Spark your child's creativity this summer @Camp Invention at Buck Lake as they design, invent and create the next big thing through hands-on fun! Celebrate #NationalInventorsMonth and sign up your young inventor for this exciting experience coming to Buck Lake June 24-28. Register by 5/16 to save $15 with SUM15. https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.invent.org%2fmylocalcamp&c=E,1,bYj2nexKbk1vIPxGctfYymwA1ix02FA-a0KMwTmKf3GklYwgIdjAK3MM9bPxRK5u0ltNJDvJnbFtPnsL9f5is3z7_UkhIhcfXMVJJ88omM9zLu2K&typo=1 Just click on the red link at top right of the site. [https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.invent.org%2fsites%2fdefault%2ffiles%2fstyles%2fog_image%2fpublic%2fbackground%2f2023-09%2fCamp-Invention-2024_0.jpg&c=E,1,ds-JwYPmsF8OKISzSAQDNl7LX2LhzbFldJF4f_pmc6Qzq8vJNnNrJsCXeTRgGEYa6ZAHiXTbajMmnBXiSqtEWMiXXWdDV6WKH-grozepGqKiFA,,&typo=1]<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.invent.org%2fmylocalcamp&c=E,1,2COnZZ7rD_i5uAKi7nf9Y_jbFFzOxJ9JHzsbdCqGFaVsrV_0MU4HcndwvzU6ajHhZhI__SiYUr3DIv2hL8SU7XAzsj9gWGlHnkmwKwGqHr8I&typo=1> Camp Invention(r) 2024<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.invent.org%2fmylocalcamp&c=E,1,7j5HsrPuIbVsVFpBz8QgsKtg7AK-3Gai2_Qph9qjrYGePjRUddH7nnQQDQZ6MMgmMveTgWUdUrhoQ4IRg8efZ9DzghyCjbUqmVhj4tL4FMboFyk,&typo=1> Bringing hands-on, educational fun to children throughout the summer, Camp Invention(r) is the perfect STEM summer camp for your young innovator. https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.invent.org&c=E,1,601H-iqE0jJpP1WsllsU-aVFq4MJUZZLRXE6Wk4D3AMFen-ez12ILPrltvscTcJvhhoC2c0eHioqHgPlcAy71Js3my3BrWUVvdqUxMJGpyMpMlSJ8_vCdYzR2LV1&typo=1<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.invent.org%2f&c=E,1,OXmJDLiExm8fof3wpK8MDj5V8R5dXySlB9r_VxRwIrlBtvUUc-LapaNyOL11aR02Pn05w0KWUF7gLEw6w7dfLvNvaHuubNzXNQ7XmNqNxom6QJ4,&typo=1>
Buck Lake's Camp Invention has 15 spots remaining for kids K-6! Join us for Camp Invention, created by the National Inventor's Hall of Fame, June 24-28! Click here for more information for Camp Invention @ Buck Lake!<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2finvent-web.ungerboeck.com%2fprogramsearch%2fmoreinfo.aspx%3fevent%3d41371%26_gl%3d1%2a18rl1a8%2a_ga%2aMTQ2Njg3MzA3OC4xNzA0ODQ5ODk3%2a_ga_PEZTZ43J92%2aMTcxMzgyOTk2NC41LjEuMTcxMzgzMDA2Ny4wLjAuMA..%2a_ga_FVWR4S7J2J%2aMTcxMzgyOTk2My41LjEuMTcxMzgzMDA3MC4wLjAuMTg4OTc0MzA0MA&c=E,1,4l6_GDYSm3GJ7iD0NhsP4XGxmNZO67iA6YNq-IpliiaIA_Qos4oJN2eeHTEoTLN9jwqNFkqcYfRafuQc5CRTDJRMCzjYHyuw-BP7dYxMcQk8A_1GLg5Uciba6KQF&typo=1..> Email Mrs. Perez for questions! [log in to unmask]
An entire fun-filled week of hands-on learning! Discover electric circuits while designing your own game board! Learn about bioluminscence, illuminating inventions and animals! Campers will solve real-world water challenges and build their own robotic Lab-On-Wheels to take home! Enjoy the Prototyping Studio and the power of intellectual property! LOADS OF FUN!!
Please see the message below from Superintendent Rocky Hanna.
In consultation with the National Weather Service and Leon County Emergency Management we have made the decision to delay school start times tomorrow (4/11/2024) by 1 hour. The National Weather Service and Leon County Emergency Management are predicting that a strong line of thunderstorms will be passing through Leon County between the hours of 3-7am. Therefore, in the abundance of caution, we have made the decision to delay the start of the school day.
In an effort to improve our schools, the Leon County School District is conducting a 2024 Spring Parent/Guardian Climate Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you please take the time to complete this survey based upon your experiences at your child's school. If you have children at multiple school sites (example - one child in elementary school and one child in high school), we respectfully ask that you complete one survey for each school. If your children attend Ft. Braden or Woodville K - 8 School you only need to complete one survey.
Please see the attached flyer regarding today's share event!
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Dear Buck Lake Families, We are excited to welcome the Bedford Falls Book Fair to Buck Lake Elementary School next week! Please see the attached flyer with active links to check out more about the book fair. Your child should be bringing home a book fair flyer, as well as a hard copy of this document. Check out the KidCredit option to put money into your child's account to purchase books. Teachers will have filled out wish lists located in the media center. If you would like to contribute to their classroom libraries. You can donate via the KidCredit so
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Hello Camp Invention Families,
I am thrilled to be directing Camp Invention this summer! Camp Invention has offered unique, innovative experiences for more than 30 years and I am proud to be a part of it!
Camp Invention will be held at Buck Lake Elementary the week of June 24-28 with all new programming for an exciting adventure! I love this high-energy, hands-on camp. Check out this video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWiflzvRmJM&feature=youtu.be> where you can walk through a day in the life of a Camp Invention camper!
Hello Buck Lake Elementary Community, There will be a big change coming with how you receive schoolwide information. Very soon, the Leon County School District will no longer be utilizing the LISTSERV platform for mass messaging.
Below is the reason why: We've received communication from Google/Yahoo that they are implementing enhanced security, which will block spoofed email addresses from bulk email message providers in February (we don't know the specific dates). This means the continued use of our ListServ will not deliver essential messages to all intended recipients once Google/Yahoo completes their implementation.
