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Greetings, Booker T. family! Thank you to all who attended the March PTSA meeting on Tuesday. We were excited to welcome BTW'sMock Trial Team (MTT). Captain Isabel Gameros and team member Maxine Louthan thanked the PTSA for awarding the team a student activity grant, which allowed them to have snacks and lunch during the state competition held over Spring Break. They proudly announced that the MTT won the 2024 State Championship and earned a bid to represent the State of Texas in the National High School Mock Trial Championship in Wilmington, Delaware, this May. Congratulations, Pegasi and good luck at Nationals! A special thank you to the MTT's lawyer advisors Abby Mathews and Bill Gameros, Booker T.'s longtime advisor and enrichment teacher Satchel Victory, and new faculty advisor Maddie Fulton for all that you do to teach and encourage our scholar artists in the MTT. Auditions to join the 2024-25 MTT will be announced soon. Stay tuned! |
The 2023-24 team included returning students Eryn Anum (Theatre 2025), Audrey Buehler (Theatre 2025), Molly Chakery (Theatre 2024), Isabel Gameros (Theatre 2024), Olivia Lang (Theatre 2025), Maxine Louthan (Theatre 2025), and Erin Mansour (Theatre 2025). First-time team members include Miranda Churchhill (Theatre 2025), Ellie Oddo (Visual 2026), Abigail Smith (Theatre 2027), and courtroom artist Lola Saldana (Visual 2025). |
Also, at the meeting, we learned about the BTW Advisory Board's initiative to organize an alumni association. Alumni Relations Coordinator Avery-Jai Andrews works to keep alums connected to the school. She encourages all alums and rising alumni to subscribe to the alumni newsletter. Current Seniors will receive a letter in welcoming them into the alumni community. Read more about it in the Senior news article below. |
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Just a reminder: it's election season for the PTSA! A big THANK YOU to the following members of the PTSA Nominating Committee who have finalized the 2024-25 PTSA Executive Board Slate: Adam Mora, Committee Chair, and committee members Christina Hurd, Leah Mora, Larry Thompson, and Jamal Wilson.I also want to thank our Parliamentarian, Jodi Carlton, for guiding and overseeing this vital process. Please see the PTSA Elections article below to review the slate and join us at the April 9 meeting to vote. Lastly, I'd like to invite you to stay alert to the PTSA social media channels. VERY, VERY, VERY soon, Principal Williams will announce the next All School Musical! |
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 Texas PTA Reflections results are now in! Congratulations to the following state award recipients: - Sabrina Daly, Award of Excellence, Music Composition, "Hold Your Hand At Night"
- Diyaa Dossani, Award of Merit, Film Production, "Pocket of Sunshine"
- Viviana Rivera Santiago, Honorable Mention, Literature, "Letter of Hope"
All three students will be recognized at the Texas PTA's Reflections Awards Ceremony on May 18 in San Antonio. Our PTSA will celebrate State and Regional winners at Creations! |
The PTSA Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the final certified slate for consideration of the 2024-25 PTSA Executive Board. - Patricia Mojica - President
- Rhonda Thompson - First VP
- Leah Mora - VP Fundraising
- Amy Marcuis - VP Communications
- Ann Romine - VP Membership
- Aaron Moore - VP Community & Programs
- Mariah Little - Treasurer
- Beverly Cox - Secretary
Join us for the PTSA Elections, which will be held during the next membership meeting on Tuesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. in the Commons. All members are encouraged to attend and vote. |
We are so excited to welcome incoming families at the annual I Am Booker T Day on Saturday, April 13. This is a fun, fast-paced day where parents and students get to hear from faculty and administration, meet other new families, join the PTSA and their guild, and purchase BTW merchandise. Volunteers are needed to help set-up, check-in guests, serve breakfast, sign up families for memberships, sell merch, and clean up. There are two shifts from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 am and 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. See all the details and sign up to help today! |
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The PTSA Summer Scholarship Program is now open. From March 1 - April 30 students can apply for up to $500 toward an academic, performing or visual arts camp, intensive, workshop, class or lessons during the summer. Visit the Membership Toolkit for more on eligibility and the application process. Read the testimonials and FAQs for additional information. Contact Summer Scholarship Chair Kelly Martin with questions at btwhspvaptsa.scholarship@gmail.com. |
The Asian Student Union is hosting the second annual Holi celebration in the Green Room from 4-4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25! All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend and participate in the festivities! - What to wear: for maximum results with the chalk powder wear white or light-colored clothing.
