Burlington County Special Services School District

AAC Family Night – Tuesday, October 7

We invite you to join us for AAC Family Night on Tuesday, October 7, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. in our Media Center. This event is designed to bring families together to learn more about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and how it supports our students.

Families will have the opportunity to connect with staff, explore resources, and gain a deeper understanding of the tools and strategies used to enhance student communication.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Don’t forget! Back to School Night & Transitions Resource Fair is Tuesday, September 23rd. We’ll see you there!

📣 Calling All Community Members!

Join us for our upcoming PTO General Meeting — your voice and participation make a difference! This is a great opportunity to stay informed, get involved, and help us continue building a strong school community.
Whether you’re a parent, guardian, or community supporter, we welcome you to be part of the conversation. Together, we can create the best experiences for our students. Register here http://bit.ly/4nj6FmY

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

The first week is in the books — and BCSSSD is off to a great start!
#BCSSSDPRIDE

☀️The first week of ESY is off to a great start! Our students are jumping back into routines, engaging in fun learning activities, and enjoying every moment. Here’s to a summer filled with growth, connection, and smiles!
#ESY2025 #BackInAction #SummerLearning #BCSSSDPride

Extended School Year (ESY) kicks off on July 7th! We’re excited to welcome our students back for a summer of learning, growth, and fun! ☀️📘 #ESY2025 #SummerLearning

☀️ Saturday, May 10th at Lenape High School was our rescheduled Area Meet—and it was worth the wait! With beautiful weather, amazing support, and incredible performances by our athletes, it was a day to remember! 🏃‍♂️🏅🙌 Next up: Special Olympics at TCNJ on June 6, 7 & 8—let’s go team! 🎉💪 #AreaMeet2025 #SpecialOlympics #BCSSSDPride #TeamSpirit #AthleteStrong

Helping Hands Daycare took a sweet trip to Culinary and made delicious banana pops! 👩‍🍳🍫 Fun, learning, and tasty treats all in one! 😋🎉 #HelpingHandsDaycare #CulinaryShop #LearningIsFun #FutureChefs #SweetTreats #BCSSSDPride

✨BCAS Senior Spotlight✨ Meet Joseph Amarante, a BCAS senior who came to us from Bordentown Regional. He’s valued working at his own pace and plans to serve in the military as a combat medic or pursue detective work. We’re proud of you, Joseph! #BCASSeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025

🏊‍♂️💦 Splashing into fun! Mr. Fazzie’s class had a great time at swim today—laughter, learning, and lots of smiles all around! #BCSSSDPride #SwimDayFun #LearningThroughExperience

On Wednesday, our BCSSSD Educational Association and Administration came together for a powerful day at Camden County College as part of the NJEA Labor Management Collaborative. From workshops to professional development, it was all about one goal: working better together. Huge thanks to President Christine Hewitt for bringing this opportunity to our district. #BCSSSD #CollaborationInAction #LaborManagement #StrongerTogether #ProfessionalGrowth #NJEA

Community Event: The Annual Health & Housing Fair is happening this Friday, May 9th from 1–4 PM at the Burlington County Amphitheatre—right across from the Westampton campus! Stop by for free health screenings, raffles, housing resources, fitness activities, and more. #HealthAndHousingFair #CommunityResources

🎲 Learning through play in Mr. Fazzie’s class! Students dove into classic games like Uno and Rummy-O, building important skills along the way. 🃏 Uno boosted attention, concentration, matching, reasoning, turn-taking, and even a little healthy competition! 🔢 Rummy-O sharpened pattern recognition, number sequencing, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and social interaction. #LearningThroughPlay #BCSSSDPride #CognitiveSkills #SocialLearning

💙 In honor of Autism Awareness Month, our East Campus hosted a special event called “The Sensory Exploration: Sense Your Senses.” Students from various classes had the opportunity to explore a variety of sensory stations designed to engage sight, sound, touch, smell, and movement. Each activity encouraged interaction, creativity, and a deeper understanding of how we all experience the world differently. #AutismAwarenessMonth #SenseYourSenses #BCSSSDPride

🌸 Our class bulletin board is blooming with greatness! Using uplifting words from the Nurtured Heart Approach, Ms. Gabby and her students celebrated the good in one another—each flower features words created by Ms. Lisa Dornisch and her students on North Campus. 💛🌼 It’s a daily reminder to recognize and celebrate the strengths we all bring to our school community! 🌟🌿 #BCSSSDPride #NurturedHeart #RecognizeTheGreatness #PositiveClassroom #CelebrateEachOther

Join us for the Spring Resource Fair on April 12 from 10 AM to 1 PM—rain or shine! Discover valuable community resources, connect with local organizations, and enjoy a day full of helpful information and support. Don’t miss it!

Ms. Angelini's class conducted a melting experiment, predicting which substances would melt ice the fastest. A great hands-on way to explore science!

Last week, Mrs. Rinaldi’s students worked on receptive object identification while having some Valentine’s fun!

Our South Campus students are loving the new and improved playroom!

⏰ Delayed Opening Alert ⏰ All schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, February 12th. There will be no early dismissal for BCSSSD students; they will be dismissed at their regular time. Stay safe and travel carefully! 🚗❄️ #SchoolDelay #WeatherUpdate #StaySafe