Friday, November 10, 2023

Friday, November 10, 2023, Weekly Administrative Update

 



 Thank You!
    Thank you to everyone that attended conferences this week, it was great seeing the halls of BFA filled with members of our community again. Thank you for working with us to support the students and their success.  It is a great way to check in with teachers and to meet the people that come into contact with your student every day.  If you were unable to make this week's conferences, please know that you can always contact your student's teacher if you have any questions or concerns.  

    Thank you to all the teachers and staff for working late into the night on Wednesday and Thursday to work and support our community.  

                                                                                                Sincerely,
                                                                                                Polly Rico, Principal


Upcoming Events
Veteran's Day Parade

The Veterans Day parade and ceremony will be held this Saturday. The parade starts at 10:30 am with a ceremony in Taylor Park to follow. Our BFA band will be marching in the parade and Abby LaBounty, a junior, will be speaking in the ceremony. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Polly Rico, Principal





Mamma Mia Nov. 16-18th!

 

Mamma Mia Rehearsal Photos!





Rotary and Club Interact
Coat Drive!
Please help Rotary and BFA Rotary Interact ensure every person in Franklin County has one warm coat. Drop-off sites: The Complex, BFA, The Creamery, People’s Trust (Franklin Park West), NMC, and Champlain Insuring (Swanton).



Congratulations October 2023
Business Students of the Month!

The Business Department wants to congratulate and thank Caleb, Sharra, and Finn for their positive attitudes, being supportive of their classmates, and for demonstrating excellence in Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Accounting, Leadership, and Personal Finance.



Congratulations Cross Country Teams
at the Meet of Champions!
Click here to read the article written by Coach Mashtare:

The boys cross country team raced to a third-place finish at the Meet of Champions.
Left to right: Jacoby Soter, Teddy Trembley, Ethan Barbieri, Toby Hurteau, Porter Hurteau, Noah Lavigne, Eli Hazen, Liam Patenaude

Medalists left to right: Jacoby Soter, Toby and Porter Hurteau, Ruby Dasaro, Kaitlyn Lumbra, Eli Hazen, and Teddy Tremblay.


Congratulations Porter Hurteau
1st Place at the
2023 Meet of Champions!


Congratulations Teddy Tremblay
St. Albans Messenger 
Athlete of the Week!!

Congratulations 2023 All-Star
Volleyball Recognitions & Awards!

First Team: Amelia Weber
Second Team: Aiyana Auer, Leah Fitzgerald, Grace Burnor, 
Ava Hutchins, and Kristie LaBelle


Georgia 8th Grader Visit &
work with Period 2 Leadership Class
Team Building Activities
Nov. 9th








National Art Honor Society
at Trunk or Treat in Fairfield!




Classroom / Enrichment Photos
Crocheting


Gaming


NHS writing letters to Veterans


The three CIP Amigos sporting their new BFA tie dye! 


BFA Student Council has organized 
a Spirit Wear Sale!
Here is the link: https://shorturl.at/UWY67











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Save the Dates




ASAVB Career Aptitude & Military Readiness Test 

November 29, 2023


On Wednesday, November 29th from 8:30-11:30, BFA and NCTC will be offering the ASVAB Career Aptitude & Military Readiness test. 


If you are interested in discovering how your strengths connect to career options and/or military service after high school, join us for the test! 


Complete this permission form and return it to BFA Guidance ASAP. Printed copies of the permission form are available in BFA Guidance as well. 


*Scores will be reported to BFA/NCTC and NOT be shared directly with military recruiters.


Email or speak to Mr. Mahabir (lmahabir@maplerun.org) or Mr. Thayer (rthayer@maplerun.org) if you have any questions.




BFA Experience
December 5, 2023



Senior Update


Attention Seniors and Families:

We’re off to a great start to your senior year! Here’s a recap of what we currently have in the works regarding graduation:

  • September - October. Cap and Gown Forms were handed out at the September Senior Class Meeting and have been submitted to Balfour. If you missed the October due date, I have ordered extra sizes that will be available. Payment will be due in June when you pick up your cap and gown ($25, check made payable to Balfour).

  • November. The Diploma Name Google Form was sent out to seniors for completion by the end of November so that I may place the order for diplomas. Here is a link to the form: Diploma Name Form

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










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Friday, November 3, 2023

Friday, November 3, 2023, Weekly Administrative Update

 



Parent Conferences
November 8th and 9th
4 - 8 pm

We value communication between teachers and families; if the teacher has no available times, please email them to make other arrangements.

Pick-A-Time is available from Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.

through Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 3 p.m.

