RCSD Buljan

10/23/2026

🐾 Bulldog WAG: Buljan’s Week at a Glance!

🎃 Fall Carnival Fun: Mrs. Barrett’s 8th-grade WEB Leaders hosted a spooktacular fall carnival for our 6th graders!

➗ Math in Action: Ms. Molteni’s mathematicians tackled task cards and worked together to solve problems on our vertical whiteboards!

🪅 Culture & Creativity: Señor Cabrera’s Flex students explored culture through the colorful tradition of piñata making!

🏃 Pacer Power: Coach Ferrari’s PE students got moving and challenged themselves while running the pacers!

🍂 Fall Vibes: Mrs. Creel brought all the cozy autumn feels to the library!

From collaboration and creativity to movement and celebration, our Bulldogs made the most of every moment! It was a GREAT week to be a Bulldog!

10/23/2026

Daily Bulletin
Friday,October 23, 2026

1. Happy Birthday Mrs. Hartin!!

2. Attention, students! If the school office door is locked PLEASE go to the Attendance Window for Assistance.

3. Bulldogs Show up! Good morning, Bulldogs! Every school day counts. Our goal this year is to lower chronic absenteeism to 10.9%. To help us get there, we need every Bulldog here every day. Be here, be ready, be a Bulldog!

4. Today is the last day for Spooky CandyGrams. We have a limited amount left for sale, so get yours before they sell out! Buy yourself or your friends a Spooky Candy Gram during lunch for $1 or $3. Spooky Grams will be sent to sixth period classes on Thursday 10/29, so make sure you know who their sixth period teacher is when you purchase your spooky treat!

5. Get excited, Bulldogs, next week is a spirit week and our final house competition of Trimester 1. Monday is Pajama Day, wear your school appropriate cozy clothes to school and earn points for your house. The house with the most students participating in the spirit week at the end of the week will earn THREE house points and secure their own side of the gym for our November all house rally. Let’s see your school spirit!

6. Dance tickets for the 7th & 8th Grade Halloween dance will be on sale next week! Buy your ticket on 5-Star or at both lunches for just $8. There will be a live DJ, games in the quad, food at the dog house, sports in the gym, and video games in the drama room. Plus, there will be a spooky costume contest with an awesome prize. Don’t wait too long to get your ticket; prices go up to $10 on Friday!

7. Good morning! Next week marks the start of Red Ribbon Week 2026. This year's theme is 'Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.” Join us for lunchtime activities next week!

8. Family Picnic Day is next Friday, October 30th! Bring your lunch, chairs, or blankets, and make a plan with your family on where to meet. Please remember, no food deliveries will be allowed, families must pick up food prior to arrival. Get ready to enjoy a fun picnic, yummy treats from Kona Ice, and live music from our very own talented Buljan staff! We can’t wait to see you there!

9. CHECKMATE! Chess Club is calling!! Think you’ve got the moves? Come challenge your mind with Mr. Milton in room 4 during A lunch.

10. SERVE IT UP! Ready to bump, set, and spike your way to fun? Join us in the gym for Volleyball Club during A lunch with Mrs. Ferrari.

11.TOO COOL TO BE TRASH! Bring your creativity and turn everything junk into something amazing! Junk Club will be with Ms. Lyn in the boys locker room #2 during A lunch.

12. Make a bracelet, share a smile, and spread some kindness. Bracelet Making Club will take place during B lunch in room 609 with Mrs. Richmond.

13. Attention all 6th-8th grade students interested in wrestling: Please pick up a blue/white medical form in the office. Wrestling practice will begin on November 3rd. Turn in all completed medical forms to the office by Friday, October 30th.

14. 8th-Graders interested in joining the East Coast trip to New York and D.C., listen up! Today, Friday, Oct. 23 is the last day to get discounted pricing ($150 off) on the trip. Please see your history teacher for a colorful flier or see Mr. DeMos in room 16 with questions! Also, 7th-Graders! Stay tuned for information about your East Coast trip next year (including a parent meeting on Nov. 4) coming soon!

15. Attention Boys Flag Football Players! Please come and pick up your photos in the office TODAY!

16. There will be NO basketball practice today.

The AVID Tip of the Day: Reflect on what you learned this week, celebrate your wins, and set one goal to make next week even better. Every day is a new chance to grow!

The AVID Word of the Week is: ACCOLADE. The definition of accolade is an acknowledgment or an award. For Example: "When a student shows kindness, works hard, and helps others, they deserve an accolade for their positive actions.” Use accolade in your own sentence, and turn it into the office for the prize drawing. Be sure to write your full name and grade on your entry.

