I apologize for the late notification! The Science & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) provides an opportunity for high school students to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory where they take part in real Naval research for eight weeks during the summer. Eligibility: Rising 10th through 12th graders, 16 years of age by the internship start date, and U.S. citizenship (some participating laboratories will consider permanent residents). SEAP offers a competitive stipend for its interns:New participant: $4,000 Apply by 11:59PM on November 1.

Link

Interested in becoming a scientist? Want to learn more about doing research? Join the BLS Science Team on Wednesday 11/1/2023 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM in Room 334 to hear about the work of real researchers from The BOBA (Building Our Bonds Authentically) Project, how they address mental health struggles of the Asian American Community and more!

Learn more about their work and participate in their research study: www.thebobaproject.com/ Sign Up for the Speaker Event: Link

The annual Sophomore Resume Lab will begin November 1. All members of Class III are required to attend this one-time workshop, facilitated during a study block. Led by Mr. Levesque (Deitch Leadership Institute), students will learn the fundamentals of a professional resume and build their resume in real time. Students will be emailed in advance to select a day and time conducive to their schedule. Email questions to jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org.

Self awareness and social awareness are two important skills within the five domains of social emotional learning. Here is a brief definition of these domains and how we use them at school, home and in our communities.

**Self awareness: the ability to recognize your own emotions and thoughts. Understanding how your behavior impacts others. What is Self-Awareness + 5 reasons it’s important www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-J2Tcqhde0 Here are some examples of self awareness:

**What are your emotional triggers

**Understanding your strengths and weakness

**Identifying your values

**Acknowledging your emotional responses **Recognizing your behavior patterns

**Being aware of your limitations and motivation

**Social awareness: understanding the point of view of others. The ability to understand social and ethical norms for behavior. Learning how to show empathy or caring for others, support family and community members. Social Awareness in Students’ Words www.youtube.com/watch?v=d75gxU6Nyq0 Here are some examples of social awareness:

**Leaning into others’ perspectives with curiosity.

**Recognizing and acknowledging the inherent strengths in others.

**Demonstrating empathy and compassion. **Showing concern for the feelings of others.

**Identifying diverse cultural and social norms, including unjust ones.

Link

The MLK Planning Committee is looking for two MCs! We will be holding auditions on November 8, at 2:30. Juniors and Seniors are invited to audition! Fill out the form to show your interest, and people who are invited to audition will be informed by 11/3 by email.

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Deitch Leadership Institute will partner with Junior Achievement to offer a 7-week workshop series on financial literacy. Students will learn foundational concepts such as earning, budgeting, saving, credit, debt, risk, and investment basics. Taught by Mr. Levesque using Junior Achievement’s curriculum, workshops will occur on Mondays after school from October 30 to December 18. Classes I-IV. Email questions to jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org. Sign up HERE.

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We would like to introduce our NEW Class of 2024 Official Website. Students, faculty, and families can access this site by logging onto SIS and clicking the link on their homepage. This site will house all the essential information that Class I students will need to participate in senior class events, get help with the college process, and plan for your countdown to graduation. Content will be updated throughout the school year.

Students in Class I and II can purchase powderpuff shirts for $25. Please fill out the attached form with payment information by Friday 10/27 in order to receive a shirt with the name you would like on it. For senior shirts, please keep nicknames or desired printed names appropriate. Junior shirts should have the student’s last name. Please see Mr. Owens if you have any questions or payment waiver requests.

www.bls.org/apps/forms2/?f=16476

All BLS Students and Faculty are encouraged to wear a Halloween costume on Tuesday, October 31st for a suggested donation of $1.00. If you wish to enter the costume contest, the fee is $2.00. Cash only! The proceeds will benefit senior class activities. If you are interested in entering the contest, you must fill out the Google form and upload your photo to the form. The form will be available on the day of the contest (October 31st)

As always, NO costume masks, NO hoods, NO makeup that covers the face or renders the wearer unrecognizable, NO violating the dress code, NO props that resemble weapons in any way, and NO aerosol cans on campus. We look forward to your creative expressions within these boundaries, put in place for everyone’s safety.

