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Wednesday Update: September 30, 2026

Posted Date: 09/30/26 (04:54 PM)
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Wednesday Update

September 30, 2026

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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

No School Reminder
There is no school on Monday, October 5th.  Staff will participate in a professional development day.  Prime Time is open.

Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday, October 28th from 4:15 PM-8:15 PM and Thursday, October 29th from 8:00 AM-7:00 PM.  There will be no school for students on Thursday, October 29th and Friday, October 30th.  Your child's teacher will send additional information about scheduling a conference on Friday, October 2nd via Parent Square.

Fun Run: Final Update
With your support we have raised $6300.  Thank you for supporting JNE!  Thank you to everyone that made donations, bought snacks, purchased raffle tickets, and made donations to the Slime-A-Teacher Challenge.  We would also like to say thank you to all the volunteers that made this event possible and DJ Greg McQuade!

Building Prize Update
-@ $1000 Every student received a sticker (completed)
-@ $2000 Announcement Dance Party Earned (completed)
-@ $2500 PJ/Stuffed Animal Day Earned (coming soon)
-@ $3000 Technology Party Earned (teachers scheduling)
-@ $3500 Extra Recess Earned (coming soon)
-@ $4000 Sucker for each student (completed)
-@ $4500 Popsicle for each student (completed)
-@$5000 Gum for each student (coming soon)
-@$5500 Game Day (teachers scheduling)

Reflections Contest
Calling all creative Knights!  It's time for the annual Reflections ​Contest.  To learn more information, ​click the link below.  All projects are due Friday, November 13th.  


JNE PTA Trunk or Treat Information

Volunteers Needed: If you would like to volunteer or donate candy, use the link below to sign up.  All volunteers must complete the background screening process at least 5 days prior to the event.


JNE Social Media
In addition to the Wednesday Update, teacher newsletters, and Parent Square 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:
 
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BSSD & JNE Reminders

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Difference Makers
Difference Makers is a Blue Springs School District mentoring initiative that connects K-5 students with caring adult volunteers. Difference Makers mentors are positive role models who give their time, energy, and talent to build positive relationships with students and to promote student literacy. If you are interested in being a Difference Maker at JNE, please contact Hollie Ryan at hryan@bssd.net or 816-874-3670.
 

JNE PTA Information

PTA Membership



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PTA Meeting Schedule

Birthday Gram

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JNE PTA shares upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and general updates on the JNE PTA Facebook pages. 
 
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Lunch Guest & Volunteer Information

On September 28th, we will begin welcoming lunch guests to JNE. All guests must schedule a lunch appointment and complete a background screening prior to their visit. All visitors must complete the background screening annually.

Online Guest/Volunteer Background Application:

JNE Lunch Times
Kindergarten 11:40-12:00
1st Grade 12:05-12:25
2nd Grade 12:30-12:50
3rd Grade 12:15-12:35
4th Grade 11:50-12:10
5th Grade 12:45-1:05

As in past years, all lunch guests will schedule their visit. This year we are using Parent Square for lunch guest scheduling.  Available dates are for first semester (September-December).  Second semester dates will be shared at a later time.

Lunch Guest Information:
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 $4.60.
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.
 
To help maintain a safe and orderly school environment, we ask for your cooperation by adhering to the guidelines below:
  • Lunch guests will use Parent Square to schedule a date to eat lunch with a student.
  • Only 5 guests per grade level can be accommodated each day.  
  • If a date is full, you will need to select an available open date. Some dates are not offered due to JNE activities.
  • Guests must sign up at least 2 days in advance.
  • Please do not arrive more than 5 minutes prior to the student lunch time.
  • If you are visiting more than one student, you must sign up for each individual student’s lunch time.
  • All lunch visitors must complete the online background screening application.  This process must be completed at least 5 days prior to your visit.
  • At check in, a photo ID will be requested, and guests will sign in using the visitor management system.  Once checked in, visitors must wear a visitor sticker while in the building. 
  • 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 and check out using the visitor management system.
  • Guests are not permitted to leave the designated visitor area or walk students to class/recess.

Lunch Guest Sign Up Links (must click each child's specific grade):

 

BSSD Early Childhood Information

For more information Parents as Teachers can be contacted by email at parentsasteachers@bssd.net.



 
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Upcoming Events


  • Oct 5: No School/Professional Development Day
  • Oct 8: PTA Meeting/Title I Planning Meeting
  • Oct 8: 3rd Grade Performance
  • Oct 15: JNE Papa John's Night
  • Oct 19-Oct 23: Book Fair
  • Oct 20: End of 1st Quarter
  • Oct 22: Grandparent's Night/Trunk or Treat
  • Oct 26-Nov 6: JNE PTA Butter Braid Sale
  • Oct 27: Fall Party Day/Costume Day
  • Oct 28: Parent Teacher Conference
  • Oct 29: No School/Parent Teacher Conference
  • Oct 30: No School
 
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Breakfast and Lunch Menu

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

 
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