If you have a soon to be middle schooler please see the message from Fairview Middle School below
[IB Prep Magnet]
Fairview Middle School's IB Prep Program would like to invite the families of rising 5th grade student to check out the Fairview IB Prep Magnet program.
"We are an accelerated academic program, which is designed to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young minds. The program promotes a holistic approach to education emphasizing critical thinking, communication and intercultural understanding. It goes beyond just academics and emphasizes extracurricular activities, community service, and personal development to ensure that students leave our program
If you have a soon to be middle schooler please see the message from Cobb Middle School below
The Cobb Magnet Program would like to invite 5th graders and their families to our Magnet Showcase on Wednesday evening, January 17th at 5:30 pm in our Media Center and Gym to learn more about Cobb and our Magnet Program.
Due to anticipated severe weather entering the Leon County area within the next 24 hours, Leon County Schools has made the decision to close schools on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All afterschool activities will be cancelled for Tuesday as well. Afterschool activities for Monday, January 8 may proceed as scheduled.
We are pleased and proud to report that Buck Lake once again earned an "A" rating from the Florida Department of Education. Please join us in congratulating our teachers, staff, families, and students on this amazing accomplishment!
Orders are in! If you sold more than TEN bags, your order must be picked up by an adult from the school office (7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) Smaller orders should come home via your student today or tomorrow.
Hello all, I don't know about you but time is flying by. I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week!
* Big thanks to PTO and all of you for your work on Booster thon. Being my first one, it was quite something to see all the moving parts. The amount of money our community raised for our school is amazing and we will start seeing its benefit soon by way of campus enhancements. Again, such great work!
36 total states **These are the states we still need to meet our 50 state challenge!** 14 States Missing: Connecticut, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Our Buck Lake Fun Run has begun, and we're on our way to reaching our goal of $50,000. Thank you so much to our families who have registered and shared their donation pages to get us to this point!
As we head into the weekend, we have a BONUS PRIZE OPPORTUNITY for all students. It's for this weekend only, so time is limited to earn this extra reward.
We have 39% of students registered!! Don't forget to register at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.mybooster.com&c=E,1,YnNhA8NYauh3gxOLK2Ncp4e3HOfnX1jDzUjREX3gZiw7qv2LcdIxdbPilS28dhdOw-f55ZWcee9g9zBrQzS_QVPXzYAs4OcnN6a3f14e_sp89Um9vBLYKc54xA,,&typo=1<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mybooster.com&c=E,1,EovwU_m3yV2SyBSQVHt6wAY09IEOf8utiNz2L5Ab46fClh4Qp_r7sW2gzHyCM2cMR8c6yEFxkZTX9D6lHO8WLVpF4Del2fT_C-gXb7CWjXRBtWkhhGK00wtfyA,,&typo=1>!
Total raised so far: $7,557
OVERALL Top 3 classes: 1. Ryan ($1,000) 2. Schmidt ($900) 3. McDermott ($830)
Dear Parents, LCS Transportation department has informed us that our school bus has broken down en route to our school, prior to our students loading for departure. The projected time of arrival for a substitute bus is 3:20. If the arrival is delayed, we will send out another email to keep you posted of the actual departure time from our school. Thank you for your understanding, Buck Lake Elementary Office 850-488-6133
Keep up the great work, Bobcats! Don't forget to register at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.mybooster.com&c=E,1,EV1eUZYRykTedJr3vc_u4lcox5gcL_N4rHCBDTCWOvqd0nvEC9aSYzK3uPSYrYghZVdlaQ8dZl-Sc_IkkSOUOg-d6VoC0oaW8YOpFTm9VUwIK4q7rFjOkX4uYA,,&typo=1!
Dear Buck Lake Elementary School Families, Our student(s) can be a part of making history! How?! Head to MYBOOSTER.COM<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fmybooster.com%2fv3%3futm_source%3dkdmcampaign-resources%26utm_medium%3dtd1-socialcampaign%2520content%2520&c=E,1,NxvSEojGM9qT3w7B0Kk3n0v9EU-Izp6WRF4AFK1gjN6iUuiJzTiyX1VfeeFpYCQcrSW1uvvAyqT-VXEo2ZtbutdIj799u1fLRfrpSdOc-MNqeB_4kN-dQ0UD&typo=1(optional)&utm_campaign=34277&utm_content=td1-social> to register your student for our fundraiser and make a Student Star Video on <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmybooster.com&c=E,1,m2amLYmUdSyRRAqv_uZIdUb6mE8Iq8bCjwBz6wXudIlrHblX6GfdA6qbiH1Tiua4ghiVYLm7ybI5KjSnWBhasZrnru00VHzDflwM3cLOI26lbnB4J9ZF5OTWNkg,&typo=1> https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fmybooster.com&c=E,1,504Su03JPoS6syJBV1cpTYTwrG-pi6r-QWPBHIYe0Mk90re3WecGcAVc16waQQrmzrMYRvFDfsIuOETcSQH8T63mDAL5ip4uzcyMjTbZY5mB&typo=1 Click the "Share Button" to share with 3 people that you know! This year we're trying to reach our goal of $50,000 for outdoor resources and materials. Each "share" and donation gets us closer to our goal. Thanks for participating & making a difference here at Buck Lake Elementary School! [cid:image002.png@01DA0597.52687930]
Calling all Leon County parents! We're seeking valuable input from the community, particularly from parents invested in the education of their children. As part of this important initiative, we've partnered with BowStern Marketing Communications to gather as much information as possible. Please complete this 5-minute survey to provide your perspective. The survey closes at midnight on 10/22/23. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKGF5TY
Our BOOSTERTHON begins Monday, October 23rd! Be sure to look for more information coming soon! Please go ahead and register at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fmybooster.com&c=E,1,5fwB8gqgtjoSRxOFo1a3FeWS-DwcJRWHfqSW4nVPtgDR0Cup-iZdb970r6rLHBQ2f5RBohZtmZ0CYnKSL8VzJ4ASzNjTEKb8Xr9RDoe6tpf5FFDnXyp0MQ,,&typo=1!
Please see this important message from Superintendent Hanna.
To LCS parents and school communities-
As Americans living in the melting pot of the world, nearly all of us have a connection to the global community, as well as to past and current events happening around the world. These connections may cause us to feel strongly one way or the other with regard to global conflicts, such as the ones presently occurring in the Middle East, Ukraine, and elsewhere. Our students are witnessing the division on all sides, and of course have their own opinions and reflections.
