| How to Update Your Falcon Flyer Subscription |
I hope you are enjoying your summer. This is the time of year when many students are moving on to a new school. We want to be sure that you receive all of the relevant information for your child. It is important that subscribers update their profiles and be sure that The Falcon Flyer continues to be able to communicate with all of our parents and community members. Each building is able to communicate with their parents with information that is relevant only to that school. In order to be sure you are signed up for the correct building(s) please update your Falcon Flyer subscription TODAY! Follow the steps below to get information on updating your profile. The rollover for the new school year will be done this week. Please complete this task by Friday, August 15.
1. Click this link and type in your email address that receives the Falcon Flyer.
(Please note if you have multiple emails registered, you will have to do it for each address).
2. Click Join
3. Click the submit button to have the update email sent to your email address.
4. Check your email, follow the prompts and select the appropriate boxes. Everyone should continue their subscription to the FalconFlyer. Remember this will give you district wide news and emergency information. Then select all schools for which you wish to receive updates.
5. If you are a resident who does not have children in the district or if you are a senior citizen in the community, there is nothing for you to do. All of your information will come through the regular FalconFlyer.
If there are no school changes for your child, there is nothing else for you to do. I do hope that those parents who had children graduate this year, will continue their subscription to the Falcon Flyer. You can simply deselect the specific school and get only notifications from me. We will continue to provide our entire community with relevant community event information, senior citizen corner news, and emergency updates, in addition to the regular school news. If you are moving out of the Burlington Township community, simply select unsubscribe at the bottom of any newsletter and you will be removed from our mailing list.
I would like to thank you personally for taking the time to update your profile. My goal is to ensure you have all of the information you need for the schools and community.
If you have any questions or difficulty with this update, please contact me personally and I will assist you.
Liz Scott
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| Child Find for Special Education Services | |
Special Education Services: Students with disabilities that significantly impact upon their educational progress may be eligible for special education and related services. Upon referral, the Child Study Team (School Psychologist, Learning Consultant and Social Worker) will meet with the family to discuss concerns and to determine if evaluation is necessary. If a student is found to be eligible, an Individual Education Program (I.E.P.) will be developed to meet the educational needs of the student. Programs may include accommodations and modifications in the general education setting to small class instruction with a special education teacher. All decisions regarding the IEP are discussed at least annually and the parent/guardian is encouraged to be an active participant in the process.
Preschool for Students with Disabilities: Do you suspect that your child is slow in developing language or find he/she is having difficulty socializing with others? Your child may be eligible for the Burlington Township School District's Preschool Disabilities Program. This program is open to children between the ages of 3 and 4 years 11 months. For further information contact the Child Study Team Office at 609 387 3955 ext. 2060 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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| Central Registration | |
The Burlington Township School District has centralized student registration. What this means is that students K-12 are registered in one location. Parents must register students at the Board of Education Offices - Hopkins Building which is located at 700 Jacksonville Road. Please enter Hopkins
Building off of Fountain Ave. by the High School main entrance, to access the rear of the Hopkins Building. You will enter through door #16A.
Student Registration Hours are:
Tuesdays/Thursdays
8-10 A.M.
Wednesdays
1:00-2:30 P.M.
Click here to download the complete registration packet. |
| YMCA Pre-K Program | |
 The YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties will be operating a Pre-Kindergarten program in the Fountain Woods Elementary School. The program will run Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. for the duration of the school year. Well-trained and qualified YMCA staff will prepare your child for Kindergarten through utilization of the Creative Curriculum, providing a safe and fun environment, and developing the whole child throughout the year, a sure recipe for success!
This is a not a school sponsored program, please direct all questions to Janette Kelly, Early Child Care Assistant Director 856-231-9622 ext. 339. The YMCA is currently taking registrations. SPACE IS LIMITED! CALL TODAY!
