The Weekly Update October 2, 2026 | | |
| | Oct. 7: Mid Marking Period Oct. 12: Staff Development-No School for Students Oct. 19-23: PTSC Bookfair Oct. 20: Middle School Picture Day | | We are pleased to continue our 1:1 Chromebook program at Northern Burlington to support your students’ learning. Please remember that families are responsible for care, maintenance, and potential repair or replacement costs for district-issued Chromebooks. Optional Protection Plan:
For just $40 per year, the Chromebook Protection Plan covers accidental damage—such as drops, spills, and screen breaks—eliminating most repair costs for up to three incidents per device. A full list of items, coverage details, exclusions, and FAQ is available in the complete Chromebook Repair Agreement on the district website – Chromebook Repair Agreement and Protection Plan. Here is the link to the web store and choose the "Chromebook Protection Plan.” https://nburlington.revtrak.net/ | | | | | Next week, October 5-9, schools across New Jersey will be observing the Week of Respect as part of a statewide effort to reduce bullying in schools. Northern Burlington Middle School will be doing a variety of activities in homeroom during the week. The slide show for the week can be found HERE. In addition, there will be dress themes for each day. Clothing must still meet the expectations for appropriate school dress, but we encourage all of our students to participate: | | 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 21 in the Greyhound Learning Center. Interested students simply need to sign up during their lunch period. | | YEARBOOK ORDERS: 2027 middle school yearbook orders are now live. Our yearbook is a 100-page, full-cover, limited-edition hardback book. You can set up your order to be paid in three installments, if necessary. Jostens accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, and bank transfers. If you need to pay with cash or check, please reach out to Ms. Katrina Gierman at kgierman@nburlington.com.
PRE-ORDER DISCOUNT: Buy your YEARBOOK at the LOWEST PRICE OFFERED. The Back-to-School sale discount on the 2027 Polaris Yearbook ENDS FRIDAY, October 23, 2026. 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 5). From November to February, the yearbook will cost $58. Starting in February, the book 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.
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 2026-January 2027). We typically use photos of summer vacations, celebrations (birthdays, holidays), and free-time activities (hobbies, pets, 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, 2027.
| | To All Student-Athletes, Parents and Guardians:
Northern Burlington County Regional School District's Athletic Department has opened its High School and Middle School Winter Athletic Registration. Registration will be open and available from September 14 through December 11th, 2026. It’s important to know that our registration platform has transitioned to Bound. As a result, all previous Aribiter accounts are no longer active. Families must create a NEW Bound Account to complete registration. If your student previously signed up for a Fall sport, please log in and complete the registration steps if they are also playing a winter sport.
Please note:
You must complete the entire registration process on Bound to be registered for a sport. Middle school students are only eligible for Middle School Sports. Please electronically sign all documents that are required. Once submitted, it may take 7-10 business days to become cleared for an activity. Registering does not mean you are ready to play. Please keep in mind that middle school basketball has tryouts in early November. Students must be cleared in order to try out, and students who are not cleared to try out will not make the team.
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For all winter athletes - a physical is valid for 365 days. If your winter sports athlete’s last physical was more than 365 days prior to the first day of tryouts, you will need a new physical to be cleared for winter sports. You will also need the Medical Eligibility form signed by the doctor. You will need to schedule a physical with a physician and have your doctor complete the forms needed in their entirety.
If your winter sports athlete previously signed up for a Fall sport, please log in and complete the registration steps, confirming all documentation is in order.
Registration is not complete and eligible for review until you receive an email that states such. Your student is not cleared to participate until you receive an email that states such.
If you have any questions regarding the registration process or the forms, the best way for parents to reach out to our support team is by either clicking the teal B button in the bottom right-hand corner of the web browser/app or they can reach out to our team at support@gobound.com.
If you have any questions regarding physicals, physical dates, or the State’s Health History Update Questionnaire, please email Michele O’Neill at moneill@nburlington.com
Additional information and tryout dates will be communicated by coaches. We are looking forward to welcoming our Winter Athletes and working with all of you this upcoming season!!
Thank you,
Frank Corigliano
Director of Athletics
One additional update on registering for winter sports If you registered for sports and activities in our Bound portal between September 14 and September 29, please log into your family Bound account again and complete the Registration Health History Questionnaire as soon as possible. This form was not available during registration between those dates and is required for your student to be eligible for processing by the district health care team . Your student cannot be cleared to participate in any athletics or other activities if this form is not completed. If you are unsure of your registration date, please log in to the portal, access your registration, and follow the prompts. Please feel free to reach out to ecearfoss@nburlington.com if we can be of further assistance. | | September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. I know we are at the end of the month, but it’s never too late to refresh ourselves on such an important topic. In a recent article from NJ Systems of Care, it states that, “Suicide is one of the most difficult issues to talk about, even though we hear about it regularly on the news or even in popular TV shows. Chances are, our kids have already heard of someone in their immediate network who has thought of or attempted suicide. While it is hard to imagine our own children contemplating suicide or having to deal with a friend who is, they need to know what to say to a friend with suicidal behavior-and what to do before they are confronted with the problem. Having this important conversation with your child means they are equipped, not overwhelmed, if and when the moment comes. You can ask your teen if they have ever heard a friend say something like, “ I wish I was dead” or “Life is too hard to deal with, I don’t want to do it anymore.” If there is a recent news story about a suicide, you can ask them outright if they ever felt that way, or know someone who has. Acknowledge that it is an uncomfortable subject and that it is ok to talk about tough subjects like that. It’s important to try and be non-judgmental. For more information on facts, warning signs and risk factors, visit here. | | The Parent Teacher Student Connection is the parent teacher organization for Northern Burlington. Through fundraising, we are able to support the school community with classroom grants, student community service project grants, event treats, staff appreciation, scholarships, and more. Designer Bag Bingo & Raffles: Thanks to everyone who came out to make the Bag bingo a success. Yeti Cooler & Gift Card Raffle Fundraiser: 1st prize ($550 value) Yeti Tundra Haul Cooler & $100 Visa Gift Card; 2nd prize ($180 value) Yeti bottles & $100 Visa Gift Card. Get your tickets here Student Community Service Project Grants: Last year, we initiated these grants to encourage our students to propose, implement, and present their own community service projects. We will be awarding up to six grants in the amount of $500 each. See application for more details. Applications are due OCTOBER 31. Last year's presentations are on the webpage. |  | Andrew Kearns Andrew is using Smore to create beautiful newsletters |
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