Join the YEE Club in watching the movie “Born in Gaza”, a film following 10 Palestinian children shortly after the siege of Gaza in 2014. Enjoy Palestinian baked goods and donate what you can for a Palestinian family to evacuate Gaza. The movie will be shown after school on Wednesday, May 22nd in Room 216.

The Code Tiers team, Daffny Cardoso, Jialin Chen, and Melinda Wang, would like to introduce you to our 2024 Summer Program dedicated to mentoring students interested in Computer Science. The program is taught by high school/college students who are well-versed in coding, CAD, and robotics and has been running for the past 3 years, impacting over 350 students across the world.

Middle and high schoolers are welcome to participate in our workshops, and we highly encourage them to join! The program is completely free and virtual, and our workshops will be hosted on Wednesdays, from 2 – 4 PM, in July and August. Students are recommended to view our handbook linked below and to sign up using our Google form also linked below.

Note: In addition to student registration, we also have two volunteer opportunities available for students who are interested in helping the Code Tiers administration in outreach and mentorship.

Handbook: Code Tiers Summer Program 2024 Linktree: Code Tiers Link Tree

— Student Registration: forms.gle/3asAPvVS5NXy72HB7

— Volunteer Registration: forms.gle/CQKSoRYsEV1ZdBRM6

If you have any questions, please email codetiers2021@gmail.com.

Catie’s Closet is holding another drive and is looking for toiletries as well as socks and underwear for local kids. Donations can be dropped off in front of the main office under the donation poster. Donations must be new and in original packaging. Anything is appreciated

Coin Wars is a BLSJCL tradition where our amazing Classics teachers help us raise money to offset the cost of attending the National JCL convention this summer. Participating teachers are paired with an officer to raise money in friendly competition. You can help us get to Nationals by donating money — no amount is too small and coins are encouraged! — in the jars in participating teachers’ rooms. We will continue to raise money through next Tuesday (5/21). Current teacher totals can be found in the linked spreadsheet. Coin Wars winners will be announced with winning pairs getting “treated” to whipped cream pies, silly string, eggs, or ice water after school on Wed. 5/22! Hope to see you there and thank you for supporting our trip to Knoxville, TN this summer!

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BPS students from the Empowering Teens Through Health Youth Advisory Board are working on bike use promotion throughout the district

Biking benefits our health and the environment, and we strongly believe that having additional bike racks on school campuses will encourage students and faculty members to bike to school.

Please take the survey below to understand the overall interest in implementing additional bike racks. Thanks!

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This is the last week to donate to BLS Red Cross’s drive to support migrant families at four BPS schools (the David A. Ellis, Higginson-Lewis, John F. Kennedy Elementary, and Tobin K-8). Please drop off items in the box at the entrance doors until May 24, 2024. To earn an hour of community service, take a photo of yourself and your donations and upload it to Innerview. For a list of needed supplies: docs.google.com/document/d/1ePvKpwltfb4NSBMMl1_9HXvpdvB0Sk1e8cQglbTQPDQ/edit?usp=sharing

AP Late Testing will be administered May 22-24. Students who miss their regularly scheduled AP exam are eligible for late testing. Tests have been ordered. Students should be able to see their late testing status in their CB account. Here is the schedule. Exam locations will be announced next week.

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LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! Asian Night 2024: A Night of Lights will be on Friday, May 17th at 5:00 PM in the BLS Auditorium. This year, Eggroll Cafe will be joining us once again! They will be in the back lawn behind the dining hall from 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM serving bento boxes and other food for purchase! Avoid the crowds and preorder your bento box for $16 through this link: bit.ly/AN24PREORDER. Please stop by our Instagram @blsasia for the full menu!

Purchase show tickets from any BLS ASIA officer, listed below, for $7. Tickets sell out quickly so buy yours soon!

Officers: Jialin Chen (I), Olivia Dinh (I), Lindsey Jiang (I), Daryl Nguyen (I), Fiona Yuan (I), Tiffany Do (II), Andrew Lai (II), Jacky Li (II), Lena Thai (II), Ava Vu (II), Catherine Zee (II), Amity Ali (III), Gabby Huynh (III), Aaron Liu (III), Terance Wang (III), Angela Deng (IV).

Boston Public Schools is partnering with Mass General Brigham to provide free Pre- pre-participation physicals for student-athletes on Saturday, May 18 at Madison Park from 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. The event also includes food, information on summer programming, and the opportunity to speak with professionals from Mass General Brigham’s Center for Sports Performance and Rehab.

