About Buckman

About Buckman

Discover what makes Buckman so special and what it means to be an arts-focused elementary school. Learn about our school's dynamite PTA and rockstar Foundation.

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Buckman Art Show and Sell

Buckman Art Show and Sell

The 27th edition of Buckman's Art Show and Sell took place March 11-12, 2017. This festival of arts and crafts featured over 100 artists and proceeds benefitted the Buckman PTA.

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Buckman Auction

Buckman Auction

The Buckman Auction was held May 13, 2017. By all accounts, it was an epic event that exceeded all expectations! Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Wentworth SubaruCity.

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Support Our School! Attend the 2017 Buckman Auction on May 13

This year marks the 28th annual Buckman Auction, taking place May 13 at 6pm at the Hinson. Celebrate our school and our community with a night of live music, food, drink, and, of course, bidding! As Buckman’s biggest fundraiser, the auction helps fund staffing to maintain the school’s arts and literacy programs. Tickets may be purchased online, and child care will be availablebear_horse_360x200 at the venue.

  • The evening starts with a silent auction; some of our favorite items included acting lessons, a year’s worth of Voodoo Donuts; outings at Kells Irish Pub; date nights with food, Doug Fir tickets, and overnight at the Jupiter; and party packs for Commons Brewery, Basecamp, and WineBuys.
  • Expect some great local cocktail and beer samplings, paired with an hors d’ouvres styled feast of cheese, wine, bread, fruits, and luscious deserts.
  • A live auction will include awesome art produced by Buckman students. Our favorites last year: a beautiful Portland paper 3d skyline; a color mosaic portrait of the late David Bowie made while listening to the White Knight himself; and glass-fused art of the four seasons. The live auction will also include featured items such as coastal vacations, wine tasting tours, Thorns tickets, and more!

If you’re not interested in attending the auction but would still love to support Buckman, you can do so here.

Thank you to the entire Buckman community for supporting our school and making the auction an amazing event!

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Earthquake Preparedness – April 18, 6:30pm at Buckman

Join Mercy Corps at Buckman presenting on earthquake preparedness in the cafetorium, 6:30pm on April 18. Topics include the risks and impacts of a Cascadia subduction zone and how you can prepare in your home, your school, and your community for a future earthquake. Childcare (K-3) and snacks will be provided. More information is available on the event flyer.

Buckman Art Show & Sell — THIS WEEKEND!

Art Show & Sell squareThe Buckman Art Show & Sell is happening THIS WEEKEND, March 11-12, at Buckman Elementary (Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 11-4). Join 140+ artists and craftspersons selling their original artwork, furniture, toys, jewelry, textiles, paper creations, photography, paintings, ceramics and more! This is an annual tradition that supports the Buckman PTA and Foundation, as well as our artist community and neighbors.

In addition to shopping for handmade works, there will be face-painting, a kids’ art activity center, DJing and a collaborative art project. On Sunday there will also be dance, chorus and marimba performances from Buckman students, as well as a silent auction (100% of auction proceeds benefit the Buckman PTA). This incredible event brings arts from throughout our city and region, and has been a staple at Buckman for 27 years.

More details are available at the Art Show & Sell website!

Spreading Kindness at Buckman – Kindness Day Is Tomorrow!

Buckman School will be taking part in the Kindness Rocks Project as a school wide kindness initiative all day tomorrow. The Kindness Rocks Project started as the hobby of one but has grown from the energy of many. What the world needs now is more kindness! The positive energy surrounding the project is contagious.

If you would like more information about the project please visit The Kindness Rocks Project. Please sign up to volunteer here.

February Is Kindness Month

This February, Buckman is participating in a school-wide initiative focusing on kindness. Throughokindness_calut the month, students at all grade levels will be encouraged to focus on kindness in every day challenges, specific programs, and dedicated projects.

The Month of Kindness kicked off with the Sandy Hook Promise program “Start with Hello,” aimed at encouraging students to reach out to those who may be experiencing social isolation. You may have also noticed the compliment board and kindness calendar located in the front lobby of the school. Stop by and see what students are up to, as well as the kind words they have to share with one another.

Screen Shot 2017-02-09 at 15.48.15The culminating event will take place March 3rd, when the school will come together to paint and decorate rocks with uplifting messages as part of the Kindness Rocks project. Students will bring rocks home to discuss what they have learned about kindness, and they can then place the rocks out in the community. There will be a great need for parent volunteers on March 3rd to make this wonderful project take off, so please consider signing up in one of two ways:

  • If you have small to medium size river rocks or want to donate paint pens or spray paint please sign up here: http://signup.com/go/ZHj2o4 and  bring them to Wendy Crozier in room 101 by Thursday, February 23rd.
  • If you would like to sign up to help on the day of the event, please go to  http://signup.com/go/npDthr

 

 

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Coming soon…

After a rocky return to school in 2017 (WHOA SNOW), it seems January is drawing to a close rather quickly. Given that February is just around the corner, a few things to note about what’s on the horizon:

– The February PTA meeting is set for February 7 at Buckman; childcare provided. Stop by and learn what kinds of things the PTA has planned for the rest of the year.
– Our next Buckman Dines Out will be coupled with a Foundation Pub Night at EastBurn on February 15, 6-9pm. Head out and show your support of Buckman by having a night out with the family, or swing by the Foundation table (look for the sign) to learn about ways to volunteer. This is the time of year when fundraising efforts really pick up, with the Art Show & Sell coming up first (March 11-12) and the Buckman Auction right on its heels (May 13).
– Neighborhood families have their Connect to Kindergarten meeting set for February 21, with lottery families scheduled in March. This is an important event for incoming kinders!

With the changes in the school year due to weather, we expect changes to dates and calendars down the line. Remember you can always subscribe to the Buckman calendar, which is updated as soon as news comes of schedule changes. Additionally, the newsletter is an excellent resource for staying on top of school happenings!