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NBES Weekly Family Newsletter for March 13, 2026
Celebrating March Reading Month & Dr Seuss in Title I
March Reading Month is Here!
This week all Kindergarten-5th grade students will be going to the movie theater in Niles on Tuesday to see the move Hopper. Detailed information came home from Mrs. Mead about this trip. The buses will leave promptly at 8:30 and return before lunch times so students will be back to eat at their normally scheduled times. There is no need to send additional money for this trip as the concessions will not be open for students. Each student will get a drink and popcorn provided to them as part of the trip.
Spring Music Show
Our spring music show for Kindergarten - 2nd grade is set to take place on Wednesday, March 25 at 6:00 at the high school performing arts center. All Kindergarten - 5th grade students will travel over to the high school building on the afternoon of March 25 to watch the dress rehearsal and celebrate all of the students hard work. I can't wait to see our students shine on stage!
PTO Information
Thanks to the PTO, this week on Friday students will be having The Magic Bookshelf assembly come to NBES. You can see more information about this assembly here. This assembly will be a great way to celebrate March Reading month in our school.
End of Year Carnival is back!
Friday, June 5th — save the date!
Help with grade-level games or other activities.
CLICK HERE to share where you might like to jump in.
Full details and day-of sign-ups will be shared closer to the event.
The next PTO board meeting is on May 7 at 4:00 in the elementary school media center.
BASE Updates
The next Science Olympiad is Friday, March 20
The BASE Buckstore is open the last week of every month! Every student will be able to shop at the store that whole week using their BASE Bucks
After April 6th, the BASE pick up window will be open for signing out
Door 1A will be opened for parents in case of bad weather.
Easter Egg Hunt @ 4:00 on Friday, March 27th!
Help Support The Community & Get A Discount
New Buffalo Township Library Information
Child Nutrition and Education Benefits
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
Positive Behavioral Inteventions and Supports (PBIS)
Our schoolwide expectations for students are:
Be responsible. Be respectful. Be safe.
Mobile Dentist Is Coming to NBES
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Important Upcoming Dates
March 17- K-5th Grade Field Trip to Niles Movie Theater
March 19- PTO Chat in conference room after drop off
March 20- Berrien RESA Playgroup at 10:00
March 25- Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Spring Music Concert 6:00 pm
March 30-April 3- Spring Break
April 6- No School for Students
April 7- School Resumes
April 17- 4th Grade Mighty Acorns at 1:00 pm
April 17- Popcorn Day
2025-2026 District Calendar
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
Mark German, Director of Operations- mgerman@nbas.org, (269) 469- 6018
Important Links
NBES Mission and Vision Statement
Every student. Every day.