Students enrolled in APWH, APUSH, or Facing History for the ’22-’23 school year should consult the summer reading assignments on the history dept. page of the school website.

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For students taking an AP Language and Culture class next year (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish): please make sure you have your summer assignments! They are posted on www.bls.org under the Modern Languages tab. Please make sure you go there, get your assignments and join Google Classroom if the teacher has created a new one for next year.

AP Spanish Literature is NOT the same as Language, so make sure you have the right assignments for both classes.

Link to the bls.org site is below.

The point of the assignments is to help you maintain and work on your language skills over the summer. See Mrs. Kelley in 256 with any questions, or contact the teacher of the language: Chinese: Ms. Yang

French: Ms. Blackler

German: Ms. Floerke Italian: Ms. Varano

Spanish LANGUAGE: Ms. Perry de la Rosa

Spanish LITERATURE: Mrs. Kelley

The Keefe Library has a very limited collection of print copies of your summer reading books. First come, first served! Keep the books for the entire summer and return them to the Keefe when school starts in September. In addition, NOW is the time to return any Keefe Library books you’ve checked out this year! Please drop them off in the library so they can be with their friends over the summer. If you haven’t finished your book and can’t bear to part with it, come down to renew it and return it in September.

Play Ultimate! BUDA (Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance) is running club ultimate frisbee programs this summer in Franklin Park, for Boston students in high school and middle school. No experience is required! Ultimate is fun and fast. Both groups will play once a week at home; the high school group will also have some games with other towns. For more information, check out the attached flyer for links to register, or go to www.buda.org/youth-program.

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Beginning Tuesday, June 21 through Thursday, June 23, lost items that have accumulated in the Main Office will be left on tables outside of the office for pick up. Articles such as cell phones, AirPods, and eyeglasses will be kept in the Main Office for safekeeping. After Thursday, all left items will be donated.

Please also check the library, outside the boy’s and girls’ locker rooms, and your classrooms for any lost belongings.

TRIAL SESSION | JUNE 29, 5:30 PM | GOETHE-INSTITUT BOSTON

IN-PERSON TRIAL SESSION

Want to try an in-person course with Goethe? Join us for a free in-person trial class session on Wednesday, June 29, at 5:30 pm EST at 170 Beacon Street! The 45-min session will replicate the learning experience of our in-person classes, and participants will receive 10% off their registration for an in-person class with us in the fall. Please email

germancourses-boston@goethe.de to register.

Don’t wait too long – space is extremely limited!​

Are you aged 15-18 and want to volunteer in an amazing race? The annual Boston Waterfront 5K on June 18 at Black Falcon Cruise Terminal offers the most unique course with over a mile of running along the water. Volunteers will be replenishing giveaway items, supervising participants during a game, helping water over children during a race, and organizing runners at the starting line. If interested, sign up through this form and earn 4 hours of community service.

Email us at wolfpackvolunteersbls@gmail.com for any questions!

Come down this Thursday (6/23) or Friday (6/24) all day for the great Keefe Library book giveaway! Bring your class or send students down in small groups of 2-3. We have lots of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, literature, young adult books, and even art books to give away. Yours to keep forever. Happy reading!

The Summer T-Passes have arrived and will be distributed in the foyer every day this week, The pick-up times are:

The Summer T-Passes have arrived and will be distributed in the foyer every day this week, The pick-up times are:

7:15 am -7:35 am

All three lunches

2:15 pm – 2:35 pm

You can use your new cards from July 1st to August 31st.

Keefe Library End of Year Hours – 2022

• Fri. 6/24 & Mon. 6/27 – 
  • Open from 7:25 a.m. – 11 a.m.  for book and Chromebook return

BLS B.L.A.C.K. (Black Leaders Aspiring for Change and Knowledge) is celebrating Juneteenth as a school community on Friday, June 17 at 2:30 PM in the dining hall. The word “Juneteenth” is a combination of “June” and “nineteenth” in honor of the date the announcement was made that tens of thousands of African-Americans in Texas had been emancipated, closing the door on one of the last chapters of slavery in the U.S. It is also known as African American Freedom Day or Emancipation Day.

This federal holiday is observed by celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865. Juneteenth pays tribute to the barriers African Americans overcame and still must overcome in order to be recognized as human beings with full rights to citizenship.

