Students are reminded that 3rd Term will end on Thursday, April 6th. Please make sure to contact your teachers if you have any outstanding assignments/assessments.

Starting March 28 and for all other MCAS testing days we are asking that all students not actively eating please exit the dining hall at 7:25 am. We will have staff in the dining hall providing reminders and clearing the space.

Ramadan Mubarak!

In consultation with the Boston Public Schools Office of Equity and our state guidance, it is important that we support our students to observe their faith while doing our best to ensure they will not miss any instruction.

Beginning this Monday, March 20th, we will have space available in the library for those who want to pray either during their assigned lunch time or immediately after school at 2:15. All students will be expected to be present in their classes so they do not miss any instruction time.

In addition, for students who will be fasting, starting March 22, the library has been reserved for you as an alternative space to spend the lunch period for the duration of Ramadan.

If you would also like to access a prayer space at 2:15, please complete this form by Tuesday, March 21 so we can have that space staffed. You do not need to complete the form to go to the library during your regularly scheduled lunch.

As always, please reach out to your guidance counselor with any questions or concerns. We wish a safe, happy, and generous Ramadan to all members of our community who observe the holiday.

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Help BLS Ladies Collective finish off Women’s History Month in style & participate in our first-ever spirit week!

Monday(3/27)-Wear purple, yellow & white, the colors of the National Women’s Party!

Tuesday(3/28)-Dress up as or inspired by a woman in history who inspires you!

Tuesday(3/28)-Dress up as or inspired by a woman in history who inspires you!

Wednesday(3/29)-Dress up as or inspired by a powerful woman in fiction(women in leadership positions in your favorite books, movies, and TV shows!)

Thursday(3/30)-Wear your Teal Ribbons today(buy from us at lunch!), the symbol for Sexual Assault Awareness

Friday(3/31)-Today is Trans Day of Visibility 2023! Wear your pastel pinks, blues, and white!

*Teal ribbons can be bought at lunch or from a president(Bryanna Upton, Winnie Yuan, & Laurel Nyhan) for $1 & all proceeds will go to the BARCC(Boston Area Rape Crisis Center)

The new student summer foundations academy is seeking student leaders. Student leaders support the day-to-day tasks of the summer program. Student leaders will also support the set-up of classrooms and summer foundation academy spaces. Students must be available for the entire two weeks of the program. The program this year will run from July 31 – August 11. Student leaders must arrive from 8 am to 1 pm. If you are interested in working summer foundations academy please complete the link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-t_fy_Tx2nznfU8NCNNCyU5W_pNh73afUl5Q04IobEu5lcA/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you have any questions please email Ms.Delorme-Metayer

Please see below for MCAS reminders for this week:

W-day – Students are to report to R1 and as soon as attendance is taken students should report to the dining hall.

On non-W days students must report to homeroom and at the homeroom dismissal bell students should file into the dining hall for testing.

Please charge your Chromebooks so that they are ready for testing.

Join BLS B.L.A.C.K. this Friday, March 31st at 3:15 pm in the Seevak Room (309) for a screening of the movie “The Hate U Give” in recognition of Women’s History Month. The viewing is free and light refreshments will be served.

BLS Theatre’s production of Qrumpet is going to the finals of the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival

We are one of only fourteen schools selected to have this honor at the Back Bay Events Center (the old John Hancock building)

Boston Latin School will be performing on Thursday, March 30 at 6 pm.

Tickets are $15 for an individual show or $30 to watch all of the shows in our session (4 shows total)

Tickets are available at www.ticketstage.com/T/METG If you plan to attend I highly recommend advanced ticket purchase. It is very likely that it will sell out!

Each senior who wishes to order a 2023 yearbook is asked to pay $100.00 by May 5, 2023, but please order them SOONER rather than later. Payment envelopes are available from Ms. Stiven in Room 014. We will be accepting cash, check, and Venmo.

If paying by Venmo (@blshelps), please include your full name and student ID in the description so that we can process your payment. If paying by check, please make the check payable to Boston Latin School and include your name/homeroom/yearbook in the memo section. Please bring all cash and check payments to Ms, Stiven in Room 014.

In order to represent all of our senior end-of-the-year activities, including prom, prize night, and graduation, our yearbook is scheduled for fall delivery and pick up in November. Please note: we may only be able to order a yearbook for the students who submit payment to Ms. Stiven by May 5th, 2023. Unfortunately, we no longer have the funds to order additional books for students who might decide to order a book after the order has been placed. Please order sooner rather than later so we can order them!

Beginning on Tuesday, March 28, students will be asked to sign in at the guidance offices in Rooms 107 and 108 as well as the Schawbel Center . Students should be prepared to scan their ID or type in their student number. Students who exit the guidance office prior to the end of the period will also be asked to sign out. As a reminder, all students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their counselor at any time by visiting their counselor’s office before or after school when they will be given a guidance pass for the appropriate time.

The Keefe Library will be closed to study hall students R6 & R7 on Tues. 3/28 and Wed. 3/29 to accommodate MCAS testing. We will re-open for after-school hours.

