

NB Friday Update
2023-2024 School Year
5/31/24
Happy Friday!
- Today is the final deadline to opt students out of the School Climate Questionnaire, which the superintendent shared earlier this month. Please complete this form if you do not want your child in grades 4-12 to participate in completion of the questionnaire. If this form is not completed, we will assume you agree to your child's participation. Any parent completing this form will automatically receive a response to confirm that it has been submitted. You must complete this form for each child whom you are opting out of the questionnaire. Now is your opportunity to complete the parent questionnaire. Please do so by no later than June 19th.
- Please download the Pequannock Township School District App for your phone. It is now available in the app stores.
- See below for information about ordering supplies through SchoolKidz. The website opens for orders on Monday 6/3/24.
- Penny Wars start on Monday! See below for more detailed information.
- See below for pictures from this busy week!
Grade 5 PV Trip 5/31/24
HS Heroes 5/30/24
K Field Trip 5/22/24
Grade 1 Seed Project
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.
SchoolKidz Opens Monday 6/3/24
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/
NB HSA
Next meeting - Wednesday, 5/29/24 7pm
Join us on Zoom for the final HSA meeting of the school year. Here is the link to the virtual meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86861553083?pwd=57v2w4dr44YUzKBC3qnPjD3jpTVgKs.1