Friday, September 13, 2024

Friday, September 13, 2024, Weekly Administrative Update

 


Upcoming events

Below you will find a poster for this year's Homecoming Week!  This includes the Spirit Day Themes, schoolwide competitions, etc.

We are starting off the week with the Homecoming Dance and ending the week with the Powder Puff Game.  There is something for everyone!  Be sure to join in making your class' float!

HOMECOMING DANCE - BFA GOES HOLLYWOOD
7-10pm - Sat. Sept 21st - BFA GYM
$7 per person ($5 with a nonperishable food item)
Semi-Formal Attire
(Guest pass paperwork is in the Main Office)

FRIDAY FUN
Pep Rally
Parade (Start decorating afterschool, judging @ 5:45pm, starts moving @ 6pm)
Football Game (7pm) 
Fireworks @ halftime
Bonfire after the game

POWDER PUFF GAME
7pm - Sat. Sept 28th
Benefits our community

SPIRIT DAYS
Monday - USA Day (Wear red, white, and blue)
Tuesday - Camo/Country
Wednesday - Adam Sandler Day (Dress like Adam Sandler or one of his characters)
Thursday - Skittles Day (Wear bright or neon colors)
Friday - Green and Gold

SCHOOLWIDE COMPETITIONS
Make class posters to go behind your class' section at the rally.
Dress up daily for your class' spirit tally.
Cereal Drive - Bring in cereal boxes to be tallies for your class points and to benefit our community.
Decorate your advisor's door to help your class win more points.

If you have questions please see Mrs. Tourville, Mr. Archambault, Ms. Madeiros, Mrs. Lefebvre, Ms. Liberatore, Mrs. Hodgeman or Mrs. Parent.




upcoming senior events

Senior College Application Event, October 2 during Enrichment in the library. Seniors, complete your college applications with your school counselors and area admissions counselors.

College Fair, October 9th - juniors and seniors- attend NEACAS's college fair hosting 200 colleges. Sign up today in Guidance with a permission slip.


Ada's closet


Students, Do you need clothing, hygiene items, or other basic necessities? Ada's Closet is here to help you – and it's all free!

Come to Guidance to see a counselor/social worker to learn more about how Ada's Closet can provide what you need, confidentially and at no cost to you. We're here for you!

Stop by and ask about Ada's Closet today!

School photo star

Tink!

Tink is our school therapy dog who posed perfectly for his school photo!


Congratulations

St. Albans Messenger
Athlete of the Week
Daniel Martel!
Daniel Martel broke the Bobwhites’ game against Milton on Sept. 5. Martel scored off a deflection, pushing the ball past a diving Milton keeper for a 1-0 lead for the Bobwhites.

MobilE Spirit Store

BFA’s new Mobile Spirit Store had its grand opening at the Varsity Girls Soccer Senior Night. Keep an eye out for them at games and community events this year! This is the only place to get your BFA gear in person, and their prices can’t be beat! The store is being managed by students, and proceeds go directly to support BFA traditions such as dances, Homecoming, and senior events.






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 are improving.


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. 

BFA Nurses e-mail: bfanurses@maplerun.org
BFA Nurses Phone: (802) 752-2260
BFA Nurses Fax: 802-527-6431

fall sports


Cross Country - 9/7/24 at the Burlington Invite at Hard'ack
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Bowhite Football 9/6/24


Bobwhite Senior Wyatt Trombley plays the National Anthem.







Left to right: Kirby King, Emma Caster, Emma Stone, Jade Garceau, Jillian Mathieu, Addie Parent, Peyton Burnor, and Erin Jackson Courtesy of Mary Brouillette

Bobwhite Golf at Rocky Ridge Country Club



Comet Soccer 9/11/24
Comets earned a 2-0 shutout win over MVU.








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