Friday, May 17, 2024, Weekly Administrative Update

   

Congratulations

April 2024 Math

Students of the Month!

The names are in the same order as the pictures.
Molly Bernard, Brooklyn Conger, Ava Forbes,
Elijah Hazen, Sean Hohmann, Nolan Howrigan,
Kaitlyn Lumbra, Ruby Kennedy, Phillip Ramirez Sanchez,
Owen Toof,  and Anna Willey.

Congratulations

St. Albans Messenger

Athlete of the Week

Blake Halbach!

Prom 2024!

Enjoy these photos from prom.

Dino Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LncWK1xPdLh9r2ODKFeX_I_d-VxLNYXj?usp=sharing

Photobooth Photos: 

Individual: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JMyY6Y-zn0RpSEcCLnwg9ca6lYlKQpVq?usp=sharing

Photo Strips: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oHTp_n5PjoIVw-aEhjM6ixtsGxLYyAqK?usp=sharing

Prom Court:  Leeza Kusmit, Ava Dumont, Analyn Blow,  and Zoe Walent

All-State Music Festival

BFA Music students participated in the 97th annual Vermont All State Music Festival on May 9th-11th at Spaulding High School in Barre. Rehearsals led up to concerts on Thursday and Friday nights and with the festival finale on Saturday afternoon. 

Representing BFA in the All-State Orchestra were Broderick Chamberlain, Madeleine Messier, and Molly MacKenzie. Finnegan Madding and Penelope Noza performed in the Band and Owen Scott and Jon Coulombe sang in the festival Chorus. 

Students from around the state auditioned for this festival in January and were placed in the groups. Music was sent out in March for each individual to prepare before the festival. Each ensemble was directed by a nationally known conductor specially contracted to work with these students. The entire festival was a wonderful learning experience and all BFA students had a chance to make music with other highly dedicated and talented students from other VT schools. 

BFA hosted this festival last Spring, the fourth time it has been in St. Albans and the second time Eric Bushey and Armand Messier, current BFA Music faculty, hosted it. 

NCTC National Technical

Honor Society Inductees Ceremony

Congratulations to our new and returning National Technical Honor Society inductees!

Movie Night

Improv Team at Twiggs

On May 16th, the Improv Team performed at Twiggs. There was an audience full of laughter who enjoyed an evening with the very talented Improv Team! Thank you to Twiggs for hosting the event and to all who join us.

Classroom/Enrichment

Students in Global Citizenship classes are learning about the UN Sustainable Development Goals. A huge shout out and thank you to presenters from six local organizations for giving their time and helping students see what the goals look like in action!

Accelerated Algebra 1

Geometry in Construction

Ian MacKenzie built a 3-dimensional version of Jay Peak using topographic maps, Adobe Illustrator, and laser cutting machines in Advanced Woods.

The AP Environmental Science and AP Physics classes went on a field trip to The Wild Center in Tupper Lake New York where they explored their many exhibits and learned about sustainable building practices.

Spring Sports

Senior Updates

The Class of 2024! This photo was taken in the fall of 2023.

 Graduation Details

Date: June 15, 2024

Time: 2 pm

Location: Collins Perley Sports Complex

Lead Contact: Theresa Callan (tcallan@maplerun.org) or 802-527-6400

Details:   Here is a bulleted list of What to Expect at this year’s 94th Commencement for the Class of 2024 on Saturday, June 15th at 2 pm at the Collins Perley Sports Complex:

• Graduation rehearsal is mandatory on Friday, June 14th, 12 - 2 pm. Seniors do not need to wear caps and gowns for rehearsal. Seniors will receive graduation tickets at the rehearsal. When they practice walking across the stage, they will be handed an envelope with their tickets.

• On June 15th, seniors are to arrive at the Complex no later than 1 pm and promptly report to the rink to line up.

• Please dress comfortably for graduation as it can be very warm regardless of if graduation is outdoors or indoors.  If graduation is outdoors, seniors will be walking on turf and sitting on the bleachers so ensure shoes are appropriate (i.e. high heels can get caught in the grass and on bleachers). Seniors should arrive with their caps and gowns on.  

• Please ride with your families to limit the number of vehicles for parking. Traffic in and around CPSC is congested. Carpooling is encouraged.

• Once families and guests have parked, they will be directed to the graduation entrance. Please have your (4) tickets ready to present and you will keep your tickets with you. Seniors will each be given 4 tickets for reserved seating. Other family members/guests may sit in the open seating area. Families and/or guests will be ushered to the seating area(s).

• If you, a family member, or guests have special accessibility requirements (wheelchair, hearing impaired, etc.), please contact me and I’ll assist you with the needs and will ensure that an usher assists you upon arrival at graduation.

• At 2 pm, the seniors will walk in and march down the middle aisle and the commencement begins.

• Whipple Photography will be at graduation.  Photographs will include the presentation of the diploma, followed by a portrait holding the diploma.  Images from graduation will be posted for graduates and families to view on the Monday morning after graduation. Here is the link: INSERT LINK when available.

• Northwest Access TV will be live-streaming graduation. BFA Graduation YouTube Link: INSERT LINK when available.

Save the Dates

May 23rd - Junior Jam

May 24th - Move Up Day 

BFA 1/2 Day Schedule

(Rising 9th Grade)

May 27th - Memorial Day Parade (No School)