Bison Blurb

Bloomz

Bloomz should be up and running for most. If you are still having trouble, please let your child's teacher no so that we can help.

PTO Update

Due to some changes in bylaws, the NBES PTO will be coming back to the group it was originally intended to be. There will be a PTO chat at New Buffalo Elementary school to discuss the changes in the group on Thursday, September 25 at 8:30. We would love for you to join us!

Summer Reading Challenge

Students who return their completed reading challenge materials will be recognized for their hard work and commitment to keeping their reading skills sharp over the summer. Those who complete the challenge will also be treated to a special trip to Nancy’s for ice cream on Thursday, September 25!

Child Care Offering

Does your Bison Beginner need after school, half-day, or full-day care?
Bison Beginners program will be ready with plenty of play-based learning fun! Whether after school, half day, or full day, your child will enjoy hands-on activities, games, and creative exploration in a safe, engaging environment.

https://www.nbas.org/page/new-buffalo-daycare

Sporting Event Supervison

At last week's football game, there were a few incidents involving elementary students that could have been avoided with closer supervision. We kindly ask that families keep a close eye on their children during all sporting events. Please do not allow students to wander unattended, as our goal is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Thank you for your support in keeping our events family-friendly and safe.

What is Bullying?

Mrs. Teed has already started getting into classrooms to talk with students about bullying. We want students to know what bullying is, who their trusted adults are, and how to report bullying at NBES. One of our goals this year is to educate student and families more on bullying. There are so many misconceptions. Watch the short clip below to be sure you understand the true definition of bullying so you can support your child if they ever feel like they are being bullied.

What is Bullying? Video

CALLING ALL BIKERS

Friday mornings for as long as it’s light, a group will meet at 7:45 Oselka Park to ride bikes together to school. Police will help with the Whittaker Street crossing. Parents can email awfloraday@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Cell Phones & Smart Watches

Just a reminder of the no cell phone and smartwatch policy. Students may keep cell phones in their backpacks turned off. Smartwatches are not permitted at school and should remain at home or turned off in backpacks. They are a distraction to the learning environment so I am asking for your cooperation with upholding this policy. Please talk to your students about this as well.

The food service department asks that you complete the Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application. This form is important for funding for our district and also for providing resources to our families, such as Title I services, Blessings in a Backpack, Toys for Tots and summer camp scholarships.

Lory's Place Grief Group

Our school is partnering with Lory’s Place, a Grief Healing and Education Center for Children and Families in St. Joseph, to offer a school-based grief support group for students. The group will meet one class period, one day a month throughout the school year and will be facilitated by trained bereavement staff from Lory’s Place.

This group provides education and peer support for children who are grieving. It does not provide assessments, diagnosis, evaluations, private therapy, or counseling, but instead creates a safe and supportive space where students can share and connect.

If you are interested in having your child participate, please email mteed@nbas.org. Parents will be asked to provide consent before participation.

For questions, you may contact the school counselor, Melissa Teed at mteed@nbas.org or Lory’s Place directly at 269-983-2707.

Positive Behavioral Inteventions and Supports (PBIS)

Our schoolwide expectations for students are:

Be responsible. Be respectful. Be safe.

BASE Updates

1. Attached is the current enrichment schedule (some changes were made) Please make sure your child's enrichment didn't change days!

Dog Searches

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.