Daily Bulletin
New Buffalo Elementary School Bulletin for Monday, January 21, 2019
Soup Can Search
Keep your eyes open and look for Andy Warhol's soup can. Find the can.....get a prize!
Hats On Day
Friday, February 1st is Hats On Day. Join our Student Council as they raise money for cancer patients. Simply donate $1.00 and you can wear your favorite hat all day.
LUNCH FOR THE WEEK
Wednesday - Cheese Pizza, Romaine Blend & Croutons, Dragon Punch, Veggie's & Dip, Choice of Fruit Thursday - Taco Triangles, Seasoned Corn, Salsa, Celery Sticks & Dip, Choice of Fruit Friday - Stuffed Bread-sticks & Marinara Dip, Steamed Broccoli, Veggie's & Dip, Choice of Fruit, Jurassic Grahams ** Choice #2 - Welch's PB Jamwich and Mozzarella String Cheese *** Choice #3 - Half Turkey Sandwich & Strawberry Banana YogurtTuesday - Corn Dogs, Baked Beans, Broccoli Salad, Baby Carrots, Choice of Fruit
Box Tops
We collect Box Tops here at NBES. If you already clip, keep clipping! Or start clipping to earn cash for our school. You can send your Box Tops in a Ziploc bag to the school with your child.
School Store
Don't forget to visit the School Store. located in the gym commons area. The school store will be open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am until 8:15am. Stop by and see what you didn't know you needed, but can't live without!
Word of the Month - Patience
Patience is not simply the ability to wait.....it is how we behave while we're waiting.
NO SCHOOL TODAY
NO BASE!Monday, January 21st is Martin Luther King Day. There is no school for students today.
4/5th Grade Ski Trip
Students will depart at 8:30am and return by 4:30pm.Tuesday, January 22nd 4th and 5th grade students will attend a field trip to Swiss Valley. Here they will have the opportunity to learn how to ski.
1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade Tubing Trip
They will depart at 8:45 am and return by 3pm.Wednesday, January 23rd students in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade will attend a field trip to 5 - Pines. Here they will go Tubing.
Mighty Acorns
Friday, January 25th the Mighty Acorns will be here to work with the 3rd grade students. They will be here at 1pm.
Lory's Place
Wednesday, January 30th Lory's Place will be here at 10:00am.
Popcorn Day
Friday, February 1st is Popcorn day. Make sure you bring your quarters.
Word of the Month - Kindness
The word of the month for February is Kindness. To show kindness one would show the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate.
Mighty Acorns
Friday, February 1st the Mighty Acorns will be here to work with the 5th grade students at 1pm.
8th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner
All proceeds raised from the event will stay in the local Harbor country Community and benefit families in need.Friday, February 1st, join New Buffalo High School student Senate as they sponsor the 8th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner. This event will take place in the New Buffalo High School Cafeteria fro 5-7pm. A suggested donation of $10 will provide folks with a ceramic bowl made by a Ne buffalo High School Student and a meal of soup or chili with crackers, a beverage, and a dessert.
Recycle Day
Tuesday, February 5th is recycle day. Don't forget to put your recycle bins by the door for easy collection.
Family Fit Night -
Friday, February 8th is Family Fit Night. Join us at the elementary gym for some family fitness fun! This event will run from 6pm - 7:30pm.
Mighty Acorns
Friday, February 8th - The Mighty Acorns will be here today at 1pm to work with our fourth grade classes.
Father Daughter Dance
This event will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sawyer Michigan from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Cost is $20 per couple with an additional $5.00 per additional child. Cost includes a hot dog supper and keepsake photo! There will be a DJ, Door Prizes and a Raffle!Saturday, February 9, 2019 join the Sawyer Dance Troupe for " A Princess Ball". Father / Daughter Dance.
Count Day
Wednesday, February 13th is Count Day. Please make sure you are in attendance all day on the 13th so you can be counted. Please make sure you make any necessary appointments after school or on days when there is no school.
Happy Valenties Day
Thursday, February 14th is Valentines day. We will have our Valentines Day parties beginning at 2:30pm.
Parents, please make sure if you are planning on attending that you have your Background check completed and that you are approved to be in the classroom. Failure to have an up to date background check will result in your missing the party.
