Run your own 5K route at a time and place choosing or relive the glory of past years’ Wolfpack 5Ks on the Franklin Park 5K cross-country course either on your own or with a family member or friend in a socially distant way.
Register to run and post your time anytime between now and November 30 for BLS bragging rights.
This year’s registration fee is $25 per runner, with 100% of the proceeds to support Boston Latin Athletics and the renovation of the Paul Costello Fitness Center at BLS.
Interested in travel and learning about other cultures around the world? BLS has a full slate of programming scheduled for International Education Week November 16-20. All programming is on Zoom and open to all members of the BLS community. Check out the schedule here and attend some events.
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Last call to register for AP courses and exams on AP Classroom is today Friday November 13
Junior Achievement is hosting a monthly Career Speaker Series Webinar to introduce students to a variety of careers. In honor of Veterans’ Day, the next webinar will focus on the benefits of joining the military and how to use the skills learned in the military to pursue careers after service. The featured speaker will be retired General Michael V. Hayden, joined by Margaret Hayden Graf, retired Air Force Reserves, and moderated by Todd Bowers, Marine Corps Veteran and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Wayfair. Webinar will be Thursday, November 12 from 3:00-4:00pm. All grades are welcome. Register at bit.ly/JAcareerspeaker.
Get Apps DONE!! Thursday, November 12, 2:30-6:30 pm
Come to our virtual classroom to get help on common app, personal essays, and supplements. Schawbel Center staff will be online to answer a quick question or provide you a virtual space for you to work and GET YOUR APPS DONE!!!! Stay for an hour or as long as you need.
Register here: forms.gle/oTRUfvnbdCASYNbv9
NEPTUN (Northeastern Program for Teaching by Undergraduates) hosts two events every year in which Northeastern undergraduates teach free classes to high school students. There are a huge variety of classes being taught on all kinds of subjects, and you sign up for those which interest you. Past courses have included “Beyond the Stick Figure: A Practical Drawing Class for the Artistically Challenged”, “Fermi Calculations: Using Estimation to Solve Ridiculous Problems”, or “Infectious Diseases — The Coming Plague.” In light of the ongoing pandemic and virtual learning, this semester (Fall 2020) is being hosted virtually and in coordination with other colleges around the country, as the RAINSTORM event, taking place Sat/Sun December 5th & 6th (12-6pm EST).
For high school students interested in attending, registration opens November 2nd.
Sign up here: cloud.learningu.org/learn/index.html
Students in grades 7-12 are invited to send submissions to bls.register@gmail.com by November 30.
Please note The Register does not publish works by anonymous authors or artists. (MJ)
All current AP students and others planning on taking AP exams in May 2021 should be enrolled in AP classroom for each class/exam. Students must be enrolled in AP classroom in order for an exam to be ordered. Exam payments should be submitted via this BLS AP Exam Registration and Payment Form.
Contact Mr. Kennelly with any questions.
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Senior Nadine Han has been named an Academic All-American by the National Speech and Debate Association. The association’s Academic All-American award recognizes high school students who have earned a degree of Superior Distinction; demonstrated outstanding character and leadership; and have at least a 3.7 GPA. From the association’s more than 140,000 student members, fewer than 1% receive this prestigious honor. Congratulations Nadine!
Do you enjoy Latin and want to learn more about classics? Join BLS JCL! We holds many exciting events and activities, such as creative arts, graphic arts, Olympika (athletics), and Certamen. Certamen is a competitive game in which JCL-ers answer questions about classical mythology, culture, history, literature, and language.
Come to our 1st general meeting on Thursday, November 12th from 2:15 to 3 PM. Go to bit.ly/blsjclzoom to access the Zoom call. For more information contact blsjcl@gmail.com, and to sign up for our email list go to bit.ly/blsjcl-email-list.
Congratulations to the following winners of our Halloween costume contest.
Best Team: Girls swimming
Best Solo (9-12): Hinata Hyuga (Joanna Li)
Best Solo (7-8): Matilda Sherman
Best Group: Avatar the Last Airbender (Kelly McKenna, Torrie Ferent, Mallory Hanlon, Sarah Lynch)
Best teacher group: Immortal zombies (Ms. Foley, Ms. Moguel, Mr. Howard, Mr. Brownell)
Best Teacher: Binging with Babish (Mr. Rinaldi)
Most funny: Trump and Pence (Hayden & Augie Groh)
Most Creative: Stranger things (Lucas Greene Barios)
Best Baby: Meliha Yoruk
Thank you to all who participated and prizes will be coming for our winners. Your costumes left a smile on all of our faces.
Check out the padlet for all of the great entries
Each year, the Keefe Library’s Human Library event brings visitors with stories to tell to our school. Help us plan this year’s virtual Human Library by filling out THIS SHORT SURVEY. You’ll be asked to tell us what dates, times, and format you would prefer for this year’s event, whose theme will be justice. Every piece of feedback will help this event run as smoothly and productively as possible. Thank you!
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The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS in the coming week. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link:
Tues, Nov 10: North Caroline State, Wake Forest, Washington College, Univ. of Wisconsin
Thurs, Nov 12: Iona, Mass. College of Art and Design, Sacred Heart, Stonehill
Fri, Nov 13: Franklin & Marshall, Olin College of Engineering, Salve Regina, Stony Brook University – SUNY
With apologies for last minute notice, we will hold a faculty/staff meeting after school tomorrow at 1:30 p.m., so teachers will be unavailable to meet. Office Hours will take place as usual on Thursday afternoon. There is no school on Wednesday in recognition of Veterans Day.
