The BLS Poetry Out Loud Competition is back! The winners of the BLS Poetry Out Loud Contest will advance to the regional semi-finals, and the Massachusetts winner will move on to the national competition in the spring.

Date: Wednesday, January 10th

Where: Seevak Room

Time: 9:12 AM- 10:00 AM

Students interested must complete the BLS Poetry Out Loud Registration Form by Monday, December 18th.

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This week during W-block in the Black Box theatre, Students Advocating Solutions for Mass & Cass (SASMC) is hosting a community speaker, Ms. Amanda Grant-Rose who will run a workshop about the history of what has become known as Mass & Cass. She will also focus on the current situation and equity-driven solutions. Join us for this learning discussion session where we will explore solutions to the opioid overdose epicenter in Boston. We hope to see you in the community, lending your voice to this significant and current epidemic. Please email Ms. Bowles at powens@bostonpublicschools.org so she can provide you with a pass to attend.

Open to all grades! Declaim a passage or abridged version from a poem, speech, novel, essay, or play, not to exceed 2 minutes and 30 seconds. If interested and for more information, please complete this GOOGLE FORM. Questions? Contact Ms. Harari or Mr. Kerpan. Tryouts: Thurs., 12/7 in the auditorium between 2:30-4:00 pm. 2nd Public Dec: Wed., 12/20 R1/R2, audience: Class IV.

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Are you interested in learning graphic design and being a magazine editor? Become an associate layout editor for Catapulta, BLS’s only science magazine! On Tuesday, 11/28, Wednesday, 11/29, and Thursday, 11/30 we will be designing the layout of our Fall magazine. All meetings will run after school from 2:30 – 3:30 pm in Room 330. You do not need to attend every day to get credit, and you may work remotely on assignments if you cannot join us in person. No experience is needed, we will train you!

Feel free to view past magazines at bit.ly/catapultasciencebls to get a sense of our design style, and email catapultasciencebls@gmail.com with questions.

This week during W-block in ROOM 307, Students Advocating Solutions for Mass & Cass (SASMC) is hosting a community speaker, Ms. Amanda Grant-Rose who will run a workshop about the history of what has become known as Mass & Cass. She will also focus on the current situation and equity-driven solutions. Join us for this learning discussion session where we will explore solutions to the opioid overdose epicenter in Boston. We hope to see you there, being in the community, lending your voice to this very important and current epidemic. Please email Ms. Bowles at powens@bostonpublicschools.org so she can provide you with a pass to attend.

Calling all clubs! Did you stash your EC Fair poster in the library? Time to pick it up. Any posters still left in the library by Friday, Dec. 1 will be recycled.

On Saturday, December 2, the Citywide School Showcase will take place and present an opportunity for all of our Boston families to learn about our wonderful schools in one place.

The event organizers are looking for volunteers to assist with this event. If interested, please follow the instructions below:

1) Showcase Sign-up Registration Link

2) For “Department/Company”, put down “Boston Latin School”

3) For the question “Will you be able to volunteer at Showcase: Saturday, December 2nd, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM”, select “Yes”

4) Select “Floater” for Role. The event organizers will then get in touch with you.

Please make sure you take a picture of yourself at the event so you can document your community service hours and log that information into InnerView.

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Effective Monday, November 27 and through March 15, 2024, the lunch schedule will shift so that the first lunch will include students who have Classics, History, Humanities, and Senior Seminar during R5; the second lunch, for students in Math or Science; and third lunch, for those in English, Modern Language, Arts, and Music.

Mark your calendars and your agendas because A.S.I.A.’s annual Holiday Sing-Off event is coming up on Thursday, December 21st!

Sing-Off is one of our biggest events of the year, where students can perform in front of an audience and our faculty and alumni judges for the chance to win a selection of prizes! It’s a great way to celebrate the end of the year before winter break and embrace that holiday spirit!

If you’re interested in showing off your incredible vocals to all your peers or want to audition as an MC, sign up here (forms.gle/H2V8eN8KGuVtaGgN8) or at bit.ly/HSO23auditions (bit.ly/HSO23auditions)! Please note that applications close Wednesday, November 22nd at 11:59 p.m. No late applications will be accepted.

