CHANGE OF ADDRESS/PHONE #
If you move during the summer and/or have a new telephone number, please call the school office (695-8408) and leave the new information on the answering machine.  Someone will be in periodically throughout the summer to retrieve the information.

It is the parent’s responsibility to change their phone number in the Instant Alert system via https://instantalert.honeywell.com.

Free Summer Meal Program

The Buchanan Community Schools announce the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for Children.  Free meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a State or local public educational agency.  The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.
 Meals will be provided at the sites listed below:

June 21-July 29 Buchanan Middle School gym
Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Monday-Thursday)

August 2-6 Buchanan Middle School gym
Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (Monday – Friday)
Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

July 5-August 12 Moccasin School gym
Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (Monday – Thursday)
Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Monday – Thursday)

July 13-August 20 Buchanan High School Cafeteria
Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

For further information, please contact Suzette Hendershott at 269-695-8415 (email:  shenders@remc11.k12.mi.us).

Buchanan Community Schools
Summer Programs - July 5 - August 12, 2010

Buchanan Community Schools will be offering summer school classes free for students this year. Classes will be offered in language arts and math for students currently in grades 1 through 5.  Both academic areas will be covered in one session daily. 

Maintenance classes:      

• Each maintenance class is 1 ½ hours combining both Language Arts and Mathematics instruction, 4 days a week for 6 weeks.
• Classes will be held at Moccasin Elementary School. 
• Taught by two certified teachers.
• Classes begin on July 5th and end on August 12th.
• FREE of charge

Transportation is not provided. You are responsible for getting your child to Moccasin Elementary School. The teacher will contact each student prior to the start of classes with information regarding the location of the classroom at Moccasin.

Registration forms are available in the office.

Bus Information
Please watch for the Buchanan Community School’s newsletter (News & Views) that will be mailed to your home in August.  In it will be approximate bus times for your address.  Parents of Preschoolers and Kindergarteners:  For your child’s safety, an adult or other designated person must be present and visible at the bus drop off point in order for your child to be dropped off.   For more bus transportation concerns, please contact the Transportation office at 695-8402.

Preschool/Kindergarten Sign-Up

There is still time to sign-up your child for Preschool, and Kindergarten.   For preschool sign-up (child must be 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2010), please call Moccasin School at 695-8408.  The office staff will be at Moccasin School periodically during summer so please leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call. 

For Kindergarten sign-up, please contact Stark School at 695-8407.  Children who are 5 years old on or before December 1, 2010 are eligible.

Parents of current preschoolers or Young-5 students DO NOT need to sign-up as your child is already registered at school.

STUDENT SCHOOL DAY

8:15 a.m
Ottawa Breakfast Students Enter
8:30 a.m
1st Bell Rings –  Students Enter
8:35 a.m
School Begins
11:50 a.m
Dismissal of
Preschool/Young-5/Kindergarten
12:20 p.m
Preschool/Kindergarten Classes Begin
3:35 p.m...... Dismissal

School Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

KIDKARE
Before/After School Care
Moccasin Elementary

Kidkare is now accepting pre-registrations for the 2010-2011 school year.  Registration forms are available in each elementary office.

Kidkare is location at Moccasin school and shuttle bus transportation is provided for Stark and Ottawa students.

For more information call 695-8437.

KidKare is a before and after school licensed, non-profit fee-based program available to school age children in grades K-5.  The program focuses on recreational and enrichment activities.  KidKare is located at Moccasin School.  Shuttle service is available for students from Ottawa and Stark.  For registration information or forms, pleas call 695-8437.

FREE Public Hearing and Vision Clinic If you have a preschooler or kindergartener that you are enrolling into the school system for September, this is a great time to get their hearing and vision screened.  Appointments are not necessary.  Any questions, call 269.926.7121, ext. 5292.  The following clinics will be offered 8:30-11:30/1:30-3:30 pm:

Mars Elementary in Berrien Springs – Tuesday, June 22

Niles Health Dept.
– Thursday, July 29

Niles Health Dept.
– Thursday, August 26

Benton Harbor Health Dept.
– Wed., Sept. 1