Bulletin for March 6, 2012

Join the Greenhouse Club! Spring is coming, and that means it’s time to plant the seeds now that will grow into delicious tomatoes, peppers, and more--not to mention beautiful flowers. Stop by the Greenhouse any Monday or Tuesday from 1:45-2:30pm. No experience necessary. Grades 7-12 welcome. (Contact: Mr. Freed or Mr. Barry)

BLA English MCAS Domination: March means: St. Patrick’s Day, hints of spring and the return of BLA ENGLISH MCAS DOMINATION! Last year, we tied Latin School in the best English MCAS scores in the state. This year, let’s top that! Every one of your classes will help you be prepared for English MCAS so do your work and get ready to show the state of Massachusetts what you’ve got.

Athletic Update:Tryouts for spring sports start the week of March 19th. You need to have an updated physical BEFORE you will be allowed to try out. Sports offered include softball (Mr. Zizza), baseball (Mr. Bernazzani) , outdoor track (Mr. Leussler), boys’ volleyball (Mr. Cao), and tennis (Mr. Crane). Please contact the specific coaches with any questions.

National French Contest / Library Closed: The National French Contest will be administered all day on Wednesday, March 7th in the upper and lower library and language lab. The library, therefore, will be closed all day on Wednesday, March 7th.

EXXONMOBIL BERNARD HARRIS MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS: The Exxon Mobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships were established to encourage minority students to pursue college degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and math. The scholarship program was created in 2010 by the first African American to walk in space and the Exxon Mobil Foundation to increase the number of underrepresented students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM).Each June, $5,000 scholarships are awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students currently completing their senior year of high school in a member district of the Council of the Great City Schools. The deadline to apply is April 2, 2012. Contact: Henry Duvall, 202-393-2427,

Costa Rica Parent Meeting: There will be an informational meeting for students and their parents on Wednesday, March 7th at 6pm in room 326. If you have any questions or would like to recommend any students for this trip please email Ms. Cox at .
FYI: Fashion H2O is hosting a BLA karaoke right after school at 2 in Carroll Hall on Tuesday, March 6. All students and faculty welcome. Students and teachers can sign up to sing and admission is $3 for everyone, even if you are singing. Snacks and candy will be sold as well! Everyone come and support!! Contact: Vanessa @

BLA in The News!
Summer Courthouse Job Opportunity - Boston Latin Academy ...
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is offering students an opportunity to participate in the Judicial Youth Corps, a well-established judicial education ...
https://sites.google.com/.../summercourthousejobopportunity

Bulletin for March 1, 2012

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY SUMMER JOURNALISM PROGRAM - DEADLINE EXTENDED: The deadline to apply for this summer’s Princeton Summer Journalism Program has been extended to this Friday, February 24th at 11:59pm ET: Apply now! This summer’s program will run from August 3rd to August 13th. Please e-mail with any additional questions or concerns you may have. Contact: Princeton, sjp@Princeton.EDU
(https://fs4.formsite.com/pusjp/form1/secure_index.html)

Need a Transcript - Do you need a transcript for a school, scholarship or program? In order to get an official transcript, please use the transcript request form found in guidance and return it to your guidance counselor. Please plan one week ahead for the transcript to be processed.

EXXONMOBIL BERNARD HARRIS MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS: The Exxon Mobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships were established to encourage minority students to pursue college degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and math. The scholarship program was created in 2010 by the first African American to walk in space and the Exxon Mobil Foundation to increase the number of underrepresented students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM).Each June, $5,000 scholarships are awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students currently completing their senior year of high school in a member district of the Council of the Great City Schools.Click here (http://www.cgcs.org/cms/lib/DC00001581/Centricity/Domain/19/ExxonMobil%202012%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf) to download the 2012 application. The deadline to apply is April 2, 2012.Contact: Henry Duvall, 202-393-2427, hduvall@cgcs.org

