The final PTSA meeting of the 2023-24 school year is Tuesday, May 14. All are invited - including our newest members who are rising BTW families - to join us at 6 p.m. in the Commons. 

We'll share exciting announcements for the next school year and tips on how parents and students can prepare over the summer. If you didn't get your student's t-shirt at the family orientation, you can pick it up at the meeting. Read the Rising Family Newsletter to fill out the t-shirt order form. We hope to see you there!

APPLICATION CLOSES NEXT TUESDAY! Students, be sure to apply for the PTSA Summer Scholarship Program before April 30! Eligible students can receive 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.

Does your organization need funds for an end-of-year project? The PTSA's Student Activity Grant provides up to $500 to student organizations and faculty sponsors to fund specific needs. See the PTSA website for details and the online application. 

MANDATORY MEETING! Seniors, you will meet at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 in the MAT to review end-of-year schedules and events. Parents will meet May 1 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Look for the link via Remind and School Messenger.

Visit the senior page of the PTSA Membership Toolkit for the latest information, including details on senior half days beginning May 13!

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 @aspbtw25 to 81010. Parents are encouraged to join the Remind as well. 

• AP PROCTORS - Adult volunteers are needed to proctor AP testing from May 6-10, 13-17, 22-24. Please review the SignUpGenius for available slots. All volunteers are asked to arrive 15 minutes before their time slot begins. 
• TEACHER APPRECIATION - Volunteers are needed for teacher appreciation week! Sign up to help on either Monday, May 6 or Friday, May 10. 
• CHAPERONES - The school needs a few chaperones for Prom on Saturday, May 11! This is an excellent opportunity for parents of younger students to volunteer so that you can see what a Booker T. Prom is like and feel more prepared when your student is a junior or senior! Please give our senior parents a break and sign up to help using this link.
• BACCALAUREATE - The PTSA hosts the Baccalaureate ceremony on Friday, May 24 at First United Methodist Church. We need volunteers to check in students and work as door greeters, ushers, and reception hosts. Please give our senior parents a break so that they can attend the ceremony. This would be an excellent event for junior class parents to support and get a firsthand glance at how your student will be celebrated next year. All grade-level parents are welcome to volunteer. Please sign up here.

Registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open. All new and returning students must complete registration each year before the summer break. Include your updated contact information to receive school communications over the summer. Login to choose.dallasisd.org/login. 

Tip: Scroll to the bottom of the dashboard until you see two tabs for your student. Select the registration tab and follow the steps. Do not click on 'let's begin application' or 'let's begin registration.' Click here to see the district video for detailed instructions.

Just a few reminders for our rising students and families:

• Become a PTSA member to get access to the Membership Toolkit for the remainder of this year and 2024-25. Click here to purchase your membership.
• Support your student's senior year experience by paying annual class dues. Please note: When you pay student dues, your student's PTSA membership is included.
• Bookmark the PTSA Membership Toolkit and download the app.
• Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @btwhspva_ptsa.
• Become a guild member with your conservatory. Click on your conservatory for more information: Dance Guild | Music Guild | Theatre Guild | Visual Arts Guild

• Wednesday, May 1: (S) MANDATORY senior meeting during Flex in the MAT
• Wednesday, May 1: (S) Senior parent meeting, Zoom, 6 p.m. (Link will be sent via Remind and School Messenger)
• Wednesday, May 1: (M) RJAM Concert, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, May 2: (T) Mystery of Edwin Drood, 7 p.m.
• Friday, May 3: (AS) No school
• Friday, May 3: (T) Mystery of Edwin Drood, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, May 4 (T) Mystery of Edwin Drood, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10: (AS) AP Testing (Volunteer proctors needed.)
• Monday, May 6: (AS) Teacher Appreciation (Volunteers needed at 8 a.m.)
• Thursday, May 9: (VA) Young American Talent reception, Hudson Gallery, 6-8 p.m.
• Friday, May 10: (AS) Teacher Appreciation (Volunteers needed at 11 a.m.)
• Saturday, May 11: Prom, Gilley's (Volunteer chaperones needed.)
• Monday, May 13 - Friday, May 17: (AS) AP Testing (Volunteer proctors needed.)
• See the full calendar

(AS) All School, (D) Dance, (M) Music, (T) Theatre, (VA) Visual Arts, (S) Seniors

The contribution of the PTSA's 2023-2024 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 for the 2024-25 school year and make your contribution today! 

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