Thursday, November 2, 2017

November 2rd, 2017

  • Picture retakes will be TOMORROW (11/3).
  • It's time to signup for Parent Teacher Conferences!  Please use these directions to signup.  Spaces are limited.  Please limit your selection to 2-3 teachers so others can have the opportunity to meet as well.
    • Parent Teacher Conferences will be held (11/8) and (11/9) from 5-8PM.
    • We will dismiss at 2:21 on (11/8) and (11/9).
    • No School (11/10) 
  • Test Correction Policy Update - Students will be offered the opportunity to make test corrections (when they have scored a 70% or below) during morning study hall with Mrs. Bauman.  Each day of the week with correspond with a subject area.  We believe this will provide the best learning environment and will provide the structure and organization necessary for continued student success.  Morning study hall is from 7:55-8:15 each day.  The students will be hearing more about this new process for test corrections in class this week.  We will start this new process Monday.
  • We are currently building our Makerspace library.  We are in need of tools (screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, etc.).  We are also in need of Legos (even a baggie full would be a good start).  If you are interested in donating to our Makerspace, please bring items to the JH office.
    • The Sangamon County Schoolmasters Literary Contest will be held (11/4) at Rochester.
    • JH Volleyball will host a parent/player informational meeting (11/5) at 7PM in HS cafeteria.
    • 1st Trimester Electives (7th and 8th Grade) will end (11/9)
    • JH Scholastic Bowl will be having a parent/player informational meeting (11/14) at 6:30PM in the library.
    • 2nd Qtr. Mid-Term (11/17)
    • Stay up to date!
      • Text updates - Send a text to 81010 with the message @nbjh1
      • Facebook - Like "New Berlin Community Schools" 
      • Twitter (@newberlinjh) and (@nbpretzelpride)
      • Families Folder - Link on main website
    • If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
    • Our Character of the months of October is RESPECT.  A person of character meets the demands on duty, is accountable, pursues excellence, and exercises self-control. Congratulations to Whittney Williams, Lainey Brewer, Sam Shaver, Will Crain, and Kami Sheedy.
    at