Weekly Bulletin June 11 - June 15, 2018 | Week 39 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
Coretta Scott King once said that "[t]he greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." To me, what she meant is that a community is made up of individual members, and it is the kind, caring, responsible actions of those individual members that make the overall community great. If individual members make individual commitments to compassion, the overall community will be strong. This week is "This is Who We Are" week at BAA, and our intention is to have each individual member of our community focus on being kind, caring, and responsible. The Emerging Leaders student group, working from input from teachers and students, designed three focus points for each day: a conversation, commitments for teachers to make, and commitments for students to make. On Tuesday, the value is Diversity with Respect. In advisory, the conversation will be about celebrating and seeing the strengths in our differences. Teaching are asked to allow homework handed in at the end of the day (3 o’clock) with full credit. Students are asked to make commitments such as being respectful to teachers and each other, complimenting someone who is different from them, taking selfies with people you don’t know, eliminating side conversations during instruction. On Wednesday, the value is Community with Social Responsibility. In C block students will discuss what Community with Social Responsibility should look like at BAA. Teachers will be focusing on meeting all students needs in the classroom. Students are asked to make commitments such as being calm in the hallways, committing to no drama for the day, making a point to be on time for every class. On Thursday, the value is Passion with Balance. In F block students will discuss what Passion with Balance should look like at BAA. Staff will be conducting wellness activities during lunch block. Teachers are asked not to assign homework. Students are asked to make commitments such as not using cell phones inappropriately during class and assigning themselves wellness homework (like exercising). On Friday, the value is Vision with Integrity, and it’s a day of positive attitudes. In Advisory, students will discuss what integrity means and looks like: honesty, decency, fairness, high standards for self and others. Teachers will focus on hands-on activities in class. Students are asked to fully participate in class and share positive attitudes with everyone on this day. I’m looking forward to seeing the commitment this week...and I’ll be looking for students to shout out! Students, please come find me this week if you see someone doing an excellent job embodying our shared values. And have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS |
Shout out to the Theatre Department for their production of “Ruined”. This play, which is an intense portrayal of the wars in the Congo and their horrible aftermath, was performed with deep truth, honesty and a commitment to the story. Additional shout outs go to Directors Jackie Davis and Juanita Rodrigues, as well as Dan Jentzen, Jenna Lord, Chelsea Kerl and Shaumba Dibinga for their mentorship and contributions to the show. The set was designed by Paola Ortiz, Lighting designed by Khalil Coates, and the sound was designed by Janayah Ebanks. Shout out to the Emerging Leaders for spearheading this week’s “This is Who We Are” week. Congratulations to our National Honor Society inductees! Congratulations to Ms. Valentin, Ms. Ho, and the Junior VAs for last week’s opening of “Escapism” in the 2nd floor gallery. Be sure to check it out while the exhibition is still up! 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. |
*NEW* Monday, June 11th is graduation day! Graduation will be held from 2-4pm at the Shubert Theatre (265 Tremont St.). There are no regular classes on this day. 9th and 10th graders who are not performing do not report to school. Seniors, juniors, and performers, please click here for additional details and expected arrival times/locations. *NEW* The Emerging Leaders group is leading “This is Who we Are” Week June 12th - 15th. Click here for more details. As we close out this current school year, we want to take this week to focus on all that makes BAA a truly remarkable school community. BAA is a family of artists, scholars, and citizens. Like all families, we sometimes take each other and what we have together for granted. We forget at times how truly inspired and inspirational we can be. Please let’s end this year on a heartfelt positive note and remember that, at BAA, “This is who we Are”! We are asking everyone to commit to this week. *NEW* Make your mark! The A Block Art Connections Class has heard interest from the BAA community, and would like to welcome everyone to add to the murals on the 3rd floor during two sessions (Tuesday, June 12th and Tuesday, June 19th from 3:00-4:30pm outside Room 300). This is your chance to leave a lasting mark on a mural in the building, by reflecting on how this school has made an impact on you. Invite a friend, family member, faculty member or alumni to join in on this rare chance to bond over lasting memories! *NEW* ”Past(s) & Presence” Gallery Exhibition and Opening Reception, Tuesday, June 12th, 5-7pm in BAA’s Sandra and Philip Gordon Gallery. “Past(s) & Presence” is a display of the artwork created in collaboration with the Visual Art community of Haiti. There are three components exhibited in the space, including work by Jhon Charles, Rocky