The Contest Categories are: Best Duo, Best Team, Best Group, Best Solo (all grades), Most Creative, Best Teacher Group, Best Teacher, Funniest Teacher, and Funniest Student

Are you interested in traveling abroad this summer to learn a new language? The U.S. State Department NSLI-Y program offers fully funded learning opportunities in countries around the world. BLS students have participated in the past, This could be your year. More information can be found here:

www.nsliforyouth.org

My name is Giani Rodrigues, Class I, and for my Capstone I’m creating an art exhibition highlighting the stereotypes for black women in Hollywood in an attempt to bring light to how harmful stereotypes are to the black female community. This should take less than ten minutes and your progress will be saved if you need more time or need to complete it at another time. Thank you!

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Crochet, knit, embroider, friendship bracelets — we welcome all fiber artists (beginners- advanced) during W block. Come down to the library BEFORE W BLOCK and pick up a pass to present to your homeroom teacher. We have materials for crochet and knitting or bring your own. We can help you get started with this enjoyable and relaxing hobby.

My name is Katherine Martin and I am collecting information for my Senior Capstone Project. Over the year, I plan to research the future physical and mental effects of rigorous childhood athletics. I plan to cover a wide variety of topics, so this survey will have a few different sections. My final project will be a book about the long-term effects of sports injuries, sports nutrition, and disordered eating.

forms.gle/BkM5SBr1dku2STDc6

My name is Xochitl Tai-Dawson and for my capstone, I am creating a curriculum that will add more diversity to the MA/BPS US history curriculum for grades K-6. I am trying to emphasize that Black history is US history and that in order to be involved citizens, we all have to know the true history of our country. Please fill out my questions to help me find the holes in our curriculum and what more Black history you would like to see taught.

forms.gle/uSwjjBoQ8ehR4Aj6A

Please join BLS Gender and Sexuality and BLS Black for a co-sponsored presentation of a new documentary: Black. Narratives in Boston Black Queer and Trans History. This incredible documentary explores the history of BIPOC LGBTQ+ experiences in Boston. Join us on 10/24 at 2:30 in the Auditorium for a viewing of this film, presented by the filmmakers who will join us for a talkback after the film!

drive.google.com/file/d/1TG__1oaBfUemizZjH0pTG_FScfXCvVzF/view?usp=share_link

Winter Sports Registration is now open for all students interested in playing a winter sport at BLS. Please see the BLS Athletics Info Sheet for sports offered and other pertinent information.

All students must complete the Winter Sports Registration (bls.org/athletics) and the necessary tasks associated with registration. There are no exceptions to this requirement. You will be ineligible to participate if you do not complete the process. The deadline to complete registration is Thursday, November 10.

Additionally, the process for medical verification provided by the BLS nurses has changed. Students and families will upload physicals and other supporting documents as a part of the registration form (Section 5). Physicals are active for 13 months from the date of the physical examination. The date of the most recent physical must be entered as well and it is very important that this is accurate.

Please note that this is a pilot for the winter season. Please bear in mind there might be issues. The athletic director or nurses will contact students and families if there is a concern regarding medical verification. Please complete registration in advance to avoid complications

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There will be a mandatory meeting for all Winter Sports (Basketball, Fencing, Hockey, Indoor Track, Boys Swimming, Wrestling, Winter Cheer) candidates on Thursday, November 2 at 2:30 in the Auditorium. Athletic Director Mr. Owens will present to all athletes. The coaches will meet with candidates with sport-specific information and then a coaches meeting afterward. More information will be provided in the coming weeks.

All BLS Students and Faculty are encouraged to wear a Halloween costume on Tuesday, October 31st for a suggested donation of $1.00. If you wish to enter the costume contest, the fee is $2.00. Cash only! The proceeds will benefit senior class activities. If you are interested in entering the contest, you must fill out the Google form and upload your photo to the form.

As always, NO costume masks, NO hoods, NO makeup that covers the face or renders the wearer unrecognizable, NO violating the dress code, NO props that resemble weapons in any way, and NO aerosol cans on campus. We look forward to your creative expressions within these boundaries, put in place for everyone’s safety. The Contest Categories are: Best Duo, Best Team, Best Group, Best Solo (all grades), Most Creative, Best Teacher Group, Best Teacher, Funniest Teacher, and Funniest Student

Interested in learning leadership skills with a cohort of global citizen students from around the world? Check out the GCI Summer Fellowship. BLS students and teachers have participated in the past and have received generous financial aid. More information can be found here.

www.globalci.org/fellowship2024

Save yourself a trip to the tech office!

