Yearbooks are still on sale! To order now or personalize your child's yearbook, go to the Balfour website and type our school name.

A big thank you to Mrs. Irvin, our Academic Strategist, for all that you do for North Bay! We appreciate you.

Our Square 1 Art fundraiser is officially starting, and for anyone who might not know, this fundraiser helps purchase awesome art materials for all your students. With Square 1 Art, families are able to buy keepsakes with their student's artwork on it. I've passed out folders for each class containing students' original artwork and the purchasing catalog. Please send both home to students as soon as possible. I would pass them out when they come to my class, but unfortunately the turnaround is really quick. I really appreciate all of your help with this!

A couple of notes: 

• All orders are done online and all art is shipped to their home. Students should NOT bring in money to purchase keepsakes. The company doesn't have this option anymore. 
• The deadline for parents to purchase is November 29th. This ensures that families receive their products in time for Christmas. 
• The names are automated through whatever system they use, so I'm seeing a lot of misspelled names. If a student's name is spelled incorrectly on their flyer, please let me know so that I can reach out to S1. I'm not sure if changes can be made, but I'll see what I can do. 
• I've attached more information for anyone interested or who may want to post on Class Dojo/Parent Square. 

Second graders in Ms. Griffin's class were hard at work using their new learned strategies to add three digit numbers. They enjoyed coaching each other, Rally Coach style, through the problems and praising each other every time they completed an addition problem.  We are so proud of how encouraging and helpful they were to each other! Way to go!

Let's celebrate these incredible teachers who inspire, support, and guide us every day. Your dedication and passion make a lasting impact on our lives. Thank you for believing in us, challenging us, and helping us grow!

North Bay Elementary is proud to announce that we are the recipient of Lt Governor Delbert Hosemann's Attendance Award. This award recognized 175 schools and 12 school districts across Mississippi for chronic absenteeism of 15 percent or less during the 2023-2024 school year, placing North Bay in the top 20% of all public schools.

This award recognizes the dedication and commitment of our outstanding students who have consistently shown up and put in the effort to excel. Research shows that when students are in school, they are more likely to academically succeed, graduate, and become engaged citizens in their community! #WEARENORTHBAY #BUILDINGABETTERBILOXI

Our students have been working hard in Mrs. Smith's art class to create amazing art for our upcoming Square 1 fundraiser.

Soon, you will be able to order personalized products featuring your child's artwork through Square 1 Art. A portion of every sale goes directly to our school's art program.

Visit Square 1 Art to get a sneak peek of what products are available.

Happy Instructional Coach’s Day to the best there is, Ms. Wolf. She goes above and beyond for all of North Bay. Thank you for everything you do!

Let’s give a big shoutout to our custodial superheroes! You keep our spaces sparkling and our spirits high. From mopping to dusting, you make the magic happen behind the scenes!

Yearbooks are now on sale! Order forms are coming home soon, but to order now or personalize your child's yearbook, go to Balfour Online and type our school name.

Our lunch menu has a few changes this week. The updated choices for this week are below. 
 

Monday, 9/30 - pepperoni pizza, crispy chicken sandwich, or ham & cheese bagel

Tuesday, 10/1 - chicken nuggets,  baked ziti, or BLT salad 

Wednesday 10/2 - NO CHANGES

Thursday, 10/3 - cheesy chicken casserole, cheese breadsticks, or beef taco salad

Friday, 10/4 - NO CHANGES

Ms. Whatley's class had an APPLETASTIC review day! We used our computers to research Johnny Appleseed and gather facts for our informational writing review, we read and answered questions about an informational Johnny Appleseed text, and we also reviewed sequencing while learning the steps to make applesauce. Happy Johnny Appleseed Day!

It's hard to believe that we have completed our first 9 weeks of school already! Term 1 report cards will go home with students on Friday, October 4. 

We recognize the dedication our students show each day, and we enjoy celebrating their efforts with fun activities. I'm excited to share details about several exciting events coming up in the next few weeks!

Thursday, October 3 is the 50th day of school. Students are allowed to dress up in their coolest 50's attire.   

Fall Break is Monday, October 7 - Monday, October 14.  Students will return to school on Tuesday, October 15. 

North Bay Night Out is scheduled for Thursday, October 17 from 5:30-7:00 pm.  This is a fun event for the whole family.  We will have free snacks and drinks, and we will also have food trucks available for those who wish to purchase.  All of the activities are free. We hope to see many of our families in attendance.

During the week of October 28, we will have dress up days to show that, "Together, we stand for kindness!"  See the attached flyers for the details for each day that week.  You will notice that students can dress up for Halloween that Thursday, October 31, but no masks or accessories are allowed. 

Thank you all for a wonderful first 9 weeks of school.  We look forward to diving into Term 2 on Monday. 

Allison Merit, principal
North Bay Elementary

Two bits, four bits, six bits a dollar... ALL FOR NORTH BAY... STAND UP AND SHOUT IT!