For more information, including registration, please see this link. While this does not replace the yearly physical the school requires, it does allow our student-athletes to obtain a physical for sports participation at no cost to the student or their families.

drive.google.com/file/d/1txMajx2MgnSnhofMpavAMwGEMXnSEJy8/view

Juniors and seniors with the minimum GPA requirement (3.5, 3.0 respectively) and with no major disciplinary infractions for the current or previous academic year have been invited to apply for membership in the National Honor Society. All such students should have received a Google Classroom invite; read the information provided on the GC page carefully and follow the instructions for completing and submitting the application. The due date for applications is Fri. 5/17/24 by 11:59 PM. Questions? Email Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org) or drop by the junior hallway/office 169B (across from room 135) before school.

This Saturday, May 18th, marks BLS YouthCAN’s 18th annual Youth Climate Summit. This event is open to all BLS students, and those who go will receive 6 community service hours via Innerview. The event will be held at 32 Vassar Street, Boston, and will last from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The theme of this year’s event is “Your place in a sustainable future.” Students will learn about sustainable industry from a variety of in-depth workshops, explore fun activities at tables, and listen to a keynote speech from Leah Ellis, Founder and CEO of sustainable concrete company Sublime Systems. By the end of the day, we hope that students will be inspired to create the change they want to see in the world in their future careers. We hope to see you all there!

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The Student Curriculum Feedback Council is a team of students across BPS schools who work directly with curriculum developers and educational advisors to provide youth input into school courses. The goal is to aid in the creation of more engaging, relevant, and inclusive curricula that better serve the diverse student body in Boston. The Council is looking for high school students between 9-11th grade to apply! SCFC meetings will begin next year, but applications start now. You can apply here. For more information, please reach out to Teagan Yuen: at tyuen@bostonk12.org.

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Due to the impending departure of our senior praefects, the Keefe Library has some leadership opportunities for students in Classes II, III, and IV. If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed below, you MUST come to the library to speak with us — we cannot respond to email inquiries.

During study periods: D5R4/D6R6; D4R2; D4R1/D5R2/D1R4 (preference will be given to those who can fill the most periods). Before school on Mon./Tues./Wed. (preference for those who can work 2 mornings). After school on Mon. OR Fri. (only 1 afternoon shift per week).

The Manville School is looking for a current junior to fill a lab internship position. This hands-on position serves to support the Science, Technology & Engineering Department in providing all lab materials for their teachers across serving grades K-8. The qualified candidate will be working on-site under direction supervision and reporting to the Department Head. This position is suitable for community service hours, and for gaining behind-the-scenes experience in a leading Ch. 766 Harvard Medical-affiliated special education day school located in Mission Hill.

If you’re interested in learning more or would like to apply, please see here: drive.google.com/file/d/1TfmDMbIu2-SgkUhROs9OQFat2mO0jX7-/view?usp=sharing

Attention prospective AP Biology students. There will be a short, informational meeting in room 335 on Monday, June 3 at 2:25p to discuss the class and assign the brief, summer work assignment to prepare for the course (done by 2:45p, at the latest!). All prospective AP Biology students are expected to attend (let your coaches know, in advance) and can sign out a textbook. Please contact Mr. Spezzano (lspezzano@bostonpublicschools.org) or Ms. Castellanos-Ellsworth (gcastellanosellsworth@bostonpublicschools.org) with questions. Thanks!

The Middle School State Science and Engineering Fair was held at Worcester Technical High School on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Please help us in congratulating the award winners!

Middle School First Place Winners:
Carwen Simoneau, “Staying Safe Against E-Coli”
Xinwen Dai, “How Does the Amount of Stress A Person Receives Affect How Often They Will Experience Deja Vu?”

Middle School Third Place Winners: Lana Nguyen and Seren Banner-Goodspeed, “Physical vs. Digital: How Reading Online vs. on Paper Affects Your Memory” Francesca Martin, “How does Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Affect The Strength Of A Curly Weave?”

The Mayor’s Youth Council Public Health Committee has created an immersive and interactive event where teenagers will learn strategies for taking care of their body, mind, and soul. Teenagers must understand they are worth the time and effort it takes to care for themselves. Every teenager and every person is worth the investment.

A series of three interactive workshops will focus on the body, mind, and soul. Attendees will practice centering positive thoughts and meditation and will have the chance to create their bath bombs with essential oils. Raffle prizes will include AirPods and self-care kits!

This event will take place on the 6th floor of the Bruce C. Bolling Building (which is a short bus ride from BLS) and will run from 4-7 PM this Friday, May 17.

We will be giving out 5-7 community service hours (plus free food and goodie bags)!!

