Monthly News & Updates
Date: September 03, 2021 | Issue: 02
Club Registration will go live at 7:30 am on Tuesday, September 7th and will close at 3:30 pm on Friday, September 10th. As a reminder, all clubs are based on a lottery system and selection is random. Students may register for more than one club, but they can only participate in one club each semester. If your student is selected to participate in a club, a Welcome Letter will be sent home on Tuesday, September 14th. Club payment will be collected September 14th through the 17th. Clubs will meet on a specific afternoon each week beginning the week of September 20th and ending the week of November 15th. Clubs will not be meeting the week of October 11th.

*Registration will be open Tuesday, 9/7 through Friday, 9/10.*
All club memberships are chosen via lottery. Completing the registration form does not guarantee your child's acceptance into the club. 
9/14 - Club welcome letters will go home if your child was selected for a club 
9/15 - 9/17 - Club fees due (fees must be received prior to attending) 
Week of 9/20 - Clubs begin
Click the video below to view photo highlights from the month of August!
Birthday Reminders
We love celebrating student birthdays!
As a reminder, please give your student's teacher at least 24 hours of advance notice if you are planning to send in special treats to celebrate a birthday.
Treats should be dropped off before 10:30 am.
Please do not send in balloons.
Connect with your student on Canvas!
The video to the left gives you step-by-step instructions on how to connect to your student's Canvas account!
PTO Announcements
  • Buford City Schools Corn Maze Night will be on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 6 pm to 9 pm. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit BCSS! Tickets are $16 and include the corn maze, a hayride, and the Kid's Corner. Visit BufordCornMaze.com.
  • The BSA Boo Run will take place on Friday, October 29th. This is our only fundraiser for the year. Technology enhancement and additional playground equipment are our goals for the money raised. More information coming soon!
BSA continues to value the social and emotional needs of our students and staff.

Students are now participating in morning meetings that encompass social-emotional learning (SEL). We encourage you to ask your child daily about the activities they complete each morning!

Beginning soon, students will also participate in SEL rotations once a week. These rotations give students an opportunity to de-stress, take a break from technology, and just be kids playing. 

Rotations include:
  • Stem activities
  • Lego challenges
  • Gym 1 - Hula hoop and centers games
  • Gym 2 - Basketball
  • Mindfulness
  • Just Dance
  • Playground/Pictionary

Staff members are participating in a book study of Kyle Schwartz's I Wish for Change: Unleashing the Power of Kids to Make a Difference. They will also be attending professional learning sessions throughout the year to better meet the social, emotional, physical development, and diverse needs of our students. This awareness helps us understand one another and continue to create a healthy environment across BSA.

Visitors & Volunteers Update

A district-wide decision has been made to move the date for Visitors and Volunteers to September 27th. Beginning September 27th, lunch visitors will be permitted via signup; signup information will be available soon.
Thank you for your flexibility, and we can't wait to welcome visitors back to BSA!
Parent Right to Know
In compliance with the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act, Buford City Schools would like to inform you that you may request information about the professional qualifications of your student's teacher(s) and / or paraprofessional(s).
Parent Right to Know [English]
Muestra de notificación de derecho a la información [Español]
School Improvement Feedback

We appreciate any feedback our stakeholders can provide to help us continually improve. Please feel free to email Ms. Pulley at kaleen.pulley@bufordcityschools.org if you have any suggestions for how our faculty and staff can better serve your student. We appreciate the opportunity to work alongside you in supporting your student!
Communications Feedback

Your time is valuable, and we want to make sure we provide information succinctly and purposefully. We would love your feedback on how to improve our communication. Please feel free to email Ms. Pulley at kaleen.pulley@bufordcityschools.org to provide any suggestions.
Our Buford City Schools Nutrition department is the absolute best around! Students have access to great food that is high in nutritional value, and they are greeted daily by kind and friendly cafeteria staff. To fill out your student's application for Free and Reduced Meals, please click the button below!
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