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Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays! Happy Holidays!
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the grounds, Not a creature was stirring, not one to be found. The stockings were hung on the Belltower with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.
When out on the turf field there arose such a clatter, Mark sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the Seminary Building he flew like a flash, Down the driveway he tore, that he ‘nere had a crash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of midday to goal posts below. Then what to Mark’s wondering eyes did appear, But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.
He was dressed all in fur from his head to his foot And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot. A bundle of gifts he had flung on his back And riches and blessings tumbled out of his pack.
He left courses galore in each classroom he found The sports equipment he left simply covered the ground. He tucked new books and iPads wherever he could, Healthy food in the kitchen overflowed like it should.
His eyes how they twinkled as he worked fast and quick, Leaving surprises for all, including new hockey sticks. He looked at our headmaster and said with impunity, “All of this was provided by the generosity of your community.”
As he finished his work he sprang to sleigh And he called to his reindeer, “Up, up and away! What a great place you have here,” he said without pause, “You are lucky to have donors who believe in the cause.”
As the sleigh took off and he drove out of sight, He exclaimed very loudly with a voice oh so bright, “Lucky Bulldogs you are, to have all that you do, Happy Holidays to all - just be grateful too.”
Is Burr and Burton Academy on your “nice” list?
By now, you have received the Annual Fund brochure, have seen a post or two on our BBA Facebook page, and have received an email appeal or some other communication asking for your support of this year’s campaign. Your participation is key to our continuing success and demonstrates your commitment to our mission to serve the needs of all 757 students.
We encourage you to give at a level that works for your own personal circumstances. You may say to yourself, “What can my $10, $25, or $50 do for BBA?” We would like to stress that each and every gift counts as a vote endorsing top-quality education. Take a look at the Annual Appreciation Report and see how many donors believe in the work that we do at Burr and Burton! It’s impressive, and those gifts include everything from $5 to $50,000 — that’s quite a spread.
Please don’t put it off — make your gift today! It’s easy. You can give in any of the following ways: • Make a gift online by credit card, just use the link: www.burrburton.org/onlinegiving • Send a check to Burr and Burton Academy, P. O. Box 498, Manchester, VT 05254 • Stop by the Advancement Office and drop off a gift (and we will gladly thank you in person) • Become a Corporate Sponsor if you own your own business • Make a gift from your IRA without any tax consequences • Donate stocks (please contact the Advancement Office at 802-549-8201)
It’s the holiday season, a time of giving and supporting the causes you love and believe in. The clock is ticking to make your gift count in this tax year, so be sure to get it to us by December 31 if we happen to be on your “nice” list.
On behalf of all of us here at Burr and Burton Academy, thank you for your continuing support and your belief in the transformative power of a great education.
Sincerely,
Cynthia H. Gubb Director of Advancement
Post Office Box 498 57 Seminary Avenue Manchester, VT 05254
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