Hello, Middle School Students and Families! Here’s a look at what’s happening in the Middle School.
William Mortimer ’28 ran today’s meeting. You can check out the slides from this week’s meeting here.
THE WEEKLY FEATURES
THE BVR STUDENT
Tylee Gould ’28 presented Takes Only What They Need.
I think it is good for the earth and everyone because then you don’t waste. If you take something and can’t put it back, then you have to throw it away. If you only take what you need, then you use it, don’t have extra, and there is more for everyone else.
FEED YOUR BRAIN PICK 
Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed
Recommended by Quinn Burke ’28
WHAT I LIKED ABOUT THIS BOOK …
You really get to understand the character and her aspirations. It’s a compelling story and she’s easy to root for.
WHY I THINK YOU WOULD LIKE IT …
I recommend this book to people who like realistic fiction and are passionate about real-world problems.
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT
April is National Poetry Month! Sam Singer ’28 read a poem Once the World Was Perfect by Joy Harjo.
Senior Jack Botein reminded students about the Model UN program he is running this summer called the Boston Model Un Academy. Any middle school student can apply for the two sessions. He talked about the benefits of attending the Boston Model UN Academy, like learning about world affairs and building speaking confidence. The program fee is covered through the Hiatt Summer Fellowship (students need to apply to both the Model UN Academy AND the Hiatt Summer Fellowship program).
Quinn Burke ’28 and Zarra Burke ’27 announced the Day of Silence happening this Friday. Students can sign up to take part in the National Day of Silence, a student-led demonstration to commemorate the centuries of silence forced upon LGBTQIA+ people. Students who sign up take a vow of silence for the day. Participants will be given lanyards with information on the Day of Silence, quickly explaining to people why they are being silent. If someone prompts the question “why are you silent?” participants can simply show their lanyards.
Caden Salzano ’28 recapped last week’s Hiatt Leadership Institute, Changemaking and Social Media.
During the 6th BVR leadership institute last Monday, three upper school students came in and told us about ways they have developed into leaders. We learned how passion and dedication can drive us to complete our goals. They also told us about tools we can use to make change, like social media. We split into groups and made Canva presentations on world problems we need to address, for example, my group talked about mental health.
The 7th Annual Film Festival is calling for entries; the deadline for submissions is this Friday, April 14. The theme for this year’s festival is film noir. Students are encouraged to make a black-and-white film (though color films are welcome, too). Videos should be three and a half minutes or shorter.
Rishaan Chowdhury ’29, Rafay Desautels ’29, and Jasper Ingenthron ’29 announced that the Times of Boston will publish the third edition on Friday. They are also starting a podcast. They encouraged students to submit articles for the paper.
The spring mini-season of debate starts tomorrow from 5 to 7 p.m. from April 12 through May 17.
Students participating:
- Ruby Nielsen ’27
- Lulu Muwina ’27
- Ethan Okafor ’27
- Eka Krishnan ’29
- Rishaan Chowdhury ’29
Toby Marsh ’28 and Reid Bugbee ’28, 7th grade Student Council representatives, announced the Guess The Candy in the jar competition this month is Junior Mints for the “Freshness of Spring”.
8th grade students and their families will receive the Upper School course registration email tomorrow. There is an 8th grade class meeting on Thursday during R-TIME to help the students navigate the signup process. Please email Cynthia Monasterios and Brittany Healey from the Registrar’s Office with any questions about course registration at registrar@bcdschool.org.
Charlie Scott ’27 and Natalie Moniz ’29 announced this week’s Teacher Appreciation Charlie presented Ms. Yang and Natalie presented Mr. Rohn.
THIS WEEK’S LUNCH & RECESS PROGRAMMING, CLUBS & AFFINITY GROUPS
Today’s RISE activity was coloring a Make Excellent Mistakes poster. Through fun activities, students learn how to deal with stress and worry.
This week’s advisory is grade-level games on the upper field.
We announced this week’s first home games of the spring season:
TODAY
Girls Lacrosse vs Carroll at 3:30 on Upper Field
THURSDAY
MS A + B Tennis vs Dedham at 3:15 at Pine Manor
FRIDAY
MS A Tennis vs Newton Country Day at 3:30 at Pine Manor
Wellness classes:
Theater Arts 8.1 has wellness today.