No School 2/17 and 2/20!!

Bully Proof Our School Week!!
Monday 1/30/12 -Wear Black = Lights out on Bullying!
Tuesday 1/31/12- Wear your Hat day!!
Wednesday 2/1/12-Wear NB colors!
Thursday 2/2/12- Wear Camouflage Day!
Friday 2/3/12- Wear Blue Jeans Day!
Don't Hate!! Participate :-)

Don't forget to coordinate with your homeroom parent for the Valentines Parties this year. All treats must be coordinated with them!!

New Brighton High School presents Annie!!
March 8th -10th in the High School Auditorium!
Tickets can be purchased at the Administration office starting 2/13/12. Students $5
Reserved $10
General $8 
$10 at the Door!!!
You don't want to miss this!!


New Brighton Youth Baseball 2012 Registration!
Jan. 29th, Feb. 5th, Feb 12th

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the New Brighton American Legion post 19 5th avenue!

Kindergarten Registration May 3rd, 10th and 11th!

January 16 Martin Luther King Day

Act 80 Day #2

February 17 Snow Make-Up Day # 1

February 20 Teacher In-Service #5

April 4 Snow Make-Up Day #2

April 10 Snow Make-Up Days #3

April 5-9 Spring Holiday

May 4 Snow make-up Day #4

May 28 Memorial Day

June 6 Last Day for Students

Graduation

June 7 Teacher In-Service #6

TIP! TUNE INTO- TV: KDKA-WPXI-WTAE- RADIO: WBVP-WMBA-KDKA FOR SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS!!

PTA MEETING

 

Meetings are held the first THURSDAY of each month in the Middle School Library at 7:00 p.m.  Come and share your ideas and thoughts to make our PTA and school year a successful one!


2012 Elementary Talent Show!! Friday April 20th at 700PM!!

1st practice April 17th from 315p to 530p.
Dress Rehearsal and YB photo April 19th, 315p - 530p
Show: April 20th arrive at 630p

Acts no longer than 2 minutes!
CD's must be labled with name, homeroom # and given to Miss Ficca no later than April 13th 2012!! Contact Miss Ficca at rficca@nbsd.k12.pa.us (724) 843-1194 ext. 161


Winter Fun At The Y! Feb. 27th -April 16th. 724-891-8439!

Ages 3-11.



NBASD Parent Involvment Meeting! Feb. 29th 630p to 800p!


Middle School Gym All Parents of K-12 NB students.

724-843-1795 ask for your building guidance counselor

 for more details. kking@nbsd.k12.pa.us




New Brighton Elementaary School Pepperoni Roll Sale!!

2 Paks for $5.00 Orders due 2/24/12

Questions (724)843-1194 ext.105


2nd Annual Family Fitness Night 2/24/2012 6-8PM in the

High School Gym!!RSVP dmacker5@comcast.net

call Dawn at (724) 891-5513


*******DISMISSAL PICK UP PROCEDURE CHANGE!!!!
STUDENTS WILL NO LONGER BE PICKED UP IN THE ELEMENTARY GARDEN/LIBRARY. STUDENTS WILL NOW EXIT THROUGH THE TUNNEL. THOSE PICKING UP STUDENTS WILL NOW HAVE TO PARK IN THE REAR PARKING LOT. ACCESSED OFF OF ALLEGHENY STREET AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL ON 43RD STREET. YOU SHOULD ARRIVE AT 315PM TO SIGN OUT YOUR CHILD.

********STUDENTS WHO WILL BE PICKED UP WILL ALWAYS NEED A NOTE BROUGHT IN. IF STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE A NOTE THEY WILL GO HOME ON THE BUS AS NORMAL.  QUESTIONS CONTACT ELEMENTARY OFFICE 724-843-1194. THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION:-)

No School Veterans Day Nov. 11th!
 

Thanksgiving Vacation Nov. 24th, 25th, &28th! No early dismissal on Wed. School will resume on the 29th!!!

Elementary make up picture day Nov. 2nd in the morning!

WOOHOO!! MIDGETS WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!

report cards go home on november 9th:)

3rd Annual Breakfast with DADS!!!!!
November 14th-18th 8:15 to 8:55 a.m.
in the elementary school cafeteria!
5.00 for adults.kids will pay their normal regular price.
return forms and money (checks to New Brighton PTA) by nov. 9th! Sign in at the lobby on your selected day. for more info contact: Rachael Cattivera (724)891-6903

NOVEMBER 17TH FAMILY READING FUN NIGHT AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! 6PM TO 8PM. FUN ACTIVITIES. READING STRATEGIES. TIME TO READ AS A FAMILY. REGISTER FOR COOL PRIZES. YUMMY FALL TREATS!! CONTACT MELISSA SMITH-FRANK 724-843-1194 EXT.126


PJ DAY!!!THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10TH!!! SPONSORED BY THE 5TH GRADE STUDENT COUNCIL.PROCEEDS BENEFIT NEEDY FAMILIES THIS THANKSGIVING:-)

Our children will begin decorating wreaths for New Brighton's 5th Annual Brighton Lights Night held on December 3rd 2011 at Townsend Park. Donations needed any old Holiday items that could be used on wreaths would be appreciated. Questions contact Mr. Adametz at the Elelmentary school!!



NO SCHOOL OCTOBER 6, 7, AND THE 10TH!
PROGRESS REPORTS FOR GRADES 3-4-5 ARE DUE TO GO HOME ON OCTOBER 5TH 2011.

OPEN HOUSE :
K -1st & 2nd - TUES. Oct. 18th 630p - 8p
GRADES 3rd 4th and 5th - Thur. Oct. 20th 630p - 8p
Stop by the Book Fair during Open House!!!.....630P TO 8P IN THE ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA!!!

