Daily Announcements

Special Library hours - Wednesday - January, 21st:  8:10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..   Please plan ahead for this delayed opening."

Do you have a weird human talent? Are you an air guitar pro? Do you slaughter your friends on Guitar Hero? Or are you a legit singer/musician? If so, sign up to be a talent at BLAMO's Talent Showcase next Friday, Jan. 23rd (where & when to come). $20 iTunes gift certificates go to the winner of each category. Sign your act up today at lunch or next Tuesday and Thursday at lunch. More info can be found on BLAMO's Facebook group, so check it out!

Feeling the winter blues?? Want to jump start your work-out??  Train for a sprint triathlon and achieve an amazing life goal!  VERMONT SUN TRIATHLON – Sunday, June 28th Branbury State Park, Salisbury, VT 600 yd Swim, 14 mile Bike, 3.1 mile Run Start Time: 8:00 A.M.Visit our new event website www.rushtonsports.com for complete details.  Last year I had the pleasure of training for my first sprint triathlon -- the Vermont Sun -- along with several high school students.  Being able to complete the race and help others accomplish their goals was a life changing event.    After hearing about my experience last year, Rachel Jenks quickly jumped on board to train for this summer's race.  Everyone( including faculty and staff) is invited to train with us starting the week after exams in the gym after school from 3-4 Mon – Thurs.  No prior experience needed.  Please see me Sandy Birch in the Health Clinic or email Rachel Jenks at rjenks@burrburton.org to get more details.  We can't wait to get started!!! 

The Art Institutes representative will visit my classes on January 28th: A & B blocks (11:30 & 1:05)

 

ALL A, B and C BLOCK SPRING SEMESTER FIELD STUDY STUDENTS:  You must attend Orientation on Tuesday, January 20th or you will not be allowed to begin your Field Study.  Report to the Hunter Seminar Room the block that you have Field Study.

 

ALL D and E BLOCK FIELD STUDY STUDENTS:  Pick up a copy of the Spring 2009 Field Study Handbook by Wednesday, January 21st.

 

The Breast Cancer/Bennington Cancer Center Service Learning Group would like to inform you about an exciting upcoming event.  Mark your calendars for the Tubb's Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer Snowshoeing event at Stratton Mountain - Saturday, January31st.  To sign-up go to Stratton.com and click on the links.  Please join us to help raise local and national funds to help "Stomp out Breast Cancer!" 

 

 HOLA!!! Adventures in Spain Geology/Science tour April 2010. Please see Dale Spring in the Science department to apply. Limited space is available."

 

2009 HOLIDAY BALL

The holiday ball will be Saturday, January 17, 2009 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, January 12, 2009 or purchase them in Mr. Prevost's office anytime.  Music will be provided by "Elite Entertainment".  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.   SEMI-FORMAL – NO JEANS, NO BOOTS AND NO T-SHIRTS.  See Mr. Prevost if you have any questions. 

Please Refer to the Student/Parent Handbook (Pages 40-41) for Dance Rules. 

 

Please support the Bottle Drive to support the Chartier Family. If you or your family has returnable bottles or cans to donate to this worthy cause, please contact Adam Young, senior or Mrs Niles in the math department.

 

Students going to Costa Rica in April are now selling Little Ceasar's pizza and cookie kits. All students must turn in their order forms with money on or before Tuesday, January 20th. Delivery will be Wednesday, January 28th. All order forms must be turned in to Mrs. Niles.