


Daily Announcements
February 18, 2025
TODAY'S LUNCH MENU
Crispy Chicken Hoagie
Oven Baked Potato Puffs
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bar
Milk Variety
HEALTH INFO
ILLNESS GUIDELINES
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
VERMONT FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Free VIRTUAL Parent Education Programs & Support Groups for Vermont Parents/Caregivers. Click here for more information.
YEARBOOK DEADLINES & INFO
DON'T MISS OUT!
- Cost of book $60 Now through Feb 21, 2025!
Online ordering link:
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A08772600
If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Parent (jparent@maplerun.org)
IT'S PLP WEEK!
It's a PLP week! Monthly tasks are designed to be completed in Advisory on Tuesday & Wednesday...find this week's task on your timeline!
Click here for the 9th-grade Timeline
Click here for the 10th-grade Timeline
Click here for the 11th-grade Timeline
Click here for the 12th-grade Timeline
If you are completing an NCTC Digital Portfolio, use this time to progress with your February task!
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Join Voices Against Violence to start making a safer school and community. Sign up for the session on February 19th in the Adaptive Scheduler.
HELLO JUNIORS!
If you are interested in attending Boys or Girls State this year or have questions about the program, please attend a Q & A session in the library this Wednesday, February 19th, during Enrichment B. More details regarding Boys and Girls State are available in the Guidance section below.
JOB SHADOW OPPORTUNITY
Summer 2025 BETA High School Job Shadow Experience
TRAVEL TO SPAIN
SAVE THE DATE
TODAY'S SPORTING EVENTS
*Subject to Change*
- JV Boys Basketball at Mt. Mansfield @ 5:30 p.m.
- Varsity Boys Basketball at Mt. Mansfield @ 7:00 p.m.
For the latest schedule & updates, please check out the BFA Athletics website.
SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
- February 20th - Improv Team at Twigg's @ 6:00 p.m.
- February 24th - March 4th - No School - Winter Break
- March 5th - 7 Period Schedule
- March 12th - Spring Instrumental Concert
- March 13th - 15th - New England Music Festival
PARKING INFORMATION
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.
NEWS FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
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.
VERMONT BOYS & GIRLS STATE:
Vermont Boys and Girls State are summer experiential programs for students in grade 11, focusing on teaching civic responsibility, leadership, and government structure. Students who attend join student leaders from across the state and engage in activities such as mock government elections, political party formation, and simulating the legislative, judicial, and executive processes at the state level.
- Eligibility: Students fill out applications in their junior year of high school and can get applications from Mr. Pepin in the guidance office. If interested or want more information, you can make an appointment on the following link:https://calendly.com/cpepin-1/mr-pepin-appointment
- Location: Boy's State is held at Norwich University from June 22-June 27th. Girl's State is at Vermont Technical College from June 22-June 27th.
For more information, please contact Mr. Pepin in the guidance office or attend a Q&A session in the library during enrichment B on Wednesday, February 19th.
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.
CLASS OF 2025 SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS
Please take 5 minutes to complete the Senior Survey by scanning the image below.
January 7, 2025
Please complete this survey - Graduation Time.
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February 10, 2025
Additional senior events and information will be added as details are developed. A culminating events calendar will be published and sent out at the end of February.
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January 3, 2025
Seniors and Families,
Happy New Year Class of 2025! I am providing important dates for your planning purposes.
Save the Dates:
Prom - Saturday, May 3rd
Cap & Gown Distribution - Wednesday, June 4th
Graduation Rehearsal - Friday, June 13 (mandatory)
Project Graduation - Friday, June 13
Graduation - Saturday, June 14th
Additional senior events and information will be added as details are developed. A culminating events calendar will be published and sent out at the end of January.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 802-527-6400 or email me at tcallan@maplerun.org.
Sincerely,
Theresa Callan
Graduation Coordinator
CHECK OUT ADA'S CLOSET
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!
Stop by and ask about Ada's Closet today!