High School Parent Message 

June 11, 2021

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Important Dates: 

June 15, 16, 17:  Early Dismissal of Students

June 17:      Last Day of School for Students

June 17:      Graduation

 

Next Week (June 14-17):  

The students will continue to simply follow an alternating A/B schedule that will alternate everyday, including Wednesdays.  Please see the calendar at this link for the day to day schedule and please note that the days of the week that are A days and the days of the week that are B days will vary week to week.  For those students who are attending in person, bus pick up and drop off will remain the same.  

 

So next week 

  • Monday, June 14 will be a  A Day:  Periods 1 through 8

  • Tuesday, June 15 will be an B Day:  Periods 10 through 17

  • Wednesday, June 16 will be a  A Day:  Periods 1 through 8 

  • Thursday, June 17 will be an  B Day:  Periods 10 through 17

 

Please plan accordingly.

 The Superintendent has shared with the community that we have seen a decline in COVID cases among our students and staff.  We appreciate your efforts to limit the possible spread of COVID by taking necessary precautions outside of school.  Moreover, we are pleased to hear the continuing good news about the gradual reduction of COVID cases statewide.

 

Scholars’ Awards:  

Please note that this year’s Scholars’ Awards Ceremony will be virtual.  Certificates are being mailed home. We will let you know as soon as the complete ceremony is available to be viewed on our NTV YouTube channel.

 

Student Vaccinations:  

Vaccines remain readily available for anyone in New Jersey ages 12 and up.

 Several options are available for appointments or for walk in sessions in our area..  

  • RWJ at Hamilton has appointments available at this LINK.

  • Deborah Hospital in Browns Mills has the following June Walk-In sessions open:

  

To search the NJ COVID-19 dashboard for places to receive the vaccine please check https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine  

If a family needs assistance in scheduling a vaccine appointment, please contact our school nurse during school hours at 609-298-3900, x4030 or by email at tpugliese@nburlington.com.  

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 (gnocon@nburlington.com or mcrane@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 formal Summer Assignments for Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses in  the high school. 

All summer assignments will be available on the High School Summer Assignment section of the Website by June 14.  Please contact the director of the department with content related questions or your student’s counselor with placement questions.

 

School Lunch Information for the 2021-22 School Year:

USDA FUNDED MEALS FLYER

Las comidas escolares serán totalmente financiadas por el USDA 

  

End of the Year Information (grades 9-11):

Students in grades 9-11 will keep their Chromebooks over the summer and use them next year. 

Yearbook distribution and returning materials for IN-PERSON 9th, 10th, 11th graders only:

On Monday, June 14th and Wednesday, June 16th yearbooks will be distributed to in-person students in the 9th, 10th and 11th during homeroom. Students will return any materials to their classroom teachers. Students will keep their school issued Chromebooks for use next year. 

Yearbook distribution and material drop off for REMOTE 9th, 10th, 11th graders only.

On Tuesday June 15th and Wednesday June 16th  from 1:30 to 3:30 PM remote students in 9th, 10th and 11th will be permitted to pick-up yearbooks and drop-off items, except for school issued Chromebooks, at the High School.  Yearbooks will be on sale for $85 on Tue 6/15 and Wed 6/16. Cash or check payable to “NBC HS Yearbook” will be accepted.

  • Anyone who needs to pick-up and/or drop-off items at the school, must sign up for a time slot in the Sign Up Genius.  

  • Pick-up of yearbooks and drop-off of items will take place in the West Parking Lot. 

  • Pick-Up will be outside of the 500 building and Drop-off will be outside the 300 hallway entrance. 

  • All items being dropped off must be in a bag that is labeled with the student’s name and must also include a list of the contents in the bag. 

  • Please be sure to read the outlined procedure below prior to coming to the school:

  1. On your designated date and time, parents and/or students will drive up to the west parking lot driveway in a designated, marked lane, to the entrance of the 500 building.

  2. Your student ‘s pre-labeled yearbook will be placed on the appropriate table based on the letter of the last name of the alphabet.

  3. One person will get out of the car and retrieve the correct bag from the table.  The person must wear a mask.

  4. The individual will then, if needed, pull up to the drop off station, which is up near the 300 hallway entrance.  If no drop off is needed the car will need to wait patiently for the line to move.

  5. If no pick up is needed, then individuals will wait in line to pull directly up to the drop off station.

  6. One person will get out of the car and place the bag that is clearly labeled with school materials on the table. The person must wear a mask.

  7. The car will then drive away. 

 Please come at your designated time,  follow all procedures for pick-up and drop-off of items and practice social distancing.

  

Clinical Corner Spotlight:

Group Counseling for students: NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER SESSIONS- We are excited to announce that 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 in a safe space such as: anxiety/stress management, emotional regulation, gaining self-awareness, self-esteem, friendship and relationship issues, communication skills, 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.  If you are interested in having your child participate or have questions about the group, please contact your child’s School Counselor.  Limited spaces available, deadline is June 11th. Transportation is available as needed. 

High School – every Tuesday, June 22nd to July 27th – 10:30am to 12pm

Middle School – every Thursday, June 24th to July 29th - 10:30am to 12pm

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Attention Senior Parents


Graduation, June 17th

Please view the Graduation Newsletter here. It is important that all seniors and their parents completed the required Google Form information by June 9th in order to participate in the ceremony.  If you did not complete the form you or your senior can expect an email. 

