Daily Announcements

PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN IMPORTANT MAPLE RUN COMMUNITY EVENT:

Protecting Youth Brains: How Nicotine and Other Substances Impact Mental Health & Success

Maple Run invites all parents, caregivers, community members, students, and staff to an informative presentation and discussion with Amy Brewer from the Franklin Grand Isle Tobacco Prevention Coalition.

Date: Thursday, March 20th
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Bellows Free Academy, 71 South Main Street, Saint Albans

Topics Include:

• How substances impact growing brains, mental health, and learning

• Why brain development is critical right now

• Addiction, product appeal, and youth use

• The latest tobacco and nicotine products

• How to help and support youth

Let’s come together to protect young minds and promote their success.

For questions or more information, contact Erin Rocheleau at erocheleau@maplerun.org or 802-370-3937.

All are welcome.

BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES THROUGH RESTORATIVE PRACTICES:

We are excited to invite the Maple Run community to join us for two informative sessions on restorative practices, hosted by Maple Run Unified School District with guests from Starling Collaborative. These sessions will explore how restorative practices can strengthen relationships, promote accountability, and create a supportive environment for our students, families, and educators. You’ll learn valuable strategies for fostering a positive, inclusive community both at school and at home.

Facilitators for these sessions include Jeff Rouleau, a Maple Run parent, teacher, coach, and Restorative Practices Trainer, and Stacie Rouleau, a Maple Run parent, teacher, coach, administrator, and Restorative Practices Trainer. Camille Koosmann, representing Starling Collaborative, is a restorative practitioner, trainer, and coach who formerly led the Restorative Practices in Schools program for the Franklin Grand Isle Restorative Justice Center.

Light food and childcare will be provided. Register today to be part of this important conversation! For more information, contact Alexis Hoyt at ahoyt@maplerun.org or 802-370-3946.

Chicken Philly Cheese Sandwich

Southwest Rice Pilaf

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar

Milk Variety

Any individual exhibiting the following symptoms is advised not to attend school.

• Fever of 100.4 degrees or greater: They may return after being fever-free for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication.

• Vomiting or Diarrhea related to illness: They may return once free of vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours.

• Severe, Sustained Coughing, Shortness of Breath, or Difficulty Breathing: They may return when their symptoms are improving.

Please refer to the Vermont Department of Health for specific information on respiratory virus symptoms (COVID, Influenza, RSV, etc.). Please call your primary physician for further recommendations if you have questions or concerns.

BFA Nurses Email: bfanurses@maplerun.org

BFA Nurses Phone: (802) 752-2260

BFA Nurses Fax: (802)-527-6431

Free VIRTUAL Parent Education Programs & Support Groups for Vermont Parents/Caregivers. Click here for more information.

Hello BFA Students, Parents, and Faculty,

We were allowed by the publisher to extend the yearbook ordering deadline to March 31st, 2025. (This has never happened.) We cannot guarantee a book for you at the end of the year, unless you pre-order (and pay) through the link below. We have sold out the previous few years.

Online ordering link:

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A08772600

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Mrs. Parent

THIS WEDNESDAY IS FILLED WITH SO MANY OPTIONS, I COULDN'T FIT THEM ALL ON 1 HIGHLIGHT...Head to Adaptive Scheduler now to sign up for ENA & ENB!

Did you know you can filter your search by "category"?

• "Academics" are in BLUE
• "Activities" are in GREEN
• "Clubs" are in PURPLE
• "Guidance & Career Events" are in PINK
• "Administration" (senior privileges, IXL & students who made no session selection) are in CREAM

CAREER CONNECTIONS PRESENTATION WITH NOTCH HEALTH CENTERS:

On Wednesday, March 12th DURING ENRICHMENT, BFA and NCTC will be hosting a career connections presentation with NOTCH Health Centers. During the presentation representatives from the company will discuss job types in the organization, typical responsibilities of the different job types, and what makes a good job candidate/employee. They will also cover what kind of opportunities are available for high school students, recent graduates, as well as individuals who have experience in the field.

If you are interested in MEDICAL, NURSING, DENTAL, OR PHARMACY CARERS please attend!

NOTCH Health Services also is hiring for the following non-clinical positions:

Receptionist, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable, Billing Clerk, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Specialist

Please sign up to attend this on Adaptive Scheduler by searching for the event called “Career Connections.” This event will be held in room A216.

Email or speak to Mr. Mahabir (lmahabir@maplerun.org) or Mr. Thayer (rthayer@maplerun.org) if you have any questions.

Summer 2025 BETA High School Job Shadow Experience - The application deadline is April 1st!

Here is the link to our athletics website with instructions on how to register:

https://sites.google.com/a/maplerun.org/athletics/online-registration?authuser=0

• March 12th - Spring Instrumental Concert
• March 13th - 15th - New England Music Festival
• March 17 - 21st - March Madness Spirit Week
• April 1st - 4th - State VCAP Testing Week
• April 9th & 10th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
• April 21st - 25th - NO SCHOOL - April Break

Please be advised that there is NO PARKING allowed at St. Mary’s Parish Hall on Academy Drive or St. Luke’s Church parking lot on Bishop Street. Violators will be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense. Thank you for your cooperation.

SENIORS: The new deadline for the Senior Parking Lottery is Thursday, March 27th, at Noon. Only completed applications will enter the lottery. New applications will be in the lottery first followed by repeat applicants for any unfilled spots.

To apply:

1. Fill out the parking application to apply for the lottery.

2. If you have any questions, contact Dennis Ward (BFA Safety Worker) deward@maplerun.org.

STUDENTS: Do not park on campus without an assigned parking spot. Only seniors have access to on-campus parking through the lottery. Do not park in visitor spaces.

If you are found parked on campus, you may be ticketed or towed at the owner’s expense.

SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN BOARD:

Check out the new scholarship bulletin board on the BFA Guidance webpage where seniors can go check out the latest advertised scholarships.

PAYING FOR COLLEGE:

Click here for access to the Financial Aid Information!

EARLY COLLEGE INFO SESSIONS:

THE GOVERNOR'S INSTITUTES OF VERMONT:

UPWARD BOUND:

ATTENTION FRANKLIN COUNTY YOUTHS:

Funding is available for summer camps, year-round enrichment activities, and scholarships for Franklin County Youth.

February 25, 2025

Seniors and Families,

Here’s a recap of what we’ve completed regarding graduation, a community service graduation requirement reminder, and the draft culminating events calendar:

• Caps, gowns, and diplomas have been ordered!

• The student-led Senior Events Committee has been working on the end-of-year events. Below is a snapshot of the culminating events schedule. Details for each event will be communicated as they are finalized.

• Mr. Murray sent an email reminding seniors about the community service graduation requirement. All seniors must complete 10 hours of community service and submit completed forms to him by May 16th.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 802-527-6400 or email me at tcallan@maplerun.org.

Students, do you need clothing, hygiene items, or other basic necessities? Ada's Closet is here to help you – and it's all free!

Come to Guidance to see a counselor/social worker to learn more about how Ada's Closet can provide what you need, confidentially and at no cost to you. We're here for you!

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