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Greetings, Booker T. family! Thank you to all who were able to join us for this month's PTSA meeting last week. A special thank you to our guest speaker, Nedra P. James, Arts Coordinator at Booker T. After sharing her gratitude for the PTSA members, she announced the Arts + Culture Week activities! This year, AP students will be featured in a "Capstone Talk" in the MAT on Monday, March 4, at 7 p.m. Ms. Townsel, AP Language and Research teacher says this event is similar to a "Ted Talk." Ms. James encouraged everyone to attend to hear students passionately speak about arts and culture. She also announced the activities for the rest of the week as students rotate through several workshops and celebrations on campus, including an Arts market held at Sammon's Park in front of the AT&T Performing Arts just across the street from Booker T. More details and a volunteer sign-up will be released in the coming weeks. |
Also, at the meeting, we voted to pass the PTSA's support of the school dance hosted by the Student Council. Since we are starting from a zero budget and time is of the essence, the dance will be held at the school. Principal Williams offered to have the dance for the first time in the MAT! Our beautiful MAT will be glamorized into a night "Under the Stars"–a theme created by the student council. Here's some words of gratitude from the StuCo Officers: |
"Thank you so much for making this dance possible!! The Student Council Officers made a plan for decorating, and we are really hoping to transform the MAT and MAT Lobby by using lots of interesting lighting and decor... This dance will be great, and we're very grateful that you are making it possible!!" - StuCo Officers |
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The PTSA strives to impact the lives of all students in a positive manner. Sometimes, it's hard for students to socialize at Booker T. when the larger focus is on creating art, keeping up their academic studies, and deciding on a successful career path and college. Events like a school dance allow them to unplug and just be teenagers. Thank you to the Executive Board and membership for voting "Yes," to support their desires. This year's students will be able to reflect on their memories at Booker T. and say, "I remember when we had a school dance in the MAT!" Please help us make this school dance memorable for them by signing up to volunteer and/or donate in the article below. |
On Tuesday, we hosted a teacher appreciation breakfast Mardi Gras style! Students participating in the Val-o-grams serenaded the faculty with beautiful music. A special thank you to our students and volunteers for hosting another great Teacher Appreciation! |
The PTSA is excited to celebrate and support the student-led African American Heritage Festival this week! Making a grand appearance in the festival is this Djembe, a gift from Booker T. alum Chris Rawlins. When you hear it, you will know the show is about to start! You don't want to miss this show! Come early for the pre-show and enjoy art and music. Tickets are now available! See the article below for links, and please sign up to volunteer. In honor of Black History month we are paying a tribute to the Booker T. Washington Bulldogs by selling hoodies with the 1937 Marching Band logo. A limited inventory will be available for sale in the MAT lobby during the festival. More color options and pre-orders are available online. Click here to order yours today! |
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Newsletter Archive | Visit the PTSA Membership Toolkit to access the latest newsletter and archive. View Entire Newsletter | Click on 'View Entire Message' at the bottom of your email to access all the articles. Resources | Click on the newsletter images, graphics, and words in blue font for more helpful information. |
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The BTWHSPVA annual African American Heritage Festival celebrates Black History Month! This year's festival title is "THE BEAT," which includes interludes from all conservatories. The featured show in the MAT is "Rhyme Deferred," which is described as a "hip-hop melodrama, with a rhythmic atmosphere and dueling rappers." Read more about the production written by Kamilah Forbes on The Washington Post. Festival Dates: Student Preview, February 21 | Opening Night, February 22 | Final Night, February 23. Pre-Show: 6:30 p.m. Come early to see student artwork in the MAT lobby and music on stage. Showtime: 7 p.m. "Rhyme Deferred," in the MAT stage Tickets: $10 for students | $15 for adults | Children under 5 enter free | All tickets are for general seating. Purchase tickets online https://our.show/btwaahf2024 Promotional Package: Click here to take advantage of the PTSA's promotional package for a family or group of 5 for $150 which includes: - five reserved seats
- one full-page ad in the Playbill
- $20 concessions voucher
- parking pass
- Offer expires February 19 at 5 p.m.
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SOPHOMORE PARENTS + STUDENTS aka CLASS OF 2026: Please sign up to help! Proceeds from the concession sales will go to the sophomore class funds, which help create a one-of-a-kind senior year experience. - Volunteer:Sign up to volunteer to feed the kids and sell concessions on show days - Wednesday, February 21 - Friday, February 23.
| - Donate: Shop the Amazon Wishlist to donate concessions snacks and beverages. Items needed by Feb 19.
