In recognition of Three Kings Day, there will be no tests or assessments administered in classes on Friday, January 6.  Three Kings Day, or the Feast of Epiphany, marks the final celebration of the 12 days of Christmas and is celebrated by many Christians world-wide.  Students who observe the holiday will be marked excused upon completion of the student absence form and allowed full makeup privileges.   We wish those who observe the holiday, a joyous Three Kings Day.

In anticipation of the Oculus system being offline tomorrow — students can come to get a paper pass for study hall from the librarians BEFORE your study period begins. Before school is the best time to come.

Interested in traveling and studying abroad this summer? Attend the BLS Global Navigator Application Workshop Wednesday during W in the Library Electronic Classroom. Start or finish your application and talk with BLS Global Navigator alumni. Learn more about the program here.

www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/high-school-study-abroad-scholarships

Results are in for the Second Public Declamation:

First Place – Ailin Sha (III) – 59 points
Second Place – Niall Reynolds (I) – 58.5 points
Third Place – Jed Muzak (II) – 58 points
Third Place – Tiaraoluwa Adesoro (II) – 58 points

Second Term Progress Reports will be issued Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

We look forward to a most welcome winter break starting on Friday, December 23, and returning on Wednesday, January 4 (Day 1). As a reminder, no homework will be assigned over the holiday break, nor will any assignments be due or assessments given on Wednesday, January 4. On behalf of the faculty and staff, we wish all students a healthy and joyous winter break with an opportunity for rest and rejuvenation.

There will be no after-school drop-in tutoring on Thursday, 12/22. Tutoring services will run as scheduled Monday-Wednesday of this week and then will resume after the break.

On Saturday, December 19th our Certamen teams competed in the MassJCL Winter Certamen event at Brookline High School. Our results were as follows:

Novice – 1st Place (Jason Zhang, Olivia Chen, Lana Nguyen, Brian Xu)

Intermediate A – 2nd Place (Mila Matteson, Andy Yu, Andrew Cederbaum)

Intermediate B – 3rd Place (Alex Jaffe, Alex Demaio)

Advanced A – 1st Place (Kyler Hoogendoorn-Ecker, Andrew Lai)

Advanced B – 2nd Place (Biya Brook, Alex Xu, Aidan Ormsby)

Congratulations to all the teams!!!

Decision letters for prospective NHS seniors were delivered to HRs on Tuesday, 12/20. All applicants should read their letters carefully, as they contain important information regarding the next steps for accepted students or rationales in the case of non-selection. Questions? Reach out to Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org). Junior decisions will be released after the winter break.

The Keefe Library will close at 2:15 p.m. on Thurs. 12/22 for winter vacation.

The Deitch Summer Fellowship (Levesque) is a unique opportunity for students to intern at a prominent Boston area organization. Seniors, juniors, and sophomores are eligible to apply. More information and the application can be found HERE. Information sessions will occur in January. The deadline to apply is January 17. Email jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org with questions.

www.deitchleadership.org/fellowship/application

Attention BLS students! The senior class is hosting a school-wide Student/Faculty kickball game on Thursday, December 22nd (that’s the day before break!). Come watch your favorite teachers play at 2:30 pm in the upper gym! Confirmed faculty members include: –

Mr. Howard

Mr. Gallagher

Mx. Foulis

Mr. Levesque

– Mr. Boor

– Mr. Topete

Mr. Osowiecki

Ms. E

Ms. Smith

Mr. Thomas

To participate, you can individually sign up with the link below. There is an optional section for you to submit the names of any of your friends who are playing with whom you would like to play on the same team as (max 10 students per team). The signup deadline is Wednesday 12/21 at 2:30, and you will receive an email containing the members of your team prior to the tournament. Tickets to watch the games will be $3 ahead of time and $5 at the door, and entry to play is FREE. We hope to see you there

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BLS ASIA presents the 23rd annual Holiday Sing Off — Toasty Together! Come join BLS ASIA in the Black Box Theater on December 22nd @ 6 pm to watch some of the best singers right here at BLS perform! You may purchase tickets from the officers of ASIA starting 12/13, for $6 each during lunch periods. Any remaining tickets will be sold for $7 at the door. The theme is Toasty Together, so be sure to bring your comfiest outfits and favorite friends — We hope to see you all there!

Help make the yearbook memorable by designing covers for each section! The sections are Yearbook opening cover, Faculty, Senior Profiles, Laudationes (superlatives), Res Athleticae (sports), Clubs, Fine Arts (music, art, theater), Through the Years, and 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. The deadline is January 30. Please submit designs here: forms.gle/pN8BRSUWb5WrinUJ8.

drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vF5hUwmEkGmsRjYISbJrnQEoDWoooTTy

Attention BLS students! The senior class is hosting a school-wide Student/Faculty kickball game on Thursday, December 22nd (that’s the day before break!). It will be at 2:30 in the upper gym, and it’s open to all grades! There is an individual sign-up form, and teams will consist of 10 people. You will be asked to sign up for yourself using the sign-up form. There is an optional section for you to submit the names of any of your friends who are playing with whom you would like to play on the same team as. The signup deadline is Wednesday 12/21 at 2:15, and you will receive an email containing the members of your team prior to the tournament. Tickets to watch the games will be $3 ahead of time and $5 at the door, and entry to play is FREE. We hope to see you there!

forms.gle/zD2hkhYppPhBNUew6

Do you want to work with and support girls in Ukraine and Poland? Volunteer virtually with #GirlsGlobalReady, in which 200 girls from Poland and Ukraine work for 5 months with girls from the USA to complete projects in which they learn each other’s language, bridge stereotypes, and learn a plethora of cultural information from each other. This program is run by Zofia Kierner, the older sister of BLS Class II student Piotr Kierner. More information can be found here and on Innerview.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8Pef3CqCk39u_fSyZc3N_55Nc02iATSuJy3QPi54C-jBWoA/viewform

Interested in traveling and studying abroad this summer? Attend the BLS Global Navigator Application Workshop Wednesday during W in the Library Electronic Classroom. Start or finish your application and talk with BLS Global Navigator alumni. Learn more about the program here.

www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/global-navigator-scholarships

Are you applying to the CIEE Global Navigator program? Attend the application workshop to start/finish your application with support from CIEE and BLS Global Navigator alumni. Wednesday during W in the library electronic classroom.

Come Celebrate Kwanzaa with B.L.A.C.K.! Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday that began during the Civil Rights Movement. Also known as “The First,” Kwanzaa is a 7-day holiday in which each day is devoted to celebrating the seven basic values of African culture or the “Nguzo Saba .” These seven principles are Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith).

BLS B.L.A.C.K. (Black Leaders Aspiring for Change & Knowledge) will be hosting our Kwanzaa celebration in room 114 (Ms. Pinchem’s room) on Wednesday, December 21 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

MAP testing for 7th and 8th grade Reading and 7th – 9th grade Math is next week, Tuesday and Wednesday. Students in those classes should make sure their Chromebook is updated in advance (three dots in the upper right -> Help -> About Google Chrome) and fully charged on the testing days.

Do you want to work with and support girls in Ukraine and Poland? Volunteer virtually with #GirlsGlobalReady, in which 200 girls from Poland and Ukraine work for 5 months with girls from the USA to complete projects in which they learn each other’s language, bridge stereotypes, and learn a plethora of cultural information from each other. This program is run by Zofia Kierner, the older sister of BLS Class II student Piotr Kierner. More information can be found here and on Innerview.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8Pef3CqCk39u_fSyZc3N_55Nc02iATSuJy3QPi54C-jBWoA/viewform

All Class IV students will be attending public declamation during extended homeroom on Tuesday, December 20. Please proceed to the auditorium with your teachers after attendance is taken.

This year there are three MLK contests: Art, Essay, and Poetry, all around the following theme:

“Our Stories, Our Dreams”

What dreams about our world/society do you hope will be realized in your lifetime? How does your own personal story and/or the story of those who came before you inform those dreams?

ART FORMAT: Black and white or color drawing, painting, sketching, charcoal, digital media, or other appropriate media capturing the theme of young people making an impact on the future of our world. Electronic submissions to blsmlkcelebration@gmail.com (take a quality photo of the hard copy if needed) are Due Friday, December 16, 2022, at 2:30 pm.

Selected artwork will be featured in the MLK program and event. Prize: $100 to first place winner

ESSAY and POETRY CONTEST FORMAT: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double spaced, (essays: 300-400 words), name and homeroom at top. Essays should respond to the prompt, but there is flexibility to approach this question in myriad ways. Strong writings educate, inspire, and capture your authentic voice.

Submit to blsmlkcelebration@gmail.com as a Google Doc by Friday, December 16 at 2:30 pm.

An excerpt of the winning essay will be shared at the MLK event in January. Prize: $100. The winning poem will be shared at the MLK event as well. Prize: $100.

What better way to get in the holiday spirit than by sending your friends a goody bag filled with delicious chocolates and a holiday-themed mystery surprise?!

Find any NHS member or officer to purchase slips for $3. Goody bags will be delivered on December 22nd during homeroom. Purchase slips by December 20th. Questions? Reach out to latinschoolnhs@gmail.com or DM @blsnhs on Insta. Don’t go too loco for this choco!

On behalf of the Friends of the Arts, we are delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Winter Concert Program Cover contest: The two first-place winners are Adi Acosta (Class III) and Lauren Dong (Class V). Adi’s piece will appear on the Winter Concert Program cover and Lauren’s on the Spring Concert Program cover.

The Second Place winner is Saira (Onyx) Dagli (Class V), and the Third Place winner is Olivia Huynh (Class III). Congratulations to all contestants: there were 21 very professional submissions!

Hello, Beautiful People!

BLS B.L.A.C.K. (Black Leaders Aspiring for Change & Knowledge) will be hosting a bake sale on Monday, Dec. 19 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Main Lobby!

Attention all students and faculty! Get ready to deck the halls (and yourselves) in your ugliest holiday sweaters because Wednesday, December 21st is Ugly Sweater Day! Break out those garish patterns, tacky holiday prints, and mismatched colors, and show off your holiday spirit in the most ridiculous way possible. Don’t have an ugly sweater? Not to worry, get creative and make your own! Let’s see who can sport the ugliest sweater and spread some holiday cheer.

Planning to come to the library after school? Make sure you secure a spot by signing up on SIS BEFORE coming to the library. With the advent of winter sports and more group projects we have been filling up and students can no longer count on signing up upon arrival. Upon entering the library, go to the big purple desk to sign in. Please help us make the library a productive work space. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

Hello, Beautiful People!

BLS B.L.A.C.K. (Black Leaders Aspiring for Change & Knowledge) will be hosting a bake sale on Monday, Dec. 19 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Main Lobby!

To contribute, please see: BLS B.L.A.C.K. Bakesale 12/19

Come audition for BLS Theatre’s Qrumpet. It’s a show about quantum tunneling and British baked goods. But mostly it’s about throwing a crumpet against a wall and hoping it will go through to the other side. Auditions are Tuesday, December 13 and 14 after school in the black box. Sign-ups are on the bulletin board across the hall from the Black Box. If you can’t make it on Tuesday or Wednesday please email Mr. Gels and we can arrange for you to go on Thursday. jgels@bostonpublicschools.org

Check out enrichment opportunities happening outside of BLS, including workshops, study abroad programs, and essay contests. Bookmark the link for future reference: sites.google.com/view/blsenrichment/

BLS Painting Club will be hosting a holiday paint night on Friday, December 16th, 2022, from 2:30-4:00 pm. At the event, you’ll either paint a canvas or two ornaments with music and snacks in the dining hall! Tickets will be $5 at the door which will buy one canvas or two ornaments. Any additional canvases or ornaments will be a dollar. We’re also going to be sending out canvases to your friends if you write their homeroom and name on the back to distribute the following week for an extra dollar. We’re also going to be giving out two community service hours if you bring food or supplies. Feel free to email us with questions: blspaintingclub@gmail.com

We hope to see you there!

Each summer dozens of BLS students participate in CIEE summer abroad travel and learning programs. Last summer 35 BLS students received over $90,000 in financial aid to support their travel. Information can be found here

www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/program-search?program_type=286&mkt_tok=NDM3LVFXWC0zNjgAAAGIkjOO8pb9xPBdE-4R5sS8wHfCXF8S54vhbcKV7KgeJudyhs56DauVH3W8bAKZrdSs54GjfgY20eYvqVF9JCQP3e7hdAeu4LzgcJZswKMnultt1RE

Join in and bake alongside or simply watch German professional pastry chef Mark Floerke aka Mr. Pastry teach you how to bake the most delicious traditional German cookie called Zimtsterne (cinnamon stars) on Saturday, December 17th at 4 pm via Zoom. See the Zoom Link below: us02web.zoom.us/j/84828217888?pwd=aW5vSVFub2ZaTFdnR0RkMUM3MXpIdz09 Meeting ID: 848 2821 7888 Passcode: 740392

The lecture/demonstration plus tips and tricks provided by professional pastry chef Mark Floerke will help you make the most beautiful and delicious cookies. Tips like, how to make sure your whipped egg whites don’t end up runny. Solution: Never whip your egg whites in a plastic bowl, they will remain runny, instead use a stainless steel bowl.

The recipe for the demonstration can be found attached to this announcement.

See you on Zoom on 12/17 at 4 pm.

drive.google.com/file/d/1B_wf0u4hdHr842plERINpTf_qBd3sAQW/view?usp=share_link

On Wednesday, December 14th during W Block, the Topol Fellows for Peace and Nonviolence and the BLS Gender Sexuality Alliance will be facilitating an event in the Seevak Room to discuss the recent rise in hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people in the United States. We will be providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ identifying students and their allies to discuss frustrations and fears that they have been experiencing as well as the opportunity to learn more about what has been happening in the news recently around this issue. Students from all grades are welcome.

If you plan to attend please fill out this form: forms.gle/69siMqsMqWLLJEsJ6

“Kick off winter break by joining BLS Food Club in decorating sugar cookies in the dining hall. Thursday, December 15th, 2:15 – 4 pm. Everyone is welcome. The entrance fee is $1 per cookie.”

Any student who would like a BPS Chromebook for HOME USE ONLY may pick one up during R5 through December 14. This second Chromebook is yours to use at home throughout your tenure in BPS but may not be used at school. Please see the linked document for more information.

drive.google.com/file/d/1YoFHx0od1LiEUH2RTr2ePrZrb8WC4Pxp/view?usp=sharing

The Keefe Library will close at 2:15 p.m. on Tues. 12/13 for staff professional development

Need to destress after school with some holiday activities? Celebrate the ancient Roman holiday, Saturnalia, with BLSJCL on Wednesday, December 14 in the Seevak Room after school. There will be fun games, scratch art, street certamen, and food! Additionally, holiday karaoke will be running for $1 per song. We hope to see you there!

On December 14th during W Block, the Topol Fellows for Peace and Nonviolence and the BLS Gender Sexuality Alliance will be facilitating an event discussing a recent rise in hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people in the United States. We will be providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ identifying students and their allies to discuss frustrations and fears that they have been experiencing as well as the opportunity to learn more about what has been happening in the news recently around this issue. Students from all grades are welcome. If you plan to attend please fill out this form: forms.gle/69siMqsMqWLLJEsJ6

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There will be a crew team information session next Tuesday for anybody interested in trying rowing starting in January. All BLS students are welcome to join BLS Crew for the Spring season, no prior experience necessary! We encourage all who are interested, to attend the info session on Tuesday, December 13 at 7:30 pm. The Zoom meeting ID is 98207838394. More information is available at www.blscrew.org or by emailing info@blscrew.org

When: MONDAY, December 12 from 1:30-5:30 in the cafeteria! Open to all BPS staff, students, their siblings, and one caregiver. Pre-Registration is suggested but not required (parental consent required if under 18: see a link to paper consent forms and online registration here)

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Hello everyone!!

Sofia Daffin is a senior here at Boston Latin School. She is currently a member of the BLS Senior Capstone class, and her intended final project is to create a documentary focused on black hair discrimination within public school systems and the impact that hair racism and eurocentric beauty standards can have on African American youth. As part of her research, she is looking for black students currently attending Boston Latin who would be willing to participate in a filmed interview and/or answer some questions about their relationship to their hair. The goal of this is simply to foster an open conversation about students’ personal hair experiences and learn more about their evolving perception of hair throughout their lives.

The link to the survey is listed below. It should take no longer than 5 minutes, and it’s completely anonymous, so please answer each question as honestly as possible. If you are interested in participating in an interview with Sofia, please make sure to let her know at the end of the form or contact her at sdaffin@bostonk12.org.

Thank you all for your time, and have a great day!

Survey Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOsakWNB53PzOP_y4vFYkBAIy1QWX8qr0kl93ufibZGeDq6g/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is extremely excited to finally be putting on a show that they have enough cast members for The Murder at Haversham Manor! However, it isn’t long before things begin going terribly wrong in this delightful farce!

The Play That Goes Wrong will be on December 8 at 7 pm, December 9 at 3 pm and 7 pm, and December 10 at 7 pm. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults. Tickets can be bought in advance at our.show/blsgoeswrong

Members of Class I and all students in Class I-IV are reminded to submit their community service hours to Innerview with a photo, supervisor information, and a description of the service. Class, I students should complete their 100-hour community service requirement prior to April 14.

Classes V and VI will take the English MAP exam in their HRs on Tuesday, Dec 20th (Day 4). Classes IV, V, and VI will take the Math MAP exam on Wednesday, Dec 21st (Day 5). We will run the Extended Homeroom schedule on both days (like the first two days of school, with the schedule being R1, R2, R3, R5, R4, R6, and R7):

HR – 7:45 – 9:44

R1 – 9:48 – 10:17

R2 – 10:21 – 10:50

R3 – 10:54 – 11:22

R4 – 12:42 – 1:10

R5 – 11:22 – 12:38 L1 – 11:22 – 11:45 L2 – 11:49 – 12:12 L3 – 12:16 – 12:3

R6 – 1:14 – 1:43

R7 – 1:47 – 2:15

Please note that Class IV students will not take the English exam on Tuesday, Dec 20th, only Classes V and VI.

Scholastic Art Awards:

Students interested in submitting visual art should visit. www.artandwriting.org/regions/MA001A Entries are due: Friday, December 9, 2022 Submission fees are $10 per individual submission and $30 per portfolio submission.

If eligible fee waiver forms are available through the student’s account on the payment page.

www.artandwriting.org/regions/MA001A

Join in and bake alongside or simply watch German professional pastry chef Mark Floerke aka Mr. Pastry teach you how to bake the most delicious traditional German cookie called Zimtsterne (cinnamon stars) on Saturday, December 17th at 4 pm via Zoom. See the Zoom Link below: us02web.zoom.us/j/84828217888?pwd=aW5vSVFub2ZaTFdnR0RkMUM3MXpIdz09

The lecture/demonstration plus tips and tricks provided by professional pastry chef Mark Floerke will help you make the most beautiful and delicious cookies. Tips like, how to make sure your whipped egg whites don’t end up runny. Solution: Never whip your egg whites in a plastic bowl, they will remain runny, instead use a stainless steel bowl.

The recipe for the demonstration can be found attached to this announcement.

See you on Zoom on 12/17 at 4 pm.

drive.google.com/file/d/1B_wf0u4hdHr842plERINpTf_qBd3sAQW/view?usp=share_link

A reminder: when using the library or dining hall printers, students must send the print job FROM THEIR CHROMEBOOKS. The best practice is to BRING the Chromebook along; this way if there are any issues with the document, students can troubleshoot and correct it immediately.

Join BLS LAB (learning about biochem) for a science poster-making event on Wednesday, December 9th in room 329 at 2:30 pm. 1 hour of community service will be given to all who attend and create at least one poster. These posters (digital or handwritten) will be hung in the hallways as a way to promote science and inspire people throughout the building. All students are welcome!

The students on the attached list will be rehearsing during R7. Most of them are missing a study or student leadership. Those students who have health or phys ed are excused at the discretion of the health or phys ed teacher.

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In preparation for an event being held in the dining hall R1 on Wednesday, Dec 7th, students must vacate at 7:25. Those who need to finish eating their breakfast will be directed to move to the Senior Section.

Thank you,

Mrs. Lewis-da Ponte

Juniors and seniors with the minimum GPA requirement (3.7, 3.3 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 an information packet in HR and a Google Classroom invite; be sure to read each carefully and follow the instructions for completing and submitting the application. The due date for applications is Weds. 12/7/22 by 3 PM. Questions? Email Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org) or drop by the senior hallway/office 169B (across from room 135) before school.

Junior Forum begins on December 7.

Junior Forum is a required course for Class II students which provides a comprehensive overview of the college search and application process. Students learn how to search for colleges that best suit them, how to construct their college lists, as well as how college admissions officers review applications. Important trends in college admissions and an overview of the financial aid process and scholarship search will also be provided. A syllabus for this year’s class can be found here.

Class II students will attend Junior Forum during one study or student leadership period per six-day cycle. Students will receive their Junior Forum class assignments and passes in homeroom this week. The course will run from December 7 – May 1, with possible adjustments for snow days.

As your official school photographer, Chestnut Hill Studios is pleased to offer Class I the opportunity to schedule an appointment at a reduced cost to be photographed for your senior portrait on-site at Boston Latin School. Please call the studio @ 508-336-4777, Monday-Friday 9:30 am- 4:30 pm to book an appointment. Dates currently available for our first round are December 20, 21, and 22 from 1:54-6:30 pm each day. Appointments are issued on a first-call basis. The photographer’s time will be reserved for you and will require a pre-payment of a $45.00 sitting fee when you schedule your appointment. The studio accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. This is a reduced sitting fee again this year made possible through the cooperation of the administration and the studio.

It is important that you arrive on time for your appointment or it can not be guaranteed that the studio will be able to fit you in to be photographed that day. You may be asked to reschedule, and you will be charged a $45.00 rescheduling fee. Should you elect not to schedule to be photographed during the times that the studio is on-site at Boston Latin School, and if you wish your portrait to be included in the yearbook, you will be required to travel to the studio in Seekonk to be photographed for your portrait. Please visit the Chestnut Hill Studios website. I will periodically receive a list of students who have not booked an appointment with the hope that our goal to have every member of the class represented in the yearbook is fulfilled. Booking your appointment ensures that your professional, retouched portrait is included in the yearbook. Please do not wait until the last minute to schedule your appointments. Dates for an additional two rounds will be coming after the first of the new year.

It is important to note that Yearbook pictures may only be taken with Chestnut Hills Studios. We will not be accepting any pictures from outside sources. Those who do not take a picture will not have a spot in the Yearbook.

All BLS parents and guardians are warmly invited to attend the next meeting of Families for Equity and Diversity (FEqD):

Thursday, Dec 1st

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Zoom: Sign up here to receive the meeting zoom link 

“FEqD seeks to promote equity, understanding, and active consideration of the diverse BLS community through education, advocacy, communication, and activities to build deeper connections”.For more information on the organization, please see  bls-feqd.wixsite.com/feqd or contact co-chairs Virginia Berman (berman.virginia@gmail.com) or Denise Wilson-Joutras denisewj23@gmail.com).     

Thanks to everyone who participated in our 2nd annual Hero’s Journey movie contest! Our library praefect judges have carefully screened the entries and rendered their judgments, taking into consideration storytelling, technical, and filmmaking skills. We are pleased to announce our winner and runners-up: First place: Carolena Douglas; Runners-up: Emmanuelle Fung, Veljkovic Lazar, Gabrielle Shepard, and Ifunanyachukwu Okafor. Winners should drop by the library to pick up their prizes.

This online mentoring program pairs Asian American and immigrant students with a mentor to support personal, social, and academic needs. Participants will meet monthly in a group or individual setting; participate in workshops on identity, self-esteem, college/career readiness, and community belonging.

Learn more: www.apexforyouth.org/students/

The annual Sophomore Resume Lab will begin Thursday, December 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) and Ms. Gorrill (PIC Office), students will learn the fundamentals of a professional resume and build their own resume in real-time. Students will be scheduled and notified in advance via email. Email questions to jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org or lucey.gorrill@bostonpic.org.

Earn $300 for your time! HRA meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4 pm-6 pm at our Dorchester Grove Hall headquarters (451 Blue Hill Avenue) from Tuesday, November 29, 2022, to January 12, 2023.  Weeks 1 – 3 focus on domestic violence education and personal development around public speaking and financial literacy. Weeks 4-6 focus on healthy relationships and tools we can all use in our everyday life. Sign up here: forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gXeqG9z5_0CzbM6yeEU-xS5DNuAvYPRFic4RxYVjzQZUQUk5NU1FV0JDNzhVWDNKNFI3MU03TlRCWi4u

Check out upcoming conferences, after-school programs, summer programs, etc. at the BLS Enrichment Opportunities website.

sites.google.com/view/blsenrichment/

Come make boba with YouLead while connecting with other youths, and learning the importance of Asian American histories and youth leadership! Snacks and Sweet & Sour Pork included.

YouLead is a leadership development and empowerment program for Asian American high school students in the Greater Boston area. Sponsored by the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, we organize around Asian identity-based and Chinatown community issues, work on projects with others to tackle these issues, and establish strong connections, life skills, and friendships together!

RSVP here!: forms.gle/pmzvkUWhgZHvZ46r8

Date: December 7th, 2022

Time: 3:45-5:00 pm

Place: BCNC Boston (38 Ash St, Boston)

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This year’s John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest ™ is now open!

This contest is a way for high school students across the country to share inspiring stories of brave leaders from years past, while also uplifting President Kennedy’s lessons of political courage. Participants can win up to $10,000 for college by submitting an essay

www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest

Students are invited to submit their original artwork and writing to The Register, BLS’s student-run arts magazine. The portal for submission can be found on SIS and closes on December 1st.

BB&N Round Square Committee is having our 49th Global Community Conversations (GCC) on Sunday, December 4th at 10:30 AM EDT. Our theme for this session is Propaganda. The discussion will be facilitated by Elizabeth Chin, Beyoncé Hector, and Flynn Coyne (BB&N, USA). We will discuss 3 subtopics: social media, national propaganda, and negative effects.

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. We welcome your participation and involvement as facilitators in the future! Please get acquainted with the topic ahead of time — gather perspectives, pose questions, and discuss them with the group!

Zoom Link (recurring) See link

– Beyoncé, Flynn, & Elizabeth

www.google.com/url?q=https://zoom.us/j/92015370282?pwd%3Da09GQ3ZPUFoyM0d4bGFQbmRSa2FoZz09&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1653702198208701&usg=AOvVaw3yYSF5cXqCUoLnpLXqpgsh

It’s that time of the year again! Showcase your outstanding singing talents or MC skills at BLS ASIA’s 23rd Annual Holiday Sing-off. If you’re interested in auditioning as a performer or MC at our show, be sure to fill out the application form by November 23rd at 2:15 pm! We look forward to seeing all your talents! www.bit.ly/HSOauditions

FOtA is now accepting entries (deadline – December 2nd) for artwork to be chosen
as the cover of the 2022 Holiday Concerts Program Cover.  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 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.

To see examples of three years of cover winners and runners ups click each year:
bit.ly/BLSHCC2016
bit.ly/BLSHCC2017
bit.ly/BLShcc2018

Art should be created and/or scanned at a resolution of 300dpi and submitted to Vali
Tamm at sprezzaturaVT@gmail.com

On Wednesday, November 30 during the W-Block (Seevak Room), Student Council will host its next Town Hall meeting. Similar to last year, the topic will be an academic check-in focused on how things are going since the start of the year. For those interested in attending, you must email Mr. Levesque for a pass, and also ensure adequate capacity. For those who cannot attend but wish to share their perspective, please complete this GOOGLE FORM to capture your voice. Data will be aggregated and presented to the Head of the School. Email jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org with questions.

forms.gle/vZxv6BdcGMDDGNJ77

The second Public Declamation is coming soon, so here are some key dates:

12/06/2022 (Tues.) – Piece Submission Due (link attached)

12/08/2022 (Thurs.) – Tryouts after school in the Auditorium

12/20/2022 (Tues.) – Second Public Declamation R1 & R2

(Just because the submission is due on the 6th doesn’t mean you need to wait that long)

forms.gle/ELU7FxvvKdRKdNRZ8

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 most cases has helped “dead” Chromebooks come back to life.

If you’re experiencing any Chromebook issues, please come see us in the tech area of the library.

Please note that the lunch schedule will rotate on the day we return from Thanksgiving break. Effective November 28 through March 3, the schedule will be:

First Lunch: Classics, Math, Arts, and Music

Second Lunch: English, Humanities, Modern Languages

Third Lunch: History, Science

As the weather will greatly restrict the days we can have lunch out of doors, there will be larger crowds in the Dining Hall. We want to remind young people of the importance of clearing tables completely at the conclusion of lunch and thank faculty for their understanding when long lines have sometimes caused students to be delayed when returning to class.

On behalf of the SPC: Are you a new BLS parent or a returning parent who’s looking for ways to connect to resources available for the BLS parent community? Do you have ideas for programming for BLS families that you’d like to share? Want to work together to create opportunities for parents in your class or your neighborhood to connect? We’re hosting the first SPC meeting of the year to hear from the parent community about ways SPC can use its resources to act as a convenor for families in the 2022-23 school year.

November SPC Meeting: Tuesday, November 29, 2022

7:00 p.m. via Zoom

Click here to join.

Click here to let us know what questions you have & what topics you’d like to discuss.

Thank you to everyone who played, attended, and ran the Faculty/Student Dodgeball tournament last Friday, hosted by Student Council. The energy was electric, and it seems like a tradition was born. Students took the victory, led by the team of Carly Moran, Sam Griffin, Oliver Prentis, Adina Habib, Amir Kobeissi, Ryan Barone, Wiliam Bordon, Mike Munnelly, Jack Churchill, and Riccardo Rollo. Honorable mention to Mr. DeVelis and Ms. Kelly for their valiant efforts until the end. Most importantly, $360 was raised for charity. Thank you, everyone.

As a reminder and in keeping with the BLS homework policy in the 2022-2023 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.

The Daily Table is a local nonprofit organization that strives to transform Boston into a healthier and more equitable place through its grocery store model. It serves low-income communities at cheaper prices than any other grocery store in the city, providing the community with fresh fruits and vegetables alongside other healthy options. The Daily Table is looking for volunteers to help out in stores located in Dorchester, Roxbury, and Cambridge. Visit The Daily Table for more information!

Thanksgiving break is a great time to work on your CIEE Global Navigator application. Contact Mr. Kennelly with any questions

www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad

Thanksgiving is just one more day to say working with all of you has been inspirational and wonderful. Warmest wishes to our BLS students and families.

Attention all BLS students and faculty! Our annual pep rally is right around the corner. As we approach the rally, make sure to participate in our spirit week. The themes are listed below. Go Wolfpack!

Thursday (11/17) – Teacher Student Swap (Teachers dress like students and students dress like teachers.)

Friday (11/18) – Boston Spirit Day

Monday (11/21) – Pajamas + Bring a Stuffed Animal

Tuesday (11/22) – Color Clash

Seniors – Red

Juniors – Orange

Sophomore – Yellow

Freshmen – Green

5sies – Pink

Sixies – Purple

Faculty – Rainbow

Wednesday 11/23 – School Colors

Seniors & Sixies (Black)

Juniors & Freshmen (White)

5sies & Sophomores (Purple)

Please adhere to our school dress code and have fun!

The BLS boys soccer team will be hosting a World Cup Viewing Party in the Seevak Room immediately after school on Monday 11/21 for the US vs Wales game and Tuesday 11/29 for the US vs Iran game. Anyone who would like to come please fill linked here so we can get a sense of the numbers. GO USA!

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As your official school photographer, Chestnut Hill Studios is pleased to offer you the opportunity to schedule an appointment at a reduced cost to be photographed for your senior portrait on-site at Boston Latin School. Please call the studio @ 508-336-4777, Monday-Friday 9:30 am- 4:30 pm to book an appointment. Dates currently available for our first round are December 20, 21, and 22 from 1:54-6:30 pm. each day. Appointments are issued on a first-call basis. The photographer’s time will be reserved for you and will require a pre-payment of a $45.00 sitting fee when you schedule your appointment. The studio accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. This is a reduced sitting fee again this year made possible through the cooperation of the administration and the studio.

It is important that you arrive on time for your appointment or it can not be guaranteed that the studio will be able to fit you in to be photographed that day. You may be asked to reschedule, and you will be charged a $45.00 rescheduling fee. Should you elect not to schedule to be photographed during the times that the studio is on-site at Boston Latin School, and if you wish your portrait to be included in the yearbook, you will be required to travel to the studio in Seekonk to be photographed for your portrait. Please visit the Chestnut Hill Studios website. I will periodically receive a list of students who have not booked an appointment with the hope that our goal to have every member of the class represented in the yearbook is fulfilled. Booking your appointment ensures that your professional, retouched portrait is included in the yearbook. Please do not wait until the last minute to schedule your appointments. Dates for an additional two rounds will be coming after the first of the new year. If you have any questions, you may email me mstiven@bostonpublicschools.org

Come celebrate Friendsgiving with BLS B.L.A.C.K. (Black Leaders Aspiring for Change and Knowledge) and BLS T.A.G. (Talented And Gifted)!

BLS B.L.A.C.K. and BLS T.A.G. will be hosting our annual Friendsgiving event on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, from 2:30-4:00 pm. For those who would like to attend, you can use the link below to sign up and purchase a ticket from Ms. Pinchem (Room 114) or Ms. JP (Room 329) for $3. However, do be advised that there are limited amounts of tickets available. Any remaining tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the event for $5. Please, DO NOT LOSE YOUR TICKET!

For those who are willing, we would greatly appreciate anyone who can donate food to the event regardless of the quantity. Those who donate will receive 2 hours of community service!

Sign-Up Link: 2022

BLS B.L.A.C.K. and T.A.G Friendsgiving Sign-Up Form!

forms.gle/VHnwxD5k5Ur4RWGD8

Calling All BLS Students!

With the pep rally approaching, Coin Wars is back. Coin wars is a classic BLS fundraiser where students pay to determine which teachers get pied during each pep rally. Any coins donated will be counted as a positive value, and the teacher with the highest value will be paid. Dollar bills donated count as a negative value, and help keep your teachers safe. You can donate during your lunch every day from Tuesday 11/15 until Tuesday 11/22. The teachers that may be pied include:

1st Rally (7th and 8th): Mr.Yoruk vs. Ms.Lau

2nd Rally (9th and 10th): Mr. Zou vs. Mr.Cordeiro

3rd Rally (11th and 12th): Ms.Cojohn vs. Mr.Finnigan, and Mr.Gallagher vs. Mr.Chen

Donations aren’t limited by grade, you can give money to any teacher on the list, and videos of each pie-ing will be posted on the senior class instagram @bls23niors.

The Register, BLS’s student-run arts journal, is now accepting Art and Literature submissions for the Winter Issue. Our Editorial Board omits all names of the artists and authors when voting on the final works for our bi-annual magazine. Please send in any pieces of visual/digital art and written works by clicking the link called “Submit to the Register” on SIS, or go to www.bls.org/apps/forms2/?f=2817.

Congratulations to the BLS Model UN for their excellent performance at Catholic Memorial’s conference. Special accolades to the following students for their individual performance:

Aidan Zaphiris – Best Delegate

Roan Wilcox – Best Delegate

Simon Hay-Sutton – Honorable Mention

Mila Matteson – Honorable Mention

Zach Chen – Honorable Mention

Alex Jaffe – Honorable Mention

Sebastian Inezian – Honorable Mention

The Clough Center is sponsoring BLS International Week from Nov 14-18 with fun and rewarding programming in the dining hall and other spaces throughout the week

Monday: Global Partners Fair and International Food Festival after school

Wednesday: Global Day of Service during W

Thursday: BLS International Culture Club Festival after school Here is the full schedule.

See you there

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The ELA department is looking for students to be Book Room Praefects. We would love your help! Please email bbarich@bostonpublicschools.org with your first and last name, class, and available studies.

Last chance to purchase t-shirts for Human Rights Day! They are $5 each and will enable you to present your statistic in front of every Human Rights Day assembly you attend! For sale outside the Dining Hall before school…

Student Council will host a faculty/student dodgeball game on Friday, Nov 18 from 2:30-4:00 pm in the upper gym. Similar to the annual basketball game in the spring, this is an opportunity for faculty and students to engage in a fun and friendly competition. Step Squad is also scheduled to perform. Tickets are $3 at lunch and $5 at the door. All proceeds will be donated to a local charity. Bragging rights and a shiny trophy is at stake. I hope you join us!

Congrats to the BLS students who competed at the Yale Certamen Tournament this weekend! It was an impressive showing against teams from across the nation! Advanced:

2nd place = Kyler Hoogendoorn-Ecker, Louisa Hemr, Biya Brook, Alex Xu

4th place = Creighton Banitt, Zach Chen, Andrew Lai, Mark Snekvik

9th place = Jenny Chen, Estiven Lezama, Jiajia Zhang, Liam Cunjak

16th place = Aidan Ormsby, Maya Koreth, JJ Johnson, Rakshit Ranga Intermediate:

4th place = Mila Matteson, Joseph Hemr, Michael Tran, Andrew Cederbaum, Andy Yu Novice: 4th place = Brian Xu, Ellie Fung, Isaac Autler, Michael Bui

6th place = Emmy Zamora, Jason Zhang, Olivia Chen, Bridget Sullivan

Do you know a 7th grader who is full of promise and who wants to actively impact change in the community?

C5 New England, a five-year program centered on leadership, community action, and post-secondary readiness, is seeking 7th graders with great promise and potential. The nationwide program, C5 National, is built upon the foundation of the 5 “C’s” which strive to empower youth to be: Character Driven, Community Focused, Challenge Ready, College/Career-Bound, and Committed to a Better Future.

If you know of a 7th grader you would like to nominate for C5, please send their name and email contact to KC Kirby, Class I at kkirby@bostonk12.org.

For more information, families may attend one of these optional Info sessions:

Tuesday, Nov 15th @ 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov 22nd @ 6:00 p.m.

Zoom Meeting: us02web.zoom.us/j/2064132366?pwd=eWtxcDJqdXJJalRxbjFBR0o2ZHJxQT09 Meeting ID: 206 413 2366 Passcode: 1936

On Friday, November 18, Chestnut Hill Studios will return to Boston Latin School at 8:00 a.m. to take photos of those students who may have been absent during the original picture day on October 11, may need a retake, or who missed the opportunity to take and order photo packages.  Students who need to have their photos taken should be out of the classroom for 10-15 minutes but will require a pass. Photos will be taken by the Faculty Dining Hall.  To receive a pass, students will need to complete this form by Thursday, November 17 at noon.

Want to have fun while performing community service? Wolfpack Volunteers are hosting a Global Day of Service on Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the dining hall during W. See Mr. Kennelly before school if you need a pass to attend.

drive.google.com/file/d/1GevaMG-9Ta-m-N_02JylE9zMSNYWauGi/view?usp=sharing

Calling all sixies! Prizes! Amazon gift cards! Submit your Hero’s Journey movie to the Keefe Library’s contest by Friday, November 18. Our praefects will be screening entries to choose the top 5 films from across all three clusters. 5 lucky filmmakers will receive a $10 Amazon gift card and get to see their films run on the library TV screen to share with the whole school. Two grand prize winners will also receive a new graphic novel! Click on THIS LINK to fill out an entry form and submit your film for consideration.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSec1PJtkYFb3hOmGYNYdtJb7-nmSlfFF5jfPgS9qGEA-_V1Yg/viewform

BLS LAB will be hosting a virtual meeting with Heather Murrey, the Senior Director of Chemical Biology at Scorpion Therapeutics, a biotechnology company in Boston. Heather holds a joint B.A./M.S. in Biochemistry from Brandeis University and completed her Ph.D. degree at Caltech. You will have the opportunity to learn about the biochem/tech field and ask any questions you may have. If interested, stop by room 329 on Wednesday (11/16) at 2:30 pm and bring any questions!

