Fitness for Kids Challenge at Makowski School #99
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There was an active bunch of students at Stanley markdowns Early Childhood Center School #99 who participated in the Independent Health Foundation's "Fitness for Kids Challenge." To learn more about this important initiative please click the link below for the press release. You can also click the...
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Seasonal Flu Vaccine Available to BPS Students
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BPS Medical Director Dr. Steven Lana
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recommended that all children over the age of 6 months receive seasonal influenza vaccine. Talk with your pediatrician, family physician, or medical clinic to get their advice about having your children receive seasonal influenza vaccine. Should you decide...
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Picture Page: Horticulture Program at McKinley High School
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Students who are accepted into the field of Horticulture enter one of the most colorful of the career strands. In this shop area, students learn about the growing, distribution and maintenance of plants, soils and flowers and their arrangements, both indoor and out.
Students receive extensive...
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In the News: School Nurses on WIVB.com
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WIVB-TV recently featured nurses from Kaleida Health who work inside every Buffalo Public School and in some cases inside one of 16 school based health centers. Please click the link below to view the story on WIVB.com concerning nurses who are on the "front lines" of the battle to keep students...
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Picture Page: NYS Education Commissioner Visits South Park
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NYS Education Commissioner Dr. David Steiner and BPS Associate Superintendent Will Keresztes
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New York State Education Commissioner Dr. David Steiner toured the newly reconstructed South Park High School, a $36 million project as part of Phase III of the Joint Schools Reconstruction Project.
Commissioner Steiner also participated in a roundtable discussion with District officials,...
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Picture Page: School Board Recognition Week
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New York State Governor David Paterson designated the week of October 19th through October 23rd as School Board Designation Week to recognize and commend school board members for their "dedication to serving the children of New York State." Buffalo Board of Education members were honored for their...
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BPS Golf Program
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The golf program is growing within the Buffalo Public School District and there are numerous clinics and programs for students. Buffalo Inner City Youth Fan Club for Golfing is the organization that promotes the sport of golf within the district. Please click the links for more information about...
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BAVPA Walkathon Raises Funds for Fallen Firefighters
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The weather was cold and brisk but spirits were warm and uplifted as an estimated 200 Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts students participated in a charity walkathon to raise money for the families of two fallen Buffalo Firefighters: 1992 BAVPA graduate Jonathan Croom and Lieutenant Chip...
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Important Information: H1N1 Guidelines for Parents
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BPS Medical Director Dr. Steven Lana
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The Centers for Disease Control released important guidelines for parents concerning H1N1: what to do if your child is sick and what are the symptoms of communicable diseases like H1N1. Please click the important links below for more information.
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Where Are They Now: BPS Graduates Launch Literacy Campaign
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BPS Graduates Campbell Green and Alia Syed
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When Class of 2007 City Honors Graduates Campbell Green and Alia Syed spent part of their summer volunteering at a camp at the Gloria J. Parks Community Center one thing about the children struck them both: how much children enjoyed reading, especially when a young adult would listen to them.
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High Honors for Board of Education Member Florence Johnson
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Bufalo Board of Education Member Florence Johnson
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Buffalo Board of Education At-Large member Florence Johnson has been elected president of the New York State School Boards Association. Superintendent Dr. James A. Williams, Buffalo Board of Education President Ralph Hernandez, Executive Affairs Vice President Mary Ruth Kapsiak, fellow At-Large...
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In the News: Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet E.C.C. School #90
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The Buffalo News recently featured the innovative learning spaces in and around the Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet E.C.C. School #90. Please click the link below to read the interesting article on how students are learning important lessons outside of the classroom.
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In the News: BPS Athletics
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The Buffalo News recently featured the Buffalo Public Schools Cross Country meets on its Picture Page. The following photos are courtesy of the Buffalo News.
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"Chicago" Cast at BAVPA
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Master Classes with professional visiting artists are a common occurrence at the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts. Professional dancer Mr. Kristorff Caballero and fellow cast mates from the musical "Chicago" conducted a master class with the 11th and 12th grade Arts Academy dance...
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Professional Dancer Teaches at BAVPA
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Dancer Danial Ulbricht at BAVPA
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Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts Dance Department began this school year with a renowned guest artist Daniel Ulbricht. A Principal Dancer for the New York City Ballet, he was in Buffalo to perform in the presentation of A Dance Spectacular.
During his time he visited The Arts...
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Buffalo Public Schools Code of Conduct
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The Buffalo Public Schools Code of Conduct is available below. Please click the link (pdf file) for the document.
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