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Come Join the BTFD Family!
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Burlington Township Fire Department Wants You!
Come Join Our Team
We have positions to fill:
Firefighter
Fire Police
Support Personnel
Photographer
Social Media Talent
Must be at least 16 years old with a willingness to serve our community.
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Community Resource
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The District has a website for
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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School Reopens Sept. 7
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Schools open Thursday,
Sept. 7, 2017
All Schools Will Operate on a Full Day Schedule
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| YMCA Pre-K Program |
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 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!
They are still accepting registrations for our Pre-K program the 2017-2018 school year.
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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| Family Resources |
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As adults and parents we are sometimes at a loss for how to help our children understand a sudden loss of someone they know. The link below is being shared to help our parents provide support to our children during difficult times.
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How to Update Your Falcon Flyer Subscription
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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 will be done this week.
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 FalconFlyer. 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 FalconFlyer.
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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| 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.)
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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. |
| 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 2016-2017 school year.
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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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We are on Twitter
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 In an effort to further enhance our ability to communicate with our parents and community, the District has joined Twitter. We will Tweet direct links to the Newsletter and notify you via Twitter of any emergency closing or other important news. Our goal is to increase our ways of communicating with you.
Please follow us on Twitter @
BurlTwpSchools.
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| BT Food Pantry |
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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 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
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| Check us out on Facebook |
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 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!
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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. |
| 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
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| We Need Your Box Tops |
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| 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.
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| Child Find for Special Education Services |
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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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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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| Calendar at a Glance |
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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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| Sports Quick Links |
Come out and show your support for our student athletes. All schedules are online.
For more information on all of our athletic program schedules, please visit the following website:
Go Falcons!!
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| September 6, 2017 - Back To School Edition #4 |
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It's the most wonderful time of the year.
School starts tomorrow!!!!
We are excited and ready to go. All schools will be operating on a full day schedule.
We want to be sure that your child has the correct bus tag. If alternate arrangements are needed, at the elementary level, please do not change the tags. Complete the online form. You may also send in a detailed note to your child's teacher.
Please remember to take extra care when driving tomorrow. Expect more traffic on the roads with the opening of school. Pay extra attention to children, buses and our High School drivers.
Please do not forget to have your child/children complete their
summer reading survey
. It is very important that your child submits a completed survey electronically by Monday, September 11, 2017.
Did you register for the Color Dash! It is not too late. The last one was so much fun. You will not want to miss out on this event! See the article below for complete details and a link to the registration form.
Have a great day! Get a good night's sleep! Wishing you and your child(ren) a happy and productive school year! It is going to be a phenomenal year!
Did you miss one of the Back to School Editions? Don't worry we have you covered.
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| Twas the Night Before School Started |
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| Hurricane Harvey |
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 BT Making a Difference
Burlington Township Pack 10 Cub Scouts is helping the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Pack 10 will be hosting a collection effort on Wednesday, September 6th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Masonic Lodge on Rt. 541.
They are collecting items for those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. They have a couple of donation locations that they are shipping to and they have asked for specific items.
Toiletries (toothpaste, tooth brushes, soap)
Bug Spray
Diapers
Baby wipes
Baby formula
Baby food
Feminine hygiene products
Power strips
Wet wipes
Shipping boxes (to send the items in)
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| Construction Updates |
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It has been an unbelievably busy summer throughout the District. Take a moment to check out the photo links below of the various projects from throughout BTSD.
All projects began June 26 and reached substantial completion by the end of August, unless otherwise noted. We would like to thank our community for your patience during these projects.
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High School Kitchen and Cafeteria (completion by May 2018) -
PICTURES
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Hopkins Gym Floor and Bleacher Replacement -
PICTURES
- High School Flat Roof Replacement - PICTURES
- Young School Gym Floor Mercury Abatement - PICTURES
- Young School Main Office Break Room - PICTURES
- High School Culinary Classroom Renovation -
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| Special Message to Young School Parents |
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Young School parents, please read these key points regarding the opening of school tomorrow:
Arrival
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Parents are encouraged to kiss and hug their child at the bus stop or at home before school begins.
Following safety procedures, parents will not be allowed to go to the classroom on the child's first school day.
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Young School teachers and staff will assist students to their classrooms during the first week of school.
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Parents are encouraged to have their child ride the bus to and from school.
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Student walkers must be escorted by their parents into the school foyer. Curbside drop off of any student
is prohibited
for safety reasons.
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Foyer doors open at 8:45 am for students to walk to their classroom.
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Please remember to send your child to school with their bus tag that was mailed home.
Do not alter your child's tag
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accommodation busing
or send in a note with your child if changes are needed.
Dismissal
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Please be patient during the first few days of school as buses may be delayed as teachers check each bus tag to ensure all students are on the correct bus.
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Parents picking up 'walker students' are required to show picture identification.
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Student walkers will be dismissed approximately 3:30 pm to the main foyer area. Please be patient as we follow the safety procedures.
