Weekly Bulletin May 28 - June 1, 2018 | Week 37 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
The Theatre department's show "Ruined" opens at the end of the week in BAA's Black Box (Friday 4pm and 7pm; Saturday 7pm). The show is directed by guest artist Jackie Davis. Ms. Davis is an accomplished actress, director and choreographer, and her directing/choreography credits include theaters such as Speakeasy Stage, Berklee College of Music and SLAM Boston. Guest artists are an important part of Boston Arts Academy. We want students to have opportunities to work with professionals in the field, to have opportunities to develop professional habits, and to get artistic coaching from professionals. For that reason we bring guest artists in whenever we can in all of the majors as teachers, lecturers, choreographers, directors, conductors, collaborators, and so on. In some cases, our graduates have made connections with guest artists that have led to opportunities beyond Boston Arts Academy. We have had graduates go on to join guest artist's dance companies and tour with guest musicians, for example. When you come to see "Ruined," I know you'll be impressed by the professional-quality product. Please know that there was also a professional process behind the work. Have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS |
Shout out and huge thank you to the Dance Department for providing a beautiful dance scene for BAA’s Opera Scenes program that took place on May 17th! It was perfect and the music department appreciated their time and talent! Shout out to Malik Mitchell for being part of the amazing ensemble who performed IN THE HEIGHTS at Wheelock Family Theatre, and were awarded “Best Ensemble” at the 2018 Elliot Norton Awards! 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) |
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS Please also see the appropriate section below for information specific to your art major. |
School climate surveys have been rolled out. BPS, as a system, has implemented a new evaluation system for schools and they want every member or our community--teachers, students, families--to participate. Students - please take a moment to complete the climate survey. We are proud of what we do at BAA, but we also know that we all grow through critique. We hope you will participate in these surveys and tell the district what kind of school you think BAA is. Student Government also uses this feedback, so let your voices be heard! *NEW* Volunteer acting, production and/or music opportunity this summer transforming children's books into a production. Please see Ms. Marsh for details if you are interested. Let’s Get Ready begins with the College Access Program, 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. Applications for the summer session are available now - apply today! Boston Red Sox Student9s. Want to go to a Red Sox game for just $9? Sign up for a one time use ticket code at www.redsox.com/student and purchase your ticket through your phone. Health Group called Let’s Talk About It with Ms. Kroesser & Ms. Posig will meet on Thursdays at Lunch in Room 133. Anyone may attend this group. We will discuss any and all topics related to mental health, physical health and sexual health. Please bring your lunch! *NEW* ATTN SENIORS: On Friday, June 1st, 1:30-3:30pm in the Remis Auditorium at the Museum of Fine Arts, we will be holding our annual Senior Awards Ceremony in recognition of our seniors and their achievements. Awards and recognitions include scholarships, and artistic and academic acknowledgements, some of which are selected by way of faculty votes. Families of seniors are welcome to attend. Day passes will be given to students and their families so that they may explore the MFA after the ceremony. Met Gala. Come share a night of fun and high fashion at Prom 2018! Friday, June 8th, 7-11pm, Holiday Inn - Brookline. Prom tickets are now on sale in the main office! Tickets are $65 and can be paid by cash, check, or money order. Please see Ms. Gomez. Prom 2018 Guidelines, Contingency, and Expectations Guidelines. BAA prom attendees must be juniors or seniors. Sophomores are allowed to attend only if invited by an upperclassman. A permission slip for all outside guests should have been completed and submitted to the main office by Friday, May 18th. Approved guests will be posted in the main office one week before the prom. If your guest is not on the approved list, they cannot attend. No exceptions. Contingency. In the event that a sophomore, junior, or senior is found not to be in compliance or is in violation of the school's Community Standards or the BPS Code of Conduct that results in a disciplinary action, not limited to a suspension, such student will not be allowed to participate and/or attend BAA's prom that year and will be refunded their money. Expectations. All students attending Prom are expected to adhere to the BPS Code of Conduct. Inappropriate attire at Prom will result in no entry. Students who do not adhere to the BPS code of conduct will be removed from the prom. *DEADLINE EXTENDED* Prom Court. (Class of 2018 only) If you are interested in being considered for a prom court position, please send your name and photo to Ms. Booth (tbooth@bostonartsacademy.org) by Friday, June 1st. Voting will take place at prom. Prom Court Positions: Prom King Prom Queen Prom Prince Prom Princess Prom Duke Prom Duchess Monday, May 28th is Memorial Day. There will be no school on this day. Tuesday, May 29th will follow a Monday schedule. *NEW* ATTN SENIORS: Senior Transition Day Part 2 is on Wednesday, May 30th, 12-2pm. Senior attendance is required to complete the sign-out process. SENIORS must return or replace all library and class materials in order to sign out. All students