Good afternoon BES families!! We had a wonderful first week of school! We were excited to see the progress our students have made in just that short time. Starting tomorrow, we are encouraging all students to walk independently to class. Our amazing staff members are available around the building to help navigate all of our of students to their class if they need assistance. Looking forward to another great week of learning and remember this week is our back to school night on Thursday, September 11 from 5-7! Come out and learn what the year will be like for your student from our instructional leaders and teachers.
Thank you and have a wonderful week.
Families!
Our first round of Weekend Food Bags went home yesterday with students who signed up over the summer. A paper copy of the sign-up form will be sent home with every child.
For tracking purposes, each student MUST have their own form completed, even if there are multiple children in the same family who attend Buckingham.
Want to start receiving a Weekend Food Bag next week? Simply scan the QR code or use the link to sign up today!
https://forms.office.com/r/XdFDjYrsCW
Our first round of Weekend Food Bags went home yesterday with students who signed up over the summer. A paper copy of the sign-up form will be sent home with every child.
For tracking purposes, each student MUST have their own form completed, even if there are multiple children in the same family who attend Buckingham.
Want to start receiving a Weekend Food Bag next week? Simply scan the QR code or use the link to sign up today!
https://forms.office.com/r/XdFDjYrsCW
✨ Attention Families! ✨
Please note that our attendance incentive guidelines have been updated to align with initiatives to reduce Chronic Absenteeism.
Quarterly Incentives (Grades K–4):
Students may miss no more than 2 days per month (excused or unexcused) to participate.
Quarter 1: Glow Dance
Quarter 2: Winter Wonderland
Quarter 3: Tie Dye
Quarter 4 Special Reward: Students with exceptional attendance will be invited to a special field trip. Details will be shared later in the year.
Monthly Incentives:
For students who may not qualify for the larger events, we will also be offering smaller monthly incentives to encourage consistent attendance.
Let’s work together to help our students be at school every day, on time, ready to learn!
Please note that our attendance incentive guidelines have been updated to align with initiatives to reduce Chronic Absenteeism.
Quarterly Incentives (Grades K–4):
Students may miss no more than 2 days per month (excused or unexcused) to participate.
Quarter 1: Glow Dance
Quarter 2: Winter Wonderland
Quarter 3: Tie Dye
Quarter 4 Special Reward: Students with exceptional attendance will be invited to a special field trip. Details will be shared later in the year.
Monthly Incentives:
For students who may not qualify for the larger events, we will also be offering smaller monthly incentives to encourage consistent attendance.
Let’s work together to help our students be at school every day, on time, ready to learn!
Join the BESt faculty and staff for Back to School Night!
Families are invited to join us on Thursday, September 11th at 5:00 PM for our Back to School Night & Annual Title I Meeting!
This special evening gives families the chance to:
-Meet our administrative team
- Visit your child’s classroom and connect with teachers
- Learn grade-level expectations and the assessment schedule
- Discover ways to stay involved and support student success
We look forward to welcoming our families as we kick off a great year of learning and partnership!
RSVP using the link below!
https://forms.office.com/r/a1ze3mugHH
Families!
We’re excited to share that SonRise Church will once again sponsor Buckingham’s Weekend Food Bag Program for the 2025–2026 school year.
We’re grateful for their continued partnership!
Every child will receive a paper form during the second week of school, but you can enroll electronically now to begin receiving bags Thursday, September 4th.
Families who enroll electronically or return the paper form will be signed up through November 2025.
***Please only sign up if you plan to use this service.*** https://forms.office.com/r/XdFDjYrsCW
If you have more than one child at Buckingham, a separate form must be completed for each student to help with tracking.
Please contact Amanda Chaffee if you have any questions.
We’re excited to share that SonRise Church will once again sponsor Buckingham’s Weekend Food Bag Program for the 2025–2026 school year.
We’re grateful for their continued partnership!
Every child will receive a paper form during the second week of school, but you can enroll electronically now to begin receiving bags Thursday, September 4th.
Families who enroll electronically or return the paper form will be signed up through November 2025.
***Please only sign up if you plan to use this service.*** https://forms.office.com/r/XdFDjYrsCW
If you have more than one child at Buckingham, a separate form must be completed for each student to help with tracking.
Please contact Amanda Chaffee if you have any questions.
Everyone at WCPS extends our most sincere thanks to the following businesses and organizations who sponsored the 2025-2026 systemwide t-shirts for our faculty & staff.
Thank you to ACE Printing & Mailing, the City of Pocomoke, Dockside Restaurant, Park Place Jewelers, Phoenix Physical Therapy, and Pitcher's Petals for your incredible generosity! #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction
Bright faces and boundless excitement at Buckingham Elementary—it’s going to be a great year! 💚💛 #WeAreWorcester #FirstDayTour
Buckingham is beaming with first-day excitement—here’s to a wonderful year! 🌈 #WeAreWorcester #FirstDayTour
Good Morning! It's time to send them on their way! 💛💚Our doors and hearts are open and we are so thrilled to welcome our amazing students back to school! Here's to a fantastic year filled with learning, laughter and friendship!💛💚
Get up and moving with our welcome back video!
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BLc2UJ7Y9/
Good morning! It's hard to believe that tomorrow we will be back at BES together! Please see the map attached for morning and afternoon arrival/dismissal procedures. Please be advised that we will not be dismissing car riders at the bike rack to ensure our students' safety. All car riders must be picked up in the traffic loop. bike riders and walkers will be dismissed at the back gym doors. All students should be dropped off by 9:00 a.m. to avoid being late. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
It's time to get ready for your new iPad!
