We Are BFA!
"Growing Green and Gold Pride"
Mid-term Semester 2 grades close on April 7th.
Progress reports will be available on April 13th.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Mark your calendar!
April 19, 3:00-7:00
April 20, 3:00-7:00
April 21, 8:00-3:00
Teachers will open conference time for in-person
and remote meetings.
Pick-A-Time will be open for parents on April 12th-18th.
IMPORTANT!
SPRING TESTING INFORMATION
WHY STANDARDIZED TESTING!?
Each year the state requires that all students in grades 3-9 take English and Math tests; and students in grades 5, 8, and 11 take a science test. This year students are taking the COGNIA test, which is replacing the SBAC. Standardized testing offers insight into BFA's teaching and learning compared to other schools in the area, state, and in the nation. Data helps teachers inform their teaching and helps the district make curricular and programming decisions to ensure that Maple Run Unified School District students are receiving the best education. BFA’s Multi-Tier Systems of Support team can use the data to ensure appropriate supports are in place for students. Students will be doing some activities to prepare for the tests during Advisory and Enrichment in April. Take the testing seriously. Do your best! Show what you know and what you can do!
Testing will occur in advisory groups.
See the schedule below for specifics.
ALL 9th-grade students- COGNIA Math and English - May 2, 3, 9, 10
ALL 11th-grade students- COGNIA Science - May 11, 12
*AP Testing schedule for reference
ALL STUDENTS READ THIS- Bussing/Arrival Time:
MAY 2, 3, 9, 10 Bussing
MAY 11, 12 Bussing
MAY 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12 Arrival Time
MAY 2, 3, 9, 10 Bussing
- There will be two bus runs on 9th-grade testing days.
- The first bus run will be the normal morning route which will pick up 9th-grade students and any AP testing students who need transportation.
- The second run will provide transportation for everyone else arriving at BFA on this BUS SCHEDULE.
MAY 11, 12 Bussing
- In the past, we have had little or no need for early bussing to the 11th-grade testing days due to students finding their own transportation. Rather than automatically sending buses that may not have any riders, please fill out this FORM so we can arrange appropriate transportation.
- Buses will pick up everyone else to get to school by 10:00 on this BUS SCHEDULE.
MAY 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12 Arrival Time
- Students not testing should arrive at school no earlier than 9:45 am for class on testing days.
- ALL students 9-12 are expected in class starting at 10:10 am.
9th & 11th READ THIS- Important information for testing days:
- Bring a fully-charged Chromebook, power adapter, and headphones that plug into the Chromebook. BFA has headphones for those who need them.
- Students may not leave until the end of the testing session.
- Students will not be allowed to have phones until dismissal from testing.
- Plan to work on PLP’s or other school work when finished.
- Food will be provided.
- Be sure to get a good night's sleep! Do your best! Show what you know!
- If you have questions, please reach out to your advisor.
If you have questions reach out to your advisor.
Make-up dates - ENRICHMENT May 17 and 24
Congratulations World Languages
and Classics March 2023
Students of the Month!
Enrichment Activities on March 29th
Paracord Workshop; learning how to make keychains and fidget sticks.
Breakfast Crew
Enrichment April Menu
Sugaring Success during Environmental Studies & Outdoor Leadership Class
Thank you, Mr. Corrigan & Mr. Brown!
Career Connections on March 29th
Superior Technical Ceramics
The Mercury
Click here for all of the recent Mercury articles: https://bfamercury.org/
Rachel Ledoux’s article was mentioned and linked in the VT NEA newsletter!
Click here to read Rachel's article:
Save the Dates!
April 1st, One-Act Regional Theater Festival
BFA Rotary Interact Blood Drive in the BFA GYM - April 10th
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https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BFA
Senior Class Meeting on April 12th in the PAC
Friday, April 14th
April 19-21 Parent Teacher Conferences
April 24-28 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
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Senior Update
Community Service Opportunity:
Tree Planting - Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, April 22nd (Earth Day), 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Use the access path across Monument Road from 774 Monument Road, Swanton
March 28, 2023
Attention Seniors and Families,
There’s been one change and one addition to the Culminating Events Calendar. The date for the Bobwhite/Comet Contest is now Friday, May 19th, and we’ve added the June 2nd Music Festival information. See the picture below.
Here are the links for ordering announcements, signs, and graduation apparel.
Announcements and Class Rings Lawn Signs and Banners Class of 2023 Apparel
Please complete your PLPs and Community Service Requirements. After the April break, I’ll provide you with “what to expect” details for graduation. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by email tcallan@maplerun.org or call 802-527-6400.
Sincerely, Theresa Callan, Graduation Coordinator
