Thursday, January 25, 2018

January 25th, 2018

  • NBJH is hosting a Kindness Challenge the week of February 5th.  Optional t-shirts are available for purchase for $6 ($8.50 for 2XL+).  Orders and money due January 30th, no exceptions.  Shirts will be worn February 9th.  Let's promote kindness within our school and community!

  • The Sports Boosters Mostaccioli dinner is (1/26) from 4:30-7:00.  Text ticket order to 217-638-0629.
  • Congratulations to our Students of the Month for December (Caring): Tyler Moore (6th), Tim Tolliver (7th), and Gabe Spann (8th).
  • We are so excited to announce that on (1/29) we are hosting a Makerspace open house!  This will give parents and students the opportunity to explore our Makerspace and see what it's all about!  Let us know you're coming on Facebook!  We've created a FB event.
  • Jostens Promotion information was sent home with 8th graders yesterday.  NBJH does not require the purchase of any 8th grad promotion items (including a tassel-our students do not wear caps).  All items are optional purchases for our families.
  • We are currently building our Makerspace library.  Check out this list for possible items: click here.  If you are interested in donating to our Makerspace, please bring items to the JH office.
  • All fees (lunch and registration) are due in order to participate in promotion ceremonies.
  • 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 month of December is FAIRNESS.  A person of character is fair and just, is impartial, listens, and is open to differing viewpoints.  Congratulations to our Students of Character for the week: Mason Oschwald, Amanda Hutte, Alexis McGuire, and Dylan Cook.
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