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Students are asked to choose at least 3 of those 5 food choices. When they eat all of the food choices it has been shown that most students generally are full. However, as children grow and go through growth spurts, their appetites require more food. We recommend that students take second helpings of fresh fruits and vegetables. A well-balanced diet offers you many mouth-watering food choices. Each of the basic food groups supplies a different combination of nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

In Douglas County School District, we believe that the choice of doubles (or second helpings) is a choice that parents have the right to make. When doubles of the entrée are requested, we ask for permission from the parent.

Because we keep our costs low in our lunch program, we require that the student pay an additional amount for the second entrée portion. This year we have been charging 80 cents per portion which is being reviewed for next year.

If you would like to give permission for your child/ren to be eligible for ‘seconds’ please download the permission form, and turn the completed form into the BRE cafeteria.

This information is then kept on our point of sale computer for reference as students go through the lunch line.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Area Manager, Ana Oldham, for clarification or further information.

Permission Form

School Hours

Grades 1-5

9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Kindergarten AM

8:55 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

Kindergarten PM

12:55 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Mission Statement

To provide a quality education, through high academic standards, that allows each child to succeed, in ways that reflect his or her aptitudes and interests.

Buffalo Ridge News

The Buffalo Ridge Online News Magazine is now available for viewing. The magazine was created by the BRE Dream Team. Click on a link below to view this year’s editions:

Fall Issue

Winter Issue

Spring Issue

Kindergarten Enrichment (KE):

The Kindergarten Enrichment session will compliment the daily kindergarten class schedule, to allow for a full day of kindergarten experience. Parents shall pre-pay for a minimum three (3) days per week (parents may sign up for additional days, up to 5 days per week) to maintain enrollment ($21.00 per day), regardless of actual attendance (ie. If student attends 2 days, parents shall pre-pay for three days to secure spot in program). Before and After School programs (operating 6:30am-9:00am and 3:50pm-6:00pm) may be added at any time at an additional cost ($5 for Before School, $4 for After School), and the three-day minimum does not apply to Before and After School.

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Announcement: Before and After School Enterprise (B.A.S.E) Programs at Buffalo Ridge Elementary

We are pleased to announce that we will be offering on-site school-age child care programs at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School for the 2008-2009 school year, beginning Tuesday, August 12th. Buffalo Ridge Elementary students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade are eligible to access our Before and After School Care Programs. Kindergarten students are eligible to access our Kindergarten Enrichment Program. Please review the following program information carefully.

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Gifted Talented Clustering will be implemented at Buffalo Ridge Elementary for the 2007-2008 school year.

Cluster grouping is an administrative procedure in which identified gifted students at a grade level are assigned to one or more classrooms. The classroom teacher has received special training in how to teach gifted students and will co-teach sessions with the gifted talented coordinator. The other students in the class are of mixed ability.

Differentiated instructional opportunities allow gifted students to interact with their intellectual as well as their age peers. Through cluster grouping the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of the gifted students can be addressed.

For detailed information about clustering, click on the following links:

Douglas County School District News

If you are new to the area, or just need additional information about Douglas County School District, then click on the following link (DCSD Welcome Video).

Technology at Buffalo Ridge

Buffalo Ridge has one main computer lab, two mini labs, and one mobile laptop lab exclusively for student use. The labs are used to develop computer skills, assignments, and for research.

Cafe Prepay

Cafe Prepay is a convenient, fast, and easy way to maintain and monitor lunch accounts. The system, which is all done online, helps ensure your child or children always have money for lunch. For more information about Cafe Prepay, click on the "Cafe Prepay" link.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are plenty of ways to offer your services at Buffalo Ridge. Assisting teachers in the classroom by helping students read and/or developer math skills. You may also help coordinate parties and field trips. There are also numerous committees you can get involved in. To contact the volunteer coordinator, click on the "Volunteer at BRE" link.

New to the Area/School

If you are new to the area and are interested in finding out more information about this school, click on the "New to Area/School" link. This will connect you the email of the staff member who can provide with answers to your questions.

Community Partners

We are lucky to live in a great community that gives back to our school. Please support our “Community Partners” as a thank-you for all they give to Buffalo Ridge Elementary. Recently, Cold Stone Creamery donated 527 ice creams for our Field Day. Little Italy has donated countless pizzas as rewards for reading and BREA program as well as lunch for the staff in times of crisis. Castle Pines Orthodontist donated lip balm for every child when told children were coming to school with chapped lips. Safeway and Linda Knight, ReMax realtor, are always giving to give to BRE when asked, please use their services and tell your friends about them too.

Click here for Community Partners links.

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