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.