March 18, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Here are the weekly updates from the middle school:
Chromebooks: Just a reminder, as Chromebooks play a central role in many of our classroom activities, it is essential for students to remember to bring their Chromebooks to school with them and that the Chromebooks are fully charged.
2022 NBC G&T Testing Registration: If you would like your child to be considered for Northern's Gifted & Talented program, register your child for the NNAT3, a universally recognized test used to identify giftedness. Please register by completing the registration form no later than March 24. Read the attached letter in its entirety. If you still have questions about the test, feel free to contact the Program Director, Dr. Leslie Puente-Ervin at Lpuente-ervin@nburlington.com. For more information about Northern's G&T program, visit the G&T website.
JBMDL Women’s History Month Celebration: Please see this flier for an upcoming event at JBMDL aimed to recognize and celebrate women who have served our nation. Attendees will be able to ride in the C-17 simulator and tour other aircrafts alongside some of the female Airmen at McGuire Air Force Base.
If interested, please contact Second Lieutenant Logan Konst at (609) 754-8001 or at lmkonst4@gmail.com by March 22
Locker Cleanout: On Monday and Tuesday of next week we are conducting locker cleanouts on Monday and Tuesday. This will be a good time for students to clear out any trash and unneeded materials.
Eighth Grade End of Year Event: We are planning a class event for our eighth graders that will take place on June 3, 2022. This event is only open to our students who are members of the class of 2026. Next week during homeroom we will be surveying the students in eighth grade to get their preferences. As we continue our planning, we will share more specifics about the event.
COVID Precautions: We have reached the point where masks are optional and we have ceased contact tracing in school. Students who are ill, should stay home, that has always been the case, even before COVID. With the end of mandatory masking and contact tracing, it becomes even more important for parents to screen their children daily before sending them to school. Below are the guidelines our school nurses use:
COVID-19 Compatible SICK Symptoms that indicate school absence and a COVID Test
• At least one of the following symptoms: new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, new loss of taste and/or smell OR
• At least two of the following symptoms: fever, chills, shivers, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, congestion, or runny nose
Any questions, please contact our school nurse, Ms. Pugliese tpugliese@nburlington.com.
Burlington County COVID Vaccination Sites: The CDC continues to recommend vaccination as the best way to prevent the spread of COVID. Please see this LINK regarding more information on vaccination sites in Burlington County.
If you need it, the Burlington County Health Department is offering walk-in testing for COVID. Please follow this LINK for location and information.
Clinical Corner Spotlight:
Parenting in 100 Words: Spot Their Strengths and nurture the characteristics that will get your teen far in life. Please click the link to access the short video: Link to video
The Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) trainings are being held through Partners For Kids and Families, in 2022. Please see link for the flyer - NHA calendar link. All trainings are virtual. For those who need a refresher on what NHA is: “The Nurtured Heart Approach consists of a set of strategies that assist children and adults in further developing self-regulation and has been found to be effective with individuals of all ages. It focuses on transforming the way someone perceives themselves, and the world around them.”
Promoting Me, Myself, and I: An after school self-esteem skill building group for students at Northern. Coming this April & May 2022 at both the High School and Middle School. Please reach out to your child’s School Counselor if you would like for your child to participate.
Care Solace helps our Northern Burlington community find mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers. Their Care Companion™ team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year to quickly connect you to carefully verified providers in your community. Students, staff, and families may access Care Solace services in two ways:
Call (888) 515-0595 at any time. Support is available in 200+ languages. A dedicated Care Companion™ will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit.
For an anonymous search, answer a few questions to get matched with an extensive list of care providers at https://caresolace.com/site/nbcrsd
Are you or your children in need of winter coats? Generations has new winter coats available in sizes 2T to adult XL. Please call 609-267-4001 to make an appointment to come in & pick up coats.
Parent Feedback Requested on Workshop Content and Times
We are pleased to be able to continue to offer virtual parent workshops and would like some feedback from you. Please complete this survey by March 18th, 2022 so that we can provide workshops that are of interest to you and meet your scheduling needs.
Looking for parent support for your child with special needs? The Mom2Mom Helpline connects parents of children with special needs to our trained counselors who are also parents. Talk to someone who understands you and your family. Call 1-877-914-MOM2 (1-877-914-6662).
Looking for financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost resources: https://www.findhelp.org/
Pesticide Application Notification
Please see the notice found at this LINK for information regarding an upcoming pesticide application on school property scheduled for this spring.
Important Dates:
Revised District Calendar as of February 22, 2022.
March 14: MS Spring Sports Began
March 31: End of Q3
April 1: Beginning of Q4
April 14: Early Dismissal/Beginning of Spring Break
April 15 to April 22: Spring Break
April 25: School Resumes
Have a good weekend.
Sincerely,
Andrew Kearns, Ed.D.
Principal