Weekly Bulletin September 17 - September 21, 2018 | Week 3 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
Our shared value "passion with balance" is the theme for this second week of school. "Passion with Balance," means balancing your passion for your art with your schedule, your habits, and your strategy for wellness. There's a reason that the arts are referred to as "artistic disciplines." Each major requires self discipline, a commitment to daily practices and consistent, thoughtful choices. The same is true for your academics. Students, by this second full week of school you should have a sense of the rhythm of your week and what you need to do to set yourself up for success. What are your organizational systems? When is your homework time each day (remembering schedules change during the week)? How are you making sure that you are getting enough rest? Graduates often tell me that the most important skill they gain at BAA is time management. If you are purposeful in your time management at the beginning of the semester, when midterms and honor roll assemblies come along, you will be happy with your results. Here's what I expect to see: What Passion with Balance looks like in classroom/studio/rehearsal space:
What Passion with Balance looks like beyond the classroom: hallways, shared spaces, Cleveland complex, in the neighborhood:
Remember, BAA is what we all make it. Thank you, and have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT-OUTS |
We are continuing the shout outs for students who went to art summer programs far and wide! Shout out to Angelina Botticelli, Allison Eunis, Antione Gray, Aedan Harasymiw, Savannah Rose, and Brandon Volel who attended Berklee’s Five-Week Summer Performance Program - check out some videos here!. 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* Auditions for MEMPHIS! Students interested in being in the musical at The Strand Theatre in January are invited to attend auditions. Tuesday, September 18, 3-5pm - Singing Auditions, Room A-127 Wednesday, September 19, 3-5pm - Dance auditions, Room A-127 Thursday, September 20, 3-5:30pm - Acting Auditions, Room A-127 Students do not need to prepare for Acting Auditions or Dance Auditions. They will be given a script to read at the auditions. For the singing auditions, students should prepare any song that they feel shows their best voice. All students will sing acapella. Wear comfortable clothing and bare feet or socks for dance auditions. There is much information on the internet about the show, which won the 2010 Tony Award! There is also video on Youtube. IMPORTANT** Any student that has an H block class should attend class first, and come when released from class. *Any student who cannot make an audition for religious reasons can be seen at callbacks the following week. For questions please email Ms. Tighe: mtighe@bostonartsacademy.org. *NEW* When we entered the Cleveland for this school year, we found a clean, mouse-free building. Let's keep it that way. We have had some concerns about bathrooms this week: We found writing on the wall in one bathroom, and we consistently found paper towels near, but not in, nearby waste baskets. That's middle school behavior and unacceptable at Boston Arts Academy. Please also remember to throw food away in the tall, gray trash cans rather than the short, brown trash cans. EmersonWRITES is an urban, creative writing lab offering FREE college-style workshops to Boston students in grades 8 through 12. EmersonWRITES is guided by the principle that writing is essential to intellectual engagement, self-representation, and access to opportunity. This program seeks to foster individual voice and empowerment through the written word. Course Offerings include:
Click here for more information. Interested students can apply here. A "Race in the Public Dialogue" Event: Afro-Futurism/ Black Comix Symposium: On Friday, September 21 & Saturday, September 22, the Museum of African American History and Emerson College will host a 2-day Afro-Futurism and Black Comix Symposium! This two-day event will include lectures and workshops from artists! Click here for more information and to register. (Member and Student rates available, inquire for discount code here: rsvp@maah.org.) *NEW* Become a Peer Leader! The Peer Leadership Institute is now accepting applications. Peer leaders will…
Interested students can apply at: www.regpacks.com/pli_ayp. *NEW* The Health Resource Center (HRC) is a program of the Boston Public Health Commission in partnership with Boston Public Schools. We provide comprehensive classroom health education around sexual health, depression and anxiety, substance use, and health equity. The HRC also provides a confidential space to talk to a trusted adult around topics including, but not limited to: sexual health, mental health, substance use, and decision making. We aim to connect youth to any services they need whether it be needing a space to work out issues with their loved ones or looking for potential employment. We are happy to announce that STI/STD testing services will be offered again this year. Testing is 100% free and confidential. All results and, if needed, treatments will only be handled by HRC staff and the Boston Public Health Commission. The HRC is located in the Health and Wellness office in room A-228B. As a reminder, the most common symptom amongst STI infections is no symptom at all. Getting tested is quick, easy, and accessible for you on Wednesdays and Thursdays! |