BLS has a full schedule for programming scheduled from Nov. 16-20 during International Education Week.
Monday November 16:
Brice Krapel will be performing in French and Music classes throughout the school day.
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Tuesday November 17:
Boston Latin School Global Partners Fair. 2:15-3:30 on Zoom k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/83667357512
Wednesday November 18:
CIEE Annual Conference: Student Travelers Panel, 11:00-12:15
Mr. Kennelly, Danielle Augustin ‘20, Xiangan He ‘21
BLS Student Travelers Panel. 1:30-2:15
BLS Global Trivia Contest. 2:15-3:30
Thursday November 19:
Global Student Performers. 1:30-2:30
Explore a Career in International Relations. 2:30-3:30
Ambassador Lawrence Silverman ’73 will host a virtual meeting for students in Class I and II who are interested in learning about careers in international relations and the Foreign Service.
Complete this form if you are interested in attending: forms.gle/V7kRWYJhZHvsruA49
Friday November 20:
CIEE presentations during Friday Flex. 10:40-11:35
Global Student Performers encore. Friday Flex 10:40-11:35
Zoom links to all programs will be provided in advance. docs.google.com/document/d/1B7JdU3q77yS0MPrDp-QuEe3lYQg8XqpKMOgRyspDZ_0/edit?usp=sharing
Calling for all students (Class I-VI) to send their submissions for First Public Declamation by Nov. 9th. 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 providing your contact information, along with the exact text you plan to perform. Tryouts will be held via Zoom during Friday Flex on November 13th. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7oDnqm-3DHdytbCENdQrb_XMjMvInFXtK1BaYwNuLG9mQxQ/viewform?usp=pp_url
After-school tutoring Zoom Links
After-School Tutoring: After-school tutoring will be provided virtually for the 2020-2021 school year. After-school tutoring is typically led by upper class BLS students. A BLS faculty member will be present in the Zoom session.
General Content Tutoring Room:
Faculty Coordinator :Mr.Finnigan
Zoom Link: k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/84082046377
Tutoring Days: Monday – Thursday
Tutoring Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Latin After-School Tutoring Room:
Faculty Coordinator: Ms.Le-Dang-Collins
Zoom Link: k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/85310801076
Tutoring Days: Monday & Thursday
Tutoring Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
The BLS Clough Center for Global Understanding is again sponsoring International Education Week programming at BLS, via Zoom, from November 16-20. Programs will run daily both during the school day and after school. Here is the schedule. More info to follow.
Monday November 16: Brice Krapel will be performing in French and Music classes throughout the school day.
Tuesday November 17: Boston Latin School Global Partners Fair. 2:15-3:30 on Zoom, k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/83667357512
Wednesday November 18: BLS Student Travelers Panel. 1:30-2:15
BLS Global Trivia Contest. 2:15-3:30
Thursday November 19: Global Student Performers. 1:30-2:30
Friday November 20: CIEE presentations during Friday Flex. 10:40-11:35
Global Student Performers encore. Friday Flex 10:40-11:35
Zoom links to all programs will be provided in advance.
The Yellow Submarine Improv Troupe presents “I’m Prov: A Self Reflective Improv Show” on Friday, November 6 at 3pm and 7pm. Performances will be over Zoom. Tickets will be Pay what you can. Tickets available at www.showtix4u.com/event-details/42365 Please only purchase one ticket per event time per device you plan to use as our zoom account can only support a finite number of logins.
Student Council will host a virtual Town Hall meeting on Friday (11/6) during the Flex Block. Guests will include Ms. Skerritt and Mr. Mulhern, and the topic will be a general check-in regarding the current virtual learning model. If students would like to attend, please email jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org for the Zoom link. If students are unable to attend but have feedback to share, they can relay their thoughts to either their homeroom Student Body Representative, to a Student Council member, or to Mr. Levesque, Mr. Mulhern, or Ms. Skerritt directly via email.
The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS in the coming week. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link:
Fri, Nov 6: Bryant, Bryn Mawr, Hawaii Pacific University, Reed
Mon, Nov 9: Amherst, College of Charleston, Colgate, Ringling College of Art and Design
Tues, Nov 10: North Caroline State, Wake Forest, Washington College, University of Wisconsin
Thurs, Nov 12: Iona, Mass College of Art and Design, Sacred Heart, Stonehill
Fri, Nov 13: Franklin & Marshall, Olin College of Engineering, Salve Regina, Stoney Brook University – SUNY
Strategies for Success (SFS) Workshop sessions:
Date:Nov 4, 2020
Time: 2:30 – 3:30
Registration Link: forms.gle/XZnw5VUDFEbG8VdY8
Topic: Digital Organization Workshop
Zoom Link: Will be sent out to registrants ONLY
Is your Google Drive a black hole of untitled documents? Do you have thousands of unread emails that are mostly junk? Is staying organized digitally proving to be a challenge for you? Come to this executive functioning workshop, where we will clean out and organize your Google Drive and inbox, and give you the tips and tools you need to stay organized through all of remote learning!
