The Eye of the Tiger News - Volume 2 September 17-21, 2018 

  

Mission Statement The John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and 

Science is a diverse, supportive community of learners that engages in a rigorous and 

comprehensive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program integrated with 

Humanities. Our college-preparatory exam school enables our students to reach their full potential and 

become leaders who will shape the direction of society. 

 Core Values: O’B PRIDE! 

Perseverance Respect Integrity 

Discipline Excellence 

 

  

Headmaster/Administration  Message of the Week 

 Now that we are entering our second full week of 

school, the admin team will begin to conduct Informative Learning Walks (IWLs). ILWs consist of 

co-observing classes to examine the implementation of our school-wide Instructional Focus. Observations will inform upcoming CPT meetings and PD sessions.  

 The admin team would like to acknowledge the hard 

work and effort of our faculty and staff members over the past two weeks. We had a great opening that would not have been possible without dedicated 

educators such as yourselves.  

  

Term 1 Dates 9.06.18 through 11.09.18 Report Cards distributed  

November 15, 2018 

 

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 Teaching and Learning    

 Our instructional focus for the 2018-19 School Year is implementing evidence-based reading and problem-solving strategies that enable students to successfully engage in cognitively demanding tasks.  

● Seeking Volunteer Academic Mentors for BPS Schools: Academic mentors work one-on-one or with a group of 2-4 students for an hour a week during the school day. As an academic mentor, you can help support a student's academic and personal growth just by spending time with them in the classroom. For more information and to apply click here. Contact for additional information: Boston Partners in Education  

● Apply to join the next Cohort of BPS WEOC Program: The BPS Women Educators of Color (WEOC) Leadership Program is a year-long program designed to increase engagement, retention, and leadership rates for BPS Women staff of color. Participants engage in a combination of executive coaching, research, self-reflection, and peer interactions. Apply here. Contact for additional information: Ceronne B. Daly Or Dr. Jane Skelton, Lead Executive coach at diversity-weoc@bostonpublicschools.org 

 ● BPS Healthy and Sustainable School 

Resources: The newly redesigned bostongreenschools.org website provides BPS school leaders, teachers, students, and district staff with operational and curriculum resources for creating healthy and sustainable schools. Topics include recycling, energy, water, outdoor classrooms, and healthy school environment. Contact for additional information: Katherine Walsh 

  

 Family and Community Engagement 

 ● Coffee hour is presented by our wonderful 

parents every Friday from 7am-8am in September. Please join the Administration and the Guidance Department in the Fishbowl for coffee. 

 ● O’B Community Potluck is Wednesday, 

September 26, 2018. Please RSVP by emailing obryantparentcouncil@gmail.com.  

  

Mass Insight AP English  Saturday Session: 

 The First AP English Literature and AP English Language Saturday Session will take place at the O’Bryant this Saturday, September 22, 2018.   

 Student Extracurricular Opportunities 

 ● Looking for an opportunity to meet new people? 

Would you like to become more involved in the O’Bryant community? Attend the Sixth Annual Team, Club, and Organization Information and Sign-Up Fair on Friday, September 21st from 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm in the 2nd floor cafeterias. Flyer for posting in classroom. 

● Actors’ Shakespeare Project: Youth Macbeth. September 17 - December 16; Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 - 8 pm and Saturdays 11 am - 3 pm (Performances the week of December 10). WHERE: The Charlestown Working Theater. Just off the Sullivan Square stop on the Orange Line. WHO: Any youth with an interest in trying out acting or a backstage role. No past theater experience is required! And please do not let the tuition amount be a hindrance for any student; full scholarships are available. MORE INFO: ASP Youth Programs 

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● 2nd Annual BPS Attendance Symposium, 9/27: Please join us for the 2nd Annual BPS Attendance Symposium. Headlined by keynote speaker, Robert Balfanz, PhD, of Johns Hopkins University, this free event features actionable content to help educators, community stakeholders and parents improve student attendance across BPS. REGISTER HERE.  

● STRIVE! Supportive Trauma Interventions Educators , 11/1-11/2, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. This PD addresses the lack of structured opportunities in the classroom and empowers educators by enhancing their understanding of trauma and its impact on learning and behavior, and creates a supportive learning environment that reduces stigma for children with trauma histories and associated behavioral challenges. Sign up at mylearningplan.com. Contact for additional information: Flavia Santos  

● Bullying Intervention Specialist Training, 10/3-10/4, 12/6-12/7, 1/30-1/31, 3/7-⅜. Succeed Boston is offering trainings on bullying prevention and intervention. The 12 hr, two day trainings will be held quarterly during SY18-19; participants will be certified as a Bullying Intervention Specialist. Current Specialists must take a 2 hr refresher for the latest info on the topic. Hours are 8:30 am to 2:30 pm at 515 Hyde Park Avenue, Roslindale. Learn more here. Contact for additional information: Flavia Santos  

● Fall 2018 Behavior Management Series (5 sessions), 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 11/27 & 12/11; 5 to 7 pm; Bolling Building 6th floor  

● This 5 part series is appropriate for classroom teachers (general education and special education), paraprofessionals, building behavior support staff, and other educators that have some basic understanding of Behavioral Principles and want to learn more.  

