Buljan Middle School Blog

Reminder for 8th Grade Students & Families Attending Roseville High School Next Year! Roseville High School is holding their freshman parent/student orientation on January 30th at 6:30 pm at Roseville High School. The Parent/Student Presentation will include valuable information about Roseville High School’s academic programs, extracurricular activities, how to plan and select courses for your freshman year, and brief instructions on how to complete the RHS enrollment process.  In addition, there will be a variety of academic, elective, and athletic program representatives available to answer any questions you may have. Come early to interact with RHS Program Representatives, Music and Athletic Boosters, Parents’ Club, and purchase Tiger merchandise!  See their website linked HERE for more information. See below for specific times and locations.   Need help applying for government assistance? Check out the flyer below for information about a new resource event that w...

Happy New Year Buljan Families,  It was so great to have our students back on campus with their smiling faces, greeting friends and ready to make 2024 a successful year! We invite you to join Buljan’s Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) Team. Your input is vital in promoting positive behavior, creating a safe environment, and implementing effective strategies. Meeting monthly on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30, we discuss and collaborate on PBIS initiatives. Your perspective as a parent is invaluable, contributing to the success of our program. Benefits of joining: Contribute to positive behavior strategies. Collaborate with educators and support staff. Stay informed on school-wide initiatives. To join, please contact Kelley Barrett, our PBIS Coordinator, at kbarrett@rcsdk8.org .  Your commitment to a positive school environment is highly valued. Thank you for considering and supporting Buljan. Last week, our teaching staff will be dedicating time in their classes to r...

  ✨Counseling & Wellness Corner✨ Attendance Booster Lessons: School counselors will be visiting science classrooms the second week in January to deliver a short 15 min booster lesson on the value of attending school regularly. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s participation in this lesson or to opt your student out of this lesson please contact the School Counseling team at Buljan. Please see below for the schedule. Mrs. Powell’s & Mr. Hay’s classes: January  10th Mrs. Seals’ & Garbolino’s science classes: January 11th Mrs. Barrett’s, Mrs. Denney’s, Mr. Coffman’s, Mrs. Pallari’s, Mrs. Tujague’s & Mrs. Turners science classes: January 8th, 10th & 11th The Great Kindness Challenge: Buljan will be hosting the annual Great Kindness Challenge January 22nd-26th. This week-long event challenges students to complete as many acts of kindness as they can from the Great Kindness Challenge checklist to help inspire and create a kinder school c...

Welcome to December – the month of festivities and cheer! We've had an amazing week here at Buljan, and I can't wait to fill you in on all the exciting happenings. Firstly, a huge shoutout to our incredible students for bringing the school spirit to life by rocking their plaid outfits last Friday. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and it truly makes Buljan a vibrant and lively place to be. But that's not all – we had the pleasure of hosting the Roseville High School Marching Band during lunch, and it was a musical delight! The energy was through the roof, and it was heartwarming to see some familiar faces from our previous students. The joy of reuniting with old friends is truly special. And the fun doesn't stop there! This week, we're in for another treat as Roseville High School's Dancing Feet is set to perform. It's always a blast to witness the incredible talents of our previous students and enjoy the fantastic productions they put on. Our students are in f...

  Attendance Awareness: The Key to Student Success! We're excited to share with you informative infographics that break down the various attendance notices you might receive from our school and/or district and the various terms used in them. No more deciphering hieroglyphics on these notices! Understanding terms like "Truancy," "Unexcused Absences," and "SART" can make your life a whole lot easier. These infographics are your go-to guides, and the notices help you stay informed and on top of your child's school attendance. But here's the key takeaway: Regular school attendance is essential for your child's academic success. Consistent attendance helps them build crucial skills and knowledge, so they can reach their full potential.  So, take a moment to check out the infographics, because every day matters ! Thank you for your partnership in ensuring that every student has the best chance for success. ✨Counseling & Wellness Corner✨ Paren...

Happy Daylight Savings Bulldog Families,  Reminder that there is no school on Friday, in observance of Veterans day.  Mr. Garbolino's Project Lead the Way class testing their egg drop.  Mr. Milton's AVID class doing a group activity in the beautiful weather.    ✨Counseling & Wellness Corner✨ Career Week : Buljan is hosting Career Week November 6-9th! Career Week is all about exploring different career pathways and learning about different career options. Students will be able to participate in a host of optional activities including a career match activity, a dream job lunchtime activity, and to top it off a career fair at lunch on November 9th. There will be prizes for participants!  Creating an Inclusive & Respectful Campus Classroom Lessons : School counselors will be visiting 6th grade social studies classrooms November 6-9th to deliver a classroom lesson on creating an inclusive and respectful campus. The lesson aims to help students develop a ...