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SUBJECT: PTSA News | July 7, 2025

BTWHSPVA PTSA
July 7, 2025

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MESSAGE FROM 2025-26 PTSA PRESIDENT LEAH MORA
We have hit the ground running!

I hope you were able to have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. 


Planning and preparation are in full swing for an active 2025-2026 year. 

  • Pegasus Pickup is fast approaching - final details will be forthcoming
  • All-School Musical - The Intensive begins this month and the sponsorship deadline that helps to ensure a successful run is fast approaching. Don't be shy, jump in and pledge your support today!
  • Help us maintain our robust membership status. Please remember to join and renew your membership and pay annual class dues.
  • We are actively welcoming committee interest forms for those seeking to help us execute this year's projects and activities. 


It is an exciting and increasingly busy time of the year.  I am looking forward to collaborating with everyone to assemble a successful year ahead.  

Teamwork is at the heart of great achievement!

With gratitude, 

Leah 

Guys and Dolls Sept 10th - 14th

Mark your calendars for this spectacular musical!

Our success depends on community support:

  • Volunteers
  • Feed the Kids
  • Sponsors:

DEADLINE AUGUST 10TH

GUYS & DOLLS SPONSORSHIPS
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY LEVELS

The generous sponsorships from our Booker T. families, alums, community leaders, and business owners support unique school wide opportunities such as the All-School Musical and student-led productions. Please support our scholar artists by becoming a sponsor today. Check out the new sponsorship levels and benefits.


Please note: 

The sponsorship levels coincide with the membership year (July 1- June 30). The deadline to secure a sponsorship as a Headliner, Director, Producer, or Manager is August 10. Logos/names must be submitted by August 11 to be featured on the production t-shirt worn by the cast, band, and crew. 


Thank you in advance for your support!!!

JOIN OR RENEW YOUR PTSA MEMBERSHIP


Together, we can make every child’s potential a reality—but we need more believers like YOU. 

Join or renew your PTSA membership today! See the benefits of becoming a member below.


Parent/Guardian Membership - The "P" in PTSA stands for Parents! Parents and guardians, your active membership keeps you connected to your school community and gives you a voice in your student's educational success and personal well-being. By becoming a PTSA member, you can form a partnership with your student and their teachers and develop lasting relationships with other Booker T. families. At least one parent/guardian per household is encouraged to join the PTSA to receive these benefits: 

  • Receive the school-wide informative weekly newsletter.
  • Attend and vote at the PTSA membership meetings.
  • Attend Parent University, hosted by the PTSA, to empower parents with resources important to student learning and socio-emotional development.
  • Attend lunch talks with the principal hosted by the PTSA, which allow parents to learn and discuss important topics with the principal.
  • Enjoy the National PTA and Texas PTA membership benefits
  • Access to student summer scholarships

Adult membership is $15. Join online today to stay connected and engaged. 



Faculty and Staff Membership - The "T" in PTSA stands for Teachers! As teachers play a vital role in a child's education, the PTSA celebrates and supports them with events and programs like Teacher Appreciation Week. Here are some more ways the PTSA supports teachers and staff:

  • Academic Conservatory support
  • All School Production support
  • Communications software such as Remind
  • Teacher Appreciation surprises every nine weeks
  • Faculty scholarships through the Texas PTA
  • Funding for the student club/group sponsored by a faculty member

All faculty and staff are invited to the Back to School Faculty Lunch - 

DATE AND TIME TBD. 

During the lunch, teachers and staff can join or renew their PTSA membership for only $10. Please help us reach our faculty membership goal of 100%! Join online today!



Student Membership - The "S" in PTSA stands for Students! Student voices are amplified in the PTSA and play an important role in the decision-making process. Adding PTSA to your resume for student leadership activities is highly recommended. By becoming a part of PTSA, you will acquire valuable experience in leadership, advocacy, public speaking, teamwork, and event planning, all the while positively impacting your school. Additionally, PTSA student members earn community service hours for their contributions to the organization. The PTSA advocates for all students by 

  • supporting grade-level activities, including senior-year traditions
  • providing student club/group activity grants
  • providing student scholarships for summer enrichment
  • supporting all school productions

Student membership is only $5! 

