Enjoy the holiday break!
Friday, November 19, 2021
Friday, November 19, 2021, Weekly Administrative Update
This blog focuses on sharing important information, classroom work, and photos taken throughout the week.
Classroom Work:
Biology Lab
Spaghetti bridges being tested in physical science class.
This particular bridge held 35 times its weight!
Personal Finance
Aries Chagnon - Living a healthy lifestyle unit.
Accelerated Algebra 1 rollercoaster activity
Cosmetology - examples of students' manikins finished styles for competition.
Real-Life Science recycling
Business Entrepreneur Class:
Students recently had fun sharing their Food Truck Projects and voting on which ideas they would like to invest in. Jacob Holmes had the winning idea with his impressive Monster Mac Food Truck Project. Students did great work on these projects and presentations!
Sports Marketing Class:
Yuki Benjamin is competing against 23 other schools across the nation each week in the Sports Career Consulting Marketing Challenge which has students pick a location for a new football team and come up with all the marketing strategies for the new team. In last week's challenge about Fan Experience, Yuki finished in 2nd place and currently is in 12th place out of 23 teams The other Challenges were about Branding, Ticket Prices, Promotions, Sponsorship, Communication Plans and the last week will feature Digital Media Marketing.
Students came up with t-shirt/uniform designs and logos to market their teams. The best logo designs in the class were created by Hannah Hisman, Ayla Shea, and Logan Swainbank. Upon completion of their Sponsorship Proposal Projects students designed flyers to promote their event. With the help of the Entrepreneurship Class, the Best Promotional Design of their Flyers went to Hannah Hisman, Ayla Shea, Will Hughes, and Aaron Merchand.
Music News:
On Wednesday, November 18th the String Ensemble did a virtual master class with Dr. Kasia Sokol-Borup over Zoom. Dr. Sokol-Borup was Maple Run String Educator Alex “Rusty” Charpentier’s college violin instructor in Durango, CO. Now teaching at the University of Utah, Dr. Sokol-Borup met with BFA String Ensemble students for an hour to work on bowing techniques and other very helpful and string-specific topics. During that master class, the entire ensemble performed for her and received helpful critiques on their concert music.
Watch The Holiday Baking Championship on Food Network or at the link below to follow NCTC's Culinary Arts teacher, Adam Monette.
Into the Woods!
Nov. 18, 19, 20th at 7PM with a Matinee at 1PM on the 20th
This Tony Award-Winning Musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. The main characters are taken from "Little Red Riding Hood", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Rapunzel", and "Cinderella", as well as several others. Driven by different desires, such as attending the ball, having a child, meeting a prince, or getting to granny's house, each character is called to the woods where they meet forces that cause them to change. An allegory for growing up, the audience is asked to question the simplicity of childhood and the reality of our quest for "happily ever after". With beautiful music and a lovely dose of both heart and humor, this show is sure to entertain and inspire.
MASKS REQUIRED at ALL PERFORMANCES (Limited Seating due to Covid)
$5 Students/Seniors and Faculty
$8 Adults
Purchase Online at: https://bfastalbans.ticketleap.com/into-the-woods/
On Wednesday, November 18th the String Ensemble did a virtual master class with Dr. Kasia Sokol-Borup over Zoom. Dr. Sokol-Borup was Maple Run String Educator Alex “Rusty” Charpentier’s college violin instructor in Durango, CO. Now teaching at the University of Utah, Dr. Sokol-Borup met with BFA String Ensemble students for an hour to work on bowing techniques and other very helpful and string-specific topics. During that master class, the entire ensemble performed for her and received helpful critiques on their concert music.
Coats Available for students:
New and Gently Used Winter Coats for students in the GUIDANCE CONFERENCE ROOM. The coats will be there for the next 4 days until Thanksgiving break. Please inform your advisories. The door will be unlocked during lunches and from 2-3:30pm. Students may also come to guidance to shop for a coat.
New and Gently Used Winter Coats for students in the GUIDANCE CONFERENCE ROOM. The coats will be there for the next 4 days until Thanksgiving break. Please inform your advisories. The door will be unlocked during lunches and from 2-3:30pm. Students may also come to guidance to shop for a coat.
