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Week 15 - December 4-December 8, 2017
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Weekly Bulletin

December 4 - December 8, 2017  |  Week 15

MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK

I am very excited to attend the senior visual arts opening on Monday, December 4th at 4pm. Our senior VAs have been working to develop and express their unique artistic voice for this show. Each one has conceived a body of work that represents a unified statement of who each is as an individual artist-scholar-citizen. The show demonstrates some amazing technique...but ultimately, it demonstrates vision with integrity. I had a sneak peak at the work...you definitely don't want to miss the show.

Please come support the senior VAs in their final exhibition at BAA. And have a great week!

CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS

Congratulations to Siobhan Hayes-Keane for her acceptance to Keene State College!

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.

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!

  • Tuesday, December 5th - BAA Big Band
  • Thursday, December 7th - R&B Ensemble
  • Tuesday, December 12th - Latin Jazz Ensemble
  • Wednesday, December 13th - Women's Choir
  • Thursday, December 14th - Rock Ensemble

The senior visual arts exhibition will open in the Sandra and Philip Gordon Gallery on Monday, December 4th. This event will take place from 4-7pm. All are welcome!

Students are invited to Real Talk with Dr. A in room 300 on Tuesday, December 5th during lunch. Come discuss issues that matter to students. No censorship, no BS. Everyone is invited to attend!

Students thinking about taking college courses (dual enrollment) in the spring should plan to attend a lunch meeting on Thursday, December 7th in room 133. They will meet with Ms. Bernier, ProArts Consortium director or Ms. Bautista, Academic Dean, to determine which college and courses are the best fit. Juniors and Seniors can take classes at the institutions below. The prerequisite is either 3.0 or a placement test, depending on the institution. Most deadlines are December 13th or 15th for the spring semester.

  1. Pro-Arts Colleges: www.proarts.org/dualenrollment (Emerson, Berklee/Boston Conservatory, MassArt etc.) still waiting for more courses, but the following are already available: Psychology, College Writing, Economics, Listening to Music, Ear Training, Harmony)
  2. Bunker Hill courses at O’Bryant for BPS students: Info here; Courses: Medical Terminology, Psychology, Sociology, College Writing I (111), Writing Skills II (095).
  3. Bunker Hill courses at Bunker Hill Campus: Courses here; application info here
  4. Ben Franklin Institute of Technology: Info here; Course list forthcoming. Placement test dates: 11/20 and 11/29 at 3:30pm.
  5. Roxbury Community College: Info here; Course list forthcoming.

Come see BAA’s main stage theatre production of Blood at the Root, by Dominique Morisseau! This bold new play… examines the miscarriage of justice, racial double standards, and the crises in relations between men and women of all classes and, as a result, the shattering state of Black family life.” BAA’s presentation will take place in the Black Box Theatre December 7th-9th. Please see below for showtimes and ticket information.

  • Thursday, December 7th, 7:30pm
  • Friday, December 8th, 4pm & 7:30pm
  • Saturday, December 9th, 7:30pm

Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students/seniors. Click here to purchase.

Hum 3 Exhibitions will take place on Friday, December 8th. This is an all-day pullout for Humanities 3 students (most 11th graders and some 12th graders). Students should check with their teachers for their schedule/exhibition time.

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

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.

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

JUNIORS: Consider applying to SCS Noonan Scholars, a FREE 6-week college prep summer program. Information sessions will be held on Monday, November 20th at 5:30pm and Wednesday, December 6th at 5:30pm at 50 Milk Street. More information can be found here: http://www.scsnoonan.org/for-scholars/become-a-scholar/.

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. *Note: Ms. LoBrutto will not be holding Wednesday office hours this week.

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:

SAVE THE DATES

For additional details, or for a listing of all events for the school year, please check our website calendar here.

Thursday, December 14

Musical Theater Scenes Concert: The junior and senior classical voice students will present their musical theater scenes concert on Thursday, December 14th at 6:30pm at Emmanuel Church located at 15 Newbury St, Boston.

Monday, December 18

Classical Orchestra Concert: The annual winter orchestra concert will take place on Monday, December 18th at 6:30pm at Boston Conservatory located at 132 Ipswich St., Boston.

Tuesday, December 19

Choir Concert: The annual winter choir concert will take place on Tuesday, December 19th at 6:30pm at Charles Street AME Church located at 551 Warren Street, Roxbury.

Wednesday, December 20

Jazz and R&B Concert: The annual winter jazz and R&B concert will take place on Wednesday, December 20th at 7:00pm at Berklee Performance Center located 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston.

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.

Do you shop at Amazon.com? Begin your visit at smile.amazon.com and AmazonSmile will donate to Boston Arts Academy!

The senior visual arts exhibition will open in the Sandra and Philip Gordon Gallery on Monday, December 4th. This event will take place from 4-7pm. All are welcome!

The next Family Council meeting is set for Tuesday, December 5th from 6-8pm in room 133 at BAA. Food will be provided.

Come see BAA’s main stage theatre production of Blood at the Root, by Dominique Morisseau! “This bold new play… examines the miscarriage of justice, racial double standards, and the crises in relations between men and women of all classes and, as a result, the shattering state of Black family life.” BAA’s presentation will take place in the Black Box Theatre December 7th-9th. Please see below for showtimes and ticket information.

  • Thursday, December 7th, 7:30pm
  • Friday, December 8th, 4pm & 7:30pm
  • Saturday, December 9th, 7:30pm

Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students/seniors. Click here to purchase.

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.

  • A Complete Eye Exam
  • Electronic Prescription
  • Prescription Eyeglasses
  • Results of your child's exam
  • Follow-up care instructions
  • Eyeglasses sent to school!

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.”

Friday, December 8th: Master class with Sean Curran, New York University Dance Department Chairperson @ NYU TISCH. **This Master Class will include an Audition for NYU’s summer dance program.

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 

  • Registration (9am); Audition for students aged 8-12 years (10-11:30am)
  • Registration (11:30am); Audition for students aged 13+ years (12-1:30pm)

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

  • Registration (9am)
  • Auditions (9:30am-1:00pm)

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.”

This is a reminder that the freshman theatre class is scheduled to usher Blood at the Root in the BAA Black Box Theatre 12/7 - 12/9. Students are to wear black bottoms and white tops or all black; professional attire, no sneakers or jeans. A memo went home on 11/21 with the following schedule:

 

  • THURSDAY 12/7 @ 6:15: Queen Adams, Destany Brandt, Tanairis Diaz, Sanaiye Ennis, Sky Fortes, Sumayyah Julmis
  • FRIDAY 12/8 @ 3:15: Jeremy Cepeda, Mariella Murillo, Briannalyz Ruiz, Jada Saint-Louis, Frida Swallow, TaNeja Williams
  • FRIDAY 12/8 @ 6:15: Sanaiye Ennis, Jessie Jimenez, Jasmine Layne, Lia Rimoni, Arlianna Williams, Keishona Weekes
  • SATURDAY 12/9 @ 6:15: Ashley Alexandre, Tanairis Diaz, Anya Edwards, Yannai Mercado, Lia Rimoni, Keishona Weekes

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.”

The senior visual arts exhibition will open in the Sandra and Philip Gordon Gallery on Monday, December 4th. This event will take place from 4-7pm. All are welcome!

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