- 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
