Wednesday Update: October 1, 2025

Posted Date: 10/01/25 (12:17 PM)

Wednesday Update

October 1, 2025

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Families will receive the Wednesday Update each week. Important BSSD & JNE information, reminders, and events will be included in this weekly newsletter.

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JNE & BSSD Information

Fun Run Update

Last Friday was the 4th Annual JNE Fun Run. It was a great day for students and staff. Thank you to Party It Up Entertainment for providing DJ services. We would also like to extend a heartfelt appreciation and thanks to all of the parent volunteers and donors. Together we raised $5600. Thank you for your continued support in your child's education and our school community.

Trunk or Treat: October 16th

JNE PTA is looking for volunteers to host trunks and for candy donations. If you would like to help, click here for more information.

JNE PTA Trunk or Treat Trunk and Candy Information

Grandparent's/Special Person's Event

JNE is hosting a fun evening with Grandparents and Special People. Students will bring home a RSVP form. Please only complete one per family. RSVP forms are due October 9th.

5:00-8:00 JNE Book Fair Open (other events do not begin until 6:00)
6:00-7:00 Grandparents/Special People classroom visit, classroom activities, art walk, building tour, light refreshments, photo ops
6:45-7:45 JNE PTA Trunk or Treat

Click here for more information: Grandparent's/Special Person's RSVP Form

Red Monday, October 6th

JNE will cheer the Chiefs on on Monday, October 6th. Students are invited to wear chiefs gear and red and gold for Red Monday!

Picture Re-Take Day

JNE picture re-take day is Friday, October 17th.

Click here for more information: Lifetouch Re-Take Information

Join JNE PTA Today!

For more information about the JNE PTA and membership, click here: Joining JNE PTA

JNE PTA Volunteer Information

Click here for more information: PTA Volunteer Opportunities

JNE Social Media

JNE

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 Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/share/16xrMBVUY1/?mibextid=wwXIfr

JNE PTA

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

PTA Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/share/16By1KUDGA/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Volunteer Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1LpT

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BSSD & JNE Reminders

JNE Book Fair

The John Nowlin book fair will be open the week of October 13th-17th. The book fair will be open on Thursday, October 16th from 5 PM-8 PM for evening shopping. We will need volunteers to help with the book fair. If you would like to volunteer use the link below to sign up.

Post Details | John Nowlin Elementary

Birthday Gram Sale

JNE PTA is selling birthday grams for $5.

Click here for more information: PTA Birthday Gram Information

Birthday Grams can be ordered online at JNE PTA | Blue Springs School District.

Parents As Teachers/Liggett Trail Education Center

The BSSD offers a variety of services for non-school aged children. The following resources provide information about early childhood opportunities.

PAT Informational Brochure

PAT Program Flier

BSSD Preschool Information

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Lunch Guest & Volunteer Information

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:

Please use the following link to sign-up to eat lunch with your student. Guests must sign-up at least two days in advance. This helps us better accommodate our guests and seating.
The sign-up time is the time you should check in at the main office. (See lunch schedule and check in time schedule below) Once appointments are full, a different open date will need to be selected.
Some dates are blocked due to school activities/events.
If you have multiple students, you must sign up for each student’s check-in time.
All lunch visitors must complete the online guest/volunteer background screening application. The online application must be completed at least 5days prior to your first visit. This process must be completed each year.
At check in, a photo ID will be requested. Once properly checked in, visitors must wear a visitor sticker while in the building. The process will be more efficient if all your information is updated in the Parent Portal.
A designated eating area will be provided for visitors and their student. Once the student’s lunch period is over, all visitors must leave the building. Guests must exit through the main office. Guests are not allowed to walk their student to the classroom or attend recess.

Lunch Guest Sign-Up Link:

https://jne-lunch-25-26-1.youcanbook.me/

Online Guest/Volunteer Background Application:

https://bssd.quickapp.pro

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

JNE Lunch Schedule/Guest Check In Time

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)