BLA in The News!
LA takes city hockey title
Boston.com (http://www.boston.com/sports/schools/extras/schools_blog/2012/02/la_takes_city_h.html)
By Hannah Becker Latin Academy made it five city titles in a row as the Dragons defeated East Boston, 6-1, in the City League hockey championship at Northeastern’s Matthews Arena. Yesterday’s contest marked the fifth consecutive year Latin Academy and ...
See all stories on this topic (http://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.boston.com/sports/schools/extras/schools_blog/2012/02/la_takes_city_h.html&hl=en&geo=us) »

High School Journal: Greely grabs Maine girls title
New England Hockey Journal (http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/prep/2011-12/High_School_Journal-_Greely_grab_Maine_girls_title)
Latin Academy won its fifth straight Boston City League title on Thursday, when the Dragons defeated East Boston, 6-1, at Northeastern University’s Matthews Arena. Latin Academy has defeated East Boston in each of the past five City League championship…

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Bulletin for March 1, 2012

EXXONMOBIL BERNARD HARRIS MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS: The Exxon Mobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships were established to encourage minority students to pursue college degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and math. The scholarship program was created in 2010 by the first African American to walk in space and the Exxon Mobil Foundation to increase the number of underrepresented students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM).Each June, $5,000 scholarships are awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students currently completing their senior year of high school in a member district of the Council of the Great City Schools.Click here (http://www.cgcs.org/cms/lib/DC00001581/Centricity/Domain/19/ExxonMobil%202012%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf) to download the 2012 application. The deadline to apply is April 2, 2012.Contact: Henry Duvall, 202-393-2427, hduvall@cgcs.org

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Bulletin for February 16, 2012

We will be on TV! *Boys’ Basketball: Home, Thu, February 16, 4:30pm – 5:30pm and 6:00pm-7:00pm. Come cheer for BLA. This game will be filmed for Boston City TV so lets show some school spirit!

Care Packages to the Armed Services Overseas:The Classics Club invites you to donate to the USO for soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who are serving overseas. Bring in items such as Travel Size Toiletries (Disposable Razors and Shaving Cream, Deodorant, Tooth Paste and Tooth Brushes) and Instant Snacks (Instant Oatmeal, Mini boxes of Cereal, Ramen Instant Noodle Cups, Plastic Utensils). All Items must be TRAVEL SIZE and INDIVIDUAL SERVING SIZE. Bring Supplies to Room 211. Contact: Ms Fillion

China Trip: China Trip students, please make sure to be checking your email, and to stop by room 230 on Tuesday if you cannot make our brief Wednesday at 1:40pm departure meeting. Contact: Ms. Marshall, Marshall@latinacademy.org

Musical Talent Night Audition RESULTS: Please see the sign posted outside room 131 for the results for MTN Auditions. If your name is on the list you MUST come to a REQUIRED meeting on Thursday after school from 1:45 until 2:00pm. If you cannot attend please see Mr. Wurman before hand! Contact: Mr. Wurman

SUPPORT THE CITY-CHAMPION BLA TRACK TEAMS! This Thursday at the Reggie Lewis Athletic Center the BLA Track Teams will be competing in the Division II State Championship! This is a big deal so come and watch BLA fly! The meet starts at 4:30 PM. See Coach Leussler in Room 308 with questions. contact: leussler@latinacademy.org

National Mythology Exam - The National Mythology Exam will be administered the Tuesday after vacation, Tuesday, February 28th from 1:50 - 2:30 PM in rooms 211 and 206. Students can report to either room. See Ms. Carvalho with any questions.

BLA Student Forum: Yesterday, Valentine’s Day, the BLA Student Forum presented the Lunch Ladies (14 total) with handmade valentines and Dunkin Donuts gift cards in appreciation for all they do for the students of BLA. Contact: Dr. Properzio.

HOLD the DATE!

The Boston Latin Academy Actors invites you to

“Hairspray the Musical”

Dates:
open dress rehearsal (wed) 4/11 at 2pm
(Thurs) April 12th & (Friday) April 13th shows at 2pm & 7pm

Ticket info and more details to follow!

