The Weekly Update #6

Next week, October 5-9, is the Week of Respect. During homeroom, students will watch videos and participate in activities . Below are the video links.

Anti-Bullying Week 2024: Choose Respect - Secondary School Video

Brené Brown on Empathy

Eligibility:

• Students who have not completed the start of year forms or who have an outstanding balance (chromebook fees, pouches, lunch, etc) are considered not in good standing and are ineligible to purchase a ticket to homecoming. Please reconcile these fees now so that your child is eligible when tickets go on sale.

Ticket Sales:

• Oct 5 - 16 for all students and guests

• Online Sales and cash, as needed during opportunity periods

• Guest contracts are due by this date and guest tickets will only be sold until October 16.

• Oct 17 - Oct 20 - NB Students Only

• Online sales only

All grade levels can bring a guest with some parameters

• Guests must be a high school student or a graduated high school student under the age of 21.

• Guests must complete the guest contract and turn it in by the deadline in addition to buying a ticket.

• Guests who are previous NB students must have been in good standing at the time of their departure.

Each time students leave class, they are expected to have a pass. Once given permission by their teacher, students are expected to make a pass on Smartpass on their chromebook prior to leaving the room. In order to ensure that students are consistently creating passes, we will begin having Hall Sweeps.

Hall Sweeps will be announced over the loudspeaker. When a hall sweep is announced, students will not be permitted into class. Any student in the hall without a pass will receive detention.

We are excited to announce the official opening of our new Wellness Center, located in Room 211 which is in the breezeway between the 100 and 200 halls. The Wellness Center is a dedicated space designed to support student stress relief, self-regulation, mindfulness, and emotional reset. Please note that the center's hours of operation will vary each month; for the month of October, the room will be open during Periods 2 and 4 on A days and Periods 1 and 3 on B days. When planning a visit, students should create a pass in SmartPass using the standard procedure just like they would for a bathroom pass. To ensure a tranquil and supportive environment for all visitors, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Atmosphere & Purpose: Maintain a quiet environment by keeping voices to a whisper and chromebooks stowed away (headphones are required for guided meditation, calming music, or wellness apps). The space is dedicated to stress relief and self-regulation—not socializing or group work.

• Expectations & Care: Handle all equipment—including weighted blankets, fidget tools, and furniture—with care. Clean up after yourself by returning items to their designated spots, and note that only water is permitted (no food or open drinks).

• Time & Access: Respect the 15 minute time limit so others can use the space, and always remember to check in and out using SmartPass with proper staff permission.

• Safety & Community Support: Honor the personal space and privacy of others, and reach out to a wellness staff member immediately if you need counselor support beyond a quick break.

Senior College Planning night is coming soon! Join the NB Counseling Department on Thursday, October 8th at 6PM in the High School Main Cafeteria to learn all about the application and admissions process. We will provide lots of helpful tips and also answer all of your questions!

The last Northern FFA Fall Mum/Plant Sale Fundraiser date will be this Saturday, October 3rd from 9am-12pm.

20% off your purchase on all plants...including MUMS!

20% off all FALL MUMS: Mums will be available for sale starting on Saturday, September 12th and throughout the month of September.

Thanks to the hard work of our horticultural students, this year our mums are bigger and better than ever before!

9" Mum pots are only $7.00 each! Students enrolled in horticultural classes at the end of the last school year planted mums in May/June, and summer ag worker students have worked to grow, fertilize, and maintain them throughout the months of July and August!

20% off all FALL EVERGREEN TREES: Students will also be selling potted evergreen/shade/Christmas trees throughout the months of September and October. Students have been planting seedlings and raising the young trees that vary in age and size over the last 6 months to 2 years. All trees are in 1-gallon pots and are only $10.00 each. Varieties include Canaan Fir, Douglas Fir, Eastern White Pine and Norway Spruce. Fall is the best time to plant trees!

20% everything else - CLEARANCE SALE: Horticultural students need to make room in the greenhouse for upcoming projects and will be selling various herbs, succulents, and flowering & foliage potted plants, including hanging baskets, at discounted prices during the four sale days. Be sure to check out the greenhouse during any of the sale days to snag a deal on some plants!

