October 28, 2022
Middle School Parent Message
Good Afternoon,
Here are the updates from the middle school:
Halloween: Just a reminder, Monday, October 31, is Halloween. However, in middle school it is just another school day. Students are not to wear costumes to school. Save those for the evening rounds of trick or treating.
Athletic Participation Packet: Due to a new form requested by the NJ Dept. of Education and NJSIAA, an additional 10 questions are required for you to complete online for your student's Winter Physical.
If you completed the online registration for winter sports prior to October 15, 2022, please log into the Northern Burlington Activity Registration website and answer the additional questions on Step 7 of the electronic application. These are located after the initial questions that were originally submitted.
Below is the link to the registration portal:
https://northernburlington-ar....
Please complete by Friday, 11/11 or your student will be uncleared in the system
If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Office at 609-298-3900, ext. 2093 or email moneill@nburlington.com
Federal Impact Aid Survey: Each fall, the Northern Burlington County Regional School District reaches out to all parents asking that they complete the Federal Impact Aid survey. This is a very important document that needs to be completed in a timely manner. To make the process more convenient for our families, this Federal Impact Aid survey can be completed electronically.
The Northern Burlington County Regional School District must receive an annual signed survey from ALL parents or guardians for EACH student in order to receive federal funding of military affiliated students.
Please note that even if you are not active military or a civilian working on federal property, it is essential that ALL parents and guardians complete and sign this form as of October 14, 2022 by October 28, 2022.
Federal Impact Aid supports local school districts with concentrations of children who have parents/guardians in the uniformed services or parents/guardians employed on eligible Federal Properties. It was designed to assist local school districts that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt Federal Property served by the district. Each year, Northern Burlington receives Federal Impact Aid funds because of your cooperation in returning these forms to us in a timely manner.
In order for our District to meet the filing deadline, we need to have the completed form(s) submitted no later than October 28, 2022, even if your employment does not fall within the categories listed on the survey.
Click here to log into your PowerSchool parent account, once logged in click on the link from the left side of the webpage that says Forms and complete the “Title VIII Federal Impact Aid Survey” electronically. A form needs to be submitted for each child, however if submitting for multiple children, please click the arrow up key next to the submit button. This will allow you to submit the form for each child without having to reproduce each survey selection.
Thank you for your continued support of the Northern Burlington County Regional School District. If you have additional questions, please contact Jill Markley, Administrative Assistant, extension 2003 or Richard Kaz, School Business Administrator (609) 298-3900 extension 2080.
Health Curriculum Presentation for Parents/Guardians: As you are aware, middle school students all have health and physical education in their schedule of courses and health classes meet for one marking period during the year. To educate parents and guardians on the family life topics in the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) and share how NB addresses these standards, please join us for a presentation on November 1, 2022 from 6:30-7:30PM in the MS cafetorium. To help facilitate the evening and assure we are prepared, questions are to be submitted in advance via this form: Health Curriculum Presentation on Family Life Topics
10/24-28 Book Fair: Thank you to the PTSC for hosting this week’s Book Fair. We appreciate all of the volunteers who helped to make the Book Fair possible.
PTSC News: Check our website (www.nburlington.com/page/ptsc) for more information about each of the events below.
The November Holiday Dessert Fundraiser. Choose from over 40 pies, cakes, cheesecakes, and donuts from A&M Garden Center. Order until 11/14. Pick up on 11/22 at the Middle School. Order form on the PTSC website or use the following link: https://forms.gle/8L8F7wUVKCbA...
The Fall Clothing Drive starts November 4. Start clearing out your closets! Check the PTSC website for the flier.
Parent Conferences: Parent conferences are scheduled for November 16, 17, and 18. The schedule is as follows:
November 16 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm and 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
November 17 12:40 pm - 2:40 pm
November 18 12:40 pm - 2:40 pm Virtual Only
There are a limited number of parent conferences. Conference sign ups are done online through PTSC Wizard. You should expect an email on Wednesday, November 2 with instructions for how to register for conferences. Please be cognizant, that the conferences are first come, first serve and that there are a limited number of spaces.
In the event you are not able to arrange a conference, please feel free to reach out to the teacher directly via email and/or the school counselor.
COVID: As a reminder, students who are ill should stay home.
