JBN Newsletter 10.24.25
Principal’s Message
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JB Nelson Families,
The weather definitely started to feel more like Fall this week. I have reminded all students that part of the “JB Promise” is being responsible and part of that is wearing appropriate clothing when it is cold. Please make sure that your child’s jacket/hoodie/coat has their name on it. Also, it’s time to think about updating their “back up” clothes that they keep in their locker in case of an accident or fall at recess in the mud.
What families need to know about next Friday, October 31st at JBN:
Students are welcome to bring their Halloween costumes in a bag, they should NOT wear them to school.
There can be no fake weapons or blood., save that for after school!
- Sliming of Miss Amy, Mr. Mannion & Mrs. Prentiss will take place at 1:45 on the field and all are welcome to attend.(We will also post videos on Instagram)
- Volunteers can check in with the front office (bring ID) at 1:55 and will be released to classrooms at 2:00
- Fall parties will be held from 2:25-3:00
- The optional costume parade is at 3:10. Parents should stand along the sidewalk by the kindergarten doors (S!) and on the blacktop. Students will be dismissed after the parade.
- RAIN PLAN: Parade would walk through the gym instead of going outside & parents would not be invited as we cannot house everyone.
- The PTO is still looking for some parent volunteers to sun the class parties. Everything has been planned and purchased by the PTO, we need parents to help run activities. Sign up here
As I mentioned last week, we are starting to plan for our Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Assembly. Our student leaders plan and run the breakfast which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11th at 8:30.
If you and your Veteran would like to come to our Veteran’s Day Breakfast and Assembly, please fill out this FORM. We hope to see you there!
We hope you are enjoying the Wishtree book! Our Wishtree chapters for next week are 46-51 and we will finish the book!
As always, please make sure your child charges their Chromebook and has their comfy clothes so they are ready for learning on our Mindful Monday!
Mrs. Prentiss
S.E.L. (Social Emotional Learning)
School-Home connections to help students grow their SEL skills!
BPS Strategic Plan Priority 2, Strategy 3-Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs
BPS Strategic Plan Priority 2, Strategy 4-Family & Community Partnerships
All students at JBN learn about social emotional skills in their daily classroom meetings.
All teachers follow the District’s Portrait of a Graduate sequence grades K-5.
For the month of October our focus will be on Mindset & Goals.
A goal is something you want to achieve, like reading better or making new friends. To reach a goal, you keep trying and never give up!
Students are exploring what a goal is, how to set a goal, and what SMART goals are. Below is a list of picture books that can help with learning and talking about goal setting and what it means to work toward a goal.
Book List
- Squirrel’s New Year Resolution by Pat Miller
- The Girl and the Bicycle by Mark Pett
- Ambitious Ninja by Mary Nhin
- The Curious Garden by Peter Brown
- Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
- Flight School by Lita Judge
- The Night Before New Year’s by Natasha Wing
- The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi
- I Can Do Hard Things by Gabi Garcia
- The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
Discussion
- Why are goals important?
- Have you ever set goals before? Did you achieve those goals? Why or why not?
- What are things that can help a person achieve a goal? What are things that might stand in the way?
JBN PTO
As a JBN parent, you’re already part of the PTO!
The PTO will meet at 6:30PM in the LRC (childcare provided):
- Aug 19 • Sept 2 • Oct 7
- Nov 4 • Dec 2 • Jan 13
- Feb 10 • Mar 10 • Apr 14
- May 12 (off campus)
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
- Fall Class Parties (Oct 31) – Sign up here
- Winter Class Parties (Dec 19) – Sign up here
- Spring Class Parties (Mar 27) – Sign up here
The PTO plans all JBN family events!
Stay Connected: Parent Calendar | PTO Website | PTO Facebook
BPS Strategic Plan Priority 2, Strategy 4 – Family & Community Partnerships