Date:Nov 16, 2020
Time: 2:30 – 3:30
Registration Link: forms.gle/XZnw5VUDFEbG8VdY8
Topic: Outlining / Note-taking
Zoom Link: Will be sent out to registrants ONLY
Taking proper notes makes learning new content and reviewing old content so much easier. Are you struggling with taking notes in your classes while paying attention on Zoom? Join us for a note-taking workshop. This workshop will help you learn skills that will teach you how to enhance your understanding of the material, while taking efficient notes that will be helpful when studying for exams.
The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS in the coming week. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link:
Wed, Nov 4: Dean, Mt. Holyoke, Rochester Institute of Technology, St. John’s
Thurs, Nov 5: Grinnell, University of New Haven, Salem State, Sarah Lawrence, University of St. Andrews
Fri, Nov 6: Bryant, Bryn Mawr, Hawaii Pacific University, Reed
Mon, Nov 9: Amherst, College of Charleston, Colgate, Ringling College of Art and Design
Tues, Nov 10: North Caroline State, Wake Forest, Washington College, University of Wisconsin
Today is the last day to sign up for the Novice Certamen Mythology Scrimmage! 7th, 8th, and 9B students can compete for a $20 Amazon gift card on Wednesday 11/4 at 3 PM. Sign up for the myth scrimmage on this form, which also includes the study guide.docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5fOTNwTd79HFxL2oTKYu01uksCpYQRXuFLT5s7m8ekzsFZA/viewform?usp=sf_link
A friendly reminder that today is the last day for $50 Staples gift card pick up. We will be outside in front of the school for distribution from 2 pm – 5 pm. One gift card per student, no appointment necessary. All unclaimed gift cards will be returned to the district.
The “Get Educated. And Vote.” slidedeck used during extended homeroom is posted on the Keefe Library homepage. Find information about local ballot questions and candidates, how to vote, and where to vote. libguides.bls.org/keefehome
All current AP students should be registered for their AP exams on AP Classroom AND the BLS AP Registration and Payment form. Complete your registration asap if you have not done so already. Contact Mr. Kennelly with any questions.
BLS Theatre is having additional auditions for Pipeline during the week of October 26 to 30. Pipeline is a beautiful play about the school prison pipeline and features a predominantly Black and Latinx cast. We will do them by appointment so please email Mr. Gels if you are interested. jgels@bostonpublicschools.org
The Girls in Sports Club will be hosting three guest speakers this coming Friday (October 30) during Friday Flex. Natalia Banos, a freshman on the BU swim team, Tess Sussman, a junior on the Harvard basketball team, and Josephine Kim, former track athlete for Wellesley College, graduating last year. These women will speak about their experiences playing sports and what it’s like to be a female athlete. If interested, please fill out the form in order to receive the zoom link. Email blsgirlsinsports@gmail.com with any questions!
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All BLS students, faculty and staff are invited to show their enthusiasm for Halloween online! Wear a Halloween costume, snap a photo, and upload it to Padlet. Both groups or individuals costumes can enter the contest.
The photo with the most “likes” wins! You must submit to the padlet by Sunday, November 1 at noon.
As always no masks; no hoods; no make-up which renders the wearer unrecognizable; no costume that violates the dress code; no props that resemble weapons in any way. We look forward to your creative expression within these boundaries, which are in place for everyone’s safety.
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Do you love Greco-Roman mythology? Roman history and daily life? The Latin language? Or are you just into buzzer games and good at studying? Come join in a fun scrimmage for 7th, 8th, and 9B students next week! Compete against other students for glory and a $20 Amazon gift card.
Wednesday 11/4 at 3 pm is the Mythology Scrimmage.
Thursday 11/5 at 3 pm is the History/Culture Scrimmage.
Friday 11/6 at 3 pm is the Language Scrimmage. This one will be split into 2 categories : beginners and 8th graders.
Check out blsjcl.org for the Sign-Up forms!
www.blsjcl.org/
The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS in the coming week. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link:
Wed, 10/28: Clark, Denison, Princeton, Roger Williams, Wentworth
Thurs, 10/29: Endicott, University of Toronto, Union, Washington in St. Louis
Fri, 10/30: University of Maine, Massachusetts Maritime, Northeastern, University of Richmond, Smith
Mon, 11/2: Bunker Hill, Mass. College of Pharmacy, Muhlenberg, North Carolina
State, Trinity, Columbia – International Dual BA Program
Tues, 11/3: University of Hartford, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Occidental, Williams
Come join the Yellow Submarine Improv Troupe during their bootcamp for new members. Monday October 26 to Thursday October 29 at 2:30. They will teach you everything you need to know about improv comedy. Come for one day or for all 4 to get as much as possible. us02web.zoom.us/j/88650256567?pwd=TG5MMkl1b3M1NnRLYnZ5aHl4a2dWZz09
After-School Tutoring: After-school tutoring will be provided virtually for the 2020-2021 school year. After-school tutoring is typically led by upper class BLS students. A BLS faculty member will be present in the Zoom session.
