Weekly Bulletin December 17 - December 21, 2018 | Week 16 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
This is the last week of school in 2018 at Boston Arts Academy, and what a year it has been! Last year at this time we had just heard that our MSBA project was approved and we were just beginning to talk about where we might move and how to prepare to do so. Now, a year later, we are in a new space and a new neighborhood; we've held on to some practices, changed and evolved others. It's been a year of tremendous growth. Like all growing processes, it hasn't all been easy, but we have learned a lot about what is most essential about BAA, and in some ways the community has grown closer through the process. We have lots to look forward to in 2019...a new semester, some exciting exhibitions and productions, and the graduation of our amazing senior class. I wish you all a happy week off, and I look forward to seeing you back at school on Friday, January 4. Have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT-OUTS |
Shout out to all the Sophomore participants of the Shark Tank projects on Friday December 7th and today the 10th. Congratulations on presenting their business ideas in front of a variety of educators, entrepreneurs, attorneys, marketers, and community workers. Please congratulate them when you see them. Shout out to Jah'eelin Gonzalez who appeared December 13th and 14th as the lead character, Macbeth, in the Actor's Shakespeare Youth production of the play. Please give a big congratulations to members of the Musical Theater class, and our instrumental ensemble for their outstanding performance on the 13th! Travis Ambroise, Alan Aunaxe, Kai Clifton, Daborah Corbin-Irving, Thalia Delvalle, Daikahrey Elston, Laren England, Ariana Farrell, Aleyah Fernandez, Alexandria Funches, Jasmine Gandy, Antione Gray, Maxwell Klug, Amanda Laboy, Nazly Lara Soto, Camilla Meireles, Martha Moreta, Attiana Olmo, Isabella Pavei, Maggie Reichgott, Danny Rivera, Philip Rosa, Carolina Schott-Olivo, and Djenabou Sow. Also, a big thanks to Ms. Lee for fabulous accompaniment. Congratulations to Dillon Tedesco on her acceptance to San Diego State University! 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 |
DECEMBER Monday, December 17 - Informal Dance Performance, 6:30pm at BAA Tuesday, December 18 - Classical Orchestra Concert, 6:30 - 8:00pm in the BAA Auditorium (**A BAA Winterfest performance) Wednesday, December 19 - Jazz Concert, 7:00 - 9:00pm @ The Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115 (**A BAA Winterfest performance) Thursday, December 20 - Choir Concert, 6:30 - 8:00pm @ Charles Street AME Church, 551 Warren Street, Roxbury (**A BAA Winterfest performance) Monday, December 24 - Tuesday, January 1 - NO SCHOOL; Winter Recess JANUARY Wednesday, January 2 - Thursday, January 3 - Teacher Professional Development Days; NO CLASSES Friday, January 4 - Students return from winter break Tuesday, January 8 - BAA Family Council Meeting, 6:00 - 8:00pm at BAA Friday, January 11 - BAA Admissions Visit Day, 10:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday, January 16 - Term 2/Semester 1 ends Monday, January 21 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; NO SCHOOL Friday, January 18 - Friday, January 25 - Intersession Week Friday, January 25 - Saturday, January 26 - BAA Musical Production: “Memphis” Monday, January 28 - Term 3/Semester 2 begins 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 |
*NEW* Your Giving. Your Impact. Thanks to your support, Boston Arts Academy offers an exceptional arts-based curriculum. Our students must dance. Sing. Create. BAA graduates are thriving as professional dancers, aeronautical engineers, and more. Please help the Boston Arts Academy Foundation raise $2 million by Monday, December 31! Your gift today matters! bostonartsacademy.org/givetobaa/. *NEW* The Community Service Club will be selling cookie-grams to support Rosie’s Place. Cookie-grams are $2 each and include either a large sugar cookie or a large chocolate chip cookie, and a holiday greeting. Cookies will be delivered next Friday, December 21. Orders can be placed with Community Service Club members or at the table in the BAA lobby this week. Thank you in advance for helping Rosie’s Place, and Happy Holidays! Kelsie Rizzo (Grade 10), Nora Genest (Grade 9) and Ms. Gilchrist (Dance Teacher) will all be performing in the Urban Nutcracker at the Shubert Theatre Boston Thursday, December 20 - Sunday, December 30! Tickets are available now: http://www.bochcenter.org/urbannutcracker. The Community Service Club will be meeting on Wednesdays during lunch in Room A211. Lunch will be provided for participants by Ms. Higgins, so please come directly at 11:45. New members welcome. Our club hopes to develop and implement community service experiences at BAA and in the larger community with a focus on our shared value of Community with Social Responsibility. This is an opportunity to meet new people, build relationships, and give back, while having fun. It also is a great way to earn your required Community Service Hours. If you have questions, please ask Mrs. Higgins or student leaders Marianelys Tejada and Cierra Connor Parker. NPR Student Podcast Challenge. NPR is inviting students to create a podcast. This contest is aimed at students in grades 5-12. Each podcast should be between three and 12 minutes long. The winning podcast submissions will be featured in segments on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Learn more here. Contact for additional information: studentpodcastchallenge@npr.org. The 2019 Bank of America Student Leaders program is currently accepting applications from juniors and seniors from now until February 1, 2019 (no deadline extensions). This signature philanthropic program offers youth the opportunity to receive a paid, non-profit internship and to attend a weeklong conference in Washington, D.C. to learn about enacting positive social change.
