Monthly Archives: October 2020
BLS JCL Novice Certamen Scrimmages-(Moguel)
Do you love Greco-Roman mythology? Roman history and daily life? The Latin language? Or are you just into buzzer games and good at studying? Come join in a fun scrimmage for 7th, 8th, and 9B students next week! Compete against other students for glory and a $20 Amazon gift card.
Wednesday 11/4 at 3 pm is the Mythology Scrimmage.
Thursday 11/5 at 3 pm is the History/Culture Scrimmage.
Friday 11/6 at 3 pm is the Language Scrimmage. This one will be split into 2 categories : beginners and 8th graders.
Check out blsjcl.org for the Sign-Up forms!
www.blsjcl.org/
The First Annual Michael Giordano Halloween Contest-(Sarkis, Encarnacao)
All BLS students, faculty and staff are invited to show their enthusiasm for Halloween online! Wear a Halloween costume, snap a photo, and upload it to Padlet. Both groups or individuals costumes can enter the contest.
The photo with the most “likes” wins! You must submit to the padlet by Sunday, November 1 at noon.
As always no masks; no hoods; no make-up which renders the wearer unrecognizable; no costume that violates the dress code; no props that resemble weapons in any way. We look forward to your creative expression within these boundaries, which are in place for everyone’s safety.
padlet.com/asarkis4/uf76i3qpjtanzjro
Girls in Sports Club Speakers – Female Athletes from Boston University, Harvard, and Wellesley College-Cojohn
The Girls in Sports Club will be hosting three guest speakers this coming Friday (October 30) during Friday Flex. Natalia Banos, a freshman on the BU swim team, Tess Sussman, a junior on the Harvard basketball team, and Josephine Kim, former track athlete for Wellesley College, graduating last year. These women will speak about their experiences playing sports and what it’s like to be a female athlete. If interested, please fill out the form in order to receive the zoom link. Email blsgirlsinsports@gmail.com with any questions!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVqQCkQXm8TAiC_gAwYLAbvU7l_xTkxP0ka0HAXIP6Ln0aZw/viewform?gxids=7628
Staples gift card distribution dates and times (Kwan)
The following dates and times will be available for you to come to campus to pick up your $50 Staples gift card. No appointment necessary; one gift card per student. Please come to the front of the school with your one card to expedite the pick up process.
Tuesday 10/27: 1:30 pm – 5 pm
Thursday 10/29: 2 pm – 5 pm
Sunday 11/1: 10 am – 11 am
Monday 11/2: 2 pm – 5 pm
Monday 11/2 will be the FINAL day of Staples gift card distribution. All unused gift cards will be returned to the district on Monday 11/2.
SENIORS: Extra Help Sessions Added for College Essays (Dupuis)
If you are looking for College Essay Help and the after school hours of the Writing Center do not work with your schedule, we now have TWO additional opportunities for you: Tuesday mornings from 7:45-8:15 and Friday Flex Block! Please click on the this link to make an appointment if interested.
The Argo has a new website (Moon)
Feel free to check out the newly posted EC Fair issue, as well as explore the website’s functions. The Argo will also have its first general meeting this Wednesday, October 28, at 2:00PM! Sign up for the email list at bit.ly/blsargo for more info. 🙂
Additional Auditions for Pipeline-Gels
BLS Theatre is having additional auditions for Pipeline during the week of October 26 to 30. Pipeline is a beautiful play about the school prison pipeline and features a predominantly Black and Latinx cast. We will do them by appointment so please email Mr. Gels if you are interested. jgels@bostonpublicschools.org
AP Exam Registration and Payment-(Kennelly)
All current AP students should be registered for their AP exams on AP Classroom AND the BLS AP Registration and Payment form. Complete your registration asap if you have not done so already. Contact Mr. Kennelly with any questions.
College Virtual Visits; Oct 28 – Nov 3-Cannon
The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS in the coming week. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link:
Wed, 10/28: Clark, Denison, Princeton, Roger Williams, Wentworth
Thurs, 10/29: Endicott, University of Toronto, Union, Washington in St. Louis
Fri, 10/30: University of Maine, Massachusetts Maritime, Northeastern, University of Richmond, Smith
Mon, 11/2: Bunker Hill, Mass. College of Pharmacy, Muhlenberg, North Carolina
State, Trinity, Columbia – International Dual BA Program
Tues, 11/3: University of Hartford, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Occidental, Williams
Executive Functioning Workshop Sign-ups- CLOSED-(Delorme-Metayer)
The McCarthy Institute is no longer taking any more registrations for the small group executive functioning workshops. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ms.Delorme-Metayer at rdelormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org.