General Content Tutoring Room:
Faculty Coordinator :Mr.Finnigan
Zoom Link: k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/84082046377
Tutoring Days: Monday – Thursday
Tutoring Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Latin After-School Tutoring Room:
Faculty Coordinator: Ms.Le-Dang-Collins
Zoom Link: k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/85310801076
Tutoring Days: Monday & Thursday
Tutoring Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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, 60-minute workshops about stock fundamentals such as buying/selling, IPOs, dividends, and risk/return. Classes begin next Friday (30th), 2:30-3:30pm, over Zoom. Classes will meet every week, and one absence is permitted. Classes end Friday, Nov 20 with a BLS simulated stock market competition. Winning team will advance to Junior Achievement’s Stock Market Challenge held in early December. Sign up HERE. Email jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org with questions. forms.gle/GoLJ6MJzvU6gF3No6
The McCarthy Institute is no longer taking any more registrations for the small group executive functioning workshops. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ms.Delorme-Metayer at rdelormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org.
McCarthy Institute small group executive functioning workshops:
Start Date: November 2, 2020 – November 30th, 2020 (MONDAYs ONLY)
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Location: Zoom Link will come after registration
Registration Link: forms.gle/rRAd5WaGm7GePr1C7
Students, are you having a tough time keeping your school materials organized, turning in work on time, and effectively preparing for tests? Then our small group executive functioning workshop series is for you. The program runs for 5-weeks every Monday and it is customized for each individual student enrolled in the program. Below are some examples of the topics covered in this group:
1. Organization
2. Study skills
3. Homework routines
4. Time management
5. Note taking
At our workshops, the instructors will teach you about the different executive functioning skills and then give you time to practice concrete strategies with your real school materials. Not to mention, these workshops are a lot of fun! We know that this virtual learning space can be tough however, we are willing to help make these times a little bit more organized and a lot less stressful.
If you have any other questions please contact Ms.Delorme-Metayer: rdelormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org
BLS Athletic Trainer, Courtney McTague, will be hosting a presentation outlining proper nutrition practices for student-athletes on Tues 10/27 at 7pm. Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees. forms.gle/FYyPmxbVJGNxUvvy9
Hershey Heartwarming Project Action Grants
Hershey is celebrating teens who take action in their homes, schools and communities to increase connection, empathy and inclusion. This year, they will select 500 teens across the U.S. and Canada to receive $250 action grants to spark connection and create community where they live. Last year, nearly 300 teens received grants to jumpstart amazing projects—such as starting kindness clubs, creating “well-being lounges” to combat stress in high schools, and hosting fun “come as you are” events focused on inclusion. Encourage your students to learn more and apply by Dec 31!
Please come get your Staples gift card and One Card/M7! No appointment necessary, one gift card per student – just come to the main entrance during these dates and times listed below!
Friday 10/23 : 2 pm – 6 pm
Saturday 10/24: 10 am – 12 pm
Next week we will have a week long Virtual Extracurricular Showcase! To celebrate, our BLS ECEvents instagram, website and EC Showcase Zoom link will all be live on Monday!
All next week, from 2:15-3:30, log in to our daily zoom to learn more about the exciting opportunities at BLS. See the schedule for more details:
Monday: Academic Clubs
Tuesday: Special Interest Clubs
Wednesday: Cultural Clubs
Thursday: Athletic, Community Service and Social Justice Clubs
Friday: Media, Political, Pre-Professional and Religious Clubs
Follow our instagram now to learn more on Monday: @BLSECevents to keep up to date on all extracurricular events at BLS!
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Friday October 16 is World Food Day, a day dedicated to the efforts to end local and global hunger. Make an impact by organizing a food drive, raising awareness, or volunteering in your community. Look for information on InnerView about how you can be recognized for your work.
The Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Umbrella of programs at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center is now accepting applications for the 2021 cycle of programs. These programs support highly motivated high school and undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in science or scientific research through engagement in mentored summer research projects, participation in an advanced scientific curriculum, and professional skills training.
Please see the flyer or visit our website for more information on eligibility requirements for each of our three programs (YES for CURE, CURE Summer Only, and SPARC) as well as application instructions.
Because the YES for CURE Program kicks off on February 20th, online applications will be due November 23rd.
The Summer-Only CURE program and the The DF/HCC UMass Boston Summer Program to Advance Research Careers (SPARC) application deadline is February 5, 2021.
Website and applications: www.dfhcc.harvard.edu/research/cancer-disparities/students/student-overview/
Every BPS student gets a $50 Staples gift card. Please see below for distribution times for week of 10/19. Please come to the MAIN ENTRANCE for pick up and have your student OneCard or 6 digit BPS ID ready.
FINAL CALL: If you still need to pick up your OneCard/M7, books or any materials, please come during the same time as Staple gift card distribution.
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Tuesday 10/20: After school until 4 pm
Wednesday 10/21: After school until 4 pm (LAST DAY FOR MATERIALS PICK UP)
Friday 10/23: After school until 6 pm (only staples gift card pick up, no books/materials)
Sat 10/24: 10 am -12 pm (only staples gift card pick up, no books/materials)
The $50 store cards can be used at select Staples retail stores until November 30. The cards must be redeemed in one transaction and some restrictions apply. Please see this link for more information.