must return library and class materials, or speak to Ms. D about exceptions, in order to sign out. Investment & Finance Club will meet next Thursday, May 31st during lunch in Mr. Bobrow's room (209). We discuss and learn about any money related topics, including the BAA investment portfolio, which has been earning money for the past 3 years! This meeting will feature our stock investment funder and guru, Mr. Ken Leibler. Do you know of a company we should invest in? Anyone can join us and lunch will be provided if you reply to Mr. Bobrow. *NEW* Voices for a Change Open Mic, Thursday, May 31st, 4-6pm @ Boston Common. Presented by BINcA, this open mic will focus on the impact of gun violence in our community and the importance of speaking out. The event is open to the public. All are welcome to attend or speak at this event. Are you a leader in your school or community? Are you looking for ways to amplify the voices of you and your peers? Do you want to learn how to make change in your communities and activate others to do the same? Then we’re looking for you! The YCL program is a paid 10-month youth leadership development program that engages high-school sophomores and juniors in making change to the world around them and inspiring others to do the same. YCL’s range from 15-18 years old from diverse communities, experience and skill-sets. Please contact YCL Coordinator J.Cottle with any questions or comments at jcottle@massvote.org. Click here to learn more and to apply. *NEW* Have you heard of BPS Got Talent? From now through June 9th, any BPS student can submit a video or photo of their special talent — including singing, rapping, photography, dancing, acting, drawing, painting, spoken-word poetry or monologues, or playing of musical instruments — online at externalaffairsbps.org/bgt, or on your Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter accounts by using the hashtag #BPSGotTalent. Once you have submitted an entry, don’t forget to ask all your family members and friends to vote for you. Voting is open until June 12th. The sooner you start participating, the more votes you will be able to obtain, so don’t wait! The winner will have their art displayed on social media and events around Boston. Seniors: Please know that we accept Senior Dues anytime throughout the school year. Senior dues cover a portion of graduation, cap & gown, and the yearbook. You may bring cash or a check, made payable to Boston Arts Academy, to Ms. Gomez in the main office. Senior Dues are $120. Beautiful Me Girls Conference. Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th at Cambridge College (500 Rutherford Ave., Boston). The mission of this conference is to To EMPOWER Black girls to connect their identity with history, to EMBRACE and foster positive relationships with other Black girls, and to EXALT the skin they’re in. This conference will encourage unity, self-confidence, and a broader awareness of the power of media and the harmful messages that may affect their self-image and self-esteem so that she will create a life by design, not by default. Click here to learn more and to register. If you are a BPS youth (age 16+) who is experiencing homelessness and would be interested in serving on a youth panel for the Liberty Mutual Youth Homelessness Forum, please reach out to Dr. Jackman in the Health and Wellness Office to let her know you are interested. The forum will take place on Sunday, June 14th, 8-10am at Liberty Mutual (175 Berkeley Street, 9th Floor, Boston). *NEW* Please return all library materials by Friday, June 15th. ICA Teens Film School. ICA Teens Film School is a one week intensive workshop for aspiring young filmmakers with an interest in storytelling who are excited to experience all aspects of movie making, including directing, camera, and editing. In this collaborative workshop, students will be split into production companies and will have a chance to play all roles in the creation of original short films. Full scholarships available for Boston Public School students. Fee: $360 non-members; $285 members 2018 Pride Youth Theatre Alliance Conference. July 26 - July 29. The Pride Youth Theater Alliance conference is a weekend-long gathering for leaders in the Queer Youth Theater field – artists, activists, educators, directors, students, and community organizers – to share their work, experience, skills, and knowledge in collaborative, peer-led workshops and sessions. Its peer-led approach supports best practices in theater education, theater-making, youth leadership, queer advocacy, community organizing, and program development. Click here to learn more and to register. |
COLLEGE AND CAREER |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Massachusetts Scholarship | Amount: $300-$500 | Deadline: Sunday, June 1st. The purpose of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Association of Massachusetts, Inc. is to promote education and cultural awareness among the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in Massachusetts. SVGA of Mass. Inc. is offering three scholarships for its Annual Scholarship Awards and is currently accepting applications from College bound students who are: a) St. Vincent and the Grenadines nationals or of Vincentian parentage b) A Non-Vincentian Click here for details and to apply. Ms. LoBrutto will be holding drop-in hours in the Alaska Lab every Wednesday from 3-5pm and Friday 1-3pm. 