Save the Date: NBES will host 3 Saturday Sessions on 4/16, 4/23, and 4/31 for grades 3rd-5th in preparation for the Georgia Milestones Assessment. The sessions will run from 9:00-12:00 and focus on ELA and Math. Sign-up flyers will go home with students when we return from Spring Break. Thank you!
NBES Families: Our phones and computers will be off and on today as we complete network updates. If you need to send us a message and can not get through, please call the Board of Education at 229-588-2340.
Due to the expected continuation of inclement weather expected during after school hours, ECHOES will be cancelled TODAY (WEDNESDAY - MARCH 23. ECHOES students will ride their normal buses home.
NBES 5th Grade Families: If you would like to purchase a yearbook ad for your student, please submit your order and payment by February 26th. The order form can be accessed here: bit.ly/NBES5thGradeAd. See Mrs. Simpson or a 5th grade teacher for more info!
The Class of 2036 is getting ready to head off to all kind of places! Help us spread the word and invite others to join us for registration:
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The tradition is back! We are so excited about our Annual Family Dance, happening TOMORROW from 5:00-7:00. All of our students and family members are invited to join us in the NBES gym for some family fun!
ENTRY and PARKING: Please park in the side/bus ramp lot, and enter through the cafeteria corridor. This will be the only open entrance. Follow the signs to the fun!
Just a reminder..............
Parents and Guardians --
Please use the link to access the COVID 19 Community Letter from Brooks County Schools.
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We are looking forward to seeing our staff tomorrow and our PK-12 students on Wednesday. Click the link to see what's happening in January!
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NBES: Brooks County Schools will dismiss school early on Friday at 2:00, December 17th, due to the Brooks County State Championship parade! The parade will take place on Court Street at 5:00.
Busses and car riders will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m. All students should be picked no later than 2:15. No early check-outs will be allowed after 1:15 p.m.
Congratulations to our BCS Trojans! We can't wait to celebrate with our community!
Congratulations to our NBES Spelling Bee Champions! Christian O'Leary is our Spelling Bee winner and Max Castillo is the Runner Up. They will be competing in January at our system-wide Spelling Bee competition. Great job by all the contestants!
Join us from the comfort of your couch as Brian Buffington presents "A Parent's Guide to Raising Digital Natives" live on Facebook.
NBES Reminder: Starting tomorrow, Monday, November 29th , we will move afternoon car rider pick up to the front of the school. The buses will drop off and pick up on the side of the school (bus ramps), and car riders will drop off and pick up on the front of the school. Please review the map to see the changes. Thank you for your patience as we make this shift!
Road Closure on Troupeville Road begins tomorrow! See link for details.
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NBES will hold Jump Rope for Heart Wednesday and Thursday! Kinder and 1st and 4th and 5th grades will jump on Wednesday, and 2nd and 3rd grades will jump on Thursday! Remember, you must have a signed permission slip to participate. Wear comfy shoes, and bring a water bottle. We can't wait for a fun day as we fundraise for the American Heart Association!
NBES: Starting November 29th (the Monday after Thanksgiving Break), we will move afternoon car rider pick up to the front of the school. The buses will drop off and pick up on the side of the school (bus ramps), and car riders will drop off and pick up on the front of the school. Please review the map to see the changes. Thank you for your patience as we make this shift when we return from the break.
NBES: Tomorrow is our Fall Fun Run, hosted by our PTA! It will be held during K-5 exploratory time, and the students will enjoy popcorn, cotton candy, face tattoos, music, and a photo booth. Non-participating students will go to exploratory classes. It's not too late to sign up, but students will need to bring $10 to their homeroom teacher by 8:30 am in the morning. Dress warmly, and remember to wear your t-shirt if you purchased one!
Please contact Brooks County Family Connections with questions!
NBES will celebrate Red Ribbon Week next week, October 25th-October 29th! We will have dress up days, trivia, and give-aways. See the attached schedule for each day's theme!
NBES: Fall Picture Day will be Wednesday, October 13th. Flyers will be sent home in student folders this week with more info!
