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Mstep testing will continue for 5th grade students this week. Students will be taking the Social Studies portion on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please encourage your child to get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. They have been working hard all year and we know they will do great!

Spring parent teacher conferences are coming on Thursday, April 30. This set of conferences is by teacher request. Teachers will be contacting the families of students they would like to meet with. If you are not contacted and would still like to meet with your child's teacher, please get in touch with them and let them know.

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This week there will be a PTO chat meeting on Thursday, April 23 in the elementary conference room right after drop off in the morning. We hope you can join us to get updated on all of the exciting things happening with the PTO!

The next PTO board meeting is on May 7 at 4:00 in the elementary school media center.

The annual BISON SWAP is back! Donation boxes for gently used Bison & Raiders gear are at ALL THREE SCHOOLS now through the end of May. The PTO will wash & redistribute items FREE to elementary families next year. Drop off your outgrown spirit wear — it's a win for families & the planet!

• The pick up window is open. In case of bad weather, we will open door 1A to sign out at BASE.
• Paint & Paste enrichment for 3rd, 4th & 5th began on Monday 4/13. This enrichment requires commitment for 6 weeks! This group will be working on a project that is complete at the end of the trimester.
• For the next 2 weeks, the soccer enrichment for Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd will have 2 practices a week on Tuesday & Thursdays at 4pm.

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We need your help! If you have not already done so, please fill out this application. Students and the school receive many benefits from the completion of this application.

Students that qualify for scholarships for summer camp and field trips need to fill out this form. This is also needed for students that apply for Toys for Tots.

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Our schoolwide expectations for students are:

Be responsible. Be respectful. Be safe.

April 21, 22, 23- 5th Grade Social Studies Mstep

April 23- PTO Chat right after drop off in elementary conference room

April 24- Berrien RESA Playgroup 10:00

April 24- 2nd Grade field trip to Galien River County Park

April 28- PreK Hearing and Vision 12:00-6:00

April 28, 29, 30- 3rd, 4th, 5th, Reading Mstep

April 30- 1/2 Day for students- Parent/Teacher Conferences

May 1- 1/2 Day for students

May 1- 5th Grade Mighty Acorns 10:10 am

May 5- 1st Grade field trip to Sarrett Nature Center 9:30-12:30

May 5, 6, 7- 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Math Mstep Testing

May 7- PTO Board meeting at 4:00 in elementary media center

May 8- Muffins with Ms. 7:30 - 8:15

May 8- Popcorn Day

May 13- Beginning Band Sign Up for 5th Graders- 4:20 pm

May 14- 2nd Grade Community Field Trip

May 15- Bike to The Park

May 25- No School for Students

Melissa Lijewski, Elementary Principal- mlijewski@nbas.org, (269) 469-6060

Jenna Wendel, Administrative Assistant- jwendel@nbas.org, (269) 469-6060

Renee Bowen, Student Services- rbowen@nbas.org, (269) 469-6069

Madeline Selby, BASE Director- mselby@nbas.org, (269) 469- 6062

Tom Whitsel, Transportation Director- twhitsel@nbas.org, (269) 469- 6009

Jacob Stella, Technology Director- techstaff@nbas.org, (269) 469-6020

Susan Martinic, Food Service Director- smartinic@nbas.org, (269) 469-6048

Mark German, Director of Operations- mgerman@nbas.org, (269) 469- 6018

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