Cotard, Emmanuel Saincilus, Ismer Saincilus and Larimer Saincilus. *NEW* As a community of readers, we all read one book. This summer’s book Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. Advisories will be going over the book this week. You can obtain a copy from the BAA or Boston Public Library or you can purchase the book. Students should also choose one other book to complete the summer reading assignment, which is due on Tuesday, September 11th. *NEW* Check out this week’s music concerts! Tuesday, June 12th - Piano Recital | 6:30-8pm | Boston Conservatory @ Berklee (132 Ipswich St.) Thursday, June 14th - Instrumental Music Spring Concert | 6:30pm | Boston Conservatory @ Berklee (132 Ipswich St.) | Featuring: Orchestra, String Ensembles, Big Band, Latin Jazz, and Lower House Combos *NEW* ALL STUDENTS! Please complete this survey, created by your New Student Government E-Board. It will take less than 3 minutes! https://tinyurl.com/baasgsurvey. Peace Summit presented by the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute. The Peace Summit is an educational forum for all ages that will include peace partners, resources people have available to them, and a panel discussion about homicide in the city and in the country. The Peace Institute hopes that people will walk away with knowing the resources they have available to them in the city of Boston and in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the impacts of homicide, and opportunities to create peace in the city. Wednesday, June 13th, 5:30-8pm at the Roxbury Innovation Center (2300 Washington St.). For more information, or to RSVP, contact: anthony@ldbpeaceinstitute.org. *NEW* On Thursday, June 14th, there will be a Wellness Workshop during lunch in the Assembly Hall. We will have Mindfulness games, Meditation, Aromatherapy and Poster Design. Everyone is Welcome! *NEW* Teen Takeover: Glow from Within, Thursday, June 14th, 5:30-8pm. A free event showcasing performances by teens, for teens. Serving up bubble tea, waf es, and the best of the Boston youth art scene. Bring all your friends to celebrate your creativity and shine from the inside out. Admission is free with flyer — print it out or show it on your phone at the admissions desk. Visitors under 18 always visit the Gardner Museum for free. *NEW* Boston Arts Academy Film Festival (BAAFF), Thursday, June 14th, 7:30-9pm at The Paramount Center (559 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111). BAAFF supports the creation and exhibition of original short films of emerging filmmakers from Boston Arts Academy. This festival proudly celebrates the passion, independent spirit and inventiveness of our talented BAA artists. Ticket are free, but must be reserved. Reserve them here. And check out the trailer! Please return all library materials by Friday, June 15th. The BAA Library will not be receiving hold request books after June 15th. If you wish to place a book or DVD on hold, you must pick up your hold at your local library branch or the Central branch at Copley Square. If you do not have a library card, please come see Ms. D for a new one. *NEW* There is a meeting for students who have been approved for Dual Enrollment on Friday, June 15th, right after advisory in the assembly hall. Please see Ms. Bautista if you have questions. Circle Up: A Documentary Film and Discussion. This film, shot in Dorchester and Roxbury, tells the story of mothers seeking true justice for their murdered Children. After the brutal slaying of her teenage son, Janet Connors reaches out to her son's killer to offer a chance at forgiveness. They team up with a group of mothers of murdered children to help young people in their community break the chain of violence and revenge. "Circle Up" is a call to action to re-frame approaches to crime and punishment through the lens of restorative justice, forgiveness, and accountability. A Q&A with the filmmaker and people in the film will follow the screening. Saturday, June 16th, 12-2pm at the Grove Hall Library (49 Geneva Ave.). BAA Spirit Week will be June 18-22. Monday: Pajama Day Tuesday: Meme/Vine Day Wednesday: Culture Day Thursday: Throwback Day Friday: Major Rep Day School climate surveys have been rolled out. BPS, as a system, has implemented a new evaluation system for schools and they want every member or our community--teachers, students, families--to participate. Students - please take a moment to complete the climate survey. We are proud of what we do at BAA, but we also know that we all grow through critique. We hope you will participate in these surveys and tell the district what kind of school you think BAA is. Student Government also uses this feedback, so let your voices be heard! Volunteer acting, production and/or music opportunity this summer transforming children's books into a production. Please see Ms. Marsh for details if you are interested. 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. Applications for the summer session are available now - apply today! Boston Red Sox Student9s. Want to go to a Red Sox game for just $9? Sign up for a one time use ticket code at www.redsox.com/student and purchase your ticket through your phone. ICA Teens Film School. ICA Teens Film School is a one week intensive workshop for aspiring young filmmakers with an interest in storytelling who are excited to experience all aspects of movie making, including directing, camera, and editing. In this collaborative workshop, students will be split into production companies and will have a chance to play all roles in the creation of original short films. Full scholarships available for Boston Public School students. Fee: $360 non-members; $285 members 2018 Pride Youth Theatre Alliance Conference. July 26 - July 29. The Pride Youth Theater Alliance conference is a weekend-long gathering for leaders in the Queer Youth Theater field – artists, activists, educators, directors, students, and community organizers – to share their work, experience, skills, and knowledge in collaborative, peer-led workshops and sessions. Its peer-led approach supports best practices in theater education, theater-making, youth leadership, queer advocacy, community organizing, and program development. Click here to learn more and to register. |
