Update | September 22nd, 2022

Dear Families,  

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

  1. Student Start of Year Checklist 

  2. Boston Prep’s Family Committee

  3. Middle School Fall Festival Family Potluck

  4. After School Clubs 

  5. Application Open for Grade 6th Only

  6. Athletic Events and Contents

  7. Persistence Programs Notifications

  8. Community Events/Announcements

Stay safe and be well!

Sincerely,

Madelyn Ruizdeporras
Family Operations Manager

I. 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 857-702-0736 

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

  1. Start of the Year Forms

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

II. Join Boston Prep’s Family Committee

Are you interested in joining our Family Committee? 

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 

III. Middle School Fall Festival Family Potluck 

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. 

IV. After School Clubs have Started: (Tues/ Wed or Thurs)

After-school clubs have started. 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. 

V. 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 - This deadline is fast approaching! Spread The Word!

VI. Athletic Events and Contents

Wednesday, September 21: 

  • Girls Soccer Away at South Shore Regional Charter, 3pm,  1:30pm Dismissal , Full Schedule Here 

  • Boys Soccer Away at South Shore Regional Charter, 3pm, 1:30pm Dismissal, Full Schedule Here

  • Girls Volleyball Away at Foxborough Regional Charter, 4pm, 2:30pm Dismissal, Full Schedule Here  

Thursday, September 22:

  • Middle School Co-ed Soccer Home vs Brooke Mattapan 4pm, 230pm Dismissal

For more news, updates, and content please follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @BostonPrepAD

   VII. Persistence Program Notifications

  • Senior College/Career Family Meetings: Throughout the month of September, the College Counseling Office 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. Any questions or want to schedule? Reach out to acanto@bostonprep.org

  • Fall Rep Visits: Starting Monday, September 19th through Friday, November 4th, the College Counseling Office will be hosting several colleges and universities on campus. These visits are a great opportunity for our seniors to meet directly with admission staff from a variety of institutions throughout the country. We are aiming to have every senior attend 1-2 visits this fall. This week, we will be welcoming the following colleges/universities: Fisher College, College of Mount Saint Vincent, Boston University, and Occidental College.

  • PSAT: We will be offering the PSAT on October 12th to all juniors. The PSAT will provide our juniors with the opportunity to practice for the SAT. While many colleges/universities are SAT optional, we still want to provide all of our students the opportunity to practice and sit for the SAT in the spring. If you have any questions about the PSAT or related resources to support your student, reach out to Aaron Canto at acanto@bostonprep.org

  

VIII. Community Events/Announcements

This month we will celebrate by having an art and poetry contest for students, winners will be announced at our October event. See flyers below. 

Topic: Latinx Heritage Month Celebration

Date: Tuesday, October 13th

Time: 6-7:30pm

 

APPENDIX: FAMILY QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Upcoming Dates

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)

  • Thursday, October 13: Latinx Heritage Month Celebration

  • Saturday, October 15: MS Fall Festival Family Potluck; RSVP here

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.