Artwork in the Connector:
Thanks to a donation from the BFA Booster Club, we are purchasing new frames for displaying student work in the connector.NCTC's own star:
Read this awesome article about Chef Monette to learn more about the experience he brings to the kitchen for this year's Holiday Baking Championship on Food Network. We're lucky to have him teaching our students at NCTC! https://www.mashed.com/.../the-truth-about-adam-monette.../
Read this awesome article about Chef Monette to learn more about the experience he brings to the kitchen for this year's Holiday Baking Championship on Food Network. We're lucky to have him teaching our students at NCTC! https://www.mashed.com/.../the-truth-about-adam-monette.../
NCTC Adult Class:
Northwest Career & Technical Center held a very special evening workshop, Butters of Europe, hosted by our Culinary Arts program and delivered by Chef Jean-Louis Gerin—former Chopped champion, James Beard award winner, and President of the Academie Culinaire de France US Delegation (2010-2020). The evening course gave attendees hands-on experience with a diverse range of butter imported from all over France.
Northwest Career & Technical Center held a very special evening workshop, Butters of Europe, hosted by our Culinary Arts program and delivered by Chef Jean-Louis Gerin—former Chopped champion, James Beard award winner, and President of the Academie Culinaire de France US Delegation (2010-2020). The evening course gave attendees hands-on experience with a diverse range of butter imported from all over France.
Theater News:
Nov. 18, 19, 20th at 7PM with a Matinee at 1PM on the 20th
This Tony Award-Winning Musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. The main characters are taken from "Little Red Riding Hood", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Rapunzel", and "Cinderella", as well as several others. Driven by different desires, such as attending the ball, having a child, meeting a prince, or getting to granny's house, each character is called to the woods where they meet forces that cause them to change. An allegory for growing up, the audience is asked to question the simplicity of childhood and the reality of our quest for "happily ever after". With beautiful music and a lovely dose of both heart and humor, this show is sure to entertain and inspire.
MASKS REQUIRED at ALL PERFORMANCES (Limited Seating due to Covid)
$5 Students/Seniors and Faculty
$8 Adults
Purchase Online at: https://bfastalbans.ticketleap.com/into-the-woods/
Dress Rehearsal
First Night
Mercury News:
Rachel Ledoux has been published in VTDigger through her independent study with their Underground Workshop.
Jay Peak Class to Pass Program 2021 2022:
BFA Instant Decision Day with the Vermont State Colleges:
Social work, aviation, nursing, wildlife conservation - apply FREE at BFA with a VT College Admissions Counselor and find out INSTANTLY if you are accepted.
Jay Peak Class to Pass Program 2021 2022:
BFA would like to open applications for a FREE SEASON’S PASS to students with transferable skills of 3 or higher in Citizenship and Self Direction in all courses based on their fall progress report (October 2021) or semester 2 report card (June 2021). In addition, students will be asked to write at least a 4 sentence paragraph describing why they are a good citizen at BFA and are deserving of a free seasons pass. Should applications exceed 100, students will be selected via a lottery during lunches on November 30, 2021.
Application link: https://forms.gle/
Benefits for all school community members:
| Day Ticket | Day rental | Seasons Pass |
Student | $49 | $15 | $259 |
Chaperone (18+ age) | $49 | $15 | $689 |
Teacher | $49 | $15 |
|
No blackout dates
The BFA community recognizes that some parents may have been unaware of Jay Peak’s decision to change the terms and conditions of their student reward program for the 2021-2022 ski season. The BFA community is thankful for the generosity and support we have received from Jay Peak over the years, and we are thankful that Jay Peak continues to incentivize and reward area students.
Yearbook Dates:
· Senior PDAs due November 20th, 2021 (email to jparent@maplerun.org)
· Online yearbook link: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?
· For sale now until December 31st yearbook $50
· For sale from January 1st-March 4th yearbook $55
· Personalization available until January 28, 2022
Friday, November 12, 2021
Friday, November 12, 2021 Weekly Administrative Update
This blog focuses on sharing important information, classroom work, and photos taken throughout the week.
