Weekly Bulletin October 30 - November 3, 2017 | Week 10 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
This week students will have a day off from regular classes because teachers will be spending the day writing narrative reports: short paragraphs about each student's strengths and challenges. This task is an extraordinary one for teachers, but it's one we believe in. We believe that a set of grades listed on a grade report just doesn't say enough. Narrative reports, in contrast, can help students and families identify what is going well and where improvement is needed. This belief is core to our belief in an arts-based education: process is just as important as product, information about the learning process is just as important as information about the final grade.
I am grateful to teachers for the incredible effort they put in to make this more authentic assessment possible, and I'm hopeful that students will take the narrative feedback as the opportunity it is: an opportunity to reflect on their own education. Our ultimate goal is for our Artist-Scholar-Citizens to take charge of their own education and to take charge of their own vision of themselves after high school.
Thank you once again to teachers for making narratives happen, and I wish everyone a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS |
Congratulations to Johnny Del Jesus who was accepted to Hofstra University Dance Department and Cornish University Dance Department. Congratulations to Kylie Grossman was accepted to University of Massachusetts Amherst Dance Department. Shout out to Malik Mitchell for his performance in the outstanding production of In the Heights at Wheelock Family Theatre. Shout out to Dominic Glaude, Savannah Koplow, and Tyrah Mungo (and many BAA alumni) for doing a great job at the Berklee City Music Gala last week. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS Please also see the appropriate section below for information specific to your art major. |
Thank you to all the families, supporters, staff, and students who attended the building meeting last Thursday. To see what was presented and get updates on the potential move and construction, please see this page on our website. For those that were unable to attend, know that we will have another meeting scheduled for Monday, November 20th. The Intersession Fair will be held on Monday, October 30th during Advisory. This fair is a great way for you to gather information about the Intersession activities you are most interested in. You will have the opportunity to select your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice sessions during Advisory on Friday and next Monday. If you have any intersession questions, please see Mr. Flaherty. A Halloween reminder: Students are allowed to wear costumes to school as long as they are appropriate:
Term 1 ends on Tuesday, October 31st. Term 2 begins on Thursday, November 2nd. There will be NO REGULAR CLASSES on Wednesday, November 1st as it will be a Teacher Work Day. The BAA library will be open 8:30am until 4pm. The next National Honor Society meeting will be on Thursday, November 2nd in room 216. 2017 BPS City-wide College & Career Fair. Boston Public Schools invites all middle and high school students to begin preparing to take the next step toward their future, by attending this city-wide college & career fair. The fair will take place on Saturday, November 4th, from 10am-1pm, at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120. Participating colleges and universities throughout the country will be available to share information about their school’s programs. There will also be a number of local career agencies and college access organizations on site. Additionally, students and families will be able to participate in FAFSA completion sessions onsite! For a listing of all participating exhibitors, please click here. Yoga for High School Teens! Starting Tuesday, November 7th, the Family Resource Center in Roslindale will be offering a FREE, four-week yoga series for high school students. Classes for young women are 6-7pm, and classes for young men are 7-8pm. Students can register here, or by calling 617-496-8501. National Monologue Slam Convention & Competition, November 10th and 11th, in Southbury CT. The National Monologue Slam Convention & Competition provides an opportunity for attendees to network with Industry professionals, compete in a monologue competition, compete in a musical theatre competition, and participate in master classes! Participants in the competition(s) will be judged against similarly aged contestants and can opt to perform one or more monologues in the comedy, drama and musical theatre divisions. Judges will include professional casting directors and talent agents. To read more about the rules and regulations, please click here. Bank of America is looking for the next generation of community leaders. If you are a junior or senior in high school and are working to make a difference in your school or community, we want to support you. As a Student Leader, you will participate in an eight-week, paid, summer internship at a local nonprofit organization where you will learn first-hand about the needs of your community and the critical role nonprofits play. In addition, you will learn valuable civic, social and business leadership skills. Each Student Leader will attend the Student Leaders Summit held in Washington, D.C. where you will learn how government, business and the nonprofit sector work together to address critical community needs. Applications are open until February 2, 2018. Click here for more information and to apply. 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. Technology Reminder: If you are on the school’s network, either the wifi or on a computer, please avoid sharing large files and do not use proxy servers. This causes problems for other users. |
COLLEGE AND CAREER |
