Bison Blurb
NBES Weekly Family Newsletter for February 14, 2025
New Buffalo Area Schools is ranked #10 in the state of Michigan!
According to mlive, New Buffalo Area Schools is ranked # 10 in the state of Michigan! This is a wonderful reflection of all of the hard work that happens in our schools. Congratulations to the staff and students for continuing to prove why NBAS is the best place to be!
Valentine's Day Parties
Valentine's Day parties are set to take place on Friday, February 14 beginning at 2:30. Please remember that if you plan to attend you MUST have an approved background check. If you have never done one before you will complete it at this link. If it has been a year or more since you completed one you will need to email Devinnie Wysocki at dwysocki@nbas.org to have your renewal completed. Please allow at least one week for your background check to be approved. No one without a completed background check will be admitted into the building. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter!
Update from Mrs. Haskins
We’re excited to continue to celebrate Kindness Month at New Buffalo Elementary! Our K-5 students have received a Kindness Challenge worksheet, and we encourage them to participate. Students who turn in their completed Kindness Challenge sheets to their teachers by 2/28 will receive a reward from Mrs. Haskins. Remember—It's Cool to be Kind!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eaJzLIfiB_erkHV5um0hwFikhb3rIC2L/view?usp=sharing
Kindess Month
February is National Random Acts of Kindness Month. It's a time to practice kindness and compassion by doing something nice for someone without expecting anything in return. We will be doing some fun dress up days to celebrate kindess.
Artists & Authors Night
BASE Updates
1. BASE Enrichment Information
2. (New troop) Girl Scout Parent meeting on Tuesday, March 4th at 6:00 in the Elementary cafeteria!
3. Sign out Update as of 2/14: During those busy times at BASE for pick-up, we will have an extra Ipad to sign out on, in order to prevent longer wait times outside. Thank you for your patience & understanding while we try to find the best solution!
The PTO needs your help!
The PTO at New Buffalo Elementary does so many wonderful things to support our staff and students! Participation has decreased over the past few years and we are asking for your help. We would love to have you attend our next meeting to give input. We don't always need help with big or time consuming things. Please consider joining us for one of our monthly meetings.
Wednesday, February 19 at 4:00
Wednesday, March 19 at 4:00
Wednesday, April 16 at 4:00
Wednesday, May 21 at 4:00
Wednesday, June 18 at 4:00
Mobile Dentist
Mobile Dentist is coming! It will be at New Buffalo Elementary on Monday, March 17. You can either fill out the paper form or visit www.MySchoolDentist.com to sign up.
Proud to be a Bison!
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.
Positive Behavioral Inteventions and Supports (PBIS) in February
The word of the month for February is Honesty.
This month we will focus on teaching students how to show honesty at school. At the end of the month we will have a schoolwide assembly to celebrate all of the hard work of our students.
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
February 17- Presidents Day- No School for students
February 18- Empty Bowls dinner at 5:00 at the high school
February 19- PTO Meeting at 4:00 in NBES media center
February 21- Berrien RESA Playgroup at 10:00
February 25- 3rd-5th grade ice skating trip at 11:45
February 26- Artists & Authors Night/Book Fair
February 27- K-2nd grade ice skating trip at 11:30.
February 27- Book Fair during school day
February 28- Hats on Day
March 3- 4th grade trip to Lansing
March 5- Kindergarten field trip to Bendix Woods
March 6- 1/2 day for students
March 7- 1/2 day for students- end of Trimester 2
March 14- Popcorn Day
March 17- Mobile Dentist
March 26- 3rd-5th Grade music show at 6:00
March 28- Berrien RESA Playgroup at 10:00
March 31-April 6 - Spring Break
April 7- School resumes
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
Susan Martinic, Food Service Director- smartinic@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.