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. Thursday, May 31 - Saturday, June 2 Theatre Main Stage Production: “Ruined” Location: BAA Black Box Theatre Thursday, May 31st @ 7pm Friday, June 1st @ 4pm and 7pm Saturday, June 2nd @ 7pm Tickets: $7 for adults, $5 for students/seniors Monday, June 4th Junior Visual Arts Exhibition & Opening Reception Location: 2nd Floor Gallery Time: 4-6pm Monday, June 4th National Honors Society Induction Ceremony Location: BAA Assembly Hall Time: 5:30-7pm Wednesday, June 6th Orchestra Concert Location: TBD Time: 6:30-8:30pm Thursday, June 7th Instrumental Jazz Concert Location: TBD Time: 6:30-8:30pm Monday, June 11th Graduation Day Location: Shubert Theatre (265 Tremont St.) Time: 2-4pm Click here for more information *Please note: There are no regular classes on this day Tuesday, June 12th BAA Film Festival Location: TBD Time: TBD Tuesday, June 12th Piano Recital Location: Boston Conservatory @ Berklee (132 Ipswich St.) Time: 6:30-8pm Wednesday, June 13th Junior Vocal Jazz Recital Location: Boston Arts Academy Time: 5-6:30pm Thursday, June 14th Junior Classical Voice Recital Location: Boston Arts Academy Time: 5-6:30pm Wednesday, June 20th Junior Vocal Jazz Recital Location: Room 315 Time: 5:30-7pm Thursday, June 21st Junior Classical Voice Recital Location: Room 315 Time: 5:30-7pm Wednesday, June 27th Junior StepUp Ceremony Location: Tower Auditorium, MassArt (621 Huntington Ave.) Time: 1:30-3pm |
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES |
Students and families, please click here to explore summer opportunities such as arts programs, academic programs, volunteer and paid positions, and internships. Deadlines vary, but the sooner you apply, the better. Note: this document will be updated as new opportunities become available, so be sure to check back frequently. SENIORS: The Summer Transition Program at Bunker Hill offers FREE Summer Bridge Courses and FREE Boot Camps. The Bridge Course include Developmental English, Reading, Math, college-level English, and ESL. It also comes with free textbooks and free support! The Boot Camps are 3-week intensive courses that review skills tested on the AccuPlacer placement exam. For more details contact transition@bhcc.mass.edu.
The STEM Starter Academy at Bunker Hill offers STEM majors the opportunity to complete two semesters of math (MAT 099/194) this summer for free. Students will also receive personal advising and have an in-class tutor. For more details, contact Joye Thaller at 617-936-1953. |
RELOCATION UPDATES! |
We have some updates to share with you about our relocation to the Cleveland Complex in Field’s Corner! Please click here for updates as of March 23, 2018. |
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. |
Important upcoming dates Monday, May 28th - Memorial Day: No school Monday, June 11th - Graduation Day (there will be no regular classes on this day)
*NEW* ATTN FAMILIES OF SENIORS: On Friday, June 1st, 1:30-3:30pm in the Remis Auditorium at the Museum of Fine Arts, we will be holding our annual Senior Awards Ceremony in recognition of our seniors and their achievements. Awards and recognitions include scholarships, and artistic and academic acknowledgements, some of which are selected by way of faculty votes. Families of seniors are welcome to attend. Day passes will be given to students and their families so that they may explore the MFA after the ceremony. *NEW* Family Nurturing Center and the Fathers and the Families Fun Day Committee invites you to participate in the 9th annual Fathers’ and Families Fun Day: A Celebration of Fathering. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, June 16th from 12- 4pm on the soccer fields at Harambee Park (Franklin Field, Dorchester). The Family Nurturing Center is also looking for resource tables, sponsors, volunteers and participants. If you can help, please contact Tara Register: tregister@familynurturing.org. School climate surveys have been rolled out. The Boston Public Schools, as a system, has implemented a new evaluation system for schools and they want every member or our community--teachers, students, families--to participate. Family surveys were available at our family conferences, but for those who did not get a chance to fill them out, the survey can be found here. We are proud of what we do at Boston Arts Academy, but we also teach that we all grow through critique. We hope you will participate in these surveys and tell the district what kind of school you think BAA is. Boston Public Schools recently mailed a letter regarding the dangers of using electronic cigarettes and “vaping”, along with the consequences for using such devices in our schools. If you did not receive the letter or would simply like to review it, please click here. This letter is also available in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, Chinese, Somali, and French. Do you need to update, renew, or change your MassHealth? Do not miss the June 30th deadline. To choose your doctors, specialists, health centers call the Mayor’s health line for an appointment today: 617-534-5050. Do you shop at Amazon.com? Begin your visit at smile.amazon.com and AmazonSmile will donate to Boston Arts Academy! |
DANCE These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
Dancing in the Streets is now posted on Vimeo. Big THANK YOU to Mark Pijanowski for filming. Here are the links: Act I: http://vimeo.com/264789439 Act II: http://vimeo.com/266224272 Edited Clip: http://vimeo.com/258563809 |
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.” |
No announcements. |
THEATRE These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
No announcements. |
VISUAL ARTS These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for exhibitions see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
AND THE WINNER IS… The VA Department is proud to announce that Karen Cheng, Junior VA student, created the winning design for BAA’s construction site scrim. Her work will be displayed on a 50’ x 4’ scrim that encompasses the new building construction site for the duration. |
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, BAA Library |