Middle School Parent Message
May 28, 2021
Important Dates:
Calendar for 4th Marking Period: Q4 calendar
May 28: Early Dismissal of Students/Staff Development Day
May 31: School Closed for Memorial Day
June 2: Mental Health Workshop: Caring for the Caregiver
June 4th : Class of 2025 Picnic
June 4: Early Dismissal of Students/Staff Development Day
June 15, 16, 17: Early Dismissal of Students
June 17: Last Day of School for Students
Good Afternoon:
Next Weeks Schedule: For quick reference, next week’s schedule is listed below:
Monday, May 31 will be an School Closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 1 will be a B Day: Periods 10 through 17
Wednesday, June 2 will be an A Day: Periods 1 through 8
Thursday, June 3 will be a B Day: Periods 10 through 17
Friday, June 4 will be an A Day: Periods 1 through 8
Middle School Yearbook: Friday, June 4 is the final date to place your 2021 middle school yearbook order. Quantities are limited. Not sure if you already ordered a book? Email Ms. Gierman at kgierman@nburlington.com . LINK TO ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE 2021 Polaris: jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09873596
Class of 2025 Picnic: Friday, June 4th from 5 to 7 pm we will celebrate the Class of 2025 with a picnic at the Middle School. Tickets were sold the last two weeks during school and no tickets will be sold at the door. Those attending should plan to be dropped off at the main entrance at 5 pm. The event will conclude at 7 pm, and student pick up will be at the main entrance.
Message from the Middle School Nurse: Mrs. Theresa Pugliese, 609.298.3900, ext. 4030 tpugliese@nburlington.com
Please continue to keep your student home for any sick symptoms. The remote option is available on a day to day basis if a student is ill on school days.
NJ Travel Advisory: The latest New Jersey travel advisory can be found here: As of 5/17, the NJ Travel Advisory is no longer in effect for fully vaccinated individuals.
Unvaccinated individuals should follow CDC guidance regarding domestic and international travel.
Unvaccinated Travelers and residents returning from any U.S. state or territory beyond the immediate region (New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware) are still required to quarantine:
If the traveler has a COVID test 3-5 days upon return to NJ and receives negative COVID results, the quarantine period may be reduced to a full 7 days after travel.
If testing is not done or not available (or if the results are delayed), travelers should quarantine for 10 days after travel.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronaviru...
Please help keep our school environment safe & contact your school nurse for any questions about returning to in person school after travel.
Student Vaccinations: COVID vaccines are now available for adolescents age 12 and older. Several options are available for appointments:
*The Burlington County Megasite at the Moorestown Mall is now taking appointments for this age group. Here is the link to schedule an appointment:
https://www.virtua.org/services/covid19-vaccine-info
*Or To search the NJ COVID-19 dashboard for other places to receive the vaccine please check https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine or for COVID-19 testing
https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing
If a student needs to miss school to get a vaccination or its side effects, please submit a copy of the vaccination card to the school nurse (tpugliese@nburlington.com) for the absence to be excused.
Please continue to share any COVID-19 cases or exposures with our school nurses. We ask that you directly contact your student’s nurse as this information is critical for monitoring community incidence & planning for safely keeping our school open.
Summer Band: The Music Department of Northern Burlington will once again offer our free SUMMER BAND program.. All band students entering grades 5-12 are invited and encouraged to take this opportunity to continue their instrumental music education.
This year's program will be held in the High School Band Room onJune 28th to July 1st (Monday-Thursday), and on July 12th to July 15th (Monday-Thursday). The full schedule and registration can be found at nbcbands.com.
Origami Fun After School Program: This program is free to all Northern Students, grades 7 to 12 and takes place via Google Meet on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm starting May 19th through June 17th. Registration is required. Click HERE for more information.
Summer Enrichment Program: We are offering a program about being more intentional with your time and resources called “Room to Breathe.” If you are interested, please see this flyer. Room to Breathe Flyer
PTSC Clothing Drive: May 24 to June 7: As a result of the pandemic, the PTSC has not been able to do any of its traditional fundraising activities this year. The clothing drive is a contact free way for them to raise funds for activities the PTSC supports such as mini-grants and student scholarships.
