Daily Announcements

Yearbooks will be sold On Monday and Thursday during lunch in the cafeteria.
There are only so many books available so make sure to reserve your copy before they are all gone.
Seniors are $50.00 and underclassmen are $55.00

Junior Boys:  Applications for Green Mountain Boys State sponsored by the American Legion Department of Vermont are available in the School and College Counseling Office. Boys State is a five-day summer program held at Lyndon State College in late June, the purpose of which is to provide citizenship training with emphasis on the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.. Please see your school counselor if you are interested. Deadline to submit applications is April 15.

Got talent?
Come strut your stuff at the Calliope Cafe Friday April 23rd at 6:30 in the Rowland Center.
Performers should sign up with Julie Freebern by Friday April 9th.


To all international juniors who plan to attend U.S. colleges: Please come to the Moritz lab next Tuesday Advisory to begin college planning workshops with Ms. Costello.


Students who plan on taking the BBA summer driver ed. course need to have their forms in by Friday April 2nd. Extra Forms are available in the main office.


Senior artists- please don't forget to check out the 4 art scholarships that are available from the Southern VT Art Center for students going on to study art in college.....MAY 1st deadline to present portfolio of work with a recommendation from an art teacher to Jocelyn Grayson at the SVAC. Don't miss this opportunity to receive college aid!

Juniors:  Want to ace your college interview?   Sign up asap in the School and College Counseling Office for an individual, practice interview with a visiting college representative.  Interviews are available on April 7 and 8.  Learn what to expect in a college interview and gain confidence! 

Students who are interested in learning more about the various programs at the Career Development Center in Bennington--a visit has been planned on April 6th from 8:00-11:00.  Please see your School Counselor to sign up and get the permission form.  All forms are due back to the School and College Counseling office by Friday, April 2nd.

Students interested in applying for student leadership positions should complete applications and return them to the box outside of Ms. Hyatt's office by April 5th. Positions include: freshmen mentor, BBA ambassador, policy advisory committee member, Manchester Youth Commission, service learning team leader, and class offficers. Applications are available in Ms. Hyatt's office, through student advisors, and have been sent electronically to your school email address. Now is the time to get involved!
 
Junior Girls:  Applications for Green Mountain Girls State sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary are available in the School and College Counseling Office. Girls State is a five-day summer program held at Castleton College in late June, the purpose of which is to provide citizenship training with emphasis on the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.. Please see your school counselor if you are interested. Deadline to submit applications is April 10.

"Get rid of those college interview jitters!" Practice College Interviews for Juniors will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, April 7 and 8 between 1:30 and 4:00. Appointments will be scheduled with college admission representatives who will give feedback on your interviewing techniques. Sign up in the College Counseling Office BY Thursday, April 1st.

The 2010 Summer Camp season is just around the corner and I'm happy to announce that we have quite a few new offerings this year, including evening adult camps:  For more information about any of our camps and to register, simply visit our website at:  bbacamps.ticketjunior.com


Daily Announcements

Students who plan on taking the BBA summer driver ed. course need to have their forms in by Friday April 2nd. Extra Forms are available in the main office.

Girls interested in playing golf
there will be a meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2:40 in Julie Fifields room (wellness classroom in the gym lobby).


The Performing Arts Department invites you to take a musical journey through the Universe.
Performances are this Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Riley Center.  Ticket information
can be found by visiting bba.ticketjunior.com

Senior artists- please don't forget to check out the 4 art scholarships that are available from the Southern VT Art Center for students going on to study art in college.....MAY 1st deadline to present portfolio of work with a recommendation from an art teacher to Jocelyn Grayson at the SVAC. Don't miss this opportunity to receive college aid!

Juniors:  Want to ace your college interview?   Sign up asap in the School and College Counseling Office for an individual, practice interview with a visiting college representative.  Interviews are available on April 7 and 8.  Learn what to expect in a college interview and gain confidence! 

Students who are interested in learning more about the various programs at the Career Development Center in Bennington--a visit has been planned on April 6th from 8:00-11:00.  Please see your School Counselor to sign up and get the permission form.  All forms are due back to the School and College Counseling office by Friday, April 2nd.

Students interested in applying for student leadership positions should complete applications and return them to the box outside of Ms. Hyatt's office by April 5th. Positions include: freshmen mentor, BBA ambassador, policy advisory committee member, Manchester Youth Commission, service learning team leader, and class offficers. Applications are available in Ms. Hyatt's office, through student advisors, and have been sent electronically to your school email address. Now is the time to get involved!

March 25th
is the deadline to register for the NEXT SAT at BBA on May1st.

Junior Girls:  Applications for Green Mountain Girls State sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary are available in the School and College Counseling Office. Girls State is a five-day summer program held at Castleton College in late June, the purpose of which is to provide citizenship training with emphasis on the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.. Please see your school counselor if you are interested. Deadline to submit applications is April 10.

