Friday, June 18, 2021

Friday, June 18, 2021, Weekly Administrative Update

This week's blog focuses on sharing important information, amazing student work, and photos.  


CONGRATS BFA CLASS OF 2021!!




Final Report Cards 
are now available on PowerSchool 
Our COVID-hybrid schedule allowed for twice the amount of time per class period. That means a class that was traditionally a year-long was completed in one semester. A class that is traditionally a semester-long was completed in one quarter.  
A quarter-long class equals .5 credit and a semester-long class equals 1 credit. 
 
You must use an internet browser to access your Report Card. The PowerSchool Mobile App does not provide published report cards at this time. 
 
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO TO LEARN HOW TO ACCESS YOUR REPORT CARD ON POWERSCHOOL.
 
 


SUMMER RAMP UP

We know for many students it was a very tough year!

Did your student fail to meet proficiency in a required course? Check out the Summer Ramp Up Programs. Your student may be able to recover their class in an in-person, 25-hour, one-week course this summer keeping them on track for graduation. 

Courses include: Science, Math, English, Social Studies, and World Languages 

There are also some enrichment programs! Check it out. 

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR SUMMER RAMP UP PROGRAM IS JUNE 25th. 

Contact Kelly in guidance to sign up khirss@maplerun.org.




Business Department News:



Math Department News:

Math Students of the Month of May


The names are in the same order as the pictures.

Grant Bishop, Julia Burnor, Hazen Kellner,


Ayvah Labelle, Zachary Moore, Rachel Needleman,


Taylor Olds, Emma Palmer, Hunter Parker,



Losseliany Ramirez, Victoria Sweet




Digital Media Student Videos:

Several of the Digital Media Program students finished editing their animation projects and a promo video for the Vermont Symphony Orchestra.  All these recent videos are very short (under 3 minutes each). A nice mix of animation and motion graphics... worth a quick look to hopefully end the school year with a smile.



Steven Davis
Digital Media Teacher, Northwest Career and Technical Center


BFA and MRUSD celebrate our retirees during a luncheon:

Congrats on your retirement!!

Jerry Bonsall

David Rider

Neal Smith


Kevin Dirth



Luncheon photos:

Math Department






FALL Musical Audition Info:

BFA Theatre Company will present Into the Woods as their Fall Musical on Nov. 18-20th in the PAC.  
Auditions will be held on Sept. 3rd 3:00-6:00 in the PAC
You must attend at least one of the workshops prior to the audition.  The workshops are a safe and friendly opportunity for students to learn more about the show and what it means to be involved.  
Workshops and informational meetings on Sept. 1st and 2nd 3-5 in the PAC.  

**All are welcome, regardless of experience or presumed ability.  
Those interested in tech should also attend one of the workshops to fill out paperwork and express preferred interest.  Contact Susan Palmer with questions at: spalmer@maplerun.org
Below is a link to the full Broadway Original Version/check it out!




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Friday, June 11, 2021

Friday, June 11, 2021, Weekly Administrative Update

This week's blog focuses on sharing important information, amazing student work, and photos.

 Congratulations to the Class of 2021

Graduation Link:  https://youtu.be/zWZo2MIHnwI


DATES FOR LAST DAY OF SCHOOL:

 

Please note the last day of IN-PERSON school for Grades 9-11:

 

Blue Group In-Person = Monday, June 14th (No virtual check-in for Green)

 

Green Group In-Person = Tuesday, June 15th (No virtual check-in for Blue)

 

Seniors graduate on Saturday, June 12th



BFA Dance Students perform 
Embodying Water: building strength through fluidity and perseverance


Spring Dance Video

 

New BFA Podium for the Performing Arts Center:

Senior Ethan Bates and Pete Symula built a new podium for our Performing Arts Center. The podium will first be at the Class of 2021 graduation ceremony. Nice work Ethan!!


Senior Week Photos

Saturday PromFire 2021:

Light and warmth of gathered souls
Underneath bellowing and brooding clouds storm blue
That was the atmosphere of their year
So thick that breathing was a threat
And the few smiles were veiled in shrouds of cloth.
Yet now this!
A reuniting!
A color of contrast this tent of revelry if not revival
Of friendships
A class divided by the calculation of Last names
Now shouting out in comfort, each other's first names
Shouting names between hugs, dancing, laughter, tears
Looming and ominous clouds be gone
You don't have a chance of breaking these young spirits
Truth is
You never did
For this tent of revival
"Holds the brilliance soon to be unleashed
On a world not always sunny"
A senior class of 2021
Made of resolute resilience
And
Un-extinguishable light.
-Rev Preston Fuller (Aka Eden's dad)
Italics by Randy Martin


Monday Break out to the Bay:

A big shout out to Armand Messier for helping film and edit this video to capture our senior event "Break out to the Bay".

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14vf7la9wQGnm0_44R-_o1h4ZfqOZ4jrg


Tuesday Pizza in the Park & Yearbook signing:








Tuesday Academic Awards Night:

Salutatorians Speech Casey Bechard & Quincy Fournier

Music Awards Isabella Bonasera and Sophie Thompson



Wednesday Spirit of Ethan Allen Cruise:



Thursday Movie Night:
Sponsored by BFA Boosters





Friday Graduation Rehearsal and Last Licks:






A huge thank you to Kristen Trombley and the BFA Community for the "Senior Swag Bags".



