ATHLETIC EVENTS

WEEK OF DEC. 24-29

 

Thurs. Dec. 27

                JV Gold Girls Basketball Home 3:00

                Varsity Girls Basketball Home 7:30

Boys Ice Hockey at Rutland 7:00

Girls Ice Hockey at Woodstock 3:40

 

Fri. Dec. 28

                JV Gold Girls Basketball Home 1:30 or 3:00

                Varsity Girls Basketball Home 6:00 or 7:30

                Boys Ice Hockey at Rutland TBA

Girls Ice Hockey at Woodstock TBA

 

 

LUNCH

FIRST:  9:50

SECOND:  10:20

THIRD:  10:45

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!! 

 

BOSCOS                                       $1.75

HOT CHICKEN DRUMMERS     $1.75

 

SOUPS:  $1.50

CHICKEN  NOODLE

CLAM CHOWDER

 

LUNCH

FIRST:  11:05

SECOND:  11:55

THIRD:  12:40

 

 

RIB SUB:  $1.75

 

 

SOUPS:  $1.50

CHICKEN TORTELLINI

CHICKEN  NOODLE

 

LUNCH

FIRST:  11:05

SECOND:  11:55

THIRD:  12:40

 

 

MAC & CHEESE                 

 

SOUPS

VEGETARIAN VEGGIE

CHICKEN  NOODLE

 

Daily Announcements

 

• Men’s Indoor Lacrosse is ON for this Thursday, December 20^{th @} 6AM sharp! 
• A representative from Harvard will meet with interested students on December 20 at 11:00 in the Guidance and School Counseling office.
• The Jr. Class Refuse to Use Event that was cancelled last week will be held on Tuesday, Dec 18^th at 3:00 in the Hunter Seminar Room.

• The Holiday Ball will be on Friday, December 21 at the Manchester Eagles from 8-11PM.  Tickets will be $8.00 a person or $12.00 per couple.  This is a Semi-Formal Dance, appropriate dress is required.  Guests will need to register with Mr. Prevost.  Hope to see you there. Purchase your tickets during lunch this week.

• Egyptian Nile Cruise April 2009 now taking applications please see Mrs. Spring to lock in your place and price!

·         Students in the graduating class of 2009!  Want to go to Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand all in one great trip?  South Pacific here we come!  See Patty Fast to sign up and for more details for this awesome trip!!

• The next Driver’s Ed class will start the first week of January/ending February.  Then there will not be another class until April/May.  Questions please call Bill or Cindy herrmann@375-6863
• Attention to all students interested in acting in this year’s One Act Festival.Ben Scurria has been hired to direct our one act competition play this winter.  In and effort to provide acting opportunities to as many students as possible, we will also be offering additional one act productions to be performed in March.  There is a place for everyone!
• If you are interested in directing, acting, stage managing or working back stage, come to a mandatory meeting on Tuesday 12/18 at 3:00pm in the Riley Center.
• Anyone interested in buying a yearbook should send in your money asap!

It’s very important to get all order forms in as early as we can and not wait until the last minute.

$45 for everyone.

Check yearbooksonsale.com if you want to buy your book online.

If you have any questions contact Mrs. Templeton.

Class lists are posted, so you can check to see if you have ordered one.

 

Daily Announcements

 

·        A representative from Harvard will meet with interested students on December 20 at 11:00 in the Guidance and School Counseling office.

·        The Jr. Class Refuse to Use Event that was cancelled last week will be held on Tuesday, Dec 18^th at 3:00 in the Hunter Seminar Room.

·        The Junior Class Fruit Sale deadline has been extended until Monday.  Please, turn in your purchase orders to a Junior Officer or to Madame Nicolet by 2:30PM on Monday.  Thank you.

·        The Holiday Ball will be on Friday, December 21 at the Manchester Eagles from 8-11PM.  Tickets will be $8.00 a person or $12.00 per couple.  This is a Semi-Formal Dance, appropriate dress is required.  Guests will need to register with Mr. Prevost.  Hope to see you there.

·        Egyptian Nile Cruise April 2009 now taking applications please see Mrs. Spring to lock in your place and price!

