Third Term ends on Thursday, April 10th. The end of term testing rotation is:

• English, Classics, and PE/Health – Monday, April 7th
• Math, History, and Art/Music – Tuesday, April 8th
• Science and Modern Language – Wednesday, April 9th

Report cards will be issued on Thursday, April 17th.

Please see your teachers if you have any questions.

Free BPS Athletics, in Conjunction with Mass General Brighams PreParticipation Physical Exam Event:

May 17th, 2025 8am-1pm

75 Malcolm X Blvd Boston, MA. (Madison Park Gymnasium)

A physical exam is required for all athletes to participate in athletics at Boston Public Schools. Although this event does not replace the annual physical a student athlete gets from their physician, this event offers BPS student athletes the opportunity to be cleared for the ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR as well as complete their required consent paperwork. BPS student athletes will have the opportunity to have access to some of the top medical providers in Massachusetts as well as food and prizes! Please click the link below to access flyers with more detailed information and a QR code.

drive.google.com/drive/folders/14ScPsLQc-doXO1YXegZZljKcHWgG1eSy?usp=drive_link

As part of the Massachusetts 250 initiative, all K-12 public school students in Massachusetts are invited to submit a piece of creative work that tells the story of the most important revolutionary in Massachusetts history from their perspective. Students are invited to use their talents and conduct research to create a project about their chosen revolutionary. Students can submit their entry on this website between now and June 30, 2025.

Executive Office of Education

Need community service hours? Join NoVasta at the Jamaica Plain First Baptist Church’s community meal program this Saturday at noon! We will be helping prepare and give out food to those in need🌎

For more information, email novastagreaterboston@gmail.com, asun3@bostonk12.org, shennessy@bostonk12.org

We are looking for new singers to join the BLS choirs for the next school year. If you’ve ever thought about joining or just want to get more information, stop by to see Mr Snyder in the music wing or send an email to rsnyder@bostonpublicschools.org. We are particularly interested in male and/or lower voices, but all are welcome.

The BOBA Project (at Brigham and Women’s Hospital & Harvard Medical School) invites Chinese American middle and high schoolers to complete a 40-minute survey about their experiences as Asian Americans. More information about The Boba Project can be found here: www.thebobaproject.com/

Teens who fill out the surveys will receive a $20 Amazon gift card. There is no need for parents to participate in the BOBA Project with their teens.

To be eligible, teens should be 12-18 years old and from MA, NY, or NJ. Teens cannot have previously participated in the BOBA Project.

Next Steps for Teens Interested in the Survey:

1) Let the BOBA team know! Teens should complete this interest form: redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=EP9CREAH7LPL8F4E

2) Look for a BOBA Project welcome email. The BOBA team will email instructions, including how to submit the consent form. If teens are under 18, parents will need to provide their consent.

3) Receive the teen-only survey link in your email! Teens should fill out the survey set.

4) Get compensated! Teens will receive their $20 Amazon gift card via email.

drive.google.com/file/d/1RDTb3mXOWL8qOm6KOG6oxKOaCgQiuAnv/view?usp=sharing

Attention club leaders and members: if you would like your club to be featured in the Liber Actorum (Yearbook), please bring $60 in cash or a $60 check to me (Mx. Amico, room 214). If paying by check, it can be made payable to Boston Latin School: Yearbook. Please bring the money directly to me, not leave it on my desk or in my mailbox. Your $60 covers the fee for your club photo to be featured in the yearbook. The more clubs, the better! Along with your payment, please send or have your advisor send a high-resolution photo to damico@bostonpublicschools.org along with your club name. It is ideal to feature prominently current Class I students in the photo. The hard deadline for payment is Friday, May 2nd, but the sooner you pay, the better! Thank you!!

BLS students will travel to Peru in April 2026 to explore health and wellness through a biopsychosocial lens, learning from Peruvian cultural practices and traditions. Highlights of the trip include a visit to Machu Picchu, an animal sanctuary, Peruvian cooking lessons, and more! There are 28 student spots available, open to rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. The projected cost of the trip is $3,400, with financial aid available through the Clough Center.

Please complete this form if you are interested in learning more: forms.gle/P2yrLSUaoQnMJF3E6

Questions? Reach out to Ms. Clougher – kclougher2@bostonpublicschools.org

drive.google.com/file/d/1ezo6SyJJyggiTh0oURz9by5RxUdXRSlc/view?usp=drive_link

Do you love to bake and want to show off your skills? Harness your inner Great British Baking Show contestant and sign up to participate in this year’s bake off to compete for a $50 Visa gift card!

