Student Council will host the annual Faculty/Student Basketball game this Friday (Apr 28) at 2:30 in the upper gym. It’s students versus teachers, with the BLS Step Squad performing at halftime. Here is the updated faculty team: Mr. McQuade, Mr. De Velis, Mr. Osowiecki, Ms. Lipschitz, Mr. Boor, Mr. Howard, Mr. Luu, Mr. Fogel, Mr. Barry, Ms. Kelly, Mr. Greenidge, Mr. Smith (History), Ms. Encarnacao, Mr. Fearon, Mr. Thomas, Ms. Sample, and Mr. Gallagher. Tickets ($5) will be sold during lunch on Friday and at the door. Proceeds will be donated to MSPCA-Angell Animal Hospital. Email questions to jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org.

The 2023 Prize Night Scholarship and Financial Aid Survey are OPEN! Please apply now! This form will close on Sunday, April 30th, 2023 at 11:59 PM. Email Ms. Murray with any questions.

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This year Boston Latin’s Speech and Debate Team will be sending students to three prestigious national-level tournaments. We are raising funds to help offset travel costs for parents and for the school. Please support our National Qualifiers by entering this raffle: go.rallyup.com/blsspeechanddebate

You will be entered to earn 50% of the more than $1,000 raffle pool! The deadline to enter is April 30, 2023, at 11:59 pm EST. Prizes will be drawn the following day.

This is the BLS AP testing schedule with times and locations.

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Art Show: April 24 – 27 in room 309

The junior and senior art show will be on display in room 309. Teachers and their classes are welcome to visit the exhibit during the day. The opening reception will be held on Wednesday, April 26 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

The Youth for Education Equality Club is hosting an event this Wednesday to make posters advocating for the protection of the Indian Child Welfare Act. The ICWA was passed to protect Native American families and culture by mandating that state courts give preference to Native American families when placing Native American children in foster care or adoptive homes. Join us in making posters to raise awareness about the Indian Child Welfare Act and the importance of protecting Native American children.

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Student Council will host the annual Faculty/Student Basketball game this Friday (Apr 28) at 2:30 in the upper gym. It’s students versus teachers, with the BLS Step Squad performing at halftime. These faculty members will play: Mr. Osowiecki, Mr. Boor, Mr. Howard, Mr. Luu, Mr. Fogel, Mr. Barry, Mr. Greenidge, Mr. Smith (History), Mr. Fearon, Mr. Thomas, Ms. Lipschitz, Ms. Kelly, Ms. Encarnacao, Ms. Sample, and Mr. Gallagher. Bragging rights and a shiny trophy are at stake. Tickets ($5) are available during lunch on Thursday and Friday, as well as at the door. Proceeds will be donated to MSPCA-Angell (Animal Hospital). Email questions to jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org.

Prize Declamation will take place in the auditorium on Friday, May 5, beginning at 12:45 pm and continuing through R6 and R7. This event will be attended by members of the 25th and 50th reunion classes, families, interested staff and administrators, and students in Class I and II who are present for these periods. Teachers with these students are asked to please escort them to the auditorium and provide direction and supervision during seating and the event.

The Register, BLS’s student-run arts journal, is seeking original artwork and writing for the spring issue. Submit through the portal on SIS until 4/26.

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!

“Ever wonder what science extracurriculars are offered at BLS? What does the BLS Science Team do? What is a Science Fair and how do students work on a project? How can parents get involved?

Please join our next meeting specifically designed for parents and students who are interested in science! We will hear from BLS Science Team Officers, Science Fair award winners, and parent mentor volunteers. The BLS Science Department Head, Ms. Bateman will also join our meeting to speak about some of the science extracurriculars that are available to students.

Meeting time: 7:30 pm, Monday, 4/24 Zoom Meeting Link: mit.zoom.us/j/9060042824″

When we return from break we launch back into MCAS testing for grades 7 and grade 8. Please remember to charge your Chromebooks before returning to school after the break. As a reminder, the testing days are listed.

Grade 7: April 24 – Math Session 1 & April 25 – Math Session 2

Grade 8: April 26 – Math Session 1 & April 27 – Math Session 2

Young Women of Color are hosting a spin class at HandleBar Fenway on May 19!

Indoor cycling, studio cycling, or ‘spinning’ is a high-intensity exercise on a stationary bike. It combines cardio and endurance in a 45-minute calorie-crunching session! Not only is it great for giving you all the cardiovascular gains, but it’s great at toning muscles to make you super strong.

The music will be loud but it’s designed to get you focused and immersed in the exercise – switch off that brain and get stuck into your fitness. You’ll be cycling and grooving to some ace beats!

If you are interested in spinning with us please email Ms.Delorme-Metayer for the link. The class costs is $16!

Please join BLSJCL in celebrating Earth Day by volunteering with the Charles River Watershed Association at their 24th Annual Charles River Cleanup! We will be volunteering at Millennium Park in West Roxbury on Saturday, April 22nd from 10 AM to 12 PM. If you are in town the last weekend of April break, this should be a fun way to see friends, get outside, and earn a few community service hours! To participate, please complete this Google form by midnight on Friday 4/14, and the CRWA registration/waiver that is included as the last question on that Google form. We can host up to 25 people and will run a waitlist if we have more interest.

