Bulletin for Wednesday, June 16, 2010

For Juniors ONLY: JUNIOR FIELD DAY will be taking place TODAY from periods 5-7. In homeroom, you will be receiving an ORANGE wrist band which is your ticket into field day. You may NOT bring any bags or bottles outside with you - whatever is brought out with be confiscated. We’re looking forward to a great time!

AP Biology 2010-2011: If your name is on the AP Bio list in Rm 335, and you still haven’t returned the AP Bio Bridge registration forms to Ms. Santos, you MUST do so by Wednesday, June 16th or your spot WILL be given to another student.

School Year Job for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors: Are you interested in becoming a mentor and tutor for younger children at your local Boston Library Branch? On Friday, June 18th the HAP Program is coming to BLA to interview potential candidates. The interview session will be afterschool in the Library. You need a B average, so please bring your report card. You do not have to dress up. Please email for more info.

Bulletin for Tuesday, June 15, 2010

· School Year Job for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors: Are you interested in becoming a mentor and tutor for younger children at your local Boston Library Branch? On Friday, June 18th the HAP Program is coming to BLA to interview potential candidates. The interview session will be afterschool in the Library. You need a B average, so please bring your report card. You do not have to dress up. Please email liz.negron@bostonpic.org for more info.

· On Wednesday June 16th all Cluster A and B 7th graders along with their families are invited to attend Fairy Tales in Style presented by the Cluster A Theater Arts students. Performances will be held periods 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 in Carroll Hall. Please see Mrs. Berinato if you have any questions.

· Anyone interested in going to Six Flags on Thursday, June 17th with the non-official school trip must see Mr. Eaton in Room 331 ASAP.

· Band Notes: Tuesday, June 15th - Wind Ensemble, Concert Band and Music Technology students should report to the Band Room during their lunch period
Wednesday, June 16th - All rental instruments must be returned
Thursday, June 17th - Students going to Six Flags should be in front of BLA by 7:45 am

Bulletin for Monday, June 14, 2010

· Anyone interested in going to Six Flags on Thursday, June 17th with the non-official school trip must see Mr. Eaton in Room 331 ASAP.

· Band Notes:
Tuesday, June 15th - Wind Ensemble, Concert Band and Music Technology students should report to the Band Room during their lunch period
Wednesday, June 16th - All rental instruments must be returned
Thursday, June 17th - Students going to Six Flags should be in front of BLA by 7:45 am

· Art News: Congratulations to Tucker Gaye, 11th grade, for winning first place in the Boston Public Schools Cyber-bulling art contest.

Bulletin for Friday, June 11, 2010

Check out the summer required reading—including our “common” summer book, Tracy Kidder’s Strength in What Remains—at http://latinacademy.org/.

Boston Latin Academy Barnes and Nobles Bookfair Get Ready for Summer Reading: Barnes and Nobles will come to the Upper Library on Wednesday, June 16th from 10am to 4pm with the required reading books for each grade level. They are selling the books with a 20% discount. Checks, cash and credit cards accepted. Please invite your parents to come.

NHS Induction Ceremony: Students with passes in grades 9 and 10, along with Juniors who are being inducted, are invited to the National Honor Society induction ceremony on Friday, June 11th during periods 3 and 4. Contact Person: Ms. Moniz

AP US History: All students enrolled in AP US History next year should report to Room 317 to pick up their summer reading assignments and materials.

AP Biology 2010-2011: A list of the students who were admitted into AP Biology for the next school year has been posted outside Ms. Santos’ door (Room 335). If your name is on that list, you MUST attend the Bridge program at UMass Boston from 6/22 to 6/25, and from 8/30 to 8/31. Pick up a copy of the student letter, parent letter, and parent/student contract. Read and sign all forms and return to Ms. Santos NO LATER than THIS Monday, June 14th.

All Juniors who registered for AP Government: There will be a mandatory meeting for all students who registered for AP Government and Politics after school on Tuesday, June 15th in room 206 at 1:50pm. The summer assignment will be distributed. This meeting is MANDATORY!

