01.21.2025 Volume 13 | Edition 18

Message from the PA Presidents


Dear Brooklyn Tech

Parents & Guardians,


Thank you for attending our PA Meeting last week with Mr. K, AP of Guidance. To recap, students and parents should contact teachers directly for class concerns. Families may escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate departmental AP, found here.



In this Edition:

  • PA Meeting Dates
  • SLT Meeting Dates
  • Upcoming Important Dates
  • Junior Virtual College Info Night
  • 8th Lunar New Year Celebration
  • BTHS PA’s 6th Annual Spring Gala
  • Fundraising
  • Volunteer Opportunities

Each student is assigned a Guidance Counselor, whose name may be found at the top of their schedule of classes. Counselors assist students in achieving academic success and provide social-emotional support. All students are encouraged to meet with their counselors to develop rapport and discuss course planning ahead of the Sophomore Major Fair and Course Fair. Please see the updated calendar below for important dates.


Grade-specific Social Workers offer additional support and are listed below:

  • Freshmen: Ms. Martini, Room 6S7
  • Sophomores: Ms. Ford, Room 2W5
  • Juniors: Ms. Jerry, Room 1W6A
  • Seniors: Ms. Barlow, Room 1C3


Questions about the college application process should be directed to Ms. Cuesta, AP of College Services, and the College Office.  


As a reminder, Regents Week is from January 21-24. Only students scheduled for an exam attend school at their assigned time. If your child didn’t receive their Regents ticket, please email BthsTesting@schools.nyc.gov.


There is no school for students on Monday, January 27. The Spring Semester begins on January 28th. Most students’ schedules will remain the same unless they’re programmed for the Sophomore Health class or another one-semester course within their major. Note that Advisory is only offered to Freshmen and Seniors in the fall, and to Sophomores and Juniors in the spring.


Sincerely,


Tiffany Roberts & Kim Jalet

BTHS PA Co-Presidents

PAPresident@bths.edu

General Meeting Dates

*All meetings take place at 6 PM


February 13 - Virtual

March 20 - BTHS Library, in-person

April 24 - Virtual

May 15 - 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 23

February 13

March 13

April 3

May 8

June 12

Upcoming Important Dates


  • January 27 - NO SCHOOL, Staff PD Day
  • January 28 - Spring Semester Begins
  • January 29 - NO SCHOOL, Lunar New Year
  • January 30 - Junior College Night 
  • February 7 - AP Exam bills sent to student emails
  • February 7 - LNY Celebration
  • February 7-9 - Senior Winter Trip 
  • February 13 - Sophomore Major Fair
  • February 17-21 - NO SCHOOL, Mid-Winter Recess
  • March 11 - Fall 2025 Course Fair

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

Junior Virtual College Info Night

*This event is for Juniors and their parents only. It is mandatory for Junior students to attend. Registration closes on January 30 at 2 PM. The link to join the meeting will be sent on the event day.  

Last Call for Lunar New Year Merchandise!!

*Please place all orders by tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22. All items are $25 each, and all proceeds will go to the PA to support academic activities, teams, and clubs. T-shirts run in adult sizes S to XXL. Order here.

Lunar New Year Mega Raffle


Enter for a chance to win up to $1,500. All may participate! Only 500 tickets will be sold, so get yours today!

Save the Date: 

BTHS PA’s 6th Annual Spring Gala

Current Annual Fundraising Progress

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

As of December 31, 2024, the Brooklyn Tech Parents Association has spent over $120,000 sponsoring the following initiatives:

  • Teacher's Wish List
  • Auditorium Sound System Replacement
  • Senior Graduation Support
  • 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 (Culture Fair, Hispanic Heritage Month)

As of December 31, 2024, we are at 46% 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! 

Donations can be made at any time online by clicking here!

https://www.brooklyntechpa.org/donate

第八屆蛇年乙巳農曆新年慶祝活動

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 

 

布魯克林科技高中家長會很高興地宣布我們的第八屆農曆新年慶祝活動將於2025年2月7日星期五晚上六點在布魯克林的新鳳凰城大酒樓舉行。 我們將度過一個能享受精彩表演、美味食物及大型抽獎的晚上。

超級大抽獎獎券Mega Raffle開始發售,您有機會贏得高達 1,500 美元的大獎!所有人都可以參加,一旦票數達到 500 張,售賣連結就會關閉。請在連結生效後儘快購買。祝你好運!

春宴義賣網站现在開始营業,請按售賣連結進行購買。 春宴義賣的所有收益將捐給 PA,用於支持學校各種學術活動、體育隊/課后俱樂部等…獲獎的蛇年春宴標誌是由我們 10 年級學生 Alina Lin 設計的。它非常漂亮,適合日常穿著,請立刻購賣來展現您對布魯克林科技高中的驕傲。請查看上面的 LNY 商品選擇,T恤尺寸從 S 到 XXL 可以選擇, T恤及購物袋每件均售$25。

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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