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September 14 update

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Updates | October 23, 2023
Table of Contents
Dear Families,
Please see below for the announcements for this week’s family newsletter!
Picture Day
MBTA Resources
BPS Exam School Application Process
Athletics Corner
Nurses Corner
Middle School Corner
High School Corner
CCO (College Counseling Office) Corner
Sincerely,
Madelyn Ruizdeporras
Family Operations Manager
1. Picture Day
Picture Day will be occurring on Thursday, October 26th!
Attire - students can dress to impress or wear their school uniform
- Students should not wear masks, hoods, or face coverings for their photo - this will be used for PowerSchool for student identification purposes
Ordering Photos: If students and families are interested in ordering photos:
- Pre-order online at mylifetouch.com ID# EVTSC7K2D
- Request a form from the front desk and bring in the completed form (with payment) on picture day (These will also be available for families when they check in for Q1 conferences the night before, Monday 11/21)
- All students will get their photo taken regardless of it they plan on purchasing or not
2. MBTA Resources
Below you will find resources to support families and students with MBTA transportation needs.
Looking to find out which bus to take and what time it leaves to ensure your child arrives at school on time? Click here: https://www.mbta.com/trip-planner
Email National Center for Safe Routes to School for support on safest routes: info@saferoutesinfo.org
Here you will find Safe Student Travel tips!
Students should reach out to Ms. Ross at the front desk for questions about M7 cards or if they need a replacement.
Hope this information helps your students and families!
3. BPS Exam School Application Process
Is your child currently in grade 6, 8, or 9 and you are interested in applying to the BPS Exam Schools for the 2024-2025 school year? If so, Families are required to complete two steps between October 10 and November 9, 2023. Families may visit this website for additional information.
Complete the residency verification process at a BPS Welcome Center
Sign up for the December 9th test (online registration form)
Students are given two opportunities to take the MAP Growth admissions test: June 2023 and December 2023. If a student takes the test twice, they will use the higher score for the application. If the student tested this past June and the parent is satisfied with the scores, it is not required that they test again in December; however, residency verification is required.
There will also be a virtual Information Session this Thursday, October 12th at 6PM. This session is open to the public and folks may click this Zoom link to join the meeting.
4. Athletics Corner
Fall Athletics: all interested student-athletes must register online at FamilyID.com in order to participate in sports this Fall. This Boston Prep Athletics Department will offer the following sports:
- Girls Volleyball (Grades 8-12)
- Girls Soccer (Grades 9-12)
- Boys Soccer (Grades 9-12)
- Padded Football (Grades 8-12)
- Boys and Girls Cross Country (Grades 8-12)
- Co-Ed Middle School Soccer (Grades 6-8)
If you have any questions about athletics, please email: athletics@bostonprep.org
5. Nurses Corner
Please remember to submit an up-to-date physical exam/immunization record for your student. It is a yearly requirement that must be completed for every student!
Take some time to complete the Medical Information Packet prior to the start of the school year. Click here for: Medical Information Packet
The physical exam and Medical Information Packet can either be dropped off at the school, faxed to the Nurses at 857-702-0736 or emailed to: nurses@bostonprep.org
6. Middle School Announcements
ROCKtober is a Boston Prep tradition to celebrate the hard work of our students and bring joy to our community. As we celebrate ROCKtober, Middle School students will have dress down days and themed community activities to show school spirit and learn more about our commitments. One Team and Middle School Students are encouraged and welcomed to participate - Rise like a Phoenix!
Please review the attached calendar and information below on ROCKtober events! Students who chose not to participate in the dress-down themes are expected to be in full uniform.
Please ensure all dress-down theme attire follows the Boston Prep dress code.
7. High School Announcements
8. (CCO) College Counseling Office Corner
Class of 2024:
- College Visits: From Monday, September 11th through Friday, October 27th, the CCO will be welcoming a variety of colleges and universities to Boston Prep. Seniors are invited to attend these sessions to explore these schools. If there are any questions about these visits, please reach out to the Director of the Persistence Project, Aaron Canto, at acanto@bosotnprep.org
- Throughout September and October, the CCO is looking to connect with each senior family about the post-secondary process. In those meetings, we will discuss the college/career process, as well as answer any questions families may have about the process. To sign up for a meeting, please use our College Counselors schedule link:
Sarah Dewey: sarahdewey.youcanbook.me
Ariel Perry: arielperry.youcanbook.me
General Counseling Updates:
Ryan Cutillo, our 9th and 10th School Counselor, has been busy meeting with and supporting students around the transition to high school, as well as understanding the necessary Boston Prep graduation requirements. If you would like to connect with him about your specific student, please use his scheduling link to sign up for a family meeting: ryancutillo.youcanbook.me
APPENDIX: FAMILY QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Upcoming Dates:
- Thursday, October 26: Picture Day
- Thursday, October 26: Family Committee Meeting - 5:30PM-6:30PM (in-person)
- Friday, November 3: End of Quarter 1
- Friday, November 10: Veterans day Observed - No School
- Monday, November 13: Q1 Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24: Thanksgiving Break - No School
- Thursday, December 7: ELPAC Meeting - 5:30PM-6:30PM (in-person)
- Monday, December 11: SEPAC Meeting - 5:30PM-6:30PM (zoom)
- Friday, December 22, 2023- Tuesday, January 2, 2024: Winter Break - No School
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.
- For questions about buses, MBTA passes, and transportation: transportation@bostonprep.org
- To report an absence or tardiness or any attendance related matters: attendance@bostonprep.org
- To submit a physical exam record or to discuss health-related topics: nurses@bostonprep.org
- For questions or documents related to enrollment: enrollment@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