Welcome to Tech Talk 09.03.24 Volume 13 / Edition 1

Tech Talk 09.03.2024 Volume 13 / Edition 1

Greetings from the PA Presidents

Dear Brooklyn Tech familes and guardians:

Welcome to the Brooklyn Technical High School community! We hope that you all enjoyed summer break. We are thrilled to have you join us for an exciting and enriching new school year. Whether you’re a new or returning family, we extend our warmest greetings and look forward to partnering with you in support of our students.

In this Edition:

First Day of School
First PA Meeting
For Seniors: Free College Essay Support
Fundraising Update
Upcoming Important Dates

Led by our dynamic principal, Mr. David Newman, Brooklyn Tech is the largest high school in the country and ranks among the top academic institutions. We are proud to be part of a vibrant community where students are challenged academically and encouraged to explore their passions through Tech’s rigorous electives, unique majors program, championship sports teams, and hundreds of clubs. Tech’s outstanding staff and faculty support students in their educational journey towards reaching their fullest potential and joining a list of notable alumni in various professions.

You also play an essential role in your child’s success. All parents and guardians are automatically part of the Parent Association. Our goal is to represent and advocate for families while fostering a strong partnership with teachers and administrators. We encourage you to get involved and stay informed by attending monthly PA meetings, reading weekly Tech Talk Tuesday publications, and volunteering with one of our committees for an array of activities and events. We especially need your support through fundraising initiatives that enhance our scholars’ academic and extracurricular experiences.

Together, we can make a significant impact for Brooklyn Tech students. We welcome new ideas, feedback, and questions. Thank you for committing to your child’s education and being an integral part of Brooklyn Tech. We hope to see you at our first PA meeting on Thursday, September 19th, at 6 PM in the BTHS Leonard Riggio Auditorium.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Roberts & Kim Jalet

BTHS PA Co-Presidents

PAPresident@bths.edu

First Day of School

The first day of school for students is Thursday, Sept. 5. There will be a special schedule.

9th graders go to the auditorium from 8:00 am - 8:40 am for programs and ID cards, followed by the bell schedule below for all grades and classes (37 minute periods):

1st Period	8:45am - 9:22am
2nd Period	9:26am - 10:03am
3rd Period	10:07am - 10:44am
4th Period	10:48am - 11:25am
5th Period	11:29am - 12:06pm
6th Period	12:10pm - 12:47pm
7th Period	12:51pm - 1:28pm
8th Period	1:32pm - 2:09pm
9th Period	2:13pm - 2:50pm
10th Period	2:54pm - 3:31pm

The regular bell schedule will be utilized starting Friday, Sept. 6th, which can be found here.

Please Attend Our First PA General Meeting

The first PA General Meeting of the school year will be held in-person on Thursday, Sept. 19th, at 6 PM in the BTHS Leonard Riggio Auditorium. All parents/guardians are automatically members of the Parent Association and, as such, are entitled to full voting rights.

The fall election for Freshman Parent Members at Large (up to 5) Board positions will be in October. Nominations will be taken from the floor at the General Membership Meeting in September, and electronic nomination forms will be available prior to the October election. Elections will be held at the General Membership Meeting in October.

PA General Meeting Dates*:

All meetings take place at 6 PM

Sept. 19 - BTHS Auditorium, in-person

Oct. 17 - BTHS Library, 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 Library, in-person (Spring Elections)

June 18 - in-person

*Meeting dates and locations are subject to change. Any changes will be posted in TechTalk, our weekly publication.

For Seniors: Free College Essay Support!

Current Annual Fundraising Progress

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

The Brooklyn Tech PA relies on donations from parents, guardians, families, friends, and community businesses to fund all of the enriching programs we sponsor.

Make an Impact: Your Generosity in Action!! This year, your donations will help support the follow:

College Essay Support	Classroom Enrichment Programs	Sports & Academic Teams
Naviance Software	Freshman Orientation	Student Clubs
Senior Graduation Support	Diversity Initiatives	Theater & Arts Programs
Communications Platforms	Teachers' Appreciation Day	... and much more!

Donations can be made at any time online by clicking here!

https://www.brooklyntechpa.org/donate

Upcoming Important Dates

Sept. 5 - First Day of School!
Sept. 19 @ 6pm - First PA General Meeting (In-person, BTHS Auditorium)
Oct. 3-4 - NO SCHOOL, Rosh Hashanah
Oct. 14 - NO SCHOOL, Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Nov. 1 - NO SCHOOL, Diwali
Nov. 5 - NO SCHOOL, Election Day
Nov. 11 - NO SCHOOL, Veterans Day
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.

Co-Vice Presidents of Communications: Emily Chan & Horia Popa

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