Lexington Science Olympiad (Bateman) Class IV, V, & VI-New

Want to learn more about the careers out there in the STEM field? Looking to sharpen your STEM knowledge in a competition? The Lexington Science Olympiad is just for you.

The competition encompasses a wide range of events, and you will find one or more that fit you! It is a unique opportunity to meet friends who are passionate about science and have fun! There are limited spots on the team, so sign up ASAP! The tournament will be held virtually the weekend of 4/13. Competitors will have a 48-hour window over the weekend to take and submit their event’s tests. Email blsscienceteam@gmail.com with questions and sign up (see link). Check out the B Team rules manual to learn about available events (second link). We welcome all interested students, no previous knowledge is needed!

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www.soinc.org/sites/default/files/2023-09/Science_Olympiad_Div_B_Rules_2024_for_Web.pdf

Sixie Modern Language Update (Kelley) Class VI-New

If you see a language listed on SIS for next year, it is inaccurate. You will not know which language you are placed in until your new schedules come out in early September 2024 before the next school year starts. Please do not pay attention to anything regarding your modern language choice on SIS until your official schedule is released in the fall. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Kelley in 256 (across from 219).

Lost & Found (Kwan) All Classes

All lost and found items will be donated on April 1. Please come by outside of the main office and retrieve all water bottles, lunch boxes, pencil cases, and clothing!

Reminder about after school in the library (Ellis) All Classes

As spring sports begin, many students must use the library after school. We want to remind all students that they are welcome to come to the Keefe Library after school to do homework. You must sign up (see “After School in the library” link on SIS) and check in upon arrival. You may sign up at any point after school but we strongly suggest signing up in advance since we have a 100-student cap.

Harvard Certamen Success! (Howard) All Classes

Congratulations to the BLS Certamen Teams that competed in the Harvard National Invitational Tournament on Sat. 3/23! All four teams made finals at their respective levels. The results were as follows: Novice A (1st Place): Silas Rosenberger (V) – MVP, Lana Nguyen (V), Ellie Fung (V), Brian Xu (V) Novice B (3rd Place): Meilin Sha (V), Harry Dinh (V), Michael Bui (V), Kanav Vashishth (VI), Theo Neri (VI) Intermediate (3rd Place): Sophia Kowalczyk (IV), Weian Xue (IV), Audrey Kollett (IV), Jason Zhang (IV), Brynn Bennett (IV) Advanced (3rd Place): Biya Brook (I), Aidan Ormsby (I), Alex Xu (I), Andy Yu (III), Joseph Hemr (III)

PIC application deadline (Laverty) Class III, II, & I

Please note the PIC application deadline is March 31st. All applications must be in by midnight on 3/31/24. As a reminder this application should be completed if you are over the age of 16! We are currently recruiting students who are 16 years and older at this time.

application.bostonpic.org/Account

If you have any questions please reach out to me at erin.laverty@bostonpic.org

For those that have applied already- Great! Our team is working through all of the applications at this time, please be patient as we work on this.

Prize Night Application, 2024 (Murray) Class I

Did you know donors to the Boston Latin School Association fund all scholarships awarded on Prize Night in addition to providing resources for a variety of programs you have access to as a student at BLS? As a senior at BLS, you are invited to complete this application for scholarships to be awarded at Prize Night.

The different types of questions asked through this form help the Prize Night committee decide what scholarships you qualify for.

Forms are sent to each Senior and can be found at this link.

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Congratulations to the BLS Academic World Quest team on winning the State Championship (Zou) All Classes

Congratulations to BLS Team 1 Niamh Govender (II), Maya Koreth (II), Laura Nguyen (II), and Aliana Kowalczyk (III) for winning the state Academic World Quest with 83 points beating the next closest team by 20. BLS Team 2 Michelle Chen (II), Mirlynda Chen (II), and Salem Chen (II) had a strong performance coming in third place with 62 points. Up next, they will represent Massachusetts at the national championship in Washington D.C.!

SEL Tip of the Week – Navigating Finals (Wang) All Classes

The end of a school term can be incredibly stressful! While it is important to take care of ourselves year-round, here are some tips + tricks to help navigate the stress that arises before a big exam:

  • Create a homework or study schedule and hold yourself to it.
  •  Incorporate breaks into your study schedule. Our brains and our bodies need breaks!
  •  Doing exercises like walking, going to the gym, or doing yoga can make your body release feel-good chemicals called endorphins. These can make you happy, help you focus better, and reduce stress.
  •  Research shows that what you eat can impact your academic performance. Better nutrition is associated with improvements in staying on task and exam performance.

sites.google.com/bostonpublicschools.org/bls-mental-health-toolkit/navigating-finalsstandardized-test

The Tech Department is Moving (Hourigan) All Classes

The Tech office is moving to room 012, at the foot of the Main Office stairwell. We will complete the move before the April Break. Please continue to see us in the Tech area of the Library until the move is complete and we will give updates on the move’s progress.

Capstone POH-Kets Showcase (Sample) All Classes

My name is Maura Hatala and I’m doing my Senior Capstone Project on how the patriarchy influences women’s fashion. I created 12 runway garments that correlate to 12 research questions, and I will be showcasing my work on Thursday, March 29, at 7 pm in the Black Box (416). There will be a gallery walk, a runway show, and a Q&A! Fill out the form below to secure your seat!

bostonlatin.ticketleap.com/pohkets/