We have certainly started the year off in true wintry fashion. The countdown to spring has begun. Please take a moment to read through this NewsFlash carefully. Many people have reached out about opportunities for service with the MLK Day of service approaching. I have included an extensive list of opportunities available throughout our community.
Also, the Class of 2018 is being honored.
Have a great day everyone!
Liz
P.S. In case you missed the special newsflash, click below:
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Modified Schedule Reminder
All schools will be operating on an early dismissal schedule on Friday, January 12, 2018 for teacher in-service.
BTSD will be closed
on
Monday, January 15, 2018
for
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Day
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During his lifetime, Dr. King sought to forge common ground on which people from all walks of life could join together as equals to address important community issues. Service, he realized, was the great equalizer. As he once said, "Everybody can be great, because everyone can serve."
In recognition of that spirit, Congress in 1994 passed the King Holiday and Service Act. Since then, the Corporation for National and Community Service, in collaboration with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, has taken the lead in helping transform the King Holiday into a day of service to meet community needs.
Below is a list of some of the ways in which you can engage in service activities to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on the federal holiday.
- Volunteer at the local Food Pantry
- Read to the elderly (hospitals, assisted living facilities, Masonic Homes for the elderly)
- Create and send care packages to veterans, active soldiers, and wounded soldiers
- Contact local parks and recreation offices to ask about park clean-up
If you would like to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy in a different way, please click
here for events and locations throughout the state of New Jersey. We are also including information from the
Volunteer Center of Burlington County's - Martin Luther Day Challenge Event below.
Volunteer Center of Burlington County
12th Annual MLK Day Challenge
Monday, January 15, 2018
11am - 3 pm
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he purpose of the Challenge is to encourage Burlington County residents to join hundreds of thousands Americans across the country in remembering and memorializing Dr. King by participating in service projects in their communities. Together, we will honor King's legacy of tolerance, peace, and equality by meeting community needs and making the holiday a day of community service. Thereby making MLK Day - A Day On, Not a Day Off.
Burlington County residents of all ages are invited to stop by the Burlington County Library (BCL) - Main Branch -
5 Pioneer Blvd., Westampton, NJ
between the hours of 11 am and 3 pm to participate in the following service activities:
1. Food Collection for the Oaks Integrated Care - Food Pantry - Mount Holly serving Burlington County residents accepts food donations which include peanut butter and jelly, breakfast items such as oatmeal and cereal, kid friendly snacks such as granola bars, canned meat/fish, microwaveable foods such as Easy mac or Chef Boyardee, and canned fruits and vegetables.
2. Animal Supplies Collection for Burlington County Animal Shelter: Caring for our animals requires a lot of time, love, money, and supplies. Below is our "Wish List." Donating the following items help us with the day-to-day care of our animals and support our operational needs. Thank You!
- Frontline
- canned dog food
- HE laundry detergent
- dry dog food
- towels, blankets, sheets
- dog treats
- pillow cases
- wash rags
- dog toys (especially plastic/rubber)
- antibacterial hand soap/hand sanitizer
- canned cat food
- paper towels dry cat food, brooms
- scrub bushes
- cat toys (plastic)
- fabric softener sheets
- cat litter (non-clumping)
- bleach and plug in room freshener
Note: All collected/donated Items to be dropped-off at the Burlington County Library Main Branch - Pioneer Blvd., Westampton, NJ - 11 am - 3 pm, Monday, January 15th.
3. Collection for Operation Yellow Ribbon South Jersey Accepting donations such as: Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D), cereal, candy, lip balm, ground coffee, shampoo, and conditioner.
4. Card Making - supplies provided by BCL - Greeting cards will be made for distribution to care facility residents in Burlington County. Stop by and make a card or two that will brighten a room or a day for our more fragile neighbors.
5. Volunteer Opportunities Fair - Several organizations will be on hand to provide information regarding their respective volunteer opportunities.
6. 1 pm & 2 pm Workshops - Discussion on the meaning of MLK Day and Ideas MLK Day 2019.
