High School Parent Message
May 27, 2022
Important Dates
May 30: Memorial Day: School Closed
June 2: High School Band Concert @ 7 pm
June 3: Early Dismissal of Students
June 14 - June 16: Early Dismissal of Students (11:55 am)
June 16: Last Day of School for Students
June 16: Graduation @ 6:30 pm
SENIOR Parents
Please see the Graduation Newsletter.
Prom - June 3rd
Please be advised the prom is an early dismissal day. In order to attend the prom, students must be in school ON TIME and must be present until the 11:55 dismissal time. Please contact Dr. Lopez with any questions.
June 3rd Day of Service
On June 3rd, 2022 the Freshmen and Sophomores will be participating in a Day of Service. They will be assembling Hygiene and First Aid Bags during their Health/PE classes. The donations will be dropped off at TASK in Trenton. The High School is in need of the following supplies to help facilitate with the Day of Service:
Band Aides
Sandwich size Ziploc bags
Individual antibiotic ointment or wipes
Travel size deodorant
Travel size bar of soap
Travel size shampoo and conditioner
Travel size toothbrush
Toothbrushes
Dental Floss
Quart size Ziploc bags
We ask that all donations be dropped off in the High School Main Office by Wednesday June 1st, 2022.
School Security:
This week saw yet another school shooting as the tragedy unfolded in Texas. With that in mind, we wanted to update the community on just a few of the various measures our district has in place to make our schools as safe as possible:
Northern Burlington contracts with the Mansfield Township Police to provide two School Resource Officers, and they are on campus every day. They are able to respond to events in the school and call for additional support quickly, as needed.
The school has appointed a District School Safety Specialist who is responsible for reviewing all school safety and security measures and training our faculty and staff in various situational responses This is often done in conjunction with local, regional, and state law enforcement. This includes training in how to evaluate threats and their credibility in conjunction with law enforcement.
The schools conduct monthly fire drills as well as safety/security drills. The security drills address a variety of scenarios, and they include students practicing routines such as evacuating the building, sheltering in place, as well as locking down. These drills are often done in cooperation with local law enforcement to provide feedback and support.
There are a variety of automated locks, alert systems, and surveillance in place to help secure the school from outside intruders
We continually aim to improve and enhance our school security measures based on national and local trends as well as our own experiences.
State Mandated Testing Dates
The NJSLA testing has been completed for the year. Thank you for your support these last two weeks as our students completed these assessments. Particular thanks for ensuring that all the students arrived at school with their chromebook charged and ready to go.
NB Band Fundraiser
The Band Boosters are hosting a Designer Bag Bingo Night on Saturday, June 4th, to raise money for the Middle School and High School band programs! This Bingo Flyer has all the details! Tickets are going fast.
PTSC
PTSC and Amazon Smile: The Parent Teacher Student Connection (PTSC) has an Amazon Smile account for any community members who would like to support the PTSC while shopping online. Simply go to http://smile.amazon.com and search for the "Parent Teacher Student Connection" in the list of organizations (it is listed as being in Columbus, NJ) and then go through that portal to do your Amazon shopping. Amazon will donate 0.5% of all purchases to the PTSC. Please email nburlingtonptsc@gmail.com with any login questions.
COVID Update from the School Nurse for Healthy School Environment:
The number of weekly positive COVID tests remains elevated. As a result, we continue to count on the adults at home to limit the spread of COVID at school..
It is critical that parents screen their children at home and keep children who are sick at home. When in doubt please keep your child at home & consult with your medical provider and school nurse. Leave a message on the attendance line: 609.298.3900 ext. 2029.
We are still following the Burlington County Health Guidelines for COVID & illness:
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
Students who come to school with a combination of these symptoms will be sent home by the school nurse and require a lab negative COVID test before they can return to school.
The Health Department does not allow negative home tests as clearance due to a margin of error resulting in false positives, but we can accept POSITIVE Home tests.
Regardless of your vaccination status, if you are symptomatic and have tested positive for COVID-19, then you must isolate for 5 days from the date your symptoms began. If your symptoms are resolving after 5 days, you can end isolation, but you should wear a mask around others for 5 additional days, avoid travel if possible, and avoid places where you can't wear a mask like a restaurant.
Any questions, please contact our school nurses, Ms. Crane mcrane@nburlington.com or Ms. Nocon gnocon@nburlington.com
Tours for Incoming Freshmen & New Students
This summer we are going to be offering tours for incoming freshmen and new students provided by our Assistant Principals on the following days from 10 am - 2 pm:
Tour Dates
Tuesday, July 19
Wednesday, July 20
Thursday, July 28
Wednesday, August 3
Thursday, August 4
Monday, August 8
Tuesday, August 9
Thursday, August 18
Tuesday, August 30
Wednesday, August 31
Dress Code
Please be reminded that there is a dress code. Please review the following with your children and reference page 26 of the student handbook for the following information:
NO sheer clothing
Undergarments may NOT be exposed
Bottoms MUST touch tops
Bottoms MUST cover personal areas
Early Dismissal of Students
Please be advised that no student under the age of 18 can sign themselves out from school early even if they are drivers. As per our Board of Education Regulations:
5230 LATE ARRIVAL AND EARLY DISMISSAL
No pupil under the age of eighteen shall be released from school before the end of the school day except in the presence of the pupil's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) or an agent of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
Clinical Corner Spotlight:
Why the Children's Mental Health Crisis Predates COVID-19 - Two years of global pandemic have placed families, children especially, under great stress. Journalist Judith Warner writes that children have suffered from increased depression and anxiety since well before COVID-19. She sits down with Michel Martin to discuss how the pandemic simply put a spotlight on the issue. Click this link to watch this informative video - PBS Video - Why the Children's Mental Health Crisis
Summer Group for Students - Is your child struggling with their mental health? Looking for your child to talk things out with peers that can relate? Group counseling will be offered in July only. Tuesdays for High School students and Wednesdays for Middle School students. Please use the link to sign up! Click here to sign up
2022-23 District Calendar approved April 25, 2022.
AHERA and IPM Notice:
Please take a moment to review the following required notices: AHERA and IPM Notice.
Happy Memorial Day to all. We associate it with the start of summer, but it is also a somber day for us to remember the many men and women who gave their lives for our nation.
Sally López, Ed.D.
Principal
Follow the Principal on twitter @nbc_hsprincipal
Follow the Superintendent on twitter: @NBCSUPER
Webpage at www.nburlington.com