Dear Parents and Guardians:

Thank you to all those who attended our back to school night last night. We had a very successful night and appreciate all of your support. If you have feedback to provide on the evening or the start of the year, you can do so using this form.

Dr. McCann

Principal

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To ensure safety and security in our building, as well as an orderly system for morning arrival, students will remain on their buses until 7:00 am starting on Monday, September 23, 2024. Students will have time to purchase breakfast after getting off the bus or will be able to proceed to their homeroom.

We will begin a new segment this week based on questions we have heard from parents. We hope that by addressing these questions, you have more knowledge about what is happening with your students. Please use this information to discuss concerns with your student and let us know if you have additional questions.

Parent Question: My student has come home and said the opportunity period feels disorganized. Can you tell me more about what is happening during the opportunity period? Do all students in the whole school need to eat at the same time?

Administrator Response: Opportunity period was created as a space for students to have access to activities and support throughout the day as well as a way to decompress from rigorous academic courses.

The period is split into two sections. Most students, with the exception of some science courses with labs and child development, are not assigned to a location during this time. Students can choose to eat in the Main Cafe, East Cafe, or West Cafe during either the first half or second half of the opportunity period. All of our cafeterias have a variety of options and many kiosks and traditional lunch lines, which allow our staff to feed all of the students desiring food each portion of the opportunity period in under 10 minutes.

During the half where students are not eating, they have the opportunity to access gyms, the fitness center, media center, study halls, and many clubs and activities. A full list of our current activities is in each grade level Google Classroom. We will be adding additional opportunity period activities starting soon to allow for even more opportunities for students.

For many students who had not experienced a lunch of this fashion, it seemed overwhelming in the beginning. However, most students at this point have determined a location for each half of the period that they are comfortable with. If your student is still struggling to find a location, please have them reach out to a counselor or administrator to help them find a space where they can feel comfortable and successful.

Parents can set up lunch accounts with money that their children may access to purchase lunch. Here is the LINK to the Pay Portal set up. Parents will need to refresh this money as their child uses it up to purchase lunch. Students access this money at lunch time using their identification card. It has the added feature that parents are able to track what items their son or daughter is purchasing for lunch.

RCBC CAP Dual enrollment registration opens September 30, 2024.

RCBC will be hosting a CAP Information Night on Monday, September 30th at 6pm at the Mount

Laurel Campus.

This event will go through the entire CAP process including how courses are approved for CAP,

how students register for CAP, deadlines/pricing, and transcript requests. Additionally, they will

be reviewing other ways high school students can earn college credit including our select

discounted online courses.

Registration for the event can be found at rcbc.edu/visit.

Welcome back! The PTSC is the parent, teacher, and student organization for the Northern Burlington middle school and high school. Check out our website at www.nburlington.com/page/ptsc for more information and to become a member!

2024-25 Welcome Letter

Membership Form

Congressman Kim would like to invite you to join his office for a very important webinar focusing on the issue of bullying in Grades K-12. With the school year in session, the Congressman believes it is vital to raise awareness of bullying, the responsibilities of school systems and understanding NJ State Laws.

Please click here to see the flyer.

Registration Information:

Understanding Bullying: A Guide to School Policy, NJ Laws and Support

Date: September 25, 12-1PM

Click HERE to register: must be registered to attend – please feel free to submit questions during registration

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, has some great resources on their website for parents. For example, they created The Three C’s to help you connect with your child around mental health and wellness. Here they are in a snapshot:

Get CURIOUS

Use these conversation starters to talk to your kids about what they are experiencing. Remember to listen with curiosity and empathize with them. Here are some examples:

-It seems you are sadder during the evenings. So let’s explore why that may be happening…

-I’ve noticed you seem less interested in some of your favorite activities. Do you notice that too?

-When was the last time you felt this way? What was happening around you?

Get CONCRETE

Check in with your child with some of these questions. NAMI calls it 10 Question Tuesday and the complete list of questions are on their website but here are a few to start!

-What has been taking up most of your mental energy these days?

-What’s your favorite way to relax or de-stress right now?

-What’s something you are looking forward to? What are you dreading?

