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Weekly Announcements

Thursday, May 01, 2025

 

Coming Events

May  1-31

Mental Health Awareness Month

Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

 

May 1-2, Thu - Fri

Field Trip: Grade 11

Boston

 

May 2, Fri

Field Trip: Sustainability Committee

Hancock Shaker Village

10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 

May 2, Fri

BART Information Table 

Pittsfield First Fridays @ 5:00 p.m.

North Street between School and Fenn Streets, Pittsfield

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

 

May 5-6, Mon-Tue

Grade 8 MCAS Math + dress code pass

 

May 7-8, Wed-Thu

Grade 7 MCAS Math + dress code pass

 

May 6, Tue 

Wear Green for Mental Health Awareness

 

May 7-8, Wed - Thu

AP Exams

 

May 7, Wed

Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00 p.m.

 

May 8, Thu

Field Trip: Grade 10 Pittsfield City Hall + Mayor’s Office

9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

 

May 9, Fri

Half Day

School dismissed at noon

 

May 11, Sun

Mother’s Day

 

May 12-16, Mon - Fri

AP Exams

 

May 12-13, Mon-Tue

Grade 6 MCAS Math + dress code pass

 

May 14, Wed

Grade 8 MCAS Science + dress code pass

 

May 15, Thu

Middle School MCAS Civics + dress code pass

 

May 16-18, Fri-Sun

Chicago: Teen Edition 

Friday / Saturday, May 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Adams Theater, 27 Park Street, Adams

 

* See our BART website Community and Multicultural calendars for more events and details

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College Office

Career Path Talkback Thursdays

May 1, Cara Pease, Noble Paws Canine - Dog Training

May 8, Brandie Lau, Pharmacist

May 15, Rachel Hailey, DEI Outdoors

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BART Sports

Ultimate Frisbee

May 6, Tue

Charlemont

4:00 p.m. at The Academy at Charlemont, 1359 MA-2, Charlemont

 

May 7, Wed

Putney

3:00 p.m. BART, 300 W Shaft Road, North Adams

 

May 14, Wed

RVAL Ultimate Tournament

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Greenfield Community College, 1 College Drive, Greenfield

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General Information

 

EXAMS

Parents/Guardian, please check with your students for your – and their – awareness of Advanced Placement, MCAS, and other exam dates as the year end approaches.  MCAS and AP exams start next week.

 

BART Educator Celebrated 

Congratulations to Alana Mazza who received the Pepper/Jackson Award! This award recognizes educators who show dedication to their students' craft and support building the arts program within their school and community.

 

17 BART Students Receive Gold Medal Awards at MASS MoCA Teen Invitational 

More congratulations are in store for Ms. Mazza and her students. Fifty BART students presented their art at the MASS MoCA Teen Invitational, and 17 were awarded Gold Medal Awards. High Five these grades 8-12 student artists when you see them: Ava V, Rachel F, Jerry Z,  Molly M, Marcy TG, Emily S, Raif M, Aubree B, Aiko H, Mickeayla RP, Katie H, Chris P, Evan M, Amarianna R, Paige B, Deandra H, and Ava D. 

 

Art and Music Together

Also at the MASS MoCA Teen Invitational, BART’s very own rock band truly ROCKED IT! People may have come for the art, but they stayed for the music by Tucker L on guitar and vocals, Norrin D on Guitar, John C on Bass, and Keegan H on Drums! After their performance, people raved about them. Comments included, "WOW, I would pay to see them!" and “Where are  you playing next?” Students from other participating schools asked how they could find the BART band online. 

 

Wear Green on Tuesday, May 6 - Support the Green Bandana Project 

Students are encouraged to wear green on Tuesday, May 6, in support of the Green Bandana Project and to raise awareness for mental health. Wearing green is a simple way to show solidarity and help promote a caring, supportive school environment.

 

Bugs and Plate Tectonics from Berkshire Museum

Berkshire Museum curriculum developer, Joseph Mastronardi, worked with BART students to make paint from crushed bugs on Monday and Thursday BART’s second MoMu (mobile museum unit) arrived. Expect to learn more about the ring of fire and layers of the earth!

 

BART Athletes Conquer Spartan Super Obstacle CourseRace

Following up on their fabulous Fenway performance last fall, Saturday BART athletes took on the NJ Tri State Spartan Race at Mountain Creek in Vernon, NJ. After completing their obstacle course, BART students helped other racers conquer the mountain. Led by BART faculty Betty Lesage, these students again make us proud to be part of the Wolfpack.

 

Prom Tickets On Sale

Buy your prom tickets May 6, 7 or 13 at junior/senior lunch. $30 for one or $50 for two.

 

Razzle Dazzle and All That jazz! 

BART students to perform Chicago: Teen Edition  Friday / Saturday, May 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. at The Adams Theater, 27 Park Street, Adams. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 Students and Seniors. Tickets available April 28, here.

 

Collegiate Skills = Life Skills

Ms. Tedesco’s Collegiate Skills class learned how to change a tire. This is a great skill to know and might help you get to class on time or home safely. 

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Policy Updates and Reminders

Click here to access Policy Updates and Reminders featured in previous Weekly Announcements

 

Dress Code Reminders

Parents/Guardians, please review with your students BART’s dress code and note the following:

  1. In New England, we all know winter, spring, and summer temperatures can occur in the same 8-hour school day! Students should layer to accommodate temperature variations. Middle School students’ top layer must be a BART shirt. 
  2. Clothing may not purposefully display undergarments. Short, half, or cropped shirts may be worn over another shirt. 
  3. Shoes must be closed-toe with a strap in the back and appropriate for both indoor or outdoor activities.
  4. Pajamas, pajama pants, slides, and slippers are not permitted.
  5. Middle school dress pass on MCAS test days.

 

Lost and Found Items to be Donated

Parents/Guardians, please have your students check the BART lost and found now located in the main corridor between the cafeteria and elevators. Items not collected will be donated to charity.

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Looking ahead - Mark your calendars

May 20-21, Tue-Wed

Grade 10 MCAS Math

 

May 24, Sat

Junior/Senior Prom

Greylock Glen Outdoor Center

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

 

May 26, Mon

Memorial Day

School and offices closed

 

May 28, Wed

Field Trip: Select grade 8 and 10 students

Massachusetts Civics Showcase

MassMutual Center, Springfield

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

May 28, Wed

Field Trip: Grade 8

Mountain Day at Mount Greylock

8:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

 

May 28, Wed

Dining to Donate

Applebee’s

Berkshire Crossing Shopping Center, 555 Hubbard Ave, Pittsfield

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

 

May 29-30, Thu-Fri

Half Day

Senior Portfolio presentations

School dismissed at noon

 

May 30, Fri (rain date)

Field Trip: Grade 8

Mountain Day at Mount Greylock

8:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

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