Greetings!

It’s finally here—the night before the very first day of school!

Tomorrow kicks off a brand-new year of learning, growing, and making memories together. Please take a few minutes to read through this newsletter carefully—you’ll find lots of helpful details to get you ready. Don’t forget, you can also check out the other three Back to School Editions for even more tips and updates.

Let’s begin this year with a big burst of positivity! A bright outlook and an open heart will carry us far as we dive into our fresh start. Let's work together to make this a year to remember with a smile!

'Twas the night before the first day of school… and the excitement is real!

School begins tomorrow—

Tuesday, September 2, 2025!

Please share your first day of school photos with us. Email pictures to pr@burltwpsch.org. We would also love to get photos from Senior Sunrise 2025!

I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Labor Day weekend and are just as excited as I am to see what this year brings.

Forever a Falcon,

Liz

P.S. Take a moment to text YES to 79041 today! If you do not opt in, you will miss out on important messages about the start of school and your child for the upcoming school year. This will be especially important for any bus delay notifications we may send.

Post with Caution

As we celebrate the excitement of the first day of school, we kindly remind families to exercise care when sharing back-to-school photos online. To best protect children from potential risks such as predators, scammers, or identity theft, please avoid including personal details such as a child’s full name, age, school name, teacher’s name, or any identifiable location in the background of photos. Even small pieces of information, when combined, can create vulnerabilities, and once shared online, this information may be permanent. To safeguard your child’s privacy, we encourage families to use neutral backgrounds, disable location services, review privacy settings, and, when possible, share photos only with close family and friends in private settings. Thank you for partnering with us in keeping our children safe.

Watch this NBC10 investigative report regarding this important parental advisory.

NBC10 Investigators

With the start of school, our roads will look a little different—new driving patterns, heavier morning traffic, and the need for extra patience and caution. Let’s all work together to keep our students safe.

Here are a few important reminders:

1. No Distracted Driving – Put the phone down and keep your eyes on the road.
2. Stay in the Zone – Obey posted school zone signs and flashing school lights.
3. Respect the Yellow Bus – Stop when the bus stop sign is extended and flashing. Never pass a school bus!
4. Talk with Teen Drivers – Remind them to slow down, especially in parking lots before and after school.
5. Plan Ahead – Mornings will be busier. Give yourself extra time to get where you need to go safely.
6. 

Together, we can make sure every child gets to and from school safely. Thank you for doing your part!

We thank you for being safe for the sake of our children!

Attendance Matters

The school year is about to start and we encourage you to start smart. Attendance matters! Please take a few moments this weekend to look at this video about the attendance policy and review the slide show link. Tuesday marks a new beginning and fresh start.

Student Attendance Video

BTSD Student Attendance Policy 5113

PARENT PORTAL: Use parent portal to get important information you need for tomorrow. 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.

This is to inform you that the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) requires the following vaccinations for students entering Grade 6 in September of 2025:

Every child entering Grade 6 on or after September 1st must receive one (1) dose of Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) given no earlier than the 10th birthday.

Children that received a Td booster dose less than five (5) years prior to September 1st are not required to receive a Tdap dose until five (5) years after the last DTP/Dtap or Td dose.

Every child entering or attending Grade 6 on or after September 1st, must receive one (1) dose of a meningococcal vaccine after the student’s 11th birthday.

Students must provide documentation of these immunizations by the first day of school in September 2025. Therefore, we are requesting that your Primary Care Provider complete the form below and return to the Health Office at Burlington Twp. Middle School at Springside at your earliest convenience.

If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please feel free to contact the school nurse. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Burlington Township Middle School Nurse, Mrs. Coakley at 609-699-4021 ext. 4024.

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