-Do you feel you have too many responsibilities? Do you think you are managing your time well? What could support you?

Stay COMPASSIONATE

Use compassionate language to ensure your child feels seen, heard, and validated when discussing mental health and wellness. Here are some tips:

-Say “Thank you for telling me that” after they express their feelings.

-Get comfortable with silence as people tend to share more when we show we are listening without interrupting.

-Try to remain calm. If your child senses you are upset they may shut down or be less likely to share in the future.

-Practice active listening, saying things like, “What I am hearing you say is….”

For more parent/caregiver resources go straight to NAMI.org.

During the course of the school year, students will participate in various standardized assessments. Assessment Information and NB’s Assessment Schedule is available on the Office of Curriculum and Instruction (Academics) website in the Student Assessment

section.

No Place For Hate will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th through October 15th. This month is about commemorating the culture, contributions, and influence of Hispanic Americans in the United States through music, in class lessons, and a research project based on current Hispanic cultural contributors to be worked on in homerooms on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The completed projects will be displayed at the end of Hispanic Heritage month during opportunity periods.

Big news, Northern Burlington Regional HS students! We have a trip to Costa Rica in the Summer 2025!

Travel is so much more than just planes and trains! Students will gain new perspectives, develop a sense of independence, and build skills for the future through this experience. Don’t forget to register for the informational meeting here: RSVP/ EF Education First for more details about this Summer 2025 trip.

Please check out this great video created by Mr. Cataline, Mr. Dowd and our video production students regarding locations and procedures for pick up and drop off.

Registration for May 2025 exams opens September 3, 2024. The deadline to pay & register for exams without penalty is November 8, 2024. Late registration fees will apply after the deadline. Visit our website, www.totalregistration.net, or contact Dr. Puente-Ervin at Lpuente-ervin@nburlington.com for more information.

Athletic Winter registration IS NOW OPEN for both the High School and Middle School.

If you already have an account, please sign in with your current username and password. DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT!

If you need assistance, please contact the Athletic Office at 609-298-3900, ext. 2093 or email moneill@nburlington.com

NBC home football games ARE NOT a drop-off event. Anyone in the Middle School or Elementary Schools attending a Northern Burlington home football game must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

NB’s own 6 week SAT Prep program continues in-person on Saturdays from October 5, 2024- November 23, 2024 (No Class October 19). The program is contingent on sufficient enrollment of at least 17 students. An afternoon session will be added if needed to meet all registration requests. The registration deadline is Tuesday Sept 30, 2024 2024/2025 FALL SAT Prep Program Registration.

Seniors are eligible to apply for parking on campus. Please find the link below for the 2024–2025 Senior Parking Application that can be accessed in Google Classroom.

• Senior Parking Application

• If you have already applied and have been approved, you should have received a parking decal pickup information email from Ms. Gupta.

If your senior missed the summer portrait session, there are two more opportunities coming up in school 9/16 and 9/20. To schedule an appointment, call Customer Service at (908) 964-0847, ext 405 or go to www.lorsstudio.com, click on Seniors, then Schedule an Appointment. The login is your last name and the password is your school ID. You should have received an email from Lors only if you have not already had your portraits taken.

Senior Trip information was sent via email mid July to members of the Class of 2025 and their parents/guardians. The Senior Trip is from April 9-12. The first payment of $600 is due by Friday, Sept 20th Mrs. Duff or Mrs. Farley

Senior Trip 2025 - Info Letter

September is National Preparedness Month! We raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. By actively participating in National Preparedness Month, staff, students, and families can help protect their families, friends, and community members while fostering a culture of preparedness. Here are some simple steps everyone can take:

• Make A Plan: Families may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to create plans that outline how they will contact each other during an emergency.

• Build a Kit: Assemble emergency kits containing essential supplies like water, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, flashlights, batteries, and important documents. Ensure these kits are easily accessible and periodically updated.

• Ready Kids: Engage students in age-appropriate preparedness activities. Utilize FEMA’s “Ready Kids” resources to teach children about emergency planning.

• Pet Preparedness: Pets are important members of families too, so they need to be included when making a plan.