Be Safe, Accountable, Respectful, and Kind as you go throughout your day!

10/22/2026

Daily Bulletin
Thursday,October 22, 2026

1. Attention, students! If the school office door is locked PLEASE go to the Attendance Window for Assistance.

2. Buy yourself or your friends a Spooky Candy Gram during lunch this week. $1 and $3 Spooky Gram’s will be available to purchase all week during both lunches. Spooky Gram’s will be sent to sixth period classes on Thursday 10/29, so make sure you know who their sixth period teacher is when you purchase your spooky treat! Sales end Friday 10/23.

3. Good morning 6th Graders!!! Today is the day for your fall carnival!! Tickets will be on sale today at lunch. CASH ONLY!! Your parents can check their email to pay online. Can’t wait to see you there.

4. There will be no Basketball Practice today.

5. Looking for some fun? We’ve got you covered! Come be a part of the fun, get involved, and see what’s happening at Everything Club Today on the stage for both A and B lunch.

6. Come play, laugh, and make your next move! Mr. DeMos will have Board Games Club in room 16 during A lunch.

7. Calling all Beliebers and Blingers, join Mrs. Franchini in room 21 during B lunch for Justin Bieber/Beddazzling club

8. Attention all 6th-8th grade students interested in wrestling: Please pick up a blue/white medical form in the office. Wrestling practice will begin on November 3rd. Turn in all completed medical forms to the office by Friday, October 30th.

9. Get excited Bulldogs, next week is Red Ribbon Week and a house spirit competition! All week long, there will be themed dress-up days centered around living a healthy lifestyle. Earn points for your house by dressing up each day. The house with the most students dressed up at the end of the week gets THREE house points! Who will win the house competition and have their own side of the gym for our November rally? Monday is PAJAMA DAY! So get ready to get cozy and show your best school appropriate pajamas.

10. 8th-Graders interested in joining the East Coast trip to New York and D.C., listen up! This Friday, Oct. 23 (TOMORROW!) is the last day to get discounted pricing ($150 off) on the trip. Please see your history teacher for a colorful flier or see Mr. DeMos in room 16 with questions! Also, 7th-Graders! Stay tuned for information about your East Coast trip next year (including a parent meeting on Nov. 4) coming soon!

11. Boys Flag Football Pictures have arrived and are available for pickup in the office after school today.

The AVID Tip of the Day: You don’t have to be perfect to be successful. Every time you ask a question, try something new, or learn from a mistake, you are growing!

The AVID Word of the Week is: ACCOLADE. The definition of accolade is an acknowledgment or an award. For Example: "Whether you’re improving your grades, helping a friend, or stepping up as a leader, your hard work can earn you an accolade!” Use accolade in your own sentence, and turn it into the office for the prize drawing. Be sure to write your full name and grade on your entry.

Be Safe, Accountable, Respectful, and Kind as you go throughout your day!

10/17/2026

🐾 Bulldog WAG: Buljan’s Week at a Glance!

What a week to be a Bulldog! From 6th-grade microbiome labs, to earned Starbucks parties, and topping it all off with our annual Color Run , Buljan was buzzing with learning, fun, and Bulldog spirit!

A HUGE shoutout to our amazing parent volunteers, Buljan PTC, and Mrs. Harshbarger’s Student Government for helping make Color Run happen! We couldn’t do it without you! Buljan was recently voted Best Middle School in the Press Tribune’s annual Best of the Best, and that recognition reflects the incredible partnership between our families and staff. When we work together, great things happen!

10/15/2026

Daily Bulletin
Thursday, October 15, 2026

1. Attention, students! Our annual career fair is seeking parents, guardians, and community members to host a career fair booth and share their profession with our students. The career fair will be on Thursday, November 12th during lunch. Please ask any friends and family if they'd like to visit Buljan and share their job with our students! Let them know they can reach out to the school counselors by phone or email if they are interested.

2. 7th/8th boys: Today is the last day for basketball tryouts from 2:45-4:00 PM. You must have a blue medical form already filled out and turned in to be able to try out.

3. Are you ready for the COLOR RUN?! TOMORROW, October 16th, is our Annual Color Run, and we can’t wait! Want to get covered in color? Make sure you WEAR WHITE! Today is the LAST DAY we will be selling White shirts during both lunches for $4! We will not be selling shirts tomorrow. Get yours before they’re gone!

