The BLS clinical team is seeking to relaunch a student advisory group focused on mental health programming and resources at BLS. The goals are to assess and enhance the infrastructure around mental health resources, design mental health focused educational programs, and offer a student voice for the mental health clinicians. Apply by Saturday, 9/30.

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 picking the best-decorated doors on Friday, September 29th, after school. We can’t wait to see what you all come up with!

The BLS clinical team is seeking to relaunch a student advisory group focused on mental health programming and resources at BLS. The goals are to assess and enhance the infrastructure around mental health resources, design mental health-focused educational programs, and offer a student voice for mental health clinicians. Apply by Saturday, 9/30.

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We have a need for a limited number of students in Class IV-I who speak and understand a language other than English to help guide families at our  Back-to-School Night, next Thursday,  September 28. Interested students should plan to be in school from at least 5:00-8:00 p.m. on that night. Please complete this short form by Tuesday, September 26.  Community Service hours granted of course.  Thank you!

The BLS Peer Mentoring Program is looking for Juniors and Seniors to volunteer as mentors sharing your BLS knowledge and advice with our sixies. 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 2nd to be considered as a mentor. Thank you!

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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.

Be a difference maker! Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending the social and economic isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The BLS chapter of Best Buddies meets every other W-Block in the Dining Hall and takes a monthly field trip to Madison Park Technical Vocational High School. If you are interested, please come to the October 11th info session in the Dining Hall during W-Block.

Additionally, the Best Buddies Friendship Walk will be taking place on October 14th, 1:00 PM, at Schrafft’s City Center. To register to walk with the BPS team, please visit www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/boston/supporting/#BPSBestBuddies. Fundraising is optional.

Students should report to homeroom at the start of W Block this Wednesday, September 27th, whereby teachers will take attendance, and then escort their homeroom students to the assembly hall and remain with them for the duration of the assembly.

Open to all grades! Tryouts will be held on Thursday, October 5 in the auditorium between 2:30-4:00 pm. You may declaim a passage or abridged version of a poem, speech, book, essay, or play. The duration of the text may not exceed 2 minutes and 30 seconds. If interested and for more information, please complete this GOOGLE FORM. Submissions are due on Thurs., Sept. 28. The assembly is scheduled for Thursday, October 12 and the audience will be Class VI.

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The American College of Surgeons (ACS) will host its annual Clinical Congress in Boston on October 25. ACS Division of Education hosts high school students from the local area for ” A Day with the American College of Surgeons” in which they explore the challenges and rewards of a medical career alongside surgeon volunteers. This program is designed as an outreach to historically excluded high school students. For this program, we want to identify students who aim to become surgeons and have strong academic records. We also aim to prioritize applicants who have marginalized identities across race, gender, and sexuality. Everyone is welcome to apply!

15 students will be selected. Preference is given to juniors and seniors but some spots are held for freshmen and sophomores.

The all-day field trip on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, includes speakers, a tour of the Exhibit Hall in which students can get exposure to the latest technologies in healthcare, and training to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. If interested you must complete the form (docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDeThgz-Xe15dozM4wD6fjCqoE1fAxkyaO27bl9DSWMUOVJQ/viewform?usp=sharing) by Wednesday September 27, 2023.

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During the W Block on 9/20, Classes V-I should have had the opportunity to watch a video on AI and Academic Integrity. If you did not see it, please watch this short, 15-minute video to ensure that we all have a common understanding of our academic and honor code expectations. Remember, avoid using all unauthorized tools (including AI), complete your work in the google suite, and ask questions if you need anything clarified. Thank you!

The Junior Interview Lab will launch on Tuesday, September 26. All members of Class II are required to attend one workshop, facilitated during a study block. Led by Mr. Levesque (Deitch Leadership) and Ms. Gorrill (PIC), students will learn professional interviewing skills in preparation for summer internships and college interviews. Students will receive a Google Form where they will select an open study block in their schedule. If a conflict arises, the student can reschedule for another time, as many slots exist. Passes will be emailed once the student is scheduled. Email questions to jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org or lucey.gorrill@bostonpic.org

Hello members of Class I. By now, you should have received an invite to the Yearbook 2024 Google Classroom. Please check your email and make sure to join as that is where we will post updates and where you can submit all of your information and pictures to the yearbook. In case you need it or didn’t receive it or need to share it with a friend, here is the link: classroom.google.com/c/NjI0MjczNDkxNTU5?cjc=6z4hr2u

There is a new system for all replacement One Card/M7 bus passes. If you need a replacement for your One Card/M7, here is the new form to submit for a replacement. Once you submit the form, you can expect to pick it up in the main office within 48 hours with a $20 cash replacement fee. You will receive an email when it’s ready for pickup. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!

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In recognition of Yom Kippur which begins at sunset on Sunday, September 24, there will be no tests or assessments administered in classes on Monday, September 25. 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 allowed full makeup privileges.

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 new crowd-pleasers like Coup and Codenames 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 Fitness Center will be open before school (7:00-7:30 a.m.) daily, beginning Monday 9/18. You must fill out the Google form and scan the QR Code when you enter. If you do not do both of these things, you will not be able to use the fitness center that day. You will need to follow all rules and clean up after yourself (racking weights, wiping down equipment, etc.). Failure to do so will lead to your exclusion from the Fitness Center. Finally, as a reminder, this is only for students who wish to workout, not hang out. If you have any questions, see Coach Butler.

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The deadline for your students to apply to the Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP) at Harvard Medical School is just one week away! The application is due September 22, 2023, at 5 p.m. and is available at this link (hprep.wordpress.com/application/).

You can find more information about the application and a recording of our information session on our website.

Please feel free to reach out to hms.hprep@gmail.com with any questions!

Application

Tickets for the BLS/BLA Football Game on Friday night @ White Stadium, at 7 pm, can be purchased using the link here gofan.co/event/1121412?schoolId=MA14517 or on the GO FAN app. Please order your tickets in advance. Your phone will be your ticket.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month TAG is having a community service event on Thursday, September 19th, right after school. We want to add decorations to the school to build a warmer atmosphere for this month-long celebration. This is a great opportunity for you to get your community service hours while supporting an amazing cause. We will be meeting in Ms.JP’s room, 329, at 2:30, we hope to see you there! If you have any questions or would like to let us know you will attend, please don’t hesitate to reach out at tagbls@gmail.com.

To celebrate our return to school after a fun summer, we invite students, staff, families, alumni, and others in our BLS community to come together and have some fun at the Wolfpack 5K. 5K Cross Country Run or Walk: September 23rd at 8:00 am (Race begins at 9:00)

The Franklin Park 5K cross-country course is one of the oldest cross-country race courses in the country! Generations of Boston Latin School students have competed in this cross-country course. Come and run or walk this historic course to experience it for yourself! If running is not your thing, surely the BLS Pep Band will help get you started and keep you going!

• 8:00 AM: Number Pick up, Race Day Registration Begins
• 9:00 AM: Race Begins
• 10:00 AM: Awards Have Fun and enjoy a morning with friends and family! Discounted Registration for Students and Alumni! Students (under 18) run free! Young alumni, between the ages of 19-25 register for $20.

PLEASE REGISTER BY FRIDAY, 9/8, to help us ensure all receive a shirt (no guarantee after this date).

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY, 9/21, at 5:00 PM!

If you are unable to join us, we invite you to make a donation to the Wolfpack.

All proceeds will support Boston Latin Athletics

This year’s shipment of new locks has been delayed a week due to issues in manufacturing. We expect to receive the locks by Wednesday, September 20th. I will put a notice in The Bulletin, informing students when and where they may purchase a lock for $8. I’ll also make an announcement that morning. In the interim, Ms. Kwan is selling used locks for $5 every day in the foyer during Lunch. I, too, have some used locks – please see me in 022C, next to room 027.

‘Apologies for the delay!

Thinking about trying out for Public Declamation this year? Come to a short informational after-school meeting on Monday, Sept. 18 in the library’s electronic classroom. Everyone’s welcome and encouraged to attend: beginners and experienced declaimers alike! We’ll review the criteria for selecting pieces, share best practices for memorizing, and watch examples of what declamation is all about. Bring whatever you’re considering for this year!

Come audition for BLS Theatre’s one-act plays. We will have 2 plays specifically for 7th and 8th grade actors and one play for specifically 9th and 10th-grade actors.

Sign ups are on the bulletin board across from the Black Box (416) and the auditions are on September 19 and 20.

This show is a great way to get involved in BLS Theatre!

Club registrations were due by midnight tonight, but I will extend it until midnight tomorrow! Please register ASAP to ensure a spot in the EC Fair! Registrations after this date will not be guaranteed a spot, so please get those forms in ASAP! If you need to add in information later, I can help with that, but make sure they are submitted by 11:59 Tuesday night!

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Students, please be advised that unsupervised and unauthorized use of the upper or lower gyms after school is prohibited. Only team practices, games, and activities approved by the Athletic Department are allowed.

Welcome back to the Keefe Library! All students may now come to the library after school. Please sign up by visiting SIS and clicking on After School in the Keefe Library. Capacity is limited to 100 students; space permitting, you may also sign up in the library after school. Students in grades 8-12 may now also sign up on Oculus to come to the library during study hall. Starting on Tues., Oct. 10, students in Class VI will also be allowed to come during study hall. To review student behavior expectations for the Keefe Library, please click this LINK.

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Student Council is now accepting names of Student Representatives from each homeroom. Student Reps serve as a representative voice of the general student body at monthly, school-wide Town Hall meetings. Topics vary each year, but recurring themes have been academic check-ins, BLS budget, health/wellness, and updated policies/procedures. Interested students can sign up with their homeroom teacher. All students are welcome; no limit per homeroom. Deadline is Tuesday, Sep 19. Email questions to jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org

Innerview accounts have been created for all Class IV students. Students were sent a welcome email from Innerview with instructions to reset their passwords.

We invite you to apply to HPREP, an outreach program hosted and organized by Harvard medical and graduate students.

The application is available at the link below. The application deadline is September 22nd, 2023 at 5 p.m. HPREP is a free 10-week program running from late October to early February. Sessions will occur in person on Saturdays, The curriculum exposes students to a range of science and health-related subjects, including genetics, immunology, cancer biology, anatomy, and mental health, as well as lab activities and medical simulations. The mentoring component pairs each student with a Harvard student (doctoral, master’s, dental, or medical), who works closely with them to develop a research project that culminates in an oral presentation at our closing ceremony. Students are provided with lunch. For more information, please visit hprep.wordpress.com.

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BLS Football is hosting O’Bryant on Friday night 9/15, at 6 p.m. @ White Stadium!

Tickets must be purchased using the Go Fan app or following the link here. Tickets are $5 for Adults and $3 for Students

Come and support the Wolfpack!

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The Course Change Request window will open on Friday, September 15th, and will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 22nd. Students should understand, though, that some of these changes may not be possible since the schedule is very tight this year.

All requests must have a working parent or caregiver email included. Requests that involve adding or dropping a music or chorus class, an AP course, or an advanced Math course will not be processed until those requests receive approval from the Program Directors involved after a student has submitted their request, so have patience. The requests should be submitted using the Google form, from September 15th until September 22nd. They will be reviewed in the order that they were received. Again students should understand that some of these changes may not be possible since the schedule is very tight this year.

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Earn community service by sorting compost during lunch. Email youthcanbls@gmail.com with any questions. forms.gle/nR2KKXX75pY77EMH7

This year’s shipment of new locks has been delayed a week due to issues in manufacturing. We expect to receive the locks by Wednesday, September 20th. I will put a notice in The Bulletin, informing students when and where they may purchase a lock for $8. I’ll also make an announcement that morning. In the interim, Ms. Kwan is selling used locks for $5 every day in the foyer during Lunch. I, too, have some used locks – please see me in 022C, next to room 027. ‘Apologies for the delay!

Please reach out to either Coach Butler (rbutler2@bostonpublicschools.org) or Coach McQuade (tmcquade@bostonpublicschools.org) if you are interested in filming for the football team this season. We are looking for camera operators and drone operators for both practices and games. Please let us know if you are interested ASAP!

Looking for a fun way to get community service hours? Be a book room praefect! Students interested I should email Ms. Barich at bbarich@bostonpublicschools.org. with your first and last name, ID number, and Days and Periods of your study halls you would like to praefect. Students who did it last year are encouraged to return. If you were a praefect last year and want to continue, please still email Ms. Barich with your information.

Auditions are open to all grades for A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. Auditions are Tuesday and Wednesday, September 12-13. Materials are on the bulletin board across from the Black Box. Sign up for a specific audition time and grab a monologue sheet.

Thirteen-year-old Conor and his mum have managed just fine since his dad moved to America. But now his mum’s very sick and she’s not getting any better. His grandmother won’t stop interfering and the kids at school won’t look him in the eye. Then, one night, at seven minutes past midnight, Conor is woken by something at his window. A monster has come walking. It’s come to tell Conor tales from when it walked before. And when it’s finished, Conor must tell his own story and face his deepest fears.

The Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance (BUDA) is running club ultimate programs this fall for Boston students in high school, middle school (Grades 5-8), and Grades 3-4. No experience is required; ultimate is a fun and fast team sport, and the program will teach players the skills and how to play a self-officiated game. The 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-2023.

The Cultural Empowerment Organization, Inc. is sponsoring an essay writing contest focusing on Leadership. Prizes are available to essay winners. Find more details here: docs.google.com/document/d/1jMpQL58E4gHi2ihlH8J0M3vQ9fn-np6kywFW_QM0Auc/edit

The essay Submission Deadline is August 13, 2023.

Summer work for Modern Language AP classes is now posted here on bls.org: bls.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=191780&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=459983

Please complete assignments over the summer and be ready to turn in your work on the first day of classes. If you have any questions, contact the teacher listed for your class, or Program Director Mrs. Kelley at ckelley2@bostonpublicschools.org. Classes with summer work are: AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP German Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, AP Spanish Language and Culture, and AP Spanish Literature and Culture

BLS students may enroll in this free class on Native American Indian History offered by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-and-events/history-u/american-indian-history-recasting-narrative

Lockers must be cleaned out by the end of the school day on Wednesday 6/21. Any remaining locks will be cut off and items discarded. No exceptions.

Clothing, water bottles, and related Items lost within the last two weeks will be placed outside of the Main Office through next Thursday, June 22. Please note that the Main Office has been holding valuable items that have been lost throughout the school year. If you have misplaced eyeglasses, keys, AirPods, or phones over the last few months, PLEASE come to the Main Office to retrieve them. After Thursday, all items will be donated. Thank you!

A Helping Tutor – Summer 2023 Tutoring A

Helping Tutor is an online tutoring service that strives to combat education inequality by providing free, flexible tutoring for disadvantaged elementary students. They are currently looking for tutors for their summer session, which will take place from 7/3/2023 to 8/25/2023. Tutoring takes place over Zoom at least once a week, and tutors earn community service hours. Email ahelpingelbowtutoringgmail.com with questions and sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6NIgRoB1HV7-r-YZIpOdonX9W3Bi542lL2tKGEQCJqz0vdw/viewform

History Summer Reading: Students enrolled in AP U.S. History or AP World History for next year must complete the summer reading assignments which are posted on the BLS website history page.

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Our beloved book giveaway returns for 3 days only! Please come down on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, June 20-22 with your teachers to browse and choose books to keep forever. Cleaning out book shelves in at home? If you have books you’d like to give away, please bring them down to the Keefe Library. Clean, undamaged books that will interest teen readers are welcome!

Here are the end-of-year hours for the Keefe Library:

• -Mon. 6/12 – Keefe Library closed after school for graduation
• -Tues. 6/13 – Last day of study hall student sign up
• -Wed.6/14- Fri. 6/16 – Final exams in the library (R1-R7)
• -Thurs. 6/15 – Last day with after-school hours
• -Fri. 6/16 – Last day to return Boston Public Library books
• -Tues. 6/20, Wed. 6/21, & Thurs. 6/22 – Book Give Away (All classes welcome!)

Reminder: Students and faculty are permitted to borrow books for the summer. We ask that you keep them until September. Ignore overdue emails from BPL and do not return books to your branch libraries.

Dear Students, Just a reminder if you have any medications (including EpiPens, Inhalers, Diabetic supplies, and any daily medications) stored in the nurses’ office, please pick them up before your last day of school. Any student in possession of an elevator key, must return your elevator key before your on last day of school. Thank you in advance!

Last weekend before graduating from BLS, Owen finished his last national competition, the 2023 USA Fencing Super Junior Cadet Circuit in Raleigh, NC, and won the Junior Men’s Epee gold medal. This is the second national championship he won in Fencing. It was a long day and a tough field of 160 high-level competitors from all over the country.

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GYP (Global Youth Philanthropy) and the Boston Public Library are organizing a visual art show series this summer. The student artists selected will receive volunteer hours (5 hours per artwork) and be invited to the exhibition to share their experiences

Submission deadline: June 25,

For more information and to register, please see docs.google.com/forms/d/1JlG2wW0QRQ-_B42oO6uS3JWyC5Zk2hnYy0IeOpyofBE/edit.   Please contact Andrew Zheng III  at azheng8@bostonk12.org with any questions. 

The upper and lower gyms are closed after school unless prior permission is granted by Athletic Director and those groups must be supervised by a BLS faculty member

The school year is coming to an end and the last day for in-person shopping at the store is this Friday, June 16th. Have a great summer and we will see you in September.

All lockers in the Boys and Girls Locker Room must be cleaned and cleared by the end of the school day on Friday 6/16. All items remaining will be discarded or donated, with no exceptions

Just a reminder that calculators rented from the math department should be returned immediately after your math final exam to room 301. Please make sure you do this on June 16th if you are not planning to be in school the week after.

The mandatory Fall Sports Meeting will take place on Thursday, June 15 in the BLS Auditorium. This is a requirement for all students interested in playing a fall sport in 2023.

• BLS Fall Sports
• Cheer Boys and Girls Cross Country
• Football
• Golf Boys and Girls Soccer
• Girls Swimming
• Girls Volleyball

2:30 – 3:00 AD presents to all Fall Sport Candidates

3:00 – 3:30 Team-Specific Meetings – Locations TBD

3:30 – 4:00 Coaches Meeting

On Thursday 6/15, members of Class II will attend an assembly during R4 to hear speeches from the final candidates for senior class officer. Students should report to R4 first for attendance before proceeding to the auditorium. Final voting will begin at the conclusion of R4 and close promptly at the end of R6. Congratulations to our finalists:

• President: Preston Musoke and Okeoghene Ogege-Abedi
• VP: Alexander Greene Barrios and Rachel Lantsman
• Treasurer: Evelyn Kwan and Jed Muzac
• Secretary: Sofia Farah and Minh Nguyen

This summer, the district will run the Exam School Initiative (ESI) program at BLS and has scheduled an orientation to the program for prospective families here this Thursday, June 15, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Students in good standing in Classes V-II are needed to run brief tours sometime during Thursday’s orientation as well as possibly assist with other tasks.  Interested students must complete this form by Wednesday, June 14 at 12:00 p.m.  We recognize that this is exam week so students who are selected may wish to remain after school to do homework; we will provide food and more information to selected guides by Wednesday evening. The ESI program is designed to prepare students for admission to a Boston exam school.

Who will lead the class of ’24?? In this video, our BLSTV co-anchors host 9 of the junior candidates running for senior class office. Get to know their values and ideas through this in-depth interview where we ask your burning questions. Tune in to hear their plans for senior and school-wide events in the upcoming year!

Boo, Hoo Hoo Hoo !! It’s our last Improv show of the year :'( We know how much you’ve enjoyed giggling and guffawing with us, but it’s time to say Sayonara. Join us in the Black Box this Friday, June 6th to send off our Yellow Submarine Seniors (and a few surprise guests!). Get ready for the show of a lifetime and be sure to come with zany suggestions and loud laughs. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults. Seniors are free! Three o’clock only — Seniors, get in one last chuckle before prize night!

