Orders are due Friday, September 12th. No late orders can be accepted. Additional information below.

Orders are due Friday, September 19th. No late orders will be accepted. Additional information below.

Donations are due Friday, September 26th. Donations can be made online or with cash or checks made payable to John Nowlin Elementary.

Online Donation Link: JNE Fun Run | Blue Springs School District

As part of its mission to support children and families, the BIST Team is offering a series of complimentary classes for parents and guardians. Classes will be presented virtually and facilitated by the BIST Team.

 

 

 

To register for this class:

1.    Go to http://BIST.org

2.    Click Log In on the home screen.

3.    If you already created a username by previously enrolling in a BIST class, just log in on this screen.

4.    If you have never registered for a BIST class, enter your information (Name, Email, and a Password). This will register you on the website, but not for the class.

5.    At the top of the page, use the dropdown menu called “Classes.” Click “Training Calendar.”

6.    Select the class you wish to attend (Parenting with BIST). Click “Register” under your preferred class.

7.    Fill out the required questions and click “Register.”

8.    On the checkout screen, complete the billing details even though this is a free class.

9.    Click “Place Order.” The Order Details page is your confirmation of registration.

10. You will receive an email containing the Zoom link for the training sessions on Wednesday, September 17th. 

In addition to the Wednesday Update, teacher newsletters, and ParentSquare messages, you can stay up-to-date about JNE news by visiting the JNE website at John Nowlin Elementary - HOME or by following us on Facebook.

JNE PTA shares upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and general updates on the JNE PTA Facebook pages. 

Volunteer Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1LpTpUPX4Y/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Fall picture day is September 11th. All students will have a photo taken and it will be included in the JNE yearbook. Fall picture retake day will be on October 17th, flier below. Ordering information can be found at www.mylifetouch.com. The JNE picture day code is EVTCSR49W.

Lifetouch will not accept paper picture day orders after school picture day. If you would like to order photos after picture day you can order at www.lifetouch.com. Additional information below.

Fourth and fifth grade students that attended the BSSD last spring will receive MAP testing reports from spring 2025 on September 19th. These will be sent home in your child’s take home folder.

The annual music candy bar sale will be kicking off on September 15th. More information below.

What is it? A free program sponsored by Harvesters. The organization provides students with a bag of food each week that is meant to fill the gap for food needed over a weekend.

Who can join? Any John Nowlin student can request to join. We are allotted a certain number of bags. Initially we will try to limit one bag per family and will sign up students on a first come first serve basis.

How does it work? The food is delivered to the school every Friday, or the last day of a shortened week. The food is in a Walmart sized bag. It will be placed outside of the classroom and students pick up their bag as they leave for the day. Before extended breaks the organization will often send two bags which we try to send home on two separate days.

How do I sign up? Email our school social worker, Ms. Allen.

A few things to remember…if you should participate, please remind your students to bring home their food and not leave it at school or on the bus. Also remind your students that you should look at the food prior to them eating it. The school district does not check for expiration dates and has no way of assuring safety in cases of food allergies.

The music candy bar sale is just around the corner. We are looking for volunteers to assist with the sale. If you are interested, complete the online background screening (information below) and use the link provided to sign up for a volunteer time. Candy bar sale information can be found in the reminder section of the newsletter.

Volunteer link: Volunteers: JNE Music Candy Bar Sale

We're looking for amazing grown-ups — parents, grandparents,

guardians, and/or family friends — to help make this school year AWESOME! Whether you’ve got a little time or a lot, we’d love to have you on board. Just fill out your info below and let us know how you’d like to help. No experience needed — just good vibes and a big heart.

Click the following link to share your information with us! 

On September 22nd, we will begin welcoming lunch guests at JNE. All guests must sign up and complete a background screening prior to visiting. All school/PTA volunteers will need to complete a background screening. Background screenings must be completed each new school year.

To help maintain a safe and orderly school environment, we ask for your cooperation by adhering to the guidelines below:

Online Guest/Volunteer Background Application:

Please do not hesitate to reach out to the office if you have any questions.

Kindergarten Lunch: 11:40-12:00/Check In 11:35 (sign up time)

1st Grade Lunch: 12:05-12:25/Check In 12:00 (sign up time)

2nd Grade Lunch: 12:30-12:50/Check In 12:25 (sign up time)

3rd Grade Lunch: 12:15-12:35/Check In 12:10 (sign up time)

4th Grade Lunch: 11:50-12:10/Check In 11:45 (sign up time)

5th Grade Lunch 12:45-1:05/Check In 12:40 (sign up time)

Dates are subject to change. Information will be provided by club sponsors.

Book Club: Mondays starting October 6th, 4:15-5:00 PM

Heritage Singers: Tuesdays starting October 14th, 8:15-9:00 AM

Girls On the Run: Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 15th, 4:15-5:45 PM

Robotics Club (K-2nd): Tuesdays starting September 2nd, 4:15-5:15 PM

Knight Leadership: Various Days. 8:30-9:00 AM

Robotics Club (3rd-5th): Thursdays starting September 4th, 4:15-5:15 PM

Mindful Knights: Thursdays starting September 2nd, 8:15-9:00 AM

Circus Skills: Thursdays starting September 25th, 8:15-9:00 AM

Page Turners: Fridays starting September 5th, 8:10-9:00 AM

Unicycle Club: Fridays starting October 3rd, 8:15-9:00 AM

School meal information can be found at Blue Springs School District - Food and Nutritional Services.