The Register, BLS’s award-winning arts magazine, is seeking submissions of original writing and artwork from students in all grades. Submit through the SIS portal until December 9th.

As a reminder and in keeping with the BLS homework policy in the 2023-2024 Student Handbook (page 15), homework will not be assigned over Thanksgiving break. We wish the entire BLS community a safe, healthy, and restful Thanksgiving and long weekend.

On Saturday, November 18th, twenty-six students competed at Catholic Memorial’s Model United Nations Conference. All delegates did a great job negotiating and resolving conflicts. The following students received awards for their work in their respective committees:

• Benjamin Jacobson (II) – Best delegate
• Yuxuan Lucy Zhang (III) – Outstanding Delegate
• Roan Wilcox (II) – Outstanding Delegate, People’s Choice
• Simon Hay Sutton (III) – Outstanding Delegate, People’s Choice
• Zubair Hasan (II) – Outstanding Delegate
• Rhys Crawford (II) – Outstanding Delegate
• Sebastian Inezian (II) – Outstanding Delegate
• Zachary Chen (I) – Honorable Mention
• Aleksa Angjeliu (I) – Honorable Mention
• Franz Angjeliu (II) – Honorable Mention
• Luc Vulliez (II) – Honorable Mention

Congratulations to all! Model UN meets on Mondays in 207

Tickets for the 136th Latin/English Classic can be purchased exclusively on the Go Fan App. Please purchase tickets in advance of the game. Your phone will serve as your ticket

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As we enter a new week, the social work department would like to put emphasis on ways you can show gratitude and acts of kindness as a community, in the form of a Bingo game.

Kindness and gratitude have been proven to boost feelings of confidence, happiness, and/or optimism. It’s also known to encourage others to repeat the good deeds they’ve experienced by others, which in turn contributes to a more positive community.

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Thank you to everyone who supported the Faculty v Students Dodgeball Tournament hosted by the Student Council on November 17. The lower gym was rocking. Students took the victory this year, defeating the faculty in two straight games in a best of three. The winning team was Aidan Fitzpatrick, Matt Carrara, Bobby Banks, Tyler O’Brien, Shane Dunning, Odhran Mullan, Owen Guerard, Adam Whitney, Billy Cunniffe, and Tristan Spiess. Most importantly, $230 was raised for the Greater Boston Food Bank. Thank you, everyone.

Open to all grades! Tryouts will be held on Thurs., 12/7 in the auditorium between 2:30-4:00 pm. You may declaim a passage or abridged version from a poem, speech, novel, essay, or play. The duration of the text may not exceed 2 minutes and 30 seconds. If interested and for more information, please complete this GOOGLE FORM. Questions? Contact Ms. Harari or Mr. Kerpan. Submissions are due on Thurs., 11/30. The assembly is scheduled for Wed., 12/20 R1/R2 and the audience will be Class IV.

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Just wanted to give everyone a quick update – Spirit Day is coming up! I’m excited to announce that the school store is fully stocked and ready to help you celebrate. You can swing by for some awesome items during lunch hours on Tuesday, November 21st, and Wednesday, November 22nd (early morning).

Have fun out there!

Pep rally is right around the corner, with Spirit Week starting on Thursday. However, we wanted to get students involved in another way. This year, we are asking for student volunteers to decorate the upper gym for the pep rally. The gym will be divided into six sections, with one section reserved for each class. Students will then spend their time decorating their class’s section in preparation for the rally on the 22nd. Did we mention, that volunteers will also receive 1 to 2 hours of in-school-community service? Decorating will take place AFTER school in the UPPER gym on Tuesday, November 21st. Students support your class and get rewarded for your service. Go Wolfpack, Summus Primi!

If you ordered a rally shirt, please plan to pick it up on the morning of Tuesday, November, 21st between 7:00-7:30 a.m. at the Alma Mater statue, or Wednesday, November 22nd before school between 7:00-7:30 a.m. at the Alma Mater statue or Tuesday after school outside of the upper gym. Please see Ms. Sarkis or Ms. Encarnacao with any questions.

Please join us to meet two distinguished alumni from the Boston Latin School and the US Naval Academy at Annapolis who will be visiting to share their experiences and insights with our students. Whether you are considering a future in the military or simply curious about the unique educational experience at Annapolis, this is a great opportunity to learn more.