HALLLOWEEN PARADE: OCTOBER 26, 2011 AT 6:00PMTRICK OR TREAT AT THE YMCA OCT. 22ND 1PM TO 230P. FREE TO THE COMMUNITY!!! GAMES AND CRAFTS! 
TRICK OR TREAT OCTOBER 31ST FROM 6-730PM!!


***Due to the weather today, the Elementary*** School Walk-a-thon has been cancelled. Our alternative day is scheduled for 10/14 so there is still time to get your forms and money sent in. Thank you.


RED RIBBON WEEK 10/24 - 10/28!!

PTA Halloween Parties K-5! October 28th. Students will change into costumes after lunch. Please do not forget the districts weapons policy. NO toy weapons with costumes. Keep the costumes simple enough for the children to dress themselves!!

 

NEW BRIGHTON LITTLE LIONS BASKETBALL!
Registration: October 18th & 20th in the Elementary Cafeteria!!! Questions call Rick Sheffield (724)494-8838

Classroom Challenge | Energy Balance 101
 Winning schools have a chance to win a Grand Prize including a $30,000 grant, Ultimate Energy Balance Party, and event with leading nutrition experts. Plus 2 Runner-Up winning classes will each receive a $10,000 grant.

http://www.energybalance101.com
 

The Find Your Balance Challenge is open to elementary school classrooms in grades K-5 and rewards student teams for taking steps toward achieving Energy Balance in your own school communities.

CAPS FOR KIDS DAY!!!!!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH 2011
BRING IN $1.00 DONATION TO SCHOOL AND YOU CAN WEAR YOUR HAT ALL DAY!!HELP SUPPORT THE CHARITY CAPS FOR KIDS! http://www.capsforkids.org

REMINDER****** for Parents of Elementary students who pick up their child...
Students WILL NOT be called for rides until 3:30, and will be picked up at the lower library doors. The steps through the butterfly garden lead to these doors.

NEW BRIGHTON PTA 3RD ANNUAL WALK-A- THON
**********FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH 2011**********
Parents must sign permission slips. Students may begin collecting contributions as soon as they have the sponsor sheets.

Money needs to be turned in by September 28th 2011!!
Students will get a ticket for every $5 raised.

**Tickets are for a chance to win various prizes including a 19" flat screen T.V.!!!
Contact person: Racheal Cattivera (724)891-6903


DARE2XL!!!!!
Orientation/ Registration
September 14th 2011
Time : 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: New Brighton Elementary Cafeteria
Meets after school from 3p to 5p Mon. - Thur. beginning 09/19/11.

The 2011-2012 Reflections program (Cultural Arts) theme is "Diversity Means...." Students reflect on the theme and create an original piece of work through literature, visual arts, music, film, dance or photography. More information will be sent home with students. All students from kindergarten through 12th grade are urged to participate. Deadline for entries:***** October 31st,  2011 For details contact Mr Adametz, Elementary Art teacher eadametz@nbsd.k12.pa.us Pick up entry forms at the school offfices or from your art teachers!!!


******Need volunteers for Paw Print day in elementary school from 8:15-9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 9th. Please inbox Racheal Cattivera on facebook or email at mammacatt3@yahoo.com Thanks! Next PAW PRINT days September 23rd, October 14th and October 21st!!!

GO LIONS!!! HAVE A GREAT SEASON!!!!


*******PAPER RECYCLE!!!! 7 DAYS A WEEK! WE EARN MONEY WHEN YOU DROP OFF PAPER AT OUR GREEN AND YELLOW PAPER RETREIVER BIN LOCATED NEAR THE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK!!!!***** FREE!!!!



HTTP://WWW.PGHKIDS.ORG

WWW.CENTERFORCREATIVEARTEXPRESSION.ORG  ART AND CRAFTS CLASSES!! POTTERY, KNITTING ,SCRAPBOOKING, AND  KIDS CRAFTERNOONS TO NAME A FEW. CHECK IT OUT!



A new way to help our school! Tyson will give us $.24 for every label turned in. Please check their site for a list of products that contain the A+ label!!! I know we are asking you to collect yet another label, however, it is important if we would like to have another playground for our school. After you cut them ...off the box or bag just send them in with your Box Tops and Soup Labels! Thanks for your help!!!See More

Tyson Project A+™ : Home Page

www.tyson.com

   NO SCHOOL OCTOBER 6th 7th and 10th DUE TO IN-SERVICE DAYS!

www.payforit.net - Here you can add money to your childs lunch account 24/7!!!

1. Check balances

2. Set up options to automatically add money to your childs account when it    falls below a certain amount.

3. Set up e-mail alerts regarding the account.

Questions call Melissa Adams 724-846-9992 ext 366  or madams@nbsd.k12.pa.us




REMINDER: DARE2XL

 This is an after school program.  

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Register
your Advantage card to help earn points for our school!! Our NBES code
is 0743. Just call 1-800-474-4777 and register that # to your Advantage
card and the points will start collecting for our school! That's it, no
collecting anything, they do it for you!


STUDY ISLAND
A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN WORKING ON ACADEMIC AND PSSA SKILLS. IT IS COMPLETED ONLINE VIA INTERACTIVE LESSONS AND GAMES AD CAN BE ACCESSED ANYWHERE THE INTERNET IS AVAILABLE. 


Walk - A - Thon!!!

 PTA MEETING

Meetings are held the first WEDNSDAY of each month in the Middle School Library at 7:00 p.m.  Come and share your ideas and thoughts to make our PTA and school year a successful one!

Soup Labels/ Box Tops
PLEASE clip your labels and box tops. This is an easy way to earn items for our school. Remember it is for OUR children!