Bison Blurb

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.

Winter holiday parties are coming soon! Please remember that if you plan to attend you must have an approved background check. If you have never done one before you will complete it at this link. If it has been a year or more since you completed one you will need to email Devinnie Wysocki at dwysocki@nbas.org to have your renewal completed. Please allow at least one week for your background check to be approved. No one without a completed background check will be admitted into the building. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter!

The whole school sing along will take place at 2:00 with parties following at 2:30. Any parents needing to set up for the party may do so beginning at 1:45. Please enter by the main office.

New Buffalo Elementary has been awarded the silver level Whole Child Award for the Michigan ASCD! The staff at NBES are creating an environment that values academics and social emotional learning. We continue to strive to educate the whole child.

Please make sure your child has appropriate clothing for the colder weather. We have had many students trying to go outside without coats. Students are outside for at least 15 minutes and need to be dressed warm during that time. Once the snow falls, students without boots and snow pants will have to stay on the blacktop areas if they don't have the required clothing to play in the snow.

The Children's Advocacy Center will be partnering with NBES to offer abuse prevention lessons the week of 1/13, for grades K-5, at the elementary school. Please see the attached letter for more information. Your student will also be sent home a hard copy.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DJKanlFH16mylAbF94y7XWc36iqs_nJc/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116570460211798183178&rtpof=true&sd=true

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.

1. Watch for registration information being sent home after Christmas Break for 3rd-5th grade students.

2. Upcoming half days: BASE Open

Thursday, January 16th

Friday, January 17th

Bring a cold lunch!

3. Please remember to send your child to school with the proper winter gear. We go outside longer than recess during the school day.

The word of the month for December is Empathy

This month we will focus on teaching students how to show empathy at school. Students will be able to spend their bison tickets to "beard" a staff member like Santa. The staff member that has the most bison tickets donated in their name will wear the beard at the holiday parties on December 20.

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/

December 17- K-2nd Winter Music Concert at 6:00 pm at the high school PAC

December 18- PTO Meeting @ 4:00 in the media center

December 20- 3rd grade Mighty Acorns at 10:00 am

December 20- Christmas Sing Along 2:00 & Holiday Parties beginning at 2:30

December 23-January 5- Winter Break

January 6- Classes resume

January 9- K, 2nd, & 4th grade Dibels testing

January 10- 1st, 3rd, & 5th grade Dibels testing

January 10- 5th grade Mighty Acorns at 10:15

January 10- Popcorn day

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

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

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Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application

Cafeteria on-line payments

Food Service Menu

Annual Bullying Notice here

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