High School Parent Message
May 26, 2023
Important Dates
May 25 & May 26: NJSLA/Early Dismissal of Students
May 29: Memorial Day - No School
May 30: Art & Design Show 5:30 pm
May 31: Spring Choral Concert 7:30 pm
Jun 2 Early Dismissal/ Prom
Jun 9: Early Dismissal of Students/ Send Off
Jun 12: Early Dismissal of Students
Jun 13: Early Dismissal of Students/Last Day of School
Graduation
Senior Parents Section
The following Graduation Newsletter 2023 was emailed to parents of seniors and placed in the Class of 2023 Google Classroom: Graduation Newsletter 2023.
Please encourage your seniors to complete the Senior Graduation Survey in Naviance and also as a parent/guardian you must complete 2023 Graduation Program Consent and Final Transcript release form in PowerSchool. They cannot pick up their cap and gown without these two forms complete. Instructions have been emailed to the seniors as well.
Prom Charter Bus- Last Call
We have secured a charter bus to transport up to 50 students to the Prom at the Camden Aquarium. Only students who have purchased a ticket can sign up through a Google form in the Class of 2023 and Class of 2024 Google Classrooms. This information was posted on Thur, May 4th.
Dr. Lopez and Mr. Cataline will be the chaperones on the bus. The fee is $40 per person and must be paid to the main office either with cash or check made out to Northern Burlington.
Students riding the bus must report by 5:15 pm and the bus will depart promptly at 5:30 pm.
Prom
The prom is on June 2nd and it is an early dismissal day. Just a reminder that in order to attend the prom, students must be present and remain in school until 11:55.
Working Papers
Beginning June 1, 2023, the state of NJ is taking over the submission of Working Papers. Please the information from the state at this link: https://www.nj.gov/labor/youngworkers/find-a-job/working-papers/
NB Driving School
Driving school is open all summer. If your student is 16 and is in need of the 6-hours of Behind the Wheel Instruction in order to obtain their permit, they need extra driving lessons or they need to be transported to their Road Test please let us know! You can reach us by email Driversed@nburlington.com. All forms/applications can be found online
https://www.nburlington.com/o/...
From the Athletic Department
Here is the link for all online athletic registrations: https://northernburlington-ar....
Summer Fitness Club: Online registration is NOW OPEN for any student, grades 9 through 12 in the 2023-24 school year, students wishing to participate in Summer Conditioning must complete the online registration form. https://northernburlington-ar....
For High School Fall Sports (2023-24 grades 9 - 12): Online athletic registration is NOW OPEN.
For Middle School Fall Sports (2023-24 grades 7 & 8): Online athletic registration will open on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
If you currently have an account for the online athletic registration, please do not create a new one. Please call the athletic office for assistance at 609-298-3900, ext. 2093.
Leaving our School District?
Please reach out to our registrars so that they can email you a withdrawal card to complete prior to registering in your new district. NJ school districts WILL NOT enroll a student without being withdrawn from their previous district.
Current 7th & 8th grade, please email sbaker@nburlington.com
Current 9th -12th grade, please email vsheppard@nburlington.com
*Please note, not completing this process will delay records being sent to your child’s new district.
Summer Enrichment Experiences
NB is proud to offer a variety of 4 day summer enrichment camp experiences for students. Please review the descriptions below and links for registration.
July 10-13
Graphic Novel and Comics Camp: Examine the history of DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Discuss how they have changed reading and movies forever. We will draw our own comic strips using the Marvel Method and Canva.
Design Your Own Spirit Gear!: Learn how to use Google Drawings and Cricut software/hardware to design and create your own Northern T-shirts or hats.
Student Organization & Mindfulness: Students will learn practical ways to simplify and organize their everyday lives. Topics include school material organization, time management, planning, and mindfulness.
Intro to Woodturning: Learn to use a wood lathe to turn a variety of items. Materials will vary from assorted woods to cast resins.
Art, Culture, and Travel: Students will be traveling around the globe through the world of art and the many different cultures that create it. You will learn how each culture interacts with art in a unique way from painting like an Aboriginal to using artistic expression to design Peruvian textiles. By stepping into the shoes of another artist, we are able to truly understand their art culture.
July 17 - 20
Home and 3D Design: Campers will engage in digitally designing homes and products. They will also be tasked with building scale models and 3D printing some of their designs.
Film Study 2023: We will look at a few great, monumental movies from the past and present, spanning different genres. In-depth, thought-provoking, Socratic-style post viewing discussions will be the norm. Possible titles: Citizen Kane, Toy Story, Malcolm X, The Dark Knight, The Empire Strikes Back, Double Indemnity, The Wizard of Oz, and The Hate U Give
July 24-27
Making of a Mystery: Students will have opportunities to put their detective skills to the test in a variety of ways. Scavenger hunts, Escape rooms, Who Dunn’it stories, and Clue the board game. This enrichment experience allows students to strengthen both their critical thinking and problem solving skills, in a fun and creative way.
Digital Graphic Design: Using their cell phones, a Chromebook, and a desktop PC, students will create a series of items in the high school Design Lab. Projects range from buttons, stickers, laser engraved items, and a printed T-Shirt.
July 31 - August 3
CAMPUS STORE CAMP '23: Students will be engaged in Hound Pound Set Up. Students will get a free camp shirt and snacks.