Check out our Community Service Superstars on the Big Screen in the Senior Section of the Dining Hall.

Hello BLS students and families! Have you ever wanted to see the Head of School eat spicy foods as he answers spicy questions? Probably not… it’s a pretty weird request, but now you can! Check out the New BLSTV Hot Ones special featuring Mr. Gallagher at the link below, and if you like it then feel free to check out other BLSTV episodes as they are released each Wednesday. 🙂

Join Ms. Lipschitz and Ms. Foley to learn some quick ways to help manage stress and anxiety just in time for term 3 exams! Interested? Fill out this Google Form <3 The event will be on Thursday, March 30th at 7:10 AM in Room 237 – Ms. Foley’s room. (Yes, BEFORE school so you will get a pass!)

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Class, I students are reminded that all community service hours should be uploaded to Innerview prior to April break. Reminder there is no differentiation between in and out-of-school hours for Class I. 100 hours total.

The BLS Youth Emergency Medicine Association is hosting a raffle to raise money to provide homeless shelters with medical resources! There will be 3 winners!

1st Place: iPad Mini

2nd & 3rd Place: $25 Visa Gift Card

The previous deadline has been extended, so it’s not too late to buy tickets!!! The new deadline is Monday, March 27 at 11:59 pm, so buy tickets before then. We will announce the winners by Friday, March 31st!! It costs $5 to buy a ticket. You can buy as many tickets as you want!! Submit the Google Form below to reserve a ticket. Either a YEMA officer will come to your homeroom to give you a ticket or you can come to room 034, on Thursday, at 2:30. If you already submitted the Google Form, don’t worry! Our officers are still distributing tickets and we will get to you soon! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at yemabostonlatinschool@gmail.com!

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Play Ultimate! The Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance (BUDA) is running club ultimate frisbee programs this spring for Boston students in high school, middle school (Grades 5-8), and Grades 3-4. No experience is required! Ultimate is fun and fast, and players learn the skills to play a self-officiated game. The middle and high school programs will include practices and games against other clubs. For more information, go to www.buda.org/e/youth-ultimate-spring-2023. High schoolers — there will be a weekly game (a great chance to learn to play) on Saturday nights from March 18 – April 8.

Register here: www.buda.org/en_us/e/grades-912-boston-early-spring-session.

These students will be traveling to Morocco over April break. We are departing on April 12 after R5 and will return on April 22.

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Participate in the Financial Trivia Challenge sponsored by Fidelity Investments and win scholarships up to $600. BLS can win a school prize for student participation as well!

www.quizbee.fun/quizzes/32

Grade 10 ELA MCAS takes place on March 28th and 29th. If you are having Chromebook troubles, now is the time to get them resolved. Please come to the tech area of the library for assistance. All students taking MCAS tests must bring their fully charged Chromebook to school on testing days.

Do you enjoy painting and building a community? Then join us this Friday for Paint Night on Friday, March 24th. This is a fantastic opportunity to relax and unwind with friends and family while letting your creativity flow. There are three different time slots in order to accommodate everyone’s schedules. If you are a member of the Class of 2023 or faculty, join us at 3 pm for the seniors and faculty time slot. Or ALL members of the community are welcome to paint at 5:30 pm or 7 pm.

Each event has a limited capacity of 60 seats, so make sure to reserve your spot. You can RSVP using the link provided. Additionally, refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the evening

The prices for the event are as follows: $7 for kids, $10 for students, $15 for faculty, and $20 for adults. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to paint and have fun! We hope to see you there

www.bls.org/apps/forms2/?f=36473

Auditions for Matilda will be after school on Tuesday, March 21, and Wednesday, March 22. You sign up for a specific 15-minute audition slot on the bulletin board across from the Black Box Theater. There are also audition materials there to practice your song and monologues.

Want to do it but worried that you “can’t sing”? Please come audition anyway. You may not get a lead, but we want you involved in the ensemble and can teach you how to sing as we go.

The Pathway Initiative is a 2023 paid summer internship opportunity for 9th-12th grade students who are considering careers in medicine, Health Sciences, and STEM. Registration and program information can be accessed from the link below. The registration deadline is March 25, 2023. Ideal candidates are: ages 14-18yr, high school 9th -12th grade, very passionate about science and careers in STEM, Black, African American, Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin, and a commitment to full attendance and participation (Program starts on June 26, 2023, and ends on August 25, 2023) tpwi.org/student-programs/summer-internship/

Join the Topol Fellows during W-Block on March 22nd to learn about the implications of the Willow Project, the newest oil drilling project approved in Alaska, on the environment and Alaska Native tribes. In addition, we will provide an overview of the history of environmental injustices against Indigenous communities throughout the United States. The event will be taking place in the Seevak Room. Please sign up at bit.ly/topolwillowproject for a pass. If you have any questions, feel free to email blstopolfellows@gmail.com!

bit.ly/topolwillowproject

The Keefe Library will be closed after school on:

• Tues. 3/14 for BLS professional development-Cancelled
• Fri. 3/17 for the Faculty Talent Show
• Mon. 3/20 for librarians to attend a professional conference-Library is closed

Play Ultimate! The Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance is running club ultimate frisbee programs this spring for Boston students in high school, middle school (Grades 5-8), and Grades 3-4. No experience is required! Ultimate is fun and fast, and players learn the skills to play a self-officiated game. The middle and high school programs will include practices and games against other clubs. For more information, go to www.buda.org/e/youth-ultimate-spring-2023. High schoolers — there will be a weekly game (a great chance to learn to play) on Saturday nights from March 18 – April 8. Register here: www.buda.org/en_us/e/grades-912-boston-early-spring-session.

