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What to Expect Classes

Sessions hosted at 3 locations, see attached flyers!

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Community Schools Expand Across District

21 Community Schools offer Saturday Academies packed with learning, fun, and skill building. Open to EVERYONE, here for YOU!

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L.J. Bennett Innovative School of Technology to Host HBCU Event

This free event is to be held on February 2, 2019 from 8:30 am - noon.

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My Brother's Keeper Open House

My Brother's Keeper Open House scheduled.

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Saturday Academies

Hosted by our Strong Community Schools.

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CLRT January Newsletter

Culturally and Linguistically Responsive teaching Highlights of the Buffalo Public School System.

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Harriet Ross Tubman Elementary #31

Students and staff collected over 700 non-perishable items.

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Board Work Session rescheduled

Board Work Session has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

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MST Health Occupation Classes

Students learn the critical importance of relationship building and communication in the Healthcare setting.

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Important Opportunity for Applicants to HBCUs!

Apply to the HBCUs of your choice, today! Free!

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2019 NYS Summer School of the Arts Taking Applications

Don't keep it a secret! Auditions begin in January and will be held across the state.

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Central Registration Extended Hours

Extended hours on Thursdays.

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Southside Elementary is part of the Buffalo School District that is regarded as one of the premier urban school systems in New York State. Serving 38,000 students in nearly 70 facilities, the district strives to bring exemplary teaching practices and unparalleled opportunities to its diverse student population.

Southside Elementary is, the largest elementary school in the Buffalo Public School District and offers over 1200 students in grades Pre-K through 8 a safe and quality education.

Mission:
The mission of Southside Elementary is to create a school environment that promotes high academic achievement for all students by collaborating with faculty, students, parents and the community.

Our School Beliefs are That:

We will at all times maintain high expectations for all students.

We believe in aligning our curriculum, teaching and assessments to help improve student achievement.

We believe our partnership between home, school and community should have one focus and that is high academic achievement for all.

We will use all relevant data to monitor and improve student achievement.

We will support teachers with professional development opportunities that are consistent with district initiatives, are standards based and ensure high academic achievement for all students.