Watch this spectacular lion dance that took place on the steps of BLS as we continue to celebrate the Year of the Ox.

SAFEBAE is having a virtual summit on February 26-28.

safebae.org/get-involved/2021-summit/

BLS BLACK is inviting all members of the BLS community to our annual Black History Month showcase this Friday, February 26 during Friday Flex (10:40 – 11:35 AM). We will be talking about the history and legacy of BHM and how to celebrate Black culture all year long. We’ll also be playing two rounds of Kahoot and giving out gift cards to our top 3 winners.

Hope to see you there!

Email blackatbls@gmail.com to receive the zoom link for Friday.

The Topol Fellows are inviting students and teachers to audition for Moth Day, which will be held during the second week of April.

Moth Day is a live story-telling session sharing personal stories with topics ranging from cultural identities to meaningful experiences to funny mishaps in daily life. Stories should be 10 to 15 minutes long. Auditions will be held in the first week of March.

Fill out this Google Form if you are interested! forms.gle/D8vHmew2GrExRCvx5 We look forward to hearing from you soon!

forms.gle/D8vHmew2GrExRCvx5

BLS Middle School Science Bowl Team competed in the Northeast Regional Middle School Science Bowl competition at MIT. They placed 9th in prelims, advancing to the elimination round of 16 teams! Congrats to William Liyuan (V), Simon Hay-Sutton (VI), Andrew Zheng (V), Hanley Ensdorf (V) and Shane Lundrigan (VI).

Read about BLS Community Service Stars

Greetings BLS students and staff, We’ve seen many positive and creative displays and zoom backgrounds of African American achievements, culture, and history throughout the month of February, but only 3 people have submitted their screenshots to blackatbls@gmail.com for the BLS B.L.A.C.K. sponsored 2021 Black History Month virtual door decorating contest. It’s not too late to send in your picture. If you still want to participate, change your zoom background or add your art to the wall or door behind you when you’re on camera, take a screenshot and send it to blackatbls@gmail.com by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, February 24. We will display the screenshots on a Padlet and announce the winners at our BLS B.L.A.C.K. Annual Showcase this Friday, February 26 during the Friday Flex block.

The winners will have a nice gift mailed to them, courtesy of our BLSA. Thank you to all who have participated the entire month and to those that will participate this last week of Black History Month.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Pinchem at cpinchem@bostonpublicschools.org or Mrs. Metayer at rdelormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org

forms.gle/D8vHmew2GrExRCvx5

The ISBL is hosting a movie event on February 26 from 6 to 8pm.

Clear hear for details. Register here. Zoom Link will be shared the day of the event.

FemInSTEM is hosting guest speaker Seema Anandalwar, a surgery resident at Harvard Medical School and alumna of the Harvard School of Public Health, on Tuesday, February 23 from 2:30-3:30. Join us to learn about what it’s like to be a surgeon, as well as Seema’s journey as a woman in STEM.

Please fill out this form if you are interested. Thanks.

The School Parent Council (SPC) will host a webinar, presented by Clayton Cranford, on “Parenting in the Digital World”  this Tuesday, February 23, from 7:30-9:00 pm. A nationally recognized expert on child and internet safety and behavior threat assessments,  Mr. Cranford will discuss the current apps students use, the risks associated with popular media sites as well as how parents can monitor and support their children .

Please register and RSVP HERE with questions for Mr. Cranford.  For more information on the event, please email BLS SPC Executive Committee.

Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is an unique opportunity hosted by McKinsey & Company for students in Class I-III to learn about strategic thinking and problem solving, to learn about consulting and business careers, and to build their college resumes. YLF is a free, two-day workshop on April 9-10 (Fri/Sat), run by McKinsey consultants. Students will receive “excused absence” for Friday April 9.

Application deadline is February 28. Mr. Levesque and a McKinsey executive/BLS alum will host an info session on Tuesday (2/23) at 3:30pm. Receive Zoom link by signing up at forms.gle/X1LVejzUvsjcLrYX9 . Apply to YLF at www.ylfboston.com

Congrats to the BLS Certamen teams for their success at recent tournaments!