Date: Monday, November 20 Time: After school Location: Schawbel Center

Powderpuff shirts for those who purchased them will be available for pickup on Monday during homeroom. The game (class I v. Class II) will be on Monday at 3:15 at Clemente. There are limited blank shirts available for $25.

BB&N Round Square Club is having its 56th Global Community Conversations (GCC) on Sunday, November 19 at 10:30 AM EDT.

The theme for this session is Substance Use. The discussion will be facilitated by Tillie Fischoeder and Vriti Krishna (Inventure Academy, India). We will discuss 3 subtopics: Substances and Schools, Substance Abuse, and Personal Responsibility.

Join us for our hour of focused discussion and cultural exchange! Founded at BB&N in July 2020, GCC is a biweekly virtual forum that seeks to replicate the Round Square Barazza experience. Participants will learn about diverse perspectives, connect with peers, and have fun through a chosen theme. More information here.

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Student Council will host the annual Faculty vs Student Dodgeball game this Friday (Nov 17) at 2:30 in the lower gym. BLS Step Squad will perform at halftime. The following faculty members will play: Mr. Gallagher, Mr. De Velis, Mr. Luu, Ms. Encarnacao, Mr. Fearon, Mr. Osowiecki, Mr. Boor, Mr. Fogel, Mr. Hooker, Mr. Gogel, Ms. Kelly, and Ms. Jones. Bragging rights and a shiny trophy are at stake. Tickets are $3 before (lunch blocks) and $5 at the door. All profits will be donated to the Greater Boston Food Bank—email questions to Mr. Levesque (jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org).

Attention ALL BLS scholars! Our annual pep rally is right around the corner. As we approach the rally, please participate in our spirit week.

Spirit week:

Monday (11/20) – Pajama Day & Bring a Stuffed Animal

Tuesday (11/21) – Color Clash (join your class and wear the following colors)

Class I – Red

Class II – Orange

Class III – Yellow Class

IV – Green Class

V – Pink Class

VI- Purple

Faculty – Rainbow

Wednesday 11/22 – School Colors (join your class and wear the following colors) Class I & Class VI (Black) Class II & Class IV (White) Class III & Class V (Purple)

Friends of the Arts is now accepting entries for artwork for the cover of the 2023 Winter Concerts Program. The contest is open to all BLS students and the artwork should refer to BLS/Winter/Music. Remember that BLS is a melting pot of cultures and value systems, so the artwork should have universal appeal. There are 3 prizes: one $100 first prize and two $50 runner-up prizes. The winning entry will be showcased as the program cover, and runner-up artwork will be featured within the program.

The contest submission deadline is Wednesday, November 29th, at 6 p.m.

The program cover will be printed in color. The printable area of the cover is 5” w by 8” h. Remember we will be adding text on the cover as well, so please consider this while creating your design. For questions, please email Ms. Tamm at sprezzaturavt@gmail.com.

You can find examples of previous covers here:

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Last week students with lost books on their library account received a list of missing titles. Please help us maintain the Keefe Library’s wonderful collection by returning outstanding items! Teachers and families can ask students to keep borrowed books in one regular spot and to pay attention to emails/lost notices. Returning books clears any charges and we do not charge late fees.

The Baker Center for Children & Families is looking for a student who can assist with analyzing their 2023 MCAS Scores. This is an ideal opportunity for a student who can use Excel, has a statistical background, and is interested in data analysis. Community service hours will be awarded.

If you are interested in this opportunity or want additional information, please contact Ms. Anastasia Karasoulos-Vekiarides at avekiarides@bakercenter.org.

Exciting International Education Week Activities at BLS

• – Wednesday during W: Global Day of Service in the Dining Hall – Wednesday after school in the electronic classroom: Clough Open House
• – Thursday after school in the dining hall: International Culture Clubs Fair
• – Friday R2 and R3 in the auditorium: Global Music and Learning Assemblies

The Thomas M. Menino BU scholarship is offered to graduates of Boston public high schools on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, and merit by a committee of representatives from Boston University, Boston Public Schools, and the Boston Mayor’s Office. BLS students interested in being nominated for this full-tuition scholarship are required to fill out a Google form no later than Thursday, November 16. More information about this scholarship can be found on the Official Class of 2024 Website.