● Attendees will be able to operationally define target behaviors, use data collection methods, interpret behavior data and identify the function of a behavior, develop a behavior support plan, implement a function-based 

2018-19. APPLY HERE or contact the Director of Youth Programs, Michael Forden Walker at mfw@actorsshakespeareproject.org at 617-875-8965 

 ● Free classes for BPS students at the ICA Teen 

Programs. Click here for more info or contact Monty Alcott at malcott@icaboston.or with questions.  

 

  

Know your School Counselor!  

● Ms. Monestime - Grades 7 & 8 ● Ms. Aoude (Azar) - Grade 9 

   Grades 10, 11 & 12:  

● Mr. Rodriguez: last names A-G ● Ms. Arbit: last names H-Pa ● Ms. Fontanez-Pilon: last names Pe-Z 

 College Advisors 

 Ms. Nguyen just graduated from the College of 

the Holy Cross and double majored in Anthropology & Asian Studies. She was a 

tutor and a Site-Director for ‘Let’s Get Ready’. She likes to color and paint 

although she can’t draw at all. She wants to be able to support all of the students at O’B figure out the next step after graduation, feel comfortable in 

advocating for yourself, and learn about the countless possibilities that are available. So stop by if 

you have any questions or just want to 

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behavior support plan and monitor data to determine progress. Contact for additional information: Erin Herliy  

● Peace Mind Campaign: World's Largest Peace Flag, 10/20: Help create the largest Peace Flag Mural the world has ever seen! Register your class, receive a kit, create personalized messages/drawings of PEACE, COMMUNITY & UNDERSTANDING with your students & send cloth tiles back by October 5. Join us for the Flag unveiling on October 20 on the Boston Common. Learn more here. 

 Stay tuned sophomores and Juniors! PSAT’s will be 

held October 10, 2018. More details coming soon.  

    

say hi! Contact information:  Phone: (857) 267-3021 

Email: mmyng@bu.edu College & Career Center 

Room: 3-235  

Mr. Teixeira (Mr. T if you like), recently graduated from Boston College with a 

degree in Communication. He loves to watch movies and debate about sports, music, 

and basically anything else. He also loves meeting new people and sharing new 

stories and looks forward to meeting you! Contact Information:  

Phone: 781-473-0532 Email: eateixei@bu.edu College & Career 

 Welcome our college advisors Mr. Teixeira & Ms. 

Nguyen to the O’B Family!  

 

   

 

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O’Bryant Athletics  

 Recent Highlights: Varsity Football (September 14): O’Bryant 34 - Madison Park 6 The Tigers redeemed themselves for last season’s loss by defeating our neighbor, Madison Park last Friday afternoon. Sophomore, Javon Milton scored three touchdowns and Senior, Anthony Francis and Sophomore Kerlens Jeanty also scored. After allowing a first half touchdown on a broken play, O’Bryant’s defense shutdown Madison Park the rest of the game.   Girls Varsity Soccer (September 10): O’Bryant 3 - Mt. Alvernia 0; (September 14): O’Bryant 1 - Burke 0 In two strong showings last week, the Lady Tigers defeated Mt. Alvernia 3 - 0 on Monday with goals scored by Seniors, Grace Burns, Katherine Ramirez and Katherine Tovar-Rodriguez; and they defeated the Burke 1-0 on Friday with the game’s only goal scored by grade 8 student, Lavinia Gomes.  Girls Varsity Volleyball (September 14): O’Bryant 3 - CASH 1 An outstanding team effort on Friday resulted in the first victory of the season for the Lady Tigers.  Fall Coaches  Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach Trudy Fisher gfisher838@gmail.com  Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity Soccer Coach Brigit Ryan bryan3@bostonpublicschools.org  Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Drew Brock dhughesbrock@bostonpublicschools.org  Football Varsity Head Coach, Kevin Gadson kgadson@bostonpublicschools.org Asst Head Coach, Mike Branch Junior Varsity Head Coach, Donald Caisey  Cheerleading Coach Lance Bembury lancebembury@gmail.com     

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Fall Athletic Schedules  O'Bryant Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball Schedule  O'Bryant Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity Soccer Schedule  O'Bryant Boys Varsity Soccer Schedule  O'Bryant Varsity Football Schedule  O'Bryant Junior Varsity Football Schedule  

 Shout-outs 

 ● To O’Bryant Administration, Faculty and Staff for all of your hard work as we kicked off Parent 

Night.  

● To O’Bryant Guidance Department for a superb job during Parent Night.  

● Thank you to the members of the NJROTC for their assistance with Parent Night and each Welcome assembly. 

 ● The O’Bryant Parent Council for a successful First Friday Event! 

 ● Mr. Cyrille and Mr. Rosario for your assistance during each Welcome Assembly! 

  

  

   

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Pictures of the Week      

  

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Parent Night (photos 1-11);  

Grade Level Assemblies (photos 12-15);  

O’B Cheerleaders on Friday, September 14th game against Madison Park (photo 16);  

September 7, 2018 home opener football game v Latin School. Photos of the last touchdown, #9 Anthony Francis ran, slipping through multiple defensive attempts to stop him. Final score 24-8 (photos 17-20); 

 Main office staff hard at work - Ms. Agrisoni and Ms. Charles (photos 21-22). 

 

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