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.