High School Parent Message
March 3, 2023
Important Dates
Mar 3: Blue & Grey Night in MS Gym
Mar 14- 16: HS Early Dismissal only - NJ GPA testing
Mar 15: PTSC Meeting, 6:30 pm, HS Media Center
Mar 17: District Early Dismissal - Staff PD
Mar 24-26: Spring Musical
Mar 29: Mandatory Senior Trip Parent Mtg. @ 6:30 Main Cafe
Mar 31: MP3 Ends
Apr 6: Multicultural Day & Early Dismissal
Apr 7 -14: School Closed for Spring Break
Apr 29: Band Booster Designer Bag Bingo
NEW - New Jersey Graduation Performance Assessment for Grade 11
On March 14-17, students in Grade 11 will be administered the New Jersey Graduation Performance Assessment (NJ GPA). Effective for the Class of 2024, the NJ GPA is the primary graduation assessment pathway. Make up testing will occur March 21-24 for students who are absent during the initial testing window following a regular schedule. Students who need to test during the make up window will miss class time to test.
The NJ GPA includes content aligned to the grade 10 New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) in ELA, and the NJSLS in Algebra 1 and Geometry. If after completing the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment a student does not demonstrate proficiency on the ELA or mathematics section, the student may retake the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in the following summer or fall, or access two additional pathways to meet this graduation requirement. Students must take the NJ GPA at least once to be eligible for additional pathways.
Additional information about the pathways is available at https://www.state.nj.us/education/assessment/requirements/2023_2025.shtml
On March 14-17 the high school will follow an Early Dismissal Schedule for ALL students.
A rotating A/B Day schedule of 4 periods per day will be implemented as follows:
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Time/ Period | Tuesday, March 14 (A Day) | Wednesday, March 15 (B Day) | Thursday, March 16 (A Day) | Friday, March 17 (B Day) |
7:20-7:30 (10 min) | Homeroom | Homeroom | Homeroom | Homeroom |
7:30-8:30 (60 min) | Period 1-2 Gr 11 Testing | Period 9/10/11 Gr 11 Testing | Period 5-6 Gr 11 Testing | Period 14/15 Gr 11 Testing |
8:34-9:38 (64 min) | Period 3-4 Gr 11 Testing | Period 11/12/13 Gr 11 Testing | Period 7/8/9 Gr 11 testing | Period 16/17 Gr 11 Testing |
9:42-10:46 (64 min) | Period 5-6 | Period 14-15 | Period 1-2 | Period 9/10/11 |
10:50-11:55 (65 min) | Period 7/8/9 | Period 16-17 | Period 3-4 | Period 11/12/13 |
Juniors should check with their Class of 2024 Google Classroom for their testing room assignments the week of March 6.
Juniors will resume their class meetings following the testing window each day.
Students who are testing are encouraged to be prepared by being well rested and fed, arriving on time, bringing their fully charged school issued chromebook, sharpened pencils, and recreational reading if they complete testing early. Students will not be permitted to work on schoolwork in their testing room. An online calculator is in the testing platform, but students may bring their own hand held calculator if desired. Students may also bring their own wired headphones with a traditional jack for use with their chromebook.
Extended Learning Schedule Update
This week we completed the second pilot of the extended learning/block schedule. Thank you to our students for their help in implementing the new schedule and for providing feedback. We are looking to next year and using what we have learned to implement this new way of organizing the school day in the best way possible.
AP Exams Reminder
March 8th is the last day for late registrations and to pay for exams. Exams not paid for by this date will not be ordered. There is a $40 late fee per exam. March 8th is also the last day to cancel an exam. You will receive a partial refund as cancellations also incur a $40 fee per exam. Please visit www.totalregistration.net to make any adjustments to your exam order. Any questions, please email Dr. Leslie Puente-Ervin at lpuente-ervin@nburlington.com .
SAT Prep Program Registration
NB’s own 6-week SAT Prep program continues in-person on Saturdays from March 11- April 29, 2023. The program is contingent on sufficient enrollment of at least 17 students. An afternoon session will be added if needed to meet all registration requests. The registration deadline is Monday, March 6, 2023, 2023 SAT Prep Program Registration.
Cafe Cabaret
On Saturday evening, March 4th at the high school, we will be hosting our annual coffeehouse fundraiser. All proceeds support the theatre and choir programs at Northern Burlington County Regional School District.
All are welcome! We hope your family and friends will join us and enjoy performances from our amazing students including a sneak peak of the spring musical, Shrek!
Tickets are now on sale for $10. This includes entertainment and free coffee/tea/hot cocoa. Purchase general admission or reserve a table for your group.
Concessions will be available. Raffle tickets will be sold for $10 a sheet or 3/$25 and can be purchased that night. Get your tickets here: our.show/cafecabaret
PTSC
PTSC News: Just a reminder that senior scholarship applications are coming in the next couple of months. To qualify for a PTSC scholarship, you must be a member in good standing by February 28th. Please check our website at www.nburlington.com/page/ptsc to join our organization.
