Buljan Middle School Blog

Buljan Parent/Guardian Survey 2023-2024 Dear Bulldog Parents and Guardians, As we near the end of the school year, we value your feedback more than ever. Your insights help us develop and implement a school site plan with the goal of continuous improvement. Please take a few minutes to complete this anonymous survey and help us get better at what we do. Your feedback is essential to our success, and we appreciate your time and honest opinions. As a token of appreciation, we have included a raffle link at the end of this survey for a chance to win a Family Dinner Gift Card. Rest assured that your anonymity will be maintained throughout the process.  Please note that the survey will close on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, and the winner will be announced shortly after. Thank you for your continued support and participation in our school community. Your input matters, and we look forward to your feedback. Sincerely, Greg White Principal Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week at Buljan Middle Scho...

Hello Bulldog Families, This week we are going to practice our lockdown drill on Friday during 1st period. A lockdown is called when there is a threat or hazard inside the school campus. The language used is “lockdown, locks, lights, out of sight.” The action requires ensuring doors are locked, moving students and staff out of the line of sight from windows, turning off all lights, and remaining quiet.   We practice drills to help build muscle memory in the event of a true emergency, and we practice in order for our school to identify gaps and areas of improvement. For more information about our safety procedures, please check out the safety information on our district website. Please reach out if you have any questions.  Important Reminder: Policy on Student Sales Activities at Buljan Middle School I am writing to remind all of our school's policy regarding the sale of items and exchange of money on campus by our students. Our goal is to maintain a focused and disruptio...

  Important Notice: Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Safety Precautions at Buljan Middle School On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Our students will obviously be in school during this event, and our educators will take full advantage of this to make it a safe, learning experience for our students.  NASA-approved safety glasses have been ordered for students, and all teachers will work with them to ensure the safe viewing of the eclipse during the event. Please make sure to tell your child not to look directly at the sun during this event, or attempt to observe the eclipse without adult supervision and guidance. They should closely follow teacher instructions during the eclipse, especially those involving eye and eyewe...

  Counseling & Wellness Corner✨ Thank you to all our families who made it to Parent Night on March 21st.  Our topic was Student Success & Wellbeing.   As partners in your child's education, we are excited to include you with improving student academic achievement and wellbeing. This event aimed to strengthen the partnership between home and school, and provide parents/guardians with practical tools to support their student's academic and personal growth. Thank you to all students, families and staff members who participated in our COLLEGE WEEK.  Our door decorating contest was exciting, and it was fun to do our lunchtime activities and explore our future plans during our College FAIR. RCSD is committed to providing quality education to its students. In an effort to achieve this goal, school staff or parents/guardians may refer students for counseling, or students may request counseling. The aim of the school counseling services is to help students have more e...

As we enter the final months of the school year, I want to emphasize the critical importance of consistent attendance for your child's success. Every day of learning matters, and regular attendance is key to ensuring they finish the year strong. With just April and May remaining, it's essential to maintain momentum and maximize every opportunity for learning. Attending school every single day is paramount for students' academic success and overall development. Here's why: Consistency in Learning: Regular attendance ensures students receive consistent instruction and stay on track with their learning objectives. Missing even a day can lead to gaps in understanding, making it challenging for students to catch up later. Building Habits: Regular attendance helps students develop important habits and routines that are crucial for success in school and beyond. It instills discipline, responsibility, and time management skills that are essential for academic and professional a...

  California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress English, Math, and Science Parent and Guardian Notification Letter  Dear Parent/Guardian: There are many ways to measure your child’s learning. Your child’s teacher uses report card grades, classroom work, teacher observations, and end-of-year statewide test results to get a complete picture of your child’s learning. Each year, students participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).  Your child will take the following tests, depending on their grade level or instructional program: Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for English Language Arts and Math, required tests in grades 3–8  California Science Test (CAST), a required test in grades 5 and 8  Pursuant to California Education Code Section 60615, parents/guardians may annually submit to the school a written request to excuse their child from any or all of the CAASPP assessments. This exemption does not exis...