Stock Market Challenge-(Levesque)
DLI will partner with Junior Achievement to offer Take Stock in Your Future, an interactive program introducing students to the stock market. Using JA’s curriculum, Mr. Levesque will teach 4, 60-minute workshops about stock fundamentals such as buying/selling, IPOs, dividends, and risk/return. Classes begin next Friday (30th), 2:30-3:30pm, over Zoom. Classes will meet every week, and one absence is permitted. Classes end Friday, Nov 20 with a BLS simulated stock market competition. Winning team will advance to Junior Achievement’s Stock Market Challenge held in early December. Sign up HERE. Email jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org with questions. forms.gle/GoLJ6MJzvU6gF3No6
After-school tutoring Zoom Links- October 26th-(Delorme-Metayer)
After-School Tutoring: After-school tutoring will be provided virtually for the 2020-2021 school year. After-school tutoring is typically led by upper class BLS students. A BLS faculty member will be present in the Zoom session.
General Content Tutoring Room:
Faculty Coordinator :Mr.Finnigan
Zoom Link: k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/84082046377
Tutoring Days: Monday – Thursday
Tutoring Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Latin After-School Tutoring Room:
Faculty Coordinator: Ms.Le-Dang-Collins
Zoom Link: k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/85310801076
Tutoring Days: Monday & Thursday
Tutoring Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Yellow Submarine Improv Troupe Bootcamp-Gels
Come join the Yellow Submarine Improv Troupe during their bootcamp for new members. Monday October 26 to Thursday October 29 at 2:30. They will teach you everything you need to know about improv comedy. Come for one day or for all 4 to get as much as possible. us02web.zoom.us/j/88650256567?pwd=TG5MMkl1b3M1NnRLYnZ5aHl4a2dWZz09
Thursday, October 29, 2020-“Specials Schedule Week Two”
College Virtual Visits: October 27-Nov 2 (Cannon)
The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS in the coming week. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link:
Tues, 10/27: Bowdoin, Carnegie Mellon, Curry, Lesley, Syracuse
Wed, 10/28: Clark, Denison, Princeton, Roger Williams, Wentworth
Thurs, 10/29: Endicott, University of Toronto, Union, Washington in St. Louis,
Fri, 10/30: University of Maine, Massachusetts Maritime, Northeastern, University of Richmond, Smith
Mon, 11/2: Bunker Hill, Mass. College of Pharmacy, Muhlenberg, North Carolina State, Trinity, Columbia – International Dual BA Program
FeminSTEM Guest Speaker! (Murray)
FeminSTEM’s first club meeting is this Tuesday 2:30-3:30 pm. We have a very special guest speaker: Mahlet Shiferaw, recent Harvard grad, and BLS alumna! She will be talking about her experience as a woman in STEM and her work in astrophysics and physics. Please come prepared with some questions, as we will have lots of time for a Q&A!
Please fill out this form if you are thinking of attending.
We’ll send the zoom link the day before.
Nutrition Guidelines for the High School Athlete-Owens
BLS Athletic Trainer, Courtney McTague, will be hosting a presentation outlining proper nutrition practices for student-athletes on Tues 10/27 at 7pm. Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees. forms.gle/FYyPmxbVJGNxUvvy9
McCarthy Institute small group executive functioning workshops-Delorme-Metayer
McCarthy Institute small group executive functioning workshops:
Start Date: November 2, 2020 – November 30th, 2020 (MONDAYs ONLY)
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Location: Zoom Link will come after registration
Registration Link: forms.gle/rRAd5WaGm7GePr1C7
Students, are you having a tough time keeping your school materials organized, turning in work on time, and effectively preparing for tests? Then our small group executive functioning workshop series is for you. The program runs for 5-weeks every Monday and it is customized for each individual student enrolled in the program. Below are some examples of the topics covered in this group:
1. Organization
2. Study skills
3. Homework routines
4. Time management
5. Note taking
At our workshops, the instructors will teach you about the different executive functioning skills and then give you time to practice concrete strategies with your real school materials. Not to mention, these workshops are a lot of fun! We know that this virtual learning space can be tough however, we are willing to help make these times a little bit more organized and a lot less stressful.
If you have any other questions please contact Ms.Delorme-Metayer: rdelormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 – Week Two
Come get your Staples gift card and One Card!-Kwan
Please come get your Staples gift card and One Card/M7! No appointment necessary, one gift card per student – just come to the main entrance during these dates and times listed below!
Friday 10/23 : 2 pm – 6 pm
Saturday 10/24: 10 am – 12 pm
Heartwarming Project mini-grants-(Kennelly)
Hershey Heartwarming Project Action Grants
Hershey is celebrating teens who take action in their homes, schools and communities to increase connection, empathy and inclusion. This year, they will select 500 teens across the U.S. and Canada to receive $250 action grants to spark connection and create community where they live. Last year, nearly 300 teens received grants to jumpstart amazing projects—such as starting kindness clubs, creating “well-being lounges” to combat stress in high schools, and hosting fun “come as you are” events focused on inclusion. Encourage your students to learn more and apply by Dec 31!
