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Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week, students put forth great effort to complete the NJGPA test. The students testing were prepared and timely each day and rooms remained quiet and focused while students were completing the test. The non-testing students were respectful in the hallways and flexible in adapting to the changes created by testing. Overall, we are very proud of our students. For those students who missed a day of testing this week, our counseling office will facilitate make up testing over the course of next week to ensure all students complete all portions of their test.
Please note that the testing windows for AP Testing and NJSLA are quickly approaching and will occur in the first three weeks of May. May 5-16 will be AP Testing for those who have registered to test. The rest of the school will operate on a normal schedule. May 20-23 9th and 11th graders as well as a number of students in other grade levels (based on their math and ELA classes) will complete the NJSLA test. Students will be at school during normal hours, but will have a modified schedule to accommodate our testing window. We will share more information in the upcoming weeks, but please avoid scheduling appointments for the mornings this week to ensure all students are available to test.
Have a great weekend, Dr. McCann
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March 21: NHS Blood Drive April 4-6: Spring Musical (Seussical) April 17: Early Dismissal for Staff & Students April 18-25: Spring Recess-School Closed April 28: School Reopens April 29: Relay For Life Student Registration and Permission Slips due May 5-16: AP Testing May 20-23: NJSLA ELA and Math |
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Show your support of Northern's baseball program by purchasing fan gear! |
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Students did a nice job completing testing this week. For all students who missed a section of the test this week, they will complete make up testing next week. The counseling department will let students know when this will occur. |
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The second round of junior parking applications closed yesterday and students were selected today via lottery to receive spots. Students who were selected will be notified Monday and can pick up their parking pass and pay their fee on Tuesday 3/18 during Opportunity Period.
All those with completed applications who were not selected in this round will be automatically included in the third and final lottery. The application for the third round will open on 4/4/25 at 3pm. Link to Junior Parking Application |
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Northern Burlington has begun gathering information that will help us develop a new Mission Statement. Yesterday, this ThoughtExchange link was distributed. This online platform allows you to contribute by answering questions, sharing your thoughts, and rating the ideas of others. This feedback will be the foundation that will shape our new mission. We will host forums later in the spring to discuss the results and next steps. |
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This summer course, taught by Northern teachers, is for INDEPENDENT and SELF MOTIVATED students who have proven to maintain a STRONG academic record and wish to continue pursuing a RIGOROUS course schedule. This is for students entering the 11th or 12th grade in September. ACCELERATED and CONDENSED, Online Personal Economics & Career Planning prepares students to manage their own finances. Topics include college costs, career exploration, employment, banking and credit, taxes, and communication skills. This course is for academic advancement of original credit only. Summer Semester runs from July to August. The cost to participate is $130. The deadline for submission is March 28,2025. Students can earn credit for learning experiences through multiple and diverse paths. Policy #5460-High School Graduation (referenced as "program completion"). Per policy, a limit of 2 Academic Advancement courses are permitted to be taken during the summer (maximum of 10 credits). *This application is NOT for an Educere course. ** The course has no impact on GPA. Here is the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhhlxA7eIbnlO4YPQiKl61ihw_f0ed7dJECukaiqhG4q09Sw/viewform?usp=sf_link |
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March can often be "test season" with various tests your teen/student might have so I thought it would be helpful to have a quick way to help them center themselves. “Focusing on our bodily sensations helps anchor us to the present moment. Since we always have our breath with us, it is something we can always use as a focusing point,” states the authors of DBT Skills in Schools, Mazza, Dexter-Mazza, Miller, Rathus, and Murphy, 2016, p.93. DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy helps people find ways to accept themselves, feel safe, and tolerate their emotions to help regulate potentially destructive or harmful behaviors. This breathing technique can help calm you, so you don’t act impulsively and also helps relieve anxiety. Here’s how it works: For one to two minutes, and with a “soft gaze”(looking down at nothing in particular), count 1 on the in-breath, then 2 on the out-breath, 3 on the in-breath and 4 on the out-breath, all the way to 10. When you get to 10, stop and begin counting at 1 again. If you lose count, just notice it and begin back at 1. If you notice that all of a sudden you are at 11, 18 or 24, just notice it, let it go and begin back at 1 again. If you notice your thoughts are drifting away from your breathing, just notice it and gently bring your attention back to your breath and counting. It is a great way for parents and teachers also to hit the pause button in the middle of a hectic day! |
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Spring sports registration is now open. Please use the link above to register your child for the spring sport season. If you already have an account, please use your current username and password – DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT. If you need assistance, please contact Mrs. O’Neill in the Athletic Office at moneill@nburlington.com or by calling 609-298-3900, ext. 2093. |
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Please join us in the fight against cancer and register for Northern Burlington Relay for Life 2025 (link above)! You can create a team or join a team! To find out more, please contact Lori Nadolny (Lnadolny@nburlington.com) or Shelley Guevara (sguevara@nburlington.com). Please also consider joining us at one of our meetings at 6:00 pm in Room 110 in the high school on the following dates:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 |
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The High School Store is selling pink t-shirts, hoodies, and PJs. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. They can be purchased in the store or online at the button above. |
Team On Fire for Brian is selling beef sticks. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. O'Neill at moneill@nburlington.com or stop by and purchase them from the High School Store. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS!!!
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Not sure if you ordered your student a yearbook this year? Here are three ways to check: Go to your email and search for ‘Jostens Order Confirmation’. Be sure the email/purchase date is from this school year (2024 - 2025). Go to www.jostens.com. Log in with the email you believe you used to purchase the yearbook. Click your name, then ‘Orders’ to see lifetime purchases for that account. Click ‘Receipt’ next to any purchase to verify that the order was for a yearbook and not an ad or other celebratory product. Again, please verify that the purchase date is from this school year (2024 – 2025). Click here to use the Jostens Order Lookup system. You will need to select our School and then enter your Student’s First Name, Last Name, and Grade. PLEASE NOTE: The system searches for exact matches. If you may have ordered under a child’s nickname, i.e. Ben instead of Benjamin, please try both names in the search fields.
Thank you so much for your support of our school and yearbook program. |
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Food Service Job OpeningsOur district food service provider is looking to fill open positions. Anyone interested should check out this Flyer or go directly to the NutriServe Website here.
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Parent Teacher Student Connection (PTSC): Spring Raffle: The Parent Teacher Student Connection is holding a Spring Gift Card Raffle Fundraiser. First prize is $500 in gift cards to Acme, Shop Rite, Wegmans, and Visa and Second Prize is a $200 Visa gift card. Tickets are $10 each, cash or venmo. Drawing is May 3 (winner need not be present). Please see our website to request tickets. www.nburlingtonptsc.org/events.
Senior Citizen Prom: The annual Senior Citizen Prom will be held Sat, May 3 from 1pm - 4pm. If you are interested in volunteering for this wonderful event, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/iqdiDeWm135bc1rK8
Please see our webpage for more info. Thank you for your support!
https://sites.google.chttps://sites.google.com/view/nbptscom/view/nbptsc |
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Important Dates to Remember Tuesday April 8th - Luggage Check 3-4 pm Wednesday April 9th - Depart for Disney |
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If you have not ordered your cap and gown, please reach out to Jostens directly. Our contact information is: Email: keri.casey.office@jostens.com Phone: 215.542.8170 |
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