·         Students in the graduating class of 2009!  Want to go to Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand all in one great trip?  South Pacific here we come!  See Patty Fast to sign up and for more details for this awesome trip!!

• The next Driver’s Ed class will start the first week of January/ending February.  Then there will not be another class until April/May.  Questions please call Bill or Cindy herrmann@375-6863
• Attention to all students interested in acting in this year’s One Act Festival.Ben Scurria has been hired to direct our one act competition play this winter.  In and effort to provide acting opportunities to as many students as possible, we will also be offering additional one act productions to be performed in March.  There is a place for everyone!
• If you are interested in directing, acting, stage managing or working back stage, come to a mandatory meeting on Tuesday 12/18 at 3:00pm in the Riley Center.
• Thank you to everyone who participated in the local Yoplait “Save Lids to Save Lives” fundraiser!  We collected 421 pink Yoplait lids!  Susan G. Komen for the Cure will receive 10 cents for every lid collected (up to $1.5 million) to help find a cure for breast cancer!   Your help in finding a cure for breast cancer is greatly appreciated!
• Anyone interested in buying a yearbook should send in your money asap!

It’s very important to get all order forms in as early as we can and not wait until the last minute.

$45 for everyone.

Check yearbooksonsale.com if you want to buy your book online.

If you have any questions contact Mrs. Templeton.

Class lists are posted, so you can check to see if you have ordered one.

 

LUNCH

FIRST:  12:15

SECOND:  12:40

THIRD:  1:15

 

•          PULLED PORK                    $1.75

•           

•           

•          SOUP

•          CLAM CHOWDER

•          CHICKEN NOODLE

 

For December 17 there is a two hour delayed opening.  School begins at 9:50 with an assembly.

FW: Athletic Events Week of Dec. 17-22

 

 

ATHLETIC EVENTS

WEEK OF DEC. 17-22

 

 

Mon.

                No Games Scheduled

Tues.

                JV Gold Boys Basketball Home 6:00

                V. Boys Basketball Home 7:30

                V. Girls Basketball at Poultney 6:00

Wed.

                JV Green Girls Basketball at Rutland 4:00

                Boys Ice Hockey at MSJ 7:00

                Girls Ice Hockey Home 6:30

                Alpine Skiing at Bromley 1:00

Thurs.

                JV Gold Boys Basketball Home 5:00

                V. Boys Basketball Home 6:30

                JV Gold Girls Basketball at Arlington 6:00

                V. Girls Basketball at Arlington 7:30

                Nordic Skiing at Mt. Top 2:00

Fri.

                No Games Scheduled

Sat.

                JV Green Boys Basketball Home 11:00

                JV Gold Boys Basketball Home 1:00

                V. Boys Basketball Home 2:30

                Girls Ice Hockey at Spaulding 3:45

 

 

LUNCH

FIRST:  9:50 – 10:10

SECOND:  10:20 – 10:40

THIRD:  10:45 – 11:05

 

 

BOSCOS:  $1.75

 

SOUPS:  $1.50

CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER

TOMATO CHEDDAR

 

Weather Cancellations

Burr and Burton Academy is closing today at 12:30 due to the weather.

 

The Prism performance, Refuse to Use and all athletic practices are also cancelled.

 

 

LUNCH

FIRST:  11:05

SECOND:  11:55

THIRD:  12:40

 

 

QUESEDILLAS:  $1.75

 

 

SOUPS:  $1.50

CLAM CHOWDER

CHICKEN NOODLE

 

Photo Albums on the Web

Photo Albums have been updated: The Foreigner, Boys Basketball, National Honor Society, Winter Sports Teams and the Dance Exhibition.

LUNCH

FIRST:  11:05

SECOND:  11:55

THIRD:  12:40

 

 

MEATBALL SUBS               $1.75

 

SOUPS:  $1.50

CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER

CHICKEN NOODLE

 

Daily Announcements

 

 

• The Annual Junior Fruit Sale is under way.  We have a great selection for you: pineapples, mangoes, papayas, star fruits, clementines, grapefruits and oranges.  But hurry, you only have until Friday, December 14 to turn in your orders.  Ask a Junior class member for a purchase order or request a form from Brigitte Nicolet, Class Advisor.  Thank you.  

