Weekly Bulletin January 28 - February 1, 2019 | Week 21 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
Congratulations on a great Intersession! Both students and teachers took surveys to assess our experience over the last week. Adjectives that students and teachers used to describe the experience included the following: fun, collaborative, inspiring, interesting, transforming, affirming, spectacular. What do we want to carry from Intersession into semester two? That's the question that faculty considered at the end of the day on Friday and that advisories will discuss on Monday. As we return to classes, we recognize that "regular BAA" can't be exactly be like "Intersession BAA"...but what can transfer? Students, when you think about that question, please think not just about the structural elements of Intersession (activities you liked or Intersession projects that you would like to see incorporated into classes). Please think about your relationships with teachers in Intersession and about your relationship to your own learning. Were you more focused, engaged, invested during Intersession? What did you learn about your own learning that would help you be more focused, engaged, and invested in semester two? Have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT-OUTS |
Shout out to Ms. Tighe and the entire cast and crew of Memphis! Over 2000 people attended our 4 performances, each of which was delivered skillfully and with heart. Many audience members had a hard time believing that the performers and members of the production crew were, in fact, high school students. Well done, everyone! Shout out to Diane Thai for stage managing two shows (Waiting for Lefty and Memphis) at once! Go rock star! Shout out to Malik Mitchell who advanced to the finals in the August Wilson Monologue Contest. The finals will be held on Monday, January 28, at 7pm at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA. The winner of the finals will compete in NYC in the Spring. Congratulations to Laren England on her 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 |
JANUARY Monday, January 28 - Term 3/Semester 2 begins FEBRUARY Friday, February 1 - BAA Audition Day 1 | NO REGULAR CLASSES Saturday, February 2 - BAA Audition Day 2 Tuesday, February 5 - Special Schedule for Honor Roll Assemblies Tuesday, February 5 - BAA Music Showcase @ home.stead bakery & cafe, 5:00pm Tuesday, February 5 - BAA Family Council Meeting, 6:00-8:00pm Wednesday, February 6 - Thursday, February 7 - MCAS Biology Retest Friday, February 15 - BAA Talent Show Monday, February 18 - NO SCHOOL, Presidents’ Day Tuesday, February 19 - Friday, February 22 - NO SCHOOL, February Break Monday, February 25 - Students Return from February Break 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* Semester two is a good time to reset community norms, and so we have some reminders. This week we will be focusing on seriousness of purpose and hallway culture. Please remember the following community standards:
To support the transition to seminar, we will be locking bathrooms for the first 15 minutes of seminar. Please go to the bathroom during lunch. Thanks! SENIORS: We look forward to meeting with you again for your final year in humanities. In order to begin our work this semester, you are asked to craft a definition of art in a formal essay due on the first day of class. If you did not already get the assignment, it is posted outside of Mr. Sullivan's room (rm 104). Interested in science careers? On Wednesday, January 30 during lunch in room A-119, scientists from Vertex labs will hold a science careers panel. This is your time to find out the various paths to science careers, and ask questions of working scientists. Pizza lunch is provided for the first 25 students who sign up using this form! Fashion Tech Sewciety Club will be meeting every Thursday during lunch time. The club is open to all majors. SPREAD THE WORD!!! BAA AUDITIONS 2019 | Friday, February 1st & Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at 8:30am | Help us in finding next year's talented prospective students by spreading the word about BAA Auditions! Encourage your friends, neighbors, and family to apply to audition here! *Registration is not required. Seniors! Nominate your classmates for the superlatives in the yearbook at this link. We will vote on the top nominations in February. Volunteer Opportunity: The William E. Russell Elementary School is seeking volunteers to help at their Multicultural Night on Wednesday, March 13. They are looking for students who are interested in leading a break out session (cultural dance, drumming, art, etc.), performing at the event, or choreographing basic dances for their students to perform. If you are interested, please contact Elizabeth Reynolds Lupo at ereynoldslupo@bostonpublicschools.org. |
COLLEGE AND CAREER |
*DEADLINE THIS WEEK* Berkshire Bank NeXt Gen Scholars | Amount: $2,500 | Deadline: Thursday, January 31. Dreaming of being able to further your education, but not sure how to pay for it? Here is your chance to earn a scholarship award from Berkshire Bank through our NeXt Gen Scholars program. Our NeXt Gen Scholars embody academic excellence while also sharing our company's commitment to community service and volunteerism. Recipients reflect our own values of Respect, Integrity, Guts, Having Fun and Teamwork, and at their core possess an unsurpassed passion to improve the lives of those around them. Learn more about the application and selection process here. JFK-GE Foundation STEM Scholarship Program | Amount: $2,500 | Thursday, February 7. Calling all BPS seniors with a passion for science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM)! The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and GE Foundation have established a scholarship program to assist high school seniors graduating from a BPS School who plan to continue their education in college majoring in a STEM field of study. Click here for more information and to apply. Red Pine Scholars Program | Amount: up to $20,000 annually | Friday, February 15. Red Pine supports high school seniors and recent graduates from Massachusetts who have demonstrated academic excellence and are planning to attend competitive colleges as freshmen. If accepted into the program, students receive a four-year scholarship of up to $20,000 annually, plus individual mentoring and funding for enrichment opportunities. More details and the application link can be found here. The Yawkey Scholars Program | Amount: up to $25,000 annually | Friday, February 15. For high school seniors residing in Massachusetts, engaged in a mentor relationship, and applying to at least one competitive private college or university, the Yawkey Scholars Program offers a 4-year renewable scholarship. Click here to learn more. 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. 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. 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 |
SPREAD THE WORD!!! BAA AUDITIONS 2019 | Friday, February 1st & Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at 8:30am | Help us in finding next year's talented prospective students by spreading the word about BAA Auditions! Encourage your friends, neighbors, and family to apply to audition here! *Registration is not required. *NEW* The next Family Council meeting is on Tuesday, February 5. This meeting will be held from 6-8pm at BAA. Rosie’s Place is here for YOU! Rosie’s Place is a community center that supports and empowers women by providing access to services in the Boston area. We offer support to families at the Boston Arts Academy.
We can help! We speak English, Español, Portugues, and Haitian Kreyol. We can connect with translator for all other languages. Contact Dr. Jackman, Dean of Health and Wellness at: 617-635-6470 ext. 32389 for a referral or Rosie’s Place helpline advocate, Mercedes Garcia-Arias at: 617-442-9322 ext. 412. |
DANCE These announcements are specific to Dance majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
Friday, February 1 - University of the Arts (Philadelphia) Master Class, 1-2:30pm. *NEW* Saturday, February 9 - Ailey School Auditions in rooms A-242 and A-243
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 |
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. Senior Theatre Majors College Audition trip to Chicago Unified Auditions February 4-6. Advanced senior theatre majors who must audition in person for college and conservatory BFA programs will be traveling to Chicago to attend the national auditions. There will be a pullout for these students on February 4-6. Students must make up all missed work. |
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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