Weekly Bulletin February 25 - March 1, 2019 | Week 24 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
Our old building at Ipswich is almost completely gone, and the new one begins to go up next month. [Please see this picture to see the site at 174 Ipswich.] Needless to say, we are very excited about the final product that we will eventually see: a 500 seat theatre with a proscenium stage, balcony, and orchestra pit; state-of-the-art visual arts and fashion studios; four dance studios; the right number and kind of music spaces, including a recital hall; and a gym and fitness center. But the process is also interesting. The architects for the project have worked with staff and students for over a year, planning, reviewing, and refining the final design. During intersession, a group of students and Mr. Binjour got a chance to "walk" through the new building in Virtual Reality. It was exciting to see our new school, but it was also exciting for the students to talk to the architects about the kind of technology they use to support their work. As the project unfolds, the architects will be doing more of these kinds of sessions so students can further understand the process. In the end, I think students will see it's an artistic/design project not unlike the work they do every day. Welcome back from February vacation, and have a great week! |
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH! |
Do You Know Ann Cole Lowe or Ryan Coogler? Ann Cole Lowe was “the first internationally-recognized African American fashion designer, who carved out a space for herself through talent alone in the Jim Crow-era United States. At 16, Ann's passion was tested when she was challenged to create four ball gowns for the First Lady of Alabama, Lizzie Kirkland O'Neal, an assignment her mother had taken on before suddenly passing. Ann made the dresses, and they served as her launching pad.” Her dresses and gowns were later sold in Neiman Marcus, Henri Bendel, and Saks, and she became the first Black designer to own a store on Madison Avenue in New York. And while she wasn’t credited at the time (due to the color of her skin), her most famous gown was that which she designed and created for Jackie Kennedy when she married John F. Kennedy. Click here to learn more. Film Director Ryan Coogler “gained attention and acclaim [in 2013] at the Sundance Film Festival with the release of his debut film Fruitvale Station. Now [...] the [32]-year-old is being hailed by IndieWire as a next-generation Steven Spielberg after the success of Black Panther, his third film, which brought in a record-breaking $235 million during its opening weekend. His relationship with the film's storyline dates back to his childhood in Oakland, California. He tells NPR that as a kid he often hung out at a comic book shop near his school where he was handed his first copy of Black Panther after inquiring about comic books with black people. At the time, Coogler had no idea that filmmaking would one day be his calling. He explains to Filmmaker Magazine that up until college he had aspirations to play football and become a doctor. As a student-athlete at Saint Mary's College, Coogler took a creative writing class in which he wrote about a time his father almost bled to death in his arms. Afterward, his professor called him into her office and asked what he wanted to do with his life. He explained that he wanted to be a doctor, but his professor convinced him to consider screenwriting instead.” Click here to learn more. |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT-OUTS |
Congratulations and thanks to Student Government for orchestrating a successful Talent Show just before February break. What a great way to have ended the week! Congratulations to the following students on their college acceptances:
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) |
CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
MARCH Tuesday, March 5 - BAA Music Showcase at home.stead bakery & café, 5:00-7:00pm Tuesday, March 5 - BAA Family Council Meeting, 6:00-7:30pm Thursday, March 7 - Friday, March 8 - Math MCAS Retest Saturday, March 9 - Math MCAS Intensive, 9:00-11:00am Monday, March 11 - Tuesday, March 12 - Dance Sophomore Benchmark Review Monday, March 11 - Friday, March 15 - Sophomore Music Recitals (in class) Monday, March 11 - Friday, March 15 - Senior Music Qualifiers (in class) Tuesday, March 12 - BAA Senior Luncheon @ Berklee, 12:00-2:00pm Saturday, March 16 - Math MCAS Intensive, 9:00-11:00am Monday, March 18 - Friday, March 22 - Making BAA Week Saturday, March 23 - Math MCAS Intensive, 9:00-11:00am Monday, March 25 - Senior Music Recitals: Music Tech, 6:00-8:00pm Tuesday, March 