We need to know who is interested in going to China so that we can send you related info. Please fill in the information sheet here.

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As you may remember BLS welcomed fifteen KAG students and their two teachers (Sarah Leeb and Christoph Kaufmann) in October to BLS. It is BLS’ turn to visit their counterparts in Erding/Bavaria this June and July. We end our visit to KAG (Erding) with a 4-day stay in Vienna.

The students traveling are:

Ming Pan Hern

Xenia Matthews

Mairead O’Donnell

Amarachi Okwor

Sara Havah Rosi-Kessel

William (Liam) Faller

Frank Ferraro

Eamon Innes

Tobias (Toby) Martin

Alexander (Alex)

Matthews Maxwell (Max) Murphy

Jethro Pierce

Anderson James (AJ) Rivkin McSwain

Leander (Leo)Smith

Roan Wilcox

BPS Chaperones: Patricia Chouinard & Heidemarie Floerke

BLS students will be attending classes and giving presentations. Each BLS student must prepare a presentation on the overarching GAPP topic. This exchange’s topic is: “The impact of history and culture on the architecture of a given Boston neighborhood or specific building/architectural “highlights”. Students will also be enjoying field trips around the Munich area and sightseeing in Vienna.

Mr. Kennelly has a message for everyone interested in going to China next year: The deadline for the Financial Aid application is this coming Friday(6/21/24). If you apply, you will hear back from him before next Tuesday. Please submit a financial aid application before you sign up for the trip, if you depend on the school’s help.

I have the certificates for those who helped with the Dragon Boat Festival.

GYP (Global Youth Philanthropy), a non-profit organization, and Boston Public Central Library will organize a visual art show this summer to promote the themes of determination, advancement, and support. Students may submit entries until July 10th. The exhibition dates will be determined soon, but probably late July to mid-August.

Submission form: forms.gle/H7SWMFPhibp3SLNQ6

Please contact Andrew Zheng at azheng8@bostonk12.org with any questions.

Summer work for all AP Modern Language classes (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish) will be posted on bls.org under the Modern Languages tab (see link) by next Wednesday. Contact information for teachers and pdf files with assignments are also posted. Assignments are due when we return in September, so please make sure you complete these and keep up your language skills over the summer. If you have any questions,  please see Mrs. Kelley in 256 or the teacher listed for the course.

bls.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=191780&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=459983

BLS V.O.T.E (voices of the empowered) has recently published the spring edition of the Veracium, the social-political newspaper. Students can find copies in classrooms as well as online on SIS.

To: All the students of 9th grade and up who are interested in visiting China

Chaperones: Ms. Yang. Mr. Zou, Ms. Ms. Encarnacao, and, Mr. Kerpan

Departure time 4/16/25

Returning time: 4/26/15

The Open house will be held online with the travel agency on 6/17, next Monday, at @8 pm The itinerary is attached.

Nancy Zoom link:

k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/my/nyang3

Students who will be enrolled in AP World History, AP U.S. History, and AP Economics next year must complete a summer assignment. Information can be found on the history department page of bls.org.

bls.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=191777&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=460529

Students should take their Chromebooks home at the conclusion of the school year and keep them safe and secure over the summer. You may certainly use your Chromebook as needed, but any problems should be reported to the Tech Department in September when you return.

Please take care of your devices over the summer!

Please note that their lockers must be thoroughly cleaned before students leave for summer vacation. Beginning Wednesday, June 12, extra barrels and recycling bins will be located in all corridors. Any items remaining after June 18 will be removed. Students are also reminded to keep their locks, writing down the combination someplace safe, for re-use in September. Thank you for being so cooperative.

The BLS Girls Tennis team is returning to the State Finals this weekend!

The Wolfpack will take on Wellesley High School on Sat., June 15 at 4:30 p.m. at the Dupont Tennis Courts located on the campus of MIT.

Come out and show your purple pride for these determined student-athletes as they look to win the State Championship for the first time since 2003!

Tickets are available exclusively on Go FAN. Tickets are $11.50. gofan.co/app/school/MIAA

The annual mandatory Fall Sports Preseason Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 13 in the BLS Auditorium. Prospective student-athletes must attend a presentation by the athletic director promptly at 2:30 followed by team-specific meetings at 3 pm in designated spaces.

All families are strongly encouraged to review the slide deck for school, local, and state guidelines information. A slide deck will be posted after the event.

The BLS clinical team is seeking additional members to join the student advisory focused on mental health programming and resources at BLS. The goals are to assess and enhance the infrastructure around mental health resources, design mental health-focused educational programs, and offer a student voice for mental health clinicians. Apply by Saturday, 6/15 at 11:59 PM.

forms.gle/CbQD8KRJZ912xnq89

The Keefe Library will follow the following schedule for the end of the school year. Don’t miss our annual book giveaway!

