Thursday, September 29, 2011

Early Release October 5th

FALL DANCE

The Safety Patrols are sponsoring New Berlin's annual fall dances.  K-2 is Thusrday, October 6, from 3:00-4:30 and grades 3-5 is Friday, October 7.  All students must have a signed permission slip to attend.  Entrance into the dance is $5.00.  Please contact your child's teacher for a permission slip.  Let's boogie... NBE!

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Progress Reports

Prorgress reports go home Monday, Sept. 26.  Please check your child's bookbag for this document.  Don't forget to sign and return to your child's teacher.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Elephanormous Reading Challenge



Students at New Berlin Elementary received a huge reading challenge Tuesday, September 20, by Mr. Toni Vecchio, Executive Director of the Jacksonville Zoo. As part of their yearly reading goal, students will have to read a million words. If each student meets his/her goal, Principal Wanda Reese will have to work in the elephant barn at the zoo helping to clean-up after the elephants. The class who reads the most will be invited to come for a behind the scenes view and their teacher will have to help Mrs. Reese clean the barn. The top readers for each grade level will be invited to come along as well.



For students in grades 3– 5, one million words would be equivalent to 30 chapter books a year. For students in grades K-2, one million words is equivalent to reading or listening to 4 books per day. Research shows reading one million words a year supports students in becoming more proficient readers. It helps develop sufficient vocabulary, as well as creating excitement around reading every day.

The campaign unites the whole school around reading and the Read it Forward Jax Campaign. Students read books at their independent level and select books on their own personal interest. Students are held accountable for their reading in the form of a reading record or book log.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Elephanormous Reading Challenge

Tuesday, September 20, Mr. Toni Vecchio,Executive Director of the Jacksonville Zoo will be visiting New Berlin to share the reading challenge for the year. Be sure to check back to see what the challenge is going to be. It is going to be "elephanormous"! Don't foget to check out the Read it Forward Jax website http://www.duvalschools.org/readitforwardjax/default.htm

Happy Reading!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Be an All Star Volunteer

New Berlin is looking for parents to help with vision screening and the Scholastic Book Fair.  If you are available to help please contact our School Volunteer Liaison Regina Chancey at reginachanceynbe@yahoo.com


Vision Screening is October 10,11 & 12 and the book fair will be held November 4-17.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Picture Day & Open House

Smile.... Picture Day is Tuesday, September 13.

Open House for grades 3-5 Thursday, September 15, 6:00pm-7:30pm.

New Berlin Hosts Annual Grandparent's Tea


There was plenty of love, tea, and cookies at the annual Grandparents Tea that was held at New Berlin Elementary on Friday, September 9. Over 550 grandparents and students gather in the school cafeteria for a time of sharing. Students honored their grandparent by presenting them with a special card and singing the Grandparent's Song. Principal Wanda Reese read the story; Love you Forever by Robert Munsch. A heartwarming story about the love a mother has for her child and the cycle of life. Tears were seen throughout the cafeteria as students and grandparents listened to the story.

Grandparents were honored for having the most grandchildren at New Berlin, for driving the farthest, and for being the oldest grandparent. Each winner received a $15.00 gift card. They were thanked for volunteering at New Berlin and for being positive role models in the lives of the grandchildren. The tea ended by students giving their grandparents a hug and a kiss before reporting back to class.

Ted Anti-Bullying Show

On Friday September 2, all of the students at New Berlin attended the NED show. This was a anti-bullying presentation that teaches kids to Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best - N.E.D. Not only did our students learn how to deal with bullies, but they also learned ways to build great character. NED kept us entertained by telling funny jokes and doing neat tricks with yo-yos. It was a fun Friday event for us all! Take a look at NED...