Dear BFA/NCTC Community:
Dear BFA/NCTC Community:
Yesterday’s beautifully appropriate Veterans Day ceremony had the BFA Marching Band leading around a thousand students and staff to Taylor Park to pay tribute to our veterans. BFA 9th grader Cadien Shuford spoke wonderfully to the large community audience on what Veterans Day means for him and his family, as well the greater significance of the day.
This week I also had several meetings on exciting proposals on an all-school assembly, Winter Ball Dance, and a BFA/NCTC Career Day for juniors and seniors. We also plan on having local businesses meet with our students every Wednesday during the enrichment period in order to discuss their particular trade, as well as any internship and/or job opportunities. If you are a business owner/employee and interested in participating, please contact Liam Mahabir, Flexible Pathways Coordinator at lmahabir@maplerun.org.
Have a great weekend.
Brett Blanchard, BFA Principal
Have a great weekend.
Brett Blanchard, BFA Principal
Veteran's Day:
For your further photo viewing, here is a link to several amazing photos that were taken by Armand Messier and BFA Senior, Nic Crespin.
Athletic Council
BFA’s Porter Hurteau, Liam Wood, Molly Smith, Drew Ducolon, Seth Richards, Lauren-Kate Garceau, Cam Johnson, Sam Bapp, Rowan Howrigan, and Seneca Lamos represented BFA at the State Leadership Conference on Monday. BFA PRIDE!!
Classroom Photos:
Students playing Spent in Personal Finance - can they survive the month on $1000 after losing their job and home. Living Paycheck to Paycheck.
Rehearsal photos.
BFA Student Council Apparel Sale:
Do you need BFA attire? The new 2021-22 logo was designed by a student and is available on spirit wear now! Order by November 21st and receive in time for the holidays!
https://bfastudentcouncil2021-2022.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Mercury Update:
Click here https://bfamercury.org/ to read recent Mercury articles.
Yearbook Dates:
· Senior PDAs due November 20th, 2021 (email to jparent@maplerun.org)
· Online yearbook link: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A08772600
· For sale now until December 31st yearbook $50
· For sale from January 1st-March 4th yearbook $55
· Personalization available until January 28, 2022
National Honor Society students honor Veterans:
BFA's NHS students wrote and mailed letters to Veterans in the VA hospital in White River, at the request of the local VFW post.
BFA's NHS students wrote and mailed letters to Veterans in the VA hospital in White River, at the request of the local VFW post.
November Winter Coat Drive:
BFA’s Porter Hurteau, Liam Wood, Molly Smith, Drew Ducolon, Seth Richards, Lauren-Kate Garceau, Cam Johnson, Sam Bapp, Rowan Howrigan, and Seneca Lamos represented BFA at the State Leadership Conference on Monday. BFA PRIDE!!
Congratulations BFA Business Department October Students Of The Month:
Classroom Photos:
Theater Update:
Into the Woods, a fairy tale mash-up that explores what happens after the “Happily Ever After” begins next week!
All shows are at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC on Thursday 11/18, Friday 11/19, and Saturday 11/20 (with an additional 1:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday!)
This Tony Award-winning musical will feature dozens of BFA students both on and off the stage as well as a live band. We are limiting seating and requiring masks in order to prevent the spread of Covid. Past shows have sold out with a full house, so get your tickets now at the online website. (We will reserve 50 tickets for the door at each show.)
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://bfastalbans.ticketleap.com/into-the-woods/
BFA Student Council Apparel Sale:
Do you need BFA attire? The new 2021-22 logo was designed by a student and is available on spirit wear now! Order by November 21st and receive in time for the holidays!
https://bfastudentcouncil2021-2022.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Mercury Update:
Click here https://bfamercury.org/ to read recent Mercury articles.
Yearbook Dates:
· Senior PDAs due November 20th, 2021 (email to jparent@maplerun.org)
· Online yearbook link: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A08772600
· For sale now until December 31st yearbook $50
· For sale from January 1st-March 4th yearbook $55
· Personalization available until January 28, 2022
Friday, November 5, 2021
Friday, November 5, 2021, Weekly Administrative Update
This blog focuses on sharing important information, classroom work, and photos taken throughout the week.