Fri. June 7: Last day for study hall sign-up

Mon. June 10 – Wed. June 12: Final exams in the library (R1-R7)

Mon. June 10: Graduation – Closed after school

Tues. June 11 & Wed. June 12: Last days for after-school sign-up

Fri. June 14: Last day to return BPL books

Fri. June 14 & Mon. June 17: Annual Book Giveaway – All classes are welcome! Come down and find some good books to take home.

HAPPY PRIDE!!! GSA will be hosting the post-finals Pride Festival on Thursday, June 13, outside on the back lawn! Stop by to relax, hang out, and join the many activities we have planned, including face painting, games, collections of DC comics, jewelry to purchase, and most importantly, LOTS of food…

As it is GSA’s 30th anniversary, we will be tie-dying t-shirts to celebrate! Shirts will be available to purchase on-site the day of at no extra charge, and on the pre-order form linked below! The sooner you buy a shirt, the better—don’t miss out on getting your size!

Proceeds from purchases made (excluding shirts), will be donated to benefit The Trevor Project!

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Calling all filmmakers! Deadline extended! Please consider submitting your film for inclusion in the Keefe Library’s BLS Film Showcase. Films can be independent or part of a class assignment but must be under 5 minutes long. If you are interested in participating, please read through the information in the document below and submit your entry through our Google Form.

docs.google.com/document/d/188waT13pusXwc8mY3_XX_K9VxSftpxqVnfIk23nMfbk/edit?usp=sharing

The Recycling Committee is announcing our annual Final Clean Out event, which will take place on the last two days of the school year (6/20 and 6/21)!

During Final Clean Out, volunteers will ensure that all recyclable waste is collected efficiently between R1-R4 each day. As volunteers, students will be excused from class and receive 3+ hours of community service per day. If interested, please complete the form below by Wednesday, June 12 at 11:59 PM. There’s a limit of 70 people per day, so sign up quickly!

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Situations that evoke a significant amount of stress and anxiety in us such as sitting for final exams tend to signal our brain that we are in “danger”, as if we were in front of a bear or wolf. As a result, our brain sets in motion a series of physiological reactions that can help us prepare to keep away from that “danger” through the fight, flight, or freeze response by Shutting down areas of our brain (prefrontal cortex) that we use to focus and retain information because we do not need these to survive danger and Increasing our heart rate and breathing pace (hyperventilating) to pump more blood to our arm and leg muscles so that we can fight our way out of danger, run from danger, or freeze to be “undetected” during a dangerous situation Consequently, as explained above, when feeling significantly anxious and stressed before taking an exam, it is often quite challenging to focus, think clearly, and retrieve information that we studied, which then decreases our ability to perform on a test optimally in addition to experiencing physical symptoms such as rapid heart rate, hyperventilation, and sweaty palms.

→ Engaging in coping strategies that can help “calm” and “ground” ourselves will greatly help mitigate the surge of stress and anxiety that often comes with sitting for a final exam and thus prevent our brain from thinking that we are in “danger”. As a result, our “calm” and “regulated” brain will allow us to get better access to the skills we need to best succeed in an exam such as focus, memory, organization, and planning (executive functioning skills). Coping strategies such as meditation and deep breathing are great tools to achieve a state of calmness and “quiet” our brain. Using meditation apps such as Headspace and Calm can be quite useful. Quick Deep Breathing that you can do a few minutes before your final exam: Close your eyes or stare at the ground while sitting comfortably with hands on your lap Breathe in through your nose in 4 counts Breathe out through your mouth in 4 counts Repeat Step 3 and 4 at least 4 times while visualizing a place/location that usually brings you joy and calm

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvflhGzINJ4; www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF4H0oAiDSQ&t=62s

Good luck to all with your finals, you got this!

Teens ages 14-19 can get moving this summer with a FREE High School Summer Pass. Teens under 18 can sign up online or in club with a parent or guardian. www.planetfitness.com/summerpass

Galleries for Change club has displayed their current environmental art project, “Our Carbon Footprint”, on the back wall of the Keefe library. This art repurposes leftover school newspapers, plastic water bottles, and magazines. If you want to contribute to future projects in reducing waste and advocating for sustainability through art, fill out this interest form.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScv3M5KQNsoBHMBDI1Ldp2m0l-4A2QZ5ttZuWukLxEp_GN14w/viewform?usp=send_form ) to join the email list! No prior art experience is required. For more information, please contact: Hannah Yu hyu15@bostonk12.org or Lucy Zhang yzhang16@bostonk12.org

Hello BLS Community,

I hope this message finds you well. BLS Crew would like to extend a warm invitation to a special Zoom meeting we are hosting to discuss and inform our community about our incredible Learn to Row program.