Hello all, As we move into the season during which many kids share their colds and such with each other, we wanted to remind parents\guardians about when it is best to have your student(s) stay home due to illness. Please see the attached document.
Buck Lake Elementary School will host try-outs for our 2024 Odyssey Team Wednesday, October 4th from 2:50-4:00pm in the STEM Lab, Room 714. This is an opportunity for students in 3rd-5th grade who enjoy working with a team to create a performative presentation to represent Buck Lake at the Regional Tournament Saturday, February 17.
Just a few announcements/reminders in hopes of not cluttering your inbox too much.
* Open House has been moved to September 21st. More details to come later.
PreK-2nd: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
3rd-5th: 6:45-7:45 p.m.
* Grandparents Day September 22nd (See Peach jar Flyers for more information) https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.leonschools.net%2fPage%2f54246&c=E,1,vNpynvhn_rAqMHnD_Y8_XLgYhZnPnDIxUmIMOo2gWa63d6blOCvN-JcMxshdFG48x0jI_Cwo4yCVsK11c03U364Ebijs5fhi9uPiXIf_d-mmuy8HygxsyxEkDG4,&typo=1
* Skate World Share night September 12th
* School Pictures September 12th (orders went home with student or can order online at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fmylifeyouch.com&c=E,1,vaV_zgIRNQxFzv0vxIG6zJqEJabLOkTlMY3pqxMOAAxmtwTvlCfeGlTE6pIefusGHqFpV0J6UWHT96XJzRUkvgeJrouuKTpI0VvXxH7Hbu7dFQye34crzJA,&typo=1 by using the picture day ID number EVTQ3FFSZ)
Hello, We have gotten lots of calls about picking students up early today. School still ends at 2:50 but we are not penalizing anyone for leaving early and we may began releasing students to cars that are here a little early to get ahead of potential weather. We will open back gate at 2:15.
Would you like to help guide decisions at Buck Lake? Consider joining the School Advisory Council. The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a decision-making group made-up of school administrators, teachers, parents, community members, and other stakeholders.
The goal of SAC is to assist in making decisions about the mission and educational purpose of the school. Each year, SAC members assist in drafting the goals set forth in the School Improvement Plan and help to monitor the status of these goals throughout the school year. The School Improvement Plan is a living document That helps to guide our academic focus
* Teachers will be ready to receive students at 7:45 a.m. in their homeroom classroom on Thursday morning. Students are not allowed to be walked to class by a parent/guardian. There will be plenty of faculty/staff available to get students to their classroom. * Kindergarten and First Graders need to wear name labels given to them at orientation. * If you are dropping your student off in the morning, please pull all the way up to an adult who will let your child out of the car. Please do not get out of
In accordance HB 1069 (2023), Leon County School Board has approved the attached process for those parents that would like to limit their child's access to media center and classroom libraries.
Only parents that want to limit their child's access through, Parent/guardian Permission, will need to complete the FOCUS form. LCS plans to open Media Centers for student check out on Monday, August 14th. If you plan to limit your child's access please complete form as soon as possible. The directions for completing the FOCUS form are on the attached form.
Hello all, Well as I anticipated, we do have our first "growing pain" with the new dismissal program. Have no fear though, it is an easy fix. We printed QR codes that act as pick up codes rather than parent connection codes like we thought. Using the QR code we provided will not take you straight to registration. (though if you click around it can be done) Your three digit number is correct however.
Wow! I can't believe the school year is here already! With not a whole lot of summer left, we at Buck Lake wanted to drop you a line and get you thinking about the upcoming school year. Let me start by saying how absolutely thrilled and honored I am to be the new principal at Buck Lake. Given my eight years at Swift Creek, I look forward to continuing to serve this wonderful community. Please see the following important updates below:
Please see the message below regarding athletic opportunities at Swift Creek.
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850) 488-6133
Any current 5-7 grade students that will be attending Swift Creek in the Fall and are interested in playing volleyball at Swift Creek are encouraged to attend a parent/ player meeting on Tuesday, 5/16, at 4:00 in the Swift Creek Gym. Summer conditioning, tryout schedules, and practice information will be discussed. A flyer is attached with the information.
Unfortunately, due to a cable being cut, our email access and internet are down. If you need to reach the school, please call the office at 850-488-6133.
We will be making adjustments to our testing schedule as a result of this interruption and will communicate these changes with families when we are certain that our internet access has been restored.
[image/jpeg] Thank you to all of our students, families, faculty & staff, and VOLUNTEERS for helping to make our first Literati Book Fair a great success. Please take note of the corrected book fair hours for Friday. We’ll see you at the book fair next year! Ms. Young and Mrs. DiLiello [cid:image001.png@01D979A5.18EE3790]
Please drive carefully today around school. Our 5th graders will be taking their annual neighborhood bike ride this morning. You may notice an increased police presence in the area today. We want to thank our friends at the Tallahassee Police Department for helping us navigate the route.
I wanted to take a moment to provide you with some news regarding the upcoming school year that I shared with our teachers and staff members this afternoon. Recently, our Superintendent presented me with an opportunity to serve in a new role in our district. It was a very difficult decision, but after a lot of thought and prayer, I have decided to accept the role of Principal of Cobb Middle School. I have loved my time at Buck Lake and it has been my pleasure to serve our families for the past eight years. I have been
Please find our Newsletter for April attached. Don't forget that we have our SAC meeting next week and we are collecting Peanut Butter and Jelly this month.
Have a great evening,
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Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
If you have not already done so, please complete the Swift Creek rising 6th grade course request form with your student by April 14th. An email was sent to your student's email account with the best link to the online form. It is best to sit with your student as he/she is signed in so that the FOCUS system recognizes them. If you have questions please contact Mr. Wetherington at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
We are so excited to be in Kindergarten Registration season. If you have a new kindergartener this year, registration is open at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.leonschools.net%2fPage%2f54714.&c=E,1,sXXsZrXRAtd21Hbyi4Gg81LkIM7CcK019KpQ7cbblA471gnbsWIsFdQtvE6GIYplzca__gacgkvZBJAdSGT4mMao1_xH3Ukfh-S7QD-3orLn&typo=1 Students who have completed 100% of their on-line registration including required proofs of address, physical, and shot records, will receive a "Brand New Bobcats" t-shirt. We encourage you to have your child wear their shirt to our Kindergarten Orientation on April 14th at 9 a.m. and on the first day of school.
