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| Happy December Booker T. Family! It's hard to believe that we've reached the final month of 2024 and the last three weeks to complete the first semester of the school year. As the students and faculty prepare to end the semester strong academically and artistically, we prepare to give back to our community through the annual Booker T. Angels program and the Holiday Faculty Appreciation lunch. |
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| In celebration of the holiday season, BTWHSPVA gives back to the community! The Student Council collects wish lists from five angel families at H.I. Holland Elementary School. A heartwarming celebration is hosted for each Booker T Angel family at their school to receive the gifts and holiday decorations collected by all five nonprofit organizations, including the PTSA and each Conservatory Guild. The angel wish lists include items such as school uniforms, toys, and holiday decorations. Please help make this holiday merry and bright for these families in need by donating a gift from the Angel Wishlist through Amazon. The link will be distributed soon. In the meantime, please sign up to lend a helping hand to volunteer at this meaningful event. |
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| Join us for the final PTSA meeting of 2024 this Thursday, December 5 at 6 pm in The Commons. We'll share more about Don't forget to pick up your merchandise orders in time for the holidays! We hope to see you there! |
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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 Reflections program has closed. Thank you to all the students who submitted their original work based on the theme "Accepting Imperfection." We invite you and your family to join us for the awards ceremony at the PTSA meeting this Thursday, December 5, at 6:00 p.m. in The Commons. We look forward to celebrating your work! Questions? Contact Chevondolyn Williams, Arts and Education Committee Chair at btwhspvaptsa.reflections@gmail.com |
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Save the Date! The first All School Student-Led Musical Theatre Production of the New Year will honor the African American Heritage and be celebrated in the Montgomery Arts Theatre from February 26-28, 2025. This year's show is a Musical Theatre Production called Re-Tales! Show Synopsis: Re-Tales is about a woman who enters a Re-Tale store in search of love and happiness and travels through a catalogue of tales (traditional nursery rhymes) retold to fit the mold of the buyer. Auditions are this week! A diverse range of roles is available for students of all grades and conservatories. Audition dates are as follows: - After School: Tuesday & Thursday December 3 & 5
- During School: Wednesday, December 4 9th grade Lunch, 10-12 grade Flex
- Check-in room 274. Auditions will be held in room 248.
- Callbacks will be announced as needed. Stay prepared.
Audition Form: Fill out the audition form on Google to select your preferred audition date. Audition Preparation: Students will need to sing and memorize one of the following nursery rhymes: - Humpty Dumpty
- Itsy Bitsy Spider
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
- Mary Had a Little Lamb
Remind: Follow the Remind account for more information on the auditions. Text @Retales24 to 81010 or join the class on the Remind app. |
PRODUCTION PARTNERS - We deeply value the support of the all-school productions. Opportunities for production partners include: - Underwriting meals.
- Providing services at a discounted rate.
- Offering free products that can be used for the production.
All production partners will be recognized in the show Playbill. Custom donations for the show can be made online. Contact Leah Mora, VP of Fundraising, for more information by emailing btwhspva.fundraising@gmail.com |
ATTENTION SOPHOMORE PARENTS + STUDENTS - The PTSA Class of 2027 Committee is proud to support this year's African American Heritage Production, and we need your help by hosting the hospitality needs of the show. More details will be provided soon in the meantime, join the Class of 2027 Committee to help plan the fundraising and program efforts. Email Adam Mora, Class of 2027 Committee Chair at btwhspva2027@gmail.com |
Did you know? Adult volunteers must complete a volunteer application, background check and orientation as required by D.I.S.D. online through VOLY before volunteering on campus. |
Help us make the Faculty Appreciation Holiday Lunch festive by donating a gift basket or gift card! The PTSA will host this lunch just before the winter break. Please sign up on the following links: Baskets and gift cards can be dropped off at the school, addressed to the PTSA, on December 18, 2024. |
| When preparing your basket, please: - Use a basket, box, or gift bag, and include a name tag identifying your family and a note of the items in the basket.
- Ensure perishable items do not expire before December 20.
- Do not include items that require refrigeration, alcoholic beverages, or weapons.
For gift cards, please include the gift receipt and a name tag identifying your family donation. Questions? Contact the Hospitality Chair, Rene Noris. |
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Coming up: - Senior Class Photo: The Senior Panoramic Photo will be on campus on Wednesday, December 4 at 12:15 pm.
- Next Senior Surprise: December 11!
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| SAT Prep will be held Tuesday afterschool school until 5:25 pm with a focus on Math. If you attend 3 SAT prep sessions, Ms. Townsel and Ms. Fulton will give extra credit. Make sure to get the extra credit worksheet from Ms. Butler. Sign up to attend the SAT Prep class on this google form. Schedule conflicts? If you have a schedule conflict, access to the video recordings are available. Fill out the google form and type your email on the second to last question.