Volunteer Center Facebook Page now has 1650 "Likes" - 1650 Ambassadors for volunteer/community service. Between now and MLK Day - Monday 15, 2018 - our goal is to reach 2,000 "Likes" - 2,000 Ambassadors. Every additional "Like" helps the Center keep Burlington County's 450,000 plus residents better informed as to how they can make a difference in the quality of community life.
For more information email
[email protected] or call
- 609-894-9311 x 1492 or 856-222-9311 x 1492.
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Whitesbog Preservation Trust - MLK Day of Service Project
Come out to Whitesbog Village and join in with other volunteers from the community in service projects in several buildings and outside on the trails. Inside of the General Store we will have hot drinks, water, juice, bananas and donuts as well as pizza for lunch. We provide work gloves, but if you have a pair you like, feel free to bring them. We recommend you dress for the weather and in things that can get a bit dirty.
Projects include:
Assembling, building, painting, organizing, clearing trails, pruning, collecting pine needles for mulching the gardens, General Store cleaning and putting fabric toppers on jams, dusting, vacuuming in Suningive, organizing supplies, clearing out old boxes, boxing files, moving cabinets and more! We will have tasks for little ones and lots for adults to work on.
Photo provided by Whitesbog Preservation Trust
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Friends of Blackrun Preserve - Evesham Twp., NJ
Martin Luther King Day of Service 2018 is one of the Friends of the Black Run Preserve's largest events. Each year, several hundred members of the community choose to "make it a day on, not a day off" by volunteering at the preserve on this national day of service. This is an opportunity for Friends of the Black Run Preserve volunteers and supporters to transform Dr. King's life and teachings into community action.
Around the country, people come together to deepen their commitment and connection to those in our community who are too often at its margins. Each year, our volunteers spend months preparing for these projects, doing outreach to other organizations, collecting donations and building lasting partnerships within their local communities.
Registration for the 2018 Day of Service events is now open! We will be improving the sustainability of the Black Run Trails in various areas of the preserve.
For more information and to register to volunteer visit:
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2017-2018 Calendar Update
Please note that due to the snow days on Jan. 4th & 5th, the calendar will be updated to:
1. End of Marking Period 2 and Semester 1 will be changed to Feb. 1
2. End of Trimester 2 will be changed to Mar. 19
3. End of Marking Period 3 will be changed to Apr. 17
4. Report cards:
Young School - Mar. 26 & Jun. 21
FWS, MS, & HS - Feb. 8, Apr. 24, & Jun. 21
5. Half Day for High School (ONLY) changed to Jan. 30-31 &
Feb. 1-2; Full Day on Jan. 29
Also please note, that schools will be
open on Thursday, May 24th & Tuesday, May 29th.
The 17-18 calendar will be readopted at the January Board of Education meeting based on the current snow days.
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9th Grade Open House
A letter to all 8th grade parents was recently mailed home to inform you that on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 6:00 PM, parents and students who plan to
enter the ninth grade at Burlington Township High School in September 2018 are cordially invited to attend a meeting in the Performing Arts Center.
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BTPD...a New Look
The Burlington Township School District is fortunate to have two Burlington Township Police officers assigned to our schools. School Resource Officers (SROs) are specially trained to carry out their police duties while working within the school environment. Because the SROs are highly visible in our schools, we want to communicate a change in the Burlington Township Police Department uniform. After thoughtful consideration, the Police
Department will offer protective vests, that are worn outside of the uniform, to all of their officers. You may see our SROs
wearing these new external vests. Above, is a photo of
Officer Hazzard and to the right, Officer Ortiz wearing their new vests. The new protective vests provide more comfort while also providing more practical, health and safety benefits to the officers. We would like to thank the Burlington Township Police Department for protecting and serving our community.
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Siani Strong Gala
...A Night of Hope
The Siani Strong Gala...A Night of Hope will be on Feb. 3 at the Mansion in Voorhees. The class of 2018 will be honored and celebrated this year. Generous donators are sponsoring 30 High School seniors who wish to attend. The first 30 parents who purchase tickets will receive a complimentary ticket for their High School senior.
Please contact Mrs. Scott ([email protected])
and Mrs. Hayes (
[email protected]
) in the Human Resources office to purchase your tickets or call 387-3955 ext. 2053. Checks must be made payable to Siani Strong Foundation. Tickets are $50.
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