The Parent Input Form for 2023-2024 Class Placement is now available. If you would like to provide input about your child's class placement, please complete the form by June 1st. Late submissions will not be considered.
You might have heard that we have a few championship winning teams at Buck Lake! Our Odyssey of the Mind team won the Regional tournament and will be headed to the state tournament in a couple of weeks. Also, our First Lego League team, the Innov8ers, won their Regional tournament. They will be competing in the state tournament and have also qualified for the National tournament this June In Massachusetts.
Please take a moment to read the information below from LCS regarding changes to the way discipline and safety incidents are reported to the state DOE and how the community can use FortifyFL to report potentially dangerous situations.
Have a great weekend,
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
The Florida Department of Education has updated the names and coding of events that are to be reported in the School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting (hereafter referred to as SESIR.) SESIR pertains to safety incidents that occur on campus. SESIR events are not exclusive to students, and anyone who
Our PTO is bringing back a fun, family fundraiser. You and your family can purchase and decorate a ceiling tile that will be displayed in the cafeteria. Please view the attached document or visit the spirt store to participate: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fbucklakeshop.square.site%2fs%2fshop.&c=E,1,l0NRbEhs6NqG7fJ6gZYsnZ1350O0s8oFIv95EnO7CWizkDGogN7571SSbWOD9RHZ9GKzNcYi17Mw3l9fjwel2VyIthaxh6Ngn5Svzr3xn-fJWcw5Br7B-x4bgS7H&typo=1
Have a great day,
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
Do you believe in limitless potential? Girls on the Run does! We have been selected as a spring site for this transformational learning program for girls 3rd through 5th grade. Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun experienced-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. Ready to register?
Being in the state capital there are many opportunities for our students to participate in off-campus civic events at the request of their parents.
As a follow- up to an email sent on February 14, 2023, please see the paragraph below:
Should a parent/legal guardian choose to allow their student to participate in a civic or legislative event, they should follow LCS attendance policies (LCS Policy 5200) and procedures and sign their student out from school, and/or notify the school of the expected absence and the reason for the absence. These absences will be excused
Our district has been made aware of a civic-engagement event taking place at the Capitol on Wednesday, February 15. Should a parent/legal guardian allow their student to participate in the event, they should follow LCS attendance policies and procedures and sign their student out from school, and/or notify the school of the expected absence and the reason for the absence. All absences related to this event will be excused.
We have been fielding some calls and emails regarding our Bobcat Bash that is set for this Saturday. Right now the forecast is calling for rain off and on Friday and Saturday. Our amazing and hard working PTO has come up with a plan that will allow us to still have our Bash this Saturday! Some of the Bouncers will be moved to the basketball courts and covered breezeways, the games will be played in the hallways, and a few other attractions will be moved to the cafeteria and Art and Music rooms. Things may look a little
Do you believe in limitless potential? Girls on the Run does! We have been selected as a spring site for this transformational learning program for girls 3rd through 5th grade. Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun experienced-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. Ready to register?
Please use caution this afternoon during car pick-up. I have spoken with the supervisor for the road construction project. They have run into some delays in paving the portion of road outside our pick-up lane. The lane will likely be closed and traffic will be directed by flagmen. You may want to consider delaying your arrival time. Our supervision extends until 3:20 p.m. and any students who are not picked up at that time will be brought to the front office. I apologize for this inconvenience.
We continue to have issues with our phone lines. If you need to get a message to your child's teacher, please email them directly. If you need to speak with someone in the office, please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and someone will get back to you.
Thank you,
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
We are aware that our phone lines are down and you may not be able to reach us. If you need to contact the office, please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Thank you,
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Tallahassee and Leon County. Leon County Schools will be closed Thursday, November 10, 2022. All after school activities will be rescheduled.
In an effort to improve our schools, the Leon County School District is conducting a 2022 - 2023 Fall Parent/Guardian Climate Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you please take the time to complete this survey based upon your experiences at your child's school. If you have children at multiple school sites (example - one child in elementary school and one child in high school), we respectfully ask that you complete one survey for each school. If your children attend Ft. Braden or Woodville K - 8 School you only need to complete one survey.
We had a great night for pledging last night and now we are just $10,000 away from meeting our goal of raising $45,000 for new playground equipment that will be accessible for all students! Tonight is the last night to get pledges and we need everyone to help out. If we meet our goal, Mrs. Quiggins and I will get dressed up as a hamburger and hotdog and students will get to soak us with ketchup and mustard.
We are only a few days away from our Boosterthon Fun Runs. We need your help! We have nearly 200 students that still have not registered for Boosterthon. As of 4:10 p.m., we are at a projected profit of $30,000. We need to boost our pledges over the next two nights to reach our goal of $45,000 for new playground equipment that is accessible for all students including those students who have physical disabilities. If you have already pledged, please spread the word to others through email and social media platforms. If you have not made a pledge,
Please don't forget about our weekend challenge for Boosterthon. Students with $2 per lap in new donations will receive a bonus prize. We need to have a strong Sunday showing to be on track of meeting our goal. Please log your pledges on https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fmybooster.com&c=E,1,zEVvxRSqJ8_pZTcHvbedz7R_sBjQjDU-TLJ2yvWEApzWYve_97MoiFMq4L-g1GzPaSDKxdpiwqoeB65ZK1x6FrdUooZnEW2h85guvnnq2wteUHlchQRavWuZ&typo=1 today.
Have a great day,
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850) 488-6133
Hopefully, you've heard that we have started our Boosterthon Fundraiser from your child. This year, we are raising funds to go towards new playground equipment that is accessible for all our students. The new playground equipment will include ramps, activity panels, and short slides that can be used by students of all ability levels. If you haven't done so already, please register your child on https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fmybooster.com&c=E,1,6ofdRhrZslq-wYj49SXz4OGfPwC_3_3fmpUgH3hsLuFFfKGqywEjknqqGukErVsEIEOz4qmIF8g8_dS6CoVuYlhUmAFtmfnGjXe34xC3tY0u0bkWUGpsfqg,&typo=1 and help us meet our goal of raising $45,000 for this project.
Today, we officially kickoff our Boosterthon Program. Congratulations to the winners of our Pre-Registration Contest.
