01.28.2025 Volume 13 | Edition 19

The virtual Junior College Night is this Thursday, January 30, from 5-8pm. All Juniors and their parents must attend. Essential information will be shared regarding the college admissions process and financial aid, followed by a training on Overgrad, which will replace Naviance as our school’s college access tool. Registration for the event closes on January 30 at 2pm.

There is no school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 29. Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! Don’t forget to enter the Lunar New Year Mega Raffle for a chance to win up to $1,500. Raffles will be drawn at the 8th Annual LNY Celebration on February 7. All may participate, even if you won’t attend the event, so please spread the word! Only 500 raffle tickets will be sold.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Roberts & Kim Jalet

BTHS PA Co-Presidents

PAPresident@bths.edu

Immigrant Student and Family Resources

Please click the following links for resources regarding the rights of immigrants, provided by the UFT and the New York Civil Liberties Union.

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.

February 13

March 13

April 3

May 8

June 12

Upcoming Important Dates

• 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
• March 31 - NO SCHOOL, Eid al-Fitr

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.  

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, 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! 

https://www.brooklyntechpa.org/donate

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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