Weekly Bulletin March 19 - March 23, 2018 | Week 28 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
We are about to enter a period of MCAS testing (10th graders are taking the English MCAS March 27-March 29), and I want to congratulate the 10th grade students on their diligence with their preparation. I am particularly proud of the students who have been doing extra Saturday math review sessions. [Students and families: If you are interested in these sessions, please check in with Ms. Mandell or Mr. Flaherty.] At Boston Arts Academy, as our handbook states, we believe that standardized tests are just one way--often a very limited way--to measure student achievement. There's certainly no MCAS for arts achievement, and I personally hope there never will be. The kinds of skills an arts-based education supports students to develop--creativity, collaboration, critical and imaginative thinking, and communication--aren't well measured on standardized tests. Our performances, exhibitions, portfolio assessments, and benchmarks are much more appropriate assessments of those skills. That said, we always want our students to be well prepared when they face standardized testing. Students must pass the MCAS to get a diploma in all public schools in Massachusetts. Teachers have made sure that curricula are well aligned to state standards and well paced so students get the content knowledge, and the practice, they need. On the actual days of testing, we will do everything we can as a school community to make sure that testing students are well supported, and we will ask that those students who are not testing support by keeping areas around testing rooms quiet. 10th grade students: We are confident that you will do well. Congratulations again on your hard work. Do your best, and you will see that hard work pay off. And to everyone: Have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS |
Congratulations to Daniela Alarcon-Diaz on her acceptance to Northeastern University, with the Boston Public High School Scholarship - a full scholarship given to only 10 students each year! Congratulations to Marileidy Tejeda on her acceptance to Wheaton College with a $28,000 scholarship per year! Shout out to the Senior Theatre Ensemble who presented a piece in the Mass Collab Theatre Festival this weekend. They worked together, supported each other on stage and demonstrated, in their work, that they had truly come to embody the professional skills and habits of theatre artists. Shout out to Mr. Telemaque, Ms. Valentin, Junior VAs, and the Visual Arts Department for the opening of two coordinating shows, Crossing / Borders, in the first floor Gordon Gallery, and Metamorphosis / Creative Differences, in the second floor student gallery. Each show takes an in-depth look at different artists' perspectives of belonging and identity. Be sure to check them out! 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. |
Start Strong is hiring young people! Start Strong is a high school Peer Leadership Program that aims to prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships. Start Strong is a year-round position, training high school students during the summer on prevention and promotion education, media literacy, and systems of oppression. During the school year they train peers and adults on healthy relationships and teen dating violence. Please note that any applicant must complete TWO applications. One for Start Strong and one for the City of Boston. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Jess Alder at jalder@bphc.org or at 617-534-3446. Applications are due by Monday, March 19th. The Judicial Youth Corps (JYC) Program is an intensive educational spring and summer internship that teaches high school students about the Massachusetts court system and rule of law. Students are taught and mentored by judges, lawyers, clerks, probation officers and other court personnel who volunteer their time in educational sessions or as work supervisors. Students participate in a mock trial, field trips, group discussions, and much more. The JYC program, run out of the Supreme Judicial Court's Public Information Office, offers two sessions in the spring and summer. Applications for the program are due Tuesday, March 20th. Click here for more information. *NEW* Attention, geometry students: the finalists will present their billboard projects to a panel of judges Wednesday, March 21st during lunch. Attention JUNIORS: You will be registering for the May 5th SAT during your Algebra 2 class on Thursday, March 22nd. If you want to be extra prepared, have your headshot emailed to yourself or saved to your Drive. If you have any questions, you can contact Ms. Mandell (tmandell@bostonartsacademy.org). Investment & Finance Club will meet on Thursday, March 22nd 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 next Wednesday. *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 Saturday mornings from 9:00-11:00 at BAA on 3/24, 4/7, and 4/28. To register for the practice test and/or the prep course, please fill out the commitment form that you will receive when you register for the SAT during your math class on Thursday, March 22nd. All forms must be submitted to the main office by 1:00pm on Friday, March 23rd. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Mandell. Bikes Not Bombs Spring 2018 Earn-A-Bike is a learning and earning bicycle program. Over the course of the six-week program, participants will completely overhaul a bicycle while learning how to safely ride and navigate the city of Boston. During mechanics lessons, participants will be taught how to repair a part of the bicycle; then they’ll roll up their sleeves and do it themselves. Below is some information for the upcoming session: March 27th to May 4th Tuesday - Friday, 4-7pm, Program Break, 4/16/18-4/20/183 $25-$50 sliding scale (waivers available) Application (English) 2018 HS Apprenticeship Challenge Applications Open. Students 16+ can apply for the BioBuilder Apprenticeship challenge, a specialized program to prepare high school students for paid summer internships in the life sciences. Students will receive a $500 stipend and compensation for the summer internship. The program begins March 24th. Learn more and apply here. For additional information, students may contact Tess Atkinson. *NEW* 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. 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) 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. *NEW* 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. 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. *NEW* 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. *NEW* 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 |
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.
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.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. *Note: Ms. LoBrutto will not be holding office hours on Wednesday, March 7th. 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. |
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.” |
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances:
See dance advisors for details 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.” |
All senior music majors will perform a music recital during the week of March 19th. The dates and times for each of the recitals are below. All recitals will take place at The Boston Conservatory, located at 132 Ipswich St. (next door to BAA). Families, we hope to see you there! Monday, March 19th @ 6pm: Music Technology Recitals Tuesday, March 20th @ 6pm: Jazz Performance Recitals Wednesday, March 21st @ 6pm: Classical Performance Recitals |
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 |