Skip the Car Line Winner: Emily McMillan
Lunch with the Principal Winners: Taym Abdalnabi, Leon Sun
Log on to https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fmybooster.com&c=E,1,zEb8HXp44Vp9SxSkcsh73A6QWPg-FRB0o4xNL0ZTlY93SwSdNk4Qvf1VROHm8JUMFrDplDvCo_GKux4T-6BYm_HlRXhly9qGLWdlh3IXJWEKxCJPbWspwOTaL60,&typo=1 tonight to register, make your child's Star Video, and start registering pledges!
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Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
We’re only ONE week away from our Buck Lake Fun Run and our students and staff are so excited! We’re looking forward to having fun and building community together.
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Register & share today to help our school reach our goal of $45,000 for students & staff.
Please find the October Newsletter attached. Please carefully review the car drop-off and pick-up information as we have made some changes for your safety and the safety of our students.
Have a great day,
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
There is a growing trend on-line named the "One Chip Challenge". For the challenge, people eat a tortilla chip that contains Reaper Pepper and Scorpion Chili Pepper. There are numerous articles on-line about the dangers and health consequences to taking this challenge. Recently, the Leon County Sherriff's Office share information through their social media accounts warning about the challenge's health effects: https://www.instagram.com/p/CiixnBpLeQy/?igshid=NDRkN2NkYzU=.
The day is here! You can now register for our Buck Lake Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $45,000 for accessible playground equipment & classroom technology. Registering is easy and free!
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Just for registering, you can enter our PARENT SWEEPSTAKES to skip the car line for the rest of the semester!!!! We will also be pulling two student names to have lunch with the Principal. In order to be eligible for the drawing, you must register before kickoff on 10/24/2022.
The 72 hour weather forecast for Leon County does not include any tropical storm force winds in our area with only the possibility for isolated wind gusts between 20-35 mph on both Thursday and Friday. They have also reduced the amount of anticipated rain, as a result of Hurricane Ian, down to less than 1 inch.
Leon County Schools will be open Wednesday, September 28. After consulting with emergency management, shelters will not be opening on our campuses tomorrow which allows school to remain open. We will update tomorrow afternoon if there are any changes to school operations Thursday.
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Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
Thank you so much to those that have brought in a contribution to help the Hang Tough Foundation in their mission to support families. If you have not had a chance to help , please consider sending in a donation by September 27th!
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Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
We will be celebrating Grandparents Day on Monday, September 19th. Please see the attached information for details, lunch ordering information, and Grand Grams information.
Have a great day,
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
This is a reminder that our Pre-K-2nd grade Open House is tonight. If you would like to review our School Improvement Plan, we will have copies available in the front office.
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Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
It is time to fill our vacant School Advisory Council positions. The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a decision-making group made-up of school administrators, teachers, parents, community members, and other stakeholders.
The goal of SAC is to assist in making decisions about the mission and educational purpose of the school. Each year, SAC members assist in drafting the goals set forth in the School Improvement Plan and help to monitor the status of these goals.
Birthday Grams can be purchased using the attached form or by ordering online at: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fbucklakeshop.square.site%2fs%2fshop&c=E,1,xtkoAiHbmWu2kjVB_7bxOIE_--Z4w2oAabvDmwzG5DZzKyTapnqI24d2q6uqyNbIt3bM_H_kIAuz_9nB3R5cKMTbOr6W98PsJoLEERJu8ghL_L6QCQ,,&typo=1
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
We are now accepting Birthday gram orders. You can utilize the paper form for check and cash payments or the Buck Lake Square Site for Credit and Debit Card purchases.
I hope you are ready for the start of our 2022-2023 school year. I wanted to provide you with some important updates so you are prepared for the new year.
* You may have noticed that your child has been assigned a homeroom teacher in FOCUS. Please know that these assignments are not final and are subject to change. We have seen a surge in enrollment over the last few weeks that has necessitated us hiring more teachers and shifting some students around. Today at 4 p.m., final class placements will be posted on a bulletin board
I am writing with sad news about one of our Bobcat families. On July 11th, Adam Kulp, father of Claire Kulp, a rising 1st grade Bobcat was killed in an auto accident. I am sharing with our community the Go Fund me account that was set up to assist the family. I know that our community will rally around them in their time of sadness and need. Please consider contributing if you are able.
Go to https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fgncfl.com&c=E,1,SW7NPtFpXkbaqGb-Lh-F5lP6tXuLQPN6N-oaTg4pqoEEkR_AphEjNYqnllc1s6Q7HD1IAB4aDFQ0eCnEOUSEkZhVZ0h3RHcGpzyr3oRgkihRANccmA,,&typo=1 if you are interested in signing up for Good News Club!
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Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
I am pleased and proud to report that Buck Lake once again earned an "A" rating. In fact, Buck Lake earned more points and had a higher percentage of points earned than every public and charter school in Leon County. Please join me in congratulating our teachers, staff, and students on this amazing accomplishment.
Each year, we give families the opportunity to provide feedback into their child's placement for the upcoming school year. This year, we are moving the form online with Survey Monkey. If you would like to provide input for next year, please complete the survey by Friday, May 20th. As a reminder, requests for specific teachers will not be honored. The survey may be accessed here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZTVPQN6.
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Thank you to everyone who has prepared our students to show what they know on this year's state assessments! Testing starts this week and I have no doubt our students will do an incredible job.
The 6th Annual #pbjplz drive is kicking off and we want you to participate. Donations to this drive go to help people right here in our community. There are two ways to participate in this worthy cause.
1. Send in unopen plastic jars of Peanut Butter or Jelly. We have donation bins located in the Guidance Hallway near the front office.
We are encouraging everyone to arrive before 8 a.m. because parking is limited. If families park on Pedrick Road, they will need to allow enough time to walk to Alford Greenway.
Due to the impending inclement weather tomorrow, we have had to adjust our Field Day plans. Students will still participate in Field Day events during their Special Area times in our covered areas. Unfortunately, due to space limitations, we will not be able to have visitors join us.
The IB Prep Magnet Program at Fairview is an accelerated academic program with a focus on the Global Community. Students are advanced in all curricular areas, not just a few, and have the opportunity to explore world languages, the arts, and computer coding and programming, along challenging and enriching core subjects. Twelve IB Prep teachers, trained in the IB philosophy and curriculum, work in teams at each grade level to provide students with a unique and challenging academic experience. The IB Prep curriculum is based on international standards, giving the accelerated curriculum a focus on the Global Community, along with
Buck Lake families, please check the lost and found rack in the cafeteria to retrieve found items before Monday, December 13. This week, you may sign in at the front office and walk down to the cafeteria (please bring your ID to check in). Mr. Millard will be placing the found items at the front of the school this weekend to give you an opportunity to stop by and look for your lost items. All unclaimed contents will be donated to a local charity after December 13th.