A brief meeting for all students planning to take Creative Writing next year will take place on Tuesday, June 13, in room 204, at 2:20 PM. Please be sure to attend in order to find out about class requirements and summer preparations, so you’ll be ready to join the class in the fall.

The Recycling Committee is announcing our annual Final Clean Out event, which will take place on the last three days of the school year (6/21, 6/22, & 6/23)!

During Final Clean Out, volunteers will ensure that all recyclable waste is collected efficiently between R1-R4 each day. As volunteers, students will be excused from class and receive 3+ hours of community service per day. If interested, please complete the form below by Wednesday, June 14th. There’s a limit of 75 people per day, so sign up quickly!

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The Gender-Sexuality Alliance is holding a school-wide art competition on the theme “What makes a space safe for you?” Submissions may be through any medium–photo, google doc/written piece, video, etc. All kinds of art are acceptable as well, whether dance, poem, essay, photo, drawing, painting, song, or something else entirely. Email your submission to bostonlatinschool.gsa@gmail.com by June 16th at 8 am. Submissions should be emailed with the subject line: Lastname_Firstname_Medium_SubmissionTitle. Video submissions must be under 2 minutes; all must be school appropriate and should not include any highly triggering topics. Pieces will be judged for originality/creativity, effort, emotional impact, and technical skill. Winners will receive a $25 gift card.

Would you like to get some training in Forensic Science? Then sign up for the Harvard Medical School’s Forensic Science program! It runs for 12 weeks in the fall (Sept-December) or Spring (Jan-April). Learn how to collect evidence from a crime scene, interview witnesses, and test samples. NOTE: Participation in Forensic Science makes you ineligible for all other (MedScience, MedLab) HMS programs.

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If you would like to continue using Innerview to post and keep track of your community service, you should update your personal email prior to June 10.

The Gender-Sexuality Alliance is hosting a Pride party in the Dining hall after school on Wednesday, June 7. There will be a bake sale, Queeraoke, face painting, and more! We would love it if you could join us. Please email bostonlatinschool.gsa@gmail.com with any questions.

BLS B.L.A.C.K. (Black Leaders Aspiring for Change and Knowledge) is celebrating Juneteenth as a school community on Friday, June 9 at 2:30 PM in the back courtyard. 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 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 with games, music, and ice cream! The ice cream was made possible thanks to the generous donations from Emack and Bolios’s in Charleston and J.P. Licks in Roxbury. We are also asking everyone to wear something red, black, and/or green on Friday.

Changes to the library schedule for the week of June 5-9

— Tuesday, 6/6: closed R6 & R7 for MCAS

— Wednesday, 6/7: closed R6 & R7 for MCAS

— Friday, 6/9: Final after-school Games Day of the year

Grade 9 Science MCAS takes place on June 6th and 7th. If you are having Chromebook troubles, now is the time to get them resolved. Please come to the tech area of the library for assistance. All students taking MCAS tests must bring their fully charged Chromebook to school on testing days.

The following ensembles will be holding auditions the week of June 5.
Chamber Choir – Monday, June 5
Wolfettes – Tuesday, June 6
Wolftones – Tuesday, June 6
Show Choir – Thursday, June 8
If you have questions, please see Mr Snyder in the Music Wing. More information will be presented in separate announcements.

All prospective AP Biology or AP Chemistry students must attend a brief meet and greet with their teacher. AP Bio will meet on June 8th in 335 and AP Chem on June 7th in 319 – both at 2:30 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!

Join the GSA in celebrating Pride this year with a BLS Pride T-shirt! Shirts are $20 each and we have a limited supply, so reserve yours now! Pay in cash or Venmo @danielle-murray-27.

The shirts should arrive on 6/8 so we can all wear them on 6/9!

Check out the picture on the Google form below.

Complete the order form below to reserve yours today!

Happy Pride!!!

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Like to sing? Love to dance? Then Show Choir is for you! Auditions will be held THURS. JUNE 8th right after school in the Chorus Room (414). No need to prepare anything ahead of time – just come with comfortable shoes, water, and enthusiasm!

Matilda: The Musical is this week at Boston Latin School. Based on the iconic book by Roald Dahl, this musical truly sparkles even in its darkest moments.
Tickets are $7 for students and $15 for adults. In the Black Box Theater

Thursday June 1 at 7pm
Friday June 2 at 3pm and 7pm
Saturday June 3 at 7pm
Sunday June 4 at 2pm
our.show/blsmatilda for tickets

If you are interested in joining the football team in the fall, please see Coach Butler or Coach McQuade to sign up for Hudl and Google Classroom. We will be having our preseason meeting in the next couple of weeks. Returning players, please help newcomers find the coaches ASAP!

Please bring your Chromebook, nicely wrapped up charger and ID for quick sign-out between Tuesday 5/20 – Thursday 6/1. Please see the attachment for opportunities to return your Chromebook and charger.

All lockers need to be cleaned out by Friday, June 2. After that, all contents in senior lockers will be disposed of.

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Salvete omnes! Ms. Bauer and Mr. Mordine won our coin wars fundraiser! We would like to thank everyone who contributed to this year’s coin wars. We raised over $2200 overall and it means a lot to the JCLers attending National Convention this summer! Punishments will happen on Thursday, June 1 on the back lawn right after school and anyone is welcome to attend. Ms. Bauer will eat a very hot pepper and Mr. Mordine will be egged and sprayed with silly string! You won’t want to miss it!

Dear Class III Homeroom Teachers,

On Wednesday May 31 during the W block, Class III students will be viewing the College Preview Video in their homerooms.

This video introduces students to the college application process as well as the services that the BLS College Counseling Team provides during 11th and 12th grades.

Instructions, a script for this activity, and the video link can be found here. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your participation!

Students that have been recognized by Innerview for their community service work will receive envelopes with personalized awards in homeroom later this week. Congratulations!

Junior Achievement has partnered with Deloitte, the largest professional services/consulting firm in the world, for a day of career readiness for Boston high school students. The program includes job shadowing, professional panels, and mock interviews. Friday, June 9th from 9:00 am-1:30 pm at Deloitte on Berkeley St. Class I-III. Email questions to Susan McDonald (smcdonald@jagreaterboston.org). Please, only serious considerations, as Deloitte and JA must plan in advance for expected numbers. The deadline to sign up is this Sunday, May 28.

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The Harvest on Vine food pantry in Charlestown is seeking student volunteers to serve as translators (Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin) with the potential to earn a stipend in the future. Charlestown residents are preferred. If interested, please email Ms. Sweeney at etaylor4@bostonpublicschools.org or stop by the guidance office (107)

We are looking for a few students to replace our departing senior praefects. If you are interested and have a study hall D1(R1, R3, or R6); D2 (R4 & R6); D3 (R6); D4 (R1); or D5 (R4), please come down and talk with Ms. Ellis or Ms. Harari.

This summer 50 high school students will participate in the Junior Achievement Summer Institute, a five-day, in-person learning experience where students engage in a series of interactive company-led workshops on personal finance, stock market, design thinking, pitching a product, career exploration, interviewing skills, and more. In the culminating session, Speed Networking, students will connect with business professionals from a variety of industries. Participants will receive a $500 stipend. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 31. Decisions will be sent Friday, June 9. Contact Yanille Baez, JA Senior Program Manager at ybaez@jagreaterboston.org with questions. Apply at bit.ly/40Q4MCY. Learn more HERE.

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Social Security Administration pathways intern summer job opportunity for 10th or 11th graders. Openings are available at offices located in Roslindale, Dorchester, and Roxbury. Apply online: www.usajobs.gov/job/726962900

Thinking about trying out for Public Declamation next year? Come to a short informational after-school meeting on Tuesday, May 30 in the library’s electronic classroom. Everyone’s welcome and encouraged to attend: beginners and experienced declaimers alike! We’ll review the criteria for selecting pieces, share best practices for memorizing, and watch examples of what declamation is all about. Bring whatever you’re considering for next year! Use the summer to hunt for and collect great pieces and start your journey on a strong footing.

The drop-in tutoring rooms will end on June 1, 2023. Students will need to schedule support time with their teachers for final exam support after June 1.

Have you wondered about ways to help support your mental health after high school? Please see this information sheet for specifics on how to seek help. You may even save a copy for your records.

docs.google.com/document/d/1gsTduo60qgxqCglmWvvpDN92rBtcCSWVs15LlBcm_gY/edit?usp=sharing

Congratulations to our Massachusetts Middle School Science and Engineering Fair Winners! This past Saturday, May 20, BLS students participated in MSEF at Worcester Technical High School. Our students did very well across all categories.

First Place Award: Olivia Chen, Qinghe Zhao (Class V)

Second Place Awards: Chelsea Bateman (Class V)

Seren Banner Goodspeed (Class VI)

Third Place Award: Emerson Ohashi (Class VI) The Effect of a Condition on a Plant’s Growth

Honorable Mention: Brian Xu (ClassVI) Effects of Screen Time on Sleep Quality Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair Nominees: Olivia Chen, Qinghe Zhao, and Chelsea Bateman

The Argo Graduation Issue is coming up very soon and, seniors, we want YOU in the Argo. Here are THREE easy things that you can do to be featured:

PHOTOS: Send in photos for the front and back cover collages of the Argo by Saturday, May 27 at 10PM, with this link: bit.ly/argoseniorphotos.

SPOTLIGHTS: Have any special seniors that deserve to be featured in the Argo? Upload a 400-500 word spotlight by Saturday, May 27 at 10PM at bit.ly/argoseniorspotlights. Non-seniors are welcome to write these spotlights.

SHOUTOUTS: Please remind your parents, relatives, or friends to get you featured in the Argo with a shoutout! They are due on Friday, May 26. See details at the attached image.

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Expect the Google Form for Senior Surveys to come out by Monday, May 22. Please email blsargo@gmail.com with any questions.

Over the next few days, you will notice a new icon in Gmail at the top of each email that looks like an orange fish hook. This is a new button to allow you to quickly report suspected phishing emails and remove them from your inbox.

Grade 8 Science MCAS takes place on May 23rd and 24th. If you are having Chromebook troubles, now is the time to get them resolved. Please come to the tech area of the library for assistance. All students taking MCAS tests must bring their fully charged Chromebook to school on testing days.

As part of an annual assignment, grade 11 and 12 Facing History students are asked to create a memorial or monument to topics related to the issues we addressed in the course. The results will be on view in the Seevak room (309) from Monday, May 22 through Friday, June 2. You are invited to come to see the exhibition, comment on the student’s work, and consider the many important issues that they explore. We hope you’ll visit!

The BLS Jazz Standards and the BLS Bigband will perform for the 11th Annual BPS Citywide Arts Festival to be held at the Boston Common on Friday, 6/2 from 9 am until 1 pm. Please see the attached list of students who will be attending. This is an updated list of all Band Students who will attend.

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SURVEYS: From your Secret Crush to Advice You’d Like to Give, share your reflections on BLS with some brief words at our Argo poll. Responses will be accepted until Friday, May 26th at 4:00 PM with this link: bit.ly/argoseniorsurveys.

Opt-in to The Argo Futures (formerly known as “College List”)

FUTURES: Want to be named with the pathway you’re taking after high school (i.e. the college, technical school, pathway you are taking after BLS)? Please fill out this form at bit.ly/argofutureslist. The Opt-in Form is due on Wednesday, May 31st at 10 PM.

Looking for an opportunity to unwind and connect with friends and classmates before heading into the final stretch of the year and final exams? Then look no further! Our National Honor Society members are excited to introduce De-Stress Fest, a student-run event that will feature a number of different activities designed to let you unwind and refocus as you head into the final weeks of the school year. Activities will include a variety of games, competitions, arts and crafts stations, photo booths, music, performances, and more, all designed with the theme “Y2K” in mind. The event is free to all members of our school community, and food and drink will be available for purchase. It will run from 3-5 pm on Friday, 5/26 in the Dining Hall. Questions? Contact the NHS officers via latinschoolnhs@gmail.com or @blsnhs on Instagram.

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.

Have old clothes you never seem to wear anymore? Looking for new clothes? Sick of fast fashion? On a tight budget? Come to the BLS Ladies Collective Clothing Swap!

We are hosting our first-ever clothing swap on Wednesday, May 24th on the field behind the cafeteria starting at 2:30 pm!

Bring any clothing you never seem to wear & pick up something new!

• You can bring clothing to the event on May 24th, or drop clothing off early at 2 locations: -outside the main office
• -In the front lobby between the sets of glass doors(can’t miss it!)

*DO NOT BRING ANYTHING DIRTY, RIPPED, OR STAINED*

Help the environment & your wallet! See you May 24th!

Attention all students, the BLS Speech and Debate team is looking for new members! Whether you are a seasoned or novice speaker, this is an opportunity to unlock your potential and make an impact. Speech and Debate provide a platform for honing your communication skills, developing compelling arguments, expressing your ideas with clarity, and persuading others effectively. You’ll join a tight-knit community of passionate individuals who will help you work towards common goals! BLS Speech and Debate have sent competitors to all three prestigious national competitions and consistently places highly in local and national tournaments!

We welcome students of all experience levels! We will be hosting two separate boot camps to prepare all new members for the competitive season. To show your interest and to receive more information, please fill out the form:

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The Student Council is proud to announce the following faculty members as recipients of the 2023 Crystal Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching – Andy Zou, Sandra Stuppard, and Susan Shipley. Mr. Zou will also receive the Gerald L. Gitner & Family Award for Outstanding Teaching, with an invitation to speak at graduation. Students submitted a record of 102 nominations in support of their teachers, which is a testament to the talent, dedication, and hard work of the BLS faculty.

Science Team is hosting a Squid Game-themed Escape Room on May 24 at 2:30 in Room 325. Join us for a fun competition with challenges that will test your knowledge from diseases to water quality! Teams can be formed from 1-4 people. Tickets are $3 if you RSVP beforehand (sign up link forms.gle/ZipeBomri5GkMPhw8) and $5 at the door. There will be a prize pool of +$150! Please reach out to blsscienceteam@gmail.com with any questions.

Flyer: drive.google.com/file/d/1C0TYEmMvt78xh1F23pN2M5UPC8b_H96e/view?usp=sharing

Thank you so much for all your help and support throughout the year with tournaments!

Science Team is hosting a Squid Game-themed Escape Room on May 24 at 2:30 in Room 325. Join us for a fun competition with challenges that will test your knowledge from diseases to water quality! Teams can be formed from 1-4 people. Tickets are $3 if you RSVP beforehand (sign up link drive.google.com/file/d/1C0TYEmMvt78xh1F23pN2M5UPC8b_H96e/view?pli=1) and $5 at the door. There will be a prize pool of +$150! Please reach out to blsscienceteam@gmail.com with any questions.

Flyer: drive.google.com/file/d/1C0TYEmMvt78xh1F23pN2M5UPC8b_H96e/view?usp=sharing

Attention all juniors! It’s time to make your voices heard and participate in the selection of your class officers for the upcoming academic year. The positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary are up for grabs, and we encourage you to consider running for these crucial roles.

To kick-start the election process, we will be holding a brief information meeting in Room 208 on Wednesday, May 17 after school. This meeting will provide you with important details about the responsibilities and expectations of each position. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the roles and ask any questions you may have.

If you are interested in running for any of the senior class officer positions, please email both Ms. Sarkis and Ms. Encarnacao of your intent to run by Wednesday, May 24. It is essential to meet this deadline to ensure your name appears on the official ballot.

The first round of elections will take place on Wednesday, June 7. During this round, you will have the chance to cast your vote for your preferred candidates. The top two candidates from each position will move on to the final vote, which will occur on Tuesday, June 13.

Your participation in these elections is vital to shaping the senior class experience and ensuring that your voices are represented. We look forward to your enthusiastic engagement in this democratic process.

Tickets for both the Junior and Senior Proms are now available for purchase. The deadline to buy tickets is Friday, May 26th. Both proms will be at the Boston Marriott Copley Place from 6 pm-11 pm.

The Junior Prom (www.bls.org/apps/forms2/?f=37839) is on Friday, June 16th. The Senior Prom (www.bls.org/apps/forms2/?f=37841) is on Thursday, June 8th.

Please see Ms. Encarnacao or Ms. Sarkis with any questions.

Decision letters for prospective NHS students were delivered to senior and junior HRs on Tuesday 5/16 and Wednesday 5/17, respectively. All applicants should be sure to read their letters carefully, as they contain important information regarding next steps for accepted students or rationales in the case of non-selection. Students who were absent from HR and did not receive their letter should check in with their HR teacher. Questions? Reach out to Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org).

1) Students are reminded that we will meet in the foyer at 12:15 to head over to Harvard for our practice on Monday, May 22, 2023.

If you normally have 3rd Lunch, please ask your R5 teacher if you may eat 1st or 2nd. Please inform your teachers in advance that you will be Absent Excused from your R6 and R7 class that day and all day Thursday, May 25, 2023.

2) Students should have their signed permission slip, which I will collect before we head out. If there’s no signed slip, there’s no ushering.

Students may turn the slip into me beforehand: I am usually in the foyer most mornings until 7:30; in the DH during 1st and 3rd Lunches; my office is located on the Ground Floor, room 022C, next to 027.

3) Students should NOT dress up for the run-through; however, you MUST BE dressed appropriately on the day of the exercises, Thursday, May 25, 2023; otherwise, you will not be allowed to serve. Please refer to the email I sent you if there are questions.

4) Permultas Gratias Vobis!!

The Keefe Library will be closed after school on Friday 5/19 due to staffing.

9th Grader Aylin Ozdemir is spreading the word about an important cause. After the devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey in February, Aylin and a group of talented musicians convened at the Berklee College of Music to record an arrangement by Berklee student Yagmur Soydemir. The money collected from views and donations from the link in the description goes directly to the Turkish communities affected by the earthquakes. Please take a moment to watch this video to support Aylin and her home country of Turkey.

The BLS community is warmly invited to the Old School BLS Multicultural Potluck, next Thursday, May 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the BLS Dining Hall.

Bring a dish you love to eat, something meaningful to you and your family. We promise you’ll be glad you were there!  Please sign up here.

Questions?  Contact  FEqD Co-chairs,  Virginia Berman or  Denise Wilson Joutras.

A watch was found on the third floor. Please come to 319 to claim it if it’s yours.

Want to see your teacher get pied, silly stringed, or doused with ice water? Or even eat a really spicy pepper? Donate to BLSJCL Coin Wars until Friday, May 19th! All proceeds will go directly towards scholarships for BLS students attending the National JCL convention in Georgia this summer, so any bit you can give is greatly appreciated! Donate by putting money in your favorite Classics teacher’s coin jar. The teachers that have the most money in their jars will spin a wheel that decides their fate! Check here for updates on your teacher’s total.

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AP late testing (makeup exams) is scheduled for May 17-19. Students who missed exams have had late exams ordered. Students can see their late testing status by logging into their College Board account. Here is the College Board late testing schedule.

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We are seeking student leaders for the summer foundation academy (new student orientation). We have the ability to pay student leaders who are 16 years and older for the two weeks of orientation. Orientation will be from July 31 to August 11, 8 am to 1 pm. If you are interested please email Ms.Delorme-Metayer by Friday, May 19, 2023.

Science Team is hosting a Squid Game-themed Escape Room on May 24 at 2:30 in Room 325. Join us for a fun competition with challenges that will test your knowledge from diseases to water quality! Teams can be formed from 1-4 people. Tickets are $3 if you RSVP beforehand (link here) and $5 at the door. There will be a prize pool of +$150! Please reach out to blsscienceteam@gmail.com with any questions.

drive.google.com/file/d/1C0TYEmMvt78xh1F23pN2M5UPC8b_H96e/view?usp=sharing

Join BLS LAB (learning about biochem) for a science poster-making event on Wednesday, May 17th 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!

My name is Kevin Zhong (II) and I am a leader of the Boston Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC). Along with my co-leader Mira Yu (I) and our Neighborhood Working Group, we are partnering with Council President Flynn’s office to host a panel discussion with Boston City Councilors at the Central Boston Public Library on Wednesday, May 24th from 5:30-7pm.