Student membership is included in the annual class dues! Contribute to your graduating class's senior traditions by making your annual donation as follows:

Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors: $35

Seniors: $90



Click here to join: PTSA | Dance Guild | Music Guild | Theatre Guild | Visual Arts Guild

2025-2026 BTWHSPVA PTSA Executive Board

President: Leah Mora*, Class of 2027, Theatre

1st VP: Beverly Cox, Class of 2027, Music

2nd VP: Fundraising: Maggie Lopez*, Class of 2027, Dance

3rd VP: Communications: Jennifer Wheeler Hall, Class of 2027, Music

4th VP: Membership: Chevondolyn Williams, Class of 2027, Music

5th VP: Community & Programs: Andrea Diggs, Class of 2027, Theatre

Secretary: Kelly Slaven, Class of 2027, Visual Arts

Treasurer: Clara Mendez*, Class of 2028, Dance

*Bilingual (Spanish)

*Please note: Correction for 4th VP Membership - MUSIC CONSERVATORY


As a reminder, there are many ways you can make a difference! Please support the future of our student artists by: 

SUMMER INTENSIVE

The all-school musical two-week summer intensive will be held on campus 10 am - 3 pm 

  • July 28-31 
  • August 4- 8  

Students must bring their lunch and beverages. 

PEGASUS PICK UP

Save the Date:Pegasus Pick-up and Flight School will be held on campus over the summer! See the schedule below for specific dates assigned per grade level. Times will be announced over the summer. 

  • July 30 - Class TBD
  • July 31 - Class TBD
  • August 1 - Flight School for new students is held in the morning, Pegasus Pick-up for Freshman is held in the afternoon

What is Pegasus Pick-up? It's Booker T.'s on campus registration day! All students and their parent/guardian pick up schedules, pay for lockers and parking spaces, order yearbooks, take yearbook/ID photos and senior headshots, join the PTSA and guilds, and purchase merchandise. Students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian on their assigned grade-level day. This is not a student drop-off event. There are forms parents must complete. 

What is Flight School? It's Booker T.'s new student orientation. Students are asked to wear their "I Am Booker T" t-shirt during Flight School. Students that did not attend the family orientation event known as "I Am Booker T. Day," can pick up their t-shirt from the PTSA booth at Flight School on Aug 1. Students can change into a different outfit to take their yearbook/ID photo for Pegasus Pick-Up that afternoon. Parents will be able to join their student to attend Pegasus Pick-Up to complete the registration process. Exact times will be announced over the summer. 

CLASS OF 2026
Attention Seniors

All senior students receive a free Class of 2026 t-shirt during the first week of school.

If you completed your form by the deadline of June 16th, then you should be receiving the selected size.  Students who did not submit a t-shirt size will not be guaranteed a t-shirt that fits them.

Senior portraits for the Class of 2026 will take place on campus from July 29 to August 1, 2025, with photographer Angela P. Navarette! Click here to schedule your session.

Stay connected! Get a head start on your senior year by staying connected with the PTSA Class of 2026 committee! Review the summer checklist below:

Want to join the Class of 2026 committee?Click here to fill out an interest form.

VOLUNTEERING
WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Various opportunities are coming up to support BTW: 

  • All School Musical 
  • Pegasus Pickup
  • Back to School Faculty Lunch
  • Senior Welcome Week


Join a committee! Fill out a Committee Interest Form.


If you have not done so, please be sure to complete your yearly required VOLY form to be an authorized DISD volunteer.  


SAVE THE DATE - NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025

100% of the funds raised through North Texas Giving Day is earmarked specifically to support the BTW PTSA Summer Scholarship Program. 


The PTSA was able to support many scholar artists in attending summer artistic and academic enrichment programs by raising $10,360 amongst 84 donors.  We want to double that impact!

REFLECTIONS

Students are invited to unleash their creativity and share their perspectives by submitting an original work of art inspired by the 2025-26 Reflections theme "I Belong." You can express yourself in various categories, including Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talent; submissions will be accepted in the fall. Start preparing your masterpiece this summer by reading the FAQs and guidelines to ensure your artistic vision shines! 

UP NEXT...

2025-2026 Approved D.I.S.D. Calendar


  • July 7 (AS) New PTSA Membership Year - Join or Renew your membership 
  • July 28 -31 (AS) All School Musical Guys and Dolls Summer Intensive, 10 am - 3 pm
  • July 30 Pegasus Pick Up: CLASS TBD
  • July 31 Pegasus Pick Up: CLASS TBD
  • August 1 (AS) Flight School, New Student Orientation (morning)
  • August 1 (FR) Pegasus Pick Up: Freshmen (afternoon)
  • August 4-8 (AS) All School Musical Guys and Dolls Summer Intensive, 10 am - 3 pm
  • August 10 (AS) Deadline to sponsor the All-School Productions
  • August 12 (AS) First day of school
  • September 10-14 (AS) All School Musical Guys and Dolls Show

The calendar is subject to change. Please check the school website to confirm.

Codes: (AS) All School, (A) Academic Conservatory, (D) Dance Conservatory, (J) Juniors, (M) Music Conservatory, (PS) Prospective Students, (RS) Rising Students, (T) Theatre Conservatory, (UP) Upperclassman, (UN) Underclassman, (VA) Visual Arts Conservatory, (S) Seniors, (SO) Sophomores, (F) Faculty, (FR) Freshmen



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