Weekly Bulletin November 5 - November 9, 2018 | Week 10 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
This past Wednesday, kindergarten through 5th grade students and staff arrived at Tynan Elementary School in South Boston to find racist and threatening messages spray painted on their front doors. Two people lost their lives in racially motivated murders in Kentucky on Wednesday, October 24. Eleven people lost their lives in an anti-semitic attack in Pittsburgh on Saturday, October 27. This has been a terrible month. It is at times like these that we must understand our Shared Values are not just beliefs, but calls to action. Diversity with Respect, Community with Social Responsibility...if you believe that you should respect people, you must show it; if you believe you have a responsibility to the community, you must act. I am proud of the student leaders and staff who joined me at the support rally at the Tynan on Friday morning to show the Tynan community that the Boston Arts Academy community stands with them. Please see this message from Student Government President Deyna Francisco: "E-Board was able to attend this greeting and share our vision of Diversity with Respect. We feel proud that we were able to be part of a moment where we were activists for equality in the most peaceful way imaginable." I am also proud of the BAA students who will be working the polls this coming Tuesday, November 6...and especially proud of the BAA students who are casting their first votes in the election on Tuesday. The great artist James Baldwin once wrote: “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” Thank you BAA community for taking action, and have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT-OUTS |
Shout out to the following students who received artistic acceptance to Adelphi University: Shamari Banks, Antonio Depina, Callie Demos, Carlos Hernandez and Kayla Rickets. Additional shout outs to: Shamari Banks on her artistic acceptances to Rutgers University, Sacred Heart University, and AMDA; and Kayla Ricketts on her artistic acceptances to Sacred Heart University, Long Island University, and University of Buffalo. Shout out (and a big thank you from the organizer, Annette McCarty) to the following students who volunteered at this year’s Pumpkin Parade: Wolskensy Buissereth, Zorely de la Rosa, Ariel Foster, Alejandrina Aviles Hernandez, La Tavia Hobson, Choice McCarty, Jade Mitchell, Aliyah Morase, Tania Sanchez, and Beatriz Silva DePina. Shout out to all the juniors and junior families who attended junior night! Shout out to the Executive Board of Student Government for representing BAA at the Tynan Elementary School Welcome on Friday morning. 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 |
NOVEMBER Tuesday, November 6 - Family Council Meeting, 6:00 - 7:30pm, All students and families are welcome! Wednesday, November 7 - Boston Performing and Visual Arts College Fair, 6:30-8:30pm at Emmanuel College - Jean Yawkey Center Friday, November 9 - BAA/CASH College Fair, 9:30am - 12:00pm Monday, November 12 - NO SCHOOL; Veterans Day Wednesday, November 14 - Family Conference Day, **There will be no classes on this day Wednesday, November 21 - Early Release Day, **Students will be released at 11:00am Thursday, November 22 - Friday, November 23 - NO SCHOOL; Thanksgiving Recess DECEMBER Saturday, December 1 - Senior Dance Project, 3:00pm & 7:00pm at Boston University Dance Theater Tuesday, December 4 - Senior VA Exhibition Opening, 4:00 - 6:00pm Saturday, December 8 - FAFSA Workshop for Students and Families, 10:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday, December 18 - Thursday, December 20 - Winterfest, Various Locations Monday, December 24 - Tuesday, January 1 - NO SCHOOL; Winter Recess 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* Writing and Math Tutors are available in the library Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:00-4:30pm. The librarians are also always available to go over homework or papers with you Monday-Thursday after school. Lunch policy: All students are expected in the cafeteria. There are two exceptions: 1. Seniors, who are allowed in the BAA lobby area. 2. students who obtain a pass before lunch to work with a teacher or attend a club under the direct supervision of a teacher. *NEW* Attention all current voters and voters-to-be! On Tuesday, November 6 those who can vote have the option to vote on whether or not to maintain an existing nondiscrimination bill that protects transgender rights. It’s important that everyone understands what their vote means, as the language of question 3 can be confusing. Question 3 states: A "yes" vote supports upholding Senate Bill 2407, a bill to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity in public places—such as hotels, restaurants, and stores. A "no" vote opposes SB 2407 and repeals the law designed to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity in public places—such as hotels, restaurants, and stores. To read more, please visit: Any