November Dates:
Nov 1 - 5 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Nov 4 Fall Music Evening
Nov 5 No School
Nov 6 SATs
Nov 18 - 20 Musical - "Into the Woods"
Nov 24 - 26 Thanksgiving Break
Winter sports team registration is now open on the BFA website for anyone interested in playing a winter sport this season.
Proof of physical within the past two years also needs to be on file. All information is included on the BFA website. Please see Mr. Marlow if you have any questions or concerns.
Loghan Hughes became BFA's first-ever XC State Champion. Congratulations on an outstanding race for the Victory.
Both teams will be competing at Hard'ack this Saturday, November 6th in the Meet of Champions. A race that brings the best individuals and teams in Vermont from all divisions into one race. This race serves as a tune up race for next weekend's New England Championships which will be held at Thetford Academy in Thetford, VT. The girl's race at 1:00 with the boys racing at 2:30. Both teams would love to have your support. Come cheer on the best BFA has ever had run in the green and gold. The Hard'ack course is extremely spectator friendly, you can see 2/3 of the race from one vantage point.
The team would love to see the trails packed with cheering fans. We hope to see many of you on Saturday.
BFA Coaching Staff;
Mike Mashtare
Jenn Konrad
Tim Hurteau
Club Rotary Interact helps host St. Albans City Halloween Spooky Saturday:
BFA Interact worked with Rotary and St. Albans City to host a Halloween Spooky Saturday in downtown St. Albans this past weekend. 19 students showed up to help guide thousands (yes thousands) of children and their families through a haunted city hall and also helped pass out candy and direct families through activities.
Working with youth to provide them with opportunities to meet people, practice employment skills and make meaningful connections are all goals of Rotary Interact.
November Winter Coat Drive:
BFA Rotary Interact is kicking off the November Coat Drive. Donation boxes can be found outside the main office, the complex, Hannaford, and the CO-OP. All coats will be sourced to CVOEO and redistributed to area agencies such as the food shelf, Laurie House, Tim's house, etc.
Please donate, if able.
· Senior PDAs due November 20th, 2021 (email to jparent@maplerun.org)
· Online yearbook link: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A08772600
· For sale now until December 31st yearbook $50
· For sale from January 1st-March 4th yearbook $55
· Personalization available until January 28, 2022
Nov 5 No School
Nov 6 SATs
Nov 18 - 20 Musical - "Into the Woods"
Nov 24 - 26 Thanksgiving Break
Winter Sports Sign-Ups:
Winter sports team registration is now open on the BFA website for anyone interested in playing a winter sport this season.
Proof of physical within the past two years also needs to be on file. All information is included on the BFA website. Please see Mr. Marlow if you have any questions or concerns.
Here is the link for registration: Winter Sports Registration
Powder Puff Game Totals:
The BFA vs MVU 2021 Powder Puff Game is wildly pleased to make public the total of this year's game........ $30,000.
As always every penny will be donated to our community between Camp Ta Kum Ta, the Jim Bashaw Cancer and Catastrophic Fund, and the two scholarships in Jim Bashaw's name (one) at each school.
Thank you so much to our community for letting these two schools be able to support where they live.
The BFA vs MVU 2021 Powder Puff Game is wildly pleased to make public the total of this year's game........ $30,000.
As always every penny will be donated to our community between Camp Ta Kum Ta, the Jim Bashaw Cancer and Catastrophic Fund, and the two scholarships in Jim Bashaw's name (one) at each school.
Thank you so much to our community for letting these two schools be able to support where they live.
XC Running News:
Loghan Hughes became BFA's first-ever XC State Champion. Congratulations on an outstanding race for the Victory.
BFA Boys XC tied for 1st October 30th at the Vermont State XC Championships. They would end up 2nd on the tie breaker. They are only the third BFA boys team to ever place 2nd. A team in 1973 and then again in 1994. Congratulations on an outstanding season so far. Onto New England Championships in two weeks.
In case you are unaware, the BFA Cross Country team has had a record-breaking season. Loghan Hughes became BFA's first-ever State Champion, winning the Division 1 State Championship. The girl's team placed an impressive 6th place in Division 1 and 9th place in the entire state out of 29 complete teams. The boy's team tied for first place in Division 1 with St. Johnsbury and lost the State Championship on a tie breaker. They would place 3rd in the state out of 36 complete teams.
