Dear BFA Community:
As we conclude our third week of school, it is about time I give public recognition to the many BFA staff who helped us to a successful week three. Last week I expressed my deep appreciation for all the meaningful hard work undertaken by BFA teachers to see a new learning model was ready for this fall. While the teachers are on the front lines, our solidly positive start necessitated a summer of immense work by many others. Our custodians adapted to new and more involved cleaning practices while also reworking much of our space during major construction projects. My administrative team has proven to be first-rate as everyone worked long hours to provide the structure and details needed to successfully implement hybrid learning during a pandemic. All of them led various committees, created new procedures (who had ever thought to have unidirectional movement throughout the school, temperature checking entries and the entire cafeteria and gym closed for the intended purposes?), and problem solved myriad connecting issues. Our administrative assistants provided the all-important fabric that wove everything together. And I know my daily communication with Nurse Val proved indispensable with having health and safety procedures front and center and ready for opening day.
We continue to march forward with meaningful student voice and involvement. Senior Zach Lovejoy will be heading up our monthly student-led assemblies. He is looking for students to take the stage at the PAC to showcase their work, talent, please contact him at zlovejoy@maplerun.org to become involved, or share an idea. Clubs were expanded this week with next week seeing all established clubs up and running.
The Governor's announcement that all schools will now be in Step 3 will have some impact on BFA/NCTC, although the change will be minimal given the state overall guidelines remain largely in place. The most immediate impact is that all our athletic teams may now compete. Tomorrow, Saturday, our cross country team competes on our home trails up at Hard'ack. The other change is that we may now use some of our cafeteria and gymnasium for their intended purpose.
Next week we will be conducting practice egress drills with our students. Senior class meetings will also be held at the Collins-Perley Complex.
This weekend looks to be a fabulous one with temperatures in the high 70s and foliage turning our landscape into a vibrant kaleidoscope of fall colors so I hope everyone is able to get out and about.
Sincerely,
Brett Blanchard
Principal
Photos and More Information
Classroom and Remote learning creativity:
BFA teachers engage personally with all their students five days a week whether in person or virtual. This extra work ensures learning continuity with rigor.
Connector Construction Photos:
Front Entrance
Front entrance Facing the North Building
Facing the South Building Office space
Brickwork has begun.
Athletic Week Ahead Glance:
Here is a look a next week's Athletic Calendar. The
number of spectators is limited and measures put in place to ensure physical distancing between households. Interactions
between spectators and participants must be minimized before, during, and after
events. With this being said, BFA is allowing each player's parents and coach’s
immediate family members to attend. Tickets will be made available to
each student to give to his/her family prior to the event which will allow them
to pay and enter the event where payment is required. The same courtesy
will be given to the visiting team as well.
Saturday, September 26
2:00pm
Monday, September 28
4:30pm
5:00pm
Tuesday, September 29
4:30pm
Wednesday, September 30
4:00pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
Thursday, October 1
10:00am
4:00pm
4:00pm
Friday, October 2
4:00pm
7:00pm
Saturday, October 3
10:00am
10:00am
11:00am
1:00pm
3:00pm