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 helps “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.

Do you feel stressed about school, home, friends, or even out of the blue? Consider joining one of two Chill Skills Groups facilitated by Dr. Kaye. A 7th – 9th-grade group will meet Tuesdays during R6, and a 10th – 12th-grade group will meet Tuesdays during R4. Both groups will run weekly from October 24th – to December 5th, and you will excused from your class for the period that you attend the group.

See the flyers and consent form in the linked Google Drive to learn more, then talk to your guidance counselor or Dr. Kaye (amy.kaye@childrens.harvard.edu) to sign up and/or ask any questions you might have by October 17th.

drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1m24eakjlHO_k_6LBdSx7m8ph1kBOQmls

Join fellow BLS students. OMEGA convenes student summits each year in an effort to encourage students to connect across generations, brainstorm and share programming ideas, and plan intergenerational activities. The OMEGA Summit is also an ideal time to learn about the OMEGA scholarship application process and eligibility requirements.

Students in grades 9-12 across the U.S., as well as older adults, professionals in aging, and educators, are invited to participate.

Saturday, October 28, 2023, 1-3 PM EDT RSVP at this link

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The Register, BLS’s award-winning literary and arts magazine, is seeking additional staff. If you write creatively, make art, or are interested in design and layout, then fill out the form linked below.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCrBinv0IDbNG9Q4AazvcPU1hC1dLocX1qERfN1UcQAk8GHA/viewform

Hello BLS Students,

The Mayor’s Youth Council is conducting a survey of students in Boston Public Schools to better understand how it can address problems that students face in the district. Please fill out this quick 5-minute form to share your opinion!

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Self-awareness and social awareness are two important skills within the five social-emotional learning domains. Here is a brief definition of these domains and how we use them at school, at home, and in our communities.

Self-awareness: the ability to recognize your own emotions and thoughts. It is understanding how your behavior impacts others.

Video: What is Self-Awareness + 5 reasons it’s important (www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-J2Tcqhde0)

Here are some examples of self-awareness:

*What are your emotional triggers

*Understanding your strengths and weakness

*Identifying your values

*Acknowledging your emotional responses

*Recognizing your behavior patterns

*Being aware of your limitations and motivation

Social awareness: understanding the point of view of others. The ability to understand social and ethical norms for behavior. Learning how to show empathy or caring for others, and support family and community members.

Video: Social Awareness in Students’ Words (www.youtube.com/watch?v=d75gxU6Nyq0)

Here are some examples of social awareness:

*Leaning into others’ perspectives with curiosity.

*Recognizing and acknowledging the inherent strengths in others.

*Demonstrating empathy and compassion. *Showing concern for the feelings of others.

*Identifying diverse cultural and social norms, including unjust ones.

Calling all members of Class I and Class II. Want to help make this 2024 Yearbook a memorable one? Join this year’s yearbook committee! We’re looking for people to assist in the creation of the yearbook. No prior experience is needed as we will teach you everything you need to know to navigate the system. The days and hours are flexible, aside from a few meetings, and most of the work can be completed remotely from the comfort of your home!

If you are interested in learning more or signing up, please email Ms. Stiven at mstiven@bostonpublicschools.org.

Want to be a part of the 2024 Yearbook? We are currently looking for artists to design this year’s dividers. We’re accepting all mediums (i.e. graphic design, watercolor, etc.). You can choose to do as many or as few sections as you wish. If you need inspiration, please look at examples from previous years in the link below. If you are interested, please email Ms. Stiven at mstiven@bostonpublicschools.org.

1. Yearbook Opening Cover (Liber Actorum)

2. Faculty (Praeceptores)

3. Senior Profiles (Studentes Primani)

4. Laudationes (Superlatives)

5. Sports (Res Athleticae)

6. Clubs (Clavae)

7. Fine Arts (Artes Elegantes)

8. Through the Years (Per Annos)

9. Finem Capere

drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PiJu86NwZuqfFIafkdDRSZPwqdq9viv4?usp=sharing

The fall BLS Community Service Fair was a huge success with 24 organizations and hundreds of students in attendance. If you were not able to attend, the groups in attendance and their contact information can be found here.

