Weekly Bulletin January 1 - January 5, 2018 | Week 18 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
Welcome back and Happy New Year! I hope that everyone had a restful, enjoyable break and is returning to BAA ready to finish out the semester well and to gear up for Intersession. We have a short week this week for students: students only have school on Thursday 1/4 and Friday 1/5, with regular schedules both days. Then we have a little under two weeks before the semester ends on Thursday, January 18. As we come to the end of a semester, I always ask students to remember how important it is to stay engaged in what they are doing and to end well. Performing artists know that the execution of the ending of a piece is crucial. A strong beginning and a powerful middle section can all be undone by an ending that falls flat, or even worse, falls apart. In the Visual Arts department, we talk about ideas being fully resolved and having refined craft. The point is to maintain focus until you have finished the process and finished the product. My hope is that students will come back to school on Thursday, January 4 with a seriousness of purpose and with clear intentions. Have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS |
Shout out to the music department and all students who participated in 6 amazing winterfest music concerts! Shout out to Ms. Polito and the Fashion Tech students who, through The Warrior Project, made toys to distribute to sick children at Boston Children's Hospital during the holiday season. A parent of one of those recipients left the following message on BAA's Facebook page: “My son is a patient at Boston Children's Hospital, where he is being treated for leukemia. I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the handmade bear from one of your students. Please let the students who made them know that they are very much appreciated.” Congratulations to the following students on their college acceptances:
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. |
Win Prom tix, $5, $10, or $25 Gift Cards! 9th and 12th graders Come to School, 10th and 11th graders Come to School On-Time and Get to Classes On-Time. If you do the following things every month, your name will be entered into a raffle: come to school 95% of the time (less than 1 absence) AND arrive to school on time 95% of the time (less than 3 tardies). Monthly raffle prizes for each grade level are: 9th graders - 2 students will picked for a $10 Gift Card and the opportunity to pick a friend for a 1-day pass for Open Campus lunch 10th graders - 5 students will be picked for a $5 gift card 11th graders - 5 students will be picked for Prom tix or a $5 gift card 12th graders - 2 students will be picked for Prom tix or a $25 Gift Card S.A.F.E. meets every Thursday during lunch in the Vancouver Lab, across from the library. S.A.F.E. is a student-run club centered around advocating for LGBTQ+ students at BAA. We strive to educate the BAA community about LGBTQ+ history/culture and how to be an ally to the queer community. ❤ The BAA Investment/Finance Club is looking for input on what topics to include this year. Fill out a quick survey at tinyurl.com/BAAfinclub or see Mr. Bobrow for more information. Seniors: In term 3 Seminar, all seniors will be taking an elective class. The registration process for electives will happen during Seminar class next week. National Honor Society is meeting Thursday, January 4th during lunch in room 216! BAA Talent Show Auditions! Auditions for this year’s talent show will take place in the Assembly Hall on the following dates:
If you're interested in performing in this year's talent show (on Friday, February 16th), you must audition and meet eligibility requirements. Audition sign-up sheets will be posted after winter break. If you have any questions, please contact a Student Government member or Ms. Kroesser (skroesser@bostonartsacademy.org). Bank of America is looking for the next generation of community leaders. If you are a junior or senior in high school and are working to make a difference in your school or community, we want to support you. As a Student Leader, you will participate in an eight-week, paid, summer internship at a local nonprofit organization where you will learn first-hand about the needs of your community and the critical role nonprofits play. In addition, you will learn valuable civic, social and business leadership skills. Each Student Leader will attend the Student Leaders Summit held in Washington, D.C. where you will learn how government, business and the nonprofit sector work together to address critical community needs. Applications are open until February 2, 2018. Click here for more information and to apply. We are RECRUITING students for school year 2018-2019 and we need your help! Make noise and tell your friends, neighbors and family members about this amazing community. Audition Application is open online at: https://boston-arts.embark.com/apply/arts. Updated Tutoring Schedule: Simmons work-study tutors are on break until the end of January. Please contact Ms. Susan for writing help: Tues/Thurs 3-5 by appointment. At the beginning of the school year we challenged members of the BAA community–caregivers, faculty, staff, and students–to join together to raise $20,000. In this season of giving, let's invest in our community! Participation is the key to our success. So, any gift, no matter how big or small, WILL make a difference! Click here to make a gift now. |