Each day this week we will be holding a virtual BLS EC Showcase! Log into bit.ly/BLSClubZooms from 2:30-3:30 to meet club leaders and learn about some of the exciting ways there are to get involved at BLS. Each day has a theme:
Monday: Academic Clubs
Tuesday: Special Interest Clubs
Wednesday: Cultural Clubs
Thursday: Athletic, Community Service and Social Justice Clubs
Friday: Media, Political, Pre-Professional and Religious Clubs
We have over 120 opportunities for you to experience! Check out our website at bit.ly/BLSECEvents for more information on the Showcase (including the clubs that will be participating each day) and to keep up to date on what is going on with our clubs and organizations! Don’t forget to follow us on instagram at @BLSECevents
The new Extracurricular Website is live!! Check it out and plan on joining the Virtual EC Showcase all next week, from 2:15-3:30, with a different theme each day!
bit.ly/BLSECEvents
Our friends at Boston Public Library have sent us the following teen events for you to check out:
1. Author visit. “You Should See Me in a Crown” author Leah Johnson event at 4 PM on 11/12
bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/5f4d2f3b636c1c3a00647bf4
2. A virtual workshop with partner ACLU of Massachusetts that will cover “what it’s like to participate in hearings, why it’s important for young people to do so, and cover writing, submitting, and presenting testimony to governing bodies such as the Boston City Council or committees in the State legislature.”
Interested teens can sign up at bit.ly/36RLfJE
The workshop will be run over Zoom on Thursday, November 19th at 6pm. Registered participants will receive the link before the scheduled meeting date.
Join us in the Virtual Schawbel Center to work on your Common Application during Friday Flex Block on Oct 23, 30, and Nov 6. We will share tips and tricks on how to complete various sections of the Common App as well as give you a dedicated time to work on.
You can register here to attend the virtual session: forms.gle/X4zNSy9RJxfNWBkcA
Virtual Schawbel Center will hold office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:20-2:15. Office hours are a great time to get a quick question answered or to work on your application. Ms. Cannon and Ms. Boucourt are available on Wednesdays and Fridays at that time for individual appointments for essays and application review. Please email mcannon4@bostonpublicschools.org or mandybou@bu.edu with any questions or to schedule a meeting.
The BLS Business Club is proud to host Nicole Parent Haughey, a Harvard University graduate, former Wall Street analyst, and founder of her own research firm. Nicole served as COO of mimeo.com and now serves on the Board of Directors at Allegion. Nicole will discuss her Wall Street career, being an entrepreneur, and serving on the board of a publicly traded company. Talk is this Thursday, Oct 22, 4:00pm. Please RSVP HERE to receive the Zoom link. Email questions to Speaker Series Program Director & VP Claire Lantsman (Class II) at clantsman@bostonk12.org.
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Interested in Global Travel? Learn about the CIEE Global Navigator program and scholarship opportunities by attending a virtual information session at on of the following times. Click here for more information.
Mondays 4:00pm – 5:00pm EDT
Tuesdays 10:30am – 11:30am EDT
Wednesdays 1:00pm – 2:00pm EDT
Thursdays 8:00pm – 9:00pm EDT
www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/questions/attend-virtual-presentation
The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS in the coming week. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link:
10/21: Bates,, Lehigh, University of New England, Univ. of Tampa
10/22: Haverford, Johns Hopkins, Mass College of Liberal Arts, Quinnipiac, St. Michael’s
10/23: Brandeis, Carnegie Mellon, Kenyon, Univ. of Tennessee
10/26: Berklee College of Music, Emmanuel, George Washington Univ., UMass-Lowell
Don’t remember how to do an outline? Need some feedback on your word choices or organization? Have a college essay that you’re trying to perfect? The BLS Writing Center can help with that! We will be open virtually Mondays-Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 beginning Wed 10/14. This service is open to ALL students in ALL classes. You will receive one-on-one targeted help from an English Department faculty member to turn your “ok” assignment into writing greatness! Use this link to sign up for an available time slot: calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched?sstoken=UUpxcnlkcnRBZFFzfGRlZmF1bHR8ZDQ5M2VlZDA4MjYxMzQ3ODgwODRmZjUwYTYyM2NiNGM
Boston Latin School debaters reached elimination rounds competing against thousands of students at the Yale Invitational Tournament held online October 2-4, 2020. Sam Chen and Neil Jin reached double octafinals (Top 32) in JV Public Forum Debate. Selina Tang and Emily Sun reached triple octafinals (Top 64) in Varsity Public Forum Debate, and Maya Nelson reached quarterfinals (Top 120) in Congressional Debate.
Boston Latin School debaters also reached elimination rounds at the Nova Titan Invitational. In JV Public Forum Debate, Cinly Mo and Niall Reynolds reached semifinals (top 4) and Joanna Lin and Jessie Wang reached quarterfinals (top 8). In Varsity Public Forum Debate, Selina Tang and Nadine Han reached double octafinals (Top 32).
Congratulations to all our debaters!
Junior Achievement will host a monthly Career Speaker Series Webinar throughout the academic year to expose students to a wide array of careers. In alignment with MA STEM Week, October’s webinar theme will be “seeing yourself in STEM”, hosted by CGI (www.cgi.com/us). Webinar will occur Tuesday, October 20 from 3:00-3:45pm. All grades are welcome. Register at bit.ly/JAcareerspeaker.
Seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.5 have been invited to apply for induction into the National Honor Society. All necessary information has been emailed to the students to whom this applies. The deadline to submit applications is Tuesday, 10/20/2020 at 5 PM. Questions? Email Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org) and Ms. LeDang-Collins (tledang@bostonpublicschools.org).
