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Greetings, Booker T. family! April is going to be a fantastic month! This newsletter is jam packed with so much exciting information! Be sure to click on "View Entire Newsletter" at the bottom of your email to read all the articles. You don't want to miss all the announcements! |
| I am excited to share the BIG announcement of the All School Musical (ASM)! After much consideration for the vision of the 2024-25 school year and taking into account the past three all school musical productions, Principal Williams announced on Friday during flex that the next musical is based on a true story of living legends Emilio and Gloria Estefan with their original musical, ON YOUR FEET! I am optimistic about the opportunities that this musical will provide for our students! They will learn to portray real life entertainers, dive into the Cuban American heritage, triumph over life's challenges, and celebrate family. This uplifting musical will warm your heart and make you want to get ON YOUR FEET, as the music will move your hips! Read more about the musical and the bios of the Estefans and the Oscar award-winning writer Alexander Dinelaris in the ASM article below. To watch an exceptional performance by the Broadway touring company and a special Kennedy Honors presentation for Gloria Estefan, click the graphic or here. |
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The BTW Advisory Board's annual Spring fundraiser FLYINGHORSE, will be held in the MAT on Friday, April 19! This professionally produced show highlights the talent and skills of our Pegasi and celebrates the uniqueness of the Arts Magnet. The Dallas Arts community is invited to the 8:30 p.m. show to support public education. Tickets to the friends and family performance is $10 and will start at 6 p.m. The show is expected to sell out! Get your tickets today! For more about the support the Advisory Board provides to students and faculty visit artsmagnet.org Just a friendly reminder: there is no school on Monday! Enjoy the four day weekend! |
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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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SAVE THE DATE! The annual BTWHSPVA Creations show is Friday, April 12 in the MAT at 7 p.m.! This show celebrates cross-conservatory collaboration and is the final student-led show of the year! More details to come! |
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN CREATIONS: - JOIN REMIND: All students participating in Creations should sign up for the primary school Remind account by texting @creation24 to 81010.
- RESERVE A MEAL: The PTSA will provide meals to 'Feed the Kids' (FTK) to all students participating in the show. Meals will be served in The Commons after school on April 10-12. All students must complete this form to reserve a meal by April 7. The PTSA will ensure those with dietary restrictions and food allergies have options.
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ATTENTION FRESHMAN PARENTS + STUDENTS aka CLASS OF 2027: This is your chance to support a student-led show! Please sign up to volunteer or donate concession snacks. Proceeds from the concession sales will go to the freshman class funds, which help create a one-of-a-kind senior year experience. - Volunteer: Sign up to volunteer to feed the kids, sell concessions and merchandise. Students can also sign up to help.
- Donate: Shop the Amazon Wishlist to donate concessions snacks and beverages. Items needed by April 8.
Do you know a catering company interested in partnering to support the show?Email the Class of 2027 Committee Chair, Sandy Duhe. |
ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Emilio and Gloria Estefan.Their story will arrived on stage at Booker T. Washington's HSPVA Montgomery Arts Theatre this September! This exhilarating original production has won the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with the Chicago Tribune declaring “IT’S A HIT!” and The New York Times cheering, “The very air in the room seems to vibrate in this undeniably crowd-pleasing musical!” “If you aren’t humming a Gloria Estefan hit when you leave the theater, it might be time to check your pulse!” raves the Associated Press. ON YOUR FEET! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century, including “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Get On Your Feet,” “Don’t Want To Lose You Now,” “1-2-3” and “Coming Out of the Dark.” Prepare to be on your feet from start to finish! - Music and lyrics by Grammy Award® winners Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan.
