JB Nelson Newsletter 2.11.22
Principal’s Message
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JB Nelson Families,
Our teachers and students did an amazing job keeping their focus on learning this week. As you know, there were many decisions being made at the state and district level about whether students should wear masks in school but our students followed expectations and continued to learn despite everything that was going on outside of school.
Once the decision was made, our focus shifted to respecting others that have different thoughts or feelings than our own. Our day started today with all classrooms holding a morning meeting focused on empathy and disagreeing in a respectful manner. I am proud of our students as they showed the JB Way and were able to move through this transition respectfully today.
It has been exciting to watch Mrs. Bach collaborate with all of our students on the school wide art project. All students are contributing to an installation that will be hung as a collage in the newly painted lunchroom. It represents our theme of “You Belong” and I can’t wait to see it when it is done!
Enjoy your weekend and we look forward to seeing our students on Monday!
~Mrs. Prentiss
Jaguar News
JBN Family Science Night
For those of you who were around a few years ago, you know that we usually hold an in person ‘Family Science Night’ each Spring. The intent of this event is to give all JBN students an opportunity to experience some hands-on science, participate in an interactive science presentation and to create some science of their own if they are interested. This is not a traditional Science Fair, as Ss have several options to participate such as doing an experiment, presenting research of their choosing, or sharing a collection they might have. This event also includes a high interest, interactive presentation about science concepts on the stage.
This year, the PTO is planning to bring this back as an in person event on Tuesday, March 15th. We are planning to socially distance all of the students that have a display and limit the number of audience members in the presentation as well as having them socially distanced in the gym. If something changes and we have to pivot to a virtual event we are looking for ways to still have the students present their boards and have a live feed event that all families can view on the event night.
Please read this packet for more information about the event and please turn in this form if your child is interested in participating and presenting so we can prepare the spaces and have tables for all students that will present. Mrs. Phillips will be presenting this information to all students in the LRC in the next two weeks as well.
Battle of the Books-4th & 5th Graders
Students in 4th and 5th grade were excited to hear about the 15th annual Battle of the Books competition during LRC this week. All students in 4th and 5th grade are invited to participate. To learn more about the program, click on Battle of the Books 2022. If you have any questions please contact julie.phillips@bps101.net.
Effortless Fundraising!
Here are a couple of EASY fundraising free ways to help the PTO and our students:
On-Line Shopping? Remember to use AmazonSmile
When you shop at smile.amazon.com, AmazonSmile donations are generated for the JBN PTO. For shopping from your desktop, please save this fundraising LINK to your Amazon account! If shopping from the mobile app, search smile.amazon then click to visit Your Amazon Smile Settings. Verify that JB Nelson Elementary School PTO is your charity of choice. Also, periodically check your renewal period and the On/Off dropdown to ensure donations continue.
Box Tops
Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need – equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love! Receipts are valid for scanning for an entire 14 days. Make sure to designate JB Nelson Elementary School as your home school, and start scanning!
There are incredible promos for limited times! To view these promos, all you need to do is download the app on your device, or go into your already existing app, then click on Bonus Offers. Scroll all the way down to see the bigger promotions, and click on each one to view the deadlines and limitations. Here are some great offers currently on the App!
Download the Box Tops for Education app in the Apple store here: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1150038564 and in the Play Store here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.generalmills.btfe
Simple, Easy…Donate to your PTO
Did you know that you can donate to your PTO with a simple click of a button? Just visit the PTO website, scroll to the bottom and click DONATE. Your donations help fund teacher appreciation, seasonal crafts and events.
Feedback and Ideas for JBN PTO
We always want your feedback and new ideas! Please email ideas for discussion to JBNPTO@gmail.com.
Newsletter info
Need to get information out about your event, or need volunteers for your committee? Make sure your newsletter blurb has been cleared by either the PTO or Mrs. Prentiss and then get it to Dana Weller at jbnptoinfo@gmail.com by Wednesday at noon.
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