Dear Class III Homeroom Teachers,

On Wednesday May 31 during the W block, Class III students will be viewing the College Preview Video in their homerooms.

This video introduces students to the college application process as well as the services that the BLS College Counseling Team provides during 11th and 12th grades.

Instructions, a script for this activity, and the video link can be found here. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your participation!

Students that have been recognized by Innerview for their community service work will receive envelopes with personalized awards in homeroom later this week. Congratulations!

Junior Achievement has partnered with Deloitte, the largest professional services/consulting firm in the world, for a day of career readiness for Boston high school students. The program includes job shadowing, professional panels, and mock interviews. Friday, June 9th from 9:00 am-1:30 pm at Deloitte on Berkeley St. Class I-III. Email questions to Susan McDonald (smcdonald@jagreaterboston.org). Please, only serious considerations, as Deloitte and JA must plan in advance for expected numbers. The deadline to sign up is this Sunday, May 28.

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The Harvest on Vine food pantry in Charlestown is seeking student volunteers to serve as translators (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin) with the potential to earn a stipend in the future. Charlestown residents are preferred. If interested, please email Ms. Sweeney at etaylor4@bostonpublicschools.org or stop by the guidance office (107)

We are looking for a few students to replace our departing senior praefects. If you are interested and have a study hall D1(R1, R3, or R6); D2 (R4 & R6); D3 (R6); D4 (R1); or D5 (R4), please come down and talk with Ms. Ellis or Ms. Harari.

This summer 50 high school students will participate in the Junior Achievement Summer Institute, a five-day, in-person learning experience where students engage in a series of interactive company-led workshops on personal finance, stock market, design thinking, pitching a product, career exploration, interviewing skills, and more. In the culminating session, Speed Networking, students will connect with business professionals from a variety of industries. Participants will receive a $500 stipend. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 31. Decisions will be sent Friday, June 9. Contact Yanille Baez, JA Senior Program Manager at ybaez@jagreaterboston.org with questions. Apply at bit.ly/40Q4MCY. Learn more HERE.

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Social Security Administration pathways intern summer job opportunity for 10th or 11th graders. Openings are available at offices located in Roslindale, Dorchester, and Roxbury. Apply online: www.usajobs.gov/job/726962900

Thinking about trying out for Public Declamation next year? Come to a short informational after-school meeting on Tuesday, May 30 in the library’s electronic classroom. Everyone’s welcome and encouraged to attend: beginners and experienced declaimers alike! We’ll review the criteria for selecting pieces, share best practices for memorizing, and watch examples of what declamation is all about. Bring whatever you’re considering for next year! Use the summer to hunt for and collect great pieces and start your journey on a strong footing.

The drop-in tutoring rooms will end on June 1, 2023. Students will need to schedule support time with their teachers for final exam support after June 1.

Have you wondered about ways to help support your mental health after high school? Please see this information sheet for specifics on how to seek help. You may even save a copy for your records.

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Congratulations to our Massachusetts Middle School Science and Engineering Fair Winners! This past Saturday, May 20, BLS students participated in MSEF at Worcester Technical High School. Our students did very well across all categories.

First Place Award: Olivia Chen, Qinghe Zhao (Class V)

Second Place Awards: Chelsea Bateman (Class V)

Seren Banner Goodspeed (Class VI)

Third Place Award: Emerson Ohashi (Class VI) The Effect of a Condition on a Plant’s Growth

Honorable Mention: Brian Xu (ClassVI) Effects of Screen Time on Sleep Quality Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair Nominees: Olivia Chen, Qinghe Zhao, and Chelsea Bateman

The Argo Graduation Issue is coming up very soon and, seniors, we want YOU in the Argo. Here are THREE easy things that you can do to be featured:

PHOTOS: Send in photos for the front and back cover collages of the Argo by Saturday, May 27 at 10PM, with this link: bit.ly/argoseniorphotos.

SPOTLIGHTS: Have any special seniors that deserve to be featured in the Argo? Upload a 400-500 word spotlight by Saturday, May 27 at 10PM at bit.ly/argoseniorspotlights. Non-seniors are welcome to write these spotlights.

