In this week's blog, we are focusing on sharing some important information and amazing student work and photos. Happy Spring Break!PLP Requirements
This letter went out to all students this week.
Dear BFA Students,
As we enter Quarter 4, we want to take a moment to remind you of your PLP requirements to conclude the school year. By this point, you should have created your own copy of the 2020-21 PLP Student Learning Evidence Template, shared it with your advisor, and the following sections of your template should be complete:
~ About Me
~ Goals 20-21
~ January/Mid-Year Reflection
~ Three pieces of linked evidence for Quarters 1-3
These sections of the Template were due on April 2nd, however, if you haven’t completed them please do so and submit it to your advisor on April 26th, the day we return from April break.
Your completed PLP Evidence of Learning Template, including the Quarter 4 evidence and End of Year Reflection, will be due to your advisor no later than May 24th.
Your completed PLP Evidence of Learning Template IS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. It needs to be completed in order to graduate. However, due to the unusual way that we ended last school year, Seniors will need to submit the completed Evidence of Learning for only their senior year.
Grades 9-11 will also need to have their PLP Evidence of Learning Template submitted by the May 24th deadline, as documentation of evidence of learning. It is a graduation requirement and the completion of your PLP will be reflected on your transcript from this year forward.
Please speak with your advisor regarding any questions you might have about completing this process. If you do not have an advisor please contact Mr. Mahabir for assistance.
Stay Engaged. Stay Focused. Do your Best!
Warmly,
Ms. Kattam
Photos & More!
Attention Seniors and Families:
Save the Date: April 27th, 6 pm
2nd Informational Live YouTube Event
Re: End of the Year Senior Activities
Senior Spotlight:
This week's Senior Spotlight is BFA St. Albans senior, Gianna Stevens! Gianna is a horn player in VT Youth Philharmonia who will be presenting their Spring Concert this coming Saturday, April 17 (Livestream info at vyo.org). Learn more about Gianna at the link below!
Music News:
Alex “Rusty” Charpentier is the Maple Run String Orchestra teacher and has some new content out online that is very cool. Congratulations Rusty!
Each year, Music-COMP holds its Summer Institute where music educators come together to learn how to integrate composition and creativity into their classes. In addition, each participant composes a work of their own which is performed by Vermont's own contemporary ensemble TURNmusic. Alex Charpentier teaches Middle School and High School music in St. Albans and his new work, Hero's Journey, was created at the 2019 Summer Institute.
Chamber Singers:
On Tuesday, April 13, BFA Chambers Singers performed live music after school in the new Connector for the first performance of the year. The first song in this 2-song live video recording is “Homeward Bound,” composed by Marta Keen (arr. Jay Althouse) and features Emily Parent, Class of 2022 as the soprano soloist.
Chamber Singers closed out the live performance with an arrangement of “I Dreamed A Dream,” from Les Miserables composed by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Herbert Kretzmer (arr. Ed. Lojeski). Sophie Thompson, Class of 2021, is the featured Mezzo-Soprano Soloist.
Due to COVID restrictions, no audience members were allowed to attend and the performance was scheduled at a time when the Connector was not in use. All music performed in this video was recorded live at the time of the performance and represents what audience members would hear. Students are excited to be together and perform music once again.
Chamber Singers is under the direction of Armand Messier, BFA Choral director, who has been at the Academy for 21 years. Melissa Ewell, the piano accompanist, is a recently retired music teacher, having taught for 40 years in public schools.
Skills USA News:
Youth leadership activities are embedded in all NCTC programs. Each year, we have many students compete at the state and national level. These competitions tested our students through a variety of rigorous practicals, written tests, and professional interviews. We are proud of them all.
2021 Vermont Spring Leadership and Skills Conference award winners:
Culinary Arts Silver medal Alonso Cifuentes
Job Interview Silver Leah Hale
Medical Math- Silver Mackenzie Hutchins
Motorcycle Service Technology - Gold Richard Page and Silver Jordan Sylvester
Photography- Bronze Jarod Gravelin
Related Technical Math - Gold Isabella Williams
Related Technical Math - Silver Connor Powell
Related Technical Math - Bronze Corbin Gralnick
Theater:
Theatre students create a short film with neutral masks.
Spring COVID-19 Safety Messages:Attached is guidance for families and school staff regarding health guidance for travel and gathering this spring:
Attention Seniors and Families:
Save the Date: Tuesday, April 27th at 6 pm for our 2nd Live YouTube Event for Seniors and Families. During this event, we will share dates and details of Senior Week (June 5th - June 12th) and any additional information we may have on graduation plans. Link to be sent as the event gets closer.
On April 6, 2021, state guidance was updated and we will be discussing as we plan senior events and graduation. Here’s a snapshot:
For those parents and guardians who have sent correspondence stating that you are willing to volunteer or donate, thank you; and we will be using Sign-up Genius. When we send that link out, you can sign up for exactly what you want to do. For example, we would list that we need 4 cases of water and you can sign up for 1 case of water, etc. Stay tuned for more information.
Sincerely,
Theresa Callan
Graduation Coordinator
Spring Sport Photos:
Bobwhite Lacrosse Team
Christian Vallee
Comets Softball Team
Ian Carpenter
Maren McGinn
Nate Smullen
Sophie Zemianek
