Friday, November 11, 2022

Friday, November 11, 2022, Weekly Administrative Update

 This blog focuses on sharing important information, classroom, and cocurricular work, and photos throughout the week.


Veterans' Day Parade & Ceremony
Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve.







Elora Menard, BFA student speaker.






Upcoming Events

Progress reports will be available at 6pm TODAY on Powerschool. 

Fall Dance Info
Fall Ball Nov 12th at the BFA gym 7-10 pm.
$5 with a non-perishable food donation or $7 without.




Conferences: Mark your calendar 👀 
 
In-person and virtual options are available!
Tuesday, November 15th, 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 16th, 3:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 17th, 3:00-6:30 p.m.
(Addams Family Theater Performance starts at 7:00!)

Tuesday, November 22nd, 7:30-3:00 p.m.

Each teacher will open 7.5 hours of conference time slots.

Pick-A-Time Parent Teacher Conference sign-up will be open from Noon on November 8th until 3:00 p.m. on November 14th. To sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences, Click here:  https://pickatime.com/client?ven=11600644
In-person and virtual options are available.


Career Connections Presentations
with Husky-Injection Molding

On Wednesday, November 16th, DURING ENRICHMENT, BFA and NCTC will be hosting a career connections presentation with Husky Technologies. During the presentation representatives from the company will discuss job types in the organization, typical responsibilities of the different job types, and what makes a good job candidate/employee. They will also cover what kind of opportunities are available for high school students, recent graduates, as well as individuals who have experience in the field. If you are interested in ENGINEERING, ADVANCED MANUFACTURING, or jobs in the SKILLED TRADES please attend! Please sign up to attend this on Flextime Manager by searching for the event called “Career Connection Opportunity.” Email or speak to Mr. Mahabir (lmahabir@maplerun.org) or Mr. Thayer (rthayer@maplerun.org) if you have any questions.

BFA THEATER Presents...
Addams Family House

Tickets are on sale now at ticket leap
The shows are on November 17/18/19 at 7pm 
with a matinee on the 19th at 1:00
Purchase tickets here!


http://bfastalbans.ticketleap.com/the-addams-family-a-new-musical/




BFA Experience
Monday, December 5th

Congratulations October 2022
Business Students of the Month!!
The Business Department wants to congratulate and thank Jacoby, Rae, and Molly for their positive attitudes, for being supportive of their classmates, and for demonstrating excellence in Business Management, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, and Accounting.

Congratulations Sports and Entertainment Marketing Logo Contest Winners!
Left to Right Kelsey Miles, Cadence Lafferty, Rae Alexander, Seth Richards


Congratulations Athletes of the Week
Laren-Kate Garceau and Ruby Dasaro!
St. Albans Messenger recognizes cross country runners, senior Laren-Kate Garceau and junior Ruby Dasaro, who led the girls' team at the 2022 Meet of Champions on Nov. 5!

Congratulations 
Lindsey LaBelle and Jayden Walent!
Congratulations to seniors Lindsey LaBelle and Jayden Walent who were selected by the Vermont Youth Volleyball Association (VYVA) to represent the state at the Senior Showcase against neighboring New Hampshire. The girls match is set for Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. at Plymouth State College.


Congratulations
Congratulations Seth Richards named to 2022 All-State boys volleyball recognitions! 




Congratulations Kaydence Bocash 
Two 2nd-place Demolition Derby Races!
 
Champlain Valley Fair (Sept 1)
Franklin County Field Days ( Aug 4)


November 2022 Winter Coat Drive

It is time for our annual COAT DRIVE. Please consider donating gently used coats, hats, mittens, and children's winter boots to Rotary Interact's annual coat drive. Donation bins may be found at BFA, Hannafords, Collins Pearly, Co-op, and People's Trust Company.


Financial Literacy Fair 
BFA Gym - Nov 9th
Thank you Rotary Club of St. Albans for organizing the Financial Literacy Program. The number of volunteers really benefited the students by authentically learning business skills they can use in today's career fields. 





Fall Music Night





Career Field Exploration
Thank you BETA Technologies for bringing your flight simulator so students can learn about career field opportunities. It was great to have Leilani King, 2014 BFA alumni show students the opportunities right here in our region.




The Mercury

Check out The Mercury's profiles of BFA's foreign exchange students for the 2022-2023 school year:

Paula Marras-Giminez (‘24): From Italy to Vermont-by Mackenzie Smith

Exchange Student Rijpma (’23) Joins BFA Community-by Owen Scott

Learn how BFA's Armand Messier makes student music videos in this Mercury article!


BFA Hosts Second String Festival by Patricia Noza