The Weekly Update #11

Thanks for all you do,

Kaitlin

Parent Conferences are scheduled for November 12 and 13.

November 12 (in person, only) 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

November 13 (virtual, only) 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

To sign up for conferences, click HERE to go to the document listing the appointment links for the teachers. We will be using Google Calendar to set up appointments. Please be sure your computer is set to Eastern Standard Time to ensure the time you select is coordinated with our schedule.

If there are no appointments listed for a particular teacher, then all the appointments have been filled. Feel free to contact the teacher by email if you have questions about your child’s progress in the class or reach out to your child’s counselor to set up a conference at a later date.

You should receive an email confirmation after booking your appointment(s). In that confirmation, you will find links to join virtual appointments or room numbers for in-person conferences. This is also where you can cancel appointments should your availability change.

As we navigate the school year, we want to share a gentle reminder about keeping our students healthy and thriving.

If your child has a fever or is feeling unwell, please keep them home to rest and recover. Keeping a sick child home helps them heal faster and protects the health of our entire school community. While the school does not directly excuse daily absences with doctor's notes, we highly encourage you to save all medical documentation. Keeping these notes on hand provides excellent support for your student if they ever need to request an attendance appeal later in the year.

Partnering for Your Student's Academic Success

We want to ensure every student receives full credit for their hard work. To help your student stay on track and protect their course credits, please keep these helpful attendance milestones in mind throughout the year:

• Full-Year Courses: Students secure their course credits by staying within 18 unexcused absences.
• Semester Courses: Students keep their credits on track by staying within 9 unexcused absences.
• Quarter Classes: Students protect their credits by staying within 5 unexcused absences.

Maintaining strong attendance ensures that your student's excellent classroom grades count toward their academic goals.

If you have any questions about tracking your child's attendance or navigating the appeal process, please reach out to the main office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our school safe, healthy, and successful!

New Jersey's Governor's Educator of the Year program promotes a culture that recognizes excellence, creates a sense of pride and brings public attention to the work of outstanding educators.

Classroom teachers and educational service professionals are recognized through this program.

Administrators, staff members, students, parents and community members are encouraged to participate.

Eligibility Criteria-Requirements

Any educators nominated for this award must meet all of the following requirements:

• An exceptionally skilled and dedicated classroom teacher where teaching is the primary responsibility or an educational services professional (ESP) in one of the eligible categories (see list below)
• An expert in the field who inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn
• Actively collaborate with colleagues, students, and families to create a strong culture of respect and success

• Demonstrate leadership and innovation in educational activities at the school, district and/or state and national levels that take place both within and outside the school setting
• Have the respect and admiration of students, parents and colleagues

Note: There is no requirement for a minimum number of years in the classroom, however as an ambassador for education, this is an award based on merit and leadership and not to be given out solely based on years of service, like a retirement award.

To nominate a certified staff member for the Governor's Educator of the Year, please follow the appropriate link below.

Educational Service Professionals at NB include:

o Anti-Bullying Specialist

o Athletic Trainer

o Child Study Team: Social Worker, School Psychologist, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC)

o Counselor: At-Risk, Clinical, School

o Interventionist

o Media Specialist

o Nurse

o Reading Specialist

o Speech Language Specialist

o Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC)

Nominations are accepted until Monday, November 9, 2026

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Don't wait—cross this off your list today!

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.

Our annual holiday dessert fundraiser is now open! Order from over 40+ delicious desserts from A&M Garden Center and pick up here in Northern Burlington at the Middle School.

Order here by November 17. Pick up is Tuesday, November 24 at the Middle School from 2:30 - 6:00 pm.

Start cleaning out those closets! The fall clothing drive is right around the corner.

To All Student-Athletes, Parents and Guardians:

Northern Burlington County Regional School District's Athletic Department has opened its High School and Middle School Winter Athletic Registration. Registration will be open and available from September 14 through December 11th, 2026.

It’s important to know that our registration platform has transitioned to Bound. As a result, all previous Arbiter accounts are no longer active. Families must create a NEW Bound Account to complete registration.

Please note:

You must complete the entire registration process on Bound to be registered for a sport. Middle school students are only eligible for Middle School Sports. Even if your student played a Fall sport, you must log in and complete the registration steps for Winter sports, confirming all documentation and electronic signatures are in order. Once submitted, it may take 7-10 business days to become cleared for an activity. Registering does not mean you are ready to play. Please keep in mind that middle school basketball has tryouts in early November. Students must be cleared in order to try out, and students who are not cleared to try out will not make the team.

A physical is valid for 365 days prior to the first day of the sport/tryouts. If your student’s physical is greater than one year old from the start date of the desired sport, you will need to schedule an appointment and have your doctor complete the required Preparticipation Medical Eligibility form in its entirety.
Registration is not complete or eligible for review until you receive an email that states such. Your student is not cleared to participate until you receive an email that states such.

One additional update on registering for winter sports:

If you registered for sports and activities in our Bound portal before September 29, please log into your family Bound account again and complete the Registration Health History Questionnaire as soon as possible. This form was not available during registration between those dates and is required for your student to be eligible for processing by the district health care team . Your student cannot be cleared to participate in any athletics or other activities if this form is not completed.

Click BOUND

To access the new Health History Questionnaire please follow these steps:

1. Go to your family dashboard on BOUND

1. On the left-hand side under the word Family, find the "Organizations" button and click the dropdown menu.

1. This will allow you to see every student you have a Bound account for. Click the "Northern Burlington" under the desired student, and it will take you to their Overview page.

1. Once here, click the tab named "Registrations" near the top of the screen.

1. Once here, click the button (it will be a yellow or green button) to the left of the registered sport. From here you can answer the questionnaire, click Save, and then exit the questionnaire. Please be sure to do this for every student you have registered for a sport.

If you have any questions regarding the registration process or the forms, the best way for parents to reach out to our support team is by either clicking the teal B button in the bottom right-hand corner of the web browser/app or they can reach out to our team at support@gobound.com.

If you have any questions regarding physicals, physical dates, or the State’s Health History Update Questionnaire, please email Michele O’Neill at moneill@nburlington.com

Additional information and tryout dates will be communicated by coaches. We are looking forward to welcoming our Winter Athletes and working with all of you this upcoming season!!

Thank you,

Frank Corigliano
Director of Athletics

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! 🙌⚽🏈

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

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.

All portrait sessions hosted at NB have concluded. 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

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.

The next payment of $450 is due by Friday, November 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.