Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held this Wednesday, October 30th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday, November 1st from 12:00-3:30 p.m.  The “Pick-A-Time” link to sign-up for conferences is located on both the BFA Facebook page and webpage.

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

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

Attention students:  The Abbey Group will be selling breakfast in the upper gym lobby on Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays during Advisory.

Today’s Lunch:

Ham & Cheese Stromboli

Marinara Dipping Sauce

Caesar Salad

Daily Soup

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar

Hang out at NWTC!  The Hideaway will be open to BFA and NWTC students after school from 3-6 p.m. on Tuesdays.  Enjoy a relaxed environment perfect for hanging out with friends or catching up on schoolwork.  Access to Chromebooks and complimentary hot drinks (coffee, hot chocolate, etc.) will be available.  A monthly open mic night will take place in this space, beginning in November.  Dates to follow.

Student Voice & Diversity Club will be meeting on Wednesday (10/30) @ 7:40 a.m. in the Project Space of the Library.  All are welcome!

A recruiter from the U.S. Army is coming to BFA for a visit.  The recruiter will be here on Wednesday, October 30th 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.

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!

ATTENTION AP STUDENTS:  You must have your deposits in by the end of this week.  If you do not have your deposit in by Friday (11/1), you will no longer be signed up to take the test.

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/

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.