Please use this fundraiser to clean out your closets and help those in need. We have used A & E Clothing Corporation, out of Carteret NJ, for many years. You may look at their website to learn about all the amazing work they do. Their website is www.aeclothing.net.
Please bag your clothing and shoes separately.
Items NOT accepted: electrical devices, glass, VCR tapes, large sports equipment, board games, books, pots and pans, puzzles, furniture, and large toys.
The drop off location is the pole barn behind the Middle School that is accessible via Island Road. There will be signs posted.
Due to all the regulations in place because of Covid, please be sure your bags are all properly sealed. Nothing should be exposed. Please help to keep us safe!
Please do not drop any items off any later than 12:00 pm on June 7th.
Thank you for your support. As always, we truly appreciate it.
Parent Teacher Student Connection (PTSC): Please remember to become a member of our organization this year. If you are already a member, thank you! You can access our link through the Northern Burlington site. Payments of $10 per family are accepted via check or through PayPal. It is important that we receive your contribution as this money is channeled back to our students in the form of mini grants, awarded to teachers for use in their classrooms, as well as Scholarships granted to seniors. We can always be reached via email at nburlingtonptsc@gmail.com.
Clinical Corner Spotlight: Northern Burlington has partnered with Effective School Solutions and they will be hosting a virtual parent/community workshop on Wednesday, June 2nd from 6:30 to 7:30 pm and you are invited to attend! The presentation topic will be “Caring for the Caregiver” presented by Eva Brown. This workshop assists caregivers in identifying signs and symptoms of caregiver stress, as well as teaching steps caregivers can take in order to preserve their own health and well-being. Caring for a child with learning and/or mental health needs can bring strain on even the most resilient people. No registration required. Please click the link to join via zoom: Presentation
Group Counseling for Students: NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER SESSIONS. We are excited to announce that the Northern Burlington School District has recently collaborated with First Children Services (FCS) to provide therapeutic mental health services; group counseling to students. This is a free 6-week group (in-person) where students will engage with a licensed clinician and their peers to discuss various topics such as: emotional regulation, self-esteem, friendship and relationship issues, behavior management, stress management, fears or worries, academic progress, conflict resolution, social skills, adjustment to school, etc. This partnership will enable students who meet the program criteria the opportunity to access these important services on school grounds. We will be offering these services throughout the upcoming year. If you are interested in having your child participate, please contact your child’s School Counselor.
High School: Tuesdays, June 22nd to July 27th from 10:30am to 12pm
Middle School: Thursdays, June 24th to July 29th from 10:30am to 12pm
Limited spaces available, deadline is June 11th.
Fall Sports: The athletic office is now accepting 2021-2022 Physical Packets for summer workouts and conditioning. Fall packets are now being accepted 90-days prior to the start date of a season.
https://www.nburlington.com/o/nbc-hs/browse/63469
Ordering School Lunch for ALL Students 18 Years and Under: Please note that Lunches are FREE FOR ALL YOUR STUDENTS through the month of June 2021.
Remote lunch pick up schedule will be on Mondays and Tuesdays between the hours of 10 am to 11:30 am.
For Remote Students: Use the link below to place an order in the morning, before 8:00 am. Order it under your child’s name and if ordering for multiple children, place an order for each child individually.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSCfgxym6WPcJofHaCxJa5lS1jTZzsRyr2-UUxGsXWCpnxbg/viewform
Contact Maria Baran at mbaran@nburlington.com or ext. 2037 with any questions.
The pick-up location is near the Middle School’s rear entrance (Middle School Door C-3 that leads into the teachers’ lounge) via the Island Road entrance and taking the 1st left to go toward the back of the school. Masks must be worn at all times and for social distancing purposes, NB will limit the number of people entering the middle school facility at one time.
For Students Present in the Building: When students are present in school, they will have the option to pre-order a grab and go lunch during homeroom. Students or parents will use this google form to order lunch selection by 8 AM for that day's pick up when they are dismissed from their last period of the day.
This weekend our nation observes Memorial Day. While it has come to mark the unofficial start of summer, let us not forget that the holiday honors those that gave their lives for our country. So as we gather with family and friends this holiday weekend, remember those men and women who gave the last full measure of devotion to protect all of us here at home.
Andrew Kearns, Ed.D., Principal