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Schools and Community Partners in Learning 
New In This Issue
Central Registration
Calendar Updates
Learning Resource Center
Box Tops
New Golden Falcon Club Cards
Twitter
BT Food Pantry
HIB Onine Reporting
Facebook
A Message from the Superintendent
Important Accommodation Bus Information
InfoSnap
Seven Parent Tips
New Student Orientation Dates
16-17 School Supply Lists
Golden Moments
Summer Reading Survey Deadline
Fraud
Student Registration Don't Wait
Attn: Young School Parents
Attn: 6th Grade Parents
Family Resources
Community Resource
School Reopens Sept. 7
How to Update Your Falcon Flyer Subscription
Deadline for updates is
Friday, August 18th.
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 Summer Hours are:

Monday & Wednesday 
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 

Tuesday & Thursday
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 

 

Click here to download the complete registration packet. 

YMCA Pre-K Program
Calendar Updates

Learning Resource Center

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.)

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 Box Topshave 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.
New Golden Falcon Club Cards
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Are you a senior citizen?
Do you have your access card?

   

Contact Liz Scott or Laura Roberson today to become a member of the Golden Falcon Card Club. This card will entitle you to guest admission to all school sponsored events.

Laura Roberson 609-387-3955 ext. 2076.


Get your card today!

Board of Education Meeting Dates
Click here for a complete listing of all Board of Education Meetings for the 2017-2018 school year.

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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:  1-888-847-3278.
 
The Burlington  Township   Food Pantry o ffers food pickup e very  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

HIB Reporting Tool
 

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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August 16, 2017 - Back To School Edition #1               

   

 

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 a 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." You are in the stores happily purchasing school supplies for your children. This Back To School Edition of the Falcon Flyer will provide you with some really important information that will prove to be beneficial as you start to prepare for a new school year.

 

Don't forget to complete your summer reading survey. It is very important that your child submits a completed survey electronically by Monday, September 11, 2017. High School students who do not have English scheduled until the second semester may submit the survey any time prior to the fourth day of second semester. Elementary students will earn an incentive coupon for their participation.  Middle and high school students will earn a first marking period homework grade for their participation.   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.  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 complete your InfoSnap information.

 

A Message from the Superintendent
  
August 2017

Dear Burlington Township Families:

I hope this letter finds you and your family well and enjoying summer!  The school district staff has been busy getting ready for the new school year which begins Thursday, September 7th .  New programs are being readied for staff and students.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEING DELIVERED VIA EMAIL AND ADDITIONAL MAILINGS
Families should have received an email containing your individual child's SNAPCODE.  Using the unique snapcode for each child, you will be able to submit the electronic emergency information in the same way as last year.  In addition, the annual operations letter with important information about transportation, cafeteria, student insurance and safety, will be mailed with your student's transportation information in late August.  If you do not have email or internet access, please contact the school's main office for assistance.   Also, Parent Portal will reopen in mid-August.

In Burlington Township, we know our purpose and stand strong in our values. We value lifelong learning, diversity, engagement, meaning, community, and service.  Our Mission is to develop the potential of each student in partnership with our community.  Our Vision includes ALL students achieving to their highest potential, and providing the BEST programs, the SAFEST schools, a HIGHLY ENGAGED community, and the MOST EFFICIENT District.

The District's plan for 2017-2018 includes instructional initiatives using adaptive assessments, analyzing achievement data, increasing inclusivity and strategic planning.  Our plan also includes initiatives to address climate and well-being.  The District is dedicated to providing families with information and seeking feedback from our families.  We are also committed to investing in the professional development of our staff.  The "2017-2018 All Students Achieving Plan" may be viewed in its entirety on our website.

