Starting on Monday, October 19th the Abbey will have limited à la carte items available at breakfast and lunch. These items will be priced in whole dollar amounts ranging from $1-$3 and only exact change will be accepted for these items.
The first Student-Led Virtual Assembly will take place on Monday, October 19th at 8:30 a.m. This will be a live You Tube event. A link will be provided on Monday morning.
2020-2021 YEARBOOK ORDERS: You can order your 2020-2021 yearbook for $40 now through December 31st online at: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A08772600 or the order form in your email. The price will increase to $50 from January 1st - March 5th.
ATTENTION SENIORS:
- Please check your email for your Senior meeting with your school counselor. Every senior has or will be receiving an invite via Google Meet. If you are in the building, please come to the Guidance Office for your meeting. Otherwise, please attend via Google Meet.
· It’s time to order your caps and gowns online as well as complete the Google form sent to you on how you want your name printed on your diploma. Please complete by the end of October. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Callan at tcallan@maplerun.org or 527-6400.
Cap and Gown ordering instructions (Note: No payment is required until June):
o Go to balfourvt.com
o Click on Caps/Gowns
o Click on High School Cap/Gown Order Form
o Fill out all required information and hit the submit button
Good luck to the following sports teams as they compete this weekend:
Friday (10/16):
- Varsity Football at the Seawolves @ 7:00 p.m.
- Girls Volleyball at MMU @ 4:00 p.m. (Dismiss @ 1:45)
- JV & Varsity Girls Soccer at CHS @ 4:00 p.m. (Dismiss @ 2:10)
Saturday (10/17):
- Varsity Boys Volleyball at CVU @ 11:00 a.m.
- JV & Varsity Boys Soccer host Essex @ 10:00 a.m.
- X-Country at NVAC’s at MVU @ 9:00 a.m.
Interested in video game design and development? Vicarious Visions video game development panel will occur via Zoom on Friday, October 16th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. This is an opportunity for students and young adults (generally ages 14-24) to meet professionals currently working in the field of video game design and development. There is no pre-registration required for this event. Please see Mr. Mahabir
Use this link to access the Panel on Zoom:
http://zoom.us/j/92754934558?pwd=ekdqM3AralJDODY0d1FqbU9TL2xKZz09
Meeting ID: 927 5493 4558
Passcode: 522800
BFA STUDENTS: GIVE A PINT AND GET A SLICE – BFA Interact is hosting a blood drive at City Hall on October 28th. BFA has been a big part of a county-wide effort to help with depleting blood supplies. Students that donate will be given a voucher for a slice of pizza at Mimmo’s at their appointment. Masks and appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, go to the following address and type in BFA under sponsor in the right-hand corner. https://www.redcrossblood.org/
First Semester AP Students: If you plan on taking the AP test(s) in May, your $40 per test deposit is due to Guidance by 11/9/20. Registration forms are available from your AP teacher or in Guidance.
Here are two Mercury articles hot off the presses:
Madeiros's Path to Teaching by Helen Simmons
Meeting Mr. Murphy by Isabella Bonasera
Northwest Career & Technical Center Accepting Applications!
It has never been easier to apply for a program at NCTC, thanks to our new online application portal! If you'd like to join us for the 2021-2022 school year, get a head-start on the application process. We have10 unique programs that offer a wide range of college credit, industry-related credentialing opportunities, cooperative internships, and job shadows. Sign up today for:
· Public Safety & Fire Services
Our classes fill up fast, so remember to complete your application by our January 15th Priority Deadline to avoid the waitlist! If you are interested in learning more about a program, have a question about scheduling, or would like to tour a program and meet the instructors, send an email to Susan Bosland (sbosland@maplerun.org) or Dino Patsouris (cpatsouris@maplerun.org).
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The Friends For A_Dog Foundation is a non-profit arts and education program that honors the life and spirit of Andy (A_Dog) Williams, a BFA graduate. The Foundation is excited to announce a new music education scholarship for students. Selected students will receive free music lessons and a musical instrument over the course of several years. Instruction will be provided by professionals. The first round of the application process ends soon, so click here for more information, or contact Mr. Bushey or Mr. Rider.
