Bison Blurb

Thanksgiving break will take place from November 27- December 1. Attendance at school is so important for your child's learning. Please let your child's teacher and the office know if they will be absent.

As the colder weather is coming in, please remember to send your child with appropriate outdoor apparel. The wood chips on the playground can be difficult for students that don't have close-soled shoes. They will be outdoors for recess time and many students have been unprepared for cooler weather. Also, remember to label all of your child's garments with their names so that items can be returned if they get lost.

Sickness season is in full swing! We are encouraging lots of handwashing at school. If your child is sick, contact Mrs. Bowen at 269-469-6069 to inform the office of their absence. Below are some tips for helping keep your child healthy.

As the weather is changing, please remember that at BASE, we spend more time outside than at recess during the school day. Please send your child with the appropriate gear for going outdoors everyday!

1. Volleyball was a huge hit & we'd love to have help! If any parents would like to volunteer to assist Samantha with coaching on Tuesdays from 4-5 pm & they're background check approved ~ Please contact Mrs. Selby!

2. Visitor Aware: We noticed that signing your child/children out at BASE is taking a little longer than usual. The busier times are usually when the enrichments end from 5-5:30 pm - Please plan accordingly and start exiting out Door 1B (The other cafeteria door) when there is a line.

The word of the month for November is Gratitude

This month we will focus on teaching students how to show gratitude at school. At the end of the month, each class will have a gratitude 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/

November 14- STEAM Night from 6:00-7:00 pm

November 14- Mr. Brewster's class to Brewster's for pizza

November 21- Mrs. Piotrowski's class to Brewster's for pizza

November 21- 1/2 Day for Students

November 22- 1/2 Day for Students

November 27- November 29- Thanksgiving Break

December 5- Pre K Field Trip to Bellaboos

December 13- Popcorn Day

December 17- K-2nd Winter Music Concert at 6:00 pm

December 20- 3rd Grade Mighty Acorns

December 23-January 5- Winter Break

January 6- Classes resume

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.