COLLEGE AND CAREER |
$2,500 JFK-GE Foundation Scholarships for HS Seniors, due Thursday, February 1st. The JFK Library Foundation & GE Foundation are offering up to 40 $2,500 scholarships to BPS high school seniors graduating in Spring 2018 who are planning on pursuing undergraduate majors in a STEM field of study. Please pass along this information to high school students. Additional program requirements can be found here. Applications are available here. The Red Pine Scholars Program offers high-performing high school seniors and recent graduates from Massachusetts the chance to attend competitive colleges anywhere in the United States. The Program is dedicated to making college affordable for Massachusetts families and helping students to reach their full potential. If accepted into the program, students receive a four-year scholarship of up to $20,000 annually, plus individual mentoring and funding for enrichment opportunities. Click here for more information and to apply. Applications are due Thursday, February 15th. Ms. LoBrutto will be holding drop-in hours in the Alaska Lab every Wednesday from 3:00pm-5:00pm 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, 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. Wednesday, January 17 Building Update Meeting for the BAA Community 6-8pm @ Boston Arts Academy Thursday, January 25 - Saturday, January 27 Boston Arts Academy presents Dancing in the Streets: A 20th Anniversary Celebration at the Strand Theatre. Wednesday, February 7 Building Update Meeting for the BAA Community 6-8pm @ Boston Arts Academy |
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. |
During the week of January 8, the Boston Arts Academy community will be practicing two drills: a fire drill and a "safe mode drill," both of which are state and city requirements. During the "safe mode drill" students and teachers will practice locking and barricading doors as we would do if there were an intruder to the school community. The safe mode drill will last 10 minutes, and students will be told that the exercise is a drill. At the beginning of the school year we challenged members of the BAA community–caregivers, faculty, staff, and students–to join together to raise $20,000. In this season of giving, let's invest in our community! Participation is the key to our success. So, any gift, no matter how big or small, WILL make a difference! Click here to make a gift now. Please click here to see all notes from this school year's Family Council meetings. Family Council meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of every month for the remainder of the school year from 6-8pm at BAA in room 133. Dinner will be provided. Below are the dates for this year's Family Council meetings:
Please note that while spring meetings are currently scheduled to be held at BAA, the location is subject to change based on the Red Sox game schedule. Updates will be provided if there is a location change. Too sick for school? If your student has any of the following symptoms, please keep them home and see your doctor if symptoms persist:
Do you, or does someone you know, have a ukulele that can be loaned to our students for their Island Jams Intersession project? If so, please contact Music Faculty, Molly Jo Rivelli: mrivelli@bostonartsacademy.org. Do you shop at Amazon.com? Begin your visit at smile.amazon.com and AmazonSmile will donate to Boston Arts Academy! We are RECRUITING students for school year 2018-2019 and we need your help! Make noise and tell your friends, neighbors and family members about this amazing community. Audition Application is open online at: https://boston-arts.embark.com/apply/arts. 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 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.” |
Thursday, January 18th: Master class with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. 9:55-11:15am. Saturday, January 27th: University of the Arts, Philadelphia Regional Auditions for College Admissions and Summer Programs. 10am-1pm @ BAA. Friday, February 10th: Earl Mosley’s Institute of the Arts (EMIA) summer intensive auditions at BAA
Monday, April 2 - Saturday, April 7: Nathan Trice Residency |
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.” |
Sophomore Theatre Students will be performing an original piece at the Emerson College High School Theatre Festival on January 27, 2018. The festival takes place at Emerson College at the Semel Theatre. Exact time of performance TBD, but all sophomore theatre majors are required to attend this full day event (8am-7pm). Lunch will be provided. 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 |