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NBES Weekly Family Newsletter for November 14, 2024
Weekly Spotlight
Family Steam Night was so fun!
Mr. Brewster's 4th Grade Class made pizza at Brewster's for a PBIS reward
1st grade was the winner of our monthly cafeteria token contest. We had a paper airplane contest!
Please join us for our November PTO Meeting
We are looking for more people to join our PTO! This is a fun group that works to plan events and ways to celebrate the students and staff at NBES. Please join us for our meeting on November 20 at 4:00 in the elementary media center.
School Counselor, Mrs. Haskins, Update
Students have been working on practicing Gratitude in WOW Time with Mrs. Haskins this month. We are grateful for many people and things in our lives. Please see the attached newsletter for more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zfoCzbmUgoKZafCDeIAb0SOtTwyxuTCL/view?usp=drive_link
Thanksgiving Break
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.
Sickness
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.
BASE Updates
*The BASE sign out location will be changing permanently starting 11/21*
Please see flyer for more information!
Positive Behavioral Inteventions and Supports (PBIS) in November
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.
No Bullying School
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.
Important Upcoming Dates
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
School Contact Information
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
Important Links
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
NBES Vision Statement
Every student. Every day.