Student Photos:  School photos have been distributed.  Please stop in the Main Office if there was a problem with your order.  Any student who is planning on retaking their school photo is reminded that the complete package they have received needs to be turned back in at that time.  Please go to www.donwhipplephotography.com for complete details regarding picture retakes.  Also, if you received a school ID and would like to order pictures you can do so through that same web address.  Retakes are scheduled for Wednesday November 6th 8-10 in the Hideaway.

Congratulations to the winners of the #whatsyour17BFA parking raffle:  Aria Garceau and Calla Bourdeau.  Please see Ms. Kane in Room A-308 to pick up your pass.

Today’s Lunch:

Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce (Ground Beef)

Garlic Breadstick

Daily Soup

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar

Gaming Club will meet today (10/17) from 2:50-4:50 p.m. in Science Room E-205.  All are welcome, no sign-ups required!  See Mr. Hungerford for more details.

We will be having a National ART Honor Society Meeting today (10/17) from 3:00-4:30ish!  All who are interested please show up!!

The University of Vermont is coming to BFA for a visit.  The college representative will be here on Wednesday, October 23rd at 8:45 a.m. during Enrichment.  If you are interested in attending a presentation, please stop in the Guidance Office and sign up.  Please take a pass for your Enrichment teacher to sign giving you permission to attend.

Calling all dancers interested in performing, a career in dance, or for more dance class opportunities!  Wednesday, October 23rd during enrichment there will be a meeting in the dance studio if you are interested in joining the dance team, becoming a member of the National Arts Society in Dance, attending a dance event with FREE dance classes, and other opportunities of dancers who are interested in performing more.  If you cannot attend this meeting but would like to find out more please see Ms. Kamitses or email her at akamitses@maplerun.org.

BFA’s Film Fright Night!  Come out to see Ghost Busters on Wednesday, 10/23 in the PAC.  $3 suggested donation at the door, proceeds donated to charity.  Trick or Treating down the hall for those who come in costume.  Trick or Treating starts at 6:30, the movie starts at 7:00 p.m.

AP StudentsIf you have registered to take one or more AP tests, your deposit is due by 11/1/19.  Please drop off completed forms and deposits to Mrs. Gunter in Guidance.

Are you actively involved in community serviceConsider applying for state and national recognition through the 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.  Applications are due by November 5th. 

Who is eligible?

  • students in grades 5-12
  • has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least in part after September 1, 2018.
  • Completes an application and submits it to a school principal by November 5th

Apply here:

https://spirit.prudential.com/

Come to the Vermont State Dance Festival at Lyndon Institute on Nov. 23rd!  A bus will be going from BFA.  Early bird registration for discounted prices is October 16th.  If you would like to find out more, please visit:

https://www.lyndoninstitute.org/arts/dance/vermont-state-dance-festival.  See Ms. Kamitses for more information or to sign up! 

BFA is offering a field trip to VTC’s TRY A MAJOR EVENT on November 14th from 8:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Programs include Business, Computer Information Systems, Dental Hygiene, Electrical Engineering, Nursing, Pilot Technology, and Respiratory Therapy.  Many of these programs are 2 years in length and guarantee jobs at graduation.  Space fills quickly.  Please check your school email for more info and return the form to Guidance ASAP.

The BFA Mercury, the Academy’s student newspaper, is up and running for another year.

 If you want to see profiles of student journalists, go here:

https://bfamercury.org/staff/

The new journalists have written new Faculty/Staff profiles:

https://bfamercury.org/2970/showcase/alisa-aylward-returns-to-bfa-faculty/, by Bri Pelkey

https://bfamercury.org/2973/showcase/nellie-dawson-a-new-addition-to-the-bfa-math-department/, by Maddy St. Pierre

https://bfamercury.org/2968/showcase/welcoming-new-assistant-principal-sara-kattam/, by Dylan Lamson

https://bfamercury.org/2978/showcase/cameron-caforia-a-new-face-in-bfas-math-department/, by Hunter Harris

https://bfamercury.org/2984/showcase/sorel-chaput/, by Taegan Shoram

https://bfamercury.org/3008/showcase/theres-a-new-bos-in-special-education/, by Xain DeMont