December 10th, 2015

• Students grades 6-8 will be participating in the Hour of Code tomorrow to spark learning for computer science.  Find out more here: https://hourofcode.com/us
• SAVE THE DATE - Pretzel Athletics is hosting a Community Holiday Dinner on 12/12 from 5-6:30 PM at New Berlin Elementary.
• Next Friday is the end of 2nd quarter.  School will be dismissed at 221.  School will resume on 1/5.
• Pretzels Give Back! Donations are being accepted in the JH office.  Update:  We are in need of SOCKS!
• Holiday Scholastic Book Orders - Place your order TODAY for delivery by 12/18.  Just in time for winter break.  Ordering online is fast and easy: Visit scholastic.com/readingclub, Enter the one-time Class Activation Code (LB27Y).  PS- Remember, for every book you order, our class earns FREE books and supplies.. and we have our eye on some new additions.  For questions, please contact Mrs. Tom at jtom@pretzelpride.com.
• Please turn in track Run-A-Thon money by 12/18 to Mr. Binkley.
• 2nd Quarter Reward Party - To celebrate the academic achievement and positive behavior, NBJH Student Council is sponsoring a reward trip for qualifying students to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens on 12/18.  To help cover transportation and ticket prices the cost for this trip is $3.00 per student.  A permission slip will go home Friday, 12/4.  Permission slips and $3.00 is due back by TOMORROW.  Financial assistance is available to anyone in need.  Please contact Mrs. Tom at jtom@pretzelpride.com.
• JH Scholastic Bowl has teamed up with Five Below in Springfield and will donate 10% of their sales to the team if New Berlin is mentioned at check-out, or when the flyer is given.  The fundraiser will be held 12/12-12/20.
• If you don't have Family Access please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• The character for the month is CARING: A person of character is caring, compassionate, kind, loving, considerate, and charitable.
• The Student of Character nominees for this week are: Kristin Gibson, Abby Sheley, Adeline Wys, Benjamin Small, Ariana Wankerl, Bryce Hamilton, Johnny Meiseman, Caleb Sokolis, Taylor Turley, Michael Buehrle, Elizabeth Small, and Keith Henning.
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December 3rd, 2015

