- Students interested in traveling to Louisiana in April please pick up an application from Ms. Hyatt by Friday. If you filled out an application earlier in the year and are still interested in going on the trip please stop by Ms. Hyatt’s office to let her you are still interested. Applications will be due on Monday March 10th. The dates of the trip will be on or around April 9th to the 15th. If you have any questions please see Mr. Kelly.
- Need help in Math, History, or Science? Want help writing a paper, solving a problem of the week, or finishing up a science lab? Come to the Service Learning office in the basement of the seminary building this afternoon anytime from 2:30-3:30 for tutoring!
- Juniors sign up for an SAT Prep Class. A two-day Fiske Guide Workshop will be held on April 5 and 6 at BBA. For more information or to sign up, see Lynne Welsh or your school counselor in the Guidance Office.
· Burr and Burton Academy Service Learning students will be conducting an on-campus Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. In order to participate students must be 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. Students must sign up with Heidi Welch in the Health Clinic office or in the cafeteria.
All students must bring a signed permission form from a parent/guardian, and provide two forms of identification. The Blood Drive will take place in the gym from 9 am 2 pm. Permission forms are available on the web site:
www.burrburton.org/parents and may be emailed to Heidi at hwelch@burrburton.org .
· The collaborative presents a HS Peer Leadership training on March 14th and 15th at the first congregational church. Join other High School students on an overnight full of food, games, workshops and laughter. Contact the collaborative to request your registration forms. Londonderry Office 824-4200 and Manchester office 362-3770. Space is limited, so call today!
· Burr and Burton’s Wounded Warrior service learning group will be hosting a “Spring Run-Off 5K Run and Walk” on March 29th at the Manchester Rec Park. Registration is from 8:00-9:30 with a 10:00 a.m. start. Pre-Registration fee is $20.00 (received by March 21st) and $25.00 on race day. At 10:30, we’ll also kick-off a 4 person team relay at the ½ mile track for students. Form a team of 4 and join us for this fun event! ($5.00 per team member). Make Checks payable to Burr and Burton Academy (Wounded Warrior noted on memo line) and mail to: Lani Lovisa, 57 Seminary Ave., Manchester, VT 05254. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Wounded Warrior Foundation.
- Applications and information about MedQuest, a summer program for students interested in exploring a career in a health profession are in the Guidance Office. Deadline to apply for the program is March 14, 2008. Also in the Guidance Office are applications for The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont, another summer opportunity for students interested in the Arts, Asian Cultures, Current Issues, Engineering, Math, Science. Deadline is March 6 to apply for these programs.