Weekly Bulletin March 26 - March 30, 2018 | Week 29 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
We teach our students at Boston Arts Academy that artists are engaged members of their communities, and we encourage our students to think of themselves as "artist advocates." I wanted to share with the whole Boston Arts Academy community a story of a BAA teacher exemplifying our values and leading by example. Last year, of the 73 pieces the Boston Symphony Orchestra programmed, only one was not written by a white man. As a composer of color and a music history teacher at BAA, Mr. Ballesteros found this programming to be a deeply inaccurate representation not just of our city but of the world of classical music. Mr. Ballesteros communicated his concerns to the orchestra, and he also wrote an open letter that he shared with the larger Boston artistic community. The letter was signed by 65 artists by the time it was delivered to the Boston Symphony Orchestra in late October. The orchestra responded in great detail and invited Mr. Ballesteros to bring a group to a meeting. Mr. Ballesteros organized a small, varied group of area musicians, and they started a dialogue in December. Through those meetings, Mr. Ballesteros and the group of artists expressed their concerns and proposed solutions. As a result of the advocacy led by Mr. Ballesteros, the 2018-19 Boston Symphony Orchestra season looks much different: there will be at least 13 pieces by women and composers of color performed at Symphony Hall by the orchestra, and the conductors include an African-American man, a Korean woman, and a Venezuelan man. I am very proud of Mr. Ballesteros' work and his demonstration of a true "vision with integrity." I hope students will ask him more about his work with the symphony, and even better, be inspired by his efforts. Have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS |
Congratulations to Daniela Alarcon-Diaz, Anthony Carballo-Soto, Angelina Botticelli, and Taylor Correia-Podolske for presenting to School Principals and teachers at the ASCD conference last weekend! Congratulations to Arianna Rodriguez who was accepted to the LA Philharmonic’s 2018 National Take a Stand Festival Symphony Orchestra. Arianna, along with other young musicians from diverse regions and backgrounds, will become ambassadors of their programs, learning from world-renowned conductors and artist mentors in beautiful settings and concert halls, including Walt Disney Concert Hall. Congratulations to the Music Department for a risk-taking and varied senior recital program. Music Tech Seniors presented work in various audio modes, with video, live performance and even a demonstration on how to create a multi-layered soundtrack. There was evidence of a lot of collaboration, experimentation and interdisciplinary thinking. Jazz Performance Instrumentalists demonstrated generous musical communication in ensemble and also individually with the audience, and vocalists were passionate in their delivery. We’re looking forward to seeing our Classical Performance Seniors on Wednesday, March 28th at BAA! Congratulations to Annalise Englert and Sydnie Cooper on their acceptances to Emerson College! Shout out to Mr. Ballesteros who, along with other composer colleagues, convinced the Boston Symphony Orchestra to diversify its selection of composers to include women composers and composers of color for its 2018-2019 season! In addition, the BSO is now willingly engaged in the inclusion conversation in other areas as well. There's definitely still work to do, but this is a step in the right direction. Great example of advocacy and the power of activism to change minds and move old traditions! Congratulations to our Billboard Finalist Presenters from Geometry class! First place is awarded to Mariella Murillo and Anya Edwards for their thorough presentation and creative spider-inspired design. Honorable mention is awarded to Thays Figuereido for her unique ballerina design. 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. |
*NEW* Attention JUNIORS: You should have registered for the May 5th SAT during your math class. If you have not completed registration, have not printed your admissions ticket, or were absent during registration, please see Ms. Mandell in the Alaska Lab this Wednesday, March 28th. *NEW* The Senior Classical Performance Recitals that were cancelled last week due to snow have been rescheduled. Our Classical Recitals will now take on Wednesday, March 28th at 6pm at BAA in room 314. We look forward to seeing you there! The Woburn Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) presents their 12th Annual SEPAC College Fair on Wednesday, March 28th, from 6-8pm at Woburn Memorial High School (88 Montvale Avenue, Woburn). Though all students are welcome to attend, this is a unique fair in that it's geared towards students with learning differences. They have a wide range of colleges and universities from around New England that feature programs and supports for students who learn differently, and this year they’ve broadened their scope with two non-college, post-grad opportunities: AANE's LifeMAP program and the Northeast ARC. *NEW* National Honor Society will meet on Thursday, March 29th in room 216 during lunch. *NEW* Thursday, March 29th: BAA White Ribbon Day. During lunch, join BAA staff and students to sign our pledge to make a promise to be a part of the solution to end interpersonal violence. Individuals will receive a white ribbon. *NEW* Attention, JUNIORS: Would you like to prepare for your first SAT? BAA is offering a FREE SAT practice test and a FREE SAT prep course! The practice test will be offered on Wednesday, April 25th from 1:00-4:00pm. (Note that this is Family Conference Day, so please schedule your conference for the morning or evening.) The prep sessions will be Saturdaymornings from 9:00-11:00 at BAA on 4/7 and 4/28. To register for the practice test and/or the prep course, please pick up a commitment form from the Main Office and return it to the main office by 1:00pm on Friday, March 30th. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Mandell. Successlink Boston: Registration is now open for summer 2018 employment! You have until Friday, March 30th, to register for summer jobs. To sign up, first read about the process and requirements here. Then, create a SuccessLink profile and register to enter the summer jobs lottery. TEEN NIGHT: IRL. Join the ICA Teen Arts Council for an unforgettable Teen Night! Organized by teens for teens, the evening features teen-led art tours, art-making activities, and youth performances in the coolest theater in Boston. Friday, March 30th, 6-9pm at the ICA (Institute of Contemporary Art | 25 Harbor Shore Drive | Boston, MA 02210) *NEW* The STEAM Fellowship at the Museum of Fine Art, Boston is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year. Passionate, mature, and determined high school Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to apply for this wonderful opportunity. The STEAM Team is the MFA’s exciting new workforce development program and paid fellowship opportunity for Boston teens. Fellows will cultivate workforce development skills while learning about a range of academic and professional options in these fields. Fellows will dive into hands-on experiential learning activities with MFA staff Mentors in each of the corresponding STEAM disciplines and visit local businesses and organizations that are dynamic leaders in the STEAM fields. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. MetaMovements Youth Arts Ambassadors invite you to join their movement of entrepreneurs using the arts for social change. Positions available in:
Apply today! Email info@metamovements.com for more information. 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. SENIORS: The Berklee Senior Luncheon has been rescheduled and will now take place on Monday, April 2nd from 12-2pm at Berklee’s David Friend Hall (921 Boylston St.). We are excited to kick off your graduation season with this annual tradition! The BAA 2018 Summer Arts Study Scholarship is open! Any BAA student in grades 9-11 is eligible to apply, and forms can be downloaded from this link. Scholarship Applications are due on Friday, April 2nd. Any questions or concerns, please see Ms. Marsh. *NEW* Investment & Finance Club will meet on Friday, April 6th 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. Anyone can join us and lunch will be provided if you reply to Mr. Bobrow by Wednesday. SET in the City - A Day of Career Exploration in Science, Engineering & Technology for High School Girls will take place on Saturday, April 7th, 9:30am-5pm. Participating students will take part in hands-on activities, hear from and interact with students and professionals in SET fields, learn about cutting edge research, and find out how to prepare for careers in Science, Engineering, and Technology. Everyone will end the day with a keynote address and college student panel at Vertex in Boston. The cost of attending is $25. Interested students may pre-register for the event online at www.bostongirlsstem.org/setinthecity/apply.html. Students who are enrolled in SNAP, TAFDC or MA Health are eligible to attend for a reduced fee of $10. Amid heightened concerns around immigration enforcement in the past year, BPS has worked with the Boston Police Department and community partners to develop the “Superintendent Circular SUP-08: Educational Access for All.” The Office of English Learners is proud to announce that the Boston Public Schools will be hosting an art contest to build awareness of the “Educational Access for All” circular. If interested, please click here for more information. Entries are due no later than Friday, April 13th. Join Team MYC! Being on the Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) provides the opportunity for Boston’s young people to come together to advise Mayor Walsh and other City officials on policy and programming. The council also leads Youth Lead the Change, a participatory budgeting process that engages the community in how the City spends $1,000,000 of the budget. For more information or to apply, please click here. Applications are due Friday, April 13th. The BASE Girls Softball. A collaborative with the BASE, the Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club, and the Boston Police District B-3 that introduces softball to girls of Boston. They are a year-round program that prepares girls to play in their local softball leagues, in-house leagues, and/or tournament teams. This program will take place inside the gym of the Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club on Saturdays and Sundays through April 29th. For more information contact: Officer Jose Ruiz, Officer Pele James, Officer Steve Parham, Ivelise Rivera, Stephen Lewis. Symposium Invitation and Call for Artwork. The Inter-Society Color Council (ISCC) and the International Color Association would like to invite faculty and students to attend a special COLOR symposium honoring A.H. Munsell in June 2018. ISCC also invites submissions of artwork focused on the theme of "Celebrating 21st Century COLOR". Artwork submissions on topics that will enhance the themes of the invited presentations are especially encouraged. The artwork selected for the journal will be printed and displayed during the poster sessions at the Symposium, and the cover of the special Munsell Centennial edition will feature the artwork of the top student award winner(s). The submission deadline is Monday, April 30th. Library Survey: Help the library plan for our new space by completing this survey: http://bit.ly/libqa Library Notice: since Boston Arts Academy will be moving to a temporary location, the BAA Library needs to complete an inventory. All BAA library materials need to be returned or renewed in person before Tuesday, May 1st. Please see Ms. D with any questions. BPS Youth Voices "Creativity Takes Courage" Contest. BPS Youth Voices "Creativity Takes Courage" Contest provides young people an opportunity to create purposeful media to express their ideas for driving change in their community and the world beyond. Winners will be announced in 8 categories. Click here for more information. Deadline: Saturday, May 12th. Current Tutoring Schedule: Ms. Daniela: M-Th during C block (math help) Ms. Claire: M 1-4, T 2:30-5, Th 2:30-5 Ms. An: W 3-5 Ms. Cara: M 3-4:45 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 THIS WEEK* Tiffany Green Operator Scholarship Award | Amount: $10,000.00 | Deadline: Saturday, March 31st. Established to support women pursuing a career in live entertainment. Fields of study may include but is not limited to: live event operations, production, music engineering and/or other related fields. Click here to learn more, and here to apply.