We invite everyone to come and celebrate this day with us, no matter your identity. We will celebrate Juneteenth, and the end of finals week, by playing games and hosting a screening of the film “Miss Juneteenth”. We are also asking everyone to wear something red, black, and/or green on Friday.

To all that came last Friday to help celebrate reptiles and the 15th birthday of Fritz the corn snake, our class (335) mascot, Fritz, we were able to donate $200 to the New England Herpetological Society (www.neherp.com). Thanks!

The Gender-Sexuality Alliance is holding a school-wide art competition on the theme “What Does Pride Mean to You?” Submissions may be through any medium–photo, google doc/written piece, video, etc. All kinds of art are acceptable as well, whether dance, poem, essay, photo, drawing, painting, song, or something else entirely. Email your submission to bostonlatinschool.gsa@gmail.com by June 17th at 8 am. Video submissions must be under 2 minutes; all must be school appropriate and should include not highly triggering topics. Pieces will be judged for originality/creativity, effort, emotional impact, and technical skill. Winners will receive a $50 gift card!

Did you want to purchase BLS swag this year and haven’t gotten around to it? You still have time to place an order or shop in person before we close for the summer! We will be closing this Friday, June 17th after the lunch periods and will reopen in September.
The School Store Staff wishes you a happy and healthy summer.

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Are you genuinely curious about our world? Did you ever dream of visiting Africa? Have you taken 2 or more years of French? Do you find History fascinating? Are you a team player? If you answered yes to 2 or more of the above questions, come learn more about the trip to Morocco that I will lead next April 2023 in Room 209 on Thursday, June 16 at 2:30 pm.

Open to students currently in Classes II, III, & IV

The Deitch Leadership Institute will partner with the national organization Junior Achievement to offer an 8-week workshop series on financial literacy titled the JA Finance Park. Students will learn fundamental concepts such as earning, budgeting, saving, credit cards, debt, risk, and investments. Taught by Mr. Levesque using curriculum from Junior Achievement, workshops will occur every Tuesday over Zoom from 3:00-4:00 pm, June 28 to August 16. Classes I-IV. Email Mr. Levesque with questions. Sign up HERE.

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All prospective AP Biology students must attend a brief, in 335, meet and greet with Mr. Spezzano on June 16th at 2:25 PM. During the meeting, you’ll be able to ask questions about the course and find out about helpful resources to prepare you for the fall!

This Wednesday, June 15th is the last Covid pool testing day for this year. It is still being held by the Alma Mater Statue from 7:30 a.m. – to 3:00 p.m.

Please come pick up rapid antigen test kits if you need one as this will be the last day for distribution.

All returning and new candidates for a Fall Sport (Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, B/G Soccer, Girls swimming, Girls Volleyball) must attend a mandatory informational on Wednesday, June 15. Coach Owens will present at 2:30 in the auditorium and coaches will meet with their respective programs at 3 pm. This is a requirement for all fall athletes.

Come give one last hurrah to Yellow Submarine Improv Troupe’s seniors! Friday, June 10 at 3 pm in the Black Box. Completely free though we will accept donations.

BLS is celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride on June 13th! Don’t forget to wear your Pride colors! All students (especially LGBTQ+ students) are welcome to our Pride Month picnic led by the BLS Gender Sexuality Alliance on June 13th. This picnic will be hosted by a GSA leadership member at each lunch and will be located outside on the lawn as long as the weather permits. In the morning and at lunches, we will be handing out pronoun pins and LGBTQ+ stickers, and providing face paint for anyone participating in the picnic. We also welcome students to bring their pride-themed food to share with their peers. We hope to see you there!

The following ensembles will be holding auditions next week. Please reach out to Mr Snyder or Ms. Lewis-Bradford with questions.

All auditions are in the Music Wing at 2:30 unless specified otherwise.

Gospel Choir
Audition: Tuesday, June 14
Eligible: Current grades 7-11
Description: Rehearsals are for two hours on Tuesdays from 2:30 – 4:30. The ensemble performs traditional and contemporary Gospel music accompanied by the rhythm section. Performances at the BLS Holiday Concert and Music Night and as opportunities arise.

Next year, we’re offering an afterschool, entirely optional class on women’s history as a way to shed a powerful light on women’s lives that are often overlooked or minimized in conventional history classes. The class will focus on women from all backgrounds, lifting up their stories and celebrating their efforts to secure equal rights. Most likely the class will meet weekly. If you are interested in being part of this exciting venture, please take a moment and fill out the attached form.