Link to Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/body-mind-and-soul-tickets-883260033537

Are you interested in global perspectives on women’s empowerment? Join us for an interactive introductory Model United Nations (MUN) workshop where you’ll explore global strategies to promote gender equality in the Digital Age. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded peers, share your ideas, and learn about the MUN format in a fun and supportive setting.

Workshop Focus: Gender Equality in the Digital Revolution

How can we use technological advancements to empower women and promote gender equality? Share your solutions and engage in meaningful discussions during our committee session.

Details: Dates: Thursdays, May 30 & June 6

Time: 2:15-4 PM

Location: Room 207

No experience is needed! Bring your friends, curiosity, and enthusiasm. Snacks and drinks will be provided. A low-stakes environment perfect for learning and engagement. To confirm your spot, please fill out this short form (forms.gle/PL5LS8VwPjYg2rGc9).

We look forward to seeing you there!

After school on Wednesday, May 22, the Chess Club will have a simul/lesson with Grandmaster Nicolas Checa! The “simul” will involve Grandmaster Checa playing multiple chess opponents simultaneously on different boards. If you want to see a Grandmaster in action, face him yourself, or get some tips on improving your chess skills, come to the Seevak Room! This is a one-time opportunity, so don’t miss out and come join us!

The Student Council is proud to announce the following faculty members as recipients of the 2024 Crystal Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching – Peter Sullivan, Rachel Kelly, and Danny De Velis. Mr. Sullivan will also receive the Gerald L. Gitner & Family Award for Outstanding Teaching. Students submitted a record 147 nominations in support of their teachers, which is a testament to the talent, dedication, and hard work of the BLS faculty.

The #CreateConnectCare campaign, or #CCC, is an impact media campaign run by Creative Visions with the goal of breaking the stigma around mental health. Students can share their voice on mental health and what it means to them while also engaging with peers on a national level! The submission to the campaign is intended to be relaxing and promote youth mental well-being overall through any form of creative expression. There are rewards and recognitions, and the deadline is May 26th, 2024. Follow this link for details on prizes and submission!

Link

Keep your Chromebook up to date by forcing the latest Chrome updates. The process can take 15-30 minutes, depending on the number of updates, but keeps sites from failing to load or function properly.

– Log into your Chromebook

– Click on the clock (usually in the lower right corner)

– Click the gear icon

– Click About ChromeOS (or About Google Chrome)

– Click Check for Updates

You may continue working on the Chromebook while the updates install. When the install finishes, reboot your Chromebook.

SENIORS: Please make a note of these important Tech matters as you finish up your BLS career: – If you have used your BPS email address for any 2-factor authentication or as a login to non-school resources, make sure to update those to a personal email address.

– Your BPS Google Account will only be available to you after graduation through the beginning of August 2024, so please use takeout.google.com to transfer or download your important materials. – We will collect your Chromebooks as part of Senior Sign-Out, and it would be beneficial if you could remove your stickers and locate your power cord in advance.  More details to follow.

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Biostatistics Department is excited to host StatStart virtually this year (free). StatStart is a month-long summer program and priority is given to first-generation or low-income students high school students. Students participating in the program will receive an introduction to statistics, data science, and computing and will have the opportunity to analyze real-world data by working in group projects led by a graduate student mentor. We will host the program from July 1st to July 25th, Monday to Thursday from 10 AM – 2 PM EST. Classes will be taught at the School of Public Health by Biostats PhD students who, in addition to sharing their statistical expertise, will provide mentorship and college preparatory skills. The program will conclude with student presentations on Friday, July 26th. The only requirement to apply is a solid grasp of freshmen-level algebra. The application for StatStart is now live and due on Friday, May 24, 2024.

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Link to the slides regarding the Informational session focused on entry requirements for studying at German universities, presented by the DAAD

Ms. Heidemarie Floerke (BLS German teacher) invited Ms. Roxana Pleacoff to come and speak to the BLS community. Ms. Roxana Pleacoff has been with *DAAD (The German Academic Exchange Service German: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) NY office for 3 years.

Thank you to those who attended. Please find the link to the slides as part of this posting:

drive.google.com/file/d/1BhsYcrxd8nLJM4B0iaATDFbFwCnP1_gC/view?usp=sharing

Cheerleading tryouts will take place in the lower gym Mon. 6/3 2:45-6, Wed. 6/5 4-6:30, and Fri. 6/7 2:45-6. All grade levels and abilities are welcome! Please consult the cheer Instagram page for more information and updates as we get closer to tryouts @wolfpackcheerleading

Ladder Internships is a selective start-up internship program for high school students, founded and run by Harvard graduate students. In the program, students work with supervisors from top start-ups to work on real-world projects in a real start-up environment. Our companies and supervisors come from Harvard iLabs, Stanford, Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey & Company.

