BART Charter Public School

BART Theatre is proud to announce its production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.

The show will run on Friday, January 17 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, January 18 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

The School is excited to present this show at the Adams Memorial Theater, located at 1000 Main St, in Williamstown.

Tickets are available online or at the door (cash only)
$15 for general admission
$10 for students and seniors
$5 for BART students and staff

Link to purchase: https://cur8.com/25469/project/128460

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare is a delightful mix of romance, mistaken identities, and witty pranks, set in the whimsical kingdom of Illyria. The story kicks off when Viola, shipwrecked and separated from her twin brother Sebastian, disguises herself as a man named Cesario. She becomes entangled in the love life of the Duke Orsino, who sends "Cesario" to woo the beautiful Countess Olivia on his behalf—only for Olivia to fall for Viola (in disguise)! Meanwhile, Viola has secretly fallen for Orsino, and her brother Sebastian, who everyone believes is dead, turns up to add even more confusion. Throw in a group of mischievous servants, an unforgettable prank on the pompous Malvolio, and you've got a comedy full of love, laughter, and a few happy surprises. It's a joyful celebration of love, identity, and the chaos of life itself.

New Year’s Day is a globally celebrated holiday that marks the beginning of the new year on January 1st with the Gregorian calendar. Other cultures observe their New Year’s Day according to their own customs as they use a lunar or lunisolar calendar like the Chinese New Year, Tamil New Year, Islamic New Year, and the Jewish New Year. Other countries like Nepal and India celebrate it on dates according to their own calendars too.

It is a time of reflection, resolutions, and fresh starts. People around the world often gather with family and friends to celebrate the transition from the old year to the new one. Festivities may include parties, fireworks, special meals, and various cultural traditions. It is a day to bid farewell to the past and welcome the future with hope and optimism. Many also see it as an opportunity to set goals, make plans, and embrace new opportunities.

Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration observed from December 26 to January 1 in the United States. Created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, Kwanzaa celebrates African American culture and heritage.

Each of its seven days is dedicated to a different principle: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith).

Families and communities come together to honor these principles through rituals, discussions, storytelling, music, and art. Kwanzaa reflects on the values that guide the African American community and encourages unity, self-improvement, and cultural pride.

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the miracle of the oil in the Temple and the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. It is observed for eight days and nights, usually falling in late November to late December.

Hanukkah represents the triumph of light over darkness, hope over despair, and freedom over oppression, making it a joyous and festive celebration for Jewish communities around the world.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas is a widely celebrated holiday marking the birth of Jesus Christ and is an important religious and cultural event for Christians. The holiday is characterized by various customs and traditions, including decorating homes with festive lights and ornaments, exchanging gifts, singing carols, attending church services, and gathering with family and loved ones.

It is a time of joy, love, and giving, with many people embracing the spirit of generosity and goodwill. Christmas holds deep religious significance for Christians, while also serving as a time of unity and celebration for people of different cultures and backgrounds around the world.

BART students got into the holiday spirit last week by building gingerbread houses and decorating ornaments 🍬

See you next year!

A Happy Holiday Tradition for the BART Middle School Chorus ⛄️🎶

Students in grade 8 are dissecting sheep hearts and sheep brains for their STEM Week lab today. 🫀🧠💡

Apply now for the 2025-2026 school year!

The FIRST enrollment deadline + lottery is February 25, 2025 at noon for students entering grades 6 through 10 in the Fall.

Click below to apply today.
https://bartcharter.schoolmint.com

Contact the Enrollment Team with any questions or to learn more!
[email protected] / 413-743-7311 ext 732

Enrollment at BART Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter School is located in Adams, Massachusetts.

The BART Student Ambassadors concluded their annual canned food drive donating over 750 items to local pantries!

Fiesta de Guadalupe, also known as the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, is a significant religious and cultural celebration in Mexico and other parts of the world. December 12 is the anniversary of the day on which Juan Diego, an Aztec peasant, is said to have seen a vision of the Virgin Mary, who ordered him to go and tell the Bishop of Mexico to build a church on that spot.

Pilgrims from all over Mexico travel to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, where the miraculous image of the Virgin is enshrined. The celebration showcases a blend of indigenous traditions and Catholic faith, emphasizing the cultural and spiritual significance of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexican identity.

🗣Shout out to the girls basketball team for winning their season opener versus Charlemont yesterday!

⭐️The Wolf Pack won by a score of 31 to 25, and were led by a standout performance from Mary A.

🏀Tomorrow, both the girls basketball team and the open basketball team will be taking on Hartsbrook school in two separate games. The girls team will be playing at Hartsbrook, and the open team will be playing at home starting at 4:00 PM.

On this day in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the first such statement of principle by an international body. The document, conceived as “a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations,” sets forth the basic civil, economic, political, and social rights that should be guaranteed to every person.

Due to the snow storm in our area, school is closed today, Thursday, December 5. Please be safe and enjoy the Snow Day.

There is still time to support the BART Prom by eating 🍝🍝🍝!

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Junior/Senior Prom!

🍝Attend our spaghetti dinner fundraiser and bake sale at Bounti-Fare on December 9 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

🍝Cost is $10.00 per person and includes: salad, spaghetti, meatballs, marinara sauce, and garlic bread. In addition, sweet treats will be available to purchase.

🍝Students may buy tickets at lunch and community members may email Prom Advisor, Alana Mazza ([email protected]) to reserve tickets.

🍝The RSVP deadline is December 4. Please include your name, the number of dinners you want, your estimated time of arrival at Bounti-Fare, and whether you will eat in or take your meals to go.

BART 9th graders spent the day in Connecticut visiting the Connecticut Science Center and touring the UConn campus.