SHOUTOUTS: Please remind your parents, relatives, or friends to get you featured in the Argo with a shoutout! They are due on Friday, May 26. See details at the attached image.

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Expect the Google Form for Senior Surveys to come out by Monday, May 22. Please email blsargo@gmail.com with any questions.

Over the next few days, you will notice a new icon in Gmail at the top of each email that looks like an orange fish hook. This is a new button to allow you to quickly report suspected phishing emails and remove them from your inbox.

Grade 8 Science MCAS takes place on May 23rd and 24th. 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.

As part of an annual assignment, grade 11 and 12 Facing History students are asked to create a memorial or monument to topics related to the issues we addressed in the course. The results will be on view in the Seevak room (309) from Monday, May 22 through Friday, June 2. You are invited to come to see the exhibition, comment on the student’s work, and consider the many important issues that they explore. We hope you’ll visit!

The BLS Jazz Standards and the BLS Bigband will perform for the 11th Annual BPS Citywide Arts Festival to be held at the Boston Common on Friday, 6/2 from 9 am until 1 pm. Please see the attached list of students who will be attending. This is an updated list of all Band Students who will attend.

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SURVEYS: From your Secret Crush to Advice You’d Like to Give, share your reflections on BLS with some brief words at our Argo poll. Responses will be accepted until Friday, May 26th at 4:00 PM with this link: bit.ly/argoseniorsurveys.

Opt-in to The Argo Futures (formerly known as “College List”)

FUTURES: Want to be named with the pathway you’re taking after high school (i.e. the college, technical school, pathway you are taking after BLS)? Please fill out this form at bit.ly/argofutureslist. The Opt-in Form is due on Wednesday, May 31st at 10 PM.

Looking for an opportunity to unwind and connect with friends and classmates before heading into the final stretch of the year and final exams? Then look no further! Our National Honor Society members are excited to introduce De-Stress Fest, a student-run event that will feature a number of different activities designed to let you unwind and refocus as you head into the final weeks of the school year. Activities will include a variety of games, competitions, arts and crafts stations, photo booths, music, performances, and more, all designed with the theme “Y2K” in mind. The event is free to all members of our school community, and food and drink will be available for purchase. It will run from 3-5 pm on Friday, 5/26 in the Dining Hall. Questions? Contact the NHS officers via latinschoolnhs@gmail.com or @blsnhs on Instagram.

While you will have access to your BPS account until the rosters turn over in the summer, please take steps now, before your account is disabled, to visit takeout.google.com and download the data and files that are important to you.

Have old clothes you never seem to wear anymore? Looking for new clothes? Sick of fast fashion? On a tight budget? Come to the BLS Ladies Collective Clothing Swap!

We are hosting our first-ever clothing swap on Wednesday, May 24th on the field behind the cafeteria starting at 2:30 pm!

Bring any clothing you never seem to wear & pick up something new!

• You can bring clothing to the event on May 24th, or drop clothing off early at 2 locations: -outside the main office
• -In the front lobby between the sets of glass doors(can’t miss it!)

*DO NOT BRING ANYTHING DIRTY, RIPPED, OR STAINED*

Help the environment & your wallet! See you May 24th!

Attention all students, the BLS Speech and Debate team is looking for new members! Whether you are a seasoned or novice speaker, this is an opportunity to unlock your potential and make an impact. Speech and Debate provide a platform for honing your communication skills, developing compelling arguments, expressing your ideas with clarity, and persuading others effectively. You’ll join a tight-knit community of passionate individuals who will help you work towards common goals! BLS Speech and Debate have sent competitors to all three prestigious national competitions and consistently places highly in local and national tournaments!

We welcome students of all experience levels! We will be hosting two separate boot camps to prepare all new members for the competitive season. To show your interest and to receive more information, please fill out the form:

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The Student Council is proud to announce the following faculty members as recipients of the 2023 Crystal Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching – Andy Zou, Sandra Stuppard, and Susan Shipley. Mr. Zou will also receive the Gerald L. Gitner & Family Award for Outstanding Teaching, with an invitation to speak at graduation. Students submitted a record of 102 nominations in support of their teachers, which is a testament to the talent, dedication, and hard work of the BLS faculty.