• Students will continue to go outside at lunch, weather permitting.  Please help them remember to bring a jacket, hat, and gloves to stay warm.
• New Berlin Junior High had four teams receive a Judges Choice award at this year's literary Competition:
• Bun-Gee: Faith Nuss & Lauren Williams
• Going UP!: Abby Roberts, Levi Cycholl, Connor Schutz, Justin Royer, and Jack Kindred
• Bun-Gee: Taylor Darr & Maria Olson
• Batman: The Real Story Begins: Klayton Komnick & Shouri Gomatham
• PTO is hosting Cookies with Santa on 12/5 - 8-11AM at NBE.  Enter through the gym doors.
• REMINDER - All 6th Grade Students are required to have a dental exam and submit the state required form to the nurse prior to May 15th, 2016.  If you don't have a dentist or are unable to see the dentist, you can see the dentist at school!  The dentist will be coming after Christmas Break and will see all 6th graders FREE OF CHARGE regardless of your insurance situation.  All 6th graders will be sent home today with a permission slip to complete if you would like your student to participate.  Please complete as soon as possible and return to school.  If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse, Stacey Killion, at 488-6011 ext. 232 or skillion@pretzelpride.com.
• Get ready for the quarter party trip with a Star Wars Movie Marathon Episodes 4-6 on Saturday, 12/5 from 11AM-6:30PM in the library.  Come any time.  Enter the Library from the north side door in the Dome parking lot.  This event is hosted by the JH Student Council.  Family members of JH students are welcome to attend.  Students under 11 years must be accompanied by an adult.
• The Track Team is participating in a Santa Run-A-Thon on 12/8.  If you are interested in donating to NB Track & Field Run-A-Thon, please contact Coach Binkley at dbinkley@pretzelpride.com
• The 6-12 Combined Band Concert is 12/9 at 7PM at NBE.  Ms. Lieb and the band always put on a great show!
• Holiday Scholastic Book Orders - Place your order by 12/10 for delivery by 12/18.  Just in time for winter break.  If your book is a gift, leave a note when you order and we will contact you as soon as it comes in.  Ordering online is fast and easy:  Visit scholastic.com/readingclub, Enter the one-time Class Activation Code (LB27Y), Shop from a carefully curated selection of the best books and value packs, Submit your order and earn FREE books for our classroom.  All books will be shipped to our classroom so we can celebrate the joy of reading together.  PS- Remember, for every book you order, our class earns FREE books and supplies.. and we have our eye on some new additions.  For questions, please contact Mrs. Tom at jtom@pretzelpride.com.
• SAVE THE DATE - Pretzel Athletics is hosting a Community Holiday Dinner on 12/12 from 5-6:30 PM.
• JH Scholastic Bowl has teamed up with Five Below in Springfield and will donate 10% of their sales to the team if New Berlin is mentioned at check-out, or when the flyer is given.  The fundraiser will be held 12/12-12/20.
• Pretzels Give Back! Pretzel Athletics and New Berlin Junior High are partnering with the Pretzels Angel Tree to host a Community Holiday Dinner on December 12th. This Dinner will be open to all community members regardless of student attendance in New Berlin Schools. Please consider donating the items listed on the flyer attached. Donations are being accepted in the JH office.
• 2nd Quarter Reward Party - To celebrate the academic achievement and positive behavior, NBJH Student Council is sponsoring a reward trip for qualifying students to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens on 12/18.  To help cover transportation and ticket prices the cost for this trip is $3.00 per student.  A permission slip will go home Friday, 12/4.  Permission slips and $3.00 is due back by 12/11.  Financial assistance is available to anyone in need.  Please contact Mrs. Tom at jtom@pretzelpride.com.
• If you don't have Family Access please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• The character for the month is CARING: A person of character is caring, compassionate, kind, loving, considerate, and charitable.
• The Student of Character nominees for this week are: Abby Sheley, Kristen Gibson, Adeline Wys, & Ben Small.
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November 19th, 2015

• The next Weekly Roundup will go out on 12/3.
• Fanny May candy is TODAY, 11/19.
• 6th Grade Boys Basketball will have a parent meeting tonight, 11/19 at 6PM before practice at NBE.
• Friday, 11/20, is the 2nd Quarter Mid-Term.  The end of the semester is creeping up on us.  Be sure to check grades on Skyward and stay in touch with you child's teachers.
• The Pretzel Angel Tree Auction will be held on 11/21 at at 7PM at the KofC in New Berlin.
• Memorial's Festival of Trees begins 11/21 and runs through 11/29.  There are typically several NB trees at the festival.  It's a great family event to go check out - in support of a great cause.
• PTO Butterbraid delivery will be Monday, 11/23 at 430 in the NBE library.
• Tuesday, 11/24 - 221 Dismissal (Stu Co Dodgeball Tournament after lunch)
• Wednesday, 11/25 - No School
• Thursday, 11/26 - No School - Happy Thanksgiving
• Friday, 11/27 - No School
• PTO is hosting Cookies with Santa on 12/5 - Details TBA
• The Track Team is participating in a Santa Run-A-Thon on 12/8.  If you are interested in donating to NB Track & FIeld Run-A-Thon, please contact Coach Binkley at dbinkley@pretzelpride.com
• SAVE THE DATE - Pretzel Athletics is hosting a Community Holiday Dinner on 12/12 from 5-6:30 PM.
• Pretzels Give Back! Pretzel Athletics and New Berlin Junior High are partnering with the Pretzels Angel Tree to host a Community Holiday Dinner on December 12th. This Dinner will be open to all community members regardless of student attendance in New Berlin Schools. Please consider donating the items listed on the flyer attached. Donations are being accepted in the JH office.
• If you don't have Family Access please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• The character for the month is CITIZENSHIP - A person of character does their share, respects authority and law, and obeys rules.
• The Student of Character nominees for this week are: Pierce Bergschneider, Bellah Innes, and Will Cummings.

