04.01.2025 Volume 13 | Edition 27

Message from the PA Presidents

We hope all who celebrated had a Happy Eid!

Please don’t forget to register for next week’s Parent Teacher Conferences by the April 6 deadline.



Registration is also available for the BTHS PA Annual Spring Gala. Ticket prices increase in 2 weeks, so get your early bird tickets today! The 50/50 raffle is live, and all may participate, so spread the word to your family and friends!

In this Edition:



• Parent Teacher Conferences
• Spring Gala Early Bird Tickets and 50/50 Raffle
• Spring Gala Donations Needed
• Spring Musical 
• Holi Celebration
• Support the Debate Team

To donate raffle and auction items for the Gala, please use the Donation Form and deliver your item, or purchase something directly from our Amazon Wish List. All Gala proceeds will benefit our scholars. Your generosity is appreciated! 

Come support BTHS students performing this week in the Spring Musical, Into the Woods. Tickets are $10 at the door. Please see the flier below for show dates and times.

The BTHS Hindu Students Council has postponed the Holi celebration to Monday, April 7. If you’re available, please sign-up to volunteer and chaperone this event in Fort Greene Park.

Help the BTHS Debate Team get to the Tournament of Champions at the University of Kentucky! Please donate to support our school’s team at the most prestigious speech and debate tournament in the country.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Roberts & Kim Jalet

BTHS PA Co-Presidents

PAPresident@bths.edu

General Meeting Dates

*All meetings take place at 6 PM

April 23 - 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 4:15 PM in Room 1E20.

Parents are allowed to observe, but may not speak or vote during meetings.



April 3

May 8

June 12

Upcoming Important Dates

• April 3-5 - Spring Musical: "Into the Woods"
• April 10-11 - PSAT for 9th-10th grades/SAT Day for 11th grade
• April 10-11 - Parent Teacher Conferences
• April 14-18 - NO SCHOOL, Spring Recess
• April 24 - Junior College Fair
• May 2 - Small Ensemble Showcase
• May 5-23 - AP Exams
• May 8, 9, 12, and 15 - ½ Days
• May 26 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
• May 30 - Choral Concert
• June 7 - Senior Prom
• June 20 - Senior Graduation

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

The BTHS PA’s Sixth Annual Spring Gala

Purchase your early bird entry tickets and 50/50 raffles here!

BTHS - Webinar Schedule 2025

Webinar Topic:

2024-2025 Admissions Trends and Analysis for Brooklyn Tech Students

Acceptance letters are out for the Class of 2029 and important new trends are emerging in the world of top college admissions. With application numbers climbing, and the competition for top college offers getting more intense every year, it is vital that Brooklyn Tech parents understand exactly what top college admissions officers are looking for in 2025 and beyond? 

Join Sonam Aidasani, a Former Duke Admissions Officer, on Tuesday, April 29 at 8:00pm ET, for an exclusive webinar on the latest trends in New York student top college admissions, and how you can use this data to maximize your chances of admission.

Sponsor: Crimson 

Date: April 29, 2025

Time: 8pm

Registration Link: https://www.crimsoneducation.org/us/campaign/april-29-us-brookyln-tech-class-of-2029-trends-and-analysis-registration



Have a Question about Homework?

Dial-A-Teacher Hotline

Monday-Thursday, 4pm-7pm 

when school is in session

212-777-3380



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.

Current Annual Fundraising Progress

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

Because of your generous support, the Brooklyn Tech PA raised a record amount of over $25,000 from the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration held on February 7, 2025. The additional funding provided an immediate and significant impact on the entire Brooklyn Tech community. Thank you for your continued support in making Brooklyn Tech what it is today and what it will become tomorrow.  

As of February 28, 2025, we are at 74% 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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