School District Calendar

Transcription

1 School District Calendar

2 August 2017 WEB Where Everyone Belongs Quest Accelerated Learning Buffalo Community Middle School: Doing What s Best for Kids At Buffalo Community Middle School (BCMS), Doing What s Best for Kids is not a slogan; it s what drives every decision. BCMS staff get to know students personally and demonstrate how information and learning are relevant to their lives. Students are divided into teams in 6th and 7th grades to promote a collaborative, small group atmosphere in a school with big opportunities. Here you ll find that seven words form the foundation for the 1,300 students who call Buffalo Community Middle School home: Attitude, Character, Compassion, Courage, Integrity, Respect and Service. Leading in Technology Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday July September BHS Fall Sports Meeting 7 p.m. Concert at Sturges Park 7 p.m. Hanover Harvest Festival Parade 11 a.m. Royalty Coronation at Settler s Park 3 p.m.

3 Primary Election Day 15 Concert at Sturges Park 7 p.m Montrose Days, School Board Workshop DC Board Room 4:30 p.m. Concert at Sturges Park 7 p.m. Buffalo Arts and Crafts Festival Downtown 9 a.m.-4 p.m Montrose Days Parade 1 p.m. Royalty Coronation at Montrose Community Center 2:30 p.m. BCMS Grade 6 Parent Night 6:30 p.m Teacher Workshop BCMS Open House 4:30 p.m. HE Kindergarten Visitation 5-7 p.m. School Board Meeting DC Board Room 7 p.m. MESI Kindergarten Orientation 3-7 p.m. 30 Teacher Workshop Teacher Workshop Elementary Open House 5 p.m. BHS Open House 5 p.m. DE Ice Cream Social 5-7 p.m. PLC Open House 5 p.m. PRIDE Open House 2-7 p.m. Concert at Sturges Park 7 p.m. 31 Teacher Workshop Concert at Sturges Park 7 p.m. Free Summer Food Service Program FREE breakfast and lunch for all children ages 1-18 is served throughout the summer, Monday- Friday. Check the district website at bhmschools.org for locations and hours of operation. Abbreviations AUD...Auditorium, DC BCMS..Buffalo Community Middle School BHS...Buffalo High School DC...Discovery Center DE...Discovery Elementary HE...Hanover Elementary MESI...Montrose Elementary School of Innovation NE...Northwinds Elementary PE...Parkside Elementary...Performing Arts Center, BHS PLC...Phoenix Learning Center PRIDE..PRIDE Transitions TBD...To Be Determined TESS...Tatanka Elem. STEM School August bhmschools.org

4 Small Group Instruction Exciting Phy Ed Experiences Photo by Marci Wills Annual Artist-in-Residence Submitted by Sue Bartz September 2017 Parkside Elementary Cares Parkside Elementary offers a warm and welcoming environment where students, staff, parents and volunteers work together to learn and have fun. Students grow by challenging themselves, learning to interact positively and reaching for academic success. Parkside is a school that fosters creativity for diverse learners, with deeply dedicated staff working with families to ensure the best education experience possible. Parkside serves approximately 415 students in grades K- 5. Photo by April Schmidt Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday August October Abbreviations AUD...Auditorium, DC BCMS..Buffalo Community Middle School BHS...Buffalo High School DC...Discovery Center DE...Discovery Elementary HE...Hanover Elementary MESI...Montrose Elementary School of Innovation NE...Northwinds Elementary PE...Parkside Elementary...Performing Arts Center, BHS PLC...Phoenix Learning Center PRIDE..PRIDE Transitions TBD...To Be Determined TESS...Tatanka Elem. STEM School 1 2

5 Labor Day 11 School Begins MESI Meeting 4 p.m Patriot Day School Board Workshop MESI 4:30 p.m. HE PTO Meeting 6 p.m. NE PTO Meeting 7-8 p.m Testing MAP Testing Begins Grades 2-8 and PLC BHS Homecoming Coronation Rosh Hashanah Begins at sundown Fall Begins BHS Homecoming Fun Night Gym 9:30 p.m.-midnight 29 BHS Homecoming Dance Cafeteria 7 p.m. 30 School Board Meeting DC Board Room 7 p.m. PE Bus Tour 4:30-7 p.m. Yom Kippur Begins at Sundown NE PTO Fall Festival 5- September bhmschools.org

6 AVID Promotes Learning College and Career Prep Hands-On Learning Experiences October 2017 Buffalo High School has Bison Pride Buffalo High School is one of the state s most outstanding schools, with 1,835 students in grades 9 12 who outpace state averages in every way. The school s continuous approach to plan, work and reflect results in an atmosphere of innovation and inspiration. Students learn early that the motto to be nice, be proud, work hard, and model behavior is genuinely ingrained in all the school has to offer. BHS students can earn college credits without sacrificing the high school experience through a unique set of courses that align with the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday National Custodian Appreciation Day MESI Meeting 4 p.m. NE PTO Meeting 7-8 p.m. PRIDE Hang Out 3:15-5 p.m. TESS PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m.

7 National School Lunch Week School Lunch: Recipes for Success MESI Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. School Board Workshop HE 4:30 p.m. BHS Conferences 5-8 p.m. PLC Conferences 5-8 p.m. HE PTO Meeting 6 p.m HE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. MESI Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. MESI Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. PE Conferences 3:30- TESS Conferences 3:30- TESS Conferences 3: National Boss Day HE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. PE Conferences 3:30- TESS Conferences 3:30-6 p.m. BHS Concert Band and Medalist Band Concert 23 HE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. MESI Family Night 5 p.m. PE Conferences 3:30-6 p.m. 24 Teacher Workshop Fall Break No School K Montrose Halloween Dance at Montrose Community Center 5:30-8 p.m. The Murder Room AUD 27 The Murder Room AUD 28 The Murder Room AUD 2 p.m. 29 The Murder Room AUD 2 p.m. School Board Meeting DC Board Room 7 p.m. BHS Major Work Choir Concert Halloween BHS Concert Orchestra and Buffalo Community Orchestra Abbreviations AUD...Auditorium, DC BCMS..Buffalo Community Middle School BHS...Buffalo High School DC...Discovery Center DE...Discovery Elementary HE...Hanover Elementary MESI...Montrose Elementary School of Innovation NE...Northwinds Elementary PE...Parkside Elementary...Performing Arts Center, BHS PLC...Phoenix Learning Center PRIDE..PRIDE Transitions TBD...To Be Determined TESS...Tatanka Elem. STEM School MESI Fall Bingo 6-8:30 p.m. Opening Doors Halloween Dance DE Gym 7-9 p.m. The Murder Room AUD September Trick-or-Treat Buffalo Merchants 2-4 p.m. Buffalo Community Orchestra Russian Treasures The Murder Room AUD November October bhmschools.org

8 Creative and Critical Thinking Community Service Projects Multi-age/Looping November 2017 Discover, Discovery Elementary Cooperate, Collaborate, Contribute, Celebrate, and Care. These five C s are infused throughout Discovery Elementary, where students build character and find meaningful learning opportunities. Multi-age instruction at Discovery emphasizes personalized learning, and looping allows students to form long-term, positive relationships with teachers. Strong parent involvement contributes to a culture of sharing and engagement. Discovery Elementary serves approximately 250 students in a welcoming, small-school environment. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday October December PRIDE Hang Out 3:15-5 p.m. DE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. TESS PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. BHS Winter Sports Meeting 7 p.m. 3 DE Family Fun Night 5:30-8 p.m. 4 Bravo Strings Autumn Art/Craft Sale MESI Cafeteria 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

