Boston Arts Academy Weekly Bulletin
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October 2026
October 2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Important Dates In October:
Friday 10/2: Senior Family Coffee w/ School Counselors @ 8:00am-9:30am
Spring Musical Auditions
Tuesday 10/6: No School BPS 1/2 Day
First Day of BPS Twilight School
Monday 10/12: No School Indigenous People Day
Thursday 10/15: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
BAA Families and Caregivers,
The Physical Education Department has partnered with Boston Bikes again to teach bike riding lessons and bike safety. Classes happen during this semester’s PE lessons as well as after school. Please email Mr. Smith at nsmith3@bostonpublicschools.org if parents would like to sign up their students for lessons from now until 10/09, Monday through Thursday.
We would like to celebrate BAA biking at the City of Boston event, Ride and Chill at Franklin Park, on October 11th. All skill levels are invited! Link
BAA Families and Caregivers,
Help us support local shelter animals! For our upcoming BAA Community Service Day, students will be transforming adult-sized T-shirts into handmade pet toys. If you have any old or gently used adult T-shirts to spare, please drop them off in the first-floor main office by Friday, October 16, so we can prep materials for the event.
Thank you so much for your support!
BAA Community
Getting Started with ParentSquare for Parents and Guardians:
Bullying Prevention & Intervention: Any BPS student who is experiencing any form of bullying should immediately notify a trusted member of school staff or contact the Safe Space and Bullying Prevention Hotline at 617-592-2378 by phone or text message anytime.
NOTES FROM OUR SCHOOL NURSE
NOTES FROM OUR SCHOOL NURSE
Please provide the school nurse with a copy of your student’s Asthma Action Plan and/or Life Threatening Allergy Plan from their medical provider. As we prepare for out-of-building field trips throughout the school year, it is important that the school has the required emergency medications and medical documentation available for your student’s safety.
Please make sure that all medical orders are current (2026-27) and signed by your student’s medical provider. Any required emergency medication, including an EpiPen or asthma medication, should be provided to the school nurse as soon as possible. Please ensure that medications are not expired and are properly labeled according to school medication requirements.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please reach out to the School Nurse at Jaboujaoude@bostonpublicschools.org.
A doctor's note is needed every school year for a student to use the elevator and should include the following details:
Medical Necessity: The reason for using the elevator, such as an injury, surgery, or a documented mobility issue.
Duration: The start and end dates for the elevator usage, or the length of time the accommodation is needed.
Please forward all Doctors notes to Jaboujaoude@bostonpublicschools.org
Attendance and BPS Calendar
Attendance: All students are expected to be in all classes, on time. For excused absences, please
Have your parent/caregiver send in a note to the main office, or they email baa-attendance@bostonpublicschools.org within 5 school days.
Request make up work from your teachers.
If an absence or tardy from a class is an unexcused absence, students will receive a 0 for missed work.
BPS School Year Calendar- 2026-2027 can be found here
NOTES FROM OUR SCHOOL LIBRARY
NOTES FROM OUR SCHOOL LIBRARY
Afterschool Tutoring in the library is back! Students are welcome to drop in to the library from 3:00-5:00 Mon-Thurs and 1:00-3:00 on Fri to meet with a tutor from a local university to get help with homework. We will also be offering community service opportunities in the library at these times, have your student keep an eye out for Library Volunteer Training coming in early October.
Does your student need help with community service hours? Here is a list of one-day events coming up in October that are looking for volunteers. Students can read the websites and click on the "Volunteer" or "Sign up Here" links to fill out the interested form for volunteering. Then, they should make sure to check their email for more information from the organizations, and take a picture of themselves doing the service!
Walk to end Alzheimer's on October 25th
I also recommend families take a look at this list we've made in the library, and students could start contacting any outside organizations that look interesting to them to see if they're accepting volunteers right now! Many accept families volunteering together.
When students have completed a service, they can go to https://my.innerview.org/ to log their hours. Here's a video introducing Innerview and how the site works.
COLLEGE & CAREER OFFICE
COLLEGE & CAREER OFFICE
Families of 12th graders: Join the College and Career Counseling team on Friday, October 2nd for coffee and conversation!
Our counseling team will be on-site to discuss all things post-graduate planning, financial aid, and application prep.
BAA College & Career Fair
Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Students in grades 10-12 will be brought to the fair with their teachers during the school day.
NACAC STEM College and Career Fair
Date: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Wentworth Institute of Technology (Tansey Gym)
Sunday, November 1, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
MassArt - Offsite at Hynes Convention Center
HEALTH & WELLNESS
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Boston Arts Academy is working with The Children's Room (TCR) to offer a FREE arts-based grief support group for students!
We are gathering interest in this group for the 2026-27 academic year.
It is a small group that gives students the opportunity to spend time with each other, do arts-based activities, and learn more about grief and skills-building.
It is not therapy - it is about finding things in common and being supportive.
No pressure to talk - share as much or as little as you are comfortable.
Students who have ever experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or other caregiver are welcome.
Groups include interactive, arts-based activities! They will be held during the school day for 8 weekly sessions.
Please CLICK HERE to complete a brief Interest Form.
Email your School Based Social Worker if any questions:
Ms. Chambers
cchambers@bostonpublicschools.org
¡La Escuela Boston Arts Academy está trabajando con The Children's Room (TCR) para ofrecer un grupo de arte y duelo GRATUITO para estudiantes!
Este grupo brinda a los estudiantes la oportunidad de conectarse con sus compañeros, encontrar puntos en común y sentirse apoyados en relación con sus experiencias. Estudiantes que hayan experimentado la pérdida de un padre, madre, hermano, hermana u otro familiar cercano que formara parte de su vida diaria son bienvenidos. Los grupos se reunirán durante 6-8 sesiones semanales en el año escolar 2026-2027. ¡Actividades basadas en el arte!
Por favor, haga CLICK AQUI para completar el formulario de interés.
Contacten a tu trabajador social para obtener más información:
Ms. Chambers
cchambers@bostonpublicschools.org
VISUAL ARTS & DESIGN
VISUAL ARTS & DESIGN
MUSIC
MUSIC
DANCE
DANCE
If you have not already done so, please make sure your student has returned their Dance Wellness/Dance Screening permission slip. We've included a PDF of the form here for you to print and sign.
We are forwarding the Dance Department's scheduled performances for this year. As performances approach we will also be forwarding specific tech and dress rehearsal dates/times, as well. All rehearsals and performances are required for all participating students. We look forward to an amazing season of dance!
Performances
Afika Lives: Tuesday, December 1st : 9th grade only AM performance.
The Little Dancer: Friday, December 11th @ 7PM & Saturday, December 12th @ 3PM
Senior Dance Project: Tuesday, February 9th @ 7PM
Springfest: Friday, May 14th @ 7PM & Saturday, May 15th @ 2PM
Spring Dance Share: Monday, June 14th @ 7PM
THEATER
THEATER
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & RESOURCES
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & RESOURCES
The Urban League will offer free 10-week technology classes beginning October 5, 2026. This is a valuable opportunity for individuals to strengthen their computer and technology skills, gain knowledge to support employment, and build confidence with everyday technology.
Program details:
Program: Free Technology Classes
Duration: 10 weeks
Start date: October 5, 2026
Location: Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
Cost: Free
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Adult Education and Workforce Development Resources
BPS Adult Education
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Workforce Development Program Directory
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Boston Family Days offers free access to Boston’s top cultural institutions for all PreK-12 students and two guests on the first and second Sunday of each month through December 2026. The program also includes free tickets to live performances at major venues. Students must register to receive ticket links and instructions from the City.
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