The Sixie Novice team won 1st place at the BLS Certamen Tournament on Sat. 2/6. Congrats to Malvika Dias, Trevor Gracombe, Joseph Hemr, and Mila Matteson!

All novice, intermediate, and advanced BLS teams advanced to the Semifinals at the Duke Certamen Tournament on Sat. 2/13 against teams from around the nation. We’re so proud of y’all! One of the advanced teams made it into finals and won 1st place! Congrats to Luc Azar-Tanguay, Sam Bogomolni, Ethan Clark, Jinwoo Kim, and Danny Nguyen!

Congratulations again to Boston Latin School’s Model UN club for their amazing performance at Boston University’s Model UN Conference. All delegates did an outstanding job in debate and diplomacy but special accolades to the following members:

Verbal Commendations: Levi Plocher Mattison (I) for his work in the US Senate William Hu (II) for his work in Air BNB Lauren Lambrecht (II) for her work in the UN Human Rights Council

Outstanding Delegate Winners: Grace Sullivan (II) for her wok in the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Maisha Kazi (II) for her work in teh Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee

Great work everyone! If you are interested in joining BLS Model UN, please email bostonlatinschoolmun@gmail.com

The BLS Recycling Committee is creating a Crash Course Video to highlight Global Recycling Day, which is on March 18, 2021.

They are seeking 45-second to 2-minute video submissions to be included in the compilation. These video submissions will focus on one of the overarching themes on the linked flyer, and address the questions within the theme. These submissions will require research, so each submission will be worth 1 hour of community service. Creativity and effort is a must for this project. More information can be found in the document linked here (bit.ly/crashcycling).

Read the February edition of the Community Service Spotlight here

drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Tsl7VT68XKPuFJCxTXoTA4OinFH0AHrA

Looking for something to kick of February break? Terms 3 stressing you out too much already? Wanna watch a bunch of people make jokes at their webcams? Perfect then come see Darwimprov: Birds of a feather evolve together. Online shows at 3 and 7 and it is pay what you can. We will be more than happy to have you there. (Disclaimer no actual evolution will be taking place in the show. We are sorry to disappoint you.) Tickets at bostonlatin.ticketleap.com/darwimprov

Wednesday Feb. 10

Girls Varsity Basketball @ Cambridge 6PM www.cpsd.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3042869&pageId=3429463

Boys Varsity Basketball v. Cambridge 6PM seasoncast.com/blsboysbball21

Girls Varsity Hockey @ Cambridge 4PM zoom.us/j/95248712279

Boys Varsity Hockey v. Cambridge 4:05PM vimeo.com/event/661053/7df544aee6

Friday Feb. 12

Girls Basketball v. Cambridge (4pm JV/ 6pm Varsity) blsbasketball21.mylivegame.com

Boys Basketball @ Cambridge (4pm JV/ 6pm Varsity) www.cpsd.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3042869&pageId=3429463

Saturday Feb 13

Girls Hockey v. Cambridge 12:25pm (Game time change) vimeo.com/event/661060/a7372e2979

Boys Hockey @ Cambridge 3pm zoom.us/j/97153524397

The BLS Recycling Committee is going to be hosting a movie and game night on Monday, February 15th at 7 pm. They will be streaming Howl’s Moving Castle on the BLS RC member discord, so make sure to join the discord now so that you don’t miss out on the movie and other future announcements (discord.com/invite/8Zey82J)

VSS will be hosting our annual Tết Festival on February 26th, which will consist of fun games and an exciting show full of performers! The games will be open at 3:00 PM and our show will begin at 5:00 PM. You’ll also have various opportunities to win prizes over the course of our event. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the RSVP form. We hope to see you there!

drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KKtZXlyr5fEvP2sjBxfM-uDs2jrlt3uM?usp=sharing

The Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is an unique opportunity for local Boston area students hosted by McKinsey & Company to learn about strategic thinking and problem solving with industry leaders, raise their awareness of consulting and business careers, and to build their college resumes. The YLF is a free, two-day workshop on Friday April 9 – Saturday April 10, run by Boston area consultants. Students will receive “constructively present” attendance for Friday. Class I-III. Application deadline is February 28. Learn more and apply at www.ylfboston.com

John Hancock is a global financial services company focusing on life insurance, investment, and retirement advice. We will host a series of virtual events to increase awareness of lesser known career paths and review the John Hancock MLK Summer Scholars program, which is a paid 6-7 week summer internship where students develop the skills, networks and connections needed to be successful. This 1-hour Zoom will include recent college graduates discussing their path towards the professions of Actuary, Investment Manager, Certified Public Accountant, and Data Scientist. Options – Monday 2/22 at 2:30pm, Wednesday 2/24 at 3:30pm, or Tuesday 3/2 at 4:30pm. For any questions, please contact johnhancock.highschool.connect@gmail.com. Register HERE.

Celebrate the Year of Ox by joining us virtually for a LIVE lion dance performance at BLS this Saturday, February 13th at 3pm. Our very own Thomas Tran (Class I) and several BLS alumni will be amongst the performers. Here is the link to the live performance. You can use the same link for the recording and watch it at your leisure.

boxcast.tv/view/boston-latin-school-lunar-new-year-lion-dance-116104

Do you have any plans for Valentine’s Day? Do you love baking? Do you want to donate to a great cause? Well, look no further than the baking fundraiser hosted by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! On Saturday, February 13th at 1:30pm, everyone–from BLS students and staff to family and friends–is invited to attend a virtual baking lesson taught by former Harvard Square pastry chef, Dina Sonenshein. She will be teaching everyone how to bake a delicious chocolate cream pie, a sweet dessert perfect to share with your loved ones! ( TICKET PRICES $10.00) All proceeds will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help fight against blood-related cancers.

To sign up for the fundraiser, please fill out this form

For any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Gwun at gwong4@bostonk12.org! Looking forward to seeing you all there!

18 BLS students auditioned for the MMEA Eastern District Junior Festival, and 15 students were accepted: Rayginald Bretous (Bassoon), Evelyn Cabot (Bassoon), Dora Capobianco (Alto Voice), Jenny Chen (Viola), Oriana Dunker (Alto Voice), Zoe Fulton (Flute), Ryan Gohlmann (Tenor Voice), Georgia Ryan (Alto Voice), Mark Snekvik (Tenor Saxophone), Angelina Tang (Viola), Jessie Wang (Flute), Lorenzo Ye (Cello), and Gabe Yuan (Trumpet). Congratulations to all who auditioned!

9 BLS students auditioned for the MMEA All-State Festival, and 4 students were accepted: Ross Mikulskis (Jazz Trumpet), Hannah Oh (Viola), Irene Papadopoulos (Violin), and Stephen Snekvik (Jazz Trombone). Congratulations to all who auditioned and represented BLS on the state level!!

Despite the double pandemics of COVID-19 and racism that our country is still facing, BLS B.L.A.C.K. has decided to sponsor a modified door decorating contest to celebrate Black History Month in 2021. In a virtual space, we feel it’s important to celebrate Black History Month across the BLS community with positive and creative displays of African American achievements, culture, and history using the zoom background feature or by creating your own art to display.

The contest is open to all BLS students, teachers, administrators, and staff. You can participate as an individual or a group.

Here are some options: If you have a green screen… • Choose your own zoom background that celebrates Black culture, history, or achievements •

Choose one of the designs from last year’s door decorating contest. The link to the folder is included in this announcement. This last option is really special and serves as a reminder of the great work we did as a school community to celebrate Black History Month before the pandemic shut down our entire world. For those that haven’t had a chance to visit to building since last March, some of the door displays are still up.

