Update | September 15, 2022

Dear Families,  

Please see below for the announcements for this week’s family newsletter!

  1. Middle School Welcome Potluck - Postponed to October

  2. Boston Prep Office Hours

  3. After School Clubs Begin 

  4. Fall Sports

  5. Senior College/Career Counseling September Update

  6. Student Start of Year Checklist 

  7. Application Open for Grade 6th Only

  8. Join Boston Prep’s Family Committee

  9. Photographers at Boston Prep

  10. Community Events/Announcements

Stay safe and be well!

Sincerely,

Madelyn Ruizdeporras

Family Operations Manager


I. Middle School Welcome & Fall Festival Potluck

The Middle School Welcome Potluck has been postponed to Saturday, October 15th, 2022. The event for this Saturday, September 17th, will not be occurring. We apologize for the inconvenience, but are hoping this allows more families to attend. We look forward to seeing you in October for our Middle School Fall Festival. 

 

Middle School Fall Festival Potluck Date: Saturday, October 15th, 2022

Time: 11:30 - 1:00pm 

Where: Boston Prep! 

  • This will be a time for families, students, and teachers to build community and get to know each other. There will be food, games, music, and time to tour classrooms. We would love your support with the potluck by bringing in food and drink items to share with our middle school community! 

  •  Please RSVP by filling out this survey. Please note this survey has been updated - please complete again if you previously RSVP’d.

II. Boston Prep Office Hours: (Tues/Wed/Thurs)

As a reminder, there is no after school programming on Mondays or Fridays. Office hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will run from 3:10pm to 4:15pm for MS and HS students. Students can check in with their teachers directly to learn more about their particular days and locations for additional support. Please note that detention also starts at 3:10pm and all athletics will begin at 4pm.

 

III. After School Clubs Begin: (Tues/ Wed or Thurs)

After-school clubs will begin to meet after school the week of 9/12! After-school clubs will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays between the hours of 3:10 pm and 4:15 pm. On the Extracurricular Activities website (click here), students and families can learn about the clubs, what time they meet, and in what classroom they meet. If your student is interested and wants to join a club, please remind them to complete the SY23 Club Sign-Up Form (click here) to sign up for a club – this will let the club advisors know who to expect during club meeting times. If you have any questions, please contact Fina Fontes. 

IV. Fall Sports

  • Fall Sports Season starts this Friday September 16th as Girls Volleyball host Match Charter in the PAC. Match starts at 4:30 pm and admission is FREE!

  • Sign-ups for middle school Co-Ed Soccer have started. Tryouts for middle school soccer will be held Wednesday September 14th and Thursday September 15th 4pm at Ross Field.

 

V. Senior College/Career Counseling September Update

Throughout the month of September, the CCO will be holding individual family meetings to discuss the college process and timeline. Ariel Perry and Sarah Dewey, our college counselors, will be reaching out to schedule these meetings throughout the months of September and October. During the meeting, we will discuss your senior’s college/career list, as well as ways in which we hope to partner with you throughout the year. If possible, we ask that all families bring their 2021 taxes, as that is an important part of the financial aid process. 

 

VI. Student Start of Year Checklist 

We are looking to form and continue a productive partnership with you to ensure your children reach their highest potential. Students and families should use this checklist to ensure that students are ready for the year ahead. This checklist is applicable to all students in grades 6 -12. 

 

Start of Year Checklist 

Critical checklist items (medical forms and start of year forms) are also included below: 

 

  1. Medical Forms Request

Did you fax and/or bring in your medical forms? Please check out the below links

Due to a glitch with the HelloSign Software website, the parent will need to enter their email address where you will then receive an email. Click on that link which will result in an error page and then click "Click here to resend." You will get the link to your email inbox again. From there, you can sign the document. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working with HelloSign to fix this website error on their part. 

  • Front Desk Hours: Monday - Friday 7am to 6pm (617-333-6688)

  • Fax forms to Boston Prep, Attn: Malorie Golafaie, RN at 617-333-6689

  • Questions about medical forms can be emailed to: nurses@bostonprep.org

 

2. Start of the Year Forms

  • Please take some time to complete your start of year forms? Please check out the below links:

VII. Application Open for Grade 6th Only

We are still accepting applications for 6th graders looking to enroll in the 2022-2023 school year at Boston Prep! If you missed the last deadline, or know anyone who has a child entering grade 6 this year, apply today at: https://www.bostonprep.org/enroll - Spread The Word!

 

VIII. Join Boston Prep’s Family Committee

Are you interested in joining our Family Committee? 

Our first Family Committee Meeting will be held on: 

Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 

Time: 6pm

Location: Boston Prep: 885 River Street, Boston, MA 

Topic:  Meet & Greet with some upcoming events! Hope you can join us! 

Our Family Committee is a chance for our families to play a big role in our school community! Family voices are extremely important in helping shape our school and being a part of this committee provides a crucial platform for parent-school communication. 

The Committee’s main goals are to provide a meaningful impact in their child's school experience, while also having the opportunity to create activities and events for families to connect and build stronger relationships with one another. We want to hear from you! Your voice and your support matters and is needed. All families are welcome and encouraged to participate! During the SY22-23 school year, the family committee will be meeting once a month. 

If you are interested in learning more and getting more involved, sign up now! Family Committee Sign Up 

 

X. Community Events/Announcements

  • LatinX Heritage Month

This month we have the privilege to celebrate all LatinX students, families, and faculty along with all Latinos across! 

 

  1. What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean?

The celebration was created to recognize the positive impact that Hispanic have in this country. "Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America," according to the official government website. According to the Census Bureau, the U.S. Hispanic population is 62.1 million as of 2020, "making people of Hispanic origin the nation’s largest ethnic or racial minority." 

  1. What countries are involved in Hispanic Heritage Month?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the month honors “the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.” Those countries include Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, 

Puerto Rico, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

*Stay tuned on our social media page for different ways Boston Prep students and faculty will honor and celebrate Latinos!

  

  • Massachusetts Charter Public School e-newsletter highlights

With new beginnings come new hopes, dreams, and goals! As we begin this new school year, the Massachusetts Charter Public School Association will be highlighting the goals of students, teachers, and families all across Massachusetts in their e-newsletter and on their social media accounts. Let’s help them shine a light on the big goals and high hopes we all have here in the Boston Prep community! Complete this brief survey now, and then follow MCPSA on social media to follow along and what charter public school students, teachers, and families all across MA are thinking about as we kick off this new year.

  

  • Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience at Franklin Park Zoo

Boston Lights will once again illuminate Franklin Park Zoo with sparkling new lantern additions, plus a few returning favorites!

 

Experience the wonder of over 55 magnificent displays comprising hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns spanning Franklin Park Zoo's 72 acres. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here: https://www.zoonewengland.org/engage/boston-lights/

  

APPENDIX: FAMILY QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Upcoming Dates

  • Thursday, September 15 - Saturday, October 15: LatinX Heritage Month

  • Monday, September 19, 2022: High School Retreat (more details to come)

  • Wednesday, September 21, 2022: Family Committee Meeting (In Person)

  • Sunday, September 25 - Tuesday, September 27: Rosh Hashanah (School Is Open)

  • Wednesday, October 5: Yom Kippur (School Is Open)

  • Monday, October 10: No School (Indigenous People’s Day)

 

Have questions?

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