• Attention Lacrosse Players:  No Men’s Indoor Lacrosse this Thursday, December 13^th
• Students interested in working with the Bart Ruggiere Adaptive Sports Center at Bromley Mountain this winter or as an assistant instructor to area elementary students in Bromley’s JISP program (Junior Instructional Ski Program) need to see Lani Lovisa in the service learning office ASAP.  Both the Bart Center and JISP programs are holding training sessions at Bromley on Saturday, December 15^th @ 8:30 am.

• The Holiday Ball will be on Friday, December 21 at the Manchester Eagles from 8-11PM.  Tickets will be $8.00 a person or $12.00 per couple.  This is a Semi-Formal Dance, appropriate dress is required.  Tickets will go on sale this week. Guests will need to register with Mr. Prevost.  Hope to see you there.

·         On-the-Spot Admission to Castleton State College

Seniors wanting to receive an immediate decision on their application to Castleton can do so on December 12, right here at Burr and Burton. Students submit a completed application to their counselor by December 7 and then interview with a Castleton admission officer on the 12th. The application fee is waived for this program. Students should sign up with their guidance counselor as soon as possible to take advantage of this program.

• The music department will present African music concerts on December 12^th & 13^th at 6:30 in the Riley Center.  Tickets are $2.00 each and can be purchased during lunch, at the box office prior to each show, or by visiting www.burrburton.org

Call 549-8144 or see Mrs. Freebern for more information.

• Attention boys lacrosse players: anyone who might be interested in earning money or community service hours by being an official for Equinox Lacrosse this spring should see Mr. Mackey for more details.

·         The next refuse to use events are this week in the Rowland Center

Ø  Dec. 11^th- 9^th grade-5:00 (this is a change from what was announced)

o   10^th grade-6:15 (this is a change from what was announced)

Ø  Dec. 13^th -11^th grade-3:00

o   12^th grade-4:15

If you need to make up an event, plan on attending more than one session next week.

• Egyptian Nile Cruise April 2009 now taking applications please see Mrs. Spring to lock in your place and price!

·         Rome to Athens 2008 meeting Tuesday December 11^th at 6:00pm. in Dale Spring’s room!!!

Student and a parent are mandatory

·         Students in the graduating class of 2009!  Want to go to Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand all in one great trip?  South Pacific here we come!  See Patty Fast to sign up and for more details for this awesome trip!!

• The next Driver’s Ed class will start the first week of January/ending February.  Then there will not be another class until April/May.  Questions please call Bill or Cindy herrmann@375-6863
• Attention to all students interested in acting in this year’s One Act Festival.Ben Scurria has been hired to direct our one act competition play this winter.  In and effort to provide acting opportunities to as many students as possible, we will also be offering additional one act productions to be performed in March.  There is a place for everyone!
• If you are interested in directing, acting, stage managing or working back stage, come to a mandatory meeting on Tuesday 12/18 at 3:00pm in the Riley Center.
• "Pottery for Pups", a service learning event to raise money for The Therapy Dogs organization, will be held Saturday, December 15th in the BBA cafeteria, from noon to 3pm. Dogs, friends, and family are all welcome!

 

Lunch Specials

Chicken pot Pie   $1.75

 

Soup: Tomato & Cheddar Bisque     $1.50

Daily Announcements

 

 

• The Annual Junior Fruit Sale is under way.  We have a great selection for you: pineapples, mangoes, papayas, star fruits, clementines, grapefruits and oranges.  But hurry, you only have until Friday, December 14 to turn in your orders.  Ask a Junior class member for a purchase order or request a form from Brigitte Nicolet, Class Advisor.  Thank you.  

• Attention Lacrosse Players:  No Men’s Indoor Lacrosse this Thursday, December 13^th
• Students interested in working with the Bart Ruggiere Adaptive Sports Center at Bromley Mountain this winter or as an assistant instructor to area elementary students in Bromley’s JISP program (Junior Instructional Ski Program) need to see Lani Lovisa in the service learning office ASAP.  Both the Bart Center and JISP programs are holding training sessions at Bromley on Saturday, December 15^th @ 8:30 am.