Business Club Speaker – Former Wall Street Analyst and Harvard Alumnus-Levesque
The BLS Business Club is proud to host Nicole Parent Haughey, a Harvard University graduate, former Wall Street analyst, and founder of her own research firm. Nicole served as COO of mimeo.com and now serves on the Board of Directors at Allegion. Nicole will discuss her Wall Street career, being an entrepreneur, and serving on the board of a publicly traded company. Talk is this Thursday, Oct 22, 4:00pm. Please RSVP HERE to receive the Zoom link. Email questions to Speaker Series Program Director & VP Claire Lantsman (Class II) at clantsman@bostonk12.org.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSMsJR2XmYPPLvL5QHsUFNBORBoQAW5J5FrFYhGImnVEC58Q/viewform?gxids=7628
Virtual Schawbel Center Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursday-Cannon
Virtual Schawbel Center will hold office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:20-2:15. Office hours are a great time to get a quick question answered or to work on your application. Ms. Cannon and Ms. Boucourt are available on Wednesdays and Fridays at that time for individual appointments for essays and application review. Please email mcannon4@bostonpublicschools.org or mandybou@bu.edu with any questions or to schedule a meeting.
Friday Flex: Work on your Common Application: October 23-(Cannon)
Join us in the Virtual Schawbel Center to work on your Common Application during Friday Flex Block on Oct 23, 30, and Nov 6. We will share tips and tricks on how to complete various sections of the Common App as well as give you a dedicated time to work on.
You can register here to attend the virtual session: forms.gle/X4zNSy9RJxfNWBkcA
Events for Teens from Boston Public Library-(Ellis)
Our friends at Boston Public Library have sent us the following teen events for you to check out:
1. Author visit. “You Should See Me in a Crown” author Leah Johnson event at 4 PM on 11/12
bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/5f4d2f3b636c1c3a00647bf4
2. A virtual workshop with partner ACLU of Massachusetts that will cover “what it’s like to participate in hearings, why it’s important for young people to do so, and cover writing, submitting, and presenting testimony to governing bodies such as the Boston City Council or committees in the State legislature.”
Interested teens can sign up at bit.ly/36RLfJE
The workshop will be run over Zoom on Thursday, November 19th at 6pm. Registered participants will receive the link before the scheduled meeting date.
BLS EC Events Website! -(Murray)
The new Extracurricular Website is live!! Check it out and plan on joining the Virtual EC Showcase all next week, from 2:15-3:30, with a different theme each day!
bit.ly/BLSECEvents
The BLS Extracurricular Showcase is HERE!-Murray
Each day this week we will be holding a virtual BLS EC Showcase! Log into bit.ly/BLSClubZooms from 2:30-3:30 to meet club leaders and learn about some of the exciting ways there are to get involved at BLS. Each day has a theme:
Monday: Academic Clubs
Tuesday: Special Interest Clubs
Wednesday: Cultural Clubs
Thursday: Athletic, Community Service and Social Justice Clubs
Friday: Media, Political, Pre-Professional and Religious Clubs
We have over 120 opportunities for you to experience! Check out our website at bit.ly/BLSECEvents for more information on the Showcase (including the clubs that will be participating each day) and to keep up to date on what is going on with our clubs and organizations! Don’t forget to follow us on instagram at @BLSECevents
Additional Staples Gift Card Distribution Times & FINAL CALL for OneCard & Materials Pick Up-Kwan
Every BPS student gets a $50 Staples gift card. Please see below for distribution times for week of 10/19. Please come to the MAIN ENTRANCE for pick up and have your student OneCard or 6 digit BPS ID ready.
FINAL CALL: If you still need to pick up your OneCard/M7, books or any materials, please come during the same time as Staple gift card distribution.
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Tuesday 10/20: After school until 4 pm
Wednesday 10/21: After school until 4 pm (LAST DAY FOR MATERIALS PICK UP)
Friday 10/23: After school until 6 pm (only staples gift card pick up, no books/materials)
Sat 10/24: 10 am -12 pm (only staples gift card pick up, no books/materials)
The $50 store cards can be used at select Staples retail stores until November 30. The cards must be redeemed in one transaction and some restrictions apply. Please see this link for more information.
Dana Farber – Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) -Bateman
The Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Umbrella of programs at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center is now accepting applications for the 2021 cycle of programs. These programs support highly motivated high school and undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in science or scientific research through engagement in mentored summer research projects, participation in an advanced scientific curriculum, and professional skills training.
Please see the flyer or visit our website for more information on eligibility requirements for each of our three programs (YES for CURE, CURE Summer Only, and SPARC) as well as application instructions.
Because the YES for CURE Program kicks off on February 20th, online applications will be due November 23rd.
The Summer-Only CURE program and the The DF/HCC UMass Boston Summer Program to Advance Research Careers (SPARC) application deadline is February 5, 2021.
Website and applications: www.dfhcc.harvard.edu/research/cancer-disparities/students/student-overview/
Community Service: World Food Day-Kennedy
Friday October 16 is World Food Day, a day dedicated to the efforts to end local and global hunger. Make an impact by organizing a food drive, raising awareness, or volunteering in your community. Look for information on InnerView about how you can be recognized for your work.
