09.24.2024 Volume 13 | Edition 4

Message from the PA Presidents


Dear Brooklyn Tech Parents & Guardians,



Thank you to everyone who came to our first PA Meeting of the school year. It was great to see so many new and familiar faces. If you were unable to attend, please watch the recording here: 2024 09 19 BTech PA General Meeting (youtube.com).


If you visited the school, you may have noticed a new buzzer and camera at the main (northeast) entrance on the corner of Dekalb Avenue and South Elliott Place. School doors remain locked during the day. Parents visiting the school for any reason must use the main entrance and press the bell. Parents are encouraged to make appointments to speak with staff and faculty in advance, as anyone arriving without an appointment may not be seen that day and may have to return at another time. 

In this Edition:

We would like to thank Principal Newman and Parent Coordinator Mary Huhn for tackling parents’ questions and concerns during our meeting. Some major points were:

  • All program changes are now complete. Please have your child follow their current schedule found in their NYC Students Account.
  • Parents of new students must complete a Blue Card to be added to school email lists.
  • Parents must email Mary (mhuhn@schools.nyc.gov) to update any information on their submitted Blue Card. If it's an address change, you need to fill out a change in information form. You can submit this electronically to Mary.
  • All families must submit Lunch Forms by this Friday, September 27th. Forms must be completed each year per family. Responses are required and used for waivers for the College Board AP and SAT exams.

We also discussed new and continuing initiatives in store for this school year:

  • Breakfast & Dinner with the Principal for parents, and Snacks with the Principal for students
  • College tours for Seniors in the fall and Juniors in the spring 
  • College essay writing support for Seniors
  • The second annual Picture Day fundraiser for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors 
  • Mental Health First Aid training parent workshop
  • Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon
  • Annual Spring Gala
  • Cultural events including the Culture Fair, Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Annual Lunar New Year Celebration, Black History Month Assembly, and more!

These events are only possible because of YOU! To donate towards our Annual Appeal, click here. Every contribution counts!


If you are a Freshman parent, please consider running for a position on our PA Executive Board by completing this form by next Friday, October 4th. We will have elections at the October 17th meeting. Voting is in-person only. Please see below for more information. 


Parents of all grades may join our amazing team of volunteers by completing this form. Please continue to check your emails and our calendar below for the most up-to-date information.


Sincerely,

Tiffany Roberts & Kim Jalet

BTHS PA Co-Presidents

PAPresident@bths.edu

Fall Elections for Freshman Parent Members


All parents/guardians are automatically members of the Parent Association and, as such, are entitled to full voting rights. The fall election for Freshmen Parent Members at Large (up to 5) Board positions will be on Thursday, October 17th, at 6 PM in the BTHS Leonard Riggio Auditorium. Voting is in-person only.


The electronic nomination form can be found here and must be submitted no later than Friday, October 4th. The list of currently elected 2024-2025 BTHS PA Executive Board Members can be found here. We invite all to read the current bylaws, which can be found here.


PA General Meeting Dates*:

All meetings take place at 6 PM


Oct. 17 - BTHS Auditorium, in-person (Fall Elections)

Nov. 20 - Virtual

Dec. 18 - Virtual

Jan. 16 - Virtual

Feb. 13 - Virtual

Mar. 20 - BTHS Library, in-person

Apr. 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.

Health Hub



504 ACCOMMODATIONS


Your child may be eligible for health services and/or accommodations if:

  1. They have a physical or mental impairment; and
  2. The impairment substantially limits at least one major life activity.

For more information on 504 Accommodations, please read here. To request an accommodation, please complete the Parent Form, have your child’s healthcare provider complete the Medical Accommodations Request Form, and return them to 504 Coordinators Erica Gindi (EGindi4@schools.nyc.gov) and Dema Bader (DBader2@schools.nyc.gov).


MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION FORMS (MAF)



Students who require medication or medically prescribed treatment during the school day must have an MAF on file with the school nurses in Room 3W22, including students who may carry and self-administer medication or treatment. A new MAF must be submitted each school year. Please have your child’s healthcare provider complete, sign, and date the appropriate MAF (general, diabetes, asthma, allergies, seizure, or non-medication medically prescribed treatment). Parents, please don’t forget to sign and date page 2 of the MAF and bring in your child’s medication! All MAFs can be found on the NYC Schools website under “Health Services Forms.” School nurses may not provide medication or medically prescribed treatment without completed MAFs.

For Seniors: Masquerade Ball

For Juniors: PSAT/NMSQT Registration


Please complete the PSAT/NMSQT Registration by this Friday, September 27th. The testing options are: Saturdays, October 12th and October 26th (AM or PM session), and Tuesday, October 29th (after school only).

Current Annual Fundraising Progress

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

Since the start of the 2024-2025 school year, the Brooklyn Tech Parents’ Association has spent over $50,000 on the following initiatives:

  • Naviance Software
  • Constant Contact: communication software
  • Parent Teacher Conference scheduling system
  • Freshman Orientation

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. 


PA is kindly asking for your generous donations to thrive and excel in our students' academics and crucial extracurriculars. The money raised by PA will help pay for crucial support and programs. We need your help!! Your donation 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, 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

Upcoming Important Dates


  • Oct. 3-4 - NO SCHOOL, Rosh Hashanah
  • Oct. 11 - Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
  • Oct. 12 - PSAT for Juniors, by assignment
  • Oct. 14 - NO SCHOOL, Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  • Oct. 17 @ 6pm - PA General Meeting: Fall Elections
  • Oct. 26 - PSAT for Juniors, by assignment
  • Oct. 29 - PSAT for Juniors, by assignment
  • Nov. 1 - NO SCHOOL, Diwali
  • Nov. 4 - Senior Masquerade Ball
  • Nov. 5 - NO SCHOOL, Election Day
  • Nov. 11 - NO SCHOOL, Veterans Day
  • Nov. 12-14 - Club Fair
  • Nov. 21-22 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Nov. 28-29 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving

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

Tech Talk Archives can be found here. 


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