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Learning Resource Center
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Parents please take advantage of these valuable online resources to supplement your student's educational experiences. If you have a great website that you would like to share for any grade level or academic area, please email it to Liz Scott.
Khan Academy
Learn almost anything for free
(This is a great resource to help your child with reading and studying for tests.)
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Community Resource
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social services for children and families. This is a valuable community resource for our families who may need any type of assistance. Please take a moment to view this website. Feel free to share these resources with someone who may benefit.
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| New Golden Falcon Club Cards | | 
Are you a senior citizen?
Do you have the new free access card?
Contact Liz Scott today to become a member of the Golden Falcon Card Club. This card will entitle you to guest admission to all school sponsored events.
Liz Scott
609-387-3955
ext. 2074
Get your card today! |
| BOE Work Sessions |
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORK SESSION MEETINGS
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
Notice is hereby given that the Burlington Township Board of Education will hold its monthly work session meetings during the school year according to the schedule below. All monthly meetings will be public and will convene at 6:00 P.M. in the Hopkins Building Board of Education conference room located at 700 Jacksonville Road, Burlington, NJ.
Aug. 20
Sept. 10
Oct. 15
Nov. 19
Dec. 10
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| Board of Education
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Notice is hereby given that the Burlington Township Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meetings during the school year according to the schedule that appears below. All monthly meetings will be public and will convene at 7:00 P.M. in the
Burlington Township High School Hopkins Building Cafeteria located at 700 Jacksonville Rd., Burlington, NJ.
Aug. 27
Sept. 17
Oct. 22
Nov. 12
Dec. 17
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| Family Association
Corner
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Be sure to join your family associations. Get involved!
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| We Tip |
We Tip is a collaborative program between the schools and police which allows community  members to make anonymous phone reports of potential crimes that may impact on our schools. Calls may be placed to the We Tip call center by dialing:
1-800-78-CRIME.
A trained We Tip operator will take the report, and convey the information to the schools and law enforcement for appropriate action. Posters advertising the program are displayed throughout our schools. |
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 | We are on Twitter
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Please follow us on Twitter @ BurlTwpSchools.
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| BT Food Pantry | |
The Food Pantry needs your help. The 3rd Monday of every month from 11 A.M. - 12 P.M. the pantry receives a large food supply truck. Help is needed to unload the truck. If you are able to provide assistance, please call this number for more details: 1-800-847-3278.
The Burlington Township Food Pantry offers food pickup every Wednesday.
9:00am to 11:00am
Burlington Center Mall
Rt 541 side, ground floor
to the right of the Main Entrance
2501 Rt. 541
Burlington, NJ
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HIB Reporting Tool
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The Burlington Township School District strongly believes that student safety is a fundamental right. Students must be given the opportunity to learn in an environment of trust and support. To that end, we fully embrace the newly-enacted Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights and related board policies.
If a parent or student believes bullying has occurred, the matter should immediately be reported to the Principal, Vice Principal, and/or School Anti-Bullying Specialist.
Parents are also able to report incidents by using the District online tool.
Click here to access the HIB Reporting Tool.
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| Quick Links |
It's anonymous and
makes a difference.
The entire community is encouraged to use We Tip to report crimes. It's anonymous and makes a difference.
Call 1-800-78-CRIME |
School Hours
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Please note the start time of school for each of our buildings. It is very important that students arrive on time to school.
Young School
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Fountain Woods
8:30 AM -3:00 PM
BTMS
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
BTHS
7:20 AM - 2:00 PM
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Early Closing Schedule
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Please note the early dismissal times of schools for each of our buildings.
Young School
1:00 P.M.
Fountain Woods
12:30 P.M.
BTMS
12:00 P.M.
BTHS
11:16 A.M.
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School Websites
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New School Websites
Have you seen the new school websites? Click the links below to see the new looks for each building.
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Board of Education Resource Center
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| Check us out on Facebook | |  The Burlington Township School District has launched an official Facebook page. Check us out and follow all of the exciting news in the District.