Extracurricular Showcase- Next week!-Murray
Next week we will have a week long Virtual Extracurricular Showcase! To celebrate, our BLS ECEvents instagram, website and EC Showcase Zoom link will all be live on Monday!
All next week, from 2:15-3:30, log in to our daily zoom to learn more about the exciting opportunities at BLS. See the schedule for more details:
Monday: Academic Clubs
Tuesday: Special Interest Clubs
Wednesday: Cultural Clubs
Thursday: Athletic, Community Service and Social Justice Clubs
Friday: Media, Political, Pre-Professional and Religious Clubs
Follow our instagram now to learn more on Monday: @BLSECevents to keep up to date on all extracurricular events at BLS!
docs.google.com/document/d/1Fmp2gHr8pAbBYzxAa9XfDjxZ3Zhiu4vdifdfiYa7PNM/edit?usp=sharing
College Virtual Visits: October 21 – 26-(Cannon)
The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS in the coming week. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link:
10/21: Bates,, Lehigh, University of New England, Univ. of Tampa
10/22: Haverford, Johns Hopkins, Mass College of Liberal Arts, Quinnipiac, St. Michael’s
10/23: Brandeis, Carnegie Mellon, Kenyon, Univ. of Tennessee
10/26: Berklee College of Music, Emmanuel, George Washington Univ., UMass-Lowell
CIEE Global Navigator Program-Kennelly
Interested in Global Travel? Learn about the CIEE Global Navigator program and scholarship opportunities by attending a virtual information session at on of the following times. Click here for more information.
Mondays 4:00pm – 5:00pm EDT
Tuesdays 10:30am – 11:30am EDT
Wednesdays 1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT
Thursdays 8:00pm – 9:00pm EDT
www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/questions/attend-virtual-presentation
Virtual Video Series on Social Justice-City of Boston
Youth are leading the way towards racial and social justice for all people. This virtual series that premieres on Tuesday, 10/20 at 7 p.m. will feature interviews and discussions with political and civic leaders and reports from our global youth reporters. Each episode will highlight student activities that promote tolerance and inclusion, and ways that each one of us can combat racism and prejudice in our communities. Student activists and their efforts will be highlighted and viewing students will be encouraged to do their part in the battle against hate. This virtual video series is produced by youth, for youth, in partnership with Emerson College.
Reminder: Extended Homeroom Dialogue Wednesday-(Skerritt)
All homerooms will discuss the August Reads/Views on race and equity this Wednesday, 10/21. We know it has been a while since the summer, so please take time if you are able to refresh yourself on the assigned readings and videos for your grade level. Thank you in advance for your contributions in service of a safe and affirming school community.
libguides.bls.org/AugustReads
College Virtual Visits, October 19-23: Class I-Cannon
The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS in the coming days. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link:
10/19: University of Alabama, American, Embry-Riddle, Hampden-Sydney
10/20: Drexel, UMass-Dartmouth, University of Pittsburgh, Villanova
10/21: Bates, Johns Hopkins, Lehigh, University of New England, Univ. of Tampa
10/22: Haverford, Mass College of Liberal Arts, Quinnipiac, St. Michael’s
10/23: Brandeis, Carnegie Mellon, Kenyon, Univ. of Tennessee
Marking Term Dates-Skerritt
Please find the term dates indicating progress report and report grade distribution here. They were revised by BPS due to the later start to the school year. First term ends November 20, and progress reports will be emailed on October 30.
docs.google.com/document/d/1DwdzOlTv2qzBh6YLt9k5pK878lXVVuLOlAII_JcPB4k/edit?usp=sharing
NHS Application – Seniors-(Finnigan, LeDang-Collins)
Seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.5 have been invited to apply for induction into the National Honor Society. All necessary information has been emailed to the students to whom this applies. The deadline to submit applications is Tuesday, 10/20/2020 at 5 PM. Questions? Email Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org) and Ms. LeDang-Collins (tledang@bostonpublicschools.org).
Seeing Yourself in STEM – Junior Achievement Webinar-Levesque
Junior Achievement will host a monthly Career Speaker Series Webinar throughout the academic year to expose students to a wide array of careers. In alignment with MA STEM Week, October’s webinar theme will be “seeing yourself in STEM”, hosted by CGI (www.cgi.com/us). Webinar will occur Tuesday, October 20 from 3:00-3:45pm. All grades are welcome. Register at bit.ly/JAcareerspeaker.
Debate Success at Yale Debate and Nova Titan-(Hourigan/Webb)
Boston Latin School debaters reached elimination rounds competing against thousands of students at the Yale Invitational Tournament held online October 2-4, 2020. Sam Chen and Neil Jin reached double octafinals (Top 32) in JV Public Forum Debate. Selina Tang and Emily Sun reached triple octafinals (Top 64) in Varsity Public Forum Debate, and Maya Nelson reached quarterfinals (Top 120) in Congressional Debate.
Boston Latin School debaters also reached elimination rounds at the Nova Titan Invitational. In JV Public Forum Debate, Cinly Mo and Niall Reynolds reached semifinals (top 4) and Joanna Lin and Jessie Wang reached quarterfinals (top 8). In Varsity Public Forum Debate, Selina Tang and Nadine Han reached double octafinals (Top 32).
