Friday, November 17, 2023

Friday, November 17, 2023, Weekly Administrative Update

 


 



Students, Enjoy your break! 
Nov 20th - 24th No School.


Mamma Mia Nov. 16th-18th
Don't miss out . . . here are some comments after the first show:
"I can’t stop smiling and laughing! Honestly! Thank you!"
"Kudos to the BFA students for their super fun and engaging performance of Mama Mia! If you don't have tickets, you might want to get some before they sell out!"






Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony


Abby LaBounty, a junior, spoke at the Veterans Day ceremony in Taylor Park. She spoke of the sacrifice Veterans and their families experience when they are fighting for our country. Abby spoke from personal experience as her mother, father, and stepfather all have served in deployments.


Congratulations Ruby Dasaro!
Recognized as one of the 
top ten scholar athletes
by VT Athletic Association!
Ruby Dasaro was awarded one of the top ten scholar athletes by the Vermont State Athletic Directors Association at their annual Leadership Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton on Monday night.


Congratulations 
Cora Thomas & Reese Callan!
Leadership Training Class 
Outstanding Performance Award Winners!

Congratulations Reed Stygles
signs with the University of SC-Aiken!
Reed Stygles and his family pose for a photo during his college signing on November 8th.



Congratulations Brianna Jarvis
signs with St. Michael's College!
Bri Jarvis, center, signed a letter of intent to play hockey for the St. Michael’s College Purple Knights. Her brother Trey, her mom Rachel, and her dad Joel.

Bri Jarvis poses for a photo with Comet coaches Luke Cioffi and Chelsea Forsythe.



Congratulations Parker Daudelin,
Deagan Rathburn and Connor Sterret
named to North-South HS Football
Senior All-Star game roster!




Congratulations Cadence Ovitt
2023 Vermont Soccer Coaches
All-State Selection!

Cadence Ovitt Division 1 Defense VT All-State Selection

Congratulations Comet Soccer players
who were recognized with
All-Metro, All-State Honors, and
who participated in the
2023 Senior Classic! 
Comet participants in the 2023 Senior Classic, left to right: Adi Hughes, Cadence Ovitt, Tessa Sweeney, Rae Alexander, and Shelby Royea.  


All-State:
Cadence Ovitt

All-Metro First-Team
Cadence Ovitt
Cadence Lafferty

All-Metro Second Team
Isabelle Montagne
Shelby Royea

All-Metro Honorable Mention
Adi Hughes
Tessa Sweeney
Rae Alexander

Participants in the 2023 Senior Classic
Shelby Royea
Cadence Ovitt
Adi Hughes
Tessa Sweeney
Rae Alexander


Congratulations Ava Hutchins!
St. Albans Messenger Sports Awards
for Fall 2023

Biggest Personality: Ava Hutchins – BFA Volleyball (number 9)


Cross Country Teams close their season
at the New England Championship in 
Belfast, ME Nov. 11th & 12th!
Click here to read Coach Mashtare's 


Left to right: Kaitlyn Lumbra, Jacoby Soter, Toby Hurteau, Ethan Barbieri, Noah Lavigne, Porter Hurteau, Eli Hazen, Teddy Tremblay, and Liam Patenaude.

Porter Hutreau

Runners pose for a post-race photo.
Front row, left to right: Toby Hurteau, Kaitlyn Lumbra, Jacoby Soter, Eli Hazen, and Ethan Barbieri.
Back row, left to right: Naoh Lavigne, Liam Patenaude, Teddy Tremblay, and Porter Hurteau.



Congratulations to St. Albans
Messenger Athletes of the Week
Toby Hurteau, Kaitlyn Lumbra,
and Jacoby Soter!

Toby Hurteau, Kaitlyn Lumbra, and Jacoby Soter
Jacoby Soter and Toby Hurteau, have been integral to the varsity cross-country team's success this fall



Kaitlyn Lumbra (bib 16) raced to a 62nd-place finish at the New England Championships in Belfast, ME, over the weekend of Nov. 11


Congratulations NCTC Cosmetology
and to Lexi Beyor!

NCTC School of Cosmetology & Salon
Senior Trip to the CIA Hairshow in Nashua NH!
Congratulations to Lexi Beyor for taking 2nd in the Fantasy Hair Design Competition.
Very proud of all of the students for their focus and professionalism. It paid off. They were approached by the professional instructors after every class and complimented on their attire and questions! To make an appointment for a service visit:  https://www.maplerun.org/o/nwtc/page/salon

 Lexi Beyor - 2nd in the Fantasy Hair Design Competition
 
Classroom/Enrichment Photos


The Vermont Air National Guard presented to BFA and NCTC students this week. We thank them for coming to share information about career opportunities with our students.

Cooking Crew Nov. 15th

 



BFA Music Apparel Sale
BFA Music will have an apparel sale until 11/29, with pickup estimated to be 12/22/23. Here’s the link.










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For Rising Freshmen - Nov. 20th!


Annual Vision & Hearing Notice
for all 9th & 12th Graders
November 28th & 29th






ASAVB Career Aptitude & Military Readiness Test 

November 29, 2023


On Wednesday, November 29th from 8:30-11:30, BFA and NCTC will be offering the ASVAB Career Aptitude & Military Readiness test. 