The annual canned food drive is back! In past years, we gathered 1500+ pounds of food to assist families in need during the winter, and we hope to achieve this goal again. Boxes have started appearing in homerooms, and the homeroom that donates the most canned or prepackaged food will be rewarded with a PIZZA PARTY!!!

You can earn one total hour of community service by donating your goods, filling out the form at bit.ly/cannedfoodrive23, and emailing a picture of you and your donations to wolfpackvolunteersbls@gmail.com!

Email us with any questions!

If you lost a wallet a few weeks ago that had money and some coin rolling papers, please come see Ms. Murray to identify the wallet.

The BLS History Club is sending teams to the History Bowl! If you want to participate in this fun competition and win medals, feel free to sign up. We will not be cutting anyone who wants to participate. (Within reason) The event will be online on December 10-11. It’s pretty chill and a great chance to study some history! If you are interested, sign up here:

forms.gle/VQNEK9grc8WCjUaM9

Discord link: discord.com/invite/Gv7FX97xRt

Do you have a phone? Then be sure to call us and beep us down at the Black Box theatre for the Kim Provable Improv Show! Come see some goofs and gaffs from the Yellow Submarine Improv Troupe on Thursday, November 10th at 3 pm and 7 pm. Tickets are available at the door, 3 bucks for students and 5 smackaroos for adults. *cargo pants optional

Check out the BLS Enrichment site for educational opportunities happening outside of school.

sites.google.com/view/blsenrichment/

This social club will be a place where students can practice or gain skills useful for social interactions. The focus of this club will be increasing a student’s understanding of social cues (personal space, body/facial expressions, voice pitch, and tone), initiating and/or responding to the conversation, working effectively with classmates during in-class group projects, problem-solving on how to handle difficult social interactions/bullying and reporting to adults.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSf5Z94xv9nu_g63C6OrUXkU38JJy4MQfiYKo96yjC8L1xuA/viewform

The Student Athletic Advisory Committee will be hosting our first annual Spikeball Tournament on November 22 after school at 2:30. Each team must have two players, and each team must pay $10 to enter.

To pay, please bring the money in cash to either Mr. Owens at his office or Mina Breen in homeroom 102.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Paige at pfitzgerald3@bostonk12.org.

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Do you love to cook with an international flair? BLS is hosting an International Food Festival Monday, Nov. 14 after school in the dining hall as part of International Education Week. Make a dish, share, eat, and have fun! Complete this short form if you are interested in participating.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf78GiN0v_In3Xgb-oJmUG3NT2LtjnJgYRufwHQ1J3ROwrG1A/viewform

The Argo News Section is conducting a BLS poll on the 4 ballot questions that will appear in Tuesday’s elections. All 4 ballot questions will affect Massachusetts law if passed by voters. But since most students at BLS can’t vote in the real world, we invite you to participate in our mock election! All responses will be anonymous, but a BPS email is required to access this form.

All members of the BLS community—students, teachers, and administrators—are encouraged to fill out the form.

bit.ly/blsballots22

The Keefe Library will be closed after school on Tues. 11/8 for professional development.

FOtA is now accepting entries (deadline – December 2nd) for artwork to be chosen as the cover of the 2022 Holiday Concerts Program Cover.  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 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.

To see examples of three years of cover winners and runners ups click each year:

        bit.ly/BLSHCC2016

        bit.ly/BLSHCC2017

        bit.ly/BLShcc2018

Art should be created and/or scanned at a resolution of 300dpi and submitted to Vali Tamm at sprezzaturaVT@gmail.com

Come see BLS Theatre’s One Acts featuring 7th to 9th-grade actors.

The plays are: Santa Clause Might Not Be Coming To Town by Don Zolidis

The Meaning of Life by a junior year version of Mr. Gels

War is Hell: And Other Fun Stories to Tell Your Kids by Declan Gorman (II) Carmen Laudato (II) and Creighton Bannitt (II)

All three will be in each performance.

Friday, November 4 at 3 pm and 7 pm

Saturday, November 5 at 2 pm

$3 for students and $7 for adults tickets can be purchased at the door or at ours. show/blsoneacts

BPS Technology is introducing a new Chromebook Login Screen beginning November 1. The page includes language from the Acceptable Use Policy and is meant to encourage students to be safe and responsible when using their devices. Upon login, students can click the Clever icon to go directly to Clever, or close the tab and open a new tab. A full description as well as a screenshot can be found at the link below.

docs.google.com/document/d/1O_ETdCJad0xmbNGGK2H5xecPuVECsLXADwq1KrXTYsA/edit?usp=sharing

Stressed about finals? Follow us on Instagram for some tips and to enter the raffle for our self-care goodie bags!

www.instagram.com/bls_mentalhealth/

Show off your culinary skills at the BLS International Food Festival, on November 14 in the dining hall as part of BLS International Education Week. More info will be posted here soon.

🥉🥉Third Place (56.5 points) — Oriana Dunker (III) & Selina Tang (I)

Second Place (57 points) — Ash Albert (I)

First Place (57.5 points) — Mirabelle Berman Reinhardt (I)

The testing dates for the conclusion of the First Term, ending on Thursday, November 10th, are as follows:

A: ELA, Classics, and PE/Health: 11/3 and 11/8

B: Math, History, and Art/Music: 11/7 and 11/10

C: Science and Modern Language: 11/4 and 11/9

All members of Class V will take the first Continental Mathematics League contest of the year during W block. This is a required contest. The contest will last exactly one half hour. Speak to your math teacher for details.

The annual Junior v. Senior Powderpuff game will be after school on Monday November 21 at Clemente Field. T-Shirts for Class I and II can be purchased following this link. Shirts are $25 and can be purchased until Wednesday 11/2. T-Shirts will not be available for late submissions. Please see Mr. Owens if you have concerns.

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

BLS Scientia is looking for students who are interested in participating in Quizbowl which is a buzzer-based team competition that covers all fields (history, science, literature, fine arts, social sciences, philosophy, religion, myth, current events, geography, pop culture, and sports). A general meeting will take place on Thursday, November 3rd at 2:30 pm in room 212. Please email kchan12@bostonk12.org or blsscientia@gmail.com with any questions, and fill out the attached form. forms.gle/gCN9NCGqu6ppJAJP9

Hello there! Do you like Star Wars? If yes, then join the Star Wars Club! We meet on Mondays after school in Rm. 226. The link to sign up is here below. If you have any questions, ask Ryan Murphy at blsstarwars@gmail.com.

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The Argo has its first Writers’ Meeting for the November Issue on Wednesday, November 2nd, at 2:30 PM in Room 207. Come if you’re interested in writing for the Argo this year!

Hello everyone! BLS World Wildlife Fund is hosting a digital costume contest for pets through November 1st. If your furry (or scaly) friend has a costume you would like to share, please submit it to the link below. The post with the most likes will win a $20 PetCo gift card! Refer to last year’s contest for examples.

Submissions:

padlet.com/ashah52/ecwz70ts4u7605lf

Examples:

padlet.com/rbenedetto3/fz8ambi0hhb0cvbo

Parents or faculty who would like to assist with biotechnology preparations for the AP Biology and Biology II courses should use the Sign Up Genius here: www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0e44a5a92da5fb6-calling

The BLS Biology Olympiad team is looking for students who are interested in participating in the USA Biolympiad (USABO) in February – the premiere biology competition for high school students in the United States. The first general meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 1st at 5 pm via zoom. Please email blsbio1635@gmail.com with any questions, and fill out the attached form by November 1 to sign up. forms.gle/hjyqu4bvaC8bdEZs5

All students currently enrolled in AP classes should be signed up for their classes in AP Classroom. This is required for exams to be ordered. Students should also pay for their exams using this BLS AP exam payment form. Contact Mr. Kennelly with any questions.

bls.org/apps/s/?s=1224

The bells that should ring only in the dining hall have been ringing outside, causing some fusion and major pile-ups in the stairwells. We are in the process of fixing the R5 bell; however, until that time, students should not leave their R5 class to go to 2nd Lunch until 11:49 when the teacher dismisses them; not until 12:16 for 3rd Lunch. On W Days, the 2nd Lunch bell should ring at 11:57, the 3rd Lunch at 12:24.

Ladies Collective is doing our second annual period products drive! Beginning last year, we put boxes of pads and tampons in bathrooms because no one should have to worry about finding a pad or tampon at school, and we’re enlisting your help! If you’d like to donate a package of period products for our school bathrooms, please drop them off in the box labeled “Period Products Drive” in front of the main office. We are also collecting sweatpants/ leggings of all sizes. The box will be there from now until 12/22. You can post a photo of yourself dropping the period products on Innerview under the opportunity “Period Products Drive” for 1 community service hour. Thanks for your help!

Announcement: The Youth for Education Equality Club is hosting a Halloween fundraiser to raise money for Pakistani flood relief. You can send a bag of candy to a friend/person of interest/teacher/yourself on Halloween. Each bag will be $3 and for every bag, you buy $1 will be donated to charity. We will be selling vouchers for bags during homeroom, lunch, and W-block in the days approaching Halloween. You can also buy or reserve bags online. We appreciate your support!

forms.gle/mYATgDCDM7H58xY69

The 2022-23 Winter Sports Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 2 in the BLS Auditorium. This is mandatory for all winter sports candidates and coaches. Anyone (all grades) interested in a winter sport must attend (unless you are currently in a fall sport). No exceptions.

Schedule

2:30 Presentation to all athletes and coaches

3:00 Individual Team Meetings

3:30 Coaches Meeting

All BLS Students and Faculty are encouraged to wear a Halloween costume on Monday, 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 get your picture taken at the door, or email a photo to blsclassof23@gmail.com with your name(s) and grade.

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

BLSJCL is collecting new and like-new children’s coats and jackets (sized for infants to age 12) to support Cradles to Crayons. Cradles to Crayons provides children living in homeless or low-income situations with the essentials they need to thrive at home, at school, and at play. Our drive will run from Monday, October 24th through Halloween. You can leave coats in the collection box in Ms. Moguel’s room (225). In honor of Halloween, anyone who donates a coat can pick up one candy bar (the full size of course!) from Ms. Moguel when you drop off your coat. Thanks for your support!

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We would love to get your feedback about last Friday’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey.

Follow us on Instagram (bls_mentalhealth) for information about upcoming workshops, raffles, and tips!

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Thanks to all our generous donors, BLS V.O.T.E’s first print version of Veracium will be out soon in homerooms and on paper stands around the school! Veracium is a hybrid newsletter published by BLS V.O.T.E. Going forward, there are plans to continue both the online and print versions, detailing current events, be they local, national, or global. You can find Veracium’s website here and to sign up, please see the link here.

In this issue, Veracium is covering Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, the death of Queen Elizabeth, the Boston MBTA shutdown, and the consequence of Roe v.s. Wade, China’s COVID policy and recent economy, climate change and Misery Index.  Please contact Megan Li ‘I (mli16@boston.k12.org) with any questions.

The testing dates for the conclusion of the First Term, ending on Thursday, November 10th, are as follows:

A: ELA, Classics, and PE/Health: 11/3 and 11/8

B: Math, History, and Art/Music: 11/7 and 11/10

C: Science and Modern Language: 11/4 and 11/9

This is a change; B and C were swapped so that the AMC 10/12 A would be on a mathematics test day.

Calling all seniors! The black, long-sleeved Pep Rally Shirt for Seniors is currently available for purchase on the online school store until Sunday, October 30th! Thank you to those who voted and a big congratulations to Catherine Wang and Oumaima Baitar for their winning designs. These shirts are $20 each and all proceeds will go to the Senior Class. Make sure you order the right size! www.bls.org/apps/s/index.jsp?&s=624

Interested in learning about the chemistry of slime? Want to make some yourself? Join Catapulta and BLS Lab on Wednesday 10/26, for Slime Day! Get presale tickets for $4 from any officers starting Wednesday, 10/19, or pay $6 to enter on Wednesday! The location will be outside in the courtyard from 2:30 – 3:30 PM.

The 2022-23 Winter Sports Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 2 in the BLS Auditorium. This is mandatory for all winter sports candidates and coaches. Anyone (all grades) interested in a winter sport must attend (unless you are currently in a fall sport). No exceptions.

Winter Sports @ BLS:

Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

Fencing

Boys Hockey

Girls Hockey

Indoor Track

Boys Swimming

Winter Cheerleading

Wrestling

Period Products Drive!

Ladies Collective is doing our second annual period products drive! Beginning last year, we put boxes of pads and tampons in bathrooms because no one should have to worry about finding a pad or tampon at school, and we’re enlisting your help! If you’d like to donate a package of period products for our school bathrooms, please drop them off in the box labeled “Period Products Drive” in front of the main office. The box will be there from now until 12/22. You can post a photo of yourself dropping the period products on Innerview under the opportunity “Period Products Drive” for 1 community service hour. Thanks for your help! Ladies Collective

This social club will be a place where students can practice or gain skills useful for social interactions. The focus of this club will be increasing a student’s understanding of social cues (personal space, body/facial expressions, voice pitch, and tone), initiating and/or responding to the conversation, working effectively with classmates during in-class group projects, problem-solving on how to handle difficult social interactions/bullying and reporting to adults.

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Interested in studying abroad next summer? Learn more about the CIEE Global Navigator Program from students who participated last summer by attending an information session in the library during W on Wednesday. See Mr. Kennelly if you need a pass.

www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/global-navigator-scholarships

Hi Seniors! We’re looking for people to join the yearbook committee. It’s a minimal time commitment with a lot of independent work. If interested please fill out this brief Google Form. forms.gle/uPGqPn48ExQoKavw6

Are you passionate about world languages and/or international travel? Learn about the CIEE Global Navigator summer travel/study opportunities Wednesday during W in the library. See Mr. Kennelly if you need a pass to attend.

www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/global-navigator-scholarships

The testing dates for the conclusion of the First Term, ending on Thursday, November 10th, are as follows:

A: ELA, Classics, and PE/Health: 11/3 and 11/8

B: Math, History, and Art/Music: 11/7 and 11/10

C: Science and Modern Language: 11/4 and 11/9

This is a change; B and C were swapped so that the AMC 10/12 A would be on a mathematics test day.

The testing dates for the conclusion of the First Term, ending on Thursday, November 10th, are as follows:

A: ELA, Classics, and PE/Health: 11/3 and 11/8

B: Math, History, and Art/Music: 11/7 and 11/10

C: Science and Modern Language: 11/4 and 11/9

This is a change; B and C were swapped so that the AMC 10/12 A would be on a mathematics test day.

Interested in learning about investing, saving, budgeting, or all of the above? Join THRIVE Finance on October 22nd from 12-3 pm to learn more about investing and on October 23rd to learn about saving and budgeting. There will be one guest speaker on both days, games, prizes, and more! Click the link to register!

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Monday, October 24 marks the first day of five days commemorating Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil and is considered a significant holiday by over a billion people worldwide. Accordingly, there will be no tests or assessments given on Monday, October 24. We wish our families who observe Diwali, a joyous festival, full of light and promise.

Student leaders are allowed, with supervisor permission, to come to the library briefly (to print, for example) or for the whole period in the event, they cannot be in their student leader position (if a supervisor is absent or in a meeting). We ask those dropping in for a brief reason not to linger chatting with friends. When coming down for the entire period, student leaders should sign in at the main desk to get added to Oculus. Thank you!

Join BLS BLACK & BLS TAG as we host Junior Achievement of Greater Boston Location: Electronic Classroom (library) Date & Time: Thursday, October 20, 2022, 2:30 pm

Junior Achievement of Greater Boston is recruiting students interested in entrepreneurship to participate in the JA Company Program! This program brings high school students from multiple schools and communities together to start and operate their own businesses. As a participant, you’ll learn important life skills like creativity, communication, and collaboration while developing the confidence to succeed in any career you may choose. This program is also a great way for you to build a network and stand out in the ever-competitive college application process. As a participant, you will be mentored by business professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the program and meet other young entrepreneurs in the Greater Boston area

This week’s afterschool Women’s History class (on Thursday, October 20 beginning at 2:30 pm in room 307) will focus on Anita Hill and her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding a prospective (and now sitting) Supreme Court justice, Clarence Thomas. This raises important questions about sexual harassment in the workplace and more generally. We’ll be watching a landmark film on the topic. Come join us!

Interested in learning about the chemistry of slime? Want to make some yourself? Join Catapulta and BLS Lab on Friday, 10/21, for Slime Day! Get presale tickets for $5 from any officers starting Wednesday, 10/19, or pay $7 to enter on Friday! The location will be in the dining hall from 2:30 – 3:30 PM.

KINO (Cinema) AT THE GOETHE INSTITUT BOSTON | OCTOBER 26, 6:30 PM

Accompanied live by Ellyott, a veteran Tel-Aviv/ London musician and DJ, performing a daring new score, invoking techno, art rock, and classical music, the 100-year-old silent masterpiece by F.W. Murnau comes alive. German speakers and language students are invited to attend pre-and post-film discussions hosted by the Language Department. Costumes welcome! Presented in cooperation with the Consulate General of Israel to New England.

Information about the film: www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/kul/mov/ies/ygf/21333402.html

The Boston Latin Community Development Corps (BLCDC) will be giving away outside volunteering hours to students who donate their stuffed animals to children in need through the SAFE (Stuffed Animals For Emergencies) Organization!

Drop off your donations in Ms. Moguel’s room (225), and fill out our volunteering form as well as label it with your name + YOG to confirm your hours. The drive will last all throughout October.

For any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to us at bostonlatincdc@gmail.com! Happy donating!

Come join Young Women of Color (YWOC) this Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in room 014. It will be during W-block, where we will explain what our club has to offer and our future events! If you would like to attend please complete the RSVP link so that we know who is coming. There will be snacks and games. We can’t wait to see you all there!

RSVP For W-Block Meeting: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3ZrOwChIhwtHZzLOSxBnk2b901vOofARssiAm4BX_OF6RJQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

BSAC is an after-school opportunity for BPS students who are committed to youth leadership and advocacy. BSAC is the main vehicle for student’s voices at the district level and will tackle important issues that students are facing. Youth will be paid up to 10 hours per week, at $14.25 an hour. Follow the link for more info: sites.google.com/view/blsenrichment/home

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. Moffa and Dr. Kaye. A 7th – the 9th-grade group will meet Tuesdays after school (2:30-3:25 pm) from November 1st – December 13th and a 10th – 12th-grade group will meet Mondays after school (2:30-3:25 pm) from October 31st – December 12th.

See the flyers and consent form in the linked google drive to learn more, then talk to your guidance counselor or Dr. Moffa (kathryn.moffa@childrens.harvard.edu) and Dr. Kaye (amy.kaye@childrens.harvard.edu) to sign up and/or ask any questions you might have by October 25th.

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We are excited to announce TWO student training programs at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center are now accepting applications for the 2023 cycle of programs. These are paid research internships.

1. The YES for CURE program is a 2.5-year comprehensive and integrative training initiative for high school and undergraduate students in the Boston area; applications will be due November 28, 2022

2. The CURE Summer Only program is a one-time summer experience for high school and undergraduate students in the Boston area. The program application deadline is February 6, 2023.

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Interested in science, journalism, and/or science journalism? Catapulta is looking for article submissions for our Fall issue, and we invite you to write about any topic or issue related to STEM that interests you. Articles should be at least 180 words and are due by Saturday, November 5th at 11:59 pm to catapultasciencebls@gmail.com. We look forward to publishing your work!

Interested in becoming a doctor? Do you want to know more about science careers? Check out Boston University’s Med-Sci program! This Friday from 4-6 PM, Ph.D. and MD doctors and graduate students will host a discussion about careers and research in healthcare.

Additionally, “Introduction to Medicine” is a 5-session program delivered via Zoom on Saturdays (10 am – 12 noon). The application is due on October 20th but students can join at any time!

Application: www.bumc.bu.edu/medsci/training/beams/busm-medsci-program-busm-msp/

If you have any questions please direct them to Dr. Maura Kelly: makelley@bu.edu

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The testing dates for the conclusion of the First Term, ending on Thursday, November 10th, are as follows:

A: ELA, Classics, and PE/Health: 11/3 and 11/8

B: Math, History, and Art/Music: 11/7 and 11/10

C: Science and Modern Language: 11/4 and 11/9

Grey Letter jackets are now available for purchase thru Friday 10/21 $175

Follow the link: www.bls.org/m/s/index.jsp?s=3168

We are looking for students in Grades 7-9 to compete for BLS in the Continental Math League Contest Grade 9 and students in Grades 10-12 to compete for BLS in the High School New England Math League Contest. The contests and the practice sessions will be on Wednesdays after school from 2:30-3:30. There will be an informational meeting Tuesday, October 18th after school in Room 301. If you cannot attend the informational meeting, please see Mrs. Davis in Room 301 or 305 before or after school. Remember, competing for your school earns you school community service when applying for NHS. The first NEML contest is on October 18th.

In partnership with SOLIDWORKS, yCITIES Innovation Challenge is an intensive virtual incubator designed for ambitious middle and high school students. Students will learn frameworks for entrepreneurial problem solving, how to prototype, and strategies for effective storytelling, and will ultimately create a commercially viable product from a Challenge issued. Winners will have travel and internship opportunities. The program will occur from November to April on Saturdays. For more details, click HERE. To apply, email Vicky at vicky@youthcities.org for an application.

yCITIES Innovation Challenge

KINO (Cinema) AT THE GOETHE INSTITUT BOSTON | OCTOBER 26, 6:30 PM

Accompanied live by Ellyott, a veteran Tel-Aviv/ London musician and DJ, performing a daring new score, invoking techno, art rock, and classical music, the 100-year-old silent masterpiece by F.W. Murnau comes alive. German speakers and language students are invited to attend pre-and post-film discussions hosted by the Language Department. Costumes welcome! Presented in cooperation with the Consulate General of Israel to New England.

Information about the film: www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/kul/mov/ies/ygf/21333402.html

Thank you for participating in our Mental Health Awareness Day! We want to share digital copies of the resource sheets that were available throughout the day. And…make sure you follow us on Instagram!! bls_mentalhealth

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On October 12th during W Block, the Topol Fellows will help register anyone ages 16 and up to vote. Class I and II, please make a secure note of the last 4 digits of your social security number so you can fill out the form in homeroom. Class III, if you are 16 or older, please fill out this form so we can get you registered. If you have questions, email topolfellowsbls@gmail.com

This Saturday, October 15 is PSAT Day! Students should arrive no later than 7:45 and report to their homeroom for testing. While testing times will vary according to instruction time and breaks, most classrooms will be ready for dismissal around 11 am. Students should bring two number two pencils and a calculator. *Please note that students who receive accommodations will receive a separate email with information that will be important for test day.

Junior Interview Lab will launch Friday, October 14. All members of Class II are required to attend this one-time workshop, facilitated during a study block. Led by Mr. Levesque (Deitch Leadership), Ms. Gorrill (PIC), and Ms. Nuske (PIC), students will learn professional interviewing skills in preparation for summer internships and college interviews. Students will be scheduled and notified in advance by email. Email questions to jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org or lucey.gorrill@bostonpic.org.

Friday, October 14th is BLS Mental Health Awareness Day. Come check out our resource table (resource sheets, stickers, stress balls, and more!) during lunch or a study block at the front lobby.

Calling all climate enthusiasts! Are you frustrated with the amount of litter around our school? Come help us clean it up on Friday, October 14th from 2:20-3:30 PM! This is a team competition to pick up as much trash as possible. Winners get treats! No rsvp is required. Just show up outside behind the dining hall by the stone benches in the yard. Community service hours are available. Bring your friends (and enemies)! See you there! Questions? Email youthcanbls@gmail.com

BLS Recycling Committee is collecting plastic bags! Please bring spare bags you may have lying around and don’t need. There will be a box outside the main office and room 237 for you to drop them off.

Attention sophomores, juniors, and seniors: If you completed a voter registration form and would like to submit it, you can leave it in the box labeled “voter registration forms” in the main office. Topol Fellows will try to visit homerooms on Thursday (10/13) to collect the completed forms as well but please do bring them to the main office if you don’t see a Topol Fellow so that they are submitted by the deadline.

Starting on Monday, 10/17, students in class VI will be able to sign up to visit the Keefe Library during study halls. For complete information about this option, please open the attached slideshow and review the information on the sign-up process, rules, and expectations.

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Interested in learning more about the Argo? The Argo has its advanced workshops on Tuesday 10/11 or Wednesday 10/12 at 2:30 PM! If you want to join a writing section, come to Room 207. If you want to join a production section, come to Computer Lab 016.

Students in Classes VI, IVB, and III, please note that on Tuesday, October 11, Chestnut Hill Studios will be in the auditorium to take your ID photo. By Tuesday morning, your homeroom teacher will have camera cards in their mailboxes to distribute to all students to be photographed. You must have a camera card to present to the photographer. (There will be blank cards to fill out in the auditorium if your card is not available.)

7:45-8:00 a.m.: Students in Class IVB should head to the auditorium for photos as soon as attendance is taken Tuesday morning. The process should only take a few minutes so you should not be late for R1.

8:00-8:55 (R1): All Class VI teachers will bring their students to the auditorium after handing out camera cards.

9:00-9:45 (R2): All Class III teachers should bring their students to the auditorium for photos.

10:00-2:00: Any student who wants to be photographed for student packages should report to the auditorium during a study period. If a student’s schedule does not include a study period, they may come to the auditorium before school or during the day with a pass from a classroom teacher. Parents and guardians will be sent a link with picture day information and how they are able to access and order student photos online

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

The deadline for submitting a piece for the first public declamation is Tuesday 10/11/22 by 11:59 pm. The submission form can be accessed via the link.

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Friendly and spirited students in Classes I-III are needed as tour guides for prospective students and families. Tours are offered on select Saturdays, Wednesday evenings,  and Friday afternoons, late October-February.   Guides who speak a language other than English are needed and encouraged to sign up. Interested students must attend the Tour Guide Training and Information session during W Block, Wednesday, October 12 in the Black Box. To register as a tour guide and to secure a pass for the training, please complete this form.  If you have any questions, please email Ms. Pierce (mpierce5@bostonpublicschools.org) or stop by the Main Office.

Teachers, looking for a creative way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with students? Enter your classroom door in the TAG door decorating contest starting October 5th! Doors can include anything on them, the only requirement is that it must be Hispanic Heritage Month related. Judges will be walking around the building during W-block on October 12th to observe all of the doors. Winners will win 4 tickets to Salsa & Snacks, a BLS TAG-hosted event on 10/14. Sign up for the contest at: forms.gle/GuQPq7NuReB74eQy7

To celebrate Teach German Day (October 4th) this year, the AP German students were asked to teach a seventeenth-grade student a German word or phrase, and the German 4 and German 3 students were asked to find a friend in the BLS community to teach. It is so much fun to watch and listen to the students instruct and explain the language. They even refer to Latin at times 🙂 There are 3 separate 5-minute videos to watch link here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mFIMv-thJZErRyqPaqqz7jY_1GhYkNe0?usp=sharing. The German 4 (Class II) students received a little Peter Fox music as background rather than special effects.

Here is a LINK: www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Peter+Fox+album to more of Peter Fox music, a great German percussionist, if you are looking for some new music to listen to these days

Enjoy!

The Keefe Library will be closed after school on Tuesday 10/11 for staff professional development.

The second bi-weekly distribution of I-Health Rapid Covid Antigen Tests will be issued to all students on Friday October 7 before school and at all lunches by Ms. Healy / Ms. Maneikis in the front lobby. The district encourages all students to test themselves every Sunday night or Monday morning prior to coming to school. Please note that the FDA has approved the extension of the expiration dates of these tests.

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 in room 518 from 2:15 – 4:00 pm. A second Tuesday class will be added starting Tuesday 10/18. All skill levels are welcome. This program will start on Thursday, Oct 6, 2022

Students do not need to signup for the class they may attend as their schedule permits. Filling out this form will allow you to receive emails regarding the class.

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Need help with an essay? Can’t figure out how to organize your outline or thesis statement? Lost in a sea of grammar mistakes? The Writing Center can help! Bring ANY piece of writing from ANY class or creative endeavor and get some one-on-one targeted help. The Writing Center is open Mon-Thurs 2:30-3:30 in Room 228. You may signup on SIS to guarantee a time slot or swing by Room 228 after school to get some help if the session is not full. Let us help you get on the WRITE track!

Seniors–if you would like to sign up to test for the Seal of Biliteracy, please fill out this Google form by Friday, October 7. Emails have already gone out with details and more information will follow after you sign up. Testing is offered in 38 languages plus other options for additional languages that will measure your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Please contact Mrs. Kelley at ckelley2@bostonpublicschools.org or stop by her office (256 across from 219) if you have questions.

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Loved the annual Asian Nights in May and thought about joining a performance. Want a way to show senior spirit? Become a part of Senior Dance — the final 20-minute act of the show consisting of both choreography and script! No experience in dancing or acting is required, but we ask you to bring dedication, enthusiasm, and fun to this project with us. For more information, check out the form!

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The Youth for Education Equality Club is hosting a clothing and supplies drive for Venezuelan migrants at Martha’s Vineyard. We are looking for clean and unwanted warm clothing and unopened toiletries. Please donate what you can! Drop-off is in Room 216. (Lasting until October 13)

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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. Moffa and Dr. Kaye. A 7th – the 9th-grade group will meet Tuesdays after school (2:30-3:25 pm) from October 25th – December 6th and a 10th – 12th-grade group will meet Mondays after school (2:30-3:25 pm) from October 24th – December 5th.

See the flyers and consent form in the linked google drive to learn more, then talk to your guidance counselor or Dr. Moffa (kathryn.moffa@childrens.harvard.edu) and Dr. Kaye (amy.kaye@childrens.harvard.edu) to sign up and/or ask any questions you might have by October 18th.

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Salvēte, omnēs! Calling all Latin/Classics enthusiasts! Whether you’ve been a member of the Junior Classical League for 5 years or are just interested to hear about what we do, you’re invited to join us at our first meeting of the year on Wednesday 10/5 after school in the Seevak Room. We’ll talk about what JCL does, and upcoming events, and then play some games with prizes. We hope to see you there!

If you are interested in trying out for our first public declamation of the year, three dates are looming. 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:

📅 10/06/22, Thursday

⏰ 2:30-3:15

🏠 Electronic Classroom

𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: (mandatory)

📅10/11/22.

🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgLBZA3v33xLzALI3hJnYlfEV8IdylzkHSJ06hRvpGZ4VVJg/viewform?usp=sharing

𝐓𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬: (mandatory)

📅 10/13/22,

2:30-4:30 🏠 Auditorium

The BLS Peer Mentoring Program is looking for Juniors and Seniors to volunteer as mentors sharing your BLS knowledge and advice with our sixes. The program meets once a month during W block and mentors work with a small group of seventh graders. Mentors must commit to being responsible, dedicated, and caring to join us. Please apply by October 7th to be considered as a mentor.

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Hello! The Boston Latin Football team is running a fundraiser to ensure a strong and successful season. The money we raise will be used for so many important competitive necessities. We’re looking to our families, friends, and community for help. Please take 3 minutes to offer your support and share the link with any friends or families- any amount makes a big difference. Thank you for your help this season!

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Deitch Leadership Institute will partner with Junior Achievement to offer an 8-week workshop series on financial literacy. Students will learn fundamental concepts such as earning, budgeting, saving, credit, debt, risk, and investment basics. Taught by Mr. Levesque using curriculum from Junior Achievement, workshops will occur every Wednesday during W-Block in Room 016, beginning Wednesday, October 5. Classes I-IV. Email Mr. Levesque questions (jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org). Sign up HERE.

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Interested in joining the Argo? Come to Room 207 at 2:30 PM either on Tuesday 10/4 or Wednesday 10/5 to learn about the different sections of the Argo and the basics of journalism writing.

The Fall Community Service Fair is being held Tuesday immediately after school in the dining hall. 20+ organizations will be in attendance. Find a fun place to volunteer and make a difference in your community!

In recognition of Yom Kippur which begins at sunset on Tuesday, October 4, there will be no tests or assessments administered in classes on Wednesday, October 5. Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day of the year by those of the Jewish faith. Students who observe the holiday will have an excused absence for the day and are allowed full makeup privileges.

If your Chromebook charges but is having trouble 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 most cases has helped “dead” Chromebooks come back to life.

If you’re experiencing any Chromebook issues, please come see us in the tech area of the library.

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) is running the Supporting Students Health Initiative (SuSHI) program. Sushi is an after-school program for greater Boston high schoolers who are Asian/Asian American and are interested in learning more about health, wellness, identity, resilience, and other important topics and participating in group discussions in a close-knit supportive group setting with two co-facilitators. Currently, they are recruiting all years of high schoolers for the program. Here is the registration link: tinyurl.com/SuSHIprogram

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The Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP) at Harvard Medical School is accepting applications. The application is due October 3, 2022, at 4:59 pm and is available at harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rgpsN0Nv3222G2. We encourage students to apply for the in-person 2022-2023 program. Please feel free to reach out to hprep@hms.harvard.edu with any questions!

Do you love the card and board games? Mark your calendars for Games Day, every Friday after school in the Keefe Library. No need to sign up in advance and everyone is welcome. We’ve recently added crowd pleasers like SushiGo and Ticket to Ride but still have old favorites like Jenga and Clue. Come with a friend or make new ones; our Games Day staff is ready to play!

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. Moffa and Dr. Kaye. A 7th – the 9th-grade group will meet Tuesdays after school (2:30-3:25 pm) from October 25th – December 6th and a 10th – 12th-grade group will meet Mondays after school (2:30-3:25 pm) from October 24th – December 5th.

See the flyers and consent form in the linked google drive to learn more, then talk to your guidance counselor or Dr. Moffa (kathryn.moffa@childrens.harvard.edu) and Dr. Kaye (amy.kaye@childrens.harvard.edu) to sign up and/or ask any questions you might have by October 18th.

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The BLS Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is looking for new members. The group meets every Wednesday during W block.

If interested, please fill out the attached form by Monday, October 3.

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All BLS students must have an InnerView account to submit and receive credit for their community service hours. Creatihttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1niQ5gdM_FaNhehMksG36rMNGOG9anRuO/view?usp=sharingng an account takes 2 minutes. Directions can be found here.

Sustainability Lab: a virtual event on Friday, September 30 at 1:00 pm EST!

The event will start with a 30-minute introduction to the Sustainability Lab and will include a 30-minute discussion on climate justice and sustainability with Dr. Ana Laura Edelhoff. We will also be announcing a sustainability competition for students and teachers.

Please register on our sustainability hub website. goethe.de/usa/sustainability

Thoughts on the topic by Laura Edelhoff:

Climate change is your responsibility. Many scientists warn us that if we continue to live the way we currently do, climate change will radically change our world and drastically lower the quality of life in the not-so-distant future. What can you do about this? It might seem that the answer is: very little, since nothing that you do really makes a difference. Or is this mistaken? Does every single action to stop climate change, count? Not only is climate change a problem that needs to be solved, but it also seems to be an injustice that future generations have to suffer the effects of our actions. Yet if it is an injustice, then who should be held responsible for bringing about climate change and the damages that it will cause?

goethe.de/usa/sustainability

All Boston public schools run periodic fire and safe mode drills to help students and staff feel prepared in the event of an emergency. Earlier this month, we ran a fire drill and this Thursday, September 29, at the beginning of R2, we will practice the Safe Mode drill.

To minimize any confusion or concerns that some people may experience, we want to let the BLS community know in advance that a Safe Mode drill has been scheduled. On Thursday (Day 4), please proceed directly to your R2 class; there, your teacher will provide instructions.

Please know that these drills are not meant to alarm, but to help us feel better equipped so that we can all act responsibly, safely, and collaboratively if there ever is an emergency. Thank you for your cooperation.

The BLS Extracurricular Fair is Wednesday (Class VI and 9B) and Thursday (Classes V-I). The fair begins at 2:30 and ends at 3:30. There will table for different clubs as well as student performances.

We have over 100 clubs and organizations on display! Check out the list of clubs that have registered already!

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Beginning Wednesday, September 28th, all students will be required to swipe their One Card or input their identification number (located on the One Card) to receive the school lunch. Please remember that lunch is free of charge for all BLS students.

Dear Class IV Scholars,

Please mark your calendars! Members of the Guidance Team will be meeting with you on Wednesday during W Block from 9:13 AM – 10:02 AM. You will meet your guidance counselors who will share valuable information that will help guide you through these next four years. Please bring your Chromebooks as you will be asked to complete some tasks. See below for your counselor’s name and the meeting location:

Ms. Elyce Sweeney

Student Last Name: Abair-Castro

Library Fiction Room

Ms. Andrea Encarnacao

Student Last Name: Caulder-Divers

Dining Hall (Senior Section between restrooms)

Mr. Jerry Etienne

Student Last Name: Do Souto-Gracombe

Upper Gym

Ms. Jennifer Segal

Student Last Name: Grady-Kayi

Black Box Theater

Ms. Katie Linso

Student Last Name: Keane-Lin

Electronic Classroom (Library)

Ms. Alexandra Bailey

Student Last Name: Lincecum-Murphy

Dining Hall (Towards the School Yard)

Ms. Elaine Sylvester

Student Last Name: Nazarchuk-Parcell

Chorus Room

Mr. Kyle Greenidge

Student Last Name: Parkerson-Scovel

Auditorium

Mr. William Murray

Student Last Name: Seetharam-Tran

Dining Hall (By Windows Front of School)

Mr. Samson Luu

Student Last Name: Traub-Zhu

Band Room

Please report directly to your meeting location after R2. Attendance is mandatory and will be taken. We look forward to meeting you all!

Do you knit? Crochet? Embroider? Bring your current project down to the library during W block this week (Wed., 9/28) for our kick-off meeting! Meet other crafters and pick up some tips, or get started at knitting or crochet. Stop by the library anytime Tuesday or on Wednesday morning to get a pass to give to your homeroom teacher. Going forward, we will meet most Wednesdays during W block.

Student Council is now accepting names of Student Body Reps from each homeroom. Student Body Reps serve as a representative voice of students at monthly, school-wide Town Hall meetings. Interested students should sign up with their homeroom teacher. The deadline is Thursday, September 22. All interested students are welcome with no limit per homeroom. Email questions to jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org.

The guidance office is seeking student leaders during R5. Please see Ms. Sweeney in 107 if you’re interested.

After-School Tutoring: After-school tutoring will be in-person for the 2022-2023 school year.

After-school tutoring is a peer-to-peer tutoring service that supports students with homework assignments. This program is for students seeking a structured setting to work on homework. This is a drop-in program therefore, students only need to attend when they need support. This program is for students who understand the content but would like clarification on an assignment or guidance on a project. The room is always staffed with 1-2 faculty members for either math or Latin.

Program Details:

The program begins on September 26, 2022

It runs Monday – Thursday (there will be no homework support on staff professional development days)

Hours are 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Students must sign in upon arrival at the tutoring room

In recognition of Rosh Hashanah which begins at sunset on Sunday, September 25 and continues through sunset on Tuesday, September 27, there will be no tests or assessments administered in class on either Monday or Tuesday.  Rosh Hashanah is considered among the holiest days of the year by those of the Jewish faith and marks the start of the Jewish new year.  Students who observe the holiday will have their absences excused and allowed full makeup privileges.  For their students to be excused, families should submit the Absence, Early Dismissal, and Late Arrival Form.