Address:

Northern Burlington County Regional High School

Greenhouse Complex

Address: 160 Mansfield Road East

Columbus, NJ 08022

Contact: Brian Hayes, Teacher of Agriculture

Email: bhayes@nburlington.com

Thank you to everyone who supports Northern FFA and the ag program at Northern Burlington!

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During the course of the school year, students will participate in various standardized assessments. Some of these assessments are mandated by the state and others are voluntary based on the courses they may take. Assessment Information and NB’s Assessment Schedule: Assessment Schedule 2026-2027

Transitioning back to school can be anxiety provoking. A new environment, new responsibilities, and new people can be overwhelming to your child at this time. This can mean more unknowns, which can be scary. However, using some positive affirmations to keep you and your child calm and feeling more confident such as ¨This is hard, and I am getting through it¨ and replacing the famous “what if”, with “even if” such as saying to yourself, “Even if they are mad at me, I can tolerate that feeling and work through it.” Another antidote to anxiety is staying in the moment and focusing on just the task at hand. An example of this would be to say to yourself, ¨Right now I just have to get to my locker,” or "Right now, I just have to make my lunch for tomorrow." This article explains the benefits of mindfulness in more detail. : verywellmind.com

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.

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

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.

Registration for AP exams administered in May 2027 is officially open. Visit www.totalregistration.net to register. The cost is $99 per exam, and the deadline for regular registration and down payments is November 6, 2026. Registrations submitted after November 6 will incur a late fee. For additional information, please read this AP/TR FAQ. If you have questions, please contact your child's AP instructor.

During Opportunity Period, students are moving throughout a variety of locations in the building. If you need to pick up your child from school, please try to arrive prior to 10:30am or after 11:38am. Parents arriving between these times should expect additional wait times as administration/security retrieves your child.

NHS is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Friday, October 9. Students who are 16 need to complete the parental consent form.

1. ALL Middle and Elementary School level students must be accompanied by a parent throughout the entirety of the game.
2. Students are not permitted to stay after school to attend athletic events. As we encourage them to support their friends and classmates, they must go home and come back. They are not permitted to loiter after school unsupervised.
3. No backpacks or large bags are permitted into the stadium during athletic events.
4. There is NO readmittance at the football games. If you leave the stadium, you WILL NOT be allowed back in.

Thank you to our community to support our state-of-the-art turf field. The field has already been essential to the success of our athletic teams at Northern. This is a massive upgrade for all of us, and we cannot wait to see everyone out there staying active and making memories.

This field is a major investment in our community’s future. To keep it looking pristine and performing at its best for years to come, we need everyone’s help! Protect our field by following the Rules of the Turf:

🚫 No Gum, Seeds, or Food: Shelled snacks (like sunflower seeds) and gum ruin the turf fibers and infill.

🚫 No Sugary Drinks: Water only! Spills attract pests and create sticky, unmanageable patches.
🚫 No Metal Cleats: Please wear molded cleats, turf shoes, or sneakers to avoid tearing the backing.
🚫 No Pets or Vehicles: Keep our furry friends and wheeled items (bikes, scooters) outside the fence.
🗑️ Nothing left behind: Use the trash cans provided and leave the field cleaner than you found it.

Let's work together to protect this incredible asset so our community can enjoy it for a long time to come. Tag your teammates, grab your water bottles, and we'll see you on the field! 🙌⚽🏈

Curriculum Overviews, which are accessible on the Academics section of the district website, include the sequence of units, summaries, and number of weeks per unit. Course Overviews for English courses also include the resource list.

Please remember to submit your Free and Reduced Meal Application for the 2026–2027 school year! Benefits from last school year expire on October 20, 2026. Avoid any lapse in coverage by completing the quick online form at https://mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net/Default.aspx. If you prefer a physical copy, paper applications are available in both the high school and middle school main offices.

Breakfast will be available for students every day in the Main Cafeteria from 6:45 am - 7:15 am. Grab-and-go breakfast will be available from 7:20 am- 7:30 am, and can only be purchased after checking into their homeroom and receiving a pass from their teacher. The cost for breakfast is $2.75 for a breakfast bundle, which will include a grain and/ or protein, a fruit, and a milk. This will be the free/reduced option and will also be available for purchase. À la carte items are available for purchase as well.

