Recent Amazing Student Events
"Showcasing inquiring minds, compassionate hearts,
creative expression, and service
to the community!"
Pink the Rink Hockey Event Feb 3rd:
It was an amazing Saturday night at Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center at the annual Pink the Rink event. All of the money raised tonight from the doubleheader boys’ and girls’ games against Spaulding goes back into our local community to help with cancer-related causes. There was a raffle table, bake sale, clothing table, Chuck the puck, 50/50 raffle, and gate sales to add to the total amount. Both teams played well with the Comets winning 7-1 and Bobwhites 3-0.
Dance Competition Feb 2nd:
Annual District Music Festival Feb 2nd:
Madeleine Messier had a scholarship performance playing
The Romance for Violin and Piano No. 2 in F major, Op. 50 by Beethoven.
Good luck to the
Robotics Club Team,
The Ringers
who will be competing in the
Vermont FIRST Tech Challenge State
Championship this Saturday at
Lamoille Union High School!
Recognitions
Congratulations
Athletic Council
Athletes of the Week!
Emma Harrison
Molly Clark
Ethan Barbieri
Jacoby Soter
Porter Hurteau
Toby Hurteau
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.
Congratulations
St. Albans Messenger
Athlete of the Week
Emma Harrison!
Congratulations
Alpine Racers
Ian MacKenzie 3rd Place
Ian MacKenzie 3rd Place
Molly MacKenzie 6th Place
at the Rice Slopeside Cup!
Blast from the Past
BFA Football 1931
Classroom, Enrichment & Other Activities
Local Scholarship Event:
On February 7th, more than 80 seniors gathered with their school counselors, Jaime Bristol and Peter Jones in the BFA library for the Local Scholarship Event. Students diligently worked on starting their scholarship applications and gained a better understanding of how to help finance their college journey through local scholarships. A special acknowledgment goes to Amy Tuner and Martina Newell for all of the behind-the-scenes work that they do coordinating with local scholarship committees on behalf of BFA seniors. All local scholarship information is easily accessible on the BFA Guidance website: https://www.maplerun.org/o/
Voices Against Violence:
We invited Voices Against Violence to set up an informational table during the lunch block every Tuesday for the month of February. They engaged students in conversations about what safe, healthy, and respectful relationships look like...check out the "interactive wall", created by our BFA students, while they were here this week!
Information
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:
More info can be found here:
A BFA competition from a few years ago::
Student Resource:
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.
Art Movie and Discussion at the Welden Theatre:
Preston Fuller is a member of the City’s Belonging, Equity & Inclusion Committee and he is leading a new initiative called “Movies that Matter,” which will show free movies at the Welden to spur community discussion. The first movie is a documentary called “Wasteland,” which is about a community art project involving the disadvantaged community at the world’s largest landfill near Rio de Janeiro.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1268204/
Free to the public on Tuesday, February 13th at 6pm at the Welden.
After the movie we will invite a panel of artists forward and for about thirty minutes talk about the film and the question, "Why is art important to our community?" "What Does Community Art Look Like?" or any other questions that arise.
The BEI Committee is collaborating with BFA Art Teacher, Dee Christie, and students Jess Southwick, Cooper O'Connell, and Madi Evans will be on the panel to discuss art in the community.
The BEI Committee is collaborating with BFA Art Teacher, Dee Christie, and students Jess Southwick, Cooper O'Connell, and Madi Evans will be on the panel to discuss art in the community.
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
Senior Update:
January 30, 2024
Seniors and Families,
Here’s a recap of what we’ve completed to date regarding graduation, some reminders, and the culminating events calendar.
Recap:
Caps, gowns, and diplomas have been ordered! Payment will be due when you pick up your cap and gown on June 12th ($25, cash or check made payable to Balfour).
Reminders:
10 hrs of Community Service is due by May 17th. See Mr. Murray.
Seniors must share their completed PLP with their Advisor by June 1st. Additional PLP support is available every Thursday Call Back, from 7:30-8 am in the Library, or by filling out this form.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 802-527-6400 or email me at tcallan@maplerun.org.
Save the Dates:
FRIDAYS - CHAT WITH A
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER!
February 15th
On Thursday, Feb. 15, the Bellows Free Academy Improv Team returns to Twiggs for a special show to benefit the Samaritan House! The event starts at 5:30, and your ticket for entry is a donation at the door. This event always attracts a good crowd, so arrive early!
February 26 - March 5 - No School -
Winter Break
March 13 - BFA Spring Instrumental Concert
March 22 - No School - Inservice
Happy Valentine's Day!
