The Weekly Update #5

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.

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!

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.

We are almost sold out. Online tickets will end Saturday 9/26 by NOON unless we sell out before. Get your tickets here: www.nburlingtonptsc.org/bag-bingo/

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.

Our first general meeting is Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30pm at the high school media center (enter through the main entrance, down the hall on the right). Come meet the PTSC board and school administration and learn about our organization.

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.

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.

If your senior missed the summer portrait session, there are two more opportunities coming up in school 10/1 and 10/2. An email has been sent from Lors to anyone who has not taken their portraits, and will soon be sent to all seniors, in case anyone wants to do retakes.

To schedule an appointment, call Customer Service at (908) 964-0847, ext. 405 or go to www.lorsstudio.com, click on Seniors, then Schedule an Appointment. The login is your last name and the password is your school ID. NBCRHS Senior Portraits QR Flyer

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

The first payment of $770 is due by Friday, Sept 18th 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.