2017 BPS City-wide College & Career Fair. Boston Public Schools invites all middle and high school students to begin preparing to take the next step toward their future, by attending this city-wide college & career fair. The fair will take place on Saturday, November 4th, from 10am-1pm, at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120. Participating colleges and universities throughout the country will be available to share information about their school’s programs. There will also be a number of local career agencies and college access organizations on site. Additionally, students and families will be able to participate in FAFSA completion sessions onsite! For a listing of all participating exhibitors, please click here. SENIORS: Remember that you are taking the SAT THIS Saturday, November 4th. Please make sure you bring pencils (no mechanical), an eraser, a calculator, a photo ID, and your printed admission ticket. You may also want to bring a watch, snack (to eat during your breaks), and a water. Make sure you know how to get to your testing site and that you arrive before 7:45am. If you need to borrow a calculator, you can check one out in the main office after advisory on Friday. Please see Ms. Mandell in room 222 if you have any questions. 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. The Common Application essay prompts have been released for the 2017-2018 school year. Check them out and get started on your essays today! Open Houses and College Tours: Bring your friends and family to open houses at Bunker Hill, Hampshire, Suffolk, UMass Amherst, Tufts, and Bryant. Check out their websites for more details. 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 4:00pm-6:00pm 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 drop-in hours on Friday, November 3rd. 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. Wednesday, November 8 All 9th grade students will be participating in their humanities 1 exhibition at Boston Arts Academy from 12:30-2:30pm. The exhibition is called Afrika Lives! and will be artistic presentations about ancient Afrikan civilizations. We very much hope you will be able to join us. Please try to arrive at Boston Arts Academy by 12:15pm so as not to miss our wonderful performances. (**Note: Parking in the area is very limited and often not available, so please try to take an alternative form of transportation, if possible.) Saturday, November 11 Senior Dance Project at Boston University Dance Theater. Showtimes are 3pm and 7pm. Tuesday, November 14 Family Conference Day. There will be no classes on this day. Families and students are expected to attend. Thursday, December 7 - Saturday, December 9 Theatre Main stage production of Blood At The Root, by Dominique Morisseau. BAA Black Box Theatre. Thursday, December 7th, 7pm Friday, December 8th, 3pm & 7pm Saturday, December 9th, 7pm Tickets are $7 adults, $5 students/seniors 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. 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. |
Thank you to all the families, supporters, staff, and students who attended the building meeting last Thursday. To see what was presented and get updates on the potential move and construction, please see this page on our website. For those that were unable to attend, know that we will have another meeting scheduled for Monday, November 20th. Term 1 ends on Tuesday, October 31st. Term 2 begins on Thursday, November 2nd. There will be NO REGULAR CLASSES on Wednesday, November 1st as it will be a Teacher Work Day. GRADE 9 FAMILIES: On Wednesday, November 8th, from 12:30-2:30pm all 9th grade students will be having their humanities 1 exhibition at Boston Arts Academy. The exhibition is called Afrika Lives! and will be artistic presentations about ancient Afrikan civilizations. We very much hope you will be able to join us. Please try to arrive at Boston Arts Academy by 12:15pm so as not to miss our wonderful performances. (**Note: Parking in the area is very limited and often not available, so please try to take an alternative form of transportation, if possible.) The next Family Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14th, 6:30-8pm. Dinner will be provided. Meeting will be held in room 133, first floor conference room. |
DANCE These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
Although there are no regular classes on Wednesday, November 1st, senior dancers have a required rehearsal here at BAA. Friday, November 10th - Tech rehearsal for Senior Dance Project at Boston University Dance Theater 11am - 9pm. Saturday, November 11th - Senior Dance Project at Boston University Dance Theater. Performances at 3pm and 7pm. 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. Friday, December 15th - Dance Theater of Harlem Masterclass taught by Robert Garland. 10:50am-12:10pm. Saturday, December 16th - Dance Theater of Harlem Summer Dance Audition
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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.” |
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. 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. 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. |
THEATRE These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
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. Although there are no regular classes on Wednesday, November 1st, there is a required rehearsal for Blood At the Root for all cast members. On Wednesday, November 1st the following students will attend the play A Guide for the Home Sick at the Calderwood Pavilion - 527 Tremont St, South End. Please be sure to be there by 1:30pm:
If you have any questions Please see Ms. Rodrigues. |
VISUAL ARTS These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for exhibitions see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
Although there are no regular classes on Wednesday, November 1st, senior VAs are required to come to school. Please see your arts teacher for additional information. |
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, BAA Library |