As you probably know, Americans will be receiving rebate checks in May as a result of an economic stimulus package that President Bush signed into law in February (see http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/2008/02/13/bush_signs_economic_stimulus_package/7582/). Won’t you please consider contributing a portion of your rebate to the Boston Latin Academy Language Lab Fund? Your donation is tax deductible and every BLA student will benefit. For more information and a giving form, click here. Questions or suggestions? E-mail Connie Manzi at or Chris Carter at

As of 4/29/08, parents have contributed $3,480. Thanks to those who contributed since our last post:

Pierre A. Baptiste
Jaqueline Dasilva
Karen & Albert Fiorentino
Christopher & Roseanne Roth
Auzinda Tavares