This event is free and open to all high school-aged youth in Boston. During the panel, we will alternate between asking pre-planned and audience questions. We hope that this will be a fun and engaging event to foster youth interest and help students develop a better understanding of the City government and elected leaders in a lighthearted, conversational format.

A flyer with more information is attached. The registration link can be found on the flyer and through bit.ly/citypanelmyc

What: A Panel Discussion with Boston City Councilors
Where: Central Boston Public Library – Rabb Hall
When: Wednesday May 24th 5:30PM – 7:00PM

“With seniors leaving BLS soon, Wolfpack Volunteers is creating an artsy send-off for them! If you have any notes, appreciation, pictures of/for your senior friends, or senior advice for younger students, please place them in the box in front of guidance! The box will be collected on May 17 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 2029 and 2027 will be held on Saturday, May 20.  Incoming sixies and families are invited for one of two times, from 8:30-10:45 or 11:00-12:45, and new Bsies from 1:30-3:00. It is helpful if you can attend both or all sessions.  Interested students should complete this May 20 Tour Guide Sign Up Form by Monday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. and attend the Tour Guide Training and Information session during W Block, Wednesday, May 17, in the Black Box. (Class III students who will be taking the MCAS at that time should note this on the form.)

Former Bsies are highly encouraged to participate in the afternoon session for incoming 9th graders.  Additionally,  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.

Congratulation to the participants and winners of Prize Declamation last Friday. The final standings were:

• Winner of Prize Declamation and the Cornelius Martin Sullivan Award: Tiaraoluwa Adesoro

• Senior Award and winner of the Alfred Lawrence Kaufman Prize for highest placing senior: Selina Tang

• Second place: Jessie Wang

• Third place: Niall Reynolds

• Fourth place: Ash Albert

• Class III/IV special prize: Meggan Jeannot

Want to show off your chess skills? Come to JCL’s Ludi Chess event on Wednesday, May 17 in the dining hall! The winner will receive a CASH PRIZE! Tickets are $5 for pre-registered competitors and $7 at the door. Register at bit.ly/blsjclchess. We hope to see you there!

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The Final Exam Schedule for 2023 is as follows:

Wednesday, June 14th – R2 & R3, SCIENCE

R6 & R7, MODERN LANGUAGE

Thursday, June 15th – R2 & R3, ELA

R6 & R7, CLASSICS

Friday, June 16th – R2 & R3, MATH

R6 & R7, HISTORY

There will be more information about extended time exams* shared at a later date.

*R1 – R3 and R5 – R7

Please see the message below from Andy Yu, Class IV, and help him fill out the survey:

“Hi! My name is Andy Yu, and I am a current Life Scout and 9th grader. For my Eagle Scout Project, I would like to build several new bike racks to meet the needs of people interested in biking to BLS and decrease BLS’s transportation-related emissions. If you could please fill out the following form (which should take about 2 minutes), that would be great!”

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BLS Food Club is accepting recipes in order to put together a collaborative BLS Cookbook! Submit your favorite recipe at rb.gy/mrn7h by May 15th. All food is welcome!

If you know me, you know I know nothing about sports (for example, when I loudly yelled TRAFFIC instead of TRAVEL during the faculty vs staff basketball game). This video of Giannis Antetokounmpo talking about failure reinforced why I admire his perspective so much. When I listened to the video I mentally substituted the word “sports” with the word “life”. I hope that you will find encouragement in this.

Grade 10 Math MCAS takes place on May 16th and 17th. If you are having Chromebook troubles, now is the time to get them resolved. Please come to the tech area of the library for assistance. All students taking MCAS tests must bring their fully charged Chromebook to school on testing days.

Don’t forget to check out our BLS enrichment site!

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Dear BLS Community,

Asian Night 2023: A Letter to Home is this Friday, May 12th at 5:30 pm in the BLS Auditorium! This year, we will have the Eggroll Cafe food truck in the back parking lot from 3-5 PM. Check out @blsasia on Instagram to see what’s on the menu!

Purchase Show tickets from any BLS ASIA officer, listed below, for $7. Or you can purchase an all-inclusive ticket (Eggroll Cafe Bento Box + a Show) for a discounted price of $20 at bit.ly/AN23PREORDER. All-inclusive ticket sales will close on the evening of May 10th.

Officers: Cinly Mo (I), Nha Truong (I), Catherine Wang (I), Faria Zaman (I), Janie Huang (I), Nicholas Lai (I), Tara Gipstein (I), Vivian Nguyen (I), Fiona Yuan (II), Jialin Chen (II), Lindsey Jiang (II), Ava Vu (III), Catherine Zee (III), Lena Thai (III), Aeisha Yassin (IV), Terance Wang (IV)

bit.ly/AN23PREORDER

Planet Fitness: “Starting May 15th, teens between the ages of 14-19 can work out for free all summer long! Plus, we’re giving away $200,000* to high schools and students! Teens who register can help win a grant for their school and participate in a video contest for a chance to win a scholarship. Don’t wait, pre-register today.” Use this link to sign up! www.planetfitness.com/summerpass/pre-registration

Looking for an opportunity to unwind and connect with friends and classmates before heading into the final stretch of the year and final exams? Then look no further! Our National Honor Society members are excited to introduce De-Stress Fest, a student-run event that will feature a number of different activities designed to let you unwind and refocus as you head into the final crazy weeks of the school year. Activities will include a variety of games, competitions, arts and crafts stations, photo booths, music, performances, and more, all designed with the theme “Y2K” in mind. The event is free to all members of our school community, and food and drink will be available for purchase. It will run from 3-5 pm on Friday, 5/26 in the Dining Hall. Questions? Contact the NHS officers via latinschoolnhs@gmail.com or @blsnhs on Instagram.

The 17th Annual Summit on Climate and Sustainability will be Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 9 am – 3 pm. Join us at 32 Vassar Street, Cambridge, in MIT’s Stata Center for a day of workshops, exhibitions, musical performances, raffles, and free breakfast and lunch. Our theme for this year is Do You Sea Us? and the day will focus on education around media perceptions of climate change. Students will receive 10 hours of community service for attending. This event is open to all middle and high schoolers from around Massachusetts, so feel free to share the registration link with anyone who might be interested. Register here: forms.gle/aMAgf5Fwn8LF6QYf7

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This summer 50 high school students will join Junior Achievement in person for 5 days for the annual JA Summer Institute. Students will engage in a series of interactive company-led workshops on the basics of personal finance, the stock market, design thinking, pitching a product, career exploration, interviewing skills, and more. In the culminating session, Speed Networking, students will connect with business professionals from a variety of industries. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 31. Decisions will be sent Friday, June 9. Contact Yanille Baez, JA Senior Program Manager at ybaez@jagreaterboston.org with questions. Apply HERE.

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Student Council is now accepting nominations for Crystal Apple Awards in recognition of teaching excellence this past year. Three deserving teachers will be awarded, one of whom will receive the Gitner Award and be invited to speak at graduation. Award recipients from the past 5 years are NOT eligible, which include Mr. Mikalaitis, Ms. Cojohn, Ms. Barich, Ms. Freeman, Ms. Arnold, Mr. Howard, Mr. Southwick, Ms. Levin-Adler, Ms. Moguel, Mr. Bartoloma, Mr. Pietrangelo, Mx. Amico, Ms. Campot, and Mr. Walker. As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation this week, what better time to thank a teacher by submitting a nomination recognizing their contributions to our learning community? Click HERE.

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Boston University Upward Bound and Boston University Upward Bound Math Science

Openings for high school students who live in Dorchester, East Boston, Mattapan, or Roxbury.

Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science are rigorous college-prep programs that provide classes, tutoring, social enrichment, and personal support throughout high school for first-generation college potential high school students or students from low-income households. Year-round services include an academically intensive six-week summer program (where students stay at BU) and an on-campus after-school program of tutoring and MCAS English, MCAS Math, MCAS Science, and SAT prep courses during the school year, and field trips. Students are expected to participate year-round and remain with the program throughout HS.

For a brief video about the programs, see youtu.be/q7jhjlNCdoI.

The programs are free and have openings for 9, 10, and 11th graders who live in Dorchester, East Boston, Mattapan, or Roxbury. For an application and more info, email Reggie Jean at reggie@bu.edu, or students/families can complete this interest form.

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Join the Virtual Career Booster Germany and get insights, how-tos, and tips from experts to plan your future in Germany – plus a chance to win a German language course.

Learn more about opportunities in Germany for high school and college grads and find your dream career.

Drop in and discover new paths leading to your successful future.

· May 11, 11am-4pm ET

· Registration is required

· Event is held in English

Register directly: events.zoom.us/ev/AiGsT-iB2FQ6nk83kpRoTu1Ts-xYLuxH74dUL2akl61SCe0Gt293~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg

Website: www.goethe.de/us-careerbooster

Each senior who wishes to order a 2023 yearbook is asked to pay $100.00 by Friday, May 12, 2023, but please order them SOONER rather than later. Payment envelopes are available from Ms. Stiven in Room 014. We will be accepting cash, check, and Venmo.

If paying by Venmo (@blshelps), please include your full name and student ID in the description so that we can process your payment. If paying by check, please make the check payable to Boston Latin School and include your name/homeroom/yearbook in the memo section. Please bring all cash and check payments to Ms, Stiven in Room 014.

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 and pick up in November. Please note: we may only be able to order a yearbook for the students who submit payment to Ms. Stiven by Friday, May 12th, 2023. Unfortunately, we no longer have the funds to order additional books for students who might decide to order a book after the order has been placed. Please order sooner rather than later so we can order them!

Calling all seniors! We would love to have your artwork from either AP Art, Foundations of Visual Arts, or Graphic Arts featured in the yearbook. This section highlights all of the hard work and passion that you’ve put into your creations throughout the year and is a great way to look back at your work in the future. Please submit your favorite piece to blsyearbook1635@gmail.com no later than Monday, May 8th. Thank you in advance and we look forward to seeing your wonderful submissions.

Ever wanted to express gratitude towards a teacher but weren’t sure how to?

Join BLS PenPals in celebrating Teachers Appreciation Week (May 8th- May 12th) by writing anonymous letters to your favorite teachers for community service hours! Each letter is worth one (1) hour, with a maximum of 5 letters. All letters are to be turned in by May 6th, 2:25 pm in room 214 in a red basket by the desk. For more information, check out the pinned post on our Instagram @blspenpal or email blspenpal@gmail.com with any further questions!

NHS applications have been sent to all eligible seniors and juniors. Eligibility is determined by possessing the minimum GPA of 3.0 from 9th-11th grade (for seniors) and 3.5 from 9th-10th grade (for juniors), as well as having no disciplinary infractions on record from the current or previous school year. Applications were sent via Google Classroom; students should check for an invite and access the materials to complete the application therein. Note these are due no later than Tuesday, 5/9/23 at 4:00 pm. Questions? Email Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org) or drop by office 169b (across from room 135) before HR.

Please return all your overdue library books! Your homeroom teacher will be passing out overdue notices this week or you can check your account with your BPL library card. Seniors with overdue items will end up on the hold list! If you have questions or issues, bring your overdue slips down to the library and speak with Ms. Ellis or Ms. Harari. Thanks in advance for your help.

Dear BLS,

Asian Night 2023: A Letter to Home is coming up on Friday, May 12th at 5:30 pm in the BLS Auditorium! This year, we will have the Eggroll Cafe food truck in the back parking lot from 3-5 PM. Check out @blsasia on Instagram to see what’s on the menu!

Purchase Show tickets from any BLS ASIA officer, listed below, for $7. Or you can purchase an all-inclusive ticket (Eggroll Cafe Bento Box + a Show) for a discounted price of $20 at bit.ly/AN23PREORDER.

Officers: Cinly Mo (I), Nha Truong (I), Catherine Wang (I), Faria Zaman (I), Janie Huang (I), Nicholas Lai (I), Tara Gipstein (I), Vivian Nguyen (I), Fiona Yuan (II), Jialin Chen (II), Lindsey Jiang (II), Ava Vu (III), Catherine Zee (III), Lena Thai (III), Aeisha Yassin (IV), Terance Wang (IV)

bit.ly/AN23PREORDER

It’s that time of year again! The 9th annual Senior Capstone TEDx-style talks will be held on Monday, May 22, Tuesday, May 23, and Wednesday, May 24 in the Auditorium. Please save the date!

A Sign-Up Genius will be released and available (beginning the week of May 16) to your teachers so that they may sign up for their classes to attend. Please encourage them to do so! This year’s group of students is particularly inspiring; they have produced an array of books, podcasts, and films, along with websites, research papers, and proposals that are to be applauded.

We look forward to seeing you and your teachers at the presentations.

In order to accommodate the alumni luncheon on Friday, 5/5, the Keefe library will be closed R4, 5, and 6. Please plan accordingly.

Friday, May 5th is Alumni Day, a day when those who graduated from The Latin School return to pay homage to Alma Mater. Let us welcome them back with greetings and generosity of spirit!

Many alumni of the 50th Class Reunion (of which Mr. Pitts is a member); the 40th Class Reunion (of which Mr. Peter Kelly, President of the Boston Latin School Association, is a member); the 35th Class Reunion (of which Ms. Kirkpatrick and I, Ms. Lewis-da Ponte, are members; best friends at BLS!); the 25th Class Reunion (of which Mr. Lane, Ms. Kwan, Ms. Leung, and Mr. Mulhern are members) will be present, so let’s “show up and show out” as ONLY BLS students, faculty, and staff can and do! Sumus Primi…Semper!

Are you interested in international affairs and/or thinking of pursuing a career in foreign service? Interested in learning more about what ambassadors do and about the path to get there?

Come to the Schawbel Center on Thursday, May 4 at 2:30 pm to hear from Ambassador Lawrence Silverman, BLS Class of 1973. With more than 30 years of experience in the U.S. Foreign Service in the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, Silverman has held many significant roles in the State Department including:

• Former U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait
• Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
• The State Department’s Director of Israel and Palestine Affairs
• Vice President Biden’s Special Advisor for Europe and Russia

During this program, Ambassador Silverman will share his experiences and wisdom on career pathways in foreign service. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet a former ambassador who graduated from BLS. No rsvp is necessary.

Congrats to BLS JCL for taking 1st place in the whole school contest at MassJCL State Convention last weekend!

All 3 certamen teams made finals, we placed top 3 in all Spirit events, and students won a plethora of individual and school-level awards. Check out this Doc for all of the contest results. And congrats to the newly elected officers of the MassJCL executive board: Joanna Lin (president), Alex Xu (parliamentarian), and Aleksa Angjeliu (editor)!

docs.google.com/document/d/18XIoxFScf_DDsjE57e3Gt6WTrqPJR5PvEyR5FMWwcXw/edit

Because we’ll be setting up in the dining hall to welcome back alumni on Friday, May 5th, we are asking students to vacate that space at the 7:25 bell.

Thank you!

The Deitch Leadership Institute will offer LinkedIn workshops during W-Blocks in May. Students will build a new account in real-time and learn how to access the 10,000+ BLS alumni on the platform. Students who already have accounts can learn how to build up their profiles, increase visibility, and job search through the platform. Class I-III. Sign up HERE.

forms.gle/aKC4HNPS6dWGU9UT7

Prize Night Reading Competition will be held in rooms 201 and 202. Room 202 for seniors, juniors, and seventh graders. Room 201 for sophomores. Just a reminder, the competition will begin at 2:30 PM Thursday, May 4th.

Prize Declamation will take place in the auditorium on Friday, May 5, during R6 and R7. This event will be attended by members of the 25th and 50th reunion classes, families, interested staff and administrators, and students in Class I and II who are present for these periods. Teachers with these students are asked to please escort them to the auditorium and provide direction and supervision during seating and the event. All students from predominantly junior and senior classes are welcome to attend.

90 Members of Class II with no disciplinary issues and no grades below a C- in any course are invited to usher at Harvard College’s Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Students will be marked Absent Excused and receive community service hours for the day.

If interested, please email Ms. Lewis-da Ponte (slewis2@bostonpublicschools.org) no later than Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Thank you!

Calling all seniors! We would love to have your artwork from either AP Art or Graphic Arts featured in the yearbook. This section highlights all of the hard work and passion that you’ve put into your creations throughout the year and is a great way to look back at your work in the future. Please submit your favorite piece to blsyearbook1635@gmail.com no later than Monday, May 8th. Thank you in advance and we look forward to seeing your wonderful submissions.

Please support BLS Crew this Saturday, April 29th, at their annual ERGATHON to raise money for equipment. An “ERG” is short for ergometer, the rowing machine rowers use for training and fitness. During the Ergathon, each rower takes a turn on the erg for a one-hour shift and will attempt to row 10,000 meters. Members of BLS Crew will be merging in Christopher Columbus Park (110 Atlantic Avenue) from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm! Click here for more about the event. Donate via Venmo @BLSCrew. Bake sale items and BLS merch will be available for sale during the event. Donations will also be accepted on-site. For more information, please see www.blscrew.org/ergathon.

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Biostatistics Department is excited to host StatStart this summer. StatStart is a month-long summer program intended for high school students from underrepresented backgrounds. Students participating in the program will receive an introduction to statistics, data science, and computing. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to analyze real-world data by working on group projects led by a graduate student mentor. We will explore how quantitative skills can be used to solve public health issues!

The program runs from July 5th to July 27th, Monday to Thursday from 10 AM – 2 PM EST, at the Harvard campus. Classes will be taught by Harvard Biostats Ph.D. students and will provide mentorship and college preparatory skills. The program will conclude with student presentations on Friday, July 28th.

The application for StatStart is now live and due on Friday, June 2, 2023. Please note there is no fee associated with this program.

For any urgent inquiries, feel free to reach out to Priti Thareja at pthareja@hsph.harvard.edu.

my.reviewr.com/s2/site/hsph2023

Each senior who wishes to order a 2023 yearbook is asked to pay $100.00 by May 12, 2023, but please order them SOONER rather than later. Payment envelopes are available from Ms. Stiven in Room 014. We will be accepting cash, check, and Venmo.

If paying by Venmo (@blshelps), please include your full name and student ID in the description so that we can process your payment. If paying by check, please make the check payable to Boston Latin School and include your name/homeroom/yearbook in the memo section. Please bring all cash and check payments to Ms, Stiven in Room 014.

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 and pick up in November. Please note: we may only be able to order a yearbook for the students who submit payment to Ms. Stiven by May 12th, 2023. Unfortunately, we no longer have the funds to order additional books for students who might decide to order a book after the order has been placed. Please order sooner rather than later so we can order them!

This is the BLS AP testing schedule with times and locations.

drive.google.com/file/d/1dasH9E75lNrjKEEpt3tM2cFeHudJ-6-r/view?usp=sharing

This year Boston Latin’s Speech and Debate Team will be sending students to three prestigious national-level tournaments. We are raising funds to help offset travel costs for parents and for the school. Please support our National Qualifiers by entering this raffle: go.rallyup.com/blsspeechanddebate

You will be entered to earn 50% of the more than $1,000 raffle pool! The deadline to enter is April 30, 2023, at 11:59 pm EST. Prizes will be drawn the following day.

The 2023 Prize Night Scholarship and Financial Aid Survey are OPEN! Please apply now! This form will close on Sunday, April 30th, 2023 at 11:59 PM. Email Ms. Murray with any questions.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5mtRuDLrFiCp5FtCx84pIu5el2zWfKVYv37iMj2C_BYJPAQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Student Council will host the annual Faculty/Student Basketball game this Friday (Apr 28) at 2:30 in the upper gym. It’s students versus teachers, with the BLS Step Squad performing at halftime. Here is the updated faculty team: Mr. McQuade, Mr. De Velis, Mr. Osowiecki, Ms. Lipschitz, Mr. Boor, Mr. Howard, Mr. Luu, Mr. Fogel, Mr. Barry, Ms. Kelly, Mr. Greenidge, Mr. Smith (History), Ms. Encarnacao, Mr. Fearon, Mr. Thomas, Ms. Sample, and Mr. Gallagher. Tickets ($5) will be sold during lunch on Friday and at the door. Proceeds will be donated to MSPCA-Angell Animal Hospital. Email questions to jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org.