BLS A.S.I.A. is hosting an Asian American Mental Health Workshop: Starting Conversations with Parents on Tuesday, March 21st, in the Seevak Room at 2:30 pm. This event will feature a moderated student panel, composed of a few students speaking about their experiences with initiating discussion about mental health. We would love to see you there!

Attention all seniors, faculty, students, and adults! We are excited to announce our Senior Paint Night event, taking place on March 24th. This is a fantastic opportunity to relax and unwind with friends and family while letting your creativity flow. We have three separate events to accommodate everyone’s schedules – seniors and faculty-only events at 3:30 pm, and two events open to all at 5 pm and 7 pm.

Each event has a limited capacity of 60 seats, so make sure to reserve your spot quickly. You can RSVP using the link provided. Additionally, refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

The prices for the event are as follows: $7 for kids, $10 for students, $15 for faculty, and $20 for adults. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to paint and have fun! We hope to see you there.

www.bls.org/apps/forms2/?f=36473

Congratulations to the winners of the Certamen Tournament which the BLSJCL hosted this past Saturday, March 11th.

Novice:

1st Place – BLS (Isaac Autler, Sophia Kowalczyk, Audrey Kollett)

Intermediate:

3rd Place – BLS (Alex Jaffe, Alex Demaio, Andrew Cederbaum, Michael Tran)

Advanced:

1st Place – Team Vergil (Ailin Sha, Estiven Lezama, Mila Matteson, Zachary Chen) 2nd Place – Team Cicero (Kathleen Terrey, et al.) 3rd Place – Team Horace (James Johnson, Andrew Lai, Joseph Hemr)

Students must vacate the dining hall at 7:25 each morning during the week of March 13th through the 17th for preparations for the National Latin Exam.

Thank you!

Attention all students and faculty! Get ready to witness the talents of our amazing faculty members at our upcoming Faculty Talent Show on Friday, March 17th from 2:45 – 4:00 pm in the auditorium.

This is your chance to see your favorite teachers and staff members showcase their skills and entertain us all. With an impressive lineup of acts, ranging from singing to stepping to a faculty fashion show, this talent show promises to be an event to remember.

Tickets are available for purchase at $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Be sure to grab your tickets early from your senior class officers or any of the guidance counselors throughout the day. This is an event you don’t want to miss out on!

So, come out and support your faculty, have a fun time with your peers, and enjoy an afternoon of laughter and entertainment. We hope to see you all there!

BLS Theatre Company’s Production of Qrumpet has advanced to the semifinals of the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival!

What does that mean for you? That means you get 2 more chances to see it here at Boston Latin School!

Thursday, March 16 at 8:15 pm

Friday, March 17 at 3 pm

Tickets are $3 for Students and $8 for adults

We will then be at Duxbury High School at 3:30 pm on March 18: $10 tickets are for admission to the entire day’s worth of shows

How decorated is this show? At prelims we received the following awards:

Ethan Mostoslavsky and Kyler Hoogendorn-Ecker for Excellence in Directing

Isa Gonzalez for Excellence in Costume Design

Ash Albert and Mary Bosch for Excellence in Acting

Cynthia Wang for Excellence in Acting

Cynthia Wang for Excellence in Acting

Carmine Laudato for Excellence in Set Design

Tegan Trueblood and Mary Bosch for Excellence in Technical Direction

BLS Theatre Company’s Production of Qrumpet has advanced to the semifinals of the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival!

What does that mean for you? That means you get 2 more chances to see it here at Boston Latin School!

Thursday, March 16 at 8:15 pm

Friday, March 17 at 3 pm

Tickets are $3 for Students and $8 for adults

our.show/qrumpet for advance tickets but tickets will also be available at the door.

We will then be at Duxbury High School at 3:30 pm on March 18: $10 tickets are for admission to the entire day’s worth of shows

How decorated is this show? At prelims we received the following awards:

Ethan Mostoslavsky and Kyler Hoogendorn-Ecker for Excellence in Directing

Isa Gonzalez for Excellence in Costume Design

Ash Albert and Mary Bosch for Excellence in Acting

Cynthia Wang for Excellence in Acting

Carmine Laudato for Excellence in Set Design

Tegan Trueblood and Mary Bosch for Excellence in Technical Direction

Now introducing the laboratory of Professor Leonard Zon at Boston Children’s Hospital! You are invited to apply for a two-week high school virtual research experience called Camp Zon (www.zonlab.org/camp-zon-1). The goal of Camp Zon is to introduce students to the world of biomedical research and teach them about cancer biology and blood development. During the camp, students will design a research project, generate a hypothesis, suggest experiments that we will perform live on Zoom, and analyze the data. Students will be mentored by many lab members and students will present their research projects to the entire Zon lab, their families, and friends.

