🌱 BPS Sends Letter To Parents + Best Kielbasa Contest Returns

Buffalo NY

15 March, 2022

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Happy Wednesday, Buffalo! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know around town today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 53 Low: 41. One of the easiest ways to connect with local customers and stay top-of-mind in town is to sponsor the Buffalo Daily. Click here to learn more. Here are the top 3 stories today in Buffalo: Buffalo Public Schools issued a letter to parents Monday addressing an uptick in bullying, fights, and other "disturbing behavior" over the past few weeks. Dr. Tonja Williams, the interim superintendent for the district, asked parents to monitor their child's behavior in person and on social media. The letter also encouraged caregivers to talk to their children directly about appropriate school behavior, citing consequences in the student handbook. (WGRZ.com)The annual search for the best kielbasa will return to Buffalo next month after a two-year hiatus. This year's categories for the Buffalo's Best Kielbasa contest include fresh traditional, smoked traditional, fresh holiday, smoked holiday, and nontraditional. The event kicks off at noon on Apr. 16 at the Flying Bison Brewing Co. (Niagara Frontier Publications)A girl battling cancer was surprised with a bedroom makeover on Monday. Sweet Buffalo teamed up with Moe Badger, one of Buffalo's "singing cops," to surprise 9-year-old Abbie McNett with the professionally designed remodel, flowers, and a stuffed unicorn. A medical benefit to support Abbie will take place on May 7 at Rescue Fire Hall in North Tonawanda. (WIVB.com - News 4) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? (Reviewers at CNET called the new system — known as the Ring Alarm Pro — "a giant leap for home security"). So why the kudos? In a nutshell: the Ring Alarm Pro can protect your home both online and off. It includes a built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router to help you get reliable physical and digital security in one, innovative device. Now you can help protect your home with all of the benefits of the Ring Alarm, to keep your home safe and secure, while experiencing fast, reliable connectivity. To learn more about the system CNET called "the future of home security" or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in Buffalo: AARP Tax-Aide At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (10:00 AM) Books & Barks At Kenilworth Branch Library (4:00 PM) Steps To Home Ownership At Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library (4:45 PM) From my notebook: Buffalo Public Schools is seeking information regarding student transportation to and from schools. Both BPS and Charter School families with students with disabilities qualifying for transportation and/or living at least .7 miles from school are invited to complete the survey. (Facebook)Ministry at Buffalo RiverWorks has been rescheduled for today, Mar. 16. All tickets previously purchased for the original dates will be honored at the show. (Buffalo RiverWorks)The Rove Boutique 2022 Spring Fashion Show is this Saturday at 3:00 p.m.! A 20 percent discount will be applied to any purchase made Saturday through Sunday! (Step Out Buffalo) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Buffalo Charter School Fair (March 19) American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk (March 22) Add your event Loving the Buffalo Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update! — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.