Daily Announcements for October 28, 2020

Please note: The 1^st Quarter marking period ends on Thursday, November 5^th.

Freshman Chromebook switch will occur during Enrichment Oct 26-30. You will receive a calendar invite from IT for your specific time slot. Bring your Chromebook, Power Adapter, and bag on your scheduled day.

Freshman only - Last names:

Monday A - Dug

Tuesday Dum - Z

Thursday A -Ph

Friday Pi - Z

Parent Teacher VIRTUAL Conferences will be held on:

Monday 11/2/2020 from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday 11/4/2020 from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Thursday 11/5/2020 from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Teachers have also adjusted their schedule, so these are the main times set.

Please give teachers at least one hour to receive the Google meet link if scheduling close to meeting time. You will need a valid email address to set these up.

Please contact Desiree Stevens (802)527-6571 or dstevens@maplerun.org or Kelly Hirss (802) 527-6570 khirss@maplerun.org with any questions.

You will find this on the BFA website:

link: https://pickatime.com/client?ven=11600644

BFA SPIRIT WEEK (OCT. 26-30):

ATTENTION BFA STUDENTS: As part of Spirit Week, Student Council and Interact are running a class cereal drive competition! Bring boxes of cereal with you to school and place them in the bins at your designated entrance. Student Council members will be there to ask you your class to add to the weekly tally. The winning class will receive Spirit Week points toward the overall total!

SIGN UP YOUR TEAMS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPLEX FUN DAY EVENT NEXT FRIDAY 11/6! Once we have the number of teams, we will let you know the time.

Volleyball Team Tournament 11/6 Signups Up to 8 Players per team

Badminton Team Tournament 11/6 Signups 2 player teams

Broomball Team Tournament 11/6 Signups up to 6 players per team

REMINDER: Students who have not yet picked up locker items from last spring will need to do so no later than this Friday, October 30^th. Any items left at that time will be discarded. These items are located in the cafeteria and are marked by name and locker number. Any questions please stop by the Main Office.

Important Yearbook Dates:

Yearbook Sales Link: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A08772600

Now until Dec 31, 2020 - yearbook $40

Jan. 1, 2021 until March 5th - yearbook $50

Jan. 29th, 2021 - Last day to personalize book online

Nov. 1st - Senior Portraits in jpeg form to jparent@maplerun.org

Nov. 20th - Senior PDAs

Good luck to the Varsity Girls Soccer at North Country @ 3:00 p.m. (Dismiss @ 12:15)

Join VSAC for this year’s Vermont Career Connect today (10/28) from 10:00-Noon via Zoom. The Career Connect will be a time for students to learn about educational and career opportunities available to them right now in their communities. They will also get a chance to hear directly from some of their community members with similar backgrounds about how they followed their passions and found success.

Where: Live via Zoom! You will receive a meeting link after registering for the event.
When: Wednesday, October 28th @ 10 - Noon
What: Perfect for students in grades 7-12 interested in learning more about educational opportunities in their surrounding communities and families of students in grades 7-12.
How to Register: Please register for the event at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BYDKGRF

● 10-11am - Career Search: Finding the Right Fit; Kathi Terami, Careers CLiC

● 11am-12pm - Breakout Q&A with the career panel of your choice

ATTENTION SENIORS: 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):

Go to balfourvt.com

Click on Caps/Gowns
Click on High School Cap/Gown Order Form
Fill out all required information and hit the submit button

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: 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.

Mrs. Rico’s book club – Reminder – this month’s book is Beasts Made of Night by Tochi Onyebuchi. If you would like to read the book, I have 5 copies left to borrow. Everyone is welcome to come to the book club when their schedule allows. We meet on Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. in the Library. Hope to see you there.

BFA GSA - What is a GSA? GSA stands for Gay Straight Alliance for LGBTQ+ students and their allies in creating positive changes and a culture of support within their school communities.

Please join us alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Cafeteria from 3-4pm. You CAN still attend in person if it’s your remote day. ALL are welcome!!

October/November Schedule:

10/29

11/3

11/12

11/17

11/26- no group, Thanksgiving Break

Reminder to Semester One AP students: If you plan on taking the AP test(s) in the Spring, your test deposits are due to guidance by 11/9/20.

Please follow our new Instagram for The Mercury! https://www.instagram.com/bfathemercury/?hl=en

Here are two new op-eds from The Mercury:

A Case for Latin by Aima Rashid

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Banished Books by Bella Bonasera

For students who have creative writing or artwork they would like to see published in The Mercury, please email your submissions to Mrs. Hebert: lhebert@maplerun.org.

COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:

University of Vermont - 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.

BFA is hosting a virtual visit with Lincoln Tech on Wednesday, November 4^th 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

https://tinyurl.com/yyqdfzeh

For more information, contact: Steve Parello 603-933-1394 or sparello@lincolntech.edu

www.lincolntech.edu

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 8:30-9:00AM and 11:00-11:30AM. Here is the October/November schedule with the links to join:

Month

Day

School

Time

Virtual Meet Link

Oct

University of New Haven – Virtual

8:30-9:00 AM

Zoom: https://unewhaven.zoom.us/j/98003542702

Oct

Mass College of Pharmacy

11:00-11:30 AM