Messages from Principal Rico
In order to support expectations, please take a moment to read the following messages:
1) Since the beginning of school, we are seeing an increase in food and drink deliveries to students. We are finding that students are missing class time to retrieve deliveries as well as our safety staff handling a large volume of people trying to access the building. We will no longer accept food or drink deliveries from outside of the school. Please remember, at school, students have access to free breakfast and lunch every day. If for some reason, it is a necessity to drop something off for your student, they will receive it by the end of the day. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
2) Re: Student Health: This school year has presented with the typical increase in illness. Per our handbook. “If a student becomes ill during the school day, they must go to the Health Office. If the nurse determines they should be sent home, a parent/guardian will be contacted, and their absence will be excused.” If your student contacts you due to not feeling well and requesting to go home, please direct them to the health office rather than making arrangements to pick them up. If they leave without following the protocol, it will result in an unexcused absence. Please feel free to contact the nurses anytime regarding your student's health so they can support them at school.
1) Since the beginning of school, we are seeing an increase in food and drink deliveries to students. We are finding that students are missing class time to retrieve deliveries as well as our safety staff handling a large volume of people trying to access the building. We will no longer accept food or drink deliveries from outside of the school. Please remember, at school, students have access to free breakfast and lunch every day. If for some reason, it is a necessity to drop something off for your student, they will receive it by the end of the day. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
2) Re: Student Health: This school year has presented with the typical increase in illness. Per our handbook. “If a student becomes ill during the school day, they must go to the Health Office. If the nurse determines they should be sent home, a parent/guardian will be contacted, and their absence will be excused.” If your student contacts you due to not feeling well and requesting to go home, please direct them to the health office rather than making arrangements to pick them up. If they leave without following the protocol, it will result in an unexcused absence. Please feel free to contact the nurses anytime regarding your student's health so they can support them at school.
Thank you so much for help and support,
Polly Rico
Thank you 10e Photography for the team photos from the Powder Puff Game. We can't wait to see how much was raised through this worthy event.
The Parent Advocacy and Student Support Program was created by Title VI Indian Education to provide students with Academic support, post-graduation planning, and enrich their cultural knowledge. The program offers a variety of supports from tutoring to college planning to job application support. Your student does not need to be Abenaki to access this program. We are open to any student in need of support. To register or for more information check out the Google site or reach out to your school counselor:
https://sites.google.com/mvsdschools.org/passprogram/program-information?authuser=0
The Bobwhites' golf team competed at NVACS on Thursday, Sept. 28, earning a fourth-place finish.
Gavin Benoit was fourth overall at the D1 qualifier at Cedar Knoll Country Club on Oct. 3.
🍁🍂Fall Fest Dance October 7th 7-10pm
Parking🚙🚙🚙- The city of St. Albans has allowed for BFA student parking at the parking garage free of charge. If you would like a parking pass, please stop by City Hall to fill out a form. It has been communicated that if there are incidents of vandalism, unsafe driving and parking, or if trash is left behind, the city will not allow BFA to use the garage. So please represent BFA well.
Join us in congratulating the following well-deserved staff and students!
Dee Christie
Dee Christie received the Arts Educator of the Year Award
at the Arts Educator Conference!
I have had the privilege of working with Dee for the last 21 years at BFA. Over those years, I have witnessed Dee go above and beyond for students as well as the BFA Community. Dee has taught countless independent studies for students who couldn’t fit art into a schedule or wanted to extend their learning. This means that Dee often took her preparation time to work with kids simply because she cared about students and art. Dee’s impact on the community has ranged from organizing students to paint windows in local businesses as well as murals to brighten the aesthetic and bring art appreciation to the masses. Dee is also a fierce advocate for the arts. She fought to incorporate the Arts into STEM programs to make it a true STEAM class. She is a true arts integrationist. Over the years, she has collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop classes that integrate art into other content areas. She does this because she understands the importance of creation, representation, and expression in the lives of students. Dee Christie deserves this award and we, at BFA, are extremely proud of her. Congratulations.
Polly Rico, Principal
World Languages & Classics
September 2023 Students of the Month!
Class of 2027
Winners of the Homecoming
Spirt Award and Parade Float!
Upperclassmen Floats
Homecoming Football Game
Bobwhite top Lakers in homecoming thriller! Read the game recap and check out the huge photo gallery from the St. Albans Messenger! Homecoming Game September 29th
Thank you, Boosters, for the fantastic fireworks!!
Powder Puff Football Game
The Comets won 46-28, but everyone wins with Powder Puff when it comes to caring for the community. All funds raised from the event go to Camp-Ta-Kum-Ta and the Jim Bashaw Cancer and Catastrophic Fund, local organizations that help local people and their families in their time of greatest need. Check out the St. Albans Messenger article and amazing photos: Powder Puff September 30 2023
Classroom / Enrichment Photos
Sports Marketing Class
Sports Marketing Class Best Logo Winners
Leadership Training Class
Leadership Training Class working together in the Mass Pass activity
(teamwork, communication, soft skills, conflict resolution, personality types).
This week a representative from Vermont Army ROTC came to BFA/NCTC to speak about how ROTC can enhance their college or career prospects. We would like to thank them for taking the time to educate students about this opportunity.
Enrichment Activities 10/4/23
PASS Program
BFA is proud to announce participation in the PASS program.
The Parent Advocacy and Student Support Program was created by Title VI Indian Education to provide students with Academic support, post-graduation planning, and enrich their cultural knowledge. The program offers a variety of supports from tutoring to college planning to job application support. Your student does not need to be Abenaki to access this program. We are open to any student in need of support. To register or for more information check out the Google site or reach out to your school counselor:
https://sites.google.com/mvsdschools.org/passprogram/program-information?authuser=0
Congratulations
St. Albans Messenger
Athletes of the Week
Seneca Durocher and
Cadence Lafferty!!
Fall Sports Photos
Bobwhites recognize this year's only senior player, Nick Galuszka before the match with the Mount Mansfield Cougars on Monday, Oct. 2. Click here for the St. Albans Messenger article: Bobwhites celebrate senior Nicholas Galuszka
Left to right: Oliver Horton, Colby Phelps, Gavin Benoit, Ethan LaPlume, and Gavin Clark
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