We are now accepting applications for Camp Zon 2023 which will take place July 17th-28th (www.zonlab.org/apply-now). The camp is a part-time paid opportunity for Massachusetts residents and students ages 16 and older. Applications are due April 1st, 2023.

www.zonlab.org/apply-now

GROW is a six-week paid research internship for young women who are seriously interested in STEM careers. Participants who successfully complete all program requirements will receive a stipend of $1500. A competitive student for this program should have taken or currently be enrolled in an AP science class.

GROW (Greater Boston Research Opportunities for Young Women)

• Dates: June 28-29 (for orientation) and July 5 – August 11, 2023 M-F from 9:30-4:30
•  Grade Level: Young women from greater Boston high schools who will be entering their senior year in fall 2023
•  Must be 16 years old by July 1, 2023,
• Must live within 30 miles and be able to commute to BU every day
•  Deadline for Completed Applications: April 15, 2023

Accepted students will be placed individually in a biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering lab where they will participate in cutting-edge research in a collaborative group environment. Participants will be part of a cohort that meets several times a week with a Program Manager who will coach them on how to reach their research goals and help prepare them to present their research at a summer symposium. Participants will also visit local pharmaceutical or biotech companies and learn about careers in STEM fields. For more information and to apply, go to: www.bu.edu/lernet/grow.

The Artemis Project is a five-week summer program that introduces girls to the creative thinking and problem-solving skills that are at the core of computer science. Artemis will be offered from July 10th to August 11th, 2023 weekdays from 9:30 AM -3:30 PM on the BU campus. The program makes fundamental topics in computer science fun and engaging by incorporating both hands-on activities as well as real-world applications. Participants will learn how to code in Python, design their own websites, build robots, and program microbits. They also will learn about conceptual topics including search and sort algorithms, cryptography, and artificial intelligence. Lunch is provided each day.

Artemis is run by undergraduate women concentrating in Computer Science and Engineering who are passionate about what they do. Students accepted into the program are required to pay a $100 non-refundable registration fee.

www.bu.edu/lernet/artemis

The library team is recruiting volunteers to help us to conduct useability testing (complete a set of tasks to assess if the website is well laid out and intuitive). You will come to the library for a one-time 25-minute block and earn one volunteer hour from participation. If you are interested, fill out the form to pick a time you would be available. We will reach out through email/ google calendar to formally schedule.

Questions? Reach out to Ms. Redding (Library Student Teacher) at lredding@bostonpublicschools.org

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This a reminder that the 4th and final Public Declamation of the year will take place on Thursday, 3/30 during R1 and R2. The audience will be class III. Please proceed to the auditorium with your teachers after R1 attendance is taken.

Don’t miss the premiere of BLS against Commonwealth on YouTube and GBH-2 this Saturday, March 18 at 6 pm/est! We’d love to have everyone join us in the YouTube live chat for the premiere. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWjuSFR48ng&ab_channel=HighSchoolQuizShow

Congratulations to William Liyuan, Lorenzo Ye, Silas Rosenberger, Benjamin Leung, Luc Vulliez, and Franz Anjeliu on their great performance that qualified them for nationals. The BLS History Bowl team will head to Washington D.C. to compete against nationally-ranked teams!

Piece Submissions are due by the end of 3/14, and Tryouts will be after school on 3/16

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Please make sure you are keeping your Chromebook updated and in good condition in advance of this Spring’s computerized tests (MCAS, APs, etc.). If your Chromebook is having problems, now is the time to address them. Please come by the tech office for assistance.

Class, I students are reminded that they should have their 100+ hours of community service posted on Innerview by April 24. There is no in-school / out-of-school requirement for Class 1 this year. All submissions should include a photo of the student volunteering, a description of the service, and the supervisor’s name and contact info.

innerview.org

Students that are currently enrolled in AP courses should check their College Board account to confirm that they are registered for all of their AP exams. March 15 is the deadline for late registration ($40 fee) and changes. Students not enrolled in AP Classroom will not be able to take their exams in May.

Oscar will be back for some pet therapy, scritches, and kisses on Wednesday! Feel free to come to visit him outside of the Dining Hall during lunches!

Attention all! BLS Irish Culture Club is hosting our 1st annual St. Patrick’s Day Costume Contest! On Friday, March 17th (St. Patty’s Day) wear your best all-green/themed outfits! The top 10 Outfits will be displayed on our Instagram, and the top three winners will win gift cards as follows:

1st Place: $25 Starbucks

2nd Place: $10 Starbucks

3rd Place: $5 Starbucks

Email blsirishculture@gmail.com or DM us on IG @blsirishculture for more information! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Please help us congratulate the BLS winners of the Boston Citywide STEM Fair! The students competed on Saturday, March 4, and will be headed to the State Fair in May. All of the Citywide winners are listed in the links. Go Wolfpack!!!

