Weekly Bulletin May 21 - May 25, 2018 | Week 36 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
This week is the last week of regular classes for seniors, and it ends with a very important tradition: roll call assemblies by major. When we founded Boston Arts Academy 20 years ago, we wanted to create a school where each student was known well. Our goal as a community is for each individual's strengths, gifts, and potential to be recognized. To create this kind of community, we created an advisory system, where students stay in the same grouping with the same adult for four years. We also created majors, where students are grouped by a common artistic passion and have the opportunity to build a smaller community within the larger school community. During roll call assemblies on Friday, students will gather in their majors to hear each advisor speak about each graduating senior. It's a very powerful moment for the seniors, but it's also powerful for the other students, as they hear a little bit about each student who has contributed so much to our community and is now moving on to the next adventure. Enjoy the roll call assemblies, don't forget your tissues, and have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS |
Congratulations to the music department and music majors for putting on two great concerts last week! The jazz concert at Ryles and the Opera Scenes concert at Emmanuel Church! Congratulations to Ms. Polito and the fashion tech students on a successful exhibition last week! Shout out to the BAA Foundation team for putting together an incredible weekend of festivities in honor of BAA’s 20th anniversary! 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. |
As mentioned previously, school climate surveys are being rolled out. BPS, as a system, is implementing a new evaluation system for schools and they want every member or our community--teachers, students, families--to participate. Students - please take a moment to complete the climate survey. We are proud of what we do at BAA, but we also know that we all grow through critique. We hope you will participate in these surveys and tell the district what kind of school you think BAA is. Student Government also uses this feedback, so let your voices be heard! *NEW* Let’s Get Ready begins with the College Access Program, a 9-week curriculum administered by trained college student Coaches that includes SAT prep, college application guidance, college visits, and more. The program is provided at no cost to high school seniors and juniors with qualifying financial need. Applications for the summer session are available now - apply today! *NEW* The A Block Art Connections class presents “LEGACY”, a mural series capturing the history and memories at 174 Ipswich, along with the excitement of transitioning to a new building. The “LEGACY” mural honors present values, cultures, and majors that encompass Boston Arts Academy for what it’s truly made of. Please join us in celebrating and commemorating the school on Thursday, May 24th from 3:15-4:15pm as the Art Connections students ask you to join us in making a lasting mark on the school and to reflect on these lasting memories. Boston Red Sox Student9s. Want to go to a Red Sox game for just $9? Sign up for a one time use ticket code at www.redsox.com/student and purchase your ticket through your phone. *NEW* Health Group called Let’s Talk About It with Ms. Kroesser & Ms. Posig will meet on Thursdays at Lunch in Room 133. Anyone may attend this group. We will discuss any and all topics related to mental health, physical health and sexual health. Please bring your lunch! Met Gala. Come share a night of fun and high fashion at Prom 2018! Friday, June 8th, 7-11pm, Holiday Inn - Brookline. Prom tickets are now on sale in the main office! Tickets are $65 and can be paid by cash, check, or money order. Please see Ms. Gomez. Prom 2018 Guidelines, Contingency, and Expectations Guidelines. BAA prom attendees must be juniors or seniors. Sophomores are allowed to attend only if invited by an upperclassman. BAA juniors and seniors may invite outside guests. All outside guests were to complete and submit a permission slip by Friday, May 18th (permission slips can be picked up in the main office). Approved guests will be posted in the main office one week before the prom. If your guest is not on the approved list, they cannot attend. No exceptions. Contingency. In the event that a sophomore, junior, or senior is found not to be in compliance or is in violation of the school's Community Standards or the BPS Code of Conduct that results in a disciplinary action, not limited to a suspension, such student will not be allowed to participate and/or attend BAA's prom that year and will be refunded their money. Expectations. All students attending Prom are expected to adhere to the BPS Code of Conduct. Inappropriate attire at Prom will result in no entry. Students who do not adhere to the BPS code of conduct will be removed from the prom. *NEW* Prom Court. (Class of 2018 only) If you are interested in being considered for a prom court position, please send your name and photo to Ms. Booth (tbooth@bostonartsacademy.org) by Friday, May 25th. Voting will take place at prom. Prom Court Positions: Prom King Prom Queen Prom Prince Prom Princess Prom Duke Prom Duchess *NEW* The music department’s annual choral concert is this week. This year’s concert will take place on Thursday, May 24th at 6:30pm at The Roland Hayes School of Music (55 Malcolm X Blvd, Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120). We look forward to seeing you there! Vote Fest. A celebration of youth voice, activism and democracy! The Mayor's Youth Council, Youth Lead the Change, Civic Engagement, and Workforce and Economic Development Committees invite local youth to Vote Fest. The event features Youth Lead the Change voting, voter pre-registration, performances, raffles, and free food. Thursday, May 24th, 4-8pm at the BCYF Tobin Community Center. *NEW* Seniors: On Friday, May 25th, Student Government will host an ice cream social in Rm 133. Please bring $1. *NEW* Friday, May 25th is the last day of regular classes for seniors. There will be a special schedule on this day: 8 - 9:10 - B Block 9:15 - 10:25 - D Block 10:30 - 11:40 - F Block 11:45 - 12:40 - Advisory for Senior Roll Call by Major 12:40 - 1:10 - Senior Ice Cream Social in Rm 133 *NEW* Seniors must return or replace all library and class materials in order to sign out. All students must return library and class materials, or speak to Ms. D about exceptions, in order to sign out. 2018 Boston Coalition Regional Summit. On Saturday, May 26th, join the Girl Up Boston Coalition for an interactive, inspiring day of action and awareness! Hear from student leaders and inspiring speakers on what it means to empower girls everywhere at the third annual Boston Coalition Summit. You will leave this summit with a new sense of empowerment to make change not only in your community, but also around the world. Connect with other students like you who want to make the global community a better place. A light breakfast and lunch will be included at the event. Click here to learn more and to register. Date: Saturday, May 26, 2018 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Location: District Hall Boston, 75 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210 Registration Fee: $15 online and $20 at the door (donation) Make your voice heard! Arts Connect International is forming a Youth Arts Leadership Council (YALC), a year-long paid position for rising Juniors and Seniors at Boston Arts Academy. YALC will focus on amplifying youth voices on arts and equity, creating channels for advocacy and action. As a YALC member, you'll also hold a key role in co-creating a culminating Arts Equity Summit in March 2019. Apply today! Applications can be found online at bit.ly/aciyalc, and paper applications can be found in the BAA main office. Applications are due by Sunday, May 27th. *NEW* Monday, May 28th is Memorial Day. There will be no school on this day. Tuesday, May 29th will follow a Monday schedule. *NEW* Investment & Finance Club will meet next Thursday, May 31st during lunch in Mr. Bobrow's room (209). We discuss and learn about any money related topics, including the BAA investment portfolio, which has been earning money for the past 3 years! This meeting will feature our stock investment funder and guru, Mr. Ken Leibler. Do you know of a company we should invest in? Anyone can join us and lunch will be provided if you reply to Mr. Bobrow. Are you a leader in your school or community? Are you looking for ways to amplify the voices of you and your peers? Do you want to learn how to make change in your communities and activate others to do the same? Then we’re looking for you! The YCL program is a paid 10-month youth leadership development program that engages high-school sophomores and juniors in making change to the world around them and inspiring others to do the same. YCL’s range from 15-18 years old from diverse communities, experience and skill-sets. Please contact YCL Coordinator J.Cottle with any questions or comments at jcottle@massvote.org. Click here to learn more and to apply. Seniors: Please know that we accept Senior Dues anytime throughout the school year. Senior dues cover a portion of graduation, cap & gown, and the yearbook. You may bring cash or a check, made payable to Boston Arts Academy, to Ms. Gomez in the main office. Senior Dues are $120. Beautiful Me Girls Conference. Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th at Cambridge College (500 Rutherford Ave., Boston). The mission of this conference is to To EMPOWER Black girls to connect their identity with history, to EMBRACE and foster positive relationships with other Black girls, and to EXALT the skin they’re in. This conference will encourage unity, self-confidence, and a broader awareness of the power of media and the harmful messages that may affect their self-image and self-esteem so that she will create a life by design, not by default. Click here to learn more and to register. *NEW* If you are a BPS youth (age 16+) who is experiencing homelessness and would be interested in serving on a youth panel for the Liberty Mutual Youth Homelessness Forum, please reach out to Dr. Jackman in the Health and Wellness Office to let her know you are interested. The forum will take place on Sunday, June 14th, 8-10am at Liberty Mutual (175 Berkeley Street, 9th Floor, Boston). ICA Teens Film School. ICA Teens Film School is a one week intensive workshop for aspiring young filmmakers with an interest in storytelling who are excited to experience all aspects of movie making, including directing, camera, and editing. In this collaborative workshop, students will be split into production companies and will have a chance to play all roles in the creation of original short films. Full scholarships available for Boston Public School students. Fee: $360 non-members; $285 members *NEW* 2018 Pride Youth Theatre Alliance Conference. July 26 - July 29. The Pride Youth Theater Alliance conference is a weekend-long gathering for leaders in the Queer Youth Theater field – artists, activists, educators, directors, students, and community organizers – to share their work, experience, skills, and knowledge in collaborative, peer-led workshops and sessions. Its peer-led approach supports best practices in theater education, theater-making, youth leadership, queer advocacy, community organizing, and program development. Click here to learn more and to register. Current Tutoring Schedule: Ms. Daniela: M-Th during C block (math help) Ms. Susan's writing help: T/Th 3-5 by appointment) The library team is happy to proofread papers. Please email/share to: READ@BostonArtsAcademy.org |
COLLEGE AND CAREER |
