Weekly Bulletin December 11 - December 15, 2017 | Week 16 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
At Boston Arts Academy we prepare our students to be artists...and we also prepare them as audience members. We know that our students will be important members of the artistic community, both as performers and producers of art and as arts supporters. That's why weeks such as next week, where we have the opportunity to attend Winterfest together on Wednesday 12/20, are so important. To that end, seminar teachers will be going over the following audience behavior guidelines before the performance:
All of the arts majors' work will be represented at Winterfest this year, and our goal is for our community to come together before break on a positive, supportive note. Have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS |
Congratulations to our film students who worked on a video that won the Boston Music Awards’ Music Video of the Year! Check out the video here. Congratulations to the following students on their college acceptances and scholarship awards:
Have someone(s) to congratulate or shout out? Please email Ms. Booth --> tbooth@bostonartsacademy.org (be sure to include name and reason for the shout out) |
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS Please also see the appropriate section below for information specific to your art major. |
Win Prom tix, $5, $10, or $25 Gift Cards! 9th and 12th graders Come to School, 10th and 11th graders Come to School On-Time and Get to Classes On-Time. If you do the following things every month, your name will be entered into a raffle: come to school 95% of the time (less than 1 absence) AND arrive to school on time 95% of the time (less than 3 tardies). Monthly raffle prizes for each grade level are: 9th graders - 2 students will picked for a $10 Gift Card and the opportunity to pick a friend for a 1-day pass for Open Campus lunch 10th graders - 5 students will be picked for a $5 gift card 11th graders - 5 students will be picked for Prom tix or a $5 gift card 12th graders - 2 students will be picked for Prom tix or a $25 Gift Card Students who are interested in taking college courses this spring, but missed the Dual Enrollment meeting should see Ms. Bautista in her office (room 225), on Monday, December 11th during lunch (after advisory), or make an appointment with her. The Music Department is holding a Lunchtime Concert Series where various groups will perform during the second half of lunch on the first floor. Below you will find information on who is performing, and when. Come show your support and hear some great music!
Real Talk with Dr. A, Tuesday, December 12th during lunch. All are welcome. No censorship; no BS. The next National Honor Society meeting will be on Thursday, December 14th in room 216. S.A.F.E. meets every Thursday during lunch in the Vancouver Lab, across from the library. S.A.F.E. is a student-run club centered around advocating for LGBTQ+ students at BAA. We strive to educate the BAA community about LGBTQ+ history/culture and how to be an ally to the queer community. ❤ Winterfest begins this week! Please join us as we kick off the holiday season with our annual winter music series:
We will have a special schedule on Wednesday, December 20th and Thursday, December 21st for Winterfest and Arts Major Day, respectively:
On Wednesday, December 20th, a representative from Jostens will be onsite during lunch to deliver class rings to those who placed an order earlier in the school year. There will also be an opportunity for those who would still like a class ring to place an order on this day. SENIORS: Please complete the following by Monday, January 8th: http://bit.ly/SuperQuote. This is your vote for superlatives (Most Likely to…) in the yearbook. You do not need to have your quote finalized. We are RECRUITING students for school year 2018-2019 and we need your help! Make noise and tell your friends, neighbors and family members about this amazing community. Audition Application is open online at: https://boston-arts.embark.com/apply/arts. SAVE THE INTERNET: Net Neutrality is what keeps the internet free and equal. It protects our freedom of speech and expression and allows us open access to our favorite sites. Help save the internet and sign this petition: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/do-not-repeal-net-neutrality. Want to do more? Text RESIST to 50409 and message your representatives about the importance of Net Neutrality. Flu season is here! Please remember to take steps to prevent the flu, and know that there is still time to get the flu vaccine.