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| Have you heard about the Reliant Lights Holiday event in the Arts District? The 12th annual free holiday festival offers many delightful events for all ages. Enjoy live concert music, take pictures with Santa, and watch an exciting fireworks display and a holiday drone show! Bring your entire family for a memorable evening as Reliant lights up the AT&T Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 7, 2024, starting at 5:30 p.m.Make sure to visit the Student Council booth for some hot chocolate! All funds raised support the Winter Ball! Click here to read more about the event. |
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| Calling all gamers!Booker T.'s official E-SPORTS team needs more gamers to compete in the DISD tournaments! Games available for competition are MarioKart, Super Smash Brothers, Rocket League, and Fortnite. If you are interested in joining the team, let Dr. Jacko know! Stop by room 269. |
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What is E-SPORTS? Since starting a pilot program in August 2019, E-sports has sparked mania and excitement among student gamers in Dallas ISD. Just like traditional sports, E-sports requires teamwork, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and leadership among every team member to be successful. Students are eligible to participate in their schools' esports clubs, leagues, and tournaments. Dallas ISD provides participating schools gaming consoles, controllers, gaming laptops, desktop computers, and other incentives. |
Does your student organization need funding? The PTSA is proud to support student organizations at BTWHSVPA! Faculty sponsors and student leaders of official BTWHSPVA student organizations can apply for up to $500 per school year to fund specific needs that align with program goals, activities, events, and celebrations. The PTSA grants a Student Program Activity Fund to one student organization each month. Applications submitted by the 30th of each month will be considered for the following month's award selection. Applications are currently open for submission. Apply now! |
Do you know someone who wants to be a Pegasus? Invite them to the BTWHSPVA Open House on December 10, 2024 at 6 pm! Audition applications for BTWHSPVA are accepted through January 31, 2024. For more information on the application and audition process see the timeline below and visit the school website. |
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The YoungArts National Competition announced its 2025 award winners! Five seniors from BTWHSPVA have received recognition, with three students earning the prestigious title of "Winner with Distinction." Congratulations Seniors! Christopher Enriquez, Voice, Singer-Songwriter Josiah Gamino, Voice, Popular Enyonam Osae*, Voice, Jazz Hudson Pletcher*, Dance, Modern/Contemporary Toby Whitley*, Voice, Singer-Songwriter *denotes Winner with Distinction |
| These students have been recognized for their exceptional artistic achievements by distinguished panels of artists across various disciplines through a rigorous adjudication process that includes multiple rounds of review. Each year, thousands of performing, visual, and literary artists between the ages of 15 to 18 apply to this national competition. All winners will benefit from mentorship and gain lifelong creative and professional development opportunities. They will join a supportive intergenerational community that fosters connections, creativity, and collaboration among artists. Those designated as "Winner with Distinction" are invited to participate in National YoungArts Week in Miami, FL, in January and will be eligible for nomination as U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts. |
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The application for the 2026 YoungArts program will open in July 2025. Visit YoungArts.com for more information on how you can participate in the program next year. |
| WARNING: Is your student in violation of the Texas State Law for attendance? Each student must be in attendance 90 percent of the days the class is offered. Students in violation must serve class time after school in order to receive semester credit. - Students can check if their student ID number is listed on the 'Attendance for Credit' list on the red wall near the student entrance on the Zero floor.
- Parents can check on the parent portal.
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- December 3-5 (AS) African American Heritage Show Auditions
- December 3 (AS) STAAR EOC Retakes: Eng 1
- December 4 (AS) STAAR EOC Retakes: Biology + US History
- December 4 (S) Senior Panorama Picture 12:15-1:15 pm
- December 5 (AS) STAAR EOC Retakes Eng II
- December 5 (AS) PTSA Meeting, The Commons, 6 pm
- December 6 (AS) STAAR EOC Retakes Algebra I
- December 7 (AS) Reliant Lights StuCo Hot Chocolate Sale, ATTPAC Plaza 5:30 pm
- December 9-13 (T) 10 min Play Fest, Black Box Theatre, 6-8:30 pm
- December 10 (AS) Magnet Open House for Prospective Students, 6-7 pm
- December 11-12 (VA) Visual Arts Holiday Market, 12-1:30 pm
- December 11-12 (M) Grand Concert, The MAT, 7 pm
- December 13 (AS) STRUT, Black Box Theatre, 7-9 pm
- December 17 (AS) ACP's 1st/2nd+, Early Release 1:25 pm
- December 18 (AS) ACP's 3rd/4th+, Early Release 1:25 pm
- December 19 (AS) ACP's 5th/6th+, Early Release 1:25 pm
- December 20 (AS) ACP's 7th/8th+, Early Release 1:25 pm
- December 23-January 6 (AS) Winter Break, No School
(AS) All School, (A) Academic Conservatory, (D) Dance Conservatory, (M) Music Conservatory, (T) Theatre Conservatory, (VA) Visual Arts Conservatory, (S) Seniors, (F) Faculty |
Merchandise orders are available for pick up at the PTSA meetings. The next meeting is Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6 pm in The Commons. Contact the VP of Fundraising at btwhspva.fundraising@gmail.com if you are unable to pick up your order at a meeting. Orders not picked up by December 5 will return to inventory. |
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The contribution of the PTSA's 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. Thank you to our 2024-25 sponsors. |
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