MIT Blueprint is a weekend-long learnathon, and hackathon for local high school students on MIT’s campus on February 18–19, 2023. Each year at Blueprint, 200 high school students gather for a weekend of learning and building. Students have the opportunity to learn the basics of programming, website creation, or iPhone app-making. Students will also have the opportunity to apply their skills to a project and win fantastic prizes. More information at: blueprint.hackmit.org/

Attention all Class V and Class IV students! Would you like to travel to Costa Rica next year? The trip is planned for February 17-February 24, 2024 and the cost is approximately $2400. By completing this form, you will be invited to our in-person information session and our parent meeting. While in Costa Rica we will learn about biodiversity and environmental conservation and we will have the opportunity to practice our Spanish-speaking skills. The trip is only open to rising 8th and 9th-grade students (students will be in 9th and 10th grade in 2024). If you have any questions after completing the form please feel free to reach out to Ms. Bateman at kbateman@bostonpublicschools.org

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The BLS Biolympiad Club is hosting a presentation session with Dr. Haiming Xu, a researcher at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute focused on genetic and epigenetic regulation in normal and malignant hematopoiesis. He will be giving a talk on concepts of cell cycle progression, regulation, and causes of cancer development. The presentation will take place on Monday, January 30th at 4 pm on zoom. Please email blsbio1635@gmail.com with any questions, and fill out the attached form to confirm your attendance.

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If your Chromebook is having trouble charging or turning on, plug it into power, hold the REFRESH key (top row, fourth from the left, looks like a circular arrow), and tap the POWER button. This performs a power reset and in most cases has helped “dead” Chromebooks come back to life.

If you’re experiencing any Chromebook issues, please come see us in the tech area of the library

Improv Shmimprov ! Shnorpolorbo gobla guba orchadroody larpa mongo!! Come to the Black Box to see an absatootly grombley show this Friday. Tickets are sold at the door, 3 dollars for students and 5 for non-students. The shows start at 3 pm and 7 pm, so shorglemnt yourselves down to the music wing and come shmim with us!

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Have you ever wondered what it will be like on TV? Do you want to support the big brain flex of BLS? Then come support the BLS Quizbowl team as we face Lexington High School on High School Quiz Show. Saturday, Jan 28, 2023, 3:00 PM at WGBH studio 1 Guest St 1 Guest Street Boston, MA 02135 Get tickets:

www.eventbrite.com/e/high-school-quiz-show-quarterfinal-3-tickets-511020053737

Earn community service by sorting compost during breakfast and lunch.

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New Year’s resolution: return overdue Keefe library books! Homeroom teachers will be distributing notices for overdue books this week. If you receive a notice, please return the item. If you believe you have received the notice in error or need to pay for a lost book, bring the notice down to the library and speak with Ms. Ellis or Ms. Harari.

Did you know that NOW is a great time to start thinking about your summer plans? Check out the Summer Offerings tab of the BLS Enrichment site to find the best enrichment opportunity for you!

sites.google.com/view/blsenrichment/summer-offerings?authuser=1

Students are reminded that the testing schedule for the culmination of 2nd Term is as follows:

English, Classics, PE/Health: January 24th and January 27th Math,

History, Art/Music: January 20th and January 25th

Science and modern Language: January 23rd and January 26th

Please see your teachers if you have any questions.

Emily Zhao ’23 is producing a Senior Capstone project that looks at class participation and how it impacts students as well as how it relates to the academic success of students. She is looking at a broad range of policies in the school related to class participation.

Emily would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete her survey. This survey is completely anonymous, but feel free to leave your name or email at the end of the survey if you would like to be interviewed.

Emily’s survey is linked below.

Emily thanks you in advance for helping with her project. If you have any questions, or concerns, or want to further learn more about the project, please feel free to contact her at ezhao@bostonk12.org.

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Because of the end-of-term-testing rotation, Wednesday, Jan 25th is a “regular” day. Students should report to HR before going to R1; there will be no W Block.

