Buljan Middle School Blog

Hello Bulldog Families, On Thursday, 2/23, students experienced our 1st Annual Elective Showcase. During 5th and 6th periods, our 6th and 7th grade students had the opportunity to explore the exciting range of electives offered at Buljan for the upcoming 2023/2024 academic year. The event was a success, and both students and staff enjoyed the event. The primary goal of the showcase was to inspire and motivate our students to start thinking about their elective options for next year. We believe that the more informed our students are about the electives offered, the better equipped they will be to make the right choice that aligns with their interests, strengths, and future goals. I encourage you to discuss the electives showcased with your student in the coming week and help them make an informed decision about which elective to choose. This is an important decision that can have a significant impact on their academic journey and future prospects. On Friday, March 3rd, an elective choi...

 

Attendance is vital for every child every day as lifelong habits are established in the early school years and contribute to student success throughout their school career and beyond. The best way to keep up with your student's curriculum pacing is to ensure they are in class daily and engaging with peers and their teachers.   When students are absent, they miss participating in discovery, student discourse, and the friendships made inside and outside the classroom through play and collaborative learning. Knowledge and understanding are more than being able to complete a worksheet; it is connecting new knowledge with concepts known previously to construct new meaning and sharing explanations of what is learned. Our teachers want to celebrate students and peers attending school in person and gaining knowledge. Please be reminded that our upcoming vacation days for the remainder of the year are the following: Monday, March 13, 2023 - Teacher Learning Day - No school for students Mond...

Happy February Buljan Families ~ Our Bulldogs have worked hard in completing their second i-Ready Diagnostic. You should have received an email with how to access that data in Otus from RCSD. You can also use this link to view how to access through Otus.  i-Ready Diagnostic Access .   Our 7th and 8th graders are excited for the Valentine Dance tonight. Tickets will still be on sale at the door. Please remember that students must be in attendance at school today to be eligible to attend the dance. Reminder your student to bring their ID card to enter the dance.  This week our AMAZING Wellness Team hosted lunch time activities for students to engage and celebrate National School Counselor week.  Upcoming Events:  Mon., Feb. 13 - No School, Lincoln’s Birthday Observed Fri., Feb. 17 - School Rally Mon., Feb. 20 - No School, President’s Day Tue., Feb. 28 - End of Trimester 2 Greg White  Principal  gwhite@rcsdk8.org  Nicole Beardsley  Assista...