Weekly Bulletin October 22 - October 26, 2018 | Week 8 |
MESSAGE FROM BAA HEADMASTER, MS. CLARK |
On Monday, the freshmen are going to engage in the oldest tradition at Boston Arts Academy: the ID/3D Fair. When we opened the school in 1998, the original faculty and the original students all created boxes that included pictures, mementos, sayings, objects, etc. that represented our identities, and then we shared with each other as a way of introducing ourselves to the BAA community. We have done that same exercise with our new students every year since, and every year students come up with new and creative ways to express their identities. I'm very much looking forward to seeing our freshmen classes' projects at this year's freshmen ID/3D fair on Monday. This tradition is really about the shared value "Diversity with Respect." Every individual at BAA is valued; every student should be known and respected as an individual. Have a great week! |
CONGRATULATIONS AND SHOUT-OUTS |
Shout out to the Junior designers who represented us well at IDEO this week! Shout out to Ms. Polito, Mr. S. Mendoza and the Fashion Technology Board for a productive fall meeting. Shout out to Ms. Clark and the Theatre team for a transformative experience at Hamilton. 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* Real Talk With Dr. A is happening Tuesdays during lunch. Real Talk is a weekly gathering of community members to discuss any and all issues that concern students and human beings in general. Each week there will be a suggested topic; however, if students have a topic they'd rather discuss, that will always supersede the suggested topic. The spirit of Real Talk is "No censorship, no BS", just real talk. Students interested in attending should see Dr. A for a pass. *LINK FIXED* Ms. Clark is convening a group of students, families, and staff who would like to discuss the role of metal detectors in the BAA community. Please fill out this form if you would like to be part of the discussion. *NEW* The Pumpkin Parade, a safe Halloween event benefiting vulnerable families, babies and small children, is seeking volunteers! They are seeking:
The event will take place on Wednesday, October 31 from 10:30am to 1:00pm event time. Setup begins at 9:00am. A hot breakfast will be served. If interested in volunteering, please contact Annette McCarty: annettemccarty3@gmail.com. Feeling nervous about your classes? Need something to read/watch/listen to? Need to print? Interested in working with a tutor? Come to the library! The library is open in the mornings before school 7:30am-10 minutes before class, and after school during H block and 30 minutes after! Anytime A-G block you are also welcome with a library pass from your teacher. SPREAD the WORD!!! It is with much excitement that the BAA Admissions Office announce that recruitment season for school year 2019-2020 has begun! We are very grateful that you are part of the BAA Community. What could be more valuable than introducing your friends, neighbors and family members to our vibrant community? Please have them visit BAA for one of our Admissions Presentations to learn about our admissions process on any the following Fridays at 10am:
Encourage your friends, neighbors and family to also attend the Audition Workshop scheduled for Saturday, December 8 at 9:30am. Please help us find next year's talented prospective students by spreading the word! |
COLLEGE AND CAREER |
*NEW* A representative from Sarah Lawrence College will be visiting at 11:45am on Tuedsay, October 23 and a representative from UMass Amherst will be visiting at 2:30pm on Tuesday, October 23. Students who would like to register can sign up via the College home page on Naviance. All grade levels welcome, although seniors will have priority. *NEW* Junior Night: College Admissions, Tuesday, October 30, from 6-8pm. The purpose of junior night is to help students and families/caregivers be better informed about the college application process and how to prepare. Topics will include: Why Junior year is important, what colleges look for in the admissions application and information on financial aid and scholarships. *NEW* FAFSA DAY is a volunteer-driven program providing free assistance to students and families seeking to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). FAFSA Day will be held on Sunday, November 4 at the Boston Public Library/fASA at Copley Square, 700 Boylston St., Boston,MA 02116. For more information and to register for event, go to masfaa.org. *NEW* Students interested in attending the Hispanic College Fair at Lasell College can sign-up in Ms. Hairston's office. The fair will take place on Monday, November 5. Our bus is scheduled to arrive at 9:00am and return at 11:45am. All students are welcome to attend. *NEW* On Friday, November 9, Boston Arts Academy is holding its annual College Fair in collaboration with the Community Academy for Science and Health. Representatives from 30+ colleges, universities, and alternative pathways will be in attendance. Juniors and seniors will be pulled from class in order to attend. *NEW* Scholarships: Going Merry is an awesome new scholarship website. It makes it simple to find and apply for scholarships, just like the Common App has done for college applications! Click here to check it out! |
SAVE THE DATES |
