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BUA NEWS AND NOTES
October 3, 2017
IN THIS ISSUE:
A Note from Katie Kozin '00, Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement

Climbing Tower. Inclusive. High ropes. Bravery. War canoe. Confidence. Friendships. Perseverance. Beach barbecue. New experiences. Campfire. Respect. Low ropes. Strength. Taking care of each other. Leadership. Night hike. Team building.
 
Oh, and “ridiculously amazing,” courtesy of Dave Stone (who has been to every single BUA camp experience, so he knows what he is talking about). What do these words all have in common? Camp Burgess!
 
Last week, our ninth and tenth graders spent three days at Camp Burgess in Sandwich, MA for the school’s annual fall camp retreat. A team of camp “gurus” facilitated the activities, and I had the pleasure of being one of the nine BUA chaperones. Most of you know that I am a BUA alumna, but because I transferred into the school as a junior, I never had the chance to go to camp with BUA as a student. But I finally got my chance, and it completely exceeded my expectations.
 
The spirit with which our students joyfully and passionately approach learning in the classroom was the same spirit with which they fully embraced the Camp Burgess experience, including challenges ranging from fear of heights to humidity to working as a team on the low ropes course. You would have never guessed that our ninth graders have known each other for only a month. And our tenth graders got to step up and enjoy a brief taste of being upperclassmen, as they encouraged and looked out for their younger peers. I came away from the three days at camp with vivid memories (including an encounter with the largest pack of wild turkeys I’ve ever seen), countless moments of laughter, and a new understanding and appreciation of how awesome, fun, intelligent, and kind BUA students really are.   
 
To say it more simply, Camp Burgess was everything I hoped it would be for our students, and then some. Check out the pictures here! And sign me up for next year, please.
 
Dreaming of s’mores,


Katie Kozin
Assistant Head of Institutional Advancement
Pictures of the Week
Roasting marshmallows around the campfire at last week's 9th and 10th grade trip to Camp Burgess.
Featured Event

Monday, October 9:
Tufts 10K for Women
12:00 p.m.
Boston Common
Sign-up details below

View the full calendar of upcoming events here.
Prospective BUA students and families learn about our school at Sunday's Admission Open House.   
Online Store
BUA's online store for branded gear and spirit wear includes T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, zip-up sweatshirts, vests, fleece jackets, tote bags, duffel bags, blankets, scarves, and a variety of hat styles. View items and make your purchases here.
Announcements and Accolades
 
  • Once again this year, BUA will sponsor a small but formidable contingent of female runners/walkers in the Tufts 10K for Women next Monday, October 9. Please let Paige Brewster know if you are interested in joining the group. BUA will pay for registration and a team t-shirt.   
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  • Join the Community Service Club on their October outing to the Blue Hills in Milton, MA.  This outing will take place on Saturday, October 14 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Volunteers will meet up in the northwest corner of the Houghton’s Pond Parking Lot at 8:45 a.m. Please follow this link and sign in with your Kerberos log-in to fill out the permission slip to this event. The form should be filled out by Wednesday, October 11 in order to attend.  Contact Ms. Perrone or Jessica Brown with any questions.
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  • Fall Festival will take place on Friday, October 20 starting at 3:30 p.m. Student Council will kick off the event with activities in Sargent Gym from 3:30-5:30 p.m. including a cupcake decorating contest, a bake-off judged by some of our beloved teachers, a bouncy house, knock out, and more! Activities will be followed by the JV and Varsity soccer games (JV vs. Milton Academy at 5:00 p.m. and Varsity vs. Commonwealth School at 6:15 p.m), which will both be played at Nickerson Field). Dinner from Anna's Taqueria will be provided to students and parents who attend the soccer games (food will be available for students with dietary restrictions).
     
    The Fall Festival Dance (festive attire), will be held from 8:00-10:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theater, and will kick off with a pie eating contest and raffle drawing! Tickets are $5. Every student who purchases a dance ticket will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win prizes and gift cards to restaurants on Commonwealth Avenue! Dessert will be also provided at the dance. In order to attend,     please fill out the permission slip at this link by Wednesday, October 18. Paper permission slips will not be used for this event. Reach out to Ms. Perrone with any questions!
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  • The Academy building will close at 3:30 p.m. this Friday, October 6 for the Columbus Day holiday weekend.
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  • The deadline to sign up for the BUA spring international trip to Japan is October 23.  Please contact Olive Brown with any questions.
  • Please make note of the following changes to the BUA class schedule in the next few weeks:  
    • Monday, Oct 9 – Columbus Day
      • No University or Academy classes
    • Tuesday, October 10 – BUA Faculty In-Service Day
      • Academy building will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
      • “BU Monday” - University classes are in session and run on a MONDAY schedule
      • All Academy classes are cancelled
    • Monday, October 16 – BUA Faculty Grading Day
      • All Academy classes are canceled
      • University classes are in session and run on a normal schedule
      • Academy building will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Parents' Day

Boston University Academy Parents' Day will take place on Wednesday, October 25. Parents will follow their child through each of their classes on a shortened class day from 8:00-11:00 a.m. In the afternoon, Parent-Advisor meetings will occur from 11:40 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and last for fifteen minutes each. Families will receive an email with a link to sign up for a meeting time next week.

