NBMS Newsletter
November 1st, 2026
What's Happening at NBMS?
Keep in the know with everything NBMS by accessing our website. You can find athletic info, handbooks, menus, daily homework, schedules, and more!
PTO Update
Please join us at the UE or online November 12th at 5:30 for our next PTO meeting. If you are joining online use this link
Watch your email for information about our next event coming soon.
🎓 SHARE YOUR CAREER. INSPIRE OUR FUTURE! 🚀
📅 April 30, 2027
Do you have a career, skill, or passion you’d love to share with the next generation? We’re looking for community members, local professionals, business owners, and skilled tradespeople to join us as presenters at the NBMS Career Fair!
This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce our students to different career paths, share your experiences, and help them envision their future possibilities. 🌟
Interested in being a presenter?
📧 Contact Allison Louis at alouis@nbcusd.org or Mike Cefaratti at mcefaratti@nbcusd.org for more information.
📝 Sign up to be a presenter!
👉 https://forms.gle/CVfHbq5z5vJZBM2x9
Help us connect our students with the people, careers, and opportunities that will inspire their futures!
8th Grade Washington DC Trip
Trip dates: June 1-4, 2027
Cost: $1779 (Students will only need to bring money for souvenirs and snacks.)
Parent Cost: $2049
All the information you will need to register is in the information packet given to all 8th grade students.
You may also go to www.schooltoursofamerica.com for more info and to register. Our trip ID is C066. Students will need to be registered for the trip (with a downpayment) by November 13, 2026. If you have any questions, you may contact Mr. Cefaratti at the school, or via email: mcefaratti@nbcusd.org.
☕Coffee with the Principal ☕
Each month I am welcoming parents and guardians to come to the middle school for an informal gathering with me, the principal at NBMS. Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to visit with each other as well as the principal while enjoying continental breakfast items and of course, coffee! This month we will gather on November 19th (which happens to be National Parent Involvement Day) at 7:15am in the middle school library. If you plan to attend, please email me at alouis@nbcusd.org so we can have an estimate for attendees. I hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Allison Louis
NBMS Principal
Bike Safety Presentation on Oct 29, 2026
Students had the opportunity to learn about bike and pedestrian safety on Thursday, October 29th.
The Illinois Dept of Transportation has partnered with Drivers Edge to create RoadSafe, a bike and
pedestrian safety presentation for schools.
A team of safety experts came to NBMS and shared important safety information as well as performormed tricks on their bikes for our PE classes.