| 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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| 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.
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.
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. |
| Join our list |
 | 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. FWS Cafeteria Visit the website for more info. |
| MSFA | MSFA Meeting Dates
7:00 PM BTMS Rm. B101
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 Fall Registrations | | |
Registrations are now being accepted for the Fall. Drop your form off at the Rec building today!
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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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Sept. 12, 2014 - Back To School Edition #5
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School is in full swing and we just completed our first full week of school. This is the final edition of the Back to School Editions of the Falcon Flyer. We will begin our monthly Falcon Flyer next week, which will feature photos from the start of the school and a recap video montage of last school year. The bi-weekly Falcon Flyer NewsFlash will start shortly. Our goal is to keep all of our parents informed and our community engaged.
Just a reminder that all summer reading projects are due on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
Liz
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Football Game tonight: Special Parental advisory
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Parents please note that any child age 12 and under MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian to the football game. Students without parents will NOT be allowed into the game.
Home Opener against Hopewell Valley 7:00
The Falcon is Flying High! |
| Rare Respiratory Virus EV-D68 | |  This is just a public service announcement for all of our families. Although it is reported that this virus has not hit our area at this time, it is important that we become proactive as a community to help minimize the spread of viruses. Please remind your children to wash their hands with soap and water. What can be done to prevent it? Like other enteroviruses, the respiratory illness appears to spread through close contact with infected people. That makes children more susceptible. There's not a great deal you can do, health officials say, beyond taking common sense steps to reduce the risk. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds -- particularly after going to the bathroom and changing diapers. Clean and disinfect surfaces that are regularly touched by different people, such as toys and doorknobs. Avoid shaking hands, kissing, hugging and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick. And stay home if you feel unwell. Taken from CDC Website: http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/08/health/enterovirus-ev-d68-explainer/
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| Snap Codes Update | | 
Snap Codes Have Been Mailed
Have you completed your online information yet?
Please take a few moments to complete your child's emergency information this weekend. We have some families who have not completed the process.
This emergency information is very important.
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| When Time Does School Start? | | 
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
Please contact the school EVERY TIME your child is absent:
B. Bernice Young 386-3520 #3
Fountain Woods 387-1799 #3
BTMS 699-4021 #3
BTHS 387-1713 #8
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| What's For Lunch? | |  Click the links below for cafeteria menus
Click on the date to see the daily menus.
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| You Must Show ID | | 
Safety and security are a top priority for our students and staff. Please remember that anyone visiting our schools must show a valid ID. Anyone picking up a child from school must show ID and be listed on the child's emergency card. So remember to bring your ID with you upon entering any of our buildings. We thank you for adhering to our safety protocols.
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| Back To School Nights | |  Save the Dates We are very excited about the new school year. Please note the following dates have been reserved for Back to School Nights. We hope that you come out, meet the staff, and make connections. Young School Sept. 18 (Gr. 1, 2) Start time: 6:00 P.M. Sept. 16 (Gr. Pre-K, K)
Middle School
Sept. 15
Start time: 7:00 P.M.
There will be a special 6:30 P.M.informational session for parents related to PARCC and the Core Curriculum Standards
High School Sept. 23
Start time: 7:00 P.M.
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| Emergency Closings and Delayed Openings | | 
Important Information
A delayed opening schedule means two hours later than the student's normal time. An early dismissal is approximately four hours after the start of school.
You have numerous options to learn about the status of the schools during inclement weather:
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For school closings and delayed openings, you will be contacted via our emergency phone calling system using information you submit for our student database. Each year, please make sure your information is correct and up-to-date using the Infosnap information provided at the beginning of the year. If you prefer to be notified by cell phone, make sure your cell phone is the main number. In case of an emergency during the school day, our system will contact the primary and secondary phone numbers.
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Register for the District's E-News, the Falcon Flyer. You will receive immediate notification directly to your email of school closings and other alerts. You may register on our District webpage, www.burltwpsch.org.
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Visit Burlington Township Schools' Website at www.burltwpsch.org. The emergency information will scroll on the home page.
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Call the Burlington Township Schools Activities and Emergency Closing Line: (609) 387-1731
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Listen to the following radio station for information: KYW (1060 AM) - District code number: 713
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Watch FOX TV Channel 29 "Good Day Philadelphia" (6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.). Look for Burlington County and then watch for information on Burlington Township Schools. This information will scroll across the bottom of the TV screen.
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Watch NBC TV Channel 10 for its Snow Alert 10. The status of Burlington Township Schools will be announced.
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Watch CBS TV Channel 3. The status of Burlington Township will scroll across the bottom of the screen.
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Watch ABC TV Channel 6. The status of Burlington Township will scroll across the bottom of the screen.
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Check the Internet at www.kyw1060.com or www.wpvi.com
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Several of our local news outlets now offer text messaging directly to your cell phone to alert you of school closings and delayed openings including Channel 6 Action News, KYW 1060, and Fox 29.
For more information call or email: Mrs. Liz Scott Public Relations Coordinator 387-3955 ext. 2074 escott@burltwpsch.org
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| 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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| Back to School Falcon Flyer Editions | |  Did you miss any Back to School editions of the Falcon Flyer? Don't worry, we have you covered.
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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 were 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. Click this link to check in. |
| IMPORTANT INFO FOR ALL PARENTS! | | |
This is very important information for all parents!!
Summer Reading Project
is due Monday, September 15, 2014!
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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! | |
REGISTRATION HOURS
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 2:15-3:45pm
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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 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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| Support HSFA | |  Meet Up With Friends, Catch Up After Summer
Come Out to Support Your High School!
(Be sure to mention "BTHS" to the staff...a portion of all sales are donated to the HSFA.)
Nooks Pourhouse Friday, Sept. 19 4:30 PM - Closing 2043 Rt. 130 South, Florence, New Jersey 08518
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3rd Annual Car Show
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BTHS Guidance Department
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We are proud to announce the launching of the BTHS Guidance Department Facebook page. This page will provide families with another avenue to get important information regarding college, scholarships, and careers. We continue to find ways to enhance our communications. Check out the page and be sure to like it! |
Jolly Roger Jamboree
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