November 12th, 2015

• Fanny May candy will be distributed today during study skills/electives.  If you have large orders, please make arrangements for your parents to pick you up that day.  See Mrs. Tom with questions.
• Trimester 1 (electives) ends 11/13.  Students will enter a new elective on 11/16.  
• NBJH literary students will be participating in the Sangamon County Schoolmasters Literary Competition on 11/14 in Rochester.
• NBJH will doing our 2nd round of MAP testing next week!
• There will be a parent meeting for JH Volleyball on 11/15 at 4PM in the JH cafeteria.
• There will be a parent meeting for 6th grade boys basketball on 11/19 at 6PM prior to practice in the gym at the elementary school.
• PTO Butterbraid delivery will be Monday, 11/23 at 430 in the NBE library.  Please make checks to Pretzel PTO.
• Pretzels Give Back! Pretzel Athletics and New Berlin Junior High are partnering with the Pretzels Angel Tree to host a Community Holiday Dinner on December 12th. This Dinner will be open to all community members regardless of student attendance in New Berlin Schools. Please consider donating the items listed on the flyer attached. Donations are being accepted in the JH office.
• If you don't have Family Access please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• The character for the month is CITIZENSHIP - A person of character does their share, respects authority and law, and obeys rules.
• The Student of Character nominees for this week are: Dain Richie, Jolie Godsey, Zach Brewer, and Hayden Cox.

November 5th, 2015

• There is no school tomorrow, 11/6.
• Due tomorrow, 11/6.  The Angel Tree Committee has started working on submitting student names for the "Community Angel Tree".  This program is to help parents provide a Christmas for their child when times are difficult.  No child's name is ever identified to the public.  If you are interested in having your child/children's names included on this list, please stop by the office and pick up a form. 
• JH Cheer, JH Girls Basketball, and JH Boys Basketball team pictures will be taken 11/9.  Orders forms are available from your coach or on pretzelathletics.com 
• PTO Butterbread Fundraiser had begun!  Forms & money are due Tuesday, 11/10.  Delivery will be Monday, 11/23 at 430 in the NBE library.  Please make checks to Pretzel PTO.
• In honor of Veteran's Day there will be no school on 11/11.
• Trimester 1 (electives) ends 11/13.  Students will enter a new elective on 11/16.  
• NBJH literary students will be participating in the Sangamon County Schoolmasters Literary Competition on 11/14 in Rochester.
• There will be a parent meeting for JH Volleyball on 11/15 at 4PM in the JH cafeteria.
• New Berlin Junior High has joined Twitter!  Please follow us @NewBerlinJH for news, updates, and pictures from our building!
• Pretzels Give Back! Pretzel Athletics and New Berlin Junior High are partnering with the Pretzels Angel Tree to host a Community Holiday Dinner on December 12th. This Dinner will be open to all community members regardless of student attendance in New Berlin Schools. Please consider donating the items listed on the flyer attached. Donations are being accepted in the JH office.
• It is critical that students are dropped off and picked up on the JH side each day.  It is a safety issue that is completely avoidable.  If you are dropping off and/or picking up your child from school it must be from the designated areas and NOT on the dome side of the school.
• If you don't have Family Access please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• Check out www.pretzelathletics.com for Pretzel Athletics updates, schedules, and results.  You can also follow Pretzel Athletics on Twitter @nbpretzelpride and on Facebook.
• The character for the month is TRUSTWORTHINESS - A person of character is trustworthy, lives with integrity, and its honest, reliable, and loyal.
• The Student of Character nominees for this week are: Brady Barker
  
  
  