All students at BES will receive a new iPad, charger, and Logitech Crayon during the second week of school.
Before your child can receive their device, you will need to complete the Responsible Use Policy and Student Device Sign-Off documents in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Students will be unable to receive their device until these documents are completed!
These documents are available to complete now at…
https://worcesterk12.powerschool.com/public/home.html
✅ Forms to Complete:
AU1 – Student Info
AU2 – Student Health History
AU3 – HIPAA Release
AU4 – District Communications
AU5 – Publicity Information
AU6 – Directory Information
AU7b – Responsible Use Policy
AU8 – Lunch Information
AU9 – Student Device Sign-Off
💡 Need Help?
If you have trouble logging in to PowerSchool, please contact the school for assistance at 410-632-5300. A video overview on how to complete the forms can be viewed here... https://youtu.be/0Q7V5LnR9lI
Families of new students who didn't receive their PowerSchool access code at the Back to School Bash, will receive it the first day of school.
All students at BES will receive a new iPad, charger, and Logitech Crayon during the second week of school.
Before your child can receive their device, you will need to complete the Responsible Use Policy and Student Device Sign-Off documents in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Students will be unable to receive their device until these documents are completed!
These documents are available to complete now at…
https://worcesterk12.powerschool.com/public/home.html
✅ Forms to Complete:
AU1 – Student Info
AU2 – Student Health History
AU3 – HIPAA Release
AU4 – District Communications
AU5 – Publicity Information
AU6 – Directory Information
AU7b – Responsible Use Policy
AU8 – Lunch Information
AU9 – Student Device Sign-Off
💡 Need Help?
If you have trouble logging in to PowerSchool, please contact the school for assistance at 410-632-5300. A video overview on how to complete the forms can be viewed here... https://youtu.be/0Q7V5LnR9lI
Families of new students who didn't receive their PowerSchool access code at the Back to School Bash, will receive it the first day of school.
All students are invited to receive a free haircut in the gym. Ask a staff member (BES green shirts) if you need help finding your way.
IT'S THE BIGGEST ENGAGEMENT OF THE YEAR 😉 - The BES Back to School Bash is today! Come see your English teacher, Gym teacher and all your other favorite teachers!
🎉 Buckingham’s Back to School Bash 🎉
📅 Wednesday, August 27th
✨ PreK 3 & PreK 4: Classroom visits from 2–3 PM
✨ Grades K–4: Meet your teachers outside around the building
✨ Community vendors will be on site 🤝
✨ FREE hair trims, pizza & moon bounces 🏰
We can’t wait to kick off an amazing school year with you!
🎉 Buckingham’s Back to School Bash 🎉
📅 Wednesday, August 27th
✨ PreK 3 & PreK 4: Classroom visits from 2–3 PM
✨ Grades K–4: Meet your teachers outside around the building
✨ Community vendors will be on site 🤝
✨ FREE hair trims, pizza & moon bounces 🏰
We can’t wait to kick off an amazing school year with you!
The Worcester County Health Department invites everyone who lives, works, or plays in Worcester to complete their Community Health Survey. The purpose of this survey is to identify the most important health issues in our community and develop the 2026 Community Health Improvement Plan to address those health issues. Please take the survey by visiting https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WoHDCHA2025. If you have any questions or need more information, please email worcester.health@maryland.gov. #PartnershipsInAction
Reminder! Tomorrow is our Back to School Bash!
🎉 Buckingham’s Back to School Bash 🎉
📅 Wednesday, August 27th
✨ PreK 3 & PreK 4: Classroom visits from 2–3 PM
✨ Grades K–4: Meet your teachers outside around the building
✨ Community vendors will be on site 🤝
✨ FREE hair trims, pizza & moon bounces 🏰
We can’t wait to kick off an amazing school year with you! 💛
🎉 Buckingham’s Back to School Bash 🎉
📅 Wednesday, August 27th
✨ PreK 3 & PreK 4: Classroom visits from 2–3 PM
✨ Grades K–4: Meet your teachers outside around the building
✨ Community vendors will be on site 🤝
✨ FREE hair trims, pizza & moon bounces 🏰
We can’t wait to kick off an amazing school year with you! 💛
Attention WCPS families: If your family received Maryland SUN Bucks over the summer, be sure to use them before they expire on October 6, 2025. For more information or to check your SUN Bucks balance, visit https://dhs.maryland.gov/sunbucks/.
A new school year is just around the corner! The Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) has shared important tips to help students, parents, and drivers stay safe and prepared. #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction
A new school year is just around the corner! The Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) has shared important tips to help students, parents, and drivers stay safe and prepared. #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction
🎉 Buckingham’s Back to School Bash 🎉
📅 Wednesday, August 27th
✨ PreK 3 & PreK 4: Classroom visits from 2–3 PM
✨ Grades K–4: Meet your teachers outside around the building
✨ Community vendors will be on site 🤝
✨ FREE hair trims, hot dogs 🌭 & moon bounces 🏰
We can’t wait to kick off an amazing school year with you! 💛💚
📅 Wednesday, August 27th
✨ PreK 3 & PreK 4: Classroom visits from 2–3 PM
✨ Grades K–4: Meet your teachers outside around the building
✨ Community vendors will be on site 🤝
✨ FREE hair trims, hot dogs 🌭 & moon bounces 🏰
We can’t wait to kick off an amazing school year with you! 💛💚
Bucky's Welcome Wagon is rolling back into the community today! Catch us at the Berlin Library from 1 to 1:50 pm and then over at Bay Terrace from 2 to 3 pm. Don't forget to swing by for a free Kona Ice snowcone! We can't wait to see you there!