9 Daylight Saving Time Ends 12 NE PTO Meeting 7-8 p.m. 13 Election Day 14 DE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. TESS Family Fun Night 5: No School K-12 End of 1st Term Teacher Workshop 17 Veterans Day School Board Workshop PE 4:30 p.m. HE PTO Meeting 6 p.m. 20 DE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. NE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. MESI Meeting 4 p.m NE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. BCMS Conferences 4-8 p.m. BHS Musical James and the Giant Peach 23 BHS Musical James and the Giant Peach 24 BHS Musical James and the Giant Peach 25 Thanksgiving Break No School K-12 BHS Musical James and the Giant Peach 2 p.m. 26 BCMS Conferences 4-8 p.m. 27 School Board Meeting DC Board Room 7 p.m. BCMS Grade 8 Choir Concert NE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. BHS Fall Band Concert BCMS Grade 7 Orchestra Concert Thanksgiving Day 30 BCMS Knowledge Bowl 4 p.m. HE Grade 4 Musical 6:30 p.m. BHS Fall Orchestra Concert Abbreviations AUD...Auditorium, DC BCMS..Buffalo Community Middle School BHS...Buffalo High School DC...Discovery Center DE...Discovery Elementary HE...Hanover Elementary MESI...Montrose Elementary School of Innovation NE...Northwinds Elementary PE...Parkside Elementary...Performing Arts Center, BHS PLC...Phoenix Learning Center PRIDE..PRIDE Transitions TBD...To Be Determined TESS...Tatanka Elem. STEM School November bhmschools.org

10 Engineering Day Creativity Flows in Makers Space Engaging Technology December 2017 Tatanka Elementary STEM School: Engineering Our Future Tatanka Elementary STEM School (TESS) is a magnet school with a specialized curriculum that helps students become thinkers and problem solvers. Here, science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts are integrated into classroom lessons. Through these experiences, students collaborate, communicate, think critically, and use creativity to develop a deeper understanding of all the STEM components. TESS builds upon the natural curiosity of children to help them research questions, investigate problems, and develop answers using STEM concepts. This active, minds on approach prepares students with the skills they need to be successful in the 21st century. Tatanka serves approximately 530 students in grades K-5. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday November January Abbreviations AUD...Auditorium, DC BCMS..Buffalo Community Middle School BHS...Buffalo High School DC...Discovery Center DE...Discovery Elementary HE...Hanover Elementary MESI...Montrose Elementary School of Innovation NE...Northwinds Elementary PE...Parkside Elementary...Performing Arts Center, BHS PLC...Phoenix Learning Center PRIDE..PRIDE Transitions TBD...To Be Determined TESS...Tatanka Elem. STEM School 1 2 MESI Breakfast with Santa/ Santa s Workshop at Montrose Community Center 8 a.m.-noon Buffalo Chamber Deck the Halls Sturges Park 3-5 p.m.

11 NE PTO Meeting 7-8 p.m. BCMS Grade 8 Band and BHS Concert Band Concert MESI Meeting 4 p.m. BCMS Grade 7 Band Concert PRIDE Hang Out 3:15-5 p.m. 13 HE Grades 3-5 Choir Concert 6:30 p.m. NE Grade 4 Musical 6:30 p.m. TESS PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. BCMS Grade 7 Choir Concert Buffalo Community Orchestra Holiday for Orchestra with Ringers and Singers BHS Conferences 5-8 p.m. PLC Conferences 5-8 p.m. HE PTO Meeting 6 p.m. School Board Meeting DC Board Room 7 p.m. 18 Hanukkah Begins at Sundown NE Grades 4-5 Choir Concert 6:30 p.m. BCMS Grade 8 Orchestra and BHS Concert Orchestra DE Grades 3-5 Choir Concert AUD 6:30 p.m Winter Break No School K-12 BHS Sounds of the Season Choir Concert BHS Sounds of the Season Choir Concert Winter Begins Winter Break No School K-12 Christmas Day December bhmschools.org

12 January 2018 Showcase Student Talent Art-Infused Core Classes Discover Your Art Passion Buffalo High School Arts Magnet Attracting Students The Buffalo High School Arts Magnet program promotes academic excellence through artistic inquiry, motivating students with an interest in visual, performing, literary, media and applied arts. The curriculum is based on the belief that infusing the arts across the academic disciplines improves academic achievement, supports the growth of 21st century skills, and prepares students for a career path they choose. The arts actively engage kids to think creatively, collaborate with peers and advisors, apply critical thinking skills, and learn to communicate their ideas. Because the arts cross cultural and socio-economic boundaries, they prepare students to become inclusive and creative members of their community. Photo by Noah Buystedt Photo by Calista SusaPhoto by Todd Polzin Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Abbreviations AUD...Auditorium, DC BCMS..Buffalo Community Middle School BHS...Buffalo High School DC...Discovery Center Winter Break DE...Discovery Elementary HE...Hanover Elementary No School MESI...Montrose Elementary School of Innovation K-12 NE...Northwinds Elementary PE...Parkside Elementary...Performing Arts Center, BHS PLC...Phoenix Learning Center PRIDE..PRIDE Transitions TBD...To Be Determined TESS...Tatanka Elem. STEM School New Year s Day MESI Meeting 4 p.m TESS PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. BCMS Grade 6 Orchestra Concert 5 6

13 School Board Workshop BCMS 4:30 p.m. HE PTO Meeting 6 p.m. NE PTO Meeting 7-8 p.m. BCMS Grade 6 Band Concert 15 Grade 8 Parent Night at BHS 7 p.m NE Family Fitness Night 5:30-7 p.m. BCMS Grade 6 Choir Concert Martin Luther King, Jr. Day No School K MESI Winter Concert 7 p.m School Board Meeting DC Board Room 7 p.m BHS Arts Magnet Foundations Showcase TESS Family Engineering Night 5:30- No School K-12 End of 2nd Term Teacher Workshop Testing ACCESS for English Learners Begins BHS Winter Band Concert DE Parent Information Night Commons A 6:30 p.m. Grade 5 Instrumental Music Parent Meeting BCMS Mall 7 p.m. December February January bhmschools.org

14 Coding/Programming Unique Music Opportunities February 2018 Montrose Elementary School of Innovation: Preparing a Community of Leaders Today, for Tomorrow Montrose Elementary School of Innovation (MESI) engages students with new and innovative ways of learning to best prepare them for a rapidly changing world. Challenge- and inquiry-based experiences infuse technology, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking into the everyday STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning environment. Each day, teachers engage students in hands-on activities that encourage them to problem solve, work collaboratively and understand the relevancy of what they are learning. It s this engagement that has earned MESI Reward School status in 2015 and 2016 by the Minnesota Department of Education for its top 15% performance in proficiency, growth, and achievement gap reduction accomplishments. Montrose serves approximately 360 students in grades K-5. Makerspace Promotes Innovation Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday January March I Love to Read Month Groundhog Day HE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. TESS PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. BHS One-Act Play Public Performance BHS Hosts AA One-Act Play Section Finals 10 a.m.