The Middle School Book Fair is coming March 6 through March 10. To sign up to volunteer, please see our website: (www.nburlington.com/page/ptsc)
We are still looking for volunteers for planning the Color Run (scheduled for April 29) and the Senior Citizen Prom (scheduled for May 6). The sign up genius link for activities is on our website or email us at nburlingtonPTSC@gmail.com.
Check our website (www.nburlington.com/page/ptsc) for more information.
Pesticide Application
Please see this NOTICE regarding upcoming pesticide application on the fields surrounding the school.
Advanced Placement Updates
As the testing dates draw near, here are some reminders:
Students can check if they are registered for a test by logging into MyAP Classroom. If they paid for an exam in Total Registration, but it states in MyAP Classroom that no exam has been ordered, contact Dr. Puente-Ervin as soon as possible.
It is not too late to order exams. The deadline for late registration is March 11. There is, however, a $40 late fee per exam. Please visit totalregistration.net if interested.
If you would like to cancel an exam and receive a partial refund, please log in to totalregistration.net as soon as the decision has been made. Refunds can be delayed if cancellations are made after March 11.
This year, we will be administering digital exams. Here's a useful video that explains the format of the digital exams: https://youtu.be/6RpFMnZGkhU
Any questions? Email Dr. Leslie Puente-Ervin at lpuente-ervin@nburlington.com
Senior Parents Section:
Senior Scholarship Applications:
Mar 27 - Link will be available to students in Class of 2023 Google Classroom
Apr 17 - Applications are due by 2:30 pm
Graduation:
Graduation is June 13th at 6:30 pm on the football field. In the event of a missed day of school due to inclement weather - graduation will be moved to June 14th. There is no rain date and if necessary, graduation will be in the MS Gym with limited seating.
Senior Trip:
If your child is going on the senior trip, please note that there is a MANDATORY meeting for both the student and parent on Wed, March 29th at 6:30 pm in the Main Cafeteria.
Senior Send Off:
Seniors will be receiving the following at the Senior Send Off on Friday, June 9th: Cap & Gown, Graduation tickets, Yard Sign, Yearbook (if ordered). More information will be forthcoming as we get closer to the date.
Cap & Gown Ordering:
It’s not too late to order their cap & gown!!!
Please use this link to order your Cap & Gown Unit. *Take note that a basic tassel is included with the unit and you only need to purchase the “additional tassel” if that is your preference, there is a button for No Thank You.
RELAY FOR LIFE INFORMATION
From May 20th at 6:00 p.m. to May 21st at 6:00 a.m. we will gather on the football field to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society! The night is spent celebrating survivors, supporting cancer patients, and remembering friends and family. There are also events and games all night long, and you can spend the night hanging out with your friends and family. All are welcome!!!!
Our next organization/information meeting will be March 21st in Room 110 of the High School at 6:00 pm. If you would like to start a team or join a team, please join us!
Additional meetings are:
April 4, 2023 - 6:00 PM (Room 110)
April 26, 2023 - 6:00 PM (Room 110)
May 9, 2023 - 6:00 PM (Room 110)
May 20-21, 2023 - Relay for Life (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM)
If you have any questions or you would like to be a part of the Relay for Life of Northern Burlington Committee, please contact Lori Nadolny (lnadolny@nburlington.com ) or Dr. Sally Lopez (slopez@nburlington.com ). If you would like to participate in Relay for Life by creating a team or joining a team, please visit the website: https://relayforlife.org/NB
Spring Sports Registration Is Now Open
https://northernburlington-ar....
If you already have an account, there is no need to create a new one. Log in with your username and password to register your child for the 2023 Spring Sport Season.
Please be sure that all current physicals are uploaded into the registration portal (STEP 4).
If you have any questions, please contact Michele O’Neill, Athletic Department Secretary at moneill@nburlington.com or 609-298-3900, ext. 2093.
A Message From Your Northern Nurses
Following data from the Burlington County Health Department, we are seeing a downturn in the number of Flu, COVID and all respiratory infections.
Please continue to do your part by carefully monitoring your student and keeping him/her home for any sick symptoms. Worrisome symptoms are cough, fever, breathing difficulty AND 2 or more symptoms combined such as congestion, headache, sore throat, muscle aches etc.
Please do not send students with sick symptoms to school and either:
Take to your doctor for clearance OR
Use a home COVID test (ideally 1 negative test and a second 48 hours later)
AND - Please communicate with your student's school nurse.
We must track the number of COVID and Flu cases in our community and we will work with you and Administration to ensure students home sick have excused absences. Contact our school nurses with any questions: mcrane@nburlington.com and gnocon@nburlington.com.
School Closure/Delayed Opening due to Inclement Weather
In the event that school must be closed or the opening delayed by 90 minutes due to inclement weather, announcements will be broadcast via twitter @nbcrsd, and posted on our website www.nburlington.com. Please follow me at @NBC_HSPrincipal .
Sally López, Ed.D.
Principal
Follow the Principal on twitter @nbc_hsprincipal
Follow the District on twitter: @nbcrsd
Webpage at www.nburlington.com