additional questions contact S.A.F.E. Advisors: Mr. Laing and Ms. Meagan (hrc@bostonartsacademy.org) Ms. Villanueva (avillanueva@bostonartsacademy.org) Ms. Kim (ekim@bostonartsacademy.org) *NEW* Community with Social Responsibility Club/Community Service Club will be meeting for the first time on Wednesday, November 7 in Room A211. Anyone interested in finding out more about the club and/or participating in developing and implementing community service experiences at BAA should attend. In this first meeting we will be discussing club goals, scheduling and logistics for the year (along with coming up with a better club name :) If you have questions, please ask Mrs. Higgins or student leaders Marianelys Tejada and Cierra Connor Parker. *NEW* CodeNow has taught over 2,000 high school students how to build apps. Our four-day weekend workshops will help you discover your passion for technology, while our multi-year tech program will allow you to continue practicing throughout high school on your schedule. CodeNow's Boston Intro Tech Workshop will take place on the weekends of November 10-11 & 17-18 at HubSpot (25 1st St., Cambridge, MA 02141). We are looking for driven high school students who are passionate about solving meaningful problems. If you fit this description, at http://codenow.org/apply Important Note: CodeNow targets students from underrepresented in STEM majors & careers. While tuition for the program is $1,000, most students qualify for scholarships which will reduce the cost to $50. *NEW* Family Conference Day is on Wednesday, November 14. There will be no regular classes on this day. In place of classes, Advisors, students, and families meet for 30 minutes during the day to review narrative reports and grades, and to create an action plan for term 2. Families and students are expected to attend. Advisors will be reaching out to families to schedule a 30 minute time frame for this Family conference. If your family hasn’t heard from your Advisor by Friday, November 9, please call or email them to setup an appointment. Contact information can be found here: https://bostonartsacademy.org/who-we-are/faculty-staff/. *NEW* Fall Teen Night at the ICA. Join the ICA Teen Arts Council for an unforgettable Teen Night! Organized by teens for teens, the evening features teen-led art tours, artmaking activities, and youth performances in the coolest theater in Boston, the Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater. Friday, November 16, 6:00 - 9:00pm. Visit icateens.org for more details on activities. *NEW* The next Peer Mentor/Mentee meet up will be Monday, November 19 during Advisory time. *NEW* Harvard Pilgrim Health Care proudly presents the 9th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Creative Expressions Contest. This year’s celebration focuses on the theme “MLK, Changes through the Ages”. Applicants are asked to respond to this theme with a specific focus on the question: "What have you done or what are you doing in your community that will bring about change that will continue Dr. King’s vision of equality for all?” Applicants should submit a creative piece (i.e. short essay, poem, song, video, artwork with explanation, etc.) that demonstrates their response to be the vessel for Change. Three award recipients will be selected, and each will receive a $500 scholarship. Application Deadline: Monday, November 26. *NEW* Roger Williams Park Zoo 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. For more information email us at volunteer@rwpzoo.org. Applications are available online: http://www.rwpzoo.org/youthcouncil. Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 27. *NEW* BAA Music Showcase. On Wednesday, November 28 at 5:00pm there will be a Music Showcase at home.stead bakery & cafe (1448 Dorchester Ave., Fields Corner). This showcase will feature BAA music students from each grade, in a intimate cafe atmosphere. Please come show your support! *NEW* Submit an Idea for Youth Lead the Change! Youth Lead the Change is the country’s first ever Youth Participatory Budgeting Process, where Mayor Walsh is putting $1M in the hands of young people. For this to work, you need to submit an idea that would help Boston/your neighborhood. Then, young people will turn those ideas into full proposals to go on a ballot, where any Boston residents ages 12-25 will vote for their tops ideas. The ideas with the most votes will get the funding. Students interested in submitting a project idea can submit one here. |
COLLEGE AND CAREER |
*UPDATED* Students who signed up for the Hispanic College Fair at Lasell College will be leaving BAA at 9:00am on Monday, November 5. Students will be returning at 11:45am. *UPDATED* On Friday, November 9, Boston Arts Academy is holding its annual College Fair in collaboration with the Community Academy for Science and Health. Representatives from 30+ colleges, universities, and alternative pathways will be in attendance. Juniors and seniors will be pulled from class in order to attend. 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! |