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This opportunity is open to students in grades 9-11. This program is looking specifically for students from the following backgrounds: Black or Latinx, Women interested in agricultural careers, new immigrants to the US, first-generation US college students, and Ukrainian refugees. Here’s more on the selection criteria:

1) Belongs to one of the following populations: minorities underrepresented in science, women interested in agricultural careers, new immigrants in the US, first-generation US college students, and Ukrainian refugees.

2) Has an interest in STEM science.

3) Has a desire to explore STEM in agriculture.

4) Completed at least one course in high school science with a grade of C and above.

5) Merit, based on the application – one-page essay, resume, and school transcripts.

6) Available to participate in Zoom webinars twice a month during the months of October-May at late evening times weekdays.

7) Committed to a three-week travel camp. 8) Not yet graduated from high school

The program consists of online meetings twice a month during the months of October-May, followed by in-person three weeks of travel camp activities on and off the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus. Travel and housing expenses and food allowance will be provided during the travel camp, while a stipend total of $1,000 will be paid to each participant upon completion of all program activities.

The deadline to submit an application is October 20, 5 PM EST. See below for more information. sites.google.com/view/astema/description-and-application?authuser=0

This coming W Block!-Come to the Seevak Room on Wednesday 10/18 during W block to meet the German Exchange students. Think of some questions to ask them ahead of time. Such as: What is German high school, music, food, their (Bavarian) dialect…like? See you there!

Crochet, knit, embroider, friendship bracelets — we welcome all fiber artists (beginners- advanced) during W block. Come down to the library BEFORE W BLOCK and pick up a pass to present to your homeroom teacher. We have materials for crochet and knitting or bring your own. We can help you get started with this enjoyable and relaxing hobby.

The Teen Leadership Council is a school-year youth employment program that will hire up to 18 Teen Leaders, ages 14-18, specializing in an area of the performing arts (dance, music, or acting) to use the arts for social change in their communities. Teen Leaders will work collaboratively to create an original performance presented as a Final Showcase, and arts-based interactive workshops on a social justice topic. Teen Leaders will deepen their job readiness skills, practice facilitating groups while engaging community members in a meaningful dialogue, and operate as agents of change in their communities. They will receive arts and leadership training in preparation for the performance and workshop tour.

Please see the flyer here for more information: drive.google.com/file/d/1CBsEPdnDHp6WadEhlrp9Pclkyki1iNc0/view?usp=sharing

If you’re interested in learning more about 3D Ceramics, Visual Art, or just need help with an art project, then we have the program for you. The after-school Ceramics & Visual Art program “The Thursday Club” will meet on Thursdays and Tuesdays in room 518 from 2:15 – 4:00 pm. All skill levels are welcome.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoS25EF7xnc3A_l0oF_IMsiWI86oRCWgJx4d12A-lxogZtGg/viewform?usp=sharing

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s first Public Declamation.

1st Place 🥇- Tiaraoluwa Adesoro (Class I)

2nd Place 🥈 – Ailin Sha (Class II)

3rd Place 🥉 – Mark Snekvik (Class II)

Do you feel stressed about school, home, friends, or even out of the blue? Consider joining one of two Chill Skills Groups facilitated by Dr. Kaye. A 7th – 9th-grade group will meet Tuesdays during R6, and a 10th – 12th-grade group will meet Tuesdays during R4. Both groups will run weekly from October 24th – to December 5th, and you will excused from your class for the period that you attend the group.

See the flyers and consent form in the linked Google Drive to learn more, then talk to your guidance counselor or Dr. Kaye (amy.kaye@childrens.harvard.edu) to sign up and/or ask any questions you might have by October 17th.

drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1m24eakjlHO_k_6LBdSx7m8ph1kBOQmls

We are excited to announce that the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center is now accepting applications for 2024 paid cancer research internships.