Thanks to our North Bay PTO for sponsoring our event every year.

The registration link does not open until Monday at 8:00 am!

Biloxi Public School District has once again earned an A rating, achieving our second-highest score in the history of our current Accountability Model (second only to last year’s record-breaking score). Out of 147 school districts across the state, we ranked #12, placing us in the top 8%!  WE ACCOMPLISHED THAT WITH THE MOST DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION IN THE STATE!

• Biloxi High School earned their highest ever accountability score!
• North Bay Elementary earned their highest ever accountability score!

Join us in celebrating this weeks Teacher Spotlight! Thank you for all the hard work you put into shaping young minds! We appreciate you!

Happy National I.T. Professionals Day to the man behind the scenes! Mr. Scafide, we thank you for saving the day when technology is not working in our favor!

Join us for a tailgate at the Biloxi High football game next Friday, September 20th! We would love to see all of our NBES families there to cheer on the team and enjoy some great company.
 Location: Biloxi High School Football ​Stadium
 Date: Friday, September 20th
 Time: 5:00-6:30 pm
Look for our NBES tent, where students can sign in. The class with the most students in attendance will win a pizza party!
Don’t miss out on the fun – we can't wait to see you there!

Have a great weekend. 
Allison Merit, principal
North Bay Elementary

Weather Update 9/10/24:

Parents & Guardians,

Based on the current information available, the decision has been made to close schools tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. We will make a final decision about Thursday once we have more reliable information to review. We will share this information with students and parents very soon. As always, we will share this information through ParentSquare (text, email), social media and our website. Thank you for your cooperation and stay safe Indian Nation

This week, we want to give a huge shoutout to the following teachers who have been inspiring students with their creativity, dedication, and passion for teaching. Whether it’s through innovative lesson plans, unwavering support, or simply making learning fun, these teachers exemplify what it means to be a truly exceptional teacher. You are what makes North Bay A++ and we thank you!

REMINDER! September 15 is the last day to submit orders for Birthday Grams for the entire school year. If your student has a June, July or August birthday, no worries! We can deliver them anytime!

Our very own WNBAY was on the WLOX news!

Second graders are working hard in Ms. Griffin's class, learning about synonyms. Students had to find their partner who had a word that means almost the same as their word. Our cinnamon synonym activity was sure made sweeter with cinnamon rolls after.

Our NB Fall Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for September 16-20, 2024.  The Book Fair catalog came home with students earlier this week.  Parents/guardians may come in and shop with their students from 8 - 9 am during the week of September 16.  Students may go shop at the Book Fair (without parents) throughout the day each day that week as well.

Attached is the form with directions for setting up an eWallet.  If you choose to set up an eWallet for your student, they can use that rather than keep up with cash. Cash and checks are accepted, and checks should be made out to North Bay.  If you send cash or checks, make sure you send it in an envelope or ziploc bag labeled "Book Fair." Sometimes the students can't remember and use the money for lunch, ice cream, etc.  Debit cards will only be accepted when the adult is present from 8-9 each morning.  

E-wallet directions

Students in Girard's 3rd grade math classes worked cooperatively on putting strategies for multiplication in their mental toolboxes today! They're learning to activate what ways of solving problems in math that work best for them! 

Ms. Whatley's class worked on sequencing while playing an escape room game. The students were "locked in" and had to correctly identify the correct order of events in a passage to get the answers correct. Once they got all of the answers correct, they were given a code for that level. Once they finished all five levels, they were able to escape!

Swimming lessons for 1st graders have begun! At Biloxi Swim, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn how to swim and develop a lifelong love for the water. Swimming is empowerment! #biloxiswim #thecoast #swimislife

Ms. Griffin's second grade class is learning about graphs. They completed their own bar graphs while enjoying a sweet treat. These second graders sure are rocking their new math skills!

The car rider traffic flow plan will change beginning this afternoon, 8/9/24.  The attached car rider flow plan is attached. Please read it carefully. The biggest change is that traffic is now one lane until you enter the car rider loop.  Upon entering the loop, you will be directed into two lanes by our staff.  In addition, all cars must enter by turning right.  This means that all cars must enter Tribe Drive from Cedar Lake Road.  Cars must also turn right when exiting the car rider line.  We will have our Biloxi School Resource Officers on site directing traffic. 

Please remember that our staff members are there to keep all students safe.  They are working hard, in the heat, and they do so without complaint because they love our students.  Please be kind.  If you are directed to come inside because you don't have your school issued car rider tag, thank that staff member for keeping your child safe.  If a staff member asks you to keep your car rider tag visible, thank them for keeping your child safe by making sure that each child will enter the correct car. If a staff member asks you to stop using your cell phone while driving, thank them for keeping all students and staff safe.

Thank you, 
Allison Merit, principal
North Bay Elementary 

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