Art Show: April 24 – 27 in room 309

The junior and senior art show will be on display in room 309. Teachers and their classes are welcome to visit the exhibit during the day. The opening reception will be held on Wednesday, April 26 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

Student Council will host the annual Faculty/Student Basketball game this Friday (Apr 28) at 2:30 in the upper gym. It’s students versus teachers, with the BLS Step Squad performing at halftime. These faculty members will play: Mr. Osowiecki, Mr. Boor, Mr. Howard, Mr. Luu, Mr. Fogel, Mr. Barry, Mr. Greenidge, Mr. Smith (History), Mr. Fearon, Mr. Thomas, Ms. Lipschitz, Ms. Kelly, Ms. Encarnacao, Ms. Sample, and Mr. Gallagher. Bragging rights and a shiny trophy are at stake. Tickets ($5) are available during lunch on Thursday and Friday, as well as at the door. Proceeds will be donated to MSPCA-Angell (Animal Hospital). Email questions to jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org.

The Youth for Education Equality Club is hosting an event this Wednesday to make posters advocating for the protection of the Indian Child Welfare Act. The ICWA was passed to protect Native American families and culture by mandating that state courts give preference to Native American families when placing Native American children in foster care or adoptive homes. Join us in making posters to raise awareness about the Indian Child Welfare Act and the importance of protecting Native American children.

drive.google.com/file/d/1QU2ev-xF1eOOXzsP5CpdIkveinS_sqXR/view?usp=sharing

Each senior who wishes to order a 2023 yearbook is asked to pay $100.00 by May 5, 2023, but please order them SOONER rather than later. Payment envelopes are available from Ms. Stiven in Room 014. We will be accepting cash, check, and Venmo.

If paying by Venmo (@blshelps), please include your full name and student ID in the description so that we can process your payment. If paying by check, please make the check payable to Boston Latin School and include your name/homeroom/yearbook in the memo section. Please bring all cash and check payments to Ms, Stiven in Room 014.

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 and pick up in November. Please note: we may only be able to order a yearbook for the students who submit payment to Ms. Stiven by May 5th, 2023. Unfortunately, we no longer have the funds to order additional books for students who might decide to order a book after the order has been placed. Please order sooner rather than later so we can order them!

The Register, BLS’s student-run arts journal, is seeking original artwork and writing for the spring issue. Submit through the portal on SIS until 4/26.

Prize Declamation will take place in the auditorium on Friday, May 5, beginning at 12:45 pm and continuing through R6 and R7. This event will be attended by members of the 25th and 50th reunion classes, families, interested staff and administrators, and students in Class I and II who are present for these periods. Teachers with these students are asked to please escort them to the auditorium and provide direction and supervision during seating and the event.

“Ever wonder what science extracurriculars are offered at BLS? What does the BLS Science Team do? What is a Science Fair and how do students work on a project? How can parents get involved?

Please join our next meeting specifically designed for parents and students who are interested in science! We will hear from BLS Science Team Officers, Science Fair award winners, and parent mentor volunteers. The BLS Science Department Head, Ms. Bateman will also join our meeting to speak about some of the science extracurriculars that are available to students.

Meeting time: 7:30 pm, Monday, 4/24 Zoom Meeting Link: mit.zoom.us/j/9060042824″

A Helping Tutor is an online tutoring service that strives to combat education inequality by providing free, flexible tutoring for disadvantaged elementary students. They are currently looking for tutors for their spring session, which will take place from 4/10/23 to 6/16/23. Tutoring takes place over Zoom at least once a week. Email ahelpingelbowtutoring@gmail.com with questions.

As part of Alumni Weekend, spirited students in Class I-III are needed to conduct tours and other tasks to support our visiting alumni on Friday, May 5. Students will be excused from class for much of the day so should be in good academic standing. Note, also, that May 5 is an AP exam day. Students must commit to attending a training session with the BLSA on Wednesday, April 26 during W block. As we can only accommodate 30 students, we will notify you by Monday, April 24 if you are selected and will deliver a pass to the training to your homeroom teacher. Priority will be given to Class I students. To be considered, please submit this form by Thursday, April 13. For questions, please see Ms. Pierce in the Main Office or email mpierce5@bostonpublicschools.org

The BLS College Counseling Team is looking for volunteers to help at our College Fair scheduled on the evening of Tuesday April 25. We specifically need students to help us set up and break down the college fair. This involves moving tables and chairs from classrooms to the Dining Hall and lower gym. This opportunity is open to Members of Class III, II, and I, but seniors who still need community service hours will have priority. Slots are limited, so sign up using the link below!

forms.gle/1mo8yEwFT51vftP59

STEM Mentorship Program: ResearcHERS is a movement designed to help fund women-led research and build a pipeline of girls in STEM fields. The STEM Mentorship Program connects students with mentors in STEM fields and gives them the opportunity to interact with their mentors through one-on-one virtual meetings for a period of six months.

We are actively seeking out mentees interested in various fields around Cancer Research and Care. Please see the attached one-pager for more information and the sign-up form.

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Please join BLSJCL in celebrating Earth Day by volunteering with the Charles River Watershed Association at their 24th Annual Charles River Cleanup! We will be volunteering at Millennium Park in West Roxbury on Saturday, April 22nd from 10 AM to 12 PM. If you are in town the last weekend of April break, this should be a fun way to see friends, get outside, and earn a few community service hours! To participate, please complete this Google form by midnight on Friday 4/14, and the CRWA registration/waiver that is included as the last question on that Google form. We can host up to 25 people and will run a waitlist if we have more interest.

forms.gle/zXKZWuxosFqWvraV8

Young Women of Color are hosting a spin class at HandleBar Fenway on May 19!

Indoor cycling, studio cycling, or ‘spinning’ is a high-intensity exercise on a stationary bike. It combines cardio and endurance in a 45-minute calorie-crunching session! Not only is it great for giving you all the cardiovascular gains, but it’s great at toning muscles to make you super strong.

The music will be loud but it’s designed to get you focused and immersed in the exercise – switch off that brain and get stuck into your fitness. You’ll be cycling and grooving to some ace beats!

If you are interested in spinning with us please email Ms.Delorme-Metayer for the link. The class costs is $16!

When we return from break we launch back into MCAS testing for grades 7 and grade 8. Please remember to charge your Chromebooks before returning to school after the break. As a reminder, the testing days are listed.

Grade 7: April 24 – Math Session 1 & April 25 – Math Session 2

Grade 8: April 26 – Math Session 1 & April 27 – Math Session 2

The Keefe Library will be closed:
-For study hall sign up R6 & R7 to accommodate MCAS testing on Tues. 4/11, Wed. 4/12, & Thurs. 4/13.
-After school on Tues. 4/11 for faculty professional development.
-After school on Fri. 4/14 for April vacation.

Come support our boy’s & girls’ basketball programs, as we compete in the BPS Middle School Basketball CHAMPIONSHIP. Both teams are #1 seeds competing for a championship.

Thursday, April 13th

BLS Girls vs Frederick Pilot @ 4:00 pm

BLS Boys vs Dearborn @ 5:00 pm

Both games will be @ the Shelburne Community Center (2730 Washington St. Boston, MA)

We’d love to have students and their families follow the student blog as we travel throughout Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic from April 11-23. Please read along as we document this profoundly moving and eye-opening experience.

sites.google.com/view/bls-eastern-europe-trip-2023

The Register, BLS’s student-run arts journal, is seeking your original artwork and writing. Submit your work via the portal on SIS no later than Wednesday, April 26th.

If you are in possession of an elevator key that you no longer need, please return it to the nurses’ office as soon as possible. The nurses’ office has no elevator keys in supply for other students in need of one.

Box breathing, also referred to as square breathing, is a deep breathing technique that can help you slow down your breathing. It works by distracting your mind as you count to four, calming your nervous system, and decreasing stress in your body. This tool or coping skill is a simple but powerful relaxation technique that can help return your breathing pattern to a relaxed rhythm. It can clear and calm your mind, improving your focus.

www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-box-breathing#:~:text=Step%201%3A%20Breathe%20in%20counting,your%20mouth%20for%204%20seconds.

On Wednesday, April 12, Class V will go to Clemente Field at the beginning of R2. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers because the temperature will be 69 degrees.  You will have lots of fun participating in various game activities!  The games will be supervised by BLS staff and Class I students.    Class V will return to school at 11:30 am.

Save yourself a trip to the tech office! And save me from posting this in the Bulletin for the ninth time!

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

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

BLS parents and caregivers are warmly invited to join the special Zoom webinar on cyber safety, hosted by the School Parent Council, next Wednesday, April 12, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.  This is a return engagement for Cyber Safety Cop which was first presented to the BLS community two years ago.  Families found the information on apps and social media and practical tips on talking to teens about staying safe online so helpful that the SPC has asked Cyber Safety Cop to present again.

To join this informative webinar, please use this LINK.  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.   We hope to see you there!

With regular practice, the STOP Meditation exercise can help you reduce stress and anxiety, improve your concentration, and increase your overall well-being. It’s a simple yet powerful tool that you can use anytime, anywhere.

cogbtherapy.com/mindfulness-meditation-blog/mindfulness-stop-skill

Grade 8 ELA MCAS takes place on April 10th and 11th. Grade 7 ELA MCAS takes place on April 12th and 13th. If you are having Chromebook troubles, now is the time to get them resolved. Please come to the tech area of the library for assistance. All students taking MCAS tests must bring their fully charged Chromebook to school on testing days.

Congratulations to the BLS teams that competed at the Harvard Certamen Tournament on Saturday, April 1st. This highly competitive event drew teams from all over the country with up to 27 teams in each bracket, and our students did an incredible job representing the school. Here are the results:

Novice:

1st Place – Audrey Kollett, Jazon Zhang, Olivia Chen, Isaac Autler

10th Place – Ellie Fung, Michael Bui, Lana Nguyen, Brian Xu

MVP – Audrey Kollett

Intermediate:

10th Place – Joseph Hemr, Mila Matteson, Andy Yu

13th Place – James Johnson, Alex Jaffe, Evan Ding

Advanced:

3rd Place – Kyler Hoogendoorn-Ecker, Louisa Hemr, Ailin Sha, Zach Chen

7th Place – Biya Brook, Alex Xu, Estiven Lezama, Mak Snekvik

18th Place – Jenny Chen, Aidan Ormsby

Did you like Qrumpet? Well, we didn’t! Because we love Improv and only Improv. In fact, we love Improv so much we’re putting on a show! It’s called Denimprov and it is so totally better than Qrumpet. Even if you missed the totally lame and cringe Qrupmet show come see Denimprov! In the BlackBox THIS THURSDAY at 3 pm and 7 pm. We promise to have your jeans bursting off your chuckle guts by the end of the show. We’ve got new members and returning ones, you won’t want to miss it! Put your big boy jeans on and get a steppin’ to the Black Box!! April 6, 2023, in the Black Box $3.00 for students and $5.00 for adults be there or be □

Please note that in recognition of Passover, Thursday, April 6 will be a “no test day” with no assessments administered. Considered one of the most sacred holidays in the Jewish religion, Passover is ultimately a celebration of freedom, commemorating the story of the Israelites’ departure from ancient Egypt. The festival begins with one or two nights of traditional meals or Seders, this year on the evenings of Wednesday, April 5, and Thursday, April 6. We wish those in our community who observe the holiday a sweet and joyous Passover.

The 2023 Prize Night Scholarship and Financial Aid Survey are OPEN! Please apply now! This form will close on Sunday, April 30th, 2023 at 11:59 PM. Email Ms. Murray with any questions.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5mtRuDLrFiCp5FtCx84pIu5el2zWfKVYv37iMj2C_BYJPAQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Hello, my name is Mathena Nguyen and I am a senior doing a capstone project on how stuffed animals can help those struggling with sadness, stress, and/or trauma. The goal of this survey is to collect information on how people think about and interact with stuffed animals. It should only take a few minutes and would greatly impact my project. Thank you!

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On Wednesday, April 12, all Class V students will participate in the 2nd Annual Class V Field Day at Clemente Field. Information about the event will be emailed to Class V students, parents, and teachers.

This weekend, the BLS Powerlifting team traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to compete in this year’s High School Nationals! Congratulations to all the lifters for their strength, perseverance, and dedication leading up to this extraordinary event that over 600 high schoolers nationwide competed in. Here are the results:

48kg – Helena Huynh (I) (3rd place)

56kg – Kate Lincecum (IV) (2nd place) with a Teen 1 American Record Deadlift

56kg – Aina Nguyen (IV) (6th place)

60kg – Carly Ramos (I) (19th place)

67.5kg – Emily Polcaro (III) (14th place)

52kg – David Le (I) (9th place)

60kg – Harry Nguyen (I) (15th place)

67.5kg – Marvin Hoang (I) (40th place)

67.5kg – Trung Le (I) (39th place)

67.5kg – Zeron Thach (I) (41st place)

67.5kg – Simon Brown (III) (42nd place)

Class I students are reminded to upload all of their community service hours to Innerview prior to April break. All submissions must include a photo of the student volunteering, a description of the service, and the name and contact information of the supervisor.

Congratulations to the BLS Mock Trial Team! Led by their coach, BLS Alumnus Mr. Gerald Howland, and their Team Co-Captains, Mirabelle Berman-Reinhardt, and Mira Yu, they had a stellar performance at the Yale University Moot Court Competition. Additional members are Kevin Zhong, Jessica Tec Ciau, Caroline Song, Olivia Pappas, Ruth Gelaye, Jolie Nguyen, Arianna Sun, Kate O’Riordan, and Sofia Hennessy. Taking Top Speaker Awards: Class III Member Emily Yu, 7th Place, Class II Member Amiriah Redwing, 2nd Place, and finally, Class III Member, Michelle Chen,1st Place. It should also be noted that Michelle Chen also broke a Yale Moot Court record with the most points ever awarded.

Oscar is coming back to bring some pet therapy on the last day of exams! Stop down to see him at lunch if you like!

Due to prescribed MCAS testing dates, there will only be one designated end-of-term testing date per subject. The schedule is as follows:

Science and Modern Language: Monday, April 3rd

ELA, Classics, and PE/Health: Tuesday, April 4th

Math and History: Wednesday, April 5th

Students should check in with their teachers if they have any Q’s/concerns.

Need Community Service? Attend the Community Service Fair Wednesday, April 5 after school in the dining hall to connect with 15+ community organizations

🥇1st Place: Ofira Lam (II) – 57 points

🥇1st Place: Ailin Sha (III) – 57 points

🥈2nd Place: Oriana Dunker (III) – 56.5 points

🥉3rd Place: Tiaraoluwa Adesoro (II) – 56 points

The Register is seeking creative student work for its Spring issue. Use the submission portal on SIS to send us short fiction, poetry, and visual art. The deadline for the next issue is Wednesday, April 26th.

Students are reminded that 3rd Term will end on Thursday, April 6th. Please make sure to contact your teachers if you have any outstanding assignments/assessments.

Starting March 28 and for all other MCAS testing days we are asking that all students not actively eating please exit the dining hall at 7:25 am. We will have staff in the dining hall providing reminders and clearing the space.

Ramadan Mubarak!

In consultation with the Boston Public Schools Office of Equity and our state guidance, it is important that we support our students to observe their faith while doing our best to ensure they will not miss any instruction.

Beginning this Monday, March 20th, we will have space available in the library for those who want to pray either during their assigned lunch time or immediately after school at 2:15. All students will be expected to be present in their classes so they do not miss any instruction time.

In addition, for students who will be fasting, starting March 22, the library has been reserved for you as an alternative space to spend the lunch period for the duration of Ramadan.

If you would also like to access a prayer space at 2:15, please complete this form by Tuesday, March 21 so we can have that space staffed. You do not need to complete the form to go to the library during your regularly scheduled lunch.

As always, please reach out to your guidance counselor with any questions or concerns. We wish a safe, happy, and generous Ramadan to all members of our community who observe the holiday.

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Help BLS Ladies Collective finish off Women’s History Month in style & participate in our first-ever spirit week!

Monday(3/27)-Wear purple, yellow & white, the colors of the National Women’s Party!

Tuesday(3/28)-Dress up as or inspired by a woman in history who inspires you!

Tuesday(3/28)-Dress up as or inspired by a woman in history who inspires you!

Wednesday(3/29)-Dress up as or inspired by a powerful woman in fiction(women in leadership positions in your favorite books, movies, and TV shows!)

Thursday(3/30)-Wear your Teal Ribbons today(buy from us at lunch!), the symbol for Sexual Assault Awareness

Friday(3/31)-Today is Trans Day of Visibility 2023! Wear your pastel pinks, blues, and white!

*Teal ribbons can be bought at lunch or from a president(Bryanna Upton, Winnie Yuan, & Laurel Nyhan) for $1 & all proceeds will go to the BARCC(Boston Area Rape Crisis Center)

The new student summer foundations academy is seeking student leaders. Student leaders support the day-to-day tasks of the summer program. Student leaders will also support the set-up of classrooms and summer foundation academy spaces. Students must be available for the entire two weeks of the program. The program this year will run from July 31 – August 11. Student leaders must arrive from 8 am to 1 pm. If you are interested in working summer foundations academy please complete the link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-t_fy_Tx2nznfU8NCNNCyU5W_pNh73afUl5Q04IobEu5lcA/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you have any questions please email Ms.Delorme-Metayer

Please see below for MCAS reminders for this week:

W-day – Students are to report to R1 and as soon as attendance is taken students should report to the dining hall.

On non-W days students must report to homeroom and at the homeroom dismissal bell students should file into the dining hall for testing.

Please charge your Chromebooks so that they are ready for testing.

Join BLS B.L.A.C.K. this Friday, March 31st at 3:15 pm in the Seevak Room (309) for a screening of the movie “The Hate U Give” in recognition of Women’s History Month. The viewing is free and light refreshments will be served.

BLS Theatre’s production of Qrumpet is going to the finals of the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival

We are one of only fourteen schools selected to have this honor at the Back Bay Events Center (the old John Hancock building)

Boston Latin School will be performing on Thursday, March 30 at 6 pm.

Tickets are $15 for an individual show or $30 to watch all of the shows in our session (4 shows total)

Tickets are available at www.ticketstage.com/T/METG If you plan to attend I highly recommend advanced ticket purchase. It is very likely that it will sell out!

Each senior who wishes to order a 2023 yearbook is asked to pay $100.00 by May 5, 2023, but please order them SOONER rather than later. Payment envelopes are available from Ms. Stiven in Room 014. We will be accepting cash, check, and Venmo.

If paying by Venmo (@blshelps), please include your full name and student ID in the description so that we can process your payment. If paying by check, please make the check payable to Boston Latin School and include your name/homeroom/yearbook in the memo section. Please bring all cash and check payments to Ms, Stiven in Room 014.

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 and pick up in November. Please note: we may only be able to order a yearbook for the students who submit payment to Ms. Stiven by May 5th, 2023. Unfortunately, we no longer have the funds to order additional books for students who might decide to order a book after the order has been placed. Please order sooner rather than later so we can order them!

Beginning on Tuesday, March 28, students will be asked to sign in at the guidance offices in Rooms 107 and 108 as well as the Schawbel Center . Students should be prepared to scan their ID or type in their student number. Students who exit the guidance office prior to the end of the period will also be asked to sign out. As a reminder, all students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their counselor at any time by visiting their counselor’s office before or after school when they will be given a guidance pass for the appropriate time.

The Keefe Library will be closed to study hall students R6 & R7 on Tues. 3/28 and Wed. 3/29 to accommodate MCAS testing. We will re-open for after-school hours.

Check out our Community Service Superstars on the Big Screen in the Senior Section of the Dining Hall.

