Weekly Bulletin May 6 - May 10, 2019 | Week 33 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
Thank you to those of you who filled out the family surveys, but we still need your help! These surveys are used by the Boston Public Schools to evaluate our outreach to families...and the first metric is the rate of participation on this survey! We need to have at least 30% participation. We are currently at 15%. Please fill out this survey ASAP: www.bostonpublicschools.org/climatesurvey. Families that do the survey will be entered into a raffle to win gift cards and other prizes. Senior families, please participate! There are specific prizes for seniors (a refund of a prom ticket, extra graduation tickets). If you fill out the survey on paper, please bring that survey to the main office. If you fill out the survey electronically, please email raffles@bostonartsacademy.org with your student's name and a phone number. Thanks again for your support! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS |
Shout out to Denella Clark and the BAA Foundation team for a highly successful BAA Honors event! The performances were captivating, the message of our school was strongly expressed and the many attendees and funders were impressed. Big thanks to the Foundation for all your work towards BAA's Artists Scholars and Citizens! 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 |
MAY Monday, May 6 - Wednesday, May 15 - Theatre Tech Week Tuesday, May 7 - BAA Family Council Meeting, 6:00-7:30pm Friday, May 10 - Saturday, May 11 - Dance Springfest @ BU Dance Theater *JUST ADDED* Monday, May 13 - AP Bio Exam Monday, May 13 - Vocal Jazz Concert *JUST ADDED* Tuesday, May 14 - AP Calculus Exam Thursday, May 16 - Saturday, May 18 - Theatre Mainstage Production Thursday, May 16 - Opera Scenes Concert, 6:30-8:00pm Tuesday, May 21 - Wednesday, May 22 - Computer-Based Math MCAS for all 10th graders; Special schedules for grades 9, 10, and 11 Thursday, May 23 - Choir Concert, 6:30pm Friday, May 24 - Last day of regular classes for SENIORS; Senior Sign-out part 1; Roll-Call Assemblies during Advisory Monday, May 27 - NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day Tuesday, May 28 - Monday Schedule Wednesday, May 29 - Senior Transition Day Thursday, May 30 - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 5:30-7:30pm Friday, May 31 - Senior Awards Ceremony, 1:30-3:30pm @ MFA, Remis Auditorium JUNE Tuesday, June 4 - Wednesday, June 5 - Science MCAS Testing for 9th Graders Tuesday, June 4 - Family Council Meeting, 6:00-7:30pm Wednesday, June 5 - Spring Piano Recital, 6:30-8:00pm | Seully Hall, Boston Conservatory @ Berklee (8 The Fenway) Thursday, June 6 - Informal Dance Showing *UPDATED* Tuesday, June 6 - BAA Film Festival (BAAFF), 7:30pm @ Paramount Center Friday, June 7 - Prom Monday, June 10 - Graduation Day, 2:00-4:00pm at the Shubert Theatre 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* During advisory on Monday, May 6th, ninth, tenth, and eleventh graders are invited to submit their vote for next year’s Student Government Executive Board. Student Government nominee descriptions can be found here or on the bulletin board across from the main office. Students, please read up on your nominees and be sure to cast a vote for your 2019-2020 student leaders! And know that elections for grade and major reps will take place in the fall, so there’s still time to get involved if you’re interested. Good luck to all the nominees! JUNIORS AND SENIORS: The Library is staying open late for you! Check out this form to find out which days we will be hosting extended hours and to sign up for your spot. *NEW* Interested in taking AP Biology next year? Attend an info session on Tuesday, May 7 or Wednesday, May 15 in room 008 at lunch. Can’t make either meeting? Please see Mr. Binjour ASAP. There is a required pre-assignment, due on May 20. *NEW* Interested in free college classes through our dual enrollment program? Academic and Arts classes are available at 5 different colleges and community colleges for 11th and 12th graders. If interested, please attend ONE of the following meetings: Wednesday, May 8; Tuesday, May 14; or Monday, May 20. All meetings happen at lunch in A-202. Registration deadline is Tuesday, May 21. More information can be found at www.proarts.org/dualenrollment. *NEW* Due to student feedback, the peer mentoring program was deferred in order to gather student input to redesign the program. We invite students interested in helping to redesign the program to please contact Ms. Bautista at jbautista@bostonartsacademy.org with their name, email, and phone number. 2019 EMBODI Conference - Code Red: Charting your Pathway to Success. Code Red: Charting your Pathway to Success is a FREE one day empowerment conference for young men in grades 7 through 12 aimed at helping our young men reach their fullest potential educationally, socially and emotionally. The conference will provide invaluable workshops on topics including: Social Justice, Goal Setting & Money Management, Healthy Lifestyles, Personal Branding and more. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Click here for more info and to register. Date: Saturday, May 11 Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Location: John D. O'Bryant African American Institute | Northeastern University | 40 Leon Street, Boston, MA 02115 The Theatre Department Main Stage Production of Facing Our Truth will be performed on the following days: Thursday, May 16 @ 7:00pm Friday, May 17 @ 3:00pm and 7:30pm Saturday, May 19 @ 7:00pm All performances will be in the Black Box Theatre. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets available at the door. Online ticketing info coming soon! *NEW* Cellvolution! The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum invites you to attend a special complimentary performance and conversation with cellist Khari Joyner and Gardner Museum Visiting Curator of Performing Arts Helga Davis. Cellist Khari Joyner will share stories about his life and artistic journey, from the beginning of his as career as a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Talent Development Program, to his current position in Juilliard’s prestigious Doctor of Musical Arts program and reputation as one of the leading musicians of his generation. Thursday, May 16 in Calderwood Hall at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. 3:30-4:45pm, followed by tours from 5-6pm. Tickets are complimentary, but space is limited | Advance registration is required. Want to take a tour of the Arnold Arboretum with Ms. Lou?? She is a volunteer docent who gives free tours to the public, and will be giving her first tour of the season on Sunday, May 26 at 1:30pm! If you're interested, meet Ms. Lou at the Hunnewell Building (125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130) on May 26! *NEW* The Speaking Up About Mental Health! This Is My Story Challenge. In this Challenge, we are seeking insightful essays from U.S. high school students, aged 16-18, that describe a teen’s understanding of a specific mental health issue and ideas that can promote better health and well-being in their communities with a particular emphasis on communicating with parents, peers, school leaders, policy makers, and health professionals.
Solutions submitted to this Challenge could include:
Selected essays can win up to $7,000. Submissions due by Friday, May 31. Please click here for more announcements and to apply. *NEW* Change the Game. Wanna be a game changer? Change the Game is an initiative from Google Play to support women in the gaming industry and improve representation in the mobile gaming world. Teens are invited to tap into their imagination and share their own game idea to the Change The Game Design Challenge. Winners will have their game ideas built and launched on Google Play, receive scholarship money (up to $15,000), and more. If you're between 13 and 18 years old and have an idea for a mobile game, submit it here! The submission deadline is Friday, June 7th. |
COLLEGE AND CAREER |
SENIORS: Please submit your FAFSA confirmation page to Ms. Hairston. This is the first step to completing Senior Sign-out. SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: Boston Public Library is holding *free* 4-week SAT classes this spring in various locations. View their events calendar for more information. JUNIORS, are you looking for free SAT Prep? 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. College Access Students:
Click here for more information and to apply! *DEADLINE THIS WEEK* Nan Tierney Scholarship Award | Amount: $3,500 | Deadline: Wednesday, May 8. The Nan Tierney Scholarship is sponsored by Maura Tierney and the Tierney Family in memory of Nan Tierney. Graduating seniors who will pursue senior study in the arts, and have been accepted at a college and/or program, are encouraged to apply. Click here for more information and to apply. St. Vincent and the Grenadines Association of Massachusetts Scholarship | Amount: up to $500 | Deadline: Friday, May 31. The purpose of the St. 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 more information and to apply. The Friends of the Dudley Branch Library Memorial Scholarship Fund | Amount: $1,000 | Deadline: June 15. Two scholarships will be offered to two deserving high school seniors who are residents of the Roxbury/Dorchester communities (zip codes 02119, 02120, 02121, 02122, 02124 and 02125) and are slated to graduate in June 2019. The applicant should be accepted to attend a college or any institution of higher learning in the fall of 2019. Click here for scholarship details and to apply. Ocean Awareness Contest | Amount: up to $1,500 | Deadline: Monday, June 17. This contest is a call for young artists, thinkers, and activists who are concerned about the future of our human and natural communities to use their creative voices to explore, express, and advocate for issues related to climate change and our oceans. Create a piece about a coastal/marine species, place, or system in 2019 that will be threatened, altered, or lost due to climate change. Submissions accepted in: Visual Art, Poetry, Prose, Music, Film. Click here for additional details and to apply. The ALKU Scholarship | Amount: $20,000 | Deadline: Friday, June 28. Created in 2015 by ALKU CEO and Founder and MMP Board Member, Mark Eldridge, the ALKU Scholarship is a $20,000 college scholarship for rising high school seniors. Through Mark's leadership and generosity, the scholarship provides youth the opportunity to apply for financial support to achieve their full potential as they pursue their college careers. 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! MEFA Scholarships for the New Year: www.mefa.org/scholarships-for-the-new-year. Here’s an additional resource for scholarships: studentscholarships.org. |
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES These announcements include summer jobs and arts enrichment opportunities |
*NEW* Mayor’s Youth Council Application Deadline Extended to Wednesday, May 8. Youth Council Members will:
