New Berlin Elementary

Safety Patrol Sponsors:  Mrs. Koning and Mrs. Borerro

Safety Patrols/Cadets

The Cadets (4th grade) and Safety Patrols (5th grade) are a  select group of students that are committed to providing a safe school environment for all students at New Berlin Elementary School.  A Safety Patrol/Cadet member should be responsible, respectful, cooperative, and helpful. They should always model CHAMPS expectations. Members of the Safety Patrols and Cadets must remain in good academic standing in all subject areas and model good behavioral choices. 

Duties include:

• Hallway monitoring

• Assisting students as they exit cars during arrival time 

• Assisting students as they enter cars during dismissal time

• Helping students get to class or designated areas without running

• Assisting/working cooperatively with adults in assigned areas 

• Greeting parents and guests

TOT Sponsors:  Ms. Lucas

Teachers of Tomorrow are select 4th and 5th grade students chosen to help teachers and other staff members complete daily tasks in preparation for student learning.  

Their duties help them learn to be responsible and contribute to the efficiency of our school.  

Students must maintain good academic and exemplary conduct grades, and arrive to post on time every day.  

Chorus Director:  Ms. Singleton 

Bebop Bears is a choral performing group for students in grades 3-5 . School and community performances include singing, performing instruments, movement, and theatrical work.

NEHS Sponsors:  Ms. Lammi 

Students who excel academically and model exceptional responsibility can become members through a local selection process that concludes with induction into the school’s National Elementary Honor Society chapter.

Membership provides an outstanding means to prepare and shape students for their middle level and high school experiences.

Eligibility Requirements

Students in grade 5 who meet the requirements for membership outlined by their school’s chapter are eligible to be invited for membership.

Each chapter is required to publish its qualifications for membership, which is based on the four pillars of NEHS:

• Scholarship
  Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. (Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA.)

• Responsibility

• Service

• Leadership

Students who meet the scholarship requirement will have an opportunity to complete a form detailing other accomplishments and attributes.

Understanding the Obligations of Membership

Students who accept membership and are inducted into the chapter should be aware of the time and commitment involved with this honor. For example, there may be chapter meetings. The chapter bylaws should articulate the yearly meeting schedule and member attendance obligations. Members also must participate in chapter service projects to benefit the school and community.

News Crew Sponsors: Mr. Nettles and Mrs. Smith

News Crew is a Student of Service organization like the patrols and TOTs.

News Crew members are select 4th and 5th grade students of service that are responsible for promoting a positive atmosphere for the faculty, staff, and students of New Berlin Elementary. A News Crew member should be responsible, respectful, cooperative, and helpful. They should always model CHAMPS expectations. Members of the News Crew must remain in good academic standing in all subject areas and model good behavioral choices. Having good reading and verbal skills are essential in this organization.

Duties include:

Reading script to present information of daily events school-wide.

Being aware of school activities and events.

Present the lunch menu.

Learn and use the equipment necessary for presenting the news.

Lead flag raising ceremonies.

Update the script (Daily, and only select members do this).

Bus dismissal (Daily, only select members do this).

Interviews and record special events.

Students who accept to be News Crew need to be at the school daily by 8 am to practice for the day’s news. All members learn every aspect of presenting the news, and rotate positions weekly. Because our anchors are on air daily, it is essential that they present NBE: Nothing But Excellence.