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The PTSA is partnering with the Student Council to support the Spring Dance! This year's dance will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 7-10 p.m. in the heart of downtown Dallas, Booker T's very own Montgomery Arts Theatre! For the first time ever, the MAT will be transformed into a night "Under the Stars!" The lobby will include a starry photo op and a sweets and beverage station. Inside the auditorium, the stage will be transformed into a sparkling starry night with DJ Dapow, BTW alum, using turn tables to mix a custom playlist with all genres requested by students! Every bit of the MAT will be decorated, including the standing room only. There will be tables with games for those who prefer socializing or need a break from the dance floor. Weather permitting, there will be more games in the Green room. - TICKETS - Take advantage of the pre-sale discount! $30 pre-sale tickets are available online through Membership Toolkit from February 19-23. Once you've submitted the form to purchase a ticket, proceed to checkout. Booker T. students (only) can purchase tickets at the door for $40. Proceeds from the ticket sales support the expenses.
| - GUESTS - A limited number of guest tickets will be available for $30 from February 26-28. Students must complete a guest approval form and have it signed by BTW Administration: Principal Williams, Dean Countryman, or Dr. Barrett before they can purchase a ticket for their guest.
| - ID REQUIRED - Students and guests must bring their student ID to check in at the dance. They do not need to wear their ID.
| - MUSIC - Students can request a song/genre by filling out this Google formwith their DISD student email! The DJ will use turn tables to mix a custom playlist with all genres! Deadline to submit: February 23.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP: Please sign up to volunteer, chaperone or make a donation for the school dance expenses below! - Volunteers are needed to help set up on Friday, March 1, from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Sign up here.
| - Chaperones are needed at the dance. Shifts are only two hours from 6-8 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. There is also a one hour shift for tear down from 10-11 p.m. Sign up here.
| - Donate: Make an in kind donation to the school dance expenses. Monetary donations will be used to pay for decorations, photo booth, sweets, beverages, and more. Thank you for your consideration!
| - Shop the Amazon Wishlist to donate games. Tables in the MAT and the Green Room will have games for students to play.
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- The Senior Surprise was held in the Senior Cafe on Tuesday, February 13. Students enjoyed beads and beignets to celebrate Mardi Gras! Thank you to the Senior Class of 2024 Committee for hosting this special treat! Check out the pics on Instagram!
| - Call for student artwork! We are collecting design submissions for a Pegasus logo that will be featured on the Class of 2024 Baccalaureate program. Please submit your design on the Membership Toolkit by March 31!
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Visit the PTSA Senior Class Page for more Senior News! |
- Student Activity Support is available from the PTSA for student clubs in need of funding. Get the information and apply on the Membership Toolkit.
| - The Pegasus Pantry needs your help! Please help restock the shelves by donating microwaveable, non-perishable food. Items can be purchased and shipped through the Amazon Wishlist or dropped off at the school in care of Nurse Wiley.
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Are you interested in serving as a PTSA officer?Fill out the PTSA Officer Interest form by March 1 to be considered by the Nominating Committee. Elections for the 2024-25 PTSA year will be held at the general membership meeting in April. |
- SAT PREP AVAILABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS: The Academic Success Program of DISD offers free SAT prep courses at Booker T. and various campus locations throughout the city. Students can register for these sessions through School Links. BOOKER T. SAT PREP DATES: March 5, April 2, April 23. Session time: 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. in room 208.
| - ATTENTION JUNIORS: Are you interested in a summer paid internship for law? The Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) places high school students with law firms and corporate legal departments throughout the Dallas area for up to eight weeks during June and July. Interns will receive a minimum of $10/hr. See the Dallas Bar Association website for requirements and details.
| - DUAL CREDIT COURSES AVAILABLE: Students can enroll into a summer college course to receive both college and high school credits at the same time. Click on the links below for more information.
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- Monday, February 19: President's Day - No school
- Wednesday, February 21: African American Heritage Festival (AS) Student Preview, MAT, 7 p.m.
- Thursday, February 22: African American Heritage Festival (AS), MAT, 7 p.m.
- Friday, February 23: African American Heritage Festival (AS), MAT, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 28: Spring Classics Concert (M), MAT, 7 p.m.
- Thursday, February 29: Shaping Rhythm (D), Zero Floor Studio, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 2: Spring Dance (AS), MAT, 7-10 p.m.
- Monday, March 4 - Friday, March 8: Paul Baker Plays (T), Black Box, 7 p.m.
- Monday, March 4: Arts + Culture Capstone Talk (AS), MAT, 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 5: Election Day - BTW Polling location, MAT lobby, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 6: SAT Exam Day for Juniors
- Thursday, March 7: Senior Show #3 Reception (VA), Hudson Gallery, 5-7 p.m.
- Monday, March 11-15: Spring Break, No School
- Tuesday, March 19: PTSA Meeting, The Commons, 6 p.m., Guild Meetings to follow
- Monday, March 25: Senior Panorama Photo, 8:30 am
- Friday, March 29, Good Friday Holiday, No School
- See the full calendar
(AS) All School, (D) Dance, (M) Music, (T) Theatre, (VA) Visual Arts |
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