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NBES Weekly Family Newsletter for April 10, 2026

Bison BlurbNBES Weekly Family Newsletter for April 10, 2026

5th Grade Mstep Testing

Mstep testing begins for 5th grade on Tuesday, April 14. Students will be taking the Science portion on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please encourage your child to get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. They have been working hard all year and we know they will do great!

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PTO Information PTO Information

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The next PTO board meeting is on May 7 at 4:00 in the elementary school media center.


Parents Night Out:


Because we deserve recess too.


No agenda.
No fundraising pitch.
No sign-up sheets waiting at the door.

Just a casual night to connect with other parents, laugh a little, and enjoy being out without backpacks.


Where: Sonny D’s


When: April 11

Time: 5–7 PM


All parents are welcome — whether you’ve ever stepped into a PTO meeting or not.

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BASE Updates

  • The pick up window will be opened next week 4/13 for the year (hopefully!) In case of bad weather, we will open door 1A to sign out at BASE.
  • Paint & Paste enrichment for 3rd, 4th & 5th begins on Monday 4/13. This enrichment requires commitment for 6 weeks! This group will be working on a project that is complete at the end of the trimester.
  • For the next 2 weeks, the soccer enrichment for Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd will have 2 practices a week on Tuesday & Thursdays at 4pm.



Facebook Media

Youtube

Education Counts Website Link

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New Buffalo Township Library Information New Buffalo Township Library Information

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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.

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Important Upcoming Dates

April 14, 15, 16- 5th Grade Science Mstep

April 17- 4th Grade Mighty Acorns at 1:00 pm

April 17- Popcorn Day

April 21, 22, 23- 5th Grade Social Studies Mstep

April 23- PTO Chat right after drop off in elementary conference room

April 24- Berrien RESA Playgroup 10:00

April 24- 2nd Grade field trip to Galien River County Park

April 28- PreK Hearing and Vision 12:00-6:00

April 28, 29, 30- 3rd, 4th, 5th, Reading Mstep

April 30- 1/2 Day for students- Parent/Teacher Conferences

May 1- 1/2 Day for students

May 1- 5th Grade Mighty Acorns 10:10 am

May 5- 1st Grade field trip to Sarrett Nature Center 9:30-12:30

May 5, 6, 7- 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Math Mstep Testing

May 7- PTO Board meeting at 4:00 in elementary media center

May 8- Muffins with Ms. 7:30 - 8:15

May 8- Popcorn Day

2025-2026 District Calendar 2025-2026 District Calendar

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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

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Important Links

New Buffalo Elementary Website

New Buffalo Elementary Facebook

Child Nutrition and Education Benefits Application

Food Service Menu

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Contact information for all departments found here

NBES Mission and Vision Statement

Every student. Every day.

Melissa Lijewski
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