Please find the term dates indicating progress report and report grade distribution here. They were revised by BPS due to the later start to the school year. First term ends November 20, and progress reports will be emailed on October 30.
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The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS in the coming days. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link:
10/19: University of Alabama, American, Embry-Riddle, Hampden-Sydney
10/20: Drexel, UMass-Dartmouth, University of Pittsburgh, Villanova
10/21: Bates, Johns Hopkins, Lehigh, University of New England, Univ. of Tampa
10/22: Haverford, Mass College of Liberal Arts, Quinnipiac, St. Michael’s
10/23: Brandeis, Carnegie Mellon, Kenyon, Univ. of Tennessee
All homerooms will discuss the August Reads/Views on race and equity this Wednesday, 10/21. We know it has been a while since the summer, so please take time if you are able to refresh yourself on the assigned readings and videos for your grade level. Thank you in advance for your contributions in service of a safe and affirming school community.
libguides.bls.org/AugustReads
Youth are leading the way towards racial and social justice for all people. This virtual series that premieres on Tuesday, 10/20 at 7 p.m. will feature interviews and discussions with political and civic leaders and reports from our global youth reporters. Each episode will highlight student activities that promote tolerance and inclusion, and ways that each one of us can combat racism and prejudice in our communities. Student activists and their efforts will be highlighted and viewing students will be encouraged to do their part in the battle against hate. This virtual video series is produced by youth, for youth, in partnership with Emerson College.
Interview Workshop, Tuesday, Oct 20 at 2:30; Oct 23 Friday Flex
The Virtual Schawbel Center and PIC Office will collaborate on a College Interview Workshop. Does the college you are applying to offer an admission interview? Want to learn how to prepare, what to expect, and practice your answers? Then register for either of these interview workshops with this link: forms.gle/k1wiqGzw9wCBZf7J7
Student Council is seeking 2 students per homeroom to serve as Student Body Representatives for the academic year. Responsibilities include 1) serving as a representative and voice of the students, mostly through structured conversations with administrators about the BLS experience, 2) participating in Town Hall meetings (monthly), and 3) attending Student Council meetings (monthly). Notify your homeroom teacher by Monday, October 19 if you are interested. Email questions to Mr. Levesque (jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org).
Get Your App DONE! Thursday, October 15 2:30-6:30pm
The Virtual Schawbel Center will be open for a power application completion session to provide space/time and advice on completing the Common App. Come for some or all of the time to get work done in the company of friends. Zoom link in Class of 2021 College Planning Calendar. Register here: forms.gle/fxMEJcpZsRdJxkwV7
Junior Interview Forum will launch on Thursday, October 15 (virtually). All members of Class II are required to attend this one-time workshop, facilitated during a study block. Led by Mr. Levesque (Deitch Leadership) and Lucey Gorrill (PIC Office), the workshop will teach students professional interviewing skills, applicable to summer internships, professional jobs, and college interviews. Students will be scheduled and notified in advance via email. Email questions to jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org or lucey.gorrill@bostonpic.org.
Student Council is seeking 2 students per homeroom to serve as Student Body Representatives for the academic year. Responsibilities include 1) serving as a representative and voice of the students, mostly through structured conversations with administrators about the BLS experience, 2) participating in Town Hall meetings (monthly), and 3) attending Student Council meetings (monthly). Notify your homeroom teacher by Monday, October 19 if you are interested. Email questions to Mr. Levesque (jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org).
Saturday Success Tutoring
Program Description: Saturday Success School offers help and enrichment to students in classes VI, V and IV from 9 A.M. to noon on Saturday mornings from October through May.Teachers, alumni volunteers, collegiate volunteers and local professionals provide individual instruction to students who thrive under this personal attention.
20 Saturdays throughout the academic year
Three 45 minute sessions
Registration Google Form (This must be submitted the Thursday before a student begins): forms.gle/WSzeuTf5HtRzS6Hw8
Program Times: 9:00 am – 11:30am
Program Contact: Mrs. Rose Delorme-Metayer
Email: rdelormemetayer@bostonpublicschools.org
Phone: (617) 652-0296
The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS in the coming days. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link:
10/15: Boston University, Georgetown, University of Michigan
10/16: Claremont McKenna, University of Connecticut, Hoftsta, Oberlin
10/19: University of Alabama, American, Embry-Riddle, Hampden-Sydney
10/20: Drexel, UMass-Dartmouth, University of Pittsburgh, Villanova
We will be distributing $50 Staples gift cards to students and families this week. The $50 store cards can be used at select Staples retail stores until November 30. The cards must be redeemed in one transaction and some restrictions apply.
The first day of distribution is this Wednesday to seniors who are taking the SATs on campus.
Other times for Staples gift cards pick up this week include: Thursday, October 15, 2:30-4:30 pm AND Friday October 16, 8:00-10:00 am We will have more distribution times posted for the week of October 19.
For more information on the Staples Gift Cards, please see see link: www.bostonpublicschools.org/staples
Students in grades 8-12: Want to get started with WeVideo? Use it for club videos, homework assignments, or just for fun! Sign up to attend a workshop on 10/16 during this week’s Friday Flex Block. Email Ms. Harari (sharari@bostonpublicschools.org) to receive a zoom link or with any questions.
