December 15th, 2016

• If you didn't make it to the band concert last night, you missed a great show! Congratulations to our students and to Mr. Gosnell!
• The next Weekly Roundup will be published (1/5).
• Pretzel Cheer will host its 2nd Annual ICCA Cheer Competition (12/17) in the dome.
• New Berlin Pretzel PopSockets make great stocking stuffers. Contact Mrs. Tom at jtom@pretzelpride.com
• The 2nd Quarter Reward party will be held at school (12/20). The theme is Winter Retreat. Students will participate in a fun filled day of activities including movies, games, dancing, reading, and science exploration. Lunch will be provided along with a Hot Chocolate bar with cookies in the afternoon. Permission slips for PG13 are required.
• (12/20) is a 221 dismissal to begin break.
• Christmas Break (12/21-1/3). Students will return on (1/4).
• Pretzel Athletics is hosting another Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A on Monday (1/16). Eat More Chicken and support Pretzel Athletics!
• If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• Weekly Athletic Schedule - December 12th - December 17th
• Weekly Athletic Schedule - December 19th - December 24th
• Weekly Athletic Schedule - December 26th - December 31st
• 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: Ben Hermes (6th), Alexa Joseph (8th), Morgan Marx (6th), Jack Kindred (8th), Nick Lehman (7th), Adeline Wys (7th), and Faith Nuss (8th).
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December 8th, 2016

• Students will be participating in an Hour of Code activity tomorrow (12/9).  Go to https://hourofcode.com/us for more information.
• Drama Club performance of A 21st Century Christmas Carol (12/10) at 7PM at New Berlin Elementary.
• The 6-12 Combined Band Concert will be (12/14) at 7PM at New Berlin Elementary.
• Pretzel Cheer will host its 2nd Annual ICCA Cheer Competition (12/17) in the dome.
• New Berlin Pretzel PopSockets make great stocking stuffers. Contact Mrs. Tom at jtom@pretzelpride.com
• The 2nd Quarter Reward party will be held at school (12/20). The theme is Winter Retreat. Students will participate in a fun filled day of activities including movies, games, dancing, reading, and science exploration. Lunch will be provided along with a Hot Chocolate bar with cookies in the afternoon. Permission slips for PG13 movies will go home next week for students that are eligible.
• (12/20) is a 221 dismissal to begin break.
• Christmas Break (12/21-1/3). Students will return on (1/4).
• If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• Weekly Athletic Schedule - December 5th - December 10th
• Weekly Athletic Schedule - December 12th - December 17th
• 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: Tim Tolliver (6th) and Katie Kapinus (6th)
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December 1st, 2016

• JH MAP Testing is next week (12/5-12/9).  Students will take one test per day in their ELA classes.  Please help support your child by encouraging them to get a good night's rest and to eat a nutritious breakfast.
• I am proud to announce that a number of students were selected for roles in the upcoming high school production of A 21st Century Christmas Carol.  If you see the following students, congratulate them on their achievement: Lauren Williams (Young Eleanor Scrooge), Faith Nuss (Fanny), Kayli Davis (Stella), Bellah Innes (Friend of Richie & Stella), Taylor Darr (Mindy Hatchett), Maria Olson (Cindy Hatchett), Klayton Komnick (Tiny Tim), and Aubree Braker, Rylie Crawford, and Elizabeth Woerner (shoppers, carolers, and friends).
• We will have the remaining PINK shirts available at the basketball game Friday night.
• Students will be participating in an Hour of Code activity on (12/9).  go to https://hourofcode.com/us for more information.
• We need your old smart phones.. Find out how you can help by clicking here.
• Any students interested in Strength, Speed, and Core Training , please sign up in the JH office. Starting Monday, November 14th, from 3:30-4:30, Coach Staley will be having practices for anyone not in a winter sport. For more information please come to the JH office.
• If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• Weekly Athletic Schedule - November 28 - December 3rd
• Weekly Athletic Schedule - December 5th - December 10th
• 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: Tyler Rister and Alexa Stock