The Weekly Update #17
December 20. 2024
PRINCIPAL GREETING
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It was great to see many of you at our Choir Concert this week where so many of our students highlighted their talents. Our sports season has kicked off and we have already had many exciting contests. We hope you will have an opportunity to see an upcoming match, meet or game.
As a reminder, we are halfway through the second marking period. Please continue to check your childrens' Powerschool to see their updated grades and view their teacher’s comments regarding their progress.
Happy holidays and enjoy your break,
Dr. McCann
IMPORTANT DATES
Dec. 23-31: Winter Recess-School Closed
Jan. 1: New Year’s Day-School Closed
Jan. 2: School Reopens from Winter Recess
Jan 8: PTSC Virtual Meeting
High School Program of Studies and Course Selection for 2025-2026:
The school counseling time is excited to begin the course selection process in January for the 2025-2026 school year. Course selection will occur electronically. Please review these instructions and contact your student’s counselor if you have any questions. The 2025-2026 High School Program of Studies, Career Cluster Alignment to Courses at NBC High School Guide, Department Sequence Charts, High School Program of Studies Video Series and the Four-Year Planning Tool are available on the High School Counseling Department Web Page to assist students and parents as they make course selections.The timeline below indicates the dates that the PowerSchool Parent Portal will be accessible for course selection and dates for student/counselor scheduling meetings.
High School Counselors will be conducting group scheduling presentations for current 9th-11th graders. During this time the counselors will briefly discuss career pathways, the course selection process and assist the students in beginning a preliminary schedule. The school counselors will conduct individual meetings with students in Grades 11, 10, and 9 to confirm their course selections starting in late January. The counselors will start with rising seniors and then meet with rising juniors and sophomores. High School counselors will meet with students in grade 8 in the middle school in March.
Counselor Classroom Presentations to Grade 9-11- January 8 - January 17
Open portal for online course selections - HS - January 10 - January 26 (midnight)
Scheduling meetings with 11th graders - January 27 - February 7
Scheduling meetings with 10th graders - February 11 - February 26
Scheduling meetings with 9th graders - February 28 - March 13
SAVE THE DATE for Academic Planning Presentation by the Office of Curriculum and Instruction:
Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Location: High School 404 Building
Spring Sports Registration
https://northernburlington-ar.rschooltoday.com/
Spring sports registration is now open.
Please use the link above to register your child for the spring sport season.
If you already have an account, please use your current username and password – DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.
If you need assistance, please contact Mrs. O’Neill in the Athletic Office at moneill@nburlington.com or by calling 609-298-3900, ext. 2093.
Winter Sport Spectators
Reminders
Clinical Corner
With the end of 2024 approaching, it seems it would be a good time to do some self-reflection. Listed below are some categories and ideas to help yourself, your children and your students do just that. Hopefully, there will be a couple of quiet moments to jot down some thoughts and set yourself up for your best year yet!
What made you feel most alive this year?
What’s one thing you learned?
What accomplishments made you feel most proud?
What can you improve on?
What habits helped you stay focused and on track?
What advice would you give to your future self?
You might also want to consider creating a self-care plan by reflecting on what will help you take care of yourself, such as:
What types of food make you feel the best?
What type of movement feels best for your body?
What helps your mind feel calm?
How much sleep do you need?
When are the best times for you to go to sleep and wake up?
NORTHERN BURLINGTON RELAY FOR LIFE 2025
Please watch our short Relay promotional video .
Please join us in the fight against cancer and register for Northern Burlington Relay for Life 2025 (link above)! You can create a team or join a team! To find out more, please contact Lori Nadolny (Lnadolny@nburlington.com) or Shelley Guevara (rguevara@nburlington.com). Please also consider joining us at one of our meetings at 6:00 pm in Room 110 in the high school on the following dates:
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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!!!
2024-2025 Yearbook
We are excited to announce that the 2025 high school yearbook is now on sale! Our students and staff are working hard to capture the events, activities and memories of this school year. Place your order for the yearbook at https://shorturl.at/REICG or click the button below. This is one you won’t want to miss!
Food Service Job Openings
Our district food service provider is looking to fill open positions. Anyone interested should check out this Flyer or go directly to the NutriServe Website here.
PTSC
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.
SENIOR SECTION
Senior Year Book Ad
Senior ads are also on sale. Recognize your student's milestones and successes with a yearbook ad.
Order them before it's too late. Deadline is 01/13/2025.
2024-25 yearbooks can be ordered at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1057651.
Cap & Gown
Cap & Gown
If you have not ordered your cap and gown, please reach out to Jostens directly.
Our contact information is:
Email: keri.casey.office@jostens.com
Phone: 215.542.8170