BUFFALO

PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD

WHO: Buffalo Board of Education Health Science Charter School

WHEN: Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

WHERE: Room 801 Buffalo City Hall 65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202

WHAT: Pursuant to Education Law §2857(1) and 8 NYCRR §119.4 (available at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/psc/law.html), the Buffalo City School District is required to hold a public hearing to solicit comments from the community in connection with the below described request: Notice of Charter renewal for Health Science Charter School

“Putting children and families first to ensure high academic achievement for all”

Exec. Affairs, Finance & Ops.

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The Buffalo Public Schools and the partners of the WNY Literacy Initiative will host a screening of the documentary Right to Read and Q&A with the film’s producer Kareem Weaver at West Hertel Academy PS 94.​

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Indigenous Peoples’ and Italian‐Heritage Day

School & Central Office Closed

The District Parent Coordinating Council (DPCC), is a Board Recognized Parent Congress Group. Meetings are open to BPS families and stakeholders.

Meetings held in-person at East High School (820 Northampton St.).

All meetings start at 6:00pm.

Questions: dpccbuffaloschools@gmail.com

Native American Parent/Student Committee Meeting (NARP)

Want to join virtually?

Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/96526887677? pwd=MmJ5bWhLeUl4eTJwMURxRHd5TExoQT09

Meeting ID: 965 2688 7677

Passcode: 955551

 For more information and a link to join the meetings, visit the BPS Native American Resource Program webpage at https://buffalopsny.sites.thrillshare.com/o/bps/page/parent-student-committee

This program supports adolescents and young adults ages 14-21 years old with Sickle Cell Disease and empowers them to transition into adult medical care.

This program is open to all, no sign up necessary.

For more information email ncocerez@sayyesbuffalo.org or visit @BPSParentCenters on Facebook.

The BPS Parent Centers will be offering free Conversational Spanish classes through the Lafayette Parent Center.

This program is open to all, no sign up necessary.

For more information email ncocerez@sayyesbuffalo.org or visit @BPSParentCenters on Facebook.

Education Support, Student Achievement

Open House Flyer

https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/1239289

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https://www.buffaloartsacademy.org/admissions-process

BPS will be holding Open Interviews for employment.

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All Academies offer free breakfast and lunch during the first and last half hour. Students 8th grade and under must be accompanied by a chaperone.

Schedule for Oct. 14th:

#30 Frank Sedita - 10:00am-1:00pm

#43 Lovejoy - 9:00am-12:00pm

#76 Herman Badillo - 10:00am-1:00pm

#89 Lydia T. Wright - 10:00am-1:00pm

#198 IPREP - 9:00am-12:00pm

#207 Lafayette - 10:00am-1:00pm

#301 Burgard - 10:00am-1:00pm

Bennett Campus - 9:00am-12:00pm

10/15 - 10/24

The BPS Parent Centers will be offering Beginner Sewing classes out of our Lafayette location. 10 sewing machines will be available for use, you are welcome to bring your own machine as well.

This program is open to all, no sign up necessary.

For more information email ncocerez@sayyesbuffalo.org or visit @BPSParentCenters on Facebook.

The BPS Parent Centers will be offering free Conversational Spanish classes through the Lafayette Parent Center.

This program is open to all, no sign up necessary.

For more information email ncocerez@sayyesbuffalo.org or visit @BPSParentCenters on Facebook.

In this beginner course, participants will learn a basic understanding of body language, facial expressions, ABC's, and build to basic greetings.

Space is limited, reserve a spot at tinyurl.com/38aw54v7

Level 1B is a continuation of 1A partnership with Deaf Access Services. Participants will learn fingerspelling, basic, conversation development, and beginning word signing.

Space is limited, sign up here: tinyurl.com/2p8zzb7a

This series will provide opportunities for parents to engage and learn together regarding issues impacting most families. Everyone is welcome, you do not need to be a parent at Bennett or a member of MVP to join.

Dinner will be provided.

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC), is a Board Recognized Parent Congress Group. Their meetings are open to the public and we encouarge you to join.

Join in-person or virtually.

Parent Network of WNY Location: 1021 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212

Zoom link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcscO-uqDMiHtxepDhdKj3SEJ8K3-4Up-lr

Questions: sepacbuff@gmail.com

Throughout the month of October, the BPS Parent Centers will be offering Student Loan Debt Counseling through Neighborhood Legal Services.

Tuesday, Oct. 10th, 4:00-6:00pm - South Park

Tuesday, Oct. 17th, 2:00-4:00pm - East

Tuesday, Oct. 24th, 2:00-4:00pm - Bennett

This program is open to all, no sign up necessary.

For more information email ncocerez@sayyesbuffalo.org or visit @BPSParentCenters on Facebook.

The BPS Department of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) will be hosting an upcoming book study looking at the work of Dr. Karen L. Mapp.

Book Title: Everyone Wins! The Evidence for Family-School Partnerships & Implications for Practice

Space is limited, sign up here: tinyurl.com/bpsbookstudy