First Place Senior Division & Sanofi Specialty Care (Overall Winner)

Zachary Xin Chen

First Place Senior Division

Leila Ohashi, Tim Nguyen, Yifan Ding

Second Place Senior Division

Alisha Kamara, Amir Rodrigues-Carbajal, Andrew Yu, Angelina Wei, Caroline Song, Maya Koreth, Hao Liyuan, Jessica Tao, Mary Deng, Yuxuan Zhang

Third Place Senior Division

Alexander Ajouri

First Place Junior Division

Brian Xu, Chelsea Bateman, Ifunanyachukwu Okafor, Olivia Chen, and Qinghe Zhao

Second Place Junior Division

Aditya Tangella, Emerson Ohashi, Lana Nguyen, Lazar Veljkovic, Mark Gemmett, Seren Banner-Goodspeed

Third Place Junior Division

Ella Blanchet, Helena Kopans, Ramona Fix, Sarah Cao

Honorable Mention Junior Division

Michael Bui How

All Boston public schools run periodic fire and safe mode drills to help students and staff feel prepared in the event of an emergency. Earlier in the school year, we practiced fire and Safe Mode drills and this Wednesday, at 7:50 a.m. we will practice an additional Safe Mode drill.

To minimize any confusion or concerns that some people may experience, we want to let the BLS community know in advance that a Safe Mode drill has been scheduled. As a reminder, Wednesday, March 15 is a W Day and follows the W Day schedule. On Wednesday (Day 3), please proceed directly to your R1 class; there, your teacher will provide instructions.

Please know that these drills are not meant to alarm, but are to help us feel better equipped so that we can all act responsibly, safely, and collaboratively if there ever is an emergency. Thank you for your cooperation.

Attention all seniors, faculty, students, and adults! We are excited to announce our Senior Paint Night event, taking place on March 24th. This is a fantastic opportunity to relax and unwind with friends and family while letting your creativity flow. We have three separate events to accommodate everyone’s schedules – seniors and faculty-only events at 3:30 pm, and two events open to all at 5 pm and 7 pm.

Each event has a limited capacity of 60 seats, so make sure to reserve your spot quickly. You can RSVP using the link provided. Additionally, refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

The prices for the event are as follows: $7 for kids, $10 for students, $15 for faculty, and $20 for adults. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to paint and have fun! We hope to see you there.

www.bls.org/apps/forms2/?f=36473

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.

We are approaching the MCAS Testing Season. Please make sure you pay attention to the test dates based on which grade you are in.

Grade 7: April 12 – ELA Session 1 April 13 – ELA Session 2 April 14 – ELA Make-up April 24 – Math Session 1 April 25 – Math Session 2 April 28 – Math Make-up Session

Grade 8: April 10 – ELA Session 1 April 11 – ELA Session 2 April 14 – ELA Make-up April 26 – Math Session 1 April 27 – Math Session 2 April 28 – Math Make-up Session May 23 – STE8 Session 1 May 24 – STE8 Session 2 May 25 – STE8 Make-up Session

Grade 9: June 6 – HS STE (Biology) Session 1 June 7 – HS STE (Biology) Session 2 June 8 – HS STE Make-up Session June 9 – HS STE Make-up Session

Grade 10: March 28 – ELA Session 1 March 29 – ELA Session 2 March 30- Make-up Session March 31 – Make-up Session May 16 – Math Session 1 May 17 – Math Session 2 Math 18 – Make-up Session Math 19 – Make-up Session

The BLS Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be hosting its annual dodgeball tournament on Thursday, March 16 @ 2:30 in the upper gym. Please see the attached form to sign your team up. All proceeds go to charity. Space is limited so please sign up ASAP

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The Argo’s advice column is back, now called “Mary and Emilia’s Corner.” Need advice on school, relationships, friends, or anything in your life? Submit questions to our advice column by Tuesday, March 14th at 10 PM to hear what our consultants have to say!

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This is just a reminder that the Covid/Flu Vaccine Clinic is TODAY from 1:30-5:30p in the Dining Hall.

Looking to get henna done? Join BLS Desi for Henna Week from Tuesday 3/7 to Friday 3/10! Doors will open at 2:30 in room 334. You can pick from a selection of designs, and prices will range from $5-$10+ depending on intricacy and size. Students and faculty are welcome!

Truth from Youth 2023 is a gathering focused on the experiences of high school students from around BPS who identify as Asian or Asian American. Get to know new people, share experiences, and learn about a new report, which shows that many Asian American students feel invisible, excluded, and ignored in BPS. Delicious food and swag for those who attend!

When: Saturday, March 18 from 12 PM-2:30 PM Where: VietAID in Dorchester. 42 Charles St Dorchester, MA 02122

A late lunch will be provided at the end of the event.