The Recycling Committee is announcing our annual Final Clean Out event, which will take place on the last three days of the school year (6/23, 6/24, & 6/27)!

During Final Clean Out, volunteers will be on task from R1-R4 to ensure that all recyclable waste is collected efficiently. As volunteers, students will be excused from class and receive 3 hours of community service per day. If interested, please complete the form below by Friday, June 17th. There’s a limit of 75 people per day, so sign up early for a spot!

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IMPORTANT: To minimize clutter during the last days of school, we ask that students and faculty please start the cleaning out process inside classrooms and lockers before those days.

Are you genuinely curious about our world? Did you ever dream of visiting Africa? Have you taken 2 or more years of French? Do you find History fascinating? Are you a team player? If you answered yes to 2 or more of the above questions, come learn more about the trip to Morocco that I will lead next April 2023 in Room 209 on Monday, June 13 at 2:30 pm.

Hello! Sorry for the late notice, but in recognition of 14 tireless years of service 😉 to BLS science education, and 15 years of life, come celebrate Fritz the corn snake and reptiles, in general! After school in 335, until 3 pm, say hello, learn about reptiles and buy a cupcake or cookie. All proceeds will help support the local New England Herpetological Association!

A group of BLS students will be hosting two days of community action leading up to nationwide March for Our Lives rallies on June 11th to protest gun violence. We will be having sign-making sessions on June 8th and 9th, during lunch and after school, in preparation for a school-wide rally against gun violence that will take place on the 10th. Meet us out back near the tents during lunch and in room 025 after school! We will also be wearing orange on the day of the rally to honor gun violence victims and survivors. Reach out to hstoll@bostonk12.org or awoo@bostonk12.org with any questions and remember to check @ascbls on Instagram for more details as the day approaches.

All 9th graders must bring their fully charged Chromebooks with them on Tuesday, June 7 and Wednesday, June 8 for Science MCAS.

Like to sing? Love to dance?! Then Show Choir could be for you! Auditions are being held Thursday June 9th right after school in the Chorus Room. No need to prepare anything ahead of time – all you have to bring are comfortable clothes, water, and enthusiasm! See you there!

Many students have inquired about links to the various Senior Capstone projects that exist in an online/digital format. Not all projects have an online/digital component but for those that do, the URLs are listed in the linked document. TED talks are visible on the course website (www.bostonlatincapstone.weebly.com) linked at the bottom of the document linked to this announcement.

BLS families are invited to a panel event on Tuesday, June 7, at 8:00 p.m. on “How Your High Schooler Can Make the Most Out of Their Summer.” This event is organized by Curious Cardinals, an education company that aims to empower K-12 students to discover and pursue their passions with the guidance of college mentors. Throughout the year, the organization hosts timely panel discussions, such as this one, and is open to students, educators, parents, and all others who are interested. You can sign up for the event at this link right here. This is a free event open to all, so please share this with any parents or students. If you have any questions, feel free to contact lydia@curiouscardinals.com.

Registration for the BLS Crew Summer Learn-to-Row and Fall Novice programs is now open! BLS Crew welcomes new students of all grade levels to experience the fun, teamwork, community, and competition of rowing or coxing with BLS on the Charles River. No prior rowing or other athletic experience is required; however, to join as a Novice for the Fall season, at least one week of Summer Learn-to-Row is a prerequisite. (Novices can also join BLS Crew in January for the Winter/Spring season, without taking Learn-to-Row first.) While BLS Crew is a club team supported by rower fees, financial aid is available so all BLS students can participate. Join the information session Thursday, June 2 at 7:30pm. Zoom details are on the BLS Crew website along with registration information, or email info@blscrew.org with questions.

Educational non-profit organization, SuitUp, will host a class of students to solve a realistic corporate challenge. Corporate volunteers will coach students on marketing, design, finance, and strategy, as well as professional “soft skills” before helping them pitch to corporate judges for a cash prize. Three days: Tuesday, 6/7 (3-4:30), Wednesday 6/8 (3-4:30), and Friday 6/10 (3-4). All sessions will be virtual. Sign up here.

Nominations are now open for students and student organizations who have demonstrated excellence in leadership and service this past academic year. Self-nominations are permitted. Award categories include Rising Student Leader, Random Act of Leadership, Service to Community, Student Organization of the Year, and more. The submission deadline is Monday, June 23. Click HERE to review all award categories and to nominate.

