Weekly Bulletin October 23 - October 27, 2017 | Week 9 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
Boston Arts Academy is (potentially) facing a big transition, and we have a meeting this upcoming Thursday, October 26 at 6pm to discuss it. I hope many families will attend. After many years (over a decade) of advocating for a new facility, BAA may get approval this January for the construction of a new building at 174 Ipswich Street. I am grateful to the many students and families, most of whom are now alums and alumni families, who have supported this work. It is because of our families' support and our students' achievements that we may be getting this great investment from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston. The meeting on Thursday will include a presentation from the architects on the new building design. But I want current students and families to know that I am focused, and all of the BAA staff are focused, on the nearer future: what happens next year and how we can best prepare to ensure that our students continue to have an optimal Boston Arts Academy experience. BPS representatives will share at the meeting the plan for BAA next year at the meeting. I will be sharing how we are planning for a transition, the kinds of supports we have lined up for the community, the communication and community relations work we have done in our potential new neighborhood, and how we intend to incorporate student voice and leadership. I am hopeful that families will come to the meeting with their questions but also their ideas about how we can continue to be the best Boston Arts Academy we can be...even if we're not at 174 Ipswich next year. We are hoping to arrange some additional parking options Thursday night, and we will communicate in an all call if we are successful. Again, I am hopeful that we will have a large turnout this coming Thursday, October 26 at 6pm. Have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS |
Congratulations to BAA Dance Seniors who attended Dancing Through College and Beyond in New York City October 7th and 8th. Students auditioned for several colleges while there. Congratulations to Johnny Del Jesus, Sydnie Cooper, Kylie Grossman, and Andrea Ward who were artistically accepted to Virginia Commonwealth University and Rosely Polanco who was accepted to Dean College. Nyrie Nurse and Madeline O’Brien also attended and are awaiting notice from colleges they auditioned for. Shout to BAA alum Mykhel “Simba” Scott who will be playing with Khalid on NBC’s Today Show on Wednesday! Shout out to Donte Harrison whose 2014 trip to the White House, with his former classmates from Orchard Gardens, was featured last week on Good Morning America. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS Please also see the appropriate section below for information specific to your art major. |
Have an Intersession Idea? Want to lead an Intersession? Look at the Intersession Ideation Wall on the 2nd Floor to see what are the current project or new ideas. If you have any other ideas or questions, see Mr. Flaherty in Room 221. If you are interested in leading an intersession, there will be a lunch meeting for Interested Student Leaders on Monday, October 23rd in Ms. Tighe's room. Building meeting - Thursday, October 26th, 6pm at Boston Arts Academy: Please come learn about the plans for the new building, the plans for the "swing space" in Dorchester, and the timeline for project approval, the move, and the construction project. Representatives from Boston Public Schools and the architectural team will present. ALPFA Boston Student and High School Summit. Join us for our ALPFA Boston’s Annual Student Summit! This year entitled “Latino Millennials: Developing Your Strategy to Succeed in Your Career” will focus on developing our student Latino leaders through self-knowledge. Being an authentic leader entails understanding themselves – their drives, needs, likes and dislikes. The summit will take place on Saturday, October 28th at Bunker Hill Community College, 250 New Rutherford Avenue, from 8:30am to 5pm. Companies in attendance include: State Street, Liberty Mutual, RSM and many others. Get ready for a day-long summit filled with inspirational speakers, interactive career fair, professional seminars and connecting with fellow Latino students. For more information and to register, click here. On Saturday, October 28th from 9am-5pm, BPS will host its 3rd Open House and provide BPS alumni and the entire Boston community with the resources and opportunities to learn about local industries, resident services, career exploration and preparation, etc. The day will consist of interactive workshops geared toward educating and preparing our students. Examples include: Resume building, LinkedIn profile support, Cash Management, Career Exploration, and much more. Click here for additional details and to register. (Please click here to view this announcement in another language.) 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 select your first, second, and third choice activities in Advisory next week. 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. Attention SENIORS: Remember that you are taking the SAT next 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 next Friday. Please see Ms. Mandell in room 222 if you have any questions. 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. 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 dates and deadlines |
On Wednesday, October 25th, Bottom Line is hosting an event called “A Community Conversation: College & The Family - How the College Experience Impacts a Household”. This event will take place at Bottom Line (500 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain) from 6-7:30pm. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Click here for more information. BAA College & Career Fair. On Friday, October 27th, BAA will be hosting a College & Career Fair in the cafeteria. Over 30 Colleges and Organizations will be present to provide information about their programs and to answer any questions you may have. Ms. LoBrutto and Ms. Mandell will be holding a Prepare for the Fair workshop on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Mr. Flaherty’s room at 11:45. Open to all grade levels. College Greenlight is hosting an all-day, virtual College Application Marathon on Saturday, October 28th. Students that participate can enter a raffle for scholarship money. Register here: https://cappex.wufoo.com/forms/rpwsntj15z5kch/. Attention SENIORS: Remember that you are taking the SAT next 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 next 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! October is College Month in Boston Public Schools! Please click here to learn about available resources and support services, and to view a downloadable calendar and checklist. 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. 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. Saturday, November 4 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 has been rescheduled and will now 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. 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 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. |
Building meeting - Thursday, October 26th, 6pm at Boston Arts Academy: Please come learn about the plans for the new building, the plans for the "swing space" in Dorchester, and the timeline for project approval, the move, and the construction project. Representatives from Boston Public Schools and the architectural team will present. On Saturday, October 28th from 9am-5pm, BPS will host its 3rd Open House and provide BPS alumni and the entire Boston community with the resources and opportunities to learn about local industries, resident services, career exploration and preparation, etc. The day will consist of interactive workshops geared toward educating and preparing our students. Examples include: Resume building, LinkedIn profile support, Cash Management, Career Exploration, and much more. Click here for additional details and to register. (Please click here to view this announcement in another language.) 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. Donations needed for Nurse's Office. Please consider donating the following items if you are able. You can drop these items off at BAA - Attn: Nurse Aboujaoude. You can also order them directly through AmazonSmile (select Boston Arts Academy Foundation) and BAA will get a % of the purchase donated as well. Here are the needed items: Lysol wipes, Lysol spray, Hand sanitizer, Hand Cream, Tissue boxes, Sandwich Bags, Sanitary napkins/tampons, Cough Drops, Advil (200mg). $20K for 20 Campaign, Chaired by Talia Rivera and Tonya Todesco, Caregivers Class of 2019 The 2017-18 school year is Boston Arts Academy’s 20th! As part of our year-long celebrations, the Boston Arts Academy Foundation is challenging the Boston Arts Academy community (caregivers, students, faculty, friends, and staff) to raise $20,000. It would be a great honor to be able to announce during our 20th Anniversary Weekend celebration scheduled for May 18 - 20, 2018, that this community has come together to support the school in such a meaningful way. The easiest way to participate is to make a gift online at bostonartsacademy.org/20kfor20. You can also easily leave a gift in the donation box in the school's lobby. We look forward to your participation! |
DANCE These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
Dance clothing is available for purchase in the dance office on Mondays during lunch. There is a limited supply, so students should also purchase dance attire online. See BAA Handbook for details. 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. |
VISUAL ARTS These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for exhibitions see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
On Mondays, upper house classes end at 2:55pm; Lower house classes end after G block (2:10pm). Mac Lab (Room 317) Open Studio Hours: Monday-Wednesday during H Block (3-4:30pm). |
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 |