Staff Summer Ledger

• 2/12 EFN First Home Buyer Workshop 6PM-7PM
• 2/17 Presidents Day ( No School and Building Closed)
• 2/28 Harambee Brothers in Sing
• 3/13 Mother & Son BlackOut Bash

We will be holding our annual Mother/Son Dance on March 13th! Space is limited so please purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Ticket price is $25.00 per couple. This event always sells out and is ALWAYS a night of fun and elegance. Please click the link to purchase your tickets and register. Mother/Son Dance Tickets and Registration

I had the pleasure of visiting the 100 Black Men Leadership Academy last Saturday at Vaux Big Picture. The programming they are offering for middle and high school aged boys is great. They even offer classes for parents while students are meeting. If you would like your warrior to get connected with 100 Black Men and sign up for their leadership program which meets, twice a month on Saturdays. Please click the link below.

100 Black Men Sign-Up

Many warriors arrive to school missing essential winter uniform items. According to our school handbook if warriors are not in full uniform they must return home. To avoid sending warriors home will allow warriors to borrow certain items please see details and consequences below. Warriors will NOT be allowed to borrow items every day. If you are experiencing hardship and need support with uniforms please let us know.

Uniform Policy

• If a student arrives to school without a tie or blazer a student can borrow an item by turning in their cellphone. If a student does not turn in their cellphone they will receive a detention.
• 3 uniform detentions in a Report Period will lead to a suspension and a mandatory parent conference

Students will have an opportunity to select a new leadership academy beginning tomorrow Monday 1/13

Leadership academy is extra curricular activities that give students the opportunity to explore and develop their talents. This helps students build a robust resume for college and future careers.

• 9th-11th Grade Students are required to stay for Leadership Academy as it is a REQUIREMENT FOR YOUR WARRIOR TO GRADUATE.

• Tuesday and Thursday 3:20-4PM

Please review important information below.

As a reminder students are NOT allowed to use their phones in class or during transitions. Students can use their phones while in the cafeteria during breakfast and lunch. There have been instances when students phones have been confiscated from students because parents or guardians are texting or calling students during the day. PLEASE do NOT call or text your warrior during the school day.

If you need to get a message to your warrior please call the school directly or email our administrative assistant Ms. Sheppard csheppard@boyslatin.org

ALL RETURNING STUDENTS === If your warrior’s laptop was lost or stolen over the summer or during last school year you must pay a $300 replacement fee for your student to receive a laptop. Please click the link to make a payment link: https://www.boyslatin.org/for-families/chromebook-fees Payment Plan option is available.

Important Information and Resources about Boys’ Latin Middle School can be found on our school website at Boys’ Latin for Families under Important Information.

If you need support with laptops or accessing any of technology platforms please email support@boyslatin.org

School Phone: 215-387-5149 Ext 1

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Dr. Washington's Virtual Counseling

If you need resources or want to connect with Dr. Washington visit her virtual page

Dr. Washington's Counseling page

There's been a lot of confusion with accessing PowerSchool. Over the summer we updated the platform as so we can have the newest version of PowerSchool. Any PowerSchool links from previous years are inactive! Please use the following link instead

https://boyslatin.powerschool.com

Here are links to the Google Play/ Apple store for any parents having issues :

Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.powerschool.portal&pcampaignid=web_share

Apple app store - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/powerschool-mobile/id973741088

1. Early Dismissals- When necessary, you are able to request an early dismissal for your child. You can make the request using a written note that you send with your child or by emailing me at csheppard@boyslatin.org. Some parts of our day are busier than others. For this reason, we ask that all early dismissals happen before 2pm.

2. Excusing an Absence- When your child is absent, a written/emailed absent note is required to excuse the absence. You are able to excuse the absence for up to 2 consecutive days with the written note/email. If your child is absent for a 3rd consecutive day, a written/emailed medical note is required. No more than 10 excused absences are allowed during the school year. More details regarding attendance can be found on the attached Attendance Policy.

3. Transportation- Only students that live 1.5 miles or more from the school qualify for transportation and will receive a Septa Fare Card. The fare card is of no cost to families. The School District of Philadelphia determines whether your child is eligible for transportation. If your child is found to be eligible for transportation they will receive (1) YELLOW fare care. Although issues are isolated, please be advised that you may have to provide transportation for your child for up to the first 2 weeks of school if there is an issue with your transportation status. The school district does not furnish us with day passes, vouchers or any other fare items. More information regarding the Septa Student Fare Card can be found here.

4. Parent/Family Contact Information- Please make sure that all of your contact information is up-to-date. We use the contact information that you provide to issue early dismissals, emergencies and communication. If you need to change your address, please contact Ms. Sheppard at csheppard@boyslatin.org