Parent informational night – “What’s in that vape?  Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at SATEC.  Childcare is available.  Area resource tables will be available from 6:00-6:30 p.m.

Picture Retakes are scheduled for Wednesday November 6th 8-10 in the Hideaway.

Today’s Lunch:

Meatball Sub (Beef & Chicken Meatballs w/ Mozzarella Cheese on a bun)

Kale Pesto Pasta

Daily Soup

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar

Good luck to the JV Football team at Mt. Mansfield today @ 4:00 p.m. (Dismiss @ 1:15)

Gaming Club will meet today (10/21) and Friday (10/25) from 2:50-4:50 p.m. in Science Room E-205.  All are welcome!

Student Voice & Diversity Club will meet on Wednesday 10/23 @ 7:40 a.m. in the Project Space within the Library.  All are welcome!

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.

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, Nurse Jodi, or Ashlie Olio for more information!

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.