The YES for CURE program is a 2.5-year comprehensive, holistic, and integrative training initiative for underrepresented and/or disadvantaged high school and undergraduate students. This program embeds career and college coaching and family and supporter engagement throughout the experience. **Applications are due November 27, 2023.**

Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Be from a racial or ethnic group considered underrepresented in the sciences*

Be a first-generation college student

Be from an economically disadvantaged background

www.dfhcc.harvard.edu/research/cancer-disparities/students/yes-for-cure/eligibilityapplication/

Do you want to learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur and own a business? Junior Achievement’s Company Program gives you an opportunity to launch your own startup. You will operate in teams of 10-12 students with the guidance of local business professionals. This is NOT an academic simulation but a real business launch including marketing, sales, profits, and business liquidation. Meetings are weekly after school for two hours at a JA partner site, from November to April. Class I-III. See the link below for more information and to apply. Deadline is Friday, 10/13.

drive.google.com/file/d/1iyfrGioALZgMiTq_cS–Xshv8uvYx_iP/view?usp=sharing

If you are interested in academic research and writing, check out The Concord Review.

www.varsityacademics.org/

CALLING ALL SCIENCE WRITERS! Come to Catapulta’s Writer’s Meeting to write articles that will get published in our Fall print issue. You can propose your own topics or choose to write some of our assigned ones. We will also walk you through the basics of writing science articles.

WHEN: 2:15-3 pm on Thursday, October 12th

WHERE: 330 (Mr. Galego’s room)

JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST: forms.gle/Cfp1jfbgrNktqrCE7 We hope to see you there!

1st public declamation will take place on Thursday, October 12 during R1/R2 in the auditorium. The audience will be members of Class VI. Please enter the auditorium quickly and quietly and follow your teachers’ directions in order to take your seats. We hope you will enjoy this special BLS tradition!

Starting this academic year, the BLS clinical team composed of 2 school-based psychologists (Dr. Prosper and Dr. Kaye from Children’s Hospital), 3 social workers (Ms. Vasquez, Ms. Wang, and Ms. Abrha), and 3 school psychologists (Ms. Clougher, Mr. Lo, and Ms. Miller) are launching a mental health initiative (one of many to come, stay tuned!) to help raise mental health awareness, increase knowledge about how to increase socio-emotional wellness and decrease emotional turmoil, and promote overall wellness. This mental health initiative will consist of sharing a SEL (socio-emotional learning and wellness) tip every week (on Mondays). Today, Tuesday, October 10 has been named World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organization. The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Today is thus a great day to start our mental health initiative of SEL tip of the week. So here goes: · Research has shown time and time again that the leading risk factor making individuals highly vulnerable to developing a mental health disorder is social isolation, alienation, and rejection. Furthermore, research has found that having at least one person in our life that understands us and cheers us on is a great protective factor for mental health difficulties. o SEL tip of the week: “Identify Your Person” Take some time today or this week to identify and/or remind ourselves of at least one person we can count on for emotional support and validation be it a friend, peer, co-worker, classmate, teacher, coach, guidance counselor, administrator, parent, extended family member, neighbor, etc. In addition, being kind to one another, embracing each other’s differences, and being curious about others and not judgmental can go a long way in reducing social isolation and alienation and therefore increasing mental wellness. Have a good week! Sincerely, The BLS Clinical Team

The BLS High School Quiz Show Team is looking for new players for the two-time state championship team. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible, and those with prior quiz-bowl experience are especially encouraged to try out (though all are welcome!). Please email blsscientia@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. Hope to see you there!

The locks have finally arrived! All BLS students must purchase and use a BLS-issued lock, and all lockers MUST have one. Non-BLS locks will be cut off.

Students should purchase a lock for $8 from the administrator or Floor Advisor on their floor NO LATER than Tuesday, October 10th. Lockers may not be unsecured after that date. We will contact students whose lockers don’t have a lock beginning on Wednesday, October 11th.

Students may purchase a used lock from Ms. Kwan (located in the foyer during R5) or Ms. Lewis-da Ponte (022C Office, next to room 027) for $5.

The Keefe Library is closed after school today, Tuesday, Oct. 10, for teacher professional development.

