Bison Blurb

We are transitioning as a district to Rooms as the platform for communication with families. You should have received a text message to sign up for this. If you have not, please reach out to your child's teacher. The hope is this will streamline communication across the district, especially for families with children in multiple buildings.

The last day to turn in summer reading packets is Friday, September 20. Mrs. Mead will be taking students that finished the challenge to get ice cream on Thursday, September 26. Thank you to Nancy's for donating the ice cream to our students!

The PTO needs your help! Volunteers are needed to help with events throughout the year. The PTO is looking to get your input on how we can get families more involved. Please complete the short form below to help them understand the best ways to work with all families.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf2outs9CWVKT00CK4_L00A8BJwPYNgLxs8MTVcC6AiibUhA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Has your child experienced the death of a loved one? Lory's Place visits New Buffalo Elementary School once/month, starting in October, for group support. Please see the attached form.

Does your child need food on the weekends? NBES is a proud partner with Blessings in a Backpack. Please see the attached participation form below for more information.

During the first few weeks of school, students will begin fall testing. The information collected from these assessments will help us determine the best learning path for each student. We ask that you make sure your child has a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast to keep their minds fueled.

Below are the testing dates:

September 17- NWEA Math for K-5th Grade

1. Base volleyball enrichment information will be coming out soon.

2. The BASE entrance and exit has changed! The new BASE door is the front door on the corner of the new cafeteria.

3. Please make sure the BASE registration form is filled out in Powerschool before your child is signed up for BASE.

The in-school dentist is coming to New Buffalo Area Schools on Monday, September 16th. The Michigan Mobile Dentist - Smiles Partners is a state licensed mobile dentist outreach that provides cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, etc. at school during your child's regularly scheduled school day. Enrollment forms are available in the middle school office or you can click here to register online. Forms will also be handed out to students on Tuesday, September 3rd. Enrollment is due no later than Friday, September 6th.

Our schoolwide expectations for students are:

Be responsible. Be respectful. Be safe.

The word of the month is Respectful!

This month we will focus on teaching students how to be respectful at school. At the end of the month, each class will have a respectful winner that will receive a donut from Mrs. Haskins to celebrate being respectful.

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.

https://nobullyingschools.com/

September 16- Mobile Dentist

September 17- Dental Screening for Kindergarten students only

September 26- Summer Reading Challenge Celebration (ice cream at Nancy's)

September 27- Berrien RESA Play Group 10:00 am

October 2- Kindergarten Field Trip to Stover Farm

October 4- Popcorn Day

October 10- Parent Teacher Conferences, 1/2 Day for Students

October 11- No school for students

October 17- Fall Picture retake day

October 23- Title I Family Engagement Night

October 25- Berrien RESA Playgroup 10:00 am

November 1- Hats on Day

November 21- 1/2 Day for Students

November 22- 1/2 Day for Students

November 27- November 29- Thanksgiving Break

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

Patty Iazzetto, Food Service Director- piazzetto@nbas.org, (269) 469-6048

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

Every student. Every day.