Everything you need to know for Back to School 2023-2024!
We hope you had a happy, healthy, safe summer! We’ll be updating this page with all of the information you need about heading back to school on September 8, 2023. Have questions? Email Principal Jenn @ jstockmeyer@buffaloschools.org!
When Does School Start?
The first day of school, Friday, 9/8 is for all Kindergarten to 8th grade students.
4-YEAR-OLD (PK) PHASING-IN SCHEDULE: Tuesday 9/12 - AM only. Students may take the AM bus to school. Please plan to pick up your child by 12:00 pm on this day. The following day, Wednesday 9/13 will be a normal full day of school for PK students.
3-YEAR-OLD (PS) PHASING-IN SCHEDULE: Thursday, 9/14, Friday, 9/15 AND Monday, 9/18 - AM only. Students may take the AM bus to school. Please plan to pick up your child by 12:00 pm on these days. The first full school day for our 3-year-old (PS) students is Tuesday, 9/19. PM bussing will begin on 9/19 for our 3-year-old (PS) students.
Download Principal Jenn’s Welcome Back Newsletter!
Learn more about Montessori, important Back-to-School dates, information about drop-off & pick-up, bus transportation, and more.
Back to School Coffee Hour!
Stop by at drop-off, grab a cup of coffee and a snack, and say hi to other BPMC parents and staff!
We’ll be in Cafeteria #1 (when you come in the front entrance, take a right go down the half flight of stairs and it will be on your left).
9-10 am on Friday, 9/8
9-10 am on Tuesday, 9/12
9-10 am on Thursday, 9/14
Middle School Orientation will be on
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH at 10AM in the Common Hall
What do I need to bring to school?
At the beginning of each year, we send home supply lists for every student of items they should bring with them the first week of school.
Lists are very different for each grade level! Download the supply lists here, or at the button below to find out what your child needs!
Make sure your immunizations are up to date!
Students seeking medical exemptions must have the appropriate paperwork completed and signed by their physician. These must be completed on a yearly basis.
Families can contact their primary care physician to determine what immunizations are needed.
The 2023-2024 NYS Immunization Exclusion date will be 9/21/23.
Dropping off or picking up your child? Learn the ins and outs of parking, which doors to use, and more by watching the below video from MCA President Sarah Anderson, and using our handy maps!
Letter Day Schedule 2023-2024
The school runs on a “letter day” schedule—for many students, different letter days mean different specials (like gym or art).
Find out which letter day it is for the entire school year using this chart:
BPS Calendar 2023-2024
See all holidays, early dismissals, and state testing days for the year here:
Get Involved & Get to Know Your School!
Are you a parent, caregiver, or community member who wants to get more involved with the school?
Come to a Montessori Community Association (MCA) meeting!