Congratulations to all our debaters!
The Writing Center is Back!-Dupuis
Don’t remember how to do an outline? Need some feedback on your word choices or organization? Have a college essay that you’re trying to perfect? The BLS Writing Center can help with that! We will be open virtually Mondays-Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 beginning Wed 10/14. This service is open to ALL students in ALL classes. You will receive one-on-one targeted help from an English Department faculty member to turn your “ok” assignment into writing greatness! Use this link to sign up for an available time slot: calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched?sstoken=UUpxcnlkcnRBZFFzfGRlZmF1bHR8ZDQ5M2VlZDA4MjYxMzQ3ODgwODRmZjUwYTYyM2NiNGM
College Interview Workshop: Class I-Cannon
Interview Workshop, Tuesday, Oct 20 at 2:30; Oct 23 Friday Flex
The Virtual Schawbel Center and PIC Office will collaborate on a College Interview Workshop. Does the college you are applying to offer an admission interview? Want to learn how to prepare, what to expect, and practice your answers? Then register for either of these interview workshops with this link: forms.gle/k1wiqGzw9wCBZf7J7
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Reminder – Student Body Reps in Homeroom -(Levesque)
Student Council is seeking 2 students per homeroom to serve as Student Body Representatives for the academic year. Responsibilities include 1) serving as a representative and voice of the students, mostly through structured conversations with administrators about the BLS experience, 2) participating in Town Hall meetings (monthly), and 3) attending Student Council meetings (monthly). Notify your homeroom teacher by Monday, October 19 if you are interested. Email questions to Mr. Levesque (jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org).
Wevideo workshop for students grades 8-12 — Friday Flex, 10/16-Harari
Students in grades 8-12: Want to get started with WeVideo? Use it for club videos, homework assignments, or just for fun! Sign up to attend a workshop on 10/16 during this week’s Friday Flex Block. Email Ms. Harari (sharari@bostonpublicschools.org) to receive a zoom link or with any questions.
Staples $50 Gift Cards-Kwan
We will be distributing $50 Staples gift cards to students and families this week. The $50 store cards can be used at select Staples retail stores until November 30. The cards must be redeemed in one transaction and some restrictions apply.
The first day of distribution is this Wednesday to seniors who are taking the SATs on campus.
Other times for Staples gift cards pick up this week include: Thursday, October 15, 2:30-4:30 pm AND Friday October 16, 8:00-10:00 am We will have more distribution times posted for the week of October 19.
For more information on the Staples Gift Cards, please see see link: www.bostonpublicschools.org/staples
College Virtual Visits: Oct 15-20-Cannon
The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS in the coming days. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link:
10/15: Boston University, Georgetown, University of Michigan
10/16: Claremont McKenna, University of Connecticut, Hoftsta, Oberlin
10/19: University of Alabama, American, Embry-Riddle, Hampden-Sydney
10/20: Drexel, UMass-Dartmouth, University of Pittsburgh, Villanova
McCarthy Institute – Saturday Success School-Delorme
Saturday Success Tutoring
Program Description: Saturday Success School offers help and enrichment to students in classes VI, V and IV from 9 A.M. to noon on Saturday mornings from October through May.Teachers, alumni volunteers, collegiate volunteers and local professionals provide individual instruction to students who thrive under this personal attention.
20 Saturdays throughout the academic year
Three 45 minute sessions
Registration Google Form (This must be submitted the Thursday before a student begins): forms.gle/WSzeuTf5HtRzS6Hw8
Program Times: 9:00 am – 11:30am
Program Contact: Mrs. Rose Delorme-Metayer
Email: rdelormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org
Phone: (617) 652-0296
Student Body Representatives-Levesque
Student Council is seeking 2 students per homeroom to serve as Student Body Representatives for the academic year. Responsibilities include 1) serving as a representative and voice of the students, mostly through structured conversations with administrators about the BLS experience, 2) participating in Town Hall meetings (monthly), and 3) attending Student Council meetings (monthly). Notify your homeroom teacher by Monday, October 19 if you are interested. Email questions to Mr. Levesque (jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org).
Junior Interview Forum Launching Soon-Levesque
Junior Interview Forum will launch on Thursday, October 15 (virtually). All members of Class II are required to attend this one-time workshop, facilitated during a study block. Led by Mr. Levesque (Deitch Leadership) and Lucey Gorrill (PIC Office), the workshop will teach students professional interviewing skills, applicable to summer internships, professional jobs, and college interviews. Students will be scheduled and notified in advance via email. Email questions to jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org or lucey.gorrill@bostonpic.org.