There are hundreds of photos on our page that you will not see anywhere else. Don't miss out on an ounce of news or photos! |
| Sports Quick Links | 
For more information on all of our athletic program schedules, please visit the following website:
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| YSFA | YSFA Meeting Dates
7:00 P.M. YS Media Center Visit the website for more info. |
| FWFA | FWFA Meeting Dates
7:00 P.M. Rm. D205 FWS Visit the website for more info. |
| MSFA | MSFA Meeting Dates
7:00 PM BTMS Cafeteria
Visit the website for more info. |
BTHS Family Association
| BTHS Family Assoc.
Meeting Dates 6:30 P.M. High School Media Center Visit the website for more info. |
| BT Rec Summer & Fall Registrations | | |
Registrations are now being accepted for the Fall. Drop your form off at the Rec building today!
Special Saturday Registration on Aug. 23. 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
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| Calendar at a Glance | |
You never have to miss an event in BT. Click the link below to see what is happening in every building seven days a week.
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Channel 6 Save a Live
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Burlington Township participates in the Channel 6 ABC Save A Life Program. As a result of this program, free smoke detectors are available to any resident of Burlington Township who needs them. Contact the Fire Department (609-239-5851) to receive them.
If you do not have smoke detectors in your home, please make this phone call today. If you know someone in your neighborhood without smoke detectors, save a life and pass this information along. Remember to check the batteries in your detectors regularly.
The fire department will also make arrangements to install your fire detector. You can also have a home safety inspection completed by the experts.
These few steps could save a life.
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August 13, 2013 - Back To School Edition #1
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This is it. The countdown to the start of a new school year has begun. The anticipation of both parents and students is surely running high at this time. This has been an amazingly beautiful summer that many of us wish would never end. I know parents throughout Township are singing that "infamous jingle", "it's the most wonderful time of the year." I have seen many of you in the stores happily purchasing school supplies. This Back To School Edition of the Falcon Flyer will provide you with some really important information that will prove beneficial as you start to prepare for a new school year.
Don't forget to complete your summer reading assignment. All assignments are due for every grade level on September 15. Please be sure that your child is still reading at least twenty minutes a day. Studies have shown that students lose ground during the summer if they don't keep their reading skills in tune. Set your child up for success by encouraging them to read. What could be better than family D.E.A.R. time (Drop Everything And Read). It is never too late to start.
If you have not yet begun dancing in the school supply aisle, don't worry, you can download the list today. The school supply list is still available. Check out the article below for complete details and school listings.
Thank you for taking the time to read the newsletter. Have an awesome rest of the summer! Another Back To School Edition will be out next week.
Have a great day!
Liz
PS: Don't forget to purchase your tickets for Britishmania!
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A Message from the Superintendent
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August 2014
Dear Burlington Township Families, I hope you are enjoying Summer and the wonderful weather  we have been experiencing, especially when compared to last Winter. September will be here soon and the schools will once again become active learning environments with the addition of our students and teaching staff. I have included important information in this letter to ensure that you and your child will be fully prepared for the beginning of the 2014-15 school year. First, I would like to share some of our new and exciting initiatives. We now have a Robotics Team in our Middle School to complement our High School Robotics Team. We are planning on having both teams enter the FIRST Robotics Challenge this Fall to compete with Robotics Teams from our region. This is part of our Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) initiative. STEM related careers, such as engineering, technology, healthcare and finance, are projected to be the fastest growing occupations in the next ten years according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. To prepare our students to compete in this highly competitive and global workplace will require an emphasis on STEM from Kindergarten through grade twelve. Developing effective written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of other cultures and languages, social skills, strong arts and sports programs and a commitment to community service are integral to each child's education. Emphasizing these skills will ensure students have a solid foundation in the four C's of twenty-first century learning: Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking and Creativity.
