Weekly Bulletin November 13 - November 17, 2017 | Week 12 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
At Boston Arts Academy, we teach our students that critique is an important part of the artistic and academic process. Just in the last few weeks, I saw senior dance majors preparing for their Senior Dance Project choreography show by presenting work, in progress, to professional choreographers for critique. I saw freshmen preparing for Afrika Lives! by showing each other their presentations, in progress, for critique. As you're working through an artistic or academic challenge, it's helpful to know along the way both what you're doing well and where you could improve. We all learn and grow from specific, constructive feedback. As a school we are inviting families this week to support our growth by giving us a critique. We have a very important subcommittee of our Board of Trustees called the "Family Engagement Committee." This committee is charged with evaluating how well we work with families as partners in their students' success and with making specific suggestions for improvement. The Family Engagement Committee has prepared a survey that we hope you will fill out when you come in for conferences this Tuesday. Both paper copies and iPads for electronic submission will be available, and we will enter you in a raffle as a thank you for taking the time. Thank you for supporting our growth at Boston Arts Academy, and have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS |
Shout out to Dylan Verge who participated in the Student Poll Worker Program. As a poll worker, Dylan helped voters exercise their right to vote during the city elections last week. Shout out to Ashawn Dabney-Small for becoming Chairman of the Arts & Culture Committee on the Mayor’s Youth Council. Shout out to Tuan Nguyen and Miranda Mehta for being real student leaders during Ms. Green-Hill’s absence, and also to the music Faculty for being very supportive during a difficult time. Congratulations to the freshmen class for their outstanding first BAA exhibition - Afrika Lives! Congratulations to the Senior Dancers for the presentation of their senior capstones at this past weekend’s Senior Dance Project. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS Please also see the appropriate section below for information specific to your art major. |
Student Government will be collecting donations for Puerto Rico for the next two weeks in the main office. Suggested donations include baby wipes, baby formula, towels, garbage bags, blankets, pillows, first aid kits. If you haven’t already, please sign up for your top 3 Intersession Project choices here: tinyurl.com/IntSignUp2018. Family Conference Day is on Tuesday, November 14th. There will be no classes on this day. Families and students are expected to attend. Students: if your parent/guardian hasn’t scheduled a time to meet with your advisor on this day, please have them call or email the advisor as soon as possible. Contact information can be found here: bostonartsacademy.org/who-we-are/faculty-staff/. Honor Roll Assemblies will take place on Thursday, November 16th. There will be a special schedule on this day: 8:00 - 8:40 Block A 8:45 - 9:25 Block B 9:30 - 10:10 Block C 10:15 - 10:55 Block D 11:00 - 12:00 HONOR ROLL ASSEMBLIES 12:00 - 12:40 Lunch 12:45 - 1:30 Block E (Seminar) 1:35 - 2:15 Block F 2:20 - 3:00 Block G 3:05 - 4:00 Block H The next National Honor Society meeting will be on Thursday, November 16th in room 216 during lunch. Do you want to explore how to express yourself creatively with technology? Do you want to design your own cool projects using lasercutters, 3D printers, electronics and coding? Then, the Fab Steward and EEK! Electronics Explorers Klub may be for you! EEK! is a 10 hour/week job that runs from November – April for teens aged 15-18. In EEK! Click here to learn more and to apply. Applications are due Friday, November 17th. What does it take to be a leader in college? Hosted by ASPIRE's Youth Leadership Program, we invite high school students to learn from recent college grads and current university students on how to best take advantage of your college experience. Their panelists, all either current students or recent college grads, will discuss the unique challenges facing undergraduate campus leaders today. Geared towards female, Asian-American high school juniors and seniors, this event aims to inform and spark a discussion about campus life and being leaders in college. Saturday, November 18th, 2:30-4pm Sever Hall, Harvard University Cambridge, MA 02138 RSVP by emailing bianca@girlsaspire.org or joining their Facebook event. Are you a leader? A creative thinker? Are you age 16-21? Do you want to make a difference? Roger Williams Park Zoo (RWPZ) is accepting applications for its Youth Advisory Council. Youth Advisory Council members will serve as a voice for youth by providing feedback & perspective on future RWPZ initiatives. Members will also collaborate on initiatives & projects that will positively impact the Zoo, the community, animals, & the