15 HE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. NE PTO Meeting 7-8 p.m. 12 Caucus Night DE Kindergarten Lottery Commons B 2:30 p.m. MESI Meeting 4 p.m. 13 PRIDE Dinner/Movie 3:15-8 p.m. HE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m Madagascar Jr. AUD 7 p.m. 16 Madagascar Jr. AUD 7 p.m Abraham Lincoln s Birthday School Board Workshop NE 4:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday HE PTO Meeting 6 p.m. Valentine s Day MESI Innovation Night 5-7 p.m Madagascar Jr. AUD 7 p.m. 23 Madagascar Jr. AUD 7 p.m. 24 Madagascar Jr. AUD 2 p.m. 25 Presidents Day No School K BHS Conferences 5-8 p.m. PLC Conferences 5-8 p.m. TESS Kindergarten Registration 6:30 p.m. School Board Meeting DC Board Room 7 p.m. PE Conferences 3:30- MESI Kindergarten Registration 6:30 p.m. BCMS/BHS Jazzin It Up Concert (Grades 7-12) 27 Testing ACT Testing Grade 11 PE Conferences 3:30-6 p.m. BCMS A Little Night Music Concert AUD 28 George Washington s Birthday DE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. PE Conferences 3:30- NE Kindergarten Registration 6 p.m. ECFE Preschool Open House DE and PE 6:15-7:15 p.m. Abbreviations AUD...Auditorium, DC BCMS..Buffalo Community Middle School BHS...Buffalo High School DC...Discovery Center DE...Discovery Elementary HE...Hanover Elementary MESI...Montrose Elementary School of Innovation NE...Northwinds Elementary PE...Parkside Elementary...Performing Arts Center, BHS PLC...Phoenix Learning Center PRIDE..PRIDE Transitions TBD...To Be Determined TESS...Tatanka Elem. STEM School February bhmschools.org

16 March 2018 PRIDE Transitions Promotes Independence PRIDE Transitions is a specially designed instructional program to help students ages with disabilities to successfully transition from the high school environment to the community or post-secondary education. PRIDE Transitions serves students of varying levels of intellectual, academic, social/emotional and/or functioning needs. Students are encouraged to access their community as much as possible as they focus on developing a wide range of skills to meet post-secondary goals, including education, training, employment and independent living skills. Managing Finances Health Fitness Learning Life Skills Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday February April Abbreviations AUD...Auditorium, DC BCMS..Buffalo Community Middle School BHS...Buffalo High School DC...Discovery Center DE...Discovery Elementary HE...Hanover Elementary MESI...Montrose Elementary School of Innovation NE...Northwinds Elementary PE...Parkside Elementary...Performing Arts Center, BHS PLC...Phoenix Learning Center PRIDE..PRIDE Transitions TBD...To Be Determined TESS...Tatanka Elem. STEM School DE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. ECFE Preschool Open House HE and Montrose Early Ed. Center 6:15-7:15 p.m. PE Kindergarten Registration 6:30 p.m. TESS PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. Prairie Fire Children s BHS World Music Concert Theatre Alice in Wonderland AUD 7 p.m. Buffalo Community Orchestra Bounce Back with BCO

17 Testing MCA Reading & Math Testing Begins Grades 3-8, 10 and MESI Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. HE Kindergarten MESI Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. Registration 6 p.m. DE Kindergarten BHS Spring Sports Meeting Registration 6:30-7 p.m. BHS Orchestra Concert NE PTO Meeting 7-8 p.m National School Breakfast Week I School Breakfast w 14 8 DE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. MESI Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. BCMS Conferences 4-8 p.m. PRIDE Tour and Info Meeting 4:15-5:45 p.m Bravo Strings Italian Dinner with Cheesy Music MESI Cafeteria BHS Tri-M Variety Show 17 Daylight Saving Time Begins 18 School Board Workshop BHS 4:30 p.m. HE PTO Meeting 6 p.m. 19 MESI Meeting 4 p.m. NE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m St. Patrick s Day Spring Begins PRIDE Hang Out 3:15-5 p.m. NE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. TESS Conferences 3: NE Conferences 3:30-7 p.m. TESS Conferences 3:30-29 MESI Luau Dance at Montrose Community Center 5 p.m. 30 BHS Night Out for Music 7 p.m. 31 Palm Sunday TESS Conferences 3:30-6 p.m. School Board Meeting DC Board Room 7 p.m. BHS Arts Magnet Capstone Night Gallery 6:15 p.m. Show BCMS Grades 7-8 Jazz Band Concert Mall No School K-12 End of 3rd Term Teacher Workshop Good Friday March bhmschools.org

18 Stimulating Sensory Table Activities Social-Emotional Development April 2018 A Good Foundation Begins with Early Childhood Family Education Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is a Minnesota Four Star Parent Aware program that provides parent education and early childhood education for parents and their children ages birth to kindergarten, as well as to expectant parents. Parents and children participate in classes, parent discussion groups, home visits, early childhood screening, special events and preschool classes. ECFE is part of BHM Community Education and classes are taught by licensed educators. If early intervention services are needed, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) is available for children, birth to age six, who qualify for support. Early Intervention Support Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Spring Break No School K-12 Easter Opening Doors Talent Show AUD 7-9 p.m.

19 School Board Workshop PLC 4:30 p.m. HE PTO Meeting 6 p.m. NE PTO Meeting 7-8 p.m. 16 MESI Meeting 4 p.m Endowment Pork Chop Dinner BCMS Mall 4:30-7 p.m. TESS PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. 19 On Golden Pond AUD Week of the Young Child & National Volunteer Recognition Week 20 On Golden Pond AUD 21 On Golden Pond AUD 2 p.m DE Grades 3-5 Choir Concert AUD 6:30 p.m. Early Childhood Family Education Family Fair DE Gym 10 a.m.-1 p.m. PRIDE Transition Trek 6-8:30 p.m. On Golden Pond AUD On Golden Pond AUD BHS Spring Play BHS Spring Play BHS Spring Play Earth Day On Golden Pond AUD 2 p.m. School Board Meeting DC Board Room 7 p.m Passover Begins at Sundown Testing MCA Science Testing Begins Grades 5, 8 and BHS BCMS Grades 6/7 Orchestra Concerts 6:30/7:45 p.m. Administrative Professionals Day PE Arts and Academic Night 5-7 p.m. HE Grade 2 Musical 6:30 p.m. NE Grade 2 Musical 6:30 p.m. Abbreviations AUD...Auditorium, DC BCMS..Buffalo Community Middle School BHS...Buffalo High School DC...Discovery Center DE...Discovery Elementary HE...Hanover Elementary MESI...Montrose Elementary School of Innovation NE...Northwinds Elementary PE...Parkside Elementary...Performing Arts Center, BHS PLC...Phoenix Learning Center PRIDE..PRIDE Transitions TBD...To Be Determined TESS...Tatanka Elem. STEM School MESI Rise and Read Breakfast 6:30-7:25 a.m. KRWC Wright County Home & Garden Show Buffalo Civic Center 3-8 p.m. March KRWC Wright County Home & Garden Show Buffalo Civic Center 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May April bhmschools.org

20 May 2018 Take a Closer Look at Hanover Elementary At Hanover Elementary, students pledge to respect one another, to be responsible in doing their very best, and to recognize the rights of others. This pledge forms the foundation of a high-achieving, safe and positive environment, where students consistently score well above state and national averages on standardized tests. Personalized learning practices at Hanover ensure all students are challenged, and highly engaged families work closely with teachers and staff to help students reach their full potential. Hanover serves approximately 435 students in grades K-5. Money Management at Hornetdale Personalized Learning Photo by Heather Schaaf Learning Respect Photo by Melissa Steward Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday April June MESI Meeting 4 p.m. HE Grades 3-5 Choir NE Grades 4-5 Concert 6:30 p.m. Choir Concert 6:30 p.m. TESS PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m. BHS National Honor Society BHS Spring Band Concert Induction 4 5 BHS Prom Grand March Gym 4:30 p.m.

