Dear Parents and Caregivers,

I hope you are well.

School administrators, out of an abundance of caution, implemented a lockout on Monday, April 7, 2025, in response to an alleged threatening social media post directed towards a student at Emerson School of Hospitality. BPS will always do everything necessary to ensure the safety of all when there is a perceived threat. The Buffalo Police responded immediately, and after a thorough investigation, deemed the threat “not credible,” and the lockout was lifted.

I hope this letter reassures you that we are more aware than ever about the importance and safety of our staff and students, and keeping you informed.

If you have any questions, please contact the school directly. Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Ms. Schuta, Principal at Buffalo School of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management

3/21/25

Dear Parent or Guardian:

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The Buffalo City School District is conducting an ED School Climate (EDSCLS) student survey. It will ask students about their perceptions on topics such as student engagement, school environment, and school safety. This survey will be administered to students during the regular school day, next week. 

As a parent, we would also love to have your feedback as well. If you would like to participate you can go to this website, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F9NDNMG. 

This survey is voluntary. Your student’s responses will not be shared with anyone, and he/she does not have to participate in this survey. As a parent or guardian, you may ask that your child not participate in this survey. This is called parent opt-out.

If you do not wish to have your child participate in this survey, please call the Main Office on Monday at 716-816-4778.   There are no consequences or penalties if your student does not participate.
Should you have any questions about this study or your child’s rights as a participant please email EWszalek@buffaloschools.org or contact  our school at 716-816-4778.

Thank you,

Ms. Schuta, Principal

3/5/25

Good Evening , 

Tomorrow , Thursday,  March 6, there will be no after school. Our after school program will pick back up next week Monday - Thursday. 

Please join us on March 26th from 4-6 pm for our Taste of Buffalo Culinary and International Night. Join us for a FREE night of food and fun !

Any students who needs a sports physical for a spring sport, please see the nurse ASAP. The nurse practitioner is coming in on 3/14 for physicals. Parents can call the school nurse to be added to the list.

Mayor Summer Youth applications are available. Flyers are posted throughout the building or visit buffalony.gov/msyapp to apply. The deadline is Friday, March 28th.  

On Friday, March 7th, grade close for the 3rd Marking Period progress reports. That means there is less than 15 weeks of school left before we have completed the 2024-2025 school year. 

We have a lot of things going on at Buffalo Culinary 

March 12th -SBMT - School Based Budget 1 PM

March 14th- PI Day- $2 tickets will be sold in lunches to benefit a Veteran Association. 
March 20th - There will be an ice cream incentive on March 20th.  Teachers will be nominating students based on improvement in various areas.  We hope to see you on the nomination list!  

March 21st. – Sneaker Ball - Tickets will go on sale in lunches March 3rd. Food, music, dancing, and treats provided. Tickets are $15. Best looks get nominated for a prize! 

March 28th - March Madness- Sign up begins March 17th outside of room 408. 

We will also be holding a breakfast next month for the homeroom with the highest average daily attendance and most improved attendance during the month of March. Be sure to be here every day! Attendance counts !!! 

Follow the recipe for success by being RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and SAFE.  We will be reviving our heat wave tickets! Starting Monday, we will be drawing a student name every day for small prizes.  Students can win Free Breakfast & Lunch in the restaurant or $2 for the school store.  

Monthly we will draw names for Big Prizes which include speakers, wireless earbuds, and school gear. We also have some gift certificates. 

A few reminders as we approach the last few weeks in the 3rd Marking Period.

Students are expected to come to school prepared and on time to school and all classes.   Detention must be served for students who are late for school or class.  

Students are expected to come to school with a charged laptop

Cell phones are only to be used in the cafeteria during breakfast and lunch. 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please call the school at 716-816-4778. 