For the first time, BLS will offer Junior Achievement’s Company Program Pop-Up, which prepares students to plan, launch, and operate their own businesses. Students will collaborate, make crucial business decisions, develop sales/marketing plans, and ultimately launch a pop-up business at BLS. Mr. Levesque will teach the curriculum, and classes will meet after school (2:30-3:30) every Tuesday from Sep 27 to Dec 13 at BLS, including three visits to the newly opened JA Maker Space in Charlestown. Learn more by CLICKING HERE. Email Mr. Levesque with questions and sign up (jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org). Class II-IV.

jausa.ja.org/programs/ja-company-program-pop-up

Learn more about a variety of non-BLS co-curricular programs by attending the online Pioneer Co-curricular Summit.

drive.google.com/file/d/13iyntmbPYyjFP52cJpVrQOl8wEwBLkjP/view?usp=sharing

Beginning on Thursday 9/22 students will use Oculus to sign up for the library. The link to Oculus is in SIS. If you do not have an account, please set up an account using the “Oculus Account Creation” link. Oculus will send you an email to set your password (Note: Check your Spam box if you don’t receive an email in your inbox). Your study hall teachers will review the list of students signed into the library and mark you “Present” once they confirm you are in the library. Reminder: 7th-grade sign-up begins on October 17th. If you have any questions please email Ms. Ellis (dellis@bostonpublicschools.org) and Ms. Harari (sharari@bostonpublicschools.org)

$2 Presale Tickets are available for Friday night’s game in the Athletic Office. Tickets can be purchased during R5 on Thursday and Friday. Cash Only

Interested in women’s history? We are! Join us in a pop-up afterschool class–no grades, no homework, just sheer interest–on women’s history. The first session will take place on Thursday, September 22 at 2:20 pm in room 307. If you are interested but cannot attend that session, please e-mail Ms. Freeman (jfreeman@bostonpublicschools.org) OR complete this form.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScP4paNAu8lkXvyozZeVInxRvtBNmlyUwy332cCCo-izei3kA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Students, please make sure you pick up an I-Health Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test on Friday, 9/21 in the front lobby outside of the cafeteria. They will be available before and after school and at lunch. These will be distributed every 2 weeks. Please see Mrs. Maneikis if you have any questions.

If you would like a pass to go and pray Dhuhr/Zuhr, please come see Ms. Murray and she can provide you with a pass to use each day. Ms. Murray is in 146.

All current NHS members should have received an email this morning with information about how to run for NHS officer positions. All members should read the entire email carefully and follow the steps outlined if interested in running for office. If you were inducted last year and did not receive the email, or have any questions, please email Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org) or drop by office 169b before school.

Attention all 7th to 9th-grade performers: BLS Theatre’s one acts auditions are coming for you! We are doing three very funny plays: War is Hell: and other fun stories to tell your kids, The Meaning of Life, and Santa Claus Might not be Coming to Town.

Auditions are on September 20 and 21 in the Black Box (416) Sign-ups are on the bulletin board across the hall from it. Please reach out to Mr. Gels. (jgels@bostonpublicschools.org) with any questions.

High School Quiz Show is looking for 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). If you’re interested in participating, write to blsscientia@gmail.com for more information. Hope to hear from you soon!

The 2022-2023 Extracurricular club activation process is open! Clubs must register every year, so sign up now to start meeting! The Extracurricular Fair will be held on 9/28 (Class VI and VIb) and 9/29, so sign your club up now to reserve a spot! bit.ly/2022ClubActivation

Bake sale sign-ups are also open! Information can be found on SIS and on our webpage at bit.ly/BLSECEvents

We have a need for a limited number of students in Class V-I who speak and understand a language other than English to help guide families at one or both of our Back-to-School Nights, on September 22 and/or September 29. Interested students should plan to be in school from at least 5:00-7:00 p.m. on one or both of these evenings. Please complete this short form by Tuesday, September 20.  Community Service hours are granted of course.  Thank you!

First Generation Investors is a non-profit organization that teaches high school students the power of investing and provides program graduates with real money to invest. Students learn investing basics (stocks, bonds, diversification, interest) over the course of 8 sessions. Students create a final portfolio of $100, which they receive in the form of a real investment account after high school graduation. Meetings are Saturdays at 11 am at Northeastern (or Zoom). See this LINK for more information and to apply. The deadline is Sep 29. Send questions to NEU student Jordan Sarnie at jsarnie1999@gmail.com.

drive.google.com/file/d/1JVJP7QrMU-OzaRIfgWJjRjxvNMTq0fE-/view?usp=sharing

Please remember to occasionally check for Chrome updates on your Chromebook. – Click the three dots in the upper right of Chrome – Choose Help -> About Google Chrome – Follow the steps at the top to update Chrome and restart the Chromebook

All students have access to a limited number of pages to print in color in the library. There is no charge but students may only print 15 pages per semester (Sept – January/February-June). Print from your Chromebook to “student-color-printer” and punch your ID into the color printer that is located at the front desk. Our praefects are available to help.

First Generation Investors is a non-profit organization that teaches high school students the power of investing and provides program graduates with real money to invest. Students learn investing basics (stocks, bonds, diversification, interest) over the course of 8 sessions. Students create a final portfolio of $100, which they receive in the form of a real investment account after high school graduation. Meetings are Saturdays at 11 am at Northeastern (or Zoom). See this LINK for more information and to apply. The deadline is Sep 29. Send questions to NEU student Jordan Sarnie at jsarnie1999@gmail.com.

All students in Classes I – IV MUST have an InnerView account. This is where you access and upload community service activities. Please create an account today if you do not already have one. Here are the easy 2-minute directions.

Please use this  link

BPS Technology will reset ALL student passwords on Friday, September 16 in the late afternoon, after school. You will receive an email from Mr. Hourigan (phourigan@bostonpublicschools.org) with the subject “Password Reset Instructions” on Thursday, September 15. That email will contain a temporary password that you will use to log into your Chromebook after BPS has reset all the passwords on Friday afternoon. Please take the time to record this temporary password in a safe place! Once you’re logged in, follow the instructions in the email to sign the Acceptable Use Policy and create a new password. You will have all weekend to complete the process.

We’re working hard to recruit and train the student volunteers (praefects) who help us run the Keefe Library. Thanks for your patience; once we are fully staffed, we are looking forward to welcoming students back during studies and after school.

Study hall sign-up: The library will open for study hall sign-up for Classes I-V beginning on Wednesday, September 14. Students sign up through the Oculus link in SIS. Class VI students may start signing up to visit the library during study hall on Monday, October 17, after the first progress reports go home.

After-school sign-up: The library will be open for after-school sign-up beginning on Thursday, September 15. Students sign up through the After School Library sign-up link on SIS. All grades may visit the library after school; the total number of students for after school is capped at 100 per day. Students can sign up upon arrival, space permitting.

Praefects (student leaders) at BLS work in a variety of positions/offices around BLS. Students who are interested in preafecting with an office should reach out to the point of contact at the position. Supervisors will have students complete an online form if they are being assigned to that position.

A complete list can be found on Innerview. All applicants should sign up directly with the point person for the position they are interested in.

Salvete, Omnes!

Need your books wrapped? Let JCL help! Stop by the dining hall this coming Wednesday 9/14, Friday 9/16, or Monday 9/19 and we will wrap your books! $1 for plain paper, $2 for pattern, and $3 for a cloth book sock. We will be wrapping immediately after school until 3:30. Don’t miss out!

Please note that if you have been assigned to a student leadership post your schedule will say “Murray Student Leadership.” Despite this, please report to your assigned student leadership post during these periods.

Come audition for BLS Theatre’s Dontrell, Who Kissed The Sea. A beautiful show featuring a predominantly Black Cast

When 18-year-old Dontrell Jones decides to voyage into the Atlantic Ocean in search of an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage, his family struggles with the thought of losing its prized son to the waters of a mysterious and haunting past.

Auditions are Tuesday, September 13 and 14 after school in the Black Box Theater. Sign up for a specific audition time on the Bulletin Board across the hall from the Black Box and grab a monologue sheet.

The Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance (BUDA) is running club ultimate frisbee programs this fall for Boston students in high school, middle school, and Grades 3-5. No experience is required! Ultimate is fun and fast. Middle and high school programs will include practices and games against other clubs. For more information, go to www.buda.org/e/youth-ultimate-fall-2022.

If you are interested in praefecting in Ms. Murray’s office, please apply now! Praefects will assist with office duties, extracurricular clubs, and more. This year, we will also have openings for hallway monitors. Please see me with any questions or complete the form to apply today!

bit.ly/2023Murray

After-school tutoring will be in-person for the 2022-2023 school year.

After-school tutoring is a peer-to-peer tutoring service that supports students with homework assignments. This program is for students seeking a structured setting to work on homework. This is a drop-in program therefore, students only need to attend when they need support. This program is for students who understand the content but would like clarification on an assignment, want some help completing the homework, or would like guidance on a project. The room is always staffed with 1-3 faculty members for either math or Latin.

Program Details:

The program begins on September 26, 2022

It runs Monday – Thursday (there will be no homework support on staff professional development days)

Hours are 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Students must sign in upon arrival at the tutoring room

Latin Tutoring – Mondays & Wednesdays ALL GRADE LEVELS Ms. LeDang-Collins Room: 135

Latin Tutoring – Thursdays GRADE 10 ONLY Mr.Finnigan Room: 135

8th Grade Math- Mondays & Wednesdays Ms.Kelly Room: 134

9th Grade Math- Tuesdays & Wednesdays Mr.Carino Guzman Room: 134

7th Grade Math – Tuesdays & Wednesdays Ms.Penaloza Room: 134

We are looking for peer tutors for the after-school tutoring program which will be in-person for the 2022-2023 school year. After-school tutoring is a peer-to-peer tutoring service that supports students with homework assignments. Below are the days and subjects we need peer tutors for. Please reach out to Ms.Delorme-Metayer at rdelormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org if you are interested in volunteering.

Program Details: The program begins on September 26, 2022 It runs Monday – Thursday (there will be no homework support on staff professional development days) Hours are 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Students must sign in upon arrival at the tutoring room

Latin Tutoring – Mondays & Wednesdays

Latin Tutoring – Thursdays – GRADE 10 ONLY

8th Grade Math- Mondays & Wednesdays

9th Grade Math- Tuesdays & Wednesdays

7th Grade Math – Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Saturday Success School: Saturday Success School will remain VIRTUAL for the 2022-2023 school year.

Saturday Success School seeks to support students in strengthening their academic success through the use of volunteer adult tutors. Students will work one on one or in small groups with an adult tutor for about 40 minutes per session. This program runs every Saturday for 20 Saturdays during the school year. All tutors are CORI-checked and come to us from various sources such as local hospitals, colleges/universities, marketing firms, retired secondary educators, current BLS teachers, and BLS alumni. During Saturday Success School students attend tutoring within three-time blocks for three different subject areas. For this program, we do require an application because students are asked to choose three subjects that they will attend each Saturday for the entire year without changing into other subjects. This allows students to build the skills they need in those three content areas. This is not a drop-in program. Students must commit to attending the program every Saturday.

Program Details: 20 Saturdays throughout the academic year Three 40-minute sessions

Student Registration Google Form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTYagHz4wH3KlxYe5FG03–fOzmwEHUcJjfn478KXJjSaHXQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Program Times: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Program Start Date: October 22, 2022

The WolfPack After School program will run Mondays- Thursdays from 2:15 pm–5:30 pm. Students and families will have to commit to the full program in order to participate. As we strategically support students to achieve their academic goals we cannot accept any applications for families seeking a drop-in program. Your student(s) can participate in a number of activities, enjoy a snack, and receive homework help.

One of the most exciting things about the program is the enrichment activities we will be offering. We will be providing your child with the opportunity to learn skills in music, sports wellness, karate, and much more!

We want structure and variety in the After School Program, therefore, our daily routine will be organized in the following way:

• 2:15-2:30 – Snack in the Dining Hall

• 2:35-3:30 – Enrichment Activities

• 3:35-5:30 – Academic Time in the library

• 5:30 – Pick-ups

Students will need to select two enrichment options. One for Tuesday/Thursday and one option for Monday/Wednesday.

Wolfpack After School Application: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScf4mmD4a7ZzYgxi_XZfChatwGEsOFwcAPzA7-bIF0Rz0NOQA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Come audition for BLS Theatre’s The Play That Goes Wrong. This show is a hilarious play about a group trying to put on a murder mystery play where nothing can go quite right.

Auditions are Tuesday, September 13 and 14 after school in the Black Box Theater. Sign up for a specific audition time on the Bulletin Board across the hall from the Black Box and grab a monologue sheet.

Do you want to be a Keefe Library praefect? We need students in Classes I-IV to volunteer during study halls and before/after school. Please visit the Keefe Library homepage and look for the box “Volunteering in the Keefe Library” on the right side of the page. Read about the job and fill out the Praefect Application Form if you’re interested. Questions? Stop by the library and ask Ms. Ellis or Ms. Harari.

2022 Wolfpack 5k

5K Cross Country Run or Walk

September 17th at 8:00 am (Race begins at 9:00)

More Info and to register: runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/BLSWolfpack5K

We invite students, staff, families, alumni, and others in our BLS community to join us as we reunite with friends, celebrate our return to school, and enjoy a run or walk along the historic Franklin Park 5K cross-country course.

Head of School Jason Gallagher will be joining us – this is a great chance to meet him (or run with him)!

8:00 AM: Number Pick up, Race Day Registration Begins

9:00 AM: Race Begins

Post Race Awards at the conclusion of the race

Have Fun and enjoy a morning with friends and family!

Cost To Participate:

Students run FREE! (discount applied at checkout)

Young Alumni – age 19-25: discounted rate of $20

Adults over 25: $30

All are invited to make a donation to the Wolfpack. All proceeds will support Boston Latin Athletics.

All Class I students will be required to participate in a college essay/supplement workshop on either Thursday 9/15 or Friday 9/16 at 9:00 am during MAP testing.

Please plan to attend on the date that corresponds to your homeroom:

Thursday September 15: Homerooms 101, 102, 103, 104, 201, 203, 131

Friday September 16: Homerooms 132, 134,135, 136, 137, 202, 237

Your homeroom teachers have been instructed to bring you to the dining hall beginning at 8:55 am.

Please submit this form in order to apply for a student leader position with the McCarthy Institute. Student leaders will support peer-to-peer tutoring and other academic programming initiatives throughout the entire school year. This opportunity is different from the drop-in tutoring room after school. The McCarthy Institute is located in room 014 and is run by Ms.Delorme-Metayer.

Students, please note the times for your opening assembly on Tuesday, September 13.

Class I: 7:55

Class II: 9:48

Class III: 12:42

Please report to your scheduled class. Once teachers have taken attendance, you will proceed as a class to the auditorium. Thank you for your cooperation.

We are seeking assistant coaches for Cross Country and Track & Field. If any staff or faculty are interested, please see AD Jack Owens in the Athletics Office

Attention all potential actors and tech! Come learn about everything that the BLS Theatre Company is doing this year at our beginning of the year meeting on Monday, September 12 at 2:30 in the Black Box Theater (Room 416 on 1A)

The black box can be a little tough to find for new students. Please ask someone to help point you in the right direction.

Owen Jin, Class I, became the 2022 National Champion in Men’s Epee in Minneapolis in July 2022.

Students enrolled in APWH, APUSH, or Facing History for the ’22-’23 school year should consult the summer reading assignments on the history dept. page of the school website.

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

For students taking an AP Language and Culture class next year (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish): please make sure you have your summer assignments! They are posted on www.bls.org under the Modern Languages tab. Please make sure you go there, get your assignments and join Google Classroom if the teacher has created a new one for next year.

AP Spanish Literature is NOT the same as Language, so make sure you have the right assignments for both classes.

Link to the bls.org site is below.

The point of the assignments is to help you maintain and work on your language skills over the summer. See Mrs. Kelley in 256 with any questions, or contact the teacher of the language: Chinese: Ms. Yang

French: Ms. Blackler

German: Ms. Floerke Italian: Ms. Varano

Spanish LANGUAGE: Ms. Perry de la Rosa

Spanish LITERATURE: Mrs. Kelley

The Keefe Library has a very limited collection of print copies of your summer reading books. First come, first served! Keep the books for the entire summer and return them to the Keefe when school starts in September. In addition, NOW is the time to return any Keefe Library books you’ve checked out this year! Please drop them off in the library so they can be with their friends over the summer. If you haven’t finished your book and can’t bear to part with it, come down to renew it and return it in September.

Play Ultimate! BUDA (Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance) is running club ultimate frisbee programs this summer in Franklin Park, for Boston students in high school and middle school. No experience is required! Ultimate is fun and fast. Both groups will play once a week at home; the high school group will also have some games with other towns. For more information, check out the attached flyer for links to register, or go to www.buda.org/youth-program.

drive.google.com/file/d/1ak_r9S7QmaCAjrLAMZxphPq-Tcl4Yc9z/view?usp=sharing

Beginning Tuesday, June 21 through Thursday, June 23, lost items that have accumulated in the Main Office will be left on tables outside of the office for pick up. Articles such as cell phones, AirPods, and eyeglasses will be kept in the Main Office for safekeeping. After Thursday, all left items will be donated.

Please also check the library, outside the boy’s and girls’ locker rooms, and your classrooms for any lost belongings.

TRIAL SESSION | JUNE 29, 5:30 PM | GOETHE-INSTITUT BOSTON

IN-PERSON TRIAL SESSION

Want to try an in-person course with Goethe? Join us for a free in-person trial class session on Wednesday, June 29, at 5:30 pm EST at 170 Beacon Street! The 45-min session will replicate the learning experience of our in-person classes, and participants will receive 10% off their registration for an in-person class with us in the fall. Please email

germancourses-boston@goethe.de to register.

Don’t wait too long – space is extremely limited!​

Are you aged 15-18 and want to volunteer in an amazing race? The annual Boston Waterfront 5K on June 18 at Black Falcon Cruise Terminal offers the most unique course with over a mile of running along the water. Volunteers will be replenishing giveaway items, supervising participants during a game, helping water over children during a race, and organizing runners at the starting line. If interested, sign up through this form and earn 4 hours of community service.

Email us at wolfpackvolunteersbls@gmail.com for any questions!

Come down this Thursday (6/23) or Friday (6/24) all day for the great Keefe Library book giveaway! Bring your class or send students down in small groups of 2-3. We have lots of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, literature, young adult books, and even art books to give away. Yours to keep forever. Happy reading!

The Summer T-Passes have arrived and will be distributed in the foyer every day this week, The pick-up times are:

The Summer T-Passes have arrived and will be distributed in the foyer every day this week, The pick-up times are:

7:15 am -7:35 am

All three lunches

2:15 pm – 2:35 pm

You can use your new cards from July 1st to August 31st.

Keefe Library End of Year Hours – 2022

• Fri. 6/24 & Mon. 6/27 – 
  • Open from 7:25 a.m. – 11 a.m.  for book and Chromebook return

BLS B.L.A.C.K. (Black Leaders Aspiring for Change and Knowledge) is celebrating Juneteenth as a school community on Friday, June 17 at 2:30 PM in the dining hall. The word “Juneteenth” is a combination of “June” and “nineteenth” in honor of the date the announcement was made that tens of thousands of African-Americans in Texas had been emancipated, closing the door on one of the last chapters of slavery in the U.S. It is also known as African American Freedom Day or Emancipation Day.

This federal holiday is observed by celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865. Juneteenth pays tribute to the barriers African Americans overcame and still must overcome in order to be recognized as human beings with full rights to citizenship.

We invite everyone to come and celebrate this day with us, no matter your identity. We will celebrate Juneteenth, and the end of finals week, by playing games and hosting a screening of the film “Miss Juneteenth”. We are also asking everyone to wear something red, black, and/or green on Friday.

To all that came last Friday to help celebrate reptiles and the 15th birthday of Fritz the corn snake, our class (335) mascot, Fritz, we were able to donate $200 to the New England Herpetological Society (www.neherp.com). Thanks!

Did you want to purchase BLS swag this year and haven’t gotten around to it? You still have time to place an order or shop in person before we close for the summer! We will be closing this Friday, June 17th after the lunch periods and will reopen in September.
The School Store Staff wishes you a happy and healthy summer.

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Are you genuinely curious about our world? Did you ever dream of visiting Africa? Have you taken 2 or more years of French? Do you find History fascinating? Are you a team player? If you answered yes to 2 or more of the above questions, come learn more about the trip to Morocco that I will lead next April 2023 in Room 209 on Thursday, June 16 at 2:30 pm.

Open to students currently in Classes II, III, & IV

The Deitch Leadership Institute will partner with the national organization Junior Achievement to offer an 8-week workshop series on financial literacy titled the JA Finance Park. Students will learn fundamental concepts such as earning, budgeting, saving, credit cards, debt, risk, and investments. Taught by Mr. Levesque using curriculum from Junior Achievement, workshops will occur every Tuesday over Zoom from 3:00-4:00 pm, June 28 to August 16. Classes I-IV. Email Mr. Levesque with questions. Sign up HERE.

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All prospective AP Biology students must attend a brief, in 335, meet and greet with Mr. Spezzano on June 16th at 2:25 PM. During the meeting, you’ll be able to ask questions about the course and find out about helpful resources to prepare you for the fall!

This Wednesday, June 15th is the last Covid pool testing day for this year. It is still being held by the Alma Mater Statue from 7:30 a.m. – to 3:00 p.m.

Please come pick up rapid antigen test kits if you need one as this will be the last day for distribution.

All returning and new candidates for a Fall Sport (Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, B/G Soccer, Girls swimming, Girls Volleyball) must attend a mandatory informational on Wednesday, June 15. Coach Owens will present at 2:30 in the auditorium and coaches will meet with their respective programs at 3 pm. This is a requirement for all fall athletes.

Come give one last hurrah to Yellow Submarine Improv Troupe’s seniors! Friday, June 10 at 3 pm in the Black Box. Completely free though we will accept donations.

Are you genuinely curious about our world? Did you ever dream of visiting Africa? Have you taken 2 or more years of French? Do you find History fascinating? Are you a team player? If you answered yes to 2 or more of the above questions, come learn more about the trip to Morocco that I will lead next April 2023 in Room 209 on Monday, June 13 at 2:30 pm.

Hello! Sorry for the late notice, but in recognition of 14 tireless years of service 😉 to BLS science education, and 15 years of life, come celebrate Fritz the corn snake and reptiles, in general! After school in 335, until 3 pm, say hello, learn about reptiles and buy a cupcake or cookie. All proceeds will help support the local New England Herpetological Association!

A group of BLS students will be hosting two days of community action leading up to nationwide March for Our Lives rallies on June 11th to protest gun violence. We will be having sign-making sessions on June 8th and 9th, during lunch and after school, in preparation for a school-wide rally against gun violence that will take place on the 10th. Meet us out back near the tents during lunch and in room 025 after school! We will also be wearing orange on the day of the rally to honor gun violence victims and survivors. Reach out to hstoll@bostonk12.org or awoo@bostonk12.org with any questions and remember to check @ascbls on Instagram for more details as the day approaches.

Come enjoy a Krabby Patty in Bikini Bottom (conveniently located inside the BLS Black Box) for a high-stakes adventure featuring everyone’s favorite Sponge, Starfish, and Squirrel aiming to save the day.

Featuring songs from Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley.

June 2 at 7 pm, June 3 at 3 pm and 7 pm, June 4 at 7 pm, and June 5 at 2 pm.

$7 for students and $13 for adults

All performances are in person (no Livestream) in the Black Box. Advanced tickets can be bought at bostonlatin.ticketleap.com/spongebob

Beginning Monday, May 23 in the Seevak room, the final project in Facing History—memorials and/or monuments to something related to what we’ve explored in the course–will be on public exhibition.

Colleagues: you are invited to bring your students to visit and provide thoughtful and constructive feedback on the projects. Keep in mind that these projects are often powerful, moving, and emotional as students reflect on what they want to share with the rest of the school community. (And note that a few of the projects may include trigger warnings.)

The exhibition will be accessible during all periods during the school day, through Friday, June 3rd.

Please let me know if you have any questions (jfreeman@bostonpublicschools.org).

Commencement Ushers 2022 –

I am seeking 30 Members of the Junior Class to serve as ushers at our Commencement Exercises on Monday, June 13. Volunteers may not have any major disciplinary infractions on record and must have no grade lower than a C- in any class, this term. Please email Ms. Craven (acraven@bostonpublicschools.org) no later than Monday, June 6, 2022. All will receive community service hours. Preference will be given to members of the junior class. and if we are in need of more volunteers, members of the Sophomore Class will be considered. You will receive an email confirmation from me if you have been selected to serve.

For the Graduation Issue of the Argo, we are collecting data on what students want to see in the next Head of School at BLS. We will be creating a word cloud based on the adjectives that are collected. The form is anonymous unless you choose to add your name. Thank you and we look forward to seeing your responses!

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This is an opportunity for a student of any age who has the skill to develop an iOS app related to precision nutrition. The student must be full-time for at least two months in the summer to develop a functional iOS app. The student can work either on-site, remotely, or hybrid. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in developing iOS apps and will be super interested in healthcare-related research. Please reach out directly to meet with Ms. Bateman (kbateman@bostonpublicschools.org) to apply and please note the opportunity closes on Jen 1, 2022. This opportunity is made possible through the Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

The Keefe Library is open during W for students in the following activities: club meetings, small group meetings with a teacher, special events (speakers, town halls, etc.), group project work (arranged in advance by the teacher), and Fiber Arts with Ms. Harari. Because more than 2000 students use W as a study hall and library staffing is limited, the Keefe Library is unable to support printing and individual study hall sign up. Email Ms. Ellis or Ms. Harari with any questions.

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

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Students selected by InnerView for their service received InnerView community service awards in homeroom.

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Seniors are reminded that they MUST post 100+ hours of community service on InnerView as an expectation and graduation requirement. Posts should include a photo or screenshot with the student included, a description of service, and the supervisor’s name and contact info. This is past due and should be completed immediately.

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Any rising seniors interested in running for a senior class officer position in the fall are invited to attend a brief info session after school on Tuesday, May 31st in Room 208. The positions available are President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. We look forward to meeting all of you there!

Gratias maximas to all who contributed to our Coin Wars fundraiser! We raised a record $4900 for BLS scholars traveling to the National JCL convention this summer! The winning teachers and officers are:

Mr. Howard & Devin Ho

Ms. Lau & Ailin Sha

Join us on the lawn behind the dining hall this Friday after school to see them receive their “prizes” (ice water, eggs, silly string, pie in the face)! Check out @bls_jcl on Instagram to see us spin the wheel to decide their fate!

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Student Council will host the annual Faculty/Student Basketball game this Thursday (May 26) at 2:30 in the upper gym. It’s students versus teachers, with the BLS Step Squad performing at halftime. The following faculty members have committed to play: Mr. Galego, Mr. Osowiecki, Mr. Howard, Mr. Carino, Ms. Encarnacao, Mr. Boor, Mr. Smith (History), Mr. McQuade, Mr. DeVelis, Ms. Kelly, Mr. Carino, and Mr. Blackett. It’s been a 2-year COVID hiatus, so come watch this fun (and very competitive) game. Bragging rights and a shiny trophy is at stake. Tickets ($3) are available during lunch outside the dining hall, as well as at the door. Proceeds will go to a charity of the Student Council’s choice. Email questions to Mr. Levesque (jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org).

This summer, 40-60 high school students will join Junior Achievement in-person for 5 days of interactive, company-led workshops focused on personal finance, stock market, design thinking, pitching a product, career exploration, and interviewing skills. Students will take what they’ve learned throughout the week and apply it to the culminating session, Speed Networking, where they will connect with business professionals from a variety of industries. Current members of Classes II-V, please. Email Sue Ung (sung@janewengland.org) with questions. The application deadline is Friday, May 27. Learn more and apply at: bit.ly/jasi22info

BLS has been invited to nominate up to 23 members of the Class of 2023 to be considered for the Posse Scholarship, which includes a 4-year full-tuition scholarship to one of the following five schools:

Bryn Mawr College (PA) [STEM women only]

Bucknell University (PA)

Centre College (KY)

Denison University (OH)

Union College (NY)

Eligibility:

Posse nominees should demonstrate extraordinary academic and leadership potential.

Students who are a good fit for the Posse scholarship program are:

Interested in attending one of the five Boston Posse schools (listed above)

Willing and excited to go away to college in a Posse, a small group of 10 peers

Students who value diversity and teamwork

Willing to apply Early Decision to the school they are selected for (students do not need to commit to this application plan until October).

How to Be Nominated:

If you are interested in being nominated for the program please complete the attached form by June 3.

Ms. Frank will provide an update on the status of your nomination in June. Nominated students will be invited in August to participate in a group interview that will take place in early September.

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Seniors, submit questions to Kelsey & Maggie’s Corner, the Argo’s official advice column, through the following link (bit.ly/3qogG7x), to be answered in your Graduation Issue!

Submit photos in a JPEG format to bit.ly/argoseniorphotos2022 by Friday, June 3 to be featured on the front and back pages of the Argo’s Graduation Issue!

The Argo publishes seniors’ responses to survey questions for its Graduation Issue. The following form (bit.ly/argoseniorsurvey2022) is due by June 2 at 4 PM. Please read the disclaimer at the top because submitting. Only seniors may submit.

NHS decision letters have been delivered to the HRs of those who applied during this induction round. If you did not receive your letter, please check with your HR teacher and then email Mr. Finnigan ASAP. Please read the letters carefully, as they contain important next steps for inductees and reasoning for non-selection. Questions? Contact Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org).

Are you curious about the college process and maybe what life is like post-BLS? What are some tricks and tips for college applications? What are a few resources I can use at BLS and outside? If these sound like your questions, come to TAG’s alumni college panel this Thursday (5/26) in the electronic classroom. We’ll have college students from a number of BLS graduating classes explain their own experiences and give advice on how you can make the most out of your time at BLS. All BLS students are invited to attend. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to tagbls@gmail.com.

The Student Council is proud to announce the following faculty members as recipients of the 2022 Crystal Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching – Ms. Dunn, Ms. Campot, and Mr. Walker. Ms. Dunn will also receive the Gerald L. Gitner ’62 & Family Award for Outstanding Teaching. Students submitted a record-setting 60 nominations in support of their teachers, which is a testament to the talent, dedication, and hard work of the BLS faculty. Congratulations to all.

Student Council will host the annual Faculty/Student Basketball game this Thursday (May 26) at 2:30 in the upper gym. It’s students versus teachers, with the BLS Step Squad performing at halftime. The following faculty members have already committed to play: Mr. Galego, Mr. Osowiecki, Mr. Howard, Mr. Carino, Ms. Encarnacao, and Mr. Boor. It’s been a 2 year COVID hiatus, so come watch this fun (and very competitive) game. Bragging rights and a shiny trophy is at stake. Tickets are $3 and available to purchase during lunch outside the dining hall, proceeds for which will go to a charity of the Student Council’s choice. Email questions to Mr. Levesque (jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org).

Paper. Co has partnered with BPS to provide unlimited access to trained tutors so every student can ask questions, work through problems, and grow their confidence. We have been invited to participate in the beta rollout of their new Chrome extension. You can find more information as well as the browser extension at the link below.

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Would you like to see your Classics teacher pied/egged in the face, doused in water, or sprayed with silly string? Then donate to BLSJCL Coin Wars until Wednesday, May 25th! This fundraiser supports BLSJCL students attending the National JCL convention, which has become more expensive than in previous years. Donate by putting money in a coin jar located in any Classics teacher’s room. The teachers that have the most money in their jars by next Wednesday will spin a wheel that decides their fate! More specifics on that later. EAMUS!

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Ushers are reminded to inform their Day 4, R5 – R7 teachers that they are going over to Harvard College Monday, May 23rd for commencement exercises rehearsal. You must meet Ms. Lewis-da Ponte in the foyer at 12:00, with your signed permission slips. Students who normally have 3rd Lunch should eat during 2nd. Please contact Ms. Lewis-da Ponte (slewis2@bostonpublicschools.org) with questions/concerns BEFORE Monday, the 23rd.

In observation of Mental Health Awareness month, Student Council and Dr. Prosper, BLS Clinical Coordinator, will host three panelists – a current BLS student and two alumni – to lead a discussion about mental health. The program will occur Wednesday, May 25 during W-Block in the Black Box Theater. All students are welcome. Please sign up using this LINK by Tuesday 5/24, 8:00 pm.

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BLS! Join us for YouthCAN’s 16th Annual Summit on Climate Change and Sustainability on Saturday, May 21, 2022, in the Stata Center at MIT – 32 Vassar Street, Cambridge from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

This is a free event, open to all middle and high school students. It will include breakfast and lunch, musical performances, a keynote speaker, workshops, exhibitors, free raffles and prizes, and art activities. Our theme will highlight the intersectionality of climate crisis issues and solutions.

All BLS attendees will get 10 community service hours. This is a great event! Register online at the QR code in the linked flyer to ensure getting the workshop you want

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BLS History Department partner Gilder-Lehrman is again offering free virtual courses in U.S. history. More information can be found here.

www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-and-events/history-school

Nominations are being accepted for students and student organizations who have demonstrated excellence in leadership and service this past academic year. Self-nomination is permitted. Award categories include Rising Student Leader, Random Act of Leadership, Service to Community, Student Organization of the Year, and more.

Email Mr. Levesque with questions (jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org). The submission deadline is Monday, May 23, 6:00 pm. Click HERE to review all award categories and to nominate.

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Join over 1,000 runners of all ages and abilities for the annual Esplanade 5K. BLS alum Avi Nguyen has made 10 entries available for free for BLS community members. Contact Avi with any questions at anguyen@esplanadeassociation.org

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“Use the promo code wolfpack22 when registering.”

Final exams are scheduled by the department. This year, these exams are scheduled as follows:

• Wednesday, June 15: Math and History
• Thursday, June 16: Science and Modern Language Friday
• June 17: ELA and Classics

Exams will be administered between R2-R3 and then, from R6-R-7 on these days; teachers will provide students with details about individual exams and expectations. Please note that final exams are not worth more than 20% of the term 4 grade

Learn and Earn program for Summer 2022! This is a 6 or 8-week program (depending on which course students select!) where students can enroll in a college class at BFIT and receive a weekly stipend from our office! There is a 12-15 hour per week time commitment, with a schedule of activities including campus tours. Students will work with a cohort that will include dedicated academic mentors to support their success.

Learn more and apply today – owd.boston.gov/summer-learn-earn-program/ deadline is May 31st. The opportunity is open to all rising Juniors and Seniors

All Class VI- I students who have graduated from the Steppingstone Foundation are invited to Steppingstone’s monthly gathering hosted by your Steppingstone Representative, Carly Ramos (Class II). In this gathering, we will have a fun and engaging discussion about current events. This is a great opportunity for grade 9-12 Steppingstone Scholars to reconnect and learn more about each other, the world, and more! The gathering will take place on Friday, May 20th in Room 307 and starts promptly at 2:45 p.m. If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the email cramos@bostonk12.org. I look forward to seeing you all! 🙂

The Argo’s Graduation Issue traditionally features spotlights that seniors write for each other! All seniors are invited to write a spotlight (approximately 2.5k characters) for their friends, and co-writing is allowed. Feel free to read the attached spotlight from last year for reference.

Please email your spotlights to blsargo@gmail.com with your full name and the full name of the senior you are writing about by May 29 at 10 PM. Please send any other questions or concerns you have to blsargo@gmail.com as well.

Interested in dismantling structural racism? Diving into a personal exploration of racial identity? Being explicit with racism and naming things as they are? Learning how various levels of racism intersect with other forms of oppression? The legendary Racial Reconciliation and Healing Project of Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center is recruiting members for next year’s cohort. Gain the tools to understand intersectionality, how the history of racism and white supremacy has shaped current policies and practices in the US, and how to understand your role in dismantling it all.

Boston Latin students have been participating in this program since its inception and have been among the leaders in the school in advancing a strong understanding of racism and white supremacy’s role in this country. For a look at this program, please see this documentary or take a look at this article on the program from the Boston Foundation.

The program meets weekly in Jamaica Plain at 640 Centre Street in JP on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 and students receive a monthly stipend of approximately $200 for full participation.

There will be an info session led by the program’s co-directors, Abigail Ortiz and Dennie Butler-MacKay, on Thursday, May 19 at 2:30 in room 307. Two of the current participants, Lukas Hofmann ‘22 and Gabi Vasquez-Rosado 22, will also speak. Please stop by if you’ll be a junior or senior next year and learn more about this phenomenal opportunity.

Documentary link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=84imro3UVig

Article from the Boston Foundation www.tbf.org/news-and-insights/newsletters/2018/june/community-health-center

Get the BTS look at A.S.I.A. Night you’ve been hoping for. That’s “Behind The Scenes” not, you know, BTS, but I heard Jungkook has a mullet again, so that’s something. The link is live Wednesday at 8:00 AM.

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A quick reminder to all eligible students to come to pick up your rapid test kits every Wednesday by the Alma Mater statue from 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Calling all poets! If you love to write poetry and would like to reach a wider audience, please read this announcement from The ruth Weiss Foundation: Poetry provides what youth require: a path to the genuine, the original, the heretical, the shocking, the sensitive, the one-of-a-kind human individual. They have things to say that have never been saying before in ways that have never been seen before. The Beat poets like ruth Weiss (lower case) invaded the consciousness of a generation by speaking in voices that resonated with the young. Today there lurks a new battalion of teenagers who demand our attention. They want to take poetry in new directions to suit a new world. We should listen. The ruth Weiss Foundation is thrilled to announce that the 2022 Poetry Grant Award Submissions are now OPEN. This year the Foundation will be offering $1,000 in youth poetry prizes that seek out works of verbal and stylistic originality. For more information, visit www.ruthweissfoundation.org.

The Keefe Library will be closed for MCAS testing R5, R6, & R7 on Tues. 5/17 & Wed. 5/18. We will re-open after school.

All 10th graders must bring their fully charged Chromebooks with them on Tuesday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 18 for Math MCAS.

Just a reminder that NHS applications are due by Monday, 5/16 at 3:00 p.m. Questions? Reach out to Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org; Office 169B or Room 116).

As a reminder: the Topol Fellows, Ladies Collective, and FemInSTEM will be holding a spoken word event in the Fiction Room and Electronic Classroom in the Library on Friday, May 13th to address the historic reversal of Roe v. Wade and explore topics of reproductive justice.

To clarify, attendees for this event will be students whose teachers have been invited to bring their classes to this programming. Apologies for any confusion.

The same programming will be available for individuals to sign up if they so choose during a future W Block. More information on that will be forthcoming.

If there are any questions, please contact us at topolfellowbls@gmail.com.

A rally for reproductive rights will be taking place at Copley Square on Saturday, May 14th at 2 pm. A group of BLS students, including Topol Fellows and members of the Ladies Collective and FemInSTEM, will be meeting in the lobby of the Copley Library through the Boylston Street entrance at 1:45 PM. All individuals interested in this protest are welcome to join us there. To keep in touch with us for the protest, we ask that you sign up at this link: forms.gle/TtWhqgfbW8DehCuZA

IMPORTANT: Sign-making for the protest on Saturday will occur after school on Friday, May 13 in the Fiction Room of the Library.

If there are any questions about the sign-making on Friday or the Saturday protest, please contact us at topolfellowbls@gmail.com.

Save the Date: 2022 Sports Banquet

Thursday, May 26, 6:00 p.m. BTU Hall, 180 Mt. Vernon Street, Dorchester

We are excited to celebrate our student-athletes in person this year at the annual sports banquet. Please note the change in venue and earlier date. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m, and the program will begin promptly at 6:45 p.m.

Cash will not be accepted; students and families must register here: www.bls.org/apps/forms2/?f=14577. Tickets are $40 per person.

All varsity student-athletes and their families are invited. Students are reminded to dress appropriately and refrain from wearing sneakers, jeans, or hats.