If you do not have a green screen…

• Create your own art that celebrates Black culture, history, or achievements and display it on the wall or door behind you when you’re on camera

• Display a picture, cloth, statue, or book (s) that celebrates Black culture, history, or achievements behind you when you’re on camera

If you want to participate, please choose a day or day (s) starting February 9 – 12 or February 22 – 24, 2021 to change your zoom background or add your art to the wall or door behind you when you’re on camera. Take a screenshot and send it to blackatbls@gmail.com by Wednesday, February 24. We will display the screenshots on a Padlet and announce the winners at our BLS B.L.A.C.K. Annual Showcase on Friday, February 26. The winners will have a nice gift mailed to them, courtesy of our BLSA.

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Pinchem at cpinchem@bostonpublicschools.org or Mrs. Metayer at rdelormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org We look forward to “seeing” your displays and thank you, in advance, for your participation.

drive.google.com/file/d/1nexWvZDDzqphzoIlR239esL5otfqQktD/view?usp=sharing

As a reminder, homework is not to be assigned during the February vacation (February 15-19) as delineated in the Student Handbook (page 15). Any homework that is assigned and due on Tuesday, February 23, should not exceed the usual 30 minute expectation (45 minutes for AP courses). We wish the entire BLS community a relaxing and restorative break.

Are you interested in science? There are many science opportunities for students of all ages in and around Boston. Some opportunities need very quick turnaround times and that is why we have created this form! If you would like to be emailed directly with opportunities that are specific to your interests please complete the form below.

forms.gle/SnjiW5a1LRWGaQPk6

During last Friday Flex’s Day of Service, BLS students joined FemInSTEM to celebrate the achievements of various Black scientists throughout history. Please take some time to look through the slides we’ve created below to learn more about these Black pioneers, many of whom have unfortunately been overlooked by scientists and historians alike.

Happy Black History Month

It is with great pride and pleasure that we announce this year’s BLS recipients of the 2021 Scholastic Awards in Art and Writing. Across the state, more than 8,500 students submitted their work to this competition, and the judges report that it has brought them “such joy and enthusiasm to see that young teens are still focused on their creative endeavor.” BLS winners are:

Writing: Ita Berg, V, Gold Key in Science Fiction and Fantasy; Pin Yi Chen, I, Gold Key and Honorable Mention in Flash Fiction, Silver Key in Short Story, and Honorable Mention in Personal Essay and Memoir; Alex Chou, II, Silver Key in Journalism; Irene Deng, III, Honorable Mention in Science Fiction and Fantasy; Isabelle Goodrich, I, Silver Key in Writing Portfolio and Honorable Mention in Poetry; Maya Koreth, V, Silver Key in Short Story; Megan Li, III, Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention in Poetry; Sophie Sun, III, Silver Key, Short Story; Gabriella Troy, I, Honorable Mention, Poetry Art: Albert Chen, IV, Gold Key, Mixed Media; Karen Dong, III, Gold Key, Photography; Alexander Lee, II, Gold Key, Photography; Bessie Lee, III, Silver Key, Photography; Emma Lu, II, three Silver Key awards in Drawing and Illustration; Carrie Wang, II, Honorable Mention, Painting; Rachel Weng, I, Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention, Drawing and Illustration; Christina Wong, III, Gold Key, American Vision and Gold Key, Digital Art; Yuxuan Zhang, VI, Gold Key and two Honorable Mentions in Drawing and Illustration, Honorable Mention in Painting. Regional Winner in Art: Christina Wong, III, Gold Key, American Vision,

Digital Art Congratulations to these BLS students for their creative achievements!