21 Bravo Strings Cinco De Mayo! Montrose Community Center 12:30-2:30 p.m. 13 BHS Conferences PLC Conferences NE PTO Meeting 5-8 p.m. 5-8 p.m. 7-8 p.m. 14 Teacher Appreciation Day District Spelling Bee AUD 6:30 p.m. BHS Tri-M Induction National School Nurse Appreciation Day NE Ice Cream Social 5 p.m. BHS Spring Orchestra Concert Buffalo Community Orchestra Music of the Countryside Mother s Day School Board Workshop TESS 4:30 p.m. BCMS Teacher Bus Tour TBD HE PTO Meeting 6 p.m. BHS Academic Excellence BCMS Grade 7 Choir Concert PRIDE Hang Out 3:15-5 p.m. BCMS Grade 8 Band Concert PE Talent Show AUD 7 p.m. 24 MESI Spring Carnival 5-8 p.m. 25 Armed Forces Day BHS Tri-M and Broadway in Buffalo 26 BHS Tri-M and Broadway in Buffalo 2 p.m. 27 Memorial Day No School K BHS Choral Finale Concert MESI Spring Concert 7 p.m. School Board Meeting DC Board Room 7 p.m. BCMS Grade 8 Orchestra Concert BCMS Grade 8 Choir Concert HE Grade 5 DARE Graduation TBD DE EXPO Night 5:30-7 p.m. PE Vehicle Fair TBD BCMS Grade 7 Band Concert 31 HE All School Picnic 4:30 p.m. BHS Arts Showcase Art Show 6 p.m. Concert 7 p.m. Abbreviations AUD...Auditorium, DC BCMS..Buffalo Community Middle School BHS...Buffalo High School DC...Discovery Center DE...Discovery Elementary HE...Hanover Elementary MESI...Montrose Elementary School of Innovation NE...Northwinds Elementary PE...Parkside Elementary...Performing Arts Center, BHS PLC...Phoenix Learning Center PRIDE..PRIDE Transitions TBD...To Be Determined TESS...Tatanka Elem. STEM School May bhmschools.org

22 Focus on Health and Wellness Family-Style Meals June 2018 Phoenix Learning Center Rises Above and Beyond Phoenix Learning Center serves students who thrive in an alternative high school setting. Recognizing that there are many pathways for a student to succeed, staff offer personalized learning options in a family-like setting. Small class sizes of 15 or fewer support that individualized focus, where students learn to be responsible for their own learning plan. Phoenix Learning Center instills confidence and reinforces gratitude and joy in daily life as students work to earn their diploma. Building Community Relationships Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday May 2018 July Abbreviations AUD...Auditorium, DC BCMS..Buffalo Community Middle School BHS...Buffalo High School DC...Discovery Center DE...Discovery Elementary HE...Hanover Elementary MESI...Montrose Elementary School of Innovation NE...Northwinds Elementary PE...Parkside Elementary...Performing Arts Center, BHS PLC...Phoenix Learning Center PRIDE..PRIDE Transitions TBD...To Be Determined TESS...Tatanka Elem. STEM School Free Summer Food Service Program FREE breakfast and lunch for all children ages 1-18 is served throughout the summer, Monday- Friday. Check the district website at bhmschools.org for locations and hours of operation. MESI Kindergarten Graduation TBD 1 2 TESS STEMpede Color Fun Run 9:30 a.m.

23 NE PTO Meeting 7-8 p.m. BCMS Grade 6 Band Concert 11 MESI Meeting 4 p.m. ABE Graduation AUD 7 p.m. BCMS Grade 6 Choir Concert 12 DE Grade 5 Graduation AUD 1 p.m. MESI Grade 5/DARE Graduation 1 p.m. PRIDE Graduation 1 p.m. 13 Last Day of School PLC Graduation 7 p.m. 14 Teacher Workshop K-12 End of 4th Term BHS Graduation Gym 7 p.m Buffalo Days, June Carnival June Buffalo Community Orchestra Concert in Sturges Park 7 p.m. 17 School Board Workshop DC Board Room 4:30 p.m Flag Day Movie in Sturges Park 8:30 p.m. 21 Music at Sturges Park Band Shell 6 p.m.-midnight Fireworks at Dusk Buffalo Days Parade 6 p.m Father s Day Buffalo Days Royalty Coronation 6 p.m Summer Begins 28 Buffalo Rodeo 7 p.m. Buffalo Rodeo 7 p.m School Board Meeting DC Board Room 7 p.m. Bison Open Golf Tournament Wild Marsh Golf Course Noon Concert at Sturges Park 7 p.m. June bhmschools.org

24 July 2018 Focused and Engaged Learners Realizing Your Strengths Student Mentorships Northwinds Elementary: Where Everyone is Welcome and Belongs The supportive families, caring staff and engaged students at Northwinds Elementary, value strong, collaborative working relationships. Here, students build character and become strong learners in an environment that reinforces respect and responsibility. Recognizing academic, social, and emotional growth are equally important for a student s long-term success. Northwinds staff focus on the whole child, identifying and building upon strengths. In 2016, Northwinds was named a Reward School by the Minnesota Department of Education for its top 15% performance in proficiency, growth, and achievement gap reduction. Northwinds serves approximately 515 students in grades K-5. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Independence Day Concert at Sturges Park 7 p.m.

25 Concert at Sturges Park 7 p.m Concert at Sturges Park 7 p.m. Buffalo Crazy Days Buffalo Crazy Days Monty Python s Spamalot Monty Python s Spamalot Monty Python s Spamalot 2 p.m. July Monty Python s Spamalot Free Summer Food Service Program FREE breakfast and lunch for all children ages 1-18 is served throughout the summer, Monday- Friday. Check the district website at bhmschools.org for locations and hours of operation. Concert at Sturges Park 7 p.m. Monty Python s Spamalot Abbreviations AUD...Auditorium, DC BCMS..Buffalo Community Middle School BHS...Buffalo High School DC...Discovery Center DE...Discovery Elementary HE...Hanover Elementary MESI...Montrose Elementary School of Innovation NE...Northwinds Elementary PE...Parkside Elementary...Performing Arts Center, BHS PLC...Phoenix Learning Center PRIDE..PRIDE Transitions TBD...To Be Determined TESS...Tatanka Elem. STEM School Monty Python s Spamalot June Monty Python s Spamalot August bhmschools.org

26 BHM School Board Dave Wilson Chairperson 787 Belanger Ave NW Buffalo, MN Term Expires: Sue Lee Vice Chairperson 210 Douglas Drive Buffalo, MN Term Expires: Melissa Brings Clerk 307 Bradshaw Ave NE Buffalo, MN Term Expires: Laurie Raymond Treasurer th St. SE Buffalo, MN Term Expires: Ken Ogden Acting Clerk/Treasurer th St SE Buffalo, MN Term Expires: Bob Sansevere Director 5164 Cty Rd 33 SE Buffalo, MN Term Expires: Stan Vander Kooi Director th St SE Buffalo, MN Term Expires: District Office st Ave NE, Buffalo, MN Scott Thielman, Superintendent Pam Miller, Teaching & Learning Gary Kawlewski, Finance and Operations Amy Green, Special Education Evan Ronken, Human Resources Penny Hoops, Food Service John Heltunen, Buildings and Grounds Mat Nelson, Technology Laura (Barta) Lindquist, Communications Community Education nd Ave NE, Buffalo, MN Kim Carlson, Director Scott Thielman Superintendent st Ave NE Buffalo, MN Discovery Elementary nd Ave NE, Buffalo, MN Attendance: Mat Nelson, Principal Hanover Elementary 274 LaBeaux Ave NE, Hanover, MN Attendance: Brad Koltes, Principal Montrose Elementary School of Innovation nd St. S, Montrose MN, Attendance: Tony Steffes, Principal Northwinds Elementary th Ave NW, Buffalo MN Attendance: Shawn Gombos, Principal Jack Oistad Student Representative Buffalo High School Term Expires: District Information Most School Board Photos by Lifetouch Parkside Elementary rd St NE, Buffalo MN Attendance: Michelle Robinson, Principal Tatanka Elementary STEM School th St NE, Buffalo MN Attendance: Don Metzler, Principal Buffalo Community Middle School 1300 Hwy 25 N, Buffalo MN Attendance: Matt Lubben, Principal John Hayden, Assistant Principal/ Activities Director Katie Gohl, Assistant Principal Find school board meeting dates, agendas, minutes and other district news items online at: bhmschools.org under District Info. Buffalo High School 877 Bison Blvd, Buffalo MN Attendance: Mark Mischke, Principal Kris Thompson, Assistant Principal TBD, Assistant Principal TBD, Assistant Principal (Shared with PLC) Tom Bauman, Activities Director Phoenix Learning Center th St NE, Buffalo MN TBD, Assistant Principal (Shared with BHS) PRIDE Transitions 15 1 st Ave S, Suite 4, Buffalo MN Amy Green, Special Education Director