Similar to last year, we are excited to have all students eating lunch during the opportunity period. This will allow students time to relax with peers, receive extra support from teachers, and participate in meetings and activities.

Students will have the opportunity to choose the location where they will eat lunch and spend the remainder of their time. The time will be split into two 34-minute sections. Students can choose a location for each section.

We have four locations where students can buy lunch: West Cafe, East Cafe, Main Cafe, and the kiosk located outside West Gym.

Students can participate in activities, tutoring, and athletics during the opportunity period as well as sit in the cafeteria, lunch, and patio locations. Please look at the options here with your student and discuss where they may spend their time. Activities are rotated at each marking period.

We encourage all parents and guardians to complete a new 2026-2027 Application for

Free and Reduced Price School Meals prior to the first day of school.

The application can be found on our webpage under parent/student resources and at this LINK.

The cost for a regular school lunch is $3.75, and a premium lunch is $4.00. Students will use their school ID to move through the lunch line. Parents are welcome to establish an online lunch account through the lunchtime parent portal found under Food Services on the parent/student page and at this Acct Link.

Students are welcome to pack their lunch; please no glass bottles.

Breakfast Menu

Lunch Menu

Please know if these forms are not completed, your student will not be in good standing and will be at risk of being ineligible for certain school activities, like homecoming.

Similar to last year, the typical opening school forms that have to be completed are available for completion in PowerSchool. Please log on to your Parent PowerSchool account and complete the two required electronic annual forms and follow the link for free and reduced lunch form:

1. Emergency Information & Trip/Activity Medical Form.

2. Parent Consent Form

3. Free and Reduced Lunch Form (as needed) LINK

These three (3) forms need to be completed before your child’s schedule can be accessed. If you cannot access your Parent Portal account, please contact your child’s counselor for assistance. Thank you!

NB’s own 6 week SAT Prep program continues in-person on Saturdays from October 3, 2026- November 21, 2026 (No Class October 24 & November 7). The program is contingent on sufficient enrollment of at least 17 students. An afternoon session will be added if needed to meet all registration requests. The registration deadline is Wednesday Sept 30, 2026 2026/2027 FALL SAT Prep Program Registration.

Several important pieces of information are available on our district website at www.nburlington.com, MORE, Parent/Guardian Resources:

· District Calendar

· Free and Reduced Lunch Application

· Student Handbook

· Parent Teacher Student Connection (PTSC) Announcement: This is the parent group for

the school district.

· Medication at School Form: Must be completed in order for a child to take any medication

at school.

· Acceptable Use of Technology Policy

· Anti-Bullying Policy

· Asbestos Abatement Notification (AHERA) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan

· Health Insurance Brochure/Application

· Vaccine Information

Finally, make sure you enjoy these final days of summer with your friends and family. We look forward to seeing your children return.

Best wishes as we embark on another exciting school year.

Today was the final day for senior portraits or make-ups to be taken in school. If you missed it or want to have retakes, please call Lors to set up an appointment at their Mount Laurel session. 908-964-3040

If you decide not to use Lors for your portraits, you should still attend the session to have a picture that can be included in the yearbook

Seniors are eligible to apply for parking on campus. Please find the link below for the 2026–2027 Senior Parking Application that can be accessed in Google Classroom.

Senior Parking Application

• If you have already applied and have been approved, you should have received an email from Ms. Gupta.

• Only students can pick up their parking decals.

New Senior Trip information was shared on the Class of 2027 Google Classroom today. Please discuss this information with your student.

The next payment of $770 is due by Tuesday, October 20th and should be given to Mrs. Duff or Mrs. Montemore.

Senior Trip 2027- Info Letter

Northern Burlington High School is making it easier than ever for seniors and their families! This year, all major graduation and senior-year expenses, including cap, gown, tassel, senior breakfast, t-shirt, lawn sign, and more, will be ordered using one simple form and one convenient payment. No more multiple deadlines or scattered fees. Use this link to place your order: https://nburlington.revtrak.net/. If you have a cap and gown from the past two years, you may qualify for the discounted fee. Please contact Mrs. Shelley Guevara at rguevara@nburlington.com if you have any questions or would like the discount form.