Clinical Corner: Throughout this school year I have given examples of mindfulness with the breath. “Focusing on our bodily sensations helps anchor us to the present moment. Since we always have our breath with us, it is something we can always use as a focusing point,” states the authors of DBT Skills in Schools, Mazza, Dexter-Mazza, Miller, Rathus, and Murphy, 2016, p.93. DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy helps people find ways to accept themselves, feel safe, and tolerate their emotions to help regulate potentially destructive or harmful behaviors. This breathing technique can help calm you so you don’t act impulsively and also helps relieve anxiety. Here’s how it works: For one to two minutes, and with a “soft gaze”(looking down at nothing in particular), count 1 on the in-breath, then 2 on the out-breath, 3 on the in-breath and 4 on the out-breath, all the way to 10. When you get to 10, stop and begin counting at 1 again. If you lose count, just notice it and begin back at 1. If you notice that all of a sudden you are at 11, 18 or 24, just notice it, let it go and begin back at 1 again. If you notice your thoughts are drifting away from your breathing, just notice it and gently bring your attention back to your breath and counting.
It’s almost just as important to notice when we are distracted as it is to stay focused on counting the breath. This way we strengthen that observer muscle that can help bring ourselves back to the task at hand whether it be at school, home or at work. Even if you only have time to breathe and count to 10 one time, you should feel calmer, more centered and like you just hit a pause button in your day, which is what we all need sometimes.
GSA Pride Day
GSA and No Place for Hate will be holding a Pride Day on Thursday, June 1st. Students and staff are welcome to wear purple or rainbow the day of to support the LGBTQ+ community. During the lunches, GSA and NPFH will be tabling outside of the media center with an informational tri fold on Stonewall, definitions from the community, and what the colors of the pride flag mean. Rainbow ribbon pins and pride origami hearts will be available from the table. Students are also welcome to come write appropriate uplifting messages on pieces of paper that can be taken by other students for a positive message for their day.
No Place For Hate
The month of May honors Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The following video was created by No Place for Hate and will be placed in students’ grade level Google Classrooms. Interested students can view the video at their leisure.AAPI Month Video NBHS 2023
No Place For Hate will be collecting donations to create hygiene kits and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for a woman's organization. We will be collecting donations until Thursday, June 1st in Room 115. Check out the flyer to see the supplies we will be collecting. We will then be hosting a Service Event after school on Tuesday, June 6th to create the kits and sandwiches. Thank you for your help in supporting an important mission.
Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month from No Place For Hate! May is a celebration of the contributions and culture that these groups have brought to the United States. The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese people to the United States in 1843 and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869.
NJSLA Make-Up Testing Dates
Please excuse the miscommunication about NJSLA Grade 9 Makeup testing dates. The state window for make-up testing for the NJSLA Grade 9 Math and ELA and the Grade 11 Science is May 30-June 2. Math will be given on May 31, ELA will be given June 1 and Science will be given on June 2. Any student who missed the original testing dates will be given a pass in homeroom the day prior to the make up session. Students will miss instructional time in order to complete the assessment. All students are expected to be on time for the testing session and bring their fully charged school-issued Chromebook to school. Any questions or concerns about NJSLA testing can be directed to the Office of Academics.
Lost & Found
We have a significant Lost & Found collection near the main cafeteria. If your children can’t find a water bottle, article of clothing or lunch box - please have them stop by to see if their missing item is on the table in the main cafe. Unclaimed items will be removed on June 12th.
Clinical Corner
Throughout this school year I have given examples of mindfulness with the breath. “Focusing on our bodily sensations helps anchor us to the present moment. Since we always have our breath with us, it is something we can always use as a focusing point,” states the authors of DBT Skills in Schools, Mazza, Dexter-Mazza, Miller, Rathus, and Murphy, 2016, p.93. DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy helps people find ways to accept themselves, feel safe, and tolerate their emotions to help regulate potentially destructive or harmful behaviors. This breathing technique can help calm you so you don’t act impulsively and also helps relieve anxiety. Here’s how it works: For one to two minutes, and with a “soft gaze”(looking down at nothing in particular), count 1 on the in-breath, then 2 on the out-breath, 3 on the in-breath and 4 on the out-breath, all the way to 10. When you get to 10, stop and begin counting at 1 again. If you lose count, just notice it and begin back at 1. If you notice that all of a sudden you are at 11, 18 or 24, just notice it, let it go and begin back at 1 again. If you notice your thoughts are drifting away from your breathing, just notice it and gently bring your attention back to your breath and counting.
It’s almost just as important to notice when we are distracted as it is to stay focused on counting the breath. This way we strengthen that observer muscle that can help bring ourselves back to the task at hand whether it be at school, home or at work. Even if you only have time to breathe and count to 10 one time, you should feel calmer, more centered and like you just hit a pause button in your day, which is what we all need sometimes.
A Message From Your Northern Nurses
The US COVID public health emergency has been lifted and that means beginning in 2024 a shift away from federal funds for free COVID testing and vaccines, instead those costs will be handled through private insurance.
Our school guidelines, with regard to infection control and preventing illness in school, have not changed.
Please continue to keep students home for any sick symptoms.
Please continue to report any positive COVID infections and Flu infections to your school nurse.
Nursing will work with you and Administration to ensure that students home sick have excused absences.
While COVID infection incidence is low, boosters are still reformulated for variants and recommended.
The Burlington County Health Department has announced their next round of immunization clinics. Please see the information HERE for times and location.
Make sure if you are receiving mail from your Health Insurance program that you are promptly responding so you do not have a loss of health insurance coverage
Contact our school nurse with any questions,mcrane@nburlington.com gnocon@nburlington.com
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we'd like to say how thankful we are to those who gave their lives while serving.
And we’re thinking of those who have lost someone they love.
Thank you for your sacrifice.
Sally López, Ed.D.
Principal
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