Lucky Goat Coffee Orders have arrived. Smaller orders will be going home today or tomorrow with your child. Larger orders will need to be picked up from the front office during office hours. The office staff is contacting families with larger orders. Thank you for your support!
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Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
Per the newly signed Florida Law HB 1B, beginning today, face masks or any other facial coverings will be optional for students and adults on Leon County School's campuses; however, parents may allow their child to wear a face mask or any other facial covering at their sole discretion.
Today, we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have already contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the positive case. If you did not receive a phone call or email, there is no further action needed at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
This evening we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully, the family has taken precautions and did not send their child to school while symptomatic. There will be no need for anyone else on the campus to quarantine as a result.
These exposures, unfortunate as they are, highlight the importance of everyone doing their part to minimize the spread of this virus: consider being vaccinated, stay home when sick or while waiting for Covid-19 test results, keep things clean and sanitized, utilize proper hand washing, wear masks, and maintain social distancing.
This morning, we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have already contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the positive case. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today, we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have already contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the positive case. If you did not receive a phone call or email, there is no further action needed at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Unfortunately, due to the rain this morning, we will not be able to complete our Fun Runs for grades 3-5. Instead, students will participate in a Dance Fit Challenge, completing 35 different dances on the basketball courts. We will keep the same schedule for each grade level. Parents are welcome to come.
At the onset of the 2021-2022 School Year parent pick-up lines have created major traffic back-ups and road blockages District-wide. The lack of bus ridership is the main culprit. Schools and the District offices have received a large number of complaints from the public and local businesses.
Thank you to everyone who has registered for our Fun Runs this week. We are well on our way of reaching our $40,000 goal. If you have not yet registered, please do so today at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.mybooster.com&c=E,1,viZvV7gHLxy5E3XxsJr0l9K6rBmse8OBeM1hQvZLHU6RoBO2WdJTxQ7HuT2krv5ZLI-97zkiYvQKZCUHxY1UX3vK8vrzmSeBvWaSn99Pc4ZAMg,,&typo=1<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mybooster.com&c=E,1,BgZuXcGOLQbCB4R48asnHSrqvcy6qgYFcmUPd6nJx0B5a8SVJeDdcmXDZkGY79jgMx1FuwS8YTCztxbXXqyn7XK6bE1E2enIJEEbcRQePpxUSYoXaRI7&typo=1>.
We would like to invite our parents to come watch our students run during our fun runs. Please see the schedule below. If you decide to come, please park on the soccer field, check-in at the check-in tent and remember to maintain social distance. You will be able to cheer on your child and say a quick congratulations to them before
Our Boosterthon Program officially kicks off today. Log-on tonight to register at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.mybooster.com&c=E,1,yYKLFM46x8An78NQykunN-ROEJl4RM4hBnfLs2MJnOq_0FcKb4YcS87CmiT4Y6iXLruz6Su4IaciWSFSyIbth_fRa8HQ61wPuKhDeWQqAoCoNEpGgdZSWiDFfLOWsA,,&typo=1<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mybooster.com&c=E,1,WJFXSMwBLvFKT0z9n-FciKiANiiXfyuwUSwp7A6FyY_P0-p5WVWFH-h03eDPyvKKb3fzMzalTKx53e33Av49mrHWnqP4CF9aODFirm6fvP1-jI_RLfeWVSRlb0rn&typo=1>.
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
Today, we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have already contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the positive case. If you did not receive a phone call or email, there is no further action needed at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today, we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have already contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the positive case. If you did not receive a phone call or email, there is no further action needed at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today, we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have already contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the positive case. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no further action needed at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
If you ordered items from our Spirit Store, they are being delivered to classrooms today. You should receive your items today or Monday. Many thanks to our PTO's own Janelle Gilbert for sorting the orders for us!
Have a great weekend,
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
Do you have an interest in working as a substitute teacher? There's no better time than now. As you may know, LCS is currently experiencing a shortage of Substitute Teachers. As such, we are working hard to ensure appropriate coverage in the classroom to support continued learning and safety while we have staff members out. Because the need for reliable substitutes is often greater than the existing pool, we are asking for your help.
I have some exciting news. Our school is moving away from printed flyers and to a new "electronic backpack" system. Our school has its own online backpack where school information, calendars, activity information from enrichment providers, and school letters will be posted.
We are working with Peachjar on this new system. Just go to the front page of our school website and click on the orange Peachjar button to check it out.
This afternoon, we were notified that two of our students have tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with a COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have already contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the positive case. If you did not receive a phone call or email, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Online ordering available at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fmylifetouch.com&c=E,1,FpQXyFh6x3VcnI8B2Fqny_VDMHJN4SQ79WeH2hhxbk3ulm2Ua804JuxifQvF0kG0NWa83eictfLPXPgEipk0yhd8cztK0SzAtwSJ6MmdO1v6R4uJ2XEpbn1Sng,,&typo=1
This afternoon, we were notified that one of our students (4th today) has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have already contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the positive case. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today we were notified that three of our students have tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with a COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have already contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the positive cases. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have already contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the positive cases. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today we were notified that one of our students and one of our staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student or exposed to the staff member, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
Today we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have already contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the positive cases. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today we were notified that one of our students and one of our staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student or exposed to the staff member, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
Today we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the student. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the student. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
All Spirit Store Orders are due tomorrow. The Spirt Store will not re-open again until January, so don't miss your chance to order your Bobcats Gear. To place your order today, please visit: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fbucklakeshop.square.site%2fs%2fshop.&c=E,1,D_4lF_sZYod-0QtFvBmrK5f4iYhIFwiRfXg8-kXFdDNoPTRdDIEQk0zBzkG1k-zgd-NTbW2VaV2YNuHIbSR3yZu04s7LB-qRhE2BsDbbVSXZpepqLMUGgoY,&typo=1
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
Today we were notified that two of our students have tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the student. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today we were notified that two of our students have tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the student. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today we were notified that two of our students have tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the student. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the student. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today we were notified that one of our students have tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the student. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today we were notified that two of our students have tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the student. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today we were notified that two of our students have tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the student. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
On Sunday, Superintendent Hanna addressed the community and stated that all students in Pre-K through 8th grade will be required to wear a mask while in close contact with others unless they have submitted an updated Medical Opt-Out form. The form requires a physician's signature and stamp from the doctor's office or a note on letterhead from the office.