 

Seniors’ Awards:  

Please note that this year’s Seniors’ Awards Ceremony will be virtual.  Certificates are being mailed home. We will let you know as soon as the complete ceremony is available to be viewed on our NTV YouTube channel.

Senior Send Off 2021: 

We are planning a Senior Send Off for our students - on Monday, June 14 from 12:30 - 2:30 on the lacrosse field. Please note this date change. The plan is for students to pick up their caps & gowns, yearbooks, senior t-shirts and yard signs. Students will be able to get their yearbooks signed by both staff and peers. There will be bagged lunches available and water ice. We encourage seniors to bring blankets or folding chairs. 

Returning of materials (including Chromebooks):


In-Person Students

On Wednesday, June 16th or Thursday June 17th,  all in-person students will hand in Chromebooks to their English teacher.  In addition, all other school materials should be handed back to the teacher of the corresponding class. If there are extenuating circumstances adhering to the deadline, students should contact the main office. 

Remote Students

On Wednesday June 16th  from 1:30 to 3:30 PM remote students in 12th grade will be permitted to drop-off school materials at the High School.  

  • Anyone who needs to drop-off items at the school, must sign up for a time slot in the Sign-Up Genius..  

  • Drop-off of items will take place in the West Parking Lot outside the 300 hallway entrance.

  • All items being dropped off must be in a bag that is labeled with the student’s name and must also include a list of the contents in the bag. 

  • Please be sure to read the outlined procedure below prior to coming to the school.

  1. Pull up to the drop off station, which is up near the 300 hallway entrance. 

  2. One person will get out of the car and place the bag that is clearly labeled with school materials on the table. The person must wear a mask.

  3. The car will then drive away. 

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 Student Vaccinations:  

COVID vaccines are now available for adolescents age 12 and older.  Among other locations available for appointment, 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 

 Burlington County Ride United Vaccine Access Flyer 

May 2021 COVID Mobile Testing Schedule 

 

Summer Band:  

The Music Department of Northern Burlington will once again offer our free SUMMER BAND program this summer. 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 HS band room June 28th-July 1st (Monday-Thursday), and July 12th-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.

Driving School: 

Northern’s Driving School is OPEN all summer.

If you are at least 16 (or will be this summer), have passed the written test, and need to complete your 6-hours of Behind the Wheel or need to be taken to your Road Test please contact Mrs. Duff for more information. You can find her in room 301 or send her an email at hduff@nburlington.com

Summer Enrichment Program:  

We are offering several summer enrichment programs.  Information can be found in the students google classrooms for the “Class of 2022, 2023, & 2024”

July 26 to July 29

  • “Room to Breathe,” about being more intentional with your time and resources

  • NB Current Events Enrichment Camp

  • Physics of Flight: Model Airplane Design & Build Camp

August 16 to 19

Athletic Camps: 

Information on the summer athletic camps can be found at this LINK.  Offerings include soccer, football, cheerleading, and wrestling.

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

 

Athletics - Physical Packets:

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:

USDA FUNDED MEALS FLYER

Las comidas escolares Seran Totalmente Finaciadas por el USDA 

Message from the School Nurse: 

The NJDOH recommends no student should attend school with any COVID-19 like symptoms until they have either received a negative viral test (molecular or antigen) for SARS-CoV-2 or they have completed an isolation period of at least 10 days since symptom onset and at least 24 hours after resolution of fever without fever-reducing medications with symptom improvement. 

A Doctor's medical note without testing is no longer acceptable.

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.

High School East:  Mrs. Mary Crane - mcrane@nburlington.com   609-298-3900 x 2085

High School West:  Mrs. Gina Nocon - gnocon@nburlington.com   609-298-3900 x 2216

We will release any information about COVID-19 cases on Monday and Thursday as opposed to daily notifications. 

Medical guidelines have been issued at the local and nationwide levels recommending any person who has been Covid-19 Positive or presumed (suspected) Covid-19 Positive must be medically cleared after COVID-19 infection and before participation in sports, gym, or any school physical activity as there is a risk of post-Covid cardiac complications. Although vaccines are available for some of the population and infection rates have decreased we are still experiencing a moderate level of infection in our area. Please remain vigilant with social distancing and mask wearing. 

  Please contact the school nurses with any questions.

Travel Advisories: Please remember we must still adhere to NJ Travel Quarantine Advisories. The announcement on 5/17/21, by Gov. Murphy, pertains to vaccinated individuals. Vaccinated travelers do not need to quarantine, but must submit a copy of the covid-19 vaccine card and monitor symptoms for 14 days after return. If your student travels outside our immediate area :New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, & Delaware and they are unvaccinated, they must quarantine prior to returning to school. Students are able to attend all of their classes virtually during that time, even if they are in the hybrid model.  In the event your child will be quarantining and attending school virtually during that time, please notify your child’s counselor & school nurse  A link to travel advisories is included below:

It is important to emphasize a few points with regard to health safety.  Most importantly, students should not come to school if they are sick.  The remote option is available on a day to day basis if a student has any symptoms on the day he or she is supposed to attend school in person but can still attend school at home.  If you have any medical questions, please contact our school nurse at extension 2216(west office) or 2085(east office). Covid Informational Flyers.

NJ Travel Quarantine Information:

Please click this link for updates

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Sally López, Ed.D.

Principal

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