PTO Chat
Friday, February 15th is our PTO Chat. Join PTO members as they discuss upcoming activities. Share your ideas or find out how you can help.
1/2 Day of School
We will have BASE today, but if you are staying for BASE, please make sure you bring a lunch as the cafeteria does not provide lunch service on half days of school.Friday, February 15th is a half day of school. We will operate on an AM schedule and dismiss at 12pm.
NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day - NO BASE
Monday, February 18th is Presidents Day. In honor of Presidents Day, we will be closed. There is NO BASE today.
Recycle Day
Tuesday, February 19th is Recycle Day. Please make sure your recycle bins are located next to your classroom door for easy collection.
PTO Meeting
Wednesday, February 20th is our monthly PTO Meeting. It will take place in the Media Center at 4pm.
Rotary Club Birthday Celebration
Friday, February 22nd - the Rotary Club will be here to Celebrate February Birthdays. All students with a birthday in February will receive a book for their birthday. The celebration is in Mrs. Lijewski's classroom at 3pm.
Lory's Place
Wednesday, February 27th - Today Lory's Place will be here at 10:00 am.
NO BASE
Friday, March 1st there will not be any BASE today. Please make sure you have alternative after school plans.
Popcorn Day
Friday, March 1stis popcorn day. Make sure you bring your quarters and support our NBES Student Senate.
Recycle Day
Tuesday, March 5th is Recycle Day. Make sure you have your recycle bins located close to your classroom doors for easy retrieval.
1/2 day Students
Thursday, March 7th will be a half day of school. We will operate on a PM Schedule and will dismiss at 12pm. If you are staying for BASE, please bring a sack lunch as the cafeteria does not serve lunch on half days of school.
1/2 Day of School - NO BASE
Friday, March 8th is a half day of school. We will operate on an AM schedule and dismiss at 12pm. There is NO BASE today. Please make sure you have alternative arrangements for after school today.
Kindergarten Field Trip
Wednesday, March 13th Kindergarten students will have a field trip to Bendix woods. They will depart at 8:45am
PTO Chat
Friday, March 15th is our monthly PTO Chat in the Staff Lounge beginning at 8:20am. Please join us to share your ideas of activities that the PTO can do or volunteer your time to help.
Happy Birthday Mr. Sanchez & Ms. Sokol
Tuesday, March 19th is a very special day for Mr. Sanchez and Ms. Sokol. Make sure you wish them a very Happy Birthday as they both celebrate today!!
Recycle Day
Tuesday, March 19th is Recycle Day. Make sure your recycle bins are located close to your classroom doorways for easy collection.
PTO Meeting
Wednesday, March 20th is our monthly PTO Meeting. It will be held in the Media center at 4pm. Please join the PTO and share in all of the wonderful events that they execute at the elementary building.
Chili Cook Off
Friday, March 1st will be our Annual PTO Chili Cook Off. See if you have what it takes to win the Chili Cook Off, win an auction basket and just enjoy your family and friends at the PTO event. The Chili Cook Off begins at 6:30pm and will end at 8:30pm
Music Rehersal
Tuesday, March 26th - students in Kindergarten - second grade will participate in music rehearsal for their performance on Wednesday night.
Music Rehearsal
Wednesday, March 27th students will travel to the PAC to practice for the K-2nd grade Music Performance.
Lory's Place
Wednesday, March 27th - Lory's Place will be here today at 10am.
Music Performance K-2
Wednesday, March 27th - K-2nd grade students will entertain us in the spring musical performance a the PAC.
Happy Birthday Mrs. Fitts
Thursday, March 28th - Happy Birthday to Mrs. Fitts. We hope you have a wonderful day.
Spring Break - NO BASE
Please have a safe and enjoyable week. We will see you back on April 8th when classes resume. There is no BASE this week due to spring break!Spring break will be from Monday, April 1st - Friday, April 5th.
Word of the month - Grit / Perserverance
Our word of the month is Grit or Perseverance.
When thinking about Grit or Perseverance, you can think of courage, bravery, backbone, spirit, strength of character, strength of will, endurance guts and spunk. Basically, to have grit or perseverance it is to not give up until you have accomplished what it is that you have set out to do!
SPRING PICTURE DAY
Tuesday, April 9th is Spring Picture Day. Don't forget to bring your smiles!!
