The Weekly Update #32

April is dandy because it is Month of the Military Child.

The dandelion is a symbol used to represent the resilience and adaptability of military children who, like dandelion seeds, are often uprooted and replanted across the world, yet thrive wherever they land. Purple is the color for Month of the Military Child, because it is a combination of all of the colors that represent the U.S Military forces blended together.

In honor of the Month of the Military Child at NB, each Tuesday in April our morning announcements will be led by our Military Students. WE will also play music from a branch of the military each of these days. Additionally, NB is excited to Purple Up every Thursday throughout the month, and we will also have a school wide Purple Up Duck Hunt on Thursdays for all NB students. Please also check out the beautiful dandelion with the names of our military children displayed on the media center window throughout the month.

The high school GSA will be holding their annual Day of Silence event during school on Monday, April 14th. The Day of Silence is a national student-led event that happens in April of every year. Students who voluntarily choose to participate remain silent for the day to raise awareness of the harassment and bullying that LGBTQ+ students face in schools across the country and the world or can wear purple. The event is for students only. Those who wish to participate should have already signed up based on the directions in the announcements this past week.

The second round of junior parking applications closed yesterday and students were selected today via lottery to receive spots. Students who were selected will be notified Monday and can pick up their parking pass and pay their fee on Tuesday 3/18 during Opportunity Period.

“Scholarship Opportunity (DEADLINE EXTENDED):

The VFW Post 6590 is offering an AFJROTC Scholarship of $500. Applicants must be an active AFJROTC student in good standing at NB, have a grade of 88+, an unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher, accepted and enrolled in a college, and complete all aspects of the application listed below. Applicants must also be a verified family member from military service.”

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Prom will take place the evening of June 6, 2025 at the Westin in Mount Laurel. Junior/Senior prom tickets will go on sale electronically beginning Monday April 7 and cost $100.

More information will be posted in Class of 2025 and 2026 Google Classrooms on Monday morning.

Please remind students who park on campus that per the parking contract signed by student drivers and parents, they agree NOT to visit their vehicle during school hours. If a student has forgotten something and needs to go out to their vehicle during the school day, the student should come to the main office and get permission first. Security will be alerted to accompany students in exiting and re-entering the building. Leaving the building without permission from the main office could result in consequences including ISS and/or a loss of parking privileges.

The Northern FFA Chapter will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale days during the month of May 2025: May 3rd, 10th, 11th, 17th, & 24th

Horticulture students have been working hard since January in the greenhouse seeding, planting & growing out bedding plants to prepare for our sale!

This year we are happy to offer new varieties and colors of flowers as well as an expanded selection vegetables including various types of tomatoes, and sweet peppers & hot peppers. Please see the sales dates and times below. We look forward to seeing you again during this year's plant sale days!

Stay tuned for the Sale Flyer and Price List in the coming weeks!

Click here for the Save the Date reminder.

Northern FFA Spring Plant Sale Dates and Times:

Saturday May 3rd, 2025 - 8am-1pm - Senior Appreciation Day (55+)

Saturday May 10th, 2025 - 8am-1pm - Teacher Appreciation Day

Sunday May 11th, 2025 - 8am-1pm - Mother's Day Sale

Saturday May 17th, 2025 - 8am-1pm - Farmer Appreciation Day

Saturday May 24th, 2025 - 8am-12pm - Military Appreciation Day

Plants available for sale:

6 pack & 4" Annual Flowers 6" & 1 Gallon Trees

Flowering Hanging Baskets - 10" & 12" Baskets

Mixed Combo/Decorative Planters & Foliage Baskets

FEATURING: Heirloom & Premium Veggies

Single Pot & 4 Pack Vegetables including: Tomatoes,

Sweet Peppers, Hot Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers,

Melons, Beans, Lettuce & Salad mixes, Herbs & more!

Contact: Brian Hayes, Teacher of Agriculture

Email: bhayes@nburlington.com

The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) recently made the School Performance Reports for the 2023-2024 school year publicly available. This letter includes additional details as well as the link to access the reports.

We have a significant Lost & Found collection near the main cafeteria. If your children can’t find a water bottle, article of clothing or lunch box - please have them stop by to see if their missing item is on the table in the main cafe. Unclaimed items will be removed during spring break.

The Band Boosters are hosting a Designer Bag Bingo Night on Saturday, May 3rd, to raise money for the Middle School and High School band programs! For tickets please contact nbcbandboosters@gmail.com

Bingo Flyer

Happy April Fool's Day last week! People underestimate the power of humor and its effects of their mental health. In an article by the Mayo Clinic, “Stress Relief From Laughter? It’s No Joke”, it discusses how laughter is a great form of stress relief, among other positives. Drag your teens/students into this mission of laughing as well so they reap the benefits!

Laughter induces physical changes in your body. Short term benefits include:

• Stimulate organs-laughter enhances your intake of oxygen which stimulates organs and releases endorphins.

• Activate and relieve your stress response-Laughter fires up and then cools down your stress response which can give you a nice relaxed feeling.

• Soothe tension-Laughter can stimulate circulation and muscle relaxation which can help alleviate stress symptoms.

The article promotes laughter for the long haul. Here are some of the long term benefits:

• Improves your immune system-it reports that negative thoughts can decrease your immunity but on the contrary, positive thoughts and laughter can help prevent stress and more serious illnesses.

• Relieve pain-Laughter actually causes your body to release its own natural painkillers

• Increase personal satisfaction-Laughter can help you cope better and connect/bond with others.

• Improve your mood-Laughter can help decrease anxiety and depression, make you happier and improve your self-esteem.

How do you bring more laughter into your life? You can try to be around people who make you laugh, or put memories in your office or bedroom that make you chuckle when you remember them. Social media is good for funny memes or videos or you can peruse an old fashioned joke book. Lastly, laughter yoga has been around for a while, and while it may seem forced at first, it can turn into spontaneous laughter.

So give laughter a try-especially if it has the power and potential to do all these good things! Might be a good day for a fun joke or prank! For the complete article, click here.

Please see our webpage for more info. Thank you for your support!

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Check out this flyer to learn more about an event Saluting YOU on May 2, 2025!

If you have not ordered your cap and gown, please reach out to Ms. Guevara directly.

Our contact information is:

Email: rguevara@nburlington.com

• Mar 24 - Link opened to students in Class of 2025 Google Classroom
• Apr 15 - Applications are due by 2:30 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS

2024-25 yearbooks can be ordered at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1057651.