Meal pick-upStarting the week of January 18th meal pick-up will be available on Friday from 12:00-1:00. Meals will include 5 breakfast, 5 lunches, fruit, juice, and milk.  Families interested in Friday meal pick-up contact Teri Brunelle 527-6404 or tbrunelle@maplerun.org.  Meals will be picked up from the North Building.

BFA invites prospective students and families to the virtual BFA Experience TONIGHT, January 19th, 5:30 – 7pm.  We know that families have a very important decision to make about where to go to high school.  To help you with this decision, BFA invites you to an exciting interactive presentation; The BFA Experience.  During this virtual event, we will provide information so that you can learn more about the great opportunities and programs at BFA.  Please go to https://www.visitbfa.com/.

BFA Freshman Parent Orientation:  We are inviting parents of 8th grade students to learn about BFA, Athletics, NCTC and more!  This YouTube Live event will take place on January 27th from 6:00-7:00 p.m.  Click this link to join https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-DTR3TifM4&feature=youtu.be

Today’s Lunch Menu:

Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Pasta, Steamed Broccoli, Garlic Breadsticks, Tossed Garden Salad

OR Deli Ham & Cheese Sub with Lettuce, Veggie Sticks

OR

Chef Salad with Dinner Roll

OR

Tossed Garden Salad with Cheese & Dinner Roll

Assorted Fresh, Dried or Canned Fruit

Milk Variety

Gaming Club will meet today (1/19) and Friday (1/22) from 2:50-4:50 p.m. in Science Room E-205.  All are welcome!

Homework Club:  Looking for a quiet place to do homework or get extra help?  Check out the Homework Club on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in Room A-203 from 3:00-4:00 p.m.  You do not have to stay the whole hour.

BFA GSA - What is a GSA?  GSA stands for Gender & Sexuality 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.  ALL are welcome!!

January Schedule:

1/21

1/26

2/4

Unified Snowshoeing at the Complex.  You must be prepared to be outside.  Please go around the back of the Complex and use the entrance near the playground.  This is the pickup location as well.  We can provide snowshoes.  Practices are 3:00-4:00 on Thursdays.  All are welcomed.  For more information contact Kasia Bilodeau at kbilodeau@maplerun.org or Jim Naylor at jnaylor@maplerun.org 

New articles in The Mercury:

The Inheritance Games vs. The Naturals: are they the Same Book? by Bella Bonasera

Paul Brown's Outdoor Education Classes at Hard'ack by Helen Simmons