Friday, September 29, 2006

Varsity Field Hockey Practice

Varsity field hockey practice will be in the gym today from 1:00-2:30. 

JV Field Hockey Practice

JV field hockey will meet after school until 1:15 in Ms. Valentine’s room.

 

 

Burr and Burton Welcomes Grandparents October 13


Burr and Burton Academy will hold its Third Annual Grandparents Day on
Friday, October 13. The day¹s schedule offers grandparents a glimpse into
the day-to-day life of their grandchildren at high school. They are invited
to participate in a variety of different workshops covering a wide variety
of subjects. Their visit concludes with a buffet lunch in the Rowland Center
cafeteria with their grandchildren. For more information about Grandparents
Day, please call Nancy Brown at 362-1775 ext. 110 or e-mail
nbrown@burrburton.org.

Calliope Cafe Concert Series Begins October 11


Burr and Burton Academy¹s Performing Arts Department and the Meetinghouse at
the First Congregational Church are teaming up this fall to present the
Calliope Cafe Concert Series, featuring community musicians, poets, dancers
and actors. The first concert will be held on October 11 at 6:30 pm at the
First Congregational Church in Manchester Village. All are invited to attend
this evening of quality entertainment, refreshments, and the opportunity to
connect with other community members in an entertaining environment.
Admission at the door is $5 for adults and $3 for students. For more
information please contact Julie Freebern at 362-1775 ext. 231 or by e-mail
jfreebern@burrburton.org..

BURR AND BURTON CELEBRATES ON OCTOBER 6


Burr and Burton Academy will celebrate the completion of the new entrance to
the E.H. Henry Physical Education Center and the renovation to the Riley
Center for the Arts on Friday, October 6. The community is invited to join
the students and faculty at noon in the E.H. Henry Center. A reception will
follow in the Orvis Lobby of the Riley Center. For more information please
call 362-1775 ext. 110.

Football Practice

JV and Freshman football practice is cancelled today.

This Week in Sports

Fri.        

V. Football @ Springfield 7:00    

 

Sat.       

V. Field Hockey vs. Otter Valley @ UVM 11:00

JV Green Girls Soccer @ Black River 7:00

           

 

Game Change

There is a schedule change for next week.  
The varsity boyssoccer game scheduled for Thurs. Oct. 5th has been moved to Fri. Oct. 6th. 

The varsity girlsand boys' will play at Applejack Field on the 6th   

Girls play at 5:00  

Boys play at 7:00

Practice Cancellation

JV green girls' soccer practice is cancelled today.

 

 

Daily Announcements

 

 

  • NO on-stage play practice today.  Vocal rehearsals ARE still on!

Next week’s schedule is posted at the main office.

  • Get you money in for the trip to New York to Mrs. Grabarz today.
  • NEXT WEEK:  Ping Pong club meets Monday & Thursday after school in Mr. Sheets’s room.  No rendezvous today.
  • REFUSE TO USE:

Class Reps:

q       Freshmen – Barbara Muench and Phil Anton

q       Sophomores – Todd Prevost and Elaine Collins Prevost

q       Juniors – Meg Burns and Jen Hyatt

q       Seniors – Sara Buckley and Patty Fast

Kick-off events:

q       Monday Oct 2nd Sophomores

q       Tuesday Oct 3rd Freshmen

q       Wednesday Oct 4th Juniors

q       Tuesday Oct 10th Seniors

Program guidelines will be explained and students will be asked to take a pledge to refuse to use, parents will pledge to support their student in this effort.  All kick-off evenings are in the cafeteria from 5:30-6:30 pm.  Parents must be present and sit with their child.  If a student can not attend on their specified class date they need to contact one of their class reps and plan to attend another kick-off event.  A check in the amount of $25 should also be handed in that night. Either made out to Stratton Mountain or Riley Rink depending on what program the student is participating in.  RTU photos from last year are still on file and may be used instead of submitting another photo for this season

  • Applications for the October Trip to Louisiana are Due ASAP – please turn in your applications to Mrs. Halnon or Ms. Joyce by the end of the week. 
  • Parking lot permits will be distributed during all three lunches beginning Wednesday.  If you have not registered your car and or paid for a permit you have until today to do so.  Beginning on Monday, October 1, 2006 only those that are registered will be permitted to park in the parking lots.
  • Bromley seasons pass applications are available in the main office.  Come by and pick one up before October 11th for a discount.
  • Do you have a special artistic talent that you would like to share? The Performing Arts Department announces the first Calliope Café Concert to be held on October 11th, 6:30 PM at the Meeting House Vestry.  Come enjoy an evening of food, music, dance, drama and poetry.