Science Team is hosting a Squid Game-themed Escape Room on May 24 at 2:30 in Room 325. Join us for a fun competition with challenges that will test your knowledge from diseases to water quality! Teams can be formed from 1-4 people. Tickets are $3 if you RSVP beforehand (sign up link forms.gle/ZipeBomri5GkMPhw8) and $5 at the door. There will be a prize pool of +$150! Please reach out to blsscienceteam@gmail.com with any questions.

Flyer: drive.google.com/file/d/1C0TYEmMvt78xh1F23pN2M5UPC8b_H96e/view?usp=sharing

Thank you so much for all your help and support throughout the year with tournaments!

Science Team is hosting a Squid Game-themed Escape Room on May 24 at 2:30 in Room 325. Join us for a fun competition with challenges that will test your knowledge from diseases to water quality! Teams can be formed from 1-4 people. Tickets are $3 if you RSVP beforehand (sign up link drive.google.com/file/d/1C0TYEmMvt78xh1F23pN2M5UPC8b_H96e/view?pli=1) and $5 at the door. There will be a prize pool of +$150! Please reach out to blsscienceteam@gmail.com with any questions.

Flyer: drive.google.com/file/d/1C0TYEmMvt78xh1F23pN2M5UPC8b_H96e/view?usp=sharing

Attention all juniors! It’s time to make your voices heard and participate in the selection of your class officers for the upcoming academic year. The positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary are up for grabs, and we encourage you to consider running for these crucial roles.

To kick-start the election process, we will be holding a brief information meeting in Room 208 on Wednesday, May 17 after school. This meeting will provide you with important details about the responsibilities and expectations of each position. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the roles and ask any questions you may have.

If you are interested in running for any of the senior class officer positions, please email both Ms. Sarkis and Ms. Encarnacao of your intent to run by Wednesday, May 24. It is essential to meet this deadline to ensure your name appears on the official ballot.

The first round of elections will take place on Wednesday, June 7. During this round, you will have the chance to cast your vote for your preferred candidates. The top two candidates from each position will move on to the final vote, which will occur on Tuesday, June 13.

Your participation in these elections is vital to shaping the senior class experience and ensuring that your voices are represented. We look forward to your enthusiastic engagement in this democratic process.

Tickets for both the Junior and Senior Proms are now available for purchase. The deadline to buy tickets is Friday, May 26th. Both proms will be at the Boston Marriott Copley Place from 6 pm-11 pm.

The Junior Prom (www.bls.org/apps/forms2/?f=37839) is on Friday, June 16th. The Senior Prom (www.bls.org/apps/forms2/?f=37841) is on Thursday, June 8th.

Please see Ms. Encarnacao or Ms. Sarkis with any questions.

Decision letters for prospective NHS students were delivered to senior and junior HRs on Tuesday 5/16 and Wednesday 5/17, respectively. All applicants should be sure to read their letters carefully, as they contain important information regarding next steps for accepted students or rationales in the case of non-selection. Students who were absent from HR and did not receive their letter should check in with their HR teacher. Questions? Reach out to Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org).

1) Students are reminded that we will meet in the foyer at 12:15 to head over to Harvard for our practice on Monday, May 22, 2023.

If you normally have 3rd Lunch, please ask your R5 teacher if you may eat 1st or 2nd. Please inform your teachers in advance that you will be Absent Excused from your R6 and R7 class that day and all day Thursday, May 25, 2023.

2) Students should have their signed permission slip, which I will collect before we head out. If there’s no signed slip, there’s no ushering.

Students may turn the slip into me beforehand: I am usually in the foyer most mornings until 7:30; in the DH during 1st and 3rd Lunches; my office is located on the Ground Floor, room 022C, next to 027.

3) Students should NOT dress up for the run-through; however, you MUST BE dressed appropriately on the day of the exercises, Thursday, May 25, 2023; otherwise, you will not be allowed to serve. Please refer to the email I sent you if there are questions.

4) Permultas Gratias Vobis!!

