Middle School Parent Message
June 4, 2021
Important Dates:
Calendar for 4th Marking Period: Q4 calendar
June 4th : Class of 2025 Picnic: 5 pm to 7 pm
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, June 7 will be a B Day: Periods 10 through 17
Tuesday, June 8 will be an A Day: Periods 1 through 8
Wednesday, June 9 will be a B Day: Periods 10 through 17
Thursday, June 10 will be an A Day: Periods 1 through 8
Friday, June 11 will be a B Day: Periods 10 through 17
Student Vaccinations: While vaccinations for students age 12 and up are now readily available, the district is looking into the possibility of hosting a clinic to increase the number of people who are vaccinated. It would be open to students and other family members (12 years of age and older). To help us determine if there is any interest in these options, please take a few minutes to complete the following survey before Monday, June 7. SURVEY LINK
Please note that this is only in the discussion phase and no formal plans have been made or committed to, so families seeking vaccinations for their children should continue to pursue them on their own.
As indicated above, COVID vaccines are now available for adolescents age 12 and older. Several options are available for appointments or for walk in sessions. To search the NJ COVID-19 dashboard for 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 Assignments: NB’s Program of Studies includes Summer Assignments for Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses.
All summer assignments will be available via Google Drive by June 14. Please contact the director of the department with content related questions or your student’s counselor with placement questions.
Chromebooks: Middle school students should plan to keep their chromebooks through the end of the school year.
For students who are signing out to go to a different school, the chromebook and charger will need to be returned prior to being able to withdraw and have records transferred.
For seventh graders (Class of 2026), the chromebook issued this year will be the same chromebook they will use next year in eighth grade. Seventh graders should plan to bring that chromebook with them when school begins in September.
For eighth graders (Class of 2025), the chromebook issued this year will be collected and a new one issued for use in ninth grade. Look for a message this summer for times and locations to return the chromebook and be issued a new one for high school. It is anticipated that this will take place in August. Look for further communications about this during the summer.
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
Hound Pound Sale: End of Year Blowout Sale is going on at the Hound Pound: 25% off all purchases on the website or in-store--including sale items! Contact Mr. Goldstein at rgoldstein@nburlington.com for more details. Don’t delay! Sale ends June 10.
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.
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.” Please click this flyer for more information.
PTSC Clothing Drive: ENDS June 7 at NOON: 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.
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. Limited spaces available, deadline is June 11th. Transportation is available as needed.
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
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.
The last day for remote pick up will be June 14th and 15th, the last day for in person lunch service will be June 17th.
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.
School Lunch Information for the 2021-22 School Year
Las comidas escolares Seran Totalmente Finaciadas por el USDA
Have a good weekend.
Andrew Kearns, Ed.D., Principal