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Native American Heritage

Our 5th graders were lucky enough to be invited to the middle school to learn more about the history and cultures of the Native American heritage of the Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi. The presentation was centered around beautiful music and dances.

📢 Preview: Student Perception Survey

During the window of February 23 to March 6, our 3rd-5th students will have the opportunity to participate in our annual perception survey. These surveys are a vital tool that helps us understand the "pulse" of our school from the people who experience them every day: our students.

Why do we take these surveys?

Data tells us what is happening in our schools (like grades and attendance), but perception surveys tell us the why. We use this feedback to:

Improve School Climate: Ensure every student feels safe, seen, and supported.
Guide Strategic Planning: Align our district goals with the actual needs of our community.
Strengthen Relationships: Better understand the student-teacher connection.

View the Questions

In the interest of full transparency, we are sharing the survey questions with you ahead of time. We want you to feel informed and comfortable with the topics being discussed. You may click the link below to view the student survey questions.

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Mabels Labels

"Our Lost & Found is currently buried under a mountain of lonely snow pants and mystery mittens! Help us get your child’s gear home and support our school at the same time.

Label your stuff and 20% of your purchase goes directly to our school!

3 Easy Steps:

Visit: campaigns.mabelslabels.com
Search: Select New Buffalo Elementary PTO.
Shop: Order your labels and they’ll ship straight to your door for free.

Mabel’s Labels are waterproof, laundry-safe, and tough enough to survive the winter. Let's clear out that Lost & Found for good!"

We Need Your Help!

The next PTO chat will be on February 19 right after school drop off in the elementary conference room. We hope to see you there to discuss all of the exciting things that the PTO is working on!

The book fair is coming to New Buffalo Elementary the week of February 23. We are looking for volunteers to help with the book fair. Please click on this link to sign up to help!

Order Your NBES Yearbook!

Don't forget to order your 2025-2026 NBES yearbook! Orders are due by March 1. Use the link below to order.

https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/OdJokQc2L4BF15cWxH7wf6v4

Child Nutrition and Education Benefits

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.

Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application

Positive Behavioral Inteventions and Supports (PBIS)

Our schoolwide expectations for students are:

Be responsible. Be respectful. Be safe.

BASE Updates

Girls on the Run registration is now open! Please view the link for registration & information.
GOTR Flyer
Science Olympiad is Friday, March 20
The BASE Buckstore is open the last week of every month! Every student will be able to shop at the store that whole week.

Reminder for all youth basketball drop off & pick up - Please enter through Door 24 for all practices (behind lower El entrance)
Please view the 2nd trimester enrichment schedule to see what's being offered at BASE
Enrichment Schedule

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