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Mstep testing should be complete unless your child has a session to make up.

Testing will continue this week with Kindergarten through 5th grade students taking the NWEA reading assessments on Tuesday. Upper elementary students will test on Wednesday as well.

Bike to the Park is scheduled for Friday, May 15. Students in 1st and 2nd grade MUST have an adult ride with them. 3rd-5th grade students need to have their permission slips turned in prior to the ride in order to attend.

Due to safety, we ask that there be no e-bikes. We want to be sure that everyone is able to enjoy the ride without the concern of bikes going too fast. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.

Thank you to everyone that helped with teacher/staff appreciation week! We all felt very much spoiled and appreciated. Each day there were so many different things happening and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

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The next PTO chat will take place on Thursday, May 14 at 8:30 in the elementary conference room. We hope to see you all there!

The annual BISON SWAP is back! Donation boxes for gently used Bison & Raiders gear are at ALL THREE SCHOOLS now through the end of May. The PTO will wash & redistribute items FREE to elementary families next year. Drop off your outgrown spirit wear — it's a win for families & the planet!

• The BASE pick-up window that is located on the right side of the BASE office will be open daily (weather permitting). All parents should walk up to that window to sign out, and we will send your child out of the BASE door.
• Make up Clay club will be on Thursday 5/14 next week.

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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

Our schoolwide expectations for students are:

Be responsible. Be respectful. Be safe.

May 13- Beginning Band Sign Up for 5th Graders- 4:20 pm

May 14- PTO Chat right after drop off in the elementary conference room

May 14- 2nd Grade Community Field Trip

May 15- Bike to The Park at 2:00

May 18- 5K at High School track 2:00-3:00

May 20- Base 5th Grade Kindness Club Field Trip

May 22- Career On Wheels Day

May 25- No School for Students

May 26- 5th Grade Field Trip to Sarrett Nature Center at 12:15

May 28 & 29- 5th Grade Camp

May 29- PreK & Kindergarten Zoo Field Trip

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

Mark German, Director of Operations- mgerman@nbas.org, (269) 469- 6018

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