“Why am I learning Latin?” “How will studying the Classics help me in the future?” These questions will be answered at the Massachusetts Junior Classical League Classics Day event on Saturday, October 24th, 2020! The all-day, virtual event will include presentations from New York Times Bestselling Author of “The Song of Achilles” and “Circe” Madeline Miller, Nobel Prize Physicist Sir Anthony Leggett, Member of UK Parliament/Neuroscientist Baroness Susan Greenfield, and former NJCL President/current Boston City Councilor and Mayoral candidate Michelle Wu, all of whom will attest to the ways that studying the Classics led them to become leaders in their fields. Additionally, there will be Zoom games, trivia games (street certamen and Kahoot!), and socials. You do not need to be a member of JCL in order to attend, and you can come and go as you please. Sign up at bit.ly/registerclassicsday, find a schedule of the event at bit.ly/cdaysched, and talk to your Classics teacher for more information!
Registration ends on Thursday 10/15, so sign up now!
Ms. Ellis and Ms. Harari will hold office hours Wednesday and Thursday 1:20-2:15 p.m. for students. Here’s the procedure:
-Email us that you want to come to office hours any time before 1:20 p.m.
-We’ll give you a specific time slot to come.
-Provide a short description of what type of help you need (research, resource, citation, book recommendation, etc.). If related to a school assignment, include that information, too.
-Log into your school email to enter our Zoom waiting room.
Zoom Link: k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/89885481847
Any student-athletes engaging in athletic activity sanctioned by BLS Athletics must adhere to proper guidelines. All student-athletes must wear masks (with ear loops, no gaiters) during activity when social distancing is not possible. Though many other communities in Massachusetts have loosened restrictions, Boston has not moved forward. Please be vigilant to ensure everyone’s safety
Club registration is happening now. Though clubs can form at any time during the year, please complete your registration by 10/12 in order to save your spot in our online EC Showcase, happening during the week of 10/19/20. Registration is on SIS. Please contact Ms. Murray with any questions.
Auditions for Pipeline on October 13 and 14. Featuring a predominantly Black and Latinx cast, we are casting Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau to be directed by Mr. Gels and Xander Haynes (I). All audition information is on google classroom. Code: wr5rfo5
President – Gian Martinez
Vice President – Mia Thompson-Merullo
Treasurer – Xiangan He
Secretary – Mandy Sun
Thank you to all that ran for these positions! We appreciate your leadership.
Tuesday, October 13, 6-7:30 pm. Hear from alumni from various HBCUs! Ask questions about what makes the experience unique. Learn more about different programs. Register at this link: sites.google.com/view/bps-college-month-2020/virtual-college-fair-registration
Even though we’re virtual, the Keefe Library still needs a few good praefects. Preference given to students in Classes I & II who need to complete their community service hours. Tasks may include handling our social media accounts, writing book reviews, helping with virtual events (a movie club? book club? gaming?), or working on classroom support materials. Connect on InnerView or fill in the form linked HERE. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFx-pz84f8DeYzkrpBPai1OXIZ4NFK70FWmrSRmRX4usNCoA/viewform
Just because we can’t host the College Fair doesn’t mean that our college spirit is any less exuberant! On Tuesday, October 13 we encourage all faculty and students to wear college colors or a piece of clothing to celebrate a college of their choice! We also encourage faculty to share a memory about their college experience with their students! Follow us on Instagram @collegeadvising_bls for faculty profiles!
The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link:
10/15: Boston University, Georgetown, University of Michigan
10/16: Claremont McKenna, University of Connecticut, Hoftsta, Oberlin
Members of the BLS Recycling Committee can find their accumulated hours and learn how to input their service into the new InnerView system by checking out the club website (sites.google.com/view/blsrc/). Former members who have not signed up for the new email list should do so in order to receive updates about InnerView and upcoming virtual programming (bit.ly/joinblsrc).
Join us in the Virtual Schawbel Center to work on your Common Application during Friday Flex Block on Oct 9, 16, 23, 30, and Nov 6. We will share tips and tricks on how to complete various sections of the Common App as well as give you a dedicated time to work on. This week we’ll look at the COVID question – what should you write about here? Zoom link in the Class of 2021 Planning Calendar. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Boucourt (mandybou@bu.edu) or me (mcannon4@bostonpublicschoolsr.og). Register here: forms.gle/W4vGSnvTaSkbNp597
Asia America Career Connection Corp (AACC) is offering an online shadowing program this fall for high school students (Class I-IV) who are interested to learn about careers in medicine, public health or virology, while learning about healthcare in China. 20+ hours of one-on-one lectures, discussions, and more. Program schedule occurs Nov 1-8. Visit www.shadowinchina.org to learn more about dates, eligibility, fees, and how to apply (info@shadowinchina.org, 800-336-6617).
The following colleges have scheduled virtual visits to BLS this week. Please register in Naviance Colleges page for the visit to access the meeting link: 10/8: Elon, Johnson and Wales, Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech, Xavier; 10/9: Brown, George Mason, UMass/Amherst, Northwestern.
AP Exam Registration is past due. All current AP Students should be registered on AP Classroom AND on the BLS AP Registration Form, which is linked here and available on SIS.
