Submitted by alyssakeil on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 1:43pm
Come and learn about Boston's best schools at the Charter Public School Showcase on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at Boston University's Fitness and Recreation Center, 915 Commonwealth Ave.
Charter schools are public schools. They are free of charge and open to all school children in grades K-12. Come by and learn about the schools with some of the best MCAS scores in the city! Have your questions answered and complete applications for the fall 2012 school year. Enrollment for each school is determined by lottery, which will be held in March. For more information about specific schools and Boston Public Schools, visit their website at www.bostonpublicschools.org/.
Submitted by alyssakeil on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 11:22am
Boston Public Schools (BPS) Health and Wellness Task Force invites you to attend Reducing Health Disparities to Close the Achievement Gap: A BPS Forum. The forum will take place in the Boston Public Library's Rabb Auditorium on Tuesday, December 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. At the forum, Mayor Menino and BPS Superintendent, Carol R. Johnson, will provide remarks. Dr. Charles Basch, Richard March Hoe Professor of Health Education, Columbia University Teachers College, will give the keynote address, "Healthier Students are Better Learners: A Missing Link in School Reform." The forum will conclude with a roundtable discussion with several community leaders, including City Councilor Ayanna Pressley and Boston Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Barbara Ferrer.
By attending the forum, you will learn about "Healthy Connections," the district's health and wellness strategic plan, engage with educators and community partners that work to reduce health disparities and close the achievement gap, and help identify opportunities for community partners, funders, and other key stakeholders to support and collaborate with BPS on efforts to improve student health and wellness. Please RSVP to attend via the following link: bpshealth.eventbrite.com.
If you and your family have recently come into Boston, you may have many questions. The Boston Public Schools Newcomer Assessment & Counseling Center invites you to three programs where you can get answers to your questions and learn about the many services available to you.
At each program, you will meet staff members from the Boston Public Schools and agencies in Boston who can help you find the services you need.
Tuesday,December 6, 2011 - Programs for Students
--How to register a student for school
--After-school and tutoring programs
Tuesday, December 13, 2011- Programs for Parents
--ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
--Technology (Computer) Classes
--Job Training
--Parent University
Tuesday, December 20, 2011- Health and Other Services
--Physical Health, Mental Health and Dental Services
--Programs at Health Centers
--Social Services
--Immigration Information
--Fire and Safety Awareness
All programs will take place 10 AM - 1 PM at:
Newcomers Assessment & Counseling Center
55 Malcolm X Boulevard, Building # 3 (next to the entrance to O'Bryant School of Math & Science)
Submitted by alyssakeil on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 4:28pm
BPON (Boston Parent Organization Network) will be hosting a community forum on student assignment on Saturday, December 10, from 12 to 3 PM at Freedom House, 14 Crawford Street in Dorchester. Light lunch and childcare will be provided. For more information, call the BPON office at 617.522.2766x304. Invited are Jerry Burrell, Director, Enrollment Planning and Support, Kim Rice, Assistant Superintendent, and Dr. Eileen De Los Reyes, Assistant Superintendent.
Submitted by alyssakeil on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:29am
On Thursday, December 8th, Black People for Better Public Schools will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting in the Codman Square Library from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The black community will come together to decide educational priorities and expectations during the three year contract of Superintendent Carol Johnson that will end in 2014. At the meeting, topics such as school closings, graduation rates among black and latino students, and hiring black teachers will be addressed. The Codman Square Library is located at 690 Washington Street in Dorchester. For more information contact Hodari Cail by phone at 617-522-3349 or by email.
Submitted by alyssakeil on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 12:45pm
Looking for a K-12 school for 2012? Check out a Boston Public Schools Showcase to help you decide! In November, city residents will have the opportunity to meet many schools all under one roof, see student work, and ask questions to find the best fit for your student. Enjoy student performances, snacks from school and community offerings, and free face painting for the kids!