- Book by Academy Award® winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman)
Get excited and stay ready, students! Audition dates will be announced soon Read the bios below and click on the links to learn more about the Estefan's! |
| International Superstar, Gloria Estefan, is a Grammy award-winning singer, actress, songwriter, author of two New York Times best-selling children’s books, philanthropist, and humanitarian. She is considered one of the world’s most recognizable and beloved performers. Billboard Magazine considers her the single most successful Latin crossover artist in music history. Having sold over 100 million records worldwide she’s been awarded with 7 Grammy Awards, an Oscar nominated performance for the song “Music Of My Heart,” a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, an American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement, an induction into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. In 2015, President Obama honored Emilio & Gloria Estefan with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made meritorious contributions to the United States, to world peace, and to cultural endeavors. In 2017, Gloria was the first Cuban-American, singer-songwriter to receive The Kennedy Center Honors. Read more |
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World-renowned music, television and film producer, Emilio Estefan, has been instrumental in shaping, developing and directing the careers of his superstar wife, Gloria, as well as Shakira, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Jon Secada among many others. Emilio has achieved incredible success throughout his career, boasting more than 40 years of industry-leading achievements, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and induction into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame just to name a few. With a resume that includes 19 Grammy Awards, Emilio has experimented and pushed the envelope of blending Latin, pop and world rhythms creating a unique style and personality that has created chart-topping worldwide hits. Read more |
| Alexander Dinelaris was nominated for two Drama Desk Awards in 2003 for his work on the book and lyrics for the Off-Broadway hit, ZANNA, DON’T! He won the 2015 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for “Birdman,” (with Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Nicolas Giacobone and Armando Bo) which also won Best Picture. A His critically acclaimed play THE CHAOS THEORIES, which recently had a staged reading starring Kathleen Chalfont, Ally Sheedy, and Karen Ziemba, played to sold out audiences, and was a top pick of the 2004 New York Fringe Festival. Read more |
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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 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. |
Did you know the PTSA recently launched an initiative to help fund student activities? Once a month, the PTSA Executive Board will select one student activity to receive up to $500 to help fund specific needs. Students and faculty can apply. See the PTSA website for details and the online application. Congratulations to our February and March recipients: - Asian Student Union (ASU) for support of the Holi Festival on Friday, March 25
- Mock Trial Team for support at the state competition on March 9. Congratulations to the state champs!
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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 4: Senior Pano Photo, MAT Steps, 12: 15 p.m.
- April 5: Purchase and pick up the Senior Pano Photo at lunch from Goldbeck Company. Price Package $35 includes one large and medium size laminated panoramic picture. Contact customerservice@goldbeckcompany.com
- April 10: Senior Surprise and Guest Speaker Rachel Leite, Finding Your Professional Niche, MAT, 12 p.m.
- April 15: 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 for the information FAFSA will require about 2022 taxes.
- 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.
Visit the Membership Toolkit for more activities held in May. |
Junior students, your Senior year will begin soon! Stay informed and prepared with ASP BTW College Advisor Alexandra Clayton by joining the Class of 2025 ASP Remind. Text @aspbtw2025 to 81010. Parents are encouraged to join the remind as well. Important Dates for Juniors: - April 2: SAT Test Prep (on campus) in Room 208 from 4:45-5:30 p.m.
- April 3:POSSE scholarship meeting in Room 130 from 1:00-1:40 p.m.
- April 13: SAT Test Prep (off campus) at Sunset High School from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- April 23: Final SAT Test Prep (on campus) in Room 208 from 4:45-5:30 p.m.
Access the ASP Google Classroom: OELHUX2. Send questions and inquiries to aclayton@aspdallas.org |
Students will experience a once-in-a-lifetime celestial phenomenon on April 8 as a rare total solar eclipse passes over Dallas. Recognizing the significance of the day, Dallas ISD is committed to ensuring a safe and enriching experience for all students. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science donated more than 170,000 solar viewing glasses for all students and employees in Dallas ISD. There is an anticipated surge of visitors to Dallas for the eclipse. Parents and guardians should anticipate transportation and bus delays in high-traffic areas. Utilizing the district’s transportation app, Edulog Parent Portal, for real-time updates is strongly encouraged. |
- Student Council Elections are coming soon! All students interested in serving as an officer of the Student Council including class councils should attend the interest meeting on April 3 in Ms. Peterson's room 216 during flex 12-12:45 p.m. The point system and the election process will be explained.
- SAT prep sessions are available to all 9th-12th graders. Remaining sessions are April 2 and April 23 in room 208 with Ms. Clayton at 4:45 p.m.
- DATE CHANGE: The next Coffee Talk with Principal Williams is held during lunch time on Thursday, April 11 at 12:45 p.m. in the MAT lobby. All are welcome. Please RSVP by Monday, April 8 so we can plan a light lunch.
- The Visual Arts ceramics studio is in need of newspapers and dry cleaner bags. Drop donations in Ms. Gossett's room (074 - at the far end of the Zero floor across from the Commons).
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- 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) 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, MAT Steps, 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. (Elections)
- 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: (AS) Coffee Talk, MAT lobby, 12:30 p.m. (RSVP by April 8)
- 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) FLYINGHORSE, 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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