02.11.2025 Volume 13 | Edition 21

All raffle winners have been contacted. If you ordered merchandise and did not pick it up at the event, please have your child visit Parent Coordinator Mary Huhn in Room 1W7 beginning Monday, February 24, to retrieve your items. As a reminder, our next big event is the 6th Annual Spring Gala fundraiser on Thursday, May 22. Tickets will go on sale soon!

Attention Sophomore students and parents! The virtual Sophomore College Info Night is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, at 5:30pm. You must register for the event in advance.

The Sophomore Major Fair will follow on Thursday, February 13, at 3:45pm. Note that the fair is for Sophomore students only and registration is not required. Other grades and/or parents may not attend. 

Our monthly General PA Meeting is this Thursday, February 13, at 6pm. We’ll have special guests from Modern States to discuss how students may earn tuition-free college credit. The Zoom link can be found below. 



Sincerely,

Tiffany Roberts & Kim Jalet

BTHS PA Co-Presidents

PAPresident@bths.edu

Brooklyn Tech General PA Zoom Meeting

Thursday, February 13, 2025 @ 6 PM

Time: Feb 13, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)



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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

• February 12 - Virtual Sophomore Info Night 
• February 13 - Sophomore Major Fair
• February 17-21 - NO SCHOOL, Mid-Winter Recess
• March 11 - Fall 2025 Course Fair
• March 15 - Junior Dance
• March 31 - NO SCHOOL, Eid al-Fitr
• April 3-5 - Spring Musical
• April 10-11 - PSAT/SAT Day
• April 10-11 - Parent Teacher Conferences
• April 14-18 - NO SCHOOL, Spring Recess
• April 24 - Junior College Fair

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

BTHS PA’s 8th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration 

~Thank You~

Thank you to all who joined our 8th LNY celebration last Friday night! We hope you had a good time and enjoyed the food and performances by our talented students, parents, and friends. Congratulations to all the raffle winners! It was so nice to see many Tech alum join the event! We hope we can continue this annual event to connect with all of our parents, students, Tech alum, and faculty together! We will share pictures with you once we receive them from the photographers. Much appreciation for all of the sponsors, volunteers, and parents for your generous donations. This wouldn’t be successful without your support! We would like to see you all again to celebrate The Year Of The Horse!

我们第八届蛇年春宴完满结束！感谢上周五晚上参加 春宴 的所有宾客！希望你们当晚玩得开心，享受美食和欣赏我们才华横溢的学生、家长和朋友的表演。恭喜所有的抽奖胜出者！很高兴看到这么多校友能够回来参加这次活动！我们希望以后每年能够继续举办春宴，让我们所有的家长、学生、校友及教职员能欢聚在一起！一旦收到专业人士拍的视频照片，我们将会立刻分享。非常感谢所有的義工、赞助商及家长们的慷慨捐赠, 以及所有才華橫溢的表演者，没有你们的支持，这次活动就不会成功！

我们希望明年能再次与大家一起庆祝马年！

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 January 31, 2025, we are at 67% 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

Treasurer's Report January 2025

Minutes of the Tech PA General Meeting

Date: January 16, 2025

Location: Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Time: 7:00 pm

Attendance: A quorum was reached

Treasurer's Report:   

Ken Ho provided the Treasurer’s report for December 2024:

• Revenue for December: $73,000, including:
  
• $53,000 from the annual appeal
  
• $17,000 from Lunar New Year ticket sales
  
• $3,000 from sponsorships
  
• Total Revenue Year-to-Date: $173,000, 46% of fundraising target.
  
• Expenditures for December: $38,000, including major items:
  
• Teachers’ wish list: $15,000
  
• College essay program balance
  
• Auditorium sound system repairs
  
• Year-to-Date Expenditures: $122,000
  
• Net Income as of December 2024: $52,000
  
• Cash on hand as of December 2024: $455,000
  

Lunar New Year Update:                                 

Sharon Mei gave an update on Lunar New Year activities:

•  Lunar New Year Merchandise 
  
• Promoting merchandise such as tote bags and T-shirts designed by a student, Alina Lin.
  
• Mega Raffle: Tickets for the $1,500 grand prize raffle are available for $20 each, only 500 tickets will be sold
  
• Ticket Sales: The early bird sales for dinner tickets were successful, and more promotion is underway.
  

Fundraising Committee Report:                                                            

Leslie-Ann Angus-Torres gave an update on fundraising activities:

• Lunar New Year Event: Sold out.
  
• Annual Gala: Scheduled for May 22nd at Dyker Beach Golf Course. It will feature a 4-hour open bar, buffet,music, dancing, and auction items.
  
• Sponsorships and Donations: Looking for sponsors and donations for the gala.
  

Guest Speaker:Jan-Kristof Louis-Mansano, AP of Guidanc

• Mr. K advised that students will have the same guidance counselor for all 4 years at Tech, and should visit them regularly.  
  
• Guidance Counselors will begin visiting English classes for juniors to discuss the college process.
  
• Students can visit Guidance Office at any time.
  

Parent Questions:                                       

Parent Coordinator, Mary Huhn provided the following information and answered parents’ questions.

• Mary discussed the issuance of a “Hold” during the school day and said that new posters would be issued to each classroom so that students understood the difference between a “Hold” and a “Lockdown”.
  
• AP Bills will be sent out to student email accounts on February 7th.
  
• Major Fair and Course Fair: Scheduled for February 13th (for sophomores) and March 11th (for juniors).
  
• Counselor Services: Guidance counselors are available for meetings with students and parents.
  
• Upcoming College Events: The Junior College Info Night will be held on January 30th.
  
• Mary Huhn answered several questions regarding the college application process, transcripts and counseling services, as well as parent complaints about Naviance access.

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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