*DEADLINE APPROACHING* West Roxbury Art Association (WRAA) Scholarship | Amount: $1,000 | Deadline: May 22nd. WRAA welcomes all High School Seniors who are continuing their education in the Arts to apply for their Annual Janet Murphy Art Scholarship for $1,000.00. Applicants must be a resident of West Roxbury or Roslindale. Artist will need to complete an artist statement (at least 100 words), a letter of recommendation from a current or past art instructor, and have a portfolio of 5-10 pieces. Completed portfolios can be emailed to crmot19@gmail.com or mailed/dropped off at Picture This Framing (2093 Centre St., West Roxbury). In your application email, please include your name, address, school, & contact information. Portfolio reviews will be scheduled in late May 2018. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Massachusetts Scholarship | Amount: $300-$500 | Deadline: Sunday, June 1st. The purpose of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Association of Massachusetts, Inc. is to promote education and cultural awareness among the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in Massachusetts. SVGA of Mass. Inc. is offering three scholarships for its Annual Scholarship Awards and is currently accepting applications from College bound students who are: a) St. Vincent and the Grenadines nationals or of Vincentian parentage b) A Non-Vincentian Click here for details and to apply. Ms. LoBrutto will be holding drop-in hours in the Alaska Lab every Wednesday from 3-5pm and Friday 1-3pm. 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. 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, May 31 - Saturday, June 2 Theatre Main Stage Production Location: BAA Monday, June 11th Graduation Day Location: Shubert Theatre Time: 2-4pm |
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES |
Students and families, please click here to explore summer opportunities such as arts programs, academic programs, volunteer and paid positions, and internships. Deadlines vary, but the sooner you apply, the better. Note: this document will be updated as new opportunities become available, so be sure to check back frequently. SENIORS: The Summer Transition Program at Bunker Hill offers FREE Summer Bridge Courses and FREE Boot Camps. The Bridge Course include Developmental English, Reading, Math, college-level English, and ESL. It also comes with free textbooks and free support! The Boot Camps are 3-week intensive courses that review skills tested on the AccuPlacer placement exam. For more details contact transition@bhcc.mass.edu.
The STEM Starter Academy at Bunker Hill offers STEM majors the opportunity to complete two semesters of math (MAT 099/194) this summer for free. Students will also receive personal advising and have an in-class tutor. For more details, email Joye Thaller or call 617-936-1953. |
RELOCATION UPDATES! |
We have some updates to share with you about our relocation to the Cleveland Complex in Field’s Corner! Please click here for updates as of March 23, 2018. |
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. |
*NEW* Important upcoming dates Friday, May 25th - Last day of regular classes for seniors Monday, May 28th - Memorial Day: No school Monday, June 11th - Graduation Day (there will be no regular classes on this day) As mentioned previously, school climate surveys are being rolled out. The Boston Public Schools, as a system, is implementing a new evaluation system for schools and they want every member or our community--teachers, students, families--to participate. Family surveys were available at our family conferences, but for those who did not get a chance to fill them out, the survey can be found here. We are proud of what we do at Boston Arts Academy, but we also teach that we all grow through critique. We hope you will participate in these surveys and tell the district what kind of school you think BAA is. *NEW* The music department’s annual choral concert is this week. This year’s concert will take place on Thursday, May 24th at 6:30pm at The Roland Hayes School of Music (55 Malcolm X Blvd, Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120). We look forward to seeing you there! Boston Public Schools recently mailed a letter regarding the dangers of using electronic cigarettes and “vaping”, along with the consequences for using such devices in our schools. If you did not receive the letter or would simply like to review it, please click here. This letter is also available in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, Chinese, Somali, and French. Do you need to update, renew, or change your MassHealth? Do not miss the June 30th deadline. To choose your doctors, specialists, health centers call the Mayor’s health line for an appointment today: 617-534-5050. Flu season is back, and we would like all of us to do our part to ensure safe, healthy, and welcoming school environments for all. Please click here to read an important reminder from the BPS Medical Director. To read this message in Spanish, click here. Seasonal allergy tips. If you know your child has severe seasonal allergies and needs to take medication, please try to give it to them at home to avoid worsening of symptoms at school.Seasonal allergy symptoms can include red/itchy eyes, watering of eyes, eye swelling, sore throat, runny noses, and sneezing. There are many over the counter medications that can help with Symptoms . The doctor can help you with a good medication option. Oftentimes, a doctor may also recommend using allergy relief eye drops to help with eye itching/irritation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the nurse's office! Families of Seniors: Please know that we accept Senior Dues anytime throughout the school year. Senior dues cover a portion of graduation, cap & gown, and the yearbook. You may send cash or a check, made payable to Boston Arts Academy, to Ms. Gomez in the main office. Senior Dues are $120. Do you shop at Amazon.com? Begin your visit at smile.amazon.com and AmazonSmile will donate to Boston Arts Academy! |
DANCE These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
Dancing in the Streets is now posted on Vimeo. Big THANK YOU to Mark Pijanowski for filming. Here are the links: Act I: http://vimeo.com/264789439 Act II: http://vimeo.com/266224272 Edited Clip: http://vimeo.com/258563809 |
FASHION TECHNOLOGY These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
No announcements. |
MUSIC These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
Students and families: Our annual choral concert is upon us! We are looking forward to this celebration of vocal music at Boston Arts Academy. The students have been working very hard and are eager to share their accomplishments with you. This year’s concert will take place on Thursday, May 24th at 6:30pm at The Roland Hayes School of Music in Roxbury. Please click here for important details regarding this year’s event. |
THEATRE These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
No announcements. |
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 |