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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 →

Safe Touch- From Skip- A big thank you to the Salem-Keizer Schools and a group of our elementary counselors, who got together to format the K-5 lessons from the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Program.  This program is … Continue reading →

IPS- Please read the MTSS (formerly EBISS) overview. It is a nice summary of tier 1, 2 and 3. Tier 3 is IPS. In addition, check out the Tier 3 (IPS) checklist for if/ when a student moves to IPS. … Continue reading →

Inclement Weather- Elementary schools in BLP are to keep students inside if temperature (including windchill) drops below 20. We have a bit of wiggle room for judgement, but if it is below 20 we will be inside in most cases. … Continue reading →