Bison Blurb

As we head into the holiday season, I want to thank you for the partnership, support, and care you show our students and staff throughout the year. Our school is truly a special place because of the families who make up our community.

I wish you a joyful holiday season filled with rest, laughter, and time together, and a happy and healthy New Year. We look forward to welcoming students back refreshed and ready to learn.

This survey is being conducted by the Southwest Michigan Regional Planning Commission about waste and recycling. Results from this survey will help shape the future of recycling, composting, and materials management in Berrien County and beyond. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SWMiMaterialsManagement.

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.

1. Sign out location change: The parents/guardians may enter in the BASE Door 1A, sign their children out and exit out of door 1B in the cafeteria.

*The doors will remain locked, but please ring the bell if the door is not opened for you.*

2. Please view the 2nd trimester enrichment schedule to see what's being offered at BASE!

Enrichment Schedule

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Education Counts Website Link

New Buffalo Area Schools is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for all students. As part of this commitment, we are partnering with local law enforcement to help ensure our schools remain nicotine and drug-free. This year, our schools will conduct planned safety sweeps with specially trained detection dogs. These sweeps will include hallways and lockers. We want to assure you that these measures are preventative in nature and are being implemented to reinforce our school community’s shared expectation of a safe and drug-free learning environment.

Thank you for your support as we continue to prioritize the well-being of our students. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the school office.

December 22- January 2- Winter Break

January 5- School resumes

January 8 & 9- Dibels Testing

January 14- PTO Board Meeting at 4:00 in elementary media center

January 15- 1/2 day for students- Parent Teacher Conference 1:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00

January 16- 1/2 day for students

January 16- 5th Grade Mighty Acorns 10:10

January 29- PTO chat in elementary Conference Room 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

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

New Buffalo Elementary Website

New Buffalo Elementary Facebook

Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application

Food Service Menu

Annual Bullying Notice here

Contact information for all departments found here

Every student. Every day.