- Student Release from class: on Monday, an announcement will be made at 4 p.m. to release students who want to participate or watch the festivities in the Green Room (if class time permits). ASU Co-President, Diyaa Dossani, will introduce the event promptly at 4:05 p.m.
- Where to watch: those who want to watch may stand on the upper level of the green room, just outside the senior cafeteria.
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- Reminder: All students who participate must bring their backpacks and belongings to the Green Room, as they will not be allowed back into the building. This is to prevent the chalk powder from being tracked into the school.
- Please note: The chalk powder should be washed out of clothing to avoid stains.
For more about the history of Holi, what it represents, and what the celebration looks like read the explainer by the National Geographic. |
"A HUGE thank you to PTSA for helping us acquire the bulk of the chalk powder! Definitely could not have done this without them this year!" Anna Gay, Academic Conservatory Director and Faculty Sponsor of the Asian Student Union |
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MORE SENIOR DATES + DETAILS: - March 31: This is the last day to submit your Pegasus artwork for consideration for the Baccalaureate program. Submit your design on Membership Toolkit before March 31.
- April 1: Preferred deadline for cap and gown orders. Order online through Jostens.
- April 16: This is the last day to utilize the Advisory Board Senior Scholarship application, which allows you to apply for all your AB scholarships in one application. Most scholarships fund tuition, room and board, books and other supplies. Scholarships are paid directly to the recipient's school. Recipients will be announced at the Senior Awards Ceremony in May. Get the details on the Advisory Board website and apply before April 16.
- May 11: The Senior Council has announced the theme for Prom at Gilley's Dallas - La La Land! More details to come!
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SENIOR REMINDERS FROM MS. CLAYTON, BTW ASP COLLEGE ADVISOR: - April 15 is the deadline to submit the FAFSA application. Private and two-year institutions may have different deadlines. Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend. FAFSA is a state graduation requirement for all students graduating from a Texas high school. The student and the parent have separate parts of the online form to complete. Refer to this checklist of the information FAFSA will ask referencing 2022 taxes.
- The Washington-Lincoln Scholarship application is due March 25. Check out the "Booker T College Prep-Class of 2024" Google Classroom for more information.
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| Seniors will receive a welcome letter from the BTW Advisory Board to join the BTW Alumni community. The letter will be included in their senior packet distributed this Spring. In the meantime, Seniors are invited to subscribe to the alumni newseltter on this subscribe to the alumni newsletter and enter your information on the alumni database. Contact the Alumni Relations Coordinator, Avery-Jai Andrews at alumni@artsmagnet.org with questions. |
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- SAT prep sessions are available to all 9th-12th graders. Remaining sessions are April 2 and April 23 in room 208 at 4:45 p.m.
- Students can enroll in dual credit summer courses at Dallas College. Visit BTW's dual credit page for information on courses and accessibility services and a presentation from Dallas College. Email BTW Counselor Yuko Goto for additional support.
- The next Coffee Talk with Principal Williams is held during lunch time on Wednesday, April 3 at 12:45 p.m. in the MAT lobby. All are welcome. Please RSVP by Monday, April 1 so we can plan a light lunch.
