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December 14, 2016             

   

 
We have seen the first snowflakes for the season, and now they are talking about a cold blast headed our way and possible icy conditions heading our way over the course of the next few days. The Burlington County Health Department has issued a Code Blue Alert for the County.

This special Falcon Flyer will remind parents of our emergency closing protocols, means of communication, and school start times during a delayed opening.  Please read all of the information in this newsletter carefully.  Also please be aware that under certain conditions, we may have to call an emergency early dismissal.  Please have child care in place in the event this occurs.
 
We will continue to use Power Announcement, our school notification system. The system allows us to notify all BTSD parents/guardians and staff of school closings,  absences, and emergency situations via email, voice, and text messaging.

Voice calls will be sent with the caller ID numbers listed below (phone numbers vary by school). You may want to add this phone number to your contacts to help you easily recognize incoming calls from the school.
 
District                              609-387-3955
Fountain Woods                 609-387-1799
High School                       609-387-1713
B. Bernice Young School    609-386-3520
Middle School                    609-699-4021

Have a great day, be safe, and stay warm.
 
Liz

P.S.  When unfavorable weather impacts weekend events, please check our website, FaceBook, and emails for possible event cancellations. 

 

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We will be  experiencing very  cold  temperatures as we wrap up the week. Please be sure to dress students appropriately. Students who wait at the bus stops should be dressed in layers.  

Don't forget gloves, hats, and scarves.

The Burlington County Health Department has issued a Cold Blue Alert that is in effect from 7 PM Wed., Dec. 14 to 10 AM, Friday, Dec. 16.


Emergency Early Dismissal
Please Be Prepared
Emergency half day notice may be necessary in certain situations. Please have necessary child care arrangements in place.
Emergency Closing Information
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You have numerous options to learn about the status of the schools during inclement weather or other emergencies:

  • For school closings and delayed openings, you will generally be contacted via our Call System using the main phone number in our student database. Make sure that the main number is the one which you would like called. 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.     
     
  • 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.   
     
  • Visit Burlington Township Schools' Website at www.burltwpsch.org.  The emergency information will scroll on the home page.      
     
  • Call the Burlington Township Schools Activities and Emergency Closing Line:  (609) 387-1731    
      
  • Listen to the following radio station for information: KYW (1060 AM) - District code number: 713  
      
  • 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.  
    Click here to sign up for Channel 29 cell phone alerts.
     
  • Watch NBC TV Channel 10 for its Snow Alert 10.  The status of Burlington Township Schools will be announced.  Click here to sign up for NBC School Closing Alerts 
        
  • Watch CBS TV Channel 3.  The status of Burlington Township will scroll across the bottom of the screen.  Click here to sign up for CBS School Closing Alerts   
     
  • Watch ABC TV Channel 6.  The status of Burlington Township will scroll across the bottom of the screen.  Click here for ABC School Closing Alerts
     
  • Check the Internet at www.kyw1060.com or www.wpvi.com
Several of our local news outlets now offer text messaging directly to your cell phone to alert you of school closings and delayed openings. Please visit one of the following links to sign up today:
  
                                     NBC10

  

  

 Fox 29   
 

Delayed Opening

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.

 

**A.M. Pre-K students are to report two hours later than their normal time.   Their session will run from 11:00 - 1:30. P.M. Pre-K students are to report to school at their regular time.
The Burlington Township School District will develop the intellectual, creative, and social potential of each child through an active partnership with all members of the community.
 

Liz Scott

Director of Human Resources and Community Relations
Burlington Township Schools


Email: escott@burltwpsch.org
Phone: 609-387-3955 Ext.2074
Fax: 609-387-8968
Web: http://www.burltwpsch.org