Weekly Bulletin December 18 - December 22, 2017 | Week 17 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
Given the important news we received this week, I wanted to make sure everyone saw this message: I am excited to announce that the Massachusetts School Building Authority and the City of Boston formally approved the plan to construct a new building for Boston Arts Academy at 174 Ipswich Street. This has been a process many years in the making--the entire life of the school, in fact. Boston Arts Academy and its students will finally be getting the home they deserve, one that will allow for greater development of our Artist-Scholar-Citizens. We are committed to maintaining the quality of the Boston Arts Academy experience next year, as we move to the Cleveland building in Dorchester while the new building is constructed. We will be working with the Boston Public Schools and the Community Academy of Science and Health High School, with whom we will be sharing a facility, to make sure that this transition is successful for all students and families. Regular community meetings to provide updates will be scheduled after the holiday break. Two meetings have been scheduled and more will follow. The two dates are 1/17 from 6-8pm and 2/7 from 6-8pm. I want to personally thank all of the students and families--past and present--who have worked tirelessly to help us achieve this goal. I have always been proud of the strength of our community, and although change is challenging for all of us, I know we will face this challenge like we face all challenges: together, and with our shared values as our guide. I wish everyone a restful, restorative holiday break. We have a great deal to look forward to in the new year! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS |
Congratulations to Sydney Hershberg on her acceptance to Towson University, BFA Dance Performance and Choreography. Shout out to Theo Clark, Mackenzy Jakaus, Genna Medina Cook and Grace Galgay for representing visual arts at the fundraising event in the Gordon Gallery last Wednesday night (December 13th)! Shout out to 9th grade dance major, Aurora Arntz, who is performing in Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker in the role of Tea. 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. |
Congrats to Team Puerto Rico for being approved and awarded a $5000 grant toward a community service trip to Puerto Rico in June with 11 students. The team is committed to working on hurricane relief in San Juan and also evacuees as they transition to life in Boston. Our theme, “Artists building community with social responsibility” will be realized as we collaborate with the music school, La Escuela Libre de Musica, in San Juan to rebuild schools still devastated by Hurricane Irma and Maria. We also hope to collaborate with local businesses and music schools to collect donations for the students of the schools. We can’t do this without the help of our entire community and families! We will have multiple fundraisers such as mini showcases, dinners, and raffles and we thank you in advance for your full support! Shout to Gina Higgins for donating proceeds from her holiday hot cocoa sales to Team PR!!!!!!! Ms. Williams, Ms. Valentin, and Mr. Telemaque will lead this service project with the following Juniors: Henry Anderson, Angelina Botticelli, Thalita Correia, Justin Dimanche, Aaron Dingle Diamond, Laren England, Deyna Francisco, Jonathan Lopez, Janine Mendes, Yvon Pierre, Alexia Santos. 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 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 continues 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. BAA Talent Show Auditions! Auditions for this year’s talent show will take place in the Assembly Hall on the following dates:
If you're interested in performing in this year's talent show (on Friday, February 16th), you must audition and meet eligibility requirements. Audition sign-up sheets will be posted after winter break. If you have any questions, please contact a Student Government member or Ms. Kroesser (skroesser@bostonartsacademy.org). 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. 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. Wednesday, January 17 Building Update Meeting for the BAA Community 6-8pm @ Boston Arts Academy Thursday, January 25 - Saturday, January 27 Boston Arts Academy presents Dancing in the Streets: A 20th Anniversary Celebration at the Strand Theatre. Wednesday, February 7 Building Update Meeting for the BAA Community 6-8pm @ Boston Arts Academy |
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. |
Congrats to Team Puerto Rico for being approved and awarded a $5000 grant toward a community service trip to Puerto Rico in June with 11 students. The team is committed to working on hurricane relief in San Juan and also evacuees as they transition to life in Boston. Our theme, “Artists building community with social responsibility” will be realized as we collaborate with the music school, La Escuela Libre de Musica, in San Juan to rebuild schools still devastated by Hurricane Irma and Maria. We also hope to collaborate with local businesses and music schools to collect donations for the students of the schools. We can’t do this without the help of our entire community and families! We will have multiple fundraisers such as mini showcases, dinners, and raffles and we thank you in advance for your full support! Shout to Gina Higgins for donating proceeds from her holiday hot cocoa sales to Team PR!!!!!!! Ms. Williams, Ms. Valentin, and Mr. Telemaque will lead this service project with the following Juniors: Henry Anderson, Angelina Botticelli, Thalita Correia, Justin Dimanche, Aaron Dingle Diamond, Laren England, Deyna Francisco, Jonathan Lopez, Janine Mendes, Yvon Pierre, Alexia Santos. Winterfest continues this week! Please join us as we kick off the holiday season with our annual winter music series:
Do you, or does someone you know, have a ukulele that can be loaned to our students for their Island Jams Intersession project? If so, please contact Music Faculty, Molly Jo Rivelli: mrivelli@bostonartsacademy.org. Please click here to see all notes from this school year's Family Council meetings. Family Council meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of every month for the remainder of the school year from 6-8pm at BAA in room 133. Dinner will be provided. Below are the dates for this year's Family Council meetings:
Please note that while spring meetings are currently scheduled to be held at BAA, the location is subject to change based on the Red Sox game schedule. Updates will be provided if there is a location change. 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.” |
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.” |
Sophomore Theatre Students will be performing an original piece at the Emerson College High School Theatre Festival on January 27, 2018. The festival takes place at Emerson College at the Semel Theatre. Exact time of performance TBD, but all sophomore theatre majors are required to attend this full day event (8am-7pm). Lunch will be provided. 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.” |
No announcements. |
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 |