12.17.2024 Volume 13 | Edition 15

As the year comes to an end, we reminisce on the past year and look forward to all that lies ahead, including the: Culture Fair, 8th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration, Black History Month Celebration, Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon, Faculty Grants, 2nd Annual Picture Day for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors, and the Senior winter trip, prom, and, of course, graduation. 

While our executive board is hard at work planning for the 6th Annual Spring Gala in May, we ask that you please begin to solicit donations during Winter Recess. 

The PA will continue to sponsor and subsidize these events, using all raised funds to ensure that staff are equipped with the necessary resources to educate our students and that each child has access to all that Brooklyn Tech has to offer inside and outside the classroom. Please consider making a year-end tax-deductible donation here. We will also contact parents who filled out the Volunteer Form when opportunities to participate in events present in the spring semester. 



To all who celebrate, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa. May your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and rest. Happy New Year! See you in 2025!!

Sincerely,

Tiffany Roberts & Kim Jalet

BTHS PA Co-Presidents

PAPresident@bths.edu

PA General Meeting

Topic: Brooklyn Tech PA General Meeting

Time: Dec 18, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81315071096?pwd=OkyuR6p8ljyb1S8brsakpaWipQ8C52.1

Meeting ID: 813 1507 1096

Passcode: 849527

Agenda:

1. Call to Order
2. Mr. Rodriguez, AP of Engineering, Technology, and CTE
3. PA Committee Updates
4. Treasurer’s Report 
5. Principal’s Report 
6. Adjournment

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.

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.

January 16th

February 13th

March 13th

April 3rd 

May 8th

June 12th

Upcoming Important Dates

• 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
• Feb. 7-9 - Senior Winter Trip

For a complete view of important dates, see the BTHS Calendar and DOE Calendar

Current Annual Fundraising Progress

(Annual Fundraising Target for 2024-2025 School Year: $370,000)

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.

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

Thank You to our November 2024 Donors!!

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 

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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！

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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