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Sometimes it can be tough to discuss the challenges we, or those around us, face with mental health. Often, we feel ashamed, embarrassed, or like we’re being a burden when we share our struggles. However, talking openly about mental health is one of the best ways to reduce stigma, and break free from feelings of shame and embarrassment. Social media can be a great platform for positive conversations about mental health, but it’s important to remember that it can also be a negative space. We’ll be discussing the effects of social media on mental health in an upcoming SEL bulletin. Educating ourselves and others about different types of mental health systems and ways to support each other is another key way to break down stigmas. Remember, it takes a village to tackle stigmas, including those surrounding mental health.

The Goethe Institute is inviting you to participate in their Book about Climate Fiction! Participants have five minutes to win over the audience with their unique presentation. Join moderator Sabine von Mering and a jury to present your favorite climate fiction. All skill levels are welcome. Grand Prize is a climate fiction bestseller, donated by the Brookline Booksmith. In English or German. More info. at: www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/bos/ver.cfm?event_id=25126183

Create a piece of art that addresses the theme of climate change and sustainability, showcasing your love for the environment and a drive for positive change.

Guidelines: Must be school-appropriate (and something that you are willing to have displayed) Any 2D medium, will be hung on the walls around the sustainability room Submissions should be sent in by the end of Winter Break and can be dropped off in Mr. Fogel’s office in room 164

Results will be posted on BLS YouthCAN Instagram

The Argo are inviting Hilary Krieger ’94 and former Argo EiC to have a discussion with us on Thursday after school. She is a journalist with over 2 decades of experience in digital/opinion writing in well-established outlets such as Al Jazeera and Washington Post. She has reported for 10 years for the Jerusalem Post. As members of a high-quality newspaper, we are sure you have questions about the journalism career, about reporting on the frontlines (esp. in Israel-Palestine), and what it means to create meaningful reporting. It is highly encouraged and expected for those interested in journalism to attend.

Learn about her here: www.linkedin.com/in/hilary-krieger-journalist

RSVP BY WEDNESDAY (TONIGHT) AT 8 PM: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYPiG-ZgD3JqwG_G-8Petfm4Y0Hpf8wpYdrw3bA7gCnWPE9Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

This evening An email confirming your attendance and with the final location will be sent out.

On Saturday, November 11th our teams competed against schools from all over the country at the Yale Invitational Certamen Tournament. All the teams did very well, each competing in a bracket of as many as 21 teams. Here are the results:

Novice:

1st Place – BLS A (Ellie Fung, Lana Nguyen, Silas Rosenburger, Brian Xu) 7th Place – BLS B (Michael Bui, Harry Dinh, Meilin Sha, Kanav Vashishth) 13th Place – Wildcard (Theo Neri, Brayden Pandolfi)

Intermediate: 4th Place – BLS (Elizabeth Baldes, Olivia Chen, Audrey Kollett, Sophia Kowalczyk, Weian Xue, Jason Zhang)

Advanced: 2nd Place – BLS A (Biya Brook, Zach Chen, Aidan Ormsby, Alex Xu)

15th Place – BLS B (Jenny Chen, Joseph Hemr, Mila Matteson, Andy Yu)

Parents/caregivers, new and returning: Are you eager to tap into the wealth of resources available to BLS parents? Do you have innovative ideas for programming that would benefit our BLS families? Perhaps you’re keen on collaborating to create opportunities for parents in your class or neighborhood to connect. If so, please join us for the first School Parent Council (SPC) Program meeting of the school year:

Parent Virtual Onboarding Information Session Wednesday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting: mit.zoom.us/j/92402699440 Click here to join.

Agenda Highlights include an overview of the role of SPC and parent resources. Please click here to let us know what questions you have & what topics you’d like to discuss.

All fall athletes must clear their athletic lockers in the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms no later than Tuesday, November 15 at 2:15 p.m. Only athletes still in active competition beyond this date can occupy a locker. After this date, all items will be discarded or donated.