We are proud to announce the results of the Prize Declamation, which took place on Saturday, the 7th of May. Alex Chou of Class I was the overall winner of Prize Declamation for the 2021-2022 school year. Second place went to Class I Jack Trapanick. Manasvi Chilakapati of Class I and Mirabelle Berman Reinhardt of Class II tied for third place. Fourth place went to Class II Selina Tang. Ailin Sha won for best declaimer for Class III and IV. Ruth Gelaye won the best declaimer for classes V and VI. We applaud all participants who performed at Prize Declamation and all those students who declaimed in the various Public Declamations throughout the year. We look forward to next year’s performances. We encourage many students of all grade levels to come for coaching and try out for Public Declamation next year

Fisher’s College 101 program is designed for rising juniors/seniors to take college-level courses at Fisher over the summer to earn college credit. The courses are completely free of charge, and this year for the first time, they will conduct a “hybrid schedule” – two classes in person on campus, and two virtually. Students who successfully complete the College 101 program will receive a $22,000 renewable scholarship to attend Fisher College after they finish high school. However, there is no obligation to attend Fisher afterward and the courses are accredited so there should be no issues transferring them over to another school as well – just a nice gateway to the college experience!

Students can apply here: www.fisher.edu/college-101-application or visit their College 101 portal here: www.fisher.edu/admissions/school-counselors/college-101

Although the deadline has passed on the website, if you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Mr. Luu or your counselor. BLS students have been granted a deadline extension to 5/15.

You can also contact Mr. Henry Maldonado at  You can also contact Mr. Henry Maldonado at hmaldonado@fisher.edu.

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From March 9th to 13th BLS JCL will be hosting its annual Symposia! This week will be filled with talks from Classics teachers about topics ranging from animal sacrifice to Ancient Greek. The talks are open to everyone, so come by and bring your friends!

Monday 5/9 @ 2:30- Mr. Brownell will be talking about Ancient Greek in room 031

Wednesday 5/11 @ 2:30- Mr. Kerpan on the topic of “Is Ovid a Feminist?” in room 210

Thursday 5/12 @ 2:30- Mr. Mordine on the topic of “Greek and Roman Animal Sacrifice” in room 137

Friday 5/13 @ 2:30- Mr. Howard on the topic of “ “Love & Betrayal: Catullus’s complicated relationship with his girlfriend” in room 115

We hope to see you there!

Student Council is accepting nominations for Crystal Apple Awards in recognition of outstanding teaching this past year. Students are encouraged to include anecdotes, stories, and specific reasons in support of their nominee (400-600 words). Award recipients from the past 5 years are not eligible – Mr. Gavin, Ms. Moon, Ms. Foley, Mr. Mikalaitis, Ms. Cojohn, Ms. Barich, Ms. Freeman, Ms. Arnold, Mr. Howard, Mr. Southwick, Ms. Levin-Adler. Ms. Myette, Ms. Moguel, Mr. Bartoloma, Mr. Pietrangelo, and Mx. Amico. Nominations are due Monday, May 16, and can be submitted through this Google Form.

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Hello beautiful people! This is BLS ASIA letting you know that our annual Asian Night is on Friday, May 13th. Doors open at 5 PM and the show starts at 5:30 PM. Tickets are $6 for the show, $8 for show and dinner, and a brand new $10 premium ticket, including dinner, skipping the line, and the best seats in the house. Purchase from an A.S.I.A. officer! Check out @blsasia on Instagram to see who you can buy from, or look at the list below. Hope to see you there!

An Tran (I)

Aidan Chen (I)

Patty Huang (I)

Jasmine Lee (I)

Faria Zaman (II)

Fiona Yuan (III)

Cinly Mo (II)

Darren Seto (II)

Nha Truong (II)

Tiffany Dang (I)

Vivian Nguyen (II)

Catherine Wang (II)

Lena Thai (IV) Ava Vu (IV)

If you are taking an AP Modern Language exam, you MUST use a BPS Chromebook. We have a limited supply of loaner machines, so it’s important that you bring your fully charged and updated Chromebook with you to the exam. We will provide headsets for you; AirPods and other wireless devices are not allowed. If you do not see the “ETS APCJ” app (Chinese) or “DAC App” (all other languages) in your login screen’s Apps menu, please see Mr. Hourigan ASAP.

Looking for an opportunity to make music over the summer? The BPS summer music program will run Monday – Friday, July 18th – July 29th, from 9 am to 12 pm here at BLS. Please fill out this form if you are interested, or see Ms. McKenna for more information.

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Harvard, Suffolk, BFIT, UMass Boston, and BC are recruiting candidates for PAID summer office jobs. They will be hiring for a myriad of departments including psychology, performing arts, law, library, IT, and more! Please fill out the form if you are interested in being considered: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlfqxFJ9hnK8xUlrEiQQDVGxa8aP1dm_X8fJtKKck2upq6Tg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Seniors and juniors who meet the minimum GPA requirement (3.2 and 3.6, respectively) have been invited to apply for induction into the National Honor Society. Please note that GPAs for NHS purposes are calculated from previous years, beginning with 9th grade, and do not factor in the current academic year. All necessary information has been emailed directly to the students to whom this applies. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, 5/16/22 at 3 PM. Questions? Email Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org) or drop by Office 169B (across the hall from room 135) before school.

Save the date! After numerous COVID-related disruptions and delays, we are excited to announce that the NHS Induction Ceremony has been officially scheduled for Wednesday, 6/1. Further details will be coming via email directly to affected students in the coming weeks. We look forward to finally being able to honor our previously inducted members alongside our newest inductees and formally celebrate their tremendous accomplishments at that time.

Tickets for the junior prom and senior prom are now available on your SIS homepage. Please be sure that you are purchasing the ticket for the prom that you are intending to attend. The senior prom is Thursday, June 9th. Please purchase your senior prom tickets by Wednesday, June 1st. The junior prom is Friday, June 24th. Please purchase your junior prom tickets by Tuesday, June 14th.

Please be on the lookout for 4 missing Wooden Bass Xylophone Keys (lettered E, F, G, A) ranging approx. 9-12 inches. These are missing from the Fundamentals of Music Room (421). We need them for our Students (also, this Instrument is VERY expensive). Thanks!

Please book your appointments with Chestnut Hill Studios to have your senior picture taken for the yearbook. Please call the studio (508-336-4777) Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m to schedule a convenient time to be photographed on location at Boston Latin School between the hours of 2:00 -8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. As a reminder, students must be photographed by Chestnut Hill Studios to have their senior picture AND their senior profile in the yearbook to ensure quality and consistency. Please book your appointments soon; this is your last opportunity to be photographed for the yearbook. We are hoping to have every member of the Class of 2022, a class of many “firsts” included in the Senior Portrait section.

Prize Declamation will take place on the morning of Saturday, May 7 for alumni only. We congratulate the invited students who qualified for participation in the time-honored event. Best of luck this weekend!

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If you have noticed a Modern Language listed on your SIS, please do not pay attention to what it says. Mr. Lane is working on the schedules, and nothing is ready yet. The schedules for next year will not be finalized until right before school starts next September, so what you see on SIS will not be accurate until then. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kelley at ckelley2@bostonpublicschools.org or stop by her office, room 256 across from 219.

Attention seniors…last call! If you would like your senior profile printed in the yearbook, please complete your senior profile during W Block this week if you haven’t done so already. The google form can be found in both Google Classroom and in an email that Christina sent out. Contact Ziqi (zzhen@bostonk12.org), Ryan (rho@bostonk12.org), or Christina (czhu5@bostonk12.org) if you have any questions!

The Boston Architectural College (BAC) will host a summer academy for students interested in architecture, planning, & design. The academy will run in July and in person. Please refer to the link below for more information:

the-bac.edu/summer-academy

BAC has indicated that they will pay half the tuition ($1,600) for participating students; the Boston Planning & Development Agency will pay the rest making this experience FREE FOR BPS STUDENTS.

AP Exams are scheduled for May 2-13, with late testing the following week. Talk to your AP teacher or Mr. Kennelly if you have any questions. The schedule with testing locations can be found here.

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Congratulations to the BLS Mock Trial Team on their performance in the Yale Moot Court Tournament! Michelle Chen (IV), Emily Yu (IV), Rachel Roncka (I), and Gabriela Vasquez Rosado (I) all placed among the top 6 speakers. Michelle Chen and Amirah Redwing (III) won third place in the finals! Mirabelle Berman-Reinhardt (II), Gabriel Feinberg (III), Caroline Song (IV), Arianna Sun (V), Kate O’Riordan (V), and Ryan Murphy (VI), and Mairead Gagnon (VI) also won many victories over 5 rounds!

BLS Mock Trial Deputy Captains Mirabelle Berman-Reinhart ’23, Mira Yu ’23

BLS Mock Trial Captains Rachel Roncka ‘22, Gabriela Vasquez Rosado ’22

No Assessment Day: Eid al-Fitr, Monday, May 2

In observance of Eid al-Fitr,  Monday, May 2 is considered a “No Test Day” and classroom assessments should not be administered. Students in Class V who are absent for Eid will be able to make up the science MCAS upon their return and will be excused for the day with the submission of this form. 

Also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide and marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. To all who observe Eid al-Fitr, we say “Eid Mubarak!”

Congrats to the BLS students who competed at the 2022 Harvard Certamen Tournament last weekend! There were over 60 teams competing from across the nation competing in their first in-person event in two years, and we’re very proud of your performance!

Novice (3rd place): Joseph Hemr, Mila Matteson, Emmy Zamora, Cynthia Francis, Thomas McMahon

Intermediate (1st place): Andrew Lai, Ailin Sha, Mark Snekvik, Hannah Stoll

Advanced (3rd place): Biya Brook, Alex Chou, Louisa Hemr, Kyler Hoogendoorn-Ecker

Remember to include a photo/selfie of yourself (or screenshot if virtual) performing your service as well as your supervisor’s name and email when submitting service to Innerview.

The 2022 Prize Night Scholarship and Financial Aid Survey is OPEN! Please apply now! This form will close on Sunday, May 1st, 2022 at 11:59 PM. Email Ms. Murray with any questions.

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Looking to get henna done? Come join BLS Desi for Henna week from Tuesday 4/26 to Friday 4/29 from 2:30-4! Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will be in room 136 and Friday will be in room 208. You can pick from a selection of designs or bring your own (if it seems reasonable). Prices will range from $4-$10+ depending on intricacy and size. We are aware that the spring concerts are taking place on Thursday and Friday, so performers will be prioritized on those days to ensure that they have enough time to remove their henna beforehand. Students and faculty are welcome!

Artist Sergio Beltrán-García worked with youth artists from Boston (3 of the students are from BLS: Emily Gillis; Tia Hashem and Molly Griffiths)) to make sense of monuments, and memorials, memory, representation, and justice. Through a series of collaborative art workshops, site visits, readings, and conversations, they explored how a memorial can become a tool for positive change and how to critique existing monuments. Together they researched, conceptualized, and built a collaborative memorial in public space that honors personal and collective histories that are important to them. In the process, the students learned about inclusive and participatory approaches to monuments and memorialization, and how to think creatively about questions of history, representation, and accessibility.

Register Here: www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/bos/ver.cfm?event_id=22904596 to see their collaborative memorial on Sunday 5/1 at the Goethe Institute

The Topol Fellows have organized a selection of books from the Keefe Library that have recently been challenged or banned in schools across the U.S. Please visit our display in the library to explore why certain titles are challenged and banned, and how the banning of books can be dangerous.

There is still time to apply to paid summer internships! State Street, MGH, Brigham and Women’s, and more are looking for candidates. Must be 16+, vaccinated and boosted, and available to work July 5-August 19. Apply as soon as possible! application.bostonpic.org/Account

A few reminders about coming and going from the library: -a 5-minute pass from any class or study hall (to print, find a book, or ask us a question) is intended for a quick drop into the library. Students should present the pass to Ms. Ellis or Ms. Harari upon arrival. -If students want to come for the entire period, they must sign up for a spot in Oculus. -If students need to make up a quiz or meet with a teacher, they should sign out/in before leaving in the binder near the front door. If gone more than 10 minutes, please provide a pass (or email) upon return. Thank you!

The BLS English Department is pleased to announce the 2022 Prize Reading competition: Prize Reading is an annual event that awards students who have excellent skills in reading aloud. No memorization or preparation is necessary. Simply complete a registration form, available outside room 519, then show up on the appointed day, choose a text, and read it aloud as clearly and expressively as you can when your name is called. The competition this year will be held on Wednesday, May 4 at 2:30 p.m. in rooms to be announced. We hope you’ll join us! Winners at each level are awarded the Gardner Medal, a distinct honor. Deadline for registration: Monday, May 1 at 2:30 pm.

Friendly and spirited students in Class III-I are needed as in-person tour guides for newly invited students and families.  The Open House for future members of the Class of 2028 and 2026 will be held in May (date TBD).  Because this will be our first Open House on campus in over two years, interested students should attend the Tour Guide Training and Information session during W Block, Wednesday, April 27, in the Black Box. Students who are unable to attend because they are peer mentors should email Ms. Pierce.

To indicate interest and secure a pass to the training, please complete the Tour Guide Sign Up Form by Monday, April 25 at 6:00 p.m. Students who speak languages other than English are especially needed. Community service hours will be awarded. For more information, please email Ms. Pierce at: mpierce5@bostonpublicschools.org.

Square Tech Training Program is now accepting applications for their Hybrid Summer Internships 2022! The deadline for applying is June 3rd, 2022. Students can apply online at www.cstoboston.org/square-tech

Please note the following upcoming changes to the Keefe Library’s after school schedule: Fri., 4/8: closed after school for Faculty Talent Show

Tues.,4/12: closed after school for professional development

Thurs., 4/14: closed after school for April vacation

Due to MCAS testing, please note that the Keefe Library will be closed during R5, R6, & R7 from Monday, 4/11 to Thursday, 4/14. “Closed” means no study hall sign-up or visits to print/borrow Chromebooks. Morning hours and R1-4 study halls are not affected by this change.

Interested in learning graphic design? Become an associate layout editor for Catapulta! On Monday, 4/11, and Tuesday, 4/12 we will be designing the layout of our spring 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. 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. See you soon

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Imprambo No. 5

1, 2, 3 4 5, Everybody in the BlackBox for an improv show!

Thursday, April 14th at 3 and 7 PM, the Yellow Submarine Improv Trope will be hosting a trumpet-stopping showcase of improvisational comedy. You don’t want to miss it! At the door, tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults, or tune in to the live stream: bostonlatin.ticketleap.com/imprambo

Calculus Field Day is the major annual outreach event sponsored by the Mathematics Department at Northeastern in partnership with BPS Math Department. Over 100 students from across Boston Public Schools join together one day a year to compete in teams of three, in challenging and stimulating tests in Precalculus, regular Calculus, and AP Calculus. For more details, please see the attached flyer.

We’d love for as many students to attend as possible! We ask that all interested students are registered via a form available from your math teacher, by Wednesday, April 13th. If it is easier, you can just send us the list of students, and contacts and which test they will take.

Description: The BLS Guidance webpage has been updated to include resources to help students find employment opportunities for this summer. Some applications have upcoming deadlines, so don’t wait!

BLS Student Employment and Internship Opportunities

Congratulations to Emily Gillis (Class II) Tia Hashem (Class I) and Molly Griffiths, who have been accepted to the Goethe Institute Spring 2022 workshop with Teaching Artist Sergio Beltran Garcia. Emily, Tia, and Molly are part of a small group of students, who will research, conceptualize, and build a collaborative memorial in public space that honors the personal and collective histories that are important to us. Students will learn about inclusive and participatory approaches to monuments and memorialization, and think creatively about questions of history, representation, and accessibility.

The School Store will be open this week on THURSDAY since there is no school on Friday. Stop by and see the new merchandise that has arrived or browse online at :
www.bls.org/bookstore

Class of 2022 lawn signs are now available and can be found online in the senior section.

Come watch the 3 V 3 basketball tournament and support your friends on April 14th at 2:45 in the upper gym! Audience entry is $2, with snacks and drinks available for purchase at the door. If you have registered as a team to play in the tournament, please bring your $20 registration fee to Ms. Sarkis in Room 208 by Thursday to officially be registered.

Need Community Service? Of course, you do! Attend the BLS Community Service Fair Thursday, April 14 after school in the dining hall to connect with 15+ community service agencies.

bls.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=203696&type=d

Congratulations to the top performers in our 4th BLS Public Declamation!

First Place: Alex Chou ~ Class I

Second Place: Ailin Sha ~ Class IV

Third Place: Mirabelle Berman Reinhardt ~ Class II

Thank you to everyone who participated and to the members of Class III, who were the audience for the assembly. As the fourth Public Declamation is the final assembly per tryouts, we look forward to seeing interested students next year. Prize Declamation, which will take place on Saturday, May 7th. It is only open to qualifying students, those who have performed in at least three of the four Public Declamations within the academic year. We wish those qualifying students good luck next month.

Grades 7 and 8 begin MCAS ELA testing next week. Please make sure your Chromebook is up to date:

Click the three vertical dots in the upper right

Choose Help -> About Google Chrome

If your Chromebook finds an update, install it

And make sure to bring your FULLY CHARGED Chromebook to school on your MCAS days. Please see Mr. Hourigan with any problems.

The BLS AP testing schedule can be found here. Speak to your AP teacher or Mr. Kennelly if you have any questions or exam conflicts.

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YEMA (Youth Emergency Medicine Association) is looking for BLS student-athletes who are interested in providing feedback about sports. We aim to give student-athletes the opportunity to be educated on sport-specific injuries and hope to have several workshops for people this year. In order to host the workshops, we are looking for firsthand input from BLS student-athletes.

Please fill out this survey if you are open to doing so: Sports Injury Survey

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Need community service? Of course, you do! Connect with 15+ community service agencies at the BLS Community Service Fair Thursday, April 14. Find volunteer opportunities, for now, this summer, and next school year.

bls.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=203696&type=d

Congratulations to the BLS Show Choir, Pizazz, on earning a silver medal at Saturday’s Eastern Show Choir Festival. The Show Choir’s band also earned the Best Band award – amazing work!

Due to special programming, pool testing will take place on Monday, April 11 instead of Wednesday for next week only. We will resume pool testing on Wednesdays following April break.

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Each senior who wishes to order a 2022 yearbook is asked to order a yearbook by April 30, 2022. In 1998, the cost of the yearbook was $95.00 for 143 pages, only 60 of which were in color. Through the years, in spite of rising costs due to inflation, we have been able to negotiate with Balfour because of our strong relationship with the company for over thirty years, and have capped the cost for our students. Today, Liber Actorum is $100.00 for 200 pages of full color! Payment envelopes are available from Mrs. Craven in Room 105. If paying by check, please make the check payable to Boston Latin School and include your name /homeroom/yearbook in the memo section. Payments must be submitted in the distributed payment envelopes. The envelope is kept as a record of your payment for yearbook pickup in November. In order to represent all of our senior end-of-the-year activities, including prom, prize night, and graduation, our yearbook is scheduled for fall delivery. Please note: we are only able to order a yearbook for the students who submit payment to Mrs. Craven by April 30, 2022. 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 soon!

Attention all students who like to have fun! Come see your teachers dance, step, sing, juggle, play the guitar, or strut their stuff showing off their fashion at the Annual Faculty Talent Show on Friday, April 8th at 2:45. Tickets will be on sale during lunches starting Thursday, March 31st through Friday, April 8th for $5. The price at the door will increase to $7, so buy your tickets ahead of time. All proceeds will go to the Senior Class.

Girls and Boys State will be held from Saturday, June 11th to Friday, June 17th at Stonehill College in Easton. These programs are designed to teach democratic values and local, state, and federal government operations, politics, and policy. Students are immersed in mock-government organizations and attend classes, lectures, and debates during their week-long stay on campus. Two nominees will be chosen from Class II for each program. Deadline: Monday, April 11th. Please see Ms. Sweeney in 107 if you have questions.

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PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE AND TIME — All returning football players and all those interested in joining the football team, please join Coach Butler and Coach McQuade in ROOM 028 at 2:15 on THURSDAY, April 7. Beat English!

At the end of the unit, AP German students were tasked with thinking of someone, either from their family, their community, or simply someone they know, who has an immigration/migration background, and to tell their story. However, this assignment went beyond a writing assignment. Students needed to show and describe the immigrant’s story by choosing a pair of shoes and when possible decorating these to represent the immigrant’s “path” in life.

Ms. Harari and Ms. Deeth were so kind to agree to display the shoes and excerpts of the students’ writings. There are some very personal stories the students have shared in their writing (the texts are displayed in German and English) and depicted visually, “tread” carefully and respectfully as you read and view them.

Always keep in mind, that there are many roads we and those before us must walk down to become the person we are.

An excerpt from Goethe’s Faust comes to mind when reading these stories:

“There are but two roads that lead to an important goal and to the doing of great things: strength and perseverance. Strength is the lot of but a few privileged men; but austere perseverance, harsh and continuous, may be employed by the smallest of us and rarely fails of its purpose, for its silent power grows irresistibly greater with time.”

The American Repertory Theater is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Youth Action Team! The Youth Action Team is a paid arts leadership program for incoming high school juniors consisting of a 6-week summer workshop and monthly meetings during the school year. Participants will work closely with the A.R.T. to develop community arts initiatives as valued voices in the A.R.T. producing network. Further details for this program can be found on the flyer attached. The application consists of three short-answer questions, a personal statement, and an interview (all applicants will have the opportunity to interview). The timeline for the program is as follows:

Timeline: March 31, 2022: Application opens

May 1, 2022: Application closes

April/May 2022: Rolling Interviews

End of May 2022: Participants notified

June 2022: Orientation celebration

July 5 – August 16, 2022: Summer Sessions

September 2022 – May 2023: Monthly Sessions

June 2023: Closing celebration

Learn more about the A.R.T.’s education programs at their website, and please direct any questions to us at education@amrep.org.

Seniors are reminded to enter all of their community service hours in Innerview by April 25. While there is no differentiation between in and out of school service for seniors, all students are still expected to meet the 100-hour community service graduation requirement. Students that exceed that expectation with at least 250 hours entered on Innerview will be eligible to receive the green community service cord at graduation. Students still needing hours should see postings on Innerview, follow @blscommunityservice on Instagram, and attend the BLS Community Service Fair on April 14.

bls.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=203696&type=d

BLS JCL attended the Massachusetts State Convention this past weekend and won a plethora of the whole school and individual awards! Congrats to all who participated and competed, thank you to all the chaperones and sponsors who helped out and supported the club, and shout out to Mr. Howard who ran the first in-person convention in 2 years!

Specific awards can be found in this Doc.

docs.google.com/document/d/1IQ2RvFeeHILzKPYaL1zU2glfY05X2Xs_90dhZ5OgOVw/edit?usp=sharing

Calling all juniors and seniors!! Are you planning on going to your class’s prom? Wondering how you can get a ticket for cheap? Enter a raffle to win a prom ticket! Raffle tickets are $5 per entry and will be sold during lunch all week from Monday, April 4th to Friday, April 8th. While you’re there, buy your Faculty Talent Show ticket!

BLS Theatre was Regional Winners at the METG High School Theatre Festival on Saturday with A Clown Show About Rain.

All-Star Company Awards were given to

Quinn Carley and Amalia Whetstone for stage management and backstage management

Sam Ringrose, Mary Bosch, Ethan Mostoslavsky, Rowyn Haynes, and Cynthia Wang for ensemble clowning

Ben Zaborksi for lighting design

Creighton Banitt for sound design

YWOC (Young Women of Color) is hosting a food drive for the St. Mary’s food pantry in to conclude the celebration of Women’s History Month! St. Mary’s food pantry is a member agency of the Greater Boston Food Bank and receives most of its food from there. The pantry also relies on Partner churches, community groups and individuals to help keep its shelves stocked, so let’s do our part to help out!

Our goal is to donate 100 non-perishable food items to the organization. Community Service hours will be provided to those who donate! For every donation of 10 non-perishable food items, you will receive 1 hour of community service! (Please take a photo for innerview and list Ms. Delorme-Metayer as the program supervisor.) Our drop-off location is the box labeled “ST. MARY’S FOOD DRIVE” outside the main office. Thank you in advance for your contribution!

Interested in STEM, journalism, and/or science journalism? Become an associate editor for Catapulta! Spring production begins next week: the copy (grammar editing) and content (scientific accuracy editing) departments will meet from Monday, April 4th to Thursday, April 7th, while the layout department (graphic design) will meet on Monday, April 11th and Tuesday, April 12th. All meetings will run from 2:30 – 3:30 in room 330. Students of all levels of experience are welcome to come. Please email catapultasciencebls@gmail.com with questions, and we hope to see you soon!

Do you struggle to ask your teacher for help? Have you been out and needed assistance from your teacher to get back on track but did not have the confidence to speak up? Are you someone who just comes to class and leaves when the bell rings? Building a stronger relationship with your teachers is imperative to your success here at Boston Latin School and beyond. Join Ms.Delorme-Metayer for this month’s Strategies for Success Workshop. We will teach students to email communication skills and in-person communication skills to strengthen their student-to-teacher connection. The workshop will be held in room 135 this Thursday, April 7th, 2022 from 2:30 – 3:30 pm. Please email Ms.Delorme-Metayer at rdelormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org if you have any questions.

The fourth Public Declamation of the school year will take place on Wednesday, March 30th (Day 2) during W-block and possibly part of R3 in the auditorium. Members of Class III will attend the assembly. We request that teachers take attendance and promptly arrive, to start the program as early as possible. We look forward to the performances of the invited student declaimers. Please see the list of participants. Thank you.

docs.google.com/document/d/1jWutsv0-zIZpMoWffcyk2ekQ9FntsXFsw1ZLf6TOp9M/edit?usp=sharing

Many organizations around Boston are now hiring students ages 14+ for summer jobs and internships! Check out the link for an updated list of opportunities.

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At the end of the unit, AP German students were tasked with thinking of someone, either from their family, their community, or simply someone they know, who has an immigration/migration background, and to tell their story. However, this assignment went beyond a writing assignment. Students needed to show and describe the immigrant’s story by choosing a pair of shoes and when possible decorating these to represent the immigrant’s “path” in life.

There are some very personal stories the students have shared in their writing (the texts are displayed in German and English) and depicted visually, “tread” carefully and respectfully as you read and view them.

Always keep in mind, that there are many roads we and those before us must walk down to become the person we are.

An excerpt from Goethe’s Faust comes to mind when reading these stories:

“There are but two roads that lead to an important goal and to the doing of great things: strength and perseverance. Strength is the lot of but a few privileged men; but austere perseverance, harsh and continuous, may be employed by the smallest of us and rarely fails of its purpose, for its silent power grows irresistibly greater with time.”

Come see an encore performance of BLS Theatre’s A Clown Show About Rain on Thursday at 7 pm and Friday at 3 pm in the Black Box Theater before we take it to regionals for the Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild Festival on April 2 at 1:30 pm at Wayland High School. Tickets are $3 for students and $6 for adults.

To watch it remotely (though we highly recommend in-person over remote) go to bostonlatin.ticketleap.com/clownshow otherwise get tickets at the door.

Cynthia Wang for Acting

Sam Ringrose for Acting

Creighton Bannit for Sound Design

Ben Zaborski for Lighting Design

Quinn Carley for Stage Management Tegan Trueblood and Mitchell Phesay for Props Design

Bailey Wright and Gwen Trueblood for Directing

Would your service-themed club like to promote your community service opportunities at the upcoming BLS Community Service Fair on April 14? Complete this community service club form if your club would like to participate.

bit.ly/springservicefairrsvp

Many summer jobs and internships are now accepting applications! Paid opportunities in law, healthcare, tech, animal care, national park maintenance, and more, for students ages 14+. Please email Ms. Gorrill at lgorrill@bostonpublicschools.org with questions and for application help.

docs.google.com/document/d/1ild8Rdy8OlCN3cLctdLa0KJCDxOl6oPeKkO56DQ_imQ/edit?usp=sharing

If your Chromebook charges but is having trouble turning on, 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 most cases has helped “dead” Chromebooks come back to life.

If you’re experiencing any Chromebook issues, please come see me in the library area.

The Goethe Institute Boston is hosting a workshop: Who Owns the Past/Present? — URBANO (urbanoproject.org) The workshop is led by the artist Sergio Beltrán-García and is held in ENGLISH.

Students will be asked to create their own monuments. The exhibit of the student’s work will take place at the Goethe Institute Boston at 179 Beacon Street. The Goethe Institute is also offering stipends.

urbanoproject.org

We recognize Ramadan, which begins the evening of April 1, as a month-long observance by Muslims worldwide, marked by spiritual reflection and worship. For students who observe Ramadan and maybe fasting, the Argo Room (Room 207a) has been reserved for you for reflection and prayer during the lunch periods throughout the month. Room 207a is accessed through the door to Room 206. You may also choose to visit the library during your lunch period. So that we can provide you with a pass in advance of next week, please complete this form by Thursday, March 31. This will also ensure that we have an account of everyone on campus and can inform your teacher(s) if needed. As always, please reach out to your guidance counselor for any questions or concerns and to Ms. Kwan (wkwan@bostonpublicschools.org) if you need to access quiet space at additional times during the day. We wish a safe, happy, and generous Ramadan to all members of our community who observe the holiday.

The BLS German teachers led a workshop during the MLK celebrations (3/25) on Afro-Deutsche Musik. In the end, they asked students to complete a ballot to choose the best singer and best song. Here are the results:

Favorite artist(s):

1.SAM

2.Namika

3.Celina Bostix

Favorite song: 1.Da wo du herkommst -”Where you are from” (SAM)

2.Lieblingsmensch-”Favorite person” (Namika)

3.Nie wieder leise-”Never again silent” (Celina Bostic) tied with Kleinigkeiten-”The Small Things” (Chima & Lary)

Student Agenda Book Cover Design Contest

Open to all BLS students, the opportunity to see your creation in print – 3,000 times over! We are seeking designs for the front or back cover for the new 2022-2023 Agenda Book (handbook) and are looking for your ideas. Entries can be in full color and should be created for a 5.5” by 8.5” book with either a CMYK or RGB image. Specifications can be found here: Link to Agenda Book Template: drive.google.com/file/d/18F2scDmr0VCeGLUPcW0L5Xa5mMh04PQs/view?usp=sharing 

Please submit your designs to Ms. Pierce at mpierce5@bostonpublicschools.org by April 1.  Any questions should be directed to Ms. Walshak at ewalshak@bostonpublicschools.org.

BLS Community Service Stars are now being celebrated on the “big screen” outside the entrance to the dining hall. See your friends and classmates and congratulate them.

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All returning football players and all those interested in joining the football team, please join Coach Butler and Coach McQuade in the Lower Gym during W Block on Wednesday, April 13. If you need a pass for your homeroom teacher, please see either Coach Butler in the coaches’ office outside the lower gym or Coach McQuade in Room 336. Beat English!

The Topol Fellows and Facing History students are undertaking a major campaign to aid folks in need both in Ukraine and fleeing Ukraine. Working with students and teachers in western Ukraine, we have a list of specific needs. There are multiple ways to help–from making posters to raising funds to order supplies. Please use this form to join our e-mail list so we can keep you informed and include you in our work and efforts. And please contribute to our collection of funds each day during each of the R5 lunches.

forms.gle/AgMLfQ54u23SSru26

Stop by the Keefe Library and pick up a copy of Trevor Noah’s best-selling memoir Born A Crime. Yours to keep — forever! Available to all while supplies last. Click on the link below to read a description of the book.

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/537515/born-a-crime-by-trevor-noah/

Dorchester Little League is looking for volunteer coaches to help run T-ball practices/games on Saturday mornings from April 23rd – June 25th (past locations include: Hemenway Park, Garvey Park). Please see Ms. Brown in room 322 for more information.

Please book your appointments with Chestnut Hill Studios to have your senior picture taken for the yearbook. There are 10 appointments left for April 1, 2022. Once those slots are filled, any student who wishes to appear in the Senior Portrait section with a profile will have to travel to the studio to be photographed. When members of our alumni arrive in the spring to celebrate the time they spent at BLS, think ahead! In 10, 20, even 50 years from now, you might wish you had been photographed after all! Please call the studio (508-336-4777) Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m to schedule a convenient time to be photographed on location at Boston Latin School between the hours of 2:00 -8:00 p.m. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. As a reminder, students must be photographed by Chestnut Hill Studios to have their senior picture AND their senior profile in the yearbook to ensure quality and consistency. Please book your appointments soon! We are hoping to have every member of the Class of 2022, a class of many “firsts” included in the Senior Portrait section.

The National Institute of American History & Democracy (NIAHD) is proud to host the Pre-College Program in American History at William & Mary for rising high school juniors, seniors, and rising college freshmen.

A background in American history is not required, however, an open mind, independent thinking, creativity, and a spirit of adventure are essential.

www.wm.edu/as/niahd/precol/index.php

Submit questions to Kelsey & Maggie’s Corner, the Argo’s official advice column, through the following link (bit.ly/3qogG7x). Get your question featured in the April Issue!

Just a quick reminder for eligible students who did not pick up their Antigen (rapid) COVID test kit last week may do so this Wednesday, March 30 by the Alma Mater statue from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Please know that you must have parental consent in order to participate in this take-home program. Parents/guardians should have received emails from “permission click” with a link to opt-in. If your family did not receive this email, you may pick up a hard copy of this form in the main office for parents/guardians to complete and return.

Do you love to play or watch basketball? Sign up for the 3 V 3 basketball tournament on April 14th at 2:45 in the upper gym! Or just come to watch and support your friends! The signup deadline is 4/8. Entry is $20.00 per team, drop your money off to Ms. Sarkis in room 208. Audience entry is $2, with snacks and drinks available for purchase at the door. The google form to sign up will be linked below, all grades are welcome!

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The Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance (BUDA) is running club ultimate frisbee programs this spring for Boston students in high school and middle school. No experience required! Ultimate is fun and fast. Both programs will include practices and games against other clubs. For more information, go to buda.org/e/u17-u20-ultimate-spring-2022

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The University Club of Boston’s Future Leaders of Boston Scholarship Fund was founded in 1977. Since its inception, the Scholarship Fund has awarded qualifying Boston residents who are graduating seniors scholarships to be used over four years of college. To date, well over 100 Future Leaders of Boston scholarships have been granted. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of the University Club’s membership. The mission of the Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance, through need-based scholarships, to Boston residents to help cover the gap funding in their college tuition each semester. Recipients of the scholarships will have distinguished themselves academically, through service to their community, and will also have demonstrated their potential to be a leader.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: All applications are due by 5 pm Monday, March 28, 2022.

Selection Criteria for Recipients:

When selecting the recipients for the Future Leaders of Boston Scholarship, the Scholarship Committee considers the following (in no particular order): Academic Achievement, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Financial Need and Leadership. Students should highlight their accomplishments in these areas when applying, as should the authors of the recommendation letters that are being submitted with the application.

Qualifying applicants need to demonstrate one of the following:

• An EFC (Expected Family Contribution) from the FAFSA Student Aid Report that is $10,000 or less

• A low to moderate parent Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)

• Extenuating financial circumstances

For more information, please visit their website: www.uclub.org/scholarship-program Application can be found there.

Summer jobs and internships are accepting applications now! Check out the link for a list of paid opportunities that are currently hiring students ages 14+.

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If you ordered a BLS B.L.A.C.K. T-shirt, designed by Luke Joseph (Class III), the orders have arrived and are available for pick up in Room 114. Please stop by before or after school to pick up your t-shirt or hoodie. For those that didn’t get a chance to order one last month, no worries, we ordered extras. If you would like to purchase a BLS B.L.A.C.K. t-shirt for $20, a long sleeve t-shirt for $25, or a hoodie for $35, you may stop by Room 114 to do so. Payments can be made via Venmo @Black-Atbls or cash. We are asking everyone to debut their new BLS B.L.A.C.K. “merch” on Friday, March 25. This is the day of our rescheduled celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a beloved BLS school community.

Congrats to the BLS students who competed at the 2022 Princeton Certamen Tournament last weekend! There were over 90 teams competing from across the nation, and we’re very proud of your performance! Novice (7th place): Malvika Dias, Joseph Hemr, Mila Matteson, Patrick McErlane, Emmy Zamora Intermediate (2nd place): Andrew Lai, Ailin Sha, Mark Snekvik, Hannah Stoll Advanced (1st place): Biya Brook, Alex Chou, Louisa Hemr, Kyler Hoogendoorn-Ecker, Aidan Ormsby

4 out of 5 dentists recommend BLS TV. Do you dare disagree with 80% of the dental profession? Get it while it’s hot – Wednesday at 8:00 AM.

youtu.be/TtL9iAVXWtA

The MBTA Blue Line will be temporarily closed from Saturday, April 2 to Thursday, April 14 for harbor tunnel repair. Shuttle Buses will service the following stops: Airport, Maverick, Aquarium, State (drop off only), and Government Center.

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The BLS Science Team placed 16th out of over 60 teams at the Massachusetts State Science Olympiad. Congratulations to all who participated!

The application for Girls in Science 2022 is now open! This fully-funded fellowship provides young women with the opportunity to expand their interest in science and technology and to build confidence through hands-on environmental research.

This year, the fellowship will have two field sites. Fellows will either work alongside teams of predominantly female researchers at the Schoodic Institute to observe and collect data on forests, intertidal organisms and birds on the expedition Climate Change: Sea to Trees at Acadia National Park or they’ll study the ecology and behavior of dolphins on the expedition Marine Mammal Bioacoustics and Conservation at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, in partnership with Woods Hole Sea Grant.

Who: Current sophomores and juniors from Massachusetts high schools.

When: Three sessions will be offered: June 26–July 2, August 7–13, and August 14–20

Application Deadline: March 23, 2022,

Fully-Funded Opportunity: This program is offered at no cost to the fellows. Food and accommodations will be provided

expedition.earthwatch.org/program/signup?type=Girls%20in%20Science

Bikini Bottom is in trouble in the Spongebob musical. Auditions are Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23! Don’t be intimidated by the singing! You got this! Sign-ups and audition materials are on the bulletin board across from the Black Box. email or talk to Mr. Gels if you have any questions jgels@bostonpublicschools.org

The Register, BLS’s student-run arts journal, is seeking original poetry, fiction, art, and photography for the spring issue. Submit your work via the portal on the SIS home page.

Seal of Biliteracy Testing! Seniors–if you have signed up for the Seal of Biliteracy testing on Monday, March 21, and/or Thursday, March 24, please report to room 003 (language lab) on the ground floor at the start of R1 on those days. Bring your charged Chromebook and headphones. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Kelley in 256 or at ckelley2@bostonpublicschools.org

On Thursday, March 24th, the Topol Fellows will be holding an interactive presentation and discussion on the state of American democracy, and we invite all BLS students to join! While the turbulence of the 2020 election is now over a year past, the threats to democracy associated with the lies, disinformation, January 6th attack, and anti-democratic governance of that time persist, and are even growing. We want to take a moment to inform students on how exactly we got here, engage them on their own reactions to the state of affairs, and take a deeper dive into how things have begun to deteriorate beyond the shocks of 1/6–including two of the greatest dangers: new restrictions on voting, and a growing segment of the population that does not believe in the legitimacy of their president or elections. Join us in the Electronic Classroom from 2:30-3:30 3/24 for this and more! And, feel free to email topolfellowsbls@gmail.com with any questions.

Unfortunately, we discovered earlier today that the water heater that serves the Dining Hall is no longer operational. The heater is now being repaired and should be serviceable by Wednesday. For lunch today we provided cold, pre-packaged meals and may need to do so tomorrow for breakfast and lunch. Please plan accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

On Tues 3/22 and Wed 3/23, the Keefe Library is open for study hall sign up R1-R4 and closed R5-R7 because of MCAS testing. We are open before and after school.