To ensure our students are learning in a safe and secure environment, we enhanced our security measures, as per Project Guardian. Many of our staff members also participated in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED) training offered by the Endeavor Emergency Squad.
There have been several construction projects happening throughout the district. Air conditioning has been added to several of our buildings along with many maintenance upgrades and improvements to our technological infrastructure. For school closings and delayed openings, you will be contacted via our emergency phone calling system using the contact information you submit through InfoSnap. Please ensure your contact information is accurate and up to date when completing the InfoSnap update. All of the initiatives mentioned in this letter are included in our updated 2014-15 All Students Achieving Plan, which is available on our web site.
This year, we will honor the past while soaring toward the future. We look forward to welcoming our alumni back to various events that will highlight this milestone anniversary. Be sure to check the Falcon Flyer for more information on all events.
Finally, what better way to honor the past than with a concert that you will not want to miss. We are proud to announce that the Beatles are coming to the PAC. Save the date to see The Beatles Tribute Band who will perform on October 4th.
Enjoy the rest of the summer. Yours in Education, Michael Kozak Dr. Michael G. Kozak Superintendent
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| Snap Codes Update | |  Snap Codes Being Mailed This Week
Many parents have called regarding the Snap Codes. The codes have not been mailed yet. The letters are being mailed this week. You should expect to have the information by the beginning of next week. The mailing will also include some other important back to school information. We thank you for your patience as we roll out this new initiative. |
| 2014-2015 School Supply Lists | |  Now Available! We are aware of the various challenges of obtaining school supplies later in the summer. Therefore, we are providing you with a general list of needed school supplies (by grade level) for your child. In September, some teachers may request additional specific supplies. We've asked our teachers to be flexible, and mindful of the cost of supplies. We hope this information is helpful as you plan for the school year. Please check the individual school and teacher websites for lists. There are great sales going on right now! Young School Supply Lists Fountain Woods Supply Lists Middle School Supply Lists BTHS Supply Lists - Please contact your child's teacher for their individual requirements. |
| New Student Orientation | | The following dates have been set to provide an orientation to students and parents new to the Burlington Township School District. Please call the school directly if you have specific questions.
Monday, August 25th - 10:00am
B. Bernice Young School (grades K-2)
1203 Neck Road
(609) 386-3520
Tuesday, August 26th - 9:30 am
Fountain Woods School (grades 3-5)
601 Fountain Avenue
(609) 387-1799
Wednesday, August 27th - 10:00 am
Burlington Township Middle School @ Springside (grades 6-8)
1600 Burlington Bypass
(609) 699-6021
Tuesday, September 2nd - 6:00 pm
Burlington Township High School
Freshman & New Student Orientation
610 Fountain Avenue
(609) 387-1713
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| Graduation Requirement Change | |  140 Credits Now Required
Beginning with the Class of 2015, Burlington Township School District will require students to complete 140 credits for high school graduation. This is a reduction of five elective course credits, and does not reflect any changes in the core course requirements for graduation. Parents and students are encouraged to contact the guidance office if you have any questions regarding this change.
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| STEM Resource Center | | 
The Burlington Township School District is committed to preparing our students to be able to compete globally. The Falcon Flyer will now feature a STEM Resource Center for parents and students.
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Engineering, technology, healthcare and finance, are a few of the STEM related careers that are projected to be the fastest growing occupations in the next ten years according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The District will focus on STEM Kindergarten through twelfth grade. Please take some time to visit the website below for some amazing resources as you prepare to start the new school year. This resource center will grow throughout the year.
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| Fraud | | 
We are asking for our residents' assistance in an important matter. The Burlington Township School District continues to remain diligent by investigating and acting upon reports of residency fraud. We have been made aware of numerous cases of children who reside outside the community and illegally attend our schools. This equates to theft of services and taxpayer dollars.
When the District becomes aware of such situations, an investigation is conducted and the appropriate actions are taken, which may include removal of children from school, reporting the incident to the police, pressing disorderly persons charges, and taking action to collect tuition. Over the years we have removed many students for illegal residency, have pressed charges, and assessed tuition.