October 29th, 2015

• Tomorrow, 10/30, is an 1145 Dismissal.
• There will be a parent meeting for JH Scholastic Bowl 10/29(tonight) from 6-7 in Mrs. Beard's classroom.  This meeting is mandatory for all students who want to participate in Scholastic Bowl.  Practice will begin the first week of November.
• Yesterday we had the great honor of having Mr. Ken Bradbury speak to our students.  We are hoping the message will be a lasting one.
• On Saturday, 10/31, the Pretzels will host Nashville in the IHSA 2A First Round of Playoffs.  The gate will open at 1PM.  Admission is $5 for all and no passes will be accepted.
• Picture re-take day is Monday, 11/2.
• It's time to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences.  Appointments are required.  Conferences will be held on 11/4 and 11/5 from 5-8PM.
• Don't worry - we've got dinner covered!  When you sign up for conferences, consider placing your order for a Papa Murphy's Take and Bake Pizza.  They will be available for pickup during conferences.
• The PTO will be hosting the Scholastic Book fair during the week of conferences.  Students will be able to visit and purchase books during their English classes during the day.  The book fair will be set up during Parent Teacher Conferences in the cafeteria.
• The Angel Tree Committee has started working on submitting student names for the "Community Angel Tree".  This program is to help parents provide a Christmas for their child when times are difficult.  No child's name is ever identified to the public.  If you are interested in having your child/children's names included on this list, please stop by the office and pick up a form.  The form must be submitted by 11/6.
• PTO Butterbread Fundraiser had begun!  Forms & money are due Tuesday, 11/10.  Delivery will be Monday, 11/23 at 430 in the NBE library.  Please make checks to Pretzel PTO  
• New Berlin Junior High has joined Twitter!  Please follow us @NewBerlinJH for news, updates, and pictures from our building!
• Pretzels Give Back! Pretzel Athletics and New Berlin Junior High are partnering with the Pretzels Angel Tree to host a Community Holiday Dinner on December 12th. This Dinner will be open to all community members regardless of student attendance in New Berlin Schools. Please consider donating the items listed on the flyer attached. Donations are being accepted in the JH office.
• It is critical that students are dropped off and picked up on the JH side each day.  It is a safety issue that is completely avoidable.  If you are dropping off and/or picking up your child from school it must be from the designated areas and NOT on the dome side of the school.
• If you don't have Family Access please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• Check out www.pretzelathletics.com for Pretzel Athletics updates, schedules, and results.  You can also follow Pretzel Athletics on Twitter @nbpretzelpride and on Facebook.
• The character for the month is TRUSTWORTHINESS - A person of character is trustworthy, lives with integrity, and its honest, reliable, and loyal.
• The Student of Character nominees for this week are: Dain Richie (7th), Gracyn Cardwell (7th), Nathan Brewer (8th), and Abby Stockton (8th).
  

October 22nd, 2015

• New Berlin Junior High has joined Twitter!  Please follow us @NewBerlinJH for news, updates, and pictures from our building!
• Pretzels Give Back! Pretzel Athletics and New Berlin Junior High are partnering with the Pretzels Angel Tree to host a Community Holiday Dinner on December 12th. This Dinner will be open to all community members regardless of student attendance in New Berlin Schools. Please consider donating the items listed on the flyer attached. Donations will be accepted at Friday night's football and will continue through November. (Details below)
• Our Fanny May fundraiser kicked off last week.  This fundraiser benefits the JH Student Council - which serves the entire JH (reward trips, dances, etc.).  Please help support activities at the Junior High! Fanny May sales will continue through 10/22.
• There will be a parent meeting for JH Scholastic Bowl on 10/29 from 6-7 in Mrs. Beard's classroom.  This meeting is mandatory for all students who want to participate in Scholastic Bowl.  Practice will begin the first week of November.
• Our next 1145 Dismissal for SIP will be 10/30.
• It's time to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences.  Look for a separate email about how to sign up tomorrow.  Appointments are required.  Conferences will be held on 11/4 and 11/5 from 5-8PM.
• Don't worry - we've got dinner covered!  When you sign up for conferences, consider placing your order for a Papa Murphy's Take and Bake Pizza.  They will be available for pickup during conferences.
• The PTO will be hosting the Scholastic Book fair during the week of conferences.  Students will be able to visit during their English classes during the day.  The book fair will be set up during Parent Teacher Conferences in the cafeteria.
• The Angel Tree Committee has started working on submitting student names for the "Community Angel Tree".  This program is to help parents provide a Christmas for their child when times are difficult.  No child's name is ever identified to the public.  If you are interested in having your child/children's names included on this list, please stop by the office and pick up a form.  The form must be submitted by 11/6.
• It is critical that students are dropped off and picked up on the JH side each day.  It is a safety issue that is completely avoidable.  If you are dropping off and/or picking up your child from school it must be from the designated areas and NOT on the dome side of the school.
• If you don't have Family Access please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• Check out www.pretzelathletics.com for Pretzel Athletics updates, schedules, and results.  You can also follow Pretzel Athletics on Twitter @nbpretzelpride and on Facebook.
• The character for the month is TRUSTWORTHINESS - A person of character is trustworthy, lives with integrity, and its honest, reliable, and loyal.
• The Student of Character nominees for this week are: Lauren Williams, Alex Graham, Kenna Bixby, and Keith Richey.