26 - Wednesday, March 27 - Computer-Based English MCAS for all 10th Graders Tuesday, March 26 - Admitted Students & Families Night, 6:00pm Wednesday, March 27 - Senior Music Recitals: Jazz, 6:00-8:00pm Thursday, March 28 - Senior Music Recitals: Classical, 6:00-8:00pm Saturday, March 30 - Math MCAS Intensive, 9:00-11:00am APRIL Monday, April 1 - Wednesday, April 10 - Tech Week for Senior Theatre Showcase Tuesday, April 2 - BAA Music Showcase @ home.stead bakery and cafe, 5:00-7:00pm Tuesday, April 2 - BAA Family Council Meeting, 6:00-7:30pm Thursday, April 4 - VA Sophomore Reviews (in class) Friday, April 5 - No Regular Classes; Teacher Work Day Saturday, April 6 - Math MCAS Intensive, 9:00-11:00am Wednesday, April 10 - College Visit Day Thursday, April 11 - Friday, April 12 - Senior Theatre Showcase Monday, April 15 - No School; Patriots’ Day Tuesday, April 16 - Friday, April 19 - No School; April Break Monday, April 22 - Students Return from April Break Thursday, April 25 - Family Conference Day Saturday, April 27 - Math MCAS Intensive, 9:00-11:00am For additional details, or for a listing of all events for the school year, please check our website calendar here. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS Please also see the appropriate section below for information specific to your art major |
*DEADLINE THIS WEEK* Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) 2019. YLF is a two-day leadership development program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The program aims to develop leadership skills through exercises and programming adapted from McKinsey’s leadership training for clients and executives. Throughout the program, students will get to apply the skills they learn to help a non-profit solve a problem they are facing. The event will take place Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6, at McKinsey’s Boston office (280 Congress Street). Click here for more information or to apply. Applications are due Friday, March 1. *NEW* All Dorchester Sports & Leadership (ADSL) is looking for a Summer Enrichment Program Dance Instructor! Description & Duties:
Schedule:
Email adsl@alldorchestersports.org for more information and to apply. Join Boch Center’s Teen Leaders and Boston Arts Organizations for the 2019 Youth Arts for Social Change Summit. Saturday, March 2, 12-4pm at Hibernian Hall in Dudley Square. Showcasing creative teens strengthening our community, this Youth Summit will feature a collaborative art-making workshop, presentations from various Boston youth organizations, an art for social change gallery/ contest, talent show and more! REGISTER HERE! Questions? Call 617-532-1256 or email education@bochcenter.org. Champlain College Young Writers’ Conference. You are cordially invited to attend a residential weekend of writing workshops, craft sessions, and open mic at the Champlain College Young Writers' Conference. This event is open to high school students who wish to share their passion for story, drama, and song with their writerly brothers and sisters -- and with celebrated New England authors. They offer three days of readings, improv theatre, Moth storytelling, poetry slams, literary jazz/blues fusion, and extended friendship on the hillside campus of Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. Click here for more details, or click here to apply. Applications are due by Friday, March 8. HERLead - A fellowship for young women on their way. The HERlead Fellowship invites young women in their sophomore and junior years of high school to apply. Through a series of forums, grants and relationship building opportunities with peers and influential women leaders from various backgrounds, HERlead provides each Fellow with intimate mentorship moments, customized leadership training, and practical skills and tools. Please click here for more information and to apply. Applications are due Friday, March 8. The 8th Annual Young Men's Leadership Conference, Saturday, March 16. The Young Men's Leadership Conference (YMLC) is an annual, FREE one-day conference that offers empowerment, enlightenment, and guidance to middle and high school males of color in the Greater Boston community. Morehouse College alumni, representatives from our community, and corporate partners have led and facilitated nearly 20 workshops on topics ranging from S.T.E.M. and entrepreneurship, to personal branding, civic engagement, and financial literacy. We also have a parental track of workshops so that we may address inquiries and strategies about preparing for your young man's future, and more. Register to be a part of the conference (Only 75 individual slots available for registration, first come, first serve).
