Weekly Bulletin November 20 - November 24, 2017 | Week 13 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
As we enter Thanksgiving week, I want to extend my annual thanks to the Boston Arts Academy community. We are anticipating an extraordinary 2018 at BAA, one that will bring our next evolution, and I'm extremely grateful for the community's support. I am grateful for the engagement of our families. At Boston Arts Academy, we believe that families are important partners in students' success, and we appreciate the time and effort families expend in so many ways. Thank you, specifically, to the 330 family members who attended Family Conferences last week. I am grateful to our teachers and staff. I am thankful for their dedication, vision, and energy. The holiday weeks are times when we get visits from alumni, and I'm always struck by the number of alums who come back to see our teachers and staff because of the impact they make. Last but certainly not least: Thank you Boston Arts Academy students for being the best part of Boston Arts Academy. I am always inspired by our Artist-Scholar-Citizens every day, and I look forward to the months ahead and seeing all that you will accomplish, both individually and collectively. As we've talked about many times, our school community is also what you make it. I am thankful for your investment in your school. Have a great week and a wonderful Thanksgiving! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT OUTS |
Congratulations to Siobhan Hayes-Keane for her acceptances to Marymount Manhattan College with a Trustee's Scholarship for $9,000 a year, and Plymouth State University with the Aspire Scholarship for $7,500. Shout out to Ms. Lord for the review of her “In the Heights” set design that recently appeared in the Boston Globe: "Jenna McFarland Lord did the excellent Wheelock design, a streetscape of storefronts and apartments bisected by the image of the George Washington Bridge." Shout out to Sebastian Batista, Laura Fernandez, Jose Fuentes, Tuan Nguyen, and Chavez Singletary who had the opportunity to play with Lindsey Stirling (violinist, dancer, performance artist, and composer) last week. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS Please also see the appropriate section below for information specific to your art major. |
Student Government is collecting donations for Puerto Rico this week in the main office. Suggested donations include baby wipes, baby formula, towels, garbage bags, blankets, pillows, first aid kits. Wednesday, November 22nd is an early release day. On this day we will follow a special schedule:
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 Juniors and Seniors! In order to support the Humanities 3 Benchmark Paper, the library will be set aside for juniors and seniors only the following dates/times: Tuesday, November 21st - 3-5pm library for juniors and seniors only Monday, November 27th - 3-4pm library for juniors and seniors only Monday, November 27th & Tuesday, November 28th - LUNCH library for juniors and seniors only There will be writing tutors during the afternoon times! Are you a leader? A creative thinker? Are you age 16-21? Do you want to make a difference? Roger Williams Park Zoo (RWPZ) is accepting applications for its Youth Advisory Council. Youth Advisory Council members will serve as a voice for youth by providing feedback & perspective on future RWPZ initiatives. Members will also collaborate on initiatives & projects that will positively impact the Zoo, the community, animals, & the environment. Click here to learn more and to apply. Deadline: Monday, November 27th. MFA TEEN CAFE: “Mask Off”. How can we encourage our peers to become their most authentic selves? Join us for MASK OFF a space to acknowledge and celebrate who we truly are without social pressure(s). Best of all, come socialize and enjoy free food. Join us for this amazing event where you will be able to unmask yourself and show your true self! Have questions about MFA TEEN CAFE: Mask Off? Contact The Teen Arts Council. This event is free and includes: a tour of the Takashi Murakami exhibit, art-making activities, teen performances, and a special guest poet. WHEN: December 1, 2017 TIME: 5:30-8:30pm LOCATION: 465 Huntington Avenue RSVP: https://mfateencafemaskoff.eventbrite.com Students thinking about taking college courses (dual enrollment) in the spring should plan to attend a lunch meeting on Thursday, December 7th in the Assembly Hall. They will meet with Ms. Bernier, ProArts Consortium director or Ms. Bautista, Academic Dean, to determine which college and courses are the best fit. Juniors and Seniors can take classes at the institutions below. The prerequisite is either 3.0 or a placement test, depending on the institution. Most deadlines are December 13th or 15th for the spring semester.