environment. Click here to learn more and to apply. Deadline: Monday, November 27th. MFA TEEN CAFE: “Mask Off”. How can we encourage our peers to become their most authentic selves? Join us for MASK OFF a space to acknowledge and celebrate who we truly are without social pressure(s). Best of all, come socialize and enjoy free food. Join us for this amazing event where you will be able to unmask yourself and show your true self! Have questions about MFA TEEN CAFE: Mask Off? Contact The Teen Arts Council. This event is free and includes: a tour of the Takashi Murakami exhibit, art-making activities, teen performances, and a special guest poet. WHEN: December 1, 2017 TIME: 5:30-8:30pm LOCATION: 465 Huntington Avenue RSVP: https://mfateencafemaskoff.eventbrite.com 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. |
COLLEGE AND CAREER |
Attention SENIORS: The final senior information session will be offered this week, and the topic is Scholarships and Financial Aid! Attend this info session to learn about ways to pay for college, how to find scholarships, and how to submit great scholarship applications. The info session will be offered twice, so please come to the session that best fits with your schedule: Wednesday, November 15th starting at 11:45 OR Thursday, November 16th starting at 12:10, both in room 221 (Flaherty's room). 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/. Attention SENIORS: Your recommendation request folders are due to your recommenders by Friday, December 1st at the latest. Your folder should include all of the materials that were discussed at the Rec Request Info Session. If you have questions about what should go in your folder or need support, please see Ms. Mandell or Ms. LoBrutto. 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. 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! 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. Monday, November 20 For those families that were unable to attend the October 26th Building Meeting where we discussed updates on the swing space and the timeline, we will hold another meeting on Monday, November 20th from 6-7:30pm. Thursday, December 7 - Saturday, December 9 Theatre Main stage production of Blood At The Root, by Dominique Morisseau. BAA Black Box Theatre. Thursday, December 7th, 7pm Friday, December 8th, 3pm & 7pm Saturday, December 9th, 7pm Tickets are $7 adults, $5 students/seniors 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. |
Student Government will be collecting donations for Puerto Rico for the next two weeks in the main office. Suggested donations include baby wipes, baby formula, towels, garbage bags, blankets, pillows, first aid kids. 10th grade students will participate in BMI screenings. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a tool (formula) that helps us compare weight to height and predict the potential for health problems. BMI screenings for grade 10 students will happen over November 9th, November 16th, and November 30th. If you do not wish for your child to participate in this health screening please send an email to the school nurse: jaboujaoude@bostonartsacademy.org. Family Conference Day is on Tuesday, November 14th. There will be no classes on this day. Families and students are expected to attend. Parents/Guardians: if you haven’t scheduled a time to meet with your student’s advisor on this day, please call or email the advisor as soon as possible. Contact information can be found here: bostonartsacademy.org/who-we-are/faculty-staff/. The next Family Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14th, 6:30-8pm. Dinner will be provided. The meeting will be held in room 133, first floor conference room. The mobile eye clinic is coming back to BAA! In 2016, 2020, an on-site eye doctor providing eye exams for students from a state-of-the-art mobile clinic, launched a pilot partnership to service the Boston Public School District with eye exams and free corrective eyewear. We are pleased to inform you that 2020 will be coming back to Boston Arts Academy on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Families who would like for their student to receive this service, please complete this consent form and return it to Nurse Jocelyne.
COVERED BY INSURANCE: 100% covered by MassHealth (No co-pay required) |
DANCE These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
The next orthopedic clinic is on Wednesday, November 15th from 3-4:30pm. Dancers can sign up in the Dance office if they would like to see the physician. 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.” |
Parents/Caregivers, thank you for your response to fashion technology dues. If you have not yet sent in your $30, please do so, if you have any concerns please see Ms. Polito. |
MUSIC These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
Music Department fees ($30) should be given to music advisors or the technology teacher as soon as possible. |
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.” |
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, BAA Library |