Good Evening, Boston Arts Academy Families,

I would like to congratulate the students and the staff on a very successful opening of school. It’s always challenging to get back into the rhythm of the school year after a summer break. It is especially challenging after 18 months of remote and hybrid learning. I am grateful for the enthusiasm, energy, and joy that our students have brought back to the building.

I also want to make sure that we are remembering our shared value “Community with Social Responsibility.” When we explain to students what that value means, we say it means that we value our community and we commit to supporting the health of our community. 

As we go into the next week, I want to make sure we all committing to the protocols that will keep our school community safe and learning in person:

• Everyone needs to do a home health check before they come to school and stay home if there are any concerns. Everyone needs to keep their mask on properly...including covering their nose. If you need a mask, please ask Mr. Vasquez when you arrive in the morning. If you need a mask break, talk to your teacher about the protocols for their class. 

• Everyone needs to be mindful of eating. At this time, students are eating breakfast in the lobby or outside. 9th graders and other students who wish to eat in the cafeteria during lunch need to spread out as much as possible. When we receive tents from the BPS, we will also open outdoor eating on campus.

• Everyone needs to be mindful of eating. At this time, students are eating breakfast in the lobby or outside. 9th graders and other students who wish to eat in the cafeteria during lunch need to spread out as much as possible. When we receive tents from the BPS, we will also open outdoor eating on campus.

Have a great week!