• The Holiday Ball will be on Friday, December 21 at the Manchester Eagles from 8-11PM.  Tickets will be $8.00 a person or $12.00 per couple.  This is a Semi-Formal Dance, appropriate dress is required.  Tickets will go on sale this week. Guests will need to register with Mr. Prevost.  Hope to see you there.

·         On-the-Spot Admission to Castleton State College

Seniors wanting to receive an immediate decision on their application to Castleton can do so on December 12, right here at Burr and Burton. Students submit a completed application to their counselor by December 7 and then interview with a Castleton admission officer on the 12th. The application fee is waived for this program. Students should sign up with their guidance counselor as soon as possible to take advantage of this program.

• The music department will present African music concerts on December 12^th & 13^th at 6:30 in the Riley Center.  Tickets are $2.00 each and can be purchased during lunch, at the box office prior to each show, or by visiting www.burrburton.org

Call 549-8144 or see Mrs. Freebern for more information.

• Attention boys lacrosse players: anyone who might be interested in earning money or community service hours by being an official for Equinox Lacrosse this spring should see Mr. Mackey for more details.

·         The next refuse to use events are this week in the Rowland Center

Ø  Dec. 11^th- 9^th grade-5:00 (this is a change from what was announced)

o   10^th grade-6:15 (this is a change from what was announced)

Ø  Dec. 13^th -11^th grade-3:00

o   12^th grade-4:15

If you need to make up an event, plan on attending more than one session next week.

• Egyptian Nile Cruise April 2009 now taking applications please see Mrs. Spring to lock in your place and price!

·         Rome to Athens 2008 meeting Tuesday December 11^th at 6:00pm. in Dale Spring’s room!!!

Student and a parent are mandatory

·         Students in the graduating class of 2009!  Want to go to Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand all in one great trip?  South Pacific here we come!  See Patty Fast to sign up and for more details for this awesome trip!!

• The next Driver’s Ed class will start the first week of January/ending February.  Then there will not be another class until April/May.  Questions please call Bill or Cindy herrmann@375-6863
• Attention to all students interested in acting in this year’s One Act Festival.Ben Scurria has been hired to direct our one act competition play this winter.  In and effort to provide acting opportunities to as many students as possible, we will also be offering additional one act productions to be performed in March.  There is a place for everyone!
• If you are interested in directing, acting, stage managing or working back stage, come to a mandatory meeting on Tuesday 12/18 at 3:00pm in the Riley Center.
• "Pottery for Pups", a service learning event to raise money for The Therapy Dogs organization, will be held Saturday, December 15th in the BBA cafeteria, from noon to 3pm. Dogs, friends, and family are all welcome!

 

Lunch Specials

Beef Goulash         $1.75

 

Soups :  Chicken noodle

Vegetarian Vegetable    $1.50

FW: Athletic events Dec. 10-15

 

 

 

Athletic Events

Week of Dec. 10-15

 

Mon.

                JV Gold Boys Basketball at Fair Haven 6:00

                V. Boys Basketball at Fair Haven 7:30

Tues.

                JV Gold Girls Basketball at West Rutland 6:00

                V. Girls Basketball at West Rutland 7:30

                JV Green Boys Basketball Home 6:30

Wed.

                Boys Ice Hockey Home 6:30

                Girls Ice Hockey at North Country 6:30

Thurs.

                NO GAMES SCHEDULED

Fri.

                JV Gold Boys Basketball at Springfield 6:00

                V. Boys Basketball at Springfield 7:30

Sat.

