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Updates | May 3, 2023

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Dear Families,

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


  1. Student Intent to Return Survey

  2. MCAS ELA and Math

  3. Family BINGO Night Fundraiser

  4. ELPAC Meetings

  5. Teacher and One Team Appreciation Week

  6. College Counseling Office (CCO) Announcements

  7. BPS Exam Schools

  8. Extra Curricular and Enrichment Programs


Stay safe and be well!


Sincerely,

Madelyn Ruizdeporras
Family Operations Manager

1. Student Intent to Return Survey

We are collecting information from families to inform our rosters for next year 2023-2024. Please fill out this brief survey about whether or not your child is returning for next year. https://forms.gle/Ac4e5YcvQQ3ywQ1x5

2. MCAS ELA and Math

High School (10th grade) students MCAS exams in Math are Tuesday, May 16th and Wednesday, May 17th. Please take some time to review this letter from our High School Principal, Mr. Tabb: MCAS HS

We ask for your support in ensuring that all 10th grade students are present and on time to school every day at 8:00am, and in particular for these important dates.


Middle School 8th grade Science Exams:

Students in grade 8 will take the Science MCAS on Thursday, May 11th and Friday, May 12th. Please take some time to review this letter from our Middle School Principal, Ms. Gregory: MCAS MS Letter

3. Family Bingo Night Fundraiser

Come join us at our BINGO NIGHT led by our Family Committee members on Saturday, May 6th from 5-7pm at Boston Prep 885 River Street, Hyde Park, MA. Please come and support the committee as they fundraise to raise money for students events and much more.


RSVP here: https://forms.gle/cajGZABvAJL8dhKA9

4. ELPAC Meeting

ELPAC: Mark your calendar for our upcoming ELPAC meeting on Tuesday May 30th, 2023. Come hear about upcoming ACCESS scores and program development at Boston Prep. This is an in-person meeting and more information to follow.

5. Teacher and One Team Appreciation Week

We are preparing to celebrate our awesome teachers and faculty members next week (May 8-12). Here are a few ways you can show appreciation to our One Team.


  • All Families: Please take a few minutes to write something you appreciate about one (or more) of our faculty and staff. We will be sharing these with them. You can write about as many teachers & faculty members as you would like - just fill out the form multiple times. Please click here to fill out: https://forms.gle/yVAQDLjAentNJBLe8





Thank you!

6. High School Only Announcements

Class of 2023

  • The May 1st deposit deadline is here! Please be sure to confirm with your senior that you have confirmed your enrollment at the institution of your choice. The CCO will work with seniors and their families to confirm final deposits and enrollments this week.
  • We have two really exciting events to recognize the seniors and their post-secondary plans:
    • Monday, May 22nd: Senior Signing Day: will provide the senior cohort with the opportunity to share their post-secondary plans with the entire school community. More details to come!
    • Wednesday, June 7th: Senior Dinner – as we approach graduation, this event will provide our seniors and their families with a moment to reflect on their time at Boston Prep. More details to come!
  • Each Wednesday after school, the Persistence Team (alumni counselors) will be providing optional workshops to support our seniors with the transition from high school to life after. Topics include: understanding college degrees and requirements, finances, independent living skills, and so much more!


High School

  • For the next two weeks, our AP students will be sitting for the CollegeBoard AP exams. These exams are rigorous and high stakes. If your student is enrolled in an AP course, please encourage them to finish strong! Many have spent late nights and weekends at Boston Prep preparing for these assessments.

7. BPS Exam School Information Session

For BPS students currently in grades 5 and 7:

  • Testing will take place between May 30 and June 9 during the school day. No registration required.


Register for the June 3 test by May 7, 2023 at bostonpublicschools.org/exam


BPS will use the MAP Growth test and grade point average (GPA) as admission criteria. Students in grades 5, 7, and 8 living in Boston can apply to BPS exams schools:

  • Boston Latin Academy

  • Boston Latin School

  • O’Bryant School of Math and Science

8. Extracurriculars and Enrichment

  • World Ocean School strives to use sail training as a platform for students to work on their leadership skills, communication abilities, and strengthen connections with their peers and the natural world. Every year we offer our signature program, Summer Ambassador, for students around the country. This year the program is for 12-15 year olds. Students will board our vessel in Boston Harbor on August 2nd, and we will sail throughout New England before returning to Boston on August 12th. The program cost will be covered by the Charles Hayden Foundation, so this program is free for Boston Prep students. Apply online here! Questions? Reach out to World Ocean School Program Manager Maddy Sandler (she/her) at maddy@worldoceanschool.org.


  • Boston Prep high school students have the opportunity to extend their learning through the summer enrichment programs that promote personal, academic and professional growth. Boston Prep high school students are required to participate in a summer enrichment activity each summer. Summer opportunities are shared with high school students regularly, and high school students and their families can learn about these summer enrichment opportunities here which include youth employment opportunities and a variety of summer programs. If high school students or families have questions about summer enrichment, they can contact Ms. Fontes at fina.fontes@student.bostonprep.org.

APPENDIX: FAMILY QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Upcoming Dates:


  • Saturday, May 6: Family Bingo Night Fundraiser led by Family Committee
  • Monday May 8 - Friday May 12: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
  • Wednesday, May 10: Family Committee Meeting (in-person)
  • Thursday May 11th & Friday May 12th: 8th Grade Science MCAS
  • Tuesday, May 30: ELPAC Meeting



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.

Boston Prep