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December 11, 2023

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Important Dates and Reminders

December 12- Fine Arts Extravaganza

December 18- January 1-Winter Break (Schools Closed)

January 2- Teacher Workday

January 3- Students Return to School

January 17-18- Winter MAP Testing

Trident Basketball Buist (Host) Game Schedule

Diversity and Inclusion Focus

Universal Human Rights Month
Holiday Traditions Around the World

What is Hanukkah? (Dec. 7-Dec.15, 2023)

Helpful Links:

Buist Academy Dress Code- Please make sure your student is following the uniform and dress code policy.

CCSD Code of Conduct

K-5th Progressive Discipline Plan

6th-8th Progressive Discipline Plan

Attendance Q&A Brochure for Parents | En Español
2023-2024 Academic Calendar -Please review this calendar as you make vacation/travel plans during the 23-24 school year.
Buist Academy Parent Resource Site/ Buist Academy Sitio de Recursos para los Padres
Buist Academy Foundation (Parent-School Organization/Rent the Royal Rock Information) https://www.buistacademyfoundation.org/the-royal-rock
Updated Wishlist for Clubs: Buist Clubs Wishlist (Items added for 2 clubs)

The Inkling

Students in the Inkling Club would like to announce the following:

Have you heard about The Inkling?

It is a magazine published by The Inkling Club showcasing art, poetry, and short stories by students and teachers.

Isn't that cool?

But there is a deadline to submit entries.

It is January 8th, a little after winter break.

See your homeroom teacher for more information!

Fine Arts Extravaganza

When: Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

Doors open at 5:30 for the Art Walk. Student artwork from all grades will be on display throughout the first floor and in the media center.

All performers need to arrive by 5:45 in festive seasonal attire or colors.

The holiday music program begins at 6:00 in the Buist gym.

We look forward to seeing everyone there as we anticipate an enjoyable evening for all.

December Buist House Challenge

December 6–December 12

Please bring in New/Unused Books, Comic Books, Sudoku Books, or Crossword Puzzles.

Each House has a goal of 50 books to collect with a school goal of 350.

Points will be awarded as follows:

1-13 books-25 points

14-26 books-50 points

27-39 books-75 points

40-49 books-100 points

House Goal-50 or more-250 points!

Winter Spirit Week/Semana de Orgullo Escolar de Invierno

December 11-December 15

Dec. 11- Let It Go! Winter Wonderland Day-Wear White, Blue, Snowflakes, Snowman Accessories, Frozen Attire, Glitter...etc.

Dec. 12- Holiday/Festive Headwear and (or) Holiday/Festive Attire

Dec. 13-Holiday/Festive Seasonal Sweater or Shirt Day (Tacky/Beautiful/Unique/Glitter/Sparkles/Glam)

Dec. 14- Holiday/Winter Book or Movie Character Dress-Up Day or Red and White Candy Cane

Dec. 15- Pajamas or Flannel Attire (Alt. Dress Day)

11 de diciembre-15 de diciembre

11 de diciembre- ¡Let it Go! Día Winter Wonderland (accesorios blancos, azules, copos de nieve, hombres de nieve, Vestimenta Frozen, brillantina..etc.)

12 de diciembre- gorros festivos/de las festividades, gorros locos o Colores navideños

13 de diciembre- suéter o camisa festiva/de las festividades- (charro/bello/único/ brillantina/brillante/glam)

14 de diciembre- vestirse como personaje de libro/película de las festividades

15 de diciembre- vestimenta pijama o de franela (vestido alternativa)

Please help us spread holiday cheer to the Buist faculty and staff. We will be providing them with coffee and doughnuts, a boxed lunch, and a holiday gift card raffle. The teachers will enjoy these festivities during the week of Dec. 11th.

Thank you for your support. Go, Knights! You may drop off gift cards or cash in the front office or Venmo@Buist-Foundation. Please label the envelope "Holiday Cheer."

Ashley Rawl, Buist Foundation Chair

Family and Parent News

Reminders:

Please give teachers at least 24 hours (business days M-F) to respond to phone calls or emails.
If you have questions or concerns, contact your child's teacher first.
Buist Academy does not have any official class group Facebook pages. There are several Buist Academy Facebook parent groups. While these groups can be helpful and a resource to parents, they are not officially affiliated with the school. Any information or opinions shared do not reflect the views of Buist Academy. To verify or discuss any information that is of concern to you, contact your child's teacher, school counselor, or school administrators.

Have a wonderful winter break!

School resumes for students on January 3, 2024

Some activities for students over the break:

Read! Winter Picture Book List Winter Reading Challenge

Create crafts together.

Teach your children about hibernation, then have fun creating this paper plate hibernation craft.

Make a DIY bird feeder for a STEM activity that might even bring some feathery visitors to your home.

Start a journal.

Play Minute to Win It! games.

Complete the Igloo Engineering Activity.