Buljan Middle School Blog

  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 eyewear safety

  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 effective ed

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 exist for the English Langua

  Important Reminder: Ensuring Your Child’s Success with Charged Chromebooks Dear Parents and Guardians of Buljan Middle School, I hope this message finds you well. As we continue to embrace digital learning at Buljan Middle School, I want to emphasize the importance of a simple yet crucial aspect of our daily routine: coming to school with a fully charged Chromebook and its charger. Why It Matters: Maximizing Learning Time: A charged Chromebook ensures your child can participate fully in all classroom activities without interruption. This is vital as most of our content is digital, and an uncharged device could mean missing out on key learning opportunities. Developing Responsibility: Bringing a charged Chromebook and charger each day fosters a sense of responsibility and preparedness in students. These are valuable life skills that go beyond the classroom. Maintaining Consistency: Having their own charged device helps maintain consistency in your child’s learning experience, allowing

Hell o  Buljan  Families,  Tuesday we are going to practice our  lockdown  drill. 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.    ✨ Counseling & Wellness Corner ✨ Dear Buljan Parents and Families: Next week we are celebrating National School Counseling Week. Your students are invited to participate in our fun lunchtime activities all week. School Counselors support students in four areas of development: Soc