27 New Students We ask that new students register at the school they will attend. Parents should contact the school office and make arrangements for registration. School telephone numbers are listed above along with attendance hotlines. Parents should use the attendance hotlines to let the school know if their child will be missing school that day. If an attendance hotline is not listed, use the school phone number. School Start and Dismissal Times Following are the start and dismissal times for Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools: School Start Dismissal Discovery Elementary 7:45 a.m. 2:25 p.m. Hanover Elementary 7:45 a.m. 2:25 p.m. Montrose Elementary 7:45 a.m. 2:25 p.m. Northwinds Elementary 7:45 a.m. 2:25 p.m. Parkside Elementary 7:45 a.m. 2:25 p.m. Tatanka Elementary 7:45 a.m. 2:25 p.m. Buff. Com. Middle School 8:50 a.m. 3:25 p.m. Buffalo High School 8:50 a.m. 3:25 p.m. Phoenix Learning Center 8:50 a.m. 3:25 p.m. PRIDE Transitions 9:00 a.m. 3:15 p.m. Student Information Equal Opportunity Emergency School Closings Student Immunization Law According to the State Immunization Law, All students must have a complete record of immunizations prior to attending school. This applies to all students enrolled in any of the district s schools as well as preschool or Early Childhood Special Education. Students entering kindergarten must show evidence of having the following immunizations: Five (5) Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Four (4) Polio Three (3) Hepatitis B (HBV) Two (2) MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) *Two (2) Varicella (Chicken Pox either date of illness or date of immunizations) In addition to the above, students entering 7 th grade in September must also show evidence of: Tdap (Tetanus/pertussis booster given at or after age 11) MMR Two (2) (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) Meningococcal (Meningitis) Hepatitis B *Varicella (HBV - series of three) Two (2) (Chicken Poxeither date of illness or date of immunizations) *Students who have a history of chicken pox illness will require medical verification of the illness. This can be a signed statement by the health care provider indicating your child was seen in the clinic, has had lab confirmation of illness, or the information provided by the parent adequately describes the illness. The information must include the approximate date of the actual illness. Parents have the right to object to their child having immunizations. A notarized statement indicating which immunizations are objected to is necessary before the start of the school year. Students who do not meet the requirements will be excluded from school according to the Minnesota State Immunization Law. If you have specific questions or would like written information, you may contact the Minnesota Immunization Hotline at Buffalo-Hanover- Montrose Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all students and employees without discrimination as to gender, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. This commitment is expressed in the school board-approved equal opportunity policy and the state and federal laws enacted to provide equal opportunity and eliminate discrimination in the following areas: Education Practices: 1. Access to course offerings 2. Curricular materials 3. Counseling practices 4. Co-curricular activities 5. Athletics 6. Use of school facilities Employment Practices: 1. Employment criteria 2. Hiring and terminating 3. Job classification and structure 4. Advertising 5. Pre-employment inquiries Inquiries regarding policy may be directed to: Evan Ronken, Human Resources Director Criminal History Background Checks Buffalo- Hanover- Montrose Schools (BHM) is required to conduct a criminal history background check on all individuals who are offered employment in the district and on all individuals who provide athletic coaching or other extracurricular services, regardless of whether they receive compensation from the district. School closings due to severe weather or other emergency reasons will be announced to families through the district s phone/ messaging system, on the district website at bhmschools.org and Facebook pages, KRWC (1360 AM) and WCCO (830 AM) radio, and television stations WCCO 4, KSTP 5, KMSP 9 and KARE 11. Generally, school will be in session if it is felt that the buses can make their routes safely. When weather conditions are questionable, the district s contracted bus company and the district s administration, do considerable checking of road conditions Calendar Information This calendar was prepared by Laura (Barta) Lindquist, Communications Coordinator. The calendar was printed with the most recent information available at the time of printing. Times and dates for events occasionally need to be rescheduled. Residents should refer to the district Insider newsletter, the website at bhmschools.org and the district Facebook page for a listing of changes to school-related calendar events. Copies of the calendar are mailed to all district residents. If you have questions or comments about the calendar, or need extra copies, you may contact Laura at or lbarta@bhmschools.org.

