*UPDATE* Message from Dr. Ehrman
Dear New Berlin CUSD #16 Families,
Gov. J. B. Pritzker has announced that all schools in Illinois are closing to students beginning Tuesday, March 17th through at least Monday, March 30th due to the Coronavirus/COVID – 19 health issue.
As we have communicated previously, we are aware that our quality educational structure at New Berlin CUSD #16 is not designed for prolonged disconnection from our students and some of our families are not equipped to engage in an e-learning environment.
Our principals and teachers have been quickly attempting to make preparations for the possibility of schools being closed by county, state, or federal authorities.
“E-learning” or “distance learning” is not an easy undertaking. We know that any disruption to the normal school schedule is a hardship for our parents and students.
We also understand that many children rely on school breakfast and lunches. Therefore, we will have ”grab and go” food service available from 9 am to 11 am Monday-Friday for all students who already receive free and reduced meals. The pick-up location will be New Berlin Elementary School. Each food service meal will contain both a breakfast and a lunch.
In order to receive the "grab and go" food service meal please email Jay Ayers (jayers@pretzelpride.com) or contact the District office at 217-488-2040 no later than 1:00 pm on Monday (3/16) to indicate you desire for this service. This will allow for our cafeteria staff to plan on the number of meals to prepare.
Additionally, those families of students that require medication given here at school, we ask that parents retrieve those medications on Monday, if needed.
The closure also means that all extra-curricular activities have been canceled during that time.
Currently, we are actively planning on how to provide the best possible educational opportunities to our students during this prolonged disruption to our normal educational process. Over the coming days, there will be several communications regarding the plan for implementing these educational opportunities and any other communication needed as more information comes to us from local, state and federal officials regarding the Coronavirus/COVID – 19 health issue.
SIP Day Tomorrow, Friday, March 13th. Students will be dismissed at 11:45 am.
Message regarding COVID-19
Ready for NHS Induction!
Anyone interested in taking a tour of the NB Jr/Sr HS can come on Thursday night between 5:15 and 5:45. Parent University will follow.
No 6th grade volleyball match tonight. The 7th grade match will start at 6:00 with 8th grade to follow. We will honor our 8th graders immediately after the conclusion of the 7th grade match!
All events for this evening (2/26) are on as scheduled. 6th grade boys basketball travels to Waverly for a 6:00 start time. JH volleyball hosts Waverly JH with the 6th grade game starting at 5:00 (8th grade night!!). Varsity basketball takes on Routt Catholic in Franklin at 7:30
New Berlin Schools are closed today, February 26th, due to this morning’s weather conditions making travel difficult. Safety is our number one priority.
THE DENTIST WILL BE COMING TO NEW BERLIN SCHOOLS FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH.
Permission forms are on the district's website on the homepage and will also be emailed to all district families.
Please contact the nurse if you have questions.
Hometown Parade - you know it's been a Pretzel VICTORY!! Congrats to the JH Boys Basketball Team on their 3rd place State WIN! https://photos.app.goo.gl/xZ5frRQvM8KQH1uz7
What an honor to receive this gift from the troops in Kabul, Afghanistan! Our JH Cheerleaders sent a care package to them over the holiday season and we received an email back thanking them for their gifts - we never imagined we would get something like this back!
INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPCOMING REFERENDUM
NBHS Art Club Paint Party Info
Check out all of the Athletic and Activity Accomplishments from the weekend! #Pretzelpride
New Berlin Schools are closed today, February 13th, due to dangerous conditions for some of our road ways. Safety is our number one priority.
New Berlin Schools are closed tomorrow, February 14th, due to extreme weather conditions and other variables. Safety is our number one priority.
All New Berlin activities for today (2/12) have been canceled with the exception of the 8th grade sectional boys basketball game at Greenfield @ 6:30
New Berlin School District will be dismissing at 1:00 pm today. We understand how the disruption to normal schedules is difficult for everyone. The predicted weather pattern warrants such safety precautions. Again, for the safety of our students we will be dismissing at 1:00 pm.
Pretzel Fans are heading to Bloomington this morning to cheer on the NBHS Pretzel Cheerleaders @IHSAState competition! Good Luck Pretzels!!!
New Berlin JH/HS updates for 2/6: JH scholastic bowl meet at AC Central has been canceled. All other activities are on as scheduled as this time.