Get Your Application DONE! Oct 15 – Class I-Cannon
Get Your App DONE! Thursday, October 15 2:30-6:30pm
The Virtual Schawbel Center will be open for a power application completion session to provide space/time and advice on completing the Common App. Come for some or all of the time to get work done in the company of friends. Zoom link in Class of 2021 College Planning Calendar. Register here: forms.gle/fxMEJcpZsRdJxkwV7
MassJCL Classics Day on Sat. 10/24/20-Moguel
“Why am I learning Latin?” “How will studying the Classics help me in the future?” These questions will be answered at the Massachusetts Junior Classical League Classics Day event on Saturday, October 24th, 2020! The all-day, virtual event will include presentations from New York Times Bestselling Author of “The Song of Achilles” and “Circe” Madeline Miller, Nobel Prize Physicist Sir Anthony Leggett, Member of UK Parliament/Neuroscientist Baroness Susan Greenfield, and former NJCL President/current Boston City Councilor and Mayoral candidate Michelle Wu, all of whom will attest to the ways that studying the Classics led them to become leaders in their fields. Additionally, there will be Zoom games, trivia games (street certamen and Kahoot!), and socials. You do not need to be a member of JCL in order to attend, and you can come and go as you please. Sign up at bit.ly/registerclassicsday, find a schedule of the event at bit.ly/cdaysched, and talk to your Classics teacher for more information!
Registration ends on Thursday 10/15, so sign up now!
Your Keefe Librarians Have Office Hours!-Ellis
Ms. Ellis and Ms. Harari will hold office hours Wednesday and Thursday 1:20-2:15 p.m. for students. Here’s the procedure:
-Email us that you want to come to office hours any time before 1:20 p.m.
-We’ll give you a specific time slot to come.
-Provide a short description of what type of help you need (research, resource, citation, book recommendation, etc.). If related to a school assignment, include that information, too.
-Log into your school email to enter our Zoom waiting room.
Zoom Link: k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/89885481847
Recycling Committee Community Service Hours-Hamilton
Members of the BLS Recycling Committee can find their accumulated hours and learn how to input their service into the new InnerView system by checking out the club website (sites.google.com/view/blsrc/). Former members who have not signed up for the new email list should do so in order to receive updates about InnerView and upcoming virtual programming (bit.ly/joinblsrc).
College Virtual Visits Oct 13-16-Cannon
The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link:
10/15: Boston University, Georgetown, University of Michigan
10/16: Claremont McKenna, University of Connecticut, Hoftsta, Oberlin
College Pride Day October 13-Clougherty
Just because we can’t host the College Fair doesn’t mean that our college spirit is any less exuberant! On Tuesday, October 13 we encourage all faculty and students to wear college colors or a piece of clothing to celebrate a college of their choice! We also encourage faculty to share a memory about their college experience with their students! Follow us on Instagram @collegeadvising_bls for faculty profiles!
Keefe Library looking for praefects-Harari
Even though we’re virtual, the Keefe Library still needs a few good praefects. Preference given to students in Classes I & II who need to complete their community service hours. Tasks may include handling our social media accounts, writing book reviews, helping with virtual events (a movie club? book club? gaming?), or working on classroom support materials. Connect on InnerView or fill in the form linked HERE. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFx-pz84f8DeYzkrpBPai1OXIZ4NFK70FWmrSRmRX4usNCoA/viewform
BPS Virtual HBCU Fair, Oct. 13-Cannon
Tuesday, October 13, 6-7:30 pm. Hear from alumni from various HBCUs! Ask questions about what makes the experience unique. Learn more about different programs. Register at this link: sites.google.com/view/bps-college-month-2020/virtual-college-fair-registration
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 Senior Officers!-Sarkis-Encarnacao
President – Gian Martinez
Vice President – Mia Thompson-Merullo
Treasurer – Xiangan He
Secretary – Mandy Sun
Thank you to all that ran for these positions! We appreciate your leadership.
Auditions for Pipeline!-Gels
Auditions for Pipeline on October 13 and 14. Featuring a predominantly Black and Latinx cast, we are casting Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau to be directed by Mr. Gels and Xander Haynes (I). All audition information is on google classroom. Code: wr5rfo5
Club Registration-Murray
Club registration is happening now. Though clubs can form at any time during the year, please complete your registration by 10/12 in order to save your spot in our online EC Showcase, happening during the week of 10/19/20. Registration is on SIS. Please contact Ms. Murray with any questions.
Athletics Reminder-Owens
Any student-athletes engaging in athletic activity sanctioned by BLS Athletics must adhere to proper guidelines. All student-athletes must wear masks (with ear loops, no gaiters) during activity when social distancing is not possible. Though many other communities in Massachusetts have loosened restrictions, Boston has not moved forward. Please be vigilant to ensure everyone’s safety
AP Exam Registration (Kennelly)
All students currently enrolled in an AP class must register for their AP exams via both AP Classroom and this BLS AP Exam Registration form. This should be completed by Friday October 2. Contact Mr. Kennelly with any questions.
