High School Parent Message
June 10, 2022
Important Dates
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. Remind your students to fill out the form at the bottom of the Newsletter.
School Store
In recognition of the Class of 2022, the school store is offering 22% off all apparel and spirit items! This is our best sale ever!!! Shop online at https://nbhsstore.square.site/
Students can shop in person at the HS Store, Room 108.
NB Band Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the band boosters BINGO, last Saturday!
Sports Physicals
Northern Burlington’s Athletic Physical Packets are officially online! Paper forms will no longer be accepted by the Nursing/Athletic Departments. Please be patient as we continue to work on the implementation of the new system.
https://northernburlington-ar.rschooltoday.com/
Please go to the following page to start your 1) Registration Process, and submit your 2) Doctor Approved Physical Packet Upload.
As of June 2nd, 2022, packets are being accepted for 1) Summer Conditioning and 2) All Fall HS Sports/Activities. Important upcoming dates – A) June 7th – Release of Physical Packet for Fall MS Sports. Please note if you are registering for Summer Conditioning, and you plan to participate in a Fall Sport, you must register for BOTH events independently. For additional assistance, please contact the athletic department.
Any student who wishes to participate in a fall sport, middle school or high school, must complete this important process in order to be eligible.
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:
As the nation faces a deepening youth mental health crisis, NJHA has developed a new resource designed to help parents navigate what all too often becomes a confusing and complex mental health system of care. This information sheet aims to get families started on their journey to assistance, starting with the fundamental questions: What should I do? Where can I turn? What should I do? (link) is a PDF parent resource which provides contacts and links to initiate mental health support for children, including key information on identifying a crisis and when to call 911. It also provides parents with resources to be engaged in their children’s care and recovery. It’s also available at https://www.njha.com/quality-patient-safety/mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder/mental-health/parent-resources/
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.
Sally López, Ed.D.
Principal
Follow the Principal on twitter @nbc_hsprincipal
Follow the Superintendent on twitter: @NBCSUPER
Webpage at www.nburlington.com