Painting project: We are trying to establish a nice conference room, and
need someone to help paint it. We are looking for 1-2 people who have prior
experience painting interior walls, have some basic painting equipment, and
are able to take on this project on a weekend or during February vacation
(Feb 17-27). If you are interested, please email Jarudi@latinacademy.org.

Bulletin for February 9, 2012

All 8Th graders should have turned in their permission slips and $4 for the March 12th Shakespeare Now! production of Romeo and Juliet taking place in Carroll Hall. Attendance is for course credit and is mandatory. Stop by 233 to ask Ms. Wagner questions or to thank her for bringing this wonderful production to BLA.

Grade 7-12 students: Join the BoomWriter.com Online Writing Club and get a boost for your fun, skills, resume, and college application! In this club you compete to write the best next chapters of an original book, and students from around the world participate. The more points you get, the more accessories for your cartoon character you can get! The whole club is conducted online. Contact: Email Ms. Marshall before 2/9/12 for instructions to get in:Marshall@latinacademy.org .

Barcelona 2012: All students traveling to Barcelona must see Mr. Maguire this week. Please stop by room 306 as soon as possible. Thank you.

The Student Forum: The Student Forum will meet this Thursday, February 9, with Dr. Properzio in room 225. We will be making cards for the cafeteria staff appreciation day. Please attend. Contact: Dr. Properzio

Come watch us compete:
*Girl’s Hockey @ Matthews Arena Mon, February 13, 4pm – 5pm
*Girls’ Basketball Home Tue, February 14, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
*Boys’ Basketball Home Thu, February 16, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

BLACC Certamen Forum
Congratulations to Joana Jankulla for planning and carrying out an excellent first Certamen Tournament attended by 9 other schools last Saturday, Jan 28. Congratulations also to the Advanced Level Team who placed 1st, the Novice Team who placed 2nd and the Intermediate Team who placed 3rd. Thank you to all the teachers who wrote questions and the students and college students who helped Joana run the show. A special thanks to Michael Howard, class of 2010, for writing all the finals questions and for his constant support of the teams.
Contact: Ms. Fillion

Care Packages to the Armed Services Overseas:
The Classics Club invites you to donate to the USO for soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who are serving overseas. Bring in items such as Travel Size Toiletries (Disposable Razors and Shaving Cream, Deodorant, Tooth Paste and Tooth Brushes) and Instant Snacks (Instant Oatmeal, Mini boxes of Cereal, Ramen Instant Noodle Cups, Plastic Utensils). All Items must be TRAVEL SIZE and INDIVIDUAL SERVING SIZE. Bring Supplies to Room 211. Contact: Ms Fillion

Keep this paper and read the announcements again tomorrow!

BLA in The News!

Latin Academy runs off again
Boston Herald
(https://expost.mybps.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/high_school/general/view/20220208latin_academy_runs_off_again/srvc=sports%26position=recent_bullet)
After eight years of dominance by O’Bryant, Latin Academy won the boys and girls titles for the second straight year at the Boston City Championship at the ...

It’s a repeat for Latin Academy
Boston.com
(https://expost.mybps.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.boston.com/sports/schools/articles/2012/02/08/its_a_repeat_for_latin_academy/)
By Hannah Becker Latin Academy swept the Boston City indoor track championship for the second straight year, taking home the girls’ and boys’ titles ...

Boston Latin Academy Certamen Forum Saturday, January 28th
(https://expost.mybps.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.massjcl.org/documents/certamen/BostonLatinAcademyCertamenForum-1.pdf)
This year Boston Latin Academy is hosting the Certamen Forum: a full Certamen tournament. Latin teachers interested in signing up teams should email Joana ...

Dragons earn 21st swim title: The Latin Academy co-ed swim team cruised to its fifth straight Boston City League title yesterday at Madison Park. The Dragons swept the top three spots in four of the 11 events and racked up 141 points en route to their 21st championship in the event’s 22-year history. (Boston.com)

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Bulletin for Monday, january 23, 2012

Seniors: Last-chance offer! Ms. Wagner is offering a few last spots for students finishing up college essays. Email with a list of your studies and a few nice things to say.
SAT Prep - There are still some open slots for all sessions of SAT Prep. Please bring $75 cash to Nicole DiMarzo or Mr. EJ.

