The Weekly Update
January 24, 2025
Mark Your Calendars for Important Dates
Jan. 29: Marking Period 2 Ends
Feb 6: Relay for Life Kickoff Event 6pm
Feb 14: School Closed, Staff Professional Development.
Feb 17: School Closed, President’s Day
Feb 19: PTSC Meeting
Feb 20: Jazz Band Concert(at the High School)
High School Program of Studies and Course Selection for 2025-2026
The school counseling time is excited to begin the 2025-2026 course selection process in February for all current 8th graders. Course selection will occur electronically. Please review these instructions and contact your student’s counselor if you have any questions. The 2025-2026 High School Program of Studies, Career Cluster Alignment to Courses at NBC High School Guide, Department Sequence Charts, High School Program of Studies Video Series and the Four-Year Planning Tool are available on the High School Counseling Department Web Page to assist students and parents as they make course selections.
The academic directors will be conducting group presentations with all current 8th graders before February 28, 2025. During this time, they will briefly discuss career pathways, the course selection process, start the four-year planning process, and assist the students in beginning a preliminary schedule. The school counselors will conduct individual meetings with all 8th graders to confirm their course selections starting in March.
The timeline below indicates the dates that the PowerSchool Parent Portal will be accessible for course selection and dates for student/counselor scheduling meetings. Please feel free to reach out to your son/daughter’s school counselor with any questions or concerns.
Grade 8 NJ CAN setup - Counselors- Social Studies February 3 -February 15 Grade 8 Presentations by Directors February 18 -21 Open portal for online course selections - MS February 28 - March 16 (midnight) Scheduling meetings with 8th graders March 17 - March 28
Yearbook Deadlines
YEARBOOK PARENT ADS = DEADLINE EXTENDED
Recognize your child to commemorate their achievements and important milestones. Purchase and design your ad at the link below.
The deadline has been extended to February 13, 2025. Space is limited.
MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARBOOK ORDERS
January 31, 2025, is the final date to order a middle school yearbook with a personalized cover and/or accessories. Payments are made online via credit card or PayPal and can be split into three installments if preferred. Additional options include a plastic cover, an additional autograph section( one is included in the book already), and other accessories on the website. https://linktr.ee/nbcrmsyearbook
The yearbook price also increases to $59 on February 1, 2025.
Ordering before January 31 is the only way to GUARANTEE a copy of the yearbook as we place our order based on this data.
Basic Dental Screening
Pictures from the Week
Some of our Smart Cookies recognized this week for being "Self Starters."
Congratulations to our NB3 honorees!
One group of our students working on their door decorating.
Opportunities for Information and Training Related to Military Families
The following training opportunity from the Department of Education provides an overview of updated enrollment data for military-connected students in New Jersey, along with resources to support schools and families. Participants will also learn about updates to the state website, New Jersey-specific code not mandated by IDEA, and MIC3 (Military Interstate Compact Commission) information to ensure support for military families and schools.
Clinical Corner
I hope you took time for yourself and encouraged your students/teens to do so as well to reflect on 2024. Since January is often the month to declutter and organize basically anything and everything, it is also a good way to give your mental health a boost right at the start of the New Year. Here are some key points as to how decluttering helps your mental health:
Reduces stress: Clutter can trigger feelings of overwhelm and stress, while decluttering provides a sense of order and control, lowering cortisol levels.
Improves focus: When your surroundings are organized, it becomes easier to concentrate on tasks and reduce distractions, leading to better focus and productivity.
Boosts mood: The act of decluttering and achieving a clean space can provide a sense of accomplishment, leading to a more positive mood and increased self-esteem.
Enhances sleep: A tidy bedroom can promote better sleep quality by creating a calming environment for relaxation.
Increases creativity: Clearing out unnecessary items can open up mental space for new ideas and creative thinking and writing.PTSC News
See our website at https://sites.google.com/view/nbptsc for more information about all of these events.
Relay for Life
https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=109671
Please join us in the fight against cancer and register for Northern Burlington Relay for Life 2025 (link above)! You can create a team or join a team! To find out more, please contact Lori Nadolny (Lnadolny@nburlington.com) or Shelley Guevara (sguevara@nburlington.com). Please also consider joining us at one of our meetings at 6:00 pm in Room 110 in the high school on the following dates:
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The High School Store is selling pink t-shirts, hoodies, and PJs. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. They can be purchased in the store or online at: https://nbhsstore.square.site/
Spring Sports Registration
Spring sports registration is now open.
Please use the link below to register your child for the spring sport season.
https://northernburlington-ar.rschooltoday.com/
If you already have an account, please use your current username and password – DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.
If you need assistance, please contact Mrs. O’Neill in the Athletic Office at moneill@nburlington.com or by calling 609-298-3900, ext. 2093.
Winter Sport Spectators
Winter sports season is underway. While we appreciate our students wanting to come out and support their classmates, we are not equipped to provide supervision to student spectators. As a result, students who wish to watch a basketball game or wrestling match must first go home and then return with a responsible adult who will stay with them for the duration of the contest. There will be a sign in process for students and their adult chaperones when they arrive at the contest.