Update | June 8, 2022

Dear Families,  

Please see below for this week’s announcements.

  1. COVID Testing

  2. EOY Requests from the Nurse’s Office

  3. SY23 Uniform Order Information

  4. Class of 2022 Graduation Details

  5. UPDATE: SEPAC (Special Education Advisory Committee) Meeting

  6. Upcoming COVID Vaccine Clinic

  7. 8th Grade Step Up Ceremony

  8. Intent to Return to Boston Prep Survey

  9. Boston Prep Events/Announcements

  10. Community Events/Announcements

Stay safe and be well!

Sincerely,

Madelyn Ruizdeporras
Family Operations Manager

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 and Ms. Etheart, at nurses@bostonprep.org. Our nurses will partner with you to determine whether your child must remain home from school and for how long. You will be notified by Boston Prep’s Nursing Team if your student tests positive for COVID. If you do not receive notification from our Nurses, you should assume that your child has not tested positive.

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

Thank you for continuing to be our partners in ensuring the health and safety of the Boston Prep community.


II. EOY Requests from the Nurse's Office:

Medication pick-up

“If your child has any medications that he/she takes at school, it will need to be picked up from the nurse’s office by the end of day, Friday June 24th . Per policy, medications MUST be picked up by a parent or guardian. Medications cannot be given to students to take home. Any medications not picked up by the end of day on Friday, June 24th will be discarded. Thank you!”

Yearly Physicals

“Parents are required to submit an up-to-date physical exam/immunization record from their doctor each year. If your child has had their annual physical exam or you have not yet submitted the record of their most recent exam, please either drop the record off at the school or fax a copy to the nurses at 617-333-6689.”


III. SY23 Uniform Order Information:

This upcoming school year Boston Prep will be requiring all students to be in school uniform. College Hype, Boston Prep’s uniform vendor will be open for orders from 6/1 to 6/14. A text has already been sent with this information to all families. Any orders during this time will get a 15% discount automatically applied. On 6/14 the uniform store will close, and will not re-open until 7/1 through 7/14. Any orders after 7/14 will not be ready by the start of school.

To order please go to https://customhype.com/Boston_Prep_Charter/shop/home.


IV. Class of 2022 Graduation Details:

We are looking forward to graduation on Friday, June 10 at 6:00 PM at Roxbury Community College! Below are some important announcements. We ask that you please read these in detail to ensure that students are prepared for a joyful celebration!

ARRIVAL

  •  Doors will open at 5:20 PM, and graduates are asked to arrive no later than 3:00 PM.

  • There will be parking available.

CAPS & GOWNS

  • Graduates should arrive wearing their caps and gowns.

  • Tassels will be distributed at graduation.

  • If your student have not yet paid and/or picked up your cap and gown, they may pay/pick it up at rehearsal Thursday, June 9 at 9:00 AM.

Please click this link for more details regarding graduation.


V. SEPAC (Special Education Advisory Committee) Meeting: 

UPDATE: The June SEPAC meeting has moved to Tuesday, June 14th 5:30pm (via zoom) given June special events in support of family participation in upcoming student activities and banquets. Topic to be discussed: Closing School Year Meeting and feedback. 

Congratulations to all our seniors and student athletes!  

Zoom details to follow.


VI. Upcoming COVID Vaccine Clinic:

Boston Prep will be hosting a COVID vaccination clinic for students, graduating seniors, and alumni on Wednesday, June 15th from 11am - 2pm. To register your student, please click this link, and please complete the attached consent form. Then, please send the completed consent form back to school with your student. Please see attached flyers for more information. All participants aged 12 and up will receive a $25 gift card.

English Flyer here

Hatian Creole Flyer here

Spanish Flyer here


VII. 8th Grade Step Up Ceremony:

There is no greater joy than watching your child achieve an educational milestone in their life. Saying Goodbye to Eighth Grade is a time of mixed emotions. It is time for a new change. Please join us for a Step-Up Ceremony for our Eighth Grade students that will be heading to High School Next Year.

Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022

Time: 6PM- 7PM

Address: 885 River St. Hyde Park, MA 02136

Location: GYM (PAC)

Please RSVP By: Wednesday, June 22, 2022, using this link.

VIII. Intent to Return to Boston Prep Survey:

All Boston Prep families are asked to take some time to fill out this brief Intent to Return survey.

This will let us know if you plan to send your child back to Boston Prep for the upcoming school year. It is important that we receive 100% of families participating. You may reach out to: Madelyn Ruizdeporras (Family Operations Manager) if you have any questions.


IX. Boston Prep Events/Announcements:

  • High School Athletics Banquet: Our End of Year High School Athletics Banquet will be tonight, Wednesday, June 8th at 5:30pm in the Phoenix Athletic Center (GYM)! We will take time to appreciate the efforts of all of our players and coaches throughout the year, as well as recognize individuals who excelled in their respective sport this athletic year.

    • Food will be served.  

    • Invites ONLY by RSVP. The link to RSVP can be found here:RSVP Athletic Banquet HERE

      If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Director of Athletics (Mr. Alves): nalves@bostonprep.org

  • Junior Updates: The CCO would like to invite families to join us on Wednesday, June 15th to connect about the college process. The meeting will be from 6pm – 7:30pm in the recess lot. Food will be provided and we ask for families to RSVP to confirm attendance.

    Please see Flyer


X. Community Events/Announcements:

Public Hearing | Fare-Free Bus Program:

  • Meeting Info: Date: June 23, 2022 at 6 PM

  • Location: Virtual • Zoom • Boston, MA

  • Attendees: General Public

  • Event Description: Service on routes 23, 28, and 29 will be fare-free for two years, from March 1, 2022 through February 29, 2024. During this time, The RIDE paratransit service will also be fare-free for customers making trips that begin and end within 3/4 mile of these routes. This program is funded by the City of Boston.

    A virtual public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. During the hearing, the MBTA will provide an overview and take comments on the fare-free bus program. Join the Virtual Hearing: The hearing will be held over Zoom. You can join by computer, smartphone app, or telephone.

    Register for the hearing

    If you have questions or need help registering, please email publicengagement@mbta.com or call 617-222-3030.

    Visit https://www.mbta.com/events/2022-06-23/public-hearing-fare-free-bus-program for more information. Learn more about the Fare-Free Bus Program

  • Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics:  Mass Department of Public Health is parting with local businesses to host free COVID-19 vaccination clinics. There are several clinics over the break, all at really cool locations (amusement parks, bowling alleys, zoos, etc.). Attending and getting a shot will include some fun giveaways to these locations (READ: free tickets and swag). 

    The clinics will be offering boosters and you do not need ID or proof of health insurance. 

    https://www.mass.gov/info-details/school-vacation-week-covid-19-vaccination-clinics


APPENDIX: FAMILY QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Upcoming Dates

  • Wednesday, June 8: High School Athletics Banquet

  • Friday, June 10: Class of 2022 Graduation

  • Tuesday, June 14: SEPAC Meeting

  • Wednesday, June 15: Middle School Athletic Banquet

  • Monday: June 20: Celebrate Juneteenth - No School

  • Thursday: June 23: 8th Grade Step Up Ceremony

  • Friday, June 24: Last Day of School

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