You can work by yourself or in a team of up to three people. There is no restriction on what kind of dessert you submit. You must fill out this form by Friday, March 28th to be eligible!

This free event will take place on Wednesday, April 2nd, after school in the cafeteria, so make sure your treat is ready by then.

forms.gle/rAejpbKc8n9a6t429

Did you know that music can be a powerful tool? Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, sad, or just need a break, turning to your favorite songs can make a big difference. It’s not just about listening for fun; it’s a tool that can actually help you manage tough emotions.

Here’s how: Mood Boost: Listening to upbeat tunes can lift your spirits when you’re feeling low. It’s like a mini escape that helps you recharge.

Stress Relief: Slow, soothing music can lower your heart rate and help you relax when you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed.

Processing Emotions: Sometimes, you might have feelings you don’t know how to express. Music gives you a safe space to process those emotions—whether through the lyrics or just the melody.

Distraction: If you’re caught in a negative thought loop, music can provide a healthy distraction and give your mind a break.

Focus and Calm: When things are too noisy or stressful, instrumental music (like lo-fi or classical) can help you relax and refocus, especially when you’re studying or working on a project.

The Deitch Leadership Institute will partner with Junior Achievement (JA) to offer an educational, interactive program introducing students to the stock market. Mr. Levesque will teach five workshops on stock fundamentals (buying, selling, IPOs, dividends, risk/return), Students will build an online investment portfolio simulating the market and compete for the largest return on investment. Qualifying teams will advance to the JA Stock Market Challenge on May 15 hosted by Ernst & Young in downtown Boston. Classes will meet after school on Mondays starting March 31. Class I-IV. Email jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org with questions.

Sign up HERE.

forms.gle/1jtGKuvwJNNRLfcXA

It’s time for the ELITE EIGHT! 🏀📚🏆

Second round voting of the March Madness book bracket is now open. Be sure to stop by the Keefe Library to cast your vote and make sure your favorite book wins!

Or, vote now with our Google Form.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoA0GBhUZ3Y-t0wB-UEetlpfOPGTXqFY6eTtwchA_O7fTHrQ/viewform?usp=header

Mirora is a brand new STEM database for Boston Latin School, hosting a range of clubs and opportunities for students to access. If you want to learn out more about BLS Science clubs, (who to contact, when the club meets, etc) without feeling the need to commit, check out Mirora.org! We also post organizations from outside of BLS who are running STEM competitions, camps, publications and internships.

Mirora.org

Now that the weather is getting warmer, it’s time for spring cleaning. We are running a clothing drive for Second Chances, an organization that provides clothing to homeless and lower-income families. We are collecting clothing (including outerwear), footwear, and accessories, which can be donated at our box in front of the main office. Everyone who donates can receive an hour of community service by sending a picture of themselves donating to blsfunraisers@gmail.com. Feel free to email us with any questions, thank you!

Calling one but up to 24 students to join myself, Ms. Moguel, Mr. Finnigan, and Ms. Fernandez on a whirlwind adventure to Italy and Sicily in February 2026. Students who are currently enrolled in a CLASSICS ELECTIVE (Myth Tradition, Latin AP, Prose*) and/or ITALIAN 2+ are invited to fill out the interest form for more information! Highlights include: Rome, Herculaneum, Pompeii, Naples Archaeological Museum (glare at Mt. Vesuvius), Taormina, and the Villa Romana del Casale! Questions? Email Ms. Foley (cfoley@bostonpublicschools.org) [Students who enroll in a classics elective NEXT school year will have an opportunity to apply to travel too!]

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHB4Q6wwgi53ql-EDHTMCohRS9cEtJi8v1fQa21LXKNcigJQ/viewform

“COMMUNITY SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY🌎 Get one hour for donating any non-perishable goods to NoVasta’s spring food drive. Donation boxes are located near the main office and the back door of the dining hall.

All items will be going towards the Jamaica Plain First Baptist Church’s community meal program. For additional community service hours, students can volunteer at the meals.

For more information, email novastagreaterboston@gmail.com, asun3@bostonk12.org, shennessy@bostonk12.org”

There is a trip planned to go to Kenya in February of 2026. There are 14 student spots. The trip will focus on wildlife, ecology, and culture. We plan to visit an elephant orphanage, the giraffe center, do  game drives in Tsavo National Park, learn about the Maasai tribe, practice our Kiswahili, visit Mombas, and much, much more! To be eligible, you must be in good academic standing, demonstrate good attendance, and have good conduct. You must be 16 and a rising junior or senior.

Financial aid is available for this trip through the Clough Center, and the projected cost is $3700 for 9 days.

forms.gle/usMQkDA7FeLeJrDu9