OCTOBER Tuesday, October 30 Afrika Lives! At Boston Arts Academy 12:40-2:20pm Tuesday, October 30 Junior Night: College Admissions At Boston Arts Academy 6:00 - 8:00pm | NOVEMBER Thursday, November 1 Teacher Work Day NO REGULAR CLASSES Wednesday, November 7 Boston Performing and Visual Arts College Fair At Emmanuel College - Jean Yawkey Center 6:30-8:30pm *JUST ADDED* Friday, November 9 BAA/CASH College Fair At Boston Arts Academy 9:30am - 12:00pm Monday, November 12 NO SCHOOL Veterans Day Wednesday, November 14 Family Conference Day At Boston Arts Academy **There will be no classes on this day Thursday, November 22 - Friday, November 23 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Recess | DECEMBER Saturday, December 1 Senior Dance Project At Boston University Dance Theater 3:00pm & 7:00pm Tuesday, December 4 Senior VA Exhibition Opening At Boston Arts Academy 4:00 - 6:00pm Saturday, December 8 FAFSA Workshop for Students and Families At Boston Arts Academy 10:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday, December 18 - Thursday, December 20 Winterfest Various Locations Monday, December 24 - Tuesday, January 1 NO SCHOOL Winter Recess |
For additional details, or for a listing of all events for the school year, please check our website calendar here. |
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND CAREGIVERS Please also see the “SAVE THE DATES” section above for upcoming events, and the appropriate art section below for information specific to your student's art major |
*UPDATED* The 20/20, mobile eye clinic that was scheduled for Monday, October 22 has been cancelled due to maintenance and repair needs. However, the mobile eye clinic will return on Thursday, November 8 to provide free, onsite eye exams for students from a state-of-the-art mobile clinic. Families who would like for their student to receive this service, please complete this consent form and return it to Nurse Jocelyne. The following services are provided from this van:
COVERED BY INSURANCE: 100% covered by MassHealth (No co-pay required) Ms. Clark is convening a group of students, families, and staff who would like to discuss the role of metal detectors in the BAA community. Please fill out this form if you would like to be part of the discussion. *UPDATED* Grade 9 Families: All 9th grade students will be having their Humanities 1 Exhibition, Afrika Lives!, on Tuesday, October 30 from 12:40-2:20pm. This interdisciplinary arts and academic exhibition is one of our oldest traditions at BAA. All 9th grade dance and vocal majors will be performing pieces as part of the exhibition opening. It represents our belief that having students demonstrate their interdisciplinary thinking and learning in a public, authentic way deepens the learning. We encourage 9th grade families to join us. (Please try to arrive at Boston Arts Academy by 12:30pm so as not to miss our wonderful performances.) Is your child feeling nervous about their classes? Are they looking for something to read/watch/listen to? Are they interested in working with a tutor? Have them come to the library! The library is open in the mornings before school 7:30AM-10 minutes before class, and after school during H block and 30 minutes after! We support students through arranging for tutors, providing classroom supports like printers and computers, and providing a friendly homework space. Eviction and Homelessness Supports. Are you at risk of being evicted from your home? Do you need information about resources that can help you stay in your home? The organization City Life/Vida Urbana (www.clvu.org) has great information about your rights as tenants or homeowners. BPS also provides support for students who are homeless through the Homeless Education Resource Network. For more information, please contact Dr. Jackman at 617-543-7047 or cjackman@bostonartsacademy.org. SPREAD the WORD!!! It is with much excitement that the BAA Admissions Office announce that recruitment season for school year 2019-2020 has begun! We are very grateful that you are part of the BAA Community. What could be more valuable than introducing your friends, neighbors and family members to our vibrant community? Please have them visit BAA for one of our Admissions Presentations to learn about our admissions process on any the following Fridays at 10am:
Encourage your friends, neighbors and family to also attend the Audition Workshop scheduled for Saturday, December 8 at 9:30am. Please help us find next year's talented prospective students by spreading the word! |
DANCE These announcements are specific to Dance majors; for performances, see “SAVE THE DATES” above |
Dance Department Performance Fee $30 is due. Payment can be cash or check. Wednesday, October 24 - Senior Dance Project panel showing 3:00 - 6:00pm in room/studio 242. Tuesday, October 30 - Afrika Lives - with Artist in Residence, Joh Camara and 9th grade dance majors. Click here for additional dance dates. |
FASHION TECHNOLOGY These announcements are specific to Fashion majors; for exhibitions, see “SAVE THE DATES” above |
$30 fashion program fee is due and can be paid by cash or check. |
MUSIC These announcements are specific to Music majors; for performances, see “SAVE THE DATES” above |
Student-led ensembles started rehearsing on On Friday, October 12. Those ensembles include: Gospel Ensemble, Roots Ensemble, and Culture Ensembles. They will rehearse every Friday from 1:00-3:00pm. $30 music department fee is due and can be paid by cash or check. |
THEATRE These announcements are specific to Theatre majors; for performances, see “SAVE THE DATES” above |
Thank you to all of the families that have turned in their theatre dues. Those that have yet to do so, we really need your help and thank you in advance! |
VISUAL ARTS These announcements are specific to VA majors; for exhibitions, see “SAVE THE DATES” above |
Families of Visual Art students, please remember to send departmental fees of $30 to BAA. Reminder: Open Studio is required once a week for all VA students - 9th grade are exempt term 1. Your HW grade depends on the number of weeks you attend Open Studios. Studio M7 members, please remember that you meet during lunch daily and H block on Thursdays. The VA department is holding its own arts college BAA Portfolio Day, in our space on Monday, October 22, during H Block. |
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 |
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