28 Fall Sports Schedules BHS Varsity Cross Country Aug 28- At Staples Motley Invite a.m. 31- At St. Olaf/Northfield Invite a.m. Sep 1- At Maple Lake Invite... 9 a.m. 7- At Hopkins Invite... 4 p.m. 9- At Monticello Invite a.m. 14- At Hutchinson Invite... 4 p.m. 19- At Waconia Invite... 3:30 p.m. 23- At Milaca Invite...TBD 28- Buffalo Invite... 3 p.m. Oct 7- At Alexandria... 10:30 a.m. 17- At Bertram Park, Monticello.. 2:30 p.m. 26- At Mound Westonka... 3:30 p.m. Football Sep 1- At Brainerd... 7 p.m. 8- St. Francis... 7 p.m. 15- At Elk River... 7 p.m. 22- Andover (Homecoming)... 7 p.m. 29- At Monticello... 7 p.m. Oct 6- Cambridge-Isanti... 7 p.m. 13- At Chisago Lakes... 7 p.m. 18- Rogers... 7 p.m. 27- At Section Tournament... 7 p.m. Boys Soccer Aug 25- Moorhead... 6 p.m. 26- At St. Cloud Tech... 3 p.m. Winter Sports Schedules Boys Basketball Nov 30- At St. Cloud Tech... Dec 2- At Monticello Invite... 4 p.m. 5- At Wayzata... TBD 8- At Moorhead At Waconia... 7 p.m. 19- Chanhassen... 7:15 p.m. 21- At Chaska... 7 p.m. 28- Buffalo Tournament... 4 p.m. 29- Buffalo Tournament... 4 p.m. Jan 2- Andover... 7:15 p.m. 9- Big Lake... 7:15 p.m. 12- At North Branch... 7:15 p.m. 16- Patrick Henry... 7:15 p.m. 19- At Monticello... 6 p.m. 23- Chisago Lakes... 7:15 p.m. 26- At St. Michael-Albertville... 5:45 p.m. 30- Camridge-Isanti... 7:15 p.m. Feb 1- Rogers... 7:15 p.m. 3- St. Cloud Apollo (Sonju Mem).2:30 p.m. 5- At St. Francis... 7:15 p.m. 9- Princeton... 7:15 p.m. 13- St. Michael-Albertville... 7:15 p.m. 16- At Big Lake... 7:15 p.m. 23- Monticello At Minneapolis Southwest...TBD 31- Anoka... 7 p.m. Sep 7- Rogers... 7 p.m. 12- At Princeton... 7 p.m. 14- Big Lake... 7 p.m. 16- At Maple Lake a.m. 19- At Monticello Cambridge-Isanti... 7 p.m. 26- St. Michael-Albertville... 7 p.m. 28- At Chisago Lakes... 7 p.m. Oct 3- North Branch... 7 p.m. 5- At St. Francis... 7 p.m. 7- At Brainerd... 1 p.m. 19- Section Tournament Begins...TBD Girls Soccer Aug 25- Moorhead... 4 p.m. 26- At Forest Lake... 1 p.m. 31- Hopkins... 5 p.m. Sep 5- At Chaska... 5 p.m. 7- At Rogers... 7 p.m. 12- Princeton... 7 p.m. 14- At Big Lake... 7 p.m. 16- St. Cloud Tech... 1 p.m. 19- At Monticello... 6 p.m. 21- At Cambridge-Isanti... 7 p.m. 26- At St. Michael-Albertville... 7 p.m. 28- Chisago Lakes... 7 p.m. 12- North Branch... 7:15 p.m. 13- At Osseo... 1 p.m. 19- At Monticello... 7:45 p.m. 23- At Chisago Lakes... 7:15 p.m. 26- At St. Michael-Albertville... 7:15 p.m. 30- At Cambridge-Isanti... 7:15 p.m. Feb 1- At Rogers... 7:15 p.m. 3- At St. Michael-Albertville...TBD 5- St. Francis... 7:15 p.m. 9- At Princeton... 7:15 p.m. 13- St. Michael-Albertville... 5:45 p.m. 15- Big Lake... 7:15 p.m. 20- At Waconia... 7 p.m. 23- Monticello... 5:45 p.m. 27- Section Tournament Begins...TBD Dance Nov 27- Buffalo Competition... 7 p.m. Dec 12- At St. Michael-Albertville... 7 p.m. 19- At North Branch... 7 p.m. Jan 6- At Monticello... 3 p.m. Feb 3- At Sections-Chanhassen...TBD Gymnastics Nov 30- Monticello... 6:30 p.m. Sports Schedules Sports schedules listed are as of June 2017 and are subject to change. For more complete schedules and updates go to mississippi8.org. 30- At Delano... 1 p.m. Oct 3- At North Branch... 7 p.m. 5- St. Francis... 7 p.m. 10- Section Tournament Begins...TBD Girls Swimming/Diving Sep 7- At Princeton... 6 p.m. 14- Rogers... 6 p.m. 16- At Minneapolis Southwest Invite...TBD 21- Monticello... 6 p.m. 28- At Chisago Lakes... 6 p.m. Oct 3- Delano... 6 p.m. 5- Cambridge-Isanti... 6 p.m. 12- At Big Lake... 6 p.m. 17- At St. Michael-Albertville... 6 p.m. 28- Buffalo Invite p.m. Nov 10- Section Meet Begins-Elk River... 5 p.m. Girls Tennis Aug 19- At Coon Rapids Dual...TBD 21- At Champlin Park Invite... 8 a.m. 26- At St. Cloud Tech Invite... 9 a.m. 29- At Becker... 4:30 p.m. Sept 5- Rogers... 4 p.m. 7- At St. Francis... 4 p.m. 9- At Rosemount Invite... 9 a.m. 11- Chisago Lakes... 4 p.m. 12- St. Michael-Albertville... 4 p.m. 14- At Delano... 7:15 p.m. 19- At Wayzata... 7 p.m. 26- At Blaine Holiday Cup...TBD 27- At Blaine Holiday Cup...TBD 28- At Blaine Holiday Cup...TBD Jan 4- At Monticello... 7 p.m. 6- At Blake... 3 p.m. 9- St. Michael-Albertville... 7 p.m. 13- Bemidji... 3 p.m. 16- Osseo... 7 p.m. 18- At Rogers... 7 p.m. 20- North Branch... 2 p.m. 25- At Princeton... 7 p.m. 27- Brainerd... 3 p.m. Feb 1- Chanhassen... 7 p.m. 3- St. Francis... 2 p.m. 5- Chisago Lakes... 7 p.m. 10- At St. Michael-Albertville... 2 p.m. 13- At Hopkins... 7 p.m. 15- At St. Louis Park... 7 p.m. 20- Section Tournament Begins... 7 p.m. Girls Hockey Nov 11- At Hopkins... 3 p.m. 16- Rocori... 7 p.m. Oct 14- At Monticello... 4 p.m. 16- Buffalo Invite... 9 a.m. 19- At Cambridge-Isanti... 4 p.m. 21- North Branch... 4 p.m. 26- At Big Lake... 4 p.m. 28- At Princeton... 4 p.m. 30- At Elk River... 7:30 a.m. 3- Section Tournament Begins...TBD Volleyball Aug 24- At Rocori... 7 p.m. 31- Delano... 7 p.m. Sep 2- At Eden Prairie Invite... 9 a.m. 7- At North Branch... 7 p.m. 12- St. Francis... TBD 14- At St. Michael-Albertville... 7 p.m. 16- At Hopkins Invite... 8 a.m. 19- At Orono... 7 p.m. 21- Monticello... 7 p.m. 26- At Chisago Lakes... 7 p.m. 28- Big Lake... 7 p.m. Oct 5- At Rogers... 7 p.m. 6- At St. Michael-Albertville... 5 p.m. 10- Princeton... 7 p.m. 12- Waconia... 7 p.m. 17- At Cambridge-Isanti... 7 p.m. 26- Section Tournament Begins... 7 p.m. 12- St. Francis/North Branch... 7 p.m. 16- At Princeton... 7 p.m. 19- Cambridge-Isanti... 7 p.m. 25- At Champlin Park... 7 p.m. 30- North Wright County... 7 p.m. Feb 2- Chisago Lakes... 7 p.m. 10- Section Tournament Begins... 7 p.m. Boys Swimming and Diving Dec 7- At Cambridge Isanti Relays... 5 p.m. 9- At Minnetonka Invite... 9 a.m. 14- Monticello... 6 p.m. 19- At Hutchinson... 6 p.m. Jan 4- At Princeton... 6 p.m. 6- At Spring Lake Park Invite... 9 a.m. 11- At Cambridge-Isanti... 6 p.m. 13- Buffalo Invite... 12:30 p.m. 18- At St. Michael-Albertville... 6 p.m. 20- At Elk River...TBD 25- Chisago Lakes... 6 p.m. 30- Orono... 6 p.m. Feb 8- Andover... 6 p.m. 23- Section Tournament Begins... 5 p.m.