October 15th, 2015

• Tomorrow, 10/16 is the end of the 1st quarter.
• Students at NBJH have been using IXL to practice their math skills.  Since August 18th, students have completed 158,450 problems and have spent 146 hours and 24 minutes increasing their math skills!!
• The NBJH Students of the Month for Aug/Sep - Responsibility are: Grace Brosi (6th), Connor Schutz (7th), and Wyatt Wilson (8th).
• Next Wednesday, 10/21 is the monthly PTO meeting.  The meetings at held at NBE at 6:30PM.
• Band fundraiser money is due 10/21.
• Our Fanny May fundraiser kicked off last week.  This fundraiser benefits the JH Student Council - which serves the entire JH (reward trips, dances, etc.).  Please help support activities at the Junior High! Fanny May sales will continue through 10/22.
• There will be a parent meeting for JH Scholastic Bowl on 10/29 from 6-7 in Mrs. Beard's classroom.  This meeting is mandatory for all students who want to participate in Scholastic Bowl.
• Our next 1145 Dismissal for SIP will be 10/30.
• It's time to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences.  Look for a separate email about how to sign up tomorrow.  Appointments are required.  Conferences will be held on 11/4 and 11/5 from 5-8PM.
• Don't worry - we've got dinner covered!  When you sign up for conferences, consider placing your order for a Papa Murphy's Take and Bake Pizza.  They will be available for pickup during conferences.
• The PTO will be hosting the Scholastic Book fair during the week of conferences.  Students will be able to visit during their English classes during the day.  The book fair will be set up during Parent Teacher Conferences in the cafeteria.
• The Angel Tree Committee has started working on submitting student names for the "Community Angel Tree".  This program is to help parents provide a Christmas for their child when times are difficult.  No child's name is ever identified to the public.  If you are interested in having your child/children's names included on this list, please stop by the office and pick up a form.  The form must be submitted by 11/6.
• As we approach two large Schoolmasters events, County GBB and Literary contest, the programs are being finalized.
  Be sure to place your Happy Ad in the upcoming GBB Tourney and Literary Contest event programs to wish your favorite student the best. Statements can be placed for as little as $1. Visit McQuality Education Services - Home and click on Sangamon County Schoolmasters for complete details. http://www.mcqualityeducserv.com/
• It is critical that students are dropped off and picked up on the JH side each day.  It is a safety issue that is completely avoidable.  If you are dropping off and/or picking up your child from school it must be from the designated areas and NOT on the dome side of the school.
• If you don't have Family Access please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• Check out www.pretzelathletics.com for Pretzel Athletics updates, schedules, and results.  You can also follow Pretzel Athletics on Twitter @nbpretzelpride and on Facebook.
• The character for the month is TRUSTWORTHINESS - A person of character is trustworthy, lives with integrity, and its honest, reliable, and loyal.
• The Student of Character nominees for this week are: Kirsten Tolliver & Braeden Scheerer
  