The Dorchester BPS Showcase is Nov. 10, following are details for the entire schedule of showcases: >> Read More
Submitted by JoelWool on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 10:31pm
BPS Community Plan-It begins September 15! Have your voices heard as the district develops its new accountability system: from September 15th to October 20th, Community PlanIT will serve as a platform for the district’s first “virtual town hall meeting” - engaging BPS staff-people, parents, students and other members of the community on how we should rate our schools’ performance and the opportunities they offer. The exercise will culminate with a real face-to-face town hall meeting for all participants on October 20th at English High School.
Go to http://communityplanit.org and click on the Boston Public Schools link on the left pane to begin! Over 500 people are already registered, and groups of students across the district will play a more active role – producing video content and posing “challenges” to participants in the conversation. To get your students, parents, staff or partners engaged, contact Carl Allen in the Office of Accountability at callen2@boston.k12.ma.us – or send them straight to http://communityplanit.org.
Boston Public Schools Office of English Language Learners is hosting an opportunity to meet ten new parent liaisons who will be working with you, other community agencies, and families. At this community gather you will also meet the NACC staff and learn how all ELL students new to the district are assessed. The public is invited to an inciteful look into Boston Public School's dedicated staff and programs. To RSVP or for more information, contact Vera Johnson or Ramona Narvaez at (617) 635-1565.
NACC in Building 3
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
75 Malcom X Blvd, Roxbury MA 02120
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Submitted by JoelWool on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 11:28am
Join BPS in a conversation about the Registration Process! The BPS seek recommendations from recently registered families about how to build a better registration system. Conversations will focus on outreach, document requirements, use of technology and logistics. All are welcome to join a discussion, but you must RSVP online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BPSregistrationprocess or by calling 617-635-8040. Visit the link to choose your session and let the organizers know if you will need child care. You may also use the link to share recommendations if you cannot attend.
The Dorchester conversation will take place on Saturday, May 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the East Zone Family Resource Center and will be directed toward speakers of English, Cape Verdean Creole and Vietnamese.
Submitted by JoelWool on Sun, 04/03/2011 - 11:57am
Effective parents and effective teachers are the key for students' success. Join the voices of parents, students and community leaders at BUS' next community forum on Wednesday, April 6, from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Twelfth Baptist Church, 160 Warren Street, Roxbury (Near J.B. Johnson Funeral Home at Warren and Walnut). Confirmed Guests include Dr. Carol Johnson, BPS Superintendent and Richard Stutman, BTU President.
Light Refreshments offered and childcare available for ages 3 – 14 years. Translation service provided upon request. Call to make reservations for childcare and translations. Please contact Fran Smith with questions or concerns at 617-227-1172. >> Read More
Come and learn about Boston's best schools at the Charter Public School Showcase on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at Boston University's Fitness and Recreation Center, 915 Commonwealth Ave. 
BPON (Boston Parent Organization Network) will be hosting a community forum on student assignment on Saturday, December 10, from 12 to 3 PM at Freedom House, 14 Crawford Street in Dorchester. Light lunch and childcare will be provided. For more information, call the BPON office at 
On Thursday, December 8th, Black People for Better Public Schools will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting in the Codman Square Library from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The black community will come together to decide educational priorities and expectations during the three year contract of Superintendent Carol Johnson that will end in 2014. At the meeting, topics such as school closings, graduation rates among black and latino students, and hiring black teachers will be addressed. The Codman Square Library is located at 690 Washington Street in Dorchester. For more information contact Hodari Cail by phone at 617-522-3349 or by 
Boston Public Schools Office of English Language Learners is hosting an opportunity to meet ten new parent liaisons who will be working with you, other community agencies, and families. At this community gather you will also meet the NACC staff and learn how all ELL students new to the district are assessed. The public is invited to an inciteful look into Boston Public School's dedicated staff and programs. To RSVP or for more information, contact Vera Johnson or Ramona Narvaez at (617) 635-1565.
Join BPS in a conversation about the Registration Process! The BPS seek recommendations from recently registered families about how to build a better registration system. Conversations will focus on outreach, document requirements, use of technology and logistics. All are welcome to join a discussion, but you must RSVP online at 
Effective parents and effective teachers are the key for students' success. Join the voices of parents, students and community leaders at BUS' next community forum on 