It is illegal for a Burlington Township resident to allow the use of his/her address or residence by someone who resides outside the District for the sole purpose of allowing non-resident children to attend our schools. The District reports such incidents to the proper authorities, and takes other punitive actions against offenders.
No member of the school community should overlook this type of theft of community resources. You are encouraged to report suspected incidents of residency fraud to the school principal or Superintendent of Schools. Reports can be made anonymously to the school offices or Superintendent's office at 609-387-3955, Option 6. When a report is made, the District conducts its own investigation. The name of the reporting individual is not necessary or shared with anyone. Thank you in advance for your partnership in addressing this problem. |
| Bus Accommodation Alert DEADLINE!! | |
You will NOT have to complete this form unless you need to make changes to your child's bus stop due to child care issues.
 These forms may also be found on the Township website, at the school or in the Transportation office located in the Hopkins Building. You may also click this link to quickly download the form: Accommodation Bussing.
You may drop them off or mail them to BOE, PO BOX 428, Burlington, NJ 08016. According to Policy #3541.1 this transportation must be both TO and FROM the same bus stop every day. Requests not made by August 15 will not be considered until after October 1st.
Also, those students who will not be using the Township school busses and will be either walkers, transported by parents or will be bussed by a Day Care, need to send in a note ASAP. This will assist the elementary school with ensuring the correct information is encoded on the student ID tags before mailing them out in August. You may also submit this information online now. Click here to send the note electronically.
This is very important news for all parents who will require their child to use a bus stop that is different from what will be assigned based on your address.
Here are examples of a situation that would require special bussing accommodations: 1. My child has a babysitter or grandparent, providing child care, who lives in a different area of Township. The child would have to be picked up and dropped off at the sitter's address. This would require you to apply for accommodation bussing. If you have any questions about Accommodation Bussing please call 387-3955 ext. 2077. If your child is going to need Accommodation Bussing for the upcoming school year, please fill out and return the Accommodation Bussing Form NOW!
correct information is encoded on the student ID tags.
If your child will be taking the bus at their designated bus stop, there is nothing for you to do.
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| IMPORTANT INFO FOR ALL PARENTS! | | |
This is very important information for all parents!!
Project Due Dates Are Listed Below!
Summer Reading packets are online! This year we encourage students to select an appropriate book that they will enjoy and
READ!
In an effort for Burlington Township Schools to go green, the district has made all summer reading material available on the district website. This includes packets by grade level, a grade level reading log, and a reading contract that must be signed by the student and parent. Please note that all packets are due by Monday, September 15, 2014.
Students in K-5 should complete a student/parent contract and a Summer Reading Log to record all of the books that you read over the summer.
Students in the Middle School (entering grades 6-8) should note that they should be ready to give a Book Talk, which counts as a quiz grade.
Students in the High School (entering grades 9-12) should be
prepared to give his or her book talk in Language Arts class. The teacher will schedule book talks during that week. Book talks will be counted as a quiz grade for the first marking period in the semester in which English is scheduled.
If you do not have access to the website or know someone who doesn't, please contact the secretary listed below at the school that you attend to make arrangements to receive a hard copy of the packet. Please read through the packet for the grade-level you are entering to find answers to any questions you might have.
Happy reading!
Mrs. Bozarth
Young School ~ 386-3520 ext. 5007
Mrs. Fenn
Fountain Woods School ~ 387-1799 ext. 3005
Mrs. Kumple
BTMS ~ 699-4021 ext. 4015
Mrs. Leeds
T. Hopkins Building ~ 387-3774 ext. 2001
Mrs. Dube
BTHS ~ 387-1713 ext. ext. 1003
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| Parent Portal | |  Parent Portal is down for summer scheduling. You can still login to your account, but student information is not available at this time. An E-Alert will go out when the Portal has been
re-opened.