If you are interested in discovering how your strengths connect to career options and/or military service after high school, join us for the test! 


Complete this permission form and return it to BFA Guidance ASAP. Printed copies of the permission form are available in BFA Guidance as well. 


*Scores will be reported to BFA/NCTC and NOT be shared directly with military recruiters.


Email or speak to Mr. Mahabir (lmahabir@maplerun.org) or Mr. Thayer (rthayer@maplerun.org) if you have any questions.








BFA Experience
December 5, 2023


Senior Update


Attention Seniors and Families:


The Diploma Name Google Form was sent out to seniors for completion by the end of November so that I can place the order for diplomas. Here is a link to the form:

Diploma Name Form

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 802-527-6400 or email me at tcallan@maplerun.org.


Sincerely, Theresa Callan, Graduation Coordinator


Friday, November 10, 2023

Friday, November 10, 2023, Weekly Administrative Update

 



 Thank You!
    Thank you to everyone that attended conferences this week, it was great seeing the halls of BFA filled with members of our community again. Thank you for working with us to support the students and their success.  It is a great way to check in with teachers and to meet the people that come into contact with your student every day.  If you were unable to make this week's conferences, please know that you can always contact your student's teacher if you have any questions or concerns.  

    Thank you to all the teachers and staff for working late into the night on Wednesday and Thursday to work and support our community.  

                                                                                                Sincerely,
                                                                                                Polly Rico, Principal


Upcoming Events
Veteran's Day Parade

The Veterans Day parade and ceremony will be held this Saturday. The parade starts at 10:30 am with a ceremony in Taylor Park to follow. Our BFA band will be marching in the parade and Abby LaBounty, a junior, will be speaking in the ceremony. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Polly Rico, Principal





Mamma Mia Nov. 16-18th!

 

Mamma Mia Rehearsal Photos!





Rotary and Club Interact
Coat Drive!
Please help Rotary and BFA Rotary Interact ensure every person in Franklin County has one warm coat. Drop-off sites: The Complex, BFA, The Creamery, People’s Trust (Franklin Park West), NMC, and Champlain Insuring (Swanton).



Congratulations October 2023
Business Students of the Month!

The Business Department wants to congratulate and thank Caleb, Sharra, and Finn for their positive attitudes, being supportive of their classmates, and for demonstrating excellence in Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Accounting, Leadership, and Personal Finance.



Congratulations Cross Country Teams
at the Meet of Champions!
Click here to read the article written by Coach Mashtare:

The boys cross country team raced to a third-place finish at the Meet of Champions.
Left to right: Jacoby Soter, Teddy Trembley, Ethan Barbieri, Toby Hurteau, Porter Hurteau, Noah Lavigne, Eli Hazen, Liam Patenaude

Medalists left to right: Jacoby Soter, Toby and Porter Hurteau, Ruby Dasaro, Kaitlyn Lumbra, Eli Hazen, and Teddy Tremblay.


Congratulations Porter Hurteau
1st Place at the
2023 Meet of Champions!


Congratulations Teddy Tremblay
St. Albans Messenger 
Athlete of the Week!!

Congratulations 2023 All-Star
Volleyball Recognitions & Awards!

First Team: Amelia Weber
Second Team: Aiyana Auer, Leah Fitzgerald, Grace Burnor, 
Ava Hutchins, and Kristie LaBelle


Georgia 8th Grader Visit &
work with Period 2 Leadership Class
Team Building Activities
Nov. 9th








National Art Honor Society
at Trunk or Treat in Fairfield!




Classroom / Enrichment Photos
Crocheting


Gaming


NHS writing letters to Veterans


The three CIP Amigos sporting their new BFA tie dye! 


BFA Student Council has organized 
a Spirit Wear Sale!
Here is the link: https://shorturl.at/UWY67











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Save the Dates




ASAVB Career Aptitude & Military Readiness Test 

November 29, 2023


On Wednesday, November 29th from 8:30-11:30, BFA and NCTC will be offering the ASVAB Career Aptitude & Military Readiness test. 


If you are interested in discovering how your strengths connect to career options and/or military service after high school, join us for the test! 


Complete this permission form and return it to BFA Guidance ASAP. Printed copies of the permission form are available in BFA Guidance as well. 


*Scores will be reported to BFA/NCTC and NOT be shared directly with military recruiters.


Email or speak to Mr. Mahabir (lmahabir@maplerun.org) or Mr. Thayer (rthayer@maplerun.org) if you have any questions.




BFA Experience
December 5, 2023



Senior Update


Attention Seniors and Families:

We’re off to a great start to your senior year! Here’s a recap of what we currently have in the works regarding graduation:

  • September - October. Cap and Gown Forms were handed out at the September Senior Class Meeting and have been submitted to Balfour. If you missed the October due date, I have ordered extra sizes that will be available. Payment will be due in June when you pick up your cap and gown ($25, check made payable to Balfour).

  • November. The Diploma Name Google Form was sent out to seniors for completion by the end of November so that I may place the order for diplomas. Here is a link to the form: Diploma Name Form

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 802-527-6400 or email me at tcallan@maplerun.org.


Sincerely, Theresa Callan, Graduation Coordinator