Interested in this presidential election? Learn about voter suppression and the presidential candidates with the Topol Fellows during this week’s Friday flex block (October 2). Register through this zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/89868810651 If you still need to register to vote (and will be 18 years old by election day on November 3), registration forms–and stamps–will be available at school during the week of October 5th (when you are picking up your books/materials). Please register quickly; these must be postmarked by October 24th but you know the US Mail these days… The deadline is soon approaching.
Update your Naviance college list by October 2 with any early application status (early decision, early action, restricted early action). Email your guidance counselor or Ms. Cannon in the virtual Schawbel Center with any questions.
All students currently enrolled in AP courses MUST enroll in AP Classroom immediately using the code provided by their AP teacher AND register for their exams using the BLS AP Registration Form.
BLS Theatre is having a general meeting on Monday September 28 at 2:30 where will be discussing what shows we are doing and what theatre will look like this year. Come on by to hear all about the year we are having for actors, lights, costumes, hair and make up, set, etc. k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/82955964910 Further come and audition on Tuesday September 29 and Wednesday September 30 for She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms. Which is exactly what it sounds like, a Dungeons and Dragons adventure that is the right mix of hilarious and heartbreaking. Sign up for a specific time and get all other information in the google classroom for it: gm5czgq
Although course changes are going to be extremely limited this year, you may request a change by filling out the Course Change Request Form on SIS between today, Monday September 28 and Friday, October 2. If your change is possible, it will be reflected directly in SIS, so please check daily once your request has been submitted.
The BLS School Store is now OPEN and accepting online orders. Orders must be shipped and include a shipping fee as in person pick up is not available at this time. New items include custom BLS face masks and pennants. New swag items will be arriving in October so make sure to check back frequently! The store web site is: www.bls.org/bookstore
Asian Voices of Organized Youth for Community Empowerment (A-VOYCE) is a leadership program for high school students that seeks to highlight the narratives of Chinatown’s Asian-American and Asian immigrant communities. Students will meet 2 hrs/week via Zoom from October 2020 – June 2021. Volunteer hours will be verified upon program completion. In this program, students will learn leadership skills, public speaking, community organizing/advocacy, and project/event management. Click HERE for the application, which is due Wednesday, Sep 30, 5:00pm. Visit asiancdc.org/avoyce or email Emily Zheng (Emily.Zheng@asiancdc.org) for more information.
(Yang)We are excited to premier our first edition of the Keynote Speaker Series. Founder of Los Angeles luxury real estate firm: the Oppenheim Group as well as starring on the Netflix show Selling Sunset, Jason Oppenheim has sold over 1 Billion dollars in property. We are lucky to have him join us this Thursday, October 1st at 5PM via Zoom to share his journey to greatness. Please RSVP at: bit.ly/businessspeakerseries. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the event. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Speaker Series Program Director & VP Claire Lantsman, Class II with any questions at clantsman@bostonk12.org.
Purchased with funds from the Salett Civil Rights Fund, we have new titles on race, antiracism, and history currently featured on our new Bookshelf page. Available for Boston Latin School students and staff. Read more on the Keefe Library Blog.
For students returning to campus this week, we have a dedicated team who will assist you in finding your locker location once you’re on campus. We also have a master key to all BLS locks so don’t worry if you can’t remember those information.
Join us in the Virtual Schawbel Center to work on your Common Application during Friday Flex Block on October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and November 6. You can register here to attend any or all of the virtual sessions – we will share tips and tricks on the Common App and give you a dedicated time to work on your own and ask questions. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Boucourt (mandybou@bu.edu) or Ms. Cannon (mcannon4@bostonpublicschools.org).
Election season at BLS is starting! The first round of voting for the Class of 2021 officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary) will be held on September 30th during the Extended Homeroom period. Speeches from the top two finalists in each position will be viewed in Extended Homeroom on October 7th, immediately followed by the final voting. You must be present in Extended Homeroom to vote. Candidates will be hanging posters in the “virtual hallway” (padlet.com/asarkis4/
Students learning remotely can come to BLS or any of our Super Sites and receive 5-day meal packs with 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. When hybrid learning begins, meals will be available to students attending school in-person on the days that they are in school. Students will also receive 3-day meal packs on the last day of the week they attend school in-person (Tuesdays for Group A and Fridays for Group B). bostonpublicschools.org/freemeals.
GSA is holding an informal check-in meeting where students can chat about school, summer, and more with other members and the officers! Please email iberg2@bostonk12.org or bostonlatinschool.gsa@gmail.com for meeting info.
Full STEAM Ahead Into Fall a 8-week virtual opportunity led by MIT students!
Who Is Eligible: BLS students (grades 9 through 12) Program Details: Full STEAM Ahead Into Fall is a virtual program that combines hands-on exploration, project design, and skill building in STEM subjects.
Cost: Free! This opportunity is free of charge for all admitted participants. If you would like to make a donation to the program please click here.
Please note that program participants will be responsible for their own computers and internet access.
Prerequisites: This program is for enthusiastic learners of ALL math & science skill levels.
When: This program will be held over a 8-week session this Fall. Each week will involve ~4 hours of activities/mentoring/project development time. Students must be available Tuesdays between 5-6pm or 6-7pm and Thursdays from 5-6:30pm. Please expect around 2 hours of additional independent building time.