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| We Need Your Box Tops | | |
Just because it is summer doesn't mean you should throw those Box Tops away. Please send in those Box Tops that you save over the summer. If you do not  have children in the district, you can still make a difference by sending your Box Tops to Liz Scott. She will get them to the schools. These Box Tops go a long way in providing resources for our children. Box Tops can be mailed to:
Liz Scott
Burlington Township Schools
PO Box 428
Burlington, NJ 08016
A special thanks to all of our community members who continuously mail them to us. Our children would like to thank you for making a difference and caring enough. |
| Register Your Child for School-Don't Delay! | |
SUMMER REGISTRATION HOURS ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL Thursday, August 28th
Tuesday and Thursday 8:15am-10:15am
Wednesday 1:00pm-2:30pm
REGULAR REGISTRATION HOURS RESUME THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 2nd.
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 2:15-3:45pm
REGISTER FOR SCHOOL TODAY!
DON'T WAIT!
Remember school starts,
Thursday, September 4, 2014.
Parents should not wait until this date to register students. Students who register after Aug. 28. may NOT be able to start school on the first day of school! Please register your child before the start of school.
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BT Education Foundation
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Check out the brand new website for the Burlington Foundation.
Don't miss your chance to order your tickets for Britishmania. You will not want to miss this amazing concert.
Click here to order your tickets online.
Burlington Township Foundation
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| Attention Young School Parents | |
All new students to B. Bernice Young School are required to present a physical exam and immunizations to enter school in September. All Kindergarten students need to have received their booster shots to enter Kindergarten. If these requirements cannot be met before September, please contact the school nurse. If your student has a doctor's appointment after the first day of school, the nurse needs a note from the doctor with the appointment date to enter school. If you have any questions or concerns please email the nurse- dford@burltwpsch.org.
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| Attention All 6th Grade Parents | |
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF
6TH GRADERS!
Pursuant to NJ Administrative Code (8:57 - 4), all students born after January 1, 1997 and entering grade 6 are required to have one booster dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertusis (Tdap) and one dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (Menactra).
Please forward a copy of your child's immunization record to the Middle School nurse by September 30, 2014.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Burlington Township Middle School Nurse, Mrs. Andorko at 609-699-4021 ext. 4024.
Click here to download the medical form.
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| Seven Back To School Tips for Parents | |
Back to school: Seven tips for getting your children on a sleep routine
With back to school looming, now is the time to start thinking about getting your children back on a routine when it comes to getting to bed at a decent hour. Now's the time to start implementing a sleep routine that will help ensure your kids get the sleep they need each night. 
Give your kids the best chance at excelling in the classroom by making certain they get enough sleep. Students who get between nine and ten hours of sleep a night perform at their highest level.
Top tips for getting into a back-to-school sleep schedule:
- Get the kids involved when it comes to setting up a bed time. Make the process gradual rather than immediate, so kids have time to adjust.
- Set a goal to have your children back on a school sleep routine one to two weeks prior to the first day of school.
- Move bedtimes up by 15 minutes each night until you've hit the target time for bed.
- Turn off the television and other distracting electronics such as video games and iPods about an hour before bedtime. This will help your child wind down for the night.
- Set a good example for your children by getting enough sleep yourself. Your kids need between nine and 10 hours a night and adults need seven to eight hours.
- Make sure your kids are getting the proper amount of exercise each day. Exercise can help your body increase the deep sleep it needs each night.
- If your child cannot sleep in total silence, invest in a white noise machine or turn on a fan.
- Be consistent; don't confuse your child's sleep pattern by changing the bedtime on weekends. Keep the same sleep time all week long.
Helping your child get into a good sleep routine will benefit their academic performance and help them become more engaged in activities in and outside of school.
Information taken from the following website: http://valleysleepcenter.com/blog/back-to-school-seven-tips-for-getting-your-children-on-a-sleep-routine-2/
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