*DEADLINE THIS WEEK* Live Nation – US Concerts Scholarship Award | Amount: $10,000.00 | Deadline: Saturday, March 31st. Supports students pursuing careers in the five core areas of the Live Nation business: concert and venue promotion; sponsorship and advertising; ticketing; e-commerce; and artist management. Click here to learn more, and here to apply.
*DEADLINE THIS WEEK* Steven J. Finkel Service Excellence Scholarship Award | Amount: $10,000.00 | Deadline: Saturday, March 31st. Established to support the ever-growing customer service expectations of fans, artists and employees within the live entertainment industry. Click here to learn more, and here to apply. *DEADLINE THIS WEEK* Hispanic Scholarship Fund | Amount: $500-$5,000 | Deadline: Saturday, March 31st. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Awards are based on merit; amounts range from $500 to $5,000, based on relative need. Click here to learn more and apply. *DEADLINE THIS WEEK* DJJ Arts Scholarship | Amount: $1,000 | Deadline: Saturday, March 31st. This new scholarship will be awarded to one (1) graduating high school senior who is pursuing a major in performing or visual arts or any subset of those disciplines. Click here for more information, and to apply. *DEADLINE THIS WEEK* Tempus Unlimited Scholarship | Amount: $2,500 | Deadline: Sunday, April 1st. Tempus Unlimited, Inc. is pleased to award up-to two (2) $2,500.00 scholarships per high school for aspiring students who have a disability, and have overcome challenges that will attend higher education after high school. Click here for application and additional details. *DEADLINE THIS WEEK* Greater Boston Real Estate Board Scholarship | Amount: $500-$5,000 | Deadline: Sunday, April, 1st. The GBREB Foundation provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors that reside in Boston or the Greater Boston area and it will be guaranteed for two years. If students do not receive the scholarship, they may still be eligible for an internship! Click here to learn more and apply. City of Boston Scholarship | Amount: $2,500 | Deadline: Friday, April 13th. The City of Boston Scholarship program is designed to support higher education, and is available to Boston residents interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree or continuing education in Massachusetts. Click here to learn more and to apply. 2018 Jack and Jill of America, Inc. | Amount: $3,000 | Deadline: Saturday, April 14th. The Newton Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., representing a nationwide family organization, is committed to advancing the cultural, social and academic achievements of African-American children. This scholarship program awards $3,000 annually to outstanding African-American high school seniors, who are based in Massachusetts and entering an accredited 4-year university or college upon graduation. 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. Tuesday, April 3 **RESCHEDULED** Senior Grant Night 5-7pm Location: BAA Friday, April 6 - Saturday, April 7 Senior Theatre Showcase Friday, April 6, 3pm and 7:30pm Saturday, April 7, 7:30pm Location: BAA Black Box Theatre Thursday, April 12 - Friday, April 13 Boston National College Fair Location: Boston Convention and Exposition Center Click here for more info and to register Wednesday, April 25 Family Conference Day Location: BAA Wednesday, April 25 Healthy Family Fun Day 8:30-10:45am Location: BAA Friday, May 11 - Saturday, May 12 Dance Springfest, 20th Anniversary Performance Location: Boston University Dance Theatre Thursday, May 31 - Saturday, June 2 Theatre Main Stage Production Location: BAA |
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. |
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. |
Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement, FREE Consultations with Immigration Lawyers. WHAT: Free 15 minute one on one consultations with volunteer immigration lawyers WHEN: First and third Wednesdays of the month from 12-2pm WHERE: Boston City Hall, Office 806 Click here for more information. 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.” |
Monday, April 2 - Saturday, April 7: Nathan Trice Residency Friday, May 11th & Saturday, May 12th: Springfest 20th Anniversary Performance at Boston University Dance Theater |
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.” |
The Senior Classical Performance Recitals that were cancelled last week due to snow have been rescheduled. Our Classical Recitals will now take on Wednesday, March 28th at 6pm at BAA in room 314. We look forward to seeing you there! |
THEATRE These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
Save the Date: Senior Theatre Showcase Friday, April 6, 3pm and 7:30pm Saturday, April 7, 7:30pm Boston Arts Academy Black Box Theatre |
VISUAL ARTS These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for exhibitions see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
Symposium Invitation and Call for Artwork. The Inter-Society Color Council (ISCC) and the International Color Association would like to invite faculty and students to attend a special COLOR symposium honoring A.H. Munsell in June 2018. ISCC also invites submissions of artwork focused on the theme of "Celebrating 21st Century COLOR". Artwork submissions on topics that will enhance the themes of the invited presentations are especially encouraged. The artwork selected for the journal will be printed and displayed during the poster sessions at the Symposium, and the cover of the special Munsell Centennial edition will feature the artwork of the top student award winner(s). The submission deadline is Monday, April 30th. |
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 |