Auditions for any musician, actor, dancer or poet will be held on Tuesday October 3rd in the music room.  Sign up for a time with Mr. Freebern in the music office if you wish to perform.   

  • College Visits this week:

q       Friday, 10/29 – 9:30 Colby College and Green Mountain College

 

Thursday, September 28, 2006

Lunch Specials

Roast Chicken W / Sweet potato  Fries   $2.00

 

Sweet potato fries           $1.50

 

Soups: Broccoli & cheddar

Chicken Noodle   $1.75

Game Change

There is a schedule change for next week.  
The varsity boys' soccer game scheduled for Thurs. Oct. 5th has been moved to Fri. Oct. 6th. 

The varsity girls' and boys' will play at Apple Jack Field on the 6th  Girls play at 5:00 and Boys play at 7:00. 

This Week in Sports

Thurs.    

JV Green girls soccer home 4:30 BBA

JV Green Filed Hockey @ Pine Cobble 4:00

 

Fri.        

V. Football @ Springfield 7:00    

 

Sat.       

V. Field Hockey vs. otter Valley @ UVM 11:00

JV Green Girls Soccer @ Black River 7:00

           

 

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Lunch Specials

Mac & Cheese   $2.00

 

Soups:

Chicken Noodle

Parsnip & Pear Bisque

 

 

Scones


Apple Muffins   $1.00

Daily Announcements

  • The Spanish club will be meeting at the Spiral Press Café at Northshire Bookstore Thursday night at 6:30 p.m.
  • REFUSE TO USE:

Class Reps:

q       Freshmen – Barbara Muench and Phil Anton

q       Sophomores – Todd Prevost and Elaine Collins Prevost

q       Juniors – Meg Burns and Jen Hyatt

q       Seniors – Sara Buckley and Patty Fast

Kick-off events:

q       Monday Oct 2nd Sophomores

q       Tuesday Oct 3rd Freshmen

q       Wednesday Oct 4th Juniors

q       Tuesday Oct 10th Seniors

Program guidelines will be explained and students will be asked to take a pledge to refuse to use, parents will pledge to support their student in this effort.  All kick-off evenings are in the cafeteria from 5:30-6:30 pm.  Parents must be present and sit with their child.  If a student can not attend on their specified class date they need to contact one of their class reps and plan to attend another kick-off event.  A check in the amount of $25 should also be handed in that night. Either made out to Stratton Mountain or Riley Rink depending on what program the student is participating in.  RTU photos from last year are still on file and may be used instead of submitting another photo for this season

  • Applications for the October Trip to Louisiana are Due ASAP – please turn in your applications to Mrs. Halnon or Ms. Joyce by the end of the week. 
  • Trash on the Lawn Day service committee will meet on Thursday morning at 7:15am.  Please have your information ready to share with the group
  • Parking lot permits will be distributed during all three lunches beginning Wednesday.  If you have not registered your car and or paid the for a permit you have until this Friday to do so.  Beginning on Monday, October 1, 2006 only those that are registered will be permitted to park in the parking lots.
  • Got clubs?  Wednesday of this week, sign up for clubs in the cafeteria.  See what’s out there & GET INVOLVED!
  • Important announcement for the Clear Brook Farm Service Learning Group.  Our day has been change to Thurs 9/28, 10/5 and 10/12.  Remember to do a journal entry and be thinking of a way to demonstrate what you have experienced in a final project which will be housed with your advisor.  See Mrs. Halnon or Ms. Rose with any questions.  Meet in the faculty parking lot at 2:40 this Thurs. 9/28. Thank you Mrs. Halnon
  • Bromley seasons pass applications are available in the main office.  Come by and pick one up before October 11th for a discount.
  • Do you have a special artistic talent that you would like to share? The Performing Arts Department announces the first Calliope Café Concert to be held on October 11th, 6:30 PM at the Meeting House Vestry.  Come enjoy an evening of food, music, dance, drama and poetry.

