12.10.2024 Volume 13 | Edition 14 | |
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Message from the PA Presidents
Dear Brooklyn Tech Parents & Guardians,
Thank you to all who contributed on Giving Tuesday. We were able to raise nearly $20,000! We could not have done it without you!
We also would like to thank all of the talented students who submitted a design for the
Lunar New Year T-Shirt Contest. Voting has closed, and we’re pleased to announce that the winner is:
Alina Lin, Class of 2027!!!
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In this Edition:
- PA Meeting Agenda & Dates
- SLT Meeting Dates
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Upcoming Important Dates
- Breakfast & Dinner with the Principal
- Fundraising
- 8th Lunar New Year Celebration & T-Shirt Design Contest
- Volunteer Opportunities
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As a reminder, our General PA Meeting is next Wednesday, December 18th, at 6 PM featuring Mr. Mark Rodriguez, Assistant Principal of Computer Science and CTE. The Zoom link and agenda will be sent next week. It will be our last meeting before ringing in the new year, so we hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Tiffany Roberts & Kim Jalet
BTHS PA Co-Presidents
PAPresident@bths.edu
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Physical Education & Athletics Video
Please click the link below for a short video from the PE & Athletics Department highlighting Tech’s unique facilities and championship teams:
https://www.bths.edu/ourpages/auto/2024/1/3/50917136/2024-25%20PEAthletic%20Dept.%20December%20Newsletter.mp4?rnd=1733774301335
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PA General Meeting Dates
*All meetings take place at 6 PM
December 18th - Virtual
January 16th - Virtual
February 13th - Virtual
March 20th - BTHS Library, in-person
April 24th - Virtual
May 15th - BTHS Auditorium, in-person (Spring Elections)
June TBD
*Meeting dates and locations are subject to change. Any changes will be posted in TechTalk, our weekly publication.
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SLT Meeting Dates
*All meetings take place at BTHS in Room 1E20, and begin at 4:15 PM.
Parents are allowed to observe, but may not speak or vote during meetings.
December 12th
January 16th
February 13th
March 13th
April 3rd
May 8th
June 12th
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Upcoming Important Dates
- Dec. 12 - Chorus Winter Concert
- Dec. 17 - Orchestra Winter Concert
- Dec. 19 - Band Winter Concert
- Dec. 23 - Jan. 1 - NO SCHOOL, Winter Recess
- Jan. 2 - School Resumes
- Jan. 10 - Culture Fair
- Jan. 20 - NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan. 21-24 - Regents Week
- Jan. 27 - NO SCHOOL, Staff PD Day
- Jan. 28 - Spring Semester Begins
- Jan. 29 - NO SCHOOL, Lunar New Year
- Feb. 7 - LNY Celebration
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Last Chance!!
Breakfast and Dinner with the Principal
A limited number of seats are still available. Please sign-up here today or email the Co-VP of Events & Volunteers at bthspavolunteer@gmail.com! And, please make every effort to attend the event you signed up for, and, if you cannot attend, email us immediately. Thanks!
Breakfasts (9AM-10:30AM)
Friday, December 13th (full!)
Thursday, December 19th (1 spot remaining!)
Dinners (6PM-7:30PM)
Wednesday, December 11th (1 spot remaining!)
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Current Annual Fundraising Progress
(Annual Fundraising Target for 2024-2025 School Year: $370,000)
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As of November 30, the Brooklyn Tech Parents Association has spent almost $85,000 sponsoring the following initiatives:
- College Essay Support
- Breakfasts/Dinners with Principal Newman
- Naviance Software: college readiness platform
- Constant Contact: communication software
- PA General Meeting dinners
- Parent-Teacher Conference scheduling system
- Freshman Orientation (planners and wallets)
- Diversity Initiatives (Hispanic Heritage Month)
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As of November 30, we are at 26% of our fundraising target. Your donation makes a profound impact on our students. It is not just about numbers; it is about inspiration and opportunities for the entire Brooklyn Tech community.
The PA is kindly asking for your generous donations to thrive and excel in our students' academics and extracurriculars. The money raised by the PA will help pay for crucial support and programs. We need your help!! Your contribution is vital to helping Brooklyn Tech High School offer all students the quality and range of opportunities.
Our suggested amount for your gift is $750 per student. We recognize that $750 may be an easy gift for some, a stretch for many, and a real economic hardship for others. We ask that each family give whatever they are able to. Any amount counts, and every donation matters! We greatly appreciate your gift and your participation is truly important.
Matching Gifts: Another way to increase your donation to our PA is through your company’s Matching Gift program. Please contact your Human Resource department to see if your company offers matching gifts.
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Thank you for your generosity, time, and consideration. The Brooklyn Tech PA relies on donations from parents, guardians, families, friends, and community businesses to fund all of the enriching programs we sponsor. A school is as strong as its parent body, we look forward to an exciting year ahead! | |
https://www.brooklyntechpa.org/donate | |
Save the Date!
Brooklyn Tech PA’s 8th Lunar New Year Celebration
(Year of The Snake)
February 7, 2025 6-10pm
Location: New Phoenix Seafood Restaurant
912 65th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
(More details to follow)
Last year, we had around 500 guests gathered together, and raised over $20K while enjoying a fun night with delicious food, wonderful performances, raffles, merch sale, and entertainment. Please find the clips from the 2024 LNY celebration attached:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/143lG6mRx4C9zGceQ6DENjayfA9UlseUr/view
Parents/Guardians and Students, you got talent? Please join us and perform on stage, don’t be shy and we need you! Contact us at bthsdiversitycommittee@bths.edu
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時間：2025 年 2 月 7 日星期五晚上 6 點 -10 點
地點： 新鳳凰城大酒樓
912 65th Street, Brooklyn NY 11219
（更多詳細資訊即將推出）
如果家长或孩子有任何才艺，欢迎自荐参与演出！BTHS辣妈舞蹈团正在招募妈妈们参与跳舞演出，由毕业生家长专人指导编舞排舞，每周训练一次，欢迎大家踊跃报名参加演出为学校出一份力！
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Volunteer Opportunities
Every parent/guardian is automatically a member of the BTHS PA. Parents are encouraged to join us throughout the school year for one or more events of their interest. Please fill out this form so that we may contact you for volunteer opportunities with the PA.
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