October 8th, 2015

• School will be in session on Monday, 10/12 for Columbus Day. 
• The Sangamon County Schoolmasters sponsors a Leadership Conference each year for 8th grade students.  This year Mrs. Doerfler will be taking the following 8th grade students on Friday, 10/9: Zach Brewer, Kali Marvin, Malena Bixby, Braydn Smith, Claire Carter, Macy Byer, Jack Rogers, and Pierce Bergschneider.
• Our Fanny May fundraiser kicked off this week.  This fundraiser benefits the JH Student Council - which serves the entire JH (reward trips, dances, etc.).  Please help support activities at the Junior High!
•  The Sangamon County Schoolmasters Honor Band Concert will be held 10/14 at Glenwood High School in Chatham, IL.
• Friday, 10/16 is the end of the 1st quarter.
• It is critical that students are dropped off and picked up on the JH side each day.  It is a safety issue that is completely avoidable.  If you are dropping off and/or picking up your child from school it must be from the designated areas and NOT on the dome side of the school.
• If you don't have Family Access please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• Check out www.pretzelathletics.com for Pretzel Athletics updates, schedules, and results.  You can also follow Pretzel Athletics on Twitter @nbpretzelpride and on Facebook.
• Salute to Staff!  Check out this month's nominations! 
• The character for the month is TRUSTWORTHINESS - A person of character is trustworthy, lives with integrity, and its honest, reliable, and loyal.

October 1st, 2015

• Starting today (9/29), there will be open gym for 7th and 8th grade boys planning on playing basketball this season on Tuesday and Thursdays from 330-5 in the elementary multipurpose room.
• The Pretzel Press has published their first issue of 2015.  See what's happening in and around New Berlin Junior High.  Check it out at www.pretzelpress.com
• After many talented students submitted applications for yearbook this year, the following students were selected as the 15-16 yearbook staff: Kayli Davis, Katelin Peters, Claire Carter, Chelsea Taylor, Whitney Strite, Dani Wavering, and Abby Sheley. 
• Homecoming festivities kick off this weekend with the homecoming parade on Sunday, October 4th at 1PM.
• Congratulations to Aubree Braker for designing the new JH t-shirts.  T-shirts are currently available for order.  Get your order form from Mrs. Tom or the JH office.  Orders are due Monday, October 5th.  
• JH Basketball will hold its parent meeting on Oct. 7th at 6PM in the cafeteria.
• It is critical that students are dropped off and picked up on the JH side each day.  It is a safety issue that is completely avoidable.  If you are dropping off and/or picking up your child from school it must be from the designated areas and NOT on the dome side of the school.
• If you don't have Family Access please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• Check out www.pretzelathletics.com for Pretzel Athletics updates, schedules, and results.  You can also follow Pretzel Athletics on Twitter @nbpretzelpride and on Facebook.
• Salute to Staff!  Check out this month's nominations! 
• The character for the month is TRUSTWORTHINESS - A person of character is trustworthy, lives with integrity, and its honest, reliable, and loyal.
  

September 24th, 2015

•  I am so proud of our JH students!  We have started of the year without a hitch and we are in full swing!  I am proud to be a part of this wonderful school!
• The softball team finished 13-9 on the season after losing in the Regional Championship game.
• We are seeing great improvement in math skills through the use of IXL.  Students are required to log 1 hour per week.  The program can be accessed through a desktop computer or through a mobile device (phone, iPad, etc.).  The program focuses on rote math skills.  In math class, the students are using those skills to complete more application based questions.
• Attention parents of Jr. High Honor Band selectees, Jr. High Girl's Basketball players, and Jr. High Literary participants:  For all the Sangamon County Jr. High Schoolmasters events a professional printed program is distributed free of charge at the event.  Take this opportunity to place a Happy Ad in the event program for as little as $1.  Visit our website at www.mcqualityeducserv.com for the details on submitting your Happy Ad today.
• It is critical that students are dropped off and picked up on the JH side each day.  It is a safety issue that is completely avoidable.  If you are dropping off and/or picking up your child from school it must be from the designated areas and NOT on the dome side of the school.
• If you don't have Family Access please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• Check out www.pretzelathletics.com for Pretzel Athletics updates, schedules, and results.  You can also follow Pretzel Athletics on Twitter @nbpretzelpride and on Facebook.
• The character for the month is RESPONSIBILITY - A person of character meets the demands of duty, is responsible, pursues excellence, and exercises self-control.

