Most Important Elements in College Application

This past week, Guidance Counselor, Stephenie Hodgeman, shared an article from College Confidential about how colleges are weighing the most critical elements in college applications.  

It is interesting to read that according to the fall 2018 survey that grades in all classes, grades in college prep courses, and strength of curriculum are in the top three.  The class rank was second to last.  To read the full article, please see "Admission Officers Name the Most Important Elements in College Applications."

Matilda the Musical

The musical "Matilda" is being performed at BFA in the Performing Arts Center.

Thursday night we had a great opening with an almost full house. The performance by all was breathtaking and exciting along with both the music and the scenery.  We are so impressed with the hard work put in by all the students and staff to produce an amazing show.  We would encourage all of you to make time to see the show! Friday night, Saturday matinee, and Saturday night shows are still available. 

Coat Drive Update

We have collected 450 coats to be distributed next week to the community service organizations in Franklin County including Operation Happiness, CVOEO  and the Samaritan House.  Please consider a gently used coat, hat, mitten or snow pants donation.  The coat drive will end on Monday, November 25th.

Schedule Change: Friday, Nov 22 will be a Tuesday block schedule

Hi Students and Families:

Happy snow day number two.  The last thing we needed was to have another Tuesday lost to snow days.  This morning, the Assistant Principals, Sara Kattam, Heather Fitzgibbons and I met to talk about the best way to proceed forward.   As we were discussing solutions, we wanted to adhere to giving students and staff at least 48 hours’ notice when we are changing a day's schedule as we know it is best for all students to keep the schedule as regular as possible.

Here is our solution to make up the two missing Tuesdays:

·  This Friday, November 22, will be a Tuesday schedule 

·   Next Tuesday, November 26, will be a Tuesday schedule

If you have any further questions or concerns, please let me know.

Sincerely,

Bill Kimball

Snow Day and Student Contact Verification

Hello Parents:

Two weeks ago we started verifying our contact information for each of our students by sending home a verification form with them.  As of Thursday, we had received 165 forms back.  We recognize that this past Tuesday (snow day) we had several incorrectly placed calls due to selecting all contacts in the school cancellation message. 

If you have not returned your child's verification form, please review, correct, sign (by parent/guardian) and return to the Guidance Office as soon as possible.  If you need another copy of the form either emailed or mailed to you, please contact Kelly Hirss at khirss@maplerun.org and we will gladly get one to you right away.  Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Fall Choral Concert

November 7th, BFA students participated in the 2019 Fall Choral Concert which featured BFA Chorus (Chorus classes I & II),  BFA Chamber Singers, and soloists.   Karah White, Bella Bonasera, and Sophie Thompson were featured soloists who performed their New England Music Festival audition pieces.  Several other students from the chorus had solos including Hassan Chambers Jr. who performed the rap section from “We Are the World -25.”    A truly wonderful night of choral music enjoyed by a well-attended audience.   Congratulations to all who were involved!

Employee Retirement Counseling Sessions

Brian Ficek, Retirement Education Counselor, was on site at BFA on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 for private one on one retirement counseling for BFA and NWTC employees. Brian will be returning for a second session on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

Brian Ficek, CMFC®

Retirement Education Counselor| State of VT

Prudential Retirement

280 Trumbull Street, Hartford CT 06103

Cell: (802) 222-1798

brian.ficek@prudential.com