No prior working experience is required. The application deadline for the Summer cohort is May 12, here is the application link: tinyurl.com/4dfathh7

Thank you for everyone who participated and engaged in activities throughout PAW Day. We would love to get your feedback about how the day went and ways to make it better.

Click Here for Form

The Science Display Case Competition allows BLS students to submit a 2D or 3D design to be installed in the display case across the hall from room 314. Students from all grades can participate, and the design can be about any scientific topic.

Design must:

* Fit within 21″ wide x 40″ tall x 6.5″ deep (front-to-back) case

* Not require electricity * Contain objects that can stand on their own (if the design is 3D)

* Be sturdy enough to withstand the test of time

* Stay school-appropriate! * Contain no more than 40 words of text in total

Submissions include:

* One-sentence description of the topic

* 3-5 sentences explaining your topic and how your display explains/shows/conveys your topic

* 2-3 pictures of your display at different animals Deadline: 11:59 pm June 3, 2024

People who submit a design can earn up to 5 community service hours.

Attend an information session focused on entry requirements for studying at German universities, presented by the DAAD

Ms. Heidemarie Floerke (BLS German teacher) has invited Ms. Roxana Pleacoff to come and speak to the BLS community. Ms. Roxana Pleacoff has been with *DAAD (The German Academic Exchange Service German: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) NY office for 3 years. She has worked in the international exchange field for over 20 years. As a Program Officer with DAAD her main role is to offer support and guidance to German DAAD grantees while on their academic programs in North America and to act as liaison between DAAD grantees and their U.S. or Canadian institutions. Ms.Pleacoff will inform students and their families of the entry requirements at German universities and about DAAD grant programs during this planned Zoom meeting. Please join us on May 2nd at 6 pm over Zoom for more information.

Zoom invitation by Heidemarie Floerke (BLS German teacher): k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/86193066749

Meeting ID: 861 9306 6749

On Saturday, May 18 (8a – 12p) Mass General Brigham, is working with Boston Public Schools in hosting our annual BPS Preparticipation Physical Exam Event (BPS PPE) @ Madison Park. This event is for BPS students only, who play sports to get a sports clearance physical. Please note: This does NOT replace the yearly physical the schools need.

This event allows student-athletes of BPS to obtain a physical for sports participation at absolutely no cost to the student or their families. We are planning to provide food, information for summer programming, and access to discussions with professionals from Mass General Brigham’s Center for Sports Performance and Rehab

drive.google.com/file/d/1txMajx2MgnSnhofMpavAMwGEMXnSEJy8/view?usp=drive_link

Congratulations to all of the participants in Prize Declamation this year. The alumni were suitably impressed with all of the competitors, but special recognition must be given to our finalists:

1st Place — Tiaraoluwa Adesoro (Class I)

2nd Place — Oriana Dunker (Class II)

3rd Place — Creighton Banitt (Class I)

4th Place — Jessie Wang (Class I)

Special Recognition, and the Francis Gardner Prize for Excellence in Declamation, Special Prize for Classes III/IV goes to Meggan Jeannot (Class III) while the Francis Gardner Prize for Excellence in Declamation, Special Prize for classes VI/V goes to Bridget Sullivan (Class V)

Interested in carrying out an independent science fair project next year? Want to compete for scholarships, awards, and all expenses paid trips? If so, come to room 326 during W block on Wednesday, 5.8 to learn more about how to get started. Please see or email Ms. Bateman (kbateman@bostonpublicschools.org) for a pass.

On Tuesday, May 7 after school in the Dining Hall, 22 students will complete the Junior Achievement Company Pop-Up Program by entering the free market and selling their offerings to the BLS community. All products are student-imagined and created. Join us to see the offerings and support the students. All profits will be donated to a local charity.

The Deitch Leadership Institute will partner with Junior Achievement to offer Take Stock in Your Future and the Stock Market Challenge. Mr. Levesque will teach four, 60-minute workshops on stock fundamentals after school on Thursdays from May 9 – May 30. Qualifying teams will then advance to the Stock Market Challenge at Junior Achievement in Charlestown on June 6th. The team with the largest investment portfolio will win. Students with perfect attendance will also receive a Certificate of Completion from Junior Achievement. Class I-IV. Email jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org with questions. Sign-ups are open until class capacity is met. Sign up HERE.

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Congratulations to six BLS students who qualified to compete at DECA Nationals this past week in Anaheim, CA – Roan Wilcox (II), Steven Miall (II), Andrew Lai (II), Mary Deng (III), Rahul Bansal (III), and Sophia Fortuin (IV).

