Weekly Update

Dear Parents and Guardians,

With the start of May comes the start of testing and awards season. Please be sure to read through all of the information below and share it with your children.

Reminder: For all juniors and seniors who are eligible*: prom tickets are on sale only through May 7. See information below.

Dr. McCann

• May 4-15: AP Testing
• May 16: Relay for Life
• May 18-22: NJSLA Testing (full days, 9th and 11th graders test)
• May 21: Band Concert
• May 28: Choir Concert and Art and Design Show
• May 29: Junior/Senior Prom
• June 17: Graduation

Juniors and Seniors in good standing will be able to attend the Prom on Friday, May 29th, from 6-10 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cherry Hill, NJ. Tickets are $105 per person and will be on sale, online only, April 20 - May 7. The link will be posted on Google Classroom on April 20th.

Juniors and Seniors can bring one outside or underclass guest, provided they complete the Outside Guest Form, posted on Google Classroom, and turn it in by May 7th.

* Students must be considered in good standing to be eligible to attend prom. Students who have earned too many discipline points or had too many absences are ineligible. For a full list of criteria for being in good standing, please read page 31 of the student handbook.

NJSLA-A will take place from May 18-22, 2026.

Each grade level will have a slightly different set of expectations during this week.

9th grade- 5 days of testing

May 18-19: Math NJSLA-A

May 20-21: Reading NJSLA-A

May 22: Writing NJSLA-A

10th grade- 5 days of programming and assemblies

May 18-22: Students will be assigned/ select programs to participate in each of these days.

11th grade- 4 days of testing, assembly

May 18-21: Science Testing

May 22: Choice of programming and assembly

12th grade- 4 days of late arrival, assembly

May 18-21: Students who have transportation may come in on a late arrival schedule (must arrive by 9:20). Buses will only run on the normal schedule. Students without transportation to arrive late should arrive on time and participate in programming.

May 22: After the Fire Assembly, students report normal time directly to 404.

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!

🌸 Sale Dates & Times

• Saturday, May 2 (8 AM – 1 PM)

• 👵 Senior Citizen Day (55+) – 10% OFF

• Saturday, May 9 (8 AM – 1 PM)
  🍎 Teacher Appreciation Day – 10% OFF

• Sunday, May 10 (8 AM – 1 PM)
  💐 Mother’s Day Sale

• Saturday, May 16 (8 AM – 12 PM)
  🇺🇸 Military Appreciation Day – 10% OFF

🌱 What’s Available?

We have something for everyone—gardeners, landscapers, and beginners alike:

Vegetables

• Tomatoes (cherry, plum, slicing, beefsteak)

• Peppers (sweet & hot – 40+ varieties each!)

• Cucumbers, squash, eggplant, lettuce, beans, melons & more!

Flowers

• Annuals in 6-packs and pots (petunias, marigolds, impatiens, zinnias, and more)

• Perennials and specialty flowering plants

Herbs

• Basil, parsley, cilantro, rosemary, thyme, mint varieties & more!

Hanging Baskets & Planters

• 10" & 12" flowering baskets

• Mixed decorative patio planters and foliage baskets

Evergreen Trees

• Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir, Eastern White Pine, and more!

💲 Pricing Highlights

• Veggie 4-packs: $4.00 (bulk discounts available)

• Annual flower 6-packs: $3.00

• 4" pots: $3.50 (discounts for 10+)

• Hanging baskets: $10 – $25+

• 1-gallon trees: $12.00 (discounts for 6+)

Full price list is attached/available at the sale.

📍 Location

The Greenhouse Complex
Northern Burlington County Regional High School
160 Mansfield Road East, Columbus, NJ 08022

💡 Important Details

• Cash or personal checks only (no credit cards at this time)

• All sales benefit the Northern Burlington FFA Chapter & Agricultural Programs

• Selection is best early—shop early for the best variety!

We truly appreciate your continued support of our students and agricultural program. Every purchase helps provide hands-on learning opportunities and supports FFA activities throughout the year.

We hope to see you at the greenhouse!

🌿 Thank you for supporting Northern Burlington FFA!

NB Floral Shop Prom Flower Sale

Please use the link below to order prom florals through our school. All orders and payment are due May 13th! Please contact Mrs. Zavacky at czavacky@nburlington.com with questions.

https://forms.gle/CpU5ruDmjjZWgajR7

During the Week of May 18-22, freshmen. and juniors will complete the NJSLA-A assessment. Information about the schedule for testing will be released next week.

Students will be administered the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment – Adaptive (NJSLA-A) and the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment – Science (NJSLA-S). The state has recently updated the information relative to the assessment system which can be found at their website:

https://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/adaptive/

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.