The Keefe Library will be closed after school on Friday 5/19 due to staffing.

9th Grader Aylin Ozdemir is spreading the word about an important cause. After the devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey in February, Aylin and a group of talented musicians convened at the Berklee College of Music to record an arrangement by Berklee student Yagmur Soydemir. The money collected from views and donations from the link in the description goes directly to the Turkish communities affected by the earthquakes. Please take a moment to watch this video to support Aylin and her home country of Turkey.

The BLS community is warmly invited to the Old School BLS Multicultural Potluck, next Thursday, May 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the BLS Dining Hall.

Bring a dish you love to eat, something meaningful to you and your family. We promise you’ll be glad you were there!  Please sign up here.

Questions?  Contact  FEqD Co-chairs,  Virginia Berman or  Denise Wilson Joutras.

A watch was found on the third floor. Please come to 319 to claim it if it’s yours.

Want to see your teacher get pied, silly stringed, or doused with ice water? Or even eat a really spicy pepper? Donate to BLSJCL Coin Wars until Friday, May 19th! All proceeds will go directly towards scholarships for BLS students attending the National JCL convention in Georgia this summer, so any bit you can give is greatly appreciated! Donate by putting money in your favorite Classics teacher’s coin jar. The teachers that have the most money in their jars will spin a wheel that decides their fate! Check here for updates on your teacher’s total.

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AP late testing (makeup exams) is scheduled for May 17-19. Students who missed exams have had late exams ordered. Students can see their late testing status by logging into their College Board account. Here is the College Board late testing schedule.

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We are seeking student leaders for the summer foundation academy (new student orientation). We have the ability to pay student leaders who are 16 years and older for the two weeks of orientation. Orientation will be from July 31 to August 11, 8 am to 1 pm. If you are interested please email Ms.Delorme-Metayer by Friday, May 19, 2023.

Science Team is hosting a Squid Game-themed Escape Room on May 24 at 2:30 in Room 325. Join us for a fun competition with challenges that will test your knowledge from diseases to water quality! Teams can be formed from 1-4 people. Tickets are $3 if you RSVP beforehand (link here) and $5 at the door. There will be a prize pool of +$150! Please reach out to blsscienceteam@gmail.com with any questions.

drive.google.com/file/d/1C0TYEmMvt78xh1F23pN2M5UPC8b_H96e/view?usp=sharing

Join BLS LAB (learning about biochem) for a science poster-making event on Wednesday, May 17th in room 329 at 2:30 pm. 1 hour of community service will be given to all who attend and create at least one poster. These posters (digital or handwritten) will be hung in the hallways as a way to promote science and inspire people throughout the building. All students are welcome!

My name is Kevin Zhong (II) and I am a leader of the Boston Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC). Along with my co-leader Mira Yu (I) and our Neighborhood Working Group, we are partnering with Council President Flynn’s office to host a panel discussion with Boston City Councilors at the Central Boston Public Library on Wednesday, May 24th from 5:30-7pm.

This event is free and open to all high school-aged youth in Boston. During the panel, we will alternate between asking pre-planned and audience questions. We hope that this will be a fun and engaging event to foster youth interest and help students develop a better understanding of the City government and elected leaders in a lighthearted, conversational format.

A flyer with more information is attached. The registration link can be found on the flyer and through bit.ly/citypanelmyc

What: A Panel Discussion with Boston City Councilors
Where: Central Boston Public Library – Rabb Hall
When: Wednesday May 24th 5:30PM – 7:00PM

The Final Exam Schedule for 2023 is as follows:

Wednesday, June 14th – R2 & R3, SCIENCE

R6 & R7, MODERN LANGUAGE

Thursday, June 15th – R2 & R3, ELA

R6 & R7, CLASSICS

Friday, June 16th – R2 & R3, MATH

R6 & R7, HISTORY

There will be more information about extended time exams* shared at a later date.

*R1 – R3 and R5 – R7

“With seniors leaving BLS soon, Wolfpack Volunteers is creating an artsy send-off for them! If you have any notes, appreciation, pictures of/for your senior friends, or senior advice for younger students, please place them in the box in front of guidance! The box will be collected on May 17 at 2:30 pm.”