COLLEGE AND CAREER |
Ms. LoBrutto holds drop-in hours in the Alaska Lab every Wednesday from 3-5pm and Friday 1-3pm. 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, June 20th Junior Vocal Jazz Recital Location: Room 315 Time: 5:30-7pm Thursday, June 21st Junior Classical Voice Recital Location: Room 315 Time: 5:30-7pm Wednesday, June 27th Junior StepUp Ceremony Location: Tower Auditorium, MassArt (621 Huntington Ave.) Time: 1:30-3pm |
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES |
Students and families, please click here to explore 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. SENIORS: The Summer Transition Program at Bunker Hill offers FREE Summer Bridge Courses and FREE Boot Camps. The Bridge Course include Developmental English, Reading, Math, college-level English, and ESL. It also comes with free textbooks and free support! The Boot Camps are 3-week intensive courses that review skills tested on the AccuPlacer placement exam. For more details contact transition@bhcc.mass.edu.
The STEM Starter Academy at Bunker Hill offers STEM majors the opportunity to complete two semesters of math (MAT 099/194) this summer for free. Students will also receive personal advising and have an in-class tutor. For more details, contact Joye Thaller at 617-936-1953. *NEW* This summer, Quincy College is offering BTN 001, Introduction to Biotechnology, a non-credit course designed to give high school students a basic understanding of the skills and techniques involved in manufacturing biopharmaceuticals. This hands-on course will give students exposure to a college-level instruction, lab space and equipment and is offered July 9th through July 19th from 9am to 2pm. The total cost is $75.00 per student. |
RELOCATION UPDATES! |
We have some updates to share with you about our relocation to the Cleveland Complex in Field’s Corner! Please click here for updates as of March 23, 2018. |
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. |
*NEW* Monday, June 11th is graduation day! Graduation will be held from 2-4pm at the Shubert Theatre (265 Tremont St.). There are no regular classes on this day. 9th and 10th graders who are not performing do not report to school. Additional details and expected arrival times/locations for seniors, juniors, and performers can be found here. *NEW* The last Family Council meeting of the school year is this Tuesday, June 12th at 6pm. This will be our last meeting at 174 Ipswich Street until after our new facility has been built. All parents and caregivers are welcome. Light dinner will be provided. We will talk about the year and look ahead to next year. Any questions - email baafamilycouncil@gmail.com. *NEW* Boston Arts Academy Film Festival (BAAFF), Thursday, June 14th, 7:30-9pm at The Paramount Center (559 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111). BAAFF supports the creation and exhibition of original short films of emerging filmmakers from Boston Arts Academy. This festival proudly celebrates the passion, independent spirit and inventiveness of our talented BAA artists. Ticket are free, but must be reserved. Reserve them here. And check out the trailer! Family Nurturing Center and the Fathers and the Families Fun Day Committee invites you to participate in the 9th annual Fathers’ and Families Fun Day: A Celebration of Fathering. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, June 16th from 12- 4pm on the soccer fields at Harambee Park (Franklin Field, Dorchester). The Family Nurturing Center is also looking for resource tables, sponsors, volunteers and participants. If you can help, please contact Tara Register: tregister@familynurturing.org. School climate surveys have been rolled out. The Boston Public Schools, as a system, has implemented a new evaluation system for schools and they want every member or our community--teachers, students, families--to participate. Family surveys were available at our family conferences, but for those who did not get a chance to fill them out, the survey can be found here. We are proud of what we do at Boston Arts Academy, but we also teach that we all grow through critique. We hope you will participate in these surveys and tell the district what kind of school you think BAA is. Do you need to update, renew, or change your MassHealth? Do not miss the June 30th deadline. To choose your doctors, specialists, health centers call the Mayor’s health line for an appointment today: 617-534-5050. Do you shop at Amazon.com? Begin your visit at smile.amazon.com and AmazonSmile will donate to Boston Arts Academy! |
DANCE These are announcements that are specific to the dept; for performances see “SAVE THE DATES.” |
No announcements. |
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.” |
No announcements. |
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 |