Congratulations to Ita Berg, Niamh Govender, Laura Nguyen, and Echo Kirke-Sofer (Class III) for winning the community service Nally Award in their fight against food insecurity within greater Boston. They will receive their award at the Greater Boston Food Bank from Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor Maura Healey. If you’re interested in supporting the bake sales to raise donations, please email cookiesforacausebls@gmail.com

The Keefe Library will be closed after school on Tues. 11/14 for faculty meetings. Professional development meetings for faculty are scheduled on the second Tuesday of every month.

Boston Medical Center will be hosting a vaccine clinic at Boston Latin School for students/ families and Staff Date/ Time: November 14th from 12:30-4p.

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First Term will end on Thursday, Nov 9th, and the end-of-term rotation is as follows:

English, Classics, and PE/Health – November 2nd and 7th

Math, History, and Art/Music – November 3rd and 8th

Science and Modern Language – November 6th and 9th

It’s been years in the making, but we’ve finally done it. We at the Yellow Submarine Improv Troupe have devised our latest zany adventure: Heprov! (Because We’ll Never Be Himprov). As a troupe we have been practicing the art of comedy for years, but recently we added the art of humility into the mix. Come and see our attempt at humbleness, witness masters perform their crafts, watch IMPROV. Waltz on down to the Black Box Theatre to see our great experiment on Thursday, November 9th. This once-in-a-lifetime event will occur at 3 pm and 7pm. Students pay a measly $3 for tickets, and adults pay a ridiculous $5! Don’t miss out!

The Register, BLS’s student run arts magazine, is seeking original fiction, poetry, and artwork (traditional or digital) from students in all grades. Submit your work before 12/9 through the portal on SIS.

Want the chance to watch a football game at the home of the Red Sox? BLS’s Morgans Message a chapter has teamed with Fenway Park in order to offer tickets for the Wasabi Bowl at a discount price, beanie included, and a portion of the proceeds will go to support high school and college athletes! Please use the link below for tickets and additional information!

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On Monday, November 13, Chestnut Hill Studios will return to take photos of students who might have been absent for the original picture day on October 4, may need a retake, or may have missed the opportunity to take and order photo packages. The photographers will be on site from 7:15 through R2. Photos will be taken in the Faculty Dining Hall at the back end of the Dining Hall. Students are encouraged to have their pictures taken before school. Those who cannot do so will need a pass for R1 or R2. To secure a pass, please complete this form by Wednesday, November 8 at 6:00 p.m. Students should only be out of the classroom for 10-15 minutes.

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Learn more about BLS global partner GCI and their summer fellowship at their online information session on November 18. GCI will be at the BLS Global Partners Fair on November 13 after school in the dining hall.

www.globalci.org/fellowship2024

Thanks to the dedication of our lunchtime Compost Champions and the commitment of the greater BLS student community, BLS has reduced food waste by the following measures:

Per Week Average: 800 lbs

October 2023 Total: 4860 lbs

School Year ’23-’24 Total: 7260 lbs (and counting)

Keep up the good work!

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All varsity athletes (those that have received a varsity letter) can purchase a Varsity Letter Jacket until Friday 11/10. $180 www.bls.org/apps/s/?s=3168

Check out this infographic for some coping strategy ideas that can be incorporated into your daily routine and support your ability to focus on your socio-emotional learning.

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The Goethe Institute has developed a cool website that tells you all about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Play the games, watch the videos (featuring several BLS students) and much more while along informing yourself about the 17 SDGs. Complete the form attached to this announcement and win BIG!

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How do sports influence a culture? BLS German is really excited that the Patriots are playing in Frankfurt this weekend. Let’s celebrate the end of term 1 with a little tailgate on Thursday after school in room 130. Wear your Patriots gear to take a photo for BLS Instagram and come learn about how these Frankfurt Games started.

International Education Week at BLS is Nov. 13-17. There will be a full program of events that students are invited to attend. Learn about all of the exciting travel and global learning programs that BLS has to offer. The full schedule is here.

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Join BLS Global Partner TOCA on Tuesday, November 7th at 6 PM EST for their November Community Circle! TOCA alum, Elaine Gombos, will share about NSLI-Y and U.S. Youth Ambassadors, which are U.S. Department of State fully funded exchange programs for high school students, the latter of which kickstarted her passion and journey in inclusion and technology!

