This blog focuses on sharing important information, classroom work, and photos taken throughout the week.
Program of Studies:
Check out all that BFA has to offer! Here is a link to the '22-'23 Program of Studies
Semester 1 Report Cards are available on PowerSchool. Click here to learn how to access the reports.
Career Connections Presentations with Green Mountain Power:
On Wednesday, January 26th during enrichment BFA and NCTC hosted a career connections presentation with Green Mountain Power. A representative from the company discussed job types within the company, typical responsibilities of the different job types, what makes a good job candidate/employee, as well as what kind of opportunities are available for high school students or recent graduates, and how to apply!
On Wednesday, January 26th during enrichment BFA and NCTC hosted a career connections presentation with Green Mountain Power. A representative from the company discussed job types within the company, typical responsibilities of the different job types, what makes a good job candidate/employee, as well as what kind of opportunities are available for high school students or recent graduates, and how to apply!
We would like to thank Glen Johnson and Graham Turk from Green Mountain Power for taking the time to speak to students about career opportunities in line work, data management, engineering, and renewable energy.
Dance:
The final semester dance performance happened on Thursday, January 6th in the Performing Arts Center at 7pm. This piece titled "Water" was choreographed by Dance Director Alexis Kamitses and was one of the pieces performed by the intro to dance class in this show. Performing in this version are Haylee Newhall, Abby Velardo, Kyla Cook, Ayvah Labelle, and Anastasia Cheney.
Final Semester Dance Performance
Asher Ballantine also took photos for The Mercury of Andy Butterfield's visit to help students prepare for the school Poetry Out Loud competition.
Leadership Class:
Congratulations to:
Caroline Bliss (Outstanding Performance Award for her 90-second Relationship Talk)
Drew Ducolon (Highest Award For Achievement) This goes to the person who best exemplifies all the qualities and traits of a leader in and outside of class. Peyton Graham (Breakthrough Award) This is awarded to the student who has shown the most improvement in sharing information in class and for stretching his comfort zone more as the semester went on and with all the areas covered in Leadership Class.
Congratulations Ryann Campbell and Dominick Bessette!
PVT Ryann Campbell and PVT Dominick Bessette were promoted to PV2 (Private Second Class). A military promotion is a significant achievement in a service member’s career. It’s a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and to the service member’s leadership capabilities. If you see these two warriors please congratulate them.
Congratulations Vermont Varsity Insider Athlete of the Week - Sophie Zeminiak!
1/21/22:
Comet Basketball 1/22/22:
Nordic Meet 1/22/22:
Comet Hockey 1-26-22:
Winter Dance:
Final Semester Dance Performance
Mercury Update:
Click here https://bfamercury.org/ to read recent Mercury articles.
Journalism:
Bridget Higdon, the editor of The Messenger visited Larissa Hebert's journalism class to teach students about the interview process and give them tips.
Bridget Higdon, the editor of The Messenger visited Larissa Hebert's journalism class to teach students about the interview process and give them tips.
Poetry Out Loud:
Visiting artist Andy Butterfield worked with students in preparation for next week’s Poetry Out Loud school competition. Thursday, Feb. 3 from 6-8 p.m. in the PAC.
Asher Ballantine also took photos for The Mercury of Andy Butterfield's visit to help students prepare for the school Poetry Out Loud competition.
Leadership Class:
Congratulations to:
Caroline Bliss (Outstanding Performance Award for her 90-second Relationship Talk)
Drew Ducolon (Highest Award For Achievement) This goes to the person who best exemplifies all the qualities and traits of a leader in and outside of class. Peyton Graham (Breakthrough Award) This is awarded to the student who has shown the most improvement in sharing information in class and for stretching his comfort zone more as the semester went on and with all the areas covered in Leadership Class.
Congratulations Ryann Campbell and Dominick Bessette!
PVT Ryann Campbell and PVT Dominick Bessette were promoted to PV2 (Private Second Class). A military promotion is a significant achievement in a service member’s career. It’s a testament to their commitment, mastery of duties and skills, and to the service member’s leadership capabilities. If you see these two warriors please congratulate them.
Congratulations St. Albans Messenger Athlete of the Week Lauren-Kate Garceau!
Congratulations Vermont Varsity Insider Athlete of the Week - Sophie Zeminiak!
Sophie Zemianek, BFA-St. Albans hockey: The all-star defenseman piled up three goals and four assists in BFA's 12-4 win over rival Essex. She also had a pair of assists in the Comets' 13-4 rout of Beekmantown (N.Y.).
Bobwhite Basketball:
1-18-22
Comet Basketball 1/22/22:
The BFA St. Albans Nordic team hosted their first home meet of the season on Saturday, Jan. 22, at Hard'ack.
Comet Hockey 1-26-22:
Bobwhite Hockey 1-26-22:
With the recent uprising in covid cases, we are going to postpone the Winter Dance. Please keep your ears out for the next date!
YEARBOOK DATES:
· Price from January 1st-March 4th yearbook $55
· Personalization available until January 28, 2022
· Business Ads due February 11, 2022 (email to jparent@maplerun.org)
· Online yearbook link: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?
