Dear Families,

Please see below for this week’s announcements.

COVID Testing
Traffic Issues
Dismissal Updates
Picture Day
Upcoming Family Town Halls
Boston Prep Events
Community Events/Announcements

Stay safe and be well!

Sincerely,

Sharon Liszanckie
Executive Director

I. COVID Testing

At Boston Prep, health and safety is our number one priority. We ask for your help, as families, in a few ways.

Keep your child home if they are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19. If you believe your child is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or has been exposed to someone with COVID-19, please immediately contact our nurses, Ms. Golafaie, Ms. Etheart and Ms. Fenoglietto, at nurses@bostonprep.org. Our nurses will partner with you to determine whether your child must remain home from school and for how long.

If you have not yet registered your child for our FREE COVID testing program, please do so now!

II. Traffic Issues

During arrival and dismissal, parking on River Street causes traffic and safety issues. Please do not pick up or drop off your student on River Street unless you are in a designated street parking. We ask that families pull into the bus loop or find associated street parking. Additionally, please make sure to use the crosswalks when crossing River Street, and do not cross near the entrance to the bus loop. It is a blind turn, and can be dangerous. The crosswalk was designed to be in the safest possible location, and is supported by our amazing crossing guard, Ms. Edna Humphrey. We have staff members positioned throughout the bus loop; make sure to look to them for directions. We know that pick up and drop off is difficult with the smaller loop this year, therefore, we appreciate your help in making this process as smooth and safe as possible.

III. Dismissal Updates

Please see dismissal time changes on the following dates:

Monday, November 8th: Normal dismissal at 12pm
Tuesday, November 9th: Normal dismissal at 3pm
Wednesday, November 10th: Normal dismissal at 3pm
Thursday, November 11th: No School | Veterans Day Recess
Friday, November 12th: No School | Veterans Day Recess

During this shortened week (November 8th - 10th), all after school activities will also be canceled.

IV. Picture Day

Picture Day will be on: Thursday November 4, 2021. We are asking our students to please dress to impress or wear their uniform. If you would like to pre-order before Picture Day you can do so by going online to: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/. Your student's School ID or Picture ID code is: EVTC9HWK2

If you do not want to order online, please request a form from the front office. Completed forms should be returned on Picture Day to our photographers.

V. Upcoming Family Town Halls

Join us, Wednesday, November 17, 6:00 PM. If you haven’t registered yet, you still have time to click on this link and Register. Visit our website to view our other upcoming Town Halls.

We are eager to have as many families as possible join us for this Town Hall so that we can continue to partner together to ensure Boston Prep is an excellent, equitable school for all.

VI. Boston Prep Events

College Process

Join the College Counseling Team on Zoom at 6pm on Thursday, 11/4, to learn more about the college process timeline, the ways to explore various colleges and universities, and how Boston Prep can support your family with financial aid. Families will need to RSVP for this session. To do so, please click here: RSVP for the session at this registration link.

College Open House and Tours

With school closed on November 11th and November 12th, the College Counseling Office recommends and encourages seniors to utilize this time by visiting local area colleges and universities. Many institutions will be offering open houses and campus tours on these days. Wondering what schools would be worth checking out for your senior? Reach out to Sarah Dewey (sdewey@bostonprep.org) or Aaron Canto (acanto@bostonprep.org).

Helping Hands November in the Middle School

In the month of November our focus will be encouraging students to give back to the community. Community service is one of the best ways to help benefit the public or give back to our community. It does not only have positive effects on society, but it will bring benefits to our lives and personal development.A canned food drive will begin from November 1st to November 19th to help families in need for the upcoming winter. Each Classroom will have a container for donations. The Classroom in each grade level that collects the most will get a surprise. Click Here for the November calendar. For additional information on the can drive, reach out to: Tnora@bostonprep.org

Middle School Family Fall Festival
We would like to invite you to our Middle School Family Fall Festival and Open House on Saturday, November 6th from 11:00am-1:00pm. Please come to meet your student’s teachers and stay to enjoy snacks, outdoor games and activities. We will also have a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for our Middle School students. You will also get a chance to meet the teachers in person and learn more about our school. We are grateful for your continued support and partnership. You don’t want to miss it!
You must RSVP to attend our Middle School Fall Festival Event. Please complete this brief form if you plan to attend.

VII. Community Events/Announcements

Enrollment is now OPEN!: If you have a child that is entering grades 6-10 next fall and would like them to enroll at Boston Prep or know someone who is interested in enrolling in Boston Prep for the 2022-2023 school year, enrollment is now open.
Apply today and SPREAD the WORD! You can apply by heading to this link: application.

Family Committee Sign Up! Are you interested in joining our Family Committee? If so, this is your chance! The Committee’s main goals is to come together and build stronger relationships with one another and to support the students and faculty of Boston Prep. Your voice and your support is needed. We want to hear from you! All families are welcome and encouraged to join! If you are interested in learning more and getting more involved, sign up now! Please click on: Sign up here!
This year, due to covid restrictions, the Family Committee meetings will be held virtually; more details about the first virtual meeting will be shared soon! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to: Ms. Ruizdeporras (Family Operations Manager) at:
mruizdeporras@bostonprep.org
Exam Schools Admission Process: Boston Public Schools has three exam schools: Boston Latin Academy, Boston Latin School, and the John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science. All three schools accept new students for grades 7 and 9. The O’Bryant School also accepts a limited number of new students for grade 10.
Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the new exam school admissions policy approved by the School Committee on July 14, 2021, the admissions process for the 2022-2023 school year will be based only on GPA. Students will not be required to take an admissions test.
Application Requirements:
1. Student currently enrolled in grades 6, 8, or 9
2. Residence in the City of Boston (Residency Verification required) - must be
completed between October 25, 2021 and November 19, 2021
3. Grade Point Average (GPA) average of a B or higher in ELA, Math,Science, and Social Studies courses from the current school year
The BPS Exam Schools will host several information sessions beginning in November through January. This is a chance for families to meet the school leader, take a (virtual) tour of the building, and ask questions. Due to Covid, all info sessions are being held virtually again this year. The dates, times, and contact information for all School Info Sessions are available on this website at bostonpublicschools.org/schoolpreview.
APPENDIX: FAMILY QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, November 4 - Picture Day
Saturday, November 6, 11AM-1PM - Middle School Fall Festival and Open House
Thursday, November 11 - No school (Veterans Day)
Friday, November 12 - No school
Wednesday, November 17, 6:00 PM - Family Town Hall
Wednesday, November 24 - Friday, November 26 - No School (Thanksgiving holiday)

Have questions?

Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out with questions! You can contact your child’s advisor or utilize any of the email addresses below.

For questions about yellow school buses, MBTA passes, and transportation: transportation@bostonprep.org
To report an absence or tardiness: attendance@bostonprep.org
To submit a physical exam record or to discuss health-related topics: nurses@bostonprep.org
For information about resources, please familiarize yourselves with our boston prep resource page: https://www.bostonprep.org/resources
For other questions: info@bostonprep.org