It has been another learning-filled week at New Britton! Although we have certainly seen varying class sizes due to an increase in Covid-related absences, our students appear to be doing their Bulldog Best adapting to changes and engaging in their learning. Mrs. Lee and I have been fortunate to substitute in a variety of grade levels this week as we navigate our substitute teacher shortage. I continue to be impressed with the structure and learning routines that our Bulldog teachers have put in place to support our students. Our children are able to share their previous learning and connections as well as engage in discussions of new learning and then apply their learning.

I talked to a group of 4th graders today, and a student asked me if I always wanted to be a teacher or principal when I was younger. This question made me smile and reflect upon my "WHY." It then led to further conversation about their interests and thoughts about possible jobs in the future. Mrs. Leiner has been talking to students about passions, practice, and learning new skills or concepts...and how these passions may lead to interest in different kinds of careers in the future. Be sure to ask your students if Mrs. Leiner has come their classroom in the past week or so to talk about careers in the future and how to achieve their goals.

Sincerely,

Lori Mankin

Winter Weather Guidelines

It is always beneficial for students to get fresh air and exercise during recess, however, during the winter months we may have days when the temperature/wind chill falls below 15 degrees Fahrenheit that require students to stay inside. In these cases, teachers provide and supervise indoor recess activities as an alternative. To best prepare children for outdoor recess days, always send them to school with the appropriate outdoor winter clothing.

For more detailed information on HSE's recess policy, please click on the following link:

https://nbe.hseschools.org/student/student-handbook/recess-policy

As we are beginning our 2nd semester of the school year, we could use some help in the library. If you are interested in volunteering in the library, please sign up using the link below.

If it will be your first time, please let Mrs. Williams (kwilliams@hse.k12.in.us) know what day and time you will be coming so she can be sure to be in the library to give directions.

Feel free to grab a friend and come shelve some books! It normally takes an hour or so to put the books away. Volunteers are free to come at a time that is convenient for them anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. You must have a current SafeVisitor background check on file. If you have any questions, please ask!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4dabad2da1f94-2021221

Are you looking for a way to support the NBE library? If so, we have a program called Support our Library! Using the link below, you can choose a book to donate to our library. You have the option to donate the book in honor of a teacher, a student for his/her birthday, or just for the fun of reading! These books are library bound books and come processed...which means they are ready for the shelf and checkout to students as soon are they arrive at NBE. If you choose to donate a book to our library, Mrs. Williams will share the book first with your child's class. Thanks for being willing to Support our Library!!

https://www.btsb.com/sosl/newbrittonelementary

Good Samaritan Network (GSN) is a collaborative/network of nonprofits in Hamilton County. GSN utilizes two serving approaches, Direct and InDirect services, and in part is designed to ensure efficiency and communication among the different agencies, social services, nonprofits, local government, pantries, and businesses - as together we serve the needs of Hamilton County residents who are at-risk or underserved.

If you are in need or would like to help those in need, this website can assist you. The link below provides support for holiday assistance, rental assistance, energy assistance, and ways to provide support.

Please take a moment to explore this website - click here.

NBE is pleased to announce the return of the Snack Attack program for those students in need. This program, supported by the Fishers Youth Assistance Program, is designed to provide students a little extra nourishment for the weekend until they can receive a hot meal at school on Monday.

Here's how the program works. Your student will pick up a small sack of food to be taken home over the weekend. The sack is filled with individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, fruit cups, pop tarts, peanut butter/crackers, Goldfish crackers, etc. The type of snacks will vary each week. Please let us know if your child has a peanut allergy as he/she will receive a special bag of peanut-free snacks.

There is no cost to you or the school. If you are interested in having your student participate in FYAP's Snack Attack or have questions, please contact Sherri Leiner, NBE School Counselor at sleiner@hse.k12.in.us