Dear BBA Students and Families,
The student production of Mamma Mia! was outstanding. The show is sold out, but watch your email as some tickets are popping up (but they go quickly once offered). Congratulations to all who are involved in the production –– it took all my restraint not to jump up on stage to sing and dance during the encore!
The student/faculty basketball game is scheduled for 5:00 pm today. If you have a ticket for tonight’s show, you can watch the game before the show. This game benefits the Yellow Tulip Project and supports mental health awareness. I hope to see you there.
Parents/guardians of Burr and Burton 9th - 11th graders should complete the BBA Re-Enrollment Form by May 1, 2024. The form is located on the OnCampus portal under “You Have Forms to Review” at the top of the page. For those of you living in a BRSU community, this online form replaces the need to file a tuition request form. Additionally, this form serves to ensure that the school has accurate contact information. If you have any questions about the form, email Jlewicki@burrburton.org. Note: Families with current 8th graders who plan to attend BBA next year should also complete this form. In addition, families who live in Winhall need to file a Declaration of Residency (BRSU DOR Form) and send it to Celeste Keel at the BRSU ( Email: celeste.keel@brsu.org; Fax: 802-362-2455).
Baseball and Softball (pitchers and catchers) started working out this week –– tryouts for all spring sports starts on Monday. Make sure your athletic paperwork is up to date, otherwise you won’t be able to participate in tryouts.
Thank you,
Meg Kenny
Associate Head of School |
Highlights
 The Penguin Plunge has been POSTPONED and moved from March 23rd to Thursday, March 28th! Due to the inclement weather conditions forecasted for this Saturday, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Southern Vermont Penguin Plunge for the safety of our plungers, volunteers and supporters. |  The colorful and thought-provoking Senior Spotlight Art Exhibit will be closing on Sunday, March 24. The show highlights seniors from BBA, Long Trail School, Arlington High School, and Poultney High School. |  Did you know that less than 20% of biographies in English-language Wikipedia are about women? Help change that statistic by joining me in the Belltower Room on March 27th for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon. |  Today is Burr and Burton’s Giving Day - join us with your gift today! There is a $10,000 dollar-for-dollar match for gifts given today, as well as a $1,000 match for every 15 families who give today (up to $4,000). And, every current family who gives $25 or more to the Annual Fund by April 30 will be entered into a drawing to receive a family membership to Manchester Country Club for the 2024 season, valued at $7,000! So many of you have pledged to support Burr and Burton on Giving Day. Click here to see why so many BBA parents are asking you to JOIN ME with your gift today. Burr and Burton is an independent school that serves the public, and we rely on donations from families like you! |  BBA senior and Student Council president, Chris Alfano recently returned from Washington, D.C. where he was one of two students chosen to represent Vermont at the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program. The program was a weeklong experience in Washington, D.C., where he met with some of the top officials in the U.S. federal government. |  The Burr & Burton Academy Music Department will present a Spring Concert Tuesday, April 9rd, 5:30 p.m. in the Riley Center for the Arts. The performance will showcase a diverse menu of music presented by various instrumental and vocal ensembles. |  There are a lot of important dates coming up starting with the ACT next Tuesday, March 26. Registered students should check their email for specific communication. We also have great opportunities for scholarships that seniors don’t want to miss out on! Read through for more info. |  Every year BBA students have the chance to experience Washington, DC and learn for a week through the Close Up program. Students meet Senators Sanders and Welch, Rep. Becca Balint, visit the Pentagon, and enjoy many of Washington’s best museums and monuments during a week of school in the nation's Capitol. |  Work with the BBA-Hildene Farm Summer Crew! Applications are open for the BBA-Hildene Farm Summer Crew. Learn more and apply to join the PAID crew of student-farmers this summer! All current BBA students are eligible to apply. This is a paid summer position farming and gardening at the Hildene Farm. Focusing on vegetable production, summer workers will learn how to plant, tend, and harvest food using sustainable methods. Summer workers may also have opportunities to participate in other farm-based projects. No farm experience needed! |  Do you want to gain more leadership training and experience? Would you like the chance to give back and continue to build and enhance the culture? Please consider applying to become a New Student Mentor for the 2024-25 school year. |  All Success 10th graders have a check in next week with Jason and Billy. Stop in before school or at Flex to get information specific to you and your needs here at BBA. |  Tomorrow, April 5th from 8:30-9:30am. Please join us for our monthly Parent Association (PA) meeting in Founders Hall Belltower Room (F312) or via zoom - link below. Please note there is no parking in the courtyard between Founders Hall and the Rowland Student Center. We’ll have muffins, committee updates and hear from Mark & Meg as well. Hope to see you there! |
Upcoming Events
Right Now:
Thursday, March 21
Friday, March 22
Saturday, March 23
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Matinee Musical Performance - Mamma Mia,2:00pm to 4:00pm, Riley Center, Auditorium
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Musical Performance- Mamma Mia, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Riley Center, Auditorium
Next Week:
Tuesday, March 26
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ACT Testing at BBA, 7:00am to 12:00pm, School Counseling Office
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One Act Auditions, 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Riley Center Auditorium
Wednesday, March 27
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Bulldog Leadership Summit, 8:00am to 8:45am, Founders Hall, Belltower Room F312
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Standardized Test Prep Class, 8:00am to 8:55am, Smith Center, Hunter Seminar Room
Looking Ahead:
Monday, April 1
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Success Pathway Series, 6:30pm to 8:00pm, Rowland Student Center
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BBA Spring SAT for Registered Juniors, TBD School Counseling Office
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Spring Concert Matinee, 12:40pm to 1:30pm, Riley Center Auditorium
Wednesday, April 3
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Student Athlete Leadership Team Meeting (SALT), 7:30am to 8:45am, EH Henry Gym
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Junior School Counseling Meeting, 8:15am to 9:00am, Founders Hall Classrooms
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Wilderness First Aid Training: Two-Day Course, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Mountain Campus
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Spring Concert, 6:30pm to 8:300pm, Riley Center Auditorium
Thursday, April 4
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BBA Giving Day-All Day
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Wilderness First Aid Training: Two-Day Course, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Mountain Campus
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International Student Trip to Washington, DC, 4/4 to 4/7, Washington, DC
Friday, April 5
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International Student Trip to Washington, DC, 4/4 to 4/7, Washington, DC
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Mountain Campus Day Off
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Parent Association Meeting, 8:30am to 9:30am, Founders Hall, Belltower Room
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Incoming 9th Grade Scheduling Meeting (Non-Sending Schools), 1:30pm to 2:10pm, Founders Hall, Belltower Room
Saturday, April 6
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International Student Trip to Washington, DC, 4/4 to 4/7, Washington, DC
Sunday, April 7
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International Student Trip to Washington, DC, 4/4 to 4/7, Washington, DC
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Middle School Leadership Retreat, 12:30pm to 3:00pm, Founders Hall
Seniors: Save these dates!
Mamma Mia is a knock-out success!
Congratulations to all actors, musicians, stage directors, sound and lighting technicians, costume designers and all the folks supporting this unforgettable production.
BBA Photos by James Chandler '10.
Cover photo by Tony Cirelli. |
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