BFUHS Newsletter

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Art 1 did Shibori fabric dyeing with natural indigo dye. Shibori is an ancient method of Japanese fabric dyeing and the great grandmother of what we know as "tie dye."

The Science Department has created many opportunities to creatively engage with students!

• Students in Matt Pyster's class are required to do a Quarter project where they research a topic of their choice within the class topic. Here is a piece of artwork of a Sea Angel, by Biology student Nevaeh Bostwick that was paired with her 7 minute presentation on bioluminescence and its purpose in living things.
• The Department hosted a "Science Fun Day", to inspire engagement in learning science by bringing our students together for some fun experimenting. Students Eli and Nola are testing the effects of Gatorade (or similar energy drinks) on their heartrate; Eli is hooked up to our new Vernier Interface equipment, equipment that we can use for a variety of experiments.

All District Choir Festival was held on Saturday, January 28th!: The following students participated in the VMEA District Choir Festival: Layla Sullivan, Senior, Soprano; Kaylee Desmarais, Junior, Alto; Edward McCormack, Sophomore, Tenor; Paisley Plummer, Freshman, Alto.

The group was led by teacher extraordinaire Jennifer Garretson! Attached is a picture from the intensive practices that took place in preparation

Winter Sports Schedules are online at https://sites.google.com/a/wnesu.com/bfuhssports/,

Sports Highlights are regularly featured under "Recent News" on the BFUHS website or Facebook page.

News from Track and Field

Part one of the Division 1 & 2 state track meet was held at Saint Johnsbury Academy this past Saturday. Only the top twelve in each division competed.

Sophomore Riley Tuttle placed 6th in the shot and senior Gavin Joy placed 10th. In the weight throw, Joy placed 7th, Tuttle 10th, and sophomore Justin Draper placed 12th. Tuttle’s 6th place finish in the shot gives Bellows Falls its first points leading into this weekend’s part two of the state meet at UVM, where the running and jumping events will be competed.

Excellent job to the indoor track and field team !

Hannah Terry is a Junior at BFUHS and she has been doing some job shadows with sports photographers via our Work-based Learning program. She has her first shared photo credit in the Reformer for covering one of our games! So cool!

Pressure defense, balanced offense spark Bellows Falls past L&G

Opportunity for HS Juniors

US Senator Bernie Sanders is seeking applications from Vermont high school juniors (those who will be rising juniors in the summer of '23 and juniors in the fall and spring sessions) interested in becoming a US Senate Page. This is a great opportunity for young Vermonters to be involved in the political process.

Click here for more information and to apply before the February 17 deadline.

Please be sure your senior completes the Diploma Slip Google form sent to their school emails by Friday, February 17th

Important Academic Dates:

2/8/23: Early Release Day

2/14/23: MAPS Testing for all 9th grade students. Students should come to school prepared with charged Chromebooks

2/17/23: Winter Carnival! Students should check their emails to order a class shirt for this fun day of events!

2/17/23: BFUHS Student Composers Concert in collaboration with Music-Comp, mentor composer Kyle Saulnier and the Vermont Symphony Orchestra Brass Quartet at 7:00PM in the BFUHS auditorium.

2/20/23: No School-Winter Break

https://www.facebook.com/bfuhsvt :Academics and Athletics as well as upcoming activities are highlighted on the Bellows Falls Union High School Facebook page.

https://bfuhs.wnesu.org/ Bellows Falls Union High School webpages; includes the full picture of life at BFUHS including academics, activities, and clubs.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-FhtlX1NYe1PSaa3nIT5A : Broadcasts of local sports through Fact TV

Business of the Month: Thank you, Halladay's Flowers & Gifts, for your partnership with BFUHS students! https://www.halladaysflowers.com/ .

Do you have or work for a business that connects with BFUHS regularly? We'd love to feature you under "Links to Love" . Please connect with Kate O'Connor, Community Relations Specialist at kate.oconnor@wnesu.com.