The Weekly Update #15
December 6. 2024
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Congratulations to all of our students who were recognized as National Honor Society members last night. It was great to see so many students highlighted for their accomplishments.
We also had a great theater production of Alice in Wonderland earlier this week, where our theater class got to perform for both their peers and some of our future Greyhounds. It was great to see so much talent from our students.
We are excited to see our winter sports and concerts seasons kick off in the upcoming weeks. Please check our app (ActivityScheduler) for upcoming games.
Please come out this Thursday December 12th to support our band and the following Wednesday, December 18th to support our Choir. These are sure to be magical events that really highlight the talent of our students.
Have a great weekend,
Dr. McCann
As a reminder, students must be present in school for four hours to receive credit for being in attendance. If a student comes in late with under 4 hours left in the day, or leaves school prior to having attended for 4 hours, he/she will be considered absent based on the rules outlined by the state of New Jersey and our attendance policies.
As you know, it is crucial that students are present in school each day to receive their instruction. We hope that appointments can be scheduled outside of school hours. However, we understand that this is not always possible. If you child leaves school early for a doctor’s appointment or to take their driving test, please just provide this documentation within 48 hours to our attendance office so this absence can be excused.
Additionally, as a reminder, students will lose credit in a semester course after accruing more than 5 absences for that semester. Students will lose credit from a full year course after accruing more than 18 absences. Please check your student’s PowerSchool for their most current attendance.
As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Great news! NB DECA submitted ethics videos as part of the Ethical Leadership Campaign, and National DECA posted them. The videos that get the most votes will advance to the final round. Let's support NB DECA by taking a minute to vote. Here are the details from the Ethical Leadership Committee:
Please take a moment to support these videos, created as part of a project promoting ethics, fairness, and transparency! Every vote makes a difference, so please take a moment to cast your vote using the links below. Feel free to share with friends and family to help spread the message and maximize support. You can vote one time per day! Thank you!
When you click on the link it will take you to the video. Click on Vote in the upper left-hand corner. You will then need to check the box and enter your email.
Link to Video: https://binkd.co/no364
Description: Fairness is a principle that impacts our lives in big ways and small. In this video, we explore what fairness truly means, how it helps resolve ethical dilemmas, and why it’s essential for ethical leadership.
Members: Sanvi Tummala, Sahasra Emukapati, Sahasra Yadlapalli, Ananya Chilukuri
Link to Video: https://binkd.co/j6B6C
Description: Students from DECA explain what ethical leadership is, why it's important, and focus on the principle of transparency.
Members: Samantha Koncsol, Reesha Mantha Obioma Ozioma
Link to Video: https://platform.votigo.com/fbcontests/profiletab/20242025EthicalLeadershipChallenge/3771396
Description: The ethical principle exemplified in this video is transparency. Watch how one barista fixes a grave mistake by owning up to it, learning how honesty can turn mistakes into trust.
Members: Anusree Allam, Richa Nayak, Pihu Batra, Arshia Raghuvanshi
NB FFA Winter Plant Sale & Holiday Fundraiser
Saturday, December 7th @ the Greenhouse - 8am-2pm
Sunday, December 8th @ the Greenhouse - 8am-2pm
FFA members & ag students will be making, decorating and selling handmade Christmas wreathes, grave blankets, kissing balls and other holiday floral decorations as well as selling poinsettias and other plants in the Greenhouse on December 7th & 8th from 8am-2pm.
Click here for the Flyer & Price List.
Orders can be emailed directly to Mr. Hayes. Click here for a printable copy of the order form. For any questions or special request for items, please email Mr. Hayes at: bhayes@nburlington.com
Cash or personal checks only. No credit cards accepted at this time.
All sales benefit the Northern Burlington FFA Chapter & ag programs.
Thank you for your support!!!
The High School Store is selling pink t-shirts, hoodies, and PJs. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. They can be purchased in the store or online at: https://nbhsstore.square.site/
Team On Fire for Brian is selling beef sticks. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. O'Neill at moneill@nburlington.com or stop by and purchase them from the High School Store. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS!!!
Parent Teacher Student Connection (PTSC):
The Parent Teacher Student Connection (PTSC) is Northern Burlington's version of a Home and School/PTA group. All parents are invited to join and meetings are held throughout the year. Membership Form
See our website at https://sites.google.com/view/nbptsc for more information about all of these events.