29 24- At Brainerd... 3:30 p.m. Mar 2- At Rogers... 7:15 p.m. 6- Section Tournament Begins...TBD Girls Basketball Dec 1- Moorhead... 7:15 p.m. 5- Wayzata... 7:15 p.m. 8- At Elk River... 7 p.m. 9- Maple Grove... 2:30 p.m. 14- Brainerd... 7:15 p.m. 16- Hutchinson... 2:30 p.m. 19- At Orono... TBD 27- At Alexandria Tournament... 6 p.m. 28- At Alexandria Tournament... 5 p.m. Jan 4- St. Cloud Tech... 7:15 p.m. 5- Rogers... 7:15 p.m. 9- At Big Lake... 7:15 p.m. Dec 7- St. Michael-Albertville... 6:30 p.m. 14- At Rogers... 6:30 p.m. 21- Chisago Lakes... 6:30 p.m. Jan 11- At Princeton... 6:30 p.m. 16- St. Francis... 6:30 p.m. 20- Buffalo Invite p.m. 25- At Cambridge-Isanti... 6:30 p.m. 30- At Big Lake... 6:30 p.m. Feb 1- North Branch... 6:30 p.m. 17- Section Tournament Begins...TBD Boys Hockey Nov 30- At Lakeville South... 7 p.m. Dec 2- Moorhead... 3 p.m. 5- Rogers... 7 p.m. 9- At St. Cloud Tech... 2:15 p.m. 12- At Cambridge-Isanti... 7 p.m. 21- Rogers... 7 p.m. 25- Osseo... 5 p.m. 28- At St. Francis/North Branch... 7 p.m. Dec 1- Princeton... 7 p.m. 2- At St. Cloud Area...TBD 5- At Cambridge-Isanti... 7 p.m. 8- Roseau Dodge County... 5 p.m. 12- At North Wright County... 7 p.m. 15- At Chisago Lakes... 7 p.m. 19- Brainerd... 7 p.m. 22- Sartell... 7 p.m. 26- At Blaine Holiday Cup...TBD 27- At Blaine Holiday Cup...TBD 28- At Blaine Holiday Cup...TBD Jan 6- Moorhead... 5 p.m. 9- At Rogers... 7 p.m. Wrestling Dec 1- At White Bear Lake Quad... 4:30 p.m. 7- Rogers... 6 p.m. 9- At Chanhassen Invite... 9 a.m. 14- At St. Michael-Albertville Dual... 6 p.m. 21- Monticello... 6 p.m. 28- At West Fargo Tournament a.m. 29- At West Fargo Tournament a.m. Jan 6- Buffalo Invite... 9:30 a.m. 11- At Big Lake... 6 p.m. 19- At Litchfield... 6 p.m. 20- At Rogers Invite... 9 a.m. 25- Coon Rapids... 6 p.m. 26- Conference Tournament... 3 p.m. Feb 2- Buffalo Dual--TBD... 6 p.m. 9- At Mound Westonka Invite... 3 p.m. 17- Section Tournament Begins...TBD Spring Sports Schedules Adapted Softball Apr 10- At White Bear Lake... 4:30 p.m. 12- Mounds View... 4:30 p.m. 17- North Suburban... 4:30 p.m. 19- At Anoka-Hennepin... 4:30 p.m. 24- Osseo... 4:30 p.m. 26- Robbins/Hop/M West... 4:30 p.m. May 1- At Minnetonka/Wayzata... 4:30 p.m. 3- White Bear Lake... 4:30 p.m. 8- At Mounds View... 4:30 p.m. 10- At North Suburban... 4:30 p.m. 15- Anoka-Hennepin... 4:30 p.m. 17- At Osseo... 4:30 p.m. Baseball Apr 3- At Monticello... 4:30 p.m. 5- At St. Michael-Albertville... 4:30 p.m. 6- Rogers... 4:30 p.m. 12- Big Lake... 4:30 p.m. 17- At Princeton... 4:30 p.m. 19- Chisago Lakes... 4:30 p.m. 24- At Cambridge-Isanti... 4:30 p.m. 26- North Branch... 4:30 p.m. May 1- At St. Francis... 4:30 p.m. 3- Monticello... 4:30 p.m. 8- St. Michael-Albertville... 4:30 p.m. 10- At Rogers... 4:30 p.m. 17- At Big Lake... 4:30 p.m. 31- Section Tournament Begins...TBD Boys Golf Apr 17- At Fox Hollow (St. Michael)... 3 p.m. 24- At Pebble Creek (Becker)... 3 p.m. 30- At Monticello Country Club... 3 p.m. May 2- At Princeton Golf Course... 9 a.m. 17- Wild Marsh (Buffalo)... 3 p.m. 21- At Riverwood (Monticello)... 3 p.m. 24- At Fox Hollow (St. Michael)... 9 a.m. 30- Section Tournament Begins... 3 p.m. Girls Golf Apr 17- At Pebble Creek (Becker)... 3 p.m. 20- At Riverwood (Monticello)... 3 p.m. May 1- At Monticello Country Club... 3 p.m. 2- At Princeton Golf Course... 9 a.m. 15- At Fox Hollow (St. Michael)... 3 p.m. 21- Wild Marsh (Buffalo)... 3 p.m. 24- At Fox Hollow (St. Michael)... 9 a.m. 30- Section Tournament Begins... 9 a.m. Boys Lacrosse Apr 19- At Holy Family Catholic...TBD 23- Becker... 7 p.m. 26- Chisago Lakes... 7 p.m. 30- At Delano... TBD May 4- Monticello... 7 p.m. 8- At Hutchinson...TBD 10- Sartell... 7 p.m. 15- At St. Michael-Albertville...TBD 17- St. Cloud Tech... 7 p.m. 21- At Rocori... TBD 24- Rogers... 7 p.m. 29- Section Tournament Begins...TBD Girls Lacrosse Apr 19- Mound Westonka... 7 p.m. 23- At Becker... TBD 26- At Chisago Lakes...TBD 30- Delano... 7 p.m. May 4- At Monticello... 7 p.m. 8- Hutchinson... 7 p.m. 10- At Sartell... TBD 15- St. Michael-Albertville... 7 p.m. 17- At St. Cloud Tech...TBD 21- Rocori... 7 p.m. 24- At Orono... TBD 29- Section Tournament Begins...TBD Softball Apr 3- At Monticello... 4:30 p.m. 5- At St. Michael-Albertville... 4:30 p.m. 6- Rogers... 4:30 p.m. 12- Big Lake... 4:30 p.m. 17- At Princeton... 4:30 p.m. 19- Chisago Lakes... 4:30 p.m. 24- At Cambridge-Isanti... 4:30 p.m. 26- North Branch... 4:30 p.m. May 1- At St. Francis... 4:30 p.m. 3- Monticello... 4:30 p.m. 8- St. Michael-Albertville... 4:30 p.m. 10- At Rogers... 4:30 p.m. 17- At Big Lake... 4:30 p.m. 22- Section Tournament Begins...TBD Boys Tennis Apr 12- Monticello... 4 p.m. 17- St. Francis... 4 p.m. 19- Princeton... 4 p.m. 24- At North Branch... 4 p.m. 26- At Rogers... 3:45 p.m. May 1- Big Lake... 4 p.m. 3- Cambridge-Isanti... 4 p.m. 8- At Chisago Lakes... 4 p.m. 10- At St. Michael-Albertville... 4 p.m. 11- Delano (Under the Lights)... 8 p.m. 16- Section Tournament Begins...TBD Track and Field May 23- At Conference Meet (Monti.) p.m. 30- At Gustavus College (St. Peter)...TBD District Activities/Athletic Conference Activities and athletics at the district s middle and high school levels participate in the Mississippi 8 Conference. The conference is made up of 10 schools: Big Lake, Buffalo-Hanover- Montrose, Cambridge-Isanti, Chisago Lakes, Monticello, North Branch, Princeton, Rogers, St. Francis and St. Michael-Albertville. For the most current schedule of events, visit mississippi8.org. Students, parents and the public can use this site for up-to-the-minute school activities information. The comprehensive site will include detailed information about meetings, scheduled events, practices, cancellations and more. Projected dates for state tournaments can be found at mshsl.org. Photo by Rob LaPlante, Wright County Journal-Press