AP Statistics: Anyone taking AP Statistics next year should stop by Room 105 to pick-up your summer assignment.

AP Physics: Anyone taking AP Physics next year should come to Room 331 to pick up the mandatory summer packet. Problems assigned represent a typical week’s workload during the regular year. This work is a diagnostic for both student and teacher. It is due on the first day of school. If the student cannot complete the assignment, they are not ready to take the class.

Bulletin for Thursday, June 10. 2010

Today is the last day for Applied Academics. We will be operating on a “B” schedule.

Check out the summer required reading—including our “common” summer book, Tracy Kidder’s Strength in What Remains—at http://latinacademy.org/.

NHS Induction Ceremony: Students in grades 9 and 10 are invited to the National Honor Society induction ceremony on Friday, June 11th during periods 3 and 4. If you are interested in attending, come to the library, get a permission slip, have it signed by both teachers and then you will be able to attend. Contact Person: Ms. Moniz

AP US History: All students enrolled in AP US History next year should report to Room 317 to pick up their summer reading assignments and materials.

All Juniors who registered for AP Government: There will be a mandatory meeting for all students who registered for AP Government and Politics after school on Tuesday, June 15th in room 206. The summer assignment will be distributed. This meeting is MANDATORY!

AP Statistics: Anyone taking AP Statistics next year should stop by Room 105 to pick-up your summer assignment.

Sign up for Band Classes now! Info/application forms are available outside of Room 130. Beginning through Advanced music students are encouraged to participate.

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Bulletin for Monday, March 8, 2010

· Boy’s & Girl’s Tennis: There will be a pre-season meeting for all students interested in trying out for the boys’ and girls’ tennis teams on Monday, March 8th at 2:00 pm in the Upper Cafeteria. Contact person: Andy Crane at

· Beginning on Monday, March 8th, the Student Forum will be sponsoring a fundraiser for Chile that runs through, Friday, March 12th. Envelopes have been distributed to your homerooms for collection and they should be brought to the Main Office on a daily basis. Thank you in advance for your donations! Contact Person: Dr. Properzio, Room 215

· Student Visitors from Kyoto, Japan! As some of you may know, students and teachers from Horikawa High School in Kyoto, Japan, the BLA’s partner school, will be visiting BLA on Wednesday March 10th and Thursday March 11th. Over the course of the two days, the BLA students studying Japanese will be hosting 36 students from Kyoto while Horikawa students will be “shadowing” their BLA partner students visiting their classes. Teachers whose classes will be visited have already given their permission. I would appreciate your warm welcome to these students from our partner school in Japan and thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter. For any questions, please contact Ms. Homann in Room 240.

· BLA Interpreters Meeting Wednesday March 10th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm in Room 203. Contact Person: Ms. Roche Room 203.

· Musical Talent Night (MTN) is coming! Auditions for musically talented BLA students and teachers will be held after school on Tuesday, March 16th and Friday, March 19th. See the MTN bulletin board for information. MTN will be presented on Thursday, April 15th. Contact Person: Mr. Vanlenten, Room 130

· Pennies for Patients: Every penny counts! Treatments for blood cancers are chemotherapy, radiation, and bone marrow transplant and cost families thousands of dollars. Keep donating those coins - together we are making a difference in the fight for a cure! Contact Person: Mr. Ekholm-Jacobson

· Seniors: Come pick up a recognition ad form for your parents and a friendship ad form for yourselves for personalized pages in the yearbook. Forms are located on the bulletin board outside of room 310. Contact Person: Mrs. MacIsaac

· The junior and senior classes are hosting a student vs. Faculty dodge ball game on Thursday, March 18th. 15+ teachers have already signed up and there will be 15-20 students chosen to play against them. Students who buy tickets will be entered into a raffle. The first 15-20 winners picked will get to play in the game against the teachers. Tickets will be sold at all three lunches as of this Friday up until the Monday prior to the game. Tickets are $3. Please help us make this be a successful fundraiser. Thank you!