Close-Up: Their will be an important meeting this Wednesday December 7th at
7:20 in Mr. Graf¹s room for all students participating in the Close-Up trip
to Washington DC this coming March.
China Exchange: Applications for the 2006 Trip and Exchange are available in
Mr. Graf¹s room. It is open to all freshman, sophomores and juniors.
Deadline for applications is Monday December 19th.
* 2005 HOLIDAY BALL
The holiday ball will be Friday, December 16, 2005 from 8-11 PM at the
Manchester Eagles. Tickets are $8.00 per person or $12.00 per couple for
pre-purchased tickets. If you buy at the door the cost will be $10.00 per
person. Guests must have prior approval from Mr. Prevost before purchasing
a ticket. Tickets will go on sale during all three lunches beginning
Monday, December 7, 2005 or purchase them in Mr. Prevost¹s office anytime.
Music will be provided by ³Denning Entertainment². The attire for the
evening will be semi-formal; those students that are not dressed appropriate
(per stated school policy) will not be permitted to attend. See Mr. Prevost
if you have any questions.
* Any student who would like a pen-pal from Louisiana and did not get one
please see Ms. Strain.
* Climbing club bus leaves at 3:00 Today (Tuesday) from the circle
* Lt. Gov Brian Dubie will address students participating in Stratton's
Refuse to Use program and interested parents on Tuesday, December 6, in Burr
and Burton Academy's Riley Center for the Arts. Dubie will talk about
issues facing teens in Vermont today as well as how young people can respond
to the acute need for public service.
Freshmen and sophomores will attend from 5-6 pm.
Juniors and seniors are expected from 7-8 pm.
Parents may attend either session.
Winter Athletes please check your practice schedule to choose an event time
that you can attend.
For more information see your class Refuse to Use Rep.
* UDU Drum Concert Tuesday Dec. 6 from 6pm-7pm at the Riley Center for the
Arts. All welcome at No charge. Audience participation encouraged!!
* Triad Fitness is offering a Self-Defense & Martial Arts class for Burr &
Burton Students for six weeks in January & February. The instructor,
Natasha Cebek, holds two black belts. Contact Mr. Sheets in the Rowland
Center for details & sign ups.
* New Driver's Ed Class beginning January 3, 2006. Tuesday and Thursday
evenings. Call Bill Herrmann at 375-6863 to reserve your spot nowŠŠ(this
class is almost full)
* Seniors: Sign up in Guidance to participate in Castleton¹s on the spot
admission
program. They¹ll be here on Dec. 7 to interview, review applications and
give a decision all in one day.
* Broomball is now taking place on Saturday December 17th from 10-11:30pm at
Riley Rink. No skates needed and it is free! Bring your high school ID and
music.
* Any student interested in enrolling in a Field Study next semester at the
new Burr and Burton Academy School Store please see Mr. Napolitano.