Thursday, February 23, 2017

February 23rd, 2017


  • The JH fundraiser kicked off this week!  The kids are pumped about this year's fundraiser and prizes!  Thank you for your support!
  • The Student Council  JH Dance has been rescheduled for (3/10) from 6:30-8:30PM. 
  • Track practice starts Monday!
  • NB is hosting the 7-3A Volleyball Regional that begins Monday.  The girls play Athens at 5:00PM
  • SEMA band competition will be hosted by Tri-City JH (2/25).
  • FFA is hosting a Pork Chop Dinner (2/25).  Contact Kaitlan Dinges for more information.
  • New Berlin's 50th Annual Art Fair begins (3/4).  Exhibitions hours are 3/4 from 11-3, 3/5 from 12-4, and 3/6 from 9-2.  There is a special reception for the 50th anniversary on 3/4 from 5-7PM.
  • If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
  • Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of February 20th, 2017
  • Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of February 27th, 2017
  • The character for the month is RESPECT.  A person of character values all persons, lives by the Golden Rule, respects the dignity, privacy, and freedom of others, is courteous and polite to all, and is tolerant and accepting of differences.
  • The student of character nominees for this week are: Keira Tenbusch (6th), Katie Long (7th), Connor Sheley (6th), Emma Johnson (7th), and Grace Molloy (7th).

Thursday, February 16, 2017

February 16th, 2017

  • Cheer will be hosting a Chicken Dinner (2/17) 4:30-6:30 in the HS cafeteria.  This coincides with Senior Night for HS Basketball.  Please contact Stacey Killion (skillion@pretzelpride.com).
  • The Annual Art Club Fundraiser is just around the corner. We are hosting our painting party in the HS cafeteria on Saturday, (2/18) from 12-3pm. Thank you for your support. Hope to see you there! See an art club member or contact (ewehling@pretzelpride.com) for more information.
  • The JH will kickoff their Annual Fundraiser (2/21).  More details TBA.
  • The Sangamon County School Masters County Spelling Bee will be held (2/22) at Pawnee Junior High.
  • JH Student Council will be hosting a JH Dance (2/24).  There is no theme.
  • SEMA band competition will be hosted by Tri-City JH (2/25).
  • New Berlin's 50th Annual Art Fair begins (3/4).  Exhibitions hours are 3/4 from 11-3, 3/5 from 12-4, and 3/6 from 9-2.  There is a special reception for the 50th anniversary on 3/4 from 5-7PM.
  • If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
  • Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of February 13th, 2017
  • Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of February 20th, 2017
  • The character for the month is RESPECT.  A person of character values all persons, lives by the Golden Rule, respects the dignity, privacy, and freedom of others, is courteous and polite to all, and is tolerant and accepting of differences.
  • The student of character nominees for this week are: Mason Campbell, Brooke Hermes, Molly Behl, and Grace Rector. Not Pictured: Jane Burns

Thursday, February 9, 2017

February 9th, 2017

  • Permission slips will be accepted until Monday for the FFA Chapter Bowling Night for current FFA members and 8th graders interested in agriculture, horticulture, plant sciences, animal sciences, and the FFA.  Contact Kaitlan Dinges (kdinges@pretzelpride.com) for more information.
  • Tomorrow (2/10) is a an 1145 Dismissal for School Improvement.
  • Congratulations to our Students of the Month (FAIRNESS) - James Moore (6th) and Taylor Turley (8th).
  • Cheer will be hosting a Chicken Dinner (2/17) 4:30-6:30 in the HS cafeteria.  This coincides with Senior Night for HS Basketball.  Please contact Stacey Killion (skillion@pretzelpride.com).
  • The Annual Art Club Fundraiser is just around the corner. We are hosting our painting party in the HS cafeteria on Saturday, (2/18) from 12-3pm. Thank you for your support. Hope to see you there! See an art club member or contact (ewehling@pretzelpride.com) for more information.
  • The JH will kickoff their Annual Fundraiser (2/21).  More details TBA.
  • The Sangamon County School Masters County Spelling Bee will be held (2/22) at Pawnee Junior High.
  • JH Student Council will be hosting a JH Dance (2/24).  There is no theme.
  • SEMA band competition will be hosted by Tri-City JH (2/25).
  • If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
  • Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of February 6th, 2017
  • Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of February 13th, 2017
  • The character for the month is RESPECT.  A person of character values all persons, lives by the Golden Rule, respects the dignity, privacy, and freedom of others, is courteous and polite to all, and it tolerant and accepting of differences.
  • The student of character nominees for this week are: Cade Wellman, Jane Burns, Cade Belcher, Kobi Bounds, Dominic Pecoraro, Kendall Wellman, Dain Richie, and Gabe Hackman. 


Thursday, February 2, 2017

February 2nd, 2017

  • An email was sent to Students and will be sent to Parents (in the Weekly Roundup email) today regarding cell phone usage at school.  I encourage you to speak to your student and appreciate your help on this matter.
  • The Music Boosters will host their Annual Chili Supper tomorrow (2/3) from 4-6:30PM in the HS Cafeteria during the Boys Basketball game.  Please contact Band Director, Aaron Gosnell, for ticket information (agosnell@pretzelpride.com)
  • Congratulations to following JH students for advancing to the Sangamon County Spelling Bee: Paul Brown (6th), Corren Watson (6th), Taylor Darr (7th), Payton Schurman (7th), Kyla Sullivan (8th), and Lauren Williams (8th).
  • In order to qualify for the 3rd Quarter reward party, students must meet the 3rd Quarter Party expectations.  Please see page 34 of the JH Student Handbook.
  • Friday (2/10) is a an 1145 Dismissal for School Improvement.
  • Cheer will be hosting a Chicken Dinner (2/17) 4:30-6:30 in the HS cafeteria.  This coincides with Senior Night for HS Basketball.  Please contact Stacey Killion (skillion@pretzelpride.com).
  • The Annual Art Club Fundraiser is just around the corner. We are hosting our painting party in the HS cafeteria on Saturday, (2/18) from 12-3pm. Thank you for your support. Hope to see you there! See an art club member or contact (ewehling@pretzelpride.com) for more information.
  • The JH will kickoff their Annual Fundraiser (2/21).  More details TBA.
  • The Sangamon County School Masters County Spelling Bee will be held (2/22) at Pawnee Junior High.
  • JH Student Council will be hosting a JH Dance (2/24).  A theme has not yet been decided.  More details TBA.
  • SEMA band competition will be hosted by Tri-City JH (2/25).
  • If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
  • Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of January 30th, 3017
  • Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of February 6th, 2017
  • The character for the month is FAIRNESS.  A person of character is fair, is impartial, listens, and is open to differing opinions.
  • The student of character nominees for this week are: Molly Behl (6th) and Dylan Cook (6th).