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NBES Weekly Family Newsletter for March 27, 2026
No School on Monday, April 6!
Spring Music Show
PTO Information
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.
PTO 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.
When: April 11
Time: 5–7 PM
All parents are welcome — whether you’ve ever stepped into a PTO meeting or not.
Organized by a few parents who thought this sounded fun.
BASE Updates
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.
This event has been moved to Tuesday, April 7!
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.
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Important Upcoming Dates
March 30-April 3- Spring Break
April 6- No School for Students
April 7- School Resumes
April 10- Science Olympiad Field Trip
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 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
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.