Friday, October 4, 2024

Friday, October 4, 2024, Weekly Administrative Update

 


STUDENTS, JOIN ROBOTICS TEAM!

BFA Robotics Team MEETING 10/8/24
Enrichment TIME: 9:45 
LOCATION:   A116B (Engineering room)
How to attend? Sign up for Robotics in Adaptive Schedules 
 
First things first, No Experience Needed! If you would like to be part of the BFA Robotics team that will design and build a robot to compete in the state and world championship, don't miss your opportunity to be part of the team which is entering its 10th year of the design build competition.        

FIRST Robotics ~ What it is: 
FIRST is an international organization with more than 350,000 participants worldwide, offering the opportunity to promote interest, and expand curiosity and learning as students work to further their knowledge of robotics, computer programming, and problem-solving while demonstrating gracious professionalism. 


Are you heading to college next year? Follow the link below to see some regional colleges offering a range of scholarships, from 5, 10, 20, 30 thousand to full tuition for 4 years. FIRST has over 100 industry providers offering more than $80 million in scholarships to 600 winners last academic year.  
Check out the 24-25 competition on youtube.

Team needs ~no experience needed!
Artists....Media specialists.....Designers.....builders.....Programmers
So if you're interested in working towards great scholarship opportunities, while having a great time come to the 1st meeting to check it out.  


Contact:  Mr. Symula if you have any questions. 


hEALTH FORM REQUEST

We are so excited that your students are at BFA and look forward to supporting their health and wellness. To help us do that, you must complete their Annual Health Form. This form, along with the verification and reduced lunch forms, must be completed every school year. Please go to this link for directions on how to access and complete this form in PowerSchool. 


Please note that you can verify if the form has been received this school year by viewing the submit date in PowerSchool. If the form was submitted last school year, please verify the information and resubmit. 


We prefer that you complete the annual health form in PowerSchool. However, if you cannot complete the online form, please print and fill out this pdf copy of the Annual Health Form and return it to the school nurse. If you would like to have paper forms mailed to you instead, please contact Teri Brunelle, tbrunelle@maplerun.org.  


We appreciate your cooperation in this matter, as it is vital to our efforts to ensure your student's safety and well-being. 


BFA Nurses

802-752-2260

bfanurses@maplerun.org


ap Biology

AP Biology uses bubbles to learn about the properties of cell membranes.





Homecoming week summary
"WOW!! What a fantastic week! Widespread participation in the themed spirit weekdays, outstanding pep rally, Spike Out Cancer volleyball fundraiser for the Jim Bashaw Fund, parade, football game, boxes of cereal collected for the food shelf, and tons of money raised for Camp Ta-Kum-Ta and the Jim Bashaw Cancer and Catastrophic Illness Fund through the annual BFA-MVU Powder Puff game (this year, complete with halftime fireworks and post-game bonfire)! So proud of our school and our students! Spirit Week/Homecoming has become a week of fun for the students and a way to help out our community. BFA and our students are making a positive difference and that's truly awesome!!"
Comments were provided by teacher, Karla Kane.



Spirit Leaders (L-R): Bonni LUNNA, Sophia Allard, Ruby Kennedy, Emma Caster, Kylie Quintin, Maggie Dunigan (Bobwhite), Amelia Weber, Mackenzie Smith



Seniors

Juniors

Sophomores

Freshmen













Maggie Dunigan (left), Ella Dunigan (right)


Assistant Principal Sara Kattam, Principal Polly Rico, & Assistant Principal John Bratko



Powder puff

I attended the recent Powder Puff game to watch my granddaughter, Isabella, and I decided to take a few photos. I photographed the whole game and uploaded a few of them to my online gallery. My hope is for you to share them with the players, coaches, parents, school, etc., and everyone may download them free of charge. If anyone wants to purchase printed product, they can use the shopping cart with a modest price list or have them printed at their favorite lab after they download them. 

Here's the link to share with everyone: www.waynetarr.com/bfa/mvu/powderpuff/2024

Here's the password that's needed to enter the gallery: PP2024

This was a wonderful event that was just a lot of fun for everyone! Thank you for all your time and efforts to make this event a success!

Best wishes,

Wayne

Wayne Tarr's Studio of Photography
802-524-3800



Thank you 10e Photography for taking photos as well. Click here to view: https://www.10ephoto.com/powderpuff24











Thank you, Boosters!!







cereal drive results
We are proud to announce the sophomore class as the winners of the cereal drive contest with 42 boxes of cereal.  All four classes contributed to 101 boxes of cereal with an additional 18 boxes from faculty and staff.  A special thank you to Ms. Goldsbury and Ms. Turner in the main office for making an additional large contribution.  All cereal has been delivered to the Food Shelf! 

