The PTO needs your help!
The PTO at New Buffalo Elementary does so many wonderful things to support our staff and students! Participation has decreased over the past few years and we are asking for your help. We would love to have you attend our next meeting to give input. We don't always need help with big or time consuming things. Please consider coming to a meeting to see what it is all about! Our next meeting is set for Wednesday, January 15 at 4:00 in the elementary media center. Please consider joining us for one of our monthly meetings.
Wednesday, January 15 at 4:00
Wednesday, February 19 at 4:00
Wednesday, March 19 at 4:00
Wednesday, April 16 at 4:00
Wednesday, May 21 at 4:00
Wednesday, June 18 at 4:00
Snow Gear
Now that winter is in full swing, please remember to send boots, snow pants, gloves, hats, and coats to school! We end up with lots of sad students not being able to play on the playground equipment when they don't have the proper winter gear. Students that don't have snow pants and boots will not be able to leave the black top areas of the playground when there is snow on the ground.
Transportation Reminders
Please help us make the end of the day dismissal easier! Students in kindergarten through 3rd grade must have their end of day transportation plans written in their planners. This ensures that all students get home safely. Late changes to transportation have become problematic! Please remember that the latest time to make transportation changes is 2:30! We understand that emergency situations come up. When it does, please contact Mrs. Bowen at (269) 469-6069. Emailing teachers in the middle of the day is not the correct way to make changes. Many times teachers are busy teaching and don't get to their computer. Calling the office with any changes will ensure that all people impacted are informed of any changes.
BASE Updates
1. January 16 and 17 are 1/2 days. BASE is open. Students that attend will need to bring a lunch!
2. Any basketball players that are attending NBYS basketball practice- please enter through door 1. If there is no one there to answer the door, please contact your child's coach. They will have someone standing by the door between 5-6 to let parents in! The door will not be unlocked until after 6:00 pm.
3. Science Olympiad forms have been sent home for 3rd-5th grade students! This is a first come first serve basis, and registration closes on January 21st. Science Olympiad starts on Tuesday, February 4th at 4:00.
Positive Behavioral Inteventions and Supports (PBIS) in January
The word of the month for January is Perseverance.
This month we will focus on teaching students how to show perseverance at school. At the end of the month we will have a schoolwide assembly to celebrate all of the hard work of our students.
No Bullying School
New Buffalo Elementary has a zero tolerance for bullying! If you believe your child is being bullied you may use the link below to report it to our staff. We encourage you to talk with your child's teacher or myself if you have concerns at any time.
Important Upcoming Dates
January 13 - 24- Kindergarten-5th grade Delta Math testing
January 14- Kindergarten-5th grade NWEA Reading testing
January 15- PTO meeting at 4:15 in the elementary media center
January 16- 1/2 day for students, Parent/Teacher Conferences
January 17- 1/2 day for students
January 17- 4th grade Mighty Acorns at 8:30
January 20- No school for students- MLK Day
January 21- Kindergarten-5th grade NWEA math testing
January 24- Berrien RESA Playgroup
January 30- Family Fit Night at 6:00 pm
Important Links
New Buffalo Elementary Website
New Buffalo Elementary Facebook
Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application
Cafeteria on-line payments
Food Service Menu
Annual Bullying Notice here
Contact information for all departments found here