Both teams will be competing at Hard'ack this Saturday, November 6th in the Meet of Champions. A race that brings the best individuals and teams in Vermont from all divisions into one race. This race serves as a tune up race for next weekend's New England Championships which will be held at Thetford Academy in Thetford, VT. The girl's race at 1:00 with the boys racing at 2:30. Both teams would love to have your support. Come cheer on the best BFA has ever had run in the green and gold. The Hard'ack course is extremely spectator friendly, you can see 2/3 of the race from one vantage point.
The team would love to see the trails packed with cheering fans. We hope to see many of you on Saturday.
BFA Coaching Staff;
Mike Mashtare
Jenn Konrad
Tim Hurteau
BFA Interact worked with Rotary and St. Albans City to host a Halloween Spooky Saturday in downtown St. Albans this past weekend. 19 students showed up to help guide thousands (yes thousands) of children and their families through a haunted city hall and also helped pass out candy and direct families through activities.
Working with youth to provide them with opportunities to meet people, practice employment skills and make meaningful connections are all goals of Rotary Interact.
November Winter Coat Drive:
BFA Rotary Interact is kicking off the November Coat Drive. Donation boxes can be found outside the main office, the complex, Hannaford, and the CO-OP. All coats will be sourced to CVOEO and redistributed to area agencies such as the food shelf, Laurie House, Tim's house, etc.
Please donate, if able.
Fall Music Evening 11/4/21:
It was a beautiful night of music with our first live audience in almost 2 years. The performances were first rate from start to finish and provided a great evening of coral and instrumental music. It was a full house and a very receptive and appreciative audience.
It was a beautiful night of music with our first live audience in almost 2 years. The performances were first rate from start to finish and provided a great evening of coral and instrumental music. It was a full house and a very receptive and appreciative audience.
Mercury Update:
Click here https://bfamercury.org/ to read recent Mercury articles such as Brooke Holland's article #JD STRONG has been published in not only The Mercury but also The Messenger. This is about the fundraising that is taking place for Jonathan Douglas's (‘22) family.
Click here https://bfamercury.org/ to read recent Mercury articles such as Brooke Holland's article #JD STRONG has been published in not only The Mercury but also The Messenger. This is about the fundraising that is taking place for Jonathan Douglas's (‘22) family.
Next Thursday, November 11th Veteran's Day Schedule:
Yearbook Dates:
· Senior PDAs due November 20th, 2021 (email to jparent@maplerun.org)
· Online yearbook link: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A08772600
· For sale now until December 31st yearbook $50
· For sale from January 1st-March 4th yearbook $55
· Personalization available until January 28, 2022
_________________________________________________________________
GUIDANCE INFORMATION
Juniors
It is time to explore your future after high school. Set up an appointment with your school counselor to discuss career and/or college planning. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Your HS counselors
Vermont Tech Open Houses & Events:
Williston Campus Fall Open House, November 6
Randolph Campus Information Sessions: November 13 & December 4
Registration and additional event information are available here. Weekly in-person campus visits and virtual visits are also available!
Northern Vermont University:
Open House registration link for students:
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
The 2022 Coolidge Scholarship is now live.
The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2023 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major.
A complete description of the scholarship’s criteria is available here.
Alert: the application requires that candidates read President Coolidge’s Autobiography and complete a few other reading assignments. While the book is not overly long, we encourage students to begin the application early. Candidates who begin the application at the last minute are unlikely to be successful. The submission deadline is 5:00 PM eastern time, Wednesday, January 9, 2022.
Please note if you have any questions, we can be reached by email at coolidgescholars@
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) has kicked off the 2022 scholarship year, due 11/15/2021.
Here are the details!
Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest:
The 2022 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 15, 2021.
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2022 and our local lodge awards will be announced prior to March 2022.
MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year. Some important applicant details include:
Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
Male and female students compete separately.
Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code.
BFA Students choose St. Albans Lodge #1566 as their sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at enf.elks.org/MVS.
Legacy Awards – The Legacy Awards program begins on September 1, 2021. Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards. The application deadline is February 7, 2022. Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link.
For any questions, please contact Stacey Trudo at sptslt@comcast.net.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)