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John Nowlin Elementary

Wednesday Update: October 29, 2025

Posted Date: 10/29/25 (11:44 AM)

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Wednesday Update

October 29, 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

September Students of the Month
Congratulations to the September Knights of the Round Table. These students were selected for being safe.

Jones Rieaux, Manaia Poli, Millie Wade, Alyvia Clark, Aaliyah Taylor, Leo Ballard, Jesse Theiss, Ava Gonzalez, Tristan Ambroise, Harper Burks, Verlana Malmberg, Lane Amarias, Erin Cos Villa Alva, Bella Crawford, Angel Ashby, Naomi Fisher, Charlotte McClound-Jones, Donna Battles, Koehn Hallman, Draven Kirby, Tyce Coyle, Kynzlee Burton, Kyla Cavin, Maddie Webb

October Students of the Month
Congratulations to the October Knights of the Round Table. These students were selected for being respectful.

Braxton Callahan, Nash Sims, Ryhs McVay, Clara Sorenson, Mykel Stidham, Hazel Byrd, Blayton Ulmer, Kennedy Gilliespie, Khyson Pha, Ariana Pinto, JJ Poli, Lincoln Meyers, Margo Kester, Finn Saunders, Della Coyle, Aeris Xiong, Liam Bird, Nora Frederick, Ryder Askin, Joel Miranda, Giana Garcia, Mia Gonzalez, Zoraya Williams, Ruben Pavia Rojas

1st Quarter Outstanding Bus Riders
Congratulations to the outstanding bus riders for 1st quarter!

Bus 23-Mia Logston
Bus 70-Memphis Church
Bus 88-Aurora Dantzler
Bus 107-Kendra Martin
Bus 128-Brevis Tillman
Bus 130-Khari Iyamu
Bus 131-Ariel Johnson
Bus 151-Penelope Calvert & Adrian Kihoto
Bus 156-Emily Bencomo-Perez

JNE Student Hearing Screening
This fall we will conduct annual student hearing screenings. A routine hearing screening will be conducted at school for all 1st graders, 3rd graders, kindergarten students who did not attend kindergarten enrollment last spring, and all students new to the Blue Springs School District.

These screenings will be conducted during November. You will be notified of your child’s results. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the hearing screening, please contact the school as soon as possible to inform them of your request. If you have questions, please contact Heather Wagner at hwagner@bssd.net.

JNE PTA Butter Braid Sale
JNE PTA will sell butter braids from October 27th-November 7th. Ordering information can be found below. Orders can be picked up at JNE on November 24th from 5:00 PM-6:30 PM.

Seller registration: 

Online store: 

No School Reminder
There will be no school on Tuesday, November 4th due to a staff professional development day. Prime Time is open.

Reflections Contest
JNE PTA is collecting student projects for the 2025 Reflections Contest. All projects are due to JNE by Friday, November 28th. We encourage all students to participate. If you have questions, you can contact the PTA Reflections Chair at jnereflectionschair@gmail.com.

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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:

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

PTA Facebook Page:

Volunteer Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1LpT
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A group of students proudly hold certificates in front of a school banner.
An announcement for John Nowlin Elementary's Costume Day on October 31st.
 
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BSSD & JNE Reminders

Fall Party Day
The JNE PTA will host fall parties on Friday, October 31st. For more information and volunteer opportunities, use the links below.



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.


 
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Lunch Guest & Volunteer Information

Lunch Guest Note: If you plan to purchase a lunch for yourself from the cafeteria, there are only two payment options.
1) Use exact payment using cash. An adult lunch costs $3.65.
2) Pay with cash and have change go towards the student's lunch account. 
Charging an adult lunch to the child's account is not an available option. The cafeteria doesn't have change and cannot take credit card payments. Thank you for your understanding.

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:

Online Guest/Volunteer Background Application:

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)
 
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Upcoming Events

October
  • 28th-November 7th-JNE PTA Butter Braid Sale
  • 31st-Costume Day/Fall Party Day
November
  • 4th-No School/Professional Development Day
  • 6th-PTA Meeting/Title I Planning Meeting
  • 6th-Second Grade Performance
  • 7th-Fifth Grade Field Trip
  • 8th-Girls on the Run 5K
  • 10th-JNE Spelling Bee
  • 10th-JNE PTA Culver's Night
  • 10th-14th Kindness Week
  • 11th-I Am Noticed Positive Culture Day
  • 17th-21st-JNE Hearing Screenings
  • 24th-Butterbraid Pickup
  • 25th-JNE PTA Rink Ratz Night
  • 26th-28th-No School/Thanksgiving Break
  • 28th-Reflections Projects Due to JNE
December 
  • 3rd-JNE Papa John’s Night
  • 4th-Fifth Grade Performance
  • 4th-PTA Meeting/Title I Planning Meeting
 
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JNE Club Information

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

Student Council: Various Mondays, 8:15-9:00 AM
 
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Breakfast and Lunch Menu

School meal information can be found at Blue Springs School District - Food and Nutritional Services.
A November K-5 breakfast menu lists daily meal options.
A school lunch menu for November, listing daily meal options for K-5 students.
 
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Two students work on a classroom activity, using colorful blocks and worksheets.
 

Unpeeling Potential at JNE!

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