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

Reminder to students:  PLP for Quarter 1 is due by the end of the day on November 6th.

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:

Sign up starts at 3 PM Oct. 19th

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

REMINDER – TODAY (10/30) IS THE LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS TO PICK UP LOCKER ITEMS FROM LAST SPRING:  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.

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   

Good luck to the following sports teams as they compete this weekend:

  • X-Country States at Thetford @ 11:00 a.m.
  • The Comet Soccer Team will travel to So Burlington on Saturday 10/31 to battle the Wolves at 2:30 in a Quarterfinal Tournament game. 

** PLEASE NOTE: NO STUDENT SPECTATORS FROM OPPOSING TEAMS ARE ALLOWED TO ATTEND HOME SBHS SPORTING EVENTS, UNLESS YOU ARE A SIBLING OF ONE OF THE PLAYERS. **

STUDENTS vs. STAFF!  The NHS is sponsoring a Toiletries Drive to help our local food shelf.  Please bring in toiletry items or donate some spare change in jars in each office, from November 2nd – 20th.  Come on student body, we can beat the staff with more donations, and help out area folks in need!

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

Is your homework piling up?  Are you having trouble managing time at home?  Are there just too many distractions?  Well then, come to Homework Club on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3-4PM in room A203.  There you'll find a quiet place to work and support with your studies.  See Mr. Hill or Penny Gratton if you have any questions.  See you there!!

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. 

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 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

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

Nov

4

University of New Hampshire

8:30-9:00 AM

Zoom: https://unh.zoom.us/j/92744211058

Nov

4

Lincoln Tech Virtual Visit

11:00-11:30 AM

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jXA5JNpkTreMzEGx5r2okQ

Nov

11

Western New England University

8:30-9:00 AM

Zoom:https://wne-edu.zoom.us/j/9871864510

Nov

11

VTC Virtual Visit

11:00-11:30 AM

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://vsc.zoom.us/j/2472040721&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1603556113046000&usg=AOvVaw3zyWrtRqEARfqJ1kvhhfOG

Nov

18

Castleton University

8:30-9:00 AM

Zoom:https://vsc.zoom.us/j/98687183760

Nov

18

Colby Sawyer

11:00-11:30

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86318511169?pwd=d0tkY0pGSDJLNnVwYk9jS2VJVUcyZz09 

Dec

2

Bishops University

11:00-11:30

 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsf-upqD4uGtK9uimIHGZsGfW2F4oWlWeL