Friday, June 14, 2024, Weekly Administrative Update

 

CONGRATULATIONS
CLASS OF 2024!!

 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:

• 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: Whipple Photography

• Northwest Access TV will be live-streaming graduation. BFA Graduation YouTube Link:  Live access.

Monday, June 17th

Step-up Day Schedule

Here is the June 17th Step-Up Day Schedule. On this day, 9-11th graders will run through their schedule for next year.  Students will have an opportunity to make schedule changes during Advisory time from 10:30-11:30. This is also a great time for some end-of-year advisory festivities. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am. 

2024 - 2025 Schedule Improvements

Dear BFA Community,

I've attached a video explaining the schedule improvements for the 24-25 school year. Take a look!

2024-2025 Bell Schedule

Advisory vs Enrichment vs Study Hall

Congratulations

May 2024

Math Students of the Month

The names are in the same order as the pictures.

Luca Boyea, Harrison Fields, Ava Hutchins,

Charlie Luneau, Molly MacKenzie, Aiden Parah,

Cynthia Rolfe, Chloe Smith, Makenna Tatro,

Thomas Weber, Kolton Williams

Congratulations

Seniors completing

4 consecutive years of French!

"Bravo!" to these seniors for completing four consecutive years of high school French! Toutes nos félicitations!

Pictured: Monsieur Pollard, Sawyer Boutin, Maura Thompson, Ava Hutchins, Ava Dumont, Rachel Ledoux, Madame Waite

Congratulations

St. Albans Messenger

Athlete of the Week

Adelaide Hughes!

Discover Jazz Festival

The Jazz Band had an amazing performance at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival on Church Street on Friday, June 7th!

International Club

Field Trip to Montreal

On May 31st, the International Club voyaged north to Montreal for the day.  Along with students from upper-level French and Spanish classes, they explored the Espace pour la vie district of Montreal (Botanical Gardens and Biodome) before soaking up some sun and fun at the Vieux Port.  Join the International Club next year to help plan another trip!

Classroom/Enrichment

Geometry students building Tiny Houses

Locker Clean Out

STUDENTS:  Before you leave for summer, please clean out your locker.  Maintenance will be cleaning and repairing lockers this summer so ALL items must be removed from your locker.  Anything left in a locker will be disposed of that day.  Items will not be kept in the lost-or-found box.

Friday, June 7, 2024, Weekly Administrative Update

 

Congratulations
Class of 2024!!

Car decorating & Parade to the Bay

Congratulations

Senior Porter Hurteau

signs with the 

University of New Hampshire!

Congratulations

Track & Field Athletes!

Click here to read Coach Mashtare's article:

D1 State Championship Meet Results

Congratulations

St. Albans Messenger

Athlete of the Week

Cora Thomas!!

Cora closes the regular season by setting Comet record by hitting three homers in one game

Congratulations

Adi Hughes!!

Adelaide Hughes scores 200th career LAX goal in the first round of D! playoffs!

Academy LAX seniors and 2024 team!

2020 vs 2024

Mrs. Waite's Advisory Pictures!

I thought some of you may be interested to see these two pictures of my Advisory group. The first photo was taken on their first day of school as Freshmen! We were in the middle of touring the buildings, back when there were arrows dictating the flow of hallway traffic. Remember that? The connector was still under construction, so we were crossing in the back (east) parking lot, down the ramp outside the exit near the corner of the gym. You can see that we're socially distanced and only maskless for the photo op!

The second photo was taken yesterday, as they near the end of their Senior year! Time flies! Krist Waite

Theater Seniors!

VT State House Visit

Cooper O'Connel, Sara McConnell, Leah Fitzgerald, and Jacoby Soter

(The Why)

Vermont is poised to meaningfully engage and empower youth in the Vermont Civic Health Index Project. A representative group of youth will attend a one-day conference/data analysis retreat where they will support the analysis of the Youth Survey and synthesize the data to be shared in the report. UP will plan and facilitate a one-day gathering at the State House for a group of up to 40 VT youth. 

The purpose of the day: To review the Youth Survey data Identify areas of strength and opportunities for change Develop a youth-led synthesis of the data and quotes for the Civic Health Index report - this will include data, recommendations, and quotes Brainstorm ideas for sharing the report with other youth throughout the state.

College Planning Event June 5th

Rising juniors and seniors at BFA were invited to a college preparation event organized by the school counseling office. Representatives from the University of Vermont, the University of New Hampshire, St. Michael's College, Norwich University, and Vermont State University attended the event. They offered students the opportunity to meet individually and in small groups. Traditionally BFA has a strong relationship with area colleges and high acceptance rates.  We appreciate the support they give our students as they prepare for college and careers. 

Instrumental Pops Concert June 5th

The Instrumental “POPS” Concert with this past Wednesday, June 5th. Students in Bands 1, 2, 3, String Ensemble and Jazz Band performed for a capacity crowd in the PAC. 

Each year this concert caps off the vibrant BFA Music Instrumental Music program with movie music, pop tunes, and light classics. Highlights this year included a full orchestra performance of music from “The Lord of the Rings” and a combined Bands 2/3 performance of a recently re-discovered composition by Eric Osterling that was commissioned by now band director Eric Bushey’s predecessor Verne Colburn back in 1981.

Band 2 performed “Windridge” by Georgia, VT resident David A. Myers who is an internationally known composer of band music. Mr. Myers was in attendance at this performance. 

The entire concert was live streamed and can be found at the NW Access YouTube channel. 

Theatre Awards June 6th

Planning for Convocation Performance

Last full day of school &

National Donut Day

Celebration June 7th!

Senior Updates

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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:  Live access

Outdoor Graduation

Indoor Graduation

Save the Dates

June 8th

The Lake Monsters would like to extend a Thank You.
The Vermont Lake Monsters will be holding an Educator Appreciation Night on Saturday, June 8th at 6:05 pm, and we would love for BFA St. Albans teachers to attend!
On this night, we want to recognize all of the educators across Vermont, showing our appreciation for their education efforts in our community. Every educator can get two (2) free tickets by showing their school-provided IDs at the box office.

Here is the BFA Culmination Week Schedule and bus information.

On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, there are two dismissal times. One at 11:30 am right after exams and the second run at 2:50 pm for the students that need to stay for proficiency recovery. On Thursday, there will be one dismissal time for buses at 11:30 am. Friday, there will be no buses. Students need their own transportation if they need to come in to make up an exam or for proficiency recovery. On Monday, June 17th, dismissal will be at 11:30

am.