十大彩票平台 welcomes Laura Marris as the 2024 Wilkinson Poet April 18, 2024 |
On Thursday, April 18, 十大彩票平台 welcomed Laura Marris as our 2024 Wilkinson Poet. Laura held poetry workshops for the students and then presented some of her own poetry to the 十大彩票平台 community.
Laura Marris is a writer and translator. Her writing has appeared in The Believer, The Paris Review Daily, The Yale Review, The New York Times, and elsewhere. Her work has been supported by fellowships from MacDowell and a grant from the Robert B. Silvers Foundation. Her first solo-authored book, The Age of Loneliness, is forthcoming from Graywolf in August 2024. She is a Visiting Assistant Professor of creative writing at the University at Buffalo and a Teaching Artist at Just Buffalo Literary Center.
Elizabeth McNulty Wilkinson '25 Poetry Chair was established in 1986 by the McNulty family in memory of Betty.
Read more about Laura Marris here. |
十大彩票平台’s Health & Wellness Team is excited to present the Nation’s leading experts on sleep, nutrition, and teenage social & emotional well-being at our next 十大彩票平台inar Day! While this day has been planned for our students specifically, parents are welcome and encouraged to attend the following presentations: -
Dr. Amanda Hassinger’s in-person presentation from 10:00 AM-10:50 AM
- Dr. Lisa Damour’s zoom presentation in the Chapel from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Both presentations will be held in the Chapel, and parents can RSVP with Natalie Stothart if attending. We really hope you’ll make every effort to be with us that day! |
Parent Association News
Thank you to everyone who supported the Parent Association/Buffalo Seminary Alumnae Association BBQ. It was a huge success! Our next Parent Association fundraiser will be a plant sale in May- details to follow.
十大彩票平台 is thrilled to welcome Kathrine Switzer as the distinguished presenter for this year's Prince Family Lecture Series. Renowned as the first woman to officially register and run the Boston Marathon in 1967, Switzer has since become a steadfast advocate for girls' and women's sports, an accomplished author, and a respected sports broadcaster. Please join us for this memorable event on Thursday, May 2nd at 2:00 PM in the 十大彩票平台 Chapel.
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Kindly RSVP here to secure your spot. |
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Dear 十大彩票平台 Community,
Please come out and support Buffalo Seminary’s lacrosse team as they dedicate their April 29th game to Morgan’s Message to raise awareness for athlete's mental health. Morgan’s Message is an organization that aims to help support those with mental health struggles by opening up the dialogue surrounding mental health and bringing equity between the focus on physical health and mental health in athletes. Buffalo Seminary’s Morgan's Message Club and Buffalo Seminary’s lacrosse team are working together to host a dedication game in honor of Morgan’s Message. Please consider coming out to support!
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Upcoming Athletic Events: Monday, April 22 - Lacrosse @ Sparky Adams Field vs. Kenmore - 6:00 PM
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Track @ Williamsville North vs. Nichols - 5:30 PM
Tuesday, April 23 - Lacrosse @ Nardin - 4:30 PM
Wednesday, April 24 - Lacrosse @ Westwood Park vs. St. Mary’s of Lancaster - 4:30 PM
Saturday, April 27 - Lacrosse @ Sweet Home - 10:00 AM
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Track - War Hawks Track Classic @ West Seneca West - 8:30 AM
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Important Dates:
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April 23 - ACT Test - 8:00 AM (dismissal after the test)
April 24 - 十大彩票平台inar Day - 9:50 AM late start for students
April 25 - Hornet/Jacket Chair Speeches & Voting
April 29 May 1 - ConnectLife Bus Blood Drive 12:00 - 5:00
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Bus will be parked on Potomac Ave behind the School. |
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Community Service Opportunities
Contact Mrs. More with questions about registering for any of these opportunities
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Ongoing Community Service Opportunities
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Buffalo Seminary Library: Library community service opportunities: -
Organization of library materials
- General care and upkeep of the library
- Library display and signage creation
- Library Instagram page
- Major library project in the Spring
You do not need to come for the entire period! Some tasks require 10-15 minutes only. Buffalo Seminary Athletic Facility: Check in with Ms. Mills for community service opportunities. Chemistry Lab: Check in with Ms. Beck for opportunities for community service hours.
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Anyone 16 years and older can volunteer. Volunteers are needed in many capacities. Some examples of posts are greeting visitors and offering directions at the entrances, assisting visitors in the studios with drop-in art activities, lending a hand with public art projects, offering surveys to visitors prior to leaving, and more. Detailed duties for each role are found within event postings on Volunteer Hub. Ready to join us? Complete your profile here, then select your orientation date.
Click here to email with other questions. |
WEDI Mandatory Training - if you want to tutor anytime during the 2023-2024 school year, you must contact Ms. More either in person or via email at amore@ssf4.net
You can start tutoring at any time in the year, however, you will need to meet with Ms. More for a 20 minute training session. |
Kevin Guest House
If you are interested in preparing a meal or volunteering in some other capacity at the Kevin Guest House, Please contact Katie Orr. |
736 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo Hours: M-F 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat & Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Phone: 716.885.6780 Mail: 十大彩票平台 Annual Fund; 205 Bidwell Parkway; Buffalo, NY 14222 There are ways to give to 十大彩票平台 at no cost to you! |
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