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Congratulations and welcome to our newest Pegasi families and students joining us in 2024-2025! We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to BTW. Bookmark the Membership Toolkit, follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram), and look for information on I Am Booker T Day on Saturday, April 13 (sent via email) where you can join the PTSA and your conservatory guilds, meet other parents and students, hear from faculty and staff, and purchase lots of BTW merch! We hope you are excited to join the PTSA for the upcoming school year! Get a head start by becoming a PTSA member today! You'll get access to the Membership Toolkit for the remaining of this year and the full year of 2024-25! Click here to purchase your membership. You can find additional information about guild membership for your conservatory on your guild website: Dance Guild | Music Guild | Theatre Guild | Visual Arts Guild |
Need a new laptop cover? How about some stickers to decorate it? Or decal for your car? Shop online at the 'One Stop Shop,' to order your spirit wear today! Items can be picked up at the school. Click here to order today! Contact Leah Mora, VP of Fundraising via email to pick up your order btwhspva.fundraising@gmail.com. |
- Monday, March 25: (AS), Holi Festival, Green Room, 4-4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 26: (M) Music Guild Meeting, 7 p.m., Library
- Friday, March 29: (AS) Student/Staff Holiday, No school
- Monday, April 1: (AS) Inclement Weather Day, No school
- Tuesday, April 2: (D) On Stage Student Preview, MAT, 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 3: (AS) Coffee Talk, MAT lobby, 12:30 p.m. (RSVP by April 1)
- Wednesday, April 3: (AS) Student Council Elections Interest Meeting, 12 pm, Room 216
- Wednesday, April 3: (T) Senior Directing One Act Play Festival, Black Box, 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 3: (D) On Stage, MAT, 7 p.m.
- Thursday, April 4: (T) Senior Directing One Act Play Festival, Black Box, 6 p.m.
- Thursday, April 4: (D) On Stage, MAT, 7 p.m.
- Friday, April 5: (T) Senior Directing One Act Play Festival, Black Box, 6 p.m.
- Friday, April 5: (S) Senior Pano Photo, 12:45 p.m.
- Friday, April 5: (D) On Stage, MAT, 7 p.m.
- Monday, April 8: (AS) Solar Eclipse, Green Room, 12:23 p.m.-3:02 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 9: (AS) STAAR Eng 1 EOC
- Tuesday, April 9: (AS) PTSA Meeting, Commons, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 9: (M) Piano Recital, 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 10 (AS) STAAR Eng II EOC
- Wednesday, April 10: (T) Senior Directing One Act Play Festival, Black Box, 6 p.m.
- Thursday, April 11: (T) Senior Directing One Act Play Festival, Black Box, 6 p.m.
- Friday, April 12: (T) Senior Directing One Act Play Festival, Black Box, 6 p.m.
- Friday, April 12: (AS) Creations, MAT, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, April 13: (AS) I Am Booker T Day, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Monday, April 15: (AS) STAAR Eng I &II (make-up day)
- Thursday, April 18: (AS) STUCO Elections Online (through April 19)
- Thursday, April 18: (VA) Senior #4 Visual Arts Reception, Hudson Gallery, 5 p.m.
- Friday, April 19: (AS) Flying Horse, MAT, 6 p.m.
- Monday, April 22: (M) Vocal Tech Expressions, MAT, 6-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 23: (AS) STAAR Bio EOC
- Tuesday, April 23: (M) Jack and the Beanstalk Opera, MAT, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 24: (M) STAAR US History EOC
- Wednesday, April 24: (M) Vocal Aria Competition featuring BTW Orchestra 7:30-9:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 25: (M) Jack and the Beanstalk Opera, MAT, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 26: (AS) STAAR Bio/USH (make-up EOC)
- Friday, April 26: (M) End of Year Gospel Choir, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
- See the full calendar
(AS) All School, (D) Dance, (M) Music, (T) Theatre, (VA) Visual Arts, (S) Seniors |
The contribution of the PTSA Sustaining Sponsors help cultivate the future of the performing and visual arts and enables the PTSA to provide school-wide productions, programs, resources and event support. Please review the benefits of becoming a sponsor and make your contribution today! |
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