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STEM Mentorship Program: ResearcHERS is a movement designed to help fund women-led research and build a pipeline of girls in STEM fields. The STEM Mentorship Program connects students with mentors in STEM fields and gives them the opportunity to interact with their mentors through one-on-one virtual meetings for a period of six months.

We are actively seeking out mentees interested in various fields around Cancer Research and Care. Please see the attached one-pager for more information and the sign-up form.

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The BLS College Counseling Team is looking for volunteers to help at our College Fair scheduled on the evening of Tuesday April 25. We specifically need students to help us set up and break down the college fair. This involves moving tables and chairs from classrooms to the Dining Hall and lower gym. This opportunity is open to Members of Class III, II, and I, but seniors who still need community service hours will have priority. Slots are limited, so sign up using the link below!

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As part of Alumni Weekend, spirited students in Class I-III are needed to conduct tours and other tasks to support our visiting alumni on Friday, May 5. Students will be excused from class for much of the day so should be in good academic standing. Note, also, that May 5 is an AP exam day. Students must commit to attending a training session with the BLSA on Wednesday, April 26 during W block. As we can only accommodate 30 students, we will notify you by Monday, April 24 if you are selected and will deliver a pass to the training to your homeroom teacher. Priority will be given to Class I students. To be considered, please submit this form by Thursday, April 13. For questions, please see Ms. Pierce in the Main Office or email mpierce5@bostonpublicschools.org

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 spring session, which will take place from 4/10/23 to 6/16/23. Tutoring takes place over Zoom at least once a week. Email ahelpingelbowtutoring@gmail.com with questions.

Come support our boy’s & girls’ basketball programs, as we compete in the BPS Middle School Basketball CHAMPIONSHIP. Both teams are #1 seeds competing for a championship.

Thursday, April 13th

BLS Girls vs Frederick Pilot @ 4:00 pm

BLS Boys vs Dearborn @ 5:00 pm

Both games will be @ the Shelburne Community Center (2730 Washington St. Boston, MA)

The Keefe Library will be closed:
-For study hall sign up R6 & R7 to accommodate MCAS testing on Tues. 4/11, Wed. 4/12, & Thurs. 4/13.
-After school on Tues. 4/11 for faculty professional development.
-After school on Fri. 4/14 for April vacation.

We’d love to have students and their families follow the student blog as we travel throughout Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic from April 11-23. Please read along as we document this profoundly moving and eye-opening experience.

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On Wednesday, April 12, Class V will go to Clemente Field at the beginning of R2. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers because the temperature will be 69 degrees.  You will have lots of fun participating in various game activities!  The games will be supervised by BLS staff and Class I students.    Class V will return to school at 11:30 am.

Box breathing, also referred to as square breathing, is a deep breathing technique that can help you slow down your breathing. It works by distracting your mind as you count to four, calming your nervous system, and decreasing stress in your body. This tool or coping skill is a simple but powerful relaxation technique that can help return your breathing pattern to a relaxed rhythm. It can clear and calm your mind, improving your focus.

www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-box-breathing#:~:text=Step%201%3A%20Breathe%20in%20counting,your%20mouth%20for%204%20seconds.

If you are in possession of an elevator key that you no longer need, please return it to the nurses’ office as soon as possible. The nurses’ office has no elevator keys in supply for other students in need of one.

The Register, BLS’s student-run arts journal, is seeking your original artwork and writing. Submit your work via the portal on SIS no later than Wednesday, April 26th.

Save yourself a trip to the tech office! And save me from posting this in the Bulletin for the ninth time!

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 almost all cases has helped “dead” Chromebooks come back to life.

As always, if you’re experiencing any Chromebook issues, please come see us in the tech area of the library.

BLS parents and caregivers are warmly invited to join the special Zoom webinar on cyber safety, hosted by the School Parent Council, next Wednesday, April 12, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.  This is a return engagement for Cyber Safety Cop which was first presented to the BLS community two years ago.  Families found the information on apps and social media and practical tips on talking to teens about staying safe online so helpful that the SPC has asked Cyber Safety Cop to present again.

To join this informative webinar, please use this LINK.  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.   We hope to see you there!

With regular practice, the STOP Meditation exercise can help you reduce stress and anxiety, improve your concentration, and increase your overall well-being. It’s a simple yet powerful tool that you can use anytime, anywhere.

cogbtherapy.com/mindfulness-meditation-blog/mindfulness-stop-skill

Did you like Qrumpet? Well, we didn’t! Because we love Improv and only Improv. In fact, we love Improv so much we’re putting on a show! It’s called Denimprov and it is so totally better than Qrumpet. Even if you missed the totally lame and cringe Qrupmet show come see Denimprov! In the BlackBox THIS THURSDAY at 3 pm and 7 pm. We promise to have your jeans bursting off your chuckle guts by the end of the show. We’ve got new members and returning ones, you won’t want to miss it! Put your big boy jeans on and get a steppin’ to the Black Box!! April 6, 2023, in the Black Box $3.00 for students and $5.00 for adults be there or be □

