JBN Newsletter 3.24.23
Principal’s Message
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JB Nelson Families,
It is so hard to believe that we are starting Spring break!! This is the time of year that we prepare to start creating class lists for next year. All parents are welcome to reach out to me via email and share any insights about what their children need for next year. I do not honor teacher requests by name. I would love to hear what kind of teacher would fit their needs and if there are any peers that should or should not be considered to be placed with your child. I will not take requests after May 1st as that is when we officially start our class list creation process.
The IAR testing window (3rd-5th grade students only) will be April 10-20. Third and fourth grades will test the 10th-14th, and fifth grade will test Friday the 14th through Thursday the 20th. Please make sure to support your child with a healthy breakfast and encourage them to give their best effort on the test.
If you are doing any “spring cleaning” over break, please clean out your child’s backpack. Maybe it’s time for a folder refresh? Please talk with your child if you find toys in their backpack as toys should be coming to school. We have had to remind students about this rule quite a bit lately, so this might be a great time for a chat and a clean out!
Early voting has opened! Please make a plan to vote!
The Board of Education is seeking permission from voters to issue up to $140 million in school construction and renovation bonds on the April 4, 2023, ballot. Learn more about Why It Matters to our staff and students by visiting https://www.bps101.net/referendum/
Election day is April 3rd, after spring break, from 9-3 so making a plan to vote early is a great way to ensure you don’t forget or run out of time!
We hope you all enjoy your spring break and we will welcome all students back to school on Monday, April 3rd!
~Mrs. Prentiss
Opportunities for Students
(All of these events are also listed on the JBN Parent calendar)
K-2 STEAM CLUB
Does your child enjoy Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math? If they do, the JB Nelson K-2 STEAM Club would be a great club for them! It will be held before school every Wednesday in April, from 8am to 9:00am. Space is limited so sign up here! If you have any questions, contact Julie Phillips.
Save the Date:
1st Grade Concert
Thursday April 13th at 7:00 PM
JB Nelson Gym
2nd-3rd Grade Concert
Tuesday April 25th at 7:00
Batavia Fine Arts Centre
EARN a ticket during Cougars March Madness
Game Plan:
Our school will be participating in the Cougars Reading Club, a reading incentive program sponsored by the Kane County Cougars baseball team. Your child will have the opportunity to improve his or her reading skills while earning a ticket to a Cougar’s game on JB Nelson game night on Thursday, May 11th. They will also receive a Cougars drawstring bag, a free hot dog and drink to enjoy during the game. To get a game ticket and goodies – Your child needs to read or listen to books for 200 minutes during March. Write the number of minutes you read each day on the calendar below. Add up the minutes read at the end of March. Turn in your completed form to your child’s teacher by April 5th. In May, a form will come home to order additional discounted family tickets and parking passes. Tickets and vouchers will be handed out in May.
Printed Reading logs were sent home last week!
**2022/2023 Yearbook information**
This year, we are using Treering for our Yearbook vendor. They allow you to customize 2 free pages with your own photos and memories, plus $.99 for each additional 2 pages if needed. How cool! These pages will only appear in your yearbook(s). Yearbooks can be ordered and custom pages can be purchased and edited until April 14th. Ordering after that date is possible, but will have additional shipping charges. To order and customize, go to www.treering.com/validate and enter code 1016529189553330
JBN Prowl
Dining Night at Currito, 4/26!
Join us on Wednesday, April 26th for our next Dining Night at Currito! This is an all day event, so any orders from 11a to 9p will count. Mention the fundraiser in the comments if ordering online, or show the flier at checkout in the restaurant (fliers coming in mid-April), and JBN will earn 20% back on your order!
BATAVIA MUSIC BUFFS
MATTRESS FUNDRAISER – 5 weeks away
The Batavia Music Buffs will be hosting our annual Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, April 29th from 10am to 5PM at BHS. Please save the date and spread the word to friends and family. Music students can earn Charm monies that can be used towards music related activities / expenses for each referral who buys a mattress. The charm earnings tiers are as follows:
1 referral who buys a mattress students will earn $25
2 referrals who buy a mattress students will earn $50
3 referrals who buy a mattress students will earn $100
5 referrals who buy a mattress students will earn $200
10 referrals who buy a mattress students will earn $500
A flyer to hand out with details is attached! If you have any questions please email vpwaysandmeans@bataviamusicbuffs.org
BOARD MEMBER POSITIONS OPEN FOR 2023-2024
Thank you to all who have stepped up to fill the open Batavia Music Buffs Board positions for the 2023-2024 school year. We have filled all positions, however we are looking for a co-chair for Ways and Means, which is fundraising. Your help is needed to fill this co-chair position and please know we welcome all music families with children in 5th grade through high school whether in band, orchestra or choir. For more information, please email president@bataviamusicbuffs.org
SCHOLARSHIPS REMINDER
The Batavia Music Buffs resident and non-resident summer music camp scholarship applications, along with the Gertrude Petit Scholarship are now OPEN through Friday, April 7th! Additionally, we are also offering a partial scholarship to the local Encore Summer Music Day Camp, applications for which are due by April 14th. Please visit: https://bataviamusicbuffs.org/fundraising/scholarships/ to learn more and apply.
Box Tops
(Current total: $181.20)
Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for PTO things, like experiences for the kids. Receipts are valid for 14 days. Make JB Nelson Elementary School your home school, and start scanning. Keep an eye out for Limited Time Bonus Promos, as well! The app also has a leaderboard so you can see which JBN grade level has the most Tops scanned. Download the apps here: Apple Store or Google Play Store
Donate to the Prowl
Donate to your PTO with a click of a button. Just visit the PTO website, scroll to the bottom and click DONATE. Your donations help fund teacher appreciation and other events.
Prowl Team Leads
Email us with any feedback or ideas for the Prowl.
Events- Karin Cheesman (kcheesman@queenbee16.org)
Working with Students- Rhonda Henderson (rhondahenderson0424@yahoo.com)
Finance- Dana Weller (dana.weller2@gmail.com)
Communication/Tech- Stina Castellani (snowbrdgirl83@yahoo.com)
- Prowl Leadership Team Meeting minutes (updated: 2/15/2023)
- Looking for Prowl Info? Download the App!
Download the JB Nelson Membership Tool Kit App to keep you updated on all the ins and outs for the current school year. Apple Store or Google Play.
- Want to add info to this Newsletter?
Need to get information out about your event, or volunteers for your committee? Make sure to clear it with Mrs. Prentiss and then get it to Stina at jbnptoinfo@gmail.com by Wed at noon.
Upcoming Events and Links
Sync your mobile device(s) with the J.B.Nelson School Calendar.
Spring Break – March 27th-March 31st
PTO meeting, 6:30p in the LRC -April 11th
Teacher Institute Day/No School- April 21st
2nd/3rd grade Concert, 7pm @ the BFAC- April 25th
Dining Night @ Currito – April 26th 11a-9p
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Recess Duty Sign up, Ongoing 22/23 school year
Art Appreciation Sign up, Ongoing 22/23 school year
Library Sign up, Ongoing 22/23 school year