Starting today, you will be able to schedule parent-teacher conferences, which will be held on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, November 4th - 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM (IN PERSON)

Tuesday, November 4th - 12:00 PM to 2:40 PM (VIRTUAL VIA GOOGLE MEET)

Wednesday, November 12th - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (IN PERSON)

To sign up for conferences, follow this LINK to a Google Sheet where you can view each teacher's individual sign-up links. Please note that you will need to schedule appointments with each individual teacher that you would like to meet with. Next to each teacher's name, you will see three links to sign-up, one for each of the three conference windows. When you click the link, you may need to navigate to the correct date. You can do this easily by clicking the "Jump to the next available date" option.

If a date is showing no availability, that teacher's schedule may be full. The parent conference appointments can fill up quickly, like buying concert tickets. You are welcome to reach out to the teacher individually with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your child’s progress.

Once you schedule your appointment(s), you will receive email confirmations with room locations for in-person appointments and Google Meet links for virtual appointments. These email confirmations will also have instructions should you need to cancel your appointment.

On October 15, 2025, Northern Burlington will electronically solicit the US Department of Education's Federal Impact Aid Student-Parent Survey Form for the 2025-2026 School Year. This form will be available through PowerSchool’s parent portal. This survey is important and determines the amount of Federal Impact Aid the district receives. Consequently, this form, one for each student, needs to be completed and submitted by you (student’s parent/guardian/sponsor) by Friday, October 31, 2025.

Beginning on October 15, 2025 you will not be able to access your child(ren)’s grades until the survey form is completed so, please keep your eye out for this electronic survey form on October 15th. Thank you!

The Middle School Student Leaders are planning our first Middle School Dance of the year to be held on Friday, November 14 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Middle School Cafetorium. Dress is casual and in accordance with the school dress code. Tickets are $5 or 5 NB3 tickets and will be on sale in the media center during lunches October 30, 31, November 3, 5, 10, & 12. No tickets will be sold at the door and this event is for Northern Burlington Middle School students only. NOTE: In order to purchase a ticket, students must be up to date with any forms that need to be submitted (Federal Impact Aid Form) and/or fines paid up (chromebook repairs).

School pictures are ready!

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account by using your student’s ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the SmileSafe program here

Picture retakes will be on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

New Jersey's Governor's Educator of the Year (GEOY) program promotes a culture that recognizes excellence, creates a sense of pride and brings public attention to the work of outstanding educators.

Classroom teachers and educational service professionals are recognized through this program.

Administrators, staff members, students, parents and community members are encouraged to participate.

Eligibility Criteria-Requirements

Any educators nominated for this award must meet all of the following requirements:

• An exceptionally skilled and dedicated classroom teacher where teaching is the primary responsibility or an educational services professional (ESP) in one of the eligible categories (see list below)

• An expert in the field who inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn

• Actively collaborate with colleagues, students, and families to create a strong culture of respect and success

• Demonstrate leadership and innovation in educational activities at the school, district and/or state and national levels that take place both within and outside the school setting

• Have the respect and admiration of students, parents and colleagues

Note: There is no requirement for a minimum number of years in the classroom, however as an ambassador for education, this is an award based on merit and leadership and not to be given out solely based on years of service, like a retirement award.

To nominate a certified staff member for the Governor's Educator of the Year, please follow the appropriate link:

• Governor's Educator of the Year (GEOY) Form to nominate Teachers

• Governor's Educator of the Year (GEOY) Form to nominate Educational Service Professionals

Professionals Professionals which at NB include:

• Anti-Bullying Specialist

• Athletic Trainer

• Child Study Team: Social Worker, School Psychologist, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC)

• Counselor: At-Risk, Clinical, School

• Interventionist

• Media Specialist

• Nurse

• Reading Specialist

• Speech Language Specialist

• Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC)

Nominations are accepted until Monday, November 3, 2025

Halloween falls on a Friday this year. In middle school, we do not have Halloween parties and or parades like they do in elementary school. Students may not wear their costumes to school. Save those for trick or treating in the evening.