Auditions for any musician, actor, dancer or poet will be held on Tuesday October 3rd in the music room.  Sign up for a time with Mr. Freebern in the music office if you wish to perform.   

  • There will be two meetings for the Haiti plunge program this Thursday, September 28 at 7:20 and 2:30 in Mr. Kochenour’s room. You only need to attend one of the meetings if you are interested in going on the Haiti trip.
  • College Visits this week:

q       Wednesday, 10/27 – 11:00 American University

q       Friday, 10/29 – 9:30 Colby College and Green Mountain College

 

This Week in Sports

Wed.     

JV Green Boys soccer @ Leland & Gray 4:30

JV Gold Boys soccer home 4:30 @ Rec

V. Boys soccer home 6:00 @ Apple Jack

JV Gold & V. Girls soccer @ Mill River 4:00

 

Thurs.    

JV Green girls soccer home 4:30 BBA

JV Green Filed Hockey @ Pine Cobble 4:00

 

Fri.        

V. Football @ Springfield 7:00    

 

Sat.       

V. Field Hockey vs. otter Valley @ UVM 11:00

JV Green Girls Soccer @ Black River 7:00

           

 

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Lunch Specials

Shepherds Pie   $2.00

Broccoli In a puff pastry W/ cheese sauce     $2.00

 

Soups  :  Chicken noodle

Turkey Veg.       $1.75

Parking Lot Permits

Parking lot permits will be distributed during all three lunches beginning
Wednesday. If you have not registered your car and or paid the for a permit
you have until this Friday to do so. Beginning on Monday, October 1, 2006
only those that are registered will be permitted to park in the parking
lots.

Thanks,

Mr. Prevost

This Week in Sports

Tues.     

JV Football home 4:00

JV Green Field Hockey @MAU 4:30

X-Country @ MAU 4:30

 

Wed.     

JV Green Boys soccer @ Leland & Gray 4:30

JV Gold Boys soccer home 4:30 @ Rec

V. Boys soccer home 6:00 @ Apple Jack

JV Gold & V. Girls soccer @ Mill River 4:00

 

Thurs.    

JV Green girls soccer home 4:30 BBA

JV Green Filed Hockey @ Pine Cobble 4:00

 

Fri.        

V. Football @ Springfield 7:00    

 

Sat.       

V. Field Hockey vs. otter Valley @ UVM 11:00

JV Green Girls Soccer @ Black River 7:00

           

 

daily announcements

  • Got clubs?  Tuesday & Wednesday of this week, sign up for clubs in the cafeteria.  See what’s out there & GET INVOLVED!
  • Important announcement for the Clear Brook Farm Service Learning Group.  Our day has been change to Thurs 9/28, 10/5 and 10/12.  Remember to do a journal entry and be thinking of a way to demonstrate what you have experienced in a final project which will be housed with your advisor.  See Mrs. Halnon or Ms. Rose with any questions.  Meet in the faculty parking lot at 2:40 this Thurs. 9/28. Thank you Mrs. Halnon
  • Bromley seasons pass applications are available in the main office.  Come by and pick one up before October 11th for a discount.
  • Do you have a special artistic talent that you would like to share? The Performing Arts Department announces the first Calliope Café Concert to be held on October 11th, 6:30 PM at the Meeting House Vestry.  Come enjoy an evening of food, music, dance, drama and poetry.

Auditions for any musician, actor, dancer or poet will be held on Tuesday October 3rd in the music room.  Sign up for a time with Mr. Freebern in the music office if you wish to perform.   

  • There will be two meetings for the Haiti plunge program this Thursday, September 28 at 7:20 and 2:30 in Mr. Kochenour’s room. You only need to attend one of the meetings if you are interested in going on the Haiti trip.
  • College Visits this week:

q       Wednesday, 10/27 – 11:00 American University

q       Friday, 10/29 – 9:30 Colby College and Green Mountain College

 

Monday, September 25, 2006

This Week in Sports

Mon.      
V. Boys soccer home 4:00 
JV Gold Boys soccer home 4:00 @ Rec

JV Green Girls & Boys Away @ MAU 4:30

 

Tues.     

JV Football home 4:00

JV Green Field Hockey @MAU 4:30

X-Country @ MAU 4:30

 

Wed.     