Thank you to all who attended a Human Rights Day presentation! To those who want more resources, or to those who may have lingering questions, please visit this document [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FfSOZ_oSJgZz8-L0Fw3fA5ASDWHNv5J5lV91ViUsoWA/edit ]. Here you will find links and slides from each presentation, along with a google form to ask us any questions. Even if you were not able to attend any of these presentations, feel free to browse through the slides on your own time. We hope these presentations have been informative, and have served as a call to action for each and every one of you.

docs.google.com/document/d/1FfSOZ_oSJgZz8-L0Fw3fA5ASDWHNv5J5lV91ViUsoWA/edit

Student Council is throwing Class VI a fun and interactive program this Friday (2/12) during Flex Block (10:40am). With Term 2 in the rearview and winter break on the horizon, it’s time to have fun! Program will include a competitive Kahoot game, online scavenger hunt, and Amazon gift cards. To receive the Zoom link, Sixies should complete this form: forms.gle/JSYnduuY7mJdyM8s9 . See you Friday!

forms.gle/JSYnduuY7mJdyM8s9

BLS Wolfpack Volunteers will be collaborating to provide read along for young attendees of MSPCA’s weekly story times from February 8th to 22nd. Volunteers (ages 16+) will record themselves reading a physical animal book in order to obtain volunteer hours depending on the length of their videos.

Sign up at bit.ly/3cUrnZi in order to confirm your participation and paperwork will be provided accordingly.

BLS Debate coaches Melissa Swauncy and Joe Bowden are delighted to announce that seven Boston Latin School students have qualified for the NCFL Grand National Tournament. Samuel Chen, Zachary Chen, and Maya Nelson qualified in Congressional Debate, and two-person teams Nadine Han and Selina Tang, and Mira Yu and Michelle Zhang qualified in Public Forum Debate.

Congratulations to these BLS Debaters, and we wish them luck at the National Tournament.

In recognition of the Lunar New Year, there will be no tests or assessments administered in classes on Friday, February 12. The Lunar New Year is celebrated by Asian communities around the world and begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. This year, the Lunar New Year celebration begins on February 12 and recognizes the Year of the Ox. Students who observe the holiday will be marked constructively present upon completion of the student absence form and allowed full makeup privileges.

The Kuchen Cook-Off is officially over. Thank you to everyone who submitted a photo and recipe! For all you cake-lovers, please take some time this week to look over this padlet of wonderful submissions and “heart” your favorite ones; you have until Wednesday at 11:59 pm.

The person with the most hearts wins a Personalized Zoom Baking Lesson with German-trained pastry chef Mark Floerke. Let the voting commence!

Mandatory Info Meeting for all student-athletes interested in a Fall 2 sport Wednesday 2/10, 7:30pm on zoom. Link will be emailed to registered student athletes.

BLS will be offering: Cheer, Football, Soccer (B/G), Track (B/G), Swim (B/G), Volleyball (G) during Fall 2.

Chromebook Wednesdays are coming! This will be a dedicated time for students and their families to come pick up a new Chromebook or swap out their older or broken Chromebook. Starting 2/10, Chromebook Wednesdays will take place every Wednesday from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Pick up will be located at the front of the school at the pick up window located just to the left of the front door.

There will be no Chromebook pick up during February break. For any questions. concerns or emergencies, please feel free to email kpaynehall@bostonpublicschools.org

Science Bowl is holding tryouts for the Middle School Science Bowl Regional competition on Saturday, February 20th. Tryouts will be happening Tuesday 2/10 (round 1) and Friday 2/12 (round 2) after school at 2:00 PM at this  Zoom Link (k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/4754497933?pwd=VUJqdkNKTUhyNUFCRHE1YXNmVzNsUT09). If you are interested and are in 7th or 8th grade, please sign up using this Form Link (forms.gle/E6YNLd7g99tPtU2AA) —if you have any questions, please email awu3@bostonk12.org.

Students in Class V and VI: What’s the buzz? It’s time to register for the annual Scripps Spelling Bee, BLS division! Our bee will be held on Thursday, February 25 at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please complete this registration form: docs.google.com/document/d/1Z1Pe-dBE85NcQQb9xv9Zcypct6_P4LAH/edit. Deadline for submission is Friday, February 12. Send your electronic registration form to Ms. Moran at smoran@bostonpublicshoolc.org. You’ll receive the rules and the word list in return. Questions? Email Ms. Moran. Let’s continue our proud tradition of success in this national competition!