It is time to show off your amazing myth brilliance! Grades 7-8 take the Pegasus Exam (March 1st) and 9-12 take the Medusa Exam (March 22). Interested students should fill out the google form and/or speak with their classics teacher. The cost is $4 and the deadline to sign up is Friday 1/27.

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Just a reminder that the final day to submit your declamation pieces is the end of the day Tuesday 1/24

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Oscar, the pet therapy dog, will be here on Tuesday for some exam-week stress relief. Please come visit him in the front lobby during all three lunches. See Ms. Murray with any questions.

On Monday, January 23, YouthCAN and Recycling Club will be running a waste audit to calculate the amount of waste we as a school produce on a daily basis. Please put food into the labeled compost bins during breakfast and lunch. It is extremely important that waste is sorted accurately so please help us out. For more information, check out YouthCANs informational video.

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The Argo’s advice column is back, now called “Mary and Emilia’s Corner.” Need advice on school, relationships, new years resolutions, or anything in your life? Submit questions to our advice column by Tuesday, January 24 at 10 PM to hear what our consultants have to say!

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Students are reminded that the Second Term will end on Friday, January 27, 2023.

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, BLS A.S.I.A. invites you to wear your traditional clothes this Friday, January 20. We also encourage you to come to our Traditional Lion Dance event on Friday after school on the back lawn so we can all take a picture together!

Come see Nathan Alan Davis’s Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea. 18-year-old Dontrell Jones is headed to college on a full ride but he is feeling compelled by a vision to go and find the spirit of his ancestor who jumped ship in the middle passage. Come see this beautiful and ultimately joyful play about honoring your roots and origin.

The shows are Thursday, January 19 at 7 pm

Friday, January 20 at 3 pm

7 pm Saturday, January 21 at 7 pm

$5 for students and $8 for adults

Due to staffing issues, the Keefe Library will be closed after school on Thursday, Jan. 19. Please take note of this change and make alternative plans for after school. We will be open for regular after-school hours on Wed., Jan. 18, and Fri., Jan. 20.

The School Store will be closed this Friday, January 20th, and will reopen next week on Friday, January 27th.

Hello! My name is Maddie Taylor and I am a BLS senior making a documentary film about the history of triple-deckers in Boston, specifically how the initial creation of triple-deckers for immigrant families in the late 19th century has become so intertwined with the history of development in Boston, in addition to the impact that these houses have on the city’s culture and the people of the city today.

I am looking for people who live in or have lived in triple-deckers, so if you, a family member, or someone else you know would potentially be interested in being interviewed, I would greatly appreciate it! Please fill out this brief form: forms.gle/LcxTE9LFAFYZH6216

Decision letters for prospective NHS juniors were delivered to HRs on Friday, 1/13. All applicants should read their letters carefully, as they contain important information regarding the next steps for accepted students or rationales in the case of non-selection. Students not in HR should be sure to check in with their HR teacher for their letter upon their return to school. Questions? Reach out to Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org).

Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with us and the Kwong Kow Chinese School Lion Dance Team as they perform on Friday, January 20th at 2:30 pm on the back lawn! Attendance is free, so make sure to bring your friends! We can’t wait to see you all there!

The Gender Sexuality Alliance is looking for tutors from Class III-Class I for our new LGBTQ+ Study Space. We want to create a safe space for queer students to do their work and receive help from older students like them who can relate to their experiences. If you feel like you have the knowledge to tutor in Latin, English, Math, Science, or a Modern Foreign Language and identify as LGBTQ+ or as an ally please fill out this form. Community service hours will be provided, we meet weekly on Wednesdays after school. Please email bostonlatinschool.gsa@gmail.com with any questions.

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Got a story to tell? The Topol Fellows are hosting the annual MOTH day on February 2nd, where. Auditions will be held on January 18, 19, and 20 (Wednesday through Friday). Come prepared with a 10-minute story, but it does not need to be memorized! Click this link to get a slot.

www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0844aca728a5fe3-2023#/

Ms. Clougher and Ms. Stiven will be offering two healthy relationship skills groups this spring beginning the week of February 15th during W block. This group will be a safe place for students to learn healthy relationship boundaries and communication strategies. Topics addressed will include friendships, romantic relationships, workplace relationships + with authority figures, conflict resolution, social media, and safety. The 10-12th grade group will run February 15th-April 5th during W Block. The 7-9th grade group will run April 26 – May 31st during W Block. Contact Kaleigh Clougher (kclougher2@bostonpublicschools.org) or Myriam Stiven (mstiven@bostonpublicschools.org) with questions or concerns or to your guidance counselor to sign up.