Event: Learn to row program informational Zoom Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 Time: 7:30 PM Zoom Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/89166247779pwd=TzhzSU1jQlYxd2F5OUJZdzdvKzR3Zz09

During this meeting, students and families will have an opportunity to meet Coach Conor Fearon if you haven’t already. Coach Conor will provide details regarding the Learn to Row summer program beginning on July 8th. The Learn to Row program will be a perfect opportunity to meet other students, and coaching staff, and gauge your interest in the Crew program.

We are excited about the upcoming year and all the opportunities for our students. Your involvement and support are greatly appreciated as we strive to provide enriching experiences for everyone at Boston Latin School.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Coach Fearon at connor@blscrew.org or visit www.blscrew.org for additional details.

Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to seeing you at the Zoom meeting on Tuesday, June 11th at 7:30 pm.

BPS Students from the Empowering Teens Through Health Youth Advisory Board are working on improving the district’s school food and nutrition quality. Food and nutrition are an important part of everyone’s life, and we strongly believe that having student input on their views of school food will greatly help us to improve the food quality across schools in the district. Please take the survey below to give your opinion of the school food and what you want to see be improved or changed about it. Thank you very much!

bit.ly/yabfoodsurvey

Show Choir auditions are TODAY – Thursday, June 6th – after school in the chorus room! No need to prepare anything ahead of time, just show up with a smile and energy, and we’ll teach you the rest! See you at 2:30!

Dear BLS students,

You are cordially invited to the 9th Annual BLS BLACK and TAG Celebratory on Sunday, June 9 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. This celebration is a time-honored tradition at BLS that dates back to the 1970s. The first BLS celebration of this kind was held at St. Cyprian’s Church in Roxbury. From there it moved to Simmons College and then to the historic Harriet Tubman House. This year, it will take place in the Fiction Room of the BLS Library.

This event is hosted by BLS B.L.A.C.K. (Black Leaders Aspiring for Change and Knowledge) and BLS T.A.G (Talented and Gifted Latino) and is open to everyone. During this event, members of the BLS family, including faculty, staff, alumni, and current students, will recognize and celebrate the collective achievements of members of the Class of 2024 who identify as Black and Latinx. You do not have to identify as a member of one or both of these groups to attend the celebratory. All are welcome!

The program will include amazing guest speakers, great music, inspiring words of wisdom, and light refreshments. During the celebration, the graduating seniors who completed the form will also receive their kente and/or serape stoles to wear on graduation day! This will be the only time for seniors who ordered them in advance through the BLSA donation to pick up their stoles.

If you would like to attend, complete this Google form by Friday, June 7 so that we can have an accurate headcount. Upon arrival, graduating seniors and their guests will use the ceremonial entrance of the school. Guests needing special accommodations will be able to use the entrance by the dining hall. Seniors should arrive by 2:30 PM and report directly to the Memorabilia Room. All guests will proceed directly to the Fiction Room. The program will start promptly at 3:00 PM.

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM Recommended Dress Code: Cultural attire or Sunday chic

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Pinchem (Room 114 or cpinchem@bostonpublicschools.org) Mrs. Metayer (Room 014 or delormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org), or Mrs. Jacobson-Peregrino (Room 329 or rjacobsonperegrino@bostonpublicschools.org)

Love Biotechnology? Want to learn how to diagnose diseases using lab techniques? Will you be 16 by Sept 16? Then sign up for Lab Science, see the link below. Note: You can only participate in ONE of the following: Forensics, Lab, or MedScience. Participating in one makes you ineligible for the other programs.

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Are you interested in Forensic Science? Do you want to learn cool techniques that criminologists use to solve crimes? Will you also be 16 by Sept 16? Then sign up for Harvard’s Forensic Science Program! Note: you can only participate once in Forensics, Lab, OR MedScience. If you participated last year, please allow new students a chance to try this awesome program!

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The Student Council would like to express deep gratitude for the BLS custodial and kitchen staff. These professionals work tirelessly daily to support our students and the learning community. A poster is hung outside the Dining Hall with white space for student signatures and small notes of appreciation. Student Council will be outside the Dining Hall with Sharpies from Monday to Wednesday.

Hello everyone. This officer application will not be due until June 7th so make sure you fill this out to the best of your ability. You can only fill out this application once, so make sure you have it all set when you click submit. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Nafisa Zaman (nzaman@bostonk12.org)

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Officer positions open:

President: One of the main contributors to creating presentations, helps plan the year out and make goals, helps coordinate extra-curricular fairs, etc.

