Superintendents Association’s Scholastic Achievement Recognition Dinner at the Buffalo Marriott in Amherst. A total of 235 students were honored from 79 schools in Erie and Niagara Counties.
updated 5/16/2008
BPS Academic All Stars
Congratulations to 48 BPS students who were recognized as Academic All Stars by the Buffalo News and the Erie-Niagara School Superintendents' Association. Please click the link below for pictures and biographies of our BPS All Stars.
updated 5/16/2008
Web Video: N.Y.S. Recognizes the B.P.S. for Academic Achievement
There's great news to share with students, teachers, administrators, and the community about the great academic success stories taking place in the Buffalo Public School District. This is video from a recent press conference that included Superintendent Dr. James A. Williams, Board President Mary Ruth Kapsiak, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Folasede Oladele, and Executive Director for Project Initiatives Amber Dixon to announce that the New York State Education Department recognized six BPS schools... (Continued)
updated 5/16/2008
Sports Night at South Park
South Park High School held it first annual sports night banquet on May 8, at Lucarelli’s Restaurant and Banquet facility on Abbott Road in Lackawanna. The PTO, through the coordination of Mrs. Jean Marie Dickey, Mrs. Buttino, and the team coaches, sponsored this event to honor this year’s Spark Athletes with a celebration of their fine effort and determination.
Mrs. Patricia Thomas, principal, welcomed the special guests including director of physical education, health and athletics in th... (Continued)
updated 5/16/2008
Important Public Meeting Monday Night: Contract For Excellence
The Buffalo Public School District is holding a Public Hearing on the District’s 2008-2009 “Contract For Excellence” Plan.
The Contract For Excellence is a requirement for districts receiving an increase in New York State aid for the 2008-2009 school year, and who have at least one school determined to be in need of improvement under the No Child Left Behind legislation. The contract requires that the new funds be spent in accordance with allowable programs.
Buffalo’s 2007-2008 plan foc... (Continued)
updated 5/15/2008
Picture Page: N.Y.S. Recognizes the B.P.S. for Academic Excellence
Superintendent Dr. James A. Williams, Chief Academic Officer Folasede Oladele, Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives Amber Dixon, and Buffalo Board of Education President Mary Ruth Kapsiak attended a press conference outside of School #81.
The group announced great news concerning the B.P.S. The New York State Education Department recognized six Buffalo Public Schools for academic excellence and was named “High Performing” and “Rapidly Improving” schools.
updated 5/15/2008
N.Y.S. Recognizes the B.P.S. for Academic Excellence
The New York State Education Department recognized six Buffalo Public Schools for academic excellence and was named “High Performing” and “Rapidly Improving” schools. Buffalo Public School #81 has been recognized as a “Rapidly Improving” school while Discovery School #67, Frederick Law Olmsted School #64, Leonardo da Vinci High School, Hutchinson Central Technical High School, and City Honors School have been recognized as “High Performing” schools.
updated 5/15/2008
Press Conference: New York State Recognizes the BPS for Academic Excellence
Please refer to the advisory below for the Thursday afternoon press conference.
updated 5/15/2008
Grade 4 field trip to the Lockport Cruise. Check out their web site.
updated 5/15/2008
Eighth Graders will spend Class Day at Darien Lake
Check out Darien Lake's new web site!
updated 5/15/2008
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