Please enjoy the first issue of BLS V.O.T.E. (Voices of the Empowered)’s Veracium and look forward to future biweekly publications. To view Veracium and to learn more about V.O.T.E., please visit sites.google.com/bostonk12.org/blsvote/veracium/issues

Interested in taking your chemistry skills to the next level? Join us for a brief meeting on Wednesday, February 10th at 5:00 pm about the United States National Chemistry Olympiad. We will talk about pathways to representing BLS at the local, national, and international level exams.

k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/3385419821?pwd=alQyNXd2WTdXYlBxVEE3dDhPeC9Udz09

BLS World Wildlife Fund is hosting the Boston Save the Harbor organization in a speaker panel. Come to learn more about the organization’s extended role in advocating for a cleaner harbor, as well as their day-to-day work process! The event is open for all classes, and attendees will receive 2 volunteer service hours for their participation. If you are interested in attending, please fill out this RSVP Form

Prospective rowers and coxswains, and parents/guardians are invited to learn more about rowing on the Charles River, and the fun, teamwork, community, and competition you’ll find on the BLS Crew Teams! All grade levels are welcome to join the Girls and Boys Novice squads. No athletic experience is necessary. An info session with current rowers, coaches, and parents will be on Tuesday, February 9, at 7:30 pm at this zoom link. If you can’t attend the info session but would like to receive information about the BLS Crew spring program (once available), please fill out this “Interested in Learning More” form. For general information about BLS Crew, go to www.blscrew.org, or for questions email info@blscrew.org.

The BLS school newspaper, The Argo, has posted its January Issue — you can find it at blsargo.org! Happy reading and stay safe!

Join the Real Talk network for a conversation about youth activism and the UN sustainable development goals with UN Youth Observer Dustin Liu! Dustin represents the youth voice at the UN General Assembly and connects youth to the work of the UN. He was also a Fulbright fellow and taught English in Malaysia. It will begin with a moderated Q&A and then will open up to the audience for the second half. Bring your questions!

This event will take place via Zoom webinar at 5-6 pm Saturday Feb 6th. Contact blsrealtalk@gmail.com if you have questions, and sign up through eventbrite here:

www.eventbrite.com/e/network-event-moderated-qa-with-dustin-liu-youth-observer-to-the-un-tickets-137141356489

What’s up Class I ! Don the color of universal love, and join us Monday, February 8, for our next Monday Mania!

In true Valentine’s Day Fashion, we ask that the entirety of Class I wear your favorite pink outfits. All hues allowed and encouraged!

Best, Class Officers

If you were late to ordering a Human Rights Day mask, we have a few available! You need to arrange for pickup at BLS on Thursday or Friday this week after school and you need to make those arrangements through the Topol Fellows (topolfellowsbls@gmail.com). The price per mask is $10.

Sixies–Please make sure you submit your Google form TODAY with your Modern Language choices! Today is the deadline! Link to the form is here. If you already submitted your form, thank you! Any questions, contact Mrs. Kelley at ckelley2@bostonpublicschools.org.

Join Let’s Erase the Stigma (LETS) for a showing of Disney’s Soul on Friday February 5 at 7pm! Fill out this google form for the link to the zoom.

Come join BLS CARES for a Community Service event this Friday Flex block 2/5 from 11:00-11:30. BLS Cares will be hosting a session that involves making positive quotes to promote an organization called Girls Inc. This organization amplifies the message of teaching girls how to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers. All grades are welcome! Come earn 1 hr of community service. To attend use this zoom link.

Student Led discussion on Our Mental Health, Part 2.