JV Green Boys soccer @ Leland & Gray 4:30

JV Gold Boys soccer home 4:30 @ Rec

V. Boys soccer home 6:00 @ Apple Jack

JV Gold & V. Girls soccer @ Mill River 4:00

 

Thurs.    

JV Green girls soccer home 4:30 BBA

JV Green Filed Hockey @ Pine Cobble 4:00

 

Fri.        

V. Football @ Springfield 7:00    

 

Sat.       

V. Field Hockey vs. otter Valley @ UVM 11:00

JV Green Girls Soccer @ Black River 7:00

           

 

Varsity Soccer Practice

The Girls Varsity Soccer practice is at the REC (2 little fields) at 3:00 p.m. today.

daily announcements

  • Bromley seasons pass applications are available in the main office.  Come by and pick one up before October 11th for a discount.
  • Do you have a special artistic talent that you would like to share? The Performing Arts Department announces the first Calliope Café Concert to be held on October 11th, 6:30 PM at the Meeting House Vestry.  Come enjoy an evening of food, music, dance, drama and poetry.

Auditions for any musician, actor, dancer or poet will be held on Tuesday October 3rd in the music room.  Sign up for a time with Mr. Freebern in the music office if you wish to perform.   

  • There will be two meetings for the Haiti plunge program this Thursday, September 28 at 7:20 and 2:30 in Mr. Kochenour’s room. You only need to attend one of the meetings if you are interested in going on the Haiti trip.
  • College Visits this week:

q       Tuesday, 10/26 – 8 a.m. Barnard College;

q       Wednesday, 10/27 – 11:00 American University

q       Friday, 10/29 – 9:30 Colby College and Green Mountain College

 

Field Hockey Practice

Varsity Field Hockey does not have practice today.

Practice this week is Tuesday-Friday

Specials

Cajun Style Jambalaya       $2.00

Tex Mex Chili                      2.00

 

Soups        Chicken Noodle

Vegeterian Veg      $1.75

 

 

Blueberry Muffins

Scones

Strudelnicks        $1.00

Saturday, September 23, 2006

Athletic Schedule for Saturday, September 23

JV GOLD BOYS SOCCER 10:00 UPPER FIELD

V. BOYS SOCCER 10:00

V. FIELD HOCKEY 10:00

JV GOLD FIELD HOCKEY 11:15

V. FOOTBALL 2:00

Friday, September 22, 2006

Daily Announcements

  • The environmental club will be meeting:  Friday September 22 at 12:35pm in  Mrs. Spring’s room. All are welcome to attend.
  • Anyone interested in being part of the tech crew for Beauty and the Beast should come to a meeting on Friday right after school in the Riley Center.
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH 12—your papers are due on MONDAY, not Today. You’re welcome.
  • Due to illness and the college fair, there are NO VOCAL or ACTING rehearsals today for Beauty and the Beast.

 

Specials

Bosco Sticks   $2.00

Breakfast Sandwiches   $1.75

 

 

Soup’s: Tomato & cheddar

Chicken Noodle

Corn Chowder   $1.75

Thursday, September 21, 2006

Open House for Parents on Thursday, October 5

BURR AND BURTON OPEN HOUSE FOR PARENTS ON OCTOBER 5

Burr and Burton Academy will hold an Open House for Parents on Thursday,
October 5. All parents are encouraged to attend to get a first-hand
experience of the academic programs and extracurricular opportunities at
Burr and Burton. Members of the Parent Association Executive Board will
welcome parents at a reception beginning at 6:15 pm. Registration will begin
in the cafeteria at 6:30 pm. Opening remarks by Headmaster Charles W.
Scranton will be at 6:50 pm. Parents will then follow their student's daily
schedule through the four-block rotation and have the opportunity to meet
the faculty. For more information please call 362-1775 during school hours.

College Fair Update

Juniors Attending the College Fair Tomorrow:

Be here at 7:00 (behind the school) because the buses will leave promptly at
7:15 with or without you! Also, bring your LUNCH! Don¹t plan on stopping
on the way up ­ use the facilities before you board the bus.

Melissa Michaud

Specials

Cheese Nachos    $2.00

Chicken paella        1.75

Pulled pork Sandwich  2.00

 

 

Soup’s: Broccoli & Cheddar

Chicken noodle        $1.75