September 17th, 2015

• Tomorrow is an 1145 Dismissal.
• Tomorrow will be Mrs. Eason's last day with us here at the JH.  We will all miss her big smile around here!  If you see her, be sure to wish her luck!
• Picture Day is Monday, September 21st.  You may order your Picture Day package online.  Visit mylifetouch.com.  Enter Jr. High Picture Day ID: AH21566Y0.  Order today!
• All band fundraiser forms are due September 22nd to Ms. Lieb.
• We are seeing great improvement in math skills through the use of IXL.  Students are required to log 1 hour per week.  The program can be accessed through a desktop computer or through a mobile device (phone, iPad, etc.).  The program focuses on rote math skills.  In math class, the students are using those skills to complete more application based questions.
• In 7th and 8th grade physical education, the students have begun their soccer unit.  The 7th graders are participating in the Sport Education Model, where the students become coaches and lead class.  The student coaches have done a fantastic job creating practice plans, running practice, and encouraging everyone to improve.  The student coaches are Jack Kindred, Ayden Smith, Hunter Wilkin, Adam Crossin, Hunter Wells, and Matt Drake.  If you see one of the coaches, make sure to tell them they are doing a great job!  Ladies, be thinking about if you want to be a coach, as the next time we do the Sport Education Model it will be your turn to be coaches. - Mr. McClarey
• Attention parents of Jr. High Honor Band selectees, Jr. High Girl's Basketball players, and Jr. High Literary participants:  For all the Sangamon County Jr. High Schoolmasters events a professional printed program is distributed free of charge at the event.  Take this opportunity to place a Happy Ad in the event program for as little as $1.  Visit our website atwww.mcqualityeducserv.com for the details on submitting your Happy Ad today.
• It is critical that students are dropped off and picked up on the JH side each day.  It is a safety issue that is completely avoidable.  If you are dropping off and/or picking up your child from school it must be from the designated areas and NOT on the dome side of the school.
• If you don't have Family Access please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• Check out www.pretzelathletics.com for Pretzel Athletics updates, schedules, and results.  You can also follow Pretzel Athletics on Twitter @nbpretzelpride and on Facebook.
• The character for the month is RESPONSIBILITY - A person of character meets the demands of duty, is responsible, pursues excellence, and exercises self-control.
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September 10th, 2015

• In the US, Patriot Day is observed as the National Day of Service and Remembrance for the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.  Our moment of silence tomorrow will be dedicated to the victims of the 9/11 attacks.

• Welcome Mrs. Owens!  Mrs. Lori Owens will be alongside Mrs. Eason through 9/18 getting the hang of all things Junior High!  I hate to embarrass her, but I have attached a picture so you can put a face with the name if you aren't already familiar with Mrs. Owens.  Let's give her a very warm welcome!

• The JH Student Council is seeking designs for a JH t-shirt.  Contest details are hanging up around the school.  Designs are due September 11th.
• At times, seconds are available in the cafeteria.  Only students with a positive balance in their account will be allowed to purchase seconds.
• Attention parents of Jr. High Honor Band selectees, Jr. High Girl's Basketball players, and Jr. High Literary participants:  For all the Sangamon County Jr. High Schoolmasters events a professional printed program is distributed free of charge at the event.  Take this opportunity to place a Happy Ad in the event program for as little as $1.  Visit our website atwww.mcqualityeducserv.com for the details on submitting your Happy Ad today.
• It is critical that students are dropped off and picked up on the JH side each day.  It is a safety issue that is completely avoidable.  If you are dropping off and/or picking up your child from school it must be from the designated areas and NOT on the dome side of the school.
• If you don't have Family Access please contact Mrs. Eason to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• Check out www.pretzelathletics.com for Pretzel Athletics updates, schedules, and results.  You can also follow Pretzel Athletics on Twitter @nbpretzelpride and on Facebook.
• The character for the month is RESPONSIBILITY - A person of character meets the demands of duty, is responsible, pursues excellence, and exercises self-control.
• SOC not pictured: Cade Fitzgerald
  
  

