Weekly Bulletin October 16 - October 20, 2017 | Week 8 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
Last week we began "ideation" (or brainstorming) for Intersession, an important tradition at Boston Arts Academy. Intersession is a week between semesters when regular classes suspend to make way for artistic, interdisciplinary, project-based expeditions. The goal of Intersession is to live the part of our mission that says we are “charged with being a laboratory…for artistic and academic innovation.” Our aim is to design and to carry out student-centered experiences in which adults are co-learners; to honor play, exploration, and trust in the creative process; and to experience some deep learning while building community. 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. Families: I encourage you to ask your students what plans they have formulating...or even engage with them in the "ideation." So much of high school is what others decide your education should be; intersession is an opportunity to create your own path. I encourage all students to take advantage of it. Have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS |
Thank you to the students who represented BAA at the Fenway Alliance "Opening Doors" celebration! |
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS Please also see the appropriate section below for information specific to your art major. |
Student Government Elections will take place on Monday, October 16th, during Advisory. The elected representatives will be announced on Tuesday, October 17th. Please read your candidates’ platform statements on the Student Government Bulletin Board outside of the Health & Wellness Office! National Honor Society is meeting on Thursday, October 19th in room 216 during lunch. All 9th Grade students will be presenting their identity projects at the 20th Annual ID/3D Festival on Thursday, October 19th during Seminar in the Assembly Hall. Families are invited to attend. Yoga for High School Teens! Starting Tuesday, November 7th, the Family Resource Center in Roslindale will be offering a FREE, four-week yoga series for high school students. Classes for young women are 6-7pm, and classes for young men are 7-8pm. Students can register here, or by calling 617-496-8501. National Monologue Slam Convention & Competition, November 10th and 11th, in Southbury CT. The National Monologue Slam Convention & Competition provides an opportunity for attendees to network with Industry professionals, compete in a monologue competition, compete in a musical theatre competition, and participate in master classes! Participants in the competition(s) will be judged against similarly aged contestants and can opt to perform one or more monologues in the comedy, drama and musical theatre divisions. Judges will include professional casting directors and talent agents. To read more about the rules and regulations, please click here. Tutors: Need help with an assignment? Drop-in tutors available in the library Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 3-5pm. If you need advanced writing help, please fill out the Writing Help Request form. Juniors and Seniors: If you are interested in being a tutor, please see Ms. D. This can count as NHS service hours and looks good on college applications. |
COLLEGE AND CAREER dates and deadlines |
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. October is College Month in Boston Public Schools! Please click here to learn about available resources and support services, and to view a downloadable calendar and checklist. JUNIORS: Free SAT Prep & College Admissions Guidance. Applying to college can be overwhelming, but Let’s Get Ready is here to help! 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. Programs are offered during the fall, spring and summer and are built upon close partnerships with colleges, high schools and community organizations. There is currently a waitlist for the Boston program, but by signing up today, you will be alerted when the spring program begins. Hispanic College & Career Fair. On Monday, October 16th, 9:30am-12:30pm, students who have signed up will be attending the Hispanic College & Career Fair. Students, please be ready to depart from BAA at 9:30am. Because this event will take place during blocks A, C, and E (Seminar), participating students should check-in with their teachers about assignments that are due, and with a classmate about content that was missed that day. Boston National Portfolio Day is Sunday, October 22nd @ Hynes Convention Center (900 Boylston Street, Boston). This event is from 12-4pm. National Portfolio Day is an annual event, held in multiple locations across the United States and Canada, produced specifically for emerging visual artists and designers. It is an opportunity for those who wish to pursue an education in art and design to meet one on one with professional representatives from colleges and universities who are accredited. For more information or to register, click here. BAA College & Career Fair. On Friday, October 27th, BAA will be hosting a College & Career Fair in the cafeteria. Over 30 Colleges and Organizations will be present to provide information about their programs and to answer any questions you may have. 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. OTHER RESOURCES – Please visit these websites for helpful financial aid and scholarship info: My College Scholarship - http://www.mycollegescholarship.org/ Massachusetts Department of Higher Ed - http://www.mass.edu/osfa/home/home.asp FinAid - http://www.finaid.org Boston Higher Education Resource Center (HERC) - https://www.bostonherc.org Sallie Mae - https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/ GoodCall - https://www.goodcall.com/scholarships/ Online Colleges, Scholarships, and Degree Programs - http://college-scholarships.com Online Degrees, Financial Aid, and Scholarships - http://www.online-degrees-and-scholarships.com Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority - https://www.mefa.org American Student Assistance - http://www.asa.org/college-planning-centers/ |
SAVE THE DATES |