Friday, October 9, 2020
Friday Flex Common App Workshop: Class I-Cannon
Join us in the Virtual Schawbel Center to work on your Common Application during Friday Flex Block on Oct 9, 16, 23, 30, and Nov 6. We will share tips and tricks on how to complete various sections of the Common App as well as give you a dedicated time to work on. This week we’ll look at the COVID question – what should you write about here? Zoom link in the Class of 2021 Planning Calendar. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Boucourt (mandybou@bu.edu) or me (mcannon4@bostonpublicschoolsr.og). Register here: forms.gle/W4vGSnvTaSkbNp597
College Virtual Visits Oct 8-9 – Classes I and II-Cannon
The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS this week. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link: 10/8: Elon, Johnson and Wales, Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech, Xavier; 10/9: Brown, George Mason, UMass/Amherst, Northwestern.
Online Physician Shadowing Program in China-Levesque
Asia America Career Connection Corp (AACC) is offering an online shadowing program this fall for high school students (Class I-IV) who are interested to learn about careers in medicine, public health or virology, while learning about healthcare in China. 20+ hours of one-on-one lectures, discussions, and more. Program schedule occurs Nov 1-8. Visit www.shadowinchina.org to learn more about dates, eligibility, fees, and how to apply (info@shadowinchina.org, 800-336-6617).
Thursday, October 8, 2020
AP Exam Registration-Kennelly
AP Exam Registration is past due. All current AP Students should be registered on AP Classroom AND on the BLS AP Registration Form, which is linked here and available on SIS.
Human Library Recruiting New Organizers (Harari)
The Co-Directors of the annual Human Library event, Rachel Weng (I) and Jack Trapanick (II) are looking for students in their Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior year interested in helping coordinate the Human Library as Assistant Directors. Directors meet once weekly (with Ms. Harari) to reach out to potential guest speakers and establish logistics. More details on the event and position can be found HERE. If you are interested in the position, please fill out THIS GOOGLE FORM by 2:15 PM Wednesday, October 7th; you may then be contacted via email for a follow-up interview. If you have any questions, email blshumanlibrary@gmail.com.
Theatre General Interest Form (Gels)
Are you interested in any aspect of theatre but missed the general meeting on Monday? No problem! Use this google form to tell us you exist and where your interests lie and we will get you the information you need! forms.gle/bPHspKCoYwdVg3Y89 Further you can join our Slack channel. Introduce yourself when you arrive and be welcome by the ever friendly virtual theatre arms join.slack.com/t/blstheater/shared_invite/zt-bihwla3a-pO6ceHWz8XuXIpa5J1d8XQ
BLS Theatre One Acts (Gels)
For just 7th to 9th grade actors! Come sign up to audition for the One Act Plays! Auditions are October 6 and 7. We will be doing three one acts comedies this year over Zoom that are going to be a lot of fun. This is a great way to either first get involved with or continue your involvement in BLS Theatre. All the details are in a google classroom. code: 6d2w7ye
Senior Class Election Primary Results (Sarkis, Encarnacao)
Congratulations to the following students:
President: Nitz-fa Dimanche and Gian Martinez
VP: Beatrix Knight and Mia Thompson-Merullo
Treasurer: Bronte Buckingham and Xiangan He
Secretary: Ja’Karri Pierre and Mandy Sun
Speeches from the finalist will be pre-recorded and shown during Extended Homeroom on Wednesday 10/7 and will be immediately followed by the final vote. Thank you to all who ran! We appreciate your leadership.
CIEE Global Navigator and Global Nomads (Kennelly)
Boston Latin School Clough Center for Global Understanding partner CIEE is again offering programming and financial aid to BLS students to support their development as engaged global citizens. Students can apply for CIEE Global Navigator programs and scholarships. Dozens of BLS students have participated in recent years, with substantial financial support from CIEE and the BLSA. More information will be provided through world language classes and Friday Flex periods. Students can also participate in Global Nomads Groups free of charge through the CIEE partnership. Contact Mr. Kennelly for more information on these and other exciting global programs.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
InnerView Sign Up (Kennelly)
All students in Classes I-IV ( grades 12-9) must register with InnerView in order to sign up for and verify community service. Contact Mr. Kennelly with any questions.
NU Center for STEM Education’s Pathways to Science and Engineering Fall 2020 (Bateman)
Pathways to Science and Engineering is an after school program geared towards high school students interested in STEM. Multiple graduate students and faculty members from Northeastern University will be presenting their ongoing research to participants, and participants will have time to ask questions about the presenter’s research and their field of study. I Participants will be meeting remotely via Zoom every Tuesday from 4:00-5:00pm for 8 weeks, starting this Tuesday, October 6th, 2020. Interested students should confirm their interest by filling out this survey.
Friday, October 2, 2020
Class I: Update Naviance TODAY-Cannon
Update your Naviance college list by October 2 with any early application status (early decision, early action, restricted early action). Email your guidance counselor or Ms. Cannon in the virtual Schawbel Center with any questions.