• Adult and student volunteers needed! Please sign up Senior Citizen Prom Volunteer Sign Up
• Desserts are donated by the community. Please sign up Dessert Donation Sign Up

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

Senior Trip will be here before we know it! This year’s trip to Disney World costs about $2000. In order to help lighten the load of the scheduled payments beginning next September, we are allowing you the opportunity to make pre-payments now through August 2026. Pre-payments in any amount can be made at any time via cash, check (payable to “NBC Class of 2027”), or now credit card and will go towards your trip balance. Any pre-payments will come off your final scheduled payments next year. Any student wishing to go on the trip will still be required to make the first payment in September, no matter how much they have prepaid. If you make pre-payments and your student decides not to go, we can give you a full refund in September. If your student

decides not to go on the trip after September, they may only receive a partial refund. Cash and check payments can be brought to Mrs. Duff in room 406. Credit card payments can be made online by clicking the button below.

Tickets for all Northern Burlington High School athletic events like football, basketball and wrestling, can be purchased online at the link below:

👉 Purchase Tickets Here

Please be sure to select the correct game when purchasing, as multiple events may be listed at the same time.

Come out and support our Greyhounds! 🐾💙

Welcome to Sideline Store, THE place to score personalized spirit wear and accessories from all your favorite brands. For a limited time, enjoy 20% OFF during your Northern Burlington Region High School store’s Grand Opening Sale with code SPIRIT20.

Happy shopping, Northern Burlington Region High School fan!

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May Breakfast Menu

May Lunch Menu

Summer EBT Flyer 2026

SFAs may be experiencing increased calls from families concerned about the potential loss of SNAP benefits on November 1st. Please note the New Jersey Basic Needs Information Hub offers a comprehensive listing of websites that can assist households in locating a local food pantry or soup kitchen. Families may also choose to access the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Food Bank of South Jersey, Fulfill, Norwescap, and Mercer Street Friends websites directly to search for local food resources.

Thank you for providing these important resources to families at this time, and for your unwavering work to ensure New Jersey students receive healthy, nutritious meals every day.

I wanted to introduce bilateral stimulation as a coping mechanism that you can really use anywhere. An article by www.livemindfullypsychotherapy.com seemed to explain it best. In simple terms, bilateral stimulation is rhythmic, alternating stimulation of the left and right sides of your body and brain. This simple technique has profound effects on your well-being and in calming your nervous system. This is also why you almost always feel better after a walk, sometimes coming up with solutions or having a feeling of clearing your mind.

One doesn’t need a therapy appointment to experience the benefits of bilateral stimulation. Here are a couple simple techniques to get you started that you can do at home, work or school that can help bring calm before a test, a difficult conversation or just about any situation that causes anxiety.

-The Butterfly Hug was developed by therapist Luncina Artigas during her work with hurricane survivors in 1998, Simply cross your arms over your chest, placing your right hand on your left shoulder and left hand on your right shoulder. Then gently tap your shoulders in an alternating pattern for 1-2 minutes while focusing on your breath.

-Alternating Foot Taps combine bilateral stimulation with grounding, helping you feel more connected to the present moment. Simply tap your left and right feet on the ground in an alternating rhythm.

-Alternating Hand Taps are even less noticeable as you place your hands on your thighs and tap left-right-left-right in a steady rhythm while focusing on your breath. No one would know you are doing this for a minute or two before taking a test or in a gathering that may be overwhelming for you.

-Bilateral Drawing engages your creative mind while stimulating both brain hemispheres. With a crayon or marker in each hand, draw symmetrical patterns simultaneously using easy shapes like circles or figure eights.

-Auditory Alternating Tones are for those who prefer a sound based approach. YouTube offers alternating tones to listen to with headphones.

For a more thorough dive into bilateral stimulation, you can read the whole article here. There is also a book titled Tapping In by Laurel Parnell, PhD. that does a great job of explaining it and giving examples such as how to use it to deepen your relaxation response when using the skill of imagining your safe or happy place when trying to calm yourself.

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Please find the Class of 2026 Senior Diploma Form in your senior's PowerSchool forms section. Filling out this form will ensure that the senior's name is spelled properly on their diploma and pronounced correctly at the graduation ceremony. If this form is not filled out, we will use the student's name as it appears in PowerSchool for their diploma.

The order form has closed please reach out to Mrs. Guevara if you are not sure if you placed your order.

rguevara@nburlington.com

Seniors are eligible to apply for parking on campus. Please find the link below for the 2025–2026 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 a parking decal pickup information email from Ms. Gupta