Click here to see our flyer

Congratulations to BLS Model UN for their strong performance at HMUN this weekend. While all delegates did fine work, special shout outs to the following for winning the following awards:

Diplomatic Commendation: Maisha Kazi for her work in the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Lauren Lambrecht for her work int eh Fujimori Cabinet, 1992 Daniel Shpigel and Jacob Stein for their work on UN Security Council

Honorable Mention: Levi Mattison for his work on the Historical Security Council Greg Rosenkranz for his work in the Conference on Trade and Development

Looking for some film fanatics to talk with about your movie passion? Looking to interact with the BLS community in a virtual setting? The Keefe Library is hosting a movie discussion this Friday (2/5) during Flex block. Bring your 2021 movie recommendations! Join us for some in-depth movie discussions, trailer previews, or if you just want to relax during Friday Flex. Don’t forget to bring a snack and we’ll see you there! Please complete THIS Google form to receive a link to our Zoom meeting.

The Keefe Library is hosting its second trivia event of the year this Friday (2/5) at 2:30 pm over Zoom! This time we’re focusing on the world of BLS clubs, with all questions contributed by these organizations on their respective cultures, languages, and religions. You may sign up as an individual or a group, with a maximum of seven people per group. Register here by 11am on Friday , Feb. 5 to receive a Zoom invite. Questions? Email Azalea Thompson at athompson25@bostonk12.org.

Chromebook Wednesdays are coming! This will be a dedicated time for students and their families to come pick up a new Chromebook or swap out their older or broken Chromebook. Starting 2/10, Chromebook Wednesdays will take place every Wednesday from 3:00pm – 5:00pm.

Pick up will be located at the front of the school at the pick up window located just to the left of the front door. For any questions. concerns or emergencies, please feel free to email kpaynehall@bostonpublicschools.org

BLS clubs will be offering volunteer opportunities for ALL students during this Friday’s Flex Block (February 5). Please check out this site for over 15 different options: bit.ly/feb5volunteer. (Note to Seniors: Remember to get your community service graduation requirement done!) For more information, please email Karen Mai at kmai4@bostonk12.org.

Hello beautiful people! My name is Vivian Hoang (Class I) and I am currently working on my 2020-2021 Capstone project. In my project, I will be addressing how music affects social reform. In my final project, I will be creating and recording my own pieces that address social issues that have plagued us throughout our time. In my final musical piece, I would like to address the Black Lives Matter movement. As an Asian American, I feel that this piece would benefit if the lyrics came from BIPOC in the BLS community and more (including faculty). It would be greatly appreciated if you would add your emotions, thoughts, and/or words on the BLM movement in this survey so that I may include them in my song. Your response may remain anonymous if you wish. Thank you! – Vivian.

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BLS has been asked to select one student ambassador to attend the Massachusetts Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar. The MA HOBY seminar provides an opportunity for sophomores to develop leadership skills through dynamic leadership programs, keynote speakers, and service-driven activities. The 2021 MA HOBY Seminar will be held virtually on Saturday, May 1, through Sunday, May 2, 2021. Any 10th grader who is interested should email Ms. Encarnacao (aencarnacao@bostonpublicschools.org) by Wednesday, February 3, 2021. In your email please include a 200-word description of why you would like to represent BLS at the seminar and what you hope to gain from the experience. For more information about the seminar go to www.hoby.org/

Albert Chen (Class IV) received a Gold Key Award in Mixed Media.

Karen Dong (Class III) and Alexandra Jing (Class II) received a Gold Key in Photography.

Bessie Li (Class III) received a Silver Key in Photography.

Emma Lu (Class II) received 3 Silver Key Awards in Drawing & Illustration. Carrie Wang (11th Grade) received an Honorable Mention in Painting.

Rachel Weng (Class I) received 3 Awards: Honorable Mention, Silver Key, and Gold Key Award in Drawing & Illustration.

Isabelle Goodrich received  Silver Key for Senior Poetry Portfolio and an Honorable Mention for her poem, Ode to the 99

Christina Wong (Class III) received 2 Awards: Gold Key American Visions Nominee and Gold Key Award in Digital Art Lucy

Lucy Yuxuan Zhang (7th Grade) received 4 Awards: 2 Honorable Mentions in Drawing & Illustration, 1 Honorable Mention in Painting, and 1 Gold Key in Drawing & Illustration.