Friday, November 22, 2024

Friday, November 22, 2024, Weekly Administrative Update

 


Message from Principal Rico


Dear Families,

As we prepare to take time off from school for the Thanksgiving break (November 25 - November 29, 2024), we want to bring attention to how much we appreciate everyone who has developed a routine for making school and attendance a priority. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn and connect with peers and their teachers.

Bellows Free Academy connects attendance to the world of work and takes it very seriously. We have created an attendance team to help improve student attendance and work towards the MRUSD goal of removing barriers to student attendance. If your child has a difficult time arriving to school on time and/or attending school, here are things that have proven helpful for families to try:

  • Develop a positive daily morning routine

  • Consistent sleep routines

  • Healthy eating, and

  • Limited screen time.

If your family or your child is in need of support, please reach out to their school counselor. 

We want to thank our students and their families who do their best to attend school every day, even when it is difficult. Our faculty and staff work hard each day to make school a welcoming learning environment where students can thrive. Your partnership with us is key to your child’s success. We look forward to seeing you again when school resumes at 8:10am on Monday, December 2, 2024. Wishing all families an enjoyable, restful, and safe Thanksgiving break.

Sincerely, 

Polly Rico, Principal


Congratulations 

November 2024 

math students of the month!

Pictured L to R and top to bottom Isabella Chappelow, Addison Charron, William Billings, Abby Montagne, Adele Thomas, Charlotte Martell, Audrey Fontaine, Emma Parah, Cecilia Smith, Theodore Sawyer


Join us for the

Beauty and the beast!


Showtimes:

Where? BFA Performing Arts Center, 71 S. Main St.

When? 7 p.m. Nov. 21, 7 p.m. Nov. 22, 7 p.m. Nov. 23, and 1 p.m. Nov. 24.

How? Tickets are $6 for students, seniors, and faculty/staff and $8 for adults.

Order your tickets online now at at https://bfastalbans.ticketleap.com/


Thank you 10E Photography! Click on the link to enjoy additional photos!!







Spirit Week










Spirit store


BFA Spirit Store is offering special and unique items that are guaranteed to be ready before the holidays. Everything is ON SALE!  GREAT GIFTS!

Shopping closes on Monday, December 2
SO DON'T MISS OUT!





Tech Discovery Day


The Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation posted the following:
"On November 14th, FCIDC's Workforce Development Committee and BFA Guidance Counselor Stephanie Hodgeman organized an incredibly successful Tech Day at Collins-Perley. There they hosted a dozen Franklin County Businesses that offered hands-on demonstrations and projects to 80 of Maple Run Unified School District's eighth graders. This event introduced these middle school students to some of the many tech careers available here in Franklin County- both with and without college degrees. The success of this event ensured similar events in Franklin County's future. Special thank you to all who participated and helped facilitate Tech Day '24."





Franklin county students explore careers with border patrol and homeland security


On November 20th, students from Missisquoi Valley Union (MVU), Bellows Free Academy (BFA) St. Albans, and Richford High School had the unique opportunity to tour the Swanton Sector Border Patrol station.

The visit provided an inside look at the critical mission of the U.S. Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Students gained firsthand insights into the diverse career paths within these agencies, including roles in law enforcement, digital forensics, dispatch, search/rescue and federal service.

This event is part of a monthly initiative organized by the Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation (FCIDC), which brings together students from all five Franklin County high schools to explore local career opportunities.

A special thanks to Customs and Homeland Security, Border Patrol and FCIDC for fostering connections between students and potential career paths, helping to build a brighter future for our community!



careers class 


Kasia Bilodeau’s Careers class took a tour of Market 32. They were able to explore some of the behind-the-scenes areas and learned about the many job opportunities at our local grocery store.





classroom/enrichment



Mrs. Parent's Geometry Classes have been finishing up their Skateboard Deck Project which allowed the students to deepen their understanding of using transformations and symmetry in a real world setting.






Pictures of Ms. Kane's Accelerated Geometry students working collaboratively to discover triangle congruence criteria.




Watercolor in Mrs. Bolduc's Class.