"Get rid of those college interview jitters!" Practice College Interviews for Juniors will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, April 7 and 8 between 1:30 and 4:00. Appointments will be scheduled with college admission representatives who will give feedback on your interviewing techniques. Sign up in the College Counseling Office BY Thursday, April 1st.

The Fountain of Youth Coffee and Sweet Shoppe (beside Little Rooster Café) is offering discounts to faculty and students.The student/faculty discounts are $.50 off coffee drinks and $.25 off ice cream, baked goods, and candy. Students will receive a free ice cream sundae upon presenting a report card with a GPA of 3.25. Open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat and Sun. With the Early Bird Special an additional $.50 off is offered with purchase of coffee/pastry combo from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m

The 2010 Summer Camp season is just around the corner and I'm happy to announce that we have quite a few new offerings this year, including evening adult camps:  For more information about any of our camps and to register, simply visit our website at:  bbacamps.ticketjunior.com

Spanish Club will begin today, Tues. March 23rd. It will meet in Sue Ritchie's room every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 3-4 pm. Please come and join us for music, food, and movies (and any other projects we can think of). 

 




Car Maintenance Basics at Hand Motors

Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning is sponsoring a service clinic at Hand Motors on Thursday, March 18, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm for anyone who wants to learn the basics of maintaining their vehicle. Everyone will have the opportunity for a free car assessment and safety inspection. We’ll get under the hood and check fluid levels, belts, hoses, and the battery. Technicians will help you understand your brake system, tires and more. Two people will be the lucky winner of a free oil change at a later date. Light dessert refreshments will be provided.

Cost: $10 Pre-registration is required.

Click here too register please visit or call Renee Bornstein at 802-362-1199.

Daily Announcements


A, B, and C BLOCK FIELD STUDY STUDENTS:
Journals are due on Monday, March 15th.

D and E BLOCK FIELD STUDY STUDENTS:
Research Reports are due on Monday, March 15th.

The BBA Music Department will present a musical journey through the universe on March 24th & 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the Riley Center.  Tickets are available on line by visiting the Performing Arts wikispace. 

All students planning on taking the May SAT test at BBA must register at collegeboard.com by March 25th

Governor's Institutes of Vermont 2010 Information and applications are available online at www.giv.org  and in the School and College Counseling Office. Governor's Institutes is a summer program providing the opportunity to study a variety of subjects on Vermont College Campuses. Applications are due to your counselor by March 15.

Maas Salaama, Now Accepting Applications for the Egyptian Kingdom Tour April 2011. If Interested, see Mrs. Spring in the science dept.

Last call for sign-ups with Mr. Mull for indoor soccer at the Riley.  You snooze, you will lose.

The 2010 Summer Camp season is just around the corner and I'm happy to announce that we have quite a few new offerings this year, including evening adult camps:  For more information about any of our camps and to register, simply visit our website at:  bbacamps.ticketjunior.com

There will be a book club starting up. If anyone is interested they should come to a meeting in the library right after school on Tuesday the 16th?

The Prom committee would like the Juniors to stay behind after assembly for a few minutes

Seniors:  Please stay after assembly for your Senior Class photo for the yearbook.


Attention Senior Parents/Guardians, There will be a Senior send-off planning meeting next Monday March 22nd at 7:00 pm in the Cafeteria.  All are welcome!

 




Daily Announcements

To all student's that ride the Dorset bus:  Please note that the bus on this Friday (March 12th) will not arrive until 1:20.

ALL FIELD STUDY STUDENTS:
Mandatory meeting this Friday (March 12th) with Mr. Napolitano in the Hunter Seminar Room.  Report there the block you have Field Study.

A, B, and C BLOCK FIELD STUDY STUDENTS:
Journals are due on Monday, March 15th.

D and E BLOCK FIELD STUDY STUDENTS:
Research Reports are due on Monday, March 15th.

German club meeting on Wednesday, March 10th right after school in the cafeteria.  We will be making pretzels and 'Hefezopf' which is a braided Germany bread often made for Easter.  Not only will it be fun to make, but then you get to eat the pretzels and the bread when they are done.

The BBA Music Department will present a musical journey through the universe on March 24th & 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the Riley Center.  Tickets are available on line by visiting the Performing Arts wikispace. 

All students planning on taking the May SAT test at BBA must register at collegeboard.com by March 25th

Governor's Institutes of Vermont 2010 Information and applications are available online at www.giv.org  and in the School and College Counseling Office. Governor's Institutes is a summer program providing the opportunity to study a variety of subjects on Vermont College Campuses. Applications are due to your counselor by March 15.

New Driver's ed class begins March 11, and ends April 29th..Tues and Thursday evenings 5 to 7 pm please call Bill Herrmann@ 375-6863

Maas Salaama, Now Accepting Applications for the Egyptian Kingdom Tour April 2011. If Interested, see Mrs. Spring in the science dept.


Daily Announcements


VSAC Assisted Scholarships Applications  are due and must be postmarked March 5th or earlier. (Complete packets are due including all required documents. Please do not wait until Friday to request documents from the School and College Counseling Office!