Please register below so they know to Limited numbers of gift cards are available for those who register in advance and attend

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Ms. Clougher and Ms. Stiven will be offering healthy relationship skills groups this spring with NOW STARTING on March 22nd. The dates are: 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/26, 5/3, and 5/10. The sessions will be held 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. Contact Kaleigh Clougher (kclougher2@bostonpublicschools.org) or Myriam Stiven (mstiven@bostonpublicschools.org) with questions or concerns or go to your guidance counselor to sign up.

Each senior who wishes to order a 2023 yearbook is asked to pay $100.00 by May 5, 2023. Payment envelopes are available from Ms. Stiven in Room 014. We will be accepting cash, check, Venmo, and Cashapp.

If paying by Venmo or Cashapp, please include your full name and student ID so that we can process your payment. If paying by check, please make the check payable to Boston Latin School and include your name/homeroom/yearbook in the memo section. Please bring all cash and check payments to Ms, Stiven in Room 014.

In order to represent all of our senior end-of-the-year activities, including prom, prize night, and graduation, our yearbook is scheduled for fall delivery and pick up in November. Please note: we may only be able to order a yearbook for the students who submit payment to Ms. Stiven by May 5th, 2023. Unfortunately, we no longer have the funds to order additional books for students who might decide to order a book after the order has been placed. Please order sooner rather than later so we can order them!

Belle of the Ball in partnership with Anton’s Cleaners cleans and distributes prom dresses and provides related accessories at no charge to high school junior and senior girls who would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend their school’s prom

If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to your counselor to inquire about this opportunity.

Here’s a video description of the program:

BLS Theatre Company’s Production of Qrumpet has advanced to the semifinals of the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival!

What does that mean for you? That means you get 2 more chances to see it here at Boston Latin School!

Thursday, March 16 at 7 pm

Friday, March 17 at 3 pm

Tickets are $3 for Students and $8 for adults

We will then be at Duxbury High School at 3:30 pm on March 18: $10 tickets are for admission to the entire day’s worth of shows.

How decorated is this show? At prelims we received the following awards:

Ethan Mostoslavsky and Kyler Hoogendorn-Ecker for Excellence in Directing

Isa Gonzalez for Excellence in Costume Design

Ash Albert and Mary Bosch for Excellence in Acting

Cynthia Wang for Excellence in Acting

Carmine Laudato for Excellence in Set Design

Tegan Trueblood and Mary Bosch for Excellence in Technical Direction

The Keefe Library has openings for praefecting at the following times: 1) Before school 7:15-7:40 a.m.) on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday 2) After school (2:15-4:00 p.m.) on Monday or Thursday 3) D1R4 & R6; D2R6 & R7; D3R7; D4R1; D5R3; & D6R3. You must be in grade 9, 10, or 11. If you’re interested, please stop by the library to chat with Ms. Ellis or Ms. Harari.

The Argo is bringing back senior spotlights! Seniors can write about another senior in a 400-600 word article that will be published on blsargo.org. An example can be found here: blsargo.org/2053/more/spotlights/senior-spotlight-on-isabelle-goodrich/

If you’re interested in writing a senior spotlight, please submit through the form below by 10 PM on SUNDAY, MARCH 12. Please email blsargo@gmail.com with any questions.

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Boston Symphony Orchestra Days in the Arts (DARTS) at BPS DARTS at BPS is a free program that brings students together from all across the city to learn, build confidence, and develop a shared appreciation and respect for individual interests, talents, and differences. Students will spend four days in Boston at the O’Bryant High School Music Building and will take a day trip to Tanglewood in Lenox, MA on the Wednesday of the week to explore the grounds and get a sneak peek at concert rehearsals from the world-famous Tanglewood Summer Concert Series. This opportunity is open to 50 students entering grades 6-8 in the Boston Public Schools. Students can only select one of the two weeks to participate in. Mr. Gels will be teaching the theatre portion of these weeks but there is also visual art and music.

For: Grades 6-8

Location: O’Bryant High School Music Building

Dates: Cohort A — July 17-21 | Cohort B — July 24-28

Hours: Mon/Tues/Thur/Fri 9 am-3 pm; Wed 8 am-6 pm

Cost: Free

Contact: Anthony Beatrice at abeatrice2@bostonpublicschools.org and at 617-470-9303

www.bpsarts.org/summer.html

Piece Submission Form 03/14/23 (link attached)

Tryouts 03/16/23 (Th) 2:30 – 4:30 (auditorium)

Date 03/30/23 (Th): R1 and R2 (auditorium)

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8iMQeiQkGDfP1r_pnXt-7xbIE6OBDK3NDRt8JcTUrS5JJQg/viewform

Want to see your math or science teachers get PIed in the face? If so, find a Catapulta officer from now until Friday, March 10th to cast votes for your teacher of choice! Pi Day tickets include a vote, slice of pie, and admission to the pi reciting contest and pie-ing, all for $3. Individual votes cost $1. The teacher with the second highest number of votes, assisted by the winner of the pi reciting contest, will pie the teacher with the most votes on 3/14 (aka Pi Day) in the dining hall after school.