“Who is Caitlin Gillooly ?”

Clue: This 2003 alumna will compete on Jeopardy this Tuesday. To find out more, please tune in on Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. (CBS/WBZ) to see Caitlin who will no doubt put to use the knowledge she gained while a student at BLS and realize her 19-year dream of appearing on Jeopardy!

Students in grades 7-9 competed in the state science olympiad last weekend and came in 6th place overall! Congratulations to Rhys Crawford, William Liyuan, Caroline Song, Kevin Wang, Emily Yu, and Lucy Zhang (Class IV), Mary Deng, Evan Ding, and Andy Yu (Class V)!

Calling all 7th graders! Do you spend hours on homework and have no time for yourself? Do you struggle to organize and prioritize your time? Do you need help thinking of ways to engage in self-care? Come join us on Wednesday, March 23rd (7th graders) during W Block to learn how to plan, organize, and prioritize your time so you can get your work done and still have time for yourself. Come learn these skills so that you can THRIVE at BLS. Here is the link to sign up: forms.gle/bABKPrQu78ZCJbwP6. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Gina Aki at gaki@bostonpublicschools.org

BLS partner the Gilder Lehrman Institute offers Free college-level history courses for high school students. More information can be found here.

www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-and-events/history-u

Kuchen Cook-off- Do you like to bake?  The German teachers would like to challenge all faculty, staff, and students to a bake-off, or as we like to call it the “Kuchen Cook-off”!  It will take place on Monday, March 21 in the dining hall after school. This is a fun opportunity to do something as a community.  If you would like to enter the baking contest, please sign up on this link below by Friday, 3/18 to see if you will become the next Konditormeister!  Prizes will go to the best-tasting cake and best cake design.  Tickets for Monday’s cake tasting are on sale now for $2 in advance and $3 at the door.  Proceeds go to sponsoring this event and the German Club.  You can buy tickets from Frau Kuchta (130), Frau Floerke and German Club Officers.

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Flower Power is fundraising money to send to Ukraine. Every day before school, after school, and during all three lunches, Flower Power will have a table in the main lobby selling sunflower seeds (as sunflowers are the national flower of Ukraine), arts and crafts, and much more! All proceeds will go towards the Save The Children organization, which is currently helping the more than 7 million Ukrainian children being affected by this crisis. We’d love to see you there!

Want to help the effort for Community service hours? Sign up with this link: forms.gle/bvPdByyeza28UecE8.

Come see Boston Latin School’s A Clown Show About Rain. Don’t worry! There is no creepy clown makeup! It’s not that type of clown!

Mental health is an unpredictable sea in A Clown Show About Rain. Sometimes you can lay down a towel and bask on the deck under blue skies; on another day it throws you violently around the boat.

Thursday, March 17 at 3 pm and 7 pm

Friday, March 18 at 3:00 pm

$3 for students $6 for adults

In-Person Tickets can be purchased at the BLS Black Box Theater door. Remote viewing tickets can be purchased at this link. bostonlatin.ticketleap.com/clownshow/

A Clown Show About Rain by Silent Faces is BLS Theater Companies’ entry into the METG High School Theater Festival 2022 – Preliminary Round on Saturday, March 19 at Brockton High School at 1:30 ($15 for the entire day). Per METG rules, the show is less than 40 minutes long.

In preparation for the National Latin Exams, students must vacate the dining hall at 7:25 each morning: Monday, March 14th – 18th (except Wednesday, March 16th).

Grade 10 ELA MCAS takes place on March 22 and March 23. All grade 10 students MUST have a BPS Chromebook in order to test for this graduation requirement. Make sure your Chromebook is UPDATED in advance (Settings -> About Chrome OS) and FULLY CHARGED on the test days. If you do not have a working Chromebook, please see Mr. Hourigan in the tech office in the library as soon as possible.

Ever wondered what goes behind developing a successful board game? Come to the electronic classroom in the library on Friday to meet Andrew Innes, the creator of the party game Anomia. We will learn a bit about how the game was made, create our own deck, and play! All are welcome. To learn more about Anomia, check out this LINK to the company’s website.

www.anomiapress.com

BLS TV has the latest on the investigation into that hour that was stolen from you. The link is live Wednesday at 8:00 AM.

youtu.be/Ck52IWBkfMk

Open to all BLS students, the opportunity to see your creation in print – 3,000 times over! We are seeking designs for the front or back cover for the new 2022-2023 Agenda Book (handbook) and are looking for your ideas. Entries can be in full color and should be created for a 5.5” by 8.5” book with either a CMYK or RGB image. Specifications can be found here: Link to Agenda Book Template: drive.google.com/file/d/18F2scDmr0VCeGLUPcW0L5Xa5mMh04PQs/view?usp=sharing 

Please submit your designs to Ms. Pierce at mpierce5@bostonpublicschools.org by April 1.  Any questions should be directed to Ms. Walshak at ewalshak@bostonpublicschools.org. 

Do you like to bake? The German teachers would like to challenge all faculty, staff, and students to a bake-off, or as we like to call it the “Kuchen Cook-off”! It will take place on Monday, March 21 in the dining hall after school. This is a fun opportunity to do something as a community. If you would like to enter the baking contest, please sign up on this link below by Friday, 3/18 to see if you will become the next Konditormeister! There will be a prize for the chef/cake most voted for!

forms.gle/bvtLTybACWKDb7uf9

Seniors:

Each senior who wishes to order a 2022 yearbook is asked to pay $100.00 by April 30, 2022. Payment envelopes are available from Mrs. Craven in Room 105. If paying by check, please make the check payable to Boston Latin School and include your name/homeroom/yearbook in the memo section. Payments must be submitted in the payment envelopes. The envelope is kept as a record of your payment for yearbook pickup in November. In order to represent all of our senior end-of-the-year activities, including prom, prize night, and graduation, our yearbook is scheduled for fall delivery. Students are asked not to give payment to anyone except Mrs. Craven in room 105. Please note: we are only able to order a yearbook for the students who submit payment to Mrs. Craven by April 30, 2022. 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 soon!

As your official school photographer, Chestnut Hill Studios is pleased to offer you the opportunity to schedule an appointment at a reduced cost to be photographed for your senior portrait on-site at Boston Latin School. Please call the studio @ 508-336-4777, Monday-Friday 9:30 am-4:30 pm to book an appointment. Dates currently available for our third round are March 21, 22, and 23 from 2:30-8:00 pm. each day. Appointments are issued on a first-call basis. The photographer’s time will be reserved for you and will require a pre-payment of a $40.00 sitting fee when you schedule your appointment. The studio accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. This is a reduced sitting fee again this year made possible through the cooperation of the administration and the studio.

It is important that you arrive on time for your appointment or it can not be guaranteed that the studio will be able to fit you in to be photographed that day. You may be asked to reschedule, and you will be charged a $40.00 rescheduling fee. Should you elect not to schedule to be photographed during the times that the studio is on-site at Boston Latin School, and if you wish your portrait to be included in the yearbook, you will be required to travel to the studio in Seekonk to be photographed for your portrait. Please visit their website. I will periodically receive a list of students who have not booked an appointment with the hope that our goal to have every member of the class represented in the yearbook is fulfilled. Booking your appointment ensures that your professional, retouched portrait is included in the yearbook. Please do not wait until the last minute to schedule your appointments. This is the last scheduled set of appointment dates. If you have any questions, you may email me acraven@bostonpublicschools.org.

All returning spring athletes all grades, all levels) in the following sports must take the Impact baseline test next week (Monday – Thursday). Please sign up for a date and time. Testing will take place in the Electronic Classroom. Please bring your laptops.

Baseball

Boys Lacrosse

Girls Lacrosse

Softball

Boys Volleyball

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On Tuesday, March 8th, Facing History students and Topol Fellows heard directly from Ukrainian students and teachers (via Zoom) who are currently undergoing attacks on their homes and livelihoods from the Russian military. From this session, our Ukrainian peers expressed the bleak realities of their circumstances, the fear of living through a war, and ways in which we, as Americans, are able to help.

As we bear witness to the injuries, displacements, deaths, and persecution of innocent Ukrainian civilians, it is imperative that we use what resources we have to protect and save the lives of others. The Topol Fellows seek to work with a group of interested students and student organizations to raise funds for a bulk purchase of resources SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED BY THOSE WE SPOKE TO since their community is entirely drained of these essential supplies.

The need for these supplies is urgent. Boston Latin School is a community of caring individuals and responsible citizens, and we hope to collaborate to obtain the resources the Ukrainians need.

Watch these Daily Bulletin announcements for further details on how you can participate in this effort and donate to this cause. Details will follow!

Additionally, there will be a Zoom session to discuss plans and organize a fundraiser for this on Friday, March 11 at 4 pm. If you would like to participate, please use this link.

Please email topolfellowsbls@gmail.com with any questions, and thank you for your contributions.

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The students of the Mayor’s Youth Council are holding a West Roxbury Youth Assembly on Wednesday, March 16th from 5-7 pm on zoom. There will be games, discussion, community service hours, and even the chance to win free AirPods!! The ultimate goal is to give youth an opportunity to discuss issues they face in their neighborhood and to connect them to resources in their neighborhood. All are welcome!! See the attached flyer for a link to the zoom.

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Beginning the week of March 7, students whose parents/guardians have provided consent may pick up an Antigen (rapid) COVID test kit every other week. Eligible students who did NOT pick up their test kit last week may do so this Wednesday, March 16 by the Alma Mater statue from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The next distribution cycle begins the week of March 21. All students with parental consent may pick up their test kits on Wednesday, March 23, again by the Alma Mater, from 7:00-3:00

You must have parental consent in order to participate in this take-home program. Parents/guardians should have received emails from “permission click” with a link to opt-in. If your family did not receive this email, you may pick up a hard copy of this form in the main office for parents/guardians to complete and return.

Join the Mayor’s Youth Council for a discussion on important issues in West Roxbury: for youth by youth!! Here you’ll meet people in your very neighborhood who care about the same issues as you, and want to solve them! There will be games, discussion, and the chance to win FREE AirPods. This Wednesday 3/16 5-7 on zoom!

For more questions email MYC’s liaison at aleon4@bostonk12.org

Register at this link! : urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meeting_register_tZYqcOGhqTosG9eYbmtQgB3Aw6UuWdSejZr9&d=DwMFaQ&c=jHPlKdF3zLuO12CD8lDt5g&r=vKVB2hF5WiVy8PKH2HKawXW6gMjB0WOKTK_IxrBsRFE&m=m38ixz_-y4sOdLpL-AjVxJTW4gScjgGCAMvLerbFIVg&s=cID_A58g29rMxFjuRNlwa9azZwcnx6HQVN4iY8BJhcs&e=

Please congratulate the following students on their incredible achievement at the 76th BPS Citywide/Region VI Science Fair held March 3-5, 2022. Boston Latin School students earned 24 of 41 awards in the Junior Division and 7 of the 11 awards at the Senior Division.

(Junior division winners are 7th-grade students unless otherwise noted). Go Wolfpack!

Junior Honorable Mention Award Winners:

Ikra Abbasi, Sameena Ballal, Isabelle O’Donnell, Olivia Chen

Junior Third Place Award Winners:

Bea Samuels, Alexis Dakin, Lauren Dong, Eva Kelly, Annabel Kristine Halloran, Nathan Ramos

Junior Second Place Award Winners:

Weian Xue, Martin Wong, Hiba El Fatihi, Alice Li, James Bucklaew, Risa Goldfeld

Junior First Place Award Winners:

Leila Ohashi (8th), Fabiana Polcaro, Angela Deng, Yuxuan Zhang (8th), Madeline Kim, Clara Harms, Sarah Deane

Junior Overall First Place Christa McAuliffe Award Winners & Cabot Corporation Grand Prize Winners:

Chelsea Bateman & Anna St. Coeur

Senior Third Place Award Winners:

Darren Seto (11th), Manuela Rios Castaneda (9th) Senior

Second Place Award Winners:

Tim Nguyen (10th) & Phineas Scovel (10th), Emma Lu (12th)

Senior First Place Overall Christa McAuliffe Award Winner & Sanofi Specialty Care Grand Prize Winner:

Alice Liu (12th)Quantum Support Vector Machines (QSVMs) for Breast Cancer Detection on IBM Hardware

CONGRATULATIONS !!! To the BLS Big Band and their Staff for winning a Gold Medal at the MAJE Cape Cod District Festival and qualifying for the State Finals for the twenty consecutive years in a row. Outstanding Musicianship Awards went to Joe Pucillio on Bass, Constantine Kotsikonas on Trombone, and Josh Zhang on Alto Sax. The MVP award for Division I was awarded to Josh Zhang on Alto Sax for his great lead playing and soloing. You can hear the band at their next performance at the BLS MLK Day Celebration on March 25th.

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Students must vacate the dining hall at 7:25 each morning during the week of March 14th -18th (except Wednesday, March 16th) for preparations for the National Latin Exam.

Please note that starting on Monday, March 14th the lunch schedule will shift for the final time this year. Those with first lunch will move to second lunch, those with second lunch will move to third lunch, and those with third lunch will move to first lunch.

In addition, students at all grade levels will report to the dining hall for lunch for the remainder of the year. Students will have the option to eat on the grass field on any day that weather permits, but the gym and the front steps will no longer be lunch spaces. For the continued safety of all, students must continue to wear masks except when actively eating or drinking.

Calling all 7th and 8th graders! Do you spend hours on homework and have no time for yourself? Do you struggle to organize and prioritize your time? Do you need help thinking of ways to engage in self-care? Come join us on Wednesday, March 16th (8th graders) or Wednesday, March 23rd (7th graders) during W Block to learn how to plan, organize, and prioritize your time so you can get your work done and still have time for yourself. Come learn these skills so that you can THRIVE at BLS. Here is the link to sign up: forms.gle/bABKPrQu78ZCJbwP6. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Gina Aki at gaki@bostonpublicschools.org

Want to see your math or science teachers get PIed in the face? If so, find a Catapulta officer from now until Friday, March 11th to cast votes (1 vote = $1) towards your teacher of choice! The teacher with the second-highest number of votes will pie the teacher with the most votes on March 14th (aka Pi Day) in the dining hall after school. You can also buy an event ticket ($3), which gets you a vote, admission into the event, and a slice of pie there.

We will be selling tickets and votes outside the dining hall before school and during lunch. Please email catapultasciencebls@gmail.com with any questions.

Congratulations to the top performers in our 3rd BLS Public Declamation!

First Place: Alex Chou ~ Class I

Second Place: Jack Trapanick ~ Class I

Third Place: Mirabelle Berman Reinhardt ~ Class II

Thank you to everyone who participated and to the members of Class V, who were a considerate and appreciative audience. Submissions for the fourth Public Declamation are due Tuesday, March 15th, and tryouts will be held on Thursday, March 17th. Fourth Public Declamation is the final performance based upon audition. Prize Declamation, which is held in early May, is only open to qualifying students, those who have performed in at least three of the four Public Declamations within the academic year.

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The BLS Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is hosting a Dodgeball Tournament Friday, March 18th from 2:45 to 4:30 in the upper gym. Teams must have between 5 to 7 members and are required to have at least 2 girls. The entry fee is $5 a person, with all proceeds from the event to Anna’s Pals. If interested please fill out this form!

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Congratulations to the Academic WorldQuest team: Kyler Hoogendoorn-Ecker (II), Maya Koreth (IV), Kevin Wang (IV), Andrew Cederbaum (V), and Andy Yu (V) for coming in first place in a competitive tournament about international affairs. The winning team will now go to Washington, D.C. on an all-expenses-paid trip for the National Competition!

Have you heard the buzz? The English Department is happy to announce the winners of our annual school-level Scripps Spelling Bee for students in Classes V and VI. Our first prize winner, Josephine LoRusso, Class V, will represent BLS at the Citywide Bee on March 19. Two Class VI students tied for second place: Elizabeth Baldes and Mia Hosokawa. Congratulations to all participants, who made this such an enjoyable and competitive event, and to the amazing team of parents who make it all possible!

Students that are currently enrolled in AP classes are reminded to check and confirm their AP Classroom enrollment prior to March 14. Students MUST be enrolled in AP Classroom for all exams that they plan on taking in May.

Do you like reading? Do you like being read? The Keefe Library’s book blog, WOLFPACK READS!, is open to outside reviews. Pick a book and then write a short review to help members of our BLS community find their next great read. Please email sharari@bostonpublicschools.org or cdech@bostonk12.org if you are interested. Also, subscribe to Wolfpack Reads! to get great reviews by BLS students delivered right to your email inbox.

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All students in Classes IV, III, and II are required to submit a course selection form by today, March 10. Course selection forms can be found on SIS and are to be submitted electronically through a google form by grade level. Please see your counselor if you have any questions. Thank you for submitting your form in a timely manner.

My name is Christina Zhu, Class I, and I’m doing a project on how social media sites and apps such as TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, etc. affect students’ mental health at BLS. I would like to compare student experiences from each grade. If you are interested in participating in a short interview, please fill out this form!

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The City of Boston Budget Office wants to hear the voices of residents under the age of 18! They have received hundreds of responses and very few are from residents under 18. This is an opportunity to share what is important to you as a young resident of Boston. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.

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Get your resume ready to submit for summer job applications! Sign-up to attend a resume update workshop with the PIC Career Specialists Ms. Gorrill and Ms. Bain after school on Tuesday 3/8 or Thursday 3/10.

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All lockers in the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms must be cleaned and cleared with locks removed by the end of the school day on Friday, March 4. Locks will be cut and items will be donated if they are found in the locker room past Friday. There is no overnight use of lockers and there is no use of the lockers during the school day for off-season activity. The only students permitted to use the lockers are those actively participating in winter sports. Lockers will be reassigned after spring tryouts

Students whose parents/guardians have provided consent may pick up an Antigen (rapid) COVID test kit by the Alma Mater statue from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm beginning this Wednesday, March 9, and continuing every other Wednesday until further notice.

You must have parental consent in order to participate in this take-home program. Parents/guardians should have received an email last Thursday, March 3 from “permission click” to opt-in. If your family did not receive this email, you may pick up a hard copy of this form in the main office for parents/guardians to complete and return.

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Tryouts for boys and girls middle school basketball (Class V and VI) will be held Thursday and Friday in the lower gym at 2:30. This is for kids who were not on JV or Freshman team this winter. The season will be approximately 5 weeks long and BLS will compete against other middle schools in the city of Boston.

If your Chromebook charges but is having trouble turning on, 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 most cases has helped “dead” Chromebooks come back to life.

If you’re experiencing any Chromebook issues, please come see me in the library area.

Candidates for a spring sport (Baseball, Crew, Lacrosse, Tennis, Track, Sailing, Softball, Volleyball (Boys) must register here in order to participate in BLS Athletics. If you are not registered by Friday 3/18/22, you cannot try out. There are several requirements that you must complete. Links are provided in the registration form.

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The Irish Cultural Centre of New England located in Canton, MA has just introduced a new 4-week program designed specifically for High School Students. Two courses are offered: “An introduction to Irish History – Irish Famine of 1845” and “Irish Art – Jack Butler Yeats and Independent Ireland” is a unique and impactful 4-week virtual program on Tuesday evenings starting on March 22nd.

Lectures will be delivered by Dr. Christine Kinealy – the founding director of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut and Dr. Brian Kennedy of UCD – a widely published author, a thought leader on visual literacy, and an art museum leader in Ireland, Australia & the U.S.A. All participants will receive a Letter of Achievement from the ICC and from the Consul General of Ireland, Boston. ICC scholarships of $750 each will also be awarded to two participants who complete an optional project at the end of the program.

For more information and to register, contact Maudy Dooher at mdooher@irishculture.org

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ATTENTION CLASS VI! If you are still interested in testing up for your Modern Language choice for next year, please check your BPS email that contains information from Mrs. Kelley that was sent out right before February break. Please read the information carefully and respond to the email ASAP. Testing will be offered at the following times after school and you only need to come for ONE of the dates:

Monday, March 7

Wednesday, March 9

Thursday, March 10

Please come to room 003 on the ground floor no later than 2:30 pm. Testing should take 60-90 minutes. Room 003 is the Language Lab, next to the stairs by 237 on the ground floor. Any questions, contact Mrs. Kelley at ckelley2@bostonpublicschools.org.

The Zon Lab invites 16 years old students to apply for a part-time paid research experience (no research experience needed!) at Camp Zon (www.zonlab.org/camp-zon-1). The goal of Camp Zon is to introduce students to the world of biomedical research and teach them about cancer biology and blood development. During the camp, students will design a research project, generate a hypothesis, suggest experiments that we will perform live on Zoom, and analyze the data. The student will be mentored by many lab members during lectures, Q&A, and career panels. Finally, students will present their research projects to the entire Zon lab, their family, and friends.

The lab is now accepting applications for Camp Zon 2022 which will take place July 18th-29th (www.zonlab.org/apply-now). Applications are due March 15th, 2022.

Introduction to Irish History and Art: A Virtual Program for High School Students

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All students currently enrolled in AP classes should check their AP Classroom registrations to confirm that they are enrolled in AP Classroom for all of their current AP classes. Students must be enrolled in AP Classroom for exams to be ordered.

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Interested in science, journalism, and/or science journalism? Catapulta is looking for article submissions for our Spring issue, and we invite you to write about any topic or issue related to STEM that interests you. Articles should be at least 180 words and are due by Sunday, March 27th. Please send submissions to or email us with any questions at catapultasciencebls@gmail.com — We look forward to publishing your work!

BLS BLACK (Black Leaders Aspiring for Change and Knowledge) would like to thank everyone that participated in the 2022 Black History Month Modified Door Decorating Contest using the theme “Black is Beautiful: Make Black Inescapable”. After careful deliberation, the winners are as follows…1st Place – Ms. Sarkis (Room 208) and her students Laila Hollins and Louisa Crenshaw; 2nd Place – Mrs. Burke (Room 215) and ALL of her English 12 students; 3rd Place – Mrs. Encarnacao-Martin (Room 108) and her students Savannah Martin and Francesca Martin. Ms. Sarkis and her winning team will receive a catered soul food lunch courtesy of Soleil Restaurant in Roxbury, a certificate to display, and bragging rights until next year’s contest. Congratulations to all the winners and to the BLS community for coming together to celebrate Black History Month!

Our monthly strategies for success workshop will happen this Thursday 3/3/2022. The workshop will run from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in room 135. This month we will explore effective note-taking for math courses. If you are interested in attending please email Ms.Delorme-Metayer at rdelormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org

WE WILL CLOSE SIGN-UPS ON THURSDAY MARCH 3, 2022!

Learning and developing executive function (EF) skills and strategies for students here at BLS is the key to helping scholars reach their academic success goals. Executive function strategies – goal setting, cognitive flexibility, organizing and prioritizing, memorizing, self-checking and monitoring – particularly in our current educational environment are all skills that students can begin to learn and practice.

BLS has now worked with the research-based company SMARTS to develop an EF team trained in the research-based curriculum. Our new and improved program is launching in March 2022!

Students who are having a tough time keeping their school materials organized, turning in work on time, and effectively preparing for tests will now have an interactive program to help them learn and practice these skills.

Program Details: 1. The program will run for 5 weeks.

2. Students will be assigned to a small group that will run once a week with a SMARTS EF BLS Team Member.

3. Groups will run 2:30 – 3:30 pm

4. There will be 4 follow-up one on one coaching check-ins

5. There will be 3 required parent sessions filled with resources! Topics:

These are only a few and we will always have extension activities.

1. Organization

2. Study skills

3. Homework routines

4. Time management

5. Note-taking

6. Purposeful Highlighting At our workshops, the instructors will teach scholars about the different executive functioning skills and then be given time to practice concrete strategies with their current school materials. Not to mention, these workshops are a lot of fun! Sign Up: forms.gle/9aaMLedbbwwCisiv6

If you have any other questions please contact Ms.Delorme-Metayer: rdelormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org

Graphic Arts – Learn Graphic Design skills and how to use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Perfect for those who have an interest in digital design and working with computers. You’ll learn some valuable skills that you can use in your everyday life, or that can propel your interest in a career in Graphic Design, UX/UI Design, Communications, or Marketing. No prior experience is necessary! You will build a portfolio that can be used as a supplement to your college application or to land an internship.

Foundations of Visual Art – Learn techniques in drawing, painting, printmaking, and ceramics. Perfect for those who enjoy hands-on art-making and want to explore their creative side while learning technical skills. You will build a portfolio that can be used as a supplement to your college application, a portfolio for art school applications, or to land an internship.

Please see Ms. Walshak in Room 514 or email ewalshak@bostonpublicschools.org for more information about these courses.

BLS Big Band received a GOLD Medal at the Norwood Jazz Classic. The Big Band received perfect scores for ensemble sound quality, ensemble rhythmic accuracy, rhythm section, and improvisation from all three judges. They will be performing again on Saturday, February 18 at the 14th annual Charles Mingus High School Jazz Band Festival, and again on March 8th at the Cape Cod Jazz Festival at Marshfield High School.

Calling all members of Class V: Please join your classmates after school on Friday, March 4 for a scavenger hunt around the building. The scavenger hunt kicks off at 2:30 from the Dining Hall. To attend, please sign up by Wednesday, March 2.

We look forward to seeing you! Link: forms.gle/G37q9AWmK4G5wAa27

The BLS Science Team is looking for 7th-9th graders interested in science to come to compete in the online Massachusetts State Middle School Science Olympiad on March 8-10!

Science Olympiad is a competition consisting of 23 events that cover various scientific fields (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, Engineering) where members participate in teams of two or three in each category. No requirements are needed except for an interest in science and a willingness to meet each week until the competition to study or practice!

If interested, please fill out the form here by March 3: forms.gle/cZ7YxnBusBcPTJ4Y7

More information can be found on each event here: www.soinc.org/events/2022-division-b-events

Feel free to email us at blsscienceteam@gmail.com for more information!

On Thursday, March 3rd, please join the Topol Fellows and BLS UNICEF (in Room 307 at 2:30 pm) for a showing of the short film Our Philadelphia and a talk with the producer of the film, Professor Nora Gross. This documentary is about Boys Latin School in Philadelphia, and the effects of gun violence in the student body from the perspective of teenagers. Check with your teachers to learn whether they will offer extra credit for attending. A trailer for the film is linked here.

Albert Chen, Class III, 2 Gold Keys for Mixed Media and Sculpture. Bill Chen, Class III, Honorable Mention for Digital Art. Diana Diep, Class I, Gold Key for Photography, 3 Honorable Mentions for Photography, and 1 Honorable Mention for Art Portfolio. Karen Dong, Class II, Silver Key for Drawing & Illustration. Lucas Greene Barrios, Class V, Honorable Mention for Drawing & Illustration. Emily Jing, Class IV, Honorable Mention for Ceramics & Glass. Rachel Li, Class V, Gold Key for Mixed Media. Emma Lu, Class I, 2 Gold Keys for Drawing & Illustration. Alicia Mo, Class V, Gold Key for Drawing & Illustration. Sergine Muzac, Class II, Honorable Mention for Drawing & Illustration. Amos Pierce, Class II, Gold Key for Sculpture. Christian Wong, Class II, 2 Honorable Mentions for Digital Art, Silver Key for Digital Art, and Gold Key for Painting. Yuxuan Zhang, Class V, Gold Key for Painting, Gold Key for Drawing & Illustration, Silver Key for Painting, and 2 Honorable Mentions for Drawing & Illustration.

Gold Key recipients are currently being reviewed by national jurors and will be announced on Wednesday, March 23.

Regional online exhibitions are now in production and will be complete in mid-March.

The Pediatric Community Advocacy Program (PCAP) is a virtual outreach program for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) high school students in Boston. It was created to build interest in the field of pediatrics, develop advocacy skills and empower youth to tackle current child health issues in their communities. The main objective is to expose high school students to different avenues of advocacy, as a physician, community representative, entrepreneur, and more. At the start of the program, students will be challenged to collaborate on a solution to a real-time, pediatric health challenge in the Boston area. Students will work in groups, alongside medical student mentors from Harvard Medical School and physician mentors from Boston Children’s Hospital and Boston Medical Center, to propose a unique solution to this challenge.

PCAP will consist of four-weekend sessions from February – to March, with three workshop sessions, and one final session for student presentations. The workshop sessions will be centered around themes of (1.) Public Health Education (2.) Legislative/ Public Policy and (3.) Innovation & Entrepreneurship will be led by experts in these fields. Following the workshop, student teams will meet independently and with their mentors to work on their projects and will be encouraged to incorporate principles from the workshops to aid in developing their solutions and presentations. The final activity is a “Pediatric Advocacy Summit” in which the teams will present their advocacy solution and a winner will be selected based on content, creativity, presentation, and feasibility of the proposal.

Program dates:

Session 1: March 5th Session

Session 2: March 12th Session

Session 3: March 19th

Final Presentations: April 2nd

Application Due Date: Sunday, February 20th at 11:59 PM

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All candidates must attend mandatory spring sports in the auditorium (2:30, Auditorium). The meeting will last approximately 30 minutes. After that meeting, candidates will meet with their individual teams and coaches. Please email AD Owens if you have a legitimate reason not to attend (winter sports practice, etc).

The winner of the German Exchange Bulletin Board -Guess what city and country competition- is Kathrine Nguyen from Class V. Glückwunsch!/Congratulations!

The answers were: Munich/Germany; Salzburg/Austria and Berlin/Germany

Learning and developing executive function (EF) skills and strategies for students here at BLS is the key to helping scholars reach their academic success goals. Executive function strategies – goal setting, cognitive flexibility, organizing and prioritizing, memorizing, self-checking and monitoring – particularly in our current educational environment are all skills that students can begin to learn and practice.

BLS has now worked with the research-based company SMARTS to develop an EF team trained in the research-based curriculum. Our new and improved program is launching in March 2022!

Students who are having a tough time keeping their school materials organized, turning in work on time, and effectively preparing for tests will now have an interactive program to help them learn and practice these skills.

Program Details: 1. The program will run for 5 weeks.

2. Students will be assigned to a small group that will run once a week with a SMARTS EF BLS Team Member.

3. Groups will run 2:30 – 3:30 pm

4. There will be 4 follow-up one on one coaching check-ins

5. There will be 3 required parent sessions filled with resources!

Topics: These are only a few and we will always have extension activities.

1. Organization

2. Study skills

3. Homework routines

4. Time management

5. Note-taking

6. Purposeful Highlighting

At our workshops, the instructors will teach scholars about the different executive functioning skills and then be given time to practice concrete strategies with their current school materials. Not to mention, these workshops are a lot of fun!

Sign Up: forms.gle/9aaMLedbbwwCisiv6

If you have any other questions please contact Ms.Delorme-Metayer: rdelormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org

As a reminder, homework is not to be assigned during the February vacation (February 21-25) as delineated in the Student Handbook (page 15). Any homework that is assigned and due on Tuesday, March 1 should not exceed the usual 30-minute expectation (45 minutes for AP courses). We wish the entire BLS community a relaxing and restorative break.

VSS will be hosting our annual Tết Festival on February 18th in the dining hall, which will consist of fun games and an exciting show full of performers! The games will be open at 5:00 PM and our show will begin at 6:00 PM. You’ll also have various opportunities to win prizes over the course of our event and don’t forget about dinner at 7:00 PM! Reach out to any VSS officer to purchase a ticket for $8 or buy one at the door for $9. Hope to see you there!

Boston is rich with Black culture, heritage, and history and it shows in our restaurants, boutiques, events, and bookstores. In lieu of a traditional talent show style showcase, BLS B.L.A.C.K. is showcasing black-owned businesses in Boston instead. Check out this list below and let us know which businesses/events you plan to support during February break by completing this form. When you attend, take pictures, capture the moment, and send them to blackatbls@gmail.com so that we can feature you on our social media. We are supporting these businesses throughout Black History Month and beyond because they are examples of Black excellence.

Please note, you may be able to attend some of these events or support a business on other dates and times. These are just recommendations for the BLS community that may want to attend these events together.

Saturday, February 19 – support Black fashion Attend the Aura: Black History Month Fashion Show @Wentworth Institute of Technology – Watson Auditorium 6-9 PM

Sunday, February 20 – support Black faith Attend a house of worship of your choice

Monday, February 21 – support Black businesses

Soleil Restaurant – Nubian Square

Dudley Cafe- Nubian Square

Frugal Bookstore – Nubian Square

Final Touch Boutique – Nubian Square

Bred Gourmet – Dorchester

ZaZ Restaurant – Hyde Park

Jamaica Me Hungry – Jackson Square

Cafe Juice Up – Mattapan

Flames – 6 locations in Boston

Tuesday, February 22 – support Black art Visit Helina Metaferia: Generations Exhibit at the MFA

Wednesday, February 23 – support Black authors Attend “The Bluest Eye” at the Huntington Theater @ 2:00 PM or 7:00 PM

Thursday, February 24 – support Black health Attend Afro Flow Yoga: “Unwind: Rest is Revolutionary” Online event @ 6:00 PM

Friday, February 25 – support Black films Watch “Colin in Black and White” on Netflix

Saturday, February 26 – support Black excellence Attend the Afro-Caribbean The Afro Caribbean Black History Gala & Awards at Florian Hall in Boston from 6-10PM

The new BLS B.L.A.C.K. t-shirt was designed by Luke Joseph, Class III. Members of the BLS community can order a t-shirt, a long-sleeve t-shirt, or a hoodie with this same design. If you’d like to place an order, complete this form and submit your payment via Venmo @Black-Atbls by Friday, February 18, 2022. The estimated delivery date is 3 weeks, once we received at least 48 orders. If you have any questions, email blackatbls@gmail.com.

Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a unique opportunity hosted by McKinsey & Company for students to learn about strategic thinking and problem-solving, raise students’ awareness of consulting and business careers, and build their college resumes. The YLF is a free, two-day workshop run by Boston area consultants on April 1-2 (Fri/Sat) for members of Class I-III. Students will be marked “constructively present” on April 1. Apply at ylfboston.com. The deadline is Sunday, Feb 27. An info session with Mr. Levesque and McKinsey consultant will occur this Friday, Feb 18 at 2:30 pm. Complete the form below to receive a Zoom link. All are welcome.

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AI4ALL is a three-week summer program focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for young women who are currently sophomores or juniors in high school. Participants will explore topics in AI such as robotics, computer vision, and natural language processing through online lectures, team projects, and presentations from guest speakers. The program will conclude with a small group research project and an online presentation. Dates: July 25th – August 12, 2022 (M-F from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm). Young women are currently sophomores or juniors who reside in MA and are enrolled in a MA high school. ​Deadline for applications: May 1, 2022. For more information and to apply, please visit www.bu.edu/lernet/AI4ALL

The Artemis Project is a program at Boston University (BU) dedicated to promoting computing and technology to rising 8th and 9th-grade girls who live and attend school in Massachusetts.

The Artemis Project is a five-week summer program that introduces girls to the creative thinking and problem-solving skills that are at the core of computer science. Artemis will be offered from July 5th to August 5th, 2022 weekdays from 9:30 AM -3:30 PM on the BU campus. The program makes fundamental topics in computer science fun and engaging by incorporating both hands-on activities as well as real-world applications. Participants will learn how to code in Python, design their own websites, build robots, and program micro bits. Lunch is provided each day.

Additional program information can be found on the website: www.bu.edu/lernet/artemis Please send an email to: cab@bu.edu if you have any further questions.

Although positive COVID cases have decreased significantly, we want to continue to ensure that our community remains healthy. As was done prior to the winter break, the district is again providing free COVID rapid test kits for students to use before they return to school after the February vacation. During the W block today, BLS students in Class I-V and staff received kits that included two Antigen rapid tests. Class VI students will receive their test kits on Thursday. Students are asked to use one test on February 27, 24 hours before they return to school on February 28. As a refresher on how to administer the test, please see www.youtube.com/watch?v=_juFqYt25iI. Please lookout for an email from the district as well as our Friday update for further information on COVID testing and protocols.

Students who were absent or were otherwise unable to pick up their test kit should come to the Main Office during regular school hours.

The Keefe Library will close at 2:15 p.m. on Friday 2/18 for February vacation.

Take home a book to read over February break! Browse our displays: right now we’ve got new books, books by Black authors, books by Asian and Asian-American authors, and books celebrating the Wordle craze. Don’t be stuck at home without a book — come down to the Keefe today!

UNAGB 2022 SUMMER INSTITUTE IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Learn about global issues, build skills for life and leadership, and collaborate with students from across the world during our week-long Model UN programs!

Summer Institute in Global Leadership

Have a story to tell? The Topol Fellows will be holding auditions for the annual Moth Day. During Moth Day, students and faculty share personal stories with other members of the BLS community. If you’re worried about content, there have been stories ranging from exploring one’s identity to a seagull stealing the speaker’s cookies! To audition, fill out this form by March 4th.

Auditions will be held on March 7th, 8th, and 9th. Moth day will be held on March 31 in the Black Box.

Can’t wait to hear all your stories!

BLS Topol Fellows

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Calling great spellers in Classes V and VI: BEE a star in our annual Scripps Spelling Bee! Our event is scheduled for Thursday, March 3 at 2:30 pm (location TBA.) Our school winner advances to the citywide bee, and that winner goes to the state competition. BLS has a record of great success, so we’re hoping for a great turnout. Don’t BEE left out! Registration forms are available right outside of Ms. Moran’s office, room 519. The deadline for registration is Monday, February 28 at 2:30 pm. Questions? See Ms. Moran

Congratulations to the BLS History Bowl team (Chris Dech I, Hanson Huynh I, Andy Huynh I, Khugan Chan II, Kevin Wang IV, and William Liyuan IV) for their 3rd place finish in the Massachusetts State Championships! All competitors and their invaluable efforts did a great job! If you are interested in joining the BLS History Bowl team please contact blshistoryclub@gmail.com

MassJCL is partnering with Rosie’s Place for a virtual teach-in and write-in event on February 17th from 3 pm to 4 pm. We are excited to have the Director of Public Policy from Rosie’s Place joining us to lead a “teach-in” about their public policy work. We will follow this talk with a write-in during which students can learn how to write to their local, state, and federal representatives to advocate on these issues. You can RSVP for this event here (or at bit.ly/virtualservice217). The Zoom link will be sent to all registrants shortly before the event. Attendees will receive 1 hour of community service. We hope to see you there!

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Share feedback around your interests for potential mental health workshops that will be offered at school in the upcoming months. We hope to hear from as many students as possible!

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Congratulations to the BLS Mock Trial Team. BLS won their Regional Championship after defeating Lexington, 104-100. Over 110 teams started out and now BLS will compete in the Sweet Sixteen. Team members include Captains Rachel Roncka (I) and Gabriela Vasquez Rosado (I), Deputy Captains Mirabelle Berman Reinhardt (II) and Mira Yu (II), as well as Naomi Knight (I), Katie Rouse (I), Sophia Russo (II) Gabe Feinberg (III), Amirah Redwing (III) Michelle Chen (IV), Emily Yu (IV), Khaya Dryden-Peterson(IV), Jolie Nguyen (IV), Ryah Zemler Wu (IV), Caroline Song (IV), Gabby Coleman (IV), and Ryan Murphy (VI).

The third Public Declamation will take place on Thursday, February 17th (Day 2) during R1 and part of R2 in the auditorium. Members of Class V will attend the assembly. We request that teachers take attendance and promptly arrive, to start the program as early as possible. We look forward to the performances of the invited student declaimers. Please see the list of participants. Thank you.