Please see the following remarks Superintendent Hanna delivered this afternoon in regards to instituting a mask requirement for all Pre-K through eighth grade students. You will have through Friday, August 27th to submit the medical opt-out form. The form is attached.
“The week before school started, I sent a letter to Governor DeSantis asking him for local control and autonomy to make the decisions that were best for our community and our school children in Leon County. Local hospitalization numbers were increasing and some of our children were beginning to fall ill from the Delta variant of COVID-19, so
Today we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the student. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the student. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today, we were notified that two of our students have tested positive for COVID-19. These students were in quarantine and have not been on campus. There will be no need for anyone else on the campus to quarantine as a result.
These exposures, unfortunate as they are, highlight the importance of everyone doing their part to minimize the spread of this virus: consider being vaccinated, stay home when sick or while waiting for Covid-19 test results, keep things clean and sanitized, utilize proper hand washing, wear masks, and maintain social distancing.
Today, we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully, the family has taken precautions and did not send their child to school while symptomatic. There will be no need for anyone else on the campus to quarantine as a result.
These exposures, unfortunate as they are, highlight the importance of everyone doing their part to minimize the spread of this virus: consider being vaccinated, stay home when sick or while waiting for Covid-19 test results, keep things clean and sanitized, utilize proper hand washing, wear masks, and maintain social distancing.
It is time to fill our vacant School Advisory Council positions. The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a decision-making group made-up of school administrators, teachers, parents, community members, and other stakeholders.
The goal of SAC is to assist in making decisions about the mission and educational purpose of the school. Each year, SAC members assist in drafting the goals set forth in the School Improvement Plan and help to monitor the status of these goals.
Today we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully, the family has taken precautions and did not send their child to school while symptomatic. There will be no need for anyone else on the campus to quarantine as a result.
These exposures, unfortunate as they are, highlight the importance of everyone doing their part to minimize the spread of this virus: consider being vaccinated, stay home when sick or while waiting for Covid-19 test results, keep things clean and sanitized, utilize proper hand washing, wear masks, and maintain social distancing.
Re: Moment of Silence in Schools - Section 1003.45, Florida Statutes
Dear Parent or Guardian:
In accordance with Section 1003.45, Florida Statutes, the District will observe a moment of silence each school day this year. This moment of silence will occur during first period or at the beginning of the day.
Today we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We are in the process of contacting anyone considered to be a close contact of the student. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today we were notified that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
We have already contacted anyone considered to be a close contact of the student. If you did not receive a phone call, there is no need to quarantine at this time. A close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes.
Today we were notified that two of our students have tested positive for COVID-19. The students were sent home to quarantine or was already home. If your child was in a classroom with the COVID-19 positive student, you will receive a letter from Focus to your documented email address on file.
Thank you for a great first day! We loved seeing our Bobcats back on campus. I wanted to provide a few reminders about our drop-off and pick-up procedures that will keep us safe and ensure an efficient car line.
Morning Drop-Off
* Drop off begins at the back of the school at 7:45 a.m.
Please see the information below from Superintendent Hanna.
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850) 488-6133
Dear LCS Families—
Today I reiterated that in order to keep all students safe and to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our schools and classrooms, we are temporarily requiring all students, Pre-K to grade 8, to wear face masks while indoors and on buses. For our 9 – 12th grade students who have the opportunity to get vaccinated, masks are strongly encouraged. We will require masks for both Pre-K—grade 8 students and district employees until September 6, Labor Day, when the mask requirement
This morning, Superintendent Hanna announced that all students would begin the year wearing masks as a mitigating measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Students will be required to wear masks indoors when 6 feet of spacing is not achievable. Mr. Hanna committed to re-evaluating this plan by Labor Day in hopes that the Leon County data allows for us to relax the usage of masks.
Please see the information below from our Superintendent.
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
Dear LCS Families-
In a press conference today, I shared important COVID-19 updates. I want to make sure you are fully informed and have asked our principals to send this email to all of our school Listservs.
Attached you will find a copy of the letter I sent to Governor DeSantis requesting local autonomy and flexibility to allow a temporary mask requirement for Pre-K-8th grade students. As you know, these students are currently not vaccine eligible; they are our most vulnerable students.
After much consideration regarding the landscape of Covid in our community and in consultation with our teachers, we have made some adjustments to our Orientation schedule for Thursday.
Kindergarten Families have been contacted for a morning appointment on Thursday.
Pre-K & 1-5th will hold Orientation on Thursday at the following times: 10:15-11:00 Last Names A-E 11:30-12:15 Last Names F-K 1:00-1:45 Last Names L-Q 2:15-3:00 Last Names R-Z
You may be aware that a homeroom teacher has been generated for your child in FOCUS. Please note that these assignments are in draft form and will not be finalized until next Wednesday at 5 p.m. We will be posting class assignments outside the front office on Wednesday at 5 p.m. in hope that we will not have the usual rush at the beginning of Orientation. Assignments will remain up Wednesday evening and all day Thursday leading up to Orientation.
* Kindergarten teachers will make contact with families by August 4th to schedule an appointment for Orientation. * Orientation for 1st grade-5th grade & Pre-K students will be held on Thursday, August 5th from 1 -3 p.m. ***New this year- We will be posting final teacher assignments outside the front office by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4th. These assignments will be posted Wednesday evening and all day Thursday to help our families find their assigned teachers more efficiently.
We still have a few screening times available for next week and we have added a new July date. Please follow the link to sign-up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4eada82ea2fa7-buck If you are unable to bring your child in this summer, your child's teacher will complete the screening in August.
Thank you so much to all of our incoming Kindergarten families that have signed up for a Kindergarten screening in June. I realize that our slots for June filled up quickly! We will be putting out some dates for July in the next week or so. If you have been unable to sign up or will be out of town during our current slots, please do not stress. Also, please note that these screenings will be held in person on our campus.