SAVE THE DATES |
SEPTEMBER Thursday, September 20 Senior Family College and Career Night Location: Boston Arts Academy 6:00 - 8:00pm *NEW* Tuesday, September 25 Canadian College Fair Location: Boston Marriott Newton - 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA 02466 7:00 - 9:00pm *RESCHEDULED* Wednesday, September 26 Back-to-School Night for Grades 9-11 Location: Boston Arts Academy 6:00 - 7:45pm Thursday, September 27 Senior Financial Aid Workshop Location: Boston Arts Academy 6:00 - 8:00pm | OCTOBER Thursday, October 4th BAA Open House Location: Boston Arts Academy 8:00 - 3:00pm Tuesday, October 30 Junior Night: College Admissions Location: Boston Arts Academy 6:00 - 8:00pm | NOVEMBER Wednesday, November 7 Boston Performing and Visual Arts College Fair Location: Emmanuel College - Jean Yawkey Center (400 The Fenway, Boston) 6:30-8:30pm Wednesday, November 14 Family Conference Day Location: Boston Arts Academy **There will be no classes on this day |
For additional details, or for a listing of all events for the school year, please check our website calendar here. |
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND CAREGIVERS Please also see the “SAVE THE DATES” section above for upcoming events, and the appropriate art section below for information specific to your student's art major |
*NEW* We are excited to welcome families to our annual "Back to School Night" on Wednesday, September 26 from 6:00-7:45pm. This is a night where you will get information that connects to your student's major and your student's grade. Traditionally, families have said that this evening is very helpful...but we want to make sure everyone understands that it's not the traditional "5 minutes in every classroom" Back-to-School Night. Families will go to two separate meetings, first by major and then by grade. Arts departments will make the major presentations, explaining how the arts curricula develop over four years at BAA. Administrators will make the grade-level presentations, providing an overview of academic curricula and assessments and answering any questions that you may have about the school in general. We will have more information about this night in the bulletin next week. *NEW* For even more of a sense of what your student's life is like at Boston Arts Academy, we invite you to join us for Open House, Thursday, October 4 during the school day. That's a day where family members can shadow students and visit all of their classes. Many parents and caregivers tell us they wish they could have the Boston Arts Academy experience. October 4th is your chance! *NEW* If your student would like or needs a vegetarian or a gluten-free BPS meal, please contact Ms. Clark at aclark@bostonartsacademy.org. *NEW* The mobile eye clinic is coming back to BAA! In 2016, 20/20, 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 20/20 will be coming back to Boston Arts Academy on Monday, October 22. Families who would like for their student to receive this service, please complete this consent form and return it to Nurse Jocelyne. The following services are provided from this mobile clinic:
COVERED BY INSURANCE: 100% covered by MassHealth (No co-pay required) |
DANCE These announcements are specific to Dance majors; for performances, see “SAVE THE DATES” above |
No announcements. |
FASHION TECHNOLOGY These announcements are specific to Fashion majors; for exhibitions, see “SAVE THE DATES” above |
12 of our Fashion students will be presenting their designs, in a small collection, in the Fashion on Fire FASHION SHOW, by Project Smile. Friday, September 28 7:00 - 10:00pm Hilton Boston/Woburn 2 Forbes Road Woburn, MA 01801 *To complete their work, students will have to stay during after school hours. Specific dates TBD. Parents/caregivers, Ms. Polito will be in contact within the next week. This is an exciting opportunity for the Fashion Technology students to showcase their work in a professional setting. Tickets are available for parents/caregivers. Additional tickets may be purchased here. |
MUSIC These announcements are specific to Music majors; for performances, see “SAVE THE DATES” above |
No announcements. |
THEATRE These announcements are specific to Theatre majors; for performances, see “SAVE THE DATES” above |
No announcements. |
VISUAL ARTS These announcements are specific to VA majors; for exhibitions, see “SAVE THE DATES” above |
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: jbaustista@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 |
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