Hello BLS students and families! Have you ever wanted to see the Head of School eat spicy foods as he answers spicy questions? Probably not… it’s a pretty weird request, but now you can! Check out the New BLSTV Hot Ones special featuring Mr. Gallagher at the link below, and if you like it then feel free to check out other BLSTV episodes as they are released each Wednesday. 🙂

Join Ms. Lipschitz and Ms. Foley to learn some quick ways to help manage stress and anxiety just in time for term 3 exams! Interested? Fill out this Google Form <3 The event will be on Thursday, March 30th at 7:10 AM in Room 237 – Ms. Foley’s room. (Yes, BEFORE school so you will get a pass!)

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Class, I students are reminded that all community service hours should be uploaded to Innerview prior to April break. Reminder there is no differentiation between in and out-of-school hours for Class I. 100 hours total.

The BLS Youth Emergency Medicine Association is hosting a raffle to raise money to provide homeless shelters with medical resources! There will be 3 winners!

1st Place: iPad Mini

2nd & 3rd Place: $25 Visa Gift Card

The previous deadline has been extended, so it’s not too late to buy tickets!!! The new deadline is Monday, March 27 at 11:59 pm, so buy tickets before then. We will announce the winners by Friday, March 31st!! It costs $5 to buy a ticket. You can buy as many tickets as you want!! Submit the Google Form below to reserve a ticket. Either a YEMA officer will come to your homeroom to give you a ticket or you can come to room 034, on Thursday, at 2:30. If you already submitted the Google Form, don’t worry! Our officers are still distributing tickets and we will get to you soon! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at yemabostonlatinschool@gmail.com!

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Play Ultimate! The Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance (BUDA) is running club ultimate frisbee programs this spring for Boston students in high school, middle school (Grades 5-8), and Grades 3-4. No experience is required! Ultimate is fun and fast, and players learn the skills to play a self-officiated game. The middle and high school programs will include practices and games against other clubs. For more information, go to www.buda.org/e/youth-ultimate-spring-2023. High schoolers — there will be a weekly game (a great chance to learn to play) on Saturday nights from March 18 – April 8.

Register here: www.buda.org/en_us/e/grades-912-boston-early-spring-session.

These students will be traveling to Morocco over April break. We are departing on April 12 after R5 and will return on April 22.

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Participate in the Financial Trivia Challenge sponsored by Fidelity Investments and win scholarships up to $600. BLS can win a school prize for student participation as well!

www.quizbee.fun/quizzes/32

Grade 10 ELA MCAS takes place on March 28th and 29th. If you are having Chromebook troubles, now is the time to get them resolved. Please come to the tech area of the library for assistance. All students taking MCAS tests must bring their fully charged Chromebook to school on testing days.

Do you enjoy painting and building a community? Then join us this Friday for Paint Night on Friday, March 24th. This is a fantastic opportunity to relax and unwind with friends and family while letting your creativity flow. There are three different time slots in order to accommodate everyone’s schedules. If you are a member of the Class of 2023 or faculty, join us at 3 pm for the seniors and faculty time slot. Or ALL members of the community are welcome to paint at 5:30 pm or 7 pm.

Each event has a limited capacity of 60 seats, so make sure to reserve your spot. You can RSVP using the link provided. Additionally, refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the evening

The prices for the event are as follows: $7 for kids, $10 for students, $15 for faculty, and $20 for adults. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to paint and have fun! We hope to see you there

www.bls.org/apps/forms2/?f=36473

Auditions for Matilda will be after school on Tuesday, March 21, and Wednesday, March 22. You sign up for a specific 15-minute audition slot on the bulletin board across from the Black Box Theater. There are also audition materials there to practice your song and monologues.

Want to do it but worried that you “can’t sing”? Please come audition anyway. You may not get a lead, but we want you involved in the ensemble and can teach you how to sing as we go.

The Pathway Initiative is a 2023 paid summer internship opportunity for 9th-12th grade students who are considering careers in medicine, Health Sciences, and STEM. Registration and program information can be accessed from the link below. The registration deadline is March 25, 2023. Ideal candidates are: ages 14-18yr, high school 9th -12th grade, very passionate about science and careers in STEM, Black, African American, Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin, and a commitment to full attendance and participation (Program starts on June 26, 2023, and ends on August 25, 2023) tpwi.org/student-programs/summer-internship/

Join the Topol Fellows during W-Block on March 22nd to learn about the implications of the Willow Project, the newest oil drilling project approved in Alaska, on the environment and Alaska Native tribes. In addition, we will provide an overview of the history of environmental injustices against Indigenous communities throughout the United States. The event will be taking place in the Seevak Room. Please sign up at bit.ly/topolwillowproject for a pass. If you have any questions, feel free to email blstopolfellows@gmail.com!

bit.ly/topolwillowproject

The Keefe Library will be closed after school on:

• Tues. 3/14 for BLS professional development-Cancelled
• Fri. 3/17 for the Faculty Talent Show
• Mon. 3/20 for librarians to attend a professional conference-Library is closed

Play Ultimate! The Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance is running club ultimate frisbee programs this spring for Boston students in high school, middle school (Grades 5-8), and Grades 3-4. No experience is required! Ultimate is fun and fast, and players learn the skills to play a self-officiated game. The middle and high school programs will include practices and games against other clubs. For more information, go to www.buda.org/e/youth-ultimate-spring-2023. High schoolers — there will be a weekly game (a great chance to learn to play) on Saturday nights from March 18 – April 8. Register here: www.buda.org/en_us/e/grades-912-boston-early-spring-session.

BLS A.S.I.A. is hosting an Asian American Mental Health Workshop: Starting Conversations with Parents on Tuesday, March 21st, in the Seevak Room at 2:30 pm. This event will feature a moderated student panel, composed of a few students speaking about their experiences with initiating discussion about mental health. We would love to see you there!

Attention all seniors, faculty, students, and adults! We are excited to announce our Senior Paint Night event, taking place on March 24th. This is a fantastic opportunity to relax and unwind with friends and family while letting your creativity flow. We have three separate events to accommodate everyone’s schedules – seniors and faculty-only events at 3:30 pm, and two events open to all at 5 pm and 7 pm.

Each event has a limited capacity of 60 seats, so make sure to reserve your spot quickly. You can RSVP using the link provided. Additionally, refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

The prices for the event are as follows: $7 for kids, $10 for students, $15 for faculty, and $20 for adults. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to paint and have fun! We hope to see you there.

www.bls.org/apps/forms2/?f=36473

Congratulations to the winners of the Certamen Tournament which the BLSJCL hosted this past Saturday, March 11th.

Novice:

1st Place – BLS (Isaac Autler, Sophia Kowalczyk, Audrey Kollett)

Intermediate:

3rd Place – BLS (Alex Jaffe, Alex Demaio, Andrew Cederbaum, Michael Tran)

Advanced:

1st Place – Team Vergil (Ailin Sha, Estiven Lezama, Mila Matteson, Zachary Chen) 2nd Place – Team Cicero (Kathleen Terrey, et al.) 3rd Place – Team Horace (James Johnson, Andrew Lai, Joseph Hemr)

Students must vacate the dining hall at 7:25 each morning during the week of March 13th through the 17th for preparations for the National Latin Exam.

Thank you!

Attention all students and faculty! Get ready to witness the talents of our amazing faculty members at our upcoming Faculty Talent Show on Friday, March 17th from 2:45 – 4:00 pm in the auditorium.

This is your chance to see your favorite teachers and staff members showcase their skills and entertain us all. With an impressive lineup of acts, ranging from singing to stepping to a faculty fashion show, this talent show promises to be an event to remember.

Tickets are available for purchase at $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Be sure to grab your tickets early from your senior class officers or any of the guidance counselors throughout the day. This is an event you don’t want to miss out on!

So, come out and support your faculty, have a fun time with your peers, and enjoy an afternoon of laughter and entertainment. We hope to see you all there!

BLS Theatre Company’s Production of Qrumpet has advanced to the semifinals of the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival!

What does that mean for you? That means you get 2 more chances to see it here at Boston Latin School!

Thursday, March 16 at 8:15 pm

Friday, March 17 at 3 pm

Tickets are $3 for Students and $8 for adults

We will then be at Duxbury High School at 3:30 pm on March 18: $10 tickets are for admission to the entire day’s worth of shows

How decorated is this show? At prelims we received the following awards:

Ethan Mostoslavsky and Kyler Hoogendorn-Ecker for Excellence in Directing

Isa Gonzalez for Excellence in Costume Design

Ash Albert and Mary Bosch for Excellence in Acting

Cynthia Wang for Excellence in Acting

Cynthia Wang for Excellence in Acting

Carmine Laudato for Excellence in Set Design

Tegan Trueblood and Mary Bosch for Excellence in Technical Direction

BLS Theatre Company’s Production of Qrumpet has advanced to the semifinals of the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival!

What does that mean for you? That means you get 2 more chances to see it here at Boston Latin School!

Thursday, March 16 at 8:15 pm

Friday, March 17 at 3 pm

Tickets are $3 for Students and $8 for adults

our.show/qrumpet for advance tickets but tickets will also be available at the door.

We will then be at Duxbury High School at 3:30 pm on March 18: $10 tickets are for admission to the entire day’s worth of shows

How decorated is this show? At prelims we received the following awards:

Ethan Mostoslavsky and Kyler Hoogendorn-Ecker for Excellence in Directing

Isa Gonzalez for Excellence in Costume Design

Ash Albert and Mary Bosch for Excellence in Acting

Cynthia Wang for Excellence in Acting

Carmine Laudato for Excellence in Set Design

Tegan Trueblood and Mary Bosch for Excellence in Technical Direction

Now introducing the laboratory of Professor Leonard Zon at Boston Children’s Hospital! You are invited to apply for a two-week high school virtual research experience called 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. Students will be mentored by many lab members and students will present their research projects to the entire Zon lab, their families, and friends.

We are now accepting applications for Camp Zon 2023 which will take place July 17th-28th (www.zonlab.org/apply-now). The camp is a part-time paid opportunity for Massachusetts residents and students ages 16 and older. Applications are due April 1st, 2023.

www.zonlab.org/apply-now

GROW is a six-week paid research internship for young women who are seriously interested in STEM careers. Participants who successfully complete all program requirements will receive a stipend of $1500. A competitive student for this program should have taken or currently be enrolled in an AP science class.

GROW (Greater Boston Research Opportunities for Young Women)

• Dates: June 28-29 (for orientation) and July 5 – August 11, 2023 M-F from 9:30-4:30
•  Grade Level: Young women from greater Boston high schools who will be entering their senior year in fall 2023
•  Must be 16 years old by July 1, 2023,
• Must live within 30 miles and be able to commute to BU every day
•  Deadline for Completed Applications: April 15, 2023

Accepted students will be placed individually in a biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering lab where they will participate in cutting-edge research in a collaborative group environment. Participants will be part of a cohort that meets several times a week with a Program Manager who will coach them on how to reach their research goals and help prepare them to present their research at a summer symposium. Participants will also visit local pharmaceutical or biotech companies and learn about careers in STEM fields. For more information and to apply, go to: www.bu.edu/lernet/grow.

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 10th to August 11th, 2023 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 microbits. They also will learn about conceptual topics including search and sort algorithms, cryptography, and artificial intelligence. Lunch is provided each day.

Artemis is run by undergraduate women concentrating in Computer Science and Engineering who are passionate about what they do. Students accepted into the program are required to pay a $100 non-refundable registration fee.

www.bu.edu/lernet/artemis

The library team is recruiting volunteers to help us to conduct useability testing (complete a set of tasks to assess if the website is well laid out and intuitive). You will come to the library for a one-time 25-minute block and earn one volunteer hour from participation. If you are interested, fill out the form to pick a time you would be available. We will reach out through email/ google calendar to formally schedule.

Questions? Reach out to Ms. Redding (Library Student Teacher) at lredding@bostonpublicschools.org

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This a reminder that the 4th and final Public Declamation of the year will take place on Thursday, 3/30 during R1 and R2. The audience will be class III. Please proceed to the auditorium with your teachers after R1 attendance is taken.

Don’t miss the premiere of BLS against Commonwealth on YouTube and GBH-2 this Saturday, March 18 at 6 pm/est! We’d love to have everyone join us in the YouTube live chat for the premiere. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWjuSFR48ng&ab_channel=HighSchoolQuizShow

Congratulations to William Liyuan, Lorenzo Ye, Silas Rosenberger, Benjamin Leung, Luc Vulliez, and Franz Anjeliu on their great performance that qualified them for nationals. The BLS History Bowl team will head to Washington D.C. to compete against nationally-ranked teams!

Piece Submissions are due by the end of 3/14, and Tryouts will be after school on 3/16

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Please make sure you are keeping your Chromebook updated and in good condition in advance of this Spring’s computerized tests (MCAS, APs, etc.). If your Chromebook is having problems, now is the time to address them. Please come by the tech office for assistance.

Class, I students are reminded that they should have their 100+ hours of community service posted on Innerview by April 24. There is no in-school / out-of-school requirement for Class 1 this year. All submissions should include a photo of the student volunteering, a description of the service, and the supervisor’s name and contact info.

innerview.org

Students that are currently enrolled in AP courses should check their College Board account to confirm that they are registered for all of their AP exams. March 15 is the deadline for late registration ($40 fee) and changes. Students not enrolled in AP Classroom will not be able to take their exams in May.

Oscar will be back for some pet therapy, scritches, and kisses on Wednesday! Feel free to come to visit him outside of the Dining Hall during lunches!

Attention all! BLS Irish Culture Club is hosting our 1st annual St. Patrick’s Day Costume Contest! On Friday, March 17th (St. Patty’s Day) wear your best all-green/themed outfits! The top 10 Outfits will be displayed on our Instagram, and the top three winners will win gift cards as follows:

1st Place: $25 Starbucks

2nd Place: $10 Starbucks

3rd Place: $5 Starbucks

Email blsirishculture@gmail.com or DM us on IG @blsirishculture for more information! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Please help us congratulate the BLS winners of the Boston Citywide STEM Fair! The students competed on Saturday, March 4, and will be headed to the State Fair in May. All of the Citywide winners are listed in the links. Go Wolfpack!!!

First Place Senior Division & Sanofi Specialty Care (Overall Winner)

Zachary Xin Chen

First Place Senior Division

Leila Ohashi, Tim Nguyen, Yifan Ding

Second Place Senior Division

Alisha Kamara, Amir Rodrigues-Carbajal, Andrew Yu, Angelina Wei, Caroline Song, Maya Koreth, Hao Liyuan, Jessica Tao, Mary Deng, Yuxuan Zhang

Third Place Senior Division

Alexander Ajouri

First Place Junior Division

Brian Xu, Chelsea Bateman, Ifunanyachukwu Okafor, Olivia Chen, and Qinghe Zhao

Second Place Junior Division

Aditya Tangella, Emerson Ohashi, Lana Nguyen, Lazar Veljkovic, Mark Gemmett, Seren Banner-Goodspeed

Third Place Junior Division

Ella Blanchet, Helena Kopans, Ramona Fix, Sarah Cao

Honorable Mention Junior Division

Michael Bui How

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 in the school year, we practiced fire and Safe Mode drills and this Wednesday, at 7:50 a.m. we will practice an additional 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. As a reminder, Wednesday, March 15 is a W Day and follows the W Day schedule. On Wednesday (Day 3), please proceed directly to your R1 class; there, your teacher will provide instructions.

Please know that these drills are not meant to alarm, but are 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.

Attention all seniors, faculty, students, and adults! We are excited to announce our Senior Paint Night event, taking place on March 24th. This is a fantastic opportunity to relax and unwind with friends and family while letting your creativity flow. We have three separate events to accommodate everyone’s schedules – seniors and faculty-only events at 3:30 pm, and two events open to all at 5 pm and 7 pm.

Each event has a limited capacity of 60 seats, so make sure to reserve your spot quickly. You can RSVP using the link provided. Additionally, refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

The prices for the event are as follows: $7 for kids, $10 for students, $15 for faculty, and $20 for adults. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to paint and have fun! We hope to see you there.

www.bls.org/apps/forms2/?f=36473

The BLS Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be hosting its annual dodgeball tournament on Thursday, March 16 @ 2:30 in the upper gym. Please see the attached form to sign your team up. All proceeds go to charity. Space is limited so please sign up ASAP

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The Argo’s advice column is back, now called “Mary and Emilia’s Corner.” Need advice on school, relationships, friends, or anything in your life? Submit questions to our advice column by Tuesday, March 14th at 10 PM to hear what our consultants have to say!

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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.

We are approaching the MCAS Testing Season. Please make sure you pay attention to the test dates based on which grade you are in.

Grade 7: April 12 – ELA Session 1 April 13 – ELA Session 2 April 14 – ELA Make-up April 24 – Math Session 1 April 25 – Math Session 2 April 28 – Math Make-up Session

Grade 8: April 10 – ELA Session 1 April 11 – ELA Session 2 April 14 – ELA Make-up April 26 – Math Session 1 April 27 – Math Session 2 April 28 – Math Make-up Session May 23 – STE8 Session 1 May 24 – STE8 Session 2 May 25 – STE8 Make-up Session

Grade 9: June 6 – HS STE (Biology) Session 1 June 7 – HS STE (Biology) Session 2 June 8 – HS STE Make-up Session June 9 – HS STE Make-up Session

Grade 10: March 28 – ELA Session 1 March 29 – ELA Session 2 March 30- Make-up Session March 31 – Make-up Session May 16 – Math Session 1 May 17 – Math Session 2 Math 18 – Make-up Session Math 19 – Make-up Session

This is just a reminder that the Covid/Flu Vaccine Clinic is TODAY from 1:30-5:30p in the Dining Hall.

The Keefe Library has openings for praefecting at the following times: 1) Before school 7:15-7:40 a.m.) on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday 2) After school (2:15-4:00 p.m.) on Monday or Thursday 3) D1R4 & R6; D2R6 & R7; D3R7; D4R1; D5R3; & D6R3. You must be in grade 9, 10, or 11. If you’re interested, please stop by the library to chat with Ms. Ellis or Ms. Harari.

Looking to get henna done? Join BLS Desi for Henna Week from Tuesday 3/7 to Friday 3/10! Doors will open at 2:30 in room 334. You can pick from a selection of designs, and prices will range from $5-$10+ depending on intricacy and size. Students and faculty are welcome!

Truth from Youth 2023 is a gathering focused on the experiences of high school students from around BPS who identify as Asian or Asian American. Get to know new people, share experiences, and learn about a new report, which shows that many Asian American students feel invisible, excluded, and ignored in BPS. Delicious food and swag for those who attend!

When: Saturday, March 18 from 12 PM-2:30 PM Where: VietAID in Dorchester. 42 Charles St Dorchester, MA 02122

A late lunch will be provided at the end of the event.

Please register below so they know to Limited numbers of gift cards are available for those who register in advance and attend

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Ms. Clougher and Ms. Stiven will be offering healthy relationship skills groups this spring with NOW STARTING on March 22nd. The dates are: 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/26, 5/3, and 5/10. The sessions will be held during W-Block. This group will be a safe place for students to learn healthy relationship boundaries and communication strategies. Topics addressed will include friendships, romantic relationships, workplace relationships + with authority figures, conflict resolution, social media, and safety. Contact Kaleigh Clougher (kclougher2@bostonpublicschools.org) or Myriam Stiven (mstiven@bostonpublicschools.org) with questions or concerns or go to your guidance counselor to sign up.

Each senior who wishes to order a 2023 yearbook is asked to pay $100.00 by May 5, 2023. Payment envelopes are available from Ms. Stiven in Room 014. We will be accepting cash, check, Venmo, and Cashapp.

If paying by Venmo or Cashapp, please include your full name and student ID so that we can process your payment. If paying by check, please make the check payable to Boston Latin School and include your name/homeroom/yearbook in the memo section. Please bring all cash and check payments to Ms, Stiven in Room 014.

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 and pick up in November. Please note: we may only be able to order a yearbook for the students who submit payment to Ms. Stiven by May 5th, 2023. Unfortunately, we no longer have the funds to order additional books for students who might decide to order a book after the order has been placed. Please order sooner rather than later so we can order them!

Belle of the Ball in partnership with Anton’s Cleaners cleans and distributes prom dresses and provides related accessories at no charge to high school junior and senior girls who would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend their school’s prom

If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to your counselor to inquire about this opportunity.

