May 25th, 2017

• Library books are due.  Return them ASAP.
• This is our FINAL Weekly Roundup of the 2016-17 School Year. :)  I plan to post a Summer Roundup that will include everything needed for back to school in the fall.  I will make updates all summer long - so continue to check back.
• Have you checked out our Makerspace project Donors Choose page?  Check it out and consider supporting this STEM project for our students! Click here.
• Mrs. Euler is also looking for more alternative seating for next year!  Consider sponsoring her Donors Choose project! Click here.
• 2016-17 Yearbooks are available to purchase. Last day is TODAY.  Please visit yb.lifetouch.com.  Our yearbook ID code is 1523117.
• Take the easy way out.  Order your 17-18 School Supply kit online.  Order online at www.shopttkits.com - use account number: 15859.  Online orders are due May 31st. 
• Online Registration for 17-18 is now available.  Please login to Family Access in Skyward.  Directions were sent via email earlier this week.  If you need assistance, please contact the office.
• (5/29) - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
• Students are currently planning the 4th Qtr. Party.  The 4th Qtr. Party will be (5/30), details TBA.
• The tentative last day of school is (5/31).
• 8th Grade Promotion will be held (6/1) at 7PM.
• DVD Order Form
• Live Stream Link
• Parent/Coach Meeting for softball will be on Monday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m., and then softball practices are held July 25-29 and July 31-August 4. Practices are from 8:00-10:30 a.m. those days. Girls in 6^th-8^th grades are welcome to participate. For more info, please contact Mr. Bandy at bbandy@pretzelpride.com
• Parent/Coach Meeting for Baseball will be on Tuesday, July 25 at 5:00 p.m. in NBHS Library.  Baseball practice begins July 31^st . Boys in 6^th-8^th grades are welcome to participate. For more info, please contact Joe Kindred at jkindred@pretzelpride.com
• Students and families of students interested in Literary Team next year should subscribe to text reminders to stay up-to-date on open practices and script nights. Text @nbliterary to 81010
• NEW 7th Grade Students and Families should subscribe to Mrs. Tom’s ELA class to receive text reminders. Text @tom7ela to 81010
• If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• The character for the month is CARING.  A person of character of caring is compassionate, kind, loving, considerate, and charitable.
• The student of character nominees for this week are: TBA

May 18th, 2017

• 2016-17 Yearbooks are still available to purchase. Please visit yb.lifetouch.com.  Our yearbook ID code is 1523117.
• Summer Camp Registration is closing soon.  Registration and payment are due TOMORROW, (5/19). Click here for the brochure.
• We are also hosting two camps sponsored by the National Inventors Hall of Fame.  Invention Project is for students grades 6-8.  You can register at inventionproject.org.  Camp Invention is for students grades K-6.  You can register at campinvention.org.  Both are going to be wonderful learning opportunities and will be filled with fun!  Please feel free to share camp information with friends and family.  Everyone is welcome to attend.
• Take the easy way out.  Order your 17-18 School Supply kit online.  Order online at www.shopttkits.com - use account number: 15859.  Online orders are due May 31st. 
• Online Registration for 17-18 is now available.  Please login to Family Access in Skyward.  Directions were sent via email earlier this week.  If you need assistance, please contact the office.
• Parent/Athlete Meeting for HS Football will be (5/21) at 5PM at the NB KC Hall.
• 7th Grade Family Literary Night will be (5/23) from 5:45-7:45.  Additional details will come from Mrs. Tom.
• There will be a HS Volleyball meeting Tuesday (5/23) at 7:30PM in the HS Library.  Both players and parents should plan to attend.
• 6th Orientation will be held at 6PM on (5/24).
• (5/29) - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
• The 4th Qtr. Party will be (5/30) to Knights Action Park in Springfield.
• 4th Quarter Reward Flyer
• 4th Quarter Permission Slip
• The last day of school is (5/31).
• 8th Grade Promotion will be held (6/1) at 7PM.
• DVD Order Form
• Live Stream Link
• Weekly Athletic Calendar - Week of May 15th
• Weekly Athletic Calendar - Week of May 22nd 
• If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• The character for the month is CARING.  A person of character of caring is compassionate, kind, loving, considerate, and charitable.
• The student of character nominees for this week are: TBA

