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.

ROTARY INTERACT BLUEBERRY FUNDRAISER:

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your own blueberries while supporting a great cause. See the attached flyer for more details! https://givebutter.com/c/hL6XwO/auction

MOVE-UP DAY:

Bacon Cheeseburger

Oven Baked Potato Puffs

Maple Baked Beans

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

• March 31st - NO SCHOOL
• April 1st - 4th - State VCAP Testing Week
• April 3rd - BFA Blood Drive
• April 9th & 10th - BFA Parent/Teacher Conferences
• April 21st - 25th - NO SCHOOL - April Break

• Monday & Tuesday: 6v6 Volleyball
• Wednesday ENRICHMENT: Volleyball Playoffs & Championships (students must sign up for both sessions in adaptive scheduler)
• Wednesday: 3v3 Basketball
• Thursday: 6v6 Dodgeball

Click the links to sign up your team! One sign up per team!

We are also encouraging a fun Spirit Week inspired by the green and gold themes of this month! Please see the attached flyer with the themes for the week. WEAR GREEN AND GOLD ON MONDAY 3/17!

REMINDER: ANYONE INTERESTED IN PLAYING A SPRING SPORT TO SIGN UP THIS WEEK!

We have openings in Girls Tennis particularly.

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

* SPRING SPORTS PARENT/ATHLETE MEETING *

Tuesday, March 18th @ 6:30 p.m. in the BFA Gym.

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

• March 27th at 7PM One Act Play: Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon
• April 11th and 12th: BFA Hosts the State Drama Festival

BFA Theatre Presents: The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

This fast paced and fun comedy is this year's entry into the One Act Theatre Festival. Come out and support your school and the arts by attending the production on March 27th at 7PM or during Enrichment on March 26th at 9:45AM.

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

Please support our annual Blood Drive April 3rd in the BFA gym. We need 50 people to donate to reach our goal. (Note that April 3 Thursday is a testing day schedule).

• Can students donate? Yes 17/18 can use the QR code and donate.
• 16-year-olds require a permission slip to donate (please don't register until you have completed the permission slip and turned it into Mrs. Hodgeman)
• Can community members, parents, etc., donate? Yes, we welcome all donors! Please share and encourage folks to donate. All donations stay local.

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.

BFA SEMESTER 1 HONOR ROLL:

Congratulations to all the BFA students who have made it onto the First Semester High Honor Roll and Honor Roll!

• High Honor Roll, Semester 1: Average Score of 3.7 or higher.
• Honor Roll, Semester 1: Average Score of 3.5 -3.69.

The Honor Roll will be published online in the Messenger and will also be available in the print version of the Messenger on Friday, March 21, 2025.

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!

CANADA COLLEGE FAIR:

Consider Canada College Fair at Mt. Mansfield Union High School on Monday, March 24th from 6:30-8:00 pm. Caring Through Crisis: Providing Compassionate Care In Difficult Times with Dr. Lindsay Jernigan

EARLY COLLEGE INFO SESSIONS:

FRANKLIN COUNTY APPRENTICESHIP FAIR:

VERMONT COVERED BRIDGES POSTER CONTEST:

See details below and click here for the information sheet to be submitted with your poster.

EXCITING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR BFA STUDENTS - CAMP RAINBOW!

Kids Camp Rainbow is looking for energetic and caring high school volunteers to join us from June 23rd - June 27th, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (hours may vary). This is a fantastic chance for students to gain hands-on experience in the human services field while working with an amazing group of kids—and a great way to complete volunteer hours before senior year! We are also looking for a photographer to capture special moments throughout the week and assist with projects that share camper photos with families.

Volunteers will connect with campers, support them through fun activities, and gain valuable skills in a truly rewarding environment.

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!

Stop by and ask about Ada's Closet today!