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The John William Ward Public Service Fellowship is open to juniors and seniors looking to work with a public official this summer. In prior years, fellows were placed in the Office of the Mayor, State Representatives, Boston City Councilors, and the BPS Superintendent. Applications are due Friday, January 13 (wardfellowship.org). Contact Ms. Gorrill with questions (lucey.gorrill@bostonpic.org )

Deitch Summer Fellowship places students in prominent Boston area organizations representing a variety of industries including finance, law, business, and the nonprofit sector. Seniors, juniors, and sophomores are eligible to apply. Applications are due Tuesday, January 17 (deitchleadership.org/fellowship). Contact Mr. Levesque with questions.

Looking for exciting global learning and travel opportunities both during the school year and over summer break? Check out the BLS Global opportunities sheet here and follow the Clough Center for Global Understanding on Instagram. @blscloughcenter

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Stop by the bulletin board outside of Guidance to take a note of encouragement to stick in your agenda book or notebook, and write one to brighten someone else’s day!

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To accommodate English 12 classes, after-school PD, and MLK Day activities, the Keefe Library will be closed for study hall and after school during the following times this week:

Friday, 1/13: R1, 2, 3, 4 (for MLK Day presentations in the Keefe Library)

After school and study hall periods NOT listed above: business as usual!

Genes in Space is a free experimental design competition where students in grades 7-12 propose research projects to be carried out in space. One winner has their experiment carried out aboard the International Space Station but all contestants learn about current space biology research and engage in the scientific process as they design their experiments.

The 2023 competition will begin accepting submissions on January 12th. Applications are available via the link: www.genesinspace.org/news/press/genes-in-space-stem-contest-opens-call-for-applications/?mc_cid=25b60cb3a6&mc_eid=89219384b9

Are you interested in science? Do you want to have a chance to go on an all-expenses paid trip to D.C. in May? Do you like competitions? Look no further, science bowl is here. Science bowl is a 4v4 quiz bowl-style competition that includes all fields of science. If you are interested in registering for the science bowl regional competition on March 4 (Saturday), please fill out this form: forms.gle/xdk7kpWoMad5iCZT6

We welcome all interested students, especially those that will be first-generation college students 🙂

Friday, January 13th is the deadline for the Profiles in Courage Essay Contest. $1,000’s in prizes.

www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/eligibility-and-requirements

Interested in science, journalism, and/or science journalism? Catapulta is looking for article submissions for our Winter issue, and we invite you to write about any topic or issue related to STEM that interests you. Articles should be at least 180 words and are due by Sunday, February 4th. Please send submissions to or email us with any questions at catapultasciencebls@gmail.com — We look forward to publishing your work!

The Boston Latin Community Corps (BLCDC) is hosting a book drive all throughout the month (Jan 9 – Jan 31) where students can drop by and donate used books that they have in order for community service hours! All books will be donated to the BRYN MAWR BOOKSTORE to be resold. If you are interested, please drop your donation in the box outside of Ms. Moguel’s room (225). Each donation will be counted towards 1 hour of community service. To confirm your hours, simply fill out the form linked with a picture of your donation. Please also make sure that your books meet the donation guidelines printed on the box. Thank you!