May 11th, 2017

• 2016-17 Yearbooks are still available to purchase. Please visit yb.lifetouch.com.  Our yearbook ID code is 1523117.
• Take the easy way out.  Order your 17-18 School Supply kit online.  Order online at www.shopttkits.com - use account number: 15859
• Online Registration for 17-18 is now available.  Please login to Family Access in Skyward. Click here for directions.  If you need assistance, please contact the office.
• The End of Year 8th Grade Dinner/Dance will be tomorrow (5/12) from 7-9.  Doors will open for the 8th grade dinner at 5:45.
• The 6-12 Combined Spring Band Concert is (5/16) at 7PM.
• The JH Awards Ceremony will be held (5/17) at 2PM.  The Awards ceremony is a very informal event.
• Parent/Athlete Meeting for HS Football will be (5/21) at 5PM at the NB KC Hall.
• 7th Grade Family Literary Night will be (5/23) from 5:45-7:45.  Additional details will come from Mrs. Tom.
• 6th Orientation will be held at 6PM on (5/24).
• (5/29) - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
• Students are currently planning the 4th Qtr. Party.  The 4th Qtr. Party will be (5/30), details TBA.
• The tentative last day of school is (5/31).
• 8th Grade Promotion will be held (6/1) at 7PM.
• DVD Order Form
• Live Stream Link
• Weekly Athletic Calendar - Week of May 8th
• Weekly Athletic Calendar - Week of May 15th
• If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• The character for the month is CARING.  A person of character of caring is compassionate, kind, loving, considerate, and charitable.
• The student of character nominees for this week are: Connor Sheley

17-18 Online Registration

Online registration will open May 8th.

Online Registration Process for Parents

•         Go to www.pretzelpride.com.  If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the school or district office regarding use of the school’s computer lab.
•      On the right hand side of the page under “Quick Links” there is a link labeled “Family Access.”  When you select this link, a new window will open with a log in screen.
•     Use your login and password for Family Access to enter the system.  If you do not know your login and password please contact the school office or district office. 
•     At the top of the screen you will see a box labeled “Online Registration is now open until <date>.”  If you have more than one student in the District each student will be listed in the box with a link to their registration information. 
•      Begin by clicking on the link labeled “Go to Online Registration for <student name>.”  To make changes to the fields in Step 1 you must choose the “Edit Step 1a” button at the bottom of the page. 
•       When you have made all necessary changes, please choose “Complete Step 1a and move to Step 1b.”  If no changes are needed, simply click “Next Step” on the right hand side of the screen.  This will save the information in Step 1a and mark it as “Completed.” 
•         Work your way through all steps. 
•  The final step of online registration is to choose the “Complete Online Registration” on this page.  This button will not appear until ALL steps have been successfully completed. 
•    If you have any questions, please contact your school office or the District Office at (217) 488-2040 ext. 399. 

May 4th, 2017

• 2016-17 Yearbooks are still available to purchase. Please visit yb.lifetouch.com.  Our yearbook ID code is 1523117.
• Staff Appreciation Week has been amazing this week!  Thank you to all of the parents that have contributed to helping us celebrate our staff this week!
• The 8th Grade ACE Awards is (5/4) at Golden Corral.
• Elections for the 2017-2018 Student Council and Freshman Representatives will be Monday, May 15, 2017.
• Four representatives from each grade will be elected for the Junior High and two for the Freshman class.
• To run for Student Council you must complete a nomination petition that requires, teacher, parent, and peer signatures.  Completed petitions should be turn in to Mrs. Tom no later than the end of the school day on May 8, 2017. Petitions are available outside Mrs. Tom's room. ***Junior High and Freshman Class have DIFFERENT petitions. Be sure to grab the correct one for your grade.***
• A list of nominees will be posted for school review from May 10 - 14. 
• Winners will be announced at the May 17th awards ceremony.
• All questions, comments or concerns should be directed to Mrs. Tom via email. 
  jtom@nbpretzels.com
• Students that qualified for the fundraiser SkyZone trip will be going (5/9).  Lunch will be served at SkyZone.  Students that qualified have already been notified.
• The End of Year 8th Grade Dinner/Dance will be (5/12).  The annual 8th Grade Send-off Dinner and Night Under the Stars Dance is coming up. Student Council is looking for families to help put together baskets for the 8th grade raffle.  Last years basket included Fun in the Sun, Movie Night, Adventure Sports, Arts and Crafts and The Avengers. We are always open to trendy new ideas that fit our kiddos. Contact Mrs. Tom ASAP to help out. Baskets are due May 10th.
• The 6-12 Combined Spring Band Concert is (5/16) at 7PM.
• The JH Awards Ceremony will be held (5/17) at 2PM.  The Awards ceremony is a very informal event.  Parents are welcome to attend.
• Parent/Athlete Meeting for HS Football will be (5/21) at 5PM at the NB KC Hall.
• 7th Grade Family Literary Night will be (5/23) from 5:45-7:45.  Additional details will come from Mrs. Tom.
• 6th Orientation will be held at 6PM on (5/24).
• (5/29) - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
• Students are currently planning the 4th Qtr. Party.  The 4th Qtr. Party will be (5/30), details TBA.
• The tentative last day of school is (5/31).
• 8th Grade Promotion will be held (6/1) at 7PM.
• Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of April 24th, 2017
• Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of May 1st, 2017
• If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• The character for the month is TRUSTWORTHINESS.  A person of character is trustworthy, lives with integrity, and is honest, reliable, and loyal.
• The student of character nominees for this week are: TBA