For additional details, or for a listing of all events for the school year, please check our website calendar here. Thursday, October 26 Building meeting, 6pm at Boston Arts Academy: Please come learn about the plans for the new building, the plans for the "swing space" in Dorchester, and the timeline for project approval, the move, and the construction project. Representatives from Boston Public Schools and the architectural team will present. Saturday, October 28 BPS will host its 3rd Open House and provide BPS alumni and the entire Boston community with the resources and opportunities to learn about local industries, resident services, career exploration and preparation, etc. The day will consist of interactive workshops geared toward educating and preparing our students. Examples include: Resume building, LinkedIn profile support, Cash Management, Career Exploration, and much more. Click here for additional details and to register. Saturday, November 4 2017 BPS City-wide College & Career Fair. Boston Public Schools invites all middle and high school students to begin preparing to take the next step toward their future, by attending this city-wide college & career fair. The fair has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday, November 4th, from 10am-1pm, at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120. Participating colleges and universities throughout the country will be available to share information about their school’s programs. There will also be a number of local career agencies and college access organizations on site. Additionally, students and families will be able to participate in FAFSA completion sessions onsite! For a listing of all participating exhibitors, please click here. Saturday, November 11 Senior Dance Project at Boston University Dance Theater. Showtimes are 3pm and 7pm. Tuesday, November 14 Family Conference Day. There will be no classes on this day. Families and students are expected to attend. |
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. |
9TH GRADE FAMILIES: All 9th Grade students will be presenting their identity projects at the 20th Annual ID/3D Festival on Thursday, October 19th during Seminar in the Assembly Hall. Families are invited to attend. Message regarding absences and tardies. When a student is absent or tardy, a call is automatically generated by Boston Public Schools’ central office asking parents to call or write a note. At BAA, it is most important that you send a written note if you want to excuse the absence or tardy; a phone call is not needed. Notes must be received within 5 school days of the date of the absence or tardy in order to be considered for approval. 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 Aboujaoude. 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: Lysol wipes, Lysol spray, Hand sanitizer, Hand Cream, Tissue boxes, Sandwich Bags, Sanitary napkins/tampons, Cough Drops, Advil (200mg). The next Family Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14th, 6:30-8pm. Dinner will be provided. Meeting will be held in room 133, first floor conference room. $20K for 20 Campaign, Chaired by Talia Rivera and Tonya Todesco, Caregivers Class of 2019 The 2017-18 school year is Boston Arts Academy’s 20th! As part of our year-long celebrations, the Boston Arts Academy Foundation is challenging the Boston Arts Academy community (caregivers, students, faculty, friends, and staff) to raise $20,000. It would be a great honor to be able to announce during our 20th Anniversary Weekend celebration scheduled for May 18 - 20, 2018, that this community has come together to support the school in such a meaningful way. The easiest way to participate is to make a gift online at bostonartsacademy.org/20kfor20. You can also easily leave a gift in the donation box in the school's lobby. We look forward to your participation! |
DANCE These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
Dance clothing is available for purchase in the dance office on Mondays during lunch. There is a limited supply, so students should also purchase dance attire online. See BAA Handbook for details. Orthopedic Clinic At Boston Arts Academy: The Sports Medicine doctors from Children's Hospital will be holding free orthopedic clinics every month for all dance majors. The first clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 18th, 3-4:30pm. Dancers can sign up in the Dance office if they would like to see the physician. Saturday, November 11th - Senior Dance Project at Boston University Dance Theater. Performances at 3pm and 7pm. 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.” |
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.” |
The Freshman class will attend the movie STEP on Wednesday, October 18th at the Coolidge Corner Theater. The movie starts at 5pm; students are expected to arrive to the theatre by 4:30pm. Students have been given a memo regarding place, time, etc. Please contact Ms. Rodrigues if you have any questions. 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.” |
If you are interested in submitting visual art or written work to The Scholastic Art Awards, please attend the info session during H block in room 401 on Thursday, October 19th. The Visual Arts Department will be hosting a National Portfolio Day Pre-Session on Friday, October 20th from 1-3pm for seniors applying to arts colleges. Stay tuned for which college admissions representatives are attending. Boston National Portfolio Day is Sunday, October 22nd @ Hynes Convention Center (900 Boylston Street, Boston). This event is from 12-4pm. National Portfolio Day is an annual event, held in multiple locations across the United States and Canada, produced specifically for emerging visual artists and designers. It is an opportunity for those who wish to pursue an education in art and design to meet one on one with professional representatives from colleges and universities who are accredited. For more information or to register, click here. On Mondays, upper house classes end at 2:55pm; Lower house classes end after G block (2:10pm). Mac Lab (Room 317) Open Studio Hours: Monday-Wednesday during H Block (3-4:30pm). |
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, BAA Library |