Votes are available for purchase now. Starting March 6th, tickets will be sold outside the dining hall during lunch or from any officer.

Due to the number of seniors left to be photographed, we have added an additional day on Monday, March 13th from 12:54 – 6:30 pm. Please call Chestnut Hills Studios at 508-336-4777, Monday – Friday 9:30 – 4:30 pm to book an appointment. Appointments are issued on a first-call basis. The photographer’s time will be reserved for you and will require a pre-payment of a $45.00 sitting fee when you schedule your appointment. The studio accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. This is a reduced sitting fee again this year made possible through the cooperation of the administration and the studio.

Schedule your photos as soon as possible as spots are LIMITED and you don’t want to be listed as “camera shy” in the yearbook.

Congratulations to BLS Science Bowl team Alex Ajourni (I), Hanley Ensdorf (Class III), Kevin Wang, (Class III), Simon Chen (Class IV) Andy Yu (Class IV) for winning the regional science bowl! The team will now go on an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. to compete at Nationals. Good luck to all of the team members!

Attempt 146,003. Conditions fine.

Sufficient supplies.

All are in good spirits. We persevere.

We regret nothing.

Come see BLS Theatre attempt the theoretically possible but practically impossible. Throwing a crumpet through a solid wall. For SCIENCE!

Performances are Thursday, March 2 at 3 pm and 7 pm

Friday, March 3 at 3 pm

Tickets are $3 for students and $8 for adults in the black box

We will then be taking the show to the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival on March 4 at 4:30 at Beverly Middle School. Tickets for the festival are $15 and are for the entire day of shows. A full schedule for the day here metg.org/high-school-festival/2023-preliminary-round.html#BeverlyMiddleSchool

Please note that the lunch schedule will rotate on Monday, March 6. Effective Monday and through the rest of the school year, the schedule will be:

• First Lunch: History, Science

• Second Lunch: Classics, Mathematics, Arts, and Music

• Third Lunch: English, Humanities, Modern Languages

We want to remind young people of the importance of clearing tables completely at the conclusion of lunch and thank faculty for their understanding when long lines have sometimes caused students to be delayed when returning to class.

The LEAH Project is a STEM access and college & career readiness program for high school youth historically underrepresented in STEM. We are recruiting for the LEAH Knox Data Science & Biomedical Research Internship Summer 2023. This is a 2-year program, which includes biology and data analysis lab work at MIT, mentorship opportunities with STEM professionals, and future summer internship placements. This is a stipend opportunity; students will earn approximately $2250 for summer 2023. You can learn more here: form.leahknoxscholars.org/lkrp-summer-2023-application/ www.leahknoxscholars.org/.

The program runs from July 5th – August 9th at MIT. Youth must be 16 years old by July 1, 2023. The deadline to apply is March 12.

Important Date Change!

BLS A.S.I.A. Asian American Mental Health Workshop: Starting Conversations with Parents is moving to a later date in March. The date is TBD! The event was previously scheduled for Tuesday, February 28th.

In the meantime, we’re asking members of the BLS community to fill out a completely anonymous google form. This Google form will allow members of the BLS community to voice what questions they would like to be answered in this workshop, as well as what topics they would like to see discussed.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHwLxHQc75nptG7OQgIwGa6q3RcTlTO0ypDpMXiu4XyUxrzA/viewform

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE INAUGURAL HIGH SCHOOL COHORT OF BLACK MEN LEAD BOSTON

The City has opened applications for the Young Black Leaders Boston program. This program aims to help young Black men and boys in Boston’s high schools become more civically engaged in their communities. The 8-week spring course will start on March 7th and end on April 18th, with weekly hour-long coaching sessions focused on organizing their communities for social change.

The sessions are developed and facilitated by The Davis System LLC, which provides a grassroots organizing strategy to individuals, organizations, and communities across the country. The cohort will also meet with key City of Boston officials, members of the Black Men and Boys Commission, and alumni of Black Men Lead Boston to learn how to access crucial City services and effectively navigate local government. This program is an initiative of the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Advancement, which aims to empower Black men and boys and ensure they have equitable access to opportunities in the city.

The Concord Review (TCR) History Camp. TCR History Camps are intensive online and in-person workshops in history, research, and writing that offer students an advisory structure in which to work on historical research projects on topics of their own choosing. More information here.

www.varsityacademics.org/history-camp-overview

The “Power of Education” event with Guest Speaker Richard Haynes from UNH has been postponed. A make-up date will be announced at a later time. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Original Date and Time: Thursday March 2 from 2:30PM – 3:30PM

The “Power of Education” event is a unique opportunity for first-generation college students to gain insight, inspiration, and guidance from a distinguished speaker, Richard Haynes, from the admissions office at the University of New Hampshire. The event is specifically designed to offer a platform for first-generation college students to ask questions and receive valuable advice that can help them navigate the academic world and achieve success.