Have a wonderful night, 

Ms. Schuta 

Good Afternoon, 

This week we have our Community night on Wednesday,  January 15, from 4-6 PM. Join us for a FREE night of food, fun, and activities. Some of the activities include henna, affirmation mirror, soup kit, wreaths, smoothie bike, snowman crafts, shea butter, barber, lip balm making, and more.

In the event the district alerts us of a remote learning day, students are expected to log into schoology where they will receive more information on what is expected of them. Family Remote Ltr 1.6.25.docx 

There are only 4 school days left in the 2nd quarter. We are almost half way through the year.  After School is available for students who need extra help. 

As the mid-year approaches, our teachers, students, and staff are planning and preparing for January Regents. There is no school January 20th and exam week begins January 21st and runs through January 24th.  

A  schedule that clearly indicates the dates and times of exams your child is expected to participate was passed out during lunches this week and will also be mailed home. Please be sure to carefully review the schedule to ensure that your child attends. Also, please be aware that no make-up exams will be administered for Regents.  

Students will only need to attend if they are scheduled for an exam or review session. Students are expected to be on time for exams and are not allowed to enter after 10am for am exams or after 2pm for pm exams. All book bags, backpacks, purses, cell phones, and other electronic devices will not be allowed into the testing area. If an electronic device is found in the testing area, the student will be removed, and his/her test will be disqualified.  

Health physicals are mandated for all students in 9th and 11th grade and the nurse has sent many communications out. Please have your student bring in a copy of their physical exam or have one faxed over to the school from their primary doctor ASAP. Our fax number is 716-847-8490. If your child has a scheduled physical exam coming up soon, please call the school nurse and let her know the date of the exam. You can call the school at 716-816-4778. 

Have a great night, 

Ms. Schuta, Principal

Phone Call from 1/7/25

Good Evening, 
There are only 8 school days left in the 2nd quarter. We are almost half way through the year.  After School is available Monday - Thursday for students who need extra help. 

As the mid-year approaches, our teachers, students, and staff are planning and preparing for January Regents. There is no school January 20th and exam week begins January 21st and runs through January 24th.  

A  schedule that clearly indicates the dates and times of exams your child is expected to participate in will be passed out during lunches this week and will also be mailed home. Please be sure to carefully review the schedule to ensure that your child attends. Also, please be aware that no make-up exams will be administered for Regents.  

Students will only need to attend if they are scheduled for an exam or review session. Students are expected to be on time for exams and are not allowed to enter after 10am for am exams or after 2pm for pm exams. All book bags, backpacks, purses, cell phones, and other electronic devices will not be allowed into the testing area. If an electronic device is found in the testing area, the student will be removed, and his/her test will be disqualified.  

Health physicals are mandated for all students in 9th and 11th grade and the nurse has sent many communications out. Please have your student bring in a copy of their physical exam or have one faxed over to the school from their primary doctor by Monday, January 13. Our fax number is 716-847-8490. If your child has a scheduled physical exam coming up soon, please call the school nurse and let her know the date of the exam. You can call the school at 716-816-4778. 

Please join us for our FREE community night on January 15th  from 4-6 pm . We will have activities, information, food, and fun. 

Have a great night, 

Ms. Schuta, Principal

PHONE CALL FROM 1-1-25

Good Evening.

We would like to wish you and your family a Happy New Year. 

As we head into the New Year, I would like to remind students and parents about a few things. 

We will have a fresh start tomorrow and continue our cell phone policy.

Students will follow the cell phone policy in order to reinforce a school environment that is safe and conducive to student learning. Cell phone can only be used in the cafeteria during breakfast and during their assigned lunch period. Outside of these permitted times, cellphones will be taken when visible. 
Cellphones will be returned no earlier than 3:20 pm. 

1st offense – returned at the end of the day 

2nd offense- parent/guardian must pick up 

3rd offense – student must hand in their phone to the main office in the morning and pick up at the end of the day for 10 school days. 

We appreciate your cooperation and support. 