                JV Gold Girls Basketball Home 1:00

                V. Girls Basketball Home 2:30

                Boys Ice Hockey at Hartford 6:30

Girls Ice Hockey Home 4:30

Nordic Skiing at Prospect 10:00

 

 

 

 

LUNCH

FIRST:  9:50

SECOND:  10:20

THIRD:  10:45

 

BOSCOS                               $1.75

 

SOUPS:  $1.50

CARROT GINGER BISQUE

CHICKEN NOODLE

 

LUNCH

FIRST:  11:05

SECOND:  11:55

THIRD:  12:40

 

 

CHICKEN STIR FRY                            $1.75

VEGGIE EGG ROLL                           $1.00

BROWN RICE                                      $1.00

 

SOUPS:  $1.50

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR

CHICKEN NOODLE

 

LUNCH

FIRST:  1105

SECOND:  11:55

THIRD:  12:40

 

 

BURRITOS           $1.75

NACHOS              $1.50

 

SOUPS:  $1.50

CHILI

CHICKEN NOODLE

 

Daily announcements

• The Holiday Ball will be on Friday, December 21 at the Manchester Eagles from 8-11PM.  Tickets will be $8.00 a person or $12.00 per couple.  This is a Semi-Formal Dance, appropriate dress is required.  Tickets will go on sale beginning next week, 12/10/07.   Guests will need to register with Mr. Prevost.  Hope to see you there.

·         On-the-Spot Admission to Castleton State College

Seniors wanting to receive an immediate decision on their application to Castleton can do so on December 12, right here at Burr and Burton. Students submit a completed application to their counselor by December 7 and then interview with a Castleton admission officer on the 12th. The application fee is waived for this program. Students should sign up with their guidance counselor as soon as possible to take advantage of this program.

• The Calliope Café will be held Friday December 7^th at the First Congregational Church in Manchester at 6:30.

$5.00 adults and $3.00 students.  See Stan Beck or Mrs. Freebern for more information.

• The music department will present African music concerts on December 12^th & 13^th at 6:30 in the Riley Center.  Tickets are $2.00 each and can be purchased during lunch, at the box office prior to each show, or by visiting www.burrburton.org

Call 549-8144 or see Mrs. Freebern for more information.

·         Costa Rica 2008 meeting Thursday at 6:00 in Patty Fast's room!!!

Student and a parent are mandatory!

• Attention boys lacrosse players: anyone who might be interested in earning money or community service hours by being an official for Equinox Lacrosse this spring should see Mr. Mackey for more details.
• Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) is a dynamic, interactive educational program designed to prepare our country’s youth to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. Sophomore students who attend the Vermont seminar May 22-24 interact with leaders in business, government, education, media and non-profits; they get a realistic look at our nation, its people, and their role within the world community. Stop by the Guidance for an application.   Applications are due back in Guidance by Friday, December 7^th.

·         The next refuse to use events are next week in the Rowland Center

Ø  Dec. 11^th- 9^th grade-5:00 (this is a change from what was announced)

o   10^th grade-6:15 (this is a change from what was announced)

Ø  Dec. 13^th -11^th grade-3:00

o   12^th grade-4:15

If you need to make up an event, plan on attending more than one session next week.

·         Rome to Athens 2008 meeting Tuesday December 11^th at 6:00pm. in Dale Spring’s room!!!

Student and a parent are mandatory

·         Students in the graduating class of 2009!  Want to go to Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand all in one great trip?  South Pacific here we come!  See Patty Fast to sign up and for more details for this awesome trip!!

• Reminder: Seniors who have signed the free block policy contract must sign out and in at the main office before leaving and upon returning from free block. Thank you!

• Egyptian Kingdoms tour for April 2009 is now accepting applications. See Mrs. Spring to sign up.

• The next Driver’s Ed class will start the first week of January/ending February.  Then there will not be another class until April/May. 

Questions please call Bill or Cindy herrmann@375-6863

• Attention to all students interested in acting in this year’s One Act Festival.

Ben Scurria has been hired to direct our one act competition play this winter.  In and effort to provide acting opportunities to as many students as possible, we will also be offering additional one act productions to be performed in March.  There is a place for everyone!

• If you are interested in directing, acting, stage managing or working back stage, come to a mandatory meeting on Tuesday Dec. 17^th at 3:00pm in the Riley Center Auditorium.
• "Pottery for Pups", a service learning event to raise money for The Therapy Dogs organization, will be held Saturday, December 15th in the BBA cafeteria, from noon to 3pm. Dogs, friends, and family are all welcome!