4. Make sure you bring your student ID to the color run tomorrow! There will be limited items for sale for BarkBucks.

5. Attention cross-country runners: Please return your jersey to Mrs. Franchini in Room 21.

6. Everything Else Club will meet during Lunch A and B with Ms. Buchan on the stage.

7. Board Games Club will meet with Mr. DeMos in Room 16 during Lunch A today.

The AVID Tip of the Day: Ask Questions! Asking questions doesn't mean you’re struggling. It means you’re thinking, learning, and growing!

The Buljan AVID Word of the Week is: Empathy. The definition is: Understanding or considering another person’s feelings and experiences. For example, “Instead of laughing at someone who made a mistake, I showed empathy and encouraged them.” Use Empathy in your own sentence, and turn it into the office for the prize drawing. Be sure to write your full name and grade on your entry.

Be Safe, Accountable, Respectful, and Kind as you go throughout your day!

10/14/2026

Daily Bulletin
Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1. Attention, students! Our annual career fair is seeking parents, guardians, and community members to host a career fair booth and share their profession with our students. The career fair will be on Thursday, November 12th during lunch. Please ask any friends and family if they'd like to visit Buljan and share their job with our students! Let them know they can reach out to the school counselors by phone or email if they are interested.

2. 7th/8th boys’ basketball tryouts continue today through Thursday from 2:45-4:00 PM. You must have a blue medical form already filled out and turned in to be able to try out.

3. Are you ready for the COLOR RUN?! This Friday, October 16th is our Annual Color Run, and we can’t wait! Want to get covered in color? Make sure you WEAR WHITE! White shirts will be available starting TODAY during both lunches for just $4 cash while supplies last! Get yours before they’re gone!
Reminder: Permission slips for the Color Run were sent home through Parent Square. You must submit the form by TONIGHT 10/14 in order to be able to participate in the Color Run.

5. Attention 8th-Graders! There are 12 spots opening up for the East Coast trip to Washington, D.C., and New York in early June! There will be a parent meeting via Zoom this Wednesday, October 14, at 6 p.m. If interested, please get a flier from your history teacher or see Mr. DeMos in room 16 for more details.

6. Anime Club will meet in the Choir room today during A lunch with Ms. Laina.

7. Board Game Club will meet in room 606 with Ms. Turner during B lunch.

8. Attention girls volleyball players: Please pick up your pictures in the office at lunch or before/after school.

The AVID Tip of the Day: Take Great Notes! Don’t just copy words from the board. Write down key ideas and put them into your own words.

The Buljan AVID Word of the Week is: Empathy. The definition is: Understanding or considering another person’s feelings and experiences. For example, “Having empathy means being kind to someone, even when we don’t understand exactly what they are going through.” Use Empathy in your own sentence, and turn it into the office for the prize drawing. Be sure to write your full name and grade on your entry.

Be Safe, Accountable, Respectful, and Kind as you go throughout your day!

10/13/2026

Daily Bulletin
Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1. Attention students! Our annual career fair is seeking parents, guardians, and community members to host a career fair booth and share their profession with our students. The career fair will be on Thursday, November 12th during lunch. Please ask any friends and family if they'd like to visit Buljan and share their job with our students! Let them know they can reach out to the school counselors by phone or email if they are interested.

2. 7th/8th boys’ basketball tryouts continue today through Thursday from 2:45-4:00 PM. You must have a blue medical form already filled out and turned in to be able to try out.

3. Are you ready for the COLOR RUN?! This Friday, October 16th is our Annual Color Run, and we can’t wait! Want to get covered in color? Make sure you WEAR WHITE! White shirts will be available starting TODAY during both lunches for just $4 cash while supplies last! Get yours before they’re gone!
Reminder: Permission slips for the Color Run were sent home through Parent Square. You must submit the form by Wednesday 10/14 in order to be able to participate in the Color Run.

4. We have some AMAZING news to share this morning! The final numbers are in for our fundraiser, so let’s get excited and give a big DRUMROLL, PLEASE!!! …Together, we raised ELEVEN THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-TWO DOLLARS! Way to go, Bulldogs! Your hard work made this fundraiser a HUGE success! And now… it’s time to announce the FINAL RESULTS of our House Competition! 🏆
In third place with $2,306 raised is Green House!
In Second place, with $4,341 raised is Pink House!
And in first place, with an incredible $4,595 raised is YELLOW HOUSE!!!
In the overall house competition, Green House & Pink House are still tied for first place with 4 points. Yellow is now right behind them with 3 points! Our final house competition is during red ribbon week at the end of the month! Prizes for the fundraiser will be announced on Thursday of this week! Great job bulldogs.