We are almost half way through the school year with only a few weeks left in the 2nd Marking Period. It is imperetive students are in school and are ready to learn. If students need help, please have them attend our after school program that runs Monday - Thursday. If you have any questions about the program, please call the school. 

Every day of school counts, please make sure students are on time to school and class. Students can enter the building at 8:00 am for breakfast or 8:25 am for the regular school day.  We look forward to seeing your students at school each day. 

Regents Exams will take place January 21 through January 24th. Students who need to take an exam will be give an exam schedule and one will be sent home. If you have any questions , please contact the school and speak to our guidance counselors. If your child does not need to take any exams, they stay home that week. 

A few important dates in January: 
8 SBMT
15 – Community Night 4PM -6PM
20-  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day -NO SCHOOL
21-24 Regents Exams * STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN A COPY AND A COPY WILL BE MAILED HOME* 
24 Grades Close – Quarter 2
29- Lunar New Year- NO SCHOOL

Please see the attached letter from Dr. Williams- Knight regarding NFTA Metro single use passes. NFTA Bus Passes Effective 1-2-25.pdf 

As always, please call the school at 716-816-4778 if you have any questions. 

Phone call from 10-21-24

Good Evening, 

On Wednesday, October 23rd,  our 10th and 11th grade students will take PSATS. Please make sure students are on time to school and bring a charged laptop if they have one. 

All Students should bring a charger laptop to school everyday if they have one. If they do not they should see Mr. Fabozzi, our Instruction Technology Coach. 

Cell Phones should only be used during breakfast or lunch in the cafeteria. 

Our FREE Community Night will take place this Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Join us for a free night of activities, information, food and fun. It will take place from 4- 6 pm. We hope to see you then. Community Night 10 23 24.png 

November Dates: 
4-Safety Drill 
5 Election Day - NO SCHOOL
6 SBMT
7- Homeroom Banquet- Highest Attendance & Lowest ODRs
8 Quarter 1 Grades Close
11 Veterans Day - NO SCHOOL

Our Afterschool Clubs have started: 

• Model UN is on Monday in 407 

• Culinary Club is on Tuesday the 1st Floor Kitchen

• Anime Club is on Wednesday in Room 411 

• Yearbook is on Thursday in Room 306

AFTER SCHOOL has started. Applications are still available. Students can stay after Monday through Thursday from 3:20-5:20 to get homework help in all areas.  ELT SCHEDULE 2024-2025.docx 

There will be a meeting with girls that might be interested in Cheer this year. It will take place on Wednesday October 23, 2024 @ 3:30 in the banquet room 

Spirit Week is October 28th- November 1st. Spirit Week 2024 (2).pdf 
Monday October 28th- Anything but a book bag
Tuesday October 29th - Movie Character/Celebrity Day
Wednesday October 30th- Dress like your type Day
Thursday October 31- Twin Day/ Halloween Costume (No Masks or props)
Friday- November 1st - 90's/ 2000s /School Colors

November 1st is our fall fest and first pep rally. 

Fall Fest tickets are on sale next Thursday to Wednesday Oct 30th. Tickets can be purchased in lunch for $5.  

Homecoming 2024 will take place November 15 from 6 - 10 in our school gym. The theme is Under the Stars.
Home coming tickets will go on Sale November 4th to November 13th. Tickets are $15.  If a students would like to bring a guest from another school, the guest must have a form filled out by the school they attend. 

All students must follow the school rules and the district code of conduct at all times. This includes on the way to and from school and any school sponsored events. 

If you have any questions, please call 716-816-4778.

Have a great night. 

Ms. Schuta, Principal

PARENT ENGAGEMENT LIAISON : KIM HERNANDEZ

We want to introduce our parent liaison Kim Hernandez. Kim looks forward to working with you this school year. Please reach out to her if you are interested in becoming involved or need any support. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationship with families. Feel free to contact her at 716-846-4570 or keh627@gmail.com.