Last day to order your BFA 2017-2018 Yearbook is this Friday! Thank you to the 331 people who have already ordered. All orders need to be received or postmarked by this Friday, March 9th.
Thank you for your support,
The BFA 2018 Yearbook Committee
Hello everyone,
I wanted to take a moment to let you know about events at school today. We were fortunate to have additional officers from the St. Albans Police Department here to help us with security and provide additional support. We also held class meetings with every grade level to answer student questions and hopefully address many of the concerns from yesterday. Students asked perceptive questions and articulated their concerns in a very thoughtful manner.
I also wanted to let you know that Corporal Morits our school resource officer and his colleagues continue to vigorously investigate the threatening message and are monitoring our campus to better provide for student safety. Based on the feedback from our school community and in consultation with Corporal Morits, we are making appropriate upgrades to our emergency protocols.
We look forward to a full day of school tomorrow and wish everyone a pleasant Winter Break.
Sincerely,
Chris Mosca
Principa
Hello Everyone,
In light of events at BFA on Wednesday, February 21st, I know many of you are wondering about the safety of your children. Please know that we work very closely with St. Albans Police Department to make sure we provide the safest environment possible. Chief Taylor is providing additional personnel throughout the day tomorrow. We are extremely grateful for his support and look forward to a full day of school.
Sending children to school should never be a complicated matter. Unfortunately, in our world today, we are faced with unprecedented uncertainty. Our goal as always is to provide a secure instructional environment, every day for all students. The predictability and familiar structure of school is essential to young people of all ages and their well-being. We work to make sure that all our students have positive relationships with adults to help guide them through the ups and downs of high school.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to call my office at 527-6404.
Sincerely,
Chris Mosca
Principal
To all Members of the BFA Community,
I want to let you know that after a thorough inspection, BFA is now secure. We are resuming all customary activities and plan to open as usual tomorrow.
We would like to thank St Albans PD for their support and quick action during these difficult times.
Do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or comments regarding today's events.
Sincerely,
Chris Mosca
Principal
Our phone system is now up and running. Please report any difficulty to bfahelpdesk@maplerun.org
We are having difficulties with our phone system. Please utilize email for attendance, messages, etc. We will let everyone know when the system is functional. -S. Warden Assistant Principal
Watch the Poetry Out Loud competitors in the PAC on Feb 9th, 2018. https://vimeo.com/255097615/da05ef450e
Here is the new MRUSD Newsletter. http://5il.co/2sr7.
Evening of Student Written Plays: In Collaboration with Vermont Young Playwrights and Vermont Stage Company April 19th at 7 PM in the PAC
Good Morning, Bravo and congratulations to all of the students who participated in Poetry Out Loud last night and in their classes! I loved the variety of poems and the different styles of recitation. Thank you to the teachers who took the time in their classes to provide students the opportunity to compete, the volunteers last night, and of course Nate for his excellent organization of the event. It was, once again, a wonderful evening with a lot of great talent. Shannon Warden
Tomorrow, Thursday, February 8th will be a Wednesday schedule beginning with enrichment at 8am.
A message from MAPLE RUN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hello:
This message from Superintendent Kevin Dirth is to notify you that due to the winter storm warning, All schools in the Maple Run Unified School District will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday February 7th. This includes Bellows Free Academy St. Albans, Northwest Technical Center, St. Albans Town Educational Center, St. Albans City School, Fairfield Center School, and all pre-school and Kindergarten programs. The Maple Run School Board Meeting tomorrow evening will also be canceled.
It is a privilege to submit the 2018 Bellows Free Academy Annual Report. We strive to ensure exceptional teaching and learning opportunities for all students. I can be reviewed by clicking here: http://5il.co/2p6d
Semester one grades for students in grades 11 and 12 will be available through Powerschool Monday, January 29th after 3pm. Proficiency scores for grades 9 and 10 will be collated in a report card, which will be printed and mailed home beginning on Tuesday, January 30th.
This morning there was a threatening message found in a stall in a NWTC bathroom. SAPD was immediately contacted to ensure that the situation was addressed appropriately and thoroughly. Although a low level threat and likely a hoax, as a precaution we evacuated the buildings and conducted a search to make sure there were no suspicious items in either school.
The safety of our children is always our primary concern. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Leeann Wright, NWTC Director
Chris Mosca, BFA Principal
Due to an unforeseen interrupution to the assessment schedule we will be extending the second assessment period until 2pm today. Busses will be picking up students at 2pm.
Please see message in News section for information about Assessment week accommodations for students affected by flooding.
A message from MAPLE RUN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hello:
This message from Superintendent Kevin Dirth is to notify you that due to dangerous wind chills, high winds and blowing snow, all schools in the Maple Run Unified School District are closed tomorrow, Friday, January 5. This includes Bellows Free Academy St. Albans, Northwest Technical Center, St. Albans Town Educational Center, St. Albans City School, Fairfield Center School, and all pre-school and Kindergarten programs.
Thank you
Holiday Assembly 2017!
Eric Bushey introducing the annual Holiday Concert.