April 27th, 2017

• JH is currently PARCC testing.  We will be testing (4/19-4/28).
• 2016-17 Yearbooks are still available to purchase. Please visit yb.lifetouch.com.  Our yearbook ID code is 1523117.
• 8th Grade student Lauren Williams and I will attend the Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Breakfast on April 28th.  Lauren was chosen by the staff for excellence in leadership.
• Staff Appreciation Week is the week of (5/1).  If you are interested in supporting our Staff Appreciation Week, please click here.
• The 8th Grade ACE Awards is (5/4) at Golden Corral.
• On (5/5) 8th Graders will take the Illinois Science Assessment.
• Elections for the 2017-2018 Student Council and Freshman Representatives will be Monday, May 15, 2017.
• Four representatives from each grade will be elected for the Junior High and two for the Freshman class.
• To run for Student Council you must complete a nomination petition that requires, teacher, parent, and peer signatures.  Completed petitions should be turn in to Mrs. Tom no later than the end of the school day on May 8, 2017. Petitions are available outside Mrs. Tom's room. ***Junior High and Freshman Class have DIFFERENT petitions. Be sure to grab the correct one for your grade.***
• A list of nominees will be posted for school review from May 10 - 14. 
• Winners will be announced at the May 17th awards ceremony.
• All questions, comments or concerns should be directed to Mrs. Tom via email. 
  jtom@nbpretzels.com
• Students that qualified for the fundraiser SkyZone trip will be going (5/9).  Lunch will be served at SkyZone.  Students that qualified have already been notified.
• The End of Year 8th Grade Dinner/Dance will be (5/12).  The annual 8th Grade Send-off Dinner and Night Under the Stars Dance is coming up. Student Council is looking for families to help put together baskets for the 8th grade raffle.  Last years basket included Fun in the Sun, Movie Night, Adventure Sports, Arts and Crafts and The Avengers. We are always open to trendy new ideas that fit our kiddos. Contact Mrs. Tom ASAP to help out. Baskets are due May 10th.
• The 6-12 Combined Spring Band Concert is (5/16) at 7PM.
• The JH Awards Ceremony will be held (5/17) at 2PM.  The Awards ceremony is a very informal event.  Parents are welcome to attend.
• Parent/Athlete Meeting for HS Football will be (5/21) at 5PM at the NB KC Hall.
• 6th Orientation (incoming 5th) will be held at 6PM on (5/24).
• (5/29) - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
• Students are currently planning the 4th Qtr. Party.  The 4th Qtr. Party will be (5/30), details TBA.
• The tentative last day of school is (5/31).
• 8th Grade Promotion will be held (6/1) at 7PM.
• Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of April 24th, 2017
• Weekly Athletic Schedule - Week of May 1st, 2017
• If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• The character for the month is TRUSTWORTHINESS.  A person of character is trustworthy, lives with integrity, and is honest, reliable, and loyal.
• The student of character nominees for this week are: TBA