ORIENTATIONS
The District has moved in a new direction with new student orientations.  Each building will hold an orientation just before the beginning of school.  The following schedule will allow our staff to be present during orientations so families get a better sense of the operations of the buildings during a normal school day.  In addition to the live orientations, the 5th to 6th grade transition was supported this summer by transition videos which are available on the Middle School 5th to 6th grade transition website .  Please note, while staff will be present, they will be preparing to begin the school year.  Every building has Back to School Nights established in September for your chance to meet your child's teacher.   Please see our 2017-2018 Calendar.
Tuesday, September 5 from 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. - Fountain Woods School new student orientation
Tuesday, September 5 from 1:15 P.M. - 2:45 P.M. - Middle School new student orientation
Tuesday, September 5 from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. - High School new student orientation
Wednesday, September 6 from 9:30 A.M. -11:30 A.M. - B. Bernice Young School new student orientation

REFERENDUM UPDATE
The District has been busy working on the referendum projects.  The projects are underway and pictures are posted on our referendum construction update website .  The paving at B. Bernice Young School and Burlington Township High School is progressing nicely.   The gym floor replacements in B. Bernice Young School and the Hopkins Building are also progressing.   

NEW TECHNOLOGY
We continue to invest in our student's success by adding technology to increase offerings and reduce the length of overall time each building is impacted by PARCC testing.  Every classroom in the High School has classroom sets of mobile devices.  The Middle School and Fountain Woods will each benefit from additional chromebooks either in the classroom or on carts. Over the summer, our facilities team created a space for our new TV/Broadcast Production class.

PREVENT THE SUMMER SLIDE AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY TIES!
Please encourage your child to continue to read and write over the summer. Everyone has a story to tell!  Each of us has something that makes us excited and brings a deep sense of identity.  Encouraging your child to read about new experiences or write stories are excellent ways to enhance communication skills.  Please remember to complete the summer reading survey before school starts.  Information may be found on our website.   Last year's survey revealed that students at ALL levels expressed an interest in having someone read to them!  Surprised?  So were we.  In this age of technology, what a great way to regain some close time with a loved one, simply read to them and have them read to you.  An activity like this will also help your child feel secure and encourage talking to a trusted adult when the need arises.

Practice math with your child, using everyday experiences to demonstrate the practical applications we see on a daily basis.  Have your child practice math facts during a car trip, count change, calculate tax or discounts when you make a purchase.  Look for shapes and patterns in your surroundings.  All of these "fun" activities will help to reinforce the math basics relevant to your child's grade level.

Also encourage your child to "do" science by observation, inquiry and hypothesis.  These talents come naturally to our children and with the resources available today on smartphones and the internet, the opportunities for learning are all around them.  Hands on, minds on!

Have a safe summer.  We look forward to seeing everyone September 7th.



Warmest regards,

Mrs. Mary Ann Bell
Superintendent of Schools

Important-Accommodation Bussing Information
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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, please fill out and return the Accommodation Bussing Form no later than this Friday,
August 18th, 2017.

Complete details may 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 access the form and complete online:   Accommodation Bussing.

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 is an example 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 then you would apply for accommodation bussing to have the child picked up and dropped off at the grandparent or sitter's Burlington Township address.
 
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, please click the Accommodation Bussing link to submit this information to transportation. This will assist the elementary school with ensuring the correct information is encoded on the student ID tags before mailing them out in August.
 
If you have any questions about Accommodation Bussing, please call 387-3955 ext. 2077.
InfoSnap- DEADLINE IS FRIDAY!
This is just a friendly reminder regarding your child's InfoSnap information.  We need all families  to complete the InfoSnap process by Friday, August 18, 2017


If you are not sure how to answer a question or don't know what the question is asking.  You may contact your child's school directly to ask any general questions about the form. 

For questions use the following school numbers to contact your child's school:
YS 387-3955 x5000                     MS 387-3955 x4000
FWS 387-3955 x3000                   HS 387-3955 x1000
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 children get the sleep they need each night.
Give your children 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 children 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 kchildren need between 9 and 10 hours a night and adults need 7 to 8 hours.
  • Make sure your children 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.

 
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.
 
  New Student Orientation
Wednesday, Sept. 6 - 9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
B. Bernice Young School (grades PreK-2)
1203 Neck Road
(609) 386-3520

 
Tuesday, Sept. 5 - 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Fountain Woods School (grades 3-5)
601 Fountain Avenue
(609) 387-1799
 
Tuesday, Sept. 5 - 1:15 P.M. - 2:45 P.M.
Burlington Township Middle School @ Springside (grades 6-8)
1600 Burlington Bypass
(609) 699-4021
 
Tuesday, Sept. 5 - 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Burlington Township High School
Freshman & New Student Orientation
610 Fountain Avenue
(609) 387-1713  
Click the link below for important Freshman News!
2017-2018 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.