5. Attention 8th-Graders! There are 12 spots opening up for the East Coast trip to Washington, D.C., and New York in early June! There will be a parent meeting via Zoom this Wednesday, October 14, at 6 p.m. If interested, please get a flier from your history teacher or see Mr. DeMos in room 16 for more details.

6. Anime Club will meet in the Choir room today during A lunch with Ms. Laina.

7. Board Game Club will meet in room 606 with Ms. Turner during B lunch.

8. Join Ms. Hellman for Singing Club in room 607 today during B lunch.

9. Attention girls volleyball players: Please pick up your pictures in the office at lunch or before/after school.

The AVID Tip of the Day: Challenge Yourself! Don’t always choose the easiest path. Real growth happens when you push yourself beyond your comfort zone.

The Buljan AVID Word of the Week is: Empathy. The definition is: Understanding or considering another person’s feelings and experiences. For example, “Showing empathy means listening to others when they are having a difficult day.” Use Empathy in your own sentence, and turn it into the office for the prize drawing. Be sure to write your full name and grade on your entry.

Be Safe, Accountable, Respectful, and Kind as you go throughout your day!

10/09/2026

Daily Bulletin
Friday, October 9, 2026
1. The library is closed today.

2. Attention 8th-Graders! There are 12 spots opening up for the East Coast trip to Washington, D.C., and New York in early June! There will be a parent meeting via Zoom on October 14 at 6 p.m. If interested, please get a flier from your history teacher or see Mr. DeMos in room 16 for more details.

3. Attention students! Our annual career fair is seeking parents, guardians, and community members to host a career fair booth and share their profession with our students. The career fair will be on Thursday, November 12th during lunch. Please ask any friends and family if they'd like to visit Buljan and share their job with our students! Let them know they can reach out to the school counselors by phone or email if they are interested.

4. Are you ready for the COLOR RUN?! Next Friday, October 16th is our Annual Color Run, and we can’t wait! Want to get covered in color? Make sure you WEAR WHITE! White shirts will be available next week during both lunches for just $4 while supplies last! White shirts earned as a fundraiser prize will be delivered to eligible students on Monday. Get ready to get colorful!

5. Get excited, Bulldogs! We are less than $4,158 away from reaching our $15,000 fundraising goal! Our fundraiser is open until Monday 10/12, so keep sending those donation requests! Seventh grade is still in the lead for our fundraising house competition with $4,530 raised. Sixth grade is right behind them with $4,116 raised and 8th grade has raised $2,156. Great job! It’s not too late to sign up! If you need help adding contacts, please visit Ms. Harshbarger in the Drama Room during A or B lunch. Let’s keep it going and reach our goal! Thank you!

6. Chess Club will meet in room 4 with Mr. Milton during A lunch today.

7. Coach Ferrari will be hosting Volleyball Club in the gym today during A lunch.

8. Junk Club will meet in the boys' locker room during A lunch today with Ms. Lyn.

9. Join Ms. Richmond in room 609 for Bracelet Making during B lunch today.

10. 7th/8th boys’ basketball tryouts will be held next week, October 12th-October 15th from 2:45-4:00 PM. You must have a blue medical form already filled out and turned in to be able to try out.

The AVID Tip of the Day: Are you ready for the weekend? Take your PE clothes home and clean out your backpack.

The Buljan AVID Word of the Week is: Initiative. The definition is: The ability to recognize what needs to be done and take action without waiting to be told. For example, “Jordan showed initiative by starting his assignment right away and asking questions when he needed help.” Use initiative in your own sentence, and turn it in to the office for the prize drawing. Be sure to write your full name and grade on your entry.

Be Safe, Accountable, Respectful, and Kind as you go throughout your day!

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10/07/2026

Daily Bulletin
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
1. Congratulations to all of our cross-country finalists yesterday. They all fought hard in a really tough competition. A big shout out to Selena Lucero, who came in 5th overall for 6th and 7th grade girls with a time of 9 minutes and 49 seconds.

2. Even though the outcome wasn’t what we hoped for, congratulations to our 7th grade flag football team for a great season and battling all the way to the end.

