** IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

·         AS SOON AS YOU ARRIVE ON CAMPUS MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES UNTIL YOU LEAVE CAMPUS AT THE END OF THE DAY, UNLESS IT IS A DESIGNATED MASK BREAK DURING A CLASS.

·         Also, the doors to the buildings will not open until 7:45 a.m. for students who walk or are dropped off in the mornings.

·         Please complete the “Take-home food count” survey that was sent to your emails.

Next week begins PICTURE WEEK!  Students will be called down throughout the day to the PAC by their advisory class.  This will ensure that each student is included in the process.  There will be announcements indicating when each group should proceed to the PAC.  The blue cohort will have their pictures taken on Monday (9/21) and Tuesday (9/22).  The green cohort will have their pictures taken on Thursday (9/24) and Friday (9/25).  A schedule will be sent out today.  Picture day for students who are completely remote will be on Tuesday (9/22) from 3-4 p.m.  The photographer will be set up outside at the rear parking lot entrance to the gym.

The dismissal tones will work as follows:

One tone – Students who ride a bus @ 2:45 p.m.

Two tones – Students who are picked up @ 2:48 p.m.

Three tones – Students who walk or drive @ 2:50 p.m.

The BFA Music Apparel Sale is on now!  Place orders online by 10/7:  https://bfamusic2020.itemorder.com/sale

Attention students:  If you left items in your locker last year that were not picked up over the summer, please stop by the Cafeteria to pick it up.  Any questions, please see Mr. Bloom.

VSAC is excited to announce that registration for our two Fall Financial Aid Trainings is live on the website!

Sept 16, 9:30-10:30 (Via Zoom) Financial Aid 101This training session is geared toward professionals who are newer to the field or want a refresher on available programs, timelines, and best ways to advise students and families on financial aid for education or training after high school.

Sept 24, 9:30-11:00 (Via Zoom): Annual Financial Aid and VSAC UpdatesThis training session will provide important updates and changes to financial aid resources—including the FAFSA, grants, scholarships, and other resources. We will also provide updates on key VSAC initiatives that are designed to help students, families, and professionals.

University of Vermont: Wednesday, September 30 and Wednesday, October 21 - Save the date!  UVM Admissions will be presenting a special program for Vermont high school juniors and seniors. This program will include a UVM overview, UVM faculty speaker and a student panel. Watch this space for additional details as they become available.

Virtual Open House:  Due to COVID-19, we have reimagined our Open House events for the fall to a virtual format.  Please save the dates of October 13, 15, and November 9, as each event will include a UVM overview, academic offerings, and a student panel.  Just as a reminder, UVM waives the $55 application fee for Vermont students if they apply Early Action, which has an 11/1 deadline.