September 14 update

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Dear Boston Prep Families,

Our family newsletter has tons of important information for our families. It is our main source of communication with families for critical announcements & recent updates. Please take some time to carefully read our weekly Family Newsletter.

1. Open Enrollment for 2025-2026

2. Winter Break - No School

3. Snow Closures

4. Boston Prep Yard Signs

5. Winter Festival Potluck and Celebration

6. Phoenix Senate Winter Clothing Drive

7. Upcoming Testing

8. Attendance Policy

9. School Breakfast and Lunch Menu

10. Middle School Specific Announcements

11. High School Specific Announcements

12. Support Services Corner

13. Athletics Corner

14. Enrichment Corner

15. Nurses Corner

16. CCO (College Counseling Office) Corner

17. NEW: Hyde Park Neighborhood Community Events

18. Family Resources

Sincerely,

Madelyn Ruizdeporras
Family Operations Manager

Boston Prep’s application for enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! We accept applications for students entering grades 6-10!

To apply:

• Applications must be submitted through the Boston Charter Public Schools Application System.

• We encourage families to review our website to learn more about our school, visit our student enrollment page, email enrollment@bostonprep.org with questions or call our Family Operations Manager, Ms. Ruizdeporras at 617-910-5333.

All students in Boston Public Schools —including English language learners, limited English proficient students, and students with special education are welcome to apply! There are no admissions tests or interviews, and there is no tuition fee. Boston Prep Charter School is a tuition-free, charter public schools providing an academically rigorous education to students from the Boston area. Admission is based on a random lottery.

Information for Current Students:

• Existing students do not need to reapply.

• Siblings of existing students do need to apply. Siblings receive preference, but are not automatically guaranteed a spot in our admissions lottery (cousins DO NOT receive preference).

• Please submit sibling verification to Boston Prep by February 28th, 2025. You can apply today: https://bostoncharterschools.schoolmint.net.

2025-2026 enrollment dates

2025-2026 Application Opens: Tuesday, 10/1

Application close date: Friday, 2/28

SY25-26 Application Lottery Date: Thursday, 3/6

Snow Date: Friday, 3/7

Boston Prep will be closed for winter break from Monday, December 23, 2024, through Friday, January 3, 2025. All students are expected in back in class on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Boston Prep is sending you best wishes for a peaceful and rejuvenating break! We hope you and your students will take this opportunity to relax, reconnect, and enjoy one another!

Boston Prep snow cancellations are announced on television and on the Internet –www.boston.com or Boston Public School website. If “Boston Public Schools” is listed, that means Boston Prep is canceled. If not, that means school is open. Here is a list of reliable news sources for information on school closings, cancellations, and delays.

https://www.wcvb.com/weather/closings#mid=17993890

https://whdh.com/storm-closings-delays/

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/school-closings/

The Winter Festival is an annual Boston Prep tradition, celebrated on the last day before winter break every year for students and staff. This exciting day is one of joy and feast. Students and faculty are asked to contribute a food item to the annual potluck feast. Students will sign up in advisory class on Friday to indicate which item they will bring to share.

Potluck and Celebration Date: Friday, December 20

Time: During School Hours

The Phoenix Senate is collecting clothing donations for families in need this Winter. Please send in ay gently used or new winter clothing donations. You can drop them off by the front office.

They will be receiving donations until Friday, December 20th.

• ACCESS Testing will take place in January! Families will receive more information in December.

• Our second round of interim assessments will be at the end of January – more information to follow.

Click here to view the breakfast and lunch menus.

Prisms Curriculum Launch: The Prisms curriculum continues to provide our Algebra and Geometry students with an incredible opportunity to experience real-world math through 3D Oculus gaming. For details, feel free to reach out to Ms. Noraky.

(ELPAC) English Learner Parent Advisory Council meeting: ELPAC is open to family members of current and former English learners. We will meet regularly to improve educational opportunities for our multilingual students.

Date and Time: Thursday, December 12 from 4:30-5:30 PM

Topic: ACCESS test preparation

Location: Boston Prep, room 141 - Refreshments will be provided.

Please contact Ms. Kranick jkranick@bostonprep.org 617-391-9597 or Ms. Hernandez jhernandez@bostonprep.org 617-910-5645 with any questions.

(SEPAC) Special Education Parent Advisory Committee meeting

If you are interested in joining our SEPAC, please reach out to Danielle Buskey, dbuskey@bostonprep.org, or Victoria Lamp vlamp@bostonprep.org.

YODA: Empowering and Inspiring Youth for STEM: Your child is invited to apply for the YODA program, an innovative STEM initiative held on Saturdays for students in grades 6 through 12. Operating from 10 AM to 2 PM throughout the academic year, the YODA Program offers hands-on experience in cutting-edge fields like drones, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, as well as essential 21st-century skills that prepare students for academic and career success.

Application Requirements

Students interested in joining YODA are asked to complete the following:

• 1. Fill out the application linked here

• 2. Submit a letter of recommendation from a math or science teacher.

• 3. Provide a recent report card.

• 4. Write a 250-word essay on “How YODA would benefit your academic success?

ACHIEVE Information Session Event Registration: Achieve partners with families from Boston to empower motivated students to challenge the opportunity gap. By providing transformative academic programming and enriching experiences from middle school through the first year in college, we foster enduring confidence and agency in our scholars through a supportive and joyful community. Watch this Achieve video

The Achieve Program is looking for:

• Current 6th graders attending a Boston Public School, Metco Public School or Boston Charter School.

• Students who are motivated and eager to learn and improve their skills in Science, Math, Reading, and Writing.

• Students who are committed to attending all three years of our program and to working hard in order to get more opportunities in life.

• Students who are excited to meet peers from other schools in Boston and be part of a fun and inclusive community.

Event Date and Time: Thursday, December 19th, 6:30-7:30 PM

Location: Fenway High School, 67 Alleghany St, Boston, MA 02120

Register online here! Contact us at achieve@nobles.edu

Boston Prep Enrichment Opportunities: Students can learn about enrichment and extracurricular opportunities ranging from pre-college/academic, employment/internships, community service, and community-based programs from this Enrichment Opportunities sheet (updated weekly).

Clubs: You can find a list of this year's after school clubs, description, meeting times, and the teacher/club advisor on here: SY25 Boston Prep Clubs_ Public.

Updated physical and Immunization Record: An up-to-date physical exam and immunization record for your student must be submitted to the school. It is a yearly requirement that must be completed for every student! Students will not be able to participate in a fall sport if their physical is not up-to-date.

Please submit documents to: our front office or email nurses@bostonprep.org or fax to 857-520-0836.

Beyond the practical benefits, such as boosting morale or networking, community events are important for many other reasons. Firstly, community events help to bring communities together. When people join in celebration or even just talk about common interests, it helps create bonds and foster a sense of belonging.

Keep in mind that these events are not led by Boston Prep. They are held by different organizations throughout Hyde Park and surrounding areas. We hope you enjoy!

• 11th Annual Holiday Carol Crawl: delicious samplings from some of Hyde Park best local restaurants along with an ugly sweater contest! Sponsored by Hyde Park Main Street. Held on Friday, December 6th, 2024

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.

• To check out our School Calendar click here
• To check out our Student and Family Handbook click here
• 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