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Opening Letter to Families 2025 - Business and Operations
August 2025
Dear Burlington Township Families,
As we approach the new school year, I wanted to provide you with some information regarding the operations of the District.
TRANSPORTATION: The transportation website has important information. As a reminder, the Transportation Information Form for 2025-2026 should have been completed in the PowerSchool Parent Portal by August 5, 2025.
Please note that no bus stop changes will be considered before the third week in September in order to avoid confusion and allow us to ensure the safety of students. If concerns arise with your child’s transportation and you want to report an issue, we ask that you use the online reporting form on the transportation website instead of sending an email or calling. This form will allow us to gather needed information that may not be transmitted effectively by other means.
PARENT PORTAL: You are able to see your child’s bus number and bus stop in the Parent Portal under the Transportation Information Tab on the left. Parents will be able to see their child’s cafeteria account activity and balance under the LunchTime Tab. Please find the lunch access by selecting the arrow in the upper right hand corner of the screen in Parent Portal.
CAFETERIA: The cafeteria website has links to several important resources. Elementary Breakfast is $1.90; Middle and High School Breakfast is $1.95; Elementary Lunch is $3.15; Middle and High School Lunch is $3.30. Please visit the cafeteria website to see 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.
School Meals (Free and Reduced) and Summer EBT Applications for 2025-2026 were sent to those families that were registered last year. Applications granted last year are only in effect until October 13, 2025. Beginning October 14, 2025, families without current forms will be charged for meals. New applications must be completed every year. If your family would like a form, you may download one from the cafeteria website or call the Business Office. Families also have the ability to complete the application online. See the cafeteria website for more information.
Students at Burlington Township High School, Burlington Township Middle School, and Fountain Woods Elementary School have the option to purchase snacks and a la carte items using their student pin account. The option to purchase snacks and a la carte items using their student pin account will be offered to all Burlington Township High School, Burlington Township Middle School, and Fountain Woods Elementary School students, unless you actively opt your child out using the Google form to OPT-OUT. If you have more than one child, you should submit the form separately for each child that you wish to opt out.
Our food service department is working to improve access to gluten free options for students with gluten allergies. The menu will indicate if the daily meal has a gluten free option and other gluten free alternatives will be available daily. In order to purchase gluten free products, students must have a documented allergy on file with the school nurse.
Did you know that some employers offer matching donation programs? If you are interested in making a donation to the District or one of the schools, your employer may provide a matching donation. Some of the common platforms are Bonterra (formerly CyberGrants) and Benevity. You may want to check with your employer to see if they offer one of these or a similar program.
SOME IMPORTANT QUICK LINKS:
Student Accident Insurance Coverage may be obtained from Bob McCloskey Insurance.
Parent’s Guide to Safety and Security - Please see this information about various school safety protocols, procedures, and the role parents play in safety and security, especially during emergencies. Remember, an aware and involved community, staff, and student body are the most important aspect of any school’s security plan. If you see something of concern, please report it - “see something, say something.” See our anonymous reporting website which details ways to report something of concern.
BrightArrow - The BrightArrow system uses telephone, email, text, and social media communication to notify all families of important notifications quickly. The system allows the District to contact our families within minutes of an emergency or unplanned event. It will also be used to communicate general announcements or reminders. So you do not miss important communications, please make sure you are opted in to receive texts by texting YES to 79041. If you do not opt in, you will miss out on important messages for the District.
Kidz Space Enrichment Programs - Burlington Township School District partners with Kidz Space to provide before and after care from Preschool to 5th grade.
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