Good Evening, Boston Arts Academy Families,

This week marks the middle of Latino Heritage Month [September 15 - October 15]. We study Latino history all throughout our curriculum and all throughout the school year at BAA, but we also want to take this specific time to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Latinx artists. The BPS Office of English Language Learners is sponsoring a number of events that celebrate Latino Heritage. I am proud to point out that this flier lists one of our graduates as a featured artist: Dominican-American director and actress Paloma Valenzuela.

On Thursday of this coming week, we continue our community building as the 9th Graders go to Hale Reservation. Advisors will be passing out field trip permission slips in advisory on Monday, and students should return them to the main office. Our 9th graders will leave BAA after 1st period on Thursday via bus and return to BAA by 2pm. The staff and the 10th graders had a great experience at Hale, and we look forward to the 9th graders having the opportunity to bond as the class of 2025.

Have a great week!