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The MLK Day of Service has returned to BLS! Participate in volunteer activities coordinated by Boston CARES here at BLS on MLK Day, January 16. Earn up to four community service hours. More information and sign-up links can be found here.

www.bostoncares.org/mlkday

BLS Boys and Girls Hockey will be playing in our own version of the Winter Classic at Frozen Fenway! Both Wolfpack teams will be playing a one-hour scrimmage against Boston Latin Academy. The girls will play on Tuesday, January 10 @ 8 pm and the boys will play on Friday, January 13 @ 8 pm. BLS has been allocated 1,000 tickets. Please come and support the teams! Admission is free but you must redeem your tickets here to enter the park. Go Wolfpack!

www.mlb.com/redsox/tickets/events/frozen-fenway/high-school

A Helping Tutor – Winter 2023 Tutoring A Helping Tutor is an online tutoring service that strives to combat education inequality by providing free, flexible tutoring for disadvantaged elementary students. They are currently looking for tutors for their winter session, which will take place from 1/9/23 to 3/27/23. Email ahelpingelbowtutoring@gmail.com with questions and sign up at docs.google.com/forms/d/1Spst8kwZwJ3IoH442cY9au5dKnQFiKHhNQ5vuHr2IYc/viewform?edit_requested=true

Enter the Bill of Rights Essay contest and win $$$ prizes. Deadline January 31. More info here.

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Essay Question:

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” How do the words of Martin Luther King Jr. inspire you to support others, help make a change in your community, and/or champion a cause?

Contest Rules:

Essays must be no longer than 250 words. Essays will be judged based on creativity, personal impact, coherence, and connection to the theme

One entry (essay) per student

All entries must have the student’s name, grade level, teacher name, and school information Winners will be chosen to represent grade span K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.

Application Deadline: Submissions are due January 9, 2023, by 5 pm. Send submissions to Angela Hedley-Mitchell at ahedley@bostonpublicschools.org

Come join the Wolfpack Volunteers Term 2 Service N’Stuff where we will be making inspirational clothespins and donating them to either a shelter or group home.

We will be in Mr. Zou’s room (212) from 2:30-3:30 on Jan. 9th (next Monday) to paint the clothespins and lighten someone’s day!

No RSVP is required.

Hope to see you there!!!

Develop your tech skills with the potential to get paid and earn college credits. Apply by Monday, Jan. 9th. Learn more at www.cstoboston.org/square-tech

The John William Ward Public Service Fellowship application is now live! The fellowship is open to juniors and seniors looking to work with a public official this summer. In previous years, fellows have been placed in the office of the Mayor, State Representatives, Boston City Councilors, BPS Superintendent, and more. All applications are due by the end of the day on Friday, January 13. (lucey.gorrill@bostonpic.org) (Gorrill)

Application and additional information: docs.google.com/document/d/1Ccf15WxcdYrrtKfp6YrOnQnNXok058wX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116808828205264920835&rtpof=true&sd=true

In anticipation of the Oculus system being offline tomorrow — students can come to get a paper pass for study hall from the librarians BEFORE your study period begins. Before school is the best time to come.

In recognition of Three Kings Day, there will be no tests or assessments administered in classes on Friday, January 6.  Three Kings Day, or the Feast of Epiphany, marks the final celebration of the 12 days of Christmas and is celebrated by many Christians world-wide.  Students who observe the holiday will be marked excused upon completion of the student absence form and allowed full makeup privileges.   We wish those who observe the holiday, a joyous Three Kings Day.

MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science or MITES (formerly the MIT Office of Engineering Outreach Programs).

The deadline has been extended for the MITES Program on Saturdays (formerly SEED academy). Both the student application and teacher recommendations for the MITES Saturdays program will now be due January 17!!!!

If you are interested in learning more about the program, please check out the website: mites.mit.edu/ As a reminder, there are 3 programs: 1. MITES Saturdays (Formerly SEED Academy): Application and teacher recommendations are due Jan. 17 and the application is open to 7-10th graders who both live and go to public school in Boston, Cambridge or Lawrence

2. MITES Summer and 3.MITES Semester (Formerly MITES and MOSTEC):

Application is due Feb. 1 (teacher recommendations due Feb. 15)

Application is open to 11th graders

For all programs, students must be US citizens or permanent residents

Interested in traveling and studying abroad this summer? Attend the BLS Global Navigator Application Workshop Wednesday during W in the Library Electronic Classroom. Start or finish your application and talk with BLS Global Navigator alumni. Learn more about the program here.

www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/high-school-study-abroad-scholarships