Dear Families,
Please see below for this week’s announcements.
Updated 2021-2022 Dress Codes
Anti-Racism Survey
Recap: Last Week’s Family Town Hall
Summer Assignments
Summer Meal Access & Special Meal Tomorrow!
2021-2022 Calendar
Athletics Registration
Community Events/Announcements
Stay safe and be well!
Sincerely,
Sharon Liszanckie
Executive Director
I. Updated 2021-2022 Dress Codes
This year’s dress codes are now live on our website! Please read carefully to make note of changes for this new school year, made in response to student feedback.
Note that middle school students do not need to purchase any uniform items this year. High school students who wish to purchase shirts are strongly encouraged to do so by this Friday, August 6. See the links below for further details and ordering instructions.
II. Anti-Racism Survey
As part of our anti-racism work, we ask that you complete this 5-minute anonymous survey about your Boston Prep experience. Our goal is for 50% of families and caregivers to complete the survey by Wednesday, August 4th, and we’ll be sending daily text message reminders and updates on our progress. Thank you in advance for your input!
III. Recap: Last Week’s Family Town Hall
Thank you to all who joined us for July’s Family Town Hall! We discussed health and safety planning, academic acceleration, and our new Circle practice to provide social emotional learning opportunities for all students. If you missed the meeting, you can view the slides here.
Our August Family Town Hall will be held on Wednesday, August 25 at 6:00PM.
IV. Summer Assignments
All Boston Prep students have summer assignments to complete to continue growing their skills over the summer months. Assignments are available on our Family Resources website throughout the summer. Students have different assignments, based on their grade level.
Rising 6th graders: Summer reading
Rising 7th graders: Summer reading & math
Rising 8th - 12th graders: Summer reading, math, & history
Note that “rising” indicates the grade the student will be entering in the Fall. For example, rising 6th graders are students who just completed 5th grade and will enter 6th grade in the fall.
V. Summer Meal Access & Special Meal Tomorrow!
We will continue to serve nutritious, delicious, freshly prepared meals throughout the summer! These meals are FREE to all children 18 and under, whether or not they attend Boston Prep. Meals are available for pick-up Tuesday - Thursday, 8am - 6pm.
As a part of our collaboration with the Afrimerican Cultural Initiative, an initiative led by Boston Prep parent Marlon Solomon, Boston Prep has a cultural nutrition program in which we are piloting meals that represent our community’s diverse cultures. Tomorrow (Wednesday, 8/4), we will be serving up Jollof Rice for FREE to families with children under 18 years old. Please stop by between 8am and 6pm to pick up your Jollof Rice. Then, complete this brief survey to let us know what you think!
VI. 2021-2022 Calendar
An updated 2021-2022 calendar is available on our website. The first day of school for all students will be Monday, August 30, which will be a half day. While we had previously communicated that the first week of school would be all half days, please note that it will be a regular week of school following normal start and dismissal times (as shown below).
VII. Athletics Registration
We are excited to announce the return of the Boston Prep athletics program for the upcoming school year! (Please note that we continue to monitor the safety of athletics, and our plans will adapt, as needed, in accordance with the most current health and safety guidelines.)
With 19 sports programs offered in both the middle school and high school, our student-athletes will have the opportunity to choose from a wide array of sports. Our sport offerings are as follows:
This year we are introducing an online sports registration platform called Family ID. To register for a Fall sport, please click on the link below, follow the instructions, and fill out the required information on the online registration form. Please note that a copy of a most recent physical (within 13 months of the beginning of the season) is required to participate.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Mr. Alves at nalves@bostonprep.org or 617-506-9085.
VIII. Community Events/Announcements
Emergency Rental Assistance: Massachusetts renters with a household income of 80 percent or less of the Area Median Income (AMI) that are having trouble covering rent and/or utility payments may qualify for assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development. The program can pay for up to 18 months of arrears or up to 18 months of prospective rental assistance, or a combination, for costs accrued after March 13, 2020. The program can also cover up to $2,500 of overdue utility bills for renters that became due after the start of the pandemic. Interested individuals can call 2-1-1 or connect directly with a regional agency here.
APPENDIX: FAMILY QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, August 25, 6:00 PM - Family Town Hall (Register here)
Monday, August 30 - First day of school for the 2021-2022 school year