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Do you have clothes that you promised to donate or sell, but they ended up in a pile in your room? Well, now the chance to get rid of it! BLSZine is hosting a thrift store event, but in order for that to take place, we need as many donations as possible. Donations can be put in boxes being held outside of the Main Office, in Room 004 (Blackler), Room 114 (Pinchem), Room 230 (Sullivan), and Room 307 (Freeman). We are only accepting CLEAN tops and bottoms. All proceeds from the thrift store will be donated to a charity (TBD).

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Looking forward to traveling again? Check out some interesting future destinations on the German Exchange bulletin board, where you can also enter to win a Starbucks gift card — you just have to identify the pictured locations.

Hint, hint…the bulletin board is just outside of room 164!

The winner will be drawn on February 17th!

Annual Spelling Bee: Have you heard the buzz? Students in Class V and VI are cordially invited to enroll in this year’s Scripps Spelling Bee. We have a strong reputation to uphold, so we look forward to a great hive of participants this year! The BLS bee will be held on Tuesday, February 25 in the Seevak Room at 2:30. Registration forms with complete information will be available outside room 519 starting Thursday, January 30. Questions? See Ms. Moran. MN

The English Department is pleased to announce the results of the annual Scripps Spelling Bee for students in Classes V and VI. Our first place winner will represent BLS in the city-wide bee, whose winner goes on to the state finals in advance of the national bee later this spring. Our BLS winners are: First place: Cole McKittrick, V; Second place: Josephine LoRosso, VI; Third place: Jack Lambrecht, VI.

Congratulations to our winners and to all participants who competed so well and cheered each other on.

Special thanks to BLS parent volunteers Vali Tamm, Alicia Zipp, and Valerie Uber for their time and expertise in running our bee again this year; to Ms. Kelley, Program Director of Modern Languages, for serving as the BLS administrator and hosting our Zoom meeting; and to Ms. Skerritt for her enthusiastic attendance. Great work by one and all! We extend our confidence and best wishes to Cole in the next round.

Students of Class V and VI: Have you heard the buzz? It’s time to get ready for the BLS level competition in the annual Scripps Spelling Bee. Our school winner will advance to the city bee, and from there winners proceed to the state and national levels. The BLS bee will take place on Thursday, March 3 at 2:30 PM, either in person or via Zoom (TBA). Registration forms are available outside Ms. Moran’s office, room 519, which is in the art wing, or online at docs.google.com/document/d/1xAZnc05HCM5IiX8IAE16LTBSB-ZX9ZHR/edit. Please make a copy of this digital document before submitting it. The deadline for registration is Monday, February 28 at 2:30 PM. Questions? See Ms. Moran in 519.

docs.google.com/document/d/1xAZnc05HCM5IiX8IAE16LTBSB-ZX9ZHR/edit

Did you know that 21.4% of families with children face food insecurity today? Join Wolfpack Volunteers to donate canned, cereal, and pre-packaged foods to support many Boston families. In the past, we’ve worked together as an entire school to gather 1,500+ pounds of canned food (in just a few months!) and we’re super excited to continue to support Boston families! The homeroom with the most food will get a pizza party! The last day to donate is this Wednesday, February 16th.

Fill out this form to earn community service if you donate. You can earn 1 hour of community service regardless of how much food you donate. Don’t forget to email us at wolfpackvolunteersbls@gmail.com a picture of you and your donation to earn your hour!

Have you ever wondered how the Romans celebrated Valentine’s Day? Then come to Lupercalia! Lupercalia was a festival celebrating health and fertility and included feasting, goat sacrifices, and matchmaking. There will be street certamen (a buzzer-based game about pop culture), a themed scavenger hunt, games, origami heart making for BLS nurses, and goodie bags to take! This event will take place on Tuesday, February 15th, from 2:30 to 4:00 PM in the Dining Hall (side facing Louis Pasteur).

Volunteer over February break at the Boston Children’s Winter Festival

innerview.org/opportunity/19013

DLI will partner with Junior Achievement to once again offer an interactive program introducing students to the stock market, titled Take Stock in Your Future. Using JA’s curriculum, Mr. Levesque will teach 4, 60-minute workshops virtually about stock fundamentals such as buying/selling, IPOs, dividends, and risk/return. Classes will occur Feb 15, Feb 18, March 1, and March 4, 3:30-4:30 pm over Zoom. Students will then be invited to participate in the Stock Market Challenge in which they will manage an investment portfolio over two weeks. Sign up HERE. Email jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org with questions.

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Covid testing for student-athletes will be delayed until Tuesday 2/15 as we await an update from BPS before our next round of testing in the event there is a change to the protocol.

Parents/guardians are warmly invited to attend the Tuesday, February 15 meeting of the SPC in which eight teachers will discuss their elective course offerings. Although the courses previewed are for juniors and seniors, families of younger students may enjoy hearing what’s in store. Students in Classes III and II may also wish to join their parents/guardians. Please use this Zoom link to join the February 15th meeting, from 6:30-8:00 p.m.: us02web.zoom.us/j/87169386485

For those Class V students who received a notification letter for the National Assessment of Educational Progress testing, please be reminded that it will take place in the library on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Students will receive passes from their homeroom teacher in advance of the test and should report to the library at the designated time. If students are testing during the second session (R5 – R7) and normally have Third Lunch, they should go to 2nd Lunch that day, and then report to the library immediately afterward. For questions or concerns, please email Ms. Lewis-da Ponte at slewis2@bostonpublicschools.org.

The Keefe Library will be closed on Tues. 2/15 for study hall sign up because of NAEP testing. We WILL be open after school.

Interested in learning graphic design? Looking for an opportunity to apply your graphic design skills? Become an associate layout editor for Catapulta! From Monday, February 14th to Thursday, February 17th, we will be designing the layout of our winter issue magazine. All meetings will run after school from 2:30 – 3:30 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. Feel free to view past magazines at bit.ly/catapultasciencebls.org to get a sense of our design style, and email catapultasciencebls@gmail.com with questions. See you soon!

Interested in a free Electrical Engineering Degree? Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is actively recruiting Boston students for this program. See the link for more info and to follow up. Requires at least a 2.7 GPA. Can even apply after (May 7) you get your financial aid letters from other colleges.

www.bfit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/S-STEM-Scholarship-Info-Sheet_FINAL.pdf

Celebrate Black History Month with style!!

BLS B.L.A.C.K. (Black Leaders Aspiring for Change and Knowledge) is celebrating Black History Month with Spirit Week. Our theme for this year is “Black is Beautiful: Make Black Inescapable.” With this theme, we wanted to emphasize the beauty and brilliance of Black people and Black culture.

Each day, from February 7-11, will be an opportunity for everyone to dress up according to a celebratory theme. We aspire to create a fun way to highlight what it means to be part of the African diaspora, thus illustrating our pride, how far we’ve come, and how far we strive to go.

These are the designated themes for each day: Monday (02/07/22): Dress for Success Day! – “Fashion is instant language”; Dress how you want to be addressed.

Tuesday (02/08/22): Heroic Day! – “The greatest power on earth is knowledge”; Dress as your favorite hero or superhero.

Wednesday (02/09/22): Black is Beautiful Day! – “Black is always in fashion”; Dress in all black

Thursday (02/10/22): Hip Hop Icon Day! – “The 2022 Super Bowl halftime show will be iconic”; Dress as your favorite hip hop artist.

Friday (02/11/22): Diaspora Day! – “The African diaspora is the worldwide collection of communities descended from people from Africa”; Dress in YOUR country, culture, or heritage traditional attire.

To capture everyone’s participation each day, we are asking those that dress up to meet at the alma mater statue at 7:30 AM and/or 2:30 PM for a group photo. Photos will be posted on the BLS BLACK Instagram page throughout the week.

Celebrate Black History Month with style!! BLS B.L.A.C.K. (Black Leaders Aspiring for Change and Knowledge) is celebrating Black History Month with Spirit Week. Our theme for this year is “Black is Beautiful: Make Black Inescapable.” With this theme, we wanted to emphasize the beauty and brilliance of Black people and Black culture.

Each day, from February 7-11, will be an opportunity for everyone to dress up according to a celebratory theme. We aspire to create a fun way to highlight what it means to be part of the African diaspora, thus illustrating our pride, how far we’ve come, and how far we strive to go. These are the designated themes for each day:

Monday (02/07/22): Dress for Success Day! – “Fashion is an instant language.” Success, to many, is an ultimate goal. Use today to express yourself through your clothing. Think about what makes you feel successful, what highlights your aspirations, or simply what makes you feel like you

Tuesday (02/08/22): Black Hero Day! – “The greatest power on earth is knowledge.” Dress as your favorite Black hero/role model, real or fiction

Wednesday (02/09/22): Black is Beautiful Day! – “Black is always in fashion.” Dress in all black!

Thursday (02/10/22): Black Artist Day! – Dress as your favorite black music artist, past or present. Represent all genres of black music and the impact they have had.

Friday (02/11/22): Diaspora Day! – “The African diaspora is a worldwide collection of people of African descent.” – Dress in YOUR country, culture, or heritage traditional attire or flag colors.

To capture everyone’s participation each day, we are asking those that dress up to meet at the alma mater statue at 7:30 AM and/or 2:30 PM for a group photo. Photos will be posted on the BLS BLACK Instagram page throughout the week.

Do you have any old magazines or books you want to get rid of?

BLCDC is hosting a donation drive for seniors from the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center throughout the month of February where students from all classes can drop off any old picture books, magazines, and/or puzzle books (3 hours per puzzle book, 1 hour per magazine/picture book). Please choose selections with large prints and appropriate content. The boxes will be located near the main office (1st floor) and will have a poster labeled for easy access. Students may label their items with a sticky note with their name, homeroom, and YOG. We will be providing volunteer hours with this and they can also take a picture with their donation for Innerview. For more information on requirements, please email us at bostonlatincdc@gmail.com and check out our Instagram @bostonlatincdc!

Due to the inclement weather on Friday, February 4, BLS B.L.A.C.K. has rescheduled the screening of Black Panther for this Friday, February 11 in the Seevak Room from 3-5 PM. If you have already signed up and still want to attend, there’s no need to sign up again. If you haven’t signed up, there are still 26 seats available. The link to sign up is below.

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Share feedback and insight around your interests for potential mental health workshops that will be offered at school in the upcoming months!

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In honor of Black History Month, BLS Film and Book Club will be diving deeper into the shocking story and valuable legacy of Henrietta Lacks

Join us this Wednesday, February 9th, after school from 2:30-3:30 in Room 215 (Burke) as we begin the book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. The book reveals the obscured story of Henrietta, covering themes of family, injustice, and racism with fascinating and digestible scientific and medical aspects.

“If you could pile all HeLa (Henrietta Lacks) cells ever grown onto a scale, they’d weigh more than 50 million metric tons—as much as a hundred Empire State Buildings. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer, viruses, and the atom bomb’s effects; helped lead to important advances like in vitro fertilization, cloning, and gene mapping; and have been bought and sold by the billions. Yet Henrietta Lacks remains virtually unknown, buried in an unmarked grave.”

The third Public Declamation will take place on Thursday, February 17th (Day 2) during R1 and part of R2 in the auditorium. Members of Class V will attend the assembly. We request that teachers take attendance and promptly arrive, to start the program as early as possible. Thank you.

The Argo is selling carnations for Valentine’s Day! Buy your carnations from any Argo editor (a full list can be found at bit.ly/argoeditors) before February 11th! Send a message & flower to someone you care about!

Stop by to get a pass from Ms. Harari or Ms. Ellis.

1. Fiber Arts – Come down to knit, crochet, or embroider. Learn from your friends and relax in the new comfy seating areas. The Keefe Library has many different color yarns to choose from and an expert knitting teacher Ms. Harari. We even have needles to get you started! Beginner to an expert – all welcome.

2. D.E.A.R. is back! Drop Everything and Read during the wellness period last spring became a popular haven for students to come and relax with a book. Come with your own book, browse our displays, search our shelves, or ask for a recommendation from your librarians. Come enjoy an hour of reading in your school library!

The Keefe Library is closing at 2:15 p.m. on Tues. 2/8 for professional development.

Have your friends felt cold recently? Buy them something for Valentine’s Day to warm their hearts! Fill out this paper order form (drive.google.com/file/d/1s0QqVNj-5C8pCPEKYBd8rokngdJPHqKE/view) to buy Valentine’s Day themed items. You can also sell items to your friends for community service with 1 hour for every $10 you sell! The order form needs to be completed for every friend you sell to. Your name should go next to “Seller”, your friend’s name goes next to “From”, and the name of the person your friend wants to gift to goes next to “Recipient”. The last day to hand in order forms is Monday, February 7th! Deliver them to one of the officers if they’re in your class or during our Monday meetings from 2:15 – 3:00 pm in Room 212.

Please make sure you’re keeping your Chromebook up to date by installing the latest version of Chrome. The process takes about five minutes, so make sure you have time. Log in to the Chromebook and click on the three dots in the upper right corner. Choose Help -> About Google Chrome. Where it lists the Version information, click the “Chrome OS Settings” link, then click “Check for Updates”.

It’s a good idea to check for updates every couple of weeks, especially if you have an online assessment coming up.

There is a new after-school schedule. Starting 2/3/21 we will host Strategies for Success Workshops every 1st Thursday of the month. All remaining Thursdays of the month will be dedicated to Latin tutoring for grades 10 and 11 ONLY. This Thursday the workshop will be ” How to take effective History notes”. Workshops and Latin tutoring will be in room 134. If you would like to attend please email Ms.Delorme-Metayer at rdelormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org

I am very pleased to announce that Phaidon Athanasopoulos, Class II, has been awarded first prize in an essay contest sponsored by the United States District Courts and the Federal Bar Association. Phaidon’s essay on the subject of the 14th Amendment and Birthright Citizenship will be featured on the websites of both organizations, and he has been invited to present his work at a special Bill of Rights event next week. The judges for the competition praised Phaidon’s focus on the topic and his outstanding writing ability. Congratulations to Phaidon for this proud representation of our BLS community!

In Their Own Words is a new essay contest open to all high school students at Gilder Lehrman Affiliate Schools. The contest offers students the opportunity to examine primary sources in the Gilder Lehrman Collection and to demonstrate their skills in historical interpretation and textual analysis.

The Gilder Lehrman Institute is pleased to offer

Ten $500 prizes for high school students in grades 10–12

Ten $250 prizes for each winner’s teacher for history programming or classroom resources

Want to participate? Here are the details:

www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-and-events/collection-programs/their-own-words-primary-source-essay-contest-high-school

All interested students from all grades are encouraged to try out for Third Public Declamation, which will take place Thursday, February 10th in the auditorium after school between 2:30-4:30 pm. Students may declaim a passage or abridged version of an essay, poem, speech, book, or play. The duration of the text may not exceed 2 minutes and 30 seconds. If interested, complete the Google form located here or on bls.org, and provide your contact information, along with the exact text you plan to perform. The submission form is due Tuesday, February 1st. All seniors who want to participate must try out. Only juniors who participated in Prize Declamation for the 2020-2021 year are exempt from tryouts. – The assembly is scheduled for Thursday, February 17th.

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Looking forward to traveling again? Check out some interesting future destinations on the German Exchange bulletin board, where you can also enter to win a Starbucks gift card — you just have to identify the pictured locations.

To kick off Black History Month, BLS BLACK will be hosting a screening of Marvel’s Black Panther on February 4, 2022, from 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm in the Seevak Room. Due to COVID regulations, the max capacity will be 50 people, and filling out this form will grant you a spot. If you are unable to attend in person, we will provide a link that will allow you to stream the movie from the comfort of your own home. If you would like to wear any Black Panther-inspired attire on Friday, please feel free. Can’t wait to see you there!

Movie Synopsis: After the death of his father, T’Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king — and as Black Panther — gets tested when he’s drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.

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Google forms to choose your Modern Language for the next four years must be submitted by Friday, February 4! If you do not submit a form by the deadline, you will be placed in a language where there is a room with no option to make changes. The link to the signup form is included here. Don’t forget to check the Modern Languages tab on bls.org for more info to help you make your choice.

Thank you gracias grazie merci danke xie xie to the over 320 sixies who have already submitted their form! Any questions, contact Mrs. Kelley in 256 or email ckelley2@bostonbpublicschools.org.

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The scholarship deadline for the CIEE Global Navigator program has been extended to February 16. Submit an application and you could be learning abroad this summer.

www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/program-search

Gain some in-school Community Service hours by volunteering with the Tech Department. No tech experience (or even interest in technology) is necessary. Email Mr. Hourigan (phourigan@bostonpublicschools.org) if you’re interested.

Roses are red, violets are blue, we recycle passion into flowers just for you! Join BLS Recycling in celebrating a sustainable Valentine’s Day <3! We are selling paper roses, crochet tulips, and crochet lavenders, which will all be hand-crafted by an officer. Please sign up using this link

www.eventbrite.com/e/bls-recycling-flowers-for-you-tickets-257577329727?aff=incompleteregistration&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_term=event_title_p1&ref=eemail, and if you have any questions, we also have a FAQ here

docs.google.com/document/d/10B8IhzzurGv3IirXa57Peu1fng5_vojtram8zZbC4Eg/edit. Hoping everyone will have a lovely Valentine’s Day!

Summer Program for Students Interested in Journalism

June 25 – July 2 Apply Now. April 1 deadline

New England High School Journalism Collaborative at Regis College/Simmons University

Sign Up Here

For more information, email Leah Lamson at lamsonleah@gmail.com.

nehsjc.org/summer-workshop/

Are you interested in making art? Do you care about recycling? If so, create an art piece centered around the theme “reuse of materials in a changing world” and submit it to our art contest by March 31st, 2022 for a chance to win up to $200 in prize money. To learn more, please visit our website at earthartcontest.com. Please contact recycledartcomp@gmail.com with any questions.

A single serving of content to keep you coming back for more. Link is live Wednesday at 8:00 AM

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Please join BLS A.S.I.A. for a fun game night on Friday, February 4th at 2:30 pm in the Blackbox. We will have several games set up such as Jackbox, card games, and more. Everyone is welcome, but we highly encourage underclassmen to come and hang out with us! We hope to see some new faces!

Thursday, Feb.3 we are hosting a workshop on how to take effective notes for your history courses. Having a strategic note-taking process for courses is critical in student success. Come with current history slides, previous notes, or even homework for an interactive workshop on taking notes for your History courses. The workshop will be held in room 134. If you have any questions please email Ms.Delorme-Metayer.

Members of Class IV, III, and II will attend an e-assembly on course selection for next school year via Zoom in their homerooms during W period on Wednesday, February 2. Students will receive essential information on the course selection process and deadlines. Attendance is mandatory. Accordingly, no other activities will be scheduled during this period for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who should report immediately to their homerooms at the beginning of the W block.

Additionally, there will be an online meeting for families on the course selection process from 6:00-7:00 p.m., also on Wednesday, February 2. More information, including the Zoom link, will be included in the Friday, January 28 email to students and families.

Please join Ms. Harari and the praefects for an 8th-grade book lover meet-up on Wednesday, February 2 after school in the library’s electronic classroom! Come on your own or bring a friend but bring along a book you’d recommend to another 8th-grade book lover. We’ll get to know each other, share favorites, and play some games. Pick up something new to read, update your library card, or get a new one.

The Keefe Library is offering two programs during the W block that will run each Wednesday starting January 19. Stop by to get a pass from Ms. Harari or Ms. Ellis.

1. Fiber Arts – Come down to knit, crochet, or embroider. Learn from your friends and relax in the new comfy seating areas. The Keefe Library has many different color yarns to choose from and an expert knitting teacher Ms. Harari. We even have needles to get you started! Beginner to an expert – all welcome.

2. D.E.A.R. is back! Drop Everything and Read during the wellness period last spring became a popular haven for students to come and relax with a book. Come with your own book, browse our displays, search our shelves, or ask for a recommendation from your librarians. Come enjoy an hour of reading in your school library!

In recognition of the Lunar New Year, there will be no tests or assessments administered in classes on Tuesday, February 1. The Lunar New Year is celebrated by Asian communities around the world and begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. This year, the Lunar New Year celebration begins on February 1 and recognizes the Year of the Tiger. Students who observe the holiday will be marked excused absent upon completion of the student absence form, and allowed full makeup privileges.

SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED NOW! Dates currently available for our second round are February 10th, 14th, & 15th. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Please call the studio (508-336-4777)to schedule a time on those dates between 2:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to be photographed on-site at Boston Latin School. Appointments are issued on a first-call basis. Please keep in mind that, as the yearbook deadline approaches, these appointments will fill rapidly. The photographer’s time will be reserved for you and will require prepayment of a $40.00 sitting fee when you schedule your appointment. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. This is a reduced sitting fee again this year made possible through the cooperation of the administration and the studio. It is important that you arrive on time or we cannot guarantee that we will be able to fit you in to be photographed that day. You may be asked to reschedule and will be charged a $40.00 rescheduling fee. It is our goal to make sure that the yearbook is representative of the entire graduating class.

Over one hundred fifty students have not yet booked an appointment, which means that the last round will fill up quickly! Please do not wait until the last minute to schedule your appointment. Please schedule today! Thank you!

GCI, the Global Citizens Initiative Fellowship is now accepting applications for their summer program in Scotland. Be a part of a BLS tradition. Financial aid is available.

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If you are interested in law, government, politics, community service, or helping people, this is a great opportunity for you! John William Ward Public Service Fellowship is a summer internship that places BLS students in the office of an elected or appointed public servant in state government, municipal government, the judicial system, or even the major press. Students are awarded a stipend for their participation. Students are selected based on community involvement, academic ability, application essays, and an interview process. All juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply!

wardfellowship.org/application/

An exhibition organized by the Facing History classes at BLS on the stages in emerging fascism that pose threats to democracy is on view in the hallway in front of the Seevak room through Friday, January 31. Please take a look. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Freeman (jfreeman@bostonpublicschools.org)

Interested in STEM, journalism, and/or science journalism? Become an associate editor for Catapulta! Our winter production begins next week: the copy (grammar editing) and content (scientific accuracy editing) departments will meet from Monday, January 31st to Thursday, February 3rd, while the layout department (graphic design) will meet from Monday, February 14th to Thursday, February 17th. All meetings will run from 2:30 – 3:30 in room 330. Students of all levels of experience are welcome to come. Please email catapultasciencebls@gmail.com with questions — see you soon!

Though it may feel as if BLS TV said we were going to the store and never came back, we’re still here! Check out the latest hard-hitting episode at the link.

We are working on the latest Oculus issue, where students on mobile can book slots but see a negative number of slots, and students on a Chromebook only see “Full” despite slots being available. While that is being fixed, Chromebook users can shrink the width of their browser window to reveal the “Book” button. Please see this video for a demonstration.

drive.google.com/file/d/1oW_vIDT1o7O-4wwtBZOvl1dyFb1olIM4/view?usp=sharing

Good news Class I–you do NOT need the MCAS to qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy! They changed the policy after winter break to all graduating seniors who have passed one ELA course now qualify to take the Seal assessment.

If you have already submitted the form, you are all set. You can still submit the form until January 28th! Email Mrs. Kelley with questions or stop by 256. Sorry for the confusion!

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Attention Class VI! You need to choose your Modern Language for the next four years! Emails with a Google Form to sign up were sent home this week, and resources are available on www.bls.org to help you make this important decision under the Modern Languages tab. The link is here to sign up as well. Forms must be submitted by Friday, February 4!! Contact Mrs. Kelley in room 256 (next door to Mr. Mulhern) or by email at ckelley2@bostonpublicschools.org with any questions.

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As citizens, we have an obligation to justice, and you will have an opportunity to ensure its survival. Decide the fate of a damned man on January 28th at 3 pm and 7 pm, for the low cost of $3 for students and $5 for adults. We will enforce martial improv law to ensure your presence. Students and Faculty are welcome to attend in person and can buy tickets at the door. All parents and outside students will be able to watch virtually and should buy tickets at bostonlatin.ticketleap.com/yellowsub

The Valiant Knights Program is a scholarship and internship program designed to provide financial assistance to students.

Applicants must:

• have been or are currently in the foster care systems

• be between the ages of 17–20 • be actively applying for college admission

• be available for in-person or online interviews as necessary No academic requirements are involved with the application.

vannoyvalor.wufoo.com/forms/ws203v6167nstg/

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Owen Jim found himself in a tough pool – facing the current World Champion and #1 world-ranked fencer right off the bat before moving on to the former World Cup bronze medalist, whom he defeated after coming back from a deficit. He was able to make it through to the elimination rounds where he was finally taken out by the eventual bronze medalist of the day. Jetlag and travel fatigue aside, he rallied to earn himself international points and an international ranking – a big win for his first

1. Owen (right) scores against Frenchman and World Cup bronze medalist.

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The Deitch Leadership Institute is accepting applications for its Summer Fellowship through Sunday, January 30. See the link below for more information. This unique leadership opportunity allows students to intern at prominent Boston area organizations representing a variety of industries (finance, law, government, arts, community service, more). Seniors, juniors, and sophomores are eligible to apply. Students receive full-time employment, weekly professional development (i.e. field trips), and a stipend. Email questions to Mr. Levesque (jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org).

www.deitchleadership.org/fellowship

To celebrate the Lunar New Year this year, BLS is hosting a lion dance troupe this Friday, January 28 at 3 p.m. at the ceremonial entrance. Please join us in ringing in the Year of the Tiger.

Calling all lovers of poetry! Today, January 25, is the deadline to register for the Poetry Out Loud competition. Application forms are outside Ms. Moran’s office, room 519, or online at docs.google.com/document/d/1YAyWnQNgXA2QZNRrO0Za_TNpy6A2_O2m/edit. Please be sure to read the directions carefully.

This year’s contest will be a Zoom event. Participants will find instructions and the Zoom link in their BPS email on Wednesday. Our winner will advance to the state competition in March.

The GCI Summer Fellowship (July 23-31) is now accepting applications for the 2022 program in Scotland. Continue the BLS tradition and become a GCI Fellow. Application deadline January 31. Contact Mr. Kennelly with questions

The GCI Summer Fellowship (July 23-31) is now accepting applications for the 2022 program in Scotland. Continue the BLS tradition and become a GCI Fellow. Application deadline January 31. Contact Mr. Kennelly with questions

Over the weekend, members of the Boston Latin School Speech and Debate team competed at Lexington, Durham, and the NSDA Congress Qualifier. Here are highlights from this weekend!

At the Lexington Winter Invitational, Sam Chen(III) and Neil Jin(III) reached the semifinals, while Selina Tang(II) and Cinly Mo(II) reached the octafinals. The teams were awarded a gold bid and silver bid, respectively, to the Tournament of Champions (TOC) national tournament in April!

At the National Speech and Debate Congress Qualifiers, Zachary Chen(III) placed 2nd in the Congress House, qualifying for the National Speech and Debate Tournament in May! Maya Nelson(II) placed 4th in the Congress Senate, receiving a second alternate.

At the Cavalier Invitational hosted at Durham Academy, Michelle Zhang(II) reached the semifinals in Impromptu Speaking and Mira Yu(II) reached finals, placing 6th in the Program of Oral Interpretation.

Congratulations to everyone who competed!

The Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) program introduces Massachusetts high school and college students from underrepresented populations to the world of cancer research by placing them in real research settings at local cancer research institutions. Our goal is to encourage students to pursue future careers in biosciences—particularly cancer research—giving practical meaning to academic course work and to expand and extend their interest in basic, clinical, and/or population science research. At the same time, students make a valuable contribution to the DF/HCC research mission. By participating in a program at DF/HCC—an NCI comprehensive cancer center with more than 1100 researchers across seven Harvard institutions—students will learn from experts who are devoted to preventing, treating, and curing cancer.

Program Features:

A full-time, hands-on summer experience in a cancer research environment at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center

Comprehensive orientation program

Scientific and professional/career development seminars and journal clubs with researchers and YES for CURE and CURE – Summer Only students.

Preparation and presentation of an abstract and either a poster or a 10-12 minute PowerPoint oral presentation of their research project at the end of the summer.

Stipend

Program Start Date: June 16, 2022(high-schoolers)

Summer 2022 program applications are now open.

Application Due: February 4, 2022

Genes in Space is a science contest that challenges students to design original DNA experiments that address real-life challenges and opportunities of space exploration. The contest is free and does not require equipment. Proposals will be judged solely on their creative and scientific merit. The winning experiment is conducted in space, and samples are returned to Earth for you to analyze! The submission deadline is April 11th, 2022. Learn more about the contest HERE.

25 awardees win a biotechnology prize pack for their educational institutions. Five Finalist teams additionally receive mentoring from Harvard and MIT Ph.D scientists and present their ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win the contest and have their DNA experiment launch into space!

Find us on the web at www.genesinspace.org or email us at genesinspace@minipcr.com

Mr. Levesque and Ms. Gorrill will host three virtual info sessions for students who are interested in the Deitch and Ward Summer Fellowships. Sessions are Friday, Jan 14, Tuesday, Jan 18, and Thursday, Jan 20 from 2:30-3:15 pm. Attend one.  Zoom link HERE.  The Deitch Fellowship (Levesque) is a unique opportunity for students to intern at a prominent Boston area organization (deitchleadership.org/fellowship).  Seniors, juniors, and sophomores are eligible.  The John William Ward Public Service Fellowship (Gorrill) is a wonderful opportunity for students to intern in government and public service (wardfellowship.org). Juniors and seniors are eligible.  Email jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org or lgorrill@bostonpublicschools.org with questions.

k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/82160494297

Is your New Year’s resolution to get out more? Make new friends? Spend less time in the virtual world? Then mark your calendars for Games Day, every Friday after school in the Keefe Library. No need to sign up in advance and everyone is welcome. We’ve recently added crowd-pleasers like SushiGo and Ticket to Ride but still have old favorites like Jenga and Clue. Come with a friend or make new ones; our Games Day staff is ready to play!

The BLS School Store will be closed this Friday, January 21st.

This evening, from 6:30-8:00 p.m., the SPC will host Program Director Ms. Christine Kelley for a special meeting for parents/guardians of Class VI (grade 7) students on modern language options.

In the spring, Class VI students will be asked to choose which language they would like to study – French, German, Italian, Mandarin, or Spanish – beginning next year. As this is a four-year commitment, it is important that students and families have an understanding of the available language options, and that they have two options with which they would be comfortable, as a student’s first choice selection cannot be guaranteed. You can access the meeting through this Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/83300003641 

The library will be closed after school on Tuesday, January 18 for staff professional development. See you on Wednesday!

CSTO’s Media Makers Program is looking for high school students (ages 14-20) to join their STIPENDED Spring 2022 Hybrid Internship! Interns learn skills such as photography, video production, graphic design, social media marketing, and workforce development all while learning about important issues impacting their communities. Deadline: January 17th, 2022.

www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y9TMYBW

SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED NOW! Dates currently available for our second round are February 14th, 15th & 16th. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm. Please call the studio (508-336-4777)to schedule a time on those dates between 2:30p.m. and 8:00p.m. to be photographed on site at Boston Latin School. Appointments are issued on a first call basis. Please keep in mind that, as the yearbook deadline approaches, these appointments will fill rapidly. The photographer’s time will be reserved for you, and will require prepayment of a $40.00 sitting-fee when you schedule your appointment. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. This is a reduced sitting fee again this year made possible through the cooperation of the administration and the studio. It is important that you arrive on time or we cannot guarantee that we will be able to fit you in to be photographed that day. You may be asked to reschedule, and will be charged a $40.00 rescheduling fee. It is our goal to make sure that the yearbook is representative of the entire graduating class.

Please do not wait until the last minute to schedule your appointment. Please schedule today! Thank you!

The Association for Women in Mathematics’ Essay Contest Committee is sponsoring an essay contest for students in Grades 6-12 and undergraduate students. For the essay students are to interview a woman with a mathematical career and write a short essay about her life. Details can be found at,

Student Essay Contest

CIEE is holding a virtual information session on Jan 6 at 8 pm for students and families interested in the Global Navigator program. Here is the link to register

www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/questions/attend-virtual-presentation?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NS+-+HSSA_220103.App+Help+Nights+Invite&utm_id=NS+-+HSSA_220103.App+Help+Nights+Invite&mkt_tok=NDM3LVFXWC0zNjgAAAGBwNtKEJMqgAN12h7nPPeOgYp-qErDDMjPw88toAWbUE2HpYZTGHZb_X2Cu_RibT7yG1e_4Jt8ryDzQ6tiSCqGvPnWDf-T78WRtiAA4rznI010qw

Make the resolution to improve your writing! The Writing Center will reopen on January 10th and will now offer the option to meet in person (Room 228) OR virtually via Zoom. Sessions are held Mon-Thurs 2:30-3:30 and offer targeted one-on-one help from an English faculty member on ANY of your writing pieces. Sign up for an appointment slot on SIS and either go to Room 228 or log on to the provided Zoom link at your selected time.

Congratulations to the BLS Varsity team (William Liyuan IV, Chris Dech I, Hanson Huynh I, Biya Brook III, Kevin Wang IV, and Khugan Chan II) for their Octofinalist performance at the National C-Set History Bowl tournament. Chris Dech and William Liyuan had the highest overall performance, with consistent points scored throughout rounds. A valiant effort by our JV team as well, thank you all for your excellent work!

If you are interested in competing in future history bowl tournaments. Please reach out to blshistoryclub@gmail.com

The Keefe Library has extended the on-campus, full access subscription to the digital New York Times for staff and students. If you find an article at home and hit a paywall, remember that you will be able to get it once back at school or by searching the New York Times Gale database, which is always available both from home and school. Generally, the Gale databases can be useful to find a variety of articles that cover a particular current event. Both links are available from the Keefe Library Database page.

libguides.bls.org/keefehome/databases

NHS decision letters were delivered to junior homerooms today (Thursday, 12/23). If you were not in HR today, please check with your HR teacher for your letter after the vacation. If you applied but did not receive a letter, please reach out to Mr. Finnigan & Ms. LeDang ASAP (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org, tledang@bostonpublicschools.org). The letters contain important information about induction and reasons for non-selection, so please read them carefully.

Pool testing will resume on Wednesday, January 5 from 7:30 am – 3:00 pm by the Alma Mater statue. Please come before school, during your study, W block or after school until 3 pm. To help the process run more efficiently, we encourage siblings to pool test at the same time. Please note that pool testing is a PCR swab and that you should NOT participate in pool testing if you have tested positive for COVID within 90 days.

If you have not yet consented to pool testing , you can print out this form and have your parent/guardian sign it and return it to the main office.

docs.google.com/document/d/12eca9C8gSxfjWHIfRW6Xfp9jBAgoK6YF/edit

We look forward to a most welcome winter break starting on Friday, December 24 and returning on Tuesday, January 4 (Day 1)

As a reminder, no homework will be assigned over the holiday break, nor will any assignments be due or assessments given on Tuesday, January 4.

On behalf of the faculty and staff, we wish all students a healthy and joyous winter break with opportunity for rest and rejuvenation.

There will be no after school tutoring on Thursday, 12/23/21. Tutoring will resume at the usual time and place when we return from break.

Although we are restricted from opening our doors to families, we are delighted that this year Boston Neighborhood Network News (BNN) has “picked up” our shows and will be broadcasting the performances. We invite you to enjoy the performances by tuning into the BNN News and Information Channel (Xfinity 9, RCN 23 or Fios 2161) or to watch streamed on www.bnnmedia.org. The shows will be available on YouTube at a later date.

Bands: 12/27 10:00 a.m. and 6: 00 p.m.

Orchestras: 12/28 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Chorus: 12/29 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Classes V and VI: 12/30 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Covid testing kits were distributed during W block today. If you missed this opportunity, you can come to 016 immediately after school to pick up on Wednesday 12/22. There will be another opportunity to pick up these testing kits in the main lobby during lunch period on Thursday 12/23.

Each student gets one testing kit. There are two tests in each box and please make sure you save one of the tests to take 24 hours prior to returning to school after the holiday break.

Please do not lose them as we do not have any extra kits.

The school store will be open on Wednesday, December 22nd for last minute shopping and to pick up on line orders. We will be closing after lunch for the remainder of the year and will reopen on January 7th.
Happy Holidays!

NHS decision letters were delivered to senior homerooms today (Friday, 12/17). If you applied but did not receive a letter, please reach out to Mr. Finnigan & Ms. LeDang ASAP (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org, tledang@bostonpublicschools.org). The letters contain important information about induction and reasons for non-selection, so please read them carefully. Junior decisions will be out next week.

Hi everyone! BLS Recycling Committee would like your help collecting bottle caps for a service activity/art project we’re planning for the upcoming MLK Day of Service. If you have any bottle caps to contribute, please leave them in the boxes below the RC bulletin board, which is near Room 312. Thanks for your help!

The BLS Science Team is looking for 7th-12th graders interested in science to compete in our Middle school and High school divisions.

Science Olympiad is a competition consisting of 23 events that cover various scientific fields (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, Engineering) where members participate in teams of two or three in each category. We will be holding tryouts virtually over discord December 27th-30th, 1pm-4pm. Feel free to pop in at any time, and tryout! We look forward to seeing what you’ve got!

If interested, please join our discord and come by: discord.gg/2xMNqHWD

More information can be found on each event here: www.soinc.org/events/2022-event-table

Feel free to email us at blsscienceteam@gmail.com for more information!

Sign up to visit the library during your study hall on Thursday, Dec. 23 to enjoy board games and craft projects! We’re planning to be cell-phone and laptop free in the main part of the library so that everyone can enjoy the fun. Feel free to bring your own games or supplies or use ours.

Before disappearing to the Island of Misfit Toys, check out 2021’s final episode as the crew preps for 2022 (2020 too? ugh.) Link is live Wednesday at 8:00 AM.

youtu.be/g3nFWY1JxwA

The BLSJCL in partnership with the MassJCL is hosting a virtual food drive for Rosie’s place. Rosie’s Place is the first women’s shelter in the United States and help feed more than 250 women and their families across Boston. If you would like to donate you can use the link below until the end of December. Happy Holidays!

Rosie’s Place Virtual Drive

yougivegoods.com/massjcl2021

Congratulations to the top performers in our 2nd BLS Public Declamation!

First Place: Alex Chou ~ Class I

Second Place: Manasvi Chilakapati ~

Class I Third Place: Selina Tang ~ Class II

Thank you to everyone who participated and to the members of Class IV, who were a considerate and appreciative audience.

Calling ALL Clubs!

BLS will be holding the MLK Day of Service all day and in-person on Friday, January 14. If your student club would like to participate by sponsoring a volunteer activity, complete this short form.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu64xg_y5RSqXXxJcqAfGu2zrc-u1xdTC4rtl6q9uSJ_hMTg/viewform

Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration held in the United States that honors African heritage in African-American culture. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase mutanda ya kwanza which means first fruits, or harvest, in Swahili. Celebrations often include singing and dancing, storytelling, poetry reading, African drumming, and feasting and are observed from December 26th to January 1. Kwanzaa is not a religious or a political holiday. Kwanzaa is a reflective holiday.

The holiday is relatively new, compared to other holidays celebrated during the month of December in the U.S. Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman of Africana Studies at California State University in response to the Watts Riots in Los Angeles in 1965 as a way to bring African-Americans together as a community. Several different cultural celebrations, such as those of the Ashanti and those of the Zulu, are combined to form the foundation of Kwanzaa.

BLS B.L.A.C.K. is hosting a Kwanzaa celebration on Wednesday, December 22 during W Block. We are looking for student entrepreneurs and business owners to join our celebration to honor the 4th principle of Kwanzaa “Ujimaa”. Student leaders are invited to set up a display table during the event to showcase their business. All current and future entrepreneurs are welcome. If you would like to reserve a table for your business at our Kwanzaa event, please complete this form (forms.gle/UBp5igrTX1QAu2vR9) by Monday, December 20, 2021. If you have any questions, please email blackatbls@gmail.com or stop by Room 114.

forms.gle/UBp5igrTX1QAu2vR9

If you are interested in joining a W Block meeting to talk about names/pronouns and gender identity and expression, fill out the attached form to join us or email Ms. Murray with questions.

forms.gle/686AZ3mc9hmo863Q6

Period Products Drive!