Regards, Sue Rishell Principal Swift Creek Middle School 2100 Pedrick Road Tallahassee, FL 32317 Phone: 850-414-2670 Fax: 850-414-2650 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
"Every time I am asked what is the most important job in the world, I always answer teacher! Teachers are the people who hand out life chances for everyone... Our society needs to value the fact that quality teachers inform and shape quality students who in the future become quality community members. This is what education is all about."
In an effort to meet the needs of our newest Bobcats, we are asking our families to sign up for a screening time with one of our Kindergarten teachers. The screenings will be brief, but will give us an idea of the Pre-Kindergarten skills of each child so we can best meet their needs as they enter Kindergarten. Please take a moment to sign up using the link below.
Please make plans to return your Digital Academy student's Chromebook during one of the scheduled times. All Chromebooks must be returned for the summer.
Thank you,
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
I hope that you will find this information to be helpful as we wrap up our school year and set our sights on the 2021-2022 academic year.
Parent Input Forms Attached you will find our annual parent input form. If you would like to provide input into your child's placement for next school year, please complete the form by June 10th. As a reminder, specific teacher requests will not be honored.
It truly does take a village to love on our Buck Lake kiddos. In an effort to make sure that everyone is receiving a little love during the week of Teacher & Staff Appreciation week, we are asking for donations of $20-$25 gift cards. Each gift card will be given to one of our amazing special area teachers, ESE teachers or support staff. We would normally have had homeroom classes adopt these friends but due to the current times did not this year. We would never want anyone to not feel the love, as Buck Lake has so much of
Good afternoon, We have received notice that another one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. We have conducted contact tracing investigations and have contacted anyone who will need to quarantine because they are considered a close contact (less than 6 feet, more than 15 minutes). Unless you heard from us directly, no further action on your part is needed. These exposures, unfortunate as they are, highlight the importance of everyone doing their part to minimize the spread of this virus: stay home when sick or while waiting for Covid-19 test results, keep things clean and sanitized, utilize proper
Good afternoon, Today we received notice that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. We have conducted contact tracing investigations and have contacted anyone who will need to quarantine because they are considered a close contact (less than 6 feet, more than 15 minutes). Unless you heard from us directly, no further action on your part is needed. These exposures, unfortunate as they are, highlight the importance of everyone doing their part to minimize the spread of this virus: stay home when sick or while waiting for Covid-19 test results, keep things clean and sanitized, utilize proper hand
Please follow the link below for our Kindergarten Orientation video. If you have a child or know a family with a child who will be entering Kindergarten next year, enrollment is open!
Buck Lake Elementary Kindergarten Orientation<https://youtu.be/pfngmK2evck>
Have a great day,
Billy Millard Principal Buck Lake Elementary (850)488-6133
After some research and troubleshooting, the school district believed that the area code addition and change to cell phone protocol is causing the issues.
We are asking parents calling our schools using their cell phones to add "850" before the school's phone number.
Summer Camp 2021 is quickly approaching, and we look forward to serving our students with fun summer enrichment activities. Availability for summer camp is first-come, first served until maximum capacity.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, registration packets will be provided during sign-out starting Wednesday, April 14th, 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and if space is available Thursday, April 15th, and Friday, April 16th. A $60.00 per student registration fee is due at sign-up. Registration fees must be paid on site. Registration must be completed and returned by Friday, April 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Online
Together WCTV and Leon County Schools have collected nearly 23 tons of peanut butter and jelly and when COVID-19 forced the drive online last year, the community rallied and raised more than $66,000 for Second Harvest of the Big Bend to buy PBJ and other kid-friendly foods.
The 2021 - 2022 School Choice lottery was completed on Monday, March 22. If your child was randomly selected for a lottery seat, they have a pending acceptance that needs to be approved by the parent/guardian in the FOCUS parent portal account. Students who were not randomly selected for a seat after the completion of the lottery process will show as cancelled (denied) for their choice(s) by the system. Approvals need to be submitted by Friday, April 9, 2021.
Summer Camp 2021 is quickly approaching, and we look forward to serving our students with fun summer enrichment activities. Availability for summer camp is first-come, first served until maximum capacity.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, registration packets will be provided during sign-out starting Wednesday, April 14th, 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and if space is available Thursday, April 15th, and Friday, April 16th. A $60.00 per student registration fee is due at sign-up. Registration fees must be paid on site. Registration must be completed and returned by Friday, April 23rd at 6:00 p.m.
Kindergarten** (and new student) enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year begins April 1, 2021! Please click on the link below to complete the required online registration. Student Online Registration Form<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fleon.focusschoolsoftware.com%2ffocus%2fauth%2f&c=E,1,t8ModhC_f9niE1z-2ZQ5jntCZ0b1WX959B5n--SHGxIVYVvV8kygRCNJyBlijAknaGRbUBib-tnG9UojR87vn3eTijjBGbkBjzYjITKtiqoS6KY6IFbCrajd&typo=1>
After you have filled out the online registration, the following documents must be supplied to the registrar to complete enrollment (these can be brought in person to Buck Lake's office, emailed directly to the registrar, Linda Chapman, at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, or faxed to 850-922-4161): __*Copy of certified birth certificate __*Current health physical, signed by healthcare provided, dated between August 2020-August 2021 __*Immunization record up to date, signed and certified by healthcare
Please see the information below regarding a district survey for the 2021-2022 school year.
March 10, 2021
To our LCS District Family-
Thank you for all of your support for our students, teachers and staff this year. As you may already be aware, Leon County Schools will not be offering the digital academies at each of our school sites in the 2021-2022 school year. All of our schools will host in-person learning.
We have officially made it to $30,000 for our Supporter Program! We not have enough money to build a fence on the Primary Playground, build a shade over the Pre-K Playground, and provide books for each classroom library. We will keep donations open through Friday. Any additional funds will further our support of our classroom libraries. https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fbucklakeshop.square.site%2fs%2fshop&c=E,1,iXpTdUr4mp39MYToPbZR-I3yvITMQhxy59reQk-ttFYI4kApvFlHW73W8TKwgp7YJifHXKG1Pgo7SMMEHjwjERoGWkUNMwtz5VO_A-i18sBJEw,,&typo=1
Our district has designated this week as "Wellness Week", in an effort to help bring focus to the mental and emotional health of our students before they head into Spring Break. During the week, we will be on the news each morning with a wellness message for the day. Our goal will be to provide our students with some tips, tools, and coping strategies for handling stress and strong emotions, as well as to let them know that we are here to support them.