College application event

On October 2nd, 70 Bellows Free Academy (BFA) seniors participated in BFA's annual College Application Event. Supported by their school counselors, the Northwest Career & Technical Center (NCTC), and admissions counselors from the University of New Hampshire (UNH), the University of Vermont (UVM), Saint Michael's College (SMC), Norwich University, Vermont State University, and Champlain College, students worked together to complete their college applications.

The event was filled with positive energy as students collaborated, supported one another, and turned what can often be an isolating process into a shared experience. This annual event serves as a testament to the strength and unity of the BFA community, helping students take the next step toward their futures with confidence and support.

Congratulations to all the seniors for their hard work and dedication! 

Stephanie Hodgeman, School Counselor


fall sports


Congratulations 
Ethan LaPlume & Gavin Benoit
Ethan LaPlume and Gavin Benoit for qualifying for the State Championship at the Burlington Country Club!






Congratulations
St. Albans Messenger
Athlete of the Week
Amelia Weber!




Comet Soccer






Bobwhite Soccer




UPCOMING EVENTS

● October 9th - PSAT’s
● October 10th - NO SCHOOL / INSERVICE
● October 11th - NO SCHOOL
● October 16th - SAT’s
● October 23rd - ASVAB Test
















Friday, September 27, 2024

Friday, September 27, 2024, Weekly Administrative Update

Congratulations

Principal Rico is pleased to announce that Amelia Wallace has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.
 Amelia Wallace is among the top 34,000 students recognized for outstanding academic promise, out of the 1.3 million students who entered the competition by taking the PSAT/NMSQT in October 2023. This achievement reflects hard work, dedication, and impressive performance on the test! Let’s all celebrate Amelia Wallace and this incredible accomplishment! 🏅👏

Congratulations Amelia Wallace! 🎉



Congratulations


Congratulations

September 2024
Math Students of the Month!

 Randy Sherman, Olivia Ventura, Charles Luneau, Elijah Hazen, Ethan Barbieri, Molly Clark, Harper Griswold, Joyana McMahon, Abigail Demar, and Owen Tourville
(Photo names are L to R and top to bottom.)


News from nurses


Re: Urgent Health Forms Request.

Hello, 


We are so excited that your students are at BFA and look forward to supporting their health and wellness. To help us do that, you must complete their Annual Health Form. This form, along with the verification and reduced lunch forms, must be completed every school year. Please go to this link for directions on how to access and complete this form in PowerSchool. 


Please note that you can verify if the form has been received this school year by viewing the submit date in PowerSchool. If the form was submitted last school year, please verify the information and resubmit. 


We prefer that you complete the annual health form in PowerSchool. However, if you cannot complete the online form, please print and fill out this pdf copy of the Annual Health Form and return it to the school nurse. If you would like to have paper forms mailed to you instead, please contact Teri Brunelle, tbrunelle@maplerun.org.  


We appreciate your cooperation in this matter, as it is vital to our efforts to ensure your student's safety and well-being. 


BFA Nurses

802-752-2260

bfanurses@maplerun.org



Information on ZYN:






spirit week PHOTOS!


USA DAY
 





CAMO / COUNTRY DAY






ADAM SANDLER DAY







SKITTLES EXPLOSION DAY












GREEN AND GOLD DAY









Homecoming prep


Homecoming pep rally







Cereal drive


Senior sunrise 9/20/24






Beta Technologies Campus Visit

It was great to have our friends from Beta Technologies on campus today to talk with our students!





classroom / Enrichment


Poetry Class writing Haiku’s outside for mini books we are making.


Science fun with Mr. McCabe.




fall sports

Bobwhite Golf at Champlain Country Club 9/24/24

Lt to Rt Peyton Burnor, Emma Stone, Jillian Mathieu, Jade Garceau, Addie Parent, Erin Jackson, Kirby King (MVU)
Comet Golf Team at Champlain Country Club



Bobwhite Soccer  






Pink game fundraiser to benefit the Jim Bashaw Cancer & Catastrophic Illness Fund








Upcoming Events

Enrichment Opportunities


College Application Event

Seniors applying to college, Do not miss the annual College Application Event on Oct. 2 in the library during enrichment.  Admissions counselors will be here in person from UVM, UNH, SMC, Champlain, Norwich, and VSU to help you complete your applications.