| 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 has been completed. You should now be receiving emails from the schools you selected in addition to the Falcon Flyer. If you are experiencing any difficulties with your subscription throughout the year, please contact Liz Scott.
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 Falcon Flyer. 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 Falcon Flyer.
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. This means 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. Enter Hopkins
Building off of Fountain Ave. by the High School main entrance, to access the rear of the Hopkins Building. Registration is through door #16A.
Student Registration Summer Hours are:
Tuesdays/Thursdays
8-10 A.M.
Wednesdays
1:00-2:30 P.M.
Click here to download the complete registration packet.
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| 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.
Sept. 10
Oct. 15
Nov. 12
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. 19
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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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 Recreation 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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August 22, 2014 - Back To School Edition #2
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Just a reminder to everyone to please complete your Infosnap information no later than Friday, August 29th.
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. 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.
Did you order your tickets yet for Britishmania? Don't miss this event. This will be a sold out event. We want to make sure our Burlington Township community has a chance to get tickets before it hits the tri-state area. Don't be left out.
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
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| Snap Codes Update | | 
Snap Codes Have Been Mailed
Have you completed your online information yet?
All parents should have received their student(s) snap code by now. Please log into the system today and complete your information. We are asking parents who have received their snap codes to complete the forms by Friday, August 29th.
If you registered your child after August 1, the code will be mailed to you before the start of the school year.
We are asking that parents complete their information now. This will allow us to have your emergency information for the first day of school. Please take a few minutes and complete your child's information now.
The district worked for the last year to expand our efforts of making your children safer while increasing our overall efficiency. This is an important new procedure which will accomplish several things:
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completing this information online is easier and more convenient for our parents;
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completing this online is more accurate than transcribing from handwritten cards;
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completing this before the first day of school allows for proper contact information;
- the items contained in Infosnap replace several forms the district mailed in the past, saving paper and postage costs while maintaining important information.
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| Important Parking Lot Information | | 
The Burlington Township School district is constantly assessing ways to improve safety and security. For the past year, Team Guardian, the District's safety and security team, has been analyzing the traffic flow and monitoring the pedestrian walkways. Through many months of observations, it was determined that there was a need to make some changes to increase the safety of students, parents and staff.
We are pleased to inform our community of the improvements we have made to the Young School parking lot in order to make it safer.
Effective immediately you will notice the following:
1. There is still one entrance into the parking lot next to the main office, although this has been widened to allow for an easier right hand turn.
2. There are now two larger pedestrian crosswalks that are clearly marked. It is expected that all visitors stop before entering the crosswalk to allow pedestrians safe passage into the parking lot and onto the sidewalk.
3. One of the major changes you will notice is the change to the two lanes next to the building. There is now one lane for exiting the parking lot and one lane to remain in the parking lot. The right lane will be used to exit onto Neck Road. The left lane will be used to gain entrance into the middle of the parking lot. After the crosswalk, both lanes will be available for those turning either right or left.
4. The first row of parking spots are now designated for staff and are now slanted in order to improve driver's rear views.
5. *** DO NOT drop students off in the NO DROP OFF ZONE! Parents must park in the parking lot and escort children into the school. DO NOT SEND CHILDREN IN UNESCORTED!
Changes at Middle School
Like our other buildings which allow student curbside drop-off, there is now a red designated drop-off zone at Middle School.
Reminder for all schools, when dropping off your children, for their safety, please do so only in the designated areas.
We ask that everyone take extra care when driving through all of our parking lots. Please obey all posted signs and be sure to be extra mindful of parents and our children. Please be an observant driver. Do not text and drive.
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New Student Orientation is Next Week!
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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| Free and Reduced Meal Applications | |  Free and Reduced Meal Applications for 2014-2015 will be mailed to those families that were registered last year. If your family would like a form you may download one from the cafeteria website or call the Business Office at 609-387-3955 x 2080 and we will be glad to mail you a form.
Please return forms as soon as possible. They may be mailed or dropped off either at your child's school or the Business Office located in the Hopkins Building behind the High School at Door 16.
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| 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. |
| Cafeteria and Mypaymentsplus Information | | 
CAFETERIA:
The cafeteria website has links to several important resources including our on-line menu site. Breakfast is $1.40; Elementary Lunch is $2.35; Middle and High School Lunch is $2.50. Please visit http://schoolmenu.com/directory/nj/burlington-township/ to see the menus, and www.mypaymentsplus.com to help manage your child's lunch account. Remember, you can use mypaymentsplus just to set reminders and avoid the fee by sending payments directly to the school.
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| 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.
If your child is going to need Accommodation Bussing for the upcoming school year, the form should have been completed and returned by August 19th, 2014. You are now able to complete the form online and submit it electronically. Click here to complete the Accommodation form online. Requests that missed the August 19th deadline MAY not be considered until after October 1st.
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.
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.
The transportation department may also be contacted at this email address: transportation@burltwpsch.org. This email address will reach multiple people.
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| Safety & Security | | 
TEAM GUARDIAN AND CODE BLUE RESPONSE TEAMS:
Team Guardian was established to ensure that Burlington Township engages in a continuous process of improvement in safety and security matters. The Team meets regularly and includes staff and community members to address specific concerns. During 2013-2014 the team provided training to staff and provided after-action reports for various events and incidents to ensure lessons learned were incorporated into overall district practices.
During 2014-2015, the district administration and operations department will continue to work with the police to further define protocols. The important pieces of any safety plan are strong relationships and an informed community.
The district has been preparing for the last year to have Code Blue Response Teams for each building ready for the beginning of this school year. This requirement led the district to partner with Endeavor Emergency Squad who trained almost 130 staff members in CPR/AED this summer alone, along with 40 staff members trained last year.
Please see the enclosed information about how to help keep our schools safe. Visit our Parent Guide to Safety and Security.
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TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT, STUDENT NETWORK AND GOOGLE PASSWORDS (ALL SCHOOLS EXCEPT BBYS):
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The Board of Education has provided technology resources to students to support their learning. The district has moved to Windows 7 platform to be more prepared for PARCC testing. During the last five months additional computer labs have been created in the Middle School (2), Fountain Woods School (3) and Young School (1). Over the next few months additional labs will be created at the High School complex.
All student network passwords will be reset for the beginning of the school year. Student's Google passwords will not be reset unless requested. This would be done at school during the first week of school.
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| Construction Update | | 
Last fall, the district submitted several applications for ROD (Regular Operating District) grants. When these grants were awarded, the district was ready with several projects.
The High School and Hopkins buildings are receiving new energy efficient windows replacing the original 50 year old windows. An emergency generator dedicated to the technology center is also being installed and will be ready later this year. The Board of Education has awarded a contract to provide air conditioning to the remaining classrooms in the High School building by next spring.
After all the construction is complete, the district will use the remaining funds to install wireless access in key areas throughout the district. The initial scoping work for this project has begun and installation is scheduled for late spring 2015.
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| Calling All BT alumni, Former Employees, and BOE Members | |  This year marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Burlington Township High School. If you are an alumni of Burlington Township High, served on the Board of Education, or was a teacher/staff member at any point during the past 50 years, we want to hear from you.
We are looking to create a data base so we are able to share important information regarding the 50th Anniversary celebration. |
| 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 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 now available. Please be sure to use this valuable tool to monitor student progress and establish communication with your child's teachers.
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Calendar Updates
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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. 21st. 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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| Back to School Falcon Flyer Editions | | 
Did you miss the last edition of the Falcon Flyer? Don't worry, we have you covered.
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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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