The Young Men's Leadership Conference seeks to:
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COLLEGE AND CAREER |
SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: Boston Public Library is holding *free* 4-week SAT classes this spring in various locations. View their events calendar for more information. *DEADLINE THIS WEEK* The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award | Amount: up to $10,000 | Monday, March 4. Open to underclassmen as well as seniors, this scholarship invites classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers to apply for this award that can be used towards their continued study of music. Winners of the award will also have the opportunity to perform on NPR’s From the Top. Click here to learn more. Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins Memorial High School Scholarship and Creative Writing Awards | Amount: Two $200 awards | Deadline: Friday, March 15. These scholarships are available to college-bound African American female students of Boston and Cambridge Public Schools systems, and were established to raise public awareness about the fascinating nineteenth- and early-twentieth century literature, editorial projects, political activism, and performing arts career of African American writer Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins. The awards will be given to the students who pen the best essay and best creative piece on the topic of social justice. Click here for more information and to apply. 2019 Yo Soy LOLA Scholarships | Amount: Three $3000 awards | Deadline: Monday, March 18. Founded in 2017, Yo Soy LOLA's annual production takes place in October, showcasing Latinas in the performing arts. Our net proceeds fund scholarships for Latina identifying artists seeking to make a direct impact in their communities. Scholarship Applicants must be:
Click here for more information and to apply. NAWAMA Visual Arts Scholarship | Amount: $1,500 | Deadline: Monday, April 1. The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Women Artists, Inc. (www.nawama.org) fosters and promotes awareness and interest in visual art created by women in the United States. We strive to encourage contemporary and emerging artists through exhibitions, educational programs and scholarships. In keeping with its mission, NAWAMA is awarding two $1,500 scholarships to two 2019 graduates. Eligibility: Any female student who will be graduating from a Massachusetts High School. The candidate must be attending college in the fall of 2019 with a major in Fine Arts. Click here to apply or email Scholarship Chair Rosalie Cuticchia at rosaliec333@gmail.com for an application. University Club of Boston’s Future Leaders of Boston Scholarship | Amount: up to $20,000 | Deadline: Monday, April 8. Scholarships will be granted to five graduates of Boston’s district, pilot and charter schools. Applicants must submit strong leadership potential and financial need. The scholarship is renewable for all four years. More details and the application can be found here. Scholarships: Going Merry is an awesome new scholarship website. It makes it simple to find and apply for scholarships, just like the Common App has done for college applications! Click here to check it out! MEFA Scholarships for the New Year: www.mefa.org/scholarships-for-the-new-year. Here’s an additional resource for scholarships: studentscholarships.org. |
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND CAREGIVERS Please also see the “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” section above for upcoming events, and the appropriate art section below for information specific to your student's art major |
*NEW* Do you subscribe to The Boston Globe? The Globe has re-launched their GRANT (Globe Readers And Non-profits Together) program. This community initiative allows subscribers to help non-profits (like the Boston Arts Academy Foundation) earn free advertising space in the Globe! To participate, go to https://manage.bostonglobe.com/grant/RedeemVoucher.aspx and enter your subscriber number and Boston Arts Academy Foundation. Please consider supporting Boston Arts Academy in this very generous and unique way! Nonprofits that receive a minimum of $1,000 in GRANT dollars will be awarded free advertising space in the Globe. The submission deadline is Tuesday, April 30. The healthcare needs of children with chronic illness can be complex and continuous and may need both daily management and support for addressing potential emergencies. BPS’ Department of School Health Services and your school nurse are available to offer you and your child the support needed, including accommodations for your student, to ensure that they are able to manage their chronic condition in school, receiving any necessary academic supports, and planning for potential emergencies. Please click here for a spotlight on supports for students with Sickle Cell Disease, one of the chronic conditions for which we are working to improve our outreach to families to ensure they are aware of the services and supports available to students with this condition. (This spotlight is also available in Spanish.) Do you shop at Amazon.com? Begin your visit at smile.amazon.com and AmazonSmile will donate to Boston Arts Academy! |
DANCE These announcements are specific to Dance majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
March 21-24 - Regional High School Dance Festival, Norfolk Virginia Click here for additional dance dates. |
FASHION TECHNOLOGY These announcements are specific to Fashion majors; for exhibitions, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
SENIORS: Allan Rohan Crite Scholarship | Amount: $1000 | Deadline: Friday, April 26. In memory of Allan Rohan Crite, the African American Women Appreciating Art by African Americans (AAWAAAA) are sponsoring the Allan Rohan Crite Scholarship for African American BAA students who plan to pursue higher education in the visual arts. Applications are available in the main office or can be downloaded from here. The selected students will be granted a $1000 scholarship to go toward their education. |
MUSIC These announcements are specific to Music majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
Sophomore Recitals will take place March 11-15. Vocalists will perform Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12. Instrumentalists will perform March 12-15. Senior Recitals (Venues TBD)
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THEATRE These announcements are specific to Theatre majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
Thank you to the parents and caregivers that have turned in this year’s $30 theatre dues. This is a reminder to those that have not, please do so as soon as you can. |
VISUAL ARTS These announcements are specific to VA majors; for exhibitions, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
SENIORS: Allan Rohan Crite Scholarship | Amount: $1000 | Deadline: Friday, April 26. In memory of Allan Rohan Crite, the African American Women Appreciating Art by African Americans (AAWAAAA) are sponsoring the Allan Rohan Crite Scholarship for African American BAA students who plan to pursue higher education in the visual arts. Applications are available in the main office or can be downloaded from here. The selected students will be granted a $1000 scholarship to go toward their education. |
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 Manager, Christina Rodríguez: crodriguez@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 |
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