Another huge thank you to Mike Stenta and Ben and Jerry's for the ice cream for "Last Licks".



June 11, 2021 Senior Communication:

Dear Seniors and Families,

I look forward to seeing Seniors today at 2:30 for our graduation rehearsal.

The weather looks good for today and tomorrow! I'm happy to announce that we will be having our 91st Commencement for the Class of 2021 outdoors at the Collins Perley Sports Complex Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 11 am. Seniors, please arrive at 10 am and report to the rink.

Here is the link for the professional photographs. Please note that images will be online for viewing after Monday, June 14th.  https://donwhipple.zenfolio.com/p59016433

Also, here is the link for Northwest Access TV live streaming of graduation:  https://youtu.be/zWZo2MIHnwI

Please note that traffic in and around CPSC is congested. Carpooling is encouraged.

I look forward to seeing you all at graduation. Congratulations Class of 2021.

Sincerely, 

Theresa Callan

Graduation Coordinator



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Friday, June 4, 2021

Friday, June 4, 2021, Weekly Administrative Update

This week's blog focuses on sharing important information, amazing student work, and photos.


Yearbook Dedication:

The 2020-2021 Yearbook has been dedicated to Mr. Tim Fugere (Science Teacher) and Mrs. Susan Bosland (NCTC Guidance Coordinator)!! Well deserved!!
The yearbooks and plaques were presented to these educators during today’s Student-Led Assembly. Senior Yearbook Committee members Gracie Jenkins and Sydney Heth made the presentations.






Saturday, June 5th Prom:



Athletic Awards Night:

Any student who earned a Varsity Letter at any time during their four years of high school at BFA is eligible to come to the Athletic Awards Night this Sunday, June 6th at 5:00 pm in the BFA Gym.

Two emails have been sent out to all the eligible senior athletes via their PowerSchool listed email address.

This email is being sent to help clarify any confusion which may still exist.

Because of the lingering effects of COVID, the school is not allowed to serve a meal for this event as in the past. At this time, we can only allow the students and coaches into the BFA Gym for the presentation.

As a result of these restrictions, the awards event will be streamed live on the following link:

If your son/daughter has not already done so, please confirm their attendance on Sunday by emailing Mr. Marlow at: dmarlow@maplerun.org.

We look forward to seeing all of the seniors on Sunday night.

Thanks, Mr. Marlow

Senior News:

BFA is participating in the WCAX broadcast of area graduation announcements! BFA's Class of 2021 airtime is tentatively scheduled for June 8th. Spread the word. We will keep you posted on time.



Senior Week:


Unified Theater Performance on June 3rd:

What is Unified Theater?

This is the first year that BFA has offered a Unified Theatre Class.  Unified Theatre is co-taught by Susan Palmer, BFA Theatre teacher/director, and Kasia Bilodeau, BFA Integrationist.  The class combines students with learning differences and employs student mentors who, with support, plan and lead lessons.  On Thursday morning students presented their original fairytale to the preschool students at NCTC.  Many of the students involved had not been in a play before and the preschool students had not seen a play.  It was an exciting and fun experience for all!






Mercury News:




Music News:

On May 27, 2021, BFA Chorus met at the First Congregational Church in St. Albans for the first time in over 14 months to rehearse and perform together since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In this concert recording, BFA Chorus performs a 4-song suite encompassing a variety of genres of music that include the following songs, “Old Dan Tucker,” “A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman),” “Hush! Somebody’s Callin’ My Name, and “Blessing (Irish).”
BFA Chorus is lead by Armand Messier, BFA Choral Director, and Melissa Ewell, BFA Accompanist. Special Thanks to the First Congregational Church, Reverend Jessica Moore, and Music Director Erin Grainger for their hospitality in allowing BFA Chorus to use this incredibly beautiful church in the sharing of our music for all to enjoy.



Pride Month:

In June we celebrate PRIDE Month. LGBTQ+ and their allies celebrate each year in honor of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan NY. The purpose of this commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on our local, national and international history and to show support and respect to those in the community.

Looking for support, information, or history? Check out the links below!
Need help? Call or text The Trevor Project @ 1-866-488-7386
Spectrum Youth Services in Saint Albans (a safe space for at-risk and queer youth!)

BFA GSA has been busy this year! Here is what we've been up to:
* We have worked closely with Outright Vermont in bringing the Gender Affirming Resources Campaign to our school, providing students with gender affirming clothing, binders/gaffs, educational resources, and more. 
* Creating an informational board (location TBD!)
* Field trip to Spectrum Youth Center
* Collaboration with the Social Justice Club
* Collaboration with SACS GSA
* Holding a safe space for LGBTQ+ and allies to support, learn, advocate, and grow with one another.

If you would like to join our Google Classroom for updates and information, please reach out to Ashlie Olio.

BFA GSA will be holding a celebration on 
6/3 in the cafeteria @ 3pm. 
All LGBTQ+ and allies welcome! 
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