For those students who have symptoms that might indicate the potential of COVID, they will need to be tested before returning to school. COVID Testing can be done in a Doctor’s office, community testing site or an at-home test with results provided to the School Nurse. If negative, students may return when feeling well and symptoms free. In cases where students do test positive for COVID, they will need to remain home for a minimum of five days. Students who test positive for COVID and return to school after five days are strongly recommended to wear a well fitting mask around others through the tenth day. Please contact our school nurse with any questions, tpugliese@nburlington.com.
Winter Sports: Athletic registration for the winter season is now open. For middle school, these are basketball, wrestling, and cheerleading. Please refer to the link below.
**If you created an account for the fall season, you DO NOT need to create a new account. Simply log in with your username and password that you used for the fall.
https://northernburlington-ar.rschooltoday.com/
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. O’Neill in the Athletic Office by emailing moneill@nburlington.com or calling 609-298-3900, ext. 2093.
Middle School Yearbook: The 2023 Polaris Yearbook is now accepting pre-orders! Take advantage of our Back-to-School special: $10 off (full price is $55) and FOUR FREE icons when you purchase personalization ($10). The Back-to-School special ends October 28, 2022. Payments are made online via credit card or PayPal and can be split into three installments, if preferred. Additional options such as a Parent Ad, plastic cover, and other accessories are also available on the website. https://linktr.ee/nbcrmsyearbook
RELAY FOR LIFE: Relay for Life of Northern Burlington is back and it will be an IN-PERSON event on May 20-21, 2023!
From May 20th at 6:00 p.m. to May 21st at 6:00 a.m. we will gather on the football field to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society! The night is spent celebrating survivors, supporting cancer patients, and remembering friends and family. There are also events and games all night long, and you can spend the night hanging out with your friends and family. All are welcome!!!!
If you have any questions or you would like to be a part of the Relay for Life of Northern Burlington Committee, please contact Lori Nadolny ( lnadolny@nburlington.com ) or Dr. Sally Lopez (slopez@nburlington.com ).
If you would like to participate in Relay for Life by creating a team or joining a team, please visit the website: https://relayforlife.org/NB
Join us and help to make the 2023 Relay for Life of Northern Burlington the best yet! Our next organization/information meeting will be Nov 2, 2022 in room 110 of the High School at 6pm
Class Fundraisers: Both the 7th and 8th grade classes have chosen Charleston Wrap as their fundraiser. There are separate codes for each grade level. The money raised by each class is to fund class activities and travels with them to the high school as well. Orders are due by October 31, 2022.
8th grade students: Class of 2027
7th grade students: Class of 2028
Clinical Corner: Holiday decorations are already in the stores and while that excites some, it doesn’t always call for celebration for everyone. Especially if one has lost someone or something special or of value to them. Losses come in so many forms, and holidays can be hard if the anniversary of the loss occurred around that time. Unfortunately, some of our students, their families and even staff may be struggling with loss and having it be exacerbated by the upcoming holidays. Tips on how to help yourself or someone else experiencing grief and loss as well as more in-depth information is shared in this article. Also here is a LINK from Moorestown Visiting Nurses & Hospice with grief and loss groups for the fall. You may join any of these groups at any time just by registering 24 hours in advance at (856)552-1300x2507 or by emailing vasko@moorestownvna.org.
Important Dates:
Oct, 28: Federal Impact Aid Forms Due
Oct. 31: Class Fundraiser Due
Nov. 1: Health Standards Presentation, MS Cafetorium, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Nov. 4: PTSC Clothing Drive Begins
Nov. 6
Nov. 8: No School for Students/Staff Professional Development Day
Nov. 10 & 11: School Closed for NJEA Convention
Nov. 14: PTSC Pie Fundraiser Due
Nov. 16, 17, & 18: Early Dismissal of Students/Parent Conferences
Nov. 16: Afternoon In-Person Parent Conferences, 12:40 pm to 2:40 pm
Nov. 16: Evening In-Person Parent Conferences, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Nov. 17: Afternoon In-Person Parent Conferences, 12:40 pm to 2:40 pm
Nov. 18: Afternoon VIRTUAL Parent Conferences, 12:40 pm to 2:40 pm
Nov. 23: Makeup Student Photos
Nov. 23: Early Dismissal for Students
Nov. 24 & 25: School closed for Thanksgiving
Have a great weekend.
Andrew Kearns, Ed.D.
Principal