June 14, 2023
Middle School Parent Message
Good Afternoon,
Here are the updates from the middle school:
Summer!: We have successfully concluded the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you for entrusting your children with us. For those in the class of 2027, best wishes as they begin high school. As for the class of 2028, we look forward to welcoming them back next year for eighth grade.
Summer Assignments: We strongly encourage students to remain sharp and continue to learn throughout the summer. There are many online resources to access as well as countless great books to read. Here is NB’s website for middle school summer enrichment.
Summer assignments for students taking high school Advanced Placement & Honors courses can be accessed HERE. These assignments are not optional and are expected to be completed by the first week of school. Here is NB’s website for high school summer assignments and reading.
Leaving our School District?: Please reach out to our registrars so that they can email you a withdrawal card to complete prior to registering in your new district. NJ school districts WILL NOT enroll a student without being withdrawn from their previous district.
Part of the withdrawal process will include returning the NB Chromebook and charger ($100-chromebook & $35-charger).
Current 7th & 8th grade, please email sbaker@nburlington.com
Current 9th -12th grade, please email vsheppard@nburlington.com
*Please note, not completing this process will delay records being sent to your child’s new district.
2023-2024 Schedule: Message from Dr. Andrew Zuckerman, Superintendent: While much progress has been made over the past year in moving towards an extended learning schedule, it has been decided to continue with the current schedule for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. While this change was unanticipated, we feel it is best for the district at this time. We will use this additional time to help the staff prepare for the transition to the new schedule. We will also provide students and families with details about the schedule so everyone knows what to expect for the start of the 2024-2025 school year. I assure you that the programs and opportunities that have been planned for the 2023-2024 school year will remain intact.
Northern TV: Northern TV is a district wide broadcast station associated with Northern Burlington County Regional School District. Northern TV offers programming to inform, educate, and entertain our school community. Programs included new shows, sporting events, awards celebrations, music concerts and more. Northern TV programming is produced by and with students in the interest of fostering understanding of media and communications in a modern world. Please visit and consider subscribing to the Northern TV YouTube channel. For those interested in downloading special events, we will soon have the “Northern TV Vault” on the Northern TV webpage.
Summer Enrichment Experiences: NB is proud to offer a variety of 4 day summer enrichment camp experiences for students. Please review the descriptions below and links for registration.
July 10-13
Graphic Novel and Comics Camp: Examine the history of DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Discuss how they have changed reading and movies forever. We will draw our own comic strips using the Marvel Method and Canva.
Design Your Own Spirit Gear!: Learn how to use Google Drawings and Cricut software/hardware to design and create your own Northern T-shirts or hats.
Student Organization & Mindfulness: Students will learn practical ways to simplify and organize their everyday lives. Topics include school material organization, time management, planning, and mindfulness.
Intro to Woodturning: Learn to use a wood lathe to turn a variety of items. Materials will vary from assorted woods to cast resins.
Art, Culture, and Travel: Students will be traveling around the globe through the world of art and the many different cultures that create it. You will learn how each culture interacts with art in a unique way from painting like an Aboriginal to using artistic expression to design Peruvian textiles. By stepping into the shoes of another artist, we are able to truly understand their art culture.
July 17 - 20
Home and 3D Design: Campers will engage in digitally designing homes and products. They will also be tasked with building scale models and 3D printing some of their designs.
Film Study 2023: We will look at a few great, monumental movies from the past and present, spanning different genres. In-depth, thought-provoking, Socratic-style post viewing discussions will be the norm. Possible titles: Citizen Kane, Toy Story, Malcolm X, The Dark Knight, The Empire Strikes Back, Double Indemnity, The Wizard of Oz, and The Hate U Give
July 24-27
Making of a Mystery: Students will have opportunities to put their detective skills to the test in a variety of ways. Scavenger hunts, Escape rooms, Who Dunn’it stories, and Clue the board game. This enrichment experience allows students to strengthen both their critical thinking and problem solving skills, in a fun and creative way.
Digital Graphic Design: Using their cell phones, a Chromebook, and a desktop PC, students will create a series of items in the high school Design Lab. Projects range from buttons, stickers, laser engraved items, and a printed T-Shirt.
Working Papers: Beginning June 1, 2023, the state of NJ took over the submission of Working Papers. Please the information from the state at this link: https://www.nj.gov/labor/youngworkers/find-a-job/working-papers/
Clinical Corner: Before we leave school for summer vacation I just wanted to give a list of mental health resources to click on if the need arises. Have a great summer!
From the Athletic Department: Here is the link for all online athletic registrations: https://northernburlington-ar....
Summer Fitness Club: Online registration is NOW OPEN for any student, grades 9 through 12 in the 2023-24 school year, students wishing to participate in Summer Conditioning must complete the online registration form. https://northernburlington-ar....
For High School Fall Sports (2023-24 grades 9 - 12): Online athletic registration is OPEN.
For Middle School Fall Sports (2023-24 grades 7 & 8): Online athletic registration will open on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
If you currently have an account for the online athletic registration, please do not create a new one. Please call the athletic office for assistance at 609-298-3900, ext. 2093.
Important Dates:
Main Office Summer Hours:
June 19: School Closed for Juneteenth Holiday
June 20 through June 30: 8 am to 3 pm
July 3: 7:30 am to 4:15 pm
July 4: School Closed
July 5 to August 25: 7:30 am to 4:15 pm (Closed Fridays)
August 28 to September 1: 7 am to 3:30 pm
September 1: Staff Development Day
September 4: School Closed for Labor Day
September 5: First Day for 7th Grade and New Students: Early Dismissal of Students
September 6: First Day for ALL STUDENTS
September 21: Middle School Back to School Night
Have a great summer!
Andrew Kearns, Ed.D.
Principal