High School Parent Message
March 10, 2023
Important Dates
Mar 12: Daylight Saving Time: Clock Springs Forward 1 Hour
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 Musical Tickets
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 Flyer
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) |
7:20-8:30 (70 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.
Juniors will attend the last two classes of the day 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.
FFA Horticultural Exposition
Spring is in the air and we have many high school student arrangements entered at the New Jersey FFA Horticultural Exposition this weekend. It's free and there are over 500 student horticultural and floral entries designed by food, agriculture, and natural resources education students from throughout the state. The show is open to the public 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Friday and 8:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday and located at Mercer County Community College – 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550. Entries will be displayed throughout the second-floor skywalks. It is best to enter through the John P. Hanley Student Center (Welcome Center) and take the stairs or elevator to the second floor. You can park in the East or West Student Parking Lot. Follow this link for a campus map:
http://www.mccc.edu/welcome_ca....
Women’s History Month
Thank you to the No Place for Hate students and advisors for providing daily announcements regarding the contributions of women.
Day of Silence
GSA will be holding their annual Day of Silence event during school on Wednesday, April 5th. The Day of Silence is a national student-led event that happens in April of every year. This demonstration raises awareness of the harassment and bullying that LGBTQ+ students face in schools across the country and the world. Students who participate will take a vow of silence and can pick up a placard the morning of in room 112. GSA will also have a Break the Silence meeting after school. Anyone who is not participating can show support by wearing purple or rainbow on the 5th.
We want to hear from you!
The Northern Burlington Regional School District values effective communications throughout our school community. We are looking to you to help us identify our strengths, challenges and potential growth opportunities so we can find ways to enhance communication and reach all members of our community. We want to hear from you!
Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. We appreciate your time and honest feedback.
High School Musical
We are proudly presenting Shrek, The Musical on March 24th and 25th at 7:30 pm and March 25 and 26th at 2:30 pm. Please see this flyer for ticket information.
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 Northern Burlington Cap and Gown
*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. If you are having any problems with the website, you can call Jostens and order directly over the phone 215-542-8170.
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
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.
Sally López, Ed.D.
Principal
Follow the Principal on twitter @nbc_hsprincipal
Follow the District on twitter: @nbcrsd
Webpage at www.nburlington.com