Here’s a video description of the program:

BLS Theatre Company’s Production of Qrumpet has advanced to the semifinals of the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival!

What does that mean for you? That means you get 2 more chances to see it here at Boston Latin School!

Thursday, March 16 at 7 pm

Friday, March 17 at 3 pm

Tickets are $3 for Students and $8 for adults

We will then be at Duxbury High School at 3:30 pm on March 18: $10 tickets are for admission to the entire day’s worth of shows.

How decorated is this show? At prelims we received the following awards:

Ethan Mostoslavsky and Kyler Hoogendorn-Ecker for Excellence in Directing

Isa Gonzalez for Excellence in Costume Design

Ash Albert and Mary Bosch for Excellence in Acting

Cynthia Wang for Excellence in Acting

Carmine Laudato for Excellence in Set Design

Tegan Trueblood and Mary Bosch for Excellence in Technical Direction

The Argo is bringing back senior spotlights! Seniors can write about another senior in a 400-600 word article that will be published on blsargo.org. An example can be found here: blsargo.org/2053/more/spotlights/senior-spotlight-on-isabelle-goodrich/

If you’re interested in writing a senior spotlight, please submit through the form below by 10 PM on SUNDAY, MARCH 12. Please email blsargo@gmail.com with any questions.

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Boston Symphony Orchestra Days in the Arts (DARTS) at BPS DARTS at BPS is a free program that brings students together from all across the city to learn, build confidence, and develop a shared appreciation and respect for individual interests, talents, and differences. Students will spend four days in Boston at the O’Bryant High School Music Building and will take a day trip to Tanglewood in Lenox, MA on the Wednesday of the week to explore the grounds and get a sneak peek at concert rehearsals from the world-famous Tanglewood Summer Concert Series. This opportunity is open to 50 students entering grades 6-8 in the Boston Public Schools. Students can only select one of the two weeks to participate in. Mr. Gels will be teaching the theatre portion of these weeks but there is also visual art and music.

For: Grades 6-8

Location: O’Bryant High School Music Building

Dates: Cohort A — July 17-21 | Cohort B — July 24-28

Hours: Mon/Tues/Thur/Fri 9 am-3 pm; Wed 8 am-6 pm

Cost: Free

Contact: Anthony Beatrice at abeatrice2@bostonpublicschools.org and at 617-470-9303

www.bpsarts.org/summer.html

Piece Submission Form 03/14/23 (link attached)

Tryouts 03/16/23 (Th) 2:30 – 4:30 (auditorium)

Date 03/30/23 (Th): R1 and R2 (auditorium)

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Want to see your math or science teachers get PIed in the face? If so, find a Catapulta officer from now until Friday, March 10th to cast votes for your teacher of choice! Pi Day tickets include a vote, slice of pie, and admission to the pi reciting contest and pie-ing, all for $3. Individual votes cost $1. The teacher with the second highest number of votes, assisted by the winner of the pi reciting contest, will pie the teacher with the most votes on 3/14 (aka Pi Day) in the dining hall after school.

Votes are available for purchase now. Starting March 6th, tickets will be sold outside the dining hall during lunch or from any officer.

Due to the number of seniors left to be photographed, we have added an additional day on Monday, March 13th from 12:54 – 6:30 pm. Please call Chestnut Hills Studios at 508-336-4777, Monday – Friday 9:30 – 4:30 pm to book an appointment. 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.

Schedule your photos as soon as possible as spots are LIMITED and you don’t want to be listed as “camera shy” in the yearbook.

Congratulations to BLS Science Bowl team Alex Ajourni (I), Hanley Ensdorf (Class III), Kevin Wang, (Class III), Simon Chen (Class IV) Andy Yu (Class IV) for winning the regional science bowl! The team will now go on an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. to compete at Nationals. Good luck to all of the team members!

Attempt 146,003. Conditions fine.

Sufficient supplies.

All are in good spirits. We persevere.

We regret nothing.

Come see BLS Theatre attempt the theoretically possible but practically impossible. Throwing a crumpet through a solid wall. For SCIENCE!

Performances are Thursday, March 2 at 3 pm and 7 pm

Friday, March 3 at 3 pm

Tickets are $3 for students and $8 for adults in the black box

We will then be taking the show to the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival on March 4 at 4:30 at Beverly Middle School. Tickets for the festival are $15 and are for the entire day of shows. A full schedule for the day here metg.org/high-school-festival/2023-preliminary-round.html#BeverlyMiddleSchool

Please note that the lunch schedule will rotate on Monday, March 6. Effective Monday and through the rest of the school year, the schedule will be:

• First Lunch: History, Science

• Second Lunch: Classics, Mathematics, Arts, and Music

• Third Lunch: English, Humanities, Modern Languages

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.

The LEAH Project is a STEM access and college & career readiness program for high school youth historically underrepresented in STEM. We are recruiting for the LEAH Knox Data Science & Biomedical Research Internship Summer 2023. This is a 2-year program, which includes biology and data analysis lab work at MIT, mentorship opportunities with STEM professionals, and future summer internship placements. This is a stipend opportunity; students will earn approximately $2250 for summer 2023. You can learn more here: form.leahknoxscholars.org/lkrp-summer-2023-application/ www.leahknoxscholars.org/.

The program runs from July 5th – August 9th at MIT. Youth must be 16 years old by July 1, 2023. The deadline to apply is March 12.

Important Date Change!

BLS A.S.I.A. Asian American Mental Health Workshop: Starting Conversations with Parents is moving to a later date in March. The date is TBD! The event was previously scheduled for Tuesday, February 28th.

In the meantime, we’re asking members of the BLS community to fill out a completely anonymous google form. This Google form will allow members of the BLS community to voice what questions they would like to be answered in this workshop, as well as what topics they would like to see discussed.

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APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE INAUGURAL HIGH SCHOOL COHORT OF BLACK MEN LEAD BOSTON

The City has opened applications for the Young Black Leaders Boston program. This program aims to help young Black men and boys in Boston’s high schools become more civically engaged in their communities. The 8-week spring course will start on March 7th and end on April 18th, with weekly hour-long coaching sessions focused on organizing their communities for social change.

The sessions are developed and facilitated by The Davis System LLC, which provides a grassroots organizing strategy to individuals, organizations, and communities across the country. The cohort will also meet with key City of Boston officials, members of the Black Men and Boys Commission, and alumni of Black Men Lead Boston to learn how to access crucial City services and effectively navigate local government. This program is an initiative of the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Advancement, which aims to empower Black men and boys and ensure they have equitable access to opportunities in the city.

The Concord Review (TCR) History Camp. TCR History Camps are intensive online and in-person workshops in history, research, and writing that offer students an advisory structure in which to work on historical research projects on topics of their own choosing. More information here.

www.varsityacademics.org/history-camp-overview

The “Power of Education” event with Guest Speaker Richard Haynes from UNH has been postponed. A make-up date will be announced at a later time. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Original Date and Time: Thursday March 2 from 2:30PM – 3:30PM

The “Power of Education” event is a unique opportunity for first-generation college students to gain insight, inspiration, and guidance from a distinguished speaker, Richard Haynes, from the admissions office at the University of New Hampshire. The event is specifically designed to offer a platform for first-generation college students to ask questions and receive valuable advice that can help them navigate the academic world and achieve success.

During his presentation, he will offer a range of practical tips on how to overcome common challenges faced by first-generation college students. This event is ideal for students who are seeking to take advantage of the opportunities that a college education can offer, but may be struggling to navigate the system. Attendees will have the chance to engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Richard Haynes and gain a better understanding of how to achieve academic success as a first-generation student.

This event is a must-attend for any student who wants to thrive as a first-generation college student. Here’s a sample clip of one of Mr. Hayne’s talks: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fM2-daslnE

WHEN: Thursday, March 2 at 2:30 PM

WHERE: Seevak Room

Anyone interested in a spring sport must complete the sports registration and be cleared by the BLS nurses. These are mandatory requirements in order to try out for a BLS team. Registration is open from now until March 17.

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The annual mandatory Spring Sports Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 2. All candidates for spring sports will meet in the Auditorium at 2:30. After that presentation, there will be team-specific meetings held in classrooms. This meeting is required for any student-athlete interested in a spring sport for the 2023 season, even if you attended a preseason session already this year or in the past (unless a student-athletes is still active in a winter sport).

Goethe Institute Offering: Calling all musicians! Young composers are encouraged to apply for the Claussen Simon Composition Prize in cooperation with the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra. Apply by March 15, 2023! Additionally, the Darmstädter Ferienkurse is open for registration! The two-week festival, international summer academy, discourse platform, and artistic laboratory will take place from August 5 to 19, 2023. Find more information Here: www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/sta/bos/ser/angebote-fuer-kuenstlerinnen.html

The Youth for Education Equality Club is in collaboration with the Red Cross Club to host a movie night to raise money for aid in Turkey and Syria after the devastating earthquakes. Don’t worry! The screening will be free but we will be selling savory snacks and baked goods. All proceeds go toward Turkey and Syria! So join us on Monday, March 6 at 2:30 PM in room 216 for a screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and delicious snacks.

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Parents/guardians are warmly invited to attend the Thursday, March 2 meeting of the School Parent Council (SPC) in which six 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 March 2 meeting, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.:

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Belle of the Ball in partnership with Anton’s Cleaners cleans and distribute prom dresses and provides related accessories at no charge to high school junior and senior girls who would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend their school’s prom.

If you are interested in learning more or identify as someone who needs financial assistance, please reach out to your counselor to inquire about this opportunity.

Here’s a video description of the program: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9JPKJ78Hfc

In queso you happen to be craving Chipotle after school, BLS is holding a fundraiser at the Chipotle located at 148 Brookline Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02215. On Wednesday, March 1st, between 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, when you buy something at this exact location using the online ordering code: EGNLPP3 on the app (pick up only), or show the fundraiser flyer to the cashier (make sure you tell them!) in person, we get back 33% of the profit Chipotle makes in that time frame. All funds go to the Senior Class for Prom! Support your seniors and make your tummy happy.

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The extended application deadline for the CIEE Global Navigator Program is March. More information is here.

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

Apply now to PIC Summer Internships in healthcare, business, tech, architecture, and more! Hiring employers include MGH, State Street, Fidelity, and Children’s Hospital. All internships are paid and run for 6-8 weeks over the summer. Applicants must be 16 or older by July. The priority deadline for applications is March 20. Link to application and more information: studentjobs.bostonpic.org/ Email questions to Ms. Gorrill (lucey.gorrill@bostonpic.org)

We are thrilled to announce that the application for Girls in Science 2023 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, fellows will either work alongside researchers in meadows of the Sierra Nevada mountains to collect data on native plants, drought prevention, and beaver dams on the expedition Restoring Sierra Meadows: The Source of California’s Water, or they’ll study the ecology and behavior of dolphins on the expedition Marine Mammal Bioacoustics and Conservation at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution expedition, in partnership with Woods Hole Sea Grant.

Who: Current sophomores and juniors (ages 15–18) who identify as female or nonbinary from California and Massachusetts high schools

When: June 24–July 1 and July 22–29 for the California teams, and August 6–12 for the Massachusetts team. You can apply now through March 24, 2023!

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

Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a unique opportunity hosted by McKinsey & Company. Students will learn about strategic thinking and problem-solving, raise their awareness around consulting and business careers and assist a Boston non-profit with a complex, real-world problem. YLF is a free, two-day workshop offered by Boston area consultants on March 31-April 1 (Fri/Sat) for members of Class I-III. Students’ absences will be excused on March 31. Apply at theyouthleadershipforum.com. Click HERE for the 2023 YLF flyer. The application deadline is Tuesday, Feb 28.

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The Deitch Leadership Institute will partner with Junior Achievement to offer an educational, interactive program introducing students to the stock market. Using JA’s curriculum, Mr. Levesque will teach four workshops on stock fundamentals (buying, selling, IPOs, dividends, risk/return). Classes will meet during W-Block from March 1-29. Students will then participate in the Stock Market Challenge on April 4 at Junior Achievement in Charlestown, where they will compete in a stock market simulation in which the largest portfolios win prizes. Class I-IV. Email jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org with questions. Sign up HERE.

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In need of community service hours? Receive an hour for every $10 or half an hour for every $5 you donate to BLS UNICEF’s annual fundraiser! UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence, and BLS UNICEF is working to support this through our own school-based campaign. Every dollar counts, and it goes towards child protection in all aspects of survival, gender equality, education equality, etc. When you donate, make sure to include your first and last name, and screenshot your contribution in order to log your hours into Innerview. Reach out to unicefbostonlatinschool@gmail.com for any questions or concerns. We look forward to your greatly appreciated donations!

Hey everybody! BLS A.S.I.A. is hosting an Asian American Mental Health Workshop: Starting Conversations with Parents on Tuesday, February 28th, in the Seevak Room at 2:30 pm. This event will feature a moderated student panel, composed of a few students speaking about their experiences with initiating discussion about mental health.

We’re asking members of the BLS community to fill out a completely anonymous google form. This Google form will allow members of the BLS community to voice what questions they would like to be answered in this workshop, as well as what topics they would like to see discussed.

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As a reminder, homework is not to be assigned during the February vacation (February 20-24) as delineated in the Student Handbook (page 15). Any homework that is assigned and due on Tuesday, February 28, should not exceed the usual 30-minute expectation (45 minutes for AP courses). We wish the entire BLS community a relaxing and restorative break.

Check out the BLS Enrichment page for internships, conferences, and summer programs outside of BLS that will help you explore career interests and build your resume for college! sites.google.com/view/blsenrichment/home?authuser=2

Students in Class V and VI, it is time to register for the 2023 BLS Spelling Bee! The Bee will take place on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 2:30 pm in the Auditorium. Prizes will be awarded! The winner goes on to the City-wide competition. See your English teacher sign up for study guides. The deadline to sign up is Friday, February 17th.

BLS Yema is hosting a raffle to raise money to provide local homeless shelters with medical necessities. There are going to be 3 winners:

1st Place: iPad Mini!!!

2nd & 3rd Place: $25 Visa Gift Card

The raffle ends on March 1st and it costs $5 to enter. You may buy as many tickets as you wish. Submit this Google form to reserve your ticket and one of our officers will send it to your homeroom or you can come to see us in room 034 after school every Thursday. Thank you!

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The Keefe Library will be closed after school on Tues. 2/14 for professional development and Fri. 2/17 for February vacation.

Congratulations to the BLS Model UN for their recent participation at Harvard’s and Boston University’s Conferences. Special accolades to the following delegates for their individual achievement:

At Harvard: Diplomatic Commendation for Cinly Mo (I) and Zach Chen (II) for their work in DISEC Honorable Mention for Roan Wilcox (III) for his work in the Special Summit for Globalization

At BosMUN: Outstanding Delegate for Oriana Dunker (III) for her work in the UN Commission on the Status of Women

Best Position Paper for Simon Hay-Sutton (IV) in the House of Representatives

Congratulations to all for your hard work! Model UN meets on Mondays in 207.

Attention BLS Community!

Do you have sneakers that you no longer need or wear just sitting in your house and have nothing to do with them? The senior class has a solution for you! We’re hosting a sneaker drive with GotSneakers, and the more shoes we collect to donate, the more funds we’ll receive in return. All the funds raised will go to the senior class, and we could really use your help. We are only accepting new, or gently used functional sneakers! There’s a box for the sneaker collection just outside of the main office, and the drive will extend until March 31st. We hope to see you all donating! Students can receive one hour of community service for each pair donated. Please email a picture of your shoes to Ms. Sarkis for verification for InnerView. Thank you so much for your contribution, Your Senior Class Officers

Hello Faculty, please make note that when you fill out the educational assessment form for IEP and 504 meetings, there is now a checkbox that will appear above the Create Final Document asking if you would like to document translated. If the box shows up it means that the family is listed as a family whose primary language is not English. Please check it off as the Ed Assessment legally needs to be translated and the system will do it instead of our team having to send it out for translation. Thank you!

Don’t wait until next year to start thinking about your yearbook. Start planning today by joining this year’s yearbook committee. This is a great opportunity to shadow the current editors and learn everything you need to know to prepare for your own yearbook! The days and hours are flexible and you will have the chance to earn community service hours for your time and dedication. No prior experience is necessary and we will teach you everything you need to know. Please email Ms. Stiven (mstiven@bostonpublicschools.org) if you are interested.

Current members of Class II may submit an application to take 4 AP courses in their senior year. The application can be found on SIS and is due on Friday, February 17.

We’d love student feedback on our Elective Fair on February 14 after school. Whether you were able to attend or not, please fill out this brief survey to let us know your thoughts about how to plan a successful event for next year.

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This is your LAST chance to schedule your senior portraits on-site at Boston Latin School. Due to the number of seniors left to be photographed, we have now added an additional day on Thursday, March 9th from 1 – 6:30 p.m. There may still be a few slots left from Monday, March 6th through Wednesday, March 8th. Please call Chestnut Hills Studios at 508-336-4777, Monday – Friday 9:30 – 4:30 pm to book an appointment. 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.

Should you miss this round of photos and 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.

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. Booking your appointment ensures that your professional, retouched portrait is included in the yearbook.

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.

If you have any questions, you may email me at mstiven@bostonpublicschools.org.

DLI will partner with Junior Achievement to offer an interactive program introducing students to the stock market. Using JA’s curriculum, Mr. Levesque will teach four workshops on stock fundamentals (buying, selling, IPOs, dividends, risk/return). Classes will meet during W-Block from March 1-29. Students will then participate in the Stock Market Challenge on April 4 at Junior Achievement in Charlestown, where they will compete in a stock market simulation in which the largest portfolios win prizes. Class I-IV. Email jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org with questions. Sign up HERE.

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Please join the Topol Fellows and BLS B.L.A.C.K. on 2/15 during W-Block in the Seevak Room for a presentation and discussion on recent American police violence, the recent censorship of the AP African American History course, and the growing suppression of Black history.

Want to learn more about the careers out there in the STEM field? Looking to sharpen your STEM knowledge in a competition? Are you a student in grades 7th to 9th? The Massachusetts State Science Olympiad is just for you.

From forensics to chemistry and physics, the competition encompasses a wide range of events, and you will definitely find one or more that fits you! It is a unique opportunity to meet friends who are passionate about science and have fun! There are limited spots on the team, so sign up ASAP! The deadline is February 15th, 2023. Email blsscienceteam@gmail.com with questions and sign up at forms.gle/ooB9jkT9VNsYXUbSA. Note: it is on the same day as the C Team Science Olympiad (for grades 9-12).

Check out the B Team rules manual to learn about the events available: www.soinc.org/sites/default/files/2022-09/Science_Olympiad_Div_B_2023_Rules_Manual_Web.pdf

We welcome all interested students, no previous knowledge is needed!

forms.gle/ooB9jkT9VNsYXUbSA, www.soinc.org/sites/default/files/2022-09/Science_Olympiad_Div_B_2023_Rules_Manual_Web.pdf

From forensics to chemistry and to physics, the Massachusetts State Science Olympiad encompasses a wide range of events, an excellent opportunity for high schoolers looking to sharpen their STEM knowledge and explore different fields! The BLS Science Team is sending one high school team, no experience is needed. There are limited spots, so sign up ASAP at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaMhzImd4ye95LfTQDBvadKyRO4ohc-CaFY54b4X61fpGbdQ/viewform.

The deadline to sign up is February 15th, 2023. The competition is on March 4th, 2023. Email blsscienceteam@gmail.com with questions. Note: it is on the same day as the B Team Science Olympiad (for grades 7-9).

Check out the C Team rules manual to learn about the events available: www.soinc.org/sites/default/files/2022-09/Science_Olympiad_Div_C_2023_Rules_Manual_Web_.pdf

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaMhzImd4ye95LfTQDBvadKyRO4ohc-CaFY54b4X61fpGbdQ/viewform, www.soinc.org/sites/default/files/2022-09/Science_Olympiad_Div_C_2023_Rules_Manual_Web_.pdf

Salvete omnes!