 

LUNCH

FIRST:  11:05

SECOND:  11:55

THIRD:  12:40

 

 

CAJUN CHICKEN &  SWEET POTATO FRIES                 $1.75

 

SOUPS:  $1.50

CARROT GINGER BISQUE

CHICKEN NOODLE

 

Daily announcements

·         The next refuse to use events are next week in the Rowland Center

Ø  Dec. 11^th- 9^th grade-3:00

o   10^th grade-4:15

Ø  Dec. 13^th -11^th grade-3:00

o   12^th grade-4:15

If you need to make up an event, plan on attending more than one session next week.

·         Rome to Athens 2008 meeting Tuesday December 11^th at 6:00pm. in Dale Spring’s room!!!

Student and a parent are mandatory

·         Students in the graduating class of 2009!  Want to go to Hawaii, Australia and New Zealand all in one great trip?  South Pacific here we come!  See Patty Fast to sign up and for more details for this awesome trip!!

• Reminder: Seniors who have signed the free block policy contract must sign out and in at the main office before leaving and upon returning from free block.Thank you!

• The Manchester Special Olympics is holding a Holiday Open House at the Riley Rink, December 4th, 6pm-8pm.  Anyone interested in joining Special Olympics, either as an athlete or a volunteer is welcomed to join our current athletes at our Holiday celebration.  Come meet our athletes, the President of Vermont Special Olympics and the Director of Events for Vermont Special Olympics.  The athletes will share their wonderful accomplishments, find out more information about volunteering and sign up your special athlete for basketball, skiing, golf, soccer or any number of sports that Special Olympics has to offer.  We will have a light buffet and beverages, make an ornament to bring home!  We look forward to seeing you, any questions please contact Meg Benasich.

• Photography (Pinhole) Club will meet this Wednesday, after school, in Dawne's (ART) room. Hope to see you there!
• The Calliope Café will be held Friday December 7^th at the First Congregational Church in Manchester at 6:30.

$5.00 adults and $3.00 students.  See Stan Beck or Mrs. Freebern for more information.

• The music department will present African music concerts on December 12^th & 13^th at 6:30 in the Riley Center.  Tickets are $2.00 each and can be purchased during lunch, at the box office prior to each show, or by visiting www.burrburton.org

Call 549-8144 or see Mrs. Freebern for more information.

·         Costa Rica 2008 meeting Thursday at 6:00 in Patty Fast's room!!!

Student and a parent are mandatory!

• Everyone going on the Medieval Times trip this Saturday December 1^st should meet the coach in the lower circle at 9:45 a.m.

See Mrs. Freebern if you have any questions regarding the trip.

• Attention boys lacrosse players: anyone who might be interested in earning money or community service hours by being an official for Equinox Lacrosse this spring should see Mr. Mackey for more details.
• Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) is a dynamic, interactive educational program designed to prepare our country’s youth to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. Sophomore students who attend the Vermont seminar May 22-24 interact with leaders in business, government, education, media and non-profits; they get a realistic look at our nation, its people, and their role within the world community. Stop by the Guidance for an application.   Applications are due back in Guidance by Friday, December 7^th.

• Egyptian Kingdoms tour for April 2009 is now accepting applications. See Mrs. Spring to sign up.

• Driver’s Ed: The November/December class is full.  The next class will start the first week of January/ending February.  Then there will not be another class until April/May. 

Questions please call Bill or Cindy herrmann@375-6863

• Attention to all students interested in acting in this year’s One Act Festival.

Ben Scurria has been hired to direct our one act competition play this winter.  In and effort to provide acting opportunities to as many students as possible, we will also be offering additional one act productions to be performed in March.  There is a place for everyone!

• "Pottery for Pups", a service learning event to raise money for The Therapy Dogs organization, will be held Saturday, December 15th in the BBA cafeteria, from noon to 3pm. Dogs, friends, and family are all welcome!
• If you interested in directing, acting, stage managing or working back stage come to a mandatory meeting:

Tue 12/17/07-3:00pm-Riley Center Auditorium

 

Monday
December 3
JV Gold & Varsity Boys Basketball Game Tonight
Postponed
Rescheduled for December 20th
JV - 5:00
Varsity- 6:30

School is closed today, Monday, December 3, due to the weather.