30 Community Education nd Ave NE, Buffalo, MN bhmschools.org/community-ed Registration: bhmschools.eleyo.com Programs & Services Adult Basic Education/GED/ELL Terrisa Fisher GED Test Registration Adult Enrichment and Opening Doors (Adults with Disabilities) Sheila Johnson Aquatics Sheila Johnson Early Childhood Family Education Barbara Eckberg KidKare (Child Care) and Youth Enrichment Lori Trogstad Little KidKare (Six Weeks to Six Years Child Care in Montrose) Melanie Stenson Recreation (Adult/Youth) Todd Lunning School Facility Scheduling Sheila Johnson Aquatics The pool is located in the Buffalo Community Middle School (BCMS) and can be accessed by entering door #3. American Red Cross Swim lessons are offered through the school year and summer to teach students how to swim skillfully and safely. The pool is also available for open swim, private pool rentals, adult lessons and exercise classes. Open swim and gym time is available at Buffalo Community Middle School throughout the year on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. with special hours over the summer and holidays. Visit bhmschools.org/community-ed for more information. KidKare KidKare is a child care program for children pre-school through grade 6. Sites are located in Buffalo at Discovery, Northwinds, and Tatanka Elementary STEM School (the Discovery site serves Discovery and Parkside students). KidKare sites are also located at Hanover Elementary and Montrose Elementary School of Innovation. KidKare offers: KinderKids (pre-school/ kindergarten age program) Enrichment Activities Weekly Themes and Projects Homework Help Flexible Schedules Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks Quality Staff Open Monday-Friday, Year-Round (except major holidays), 6 a.m.-6 p.m. at Hanover Elementary, and 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at Discovery, Montrose Elementary School of Innovation, Northwinds and Tatanka Elementary STEM School. For more information contact KidKare Coordinator Lori Trogstad at or ltrogsta@ bhmschools.org. Little KidKare Little KidKare is a child care program serving the Montrose community located in the Montrose Early Education Center. The program is licensed to care for children ages six weeks through six years. Little KidKare strives to provide a safe, nurturing environment where your child can play, learn and grow while surrounded by caring, trained, and dedicated staff. For a tour or registration packet, please contact Melanie Stenson at or mstenson@bhmschools.org. Opening Doors Opening Doors is a program that serves the recreation and life skills needs of disabled adults ages 16 or older in Buffalo and throughout Wright County communities. For additional information about the Opening Doors program serving adults with disabilities, contact program coordinator Sheila Johnson at or sjohnso@bhmschools.org. Adult Basic Education (ABE) ABE students will work with a teacher to make an education plan that will fit their individual needs. As a part of the classes, students will strengthen the important basic skills in reading, math, communication and basic technology. ABE Offers: Basic Skills GED Diploma Preparation Job Skills Enhancement English as a Second Language For more information about all ABE opportunities contact ABE Coordinator Terissa Fisher at or tfisher@bhmschools.org. Early Childhood Family Education ECFE provides Early Childhood Family Education and School Readiness preschool programs in Buffalo, Hanover and Montrose. Classes and home visits are taught by licensed four-year degree early childhood or parent educators. Their mission is to support and strengthen parents, the first and most important teachers in a young child s life. Parent-child, parent and preschool classes, home visits, and special events for children aged birth to five year include: Infant, toddler, mixed age, music, dad, and grandparent classes Parent book studies and workshops Home visits including Child Care Connection visits Family Literacy Spring Into Preschool and Ready Set Grow preschool classes ECFE Family Fair, summer park events and more! For more information call ECFE at or visit bhmschool.org/community-ed. School Facility Use School facilities are available to community groups and organizations at times when the regular K-12 and Community Education programs are not scheduled. To reserve a school facility, contact Facility Scheduling Coordinator Sheila Johnson at or visit the website bhmschools.org.

31 Buildings and Grounds Special Education Over 40 Buildings and Grounds staff members help keep landscapes and the 10 school facilities, that cover just over one million square feet, in top condition. The Buildings and Grounds Department has been working hard to limit district-wide energy use. The district is engaged in a district-wide effort to conserve energy and reduce expenses using low or no cost strategies. By the end of the school year, eight schools were recognized as Energy Star Buildings and the district has been recognized as an Energy Star Leader from the U.S. Environmen- tal Protection Agency. In 13 years, the district has avoided nearly $4.8 million in energy costs. Questions? Contact Buildings and Grounds at marks the third year of construction projects that stems from a successful 2014 bond election. Work began in the spring/summer of As a result of the projects, Buffalo Community Middle School has seen renovations to the pool area and two new health classrooms. Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools provide Special Education and related services to students found to be eligible. If you suspect your child has a disability which affects their access to a free and appropriate education, contact your school psychologist or the Special Education Department at Annual Notice Regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 is an Act prohibiting discrimination against anyone with a disability in any program receiving federal financial assistance. The Act defines a person with a disability as anyone who: 1. has a physical disability or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities. 2. has a record of such an impairment. 3. is regarded as having such an impairment. In order to fulfill its obligation under Section 504, the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School District has a policy that states that no discrimination against any person with a disability will knowingly be permitted in any of the programs and practices of the school system. The district has specific responsibilities under the Act, which include the responsibility to identify, evaluate and, if the child is determined to be eligible under Section 504, afford access to educational services. Food Service The Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School Meals Program serves breakfast and lunch at all schools each school day. Each student is assigned an account pin number which parents can also access in the Parent Portal to track their child s account. Meal accounts are debit accounts (not credit), so a positive balance must be maintained. Meal Payments and PayPAMS Meal payments may be made at each school by cash or check. They can also be made online through PayPAMS at paypams.com. PayPAMS is a FREE service provided for all families. Parents can use the program to monitor meal account activity and account balances. There is also a FREE app that parents can download to their smart phones. School Meals School meals are offer vs. serve. That means a student must choose 3 of the 4 menu items at breakfast and 3 of the 5 menu items at lunch (one choice must be a fruit or vegetable) to be considered a reimbursable meal (federal and state governments reimburse the school for the meal which allows the district to charge a lower price). This gives students an opportunity to choose their meal and help reduce waste. Meals are planned according to federal guidelines, which cover not only the amount of food offered, but also the nutrient content. A breakfast will include an age appropriate portion of: Bread/Grains Fruit or Juice Milk A lunch will include an age appropriate portion of: Meat/Meat Alternate Breads/Grains Fruits and Vegetables Milk Free Meals Free meals are available for families who qualify. Families who may qualify are encouraged to complete an application. The information on the application is confidential. Applications may be completed at any time during the school year. Forms are available in each school office, online at bhmschools.org under Quick Links on the homepage, at the Food Service Office at 214 NE First Avenue, Buffalo or call Free Breakfast for All Kindergarteners All elementary schools serve free breakfast to all kindergarten students throughout the school year. Free Summer Food Service Program FREE breakfast and lunch is served throughout the summer for all children 18 and under. Check the district website for times and locations. Ala Carte and Milk Ala carte, a carton of milk, or extra items, are the same price for all students and adults. Families need to deposit money in their student s account to cover any extra or ala carte items selected. Ala carte at the elementary is limited to an extra milk, juice or menu item. Ala carte at BCMS is small snacks or beverages that are sold in addition to the meal. Ala carte at BHS is more appropriate for older students and items are clearly labeled and priced. A carton of milk to go with a bag lunch, brought from home, is an ala carte purchase and is the same price for students and adults. Eat with Your Child Parents are welcome to eat breakfast or lunch with their student. Call the food manager in their school to make a meal reservation. More Information If you have questions, contact the food manager in your student s school, the Food Service Secretary at or the Food Service Director at You can also find more information such as menus and forms on the district website at bhmschools. org under Departments/Food Service.

32 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Buffalo, Minn. Permit No. 14 BHM Schools is the Place to... Dream, Believe, *****ECRWSS** Resident District st Ave NE Buffalo, MN and Achieve. See us in action! Find us on bhmschools.org and on Facebook.