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 |
We've added a section above called "College and Career". Important information regarding college fairs, financial aid workshops, scholarship opportunities, SAT & PSAT prep, important deadlines, and more will be highlighted in this section. Please be sure to take a look (regardless of your student’s grade level, but especially if they’re a junior or senior). We would like to invite you to our first Family Council meeting of the 2018-19 school year! This meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 from 6:00-7:30pm at Boston Arts Academy (11 Charles St., Dorchester). Agenda items will include: short-, medium-, and long-term goals for the year, and the role of metal detectors in the BAA community. We also want to note that Tuesday, November 6th is Election Day. The meeting will start promptly at 6:00pm and end by 7:30pm in order to ensure that everyone that wants to make it to the polls can do so before they close at 8:00pm. *UPDATED* On Saturday, November 10 the Prudential Center Lord & Taylor (760 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199) will host its annual Shop Smart Do Good event. Purchase a $5 Shop Smart Do Good savings pass and you'll receive 25% off almost everything (includes regular and sale-priced items) and 15% off almost all beauty*. (*All exclusions are listed on the savings pass.) ALL ticket proceeds stay with Boston Arts Academy Foundation. If we sell 50 or more tickets, we get an additional donation from Lord & Taylor! Visit https://bostonartsacademy.org/lordandtaylorcoupon to purchase your $5 Savings Pass and share with your network! NOTE: Savings pass is only valid at the Prudential Center Lord & Taylor. It does NOT apply to online or phone-in orders. You CAN shop BEFORE Saturday, November 10, 2018 and use your savings pass. However, you will not be able to take the merchandise home until November 10. *NEW* Family Conference Day is on Wednesday, November 14. There will be no regular classes on this day. In place of classes, Advisors, students, and families meet for 30 minutes during the day to review narrative reports and grades, and to create an action plan for term 2. Families and students are expected to attend. Advisors will be reaching out to families to schedule a 30 minute time frame for this Family conference. If you haven’t heard from your student’s Advisor by Friday, November 9, please call or email them to setup an appointment. Contact information can be found here: https://bostonartsacademy.org/who-we-are/faculty-staff/. *NEW* BAA Music Showcase. On Wednesday, November 28 at 5:00pm there will be a Music Showcase at home.stead bakery & cafe (1448 Dorchester Ave., Fields Corner). This showcase will feature BAA music students from each grade, in a intimate cafe atmosphere. Please come show your support! |
DANCE These announcements are specific to Dance majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
Dance Department Performance Fee $30 is due. Payment can be cash or check. Saturday, November 3-Thursday, November 8 - Choreography Residency with Kirven Boyd, BAA Alum and Former Dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. *NEW* Thursday, November 15 - Senior Dance Project Final Showing, 3:00pm in Room A-242. *NEW* Friday, November 30 - Senior Dance Project Tech/Dress Rehearsal @ BU Dance Theater. *NEW* Saturday, December 1 - Senior Dance Project/Repertory Performance @ BU Dance Theater, 3:00pm and 7:00pm. Click here for additional dance dates. |
FASHION TECHNOLOGY These announcements are specific to Fashion majors; for exhibitions, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
On Tuesday, November 13, the Roxbury Innovation Center will host Fashion Innovation Night from 5:00-9:00pm with resources, tools, and information for entrepreneurs and startups in fashion. This Free event will include a hands-on workshop with vinyl cut and design, a Brick & Mortar info session with the City of Boston, and a panel discussion with Boston's leaders in fashion and design. Register now to secure your seat at this event. $30 fashion program fee is due and can be paid by cash or check. |
MUSIC These announcements are specific to Music majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
$30 music department fee is due and can be paid by cash or check. 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:
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THEATRE These announcements are specific to Theatre majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
Thank you to all of the families that have turned in their $30 theatre dues. Those that have yet to do so, we really need your help and thank you in advance! |
VISUAL ARTS These announcements are specific to VA majors; for exhibitions, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
Families of Visual Art students, please remember to send departmental fees of $30 to BAA. |
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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