Ladies Collective is starting a period products drive! Recently, we put boxes of pads and tampons in bathrooms because no one should have to worry about finding a pad or tampon at school. Unfortunately, we do not have an infinite supply of pads and tampons so we’re enlisting your help! If you’d like to donate a package of period products for our school bathrooms, please drop them off in the box labeled “Period Products Drive” in front of the main office. The box will be there from now until 12/23. You can post a photo of yourself dropping the period products on Innerview under the opportunity “Period Products Drive” for 1 community service hour. Thanks for your help!

Students and families interested in learning more about the CIEE Global Navigator program should consider attending the CIEE family night Monday evening at 8:00. More information can be found here.

start.ciee.org/index.php/email/emailWebview?md_id=87169

Do you like thrifting or want to learn how to upcycle old clothes? In BLS Sustainable Fashion Club we do that and more; you will learn how to recycle, thrift, sell and donate clothes as well as other things related to up-cycling. We will meet every Wednesday in room 216 at 2:35 starting the 12th of January. If you have any questions email us at blssustainablefashion@gmail.com, more information is on our website,

sites.google.com/view/magnoliathrift/home and if you want to sign up please fill out this form! docs.google.com/forms/d/1h_CxNi39rjikQDRNL_2FqCtIBC5Jyz5Qpibg9rDGutY/edit

sites.google.com/view/magnoliathrift/home

Thanks to everyone who participated in our 1st ever Hero’s Journey movie contest! Our library praefect judges have carefully screened the entries and rendered their judgments, taking into consideration storytelling, technical, and filmmaking skills. We are pleased to announce our winner and runners-up: First place: Cleo Barowsky; Runners-up: Alexis Dakin, Risa Goldfeld, Vienne Marquis, and Angela Wells. Please watch for their entries on the library monitor shortly!

The ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia that inspires many Christmas /holiday traditions today (gift-giving, feasting, games, etc.) starts this Friday! To celebrate, wear your favorite (or ugliest) holiday sweater to school this Friday, December 17th. Tag any pictures you post with @bls_jcl or DM @bls_jcl a photo of your snazzy attire. You can learn more about Saturnalia here.

The JFK Library Profiles in Courage essay contest is now accepting entries. $20,000 in prizes will be awarded. More information is provided here.

www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/recognition-and-awards

BLS has been asked to select one student ambassador to attend the Massachusetts Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar. The MA HOBY seminar provides an opportunity for sophomores in high school to develop leadership skills through dynamic leadership programs, keynote speakers, and service-driven activities. The 2022 MA HOBY Seminar will be held in person at Bentley University on June 10-12, 2022. Any 10th grader who is interested should email Ms. Encarnacao (aencarnacao@bostonpublicschools.org) by Friday, December 17th, 2021. In your email please include a 200-word description of why you would like to represent BLS at the seminar and what you hope to gain from the experience. For more information about the seminar go to: www.hoby.org/

In connection with the ongoing curriculum in the Facing History classes, oversized broadsheets that were created in 2019 as part of the New York Times’ 1619 Project are on view. They constitute an exhibition commemorating the 402nd anniversary of the first enslaved peoples in what became the United States. These will be viewable through Friday, December 17th. If you have a moment–with a class or on your own–please come and take a look!

Interested in pursuing STEM in college? Want to learn more about the experiences of young women in STEM after high school? Join BLS FemInSTEM for our post-secondary panel via Zoom on Friday, December 17th at 2:30 pm! The guest speakers we will be featuring include:

Juliana Abramson: Freshman at MIT, Biology Major, and Math Minor Reyna Han: Junior at Wellesley College, Biochemistry Major (Pre-Med) Ruth Schiferaw: Freshman at MIT, Mechanical Engineering Major Thea Chhim: Working as a Community Manager and Developer and Doing Research

Please fill out the Google Form linked below by Thursday, December 16th, to receive the Zoom link: forms.gle/zDRW2SMdVBryYy4x8

People of all gender identities and pronouns are welcome to attend. Please email blsfeminstem@gmail.com with any questions. Hope to see you there!

Calling all sixies! Prizes! Amazon gift cards! Submit your Hero’s Journey movie to the Keefe Library’s contest by Friday, December 10. Our praefects will be screening entries to choose the top 5 films from across all three clusters. 5 lucky filmmakers will receive a $10 Amazon gift card and get to see their films run on the library TV screen to share with the whole school. The grand prize winner will also receive a copy of Rick Riordan’s latest book, the short story collection: The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities: New Stories About Mythic Heroes. Click on the LINK BELOW to fill out an entry form and submit your film for consideration.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenAP1uxU2sZhSY10IZl6HOxZkSy6PiaPHfAayzqb2vrCLhmw/viewform

Come audition for A Clown Show About Rain (don’t worry! No creepy clown makeup! these aren’t circus clowns at all!). This show uses traditional clowning techniques (and mostly physicality, very few words in the whole show) to explore mental health and how we cope when our mental defenses begin to break down.

Auditions on Tuesday, December 14, and Wednesday, December 15 after school in the black box. Sign up for a specific audition time and grab an audition prompt from the bulletin board across the hall from the black box (416)

The structure of the Winter Concerts looks different this year. We excitedly return to in-person performing arts once more, but we are not able to welcome families back to campus yet. The in-person school community is invited to attend the after school concerts in the auditorium:

Monday, 12/20: Band

Tuesday, 12/21: Orchestra

Wednesday, 12/22: Chorus

Concerts will begin at 2:45, and should be over by 4:15pm. Wear your favorite festive winter mask and come support our student musicians!

The second Public Declamation will take place on Thursday, December 16th (Day 1) during R1 and part of R2 in the auditorium. All members of Class IV will attend the assembly. We request that teachers take attendance and promptly arrive, to start the program as early as possible. We look forward to the performances of the invited student declaimers. Please see the list of participants. Thank you. (Callum & Harari)

docs.google.com/document/d/1gkD0qr_BsaVD2jyzIPBuPNB_qeyK5h2l7AUfbtsWUuM/edit?usp=sharing

All BLS students and families interested in learning more about BLS Crew and the fun of rowing on the Charles River are encouraged to attend an info session with current rowers, parents, and coaches on Wednesday, December 15, 7:30 p.m. at this zoom link. Details and registration materials for the Winter/Spring season are also available on the BLS Crew website, or email info@blscrew.org with questions.

BLS TV has all the advice you need to successfully navigate the waning days of 2021. Click the link any time after 8:00 AM Wednesday.

youtu.be/36NmCH4HIYU

Earn 50 community service hours and develop leadership skills through participation in the virtual United Planet Global Service Leadership program. Attend this info session Wednesday after school for more information.

drive.google.com/file/d/1riJuEMW__Ow0pu8SRziGrefPus1QX4jC/view?usp=sharing

The 2021-2022 Canned Food Drive has started! Every homeroom will have a box by the end of the week where you can donate canned, cereal, and pre-packaged foods to support many Boston families this winter. In the past, we’ve worked together as an entire school to gather 1500+ pounds of canned food (in just a few months!) and we’re super excited to continue to alleviate food security in Boston! The homeroom with the most food will get a pizza party!

The food drive will end after Winter Break, giving you all a lot of time to donate. You can fill out this form to earn community service if you donate. You can earn 1 hour of community service regardless of how much food you donate. Don’t forget to email us at wolfpackvolunteersbls@gmail.com a picture of you and your donation to earn your hour!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwbCD7NhLOkfei0T_kphU_ISdG5XUcjIGd3PP2XBFTiBcogQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Reminder that Wednesday is pool testing day at BLS. Please come to the Alma Mater statue on the first floor to pool test anytime between 7:30 am – 3:00 pm. You can come before school, during W block, study, lunch or after school until 3 pm.

During the school day: Students may sign up to visit the Keefe Library during study hall through Oculus on the SIS homepage. Once students have signed in, they must sign out at the circulation desk to leave the library and sign in upon return. After school: To come after school, visit SIS and click on the link for Keefe After School hours. We have room for 100 students! If you didn’t sign up beforehand; visit the center desk upon arrival to sign up and check-in.

Are you thinking about applying to the CIEE Global Navigator summer program? The Clough Center and Global Navigator alumni are holding an application workshop Wed Dec. 15 during W in the electronic classroom. BLS Global Navigators will be available to help you with your application and answer questions. All welcome. Contact Mr. Kennelly with questions

www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer

We are pleased to launch the art and essay contests for our MLK programming which will take place on Friday, January 14.

ART CONTEST Theme:

“Lift As We Climb” (from the Angela Davis quote in our “T” core value)

Black and white or color drawing, painting, sketch, charcoal, digital media, or other appropriate media capturing the theme of young people making an impact on the future of our world. Electronic submissions to blsmlkcelebration@gmail.com (take a quality photo of the hard copy if needed) Due Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 2:30 pm.

Selected artwork will be featured in the MLK virtual program and event. Prize: $100 to first place winner

ESSAY CONTEST Topic:

What does it mean to “honor our history, speak truth to the present, and lead into the future?” (the “H” in our THRIVE core values)

Format: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double spaced, 300-400 words (name and homeroom at top) Essays should respond to the prompt, but there is flexibility to approach this question in myriad ways. Strong essays educate, inspire, and capture your authentic voice.

Submit to blsmlkcelebration@gmail.com as a Google Doc by Tuesday, January 4 at 2:30 pm.

An excerpt of the winning essay will be shared at the MLK virtual event in January. Prize: $100

BLS Theatre presents Peter and the Starcatcher. This funny, energetic, and powerful play shows the origin of Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and other classic characters and is directed by Sam Ringrose(I) and Cam Elwell(I). Students and staff are welcome to attend in person in the Black Box $5 for students and $8 for adults. Parents and others have to watch our live stream, tickets available at bostonlatin.ticketleap.com/fallplay. Show on Thursday, December 9 at 3 pm Friday, December 10 at 3 pm and 7 pm, and Saturday, December 11 at 7 pm.

Hello! My name is An Tran and I’m directing a short film indie adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s “The New Dress” for my Capstone project. This project is a murderous coming-of-age film, that follows a young woman throughout a party and how she escapes insecurities by committing a heinous act. I’m currently seeking a range of actors to act over Christmas break: (1) female lead, (1) female supporting character, (2) male supporting characters, and background actors. If interested, please look through the project brief and fill out the audition form by Monday 12/13. Hope to see you at auditions and break a leg!

forms.gle/EC6reMdJ7FnS4PSm9

As your official school photographer, Chestnut Hill Studios is pleased to offer you the opportunity to schedule an appointment at a reduced fee to be photographed for your senior portrait. Please call the studio (508-336-4777) during business hours to schedule a convenient time if you wish to be photographed on-site at Boston Latin School. The dates currently available are December 20th, 21st & 22nd. There are many appointments available but they are issued on a first-call basis. Please keep in mind that, as the yearbook deadline approaches, these appointments will fill rapidly. The photographer’s time will be reserved for you and will require prepayment of a $40.00 sitting fee when you schedule your appointment. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. This is a reduced sitting fee again this year made possible through the cooperation of the administration and the studio. We would like every member of the class represented in Liber Actorum 2022! Please call today!

Submit your Senior Profile and your pictures for the Through the Years section of the yearbook to blsyearbook1635@gmail. Click on this link for information about how to submit your profiles and pictures. Each picture and profile must be sent as a separate attachment. Pictures that are sent in multiples will be returned to the sender. Let’s make Liber Actorum 2022 a great book!

docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EJ0jGwxKWqBzo0QXjD4fuz_QihYHMjGGt-hS10CsgEg/edit#slide=id.gb0fd57c101_1_0

Photo Make-Up

Day Any student who is requesting to retake the picture for the package they purchased, or who missed the opportunity to be photographed for picture packages on October 6, and any student who has not been photographed for identification cards, will be photographed during periods 5, 6, and 7 on Tuesday, December 14 in the Seevak Room on the third floor. To allow for planning, please see Mrs. Craven in room 105 before school or during a W period by December 10 for a picture package order envelope, a camera card for identification pictures, or for a pass to be excused from class during periods 5, 6, or 7 for ten minutes to be photographed. Please email her at acraven@bostonpublicschools.org if you have any questions.

BLS Friends of the Arts (FotA) have announced the winners of the 2021 Winter Program Cover contest as:

Cover Design: Zoe Price, I

Inside Program Design: Olivia Huyhn, IV and Charlotte Wall, IV

Friends of the Arts thanks all the BLS artists who took the time to create and submit artwork, giving the committee a wealth of beautiful work from which to choose.

Hello, music fans! I’m Alanna Quirk-Aboujaoude and this year for my Senior Capstone project I am studying music. Join me after school on Wednesday, December 8 in room 202 at 2:30 for a brief workshop where we will take a look at some popular music in order to better understand its cultural impact. Take-home snacks will be provided. Please fill out this google form if you are interested in attending.

forms.gle/Lj4XcPCVjpaa8YTJ8

Junior Forum begins on December 8.

Junior Forum is a required course for Class II students which provides a comprehensive overview of the college search and application process. Students learn how to search for colleges that best suit them, how to construct their college lists, as well as how college admissions officers review applications. Important trends in college admissions and overview of the financial aid process and scholarship search will also be provided. A syllabus for this year’s class can be found here.

Class II students will attend Junior Forum during one study or student leadership period per six day cycle. Students will receive their Junior Forum class assignments and passes in tomorrow or Monday. The course will run from December 8 – April 5, with possible adjustments for snow days.

Interested in learning more about the UN SDGs with peers from around the U.S.? Attend the Envoys virtual summit on December 11 and expand your global awareness. BLS has free tickets for interested students. Contact Mr. Kennelly if you are interested.

home.envoys.com/summit1/changemakers-in-focus-the-people-advancing-the-sdgs

The Register is looking for students who are proficient with InDesign or Canva to help layout the winter issue. Community service hours are available. Contact Mr. Oakes in room 211 or at roakes@bostonpublicschools.org to learn more.

Attention Juniors and Seniors: The Youth Leadership Council at Mass Mentoring Partnership works to bring together youth voices from across the state of Massachusetts in an effort to enable students with greater skills, knowledge, and opportunity to advocate for mentoring resources and critical policy initiatives that affect their schools and communities.

The YLC meets 1.5 hours a week from early January through the end of May. Most of the meetings will take place on Zoom. Each member of the YLC will receive a $750 stipend.

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Students are invited to participate in a Talking Circle. This will be a safe space to process your feelings around the pandemic and the return to in person learning. Please complete the google sign up sheet to RSVP and to receive location details. Sign up during a study block during your Day 6 schedule. If you do not have a study on Day 6 and would like to participate please email Ms. Vasquez at gvasquez@bostonpublicschools.org.

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The Global Citizens Initiative (GCI) is now accepting applications for their summer fellowship in Scotland. BLS typically sends 1-2 students to this program each summer. Financial aid is available. Additional information can be found here. Application deadline January 31, 2022.

www.globalci.org/fellowship2022

The BLS History Club is sending teams to the History Bowl! If you want to participate in this fun competition and win medals, feel free to sign up. We will not be cutting anyone who wants to participate (within reason). The event will be online on December 11-12. It’s pretty chill and a great chance to study up on some history!

If you are interested, sign up here:

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Discord link:

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BLS P.A.W (People for Animal Welfare) will be having a donation drive for the duration of December. The club is requesting donations of animal food, toys, and treats as well as cleaning supplies for local animal shelters.

The donation box is located behind the first set of doors at the main entrance as well as a poster with a wish list.”

Attention all BLS Smash Brother Players! The BLS Videogame Club will be hosting it’s annual Smash: Ultimate Tournament this Friday, December 3! Come test your skill against the best our school has to offer! The entrance fee will be $4 when registering before 11:59 on Thursday, December 2, and $6 when registering right at the door of HR 031 on Friday. For more information, along with the sign-up form, click this link: bit.ly/blssmash. We hope to see many of you there!

Looking for the perfect gift for friends, family, or teachers this holiday season? Look no further, BLS World Wildlife Fund is selling arctic sloths from Mon, Nov 29 through Fri, Dec 17! Buy one for $3 or three for $7 on any Wednesday in Room 314 after school before winter break! All proceeds go directly to the World Wildlife Fund organization, which works to protect endangered animal species. Plushies will be delivered directly to homerooms on Thurs, Dec 23.

An image of the sloths for reference can be found at this link: docs.google.com/document/d/1ArsjPFFD0ERSWr0tlVAr1pZRjnD_7FwaqAiTcUtsfuI/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions, please email bls.wwf@gmail.com!

Reminder to all student-athletes trying out for winter sports: You are not allowed to store items in the locker rooms during the school day until after tryouts have been completed. You may use the lockers after school (during tryouts) but all items and locks must be removed until teams are picked and lockers are assigned, likely at the end of the first week. Please refrain from using lockers earmarked for physical education classes. Locks will be cut immediately. Only current in season athletes are allowed to use athletic lockers at this time

Do you knit? Crochet? Embroider? Bring your current project down to the library during W, meet other crafters, pick up some tips! Maybe you’ve longed to start a new craft and want to get some ideas — this is the place for you. Everyone is welcome! Stop by the library on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday to get a pass to give to your homeroom teacher.

BLS YEMA (Youth Emergency Medicine Association) is hosting a winter themed bake sale on Tuesday, November 30th. Make sure to come visit us outside after school in front of the building entrance!

Seniors and juniors who meet the minimum GPA requirement (3.5 and 3.7, respectively) have been invited to apply for induction into the National Honor Society. All necessary information has been emailed directly to the students to whom this applies. The deadline to submit applications is Wednesday, 12/1/21 at 4 PM. Questions? Email Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org) and Ms. LeDang-Collins (tledang@bostonpublicschools.org).

As part of a Human Rights Day presentation on the danger of nuclear war, the Topol Fellows began a petition to be brought to the Boston City Council seeking the adoption of a resolution that would support nuclear disarmament and abolition. Cities from Cambridge to Tucson and Salt Lake City have already passed similar resolutions, all unanimously. Before presenting the petition to the Council, we are seeking additional signatures. If you’re interested in signing or simply finding out more, follow this link: bit.ly/backfromthebrink-hrd. We are aiming to get to 500 signatures–we would greatly appreciate your support!

Are you a current junior who is passionate about STEM and want to pursue these areas in college? Apply to be part of the MIT MITES and MOSTEC Programs! If selected, there is NO COST to attend. For more information and how to apply, click on the following:

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Application open until November 28th. The SuccessLink Youth Jobs Program hires nearly 4,000 youth, ages 15-18, every year! Earn $13.50 an hour for up to 10 hours a week. We work with 100+ organizations to provide jobs in fields like Music/Art, STEM, Government, Education, etc.

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On Thanksgiving Day, we resume our longstanding, continuous rivalry with the English High School.

Here are logistical details for the game:

Game Time: 10am, Gates open 9am Location: Harvard Stadium – 79 N. Harvard St. Allston, MA Tickets: $5 General Admission, Cash only Programs: $5, Cash only

Entry/Exit: There will be one entrance into the stadium. All spectators will enter through Gate H. This is at the opposite end of the Stadium than the customary entrance. BLS is the visiting team this year. BLS fans will go right when entering the stadium to the stands Parking: Parking is available in the Webster gated lot

Concessions: Gridiron Club will be selling concessions in addition to some apparel and other merchandise Miscellaneous: The water has been turned off at the stadium. There will be portable restrooms available for use Broadcast: The game will air LIVE on Boston City TV (Xfinity Ch. 24, RCN Ch. 13, Verizon Fios Ch. 962) only in Boston; Everyone else can view on Youtube: youtu.be/lxbC0WHaogg

Before you take that tryptophan nap, check out the latest from your thankful friends at BLS TV. If you’re reading this after 8:00 AM Wednesday, then that link is live! No turkeys were harmed in the making of this episode.

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Hello Hello Everyone! Just a gentle reminder for all who use Chromebooks, please try to shut your Chromebook completely off every 2 days at least if not daily. To make sure it turns completely off, press and hold the power button until the light on the left side of the Chromebook goes off and then you can close the lid. It can relieve a lot of minor issues that can lead to later major issues.

The CIEE Global Navigator program is now accepting applications for summer 2022. BLS students should apply for Session II programs. BLS will host application workshops in December and January. Start or complete your application today.

www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer

BLS Debate Team Continues Its Successful Season

This weekend, members of the Boston Latin School Speech and Debate team saw competitive success during the Glenbrooks National Speech and Debate Tournament.

Sam Chen (III) and Neil Jin (III) triple finaled in Public Forum Debate and received their second silver bid to the Tournament of Champions (TOC) national tournament in April.

Selina Tang (II) and Cinly Mo (II) reached octafinals, receiving a gold bid to the Tournament of Champions, earning recognition in a pool of over 350 competitors.

Maya Nelson (II) placed in Congressional Debate semifinals and received her second bid to the TOC, fully qualifying her to attend the prestigious tournament.

The team additionally competed at the local Little Lex Tournament, hosted by Lexington High School. Marcus Burkes Nossiter (III) was awarded top novice, going undefeated in Lincoln Douglas (LD) Debate

Bella Guthrie (III) and Zoe Fulton (III) continued on their winning streak with a winning record in LD Debate, and qualified for the Massachusetts State Championship at the end of the season.

Raymond Xu (I) and Ronak Saluja (I) competed in the Varsity Public Forum division, earning a winning record and qualifying for the Massachusetts State Championship.

Congratulations to everyone who competed!

Thanksgiving Program ADs For Sale:

Advertisements for the Latin/English Football program can now be purchased. Please email Coach Owens (jowens2@bostonpublicschools.org) a Word Document or PDF with picture and/or text exactly as you would like to see it in print.

Please use the following format for the file name. “(Name of athlete/business_AD_(Size of AD)”. Ex. “Smith_AD_Half”, “NewBalance_AD_Full”

1/4 Page: $50

1/2 Page: $75

3/4 Page: $100

Full Page: $150

Checks payable to: Boston Latin School, memo: Football

All interested students from all grades are encouraged to tryout for Second Public Declamation, which will take place Thursday, December 2nd in the auditorium after school between 2:30-4:30pm. Students may declaim a passage or abridged version of a poem, speech, book or play. The duration of the text may not exceed 2 minutes and 30 seconds. If interested, complete the Google form located here or on bls.org, and provide your contact information, along with the exact text you plan to perform. The submission form is due Thursday, November 30th. All seniors who want to participate must tryout. Only juniors who participated in Prize Declamation for the 2020-2021 year are exempt from tryouts. – The assembly is scheduled for Thursday, December 16th.

STUDENTS OF BLS! The week of November 22nd – 24th is SPIRIT WEEK! Monday’s theme is GRADE WARS! On November 22nd, wear your grade’s assigned color to school to show some spirit! The colors each grade should wear are as follows: 7th – white, 8th – blue, 9th – green, 10th – yellow, 11th – orange, 12th – red.

Tuesday’s theme for all classes with the exception of Class I is WINTER PJ DAY. Grades7-11, wear your pajamas to school! SENIORS – on Tuesday, November 23rd, wear your painted senior jeans/shirt!

Wednesday is SPIRIT DAY. All grades – rock your BLS gear or colors for Pep Rally!

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As a reminder and in keeping with the BLS homework policy in the 2021-2022 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.

United Nations Assoc. of Greater Boston spring and summer global leadership programs are now accepting applications. It’s never too early to start planning.

Summer Institute in Global Leadership

Are you a fan of Boston sports? Join our Zoom event at 7 PM tonight with guest speakers Larry Lucchino (former President/CEO of the Red Sox) and Wayne Levy (Director of Athletic Programs at the Boston Athletic Association)!

Meeting Info:

Topic: Careers in Sports with Larry Lucchino, Wayne Levy and more

Time: Nov 22, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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For questions, please email wsahatjian@bostonk12.org, thuska@bostonk12.org, or grosenkranz@bostonk12.org.

Interested in showcasing your MC skills or musical talents? Audition for A.S.I.A.’s annual Holiday Sing-Off! Our theme this year is “Missed You Snow Much”. Fill out out the audition form before 11/22. Can’t wait to see your talents!

bit.ly/HSO21APP

Join a virtual info session hosted by the City of Boston Youth Employment & Engagement to learn more!

Mayor Michelle Wu & the City of Boston Department of Youth Engagement & Employment are excited to announce the launch of the 2021- 22 SuccessLink School Year Employment Program! Every year, the City of Boston partners with hundreds of community-based and nonprofit organizations across the city to provide meaningful employment opportunities to thousands of Boston youth ages 15 to 18. There are opportunities to work in a wide variety of job fields like the arts, government & advocacy, STEM, sports & recreation, childcare, education, and more!

Registration for Virtual Info Sessions:

Today Nov 17 5-6PM: link.upkne.com/c/443/2ed469c207e25eea598125a8babb995b3281404f860bcf215bae8d9d11b8f903b59c183910b57c3a

Thursday Nov 18 5-6PM: link.upkne.com/c/443/2ed469c207e25eea598125a8babb995b3281404f860bcf215bae8d9d11b8f903a3a380962ac20e9f

BLS B.L.A.C.K. (Black Leaders Aspiring for Change and Knowledge) is hosting our 2nd annual Friendsgiving celebration on Tuesday, November 23 at 2:30 PM in the Dining Hall. Friendsgiving is a blend of the words “friend” and “Thanksgiving” and it refers to a large meal eaten with friends on or around Thanksgiving. This year, BLS TAG (Talented and Gifted Latino) will join us in hosting this amazing event.

In an effort to connect with the larger BLS community, we are inviting all students, faculty, and staff to join us to celebrate with games, fellowship, and traditional dishes from the African/African American and Latinx communities such as baked macaroni and cheese, seasoned collard greens, southern style corn bread, empanadas, arepas, and a variety of desserts including tres leches, flan, and sweet potato pie. If you would like to attend and bring your favorite family dish to share, please complete the Google form by scanning the QR code on the flyers posted around BLS. If you are unable to cook but still want to attend, feel free to sign up to bring cups, plates, utensils, a beverage, ice, or just yourself.

NOTE: You do not have to bring anything to attend. ALL ARE WELCOME and should complete the Google form regardless.

Although this is a potluck event, COVID guidelines for indoor gatherings will be enforced. No self serving, social distancing, and all attendees must remain masked unless actively eating.

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The Register, BLS’s arts journal, is accepting submissions of original student writing and artwork. Send your poetry, artwork, short fiction, or photography to BLS.register@gmail.com. Submissions are open until Monday, 11/22.

Educators and students in grades 7 through 12 may register works of art and writing on the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Online Registration System (ORS), which is accessible via www.artandwriting.org. All student participants must be at least 13 years old to participate in the program, regardless of their grade level. All work must be registered and uploaded to the ORS by 11:59 pm ET on Friday, December 10, 2021. Educators will not be required to sign submission forms this year so that we can ensure that all students, even those who are not seeing their teachers in person, are able to enter and participate.

Spirit Day is fast approaching…get your BLS swag and special spirit day items including Pom poms, purple and white beads and waterless tattoos! All items are available in the store on Friday during your lunch period. The store will also be open on Monday, November 22nd and Tuesday, November 23rd during lunch periods and Wednesday, November 24th before school 7-7:45am.
GO WOLFPACK!

Congratulations to all the students who auditioned for this year’s Senior District Festival. 27 students were accepted, and 16 also received an All-State recommendation. Bravo!

Band: Joanna Lin, French Horn; Jessie Wang, Flute (all-state rec)

Chorus: Mary Bosch, T (all-state rec); Marcus Burkes Nossiter, B (all-state rec); Zoe Colimon, T (all-state rec); Siena Furfaro, A (all-state rec); Ryan Golhmann, T; Alex Kolovrat, T; Tarun Nagesh, B; Leah Prizant, S (all-state rec); Jillian Ryan, A; Justine Wei, A

Jazz Band: Ian Bhatt, Tenor Saxophone (all-state rec); Constantine Kotsikonas, Trombone (all-state rec); Viny Saadieh, Baritone Saxophone (all-state rec); Stephen Snekvik, Trombone (all-state rec); Josh Zhang, Alto Saxophone (all-state rec)

Orchestra: Benjamin Fortuin, Viola (all-state rec); Vera Knobel, Violin; Jane Kungie, Oboe; Bessie Li, Flute (all-state rec); Kento Lind, Viola (all-state rec); Hannah Oh, Viola; Joseph Pucillo, String Bass (all-state rec); Ailin Sha, Violin; Selina Tang, Violin; Julia Yuan, Cello (all-state rec)

Coin wars have begun! Donate your money or change to either vote for or protect one of your favorite teachers from getting pied in the face during the junior/senior pep rally! Who could be pied? Ms. Arnold, Ms. Moguel, Ms. Foley, Mr. Cordeiro, and Mr. Oakes. It’s up to you! Here’s how it works: any quarters added to the jug will count towards the teacher’s total, but any dollar bills will subtract from it! (If you want a teacher to get pied, keep adding quarters to add to their total, but if you want to protect them, dollar bills will subtract from their totals.) The teacher with the most amount of money will get pied! Donate your money during lunch starting Monday November 15th until Friday November 19th. Proceeds go to the senior class.

Congratulations to the BLS Model UN team for their phenomenal performance at Catholic Memorial’s Model UN Conference this past Saturday. All delegates did amazing work, but special shout outs to the following individuals for their achievements in their committees:

Carine Badawi (I) Best Delegate Award

Aidan Aaphiris (III) Best Delegate Award

Oriana Dunker (IV) Best Delegate Award

Mia. Chow (I) Outstanding Delegate Award

Abir Mohammed (I) Outstanding Delegate Award

Roan Wilcox (IV) Outstanding Delegate Award

Greta Grygalis (I) Honorable Mention

William Phie (I) Honorable Mention

Ben Jacobson (IV) Honorable Mention

Grace Sullivan (I) People’s choice Award

If you are interested in joining BLS Model UN, come to 207 on Mondays or email bostonlatinschoolmun@gmail.com

Organized by the Topol Fellows in Peace and Non-Violence , this year’s Human Rights Day will take place on Thursday, November 18, 2021 (day 1).   The BLS community is encouraged to wear their Human Rights Day orange t-shirts on that day and those wearing their t-shirts will participate in the sessions attended.  See the separate announcement on t-shirt sales.

Please encourage your teachers to sign up via Sign Up Genius to attend Human Rights Day. There is a capacity limit due to COVID this year, so we will livestream IF we reach capacity.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Freeman (jfreeman@bostonpublicschools.org).  And as always, thanks for your support of our annual Human Rights Day.

It is a tradition on the annual Human Rights Day teach in for students to wear their orange t-shirts with individualized human rights-related statistics on the front of each shirt and then line up during each period to present their “statistic” to the audience.

Orange t-shirts will be for sale by the Topol Fellows during all three lunch periods and before school on Monday, November 15, Tuesday, November 16, and Wednesday, November 17.

The price will be $5 per t-shirt.

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Celebrate International Education Week at BLS with this program of activities.

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The BLSJCL and Chess Club officers are hosting a school-wide chess tournament! Come to have fun, show off your awesome chess skillz, learn about Ancient Roman chess, and potentially win prizes of AirPods and BLSJCL merch! This is open to all players. Sign up at bit.ly/blsjcludi!

WHEN: Wednesday, November 17th (5 Preliminary Rounds [for all players]) — 2:30pm – 4:00pm | Thursday, November 18th (Elimination Rounds [for qualifying players]) WHERE: Seevak Room (309)

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BLS Wolfpack Volunteers Global Day of Service

Calling all students! Want to make a difference in your community? Want to unleash your creativity? Want to earn volunteer hours? Join us this W-Block to create handwritten cards and letters for seniors and spread joy! Materials will be provided. We hope to see you there!

When: November 17th, W-Block in the Dining Hall!

Email us at wolfpackvolunteersbls@gmail.com for any questions!

Click here for an electronic pass to show your homeroom teacher

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Celebrate Boston’s historic transition of power with a new episode of BLSTV. Mayor Wu will be watching.* Will you? Link goes live Wednesday at 8:00 AM

*The Mayor’s Office does not endorse this message, mostly because we didn’t ask.

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Learn more about the many different cultural clubs at BLS. Enjoy food, entertainment, and see your friends celebrating their culture and heritage. Thursday after school in the dining hall. All students are welcome!

Please make sure to keep your Chromebook updated. Click the three dots in the upper right corner and choose “Help -> About Google Chrome”. Click the link towards the top of the settings page to check for updates. If you have questions, let a member of the tech team know.

Steven Yee ’07 is offering three grants for students who have a strong interest in filmmaking and who have at least 3 previous works.

“I remember buying my first camera when I was in the film studies program at my college. I saved up money from on campus jobs and bought a Canon Rebel T2i and spent the entire summer shooting content and improving my skills behind the camera. This unlocked a whole new world of possibilities and gave me a jump start to my filmmaking career.

Film equipment is expensive, and I want to give an opportunity to the younger generation to experience the joy of getting their first camera and exploring their creativity.”

Applicants must identify with a minority group. For more information and how to apply, please go to www.woodislandmedia.com/grant

The Keefe Library will be closed from R4 – R7 on Tuesday 11/16 because of MCAS testing. We will be open after school.

Do you knit? Crochet? Embroider? Bring your current project down to the library during W, meet other crafters, pick up some tips! Maybe you’ve longed to start a new craft and want to get some ideas — this is the place for you. Stop by the library on Tuesday or Wednesday morning to get a pass to give to your homeroom teacher.

The annual Sophomore Resume Lab will begin Monday, November 15. All members of Class III are required to attend this one-time workshop, facilitated during a study block. Led by Mr. Levesque (Deitch Leadership) and Ms. Gorrill (PIC Office), students will learn the fundamentals of a professional resume and build their own resume in real time. Students will be scheduled and notified in advance via email. Email questions to jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org or lucey.gorrill@bostonpic.org.

Interested in Travel / Study programs? Attend the BLS Global Partners Fair Monday after school in the dining hall and meet representatives from CIEE, United Planet, Alzar School, Geothe Institute and more. Refreshments served!

The Yellow Submarine Improv Troupe is back and they are New and Improv’d. Friday November 12 at 3pm and 7pm. Students from BLS and faculty are welcome to attend in person in the Black Box. $3 for students and $5 for adults. All parents/family/friends who are not currently at the school must attend virtually. Bostonlatin.ticketleap.com/newandimprovd for tickets

Friday is the absolute last day for AP Classroom Registration. Any Registrations after Friday will incur a $40 late registration fee. Check your College Board account for your AP Classroom registration status.

Feeling “off” since the end of Daylight Saving Time? A shot of BLSTV will fix you right up! As always, the link goes live at 8:00 AM Wednesday.

Please help BLS Girls Volleyball as we support Dignity Matters by running a sports bra donation drive. Dignity Matters is a non-profit that collects, purchases and supplies feminine hygiene products, bras and underwear to women and girls who are homeless or disadvantaged, in order to help them stay healthy, regain self-confidence, and live with basic dignity. Although the team is hosting a sports bra drive, all listed donations are accepted. The donation bins are located in the Nurse’s office. The most requested items are larger sizes. Please contact Holly Sullivan at hjsullivan1@gmail.com for more info or to make a donation directly through amazon.

Boston Latin School’s VITA club is kicking off soon, and it is a perfect chance to learn about taxes, financial literacy, and help out local communities. In short, BLS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is a club focused on helping middle and low income families complete their taxes. Drop by after school this Friday in room 027 to learn more!

For more information email blsvitaboston@gmail.com

Photo Make-Up Day

Any student who is requesting to retake the picture for the package they purchased, or who missed the opportunity to be photographed for picture packages on October 6, and any student who has not been photographed for identification cards, will be photographed during periods 5, 6, and 7 on Tuesday, December 14 in the Seevak Room on the third floor. To allow for planning, please see Mrs. Craven in room 105 before school or during a W period by December 10 for a picture package order envelope or a pass to be excused from class for ten minutes to be photographed. Please email me at acraven@bostonpublicschools if you have any questions.

It has been brought to our attention that there is a section in the Student Agenda Book that treats bullying and intolerance in an insensitive and uninformed fashion with inappropriate examples and statements. This section of the Handbook is not produced by BLS but is automatically inserted by the publisher each year. We have now been in touch with the publisher who is extremely grateful for this information and will make certain that this component is eliminated from future editions. We are very appreciative of our students who communicated with us regarding this issue.

Are you looking for a school year job? Apply for SuccessLink Youth Jobs Program that hires nearly 4,000 youth, ages 15-18, every year! Earn $13.50 an hour for up to 10 hours a week. Application open until 11/28/21. Please see Ms. Vasquez (RM 022B) if you need help with your application.

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On Wednesday, November 10, there will be a brief end of season meeting for all boys interested in playing BLS soccer next year. The meeting will be in the Seevak Room at 3:30 pm. The coaches will talk about our thoughts on this year and what you can do to best prepare for next year.

Submit pictures and profiles to blsyearbook1635@gmail.com that you would like to publish in the yearbook. Click on this link for information about how to submit your profiles and pictures. Each picture and profile must be sent as a separate attachment. Pictures that are sent in multiples will be returned to the sender.

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This week’s Wacky Wednesday (Wednesday, November 10th) is “Animal Day”. Dress up as your favorite animal, rock your favorite animal prints, or if you have any clothes with animals on it, show your love that way. No matter how you do it, please be sure to follow the school dress code guidelines. Have fun!

Are you someone who struggles with time management, organization skills, declamation preparation, and much more? Fortunately, HTS @BLS is a new club that will help students adjust to in-person learning efficiently and effectively. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, November 10 at @2:30 pm in Room 209. Join now using our google form or email kdycaj@bostonk12.org for more information. forms.gle/gVL5rbPcHopFsdyq5

The library will be closed all day and after school due to MCAS testing and professional development on Tuesday 11/9.

The BLS Girls Volleyball team won their first round playoff match on Thursday v. Hingham! The Wolfpack will travel to Needham HS on Tuesday (11/8) at 5pm in the round of 16. Tickets can be purchased here – gofan.co/app/events/446103?schoolId=MA14659 or cash at the gate. Go Wolfpack!

Next week is International Education Week at BLS. There will be daily programming, both virtual and in person, on global travel and learning programs available to BLS students. The full schedule will be available later this week.

This year BLS is having families submit absence, early dismissal, and late arrival notes using an online google form. Here is the link. It is located at bls.org under the Families tab.

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DLI will partner with Junior Achievement to offer Take Stock in Your Future, an interactive program introducing students to the stock market. Using JA’s curriculum, Mr. Levesque will teach 4 (virtual) workshops about stock market fundamentals, such as buying/selling, IPOs, dividends, and risk/return, culminating in a stock market simulation and competition in early December among student teams. Classes begin Tuesday November 9, 4:00-5:00pm, over Zoom. Sign up HERE. Email jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org with questions.

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MCAS Math & English Language Arts Make-up exams will take place next week and the week after. Class II students who did not take the MCAS last spring take the Math MCAS on Tuesday, November 9 the English MCAS on Tuesday, November 16. Passing the MCAS is a graduation requirement for the Class of 2023. A list of the students will be shared with Class II homeroom teachers ahead of Tuesday November 9th. Students will report to homeroom for daily attendance, and homeroom teachers will dismiss those who are testing down to the Dining Hall. All juniors who took MCAS last year should report to their classes per usual.

Homeroom teachers of students in Class I who registered for the make-up MCAS exams on November 9 and 16 will also receive a list of test takers ahead of November 9th. MCAS exams are voluntary for the Class of 2022, and those taking it for Adams Scholarship consideration have already indicated their intent to participate. Those students will report to homeroom for daily attendance, and homeroom teachers will dismiss those who are testing down to the Dining Hall. All other seniors should report to their classes per usual.