Congratulations to the BLS teams that competed at the Harvard Certamen Tournament on Saturday, April 1st. This highly competitive event drew teams from all over the country with up to 27 teams in each bracket, and our students did an incredible job representing the school. Here are the results:

Novice:

1st Place – Audrey Kollett, Jazon Zhang, Olivia Chen, Isaac Autler

10th Place – Ellie Fung, Michael Bui, Lana Nguyen, Brian Xu

MVP – Audrey Kollett

Intermediate:

10th Place – Joseph Hemr, Mila Matteson, Andy Yu

13th Place – James Johnson, Alex Jaffe, Evan Ding

Advanced:

3rd Place – Kyler Hoogendoorn-Ecker, Louisa Hemr, Ailin Sha, Zach Chen

7th Place – Biya Brook, Alex Xu, Estiven Lezama, Mak Snekvik

18th Place – Jenny Chen, Aidan Ormsby

Grade 8 ELA MCAS takes place on April 10th and 11th. Grade 7 ELA MCAS takes place on April 12th and 13th. 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.

On Wednesday, April 12, all Class V students will participate in the 2nd Annual Class V Field Day at Clemente Field. Information about the event will be emailed to Class V students, parents, and teachers.

Hello, my name is Mathena Nguyen and I am a senior doing a capstone project on how stuffed animals can help those struggling with sadness, stress, and/or trauma. The goal of this survey is to collect information on how people think about and interact with stuffed animals. It should only take a few minutes and would greatly impact my project. Thank you!

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The 2023 Prize Night Scholarship and Financial Aid Survey are OPEN! Please apply now! This form will close on Sunday, April 30th, 2023 at 11:59 PM. Email Ms. Murray with any questions.

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Please note that in recognition of Passover, Thursday, April 6 will be a “no test day” with no assessments administered. Considered one of the most sacred holidays in the Jewish religion, Passover is ultimately a celebration of freedom, commemorating the story of the Israelites’ departure from ancient Egypt. The festival begins with one or two nights of traditional meals or Seders, this year on the evenings of Wednesday, April 5, and Thursday, April 6. We wish those in our community who observe the holiday a sweet and joyous Passover.

Oscar is coming back to bring some pet therapy on the last day of exams! Stop down to see him at lunch if you like!

Congratulations to the BLS Mock Trial Team! Led by their coach, BLS Alumnus Mr. Gerald Howland, and their Team Co-Captains, Mirabelle Berman-Reinhardt, and Mira Yu, they had a stellar performance at the Yale University Moot Court Competition. Additional members are Kevin Zhong, Jessica Tec Ciau, Caroline Song, Olivia Pappas, Ruth Gelaye, Jolie Nguyen, Arianna Sun, Kate O’Riordan, and Sofia Hennessy. Taking Top Speaker Awards: Class III Member Emily Yu, 7th Place, Class II Member Amiriah Redwing, 2nd Place, and finally, Class III Member, Michelle Chen,1st Place. It should also be noted that Michelle Chen also broke a Yale Moot Court record with the most points ever awarded.

Class I students are reminded to upload all of their community service hours to Innerview prior to April break. All submissions must include a photo of the student volunteering, a description of the service, and the name and contact information of the supervisor.

This weekend, the BLS Powerlifting team traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to compete in this year’s High School Nationals! Congratulations to all the lifters for their strength, perseverance, and dedication leading up to this extraordinary event that over 600 high schoolers nationwide competed in. Here are the results:

48kg – Helena Huynh (I) (3rd place)

56kg – Kate Lincecum (IV) (2nd place) with a Teen 1 American Record Deadlift

56kg – Aina Nguyen (IV) (6th place)

60kg – Carly Ramos (I) (19th place)

67.5kg – Emily Polcaro (III) (14th place)

52kg – David Le (I) (9th place)

60kg – Harry Nguyen (I) (15th place)

67.5kg – Marvin Hoang (I) (40th place)

67.5kg – Trung Le (I) (39th place)

67.5kg – Zeron Thach (I) (41st place)

67.5kg – Simon Brown (III) (42nd place)

🥇1st Place: Ofira Lam (II) – 57 points

🥇1st Place: Ailin Sha (III) – 57 points

🥈2nd Place: Oriana Dunker (III) – 56.5 points

🥉3rd Place: Tiaraoluwa Adesoro (II) – 56 points

Need Community Service? Attend the Community Service Fair Wednesday, April 5 after school in the dining hall to connect with 15+ community organizations

Due to prescribed MCAS testing dates, there will only be one designated end-of-term testing date per subject. The schedule is as follows:

Science and Modern Language: Monday, April 3rd

ELA, Classics, and PE/Health: Tuesday, April 4th

Math and History: Wednesday, April 5th

Students should check in with their teachers if they have any Q’s/concerns.

The Register is seeking creative student work for its Spring issue. Use the submission portal on SIS to send us short fiction, poetry, and visual art. The deadline for the next issue is Wednesday, April 26th.