Weekly Bulletin

October 8 - October 12, 2018  |  Week 6

MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK

Intersession ideation (which means brainstorming, the developing of concepts and ideas) begins in advisory on Tuesday. Intersession is a week between semesters when regular classes suspend to make way for artistic, interdisciplinary, project-based expeditions. Our goal in intersession is to create a space where students and adults are co-learners and both students and adults can create their own projects. Many students say Intersession is their favorite time of the year, and many graduates have said Intersession is where they discovered new passions, talents, and connections. This is the time to try out another discipline, pursue an artistic idea, and collaborate with students outside your major. I have been particularly proud of the students who have taken the opportunity to develop their leadership skills by being Intersession Leaders or Co-leaders.

I encourage students to think big...and also to think about our new neighborhood. There are a lot of opportunities right outside our doors for collaboration and innovation. I can't wait to see what you will come up with for Intersession 2019.

Have a great week everyone!

CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT-OUTS

Congratulations to our new sections leaders in Treble Choir: Dalia Atkins, Amy Flores, and Camila Sposito!

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

Boch Center Teen Leadership Council. The Teen Leadership Council is a school-year youth employment program specializing in an area of the performing arts (dance, music, or acting) to use the arts for social change in their communities. Teen Leaders will deepen their facilitation and job readiness skills; engage Boston residents in meaningful dialogue about a social justice topic; and operate as change agents in their communities. Click here for more information and to apply. Auditions are October 8, 9, and 15.

*NEW* BAA's Club Fair will be on Friday, October 12 in the lobby area (in front of the main office) after advisory. Come find out about the different student groups here at BAA, including:

National Honor Society

Student Government

Asian American Club

S.A.F.E (Student Alliance For Equity)

Emerging Leaders

Real Talk with Dr. A

Finance & Investment

Community with Social Responsibility Club (needs a catchier name)

Yearbook Club

Prom Committee

Gamers Club

Graphic Design Firm

Roots & Gospel Ensembles

Culture

Sister to Sister

*Student Leaders, please check in with your Teacher Advisor for additional details.

PSAT at Boston Arts Academy. Boston Arts Academy will administer the PSAT Exam on Saturday, October 13 beginning at 8:00 am. The PSAT is great preparation for the SAT. Taking the PSAT is also a way to practice and get familiar with the format of the SAT. Another reason for students to take the PSAT is that many scholarship sponsors offering scholarships to juniors ask for students to submit their PSAT scores.

Students can prepare for the PSAT by going to khanacademy.org where they can take PSAT practice tests. Students have already been registered for the PSAT and the fees have been paid by Boston Public Schools. To learn more about taking the PSAT go to collegeboard.org.

On test day BAA sophomores and juniors should arrive by 7:45am.

What to bring on test day:

Two No. 2 pencils

Graphing calculator

If you have questions contact Ms. Hairston at chairston@bostonartsacademy.org.

Boston Center for the Arts and Bodega team up to present the second annual Boston Art Book Fair on October 13-14 at Boston Center for the Arts. The Boston Art Book Fair celebrates innovative fine art and academic publishers, independent artists and galleries, antiquarian collectors and everyone in between. Be a part of our celebration of print art in all of its forms, from album art to zines!

We started teacher office hours last week during lunch. Please get a pass from the teacher you would like to see before lunch and be prepared to show it to administrators who will be checking.

*NEW* We've added a section below 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 grade level, but especially if you’re a junior or senior).

COLLEGE AND CAREER

*NEW* UMASS Boston Open House: Experience all that UMass Boston has to offer at their fall Open House. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about their academic programs, chat with faculty, staff and current students, take a campus tour, visit our brand new residence halls, attend a variety of information sessions, and more! Don’t miss this once-a-year event! Saturday, October 13, 2018 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Click here to register.

SAVE THE DATES

OCTOBER

Tuesday, October 30

Junior Night: College Admissions

At Boston Arts Academy

6:00 - 8:00pm

NOVEMBER

Wednesday, November 7

Boston Performing and Visual Arts College Fair

At Emmanuel College - Jean Yawkey Center

6:30-8:30pm

Monday, November 12

NO SCHOOL

Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 14

Family Conference Day

At Boston Arts Academy

**There will be no classes on this day

Thursday, November 22 - Friday, November 23

NO SCHOOL

Thanksgiving Recess

DECEMBER

Saturday, December 1

Senior Dance Project

At Boston University Dance Theater

3:00pm & 7:00pm

Tuesday, December 4

Senior VA Exhibition Opening

At Boston Arts Academy

4:00 - 6:00pm

Saturday, December 8

FAFSA Workshop for Students and Families

At Boston Arts Academy

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.