The MCAS will be administered in the Dining Hall and proctored by members of the administrative team, as faculty members will be teaching in classrooms for those students who are not testing.

BLS Recycling Committee is looking for middle school Zone Captains to guide their peers in understanding how to sort trays, recyclables, and food waste during lunch. They will be stationed at recycling bins in the Upper Gym during the last 10 minutes of the lunch period and will receive 20 minutes of community service each day. As a Zone Captain, you will be able to complete your 50 indoor volunteer hour requirement in a school year and avoid the lunch line.

We are only accepting middle school students this time. If you’re interested, please fill out this form by Friday, November 5th 11:59 PM. There are 12 slots, first come, first serve.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflMjbKBvWMC3Ut_5CGpf9D91dpt9t_6UakumwNXz1ZDuEprA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Last call for AP exam registration. All students must be registered on AP Classroom or an exam will not be ordered. Check your College Board account to confirm your registration.

Thanksgiving Program ADs For Sale:

Advertisements for the Latin/English Football program can now be purchased. Please email Coach Owens (jowens2@bostonpublicschools.com) a Word Document or PDF with picture and/or text exactly as you would like to see it in print. Please use the following the format for the file name.

“(Name of athlete/business_AD_(Size of AD)”.

Ex. “Smith_AD_Half”, “NewBalance_AD_Full”

1/4 Page: $50

1/2 Page: $75

3/4 Page: $100

Full Page: $150

Come see BLS Theatre’s Rising Stars (all 7th to 9th grade actors) in the One Acts: Anxiety is Orange, Container of Sharks, and 10 ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse. Thursday at 3pm. Friday at 3pm and 7pm. Only BLS students, faculty, and staff may attend in person, no parents or others. To attend in person you can purchase tickets at the door. Parents and others can watch remotely, purchase tickets at bostonlatin.ticketleap.com/blsoneacts/ Tickets are $3 for students and $7 for adults

As your official school photographer, Chestnut Hill Studios is pleased to offer you the opportunity to schedule an appointment at a reduced cost to be photographed for your senior portrait on site at Boston Latin School. Please call the studio @ 508-336-4777, Monday-Friday 9:30 am-4:30 pm to book an appointment. Dates currently available for our first round are December 20, 21, and 22 from 2:30-8:00 P.M. each day. Appointments are issued on a first call basis. The photographer’s time will be reserved for you, and will require a pre-payment of a $40.00 sitting fee when you schedule your appointment. The studio accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. This is a reduced sitting fee again this year made possible through the cooperation of the administration and the studio.

It is important that you arrive on time for your appointment or it can not be guaranteed that the studio will be able to fit you in to be photographed that day. You may be asked to reschedule, and you will be charged a $40.00 rescheduling fee. Should you elect not to schedule to be photographed during the times that the studio is on site at Boston Latin School, and if you wish your portrait to be included in the yearbook, you will be required to travel to the studio in Seekonk to be photographed for your portrait. Please visit the Chestnut Hill Studios website. I will periodically receive a list of students who have not booked an appointment with hope that our goal to have every member of the class represented in the yearbook is fulfilled. Booking your appointment ensures that your professional, retouched portrait is included in the yearbook. Please do not wait until the last minute to schedule your appointments. Dates for an additional two rounds will be coming after the first of the new year. If you have any questions, you may email me acraven@bostonpublicschools.org.

chestnuthillstudios.com/

From October 20-27, BPSTechnology conducted a Phishing Awareness Campaign, sending fake phishing emails to over 9,000 students across the city. This activity was conducted for teaching purposes only to highlight the importance of cybersecurity awareness. The number of students who opened the email, as well as those who clicked on the included link, were recorded, and accessible through the link below.

If students clicked on the link included in the email, they were taken to a site with educational information about phishing, its risks, and how to avoid it. All emails were sent by BPSTechnology and no personal identifiable information was collected during the campaign.

sites.google.com/bostonpublicschools.org/2021cybersecuritymonthbps/awareness-campaign

Need a few hours of community service? Boston Latin School’s VITA is offering an opportunity to make 2 community service hours a day in exchange for putting up flyers about the 2021 Child Tax Credit around one immigrant neighborhood. This credit is helping most kids across the country, but some families need help signing up. Let’s do our part in supporting kids and spreading the word about this historic opportunity! For more information, contact Phaidon Athanasopoulos at pathanasopoulo@bostonk12.org

What would happen if students from “blue” states spent a week staying with a family in a “red” state and vice versa? Would we be able to go beyond our “bubbles” and get beyond the polarization so present in our nation?

Would you like to participate next summer in the American Exchange Project, an all-travel expenses-paid opportunity to have this experience in another state and host someone who travels to Boston in late June or July as part of this program? Students can still work during the day and participate in the Boston portion but will need to be able to take a week off to travel to another state and participate there.

If you have any questions, please see Ms. Freeman in 307 or e-mail her at jfreeman@bostonpublicschools.org

If you are interested in getting more detail about this opportunity, please plan on joining a Zoom session on Thursday, November 4 at 9:12 am (at the start of W block). In order to receive the Zoom link, please complete this form.

forms.gle/5EaBodS8sEwnW2yf6

Are you interested in learning about global issues with peers from around the world at a two week summit in Scotland? Learn more at the GCI info session this Saturday on Zoom. Financial aid is available for qualified students. More info and sign up here. Contact Mr. Kennelly for more info.

www.globalci.org/fellowship2022

In anticipation of the end of the Term I on Friday, November 12, we want to provide you with the testing schedule beginning Monday:

A: 11/1, 11/5 -English, Classics, PE/Health

B: 11/2, 11/8 – Math, History, Art/Music

C: 11/3, 11/12 – Science, Modern Language

Please also note that Diwali is observed on Thursday, November 4 and as such will not be a testing day. Accordingly, we will shift the W Day schedule from Wednesday, November 3 to Thursday, November 4.

BLS Recycling Committee is looking for middle school Zone Captains to guide their peers in understanding how to sort trays, recyclables, and food waste during lunch. They will be stationed at recycling bins in the Upper Gym during the last 10 minutes of the lunch period and will receive 20 minutes of community service each day. As a Zone Captain, you will be able to complete your 50 indoor volunteer hour requirement in a school year and avoid the lunchtime.

We are only accepting middle school students this time. If you’re interested, please fill out this form by Friday, November 5th 11:59 PM. There are 12 slots, first come, first serve.

Thursday, November 4 marks the first day of five days commemorating Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Diwali is a significant holiday celebrated in many parts of India by people of different faiths including Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Muslims and some Buddhists. Diwali’s name is derived from the row of clay lamps that celebrants light outside their homes symbolizing the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. We wish our families who observe Diwali, a joyous festival, full of light and promise.

When does Halloween last longer than than your candy stash? When the BLSTV Halloween special drops three days after the 31st. Get your Ghoul on Wednesday at 8:00 AM when the link goes live… if you dare.

Registration for all Winter Sports (Basketball, Fencing, Hockey, Indoor Track, Boys Swim, Winter Cheer, Wrestling) will open on Thursday, October 21. All candidates for a Winter sport must be pre-registered to be eligible to try out.

In addition, all student-athletes must also obtain an in-person clearance form from a BLS nurse. Virtual visits are no longer allowed. Nurses will begin the clearance process on October 25 and continue until November 19. Students can go to the nurses’ office (no appointment needed) during studies, W Block, and student leadership. All athletes need an updated in-person physical exam from the last 13 months and signed updated asthma action plans and/or food allergies action plans from the past 12 months if applicable.

bls.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=203689&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=405715

What would happen if students from “blue” states spent a week staying with a family in a “red” state and vice versa? Would we be able to go beyond our “bubbles” and get beyond the polarization so present in our nation?

Would you like to participate next summer in the American Exchange Project, an all-travel expenses-paid opportunity to have this experience in another state and host someone who travels to Boston in late June or July as part of this program? Students can still work during the day and participate in the Boston portion but will need to be able to take a way to travel to another state and participate there.

If you have any questions, please see Ms. Freeman in 307 or e-mail her at jfreeman@bostonpublicschools.org

If you are interested in getting more detail about this opportunity, please plan on joining a Zoom session on Thursday, November 4 at 9:12 am (at the start of W block). In order to receive the Zoom link, please complete this form.

forms.gle/5EaBodS8sEwnW2yf6

Have you been a reading slump lately? Can’t find the right title to read? Then the Strictly Fantasy Book Club is perfect for you. We read a wide variety of authors and genres including Kiera Cass, Leigh Bardugo, Rick Riordan, Colleen Hoover, and Cassandra Clare. Join us in heated discussions and fun activities regarding the books we will be reading this year.

First meeting after school on Tuesday,11/2, in room 211.

Sign up here: forms.gle/S8Q9zg3pbUEbL8pR6

Thanks to the 12 participants who made our first Public Declamation of the 2021-22 academic year such a success. It was wonderful to be back in the auditorium and hear such inspirational pieces fill the air once again! Congratulations to our top performers:

First Place: Ailin Sha ~ Class IV

Second Place: Alex Chou ~ Class I

Third Place: Mirabelle Berman Reinhardt ~ Class II

Third Place: Selina Tang ~ Class II

Next Monday (11/1), VSS will be hosting Ca Phe Day after school in the cafeteria. We will be selling cà phê sửa đá, also known as Vietnamese coffee, for $3. If you’re interested in ordering ahead, please fill out our pre-order form (bit.ly/CAPHE2021). We hope to see you there friends!

Are you interested in global learning with peers from around the world? Learn more about the Global Citizens Initiative (GCI) summer fellowship by attending an upcoming info session on zoom. Click here for more information.

www.globalci.org/fellowship2022

TEEN BRIDGE 2022: INVITATION TO APPLY

We are seeking teens to participate outside of school time in a year-round, multi-year program combining art education and experience, life skills, mentorship, job training, and employment. Participants collaborate with each other and with teaching artists, and help shape the program.

Currently, teens meet on Saturdays during the school year and participate in intensive art experiences during the summer, including summer employment and our annual Artist in Residence program, receiving stipends and wages.

New teens joining each January and continuing throughout high school. Deadline: Midnight, Nov 5, 2021. Details here:

eliotschool.org/programs/teen-bridge

Artists For Humanity (AFH) is hiring BPS students!

AFH fuses art-making, entrepreneurial and business training, and experiential learning to create empowering and transformational experiences for Boston teens. Our Youth Arts Enterprise employs teens to work with creative mentors on commissioned art projects for Boston businesses. Please visit our website if you would like more information at www.afhboston.org

Visit afhboston.org/getinvolved.html to learn more and fill out an application Recruitment video:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLRss6t_53k

There will be a mandatory meeting on Tuesday November 2 at 2:30 in the Dining Hall for all interested in a winter sport (Basketball, Fencing, Hockey, Indoor Track, Boys Swimming, Winter Cheer, Wrestling). You are required to attend if you want to try out for any sport at any level. If you are playing a fall sport that will still be competing, please Coach Owens asap. A meeting with individual sport coaches will follow the larger meeting.

All BLS students, faculty and staff are invited to wear a Halloween costume next Friday, October 29th for a fee of $1.00. Anyone wishing to enter the costume contests will be asked to pay $2.00. If you are interested in entering the contest, you must get your picture taken at the door. Group costumes that are interested in entering the contest can email a photo to blsclassof2022@gmail.com by R5. Proceeds to benefit the Senior Class. As always no costume masks; no hoods; no make-up which covers the face or renders the wearer unrecognizable; no costume that violates the dress code; no props that resemble weapons in any way and no aerosol cans on campus. We look forward to your creative expression within these boundaries, which are in place for everyone’s safety.

The contest categories are:

Best team

Best group

Best solo (7-8, 9-12)

Most creative

Best teacher group

Best teacher

Funniest teacher

Funniest student

While keeping windows open remains an important health and safety measure, we recognize that colder days will arrive as we move through the late fall and into winter. In order to ensure that everyone has the ability to keep warm on very cold days, students will be permitted to wear winter hats and hoods in classroom spaces as necessary. No baseball caps will be permitted, and students must continue to remove any non-religious head coverings while in common areas such as the hallways, the dining hall, the library, and the auditorium. Students’ faces must be visible at all times. The date will be announced in the spring when the weather is temperate again and we return to our regular policies regarding head coverings in the building. This update will be shared in the Daily Bulletin for your reference.

Submit your original flash fiction, art, poetry, and photography to The Register, BLS’s student run arts journal. Send your work to BLS.register@gmail.com by Monday, 11/22.

CALLING ALL CLIMATE JUSTICE ACTIVISTS!

This Friday, October 29, there will be a youth and native led march in downtown Boston after school, as part of an international day of action. We’ll be protesting corporations for financially supporting fossil fuel companies! Anybody who’s interested in going with a group from BLS led by BLS YouthCAN should meet us in room 025 right after school on Friday. There’s more information about the event in the website: fossilfreefuture.earth/. Hope to see all our change makers there!

Do you have any pets? Do you love Halloween? Enter BLS WWF’s Pet Halloween Costume Contest!

To enter the competition, submit your entry through this padlet:padlet.com/rbenedetto3/fz8ambi0hhb0cvbo

For submissions, follow Riley Benedetto’s post as an example. Please submit your photos by October 31st.

To vote, like any photo you think deserves to win. The person with the most likes for their pets’ costume will win a toy for their pet of their choice.

We look forward to seeing all the amazing costumes 🙂

BLS WWF

Happy Halloween! The BLS Anti-bias Student Committee is having a spooky Halloween themed bake sale this Thursday 10/28. Come see us in front of the Alma Mater statue after school!

Teen Exhibition Program: Paid Creative Leadership Program at the ICA Boston Applications now open for 2021-2022 school year!

teens.icaboston.org/tep

teens.icaboston.org

Families for Equity and Diversity (FEQD) warmly invites all BLS families to one (or more!) Neighborhood Multicultural Dessert Meet-Ups on Thursday, October 28 for an in-person, informal neighborhood gathering. Bring a dessert to share, or just come by to join the good cheer in these neighborhoods:

* Roxbury: Nubian Square Branch BPL, 149 Dudley: 4:00pm-6:00pm

* Hyde Park: Francis Martini Memorial Hatch Shell, 1015 Truman Highway: 5:00-6:30 p.m.

* Jamaica Plain: Boathouse, 507 Jamaica Way: 5:30 pm-7:00pm

* East Boston: EB Library, 365 Bremen St.: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

**DESSERTS: If you plan to bring a dessert please bring one that is easy to share. You can bring one that is inspired by a certain culture or country, one you love to make, buy or just eat!

If you have questions, please email: Virginia Berman vberman@rcn.com

Powderpuff T-Shirts are now available only until M 11/1 for members of Class I and Class II. Please use the form to purchase. There will be no cash payments. Please use appropriate names for your t-shirts.

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

Are you ill-informed, under-amused, and overworked? Taken once per W Block, BLSTV can help. Ask your Homeroom teacher if BLSTV is right for you. Side effects may vary. New episode goes live Wednesday at 8:00 AM

youtu.be/HiOnCKsJBFU

Seniors, Join me and Ms. Boucourt in the dining hall after school on Thursday 10/28 to finish your applications in a social group setting, with support. We’ll have candy and lots of pizza to fuel all of your hard work. If you have practice right after school, feel free to come by after for the second round of pizza which will be around 5:30. No need to rsvp and stop by at any point!

If you are looking for a lost water bottle, please check in the Main Office. We have amassed quite a collection, filled and unfilled! Many thanks ~

CALLING ALL SENIORS! We need YOUR creative ideas for our SENIOR RALLY SHIRTS. Submit a design for the senior rally shirts by 8 p.m. on Tuesday 10/26 (that’s NEXT WEEK!). We will vote in homeroom on Wednesday 10/27 during W-block. The winning design will be sold on the school store website from Wednesday to Monday November 1st. Check out the t-shirt from Class 2020 for inspiration.

drive.google.com/file/d/1jkUkp4KQEN5yZrGjNpbMMDPY9zWcBJnP/view?usp=sharing

The Register, BLS’s student run arts journal, is seeking submission for its winter issue. Send poetry, flash fiction, art, and photography to BLS.register@gmail.com by Monday, 11/22. No anonymous submissions.

Smith College has announced its annual Poetry Contest for High School Girls in grades 10 and 11. This year’s judge is Tunisian-American poet Leila Chatti, author of Deluge and winner of the Levis Reading Prize. The winning poet will receive a $500 cash prize, and she and the three finalists will receive a signed copy of a book of poems by the judge. If conditions allow, winners will also be invited to spend the day at Smith College, meeting as a small group with Leila Chiatti and presenting their winning work at Chatti’s evening reading. The deadline for the submission of one poem, maximum of 25 lines, is December 1, 2021. For guidelines and entry form, go to: www.smith.edu/adademics/poetry-center/poetry-prize. Questions? See Ms. Moran in 519.

The John F. Kennedy Library has announced its annual Profiles in Courage essay contest for high school students. This year’s topic: Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917, the year of JFK’s birth. Cash awards are given to the top 25 essays, with a first-place prize of $10,000. Students submitting essays must be sponsored by a teacher, but the essay does not need to be a class assignment. The deadline for submissions is January 14, 2022. For guidelines and registration information, go to jfklibrary.org/essaycontest. Questions? See Ms. Moran in 519.

Calling all book lovers. Have you been a reading slump lately? Can’t find a satisfactory title to read?

Then the Strictly Fantasy Book Club is perfect for you. Despite our name, this club has explored a wide variety of authors and genres including Kiera Cass, Leigh Bardugo, Victoria Aveyard, Rick Riordan, Colleen Hoover, and Cassandra Clare. Join us in heated discussions and fun activities regarding the books we will be reading this year.

First meeting after school on Tuesday,11/2, in room 211.

Sign up here: forms.gle/S8Q9zg3pbUEbL8pR6

Mark your calendars for Games Day, every Friday after school in the Keefe Library. No need to sign up in advance and everyone is welcome. We’ve recently added crowd pleasers like SushiGo and Ticket to Ride but still have old favorites like Jenga and Clue. Come with a friend or make new ones;l our Games Day staff is ready to play!

We live in a society where professional athletes, K-Pop groups, and entertainers have the potential to rally millions to action. This summit explores the roles and responsibilities of the hyper-famous artists and athletes as agents of change, for better or for worse. Join us to debate who decides which causes are worth fighting for. BLS has 5 free enrollment vouchers. Contact Mr. Kennelly if you are interested. Deadline October 20. Learn more here.

home.envoys.com/summit1/taking-a-stand-athletes-artists-and-activism

Cool Science Artwork Competition for Students

Cool Science is a free and public art competition held each Fall for all K-12 artists. This year’s deadline is December 10, 2021. The topic is Climate and Weather, see guidelines and rules here. Winners’ work will be shown on buses. Any questions contact Robert Chen- bob.chen@umb.edu

Participate in the MIT Age Lab Summit this Saturday and earn community service credit. Remember to take a photo/screenshot for InnerView! Sign up with this form

mit.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEodeCqpzIiE9AyW-y7sSH-XY2LzsWjaPtT

Students that are currently enrolled in AP classes should be signed up for their AP exam(s) on the BLS AP Registration and Payment form and on AP Classroom. Students must complete both steps in order for an exam to be ordered. Students should check their College Board accounts to confirm that they have signed up for their classes in AP Classroom using the unique code provided by their teacher. Talk to your AP teacher or email Mr. Kennelly with any questions.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQuWD9qtupQtWn0LttVM19D1ICOAyZvPup3JREiDKf2wBv7Q/viewform

Wednesday continues to be our pool testing day by the Alma Mater statue until 3 pm. Please come and get pool tested during your free periods: study hall, W block, student leadership, lunch period or after school. Student leaders will no longer come to your study hall to collect students for pool testing – please ask for a pass to come and get tested. It is a seamless process and the testing itself takes less than 3 minutes. Please email Ms. Kwan @ wkwan@bostonpublicschools.org if you have any additional questions.

There will be a meeting for all returning and interested candidates for Boys Basketball (all levels) on Thursday 10/21 at 2:20pm in Room 027. Please email Coach Etienne if you cannot make it. jetienne@bostonpublicschools.org

There will be no bags or outside beverage allowed at White Stadium for Friday night’s game v. Newton South. Water, soda, and snacks will be available for purchase through the gridiron club.

$1 Tickets for Friday night’s football game will be available in the Athletic Office beginning on Wednesday 10/20. Please see Coach Owens to purchase

Calling all Latinx Actors! Come audition for El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom. Auditions will be October 19 and 20 after school in the black box. Sign ups are on the bulletin board across the hall from the black box.

Alex, a comic book artist whose ideas might be “too Puerto Rican,” has begun secretly dressing up as his creation: El Coquí Espectacular, defender of Nuyoricans in all five boroughs! When his brother Joe is fired from a project for not being Puerto Rican enough, the two, with the help of a young photographer named Yesica, hatch a plan: to debut El Coquí at the Puerto Rican Day Parade and prove themselves to the world. El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom examines the ways in which we define our heritage and ourselves.

While the characters are particularly Puerto Rican, I believe that anyone with a Latinx background could relate to the themes of authentic identity in this play.

Greetings from the Topol Fellows! We’re doing a marathon preparation of your Chromebook decals but we need your names as you wish them to appear on your Chromebook! Please be sure to complete this form ASAP–docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVrRkQi9rH2WPPlUlyhyEKU-_ZtxZHILybQb8VYlVByPjvag/viewform?usp=sf_link —

(deadline: end of school on Friday Oct 15) in order to have your name appear properly on your Chromebook. If we don’t hear from you, we will use whatever appears on SIS!

To submit a science article for our Fall issue. Articles should be at least 200 words, should relate to STEM (but we encourage you to get creative), and are due by Sunday, October 24th, 2021. Writing articles for our magazine is an easy opportunity to become an expert in a science topic that interests you, to improve your writing abilities, and to exercise the skills of a good journalist. Check-in with your science teacher for potential extra credit. Please email us with any questions — we look forward to publishing your work!

Thank you so much to everyone for participating in the Teach German Day event. I could not include all the wonderful teaching and learning moments into the compilation I created. It would have simply become too long. Please enjoy the highlights here. Mr. Zou and Ms. Pinchem win a TGD T-shirt for being such great sports and making themselves available to so many students. Ms. Arnold wins a T-Shirt for the most emphatic reading of her line. Danke!

drive.google.com/file/d/1Rr9ew8WM-52BKQhtF4PfWqZkovVFUmth/view?usp=sharing

Want to earn community service hours and win special prizes? Want to learn about the club near the Alma Mater bulletin? Join us next Monday to learn about our weekly volunteer events (both in and out of BLS), service initiatives, and volunteer recognition programs! We hope to see you there!

When: October 18th from 2:30 – 3:30PM in the Dining Hall! Email us at wolfpackvolunteersbls@gmail.com for any questions!

Due to lack of awareness about depression and other mental illnesses, many people deny that their family members suffer from depression, refusing to accept medication and professional treatment. Instead, they choose to ignore the issue or show “tough love,” which ultimately leads to tragedy.

The new documentary “Stories That Save Lives,” produced by award-winning documentary director Professor Chuangfu Chang, tells the real experience of how two families who have fallen into the abyss of depression emerged from its depths.

Please join United Chinese Americans WAVES and their partners for a panel discussion, during which a 12-minute clip of the film will be shown, followed by discussion with the featured family members, the filmmaker, and a psychiatrist. See flyer for more details.

Register at tinyurl.com/UCA-WAVES-OCT16

drive.google.com/file/d/18fsW0D-CQ3RAUQh-r7SWqRrP0j2GGFig/view?usp=sharing

The Class of 2022 yearbook is underway! Anyone interested in joining our staff, please complete this online application by October 30, 2021.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfg7hyUfOengbOjiKRy9G3DqKhBrzR8xi_limOybkXpn3bErw/viewform?usp=pp_url

BLS Letterman jackets now available for BLS past and present varsity athletes through the school store. If you order one, please bring your varsity letter to the athletic office. Ordering available now through 10/18

www.bls.org/apps/s/index.jsp?skipMobile=1&s=3168

Ms. Frank and Ms. Boucourt will be hosting a guided FAFSA completion session on Thursday October 21, 8:00am – 9:45am in the dining hall. While this program is not required, it is highly recommended for seniors who have not completed the FAFSA yet are strongly encouraged to attend. Students may register here. The copy of your answers you receive upon registration will serve as your pass for the program.

BLS Recycling Committee is bringing back our yearly volunteer opportunity: Zone Captaining! Zone Captains help sort trays, recyclables, and food waste during lunch. They will be stationed at recycling bins inside the dining hall during the last 10 minutes of the lunch period and will receive 20 minutes of community service each day. As a zone captain, you will be able to complete your 50 indoor volunteer hour requirement in a school year.

If you’re interested in this position, please fill out the form below. The deadline to sign up is Friday 10/15 at 11:59 PM

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflMjbKBvWMC3Ut_5CGpf9D91dpt9t_6UakumwNXz1ZDuEprA/viewform

We’re busy finalizing our plans for world domination, but for now please enjoy your first dose of BLSTV for the ’21-’22 school year

Submit pictures and profiles to blsyearbook1635@gmail.com that you would like to publish in the yearbook. Click on this link for information about how to submit your profiles and pictures. Each picture and profile must be sent as a separate attachment. Pictures that are sent in multiples will be returned to the sender.

Each member of the senior class who wishes their portrait and profile to appear in the senior portrait section (and we hope that’s everyone!), must be photographed by Chestnut Hill Studio at BLS. Chestnut Hill Studio has been our official photographer for many years; we are extremely pleased with the service that they provide to BLS, and with the quality of their work. Information regarding the photography sessions with Chestnut Hill Studios on location at Boston Latin School, will be coming soon.

docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cv-jyEKDkv-Xl6X1KyR1ZgmWmq3yJ9B2p0fRzwbgup4/edit#slide=id.gb0fd57c101_0_0

Community Service Stars in Classes I, II, and III will receive envelopes in HR on Thursday recognizing exemplary community service. Only students recognized by InnerView for their service will receive an envelope.

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. Moffa and Dr. Kaye. A 7th – 9th grade group will meet Mondays after school (2:30-3:25pm) from October 25th – November 29th, and a 10th – 12th grade group will meet Tuesdays after school (2:30-3:25pm) from October 26th – November 30th.

See the flyers in the linked google drive to learn more, then talk to your guidance counselor or Dr. Moffa (kathryn.moffa@childrens.harvard.edu) and Dr. Kaye (amy.kaye@childrens.harvard.edu) to sign up and/or ask any questions you might have by October 15th.

drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1-NmHhxTxEwdRIimDPTzC5qDZOZWQbkjb

Do you ever find yourself feeling nervous about presentations like Declamation? Do you wonder how you might be able to manage these feelings? Consider joining the Wreck Your Dec Group facilitated by Dr. Kaye Tuesdays after school at BLS (2:30-3:25pm) from October 26th – December 14th.

See the flyers in the linked google drive to learn more, then talk to your guidance counselor or to Dr. Kaye (amy.kaye@childrens.harvard.edu) to sign up and/or ask any questions you might have by October 15th.

drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1hKvweLQYEr0gytYIAfRVwNItAsw07uPY

There will be no after school tutoring/HW help on Tuesday, 10/12 due to faculty professional development meetings. Tutoring will resume in Rooms 134 & 135 at 2:30 on Wednesday.

BLS APEC students celebrated National Econ Education Month by attending a virtual event with famous economist Dr.Betsey Stevenson last week. It was a BLS takeover with over 35 students attending. 3 students had their questions answered directly by Dr.Stevenson herself, Lily Huang, Tiffany Trinh & Hayden Groh. Think like an economist!

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Wednesday continues to be our pool testing day by the Alma Mater statue until 3 pm. Please come and get pool tested during your free periods: study hall, W block, student leadership, lunch period or after school. Student leaders will no longer come to your study hall to collect students for pool testing – please ask for a pass to come and get tested. It is a seamless process and the testing itself takes less than 3 minutes. Please email Ms. Kwan @ wkwan@bostonpublicschools.org if you have any additional questions.

The Keefe Library will be closed after school on Tuesday 10/12 because of faculty professional development.

Friendly and spirited students in Class III-I  are needed as virtual tour guides for prospective students and families.  On-line open houses will be offered on select Saturdays, evenings, and Friday afternoons, from late October-February.  Interested students must attend the Tour Guide Training and Information session during W Block, Wednesday, October 13 in the Seevak Room.  To indicate interest and secure a pass, please complete the 2021-2022 Tour Guide Sign Up Sheet   by Tuesday, October 12 at 3:00 p.m.  Students who speak languages other than English are especially needed.  Community service hours will be awarded.  For more information, please email Ms. Pierce at: mpierce5@bostonpublicschools.org.

Junior Interview Forum will launch Friday, October 8. All members of Class II are required to attend this one-time workshop, facilitated virtually during a study block. Students will remain in study, put on headphones, and attend the workshop via Zoom. Led by Mr. Levesque (Deitch Leadership) and Lucey Gorrill (PIC Office), the workshop will teach students professional interviewing skills in preparation for summer internships and college interviews. Students will be scheduled and notified in advance via email. Email questions to jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org or lucey.gorrill@bostonpic.org.

Games Day is back! Join us every Friday in the Keefe library from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. Come enjoy the many exciting card and board games we have or bring your own. There’s no need to even sign up. So get the heck over here and bring a friend if you want; there’s no way you’ll regret it!! 🙂 Games Day is sponsored by Games Club and the Keefe Library.

Catapulta is looking for article submissions for our Fall issue. Articles should be at least 200 words, should relate to STEM (but we encourage you to get creative), and are due by Sunday, October 24th, 2021. Writing articles for our magazine is an easy opportunity to become an expert in a science topic that interests you, to improve your writing abilities, and to exercise the skills of a good journalist. Please email us with any questions — we look forward to publishing your work!

Nurses would like to remind students and staff to stay home if unwell. Please continue to review the BPS Home Health Checklist every morning before coming to school.

Just a friendly reminder that students should not visit the nurses’ office during R7 except in emergencies. Please see page 17 of BLS handbook.

www.bostonpublicschools.org/healthchecklist

Need help adjusting to the school or just in need of a laugh? The Topol Fellows have curated a Tik Tok account with short videos that help to ease the transition. They can be accessed through this link–vm.tiktok.com/ZMRKc7sdT/–as well as throughout the school on QR code flyers. Hope you enjoy this inventive way to helps beautiful people to navigate the ways of the school!

Congratulations to Christian Leriche (President), Maisha Kazi (Vice President), Amiel Ramey-Winikur (Treasurer), and Cippara Abraham (Secretary) on being elected as the senior class officers for the class of 2022! Thank you to all who ran. Your campaigns all voiced the messages of unity and connection and we can’t wait to get working to serve you.

To celebrate Coming Out Day, the GSA will be holding a school-wide “Day of Visibility” on Wednesday, October 13th. We want to show that queer students are everywhere, in every hallway, classroom, and lunch table, at any given moment, whether recognized or not. To participate, students can come to the Dining Hall before 7:45 that day and grab either a lavender or rainbow mask. We invite BLS’s LGBTQ+ students, who are able and comfortable, to grab a rainbow mask to directly participate in our show of visibility. For students of any identity who would prefer to simply show their support, we will have lavender masks to express allyship.

Members of the community who wear a Day of Visibility mask are invited to participate in a W-Block group dialogue about the challenges and joys of coming out. Please fill out the link to get a pass for this event: bit.ly/BLSNCOD

Email us at bostonlatinschool.gsa@gmail.com with any questions!

bit.ly/BLSNCOD

Student Council is seeking Student Body Representatives from each homeroom for the upcoming academic year. Notify your Homeroom teacher by Wed Oct 13 if interested. Student Reps will serve as a representative and voice of the students by participating in school-wide Town Hall meetings (monthly). Past topics include dress code, core values, hybrid learning model, and this year’s ESSER funding. Email questions to the Student Council advisor, Mr. Levesque (jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org). All interested students are welcome!

Calling all poets! The City of Boston is looking for its next Youth Poet Laureate. Like the City’s Poet Laureate, the Youth Poet Laureate will act as an advocate for poetry, language and the arts, and create a unique artistic legacy through public readings and civic events. They will also attend a variety of civic functions, participate in poetry events, and oversee special civic projects. The mission for the youth laureateship is to raise the status of poetry in the everyday consciousness of Bostonians. Applicants must be 13-18 years old, with a love of poetry and a strong commitment to community. The position comes with a $2,000 honorarium. For more information on the program and how to apply, go to cityofbostonartsandculture.submittable.com/submit/7fdfeb36-ffd1-4eaf-9644-9385f10e9878/city-of-boston-youth-poet-laureate-application-2021.

If you have any questions or difficulty accessing this link, please email Ms. Moran at smoran@bostonpublicschools.org

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. Moffa and Dr. Kaye. A 7th – 9th grade group will meet Mondays after school (2:30-3:25pm) from October 25th – November 29th, and a 10th – 12th grade group will meet Tuesdays after school (2:30-3:25pm) from October 26th – November 30th.

See the flyers in the linked google drive below to learn more, then talk to your guidance counselor or Dr. Moffa (kathryn.moffa@childrens.harvard.edu) and Dr. Kaye (amy.kaye@childrens.harvard.edu) to sign up and/or ask any questions you might have by October 15th.

drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1-NmHhxTxEwdRIimDPTzC5qDZOZWQbkjb

Do you ever find yourself feeling nervous about presentations like Declamation? Do you wonder how you might be able to manage these feelings? Consider joining the Wreck Your Dec Group facilitated by Dr. Kaye Tuesdays after school at BLS (2:30-3:25pm) from October 26th – December 14th.

See the flyers in the linked google drive to learn more, then talk to your guidance counselor or to Dr. Kaye (amy.kaye@childrens.harvard.edu) to sign up and/or ask any questions you might have by October 15th.

drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1hKvweLQYEr0gytYIAfRVwNItAsw07uPY

The BLS High School Quiz Show team is looking for members! Students from grades 9-12 are eligible and encouraged to try out. The first round of tryouts will take place in Room 136 at 2:30 PM on next Friday, October 8th. General trivia topics are covered, including history, science, geography, pop culture, vocabulary, math and more. We hope to see you there!

Please contact khoogendoornecker@bostonk12.org or Mr. Zou at azou@bostonpublicschools.org with any questions.

Need extra help with your homework? Someone to edit a paper or to help you get through a difficult assignment after school? BPS has partnered with a service that provides live tutoring to all students. You can access this service by going to app.paper.co/login/student/BostonPublicSchools/BostonLatinSchool and logging on through Clever (using your bps email account). Please see your school counselor for more information.

app.paper.co/login/student/BostonPublicSchools/BostonLatinSchool

Students may still sign up and pay for their AP exams on AP Classroom and the BLS AP Registration and Payment Form. Students must register on both platforms in order to have an exam ordered. Contact Mr. Kennelly with any questions.

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Interested in winning a Dunkin’ Donuts Gift Card? Join the BLS Math Team on Friday, October 8, in the Seevak Room at 2:30, to play in a math-related Kahoot! The top 3 winners in the Kahoot will each receive gift cards of increasing value. Email bostonlatinmath@gmail.com with any questions, and we hope to see you there!

Join the BLS Junior Classical League after school in the Seevak Room (Rm 309) on Thursday, October 7th to meet the club officers, learn about the JCL organization, and play some games! Email us at blsjcl@gmail.com with any questions.

The BLS Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is looking for new members for the 2021-22 school year. If you are interested, please fill out the attached application.

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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 will meet on Thursdays in room 518 from 2:30 – 4:30pm with Mr. Harris. All skill levels are welcome.

The Young Empowered Scientists for Continued Research Engagement (YES for CURE) Program at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center is now accepting applications for its fifth cohort of talented high school and undergraduate students! YES for CURE is a two and a half year training initiative for highly motivated high school and undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in scientific research. We support students on their academic and career journeys, providing support, guidance, and opportunities during the 2.5 year timeframe. Check out our website and Instagram page to learn more about our program, students, and alumni! Online applications will be due November 22nd. Academic year participation is part-time, with program activities limited to after-school sessions and Saturdays.

Requirements:
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

Demonstrate a strong interest and ability in science

Show interest in pursuing a biomedical science or health-related career

Be able to commit to THREE YEARS of program participation

*Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans/Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

Pool testing continues every Wednesday at BLS. We no longer have the Friday option so please stop by the Alma Mater statue before 3 pm to get pool tested. We have digitized the system so when you arrive to the testing site, have you one card ready so we can quickly scan you in to expedite the process.

On Wednesday, October 6, 2021 pictures will be taken for new members of the faculty and all members of Classes VI, V, III and II, as well as Bsies in Class IV. We have more grade levels than usual because there were no Student ID updates last school year due to COVID.

We will also offer to photograph students for picture packages during a student’s study or student leadership period throughout the day. Students who will be photographed for identification pictures will be given camera cards in homeroom. This card contains important information for each individual student. If you are a homeroom teacher, please stress to the students the importance of having the card to present when photographed. Information regarding the time the classes should report to the lower gym, and when students will be allowed to go to the gym to be photographed for packages will be coming soon! Students ARE NOT photographed for packages at the same time that they are photographed for identification pictures. Package purchase envelopes will be distributed soon. Please email Ms. Craven at acraven@bostonpublicschools.org with any additional questions.

Congratulations to Carine Badawi & Christian Leriche (for President), Grace Sullivan & Maisha Kazi (for Vice President), Amiel Ramey-Winikur & Joshua Zhang (for Treasurer), Cippara Abraham & Thomas Huska (for secretary) on making it to the final round for senior class officer elections! The final voting will be next week during W-Block (10/6) where you will watch the finalists’ pre-recorded speeches.

Thank you to all who ran! You are all incredible leaders of your class and we hope you stay involved in the future.

The Writing Center is back! If you need help with an outline, draft, proofreading, or ANY step of a writing assignment for ANY class, click the Writing Center link on your SIS homepage to sign up! We are again open VIRTUALLY Mon-Thurs from 2:30-3:30. Once you have signed up, you will log onto the provided Zoom link at your appointment time and receive direct one-on-one help from an English faculty member. Take advantage of this excellent free resource!

After school drop-in homework support begins next week on Monday September 27th, 2021. Latin support will run on Mondays and Wednesdays in room 135. All other subjects will be in room 134 Mondays – Thursdays. All homework support rooms will run from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Updated schedules will be posted under the McCarthy tab on the BLS website. Please contact Ms.Delorme-Metayer for any questions.

Do you ever find yourself feeling nervous about presentations like Declamation? Do you wonder how you might be able to manage these feelings? Consider joining the Wreck Your Dec Group facilitated by Dr. Kaye Tuesdays after school at BLS (2:30-3:25pm) from October 26th – December 14th.

See the flyers in the linked google drive to learn more, then talk to your guidance counselor or to Dr. Kaye (amy.kaye@childrens.harvard.edu) to sign up and/or ask any questions you might have by October 15th.

drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1hKvweLQYEr0gytYIAfRVwNItAsw07uPY

Boston Public Schools has made the decision to not allow spectators at indoor sporting events indefinitely and effective immediately. The mandate will continue to be revisited this season and into the winter season. Spectators are allowed at away venues. Please adhere to the policies in place at these locations. Spectators are allowed at BLS outdoor sporting events adhering to the City of Boston regulations.

Calling all seniors! Next Friday, October 1st join your class for a fun Fall gathering out on the back lawn after school. There will be snacks, games, music, BLS tattoos, and even free give always! We hope that you will come and build community with your class and show your spirit as the football team gets ready to take on Excel at home (White Stadium) and the Girls Soccer faces Weston at home (West Roxbury).

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