Author Archives: Gary Timms

Field Day- Thanks to Ryan for making the field day schedule. There may be a few minor tweaks, but your times shouldn’t change. The schedule will also be linked in the last week document sent out in the May 20 … Continue reading →

Self Evaluations- Self Evaluations are now open for those of you who are on evaluation cycle this year. Please complete and submit by Friday, May 27. The following people are on evaluation cycle this year and should complete (with evaluator … Continue reading →

Short notes for you today. Five weeks left and things are going to get fast and furious. Enjoy your weekend! STEM Opportunities STEM Week Oregon (May 14-22)-All Oregonians are invited to join in the 8th annual STEM Week Oregon – May 14th … Continue reading →

Congratulations- We’d like to take this opportunity to recognize our certified and classified employees of the year for Buckingham. Congratulations to Jesse Hayes for certified and Mona Ring for classified. These two exemplify outstanding service to students and go above … Continue reading →

Kindergarten- Thanks to the kindergarten team for hosting a parent welcome event last night here at the school. Thanks to Margaret for being there to support registration. Thanks to Rebecca for being there and helping our ELL families. Thanks to … Continue reading →

Congratulations- Congratulations to Megan Williams for completing her teaching degree through George Fox University! She has accepted a teaching position in Madras next year. Thanks to Margy for acting as her cooperating teacher this year and thanks to Laci for … Continue reading →

Good News- It’s great to be able to start off this week’s notes with some very good news. Kevin M. reached out this past week to share that at his last appointment there is no indication of any cancer. He … Continue reading →

Testing– Third, fourth and fifth graders will be participating in state testing from May 9- May 20 (and probably some make up tests past that date). After having no tests two years ago and tests that didn’t count last year, … Continue reading →

Nutrition Services Changes- You have probably noticed some changes to our nutrition services this past week. Cassie has been moved to another school. Sarah Mendiola will be replacing Cassie at Buckingham. They will not be adding another person, but will … Continue reading →

State Testing- The window for state testing is now open and will be open until June 3. Don’t worry, we aren’t late. Grades 3-5 will all be participating in ELA and Math. 5th grade will also be completing the Science … Continue reading →