More than 20,000 students competed in multiple business categories requiring tests, case studies, papers, and presentations. Roan Wilcox achieved the highest placement in BLS history, taking 5th place in the category of Business Finance Series.

Congratulations to our student scholars!

The National Moot Court Championship, sponsored by Yale, Duke, and the University of Chicago, was held over the weekend. After a series of tournaments nationwide, two two-person teams from BLS qualified for the competition: Michelle Chen & Emily Yu and Ruth Gelaye & Amirah Redwing.

After four rounds of competition, both BLS teams finished in the top ten with Emily and Michelle finishing second overall with a record of 7-0-1.

In addition, Emily Yu won a Top Speaker award for her advocacy skills.

Congratulations to all four student attorneys.

BLS YouthCAN is having a cleanup in partnership with COW (Conserve Our World) at the Winsor School!

It will take place: – Sunday, May 5th, from 1-3 PM – at Winsor School (103 Pilgrim Rd) and along the Muddy River

More information on the form: forms.gle/bZGLKMzTPpgmbVZq5

BLS Model UN competed at Westwood High School’s simulation this weekend. All delegates did great work in their committees. Special shoutouts to the following students for their achievements

• Simon Hay-Sutton: Best Delegate in the Watergate Crisis
• Sebastian Inezian: Best position paper in the Watergate Crisis
• Lucy Zhang: Outstanding Delegate in the Manchurian Incident
• Cleo Barowsky: Outstanding Delegate in the Homestead Strike

Model UN meets on Mondays in 207

Need community service, but did not attend last week’s fair? All of the service organizations in attendance and their contact information can be found here.

docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1p6WnnACo-495VrEll6yEN72cCbxQmjP8xNRXyCTDhXA/edit?usp=sharing

Mental Health Awareness Month: May marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Month. Since its observation in the United States in 1949, its purpose has been to increase awareness of mental health and its importance in playing a role in our overall well-being. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “this national movement is dedicated to eradicating stigma, extending support, fostering public education, and advocating for policies that prioritize the well-being of individuals and families affected by mental illness”. Below are links to toolkits that provide vital information and resources for spreading mental health awareness.

NAMI-Mental Health Awareness Month: www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/mental-health-awareness-month/#download-the-toolkit

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-Digital Toolkit: www.nimh.nih.gov/get-involved/digital-toolkit-for-mental-health-awareness-month

Mental Health America (MHA)-Mental Health Month: www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month

Sale Item of the week:

Boston Latin purple baseball cap

Regular price: $15

Sale price $10

In-person shopping this week is on Friday, lunch periods 11:20-12:40

Student Council is now accepting nominations for Crystal Apple Awards in recognition of teaching excellence at BLS this past year. Three deserving teachers will be awarded, one of whom will receive the Gitner Family Award and be invited to speak at graduation. Award recipients from the past 5 years are NOT eligible, which include Ms. Arnold, Mr. Howard, Mr. Southwick, Ms. Levin-Adler, Ms. Moguel, Mr. Bartoloma, Mr. Pietrangelo, Mx. Amico, Ms. Campot, Mr. Walker, Mr. Zou, Ms. Shipley, and Ms. Stuppard. Nominations are due Sunday, May 5. To submit, click HERE.

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Each senior who wishes to order a 2024 yearbook is asked to pay $100.00 by Friday, May 17, 2024, but please order them SOONER rather than later. Payment envelopes are available from Ms. Stiven in Room 014. We will accept cash (IDEAL), checks (IDEAL), and Venmo.

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. If paying by Venmo (@blsyearbook1653), please include your full name and student ID in the description so we can process your payment.

Our yearbook is scheduled for fall delivery and pick up in November to represent all of our senior end-of-the-year activities, including prom, prize night, and graduation. Please note: we may only be able to order a yearbook for the students who submit payment to Ms. Stiven by Friday, May 17th, 2024. 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!

Congratulations to the officers and members of BLSJCL, which placed 1st Place in Whole School contests at the MassJCL State Convention this past weekend! 8 BLS students placed in the Top 10 of Overall Individual contests! The Advanced Certamen team won 3rd Place, Intermediate won 1st Place, and Novice won 1st Place! All 3 of our candidates were elected to the state executive board: Joseph Hemr (2nd VP), Olivia Chen (Historian), and Andy Yu (Technical Coordinator) For full results, see this Doc.

SUMUS PRIMI!

docs.google.com/document/d/1IQaL35tQcE7JGnZL7BVw9GSnGdueMNqZH8LAF7g8QJs/edit