Friendly and spirited students in Class III-I are needed as in-person tour guides for newly invited students and families.  The Open House for future members of the Class of 2029 and 2027 will be held on Saturday, May 20.  Incoming sixies and families are invited for one of two times, from 8:30-10:45 or 11:00-12:45, and new Bsies from 1:30-3:00. It is helpful if you can attend both or all sessions.  Interested students should complete this May 20 Tour Guide Sign Up Form by Monday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. and attend the Tour Guide Training and Information session during W Block, Wednesday, May 17, in the Black Box. (Class III students who will be taking the MCAS at that time should note this on the form.)

Former Bsies are highly encouraged to participate in the afternoon session for incoming 9th graders.  Additionally,  students who speak languages other than English are especially needed. Community service hours will be awarded.  For more information, please email Ms. Pierce at: mpierce5@bostonpublicschools.org.

Congratulation to the participants and winners of Prize Declamation last Friday. The final standings were:

• Winner of Prize Declamation and the Cornelius Martin Sullivan Award: Tiaraoluwa Adesoro

• Senior Award and winner of the Alfred Lawrence Kaufman Prize for highest placing senior: Selina Tang

• Second place: Jessie Wang

• Third place: Niall Reynolds

• Fourth place: Ash Albert

• Class III/IV special prize: Meggan Jeannot

Want to show off your chess skills? Come to JCL’s Ludi Chess event on Wednesday, May 17 in the dining hall! The winner will receive a CASH PRIZE! Tickets are $5 for pre-registered competitors and $7 at the door. Register at bit.ly/blsjclchess. We hope to see you there!

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Please see the message below from Andy Yu, Class IV, and help him fill out the survey:

“Hi! My name is Andy Yu, and I am a current Life Scout and 9th grader. For my Eagle Scout Project, I would like to build several new bike racks to meet the needs of people interested in biking to BLS and decrease BLS’s transportation-related emissions. If you could please fill out the following form (which should take about 2 minutes), that would be great!”

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BLS Food Club is accepting recipes in order to put together a collaborative BLS Cookbook! Submit your favorite recipe at rb.gy/mrn7h by May 15th. All food is welcome!

Grade 10 Math MCAS takes place on May 16th and 17th. 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.

If you know me, you know I know nothing about sports (for example, when I loudly yelled TRAFFIC instead of TRAVEL during the faculty vs staff basketball game). This video of Giannis Antetokounmpo talking about failure reinforced why I admire his perspective so much. When I listened to the video I mentally substituted the word “sports” with the word “life”. I hope that you will find encouragement in this.

Don’t forget to check out our BLS enrichment site!

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Planet Fitness: “Starting May 15th, teens between the ages of 14-19 can work out for free all summer long! Plus, we’re giving away $200,000* to high schools and students! Teens who register can help win a grant for their school and participate in a video contest for a chance to win a scholarship. Don’t wait, pre-register today.” Use this link to sign up! www.planetfitness.com/summerpass/pre-registration

Looking for an opportunity to unwind and connect with friends and classmates before heading into the final stretch of the year and final exams? Then look no further! Our National Honor Society members are excited to introduce De-Stress Fest, a student-run event that will feature a number of different activities designed to let you unwind and refocus as you head into the final crazy weeks of the school year. Activities will include a variety of games, competitions, arts and crafts stations, photo booths, music, performances, and more, all designed with the theme “Y2K” in mind. The event is free to all members of our school community, and food and drink will be available for purchase. It will run from 3-5 pm on Friday, 5/26 in the Dining Hall. Questions? Contact the NHS officers via latinschoolnhs@gmail.com or @blsnhs on Instagram.

