Daily Announcements

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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.

• 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)

Congratulations to the next winners of the #whatsyour17BFA raffle: Jansen Fletcher and Dahlia Steele! Please see Ms. Kane in Room A-308 for your prize.

Join Voices Against Violence to start making a safer school and community. Sign up for the session on February 19th in the Adaptive Scheduler.

*Subject to Change*

• Snowboarding at Jay Peak - All Day
• Nordic Skiing at Craftsbury (Dismiss @ 11:45 / Bus @ 12:25 at BFA South)
• Girls Hockey vs. BCHS at Leddy Arena @ 4:30 (Dismiss @ 2:30 / Bus @ 3:00 at Complex)
• Boys Hockey vs. Rice at Cairns #1 @ 5:25 (Dismiss @ 2:20 / Bus @ 2:50 at Complex)

For the latest schedule & updates, please check out the BFA Athletics website.

• February 20th - Improv Team at Twigg's @ 6:00 p.m.
• February 24th - March 4th - No School - Winter Break
• March 12th - Spring Instrumental Concert
• March 13th - 15th - New England Music Festival

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, February 13th, 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.

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.

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

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