Weekly Bulletin June 4 - June 8, 2018 | Week 38 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
“Community with Social Responsibility" means having an ongoing commitment to the health of our community. You can't just hope that you remain healthy; you have to take active steps (watching what you eat, exercising, working on healthy ways to reduce stress, etc.) to support your health. Health isn't a permanent state of being. It's something you must continually work at and support. We are explicitly working on the health of the BAA community in this last month of school. Last week the Class of 2019 spent some time talking about what they want for themselves, their class, and their school next year at BAA. In circles in seminar, our rising senior class shared their responses to these questions:
The Emerging Leaders student group is continuing these conversations in advisory groupings in preparation for "This is who we are Week" 6/12-6/15. The goal of "This is who we are Week" is to get the entire school community, for one week, to truly commit to collectively and purposefully working together to actively create the BAA we want our school to be. Boston Arts Academy adults set expectations, but Boston Arts Academy students--their choices and their actions--are ultimately the culture of the school. I want to thank the Class of 2019 for their engagement in these discussions and the Emerging Leaders for their work. I look forward to all of our students fully engaging in the health of our community and practicing "Community with Social Responsibility" for the rest of June. As we go into a new school year, particularly as we join a new neighborhood and establish ourselves in a new school building, we all have a responsibility to make sure BAA is the school we want it to be. Have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS |
Congratulations Fashion majors! 6 fashion students presented in Boston Fashion Weeks “Open Runway”. Open runway is an opportunity for designers of any age and any level of experience to showcase their work. To say our students “brought it”, would be an understatement. They represented BAA with such poise and respect. They showed the Boston fashion community who they are as new designers. They presented alongside MASSArt, Bay State, School of Fashion, and established Boston designers. Thank you to Mr. S. Mendoza and parents who came out to show support. The future of fashion is, indeed, present at Boston Arts Academy. 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* Juniors VAs are having an Exhibition and Opening Reception in the 2nd floor gallery on Monday, June 4th, 4-6pm. Come show your support! *NEW* Our National Honor Society will be holding their Induction Ceremony this Monday, June 4th from 5:30-7pm in the Assembly Hall. All NHS students and their families are invited for a potluck dinner, recognition of their efforts, and presentation of awards. Please contact Ms. Nehmer with any questions at 413-427-5463. 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! *NEW* 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 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. Health Group called Let’s Talk About It with Ms. Kroesser & Ms. Posig will meet on Thursdays at Lunch in Room 133. Anyone may attend this group. We will discuss any and all topics related to mental health, physical health and sexual health. Please bring your lunch! Met Gala. Come share a night of fun and high fashion at Prom 2018! Friday, June 8th, 7-11pm, Holiday Inn - Brookline. Prom tickets are now on sale in the main office! Tickets are $65 and can be paid by cash, check, or money order. Please see Ms. Gomez. Prom 2018 Guidelines, Contingency, and Expectations Guidelines. BAA prom attendees must be juniors or seniors. Sophomores are allowed to attend only if invited by an upperclassman. A permission slip for all outside guests should have been completed and submitted to the main office by Friday, May 18th. Approved guests will be posted in the main office one week before the prom. If your guest is not on the approved list, they cannot attend. No exceptions. Contingency. In the event that a sophomore, junior, or senior is found not to be in compliance or is in violation of the school's Community Standards or the BPS Code of Conduct that results in a disciplinary action, not limited to a suspension, such student will not be allowed to participate and/or attend BAA's prom that year and will be refunded their money. Expectations. All students attending Prom are expected to adhere to the BPS Code of Conduct. Inappropriate attire at Prom will result in no entry. Students who do not adhere to the BPS code of conduct will be removed from the prom. Are you a leader in your school or community? Are you looking for ways to amplify the voices of you and your peers? Do you want to learn how to make change in your communities and activate others to do the same? Then we’re looking for you! The YCL program is a paid 10-month youth leadership development program that engages high-school sophomores and juniors in making change to the world around them and inspiring others to do the same. YCL’s range from 15-18 years old from diverse communities, experience and skill-sets. Please contact YCL Coordinator J.Cottle with any questions or comments at jcottle@massvote.org. Click here to learn more and to apply. Have you heard of BPS Got Talent? From now through June 9th, any BPS student can submit a video or photo of their special talent — including singing, rapping, photography, dancing, acting, drawing, painting, spoken-word poetry or monologues, or playing of musical instruments — online at externalaffairsbps.org/bgt, or on your Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter accounts by using the hashtag #BPSGotTalent. Once you have submitted an entry, don’t forget to ask all your family members and friends to vote for you. Voting is open until June 12th. The sooner you start participating, the more votes you will be able to obtain, so don’t wait! The winner will have their art displayed on social media and events around Boston. *NEW* 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. Please return all library materials by Friday, June 15th. *NEW* 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* 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.). 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. Monday, June 11th Graduation Day Location: Shubert Theatre (265 Tremont St.) Time: 2-4pm Click here for more information *Please note: There are no regular classes on this day Tuesday, June 12th BAA Film Festival Location: TBD Time: TBD Tuesday, June 12th Piano Recital Location: Boston Conservatory @ Berklee (132 Ipswich St.) Time: 6:30-8pm Wednesday, June 13th Instrumental Jazz Concert Location: Boston Arts Academy Time: 5-6:30pm Thursday, June 14th Orchestra Concert Location: Boston Arts Academy Time: 5-6:30pm 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. |
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. |
Important upcoming dates Monday, June 11th - Graduation Day (there are no regular classes on this day) Click here for more information *NEW* Our National Honor Society will be holding their Induction Ceremony this Monday, June 4th from 5:30-7pm in the Assembly Hall. All NHS students and their families are invited for a potluck dinner, recognition of their efforts, and presentation of awards. Please contact Ms. Nehmer with any questions at 413-427-5463. 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 |