Online registration is now open for anyone interested in playing a winter sport.  Please go to the Athletic web page and follow the online registration directions.

The Awards dessert banquet will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Gym.  This event was rescheduled from last month.  Students who will be receiving their academic pin will receive a letter inviting them and their families to this event.

Today’s Lunch:

BBQ Beef Sandwich

Hand Cut French Fries

Daily Soup

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar

Attention parents & students:  On November 13th at 8:00 a.m. is a free HPV vaccine clinic offered by the St. Albans Vermont Department of Health.  If you have signed your student up, please send them to the gym for 8:00 a.m.

Is it time to think about quitting nicotine?  Do you know what’s in your vape?  We are welcoming you to attend a confidential group called Build a Better Bagel.  The group meets every Wednesday during Enrichment in Room W-202.  Please see Nurse Val or Nurse Jodi for more information!

Well Minded:  Are you having a hard time managing stress and anxiety?  Join Ashlie Olio and Marissa McFadden to connect with peers, learn coping skills, and talk about mental wellness.

Castleton University is coming to BFA for a visit.  The college representative will be here on Wednesday, November 13th 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.

Tickets are NOW on sale for MATILDA the Musical!  Based on the book by Roald Dahl (also a movie!) this story tells of one girl who uses knowledge and imagination to change her world and the world of those around her for the better.  Involving over 70 BFA students, faculty and community members, this show is packed with humor, lively dances and complex music.  It is not to be missed!

SHOW DATES ARE November 21st-23rd at 7 p.m. in the PAC with an additional matinee at 1 p.m. on the 23rd.  Tickets at:  bfastalbans.ticketleap.com/matilda OR 527-6571 (students $5/adults $8).  Contact Susan Palmer if you have any questions:  spalmer@maplerun.org.

COAT DRIVE:  Our students have been working hard to prepare for the coat drive.  Last year BFA Rotary Interact and the BFA community donated over 600 coats to the local organizations that support Franklin County's residents.   This year we hope to double that number.  We are also accepting gloves/mittens and children's winter boots.  Donations will be accepted until November 20th.

Please consider donating.  Everyone deserves a warm coat

We have five drop-off sites:

BFA - across from the Main Office.

Saint Albans Town School

Collins Perley 

City Hall

Georgia Elementary School

The BFA Student Council is pleased to announce its first sale of the 2019-2020 school clothing, featuring the new logo design selected during “Spirit Week”.  All orders are submitted online and must be placed no later than Sunday, November 24th.  These orders will be ready in time for the holidays and will make a great gift.  As always, the Student Council is very appreciative of the community support.  Please go to the link below for details and product information.  This service is provided locally by Main Street Graphics.  https://bfawinterfundraiser2019.itemorder.com/sale