Category Archives: Class V

Science Trip to Puerto Rico!(Bateman)-Updated

Are you interested in traveling to Puerto Rico from February 16-February 21, 2025? While in Puerto Rico we will learn about biodiversity, environmental conservation, and culture pre and post-colonization and we will have the opportunity to practice our Spanish-speaking skills. The trip is only open to present 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students (students will be in 9, 10, and 11th grade in 2025). There is a mandatory informational meeting this Friday after school in room 334. If you cannot attend the meeting please email Ms. Bateman at kbateman@bostonpulicschools.org to express your interest. Your acceptance to the program will be based on your application responses, good academic standing, evidence of good conduct, and strong attendance record.

10/6: YouthCAN Trash Dash!(Fogel)

Calling all climate enthusiasts! Are you frustrated with the amount of litter around our school? Come help us clean it up on Friday, October 6th 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 Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Looking for New Members!(Owens)

Apply for the BLS Student Athlete Advisory Committee! The Student Athlete Advisory Committee, better known as SAAC, is a small group of student athletes dedicated to improving and enhancing the athletic community at Boston Latin. SAAC members meet every Wednesday during W block to plan and organize fundraising events to support both our school and athletic community in addition to other ventures around community service and overall enhancement of the student-athlete experience Please apply using the form attached. Deadline for applications is Wednesday October 4!

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Join Sole Train: Boston Runs Together and [De]construct the [Im]possible!(Falcone)

Sole Train: Boston Runs Together connects students in Class VI and V with adults to train for and run a 5-mile race or half marathon. We’re thrilled to be starting up on Wednesday, October 4th! -We will be practicing on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30—no running experience required! -The program runs from October through June. -We will participate in various races throughout the year all around Boston! By joining Sole Train you will deepen your relationships, learn to break down a big goal, earn free running gear, and experience all of the benefits of running. Fill out the Google Form attached or email cfalcone@bostonpublicschools.org if you are interested in joining our team!

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New BLS Extracurricular Website!(Murray)

Want to start or join a club? Check out the new BLS extracurricular website at blsecevents.com! Explore or promote club opportunities, receive guidance from experienced club leaders, and build your community. You can also display or discover club events on the Upcoming Events calendar. Email Ms. Murray or blsextracurriculars@gmail.com with images of your club to be featured on the website! (Thanks to Teagan Yuen and Hannah Yu!)

Chill Skills Groups Starting Soon!(Kaye)

Do you feel stressed about school, Declamation, home, friends, or even out of the blue? Consider joining one of two Chill Skills Groups facilitated by Dr. Kaye. A 7th – 9th grade group will meet Tuesdays during R6, and a 10th – 12th grade group will meet Tuesdays during R4. Both groups will run weekly 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. Kaye (amy.kaye@childrens.harvard.edu) to sign up and/or ask any questions you might have by October 17th.

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Picture Day on Wednesday, October 4 for Class VI, IV-B and III Students(Gallagher)

All students in Class VI, IV-B, and III will have their pictures taken for their OneCards on Wednesday, October 4 in the auditorium. Students will be given instructions as to what time they are scheduled to have their photos taken and how and when to proceed to the auditorium. Additionally, students in other grades may choose to have their pictures taken for paid packages during R5 and R6 if they have a study or after school, from 2:15-3:00. Details on how photos packages may be ordered will be provided.

Door Decorating Contest(Jacobson-Peregrino)

TAG would like to announce a door decorating contest. We would love to see all the beautiful and inspirational creations BLS students have to offer, in solidarity with the Latinx community during Hispanic Heritage Month! Be as creative as you’d like with this, as the TAG officers will go around judging and pick the best decorated doors on Friday, September 29th, after school. We can’t wait to see what you all come up with!

Schedules for Open House (Classes V – I)(Lewis-da Ponte)

Students in Classes V – I will receive an Open House Schedule to be filled out in homeroom for Open House, September 28th, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Please fill out your Day 1 schedule, which parents/guardians will then follow that evening. If students have a leadership position on Day 1, they should leave the period blank or put “leadership” without a room or office number. Homeroom Teachers will distribute the schedules and collect them before Thursday, September 28th.