Cheers:
Congratulations
December 2023
World Languages & Classics
Students of the Month!
Congratulations
Cooper O'Connell
opens his own antique shop!
Check out this link to WCAC News:
St. Albans Messenger recognizes
Leah Fitzgerald, who
completed a 3-month internship at
Tim's House!
Click on the link for the article:
Congratulations
Deagan Rathburn
St. Albans Messenger
Athlete of the Week!
Community Involvement:
Plato's Closet, Ada's Closet -
Faculty Food Drive
The Faculty Food Drive was a tremendous success! We're en route to deliver another batch of food to the food shelf. Our collective efforts have made it possible to provide substantial food support to the food shelf as well as to many students facing food insecurity. Gratitude to everyone involved, and blessings to you and your families.
visit UVM Children's Hospital
Students from the Athletic Council, along with their advisor Mary Brouillette, brought smiles to the faces of the young patients at the University of Vermont Children's Hospital. They dropped off hockey socks filled to the brim with toys and goodies. This thoughtful gesture was a result of their hard work and dedication to making a difference. The girls raised funds to purchase the toys, some of which were donated, and carefully selected items from the wish list compiled by the Child Life staff. It's heartwarming to see local students coming together to bring joy to our patients.L-R Amelia Weber, Abigail LaBounty, Ava Hutchins, Grace Burnor, Sophia Wolfe, and Jade Garceau
NOVUS Students
helping Operation Happiness!
Comet Hockey Team helps
Operation Happiness!
The Comets are fortunate to be a small part of Operation Happiness again this year!
Comet Basketball Teams & Families
go to UVM Basketball Game!
The Comet program (4th - 12th grade) had the privilege of going to the UVM women’s basketball game today. All five of the teams with their families (over 150 Comet fans) were able to experience some great basketball as UVM beat Duquesne 77-61!
Fine Arts Department News:
Academy Arts Night
On December 19th, the BFA Fine Arts Department presented its third annual Academy Fine Arts Night. The evening kicked off in the connector with an art show put on by art educators Karen, Yandow, Gerald Stoner, and Dee Christie. Student’s artwork was on display as people entered the building, grabbed refreshments, and listened to the BFA string ensemble play a half-hour program of music they’ve worked on this semester.
After the opening reception, audience members had the option to attend events in the Performing Arts Center, the gym, or the connector. Drama presented an opening selection from Mamma Mia and all BFA music ensembles performed in the gym. A special treat this year was a combined jazz band from Saint Albans Town and City Schools directed by Nick Allen and Zachary Kelly, The directors from those two schools.
Highlights of the evening included a full orchestra production of classic Western movie themes, and the finale of the entire evening, which was a combined chorus from BFA, SATEC, and SACS, singing, the traditional Carol of the Bells and music from How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Winter Dance Performance
Photos!!
Thank you, 10e Photography for capturing these beautiful photos of last week's Dance Performance!! Here is the link for everyone to enjoy!
The Fine Arts Department visited
grade schools on December 20th.
Spirit Week:
December 18 - 22, 2023
Winter Spirit Week
Pep Rally Fun!
Enrichment:
Jewelry Workshop & Cooking
Winter Sports:
Bobwhite Hockey
Bobwhite Hockey season opener Dec. 15th
At the Doc Holiday Tournament, the Bobwhites earned a win over Canton, NY, on Friday, Dec. 15th, and fell to Saranac in a tight game on Saturday, Dec. 16th.
Save the Dates:
December 25 - January 1 - Winter Break
Semester 1 Assessment Week
January 8 - 12, 2024
Hello Students and Families,
This communication is to let you know that BFA will be having an Assessment Week. This week is designed for students to take assessments which will demonstrate their learning from the semester. As you can see in the schedule below, students arrive at the normal time and are dismissed at 11:30 unless they need to attend Proficiency Recovery in the afternoon. Proficiency Recovery is for students who are currently not passing the class with at least a 2 score. Students who need to attend this time will be dismissed at 2:50. Buses will be running at the 11:30 dismissal and the 2:50 dismissal. Teachers will be reaching out to students and families to notify if students are required to stay. NCTC students have a slightly different schedule which is also indicated on the attachment.
If Seniors need Community Service hours, there are possible community service opportunities in the afternoon.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Polly Rico, Principal
Vermont State University Instant Decision Day
January 12, 2024
Sign up for Instant Decision Day with your school counselor and get a free application, interview, and instant decision right here in your school guidance office.
Hundreds of majors are offered at Vermont State Universities. Some majors at VTC are excluded including Dental Hygiene, Nursing Respiratory Therapy, and Rad Science.
Sign up with your school counselor!
January 12 - Winter Carnival
More details to follow.