Visit the CDC's website to find out more. Need help with an assignment? Drop-in tutors available in the library. Updated Tutoring Schedule: Mon 2:30 - 3 (all subjects) Tues, Weds, Thurs: 3 - 5 (all subjects) Ms. Susan's writing help (Tues/Thurs 3-5 by appointment) **Students: If you are interested in being a tutor, please see Ms. D in the library. This can count as NHS service hours and looks good on college applications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COLLEGE AND CAREER |
Ms. LoBrutto will be holding drop-in hours in the Alaska Lab every Wednesday from 3:00pm-5:00pm and Friday 1:00pm-3:00pm. She is available to talk to all grade levels about career and major exploration, standardized testing, the Common App, college essays, financial aid, and scholarships. Did you know the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) awards financial aid money to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis? Don't be the last one to fill it out! Start your FAFSA today! Federal Student Financial aid through the FAFSA is now available. Apply today to make sure you get the maximum amount you can. www.fafsa.ed.gov. OTHER RESOURCES – Please visit these websites for helpful financial aid, scholarship, and college readiness info:
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SAVE THE DATES |
For additional details, or for a listing of all events for the school year, please check our website calendar here. Thursday, January 25 - Saturday, January 27 Boston Arts Academy presents Dancing in the Streets: A 20th Anniversary Celebration at the Strand Theatre. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FAMILIES Please also see the “Save the Date” section above for upcoming events, and the appropriate section below for information specific to your student's art major. |
Winterfest begins this week! Please join us as we kick off the holiday season with our annual winter music series:
Do you shop at Amazon.com? Begin your visit at smile.amazon.com and AmazonSmile will donate to Boston Arts Academy! We are RECRUITING students for school year 2018-2019 and we need your help! Make noise and tell your friends, neighbors and family members about this amazing community. Audition Application is open online at: https://boston-arts.embark.com/apply/arts. Donations needed for Nurse's Office. Please consider donating the following items if you are able. You can drop these items off at BAA - Attn: Nurse Aboujaoude. You can also order them directly through AmazonSmile (select Boston Arts Academy Foundation) and BAA will get a % of the purchase donated as well. Here are the needed items: Lysol wipes, Lysol spray, Hand sanitizer, Hand Cream, Tissue boxes, Sandwich Bags, Sanitary napkins/tampons, Cough Drops, Advil (200mg). The mobile eye clinic is coming back to BAA! In 2016, 2020, an on-site eye doctor providing eye exams for students from a state-of-the-art mobile clinic, launched a pilot partnership to service the Boston Public School District with eye exams and free corrective eyewear. We are pleased to inform you that 2020 will be coming back to Boston Arts Academy on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Families who would like for their student to receive this service, please complete this consent form and return it to Nurse Jocelyne.
COVERED BY INSURANCE: 100% covered by MassHealth (No co-pay required) |
DANCE These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
The next orthopedic clinic is on Wednesday, December 13th from 3-4:30pm. Dancers can sign up in the Dance office if they would like to see the physician. Friday, December 15th: Dance Theater of Harlem master class taught by Robert Garland. 10:50am-12:10pm. Saturday, December 16th: Dance Theater of Harlem Summer Dance Auditions at BAA
Thursday, January 18th: Master class with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. 9:55-11:15am. Saturday, January 27th: University of the Arts, Philadelphia Regional Auditions for College Admissions and Summer Programs. 10am-1pm @ BAA. Friday, February 10th: Earl Mosley’s Institute of the Arts (EMIA) summer intensive auditions at BAA
Monday, April 2 - Saturday, April 7: Nathan Trice Residency |
FASHION TECHNOLOGY These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
Parents/Caregivers, thank you for your response to fashion technology dues. If you have not yet sent in your $30, please do so, if you have any concerns please see Ms. Polito. |
MUSIC These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
Parents/Caregivers of Vocal Music Majors: Please click here for important information regarding the choir concert on Tuesday, December 19th. Music Department fees ($30) should be given to music advisors or the technology teacher as soon as possible. |
THEATRE These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
Parents/Caregivers, thank you for your response to theatre dues. If you have not yet sent in your $30, please do so, if you have any concerns please see Ms. Rodrigues. |
VISUAL ARTS These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for exhibitions see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
There will be no Open Studio in the Mac Lab on Wednesday, December 13th. The Mac Lab will be closed during that time. All students should go to room 400 for Open Studios on that day. |
Questions or Concerns? For artistic concerns, contact Artistic Dean, Kathleen Marsh: kmarsh@bostonartsacademy.org For academic concerns, including special education and support for English language learners, contact Academic Dean, Joy Bautista: jbautista@bostonartsacademy.org For safety and school culture concerns, contact Dean of Students, Edgar Vasquez: evasquez@bostonartsacademy.org For health concerns, contact Nurse Jocelyne Aboujaoude: jaboujaoude@bostonartsacademy.org For admissions information, contact Admissions Director, Blanca E. Bonilla: bbonilla@bostonartsacademy.org For any concerns, feel free to contact Headmaster, Anne Clark: aclark@bostonartsacademy.org Helpful Links: School Calendar, SIS Login, BAA Handbook for Students & Families, BAA Library |