Golden Moments

The Golden Moments program held in Burlington Township High School currently has several openings in the 4 year old program.  Golden Moments is a child development learning lab supervised by  a licensed teacher with hi gh school students as teachers   Our year runs October into early June.

The 4 year olds meet Tuesday-Friday;   from 8:41-9:57. We work  on social skills, the sounds letters make, writing letters, math 1-10,  various themes throughout the year as well as  learning through  exploration.  W e also get into simple addition and subtraction.

Spaces will be filled on a first respond  basis.  Please email child's name, date of birth, and address to  [email protected].  Information will be mailed in September.

IMPORTANT  INFO FOR ALL PARENTS!
  
This is very important information for all parents!!
 
Summer Reading reminder for 
parents and students
 
Surveys are due by Sept. 8, 2017!
Summer Reading has arrived in Burlington Township Schools!  Last summer we replaced our "response to reading task" with a "survey of literacy behaviors".  The data from student surveys was shared across the district and is continuously referred to in discussions and decisions regarding program, curriculum, and resource selection.

Summer Reading Survey 2017 is short.  It asks some new questions, and also requires students to share very brief thoughts about the best book, article or "other item" they read over the summer.   Parents are encouraged to sit with their child during the survey.   After answering the questions, students are directed to several resources which include ideas to promote summer reading, including links to community organizations, contests and rewards.  Students and parents may find these resources helpful as they plan how to incorporate a love for reading in the summer months!   Similar links are included at the bottom of this communication.

The goal of Burlington Township School District's Summer Reading Project is to follow the guidelines set forth by the Department of Education in encouraging our students to develop a life­long love of reading. This year's summer reading project focuses on instilling the love of reading into the students. Your child will complete a survey of literacy behaviors to provide us with more information about reading preferences. 
Students are encouraged to visit the survey early so that they can take advantage of time-sensitive resources.  HOWEVER, as the survey asks students to briefly share about their BEST summer reading item, students are encouraged to visit the survey again, later in the summer, to update their response, after they have had several summer 2017 reading experiences from which to choose the BEST.  To do this successfully, please follow the steps below:

  1. Click the appropriate link below to find your grade level's survey
  2. Complete all required questions in section one (you will have the chance to change responses later)
  3. Click NEXT to visit section two, which contains links to resources.  Click any links you wish to explore.  They will open on separate tabs or pages.  DON'T FORGET to return to the survey page to finish!
  4. Return to the survey page and click SUBMIT.  You will see your confirmation page.   Before closing this screen , click on EDIT YOUR RESPONSE.  This will allow you to edit your response immediately.  Copy the URL from the address bar and paste it in a safe place like a personal email or personal document that you can revisit later.  You can use that URL to edit your response later in the summer.
  5. Scroll to the bottom of the "editable" survey and click NEXT to see Section Two and then SUBMIT to finalize the survey.
Survey results will be useful for teachers and all stakeholders as we continue to support reading beyond the classroom. Information will also help to inform program and resource planning at the school building and district level.  Your assistance in helping our students to complete this survey is greatly appreciated.  Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Please make sure your child submits a completed survey electronically by Monday, September 11, 2017. High school students who do not have English scheduled until semester two may submit the survey any time prior to the fourth day of semester two. 

 
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
Fraud
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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.
Register Your Child  for School-Don't Delay!
 
SUMMER REGISTRATION HOURS ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL September 1, 2017

JULY 10th- AUGUST 31st
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday    8:15am -  10:15am
Monday, Wednesday                                    1:00pm -   2:30pm



 REGULAR REGISTRATION HOURS RESUME THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5th.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Monday and Wednesday 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm

 REGISTER FOR SCHOOL TODAY!
DON'T WAIT!
Remember school starts,
Thursday, September 7, 2017. 

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.
Attention Young School Parents
All students new 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 - Jessica Moore ( [email protected].)
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 29, 2017.

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.

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.
07 Falcon Head

From Here To Next September!
All Students Achieving...One Day At A Time!
 

Liz Scott, Director of Human Resources & Community Relations
Burlington Township Schools


Email: [email protected]
Phone: 609-387-3955 Ext. 1-2074
Fax: 609-387-8968
Web: http://www.burltwpsch.org