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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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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! |
Board of Education Resource Center
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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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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: 1-888-847-3278.
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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| 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! |
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 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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| We Need Your Box Tops | | |
Please send in your Box Tops for Education. 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. |
| BT Recreation Winter Registrations | | |
Registrations are now being accepted for the Winter. Drop your form off at the Rec building today!
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There is so much for which we can all be thankful. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you personally for your Falcon Flyer readership. I would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Holiday season. This time of year is very special and I hope you enjoy every moment and make it memorable.
Please take a moment to remember our servicemen and women who are working to keep us safe, especially during this holiday season. A special shout out goes out to all of our BT moms and dads who are serving our great country.
This is a season for giving. Please continue to support the many efforts within our community to help others. Remember the Burlington Township Food Pantry is in need of your support, especially during this time of year. With the holiday season upon us, more families will be turning to the Food Pantry for help. Do your part and help to make a difference and give back.
Don't forget that all schools will be closed from Dec. 24 - January 2, 2015. Schools will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2015.
Happy holidays from my family to yours. See you next year.
Liz
P.S. There will be an extra special edition of the Falcon Flyer in January.
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tA Message From the Superintendent
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Dear Burlington Township Families and Friends,
The Holiday Season is a wonderful time to celebrate our good fortune, help others in need and enjoy time with our families and friends.
I certainly feel fortunate to be the Superintendent of Schools in Burlington Township. I would like to thank each of you for your continued support for our school district. Your continued partnership and involvement is critical in creating a positive learning environment for our children.
This time of year, it is important to pause to give gratitude to those around us who make a difference. Thank you to our entire staff, who work diligently with our children each and every day. The partnership between the schools and the Burlington Township community makes BTSD a Beacon of Excellence in New Jersey. I would also like to thank our support personnel who take great care of our facilities, provide lunches for our students, and safely transport our students to and from school. Thank you to our Emergency Responders in our community who work with us to keep our entire community safe and secure. Thank you to our Mayor and municipal governing body for your leadership and ongoing support for the school district. To all of our service organizations and faith based partners, we say thank you for giving your time to help others. Finally I would like to thank the children of Burlington Township for dedicating themselves to their work as they strive to become productive citizens within our community.
On behalf of our Board of Education and the entire educational community of the Burlington Township School District, I wish everyone a joyous Holiday Season!
Yours in Education,
Michael G. Kozak, Ed.D.
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| Happy Holidays | |
Happy Holidays
from the
Burlington Township School District. All Schools are closed Dec. 24- Jan. 2
Schools will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2015! |
| BT Trash Collection Schedule | | 
The following is the trash collection for Christmas and New Year's holiday:
- Thursday, December 25, 2014 trash will be collected on Friday, December 26, 2014
- Thursday, January 1, 2015 trash will be collected on Friday, January 2, 2015
- RECYCLING COLLECTION will be on Saturday,
January 3, 2015 - The Compost Site will be CLOSED onThursday, December 25, 2014 and reopen on Friday, December 26, 2014 at 7:30 a.m; and on Thursday, January 1, 2015 the site will be CLOSED, and reopen on Friday, January 2, 2015. All other hours will remain the same for the site.
Any questions can be directed to the department of Public Works at 609-239-5909. Have happy and safe holiday season. |
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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 during the break. 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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We are on Twitter
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 Please follow us on Twitter @ BurlTwpSchools.
Would you like to receive a text notification each time we tweet? No worries. You can receive tweets without an account by using the Twitter 40404 feature.
40404 allows you to get tweeted messages directly through text without a Twitter account. Any tweets sent out by the district can easily be accessed through text. Simply text @burltwpsch to 40404 and you will receive a message when we send out a tweet and be able to view the content in its entirety.
Please note that BTSD does not charge for this feature, but every mobile phone plan is different. Any text messaging fees that apply from your mobile carrier will be your responsibility and not the responsibility of the school district.
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| Sports Quick Links | 
For more information on all of our athletic program schedules, please visit the following website:
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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!
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