However, we will be having a dress theme contest among our teams on Halloween (school dress code applies). Each team has a dress theme and there will be a prize for the winning team. Team leaders will share more details with the students as we get closer to the event.

Dream Catchers Uno Cards (dress in green, red, blue, or yellow)

Northern Stars Winter Holidays (think holiday sweaters)

Wizards 101 Dalmations (black and white)

Excel Any Holiday but Halloween (Fourth of July T-shirts, holiday sweaters…)

Discover Pink (for Breast Cancer Awareness Month)

Achieve Neon (the brighter the better)

Anchored4Life is a peer-led club that helps build coping skills and resilience, fostering strong connections among members and with the community. Anchored4Life is hosting a book drive to give back to the community. The collection will take place throughout the entire month of October. Please see the flyer below.

The article, “10 Questions to Ask Your Kid Besides “How was School?” from Time Magazine on September 10, 2025 is really insightful to the reality of parenting. The author, Angela Haupt, paints the picture of the typical exchange after school of parents asking about their kid’s day and getting the famous “good”, “fine” or “ok" answer. Haupt suggests that when you first see your child, instead of asking them about their day, to just tell them you are happy to see them or ask about food, as they are most likely hungry. She mentions using these 10 thoughtful alternatives, (not every one every day), that have a much better chance of getting to know the inner workings of your child’s life and mind. She also suggests asking these later in the night as your child may be more talkative. Here is a sneak peek at some of the questions:

Tell me something that made you feel anxious or worried today. How did you handle it?

What was something kind you did or saw?

Is there anything you are nervous about for tomorrow?

When did you feel the most bored?

What made you smile today? Is there anything from your day you want some help with?

Each question explains how you can elaborate on it with more suggestions of what to say. For the complete article click on this link: https://time.com/7315031/what-to-ask-your-kid-school-day-parents/

If you have not already done so, please complete a new lunch application for the 2025-2026 school year. Your child's lunch status remains the same eligibility from last year for free or reduced- price meals but will expire on 10/20/2025 unless a new application has been submitted prior to this date.

You can still reapply for benefits for this school year by completing the online application found at

https://mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net/Default.aspx or turning in a paper application directly to the school. If you are not eligible for benefits now, but have a decrease in household income, become unemployed, or have an increase in household size, you may fill out an application at that time, to reapply for benefits.

If you have any questions, please contact Jill Markley 609-298-3900 X2003.

Is your child in need of academic support? Members of the High School National Honors Society provide tutoring to all Northern Burlington students. Middle School students can attend tutoring after school on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning on September 24 in the Greyhound Learning Center. Interested students simply need to sign up during their lunch period.

Buy your YEARBOOK at the LOWEST PRICE OFFERED. The Back-to-School sale discount on the 2026 Polaris Yearbook ENDS FRIDAY, October 24, 2025. Take advantage of our special pricing: $10 off (full price is $63) and FOUR FREE icons when you purchase personalization ($10).

Additional options such as a Parent Ad, plastic cover, and other accessories are also available on the website (through January 12). From November to January, the yearbook will cost $58. In January, it will sell at the full price of $63.

CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO ORDER:

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09873596&authuser=0

To those of you who have already ordered. Thank you!

*NOTE THE LINK FOR A HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK IS DIFFERENT AND CAN BE FOUND ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE.

PHOTO DONATIONS:

In the past few years, we have had so many people generously donate photos from their lives at home. We would love to have you share photos with us from life outside of the school building (July 2025-January 2026). We typically use photos of summer vacations, celebrations (birthdays, holidays), and free-time activities (hobbies, sports, relaxing, etc), but we would appreciate all photos. When uploading, please take the time to tag the students in the photo. Photo Share Link: https://photos.jostens.com/MQ8TN9

Last day to upload: January 30, 2026.