JBN Newsletter 4.20.23
Principal’s Message
JB Nelson Families,
This week the fifth grade students completed the IAR test and all make-up tests were completed for third through fifth grade students that were absent last week. Students worked very hard and gave their best effort. Thank you for supporting them at home with a good night’s sleep and solid breakfasts.
We hope to see you all at our “All School Skate ” for JB Nelson families tonight from 4-6 PM. Please use this link to get all of the information!
The month of May is very busy as we wrap up our learning, complete AIMS and MAP assessments, celebrate our amazing staff and hold our end of the year family events like the Spring Social and Fun Run. We are creating a “cheat sheet” for May and I will be sending it out on Monday so that all families know what to expect each week of May!
As I have mentioned in my last three newsletters, we will start the class list process in May. 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, but 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.
Students do NOT have school tomorrow as it is a School Improvement Day for teachers. We hope you enjoy your weekend and we will see you on Monday!
~Mrs. Prentiss
Opportunities for Students
(All of these events are also listed on the JBN Parent calendar)
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BOOK FAIR IS COMING!
Mon 5/1 9-4pm Tues 5/2 9-4pm Wed 5/3 9-7pm Thur 5/4 9-4pm Fri 5/5 9-12pm 1. Online Bookfair is open today through 5/9. 2. Highly recommended: Pre-purchase gift cards for students to avoid sending cash. 3. You can purchase staff gift cards, please use julie.phillips@bps101.net to send and enter the teacher’s name in the message. This will ensure they receive them more efficiently than fall:) 4. Mrs. Phillips needs volunteers, please sign up here! Any questions email julie.phillips@bps101.net |
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JBN
Kane County Cougars Reading Night
Thursday, May 11th @ 6:30 pm
How to order tickets:
1. Free Student Vouchers (Yellow) for children who completed the March Madness 200 min Log should come home today in backpacks with each child who earned one.
2. Don’t worry, you can still purchase tickets if your child did not participate.
3. Fill out the JBN Cougars Online Order Form .
4. Send $ and yellow vouchers in an envelope marked COUGARS by 4/17. Checks payable to JBN.
5. Physical tickets earned or purchased, as well as parking passes will come home Friday, May 5th with the oldest child at JBN.
6. ORDERING through JBN DEADLINE MONDAY, APRIL 17th! After this date, you will have to go directly through the Cougars organization.
Any questions? Please feel free to contact Julie Phillips.
630-937-8408
3rd Trimester Breakfast with Books
The LRC will be hosting the last Breakfast With Books discussion on Tuesday, May 16th at 8am in LRC. Students in 4th-5th grade and some select 3rd graders are invited to join. Please sign up using this form. Please email julie.phillips@bps101.net with any questions.
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!
Fun Run- Summer Sprint is Live!
Our biggest fundraiser of the year is now live and will remain open until 5/19/23. Create your child’s donation page on Membership Toolkit to track their donations, or just donate to the main site. The Fun Run itself will take place on May 12th from 4-6:30p (stop by at any time). The Fun Run has been a successful way for extended family, friends, and neighbors to contribute to our JB Nelson community. This year we will have obstacles & games for students to complete along the route. Families can sign up to be a “STOP” on the Summer Sprint where students can complete summer challenges to earn additional prizes. All participants in the Summer Sprint will receive a Swag Bag, regardless of donations.
BATAVIA MUSIC BUFFS
MATTRESS FUNDRAISER – 1 week 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 flier to hand out with details is attached! If you have any questions please email vpwaysandmeans@
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.
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/
Box Tops
(Current total: $184.00)
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)
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Prowl Leadership Team Meeting minutes (updated: 4/11/2023)
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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.
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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.
Teacher Institute Day/No School- April 21st
2nd/3rd grade Concert, 7pm @ the BFAC- April 25th
Dining Night @ Currito – April 26th 11a-9p
May 1-5 – Teacher Appreciation Week- (Breakfast) and (Lunch) sign-ups
Fun Run fundraiser and activity stops– May 12th 4p-6:30p
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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