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)

Bulletin for February 7, 2012

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

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

HOPELINE SUMMER 2012 JOB REGISTRATION STARTS FEB 1: SAVE THE DATE AND TELL A FRIEND! Mark your calendar and do not forget to apply to the HOPELINE to be considered for employment with the Boston Youth Fund for the summer of 2012! All applicants must be full time residents of Boston and be between the ages of 15 and 17 years old. You must turn 15 on or before Jul 8, 2012 and cannot turn 18 on or before Aug 17, 2012. Register online 24 hours a day from Feb 1 at 10am until Mar 2 at 11:59pm or call 617-635-HOPE (4673) on Feb 21, 22 & 23 from 10am-2pm. Applying with the HOPELINE does NOT guarantee a summer job.

Please call the Boston Youth Fund with any questions, 617-635-4202. Also, see a list of sites that offered HOPELINE jobs last summer. http://www.bostonyouthzone.com/BYF

One More Show!! The Advanced Theater Seminar is presenting an encore performance of the hilarious Whose Line Is It Anyway? on Tuesday, February 7th at 2:00. Tickets are $3.00 and will be on sale during all three lunches and at the door. Don’t miss your last chance to see some great improv! Contact Mrs. Berinato in Rm 135 or at berinato@latinacademy.org with any questions.

2011 Boston City League All-City Team - Academic Award Winners: The Boston Scholar Ath is excited to announce the Determination Award: Presented to a Student-Athlete who has viewed all challenges as opportunities, maintained a positive attitude when overcoming obstacles, and encouraged his teammates never to give up. This year’s recipient is Brian Goff from Boston Latin Academy.

Science Fair results:
We’d like to thank everyone who helped make the BLA Science Fair on Tues. and Wed. a success. The best projects from individual classes competed for top honors and the opportunity to represent BLA in the city-wide science fair on Mar. 10th. In the middle school division, Chelsey Skeete and Michael John won first places for “I See Vitamin C” and “H2O2 Catalyzation”, respectively. Second place prizes went to Michelle Nguyen, for “The Light & Sugar Experiment,” and Vivian Greene, for “The Stroop Effect.” Handy Dorceus and Santiago Paniagua came in third, with “Which Windmill Can Help Save the World” and Water Depth vs. Wave Velocity,” and Brendan Mannion, Beatrice Espanola, Joanna Harper, and Nathan Metz-Lerman received honorable mentions.

In the high school division, first place awards went to Dan Chu, for “Falling and Falling,” and Stephanie Su for “Does Super Make Sense”. Carol Nguyen and Casey Nelson won second place awards for “What Effect Does Garlic Have On Bacteria?” and “Physics Of Billiards” Third places went to Hassan Sakhta, for “Improving Wi-Fi Signal Strength” and Sophia Lambropoulos, for “How Does The Type Of Shoe You Wear Affect The Pressure That You Apply On Your Foot?”. Honorable mentions include Elaine Marton, Carolyn Nguyen, Niti Patel, and Liam Low. Congratulations to everyone for their outstanding work.
Thanks,
Contact:David Barry

MTN AUDITIONS: Those who could not attend MTN auditions last Friday because of Job Shadowing or having to miss the bus may audition on this coming Friday after school for Mr. Wurman in room 131 starting at 1:45. No new sign-ups are allowed. Please email Mr. Wurman to confirm that you are still auditioning. Contact:music@latinacademy.org

Bulletin for February 2, 2012

Community Service: Do you need community service hours and job experience? Volunteer to be a “Book Buddy” at Trotter Elementary School this spring. Commitment is small (once or twice a month) and it will be a good experience. Come to a quick meeting Thursday, Feb. 2nd right after school in the CAVE to find out more! Contact: Ms. Bryant

Library : Please see a librarian if you need to borrow a book and you have overdue fines or lost book fines on your account. Mrs. Moniz and/or Mrs. Estrada will help you get the book(s) you need regardless of the blocks on your account. Contact: Librarians

To All BLA students: “Free” open access computer lab from the hours 2:00pm-5:00pm (Mon - Thurs) at Roxbury Multi Service Center, 343 Warren Street, Boston, Ma 02121. For more information call 617-989-0292.

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

Bulletin for January 31, 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.

FREE CONCERT: BLA will be hosting the Vocal Quartet of the Handel and Haydn Society for a free concert after school next Tuesday at 2:00pm in Carroll Hall. This is an amazing ensemble that has some of the best voices in Boston. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear some amazing FREE music. Tuesday, January 31st at 2:00pm in Carroll Hall! Contact: Mr. Wurman

Grade 7 Students: There will be a Sixie Sweetheart Dance held for seventh graders on Friday, February 10th from 2-4pm. Students will receive a permission slip in homeroom. Tickets will be on sale for $6.00 during all 3 lunches beginning Wed., Feb. 1st. To buy a ticket you must have your completed permission form with you along with the $6.00 fee. Contact: Ms. Sullivan msullivan@latinacademy.org

FREE CONCERT: Voices Across America is a vocal quartet from the Handel and Haydn Society that is coming to perform for FREE at BLA on this Tuesday the 31st at 2:00pm in Carroll Hall. The concert is FREE, and these musicians are AWESOME. Come one! Come all! Contact: Mr. Wurman

Students: The Hapgood Library is hosting the science fair on Jan. 31st and February 1st. All students should report to their studies. The library will be CLOSED ALL DAY (even before and after school) on Tuesday and Wednesday. All students PLEASE report to your studies. Thanks for your cooperation. Contact: Mrs. Estrada.

Bulletin for January 30, 2012

BLA School Parent Council Meeting
The SPC meeting date has changed to the first Tuesday in the month starting Tuesday 7th February, 2012 at 6.30 p.m. Boston City Councilor-At- Large, John Connolly is scheduled to be our guest speaker.

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

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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 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

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

· 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.

· 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 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.