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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) is to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988. The theme for 2022 is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation ".
FUN FACT: The oldest mummies in the world are from Chile. The Chinchorro mummies were found in 1917 in the Atacama Desert and it turns out these mummies are even older than the Egyptian ones by two thousand years!
Starting on September 29, we will have the Tech Goes Home training. Attendees will learn:
Basic use of a Chromebook.
Browsers.
Translator, calendar, Google maps.
Social Media.
Apps.
Aimed at people over 18 years of age
Every Thursday for 6 weeks from:
10:00 pm - 12:00 pm
or
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The event will be held in Spanish at no cost. Flyer down below.
Need to ask a lawyer for immigration advice? Consultations are free and interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Call @BOSimmigrants at (617) 635-2980 or email. immigrantadvancement@boston.gov to make an appointment today.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SPOTLIGHT
This past week we represented our cultures by wearing our flags or flag colors!
BLA Operations
BPS DAILY HOME HEALTH CHECKLIST
Please use the BPS daily checklist everyday. The checklist is available in many languages and found HERE
TRANSPORTATION UPDATES & SAFETY
Please have your child ready for the bus at their assigned pickup location ten minutes before the stated pickup time. Please also be prepared for bus delays. If you would like to know where your child’s bus is in real time, check out Where’s My School Bus online at schoolbus.bostonpublicschools.org.
If your child needs way-finding help, please encourage them to call the BPS Transportation Helpline at 617-635-9520. If your child becomes lost, they should call 9-1-1. The Boston Police Department's school unit coordinates with Boston Public Schools to locate missing children and return them to their parents and/or guardians or school as quickly as possible.
MORNING SAFETY
Please follow the signs posted near the school and watch your speed during school arrival times.
Please avoid blocking traffic by stopping in the middle of the road, parking in the spots designated for buses, making U-turns and dropping students off in the teacher parking lots.
Library Newsletter
Monthly Newsletter
COVID Protocol
If you test positive for COVID, fill out the google form (below) so we can correctly excuse this absence and record this illness. Please follow the directions for quarantine on the form, if you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to Nurse Conlin and Price. You may also visit this website for additional information.
If your student requires any medication during the school year ie: inhaler, epipen , please be sure to fill out the authorization for prescription medication paperwork and have it signed by both parent and MD. See nurse website for more information. If your student may require Ibuprofin/acetominophen/benedryl/ cetrizine, please fill out the OTC form also found on the nurses page. If your student had a Physical exam over the summer or during this school year, please be sure to forward a copy to our school nurses. Please visit our school nurses webpage for any information/paperwork you may require: https://www.latinacademy.org/families/nurses office
Google Form for reporting positive COVID case: HERE
Student Support
Academic Supports Available to Students:
Please see below for a list of academic supports available to all students.
Youth Virtual Learning Programs: Check out this spreadsheet which has over 200 programs available to students to support with academics in the virtual world.
Pie R Squared: Pie R Squared offers live math tutoring after school.
826 Boston: 826 Boston’s after-school tutoring program operates Monday-Thursday for students ages 6-18. We serve the highest-need students in our community and give priority enrollment to students from low-income families and English Language Learners.
Academic Mentoring Program is now available for grades 6-12, where students are able to request a mentor for help and guidance with school (more information below)
Boston Public School District has partnered with Paper to provide ALL students with free, 1-on-1 tutoring and writing support. You can explore this incredible resource with your students right now! Tutoring and writing support in 4 different languages — English, Spanish, French and Mandarin. Interested in speaking to a member of the Paper team? You can reach them at parents@paper.co.
Upcoming Events
*Flyers included below with additional information*
TUESDAY 9/27
BLA Dragon Tales School Newspaper meeting in Room 321 at 1:40
THURSDAY 9/29
Crochet Lunch Bunch! During 5th period in the lower library
The Academy Actors: 1:50 - 2:30
Scholastic Book Fair Success !
Thank you to all families and students for making this book fair a HUGE success! We cannot wait for future book fairs with you all!
Senior Portraits dates- 10/13 and 10/20 - 7:45 am - 11:00 am
Contact Ms. Shah for more information.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
7TH AND 8TH GRADERS: DISCOVERING JUSTICE'S MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM (FREE!)
The Mock Trial Program is a 10-week after-school program that will run on Tuesdays starting October 4th. Most sessions will be virtual (Zoom) from 3:00-4:30pm, while two or three sessions will meet in person after school at the Moakley Courthouse (transportation will be provided). The Mock Trial Program transforms middle school students into the role of trial lawyers. With the support of volunteer attorneys and legal professionals, students tackle age-appropriate legal issues, engage in legal analysis, and ultimately try cases in virtual courtrooms before federal or state judges and juries made up of community members. Space is limited, so please express interest by reviewing the fall schedule and completing the interest form. More information can be found on the Mock Trial Flyer for Students. — For more information, please contact: Ms. DeLuca at edeluca@bostonpublicschools.org
Greek Club!
Starting October 7th
Thursdays 1:50-2:30
Food, games, etc.
Join us to learn about amazing Greek culture and meet new people!
If you have any questions contact eapazidou@bostonk12.org
Recycling Club
Officially begins Friday, 9/23 at room 331 after school from 1:40-2:20 pm. Help recycle bins from classrooms and gain community service hours!
If you have any questions contact jjonah@bostonk12.org
Crochet Lunch Bunch!
Thursday 5th Period in the Lower Library
Join us for crocheting and camaraderie. No experience required.
Questions? Email: Eleanor Hendrickson ehendrickson@bostonk12.org
Join BLA Dragon Tales School Newspaper!
Want to learn about an exciting opportunity to write about and for the BLA community? Join BLA Dragon Tales, the longest-running publication and only student-led newspaper of BLA. Our first meeting will be Tuesday, September 27th in room 321 at 1:40 and we’ll determine our regular meeting date soon after. Reach out for to Amishai (agoodmangolds@bostonk12.org) or Mr. Mueller (emueller@bostonpublicschools.org) for more information !
Join The Academy Actors
BLA's Drama Club will hold its first meeting next Thursday, Sept. 29th from 1:50 - 2:30 in Carroll Hall. Anyone and everyone is invited to attend!
Questions? Email: Ms. Berinato - aberinato@bostonpublicschools.org
First Generation Investors (flyer down below): A nonprofit organization that teaches underserved high school students the power of investing and provides the students with real money to invest. Our mission is to provide underserved young adults the knowledge, skills and tools to thrive in the investment economy
Rock The Street, Wall Street: Looking for individuals that identify as she/her and/or non-binary who want to learn more about savings, investments, budgeting, and more.
Below is an Academic Mentoring Program flyer.
Students can complete this form to REQUEST a mentor.
Staff can coach and support the young people they are matched with in service of their mentees' self-identified goals.
Parent, caregivers, & teachers community partners complete this form to nominate a student.
SPEDPAC
Please review the Special Education Basic Rights (below)
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