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND CAREGIVERS

Please also see the “SAVE THE DATES” section above for upcoming events, and the appropriate art section below for information specific to your student's art major

Thank you to all families who came to our curriculum night, and congratulations to our new Family Council Officers!

Co-Chair - Jennifer Lopez

Co-Chair - Fatima Rodrigues

Co-Secretary - Jillian McCarthy

Co-Secretary - Christina Toruno Ramirez

Co-Treasurer - Leah Barrows

Co-Treasurer - Julia Grace

SPED Pac Rep - Fatima Rodrigues

CPC Rep - Aminah Sloan

CPC Alternate - Joanne Freeman

Student athletes who wish participate in sports must give the nurse a current physical exam. If the student has asthma or a food allergy, an action plan with parental consent must be on file with the nurse before the student is cleared to play sports.

The nurse is now able to administer pain relievers with parental consent.

The mobile eye clinic is coming back to BAA! In 2016, 20/20, 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 20/20 will be coming back to Boston Arts Academy on Monday, October 22. Families who would like for their student to receive this service, please complete this consent form and return it to Nurse Jocelyne. The following services are provided from this van:

• A Complete Eye Exam
• Electronic Prescription
• Prescription Eyeglasses delivered to school

COVERED BY INSURANCE: 100% covered by MassHealth (No co-pay required)

DANCE

These announcements are specific to Dance majors; for performances, see “SAVE THE DATES” above

It’s important students arrive to class prepared to dance. Click here for the BAA Dance Department Dress Code.

*NEW* Dance Department Performance Fee $30 is due. Payment can be cash or check.

*NEW* Friday, October 12 -  Master class with Larry Keigwin sponsored by World Music/CRASHarts.

*NEW* The next orthopedic clinic will be on Thursday, October 18 starting at 3pm.

*NEW* The Racines Black Dance Festival returns, offering an unmatched opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich legacy of Black Dance. A general admission performance will open the Festival on Friday, October 19 at Roxbury Community College. Following that, on October 20-21, join us at the Boston Conservatory for a dance-packed weekend! Sample from Afrobeat, Waacking, Guinean, Samba da Bahia, Hip-hop, Tap, Sabar, Locking, Lindy-Hop, Afro-Cuban and more, with master classes for all levels of dancers and students. You can check out the 2018 Workshop schedule here. Classes are $10 for students, and tickets to Friday’s performance are $5 when you use the discount code “community”.

Wednesday, October 24 - Senior Dance Project panel showing 3:00 - 6:00pm in room/studio 242.

Tuesday, October 30 - Afrika Lives - with Artist in Residence, Joh Camara and 9th grade dance majors.

Click here for additional dance dates.

FASHION TECHNOLOGY

These announcements are specific to Fashion majors; for exhibitions, see “SAVE THE DATES” above

$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 “SAVE THE DATES” above

*NEW* All music students interested in practicing during lunch must get approval from their technique teacher.

Vocal Synergy will be holding a master class with junior and senior jazz vocalists on Tuesday, October 9 from 2:00-3:15pm. Vocal Synergy is the premiere a cappella group at Wagner College, and the sole all-female group on campus.

$30 music department fee is due and can be paid by cash or check.

The Boston Arts Academy Spirituals Ensemble will be singing at the groundbreaking ceremony at 174 Ipswich Street on Tuesday, October 16 at 2:30pm. Students will be taking public transportation to the site and should bring performance clothes to school.

Junior or senior music students who are interested in leading a student-led ensemble should see Mr. Sutton for application details. Student-led ensemble rehearse from 1:00-3:00pm on Fridays.

THEATRE

These announcements are specific to Theatre majors; for performances, see “SAVE THE DATES” above

Thank you to all of the families that have turned in their theatre dues; we have well over 30 dues submitted. Those that have yet to do so, we really need your help and thank you in advance!

The Theatre Department is excited to take part in the Hamilton Education Program. In doing so the entire department will be able to see the play on October 18th. Thank you to all of the families for your assistance in making sure the permissions slips were able to be processed with such a quick turn around!

VISUAL ARTS

These announcements are specific to VA majors; for exhibitions, see “SAVE THE DATES” above

Families of Visual Art students, please remember to send departmental fees of $30 to BAA.

National Portfolio Day, held at Hynes Convention Center, Boston is on Sunday, October 21st. For more information, visit smfa.tufts.edu/admissions/portfolio-day Juniors considering attending an arts college are encouraged to observe the day. Seniors considering attending an arts college are encouraged to participate in the event.

In addition, the VA department will be organizing its own arts college BAA Portfolio Day, in our space on Monday, October 22nd, during H Block. The list of participating colleges is growing and will be posted here, closer to the event.

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: jbaustista@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