This full-day event gives parents the opportunity to meet with their child’s academic advisor as well as sit in on classes. This day is also Picture Day for students (both individual and class portraits will be taken).

An All-School Learning Experience Panel Discussion on race and mass incarceration will take place from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the BU Law Auditorium. All families are invited to stay for this event, and we hope to see many of you there.
 
A detailed Parents' Day schedule will be posted in next week’s News and Notes.
 
Updates from the Advancement Office
  • BUA will celebrate the launch of the Great Teachers Fund for Academic Enhancement with a fundraiser brunch with Phil Gambone on Sunday, October 29 at Flour Bakery + Cafe in Cambridge.  The purpose of the BUA Great Teachers Fund for Academic Enhancement is to support BUA initiatives while honoring the school’s retiring master teachers. You have received an invitation to this event through Paperless Post; event details are below.  We hope you will join us (and Mr. Gambone!) for what promises to be a lovely afternoon of conversation and catching up with friends -- and Flour's famous pastries, of course!

Sunday, October 29, 2017 
12:00-2:00 p.m. 
Flour Bakery + Cafe 
40 Erie St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Tickets: $200 (individual); $250 (couple) 
Space is limited, please RSVP by Oct. 15 

$150 of each ticket will be a tax-deductible contribution to the
BUA Great Teachers Fund
     
  • BUA alumni are invited to join us for Fall Festival activities on Friday, October 20, and at our table by the Charles River to watch the Head of the Charles crew races on Sunday, October 22!
  • From Director of Admission Nastaran Hakimi: "A HUGE thank you to all of you that came to Sunday's Admission Open House! I have never had so many parent and student volunteers (hooray!) and I’m grateful to all of you for your willingness to share your BUA stories and experiences with our prospective families. In all regards, the event was a big success and made me proud to be part of a kind and welcoming community." The countdown is on until our second Open House on November 5.
Updates from the College Counseling Office 
  • Senior Parent Coffee will take place on Tuesday, October 17, 3:00 p.m., at BUA.  See email sent on 9/18 for more information.
  • This week we have a whopping NINETEEN college admission reps visiting BUA - we think that might be an all-time record!  Every fall, anywhere from 55-80 admission representatives visit BUA to speak with prospective juniors and seniors.
This Week's All School Meeting 

Thursday, October 5 
Student Summer Experience Showcase

Parents and friends are always welcome to attend All-School Meeting.  Unless otherwise announced, All-School Meetings take place every Thursday from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the Conference Auditorium on the 2nd floor of the GSU.
 
Updates from the BUA Parents' Network (BUAPN)
 
  • The next BUA Parents' Network meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, October 13 in the Academy Room at George Sherman Union. Dr. Betof will talk about BUA's fiscal relationship to BU.  Those who cannot attend in person can participate via live stream (http://bu.adobeconnect.com/buapn/). There will also be a gathering from 9:00-10:00 a.m. for those parents who are members of (or would like to join) the BUA group in WeChat.
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  • Senior Parent Coffee will take place on Tuesday, October 17, 3:00 p.m., at BUA.  See email sent on 9/18 for more information.
  • Fall Festival will be held on Friday, October 20 from 3:30-10:00 p.m. While the majority of the day’s activities are geared toward students (fun fall-themed activities and a dance), there are a variety of ways for parents and siblings to participate too:
    • Volunteer (two shifts available; observe your child in their natural habitat!)
    • Donate snacks, drinks, and raffle prizes
    • Cheer on BUA’s soccer teams under the lights at Nickerson Field (JV game against Milton Academy at 5:00 p.m., Varsity game against Commonwealth at 6:15 p.m.).  Dinner from Anna's Taqueria will be provided.
    • Participate in the 3rd annual BUA students vs. adults tug-of-war at halftime
    • Join other parents at Sunset Cantina while students are at the dance (BUAPN will provide appetizers)! 
BU Events

BU Academy is fortunate to have the resources of Boston University at its fingertips.  To help you get connected to all the University has to offer, we suggest a free event happening around campus each week.  (Please note that these events will not be staffed by BUA).  The full calendar of events happening at BU can be accessed HERE.  

Dear Sister: Phyllis Wheatley's Pleasures
“Dear Sister: Phillis Wheatley’s Pleasures” examines the extant, intermittent correspondence of two African and enslaved (at times) women, famed poet Phillis Wheatley of Boston and her friend, Obour Tanner of Newport, Rhode Island. 

When: 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Where: African American Studies, 138 Mountfort St. Brookline
Dr. Betof's Media Pick of the Week

Each week in this space, Dr. Betof will recommend an article, book, podcast, or Ted Talk to share with the BUA community. Selections come from broad varieties of professional publications, BU Today, articles sent to him by students and parents, and his personal readings. 

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From Dr. Betof:

"In the wake of this week's tragic shooting in Las Vegas, I wanted to pass along some resources from the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) on talking to children in the aftermath of violence and trauma.  I hope you will find these resources useful in discussing these hard-to-talk-about issues with your children and family." 

Resources in the Aftermath of the Las Vegas Shooting
Dr. Betof's Open Office Hours 

Stop by for a chat with Head of School Dr. Ari Betof:

  • Thursday, October 12: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • Monday, October 16: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • Monday, October 23: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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