The Weekly Update April 24, 2026 | | |
| | April 24: Final Return date for 8th grade trip payment/permission slips May 1-19: PTSC Spring Clothing Drive May 5 - 8: NJSLA-A assessments May 7: Spring Band Concert-7:00 pm May 12: Spring Choral Concert-7:00 pm May 15: Mid Marking Period | | All middle school students will be participating in the statewide assessments the week of May 4. On May 4 we will have an extended homeroom to make sure all of our students know the room they will be taking the assessments and complete preliminary set up.
Testing will take place Tuesday through Thursday at the start of the school day. Once testing is complete, students will follow a modified schedule where it is anticipated they will see all of their classes, but for a shortened period of time.
While students should always come to school well rested, having eaten a good breakfast, and bring their charged Chromebook with them, this is particularly important during the week of testing.
More information on state testing can be found at this website https://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/adaptive/ | | The annual Take Your Child to Work Day was April 23. If you did not already, for those parents with children who participated, please take a few moments to complete the form that can be found at this LINK. This will allow us to properly record the absence. Any supporting documents, such as a letter from your employer, should be submitted to the main office attendance secretary Marianne Kemerley mkemerley@nburlington.com. | |  | | Spring is here, and that means it’s time for one of our most anticipated events of the year—the Northern Burlington FFA Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser! 🌼🌿 Our students have been hard at work growing a wide variety of high-quality plants, and we’re excited to welcome you to the greenhouse! | | | April is the Month of the Military Child. We have events planned throughout the month to acknowledge the unique sacrifices of the children in military families. However, every Thursday, we invite our students and staff to wear purple, in recognition of the month and of our many students from military families. | |  |
As of today, high school counselors have met with all current 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students to review course requests for the 2026–2027 school year. April 30 is the absolute final deadline to make any changes to course requests for the 2026–2027 school year. Please refer to the SCHEDULE CHANGE CALENDAR for additional details. At this time, parents and students should: Review course requests in PowerSchool to ensure accuracy. Review the HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDIES to ensure selected courses align with post-secondary college and/or career goals. Submit a COURSE WAIVER FORM if considering enrollment in a course for which the current grade requirement has not been met. Please review the High School Program of Studies for all prerequisites. Course waivers will be accepted from April 15 through April 30. Submit an Independent Student Learning Opportunity (Option II) for ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT and/or PHYSICAL EDUCATION if planning to take a course during the 2026–2027 school year. All requests must be submitted by April 30, 2026. Contact your school counselor via email if you would like to request changes to your course selections or have questions regarding the 2026–2027 school year. Below you will find contact information for your child’s school counselor.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to your school counselor. | | April is stress awareness month. The definition of stress is how your brain and body responds to changes and challenges. Stress serves a purpose by helping us be alert and aware of danger, but too much can definitely be harmful. Here are some signs you might be stressed: Headaches, stomachaches, racing heart Difficulty sleeping or having nightmares Difficulty concentrating or making decisions Worsening of chronic and mental health decisions Changes in appetite, energy, or interests
Here are some healthy ways to manage stress:
Nutrition plays a big role, so try and eat healthy Connect with others, this helps us get out of worry mode Talk to a doctor or mental health professional Try and do something fun Spend time with a pet if you have one Help someone else/volunteer
| | On Friday, June 12th at 7:00 PM, members of the Northern Burlington Middle School Choir will take the field to perform “God Bless America” at the Trenton Thunder game. This special performance is also a fundraiser for our choir program, so we encourage families, friends, and community members to join us for a fun night of baseball while supporting our student musicians. Bring your school spirit and cheer on our talented singers as they represent Northern Burlington! More details about ticket information will be shared soon. Tickets can be purchased using the following link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northernburlington22
Hope to see you there! | |  | | Spring Gift Card Raffle: Our raffle fundraiser tickets are now on sale! 1st prize: $500 visa gift card. 2nd prize: $200 visa gift card. Tickets: $10 each. Drawing: May 2. Request your tickets here: PTSC Gift Card Raffle Ticket Request Form
Senior Citizen Prom: May 2 (1:00pm - 4:00pm). Adult and student volunteers needed. This is an amazing event that we co-host with the Teachers Association. Senior Citizens residing in Northern Burlington are invited to attend a free event with lunch, desserts, DJ, yearbook photographer, and basket raffles. Students serve lunch and dessert. It's a great way for all generations to connect. PTSC Executive Board: The PTSC executive board is accepting applications for the board. Every position is voted upon in May for the following school year. If you are interested in being a part of our board, please let us know.
End of Year Activities: PTSC provides snacks (fresh popcorn, cotton candy, etc) for 8th grade class night (May 29) and Senior send-off (one of the last days of school). Staff appreciation sundae bar is typically the last day of school. If you are interested in helping with end of year activities (8th grade class night, Senior send-off, staff appreciation sundae bar), please sign up End of Year Volunteer Sign Up. For more information, please see our website at www.nburlingtonptsc.org | |  | | |  | Andrew Kearns Andrew is using Smore to create beautiful newsletters |
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