The Student Forum is running a Cell-Phone Drive, “Cell Phones for Veterans Coming Home,” January through March. Please bring cell phones no longer being used to Room 225/Dr. Properzio and put them in boxes provided. Thank you in advance. Contact: Dr. Properzio

Job Shadow Day - The annual PIC Job Shadow Day is fast approaching- February 3, 2012. It’s a day for the students to choose what they want to learn for a day! Juniors, with a few senior exceptions, have been invited to participate this year visiting places like Tufts Dental School, the MBTA, IBM, FastCAP/Greentown Labs, Boston Police Department & Roxbury District Court, just to name a few. There are many more coming! Please turn in all necessary paperwork to Mrs. Alleyne, Room 110 ASAP!

Raffle: Congratulations to the winners of the BLA raffle! At Report Card Night, we raised nearly $1,000 to support Ms. Gentile’s marathon run…a good first step toward our goal of raising $5,000 by April 12. All families who gave to BLA during this academic year were entered in a raffle that was held on Report Card Night. The winners were:

Raffle: Congratulations to the winners of the BLA raffle! At Report Card Night, we raised nearly $1,000 to support Ms. Gentile’s marathon run…a good first step toward our goal of raising $5,000 by April 12. All families who gave to BLA during this academic year were entered in a raffle that was held on Report Card Night. The winners were:
Top of the Hub brunch for 4 people - Binnur and Fahri Ercem
Neiman Marcus makeover - Kathy Reilly
Haier portable LCD TV/DVD - Michelle Herry-Galloway
Digital video camera - Shawnee Carifio
$25 iTunes gift card - Don Leonard
$25 iTunes gift card - Lisa Connolly
$10 Dunkin Donuts card - Ron Holland
$10 Dunkin Donuts card - Michelle Harper

Remember, this spring Ms. Gentile is running the marathon for BLA! If we help her raise $5,000 by April 12, our money will be doubled and BLA will receive $10,000. Donate at http://www.crowdrise.com/angelagentile.

Film Club: Come to the first meeting of the film club on Wednesday January 25, Room 222 after school! Contact: Ms. Roche

Asian Culture Club: The 1st meeting for the Asian Culture Club will be on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 1:50pm in Ms. Fogarty’s room in Room 347. There will be a movie showing of the Academy award winning animated Japanese film, “Spirited Away” Refreshment will be served. Contact: Ms. Foharty Rm 347

BAND, CHOIR, and THEORY STUDENTS: The BLA Music Program will be running a field trip next Thursday the 26th to Symphony Hall in Boston. The trip will take us to see a closed rehearsal with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus. The trip will meet in the band room at the beginning of 3rd period and not return to school until the end of the school day at 1:30. If you are interested in attending this trip the first 60 students to sign up outside the band room will receive permission slips on Monday. Please clear up any tests or assessments with your teachers before signing up! Theory students are required to attend. SIGN UP NOW FOR THIS AWESOME OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE WORLDS BEST MUSICIANS! Contact Mr. Wurman

YOUTH CITIES: Youth CITIES (Creating Impact Through Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability) is a boot camp designed to introduce teens to social entrepreneurship through a combination of lectures, discussion/debate, and role-playing. We are recruiting ambitious middle and high school students who are interested in learning about principles of entrepreneurship to drive change in their communities. Youth CITIES targets students who want to launch a business that will provide a sustainable solution to real world problem. The winner will receive $1500 seed grant money to launch their idea, and a specific group of mentors will be appointed as an Advisory Board to help them launch and to govern their spending. The ten-week program will be held on Saturday mornings from March 10 - May 12, 2012 at Microsoft’s NERD Center in Kendall Square in Cambridge. For more information, or to register online, please visit: http://www.tugg.org/youth-cities/. Deadline to register is February 16, 2012. Scholarships are available for Boston residents.Contact: Vicky Wu Davis, 617-290-5499,