Friday, January 27, 2024, Weekly Administrative Update

   

 

Messages sent earlier in the week:

Attendance Robo Calls

Hello BFA Families, 

 

Currently, an automated call is sent at 9:00 am to communicate if your student has missed Period 1 and again at 3:00 pm if your student has missed the entire school day.  Going forward, the 3:00 pm call will communicate if your student has missed one (1) or more classes for the day. The purpose of this change is to better notify you if your student is not attending a specific class.   Our proficiency data indicates strong attendance leads to higher success rates in classes.  

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you. 

Polly Rico, Principal

Senior Community Service

Senior Students and Families,

We wanted to take a minute to remind students and families that BFA requires all seniors to complete 10 hours of community service during their senior year to graduate. Community service and paperwork must be completed by May 17th. If you have any questions, please contact Geoff Murray at gmurray@maplerun.org.

Thank you.
Polly Rico, Principal

Recognitions:

Congratulations

Porter Hurteau

2023-2024 VT Gatorade 

Cross Country Runner of the Year!

Congratulations

Athletic Council

Athletes of the Week!

Deagan Rathburn

Makenna Montgomery

Finn Shookenhugg

This week’s athletes of the week were chosen by their coaching staff. The Athletic Council will be highlighting different teams weekly throughout the winter season.

Poetry Out Loud:

Hello students!

Are you interested in an opportunity to represent BFA and compete for a chance to travel to Washington, D.C. to represent Vermont by RECITING POETRY? 

If so, please read this email!  

BFA will hold a schoolwide competition during long enrichment the week before February Break!  The winner will move on to the state competition at THE FLYNN!

What do you have to do?  Memorize and recite a poem for an audience!

Want more info? Please talk to your English teacher or respond to this email at the following form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCg76adFB-y7MxPC1EYMomZ5Y6XZAsmh9k_UxvQJJ-6UCZIg/viewform 

More info can be found here:

https://www.flynnvt.org/Education/poetry-out-loud

A BFA competition from a few years ago::

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66eoJYlVExM

Parent/Family Resources:

 

You can play a significant role in protecting your child from the dangers of vaping and nicotine dependence. Maintain an open line of communication with your kid, and use the tips and suggestions in this guide as a framework for having a productive conversation.

Vaping Conversation Guide

BFA Rotary Interact Fundraiser:

BFA Rotary Interact launched a Blueberry Bush plant sale. The bushes are proven growers and northern grown. Blueberry bushes should be planted in at least groups of two. We are trying to do sustainable and environmentally friendly fundraising. Plants ordered will be delivered in May with directions for planting.

http://givebutter.com/c/6LVyYj 

Class of 2027 T-Shirt Sale:

Hello,

Here are the class shirts for the Class of 2027, modeled by our very own Class Secretary Eli Hazen. This will be the class' shirt for the next four years. We would really appreciate you considering buying one to support the class. This is a fundraiser and a way to bring together the class. It would be great to wear them on a particular Friday, at the assemblies, etc. They are $20 each.  They are in room A314 for purchase. We take cash, check, or venmo.

Thanks so much!

Mrs. Parent

Entrepreneurship Day - Feb 7th

Have you registered? Still time to join a free virtual event for students: 15th Annual Vermont Entrepreneurship Day “Vermont Entrepreneurs – Finding Your Groove”.  To register visit: https://www.vtsbdc.org/ved/

In the spirit of bringing forward-thinking Vermonters together to encourage the exploration of entrepreneurship through creative expression, the theme of this year’s event is, “Vermont Entrepreneurs – Finding Your Groove.” 

Join more than 300 Vermont high school/CTE students, educators, government officials, business advisors, and business leaders on Feb. 7, 2024, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. for the free 15^th annual virtual (ZOOM) Vermont Student Entrepreneurship Day.   The exciting agenda offers an opportunity for all high school/career & technical education students to hear from a successful young Vermont entrepreneur as he shares his experience offering tips for success no matter what your career path as well as learn how to pitch your idea(s) from another young Vermont college entrepreneur who created his business while in school.  Winners of the annual visual media competition will be announced.  

Vermont Student Entrepreneurship Day is hosted and sponsored by the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC); U.S. Small Business Administration – Vermont District Office; Vermont Career and Technical Student Organizations; Vermont Business Education Corps, State of Vermont – Office of the State Treasurer and The J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation. VtSBDC is hosted by Vermont State University. 

To learn more about this event and upcoming student entrepreneur events, visit https://www.vtsbdc.org/specialty-services/youth-entrepreneurship/

Winter Sports:

Bobwhites vs. Wolves

Bobwhites vs. Wolves

Comets vs. Hilltoppers

On Saturday, Jan. 27, the Indoor Track and Field team heads to the Vermont Championships at the University of Vermont! Click here to read the St. Albans Messenger Article: Vermont Indoor Track and Field State Meet, Porter Hurteau and Sam LaCroix reflect on the senior season!

Hope Happens Here Event:

Senior Update:

January 16, 2024

Seniors and Families,

Here is a snapshot of the end-of-the-year culminating events schedule. Please note that we are working on the details for each event and will communicate that information later.

Also, Mr. Murray sent an email reminding seniors about the community service graduation requirement.  All seniors must complete 10 hours of community service and submit completed forms to him by May 17th. Here's a link to several opportunities: 2024-2024 Community Service Options

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

Save the Dates:

February 1 & 2 - District Music Festival

Announcing BFA Class of 2024 Local Scholarship Event, February 7th, during enrichment in the library from 9:40-10:55AM. 

February 26 - March 5 - No School - Winter Break