Dear Families,

Please see below for this week’s announcements.

COVID Testing
Covid 19 vaccination now available for ages 5-11
Cell Phone and Electronics Policy
No Parking
Upcoming Family Town Halls - date change
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. Covid 19 vaccination now available for ages 5-11:

Did you know that children ages 5 to 11 who live or go to school in Massachusetts are now eligible to get the Pfizer vaccine? It has been authorized by the CDC for use in children ages 5-11 on November 2. You don't need identification or insurance to get it. Contact your child’s health care provider or search VaxFinder.mass.gov for vaccination appointments.

You can also get information on vaccinating people ages 12-17, please visit: mass.gov/COVIDvaccineyouth

III. Cell Phone & Electronics Policy

This cell phone/Electronic Device/Headphone policy is intended to improve engagement and retention in classroom learning, to lessen distractions either of ourselves or of other students from learning, to foster mindfulness, and to ensure the privacy of others.

After a year of increased reliance and distraction on screens, we are focusing on learning together and being in community with each other versus our devices, as such:

Students MAY USE cellphones/electronics/headphones:

o Before School

o During Lunch

o After School - After school program use depends on program leader

permission

Students MAY NOT USE cellphones/electronics/headphones in

o Hallways - during class time & transitions

o Bathrooms

o Locker Rooms

o Classes, advisory, community, circle, and small group instruction - Unless

teacher directly gives permission

Thank you for helping and supporting us as we enforce this policy with our students.

IV. No Parking: Please do not pick up or drop off your student on River Street unless you are in designated street parking. This blocks traffic and causes safety issues. Please 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 a crossing guard. We have staff positioned throughout the bus loop, and please look to them for directions. We know that pick up and drop off is difficult with the smaller loop this year, and we appreciate your help in making this process as smooth and safe as possible.

V. Upcoming Family Town Halls

Our Family Town Hall that was scheduled for tonight has been postponed! We have rescheduled it for Tuesday, December 7, 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

Winter Sports at Boston Prep

Winter Sports at Boston Prep season is here! Registration is now open! To sign up, please follow this link: https://www.familyid.com/boston-prep-athletics/sy-21-22-winter-athletics-registration

The schedule for the tryouts this week is as follows:

Wednesday 12/1: HS Girls Basketball 3:30pm-5:30pm

Thursday 12/2: HS Girls Basketball 3:30pm-4:30pm

Thursday 12/2: HS Boys Basketball 4:30pm-5:30pm

Friday 12/3: HS Boys Basketball 3:30pm-5:30pm

If you have any questions or concerns regarding winter sports registration or open gym time, please feel free to reach out to our Athletic Director, Nick Alves: nalves@bostonprep.org

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is hosting a free, 3-hour, bilingual (English & Spanish) program for students and parents to learn how to prepare, plan and pay for college. Led by HSF, the Youth Leadership Consortium (YLC), is a partnership comprised of organizations such as the American Indian College Fund, APIA Scholars, College Board, College Greenlight, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Jack and Jill Foundation, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, The Steve Fund, and HSF. The event will take place over Zoom on Saturday, December 4th from 1pm – 4pm.

Click here for more information and to register.

Family Committee! Interested in joining our Family Committee? We want to hear from you! Your voice and your support is needed. All families are welcome and encouraged to join! If you are interested in learning more and getting more involved: Sign up here!

Thanks to the families who have already signed up. Our first Family Committee meeting (Meet & Greet) for this year will be held virtually via zoom on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 7pm. Click here to register. Join us!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to: Family Operations Manager, Madelyn Ruizdeporras at: mruizdeporras@bostonprep.org

SEPAC: (Special Education Advisory Council): If you are interested in joining our SEPAC, please reach out to our Special Education Coordinator, Marissa Chin at mchin@bostonprep.org

VI. 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.
APPENDIX: FAMILY QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, December 7, 6:00 PM -Family Town Hall: Register
Wednesday, December 8, 7:00PM - Family Committee Meeting: Register
Wednesday, December 21, 6:00 PM - Family Town Hall: Register
Thursday, December 23 - January 2, 2022 - No school (Winter Break)

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