Recycle Day
Tuesday, April 9th is recycle day. Make sure your recycle bins are placed near your classroom doors for ease of emptying.
Hearing / Vision Checks
The Health Department will be here at 2pm for the public to come and have Hearing / Vision checked.Thursday April 11th the Berrien County Health Department will be here to check PK students Hearing / Vision for Kindergarten in the fall.
Popcorn Day
Friday, April 12th is popcorn day. Support our Student Senate and bring your quarters.
PTO Chat
Friday, April 12th - Join our PTO for their Monthly PTO Chat in the Staff Lounge at 8:20am. Here you can share and discuss ideas of events and fundraisers that the PTO could host. Come and volunteer you ideas and your time.
PTO Meeting
Our monthly PTO meeting will be held Wednesday, April 17th in the Media Center. The meeting will begin at 4pm. Please attend if you would like to join the PTO or assist with any of their events.
1/2 Day - NO BASE - P/ T Conferences
Parent / Teacher conferences will be held from 1-4pm and from 6-8pm. All conferences times are preset times with the teachers.Thursday, April 18th is a half day of school. We will operate on an AM schedule and dismiss at 12pm. There is NO BASE today. Please make sure you have alternative after school plans for today.
Half Day of School
If students are staying for BASE they must bring a sack lunch as the cafeteria does not operate on half days of school.Friday, April 19th is a half day of school. We will operate on a PM Schedule and dismiss at 12pm.
Donuts with Dads
Dads, join us for Donuts with Dads on April 19th! A morning celebrating the very special, one and only you!
Recycle Day
Tuesday, April 23rd is Recycle Day. Make sure your recycle bins are located close to your classroom doors for easy collection.
Lory's Place
Wednesday, April 24th - Lory's Place will be here at 10am today.
Mighty Acorns
Friday, April 26th the Mighty Acorns will be here to work with the 3rd grade students. They will be here at 1pm today.
Happy Birthday Mrs. Woerdehoff
Monday, April 29th is Mrs. Woerdehoff's birthday. Make sure you wish her a wonderful day.
Recycle Day
Tuesday, May 7th is recycle day. Make sure you recycle bins are outside of your doorway for easy collection.
PTO Chat
Friday, May 10th is our monthly PTO chat. It is scheduled for 8:20am in the Staff Lounge.
Popcorn Day
Friday, May 10th is popcorn day. Support you Student Senate and bring your quarters!
Muffins for Moms
Calling all moms! Please join us on May 10th for a special breakfast celebrating you! Come and join us for Muffins with Moms!
PTO Meeting
Wednesday, May 15th is our monthly PTO Meeting. Join us at 4pm in the Media Center.
Recycle Day
Tuesday, May 21st is recycle day. Please place your recycle bins outside of your classroom for easy collection.
Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL - NO BASE
Monday, May 27th is Memorial day. There will be no school today and there will be no BASE. Enjoy a safe and happy Memorial Day.
Lory's Place
Wednesday, May 29th Lory's Place will be here at 10am.
Bike to The Park Day
Unfortunately we are. not able to take kids with training wheels or strollers.Friday, May 31st - Today is Bike to the Park Day. Students in 1st - 5th grades will have the opportunity to bike to Oselka Park and back to the school. Parents are welcome to join.
Preschool - Kindergrten Field Trip
Friday, May 31st Kindergarten and Preschool students will attend a field trip to Potawatomi Zoo. Departure will be at 9am.
Recycle Day
Tuesday, June 4th will be our final Recycle day for the 2018- 2019 school year. Thank you to Ms. Churchill and the Student Senate for helping our school to have a positive effect on our environment by having a recycle program at our school.
Talent Show
Thursday, June 6th. NBES Students will have their end of the year talent show at the PAC beginning at 1:40pm.
Last Day for BASE - Last Day for Preschool
Friday, June 7th will be the last day for our BASE program and also for the Preschool program for the 2018 - 2019 school year.
1/2 Day Students
Monday, June 10th is a half day for students. We will operate on a PM Schedule and dismiss at 12pm.
Last Day of School for 2018 - 2019 school year
Tuesday, June 11th is the last day of school for the 2018 - 2019 school year. We will dismiss at 12pm. Our awards ceremony will be today prior to dismissal.