10.22.2024 Volume 13 | Edition 8

To all other candidates, THANK YOU for taking a deeper interest in becoming involved at our children’s school. The election was extremely close this year. Please consider joining one of our volunteer committees to remain active with the PA. We may consider you to lead a subcommittee. As a reminder, all parents/guardians are members of the PA and are encouraged to attend and participate in our events. 

Our next PA General Meeting featuring Ms. Cuesta, Assistant Principal of the College Office, will be on Wednesday, November 20th, at 6 PM via Zoom. As the weather gets chillier and the nights become darker, we will transition to online meetings. Links will be sent closer to each meeting date. 

Sincerely,

Kim Jalet & Tiffany Roberts

BTHS PA Co-Presidents

PAPresident@bths.edu

Breakfast and Dinner with the Principal

Please sign-up to have breakfast or dinner with Mr. Newman. This is a great, informal way to meet the Principal and hear about Brooklyn Tech, his philosophy, and special events, while connecting with other parents from all grade levels. You may bring questions and concerns or sit back and listen in on a good conversation over a delectable dish. New dates have been added! Spots are limited to 25 guests per session so register today! As a reminder, only one parent/guardian per family may register for one session in order to accommodate as many families as possible. 

Breakfasts (9AM-10:30AM)

• Friday, October 18th
• Friday, October 25th (2 spots remaining!)
• Thursday, October 31st (Halloween!)
• Friday, November 8th (full)
• Friday, November 15th 
• Thursday, November 21st
• Tuesday, December 3rd
• Friday, December 13th
• Thursday, December 19th

Dinners (6PM-7:30PM)

• Thursday, October 24th (full)
• Tuesday, October 29th new date added!
• Wednesday, November 6th (4 spots remaining!)
• Thursday, November 14th
• Thursday, December 5th
• Wednesday, December 11th

*There is no selection process on our end. Any sessions at capacity are automatically removed from the list to prevent further registration. If you are able to sign-up for a session, that means it is available and you should plan to attend on that date and time. 

Hello Parents, 

Please use the link below if you do not have parental access to your child’s Naviance account. Once submitted, please allow some time for processing. Please email Ms. Cuesta directly if your child hasn’t received their Naviance login credentials. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0rxLrmYM8LG-tkLJti-BcBX0T-6MIFme5ZaSseqopkqQzhg/viewform

College Office

Young Women Empowerment Program

Tech PA General Meeting Dates & Volunteer Team

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.

BTHS PA Volunteer Team

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. 

Virtual College Rep Visits

Please click the date(s) with the links below to sign-up for each Virtual College Rep Visit

10/23  10/24  10/30  10/31

Brooklyn Tech PA’s  8th Lunar New Year Celebration

  (Year of The Snake)

We are planning to host the celebration on 2/7/2025, Friday evening , location and more details to be updated, please mark your calendar and stay tuned. Hope to see you there!

布鲁克林科技高中家长协會第八屆乙已蛇年春節晚宴

我们计划将在 2025 年 2 月 7 日星期五晚上举办蛇年春宴庆祝活动，举办地点及更多详细信息将会更新，请记下日期并欢迎持继关注，希望到时能见到大家。

Current Annual Fundraising Progress

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

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! 

https://www.brooklyntechpa.org/donate

Upcoming Important Dates

• 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. 13-14 - 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