Weekly Bulletin December 10 - December 14, 2018 | Week 15 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
Two more weeks to holiday break, and there are many important deadlines, activities, and performances to go. I appreciate students’ focus and determination as we work to support each other in this busy time of the year! I want to congratulate the theatre majors and the visual artists on their recent big shows...and thank the many students from other majors who came out to support them. Your education at BAA also includes the opportunity to learn about all the arts, particularly through the performances and exhibitions of your classmates. I hope to see many non-music majors at the upcoming music performances. Part of community with social responsibility is supporting the others in your community and celebrating their hard work. Have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT-OUTS |
Congratulations to Visual Arts Seniors whose visual arts exhibition, that went up last week, features deep thinking, strong skills and a lot of empathy and compassion. Their show, “A Good Time, Not a Long Time”, will be up in the BAA Art Gallery through Tuesday, January 15, so be sure to stop by and see the show. And more importantly, ask a visual arts senior to share their work with you--you won't be disappointed. Shout out to Mayal Levy who sang on stage with the music group 'The Internet' at a sold out concert at Paradise Rock Club. He was a part of a cover contest for their band. Shout out to Dashawn Borden, Yesther Diaz Kelly, Ronnie Floyd, William Gordon, Noah Mason, Isabella Pavei, Yvon Pierre, Dylan Verge, and Brandon Volel of the Charlie Brown Blues Band, and guest vocalists Angelina Botticelli and Justin Dimanche who performed at the Avid End-of-Year party last week to much praise. Shout out to the Theatre Department for this past weekend’s performance of “Waiting for Lefty”. Not only was it great to see the passion within this weekend’s performances, but it was also amazing to witness the transformation of the space and the amount of teamwork that went into making the space ready for the production (with only one week to do it!). Congratulations! Shout out the Admissions Department and everyone involved in the audition workshop this past weekend. Over 160 students and families left the workshop feeling enthusiastic. 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 Thursday, December 13 - Musical Theatre Scenes, 6:30 - 8:30pm in the BAA Auditorium (**A BAA Winterfest performance) *NEW* 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* Dual enrollment applications can be found at www.proarts.org/dualenrollment and are due Monday, December 10. This program allows BAA students to take free college courses at local colleges and community colleges if they have a 3.0 grade point average or take a placement test. Students should set up a meeting with Ms. Bautista if they are interested by emailing her at jbautista@bostonartsacademy.org. *NEW* CraftBoston Holiday is almost here, running from Friday, December 14 - Sunday, December, 16 at the Hynes Convention Center. 175+ local and national craft artists will be onsite exhibiting and selling handmade wearable art, furniture, decor + more. And this year, CraftBoston is excited to announce that they are offering free student admission to CraftBoston with a student ID! *NEW* Reset : Difference, Diversity and Humanity. Reset invites you to join them on Saturday, December 15, 2-5pm at the Milky Way (284 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130) for a discussion about the Boston housing crisis and its ties to conversations about inequality and diversity. What’s going on in the city, and what does it have to do with systems of power and inequality? How can we become more in tune with our shared human experience in the face of crises? For more details, please contact Bed Hermin: inquiries to bedhermin@gmail.com. *NEW* 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. *NEW* Are you interested in joining the Boston Student Advisory Council (BSAC)? BSAC is the primary vehicle for student voice and youth engagement across the Boston Public Schools. In recent years, BSAC has played a key role in advising the School Committee on policy, working with school leaders on student climate issues, and informing students of their rights and responsibilities under district rules. All BSAC meetings are held at the BPS Bolling Building @ 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury (next to the Dudley MBTA station). Members make a commitment to attend membership meetings every Monday, 4:00-6:00pm and additional outside meetings as needed. Community Service Credit is available for fulfillment of membership requirements. Interested students, please email Ms. Booth: tbooth@bostonartsacademy.org. 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 |
*NEW* 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. *NEW* 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 |
*NEW* 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. *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/. |
DANCE These announcements are specific to Dance majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
Tuesday, December 11 and Wednesday, December 12 - Sophomore Benchmark formative assessment. *NEW* 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. *NEW* 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 |
*NEW* Music Seniors! Your headshots will be taking place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for the next two weeks 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 Ms. Marz 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 |
Thank you to the parents that have paid theatre dues. If you have yet to do so please be sure to submit your payment as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Rodrigues at jrodrigues@bostonartsacademy.org. |
VISUAL ARTS These announcements are specific to VA majors; for exhibitions, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
Studio M7 meets every Thursday during H block (3:00-4:00pm). See Ms. Olton in room A102 if you are interested in being a part of an in-house design firm and learning about how to run your own design firm. |
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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