The 17th Annual Summit on Climate and Sustainability will be Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 9 am – 3 pm. Join us at 32 Vassar Street, Cambridge, in MIT’s Stata Center for a day of workshops, exhibitions, musical performances, raffles, and free breakfast and lunch. Our theme for this year is Do You Sea Us? and the day will focus on education around media perceptions of climate change. Students will receive 10 hours of community service for attending. This event is open to all middle and high schoolers from around Massachusetts, so feel free to share the registration link with anyone who might be interested. Register here: forms.gle/aMAgf5Fwn8LF6QYf7

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This summer 50 high school students will join Junior Achievement in person for 5 days for the annual JA Summer Institute. Students will engage in a series of interactive company-led workshops on the basics of personal finance, the stock market, design thinking, pitching a product, career exploration, interviewing skills, and more. In the culminating session, Speed Networking, students will connect with business professionals from a variety of industries. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 31. Decisions will be sent Friday, June 9. Contact Yanille Baez, JA Senior Program Manager at ybaez@jagreaterboston.org with questions. Apply HERE.

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Student Council is now accepting nominations for Crystal Apple Awards in recognition of teaching excellence this past year. Three deserving teachers will be awarded, one of whom will receive the Gitner Award and be invited to speak at graduation. Award recipients from the past 5 years are NOT eligible, which include Mr. Mikalaitis, Ms. Cojohn, Ms. Barich, Ms. Freeman, Ms. Arnold, Mr. Howard, Mr. Southwick, Ms. Levin-Adler, Ms. Moguel, Mr. Bartoloma, Mr. Pietrangelo, Mx. Amico, Ms. Campot, and Mr. Walker. As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation this week, what better time to thank a teacher by submitting a nomination recognizing their contributions to our learning community? Click HERE.

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Dear BLS Community,

Asian Night 2023: A Letter to Home is this Friday, May 12th at 5:30 pm in the BLS Auditorium! This year, we will have the Eggroll Cafe food truck in the back parking lot from 3-5 PM. Check out @blsasia on Instagram to see what’s on the menu!

Purchase Show tickets from any BLS ASIA officer, listed below, for $7. Or you can purchase an all-inclusive ticket (Eggroll Cafe Bento Box + a Show) for a discounted price of $20 at bit.ly/AN23PREORDER. All-inclusive ticket sales will close on the evening of May 10th.

Officers: Cinly Mo (I), Nha Truong (I), Catherine Wang (I), Faria Zaman (I), Janie Huang (I), Nicholas Lai (I), Tara Gipstein (I), Vivian Nguyen (I), Fiona Yuan (II), Jialin Chen (II), Lindsey Jiang (II), Ava Vu (III), Catherine Zee (III), Lena Thai (III), Aeisha Yassin (IV), Terance Wang (IV)

bit.ly/AN23PREORDER

Boston University Upward Bound and Boston University Upward Bound Math Science

Openings for high school students who live in Dorchester, East Boston, Mattapan, or Roxbury.

Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science are rigorous college-prep programs that provide classes, tutoring, social enrichment, and personal support throughout high school for first-generation college potential high school students or students from low-income households. Year-round services include an academically intensive six-week summer program (where students stay at BU) and an on-campus after-school program of tutoring and MCAS English, MCAS Math, MCAS Science, and SAT prep courses during the school year, and field trips. Students are expected to participate year-round and remain with the program throughout HS.

For a brief video about the programs, see youtu.be/q7jhjlNCdoI.

The programs are free and have openings for 9, 10, and 11th graders who live in Dorchester, East Boston, Mattapan, or Roxbury. For an application and more info, email Reggie Jean at reggie@bu.edu, or students/families can complete this interest form.

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Join the Virtual Career Booster Germany and get insights, how-tos, and tips from experts to plan your future in Germany – plus a chance to win a German language course.

Learn more about opportunities in Germany for high school and college grads and find your dream career.

Drop in and discover new paths leading to your successful future.

· May 11, 11am-4pm ET

· Registration is required

· Event is held in English

Register directly: events.zoom.us/ev/AiGsT-iB2FQ6nk83kpRoTu1Ts-xYLuxH74dUL2akl61SCe0Gt293~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg

Website: www.goethe.de/us-careerbooster

Each senior who wishes to order a 2023 yearbook is asked to pay $100.00 by Friday, May 12, 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 Friday, May 12th, 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!