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Hello everyone, my name is Andrea Shortell and for my Capstone project I will be creating a documentary that addresses the stigmas surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD, as well as discussing the wider issues that these developmental disorders cause for children in school, in order to provide resources that will help students and their families thrive. I created this survey to understand how much people already know about this topic and areas that I should focus on in my project. I would appreciate your honest opinions on the questions below. It should take around 5 minutes to complete. Thank you for your help!

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We need your help with filling out a survey for a capstone project. Please read below for the message. My name is Eleni Karkaetedes and this year I am taking Senior Capstone. My Capstone consists of a series of workshops that will occur biweekly starting January hopefully during W-Blocks. My main goal for this project is to allow for middle grade students to become more comfortable in their own bodies and also become a more body inclusive community as a whole. While my target audience is 7th Graders and 8th Graders, anyone is more than welcome to join in this workshop. A student-led workshop creates the opportunity for students to feel more welcome and able to discuss things freely rather than having a strict curriculum. While the workshops will have lessons, I want to also discuss things students ask to talk about.

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Hello beautiful people, my name is Amirah Redwing and I am currently working on a capstone project that explores how the US Prison Industrial Complex has origins in Slavery and Capitalism. I think it’s very important that students understand the injustice and horrors that this system entails for millions of our fellow Americans. I also feel that it is a topic many history courses fail to cover. Thus, I am currently in need of data and hope to discover what students do know and what they don’t know about the US Prison System. If you could take a moment of your time to fill out my survey it would be greatly appreciated!

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My name is Kiara Montes De Oca and I’m doing my Capstone project on the Green New Deal for BPS, a plan to supposedly improve school infrastructure. To help me get an idea of what we all need and want in our schools, please fill out all the questions in this survey honestly and to the best of your ability by November 26th at 11:59 pm. If you would prefer filling it out in Spanish there is also a spanish version linked in the description of the form. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at kmontedeoca@bostonk12.org.

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Self management, relationship skills and responsible decision making are the final three domains of social emotional learning. When we think and use all five we begin to notice a shift in our thoughts, relationships and communication skills. You are already most likely using some or all of these skills in your everyday life. Below you can find more information and tips on how to improve your skills.

1. Self management: the ability to control thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Setting boundaries and managing stress.

2. Relationships skills: skill of building and managing relationships by using communication, compromise, and empathy. Here is a short informational video about relationship skills.

3. Responsible decision making: ensuring we have the understanding and wide range of making decisions that support our goals and values.

You can find a helpful infographic here. Please see this document: tinyurl.com/2a7k6ejt for live links that include helpful tips!

Come out and see the Wolfpack compete in the postseason!

Thursday 11/2 Girls Volleyball v. King Philip Regional MIAA Round of 32 6pm @ BLS

Friday 11/3 Girls Soccer v. Waltham MIAA Preliminary Round 4pm @ Clemente (Back Bay Fens)

Friday 11/3 Boys Soccer v. Westford Academy MIAA Preliminary Round 6:30 @ Westford Academy Friday

11/3 Football v. Greater Lawrence Senior Night 7pm @ White Stadium Saturday

11/4 Cheerleading DCL Championships @ Concord-Carlisle Arrive by 3pm to catch JV and Varsity compete

If you are a varsity athlete that had received a varsity letter, you are eligible to purchase a Varsity Letter Jacket. Please follow the link here for place your order. Jackets are $180. Deadline to order is November 6.

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Come see three hilarious one act plays this Friday at 3pm and 7pm and Saturday at 2pm in the Black Box. $3 for students and $7 for adults. There will be murder, singing rats and out of control narrators!

Come support the BLS Girls Volleyball in the MIAA Division 1 State Tournament. The Wolfpack take on King Philip in the Round of 32 on Thursday November 2 at 6pm in the Upper Gym. Tickets are $5 for Adults (Cash only) and FREE for students. Let’s Go Wolfpack!

Hello! My name is Carmen Laudato, Class I, and I am creating a documentary on the parasocial relationships that people form with Twitch Streamers for my capstone project. To clarify, the definition of parasocial relationships that I am using is “a relationship between performers and their audiences in which audiences perceive intimate contact with the performer, while the performer does not reciprocate it.” I want to keep this survey as brief as possible for your convenience, but would be delighted if you could participate in a short video interview for my project. I will be collecting emails, however your name will not be attached to any information you share. Thank you!

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