During his presentation, he will offer a range of practical tips on how to overcome common challenges faced by first-generation college students. This event is ideal for students who are seeking to take advantage of the opportunities that a college education can offer, but may be struggling to navigate the system. Attendees will have the chance to engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Richard Haynes and gain a better understanding of how to achieve academic success as a first-generation student.

This event is a must-attend for any student who wants to thrive as a first-generation college student. Here’s a sample clip of one of Mr. Hayne’s talks: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fM2-daslnE

WHEN: Thursday, March 2 at 2:30 PM

WHERE: Seevak Room

Anyone interested in a spring sport must complete the sports registration and be cleared by the BLS nurses. These are mandatory requirements in order to try out for a BLS team. Registration is open from now until March 17.

bls.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=203689&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=405715

The annual mandatory Spring Sports Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 2. All candidates for spring sports will meet in the Auditorium at 2:30. After that presentation, there will be team-specific meetings held in classrooms. This meeting is required for any student-athlete interested in a spring sport for the 2023 season, even if you attended a preseason session already this year or in the past (unless a student-athletes is still active in a winter sport).

Goethe Institute Offering: Calling all musicians! Young composers are encouraged to apply for the Claussen Simon Composition Prize in cooperation with the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra. Apply by March 15, 2023! Additionally, the Darmstädter Ferienkurse is open for registration! The two-week festival, international summer academy, discourse platform, and artistic laboratory will take place from August 5 to 19, 2023. Find more information Here: www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/bos/ser/angebote-fuer-kuenstlerinnen.html

The Youth for Education Equality Club is in collaboration with the Red Cross Club to host a movie night to raise money for aid in Turkey and Syria after the devastating earthquakes. Don’t worry! The screening will be free but we will be selling savory snacks and baked goods. All proceeds go toward Turkey and Syria! So join us on Monday, March 6 at 2:30 PM in room 216 for a screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and delicious snacks.

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Parents/guardians are warmly invited to attend the Thursday, March 2 meeting of the School Parent Council (SPC) in which six teachers will discuss their elective course offerings. Although the courses previewed are for juniors and seniors, families of younger students may enjoy hearing what’s in store. Students in Classes III and II may also wish to join their parents/guardians. Please use this zoom link to join the March 2 meeting, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.:

us02web.zoom.us/j/87109662596?pwd=ZEFkMHhndm9wajltKy9qREpub0dBUT09

Belle of the Ball in partnership with Anton’s Cleaners cleans and distribute prom dresses and provides related accessories at no charge to high school junior and senior girls who would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend their school’s prom.

If you are interested in learning more or identify as someone who needs financial assistance, please reach out to your counselor to inquire about this opportunity.

Here’s a video description of the program: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9JPKJ78Hfc

In queso you happen to be craving Chipotle after school, BLS is holding a fundraiser at the Chipotle located at 148 Brookline Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02215. On Wednesday, March 1st, between 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, when you buy something at this exact location using the online ordering code: EGNLPP3 on the app (pick up only), or show the fundraiser flyer to the cashier (make sure you tell them!) in person, we get back 33% of the profit Chipotle makes in that time frame. All funds go to the Senior Class for Prom! Support your seniors and make your tummy happy.

socialportal.chipotle.com/fundraiser/social/portal/flyer/EEhN9tJqKrDSRLaUgdak1Q7fx34OrymYMScA62YrZIWrbDAGAADFx4gvQrLV6Ght7P6w2p398Pe07r7kybu0qMyrQw9yVVEmdcwk1UPZP2J4PZp4T6RVgQg6lCsjSf6y/425219-flyer.pdf

The extended application deadline for the CIEE Global Navigator Program is March. More information is here.

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

Apply now to PIC Summer Internships in healthcare, business, tech, architecture, and more! Hiring employers include MGH, State Street, Fidelity, and Children’s Hospital. All internships are paid and run for 6-8 weeks over the summer. Applicants must be 16 or older by July. The priority deadline for applications is March 20. Link to application and more information: studentjobs.bostonpic.org/ Email questions to Ms. Gorrill (lucey.gorrill@bostonpic.org)

We are thrilled to announce that the application for Girls in Science 2023 is now open! This fully funded fellowship provides young women with the opportunity to expand their interest in science and technology and to build confidence through hands-on environmental research.

This year, fellows will either work alongside researchers in meadows of the Sierra Nevada mountains to collect data on native plants, drought prevention, and beaver dams on the expedition Restoring Sierra Meadows: The Source of California’s Water, or they’ll study the ecology and behavior of dolphins on the expedition Marine Mammal Bioacoustics and Conservation at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution expedition, in partnership with Woods Hole Sea Grant.

Who: Current sophomores and juniors (ages 15–18) who identify as female or nonbinary from California and Massachusetts high schools

When: June 24–July 1 and July 22–29 for the California teams, and August 6–12 for the Massachusetts team. You can apply now through March 24, 2023!

Fully-Funded Opportunity: This program is offered at no cost to the fellows. Food and accommodations will be provided.

expedition.earthwatch.org/program/signup?type=Girls%20in%20Science