Calling all seniors! We would love to have your artwork from either AP Art, Foundations of Visual Arts, or Graphic Arts featured in the yearbook. This section highlights all of the hard work and passion that you’ve put into your creations throughout the year and is a great way to look back at your work in the future. Please submit your favorite piece to blsyearbook1635@gmail.com no later than Monday, May 8th. Thank you in advance and we look forward to seeing your wonderful submissions.

Ever wanted to express gratitude towards a teacher but weren’t sure how to?

Join BLS PenPals in celebrating Teachers Appreciation Week (May 8th- May 12th) by writing anonymous letters to your favorite teachers for community service hours! Each letter is worth one (1) hour, with a maximum of 5 letters. All letters are to be turned in by May 6th, 2:25 pm in room 214 in a red basket by the desk. For more information, check out the pinned post on our Instagram @blspenpal or email blspenpal@gmail.com with any further questions!

NHS applications have been sent to all eligible seniors and juniors. Eligibility is determined by possessing the minimum GPA of 3.0 from 9th-11th grade (for seniors) and 3.5 from 9th-10th grade (for juniors), as well as having no disciplinary infractions on record from the current or previous school year. Applications were sent via Google Classroom; students should check for an invite and access the materials to complete the application therein. Note these are due no later than Tuesday, 5/9/23 at 4:00 pm. Questions? Email Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org) or drop by office 169b (across from room 135) before HR.

Please return all your overdue library books! Your homeroom teacher will be passing out overdue notices this week or you can check your account with your BPL library card. Seniors with overdue items will end up on the hold list! If you have questions or issues, bring your overdue slips down to the library and speak with Ms. Ellis or Ms. Harari. Thanks in advance for your help.

Dear BLS,

Asian Night 2023: A Letter to Home is coming up on Friday, May 12th at 5:30 pm in the BLS Auditorium! This year, we will have the Eggroll Cafe food truck in the back parking lot from 3-5 PM. Check out @blsasia on Instagram to see what’s on the menu!

Purchase Show tickets from any BLS ASIA officer, listed below, for $7. Or you can purchase an all-inclusive ticket (Eggroll Cafe Bento Box + a Show) for a discounted price of $20 at bit.ly/AN23PREORDER.

Officers: Cinly Mo (I), Nha Truong (I), Catherine Wang (I), Faria Zaman (I), Janie Huang (I), Nicholas Lai (I), Tara Gipstein (I), Vivian Nguyen (I), Fiona Yuan (II), Jialin Chen (II), Lindsey Jiang (II), Ava Vu (III), Catherine Zee (III), Lena Thai (III), Aeisha Yassin (IV), Terance Wang (IV)

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It’s that time of year again! The 9th annual Senior Capstone TEDx-style talks will be held on Monday, May 22, Tuesday, May 23, and Wednesday, May 24 in the Auditorium. Please save the date!

A Sign-Up Genius will be released and available (beginning the week of May 16) to your teachers so that they may sign up for their classes to attend. Please encourage them to do so! This year’s group of students is particularly inspiring; they have produced an array of books, podcasts, and films, along with websites, research papers, and proposals that are to be applauded.

We look forward to seeing you and your teachers at the presentations.

In order to accommodate the alumni luncheon on Friday, 5/5, the Keefe library will be closed R4, 5, and 6. Please plan accordingly.

Friday, May 5th is Alumni Day, a day when those who graduated from The Latin School return to pay homage to Alma Mater. Let us welcome them back with greetings and generosity of spirit!

Many alumni of the 50th Class Reunion (of which Mr. Pitts is a member); the 40th Class Reunion (of which Mr. Peter Kelly, President of the Boston Latin School Association, is a member); the 35th Class Reunion (of which Ms. Kirkpatrick and I, Ms. Lewis-da Ponte, are members; best friends at BLS!); the 25th Class Reunion (of which Mr. Lane, Ms. Kwan, Ms. Leung, and Mr. Mulhern are members) will be present, so let’s “show up and show out” as ONLY BLS students, faculty, and staff can and do! Sumus Primi…Semper!

Are you interested in international affairs and/or thinking of pursuing a career in foreign service? Interested in learning more about what ambassadors do and about the path to get there?

