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Updates | May 17, 2023

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Dear Families,

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


  1. Grade 6 Application Re-Opened

  2. Memorial Day-No School

  3. Student Intent to Return Survey

  4. Family Communication Survey

  5. Student MBTA/M7 Charlie card

  6. Family Town Hall Meeting

  7. Family Committee Meeting

  8. Grade 7 Field Trip: New England Aquarium

  9. High School End of Year Announcements

  10. BPS Exam Schools

  11. Extra Curricular and Enrichment Programs


Stay safe and be well!


Sincerely,

Madelyn Ruizdeporras
Family Operations Manager

1. Grade 6 Application Re-Opened

The 6th grade application has been reopened. Families can apply to 6th grade at Boston Prep for SY24 starting now through July 17, 2023. If you know anyone entering grade 6th for SY24 APPLY HERE!

2. Memorial Day-No School

Boston Prep will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 30th. Have a safe long weekend!

3. 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

4. Family Communication Survey

Please complete this form to provide feedback on our Weekly Newsletter!

5. Student MBTA/M7 Charlie card

Current MBTA/M7 Charlie cards for the SY22-23 school year will remain active until August 31st, 2023 as fare free. Students should hold onto their current cards throughout the summer and can continue to ride the MBTA system fare-free (they do not need to load money onto their Charlie Cards). This policy applies to all students in the city of Boston. If students happen to lose their card during the summer, they can request a new card using the google form.


New M7 MBTA Charlie cards for next school year will be passed out on the first day of school on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023.

6. Family Town Hall

Join us on TONIGHT , May 17th from 6pm-7pm for our Family Town Hall led by our Middle and High School Principals. Topics to be discussed include, End of Year.


Registration is required to attend. Register here!

7. Family Committee Weekend

The Family Committee has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 24th from 6pm-7pm (in-person). We will be discussing fundraisers and more. Dress Down Day will be given to students whose family attends. Hope you can join us.

  • Registration is not required.

  • Light dinner will be served.

8. Grade 7 Field Trip: New England Aquarium

The 7th-grade class will take a field trip to the New England Aquarium on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The purpose of this trip is to allow students to extend their learning beyond the classroom; students will have the chance to explore and learn about the exciting presentations and exhibits offered by the aquarium. We will depart school at 8:00 AM and travel to and from the Museum of Science by school bus. Students will return to school after the field trip. Students will be provided with permission slips on Monday, May 15.

The permission slip must be returned by Tuesday, May 23, 2023. If it is not received by Tuesday, May 23, 2023, your child will not be allowed to attend the field trip.

9. High School End of Year Announcements

Class of 2023 end of year announcements: Congratulations! We are just a few weeks away from your student’s high school graduation. This is an exciting time to celebrate your child’s successes—of which there are many. As we get closer to the end of your student’s last year of high school there are a few items that we would like to share with you.


  • Please remember that all instructional materials (including textbooks, athletic uniforms and calculators) must be returned, and other outstanding school fees paid in full, by Monday, June 5th, and before graduation on June 9th.

  • Students who do not complete all academic and other requirements will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. Additional information regarding graduation requirements are below:

Senior (12th graders) Signing Day, May 22nd:
During our High School Community Meeting on May 22nd, we will be recognizing all of our seniors as they share their post-secondary plans. We invite all families to join our community to uplift our seniors and cheer them on for their hard work. Senior Signing Day will take place at 8am on Monday, May 22nd. Please aim to enter through the main entrance and report to the gym at 8am for the start of the event. Light pastries and coffee will be served for 12th grade families at the conclusion of Signing Day.


Junior (11th graders) Family Info Session, June 6th:
Our juniors have officially started the college and career process! While we have started meeting with juniors individually, we invite all families to join us on Tuesday, June 6th for our Junior Family Kickoff. The event will be from 5:30pm – 7:pm. Dinner will be provided. We ask for you to kindly RSVP using this link.



Class of 2024:

Our juniors have officially started the college and career process! While we have started meeting with juniors individually, we invite all families to join us on Tuesday, June 6th for our Junior Family Kickoff. The event will be from 5:30pm – 7:pm. Dinner will be provided. We ask for you to kindly RSVP using this link.

7. BPS Exam School Information Session

Students currently in grades 5, 7, or 8 and residing in the City of Boston are eligible to apply to one of the exam schools for September 2024 (Boston Latin Academy, Boston Latin School, and O'Bryant School of Math and Science). Visit bostonpublicschools.org/exam for more details.

8. Extracurriculars and Enrichment

Register today for a City of Boston Youth Summer Jobs Parent and Community Info Session to learn more about summer job opportunities for youth. Happening this month on May 17th and 18th! Click below to register for a webinar.


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:


  • Wednesday, May 17th: Family Town Hall
  • Friday, May 19th: Boston Prep’s Got Talent
  • Wednesday, May 24th: 7th Grade Field Trip to the Aquarium
  • Wednesday, May 24th: Family Committee Meeting
  • Monday, May 29: No School : Memorial Day
  • Friday, June 2nd: Senior Prom
  • Friday, June 9th: Class of 2023 Graduation
  • Wednesday, June 21: Last Day of School for Grades 6-11




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.


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