All students planning on taking the April 10th ACT test at BBA must register at actstudent.org by March 5th.

All students planning on taking the May SAT test at BBA must register at collegeboard.com by March 25th

Bruce Hammond SAT Prep Workshop, Sunday March 7th: Interested students must register by March 1st in the School and College Counseling Office. This workshop is geared to help students prepare for the March 13th SAT at BBA. Cost $100 and checks need to be made out to Bruce Hammond Workshops.

Tutorial Center SAT Prep classes: Interested students register and pay for classes directly with the Tutorial Center. Classes are held on six Sundays from March 7 through April 25 with no classes held on April 4 or April 11. Cost $300.

For students in Grades 9, 10 or 11
MEDQUEST 2010 applications are available in the School and College Counseling office and online. Medquest is a great summer program for students interested in exploring health career opportunities. Students spend 6 days on a college campus, job shadow with health care professionals, participate in workshops and more. Applications are due by MEDQUEST applications are due by March 3.

Governor's Institutes of Vermont 2010 Information and applications are available online at www.giv.org  and in the School and College Counseling Office. Governor's Institutes is a summer program providing the opportunity to study a variety of subjects on Vermont College Campuses. Applications are due to your counselor by March 15.

Iflurtz are going to be sold in lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Bring in $2 and you could find out your one true love!

New Driver's ed class begins March 11, and ends April 29th..Tues and Thursday evenings 5 to 7 pm please call Bill Herrmann@ 375-6863

Starting this week the Asian Culture Club will be meeting every Tuesday after school in the cafeteria. We are planning some new activities so come with ideas. Everyone is welcome.

Back by popular demand, the Ping Pong Club will be starting this Tuesday from 2:30 to 4:30 in the cafeteria. No need to sign up, just show up.

Please join the "Little School Service Learning" group in Ms Silver's ceramics room Thursdays right after school. This is a service learning

 

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Sue Towslee
Burr and Burton Academy
802-549-8102

NEWS FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

 

MANDATORY SPRING SPORTS PARENT ATHLETE MEETING THURSDAY MARCH 4 AT 6:00 P.M.

We will be holding our individual meetings for the following spring sports. Baseball, Softball, Track, Boys & Girls Lacrosse, Boys and Girls Golf and Boys & Girls Tennis. Below are the meeting locations:

 

                        Boys Lacrosse- Riley Center

                        Girls Lacrosse- John Wright's room third floor Seminary building

                        Softball- Cory Herrington's room third floor of Seminary building

                        Track- Gymnasium

                        Boys Tennis- John Graf's room third floor of Seminary building

                        Girls Tennis Dave Miceli's room third floor of Seminary building

                        Baseball- Hunter Seminar Room

                        Boys & Girls Golf – Wellness Classroom -off from the gym lobby         

 

 

Spring sports start dates:

 

Mon. March 8 Baseball pitchers and catchers.

Mon. March 15 All spring sports begin.

 

Please bring insurance information and a pen to the meeting.



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Daily Announcements


VSAC Assisted Scholarships Applications  are due and must be postmarked March 5th or earlier. (Complete packets are due including all required documents. Please do not wait until Friday to request documents from the School and College Counseling Office!

All students planning on taking the April 10th ACT test at BBA must register at actstudent.org by March 5th.

 

All students planning on taking the May SAT test at BBA must register at collegeboard.com by March 25th

Bruce Hammond SAT Prep Workshop, Sunday March 7th: Interested students must register by March 1st in the School and College Counseling Office. This workshop is geared to help students prepare for the March 13th SAT at BBA. Cost $100 and checks need to be made out to Bruce Hammond Workshops.

Tutorial Center SAT Prep classes: Interested students register and pay for classes directly with the Tutorial Center. Classes are held on six Sundays from March 7 through April 25 with no classes held on April 4 or April 11. Cost $300.

For students in Grades 9, 10 or 11
MEDQUEST 2010 applications are available in the School and College Counseling office and online. Medquest is a great summer program for students interested in exploring health career opportunities. Students spend 6 days on a college campus, job shadow with health care professionals, participate in workshops and more. Applications are due by MEDQUEST applications are due by March 3.

Governor's Institutes of Vermont 2010 Information and applications are available online at www.giv.org  and in the School and College Counseling Office. Governor's Institutes is a summer program providing the opportunity to study a variety of subjects on Vermont College Campuses. Applications are due to your counselor by March 15.

Iflurtz are going to be sold in lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Bring in $2 and you could find out your one true love!

 

New Driver's ed class begins March 11, and ends April 29th..Tues and Thursday evenings 5 to 7 pm please call Bill Herrmann@ 375-6863

 

Starting this week the Asian Culture Club will be meeting every Tuesday after school in the cafeteria. We are planning some new activities so come with ideas. Everyone is welcome.

Back by popular demand, the Ping Pong Club will be starting this Tuesday from 2:30 to 4:30 in the cafeteria. No need to sign up, just show up.