Vice President: One of the main contributors to creating presentations, helps plan the year out and make goals, and helps coordinate extra-curricular fairs.

Secretary: Records attendance, in charge of sending emails.

External Liaison: In charge of communicating with/ non-BLS contacts.

Internal Liaison: In charge of communicating with/ BLS contacts (ex. Ms. Castellanos).

The Keefe Library will follow the following schedule for the end of the school year. Don’t miss our annual book giveaway!

Fri. June 7: Last day for study hall sign-up

Mon. June 10 – Wed. June 12: Final exams in the library (R1-R7)

Mon. June 10: Graduation – Closed after school

Tues. June 11 & Wed. June 12: Last days for after-school sign-up

Fri. June 14: Last day to return BPL books

Fri. June 14 & Mon. June 17: Annual Book Giveaway – All classes are welcome! Come down and find some good books to take home.

Test your knowledge and show what you know at the annual BLS Geography Bee. Sponsored by the history department, there will be hundreds of $$$ in prizes. Thursday after school in room 119.

At the Youth Summit, students will have the opportunity to engage with their peers, gain valuable insights, and receive guidance on navigating the transition into middle school or high school. Councilor Mejia and other esteemed speakers will share valuable information about job opportunities, offer advice, and address any concerns students may have about their academic futures. Additionally, there will be an exciting raffle for attendees, offering a chance to win some fantastic prizes. Details: Thursday, June 6th, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, The Dewitt Center (122 Dewitt Dr, Boston). Food will be provided.

All spring student-athletes must clear and clean their athletic lockers no later than Thursday6/6 by the end of the school day. After Thursday all items will either be discarded or donated. No Exceptions!

Starting Monday, June 3, the Student Council will post a gigantic poster outside the Dining Hall expressing gratitude for the custodial and kitchen staff. Students are encouraged to sign the poster with Sharpies provided by the Council during lunch blocks and write a kind message. We hope to fill up the poster and, hopefully, add even more paper to show our appreciation for the tireless efforts these community members make daily.

On Thursday, June 6th, the Boston Celtics will kick off their quest to banner number 18 in the NBA Finals. Let’s show our support and spirit by wearing green and wearing your Celtics gear. This is a school wide spirit day in support of the hometown team. Go Celtics!

Students who will be enrolled in AP World, APUSH, and AP Economics for the ”24-’25 school year must complete summer assignments. The assignments can be found on the history page of the BLS website.

bls.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=191777&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=460529

BLS has been invited to nominate members of the Class of 2025 to be considered for the Posse Scholarship, which includes a 4-year full-tuition scholarship to one of the following five schools:

• Bucknell University (PA)
• Centre College (KY)
• Union College (NY)
• Rutgers University (NJ)

*North Carolina School of the Arts (NC)

**Bryn Mawr College (PA)

For more information including how to be nominated for this scholarship, visit the Class of 2025 Website.

sites.google.com/bostonpublicschools.org/blsclassof2025/home?authuser=3

Calling all filmmakers! Please consider submitting your film for inclusion in the Keefe Library’s BLS Film Showcase. Films can be independent or part of a class assignment but must be under 5 minutes long. If you are interested in participating, please read through the information in the document below and submit your entry through our Google Form.

docs.google.com/document/d/188waT13pusXwc8mY3_XX_K9VxSftpxqVnfIk23nMfbk/edit?usp=sharing

With Pride Month just around the corner, BLS Gender-Sexuality Alliance is hosting our annual multimedia contest! To commemorate GSA’s 30 years of existence, the prompt this year is Remembering Our Roots!

Submissions in the form of traditional or digital art, photography, film, poetry, and essays are all welcome!

Aside from a feature on the GSA website and Instagram (those who submit can opt-in or opt-out), the winner will receive a $25 Visa gift card and a free t-shirt, and the runner-up will receive a $10 Visa gift card.

Submissions are due Monday, June 10 at 8:00 am. Please email them to bostonlatinschool.gsa@gmail.com with the subject line [Last name, First Name] – Pride Month Multimedia Contest Submission (category).

We look forward to seeing your beautiful creations! Past submissions can be found in the link.

docs.google.com/document/d/1-c2tmlcBbOPGF4DyLx-s9auw1IufAvM7n5hZ_B2BDo8/edit

Do you like to sing? Do you love to dance? Then Show Choir is for you! The BLS Show Choir is holding auditions on Thurs—June 6th after school in the Chorus Room. You will learn excerpts of a song and dance, so there is no need to prepare anything ahead of time. Bring comfortable clothes/shoes, a water bottle, and your best energy and enthusiasm. See you there!

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!