JBN Newsletter 9.8.23
Principal’s Message
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JB Nelson Families,
Thank you to all families that supported our Portillo’s dining night yesterday! It’s always nice to have a “win-win” by getting dinner and supporting the school!
Our staff and students practiced their first evacuation drill yesterday. Next week we will have a bus evacuation drill as well. This supports students that ride the bus to and from school as well as students that will take a field trip, or use public transportation with how to evacuate a bus safely in different kinds of emergencies.
Picture day is next Tuesday, September 12th!
Information has gone home with students and I Tweeted info out in August. Here is a link to the information if you need it! We are still looking for a couple parent volunteers to help us with lining up students for their pictures. Click here to sign up on our PTO Website!
We are all preparing to host our annual “Open House” event next Wednesday, September 13th from 6:00-7:00 PM. In the past, parents would attend a session where the teacher would give a formal presentation about what their children would be learning in their year together. When we could not gather in person, teachers sent home slideshows and videos that shared this information and then had a more casual meeting time for parents. Based on staff and parent feedback, we continued this format when we all returned in person.
This format allows all parents/guardians to have access to the information on their own time, and they can review it as needed. It allows the evening to be less about a presentation and more about seeing the classroom, connecting with the teacher and seeing the rest of the school building. All classroom teachers will be sending this information to parents tonight so that they can choose to view it on their own time before the Wednesday evening event. Next week, my slideshow/video presentation will be sent to families in the Friday newsletter and I will include a link to the “Specials” (Art, Music, PE, Library) team as well. We hope you will join us for this event and be sure to enter using our new entrance!
We are still in need of one paraprofessional to support our kindergarten students with academic and social emotional needs every day M-F from 8:40-3:40. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please reach out to me directly: nicole.prentiss@bps101.net so we can get them hired A.S.A.P.!
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)
4th/5th Grade Chorus
Come make music with your friends at Chorus! We will meet every Monday that we have school through the beginning of May.
WHO: Any interested 4th or 5th grade student
WHAT: Elementary Chorus
WHEN: Every Monday morning from 8:00-8:45 (starting 9/18)
REHEARSAL BEGINS: Monday, 9/18
FORM DUE: Wednesday, 9/13
Please sign up with the Google form by using the link (https://forms.gle/bwLf5sQBpxEHCe9U7). Email jacqueline.niner@bps101.net for any questions!
Is your 3rd, 4th or 5th grader interested in joining the SAB Student Advisory Board?
If so, click on the link below to learn more about opportunities for student leadership this year.
Who: 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders
What: Student Advisory Board Leadership (SAB)
When: Informational Meeting (not mandatory) Thursday, Sept 14th 8:45am LRC
Applications due Friday, September 22nd @ 3pm.
SAB Membership announced Sept. 27th @5 pm on JBN LRC webpage
Meeting dates and times will follow.
3rd-5th Grade S.T.E.A.M Club
The JBN STEAM Club is a gathering of students 3rd-5th that meet regularly in an informal environment to work on inquiry-based Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) related activities. Meetings are before school EVERY WEDNESDAY IN OCTOBER from 8-9am.
There is no cost to participate!!
Mrs. Phillips is the leader of the STEAM Club. If needed, you can contact her at julie.phillips@bps101.net.
Sign up here.
*FYI–K-2 STEAM will be held in April!
BOOK FAIR IS COMING!
Mon 9/25 9-4pm Tues 9/26 9-7pm Wed 9/27 9-4pm Thur 9/28 9-4pm Fri 9/29 9-12pm
- Online Bookfair is open today through 9/29.
- Highly recommended: Pre-purchase gift cards for students to avoid sending cash.
- 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.
- Mrs. Phillips needs volunteers, please sign up here!
Any questions email julie.phillips@bps101.net
Cub Scouts
Join Pack 153 at upcoming Scouting Events
Pack 153 Fall Campout
Saturday, September 9th 2:00p ~ September 10th
Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve, Elburn, IL
Join the Pack for lots of fun activities including games, hiking, campfire, and s’mores. Join us for the day or camp with us overnight! More events to come! RSVP to cubmaster@bataviapack153.
Feel free to join us anytime to learn more about Scouting. If you missed our kick-off meeting and are interested in joining, please reach out to our Cubmaster, Chris!
Chris Weller Email: cubmaster@bataviapack153.org ~ Text Phone: 630-728-7228
Girl Scouts
Wednesday, September 27 from 5:30-6:30pm
Batavia Public Library – Founder’s Room
Attention all Batavia Girls: Come meet new friends and learn more about Girl Scouts!
There will be crafts, games, and information about Girl Scouts in Batavia!
JBN PTO
Jaguar Jog Fall Fun Run!
The Fun Run has been a successful way for extended family, friends, and neighbors to contribute to our JB Nelson community. All funds this year will go towards a JBN end-of-year carnival!
The Jaguar Jog Fun Run T-Shirt link is now live on the PTO Membership Toolkit site. You may order your shirt from our website here. Orders are due Friday, September 15th.
If you would like to sign up to be an Activity Stop on the run, we also have Stop sign-ups available here
Our main Jaguar Jog Fun Run page has all the details. If you have not yet set up the fundraiser page for your child(ren), you can do so from that main page. You can also just click “Donate” at the bottom, if you do not want to set up a separate page. Note: you do not need to have a MTK login to donate to the Fun Run! Anyone can donate via the main page or a student’s page.
Open Committee Positions
It’s the start of a brand new school year and we have a few open positions for Committee Chairs on some PTO/JB activities! Available committees include: BoxTops, LRC, Teacher Prep, S.T.E.A.M. lab, and Teacher Appreciation (Oct/May)! Just navigate to the Committees area of the PTO website and click on any of these open committees to sign up! Our PTO has a binder of information, so we can provide you with all the tools you need for your committee. And as always, if you’re curious but have questions, just email us or attend a monthly meeting and ask!
Box Tops
2023-2024 Goal: $200
Current total: $33.30 ~ 5th grade is in the lead
Download the apps: Apple Store or Google Play. Make JB Nelson Elementary your home school to start scanning. Currently there are some really amazing Limited Time Bonus Promos to take advantage of! The app also has a leaderboard so you can see which JBN grade level has the most scanned. Twice a year, our school receives a check from Box Tops to help pay for things, like events for the kids. Receipts valid – 14 days.
Donate to the PTO
Don’t have the time to volunteer but still want to help out? Donate to the PTO HERE.
Your 2023-2024 PTO Team
President- Ed Woloch (ed.woloch@gmail.com)
Vice President- Karin Cheesman (kcheesman@queenbee16.org)
Treasurer- Dana Weller (dana.weller2@gmail.com)
Secretary- Stina Castellani (snowbrdgirl83@yahoo.com)
- Team Meeting minutes (updated- 8/29/23)
- Looking for PTO 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.
Upcoming Events and Links
Sync your mobile device(s) with the J.B.Nelson School Calendar.
September 12th
JBN Open House
September 13th
PTO Meeting
September 26th, 6:30-7:30p
September 29th
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