College Application Event – The Guidance Office wanted to let you know that there will be a College Application Event the week of October 19th in the Library. This first event will take place for only seniors that are applying for Early Action (deadline November 1st). PLEASE BRING YOUR CHROMEBOOKS.
- When: October 19th & 20th for Blue Cohort / October 22nd & 23rd for Green Cohort
- Who: Seniors applying for Early Action to Colleges/Universities
- How to Sign Up: Contact Desiree in the Guidance Office
We look forward to seeing you!
University of Vermont: 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 date of 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.
Attention Juniors & Seniors: Starting in October, BFA is hosting virtual meetings with Admissions Counselors from local and out of state colleges and universities. The meetings will take place on Wednesdays from 8:30-9:15 a.m. Here is the October/November schedule with the links to join:
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| Date | College | Time | Time | |||
| Oct | 21 | St. Joseph's of Maine | 8:30-9:15 AM | 11:00 - 11:30 AM | ||
| Oct | 28 | University of New Haven | Mass College of Pharmacy | https://mcphs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsce2hqzwsGNedryidzHYxw1pAspCB6hQQ | ||
| Nov | 4 | University of New Hampshire | ||||
| Nov | 11 | Western New England University | ||||
| Nov | 18 | Castleton University |
BFA is hosting a virtual visit with Lincoln Tech on Wednesday, November 4th at 11:00 a.m.
Find out about hands-on career training at America’s Technical Institute:
- Automotive Technology (Optional Audi Training)
- Diesel & Truck Technology
- Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology
- CNC Machining & Manufacturing Technology
- Electrical & Renewable Energy Technology
- HVAC/R Technology
- Welding Technology
For more information, contact: Steve Parello 603-933-1394 or sparello@lincolntech.edu
Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest:
The 2021 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 15th.
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2021.
MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year. Some important applicant details include:
· Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
· Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
· Male and female students compete separately.
Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please have your students choose St. Albans Lodge #1566 as their sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at enf.elks.org/MVS.
Legacy Awards – The Legacy Awards program begins on September 1st. Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards. The application deadline is February 5, 2021 at 11:59 a.m., Central Time. Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link.
For any questions, please contact me at (802) 370-2267 or sptslt@comcast.net
Check out these opportunities from VSAC:
· Managing College Costs (MCC) Presentations: Worried about the cost of postsecondary education? Learn about how to pay for college and training programs by attending one of 8 virtual workshops hosted by VSAC Outreach Counselors from throughout the state.
o Any family can watch this pre-recorded version of this presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q5N9jrYyyI&feature=youtu.be
o Each of the events are listed on VSAC’s Calendar of Events: https://www.vsac.org/events/list
o Students and families may look for the event ‘hosted’ by the VSAC counselor that serves their specific high school (Counselor names are listed on the event, as well as counties they serve), or can attend any MCC event of their choosing.
· FAFSA 1:1 Support: Would you like 1:1 help completing your FAFSA or Vermont Grant Application?
o Sign up for a 1:1 FAFSA help session with a VSAC Outreach Counselor here: https://calendly.com/chrisbarryvsac/financialaidhelp?month=2020-10
- VSAC will let you know exactly what documents you need to bring to this meeting.
- These meetings can be held by Zoom or by phone. If possible, we recommend using Zoom as it allows for screen sharing.
- Students and families can also schedule a 1:1 FAFSA help session by phone by calling 877-961-4369.
- Of course, Vermonters can always call VSAC’s toll-free FAFSA helpline at 833-802-8722 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm
- Vermont Career Connect: A Statewide Career Exploration Event for Middle School Students
- https://www.vsac.org/vermont-career-connect
- Students can take career interest surveys, review a repository of curated videos of different career fields, and participate in a ‘live’ virtual event on October 28th.
· Mark your calendar! Vermont Virtual College Fair will be held on December 2nd. More info to come.
The Clarkson Ignite Presidential Fellowship program is a merit-based scholarship covering all tuition costs for 10 first-time students entering Clarkson in Fall 2021 for four years (eight semesters) of undergraduate study.
To apply for this award, you must:
· First, you must apply to Clarkson University for Early Decision OR Regular Decision.
· Second, you must apply for the Clarkson Ignite Presidential Fellows program by December 15, 2020 (Early Decision) OR January 15, 2021 (Regular Decision)