Please note there are new traffic patterns in the Young School parking lot. Police and school staff will be present to assist in directing cars to the appropriate drop-off areas. We ask that all parents and guardians drive with caution when approaching the school, as we will be welcoming our new and returning families back to school for the new year!
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| Special Message Regarding Buses |
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Parents are asked to be understanding the first few days of school. There may be slight delays with afternoon drop offs especially at Young School. We triple check student tags before placing them on the bus in the afternoon. Please do not alter bus tags. Altered bus tags delays the boarding process for students. Please send in a note or complete the online form.
An e-alert will be sent, as we have in previous years, if we have delays. We thank you in advance for your patience.
Please remember to register your special situations with the Transportation Department and your child's school. The best way to accomplish this is to complete the appropriate form found on this webpage. This would include providing the district with information if your child is not taking the bus, attending PrimeTime after school, or being bussed to another address on a 5 day a week basis.
Should you have a situation or issue that you would like addressed, please use the form on this webpage to allow the district to collect needed information to expedite communication. This includes requests for a change in bus stop and other questions.
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Every year we make a special request of our parents requesting that they do NOT change the information on the bus tags that were mailed home.
Altered bus tags delay the bus boarding process for students. Please send in a note or complete the
online form to report issues or changes.
Please do not alter bus tags.
Should you have a situation or issue that you would like addressed, please use the form on this webpage to allow the district to collect needed information to expedite communication. This includes requests for a change in bus stop and other questions. Do not cross off information and write in changes on the tags. Remember altered tags causes bus delays in the afternoon. Please use the online form.
We thank you in advance for following these specific directions. It will assist us greatly in minimizing bus delays.
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| Recycling Pick Up Change |
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NOTICE
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
LABOR DAY 2017 RECYCLING CHANGE
Please be advised that due to the Labor Day 2017 Holiday, recycling will be collected on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017.
Any questions can be directed to the department of Public Works at 609-239-5909. Have a safe holiday!
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| Color Dash is Coming Oct. 1 |
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The Color Dash is coming back to Burlington Township!
Don't miss this colorful, fun, and memory making event. There is no better way to hang out with friends and make new memories. Click the link below to register. You will not want to miss the color explosion that will happen. Let's get everyone from Burlington Township out for this amazing event.
Register today!
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| Special Message Regarding High School Lunch |
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Just a reminder to all HS parents who have students in the main building. Due to the construction of the new High School Cafeteria, we will be offering a cold lunch menu for the opening of school and the month of September. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. We will be offering a variety of sandwiches, salad platters, sides and fresh fruit. Snacks and beverages will be limited for the first few weeks also.
We are looking forward to serving all of our high school students lunch this school year in your newly renovated cafeteria very soon.
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| LunchTime: Special Alert! |
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The
cafeteria website
has links to several important resources including our online menu site.
Elementary Breakfast - $1.50
Middle and High School Breakfast - $1.55
Elementary Lunch - $2.55
Middle and High School Lunch - $2.70
 Parents we are experiencing technical difficulties with parents accessing Lunchtime through Parent Portal. You will receive an error message. Please use this link or the link below to access your child(ren)'s account.
Please visit the cafeteria site to see the menus, and the
LunchTime School Payments Portal
to help manage your child's lunch account.
Instructions for using the portal can be found on the cafeteria website.
Remember, you can use the payment portal just to set reminders and avoid the fee by sending in payments directly to the school.
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| Golden Moments |
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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 high 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. We 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 during the month of September.
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| InfoSnap - Did You Miss the Deadline? |
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 This is just a friendly reminder regarding your child's InfoSnap information. The deadline for submission has passed. If you did not complete it, please do so TODAY!
If you are not sure how to answer a question or don't know what the question is asking, y
ou may contact your child's school directly to ask any general questions about the form. For general questions use the following school numbers:
YS 387-3955 x5000 MS 387-3955 x4000
FWS 387-3955 x3000 HS 387-3955 x1000
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| Parent Portal is now available |
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Parent Portal is now available for the 2017-2018 school year.
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| 2017-2018 School Supply Lists |
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 Now Available! When school starts, 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
Middle School Supply Lists BTHS Supply Lists - Please contact your child's teacher for their individual requirements. |
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This is very important information for all parents!!
Summer Reading reminder for
parents and students
Surveys are due by Sept. 11, 2017!
Select your child's grade level below.
Happy reading!
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| Register Your Child for School-Don't Delay! |
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SUMMER REGISTRATION HOURS ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL September 6, 2017
JULY 10th- SEPTEMBER 6th
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:15am - 10:15am
Monday, Wednesday 1:00pm - 2:30pm
REGULAR REGISTRATION HOURS RESUME THE SEPTEMBER 7th.
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.
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| Attention Young School Parents |
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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-
[email protected].
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| Attention All 6th Grade Parents |
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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, 2016.
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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