Background Checks
Volunteer background checks are required to be completed for field trips, class parties, or any volunteer time in a classroom. Our Halloween party is set to take place on Friday, October 25. If you have not already done so, please go to this link and complete this at least 1 week prior to any of these events. If you have already completed this last year you will not need to do this again. You may email Devinnie Wysocki at the central office and she will update your background check. Her email address is dwysocki@nbas.org. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Michigan Apple Crunch @ New Buffalo Area Schools
It’s Michigan Apple Crunch time at New Buffalo Area Schools.
We are joining other schools, early care centers, colleges, hospitals, and other organizations across Michigan in the annual Michigan Apple Crunch. Participants celebrate National Farm to School Month and local farmers by crunching into
MICHIGAN apples!
All students and staff will have the opportunity to crunch a MICHIGAN apple on Thursday, October 17th. Apples will be available at school during breakfast. We encourage all staff and students to start their day with a CRUNCH!
We encourage students and staff to wear the color of their favorite apple on October 17th.
This collective crunch encourages healthy eating and supports farm to school and local food initiatives throughout the state. Michigan is the nation’s second largest producer of apples. There are more than 14.9 million apple trees covering 34,500 acres on 775 family-run farms in Michigan. With Michigan’s climate, proximity to lakes and nutrient-rich soil, growers discovered Michigan was the ideal place to grow quality, fruitful apples. (Source: Michiganapples.com)
For more information about the Great Apple Crunch, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/community_food_systems/Michigan-apple-crunch.
Positive Behavioral Inteventions and Supports (PBIS)
Our schoolwide expectations for students are:
Be responsible. Be respectful. Be safe.
The word of the month for October is Responsible
This month we will focus on teaching students how to be responsible 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.
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
October 15- Fire Safety Assembly
October 17- Fall Picture retake day
October 17- Lory's Place Group
October 22- Zoo To You Assembly (Thank you PTO!)
October 23- Title I Family Engagement Night
October 23- 1st Grade Field Trip to Schuler's Dairy Farm
October 25- Berrien RESA Playgroup 10:00 am
October 25- 5th Grade Mighty Acorns
October 25- Halloween Party & Parade- parade begins at 2:15 with parties to follow at 2:30
November 1- Hats on Day
November 1- 4th Grade Mighty Acorns
November 8- 3rd Grade Mighty Acorns
November 8- Popcorn Day
November 8- 4th & 5th Grade Field Trip to Jazz Reach at Acorn Theater
November 21- 1/2 Day for Students
November 22- 1/2 Day for Students
November 27- November 29- Thanksgiving Break
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