Hi folks,
As we approach the end of week 4, it feels like we are steadily acclimating to this year's changes and are beginning to establish a rhythm to our school routines. While we continue to limit many of our "normal" activities, slowly but surely we are exploring ways to create a healthy community. Student Council is preparing to start the Charity of Choice nomination process, Mr. Downing and I are organizing our 8th grade student mentors and our fabulous PTO has organized a DJ and Kona Shaved Ice truck for today's 6th grade lunch. (Yes, health and safety measures will be implemented.)
A few quick thank yous from this past week. To our RLA volunteers who assisted with this week's Materials Pickup; to our PTO for coordinating blanket and mask sales, spirit wear and today's lunch celebration; to our parents who have graciously donated food, snacks and water for staff and students; to all of our families for helping ensure safe drop-off and pick-up procedures each day.
Curriculum Night Presentations
PTO Update
The NBJH PTO would like to extend an invitation for you to join our PTO and donate to the ONLY FUNDRAISER for the NBJH PTO -- the Free Will Campaign. PTO funds are used to sponsor programs and events such as Career Day, Dance Assembly, Teacher Grants, the 8th Grade Graduation Party and various Hospitality events. In recent years the PTO helped outfit the NBJH library with all new flexible furniture. Membership also provides access to the PTO Directory app.
In order to fund these programs, we are kindly asking for a $25 per family donation. This is merely a suggested amount; we will accept any amount that you are comfortable with. All students will benefit from the PTO programs, regardless of the amount of your family’s contribution. You can make your online donation here. Your donation is tax-deductible! If you would like a receipt for your donation, please email Monique Howard at bmhoward2004@yahoo.com. Thank you for your support of the NBJH PTO and the Free Will Fundraiser.
Lunch orders
Must place order by midnight tonight. You can use this form to place your order for the week.
MAP testing
Students in grades 6-8 will take two separate MAP assessments -- one in math and one in reading -- during the fall, winter and spring. We have targeted the week of September 29-October 2 and the week of October 5-9 for our assessments. Students will take the reading assessment one week and the math assessment the other. We will communicate specific days/dates in our next update.
PSAT 8/9 for 8th graders
Many of our 8th grade families are wondering what will be happening with the PSAT 8/9 assessment this fall. This is a decision made by D225 in collaboration with the township elementary districts. We expect communication from the high school in the next couple of weeks that will provide an update on the assessment process. If the PSAT 8/9 is still administered in person this fall, testing date options would likely be two Saturdays and a Monday in November. Stay tuned for more info.
Enjoy the weekend...
Scott
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Scott Meek, Ed. D.
NBJH Principal
(847) 504-3501