As a Student Leader, you will:
Apply today! |
COLLEGE AND CAREER |
For students interested in learning more about careers in education: BPS High School to Teacher Program is open (applications officially closed on December 1st but they are still seeking applicants). Meetings are held 4:00-7:00pm on Wednesdays 2x a month starting in January. Open to all grade levels. Lean more here. Let’s Get Ready College Access Program. Let’s Get Ready is a 9-week curriculum administered by trained college student Coaches that includes SAT prep, college application guidance, college visits, and more. The program is provided at no cost to high school seniors and juniors with qualifying financial need. Programs are offered during the fall, spring and summer and are built upon close partnerships with colleges, high schools and community organizations. Each 9-week program includes:
Click here for more information and to apply! 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! 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 |
Your Giving. Your Impact. Thanks to your support, Boston Arts Academy offers an exceptional arts-based curriculum. Our students must dance. Sing. Create. BAA graduates are thriving as professional dancers, aeronautical engineers, and more. Please help the Boston Arts Academy Foundation raise $2 million by Monday, December 31! Your gift today matters! bostonartsacademy.org/givetobaa/. *NEW* 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 Jocelyne. 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: cough drops or throat lozenges, Lysol wipes, Lysol spray, hand sanitizer, hand cream, tissue boxes, sandwich bags, sanitary napkins/tampons, Advil (200mg). The next Family Council meeting is on Tuesday, January 8 from 6:00-8:00pm. Hayden Frederick-Clarke, the Director of Cultural Proficiency for the Boston Public Schools, will be joining us for a conversation about the role of metal detectors in our school community. We welcome all students, family members, and staff for that conversation. |
DANCE These announcements are specific to Dance majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
On Monday, December 17 there will be an informal dance performance at 6:30pm at BAA. We hope you can join us! Thursday, December 20 - Orthopedic Clinic, 3:00-4:30pm. Sign up in the dance office. Thursday, January 24 - Alvin Ailey Master Class, 9:55am-1:35pm, sponsored by Celebrity Series of Boston. Click here for additional dance dates. |
FASHION TECHNOLOGY These announcements are specific to Fashion majors; for exhibitions, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
No announcements. |
MUSIC These announcements are specific to Music majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
Music Seniors! Your headshots will be taking place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during F, G, and H block. Come to school with your instruments and be ready to have your photos taken for future gigs and the school yearbook! See the lists outside the music rooms for your time slot and speak to Mr. Sutton or Mr. Holt for more information. Winterfest, BAA's music showcase event that welcomes the start of the holiday season, will be taking place in mid-December. Below is the schedule:
**Parents/Caregivers of VOCAL Music Majors: Please click here for important information regarding these concerts. **Parents/Caregivers of INSTRUMENTAL Music Majors: Please click here for important information regarding these concerts. Quincy Symphony Orchestra 2019 Concerto Competition. This annual competition provides an opportunity for a talented young musician to perform as a soloist, in concert, with the Quincy Symphony Orchestra. The winner of the competition appears as the featured soloist on the QSO's Spring Concert. They will also receive the Robert E. Brown Scholarship for $1,000. The deadline for application/registration is Monday, December 17. For more details, contact Anna Fernandez-Buehrens at concerto@quincysymphonyorchestra.org, or visit the Quincy Symphony Orchestra website. |
THEATRE These announcements are specific to Theatre majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
No announcements. |
VISUAL ARTS These announcements are specific to VA majors; for exhibitions, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” 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: 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 |
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