Come enjoy a Krabby Patty in Bikini Bottom (conveniently located inside the BLS Black Box) for a high-stakes adventure featuring everyone’s favorite Sponge, Starfish, and Squirrel aiming to save the day.

Featuring songs from Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley.

June 2 at 7 pm, June 3 at 3 pm and 7 pm, June 4 at 7 pm, and June 5 at 2 pm.

$7 for students and $13 for adults

All performances are in person (no Livestream) in the Black Box. Advanced tickets can be bought at bostonlatin.ticketleap.com/spongebob

Beginning Monday, May 23 in the Seevak room, the final project in Facing History—memorials and/or monuments to something related to what we’ve explored in the course–will be on public exhibition.

Colleagues: you are invited to bring your students to visit and provide thoughtful and constructive feedback on the projects. Keep in mind that these projects are often powerful, moving, and emotional as students reflect on what they want to share with the rest of the school community. (And note that a few of the projects may include trigger warnings.)

The exhibition will be accessible during all periods during the school day, through Friday, June 3rd.

Please let me know if you have any questions (jfreeman@bostonpublicschools.org).

Commencement Ushers 2022 –

I am seeking 30 Members of the Junior Class to serve as ushers at our Commencement Exercises on Monday, June 13. Volunteers may not have any major disciplinary infractions on record and must have no grade lower than a C- in any class, this term. Please email Ms. Craven (acraven@bostonpublicschools.org) no later than Monday, June 6, 2022. All will receive community service hours. Preference will be given to members of the junior class. and if we are in need of more volunteers, members of the Sophomore Class will be considered. You will receive an email confirmation from me if you have been selected to serve.

For the Graduation Issue of the Argo, we are collecting data on what students want to see in the next Head of School at BLS. We will be creating a word cloud based on the adjectives that are collected. The form is anonymous unless you choose to add your name. Thank you and we look forward to seeing your responses!

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Please congratulate the following students on their participation in the Massachusetts State Middle School Science and Engineering Fair held virtually May 19th.

Honorable mention: Leila Ohashi, Madeline Kim, Sarah Deane, Nathan Ramos, Martin Wong, James Bucklaew, Weian Xue, Bea Samuels
3rd Place: Yuxuan Zhang, Hiba El Fatihi, Risa Goldfeld
2nd Place: Alexis Dakin, Anna St Coeur, Chelsea Bateman
1st Place: Clara Harms, Alice Li

All members of Class V will report to the assembly hall R4 on Friday, June 3, 2022 for a presentation by Boston’s Poet Laureate, Porsha Olayiwola. Students should go to their R4 class for attendance purposes. The R4 teacher will then escort students to the auditorium and remain with them for the duration. If the R4 class is a study or a class not exclusive to Class V, students should STILL REPORT to R4 for attendance, and then proceed to the assembly hall.

This FREE program offers a diverse set of learning experiences, including case studies, interactive exercises, team building, access to college staff/faculty, and networking with peers and professionals across the state. Students will explore, connect and increase their understanding about college and the business world while making new friends and developing interpersonal skills in a real-life college setting. Class I-III. Monday, July 25 – Friday, July 29 at Suffolk University in Boston. Contact Allie Orlando with questions (aorlando@masscpas.org, 617.556.2991). Click HERE to learn more and apply.

Calling all students! Want to help welcome the new class of 2028 and class of 2026? Join us on Monday, June 6th and Tuesday, June 7th from 2:30-3:30PM in the Dining Hall to make welcoming signs/ banners! You will receive 2 hours of community service for your participation. Students are encouraged to RSVP through this form: bit.ly/t4servicenstuffrsvp but walk-ins are allowed. We hope to see you there! 

Email us at wolfpackvolunteersbls@gmail.com for any questions!

This is an opportunity for a student of any age who has the skill to develop an iOS app related to precision nutrition. The student must be full-time for at least two months in the summer to develop a functional iOS app. The student can work either on-site, remotely, or hybrid. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in developing iOS apps and will be super interested in healthcare-related research. Please reach out directly to meet with Ms. Bateman (kbateman@bostonpublicschools.org) to apply and please note the opportunity closes on Jen 1, 2022. This opportunity is made possible through the Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.