Visit here to apply today! *NEW* Now Hiring for Summer Arts Internships! The Bloomberg Arts Internship is an opportunity for 25 rising BPS seniors to work in local arts and cultural organizations this summer. These are paid, full-time, administrative internships to gain experience with day-to-day operations of arts and cultural organizations. The program includes days where all interns come together for activities such as tours of colleges and universities, tours of arts organizations, interactive writing workshops and more! Students will work 30 hours/week for 8 weeks on a specific project as well as administrative tasks and be paid $12/hr. Email artsfund@edvestors.org for more information. Teen Urban Tree Corps. Summer jobs are available with Speak for the Trees Teen Urban Tree Corps, funded through the City of Boston's Summer Youth Employment program. If you have a passion for the environment and working outdoors, then click here for more information and to apply! Rosie’s Place Social Justice Institute. High school students can make a difference in the summer! Students in the Social Justice Institute earn community service hours and learn more about social justice issues while providing much-needed volunteer service to the poor and homeless women at Rosie’s Place. Click here to learn more and to apply. Students and families, please click here to explore additional 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. |
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* Dear Boston Arts Academy Community, We would like to wish our Muslim students, families, and staff Ramadan Mubarak! Our school looks forward to supporting those who are observing the holiday by fasting, and to honoring the cultural importance of Ramadan. With Ramadan beginning on May 5, 2019, please see attached for an outline of supports we will provide to our students during the month of Ramadan. SBIRT Screening. In March 2016, the Massachusetts Legislature passed House Bill #4056 which outlined requirements for public schools, including participation in a new program about the use of alcohol, marijuana, and other substances. In order to help prevent students from starting to use substances, or intervene with early use, Boston Public Schools will provide an interview-based screening for 7th and 10th grade students about the use of alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs. At BAA, our second round of screenings will take place on Thursday, May 9. Please click here for more information about the screening. You may also contact Nurse Jocelyne (jaboujaoude@bostonartsacademy.org) or the BPS Health Services Department (617-635-6788) for more information. Donations needed for Nurse's Office. Please consider donating the following items if you are able. You can drop these items off at BAA - Attn: Nurse Jocelyne. You can also order them directly through AmazonSmile (select Boston Arts Academy Foundation) and BAA will get a % of the purchase donated as well. Here are the needed items: cough drops or throat lozenges, Lysol wipes, Lysol spray, hand sanitizer, hand cream, tissue boxes, sandwich bags, sanitary napkins/tampons, Advil (200mg). Do you shop at Amazon.com? Begin your visit at smile.amazon.com and AmazonSmile will donate to Boston Arts Academy! |
DANCE These announcements are specific to Dance majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
Thursday, May 9 - Dance Springfest Tech/Dress Rehearsal | Friday, May 10 - Saturday, May 11 - Dance Springfest Performances @ Boston University Dance Theater. Click here for additional dance dates. |
FASHION TECHNOLOGY These announcements are specific to Fashion majors; for exhibitions, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
*NEW* Fashion Families: Our Fashion students have been invited to attend RISD's Senior Fashion Show Collection on Saturday, May 11th. A bus has been reserved for their safe transportation to and from school. Students are expected to arrive at school at 1:30pm for a 2:00pm departure. This is a very exciting opportunity for our students as we are building a great relationship with the Rhode Island School of Design. Students are expected to arrive back in Dorchester by 7:00pm. For further information or if you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Polito at epolito@bostonartsacademy.org. |
MUSIC These announcements are specific to Music majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
Students and families: Our annual choral concert is upon us! We are looking forward to this celebration of vocal music at Boston Arts Academy. The students have been working very hard and are eager to share their accomplishments with you. This year’s concert will take place on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30pm at The Roland Hayes School of Music in Roxbury. Please click here for important details regarding this year’s event. *NEW* In addition to Springfest events at BAA, our Treble choir has been invited to perform in a concert that is being held at the Wang Center with the Boston Children’s Choir! We are very honored to have this invitation and to get to work with this highly accomplished organization. Our final performance is held during the school day in June on the Boston Commons with the All City Music Festival. Click here for a list of rehearsals and performances. |
THEATRE These announcements are specific to Theatre majors; for performances, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
The Theatre Department Main Stage Production of Facing Our Truth will be performed on the following days: Thursday, May 16 @ 7:00pm Friday, May 17 @ 3:00pm and 7:30pm Saturday, May 19 @ 7:00pm All performances will be in the Black Box Theatre. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets available at the door. Online ticketing info coming soon! Caregivers of students that will usher for Facing Our Truth, the ushering schedule will be sent home on Tuesday. June is right around the corner and we are sending these dates as a heads up.
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VISUAL ARTS These announcements are specific to VA majors; for exhibitions, see “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” above |
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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 Manager, Christina Rodríguez: crodriguez@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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