Need help with an assignment? Drop-in tutors available in the library. Updated Tutoring Schedule: Mon 2:30 - 3 (all subjects) Tues, Weds, Thurs: 3 - 5 (all subjects) Ms. Susan's writing help (Tues/Thurs 3-5 by appointment) **Students: If you are interested in being a tutor, please see Ms. D in the library. This can count as NHS service hours and looks good on college applications. |
COLLEGE AND CAREER |
JUNIORS: Consider applying to SCS Noonan Scholars, a FREE 6-week college prep summer program. Information sessions will be held on Monday, November 20th at 5:30pm and Wednesday, December 6th at 5:30pm at 50 Milk Street. More information can be found here: http://www.scsnoonan.org/for-scholars/become-a-scholar/. Attention SENIORS: Your recommendation request folders are due to your recommenders by Friday, December 1st at the latest. Your folder should include all of the materials that were discussed at the Rec Request Info Session. If you have questions about what should go in your folder or need support, please see Ms. Mandell or Ms. LoBrutto. On Saturday, December 2nd, Boston Arts Academy will host the annual FAFSA workshop for students and families from 10am to 12 noon. If you need help with completing your FAFSA please attend. What you need to bring: A copy of your parents completed 2016 tax forms, 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ. A copy of the students completed 2016 taxes. Statements of any untaxed income you may receive. Laptops will be provided or you can bring your own. If you have questions about what you need to bring please call or email Ms. Hairston at (617) 635-6470 ext. 121, chairston@bostonartsacademy.org. 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. 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. The Common Application essay prompts have been released for the 2017-2018 school year. Check them out and get started on your essays today! 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. Thursday, December 7 - Saturday, December 9 Theatre Main stage production of Blood At The Root, by Dominique Morisseau. Location: BAA Black Box Theatre. Updated Dates and times: Thursday, December 7th, 7:30pm Friday, December 8th, 4pm & 7:30pm Saturday, December 9th, 7:30pm Updated Ticket Information: Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students/seniors. Click here to purchase. Thursday, December 14 Musical Theater Scenes Concert: The junior and senior classical voice students will present their musical theater scenes concert on Thursday, December 14th at 6:30pm at Emmanuel Church located at 15 Newbury St, Boston. Monday, December 18 Classical Orchestra Concert: The annual winter orchestra concert will take place on Monday, December 18th at 6:30pm at Boston Conservatory located at 132 Ipswich St., Boston. Tuesday, December 19 Choir Concert: The annual winter choir concert will take place on Tuesday, December 19th at 6:30pm at Charles Street AME Church located at 551 Warren Street, Roxbury. Wednesday, December 20 Jazz and R&B Concert: The annual winter jazz and R&B concert will take place on Wednesday, December 20th at 7:00pm at Berklee Performance Center located 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston. |
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. |
Student Government is collecting donations for Puerto Rico this week in the main office. Suggested donations include baby wipes, baby formula, towels, garbage bags, blankets, pillows, first aid kits. For those families that were unable to attend the October 26th Building Meeting where we discussed updates on the swing space and the timeline, we will hold another meeting on Monday, November 20th from 6-7:30pm here at BAA in the Assembly Hall. On Saturday, December 2nd, Boston Arts Academy will host the annual FAFSA workshop for students and families from 10am to 12 noon. If you need help with completing your FAFSA please attend. What you need to bring: A copy of your parents completed 2016 tax forms, 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ. A copy of the students completed 2016 taxes. Statements of any untaxed income you may receive. Laptops will be provided or you can bring your own. If you have questions about what you need to bring please call or email Ms. Hairston at (617) 635-6470 ext. 121, chairston@bostonartsacademy.org. 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.” |
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.” |
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.” |
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 |