Want to party like the Romans on Valentine’s Day? Join JCL on February 15 in the Seevak Room after school to celebrate Lupercalia! Lupercalia was traditionally celebrated on February 15th in Ancient Rome to purify the city and promote health & fertility. Activities will include a scavenger hunt, games, arts & crafts, and more! You won’t want to miss it!

Our annual Black History Month Door Decorating Contest RETURNS!! This year at BLS, our theme for BHM is titled “Black Jubilation!” highlighting black excellence, black talents, and most importantly, BLACK JOY. Jubilation is a word meaning “a feeling of great happiness and triumph.” We would like to see doors that embody the theme for this month. This year, teachers are permitted to choose a group of 2-4 students to enhance their doors! The contest will start on Wednesday, February 08, and will end on Tuesday, February 28. We encourage teams to put their door decorations up as soon as possible in order to give our school community time to enjoy the beautiful doors. Winners will be announced on the last day of Black History Month! Thank you, and good luck to everyone participating!!

Requirements:

1 Teacher, 2-4 Students

Originality and Creativity

HAVE FUN!

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Spread your love, hope, and joy by writing letters to children who are affected by cancer or chronic illness. Creativity and thoughtfulness are encouraged, so feel free to decorate your card however you like! Each card will count towards 30 MINUTES of community service and the maximum amount of cards you can make is 10. Please drop off the cards outside of Ms. Moguels’s room (225) and fill out our Volunteer Hours Form to confirm your hours. BLCDC will also be providing envelopes if students are in need of some. This is also a reminder to READ THE INFORMATION ON OUR POSTER BEFORE WRITING YOUR CARD! This event will last Feb 17! Have fun writing and happy Valentine’s Day! Feel free to email bostonlatincdc@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

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“Love is in the air, show that you care! Purchase some delicious valentine’s cookies from Cookies for a Cause, a student-made and led non-profit organization selling cookies for charity. All proceeds from our homemade baked goods go directly to the Greater Boston Food Bank.

Please fill out the form below if you would like to order our cookies as a gift for Valentine’s Day. All of our Valentine’s Day Cookies will be sold for $1 each. We currently only accept payments in the form of cash, so please fill out this form and then drop off a cash payment to Room 212 (Mr. Zou) by Monday, February 13. There you will receive slips and write a message to your Valentine.

Our selection is as follows:

Chocolate Chip Cookies ($1)

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies ($1)

Red Velvet Cookies ($1)

Peanut Butter Cookies ($1)

Valentine’s M&M’s Cookies ($1)

Frosted Sugar Cookies ($1)

Interested in learning more about BLS elective courses? Come to the Course Electives Fair! After school on February 14, teachers will be sharing information and answering questions about their courses. There will be four mini-sessions (11 minutes in length and a 4-minute passing time) from 2:30-3:30 pm. You do not need to sign up for the sessions, just drop in! If a session is full you can always come back for the next one. Use this Session Schedule link to help you plan your afternoon,

NOTE: If you are unsure if you are eligible to take a particular course, please follow this link to the BLS Course Catalog 2023-2024 for detailed eligibility requirements.

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To celebrate Black History Month,

BLS B.L.A.C.K. will be hosting a Poetry Cafe on Monday, February 13, 2023, from 2:30- 4:00 pm in the Seevak Room (room 309)! A Poetry Cafe celebrates the healing that comes through the written word as it is spoken or sung. We hope the Poetry Cafe is a place full of inspiration, courage, reflection, enthusiasm, and vulnerability for those performing and for those attending. This year, we will be collaborating with Mr. Blackett and the Jazz Band!

All are welcome to participate in a spoken word performance at the cafe. It is not necessary to memorize your piece. Those who would like to perform a spoken word should submit their piece and their information through the following link.

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Are you interested in an exciting summer travel/learning experience? Join other BLS students who are participating in the CIEE Global Navigator summer program. More information is here. Application deadline March 1st.

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

Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a unique opportunity hosted by McKinsey & Company for students to learn about strategic thinking and problem-solving, raise awareness around consulting and business careers, and assist a Boston non-profit with a complex, real-world problem. YLF is a free, two-day workshop run by Boston area consultants on March 31-April 1 (Fri/Sat) for members of Class I-III. Students’ absences will be excused on March 31. Apply at theyouthleadershipforum.com. Click HERE for the 2023 YLF flyer. The deadline is Tuesday, Feb 28.

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If you missed last Wednesday’s exciting wrestling meet between BLS and BLA, you can catch it tonight at 6:00 p.m. on Channel Xfinity 9 and 1072; Astound 15 Fios 2161. For viewing at a later date: BNN VOD (Video on Demand): BNNMedia.Org, click on the tab on top that says VOD and then, “Recently Added.” Go Wolfpack!

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/argoeditors23) before February 10th. Send a message & flower to someone you care about!

Have your friends felt cold recently? Buy them something for Valentine’s Day to warm their hearts! Fill out the paper order form to buy Valentine’s Day-themed items. For every $10 you sell, you can receive 1 service hour! The order form needs to be completed for every friend you sell to. Your name should go next to “Seller”. The last day to hand in order forms is Monday, February 6th! Deliver them during our Monday meetings from 2:15 – 3:00 pm in Room 212.

Paper order form: bit.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e3b499d94ea00cd3aafc22a01&id=b0d70b29ff&e=8753fb7803

This week we celebrate National School Counseling Week and the opportunity to recognize the priceless impact our guidance team has on our students and their families. During this week – as well as every day – we send special appreciation to our school counselors and staff who go above and beyond for our entire community.

BLSPL wants to cordially announce that officers will not be selling any more cake-pop slips during lunches. However, they will still be taking online orders (docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3B-b2ECmxlRbcfVS-bQmZo1Z7PnGCB7HcDSohSuAgGeA4AQ/viewform) and any physical slips must be returned to any officers listed below or to Mr. Cordeiro (Room 117) by February 10th. Cake pops will be delivered to the recipient(s)’s homerooms on Valentine’s Day. Thank you all for the incredible support!

Helena Huynh (I)

Alex Lam (II)

Lily Huynh (II)

Jason Kuang (I)

Andy Tran (II)

Marvin Hoang (I)

This weekend the Bridge Building Club brought two teams and their bridges to the Boston Society of Civil Engineers’ Annual Bridge Building Competition, where bridges competed for the titles of “highest load-carrying efficiency” and “best aesthetics”. Team “Hyperbolic Cosine”, consisting of Tim Nguyen, Phineas Scovel, and Sascha Harris, took home the championship trophy for load-carrying efficiency!

On Saturday the BLS MathCOUNTS team of Olivia Chen, Meilin Sha, Jason Zhang, and Ellie Fung finished fourth in the MetroSouth Chapter competition to qualify for the State Championship in March.

Jason Zhang was the 3rd place individual.

They were coached by Kathleen He, Class I.

Congratulate them when you see them!

Congratulations to the winners of the Third Public Declamation

First Place — Tiaraoluwa Adesoro (59.5)

Second Place — Selina Tang (59)

Second Place — Mirabelle Berman Reinhart (59)

Third Place — Jed Muzak (58)

Do you love sweets? Do you want to treat someone with a special gift, or even better, yourself? The BLS Powerlifting team is selling cake pops to fundraise for their ever-growing team and to compete in this year’s 2023 High School Nationals in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

BLSPL board will be selling slips beginning Thursday, February 2nd and from February 6th to 10th, students can buy physical slips at the front entrance during all lunches. If you want to pay Venmo instead, please fill out this online order form (docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3B-b2ECmxlRbcfVS-bQmZo1Z7PnGCB7HcDSohSuAgGeA4AQ/viewform). Students may buy slips from the list below, or contact Mr. Cordeiro (Room 117). Slips may be returned to the folder outside Mr. Cordeiro’s room or to any board member. Thank you!

Helena Huynh (I)

Alex Lam (II)

Lily Huynh (II)

Jason Kuang (I)

Andy Tran (II)

Marvin Hoang (I)

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. At the completion of the program, students will create a final portfolio of $100, which they receive in the form of a real investment account. Meetings are Saturdays at 11 am at Northeastern’s Campus. See this form for more information and to apply. The deadline is February 1st. The first session will be on Saturday, February 4th. Send questions to NEU student Walid Kilani at kilani.w@northeastern.edu.

Did you know that studying takes more than just reading over your notes? Quick tip: Imagine you are the teacher and write questions you expect your teacher will ask. Test yourself to see if you can answer the questions. Find more evidence-based study tips at this Youtube channel. www.youtube.com/@dbw8m

BLS Recycling Committee is selling paper flowers and crochet lavenders to encourage a more sustainable Valentine’s day. Paper flowers are 1 for $0.75, 2 for $1, and 5 for $2; lavenders are 1 for $5, 3 for $10, and 10 for $20. Get them wrapped (for $1) and sent to your friends (or yourself)! Fill out the Eventbrite with your order and pay an officer during after school recycling in the dining hall on Mondays and Thursdays.

www.eventbrite.com/e/bls-recycling-flowers-for-you-2023-tickets-514191409347

Also, join BLS Recycling Committee in a workshop—Thursday, February 2nd from 2:30-3:30—wrapping flower bouquets! Join us in the dining hall, and get an hour of community service! No sign up needed.

Have you made your choices yet for your Modern Language class for the next four years? Deadline to submit your form is Friday, February 3! Use the link to access the form if you haven’t done so already. Any questions, see Mrs. Kelley in room 256 (across from 219).

Imagine stepping where Agamemnon stood, from Mycenae in Greece to the beaches of Troy in Turkey… Students who are currently enrolled in a CLASSICS ELECTIVE (Myth Tradition, Latin AP, Greek, Poetry) and/or students who will be enrolled for the 2023-2024 academic year are eligible to apply! The trip dates are February vacation, 2024. There will be an informational meeting February 8th during W block in the auditorium. All interested students should fill out this Google Form.

Hi everyone! My name is Izzy Cevallos, and I am doing my Capstone project on how food can convey the history and culture of El Salvador. I am looking for more perspectives, so if you are from El Salvador, or have a relative who is and would like to share family recipes and/or stories about Salvadoran food, I would love to hear from you! Please fill out this quick form with your contact information.

Thank you.

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Hello! My name is Mary Bosch and for my Senior Capstone, I’m making a documentary about the external and familial pressures that can affect students’ academic motivations. I would greatly appreciate responses to my survey, which asks questions about students’ experiences with academic pressure.

Thank you!

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I’m Carly Ramos and my Senior Capstone project investigates the immigrant experience in and beyond the United States and is considering how we can best educate people about the immigration journey and spark a nuanced understanding of the immigrant experience.

To collect data and stories about this, I’m reaching out to the BLS community. Would you take a few minutes to complete my survey? All responses will be anonymous–no e-mails or identifying details will be collected. Please answer every question as best as you can.

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Attention all Class V and Class IV students! Would you like to travel to Costa Rica next year? The trip is planned for February 17-February 24, 2024 and the cost is approximately $2400. By completing this form, you will be invited to our in-person information session and our parent meeting. While in Costa Rica we will learn about biodiversity and environmental conservation and we will have the opportunity to practice our Spanish-speaking skills. The trip is only open to present 8th and 9th-grade students (students will be in 9th and 10th grade in 2024). If you have any questions after completing the form please feel free to reach out to Ms. Bateman at kbateman@bostonpublicschools.org

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Do you like making new friends? All are welcome to join the info session for people interested in joining best buddies! At Best Buddies, we create lasting impressions and form meaningful connections with people who align themselves with the disabled community. Best buddies is not a mentor program or a caretaker service. We are here to make new friends and have fun! The meeting will take place on February 8th during W block in the senior section of the cafeteria. Can’t wait to see you there.

Hi! My name is Elyssa Cabey ’23, and I’m working on a Senior Capstone project about how the pet industry affects the lives of companion animals in the United States. My project examines the conditions of several kinds of pets, but I’m specifically interested in how different dog breeds are impacted by the industry.

To aid in my research I created a Google Form survey (linked below) to get a sense of how different dog breeds are perceived. I would greatly appreciate it if you would take a moment to fill it out with your opinions and personal experience. The survey takes about 5-10 minutes and is completely anonymous. Thank you!

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On Thursday, February 2 there will be no afterschool test makeup/extended time held in Room 132 on this day. Thank you

Hi! My name is Kristiana Dycaj ’23 and I’m working on a Senior Capstone project on the challenges that first-generation students face academically and socially based on their family background.

In this survey, I am asking all BLS first-generation students to kindly take 5-10 minutes to complete the questions below. Your answers are all anonymous, so please answer as honestly as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email me at kdycaj@bostonk12.org. Thank you!

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For the second time this year, BLS LAB will be hosting a guest speaker on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in room 329 at 2:30pm! Kate Zhang is the current Chief Science Officer at Hopewell Therapeutics Inc. in Cambridge, MA, a leading provider of cutting-edge technologies and services, offering drug delivery solutions in the form of lipid-based nanoparticles. Zhang has over 27 years of experience in the industry with a PhD in analytical chemistry, and she developed a screening test to detect lysosomal storage disease that is now used in twenty countries. Come join us to hear about her educational journey, her career, and her research. She will be doing a short presentation, and the floor will then open up for questions, which will be completely anonymous, and typed through your phone. Be sure to bring your friends, there will be candy!

MIT Blueprint is a weekend-long learnathon, and hackathon for local high school students on MIT’s campus on February 18–19, 2023. Each year at Blueprint, 200 high school students gather for a weekend of learning and building. Students have the opportunity to learn the basics of programming, website creation, or iPhone app-making. Students will also have the opportunity to apply their skills to a project and win fantastic prizes. More information at: blueprint.hackmit.org/

Attention all Class V and Class IV students! Would you like to travel to Costa Rica next year? The trip is planned for February 17-February 24, 2024 and the cost is approximately $2400. By completing this form, you will be invited to our in-person information session and our parent meeting. While in Costa Rica we will learn about biodiversity and environmental conservation and we will have the opportunity to practice our Spanish-speaking skills. The trip is only open to rising 8th and 9th-grade students (students will be in 9th and 10th grade in 2024). If you have any questions after completing the form please feel free to reach out to Ms. Bateman at kbateman@bostonpublicschools.org

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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

The BLS Biolympiad Club is hosting a presentation session with Dr. Haiming Xu, a researcher at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute focused on genetic and epigenetic regulation in normal and malignant hematopoiesis. He will be giving a talk on concepts of cell cycle progression, regulation, and causes of cancer development. The presentation will take place on Monday, January 30th at 4 pm on zoom. Please email blsbio1635@gmail.com with any questions, and fill out the attached form to confirm your attendance.

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Did you know that NOW is a great time to start thinking about your summer plans? Check out the Summer Offerings tab of the BLS Enrichment site to find the best enrichment opportunity for you!

sites.google.com/view/blsenrichment/summer-offerings?authuser=1

New Year’s resolution: return overdue Keefe library books! Homeroom teachers will be distributing notices for overdue books this week. If you receive a notice, please return the item. If you believe you have received the notice in error or need to pay for a lost book, bring the notice down to the library and speak with Ms. Ellis or Ms. Harari.

Earn community service by sorting compost during breakfast and lunch.

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Have you ever wondered what it will be like on TV? Do you want to support the big brain flex of BLS? Then come support the BLS Quizbowl team as we face Lexington High School on High School Quiz Show. Saturday, Jan 28, 2023, 3:00 PM at WGBH studio 1 Guest St 1 Guest Street Boston, MA 02135 Get tickets:

www.eventbrite.com/e/high-school-quiz-show-quarterfinal-3-tickets-511020053737

Improv Shmimprov ! Shnorpolorbo gobla guba orchadroody larpa mongo!! Come to the Black Box to see an absatootly grombley show this Friday. Tickets are sold at the door, 3 dollars for students and 5 for non-students. The shows start at 3 pm and 7 pm, so shorglemnt yourselves down to the music wing and come shmim with us!

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Students are reminded that the testing schedule for the culmination of 2nd Term is as follows:

English, Classics, PE/Health: January 24th and January 27th Math,

History, Art/Music: January 20th and January 25th

Science and modern Language: January 23rd and January 26th

Please see your teachers if you have any questions.

Just a reminder that the final day to submit your declamation pieces is the end of the day Tuesday 1/24

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It is time to show off your amazing myth brilliance! Grades 7-8 take the Pegasus Exam (March 1st) and 9-12 take the Medusa Exam (March 22). Interested students should fill out the google form and/or speak with their classics teacher. The cost is $4 and the deadline to sign up is Friday 1/27.

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Because of the end-of-term-testing rotation, Wednesday, Jan 25th is a “regular” day. Students should report to HR before going to R1; there will be no W Block.

Emily Zhao ’23 is producing a Senior Capstone project that looks at class participation and how it impacts students as well as how it relates to the academic success of students. She is looking at a broad range of policies in the school related to class participation.

Emily would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete her survey. This survey is completely anonymous, but feel free to leave your name or email at the end of the survey if you would like to be interviewed.

Emily’s survey is linked below.

Emily thanks you in advance for helping with her project. If you have any questions, or concerns, or want to further learn more about the project, please feel free to contact her at ezhao@bostonk12.org.

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Oscar, the pet therapy dog, will be here on Tuesday for some exam-week stress relief. Please come visit him in the front lobby during all three lunches. See Ms. Murray with any questions.

On Monday, January 23, YouthCAN and Recycling Club will be running a waste audit to calculate the amount of waste we as a school produce on a daily basis. Please put food into the labeled compost bins during breakfast and lunch. It is extremely important that waste is sorted accurately so please help us out. For more information, check out YouthCANs informational video.

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Students are reminded that the Second Term will end on Friday, January 27, 2023.

The Argo’s advice column is back, now called “Mary and Emilia’s Corner.” Need advice on school, relationships, new years resolutions, or anything in your life? Submit questions to our advice column by Tuesday, January 24 at 10 PM to hear what our consultants have to say!

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In celebration of the Lunar New Year, BLS A.S.I.A. invites you to wear your traditional clothes this Friday, January 20. We also encourage you to come to our Traditional Lion Dance event on Friday after school on the back lawn so we can all take a picture together!

Come see Nathan Alan Davis’s Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea. 18-year-old Dontrell Jones is headed to college on a full ride but he is feeling compelled by a vision to go and find the spirit of his ancestor who jumped ship in the middle passage. Come see this beautiful and ultimately joyful play about honoring your roots and origin.

The shows are Thursday, January 19 at 7 pm

Friday, January 20 at 3 pm

7 pm Saturday, January 21 at 7 pm

$5 for students and $8 for adults

The Gender Sexuality Alliance is looking for tutors from Class III-Class I for our new LGBTQ+ Study Space. We want to create a safe space for queer students to do their work and receive help from older students like them who can relate to their experiences. If you feel like you have the knowledge to tutor in Latin, English, Math, Science, or a Modern Foreign Language and identify as LGBTQ+ or as an ally please fill out this form. Community service hours will be provided, we meet weekly on Wednesdays after school. Please email bostonlatinschool.gsa@gmail.com with any questions.

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Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with us and the Kwong Kow Chinese School Lion Dance Team as they perform on Friday, January 20th at 2:30 pm on the back lawn! Attendance is free, so make sure to bring your friends! We can’t wait to see you all there!

Decision letters for prospective NHS juniors were delivered to HRs on Friday, 1/13. 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. Students not in HR should be sure to check in with their HR teacher for their letter upon their return to school. Questions? Reach out to Mr. Finnigan (pfinnigan2@bostonpublicschools.org).

Hello! My name is Maddie Taylor and I am a BLS senior making a documentary film about the history of triple-deckers in Boston, specifically how the initial creation of triple-deckers for immigrant families in the late 19th century has become so intertwined with the history of development in Boston, in addition to the impact that these houses have on the city’s culture and the people of the city today.

I am looking for people who live in or have lived in triple-deckers, so if you, a family member, or someone else you know would potentially be interested in being interviewed, I would greatly appreciate it! Please fill out this brief form: forms.gle/LcxTE9LFAFYZH6216

The School Store will be closed this Friday, January 20th, and will reopen next week on Friday, January 27th.