3. Good luck to our girls' 8th grade volleyball team in your playoff game at Cooley today! Go, Bulldogs!

4. Attention 7th and 8th grade boys interested in trying out for basketball: Due to flag football playoffs, tryouts will begin next week. Stop by the office to pick up a blue/white medical form. You must complete this to try out.

5. Are you ready for the COLOR RUN?! Next Friday, October 16th is our Annual Color Run, and we can’t wait! Want to get covered in color? Make sure you WEAR WHITE! White shirts will be available next week during both lunches for just $4 while supplies last! Get ready to get colorful!

6. Get excited, Bulldogs! We are less than $5,000 away from reaching our $15,000 fundraising goal! Our fundraiser is open until Monday, so keep sending those donation requests! It’s not too late to sign up! If you need help adding contacts, please visit Ms. Harshbarger in the Drama Room during A or B lunch. Let’s keep it going and reach our goal! Thank you!

7. Bulldogs, grab dinner at Panda Express on Foothill Blvd. TONIGHT from 4- 9 p.m. to support Buljan PTC!

8. Attention students! Our annual career fair is seeking parents, guardians, and community members to host a career fair booth and share their profession with our students. The career fair will be on Thursday, November 12th during lunch. Please ask any friends and family if they'd like to visit Buljan and share their job with our students! Let them know they can reach out to the school counselors by phone or email if they are interested.

9. Aura Club will meet in Room 11 today during A lunch with Ms. Anderson.

10. Join Mr. Pisenti in Room 17 for Pokémon Go Club during A lunch today.

11. Learn French Club will be held in Room 24 with Ms. Chintaloo during B lunch.

12. Fry Union Club will be held in Room 14 during B lunch with Ms. Anderson.

13. Join Ms. McGinnis in Room 20 for Harry Potter Club today during B lunch.

14. Board Games Club will meet during today’s A Lunch with Mr. DeMos in Room 16.

15. Attention 8th-Graders! There are 12 spots opening up for the East Coast trip to Washington D.C. and New York in early June! There will be a parent meeting via Zoom on October 14 at 6 p.m. If interested, please get a flier from your history teacher or see Mr. DeMos in room 16 for more details.

The AVID Tip of the Day: Be an Active Learner: Participate, ask questions, take notes, and join discussions. The more involved you are, the more you’ll remember.

The Buljan AVID Word of the Week is: Initiative. The definition is: The ability to recognize what needs to be done and take action without waiting to be told. For example, “Jordan showed initiative by starting his assignment right away and asking questions when he needed help.” Use initiative in your own sentence, and turn it in to the office for the prize drawing. Be sure to write your full name and grade on your entry.

Be Safe, Accountable, Respectful, and Kind as you go throughout your day!

10/06/2026

Daily Bulletin
Tuesday, October 6, 2026

1. Good luck to our Bulldog runners competing in the Cross Country Finals today at Spring View!
Good luck to our 7th grade boys' flag football team in your playoff tournament at Chilton today at 3:30. Go, Bulldogs!

2. Math support will be in room 2 with Ms. Givens today after school. All students are welcome!

3. Attention boys interested in trying out for basketball: Due to flag football playoffs, tryouts will begin next week. Be sure to stop by the office to pick up a blue/white medical form. You will need to have this completed in order to try out.

4. Get excited, Bulldogs! We are less than $5,000 away from reaching our $15,000 fundraising goal! Our fundraiser is open for 7 more days, so keep sending those donation requests! It’s not too late to sign up! If you need help adding contacts, please visit Ms. Harshbarger in the Drama Room during A or B lunch. Let’s keep it going and reach our goal! Thank you!

5. Bulldogs, grab dinner at Panda Express on Foothill Blvd. tomorrow from 4-9pm to support Buljan PTC!

6. Soccer Club will meet with Mr. Cabrera in room 15 today during A lunch.

7. Join Mr. Hay in room 14 during A lunch for Weightlifting Club.

8. Ms. Laina will be hosting Arts & Crafts Club on the stage during A lunch today.

9. Join Ms. Franchini in room 21 for Book Club during B lunch today.

The AVID Tip of the Day: Eliminate Distractions: When it’s time to work, put away anything that takes your attention away from the task.

The Buljan AVID Word of the Week is: Initiative. The definition is: The ability to recognize what needs to be done and take action without waiting to be told. For example, “Jordan showed initiative by starting his assignment right away and asking questions when he needed help.” Use initiative in your own sentence, and turn it in to the office for the prize drawing. Be sure to write your full name and grade on your entry.

Be Safe, Accountable, Respectful, and Kind as you go throughout your day!

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