Voting webinar (with the Topol Fellows) and registering to vote!-Freeman
Interested in this presidential election? Learn about voter suppression and the presidential candidates with the Topol Fellows during this week’s Friday flex block (October 2). Register through this zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/89868810651 If you still need to register to vote (and will be 18 years old by election day on November 3), registration forms–and stamps–will be available at school during the week of October 5th (when you are picking up your books/materials). Please register quickly; these must be postmarked by October 24th but you know the US Mail these days… The deadline is soon approaching.
ACE Mentoring Program- Architecture, Construction, and Engineering for High Schoolers (Segal)
Would you be interested in a free after school program for grades 9-12 on architecture, construction, and engineering that meets October through March? The ACE Mentor Program of Greater Boston is holding information sessions for students, parents/guardians, and educators to learn about ACE. Read more about the program here Sign up for an information session (on Zoom) here. Questions? Email Jen Fries at jfries@acegreaterboston.org This program can lead to scholarships and internships for students!!
AP Exam Registration-Kennelly
All students currently enrolled in AP courses MUST enroll in AP Classroom immediately using the code provided by their AP teacher AND register for their exams using the BLS AP Registration Form.
InnerView (Kennelly)
InnerView may only be used by students in grades 9-12 because of the InnerView user agreement. Students currently in grades 7 & 8 will be able to sign up for InnerView in grade 9 and record any completed hours at that time. Accounts for students not currently in grades 9-12 will be deleted.
Friday, October 2, 2020
Course Change Requests-Clougherty
Although course changes are going to be extremely limited this year, you may request a change by filling out the Course Change Request Form on SIS between today, Monday September 28 and Friday, October 2. If your change is possible, it will be reflected directly in SIS, so please check daily once your request has been submitted.
BLS Theatre General Meeting and Auditions!-Gels
BLS Theatre is having a general meeting on Monday September 28 at 2:30 where will be discussing what shows we are doing and what theatre will look like this year. Come on by to hear all about the year we are having for actors, lights, costumes, hair and make up, set, etc. k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/82955964910 Further come and audition on Tuesday September 29 and Wednesday September 30 for She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms. Which is exactly what it sounds like, a Dungeons and Dragons adventure that is the right mix of hilarious and heartbreaking. Sign up for a specific time and get all other information in the google classroom for it: gm5czgq
Work on your Common App – Class I-Cannon
Join us in the Virtual Schawbel Center to work on your Common Application during Friday Flex Block on October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and November 6. You can register here to attend any or all of the virtual sessions – we will share tips and tricks on the Common App and give you a dedicated time to work on your own and ask questions. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Boucourt (mandybou@bu.edu) or Ms. Cannon (mcannon4@bostonpublicschools.org).
Locker locations and combinations. (Kwan)
For students returning to campus this week, we have a dedicated team who will assist you in finding your locker location once you’re on campus. We also have a master key to all BLS locks so don’t worry if you can’t remember those information.
New eBooks on Race, Antiracism and History in the Keefe Library-Ellis
Purchased with funds from the Salett Civil Rights Fund, we have new titles on race, antiracism, and history currently featured on our new Bookshelf page. Available for Boston Latin School students and staff. Read more on the Keefe Library Blog.
Business Club presents millionaire real estate broker and reality television star Jason Oppenheim. Yang
(Yang)We are excited to premier our first edition of the Keynote Speaker Series. Founder of Los Angeles luxury real estate firm: the Oppenheim Group as well as starring on the Netflix show Selling Sunset, Jason Oppenheim has sold over 1 Billion dollars in property. We are lucky to have him join us this Thursday, October 1st at 5PM via Zoom to share his journey to greatness. Please RSVP at: bit.ly/businessspeakerseries. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the event. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Speaker Series Program Director & VP Claire Lantsman, Class II with any questions at clantsman@bostonk12.org.
Asian Voices of Organized Youth for Community Empowerment (A-VOYCE)-Levesque
Asian Voices of Organized Youth for Community Empowerment (A-VOYCE) is a leadership program for high school students that seeks to highlight the narratives of Chinatown’s Asian-American and Asian immigrant communities. Students will meet 2 hrs/week via Zoom from October 2020 – June 2021. Volunteer hours will be verified upon program completion. In this program, students will learn leadership skills, public speaking, community organizing/advocacy, and project/event management. Click HERE for the application, which is due Wednesday, Sep 30, 5:00pm. Visit asiancdc.org/avoyce or email Emily Zheng (Emily.Zheng@asiancdc.org) for more information.
BLS School Store-DeAngelo
The BLS School Store is now OPEN and accepting online orders. Orders must be shipped and include a shipping fee as in person pick up is not available at this time. New items include custom BLS face masks and pennants. New swag items will be arriving in October so make sure to check back frequently! The store web site is: www.bls.org/bookstore
Senior Class Elections-Sarkis-Encarnacao
Election season at BLS is starting! The first round of voting for the Class of 2021 officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary) will be held on September 30th during the Extended Homeroom period. Speeches from the top two finalists in each position will be viewed in Extended Homeroom on October 7th, immediately followed by the final voting. You must be present in Extended Homeroom to vote. Candidates will be hanging posters in the “virtual hallway” (padlet.com/asarkis4/