11.19.2024 Volume 13 | Edition 11

Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Thursday and Friday, November 21st-22nd. Friday is also a half-day of school. Only instructional periods 1-5 will be in session. A grab-and-go lunch will be provided after 5th period. 

The extended deadline for the student Lunar New Year T-Shirt Design Contest is this Sunday, November 24th, at 11:59 PM. Please submit all designs here.

We have updated our calendar below to reflect SLT meeting dates for any parents interested in attending. Note that non-SLT members may join the meeting as observers, and they do not have speaking or voting rights. 

There are only 6 more breakfasts/dinners with Principal Newman. Please sign-up today to reserve your spot. This is a fall-only event, and there will not be meals with the principal offered to parents in the spring semester. Breakfasts on December 3rd and 19th have the most availability.

Sincerely,

Kim Jalet & Tiffany Roberts

BTHS PA Co-Presidents

PAPresident@bths.edu

PA Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Ms. Cuesta, AP of College Office
3. Committee Updates
4. Treasurer’s Report 
5. Principal’s Report and Q&A
6. Adjournment

Zoom Information

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86166387164?pwd=ipgKERjIrT6zzqF0cZaF3KrQaR3qva.1

Meeting ID: 861 6638 7164

Passcode: 892090

PA General Meeting Dates*:

All meetings take place at 6 PM

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.

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.

December 12th

January 16th

February 13th

March 13th

April 3rd 

May 8th

June 12th

Upcoming Important Dates

• Nov. 21-22 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Nov. 22 - HALF-DAY
• Nov. 28-29 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving
• Dec. 12 - Chorus Winter Concert
• Dec. 17 - Orchestra Winter Concert 
• Dec. 19 - Band Winter Concert
• Dec. 23 - Jan. 1 - NO SCHOOL, Winter Recess

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

Breakfast and Dinner with the Principal

Please sign-up for one of our remaining breakfasts or dinners with Mr. Newman. Spots are first-come, first-served and limited to 25 guests per session. We ask that only one parent/guardian per family register for one session in order to accommodate as many families as possible. The remaining dates are below. However, slots that meet capacity are automatically removed from the survey to prevent further registration. Therefore, if you are able to sign-up for a selected day/time, that means it is available and you should plan to attend. 

Breakfasts (9AM-10:30AM)

• Thursday, November 21st (full!)
• Tuesday, December 3rd (most availability)
• Friday, December 13th (5 spots remaining!)
• Thursday, December 19th (most availability)

Dinners (6PM-7:30PM)

• Thursday, December 5th (full!)
• Wednesday, December 11th (full!)

Current Annual Fundraising Progress

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

As of October 31st, we are at 19% of our fundraising target. The PA budget can be found here. 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

Brooklyn Tech PA’s 8th Lunar New Year Celebration

  (Year of The Snake)

LNY T-Shirt Design Contest

Deadline: Sunday, November 24, 2024 

The Brooklyn Tech PA is holding a design competition for its 8th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration. The design will be used for commemorative t-shirts for The Year of The Snake. Please submit your design to bthsdiversitycommittee@bths.edu no later than November 24th, 2024. The winner will receive 2 free tickets valued at $220 to the LNY event. Please encourage your child to participate by the extended deadline!

Save the Date! 

Brooklyn Tech PA’s 8th Lunar New Year Celebration

  (Year of The Snake)

 February 7, 2025 6-10pm

Location: New Phoenix Seafood Restaurant

912 65th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 

 (More details to follow)

Last year, we had around 500 guests gathered together, and raised over $20K while enjoying a fun night with delicious food, wonderful performances, raffles, merch sale, and entertainment. Please find the clips from the 2024 LNY celebration attached:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/143lG6mRx4C9zGceQ6DENjayfA9UlseUr/view

Parents/Guardians and Students, you got talent? Please join us and perform on stage, don’t be shy and we need you! Contact us at bthsdiversitycommittee@bths.edu

第八屆蛇年乙巳農曆新年慶祝活動誠邀您的孩子參加蛇年農曆新年T-shirt 設計比賽， 獲勝者將獲得兩張价值$220的春宴免費入場票 。 請鼓勵您的孩子在11/24/2024截止日期前将设计作品发送至bthsdiversitycommittee@bths.edu

如果家长或孩子有任何才艺，欢迎自荐参与演出！BTHS辣妈舞蹈团正在招募6位妈妈参与跳舞演出，由毕业生家长专人指导编舞排舞，每周训练一次，欢迎大家踊跃报名参加演出为学校出一份力！

請保存日期！

我們誠摯邀請您與家人一起參加

由布魯克林科技高中家長會主辦的

第八屆蛇年乙巳農曆新年慶祝活動

時間：2025 年 2 月 7 日星期五晚上 6 點 -10 點

地點： 新鳳凰城大酒樓

912 65th Street, Brooklyn NY 11219 

（更多詳細資訊即將推出）

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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