Instruction Doc Video: how to make appointments (2:20 minute video)

Pick-A-Time link:  Schedule Conferences

District-wide Strings Festival 11/2/23
Our District String Festival was huge yesterday! Thank you Asiat Ali and Dan Bruce for directing these groups and kudos to my colleague Rusty Charpentier for making this all happen. (Mr. Bushey)


Congratulations 
Cross Country Boys' team & 
Kaitlyn Lumbra who qualified
for the New England Championships.
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Congratulations
Comet Volleyball Team
on a great season!
The program's first-ever quarterfinal win on Saturday, October 28th!




Bobwhite Football Seniors
at their last game of the season!

Congratulations Noah Vincelette!
Noah Vincelette, a sophomore took home a bronze medal at Quebec’s “Les Gants Dorés” in Victoriaville, Noah trains with Luke Tatro and Hans Olson at the Rail City Boxing Club.




BFA Theater
Members of the cast of Mamma Mia volunteer at Spooky Saturday downtown this weekend!


Halloween Fun!

NW Nightmare Film Events
Digital Media students during the Q&A sessions for last week's enrichment film screening and students attending the festival awards ceremony at Twiggs on 10/30/23.
Students Attending the NW Nightmares Film Festival Awards Ceremony at Twiggs
Both student films received honorable mention at the awards ceremony.
From left to right:
Stephen Stilianessis, assistant director, Do You Copy
Cassandra Webber, actor, Those We Trust
Noah Hunt, co-director, Those We Trust
Arek Mathieu, screenplay writer and actor, Do You Copy
Tristan Boomhover, production assistant, DoYou Copy
Molly Mackenzie, co-director, Those We Trust

Students conducting a Q&A session after the premiere screening of Those We Trust in the BFA Performing Arts Center on 10/25/23.
Production Team for Those We Trust
From Left to Right:
Lora Easterday, graphic design
Fenn Thompson, actor
Sophia Williams, special effects and motion graphics
Molly Mackenzie, co-director
Noah Hunt, co-director

Students conducting a Q&A session after the premiere screening of Do You Copy? in the BFA Performing Arts Center on 10/25/23.
Production Team for Do You Copy?:
From Left to Right:
Cyrus Kinnick, actor
Arek Mathieu, screenplay writer and actor
Stephen Stilianessis, assistant director
Aaliyah Sanders, cinematographer
Tristan Boomhover, production
Brendan Conley, director



Classroom & Enrichment Photos

PE Circuts work


AP Chemistry Lab Photos












Cooking during Enrichment




Careers in education and job opportunities presentation 
by MRUSD HR team
Representatives from Maple Run School District presented to students about careers in education and job opportunities in this district. We appreciate them taking the time to share this information with students.




Upcoming Programs for Parents















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Pink Ribbon Support
Staff Initiative

Hi all, A caring employee (Laurie Plante) wanted to show their love and support for the people in our BFA, and larger, community who are fighting breast cancer. Her vision was a sticker that could be placed on classroom doors to show our support for someone. Pete Symula and Kevin Murkami teamed up to make this happen. Pete and Kevin's design says it all, " I chose to put a heart in the middle. I believe this is really what the message is intended to demonstrate, love and support to your special loved one." The stickers are vinyl so you are able to write any name of someone you would like to honor. This is one example of the support we have for each other which is why BFA is a great place to be.
Principal Polly Rico




Save the Dates


● November 8th & 9th - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00 p.m.

● November 16th - 18th - Mamma Mia

● December 5th - BFA Experience






Senior Update


October 31, 2023

Attention Seniors and Families:

We’re off to a great start to your senior year! Here’s a recap of what we currently have in the works regarding graduation:

  • September - October. Cap and Gown Forms were handed out at the September Senior Class Meeting and have been submitted to Balfour. If you missed the October due date, I have ordered extra sizes that will be available. Payment will be due in June when you pick up your cap and gown ($25, check made payable to Balfour).

  • November. The Diploma Name Google Form was sent out to seniors for completion by the end of November so that I may place the order for diplomas. Here is a link to the form: Diploma Name Form

  • Due Date Reminder: Senior photographs are due by November 3rd to Mrs. Parent (email jparent@maplerun.org).

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




Parking🚙🚙🚙- The city of St. Albans has allowed for BFA student parking at the parking garage free of charge. If you would like a parking pass, please stop by City Hall to complete a form. It has been communicated that if there are incidents of vandalism, unsafe driving and parking, or trash left behind, the city will not allow BFA to use the garage. So please represent BFA well.



We want your photos!
Feel free to send us photos or student highlights that you would like included in the weekly administrative newsletter. Send to tcallan@maplerun.org!




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