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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.
Buckman Dines Out at Dick’s Kitchen
Our February Dines Out at Dick’s Kitchen is coming up on February 20. Stop by anytime from 11am to 9pm and they will generously donate 10% of proceeds to the Buckman Foundation. Find our why this delicious restaurant is a neighborhood favorite! Vegetarian, vegan and kids’ menu available.
Dick’s Kitchen, 3312 SE Belmont Street
Buckman Dines Out at Screen Door
Don’t miss out on our first Dines Out event of the year at Screen Door.
10% of proceeds benefit Buckman | Tuesday, January 15, 5:30–9pm at Screen Door, 2337 East Burnside St.
Buckman Year-End Ask Campaign Has Launched!
Every year, the Buckman Foundation turns to the school community to ask for direct donations to support arts and literacy staffing at our school. The Year-End Ask campaign launches on #GivingTuesday, an international day of giving, and runs until December 31.
Please consider making your contribution. Giving is easy: drop of a check in the Foundation mailbox or give online at allhandsraised.org (be sure to select “PPS” and then “Buckman School” from the drop-downs). You can spread out your gift into monthly payments or make a one-time contribution.
Giving at any level helps! If we reach 75 donors – of any amount – our Challenge Match sponsors have agreed to contribute $8,500 collectively to the school! A gift of $5 can make all the difference.
Thank you for continuing to support Buckman! If you have any questions, please reach out to the Buckman Foundation by emailing foundation@buckmanelementary.org.
Buckman Dines Out at Blackheart
Buckman Dines Out at Blackheart
Wednesday, November 7, 5–8pm
This new, Buckman-managed punk bar is kid-friendly until 8pm and serves breakfast all day. Sample one of their amazing signature cocktails!
20% of proceeds benefit the Buckman Foundation
Blackheart, 4211 SE Belmont St.
Upcoming Events – October/November
There’s already a ton going on this school year, and it can be hard to keep track, so we’re compiling a quick reminder post of what’s ahead for the next two weeks!
Oct 26 – 3pm – 5pm – Release Party – West Coast Grocery Company is launching their Hop, Sip, and Jump b
eer, with $1 per pint going to the Buckman playground project! Stop by 3-6pm (or even a bit before pickup, time is approximate) to celebrate and order yourself a drink. Good beer for a good cause!
Oct 28 – 11am – 1pm – It’s a Halloween spooktacular event; the annual Bowl-A-Ween party! Head to Grand Central Bowl for a Buckman takeover and enjoy bowling, food, games, raffles, and more! Admission is sliding scale and includes shoes. This is one of Buckman’s most-loved traditions. Costumes encouraged!
Nov 7 – 5pm – 8pm – Buckman Dines Out at Blackheart – This new, Buckman-managed punk bar is kid-friendly until 8pm and serves breakfast all day. Sample one of their amazing signature cocktails! 20% of proceeds benefit the Foundation!
Nov 9 – 8:45-9:30am -PTA Coffee Chat with Principal Kosmala – Join the PTA and other members of the Buckman community to get up-to-speed on all things Buckman. These are informal events and often feature a Q+A with Principal Kosmala. Head to the library after drop-off unless otherwise noted.
Nov 14 – 7pm – Another excuse to go to West Coast Grocery Company: Pub Night! Learn about the Foundation and ways to get involved, or just sit back and enjoy your drink of choice with other parents and community members.
Dines Out + Movie Night Oct 16
Buckman Dines Out at Nostrana
Tuesday, October 16, 5–11pm
Our next Dines Out will be on October 16 at Nostrana, in tandem with Movie Night! This is a double-whammy of fundraising fun. Kids are entertained with a movie, popcorn, and pizza in the cafetorium for Movie Night (suggested donation $10 at the door). Grown-ups can enjoy wood fired pizzas, house-made pasta and seasonally inspired plates at Nostrana.
10% of your dinner tab benefits the arts at Buckman
Due to the popularity of this event, reservations are strongly recommended.
Nostrana, 1401 SE Morrison, 503-234-2427
We’re looking for a few more parent volunteers on Movie Night! Log in to Konstella to sign up for a 2-hour shift.
Welcome to the 2018-2019 School Year!
A warm welcome to the a new school year to Buckman families, friends, and community members! We’re excited to get the 2018-2019 school year underway and are looking forward to a fun-filled back-to-school season.
Some students have started their school supplies shopping, the PTA and Foundation are already at work getting welcome packets in order, and Buckman staff will be returning to school tomorrow to begin preparing for the school year.
If you are new to Buckman, you will be getting tons of information shortly! In the meantime, a few resources that might be valuable include:
- This website! This is a parent-run site that keeps the Buckman community informed on school events, fundraisers, and other updates. Of particular interest is the events calendar; subscribe to the feed (use the “Subscribe” link in the bottom-right corner of the calendar) to get Buckman updates to your calendar of choice.
- Two Facebook options: one is the Buckman Elementary Facebook page (also parent-run) which provides ongoing info about school happenings throughout the school year. The other is the Buckman Facebook Community Group. Request to join to interact with other Buckman families and community members.
- The official PPS Buckman Elementary page. This is a great resource for finding teacher contact information, school newsletter arches, and district information.
- The school newsletter comes out on Wednesdays to your designated email. Look for it soon! It gives you more detailed information about specific events, as well as contributions from SUN program offerings.
Lots more heading your way soon. In the meantime, soak up those final rays of summer and get ready for a great school year.