Come to the Schawbel Center on Thursday, May 4 at 2:30 pm to hear from Ambassador Lawrence Silverman, BLS Class of 1973. With more than 30 years of experience in the U.S. Foreign Service in the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, Silverman has held many significant roles in the State Department including:

• Former U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait
• Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
• The State Department’s Director of Israel and Palestine Affairs
• Vice President Biden’s Special Advisor for Europe and Russia

During this program, Ambassador Silverman will share his experiences and wisdom on career pathways in foreign service. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet a former ambassador who graduated from BLS. No rsvp is necessary.

Congrats to BLS JCL for taking 1st place in the whole school contest at MassJCL State Convention last weekend!

All 3 certamen teams made finals, we placed top 3 in all Spirit events, and students won a plethora of individual and school-level awards. Check out this Doc for all of the contest results. And congrats to the newly elected officers of the MassJCL executive board: Joanna Lin (president), Alex Xu (parliamentarian), and Aleksa Angjeliu (editor)!

docs.google.com/document/d/18XIoxFScf_DDsjE57e3Gt6WTrqPJR5PvEyR5FMWwcXw/edit

Because we’ll be setting up in the dining hall to welcome back alumni on Friday, May 5th, we are asking students to vacate that space at the 7:25 bell.

Thank you!

The Deitch Leadership Institute will offer LinkedIn workshops during W-Blocks in May. Students will build a new account in real-time and learn how to access the 10,000+ BLS alumni on the platform. Students who already have accounts can learn how to build up their profiles, increase visibility, and job search through the platform. Class I-III. Sign up HERE.

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Prize Night Reading Competition will be held in rooms 201 and 202. Room 202 for seniors, juniors, and seventh graders. Room 201 for sophomores. Just a reminder, the competition will begin at 2:30 PM Thursday, May 4th.

Prize Declamation will take place in the auditorium on Friday, May 5, during 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. All students from predominantly junior and senior classes are welcome to attend.

90 Members of Class II with no disciplinary issues and no grades below a C- in any course are invited to usher at Harvard College’s Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Students will be marked Absent Excused and receive community service hours for the day.

If interested, please email Ms. Lewis-da Ponte (slewis2@bostonpublicschools.org) no later than Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Thank you!

Calling all seniors! We would love to have your artwork from either AP Art or Graphic Arts featured in the yearbook. This section highlights all of the hard work and passion that you’ve put into your creations throughout the year and is a great way to look back at your work in the future. Please submit your favorite piece to blsyearbook1635@gmail.com no later than Monday, May 8th. Thank you in advance and we look forward to seeing your wonderful submissions.

Please support BLS Crew this Saturday, April 29th, at their annual ERGATHON to raise money for equipment. An “ERG” is short for ergometer, the rowing machine rowers use for training and fitness. During the Ergathon, each rower takes a turn on the erg for a one-hour shift and will attempt to row 10,000 meters. Members of BLS Crew will be merging in Christopher Columbus Park (110 Atlantic Avenue) from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm! Click here for more about the event. Donate via Venmo @BLSCrew. Bake sale items and BLS merch will be available for sale during the event. Donations will also be accepted on-site. For more information, please see www.blscrew.org/ergathon.

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Biostatistics Department is excited to host StatStart this summer. StatStart is a month-long summer program intended for high school students from underrepresented backgrounds. Students participating in the program will receive an introduction to statistics, data science, and computing. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to analyze real-world data by working on group projects led by a graduate student mentor. We will explore how quantitative skills can be used to solve public health issues!

The program runs from July 5th to July 27th, Monday to Thursday from 10 AM – 2 PM EST, at the Harvard campus. Classes will be taught by Harvard Biostats Ph.D. students and will provide mentorship and college preparatory skills. The program will conclude with student presentations on Friday, July 28th.

The application for StatStart is now live and due on Friday, June 2, 2023. Please note there is no fee associated with this program.

For any urgent inquiries, feel free to reach out to Priti Thareja at pthareja@hsph.harvard.edu.

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Each senior who wishes to order a 2023 yearbook is asked to pay $100.00 by May 12, 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 12th, 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!