NB Friday Update
2023-2024 School Year
5/17/24
Happy Friday!
- We had a blast at Field Day today! A big thank you goes out to Ms. O'Hara, along with her parent coordinators, Mrs. Pokrywka and Mrs. Yurchak Thanks to all of the other parent volunteers who helped in so many ways. See below for pictures.
- Thanks also to Mrs. Dreher, Mr. Vivino, and Ms. Meyerson, who collectively put on 2 music shows, an art show, and a literacy night in one week! See below for some pictures.
- On Monday morning, students participating in the Bike Parade should line up their bikes before they come through their regular doors. Please set them up on the edge of the blacktop, in the grass, going toward the baseball field. There will be cones set up for each grade level. Please make one line of bikes behind the cone. Students will come out 8:45-9am. PreK and K students will ride their bikes around the blacktop and older students will ride them around the school. Parents can spread out anywhere around the school to cheer on their child.
- Fifth graders will wrap up NJSLA testing with the science portion on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
- The extra snow day has been given back as a day off on Tuesday 5/28 of the Memorial Day weekend. See the updated calendar below.
- There were many activities happening at NB this week. See below to view some of the fun.
NB Field Day
NB Art Show
NB Grade 1 & 2 Music Shows
School News
NB Recycling Efforts
NBS is working to help the Earth by collecting a variety of items which can be recycled into new, usable products. Please collect these items and send them in with your students. Collection boxes are located in the APR. Click on the picture below for more details.
NJSLA Testing for Grades 3-5
Please see the letter below for more information about NJSLA testing for grades 3-5, which starts in May. (Click to see in a full font size.)
NB HSA Updates
District News
Nurse Corner
Welcome to spring...and seasonal allergies!
With the changes in weather tree pollen starts in April and May, while grass pops in late spring and early summer. Mold spores increase in spring and spike in the summer; add in windy days, thick humid air and allergy sufferers feel the symptoms!
Luckily there is some relief with over the counter antihistamines, nasal spray and eye drops. Physicians usually recommend starting your regimen a few weeks prior to allergy triggers since it takes time to build up and take effect. Speak to your doctor to determine the best treatment plan and timing.
Our immune system releases histamine once triggered by an allergen such as trees, plants, grasses and weeds. Allergy sufferers can have a difficult time breathing, concentrating and enjoying the season.
Symptoms can include:
Sneezing, itching, watery or red eyes, stuffy or runny nose, facial swelling, post nasal drip, irritated throat, headache, dark circles around eyes, wheeze or shortness of breath.
Fever is NOT a sign of allergies.
Treatment may include:
Saline nasal spray to clear the nasal passages and wash out pollen
Shower at night to reduce breathing pollen on skin and hair
Shut windows in the house and car
Use air conditioning, humidifyer or dehumidifier depending on symptom relief
Over the counter medication that your physician recommends
Stay hydrated
Monitor pollen counts with the below link:
More information and resources below:
https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/allergies/