Bingo



jay peak season's pass lottery 2024-2025


BFA will raffle off 100 season passes for the 2024-2025 ski/ride season. 

Am I eligible for the 2024-2025 raffle for a season pass to Jay Peak? 
Eligibility is based on transferable skills scores of self direction AND citizenship. 

For Students in Grades 10-12:
You need an average GPA of 3 in Self Direction and 3 in Citizenship on your June 2024 report card.

For Students in Grade 9:
You need an average GPA of 3 in Self Direction and 3 in Citizenship on your Nov 2024 progress report.


Apply for the lottery here by December 4th: 


NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.



ADa's closet



Enjoy the break!! 

November 25th-29th No School











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Friday, November 15, 2024

Friday, November 15, 2024, Weekly Administrative Update

 


   


Veteran's Day Parade & Ceremony


The Veteran's Day Parade and Ceremony in Taylor Park brought our community together to honor those who have served. Thank you to Mr. Bushey and the BFA Marching Band, students Wyatt Trombley, and John Coulombe for helping make the parade and ceremony so special for our veterans.





Wyatt Trombley


BFA Student Jordan (John) Coulombe presenting his Veteran's Day speech.





Congratulations 

Bobwhite Cross Country Team!


The cross country team traveled to Manchester, CT, to compete in the 89th Annual XC New England Championships over the weekend of Nov. 9 
Click here to read the article by Coach Mashtare: 
L-R: Ethan Barbieri, Eli Hazen, Sam Hurteau, Toby Hurteau, Teddy Tremblay, and Jacoby Soter.


Congratulations Comet Soccer!

Riley Tatro and Isabelle Montagne were named All-Metro First Team for their outstanding contributions to the Comets in 2024.

All-Metro girls’ soccer awards

First Team All-Metro
Isabelle Montagne
Riley Tatro

Second Team All-Metro
Luca Boyea
Jayda Carter

Honorable Mention All-Metro
Mckenna LaBarge


Congratulations Bobwhite Soccer!


Congratulations to Bobwhite soccer players Alex Carter and Daniel Martel who were named to the Vermont 2024 Boys All-State Soccer Metro First and Second Teams. Carter, a senior, was named first team, and Martel, a sophomore, was second team.


Health Info


ILLNESS GUIDELINES:

Any individual exhibiting the following symptoms is advised not to attend school.

● Fever of 100.4 degrees or greater: They may return after being fever-free for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication.
● Vomiting or diarrhea related to illness: They may return once free of vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours.
● Severe, Sustained Coughing, Shortness of Breath, or Difficulty Breathing: They may return when their symptoms improve.

Please refer to the Vermont Department of Health for specific information on respiratory virus symptoms (COVID,

Influenza, RSV, etc.). Please call your primary physician for further recommendations if you have questions or concerns.





Classroom / Enrichment


Leadership Teamwork project.



Computer Coding during Enrichment.




BINGO during Enrichment.



Senior Yearbook Info


Senior Parents/Guardians -
If you are interested in purchasing a senior PDA for the yearbook, please remember that the deadline is Nov 24th, 2024. Please let us know if you have any questions! 
Thanks in advance,
Jenny Parent jparent@maplerun.org




Upcoming Events







Sports Registration & Meeting


Winter sports registration is now open.

Go to www.BFAathletics.com and click on "Online Registration" and follow the directions and link there to sign-up. Registration closes November 29th.

Winter Sports Parent Meeting is set for November 20th, 2024 @ 6:30 PM inside the BFA Gymnasium.


Beauty and the Beast

Our Bellows Free Academy Theatre Company is excited to present Disney's Beauty and the Beast on November 21st-24th with shows on Nov 21st, 22nd, and 23rd at 7:00 PM and a matinee on SUNDAY, November 24th at 1:00 PM. All shows are at BFA in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $6 for students, seniors, and faculty/staff and $8 for adults. Come out and support your community, while having a fun-filled night at the theatre! Order your tickets online now at TicketLeap!




Thank you to our parent volunteers who helped build the set 
for Beauty and the Beast!





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