September 3rd, 2015

• No school on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
• It is critical that students are dropped off and picked up on the JH side each day.  It is a safety issue that is completely avoidable.  If you are dropping off and/or picking up your child from school it must be from the designated areas and NOT on the dome side of the school.
• Sad news today from NBJH.  Mrs. Eason has accepted a position at Lincoln Land Community College and will be leaving us soon.  I've been avoiding putting that in writing because that makes it real! :( Being able to serve as JH Principal with Mrs. Eason by my side for the past three years is something that I will be forever grateful.  With that being said, we are so excited to announce that pending board approval, Mrs. Lori Owens will be making the transition from NBE over to the Junior High!  You will see Mrs. Owens in the JH starting on September 10th.
• Literary sign-ups are due Wednesday, September 9th to Mrs. Tom.
• Message from Coach Brosi on Heart & Soul (Girls on the Run).  It's not too late to sign up!  This program meets in the fall on Mondays and Thursday from 3:30-4:45.  Come check out the first practice on September 10th for free.  If you want to sign up, go to gotrcentralillinois.org.  
• If you don't have Family Access please contact Mrs. Eason to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• Check out www.pretzelathletics.com for Pretzel Athletics updates, schedules, and results.  You can also follow Pretzel Athletics on Twitter @nbpretzelpride and on Facebook.
• The character for the month is RESPONSIBILITY - A person of character meets the demands of duty, is responsible, pursues excellence, and exercises self-control.

August 27th, 2015

•  Lunch Detention notifications will begin this week.  If your child is sent to lunch detention, you will be notified via Skyward email.  If you have questions about lunch detention, please contact the teacher that sent your child to lunch detention.  Homework completion is critical to success in school.  Our teachers only assign meaningful work directly tied to the learning objectives and it will rarely exceed 10-15 questions/problems.
• The registration fees for 15-16 have been posted.  You can make a payment on Skyward or send a check to school with your student.  The JH fees are $100.
• As the first football game approaches, please let this serve as a reminder that students K-8 must be accompanied by an adult to home events.  Students should either sit with their parents or enjoy the Salty Section in the West end zone.
• Students interested in participating in Scholastic Bowl: There will be a short meeting after school Thursday Aug. 27 from 3:30-3:45. If you cannot attend the meeting, please see Mrs. Beard Friday the 28th during lunch for hand-outs.
• There will be a parent/player meeting for any 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade girls interested in playing JH Girls Basketball on September 1^st in the New Berlin High School foods room at 7:30 PM.
• If you don’t have Family Access please contact Mrs. Eason to get setup – this is an invaluable resource!
• Want to leave a lasting legacy?  Buy a brick – we will line the dome.  The form (if you download the form, you can type in the form) is available at www.pretzelathletics.com.
• The character for the month is responsibility.  A person of character meets the demands of duty, is responsible, pursues excellence, and exercises self-control.

Meet your SOC - RESPONSIBILITY for this week!  Congratulations!

August 20th, 2015

·         Drop off and pickup for the Junior High is located on the east side of the building (not the dome side).  The dome side is where buses drop off and pickup.  That area should stay clear of congestion for the safety of our students.

·         Parents, please help us by making sure that your child is in compliance with the dress code each morning before they leave for school.  If students are not in compliance, they will wait in the office until new clothes can be brought to school.

·         Students interested in participating in Scholastic Bowl: There will be a short meeting after school Thursday Aug. 27 from 3:30-3:45. If you cannot attend the meeting, please see Mrs. Beard Friday the 28th during lunch for hand-outs.

·         There will be a parent/player meeting for any 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade girls interested in playing Junior High Girls Basketball on September 1^st in the New Berlin High School foods room at 7:30 PM

·         NBJH is a Box Tops Schools.  Send your Box Tops in to us in multiples of 10.  Students can earn prizes for submitting Box Tops.

·         If you don’t have Family Access please contact Mrs. Eason to get setup – this is an invaluable resource!

·         We are currently accepting registration fees, athletic fees, and athletic paperwork.

·         Students are required to have a PE uniform.  Please bring $15 to school and a PE uniform will be issued.

·         There are a limited amount of 2014-2015 yearbooks available for purchase for $20.  Checks should be made to NBJH and returned to Mrs. Delaney if you would like one.

·         As the first football game approaches, please let this serve as a reminder that students K-8 should be accompanied by an adult to home events.  Students should either sit with their parents or enjoy the Salty Section in the West end zone.

·         Want to leave a lasting legacy?  Buy a brick – we will line the dome.  The form (if you download the form, you can type in the form) is available at www.pretzelathletics.com.