Due to staffing issues, the Keefe Library will be closed after school on Thursday, Jan. 19. Please take note of this change and make alternative plans for after school. We will be open for regular after-school hours on Wed., Jan. 18, and Fri., Jan. 20.

Got a story to tell? The Topol Fellows are hosting the annual MOTH day on February 2nd, where. Auditions will be held on January 18, 19, and 20 (Wednesday through Friday). Come prepared with a 10-minute story, but it does not need to be memorized! Click this link to get a slot.

www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0844aca728a5fe3-2023#/

Ms. Clougher and Ms. Stiven will be offering two healthy relationship skills groups this spring beginning the week of February 15th during W block. This group will be a safe place for students to learn healthy relationship boundaries and communication strategies. Topics addressed will include friendships, romantic relationships, workplace relationships + with authority figures, conflict resolution, social media, and safety. The 10-12th grade group will run February 15th-April 5th during W Block. The 7-9th grade group will run April 26 – May 31st during W Block. Contact Kaleigh Clougher (kclougher2@bostonpublicschools.org) or Myriam Stiven (mstiven@bostonpublicschools.org) with questions or concerns or to your guidance counselor to sign up.

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To accommodate English 12 classes, after-school PD, and MLK Day activities, the Keefe Library will be closed for study hall and after school during the following times this week:

Friday, 1/13: R1, 2, 3, 4 (for MLK Day presentations in the Keefe Library)

After school and study hall periods NOT listed above: business as usual!

Stop by the bulletin board outside of Guidance to take a note of encouragement to stick in your agenda book or notebook, and write one to brighten someone else’s day!

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Looking for exciting global learning and travel opportunities both during the school year and over summer break? Check out the BLS Global opportunities sheet here and follow the Clough Center for Global Understanding on Instagram. @blscloughcenter

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The John William Ward Public Service Fellowship is open to juniors and seniors looking to work with a public official this summer. In prior years, fellows were placed in the Office of the Mayor, State Representatives, Boston City Councilors, and the BPS Superintendent. Applications are due Friday, January 13 (wardfellowship.org). Contact Ms. Gorrill with questions (lucey.gorrill@bostonpic.org )

Deitch Summer Fellowship places students in prominent Boston area organizations representing a variety of industries including finance, law, business, and the nonprofit sector. Seniors, juniors, and sophomores are eligible to apply. Applications are due Tuesday, January 17 (deitchleadership.org/fellowship). Contact Mr. Levesque with questions.

Are you interested in science? Do you want to have a chance to go on an all-expenses paid trip to D.C. in May? Do you like competitions? Look no further, science bowl is here. Science bowl is a 4v4 quiz bowl-style competition that includes all fields of science. If you are interested in registering for the science bowl regional competition on March 4 (Saturday), please fill out this form: forms.gle/xdk7kpWoMad5iCZT6

We welcome all interested students, especially those that will be first-generation college students 🙂

Genes in Space is a free experimental design competition where students in grades 7-12 propose research projects to be carried out in space. One winner has their experiment carried out aboard the International Space Station but all contestants learn about current space biology research and engage in the scientific process as they design their experiments.

The 2023 competition will begin accepting submissions on January 12th. Applications are available via the link: www.genesinspace.org/news/press/genes-in-space-stem-contest-opens-call-for-applications/?mc_cid=25b60cb3a6&mc_eid=89219384b9

Friday, January 13th is the deadline for the Profiles in Courage Essay Contest. $1,000’s in prizes.

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

Interested in science, journalism, and/or science journalism? Catapulta is looking for article submissions for our Winter 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, February 4th. Please send submissions to or email us with any questions at catapultasciencebls@gmail.com — We look forward to publishing your work!

BLS Boys and Girls Hockey will be playing in our own version of the Winter Classic at Frozen Fenway! Both Wolfpack teams will be playing a one-hour scrimmage against Boston Latin Academy. The girls will play on Tuesday, January 10 @ 8 pm and the boys will play on Friday, January 13 @ 8 pm. BLS has been allocated 1,000 tickets. Please come and support the teams! Admission is free but you must redeem your tickets here to enter the park. Go Wolfpack!

www.mlb.com/redsox/tickets/events/frozen-fenway/high-school

The MLK Day of Service has returned to BLS! Participate in volunteer activities coordinated by Boston CARES here at BLS on MLK Day, January 16. Earn up to four community service hours. More information and sign-up links can be found here.

www.bostoncares.org/mlkday

The Boston Latin Community Corps (BLCDC) is hosting a book drive all throughout the month (Jan 9 – Jan 31) where students can drop by and donate used books that they have in order for community service hours! All books will be donated to the BRYN MAWR BOOKSTORE to be resold. If you are interested, please drop your donation in the box outside of Ms. Moguel’s room (225). Each donation will be counted towards 1 hour of community service. To confirm your hours, simply fill out the form linked with a picture of your donation. Please also make sure that your books meet the donation guidelines printed on the box. Thank you!

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A Helping Tutor – Winter 2023 Tutoring A Helping Tutor is an online tutoring service that strives to combat education inequality by providing free, flexible tutoring for disadvantaged elementary students. They are currently looking for tutors for their winter session, which will take place from 1/9/23 to 3/27/23. Email ahelpingelbowtutoring@gmail.com with questions and sign up at docs.google.com/forms/d/1Spst8kwZwJ3IoH442cY9au5dKnQFiKHhNQ5vuHr2IYc/viewform?edit_requested=true

Enter the Bill of Rights Essay contest and win $$$ prizes. Deadline January 31. More info here.

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Essay Question:

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” How do the words of Martin Luther King Jr. inspire you to support others, help make a change in your community, and/or champion a cause?

Contest Rules:

Essays must be no longer than 250 words. Essays will be judged based on creativity, personal impact, coherence, and connection to the theme

One entry (essay) per student

All entries must have the student’s name, grade level, teacher name, and school information Winners will be chosen to represent grade span K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.

Application Deadline: Submissions are due January 9, 2023, by 5 pm. Send submissions to Angela Hedley-Mitchell at ahedley@bostonpublicschools.org

The John William Ward Public Service Fellowship application is now live! The fellowship is open to juniors and seniors looking to work with a public official this summer. In previous years, fellows have been placed in the office of the Mayor, State Representatives, Boston City Councilors, BPS Superintendent, and more. All applications are due by the end of the day on Friday, January 13. (lucey.gorrill@bostonpic.org) (Gorrill)

Application and additional information: docs.google.com/document/d/1Ccf15WxcdYrrtKfp6YrOnQnNXok058wX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116808828205264920835&rtpof=true&sd=true

Develop your tech skills with the potential to get paid and earn college credits. Apply by Monday, Jan. 9th. Learn more at www.cstoboston.org/square-tech

Come join the Wolfpack Volunteers Term 2 Service N’Stuff where we will be making inspirational clothespins and donating them to either a shelter or group home.

We will be in Mr. Zou’s room (212) from 2:30-3:30 on Jan. 9th (next Monday) to paint the clothespins and lighten someone’s day!

No RSVP is required.

Hope to see you there!!!

MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science or MITES (formerly the MIT Office of Engineering Outreach Programs).

The deadline has been extended for the MITES Program on Saturdays (formerly SEED academy). Both the student application and teacher recommendations for the MITES Saturdays program will now be due January 17!!!!

If you are interested in learning more about the program, please check out the website: mites.mit.edu/ As a reminder, there are 3 programs: 1. MITES Saturdays (Formerly SEED Academy): Application and teacher recommendations are due Jan. 17 and the application is open to 7-10th graders who both live and go to public school in Boston, Cambridge or Lawrence

2. MITES Summer and 3.MITES Semester (Formerly MITES and MOSTEC):

Application is due Feb. 1 (teacher recommendations due Feb. 15)

Application is open to 11th graders

For all programs, students must be US citizens or permanent residents

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

forms.gle/ZuhZZzP6gcCZ8yuV9

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)

docs.google.com/document/d/1jBKY3GePB0WE8-Lh2TFvZpKbYmPJUcmQwjaLH6DMahA/edit?usp=sharing

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.

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!

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

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.

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, 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 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.

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)

drive.google.com/file/d/1mnnpv0_xpNnmfhb1dzzFlw01TDgFPt2R/view?usp=sharing

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!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdyWKj36IFkwUlsCbN86wc2m44yDptALVflBh7EflIMo_shw/viewform

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

Student Council will host a Faculty/Student Dodgeball game this Friday (Nov 18) at 2:30 in the upper gym. It’s a tournament that will end with students versus teachers. BLS Step Squad will perform at halftime. The following faculty members will play: Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Chen, Mr. Nguyen, Ms. Clougherty, Mr. Luu, Ms. Encarnacao, Ms. Segal, Mr. Greenidge, Mr. Etienne, Mr. Fearon, Mr. Osowiecki, Mr. Boor, Ms. Foulis, Ms. Kelly, Mr. Carino, Mr. Walker, Mr. Howard, Mr. Topete Martinez, Mr. DeVelis, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Jackson. Bragging rights and a shiny trophy are at stake. Tickets are $3 before (lunch blocks) and $5 at door. All profits will be donated to a charity of the Student Council’s choice. Email questions to Mr. Levesque (jlevesque@bostonpublicschools.org).

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

docs.google.com/document/d/1oophTFmrMCkpLMunmOarLbXJM6metmBBYmP44MNPMNs/edit?usp=sharing

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

Meet local students and speakers and attend workshops on topics including: how to dress professionally, organization and time management, and negotiation. The conference is free and includes food and bubble tea. Saturday, November 12th, 9:30-5pm at the Pao Arts Center (Chinatown). Register at the link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3LFXouVqzJcBzHJnJRONWvA7JPqpK_G73iDRd7AOdWGwlHw/viewform

Homeroom will be extended for 15 mins on Monday, November 14th for ALL grade level students (Extended Homeroom 7:45-8:06, R1 8:10-8:55). Schedule for the rest of the day will not be affected. Please be advised that our 10th and 11th grades will be completing the BIMAS-2 screener during an extended homeroom. BIMAS-2 is a student self-rating form that allows the school to learn more about how to support your social and emotional well-being. This letter was sent to families last week.

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 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.

docs.google.com/forms/d/1MuTwLjiWmtxq326UpQL0YJKxQ88jCG8otv7SaDSOS2s/edit?ts=636277ad

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 the THIS LINK to fill out an entry form and submit your film for consideration.

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

Many staff and students borrowed books last spring that are now overdue. The Boston Public Library assumes that long overdue items are lost forever and posts a “replacement cost” on your account. Never fear! Returning the book will clear these charges. Also, the Keefe Library does NOT charge overdue fines — we just want the books back. Juniors using Keefe books for the JRP should return items listed as overdue or lost and then check them out again. You can also return books from other BPL branches. Help us bring all our books home!

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

Greetings Scholars,

We are seeking to support our Haitian students create a deeper connection within our school community. BLS used to have a Haitian Students Association and although we are not fully reactivating that organization we do want to have a way to connect with all of our Haitian students. We would like to gather information for those students who are interested in meeting together about once a month.

Bonjou etidyan yo,

Nou ap chèche sipòte elèv ayisyen nou yo kreye yon koneksyon pi pwofon nan kominote lekòl nou an. BLS te konn gen yon Asosyasyon Etidyan Ayisyen e byenke nou pa reaktive òganizasyon sa a nèt, nou vle gen yon fason pou nou konekte ak tout etidyan ayisyen nou yo. Nou ta renmen rasanble enfòmasyon pou elèv sa yo ki enterese rankontre ansanm anviwon yon fwa pa mwa.

Form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRPGfC4VA88a6-wQKTkJbli5u0sWJibT9j7fr5C8T4TbHBag/viewform?usp=sf_link

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.

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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!

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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.

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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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

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.

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

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.

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𝐓𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬: (mandatory)

📅 10/13/22,

2:30-4:30 🏠 Auditorium

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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!

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.

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.

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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.

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 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.

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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.

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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!

The Gender-Sexuality Alliance is holding a school-wide art competition on the theme “What Does Pride Mean to You?” Submissions may be through any medium–photo, google doc/written piece, video, etc. All kinds of art are acceptable as well, whether dance, poem, essay, photo, drawing, painting, song, or something else entirely. Email your submission to bostonlatinschool.gsa@gmail.com by June 17th at 8 am. Video submissions must be under 2 minutes; all must be school appropriate and should include not highly triggering topics. Pieces will be judged for originality/creativity, effort, emotional impact, and technical skill. Winners will receive a $50 gift card!

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.

BLS is celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride on June 13th! Don’t forget to wear your Pride colors! All students (especially LGBTQ+ students) are welcome to our Pride Month picnic led by the BLS Gender Sexuality Alliance on June 13th. This picnic will be hosted by a GSA leadership member at each lunch and will be located outside on the lawn as long as the weather permits. In the morning and at lunches, we will be handing out pronoun pins and LGBTQ+ stickers, and providing face paint for anyone participating in the picnic. We also welcome students to bring their pride-themed food to share with their peers. We hope to see you there!

The following ensembles will be holding auditions next week. Please reach out to Mr Snyder or Ms. Lewis-Bradford with questions.

All auditions are in the Music Wing at 2:30 unless specified otherwise.

Gospel Choir
Audition: Tuesday, June 14
Eligible: Current grades 7-11
Description: Rehearsals are for two hours on Tuesdays from 2:30 – 4:30. The ensemble performs traditional and contemporary Gospel music accompanied by the rhythm section. Performances at the BLS Holiday Concert and Music Night and as opportunities arise.

Next year, we’re offering an afterschool, entirely optional class on women’s history as a way to shed a powerful light on women’s lives that are often overlooked or minimized in conventional history classes. The class will focus on women from all backgrounds, lifting up their stories and celebrating their efforts to secure equal rights. Most likely the class will meet weekly. If you are interested in being part of this exciting venture, please take a moment and fill out the attached form.

The Recycling Committee is announcing our annual Final Clean Out event, which will take place on the last three days of the school year (6/23, 6/24, & 6/27)!

During Final Clean Out, volunteers will be on task from R1-R4 to ensure that all recyclable waste is collected efficiently. As volunteers, students will be excused from class and receive 3 hours of community service per day. If interested, please complete the form below by Friday, June 17th. There’s a limit of 75 people per day, so sign up early for a spot!

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IMPORTANT: To minimize clutter during the last days of school, we ask that students and faculty please start the cleaning out process inside classrooms and lockers before those days.

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.

All 9th graders must bring their fully charged Chromebooks with them on Tuesday, June 7 and Wednesday, June 8 for Science MCAS.

Like to sing? Love to dance?! Then Show Choir could be for you! Auditions are being held Thursday June 9th right after school in the Chorus Room. No need to prepare anything ahead of time – all you have to bring are comfortable clothes, water, and enthusiasm! See you there!

Many students have inquired about links to the various Senior Capstone projects that exist in an online/digital format. Not all projects have an online/digital component but for those that do, the URLs are listed in the linked document. TED talks are visible on the course website (www.bostonlatincapstone.weebly.com) linked at the bottom of the document linked to this announcement.

BLS families are invited to a panel event on Tuesday, June 7, at 8:00 p.m. on “How Your High Schooler Can Make the Most Out of Their Summer.” This event is organized by Curious Cardinals, an education company that aims to empower K-12 students to discover and pursue their passions with the guidance of college mentors. Throughout the year, the organization hosts timely panel discussions, such as this one, and is open to students, educators, parents, and all others who are interested. You can sign up for the event at this link right here. This is a free event open to all, so please share this with any parents or students. If you have any questions, feel free to contact lydia@curiouscardinals.com.

Registration for the BLS Crew Summer Learn-to-Row and Fall Novice programs is now open! BLS Crew welcomes new students of all grade levels to experience the fun, teamwork, community, and competition of rowing or coxing with BLS on the Charles River. No prior rowing or other athletic experience is required; however, to join as a Novice for the Fall season, at least one week of Summer Learn-to-Row is a prerequisite. (Novices can also join BLS Crew in January for the Winter/Spring season, without taking Learn-to-Row first.) While BLS Crew is a club team supported by rower fees, financial aid is available so all BLS students can participate. Join the information session Thursday, June 2 at 7:30pm. Zoom details are on the BLS Crew website along with registration information, or email info@blscrew.org with questions.

Educational non-profit organization, SuitUp, will host a class of students to solve a realistic corporate challenge. Corporate volunteers will coach students on marketing, design, finance, and strategy, as well as professional “soft skills” before helping them pitch to corporate judges for a cash prize. Three days: Tuesday, 6/7 (3-4:30), Wednesday 6/8 (3-4:30), and Friday 6/10 (3-4). All sessions will be virtual. Sign up here.

Nominations are now open for students and student organizations who have demonstrated excellence in leadership and service this past academic year. Self-nominations are permitted. Award categories include Rising Student Leader, Random Act of Leadership, Service to Community, Student Organization of the Year, and more. The submission deadline is Monday, June 23. Click HERE to review all award categories and to nominate.

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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Please congratulate the following students on their participation in the Massachusetts State Middle School Science and Engineering Fair held virtually May 19th.

Honorable mention: Leila Ohashi, Madeline Kim, Sarah Deane, Nathan Ramos, Martin Wong, James Bucklaew, Weian Xue, Bea Samuels
3rd Place: Yuxuan Zhang, Hiba El Fatihi, Risa Goldfeld
2nd Place: Alexis Dakin, Anna St Coeur, Chelsea Bateman
1st Place: Clara Harms, Alice Li

All members of Class V will report to the assembly hall R4 on Friday, June 3, 2022 for a presentation by Boston’s Poet Laureate, Porsha Olayiwola. Students should go to their R4 class for attendance purposes. The R4 teacher will then escort students to the auditorium and remain with them for the duration. If the R4 class is a study or a class not exclusive to Class V, students should STILL REPORT to R4 for attendance, and then proceed to the assembly hall.

This FREE program offers a diverse set of learning experiences, including case studies, interactive exercises, team building, access to college staff/faculty, and networking with peers and professionals across the state. Students will explore, connect and increase their understanding about college and the business world while making new friends and developing interpersonal skills in a real-life college setting. Class I-III. Monday, July 25 – Friday, July 29 at Suffolk University in Boston. Contact Allie Orlando with questions (aorlando@masscpas.org, 617.556.2991). Click HERE to learn more and apply.

Calling all students! Want to help welcome the new class of 2028 and class of 2026? Join us on Monday, June 6th and Tuesday, June 7th from 2:30-3:30PM in the Dining Hall to make welcoming signs/ banners! You will receive 2 hours of community service for your participation. Students are encouraged to RSVP through this form: bit.ly/t4servicenstuffrsvp but walk-ins are allowed. We hope to see you there! 

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

I am seeking 100 Members of the Junior Class to serve as ushers at Harvard College’s Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May 26th and/or Sunday, May 29th. Students may volunteer for one or both of the ceremonies. 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. Lewis-da Ponte (slewis2@bostonpublicschools.org) no later than Wednesday, May 11, 2022, and indicate WHICH DATE(S) you’d like to serve. All will receive community service hours.

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!

Attention all Juniors and Seniors! Are you planning to attend the prom for your class? If so, enter to win a ticket to your prom. Raffle tickets are $5.00. We will pick the winner on Friday May 13th. Please see Ms. Encarnacao in Guidance room 107 or Ms. Sarkis in room 208.

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.

Join BLS LAB (learning about biochem) for a science poster making event on Wednesday May 4th in room 329 at 2:30pm. 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!

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 decision day celebration will continue into Tuesday May 3 for students who were absent on Monday May 2. Class I students are welcome to stop by the guidance office at any time on Tuesday May 3 to celebrate their decisions and pick up their stars. Feel free to contact Ms. Frank for more details.

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): Maya Koreth, Andrew Lai, Ailin Sha, Mark Snekvik, Hannah Stoll
Advanced (3rd place): Biya Brook, Alex Xu, Louisa Hemr, Kyler Hoogendoorn-Ecker

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.

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.

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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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

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.

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.

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.

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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 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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