BLSTV is back with its first episode of the new season! click here to watch, coverage of the EC fair, the BLA vs. BLS football game, and more! youtu.be/o7rpd-ksNtw?feature=shared

Students and staff are encouraged to visit the Keefe Library and join us in celebrating Americans’ freedom to read. When books are challenged or banned, our teens lose access to people, places, and perspectives. But when we stand all up for stories, we unleash the power that lies inside every book. Displays created by the Topol Fellows and library volunteers and staff show how book challenges are rising across the country, from 220 challenges in 2020 to over 2,500 in 2022, according to the American Library Association. Browse our books and Let Freedom Read!

www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks

Composting is starting up again and the Compost Champions are in search of people to volunteer specifically during 3rd lunch. If you are interested in volunteering during another lunch block, you are still welcome to apply, but the greatest need for volunteers is during 3rd lunch.

forms.gle/MnpuRyB1UHuuDCH49

Want to be a part of the 2024 Yearbook? We are currently looking for artists to design this year’s dividers. We’re accepting all mediums (i.e. graphic design, watercolor, etc.). You can choose to do as many or as few sections as you wish. If you need inspiration, please look at examples from previous years in the link below. If you are interested, please email Ms. Stiven at mstiven@bostonpublicschools.org

1. Yearbook Opening Cover (Liber Actorum)

2. Faculty (Praeceptores)

3. Senior Profiles (Studentes Primani)

4. Laudationes (Superlatives)

5. Sports (Res Athleticae)

6. Clubs (Clavae)

7. Fine Arts (Artes Elegantes)

8. Through the Years (Per Annos)

9. Finem Capere

You can choose to do as many or as few sections as you wish. If you need inspiration, please look at examples from previous years in the link below. If you are interested, please email Ms. Stiven at mstiven@bostonpublicschools.org

Calling all members of Class I and Class II. Want to help make this 2024 Yearbook a memorable one? Join this year’s yearbook committee! We’re looking for people to assist in the creation of the yearbook. No prior experience is needed as we will teach you everything you need to know to navigate the system. The days and hours are flexible, aside from a few meetings, and most of the work can be completed remotely from the comfort of your home!

If you are interested in learning more or signing up, please email Ms. Stiven at mstiven@bostonpublicschools.org

A Helping Tutor – Fall 2023 Tutoring

A Helping Tutor is an online tutoring service that strives to combat education inequality by providing free, flexible tutoring for disadvantaged elementary school students. They are currently looking for tutors for their fall session, which will take place from 10/10/2023 to 12/15/2023. Tutoring takes place over Zoom at least once a week, and tutors earn community service hours. Email ahelpingelbowtutoringgmail.com with questions and sign up at forms.gle/cqc21eR4bqXqHVmo6

Free after-school BLS Art program (Harris) All Classes If you’re interested in learning more about 3D Ceramics and Visual Art, or just need help with an art project, then we have the program for you. The after-school Ceramics & Visual Art program “The Thursday Club” will meet on Thursdays and Tuesdays in room 518 from 2:15 – 4:00 pm. All skill levels are welcome. Starting 10/3!

docs.google.com/document/d/1zFlZujSzVtf3ZmUu5fmbTDsIsMkQwFRC-TEihX8k5_Q/edit?usp=sharing

The Topol Fellows and TAG are collaborating to screen the new movie Blue Beetle! We will be hosting this event in Room 307 on Friday, October 6, 2:30-5. There will be popcorn, drinks, and a good vibe. No entry fee, so bring all your friends! Join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing Hispanic figures in popular media!

Students in class VI may begin signing up on Oculus for library study hall starting on Tuesday, October 10. All other students can currently sign up to spend study hall in the library. Please read through this presentation if you need more information or help signing up for an account in Oculus.

docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Yr_zC5yCHdgo0MOZ6fdzaCME73JB0SAKE2eX_2Aoi8E/edit?usp=sharing

Be a difference maker! Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending the social and economic isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The BLS chapter of Best Buddies meets every other W-Block in the Dining Hall and takes a monthly field trip to Madison Park Technical Vocational High School. If you are interested, please come to the October 11th info session in the Dining Hall during W-Block. Additionally, the Best Buddies Friendship Walk will be taking place on October 14th, 1:00 PM, at Schrafft’s City Center. To register to walk with the BPS team, please visit www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/boston/supporting/#BPSBestBuddies. Fundraising is optional.

We are looking for students who would like to support the drop-in homework help rooms for math. The program starts next week October 2. Math tutoring rooms run only on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you would like to sign-up as a peer tutor please email Ms.Delorme-Metayer at rdelormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org