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| Happy New Year Booker T family! I hope you had a wonderful winter break and a joyous holiday season! A new year brings many new beginnings including a new PTSA board! That said, elections for officer positions for the 2025-2026 school year will be held on April 8. A successful election is essential to a smooth transition for the PTSA from year to year. Many positions will become available as senior parents graduate (including myself), and each position has a term limit of two years. Please visit the Membership Toolkit to learn more about how you can serve on the board. If you're interested, fill out this form by March 2. I will follow up with you to answer any questions you may have. |
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Now that we've wrapped up the first semester of the school year, the PTSA is eager to gather insights from our community. Your feedback is crucial for enhancing our programs and processes, and we genuinely want to hear about your experiences from the first semester. Additionally, please share any questions or concerns you may have for the rest of the year. The survey will remain open until January 31. Your voice matters, and we appreciate your time in helping us create a better experience for everyone! Click here to fill out the survey. Thank you in advance for participating! |
| Thanks to the incredible generosity of Pilot Pen, we have received a remarkable donation of 20,000 FriXion erasable pens through the National PTA. This significant contribution brings us even closer to equipping our students with the essential tools needed for their academic success. Make sure to grab one at Parent U. |
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We have exciting news! Save the date: the Winter Ball will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Frontier Flight Museum to match our school theme this year "Aim High, Fly Higher!" The PTSA is working with the Student Council to support this annual dance. More details will be shared in the coming months! Have a wonderful week back to school Pegasi! Seniors and parents, grab your phones and capture as many pictures as your heart desires. Cherish these lasting memories of your final semester of high school at Booker T.! Aim high, fly higher! |
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 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. |
SILENT AUCTION on OPENING NIGHT, February 27! Stop by the silent auction table in the MAT lobby to bid on these great items and experiences: - Pancakes with the Principal at Yolk
- Dinner with Mrs. Price at Mi Cocina, Klyde Warren Park
- Two tickets to Dallas Broadway: Back to the Future, Opening Night March 19, 2025
- Four Pack of tickets to Dino-Light as seen on America's Got Talent at Dallas Children's Theater
- Two tickets to the Dallas Chamber Symphony Orchestra's Performance of Bizet's Symphony in C on March 4, 2025
- VIP Package to the BTWHSPVA 2025 All School Musical
- BTWHSPVA PTSA Swag Bag
- Varying Gift Baskets
Do you have products or services you would like to donate to the silent auction? Donations are greatly appreciated! Contact Adam Mora, Class of 2027 Committee Chair at btwhspva2027@gmail.com. The Silent Auction is hosted by the PTSA Sophomore Committee, Class of 2027. Proceeds will support their senior year traditions. |
ATTENTION CAST, DANCERS AND CREW - Join the following two Reminds to stay informed. Text the following code to 81010. - @Retales24 - CAST
- @BTWAA25 - CAST, DANCERS, CREW
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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. |
The U.S. Department of Education has updated the 2025-2026 FAFSA form based on feeback received by students, parents, and community organizations. The revised form offers a more modernized system to improve functionality of the form and user experience. This simplified version of FAFSA will offer more financial aid to a greater number of students to help with college expenses. Read more about the changes and available support on the U.S. Department of Education website. |
FAFSA Reminder: Completing the FAFSA application is a graduation requirement issued by the state. Upon completing the form, students must forward the confirmation email to the ASP College Advisors to fulfill this requirement. ASP Contact Information: Remind: Text @aspbtw25 to 81010. Dakari Butler, ASP College Advisor for BTWHSPVA, dbutler@aspdallas.org |
The Class of 2027 is hitting the ground running in this new year! Save the dates for the following fundraisers and programs: - Sophomores are hosting the next Spirit Night at Chipotle on January 22 from 5-9 pm. Click here to see the flyer! All grades are welcome!
- Kendra Scott gives back to BTWHSPVA PTSA! Shop online or in person at North Park Mall on January 31. See the flyer for more details.
- Sophomore Silent Auction Support needed! A silent auction will be held on opening night of the African American Heritage show on February 27. Please support by donating items for the auctions. All proceeds will support the Sophomore Committee, Class of 2027 senior traditions. Contact Adam Mora, Class of 2027 Committee Chair at btwhspva2027@gmail.com
- The date for the Financial Planning Program will be announced soon. This session is geared towards helping students transition to adulthood by learning to save money and how to make sound financial decisions. Students and parents from all grades are welcome to attend.
- Join the Class of 2027 on Remind! Send a text to 81010 with @btwco2027
- Have you paid your Class Dues? You know all those cool activities students get to do senior year?! Senior picnic, senior-faculty volleyball game, Welcome Week, Baccaleauratete, senior surprises and so much more?! Those activities and much more are paid through annual class dues. 9-11th grade students pay $35 each year and $90 for 12th grade year. Student membership is also included in class dues. Click here to pay Class Dues.
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| PTSA Spirit Night - All grades are welcome! Where: Chipotle on 2401 Victory Park Ln STE 140, Dallas, TX 75219 When: January 22, 2025, from 5 – 9 pm Online Orders Pick-up Code: 6Y322GM Hosted by the PTSA Sophomore Committee, Class of 2027. Proceeds will support their senior traditions. |
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| Shine Bright, Do Good! Kendra Scott gives back to BTWHSPVA PTSA! Shop online or in person. Where: Kendra Scott at North Park When: January 31, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Online ordering option will be available with code: GIVEBACK-IIYYY Hosted by the PTSA Sophomore Committee, Class of 2027. Proceeds will support their senior traditions. |
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| A tax-deductible donation is a contribution of money or goods to a qualified 501(c)(3) organization, such as the PTSA, that can be subtracted from your taxable income. Please remember the PTSA for your tax-deductible donation to support these meaningful causes: |
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| In 2022, the PTSA helped relaunch the Pegasus Pantry, a resource to supplement meals, provide healthy snacks and clothing for students in need. The pantry continually needs donations. Please shop from the Amazon Wishlist and have the items delivered to the school in care of Nurse Wiley. Items include: cereal, oatmeal, pasta, snacks, body wash, socks, underwear, and clothes. Donations may be dropped off at the nurse's office. Our students in need are always appreciative of your donations. Thank you in advance for your generosity. |
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Join us for Lunch Talk with the Principal on Thursday, January 23 at 12 pm in the library! This casual meet and greet session gives parents a chance to meet in a smaller group setting to hear the latest about the school directly from Principal Williams. All are welcome! Please RSVP by Monday, January 20, so we can plan light bites and refreshments. Afterward, parents can stay on campus to have lunch with their student. |
It's YoungArts week! The YoungArts winners will be showcased this week from Miami, January 6-11, 2025! Tune into the livestream to watch Booker T.'s senior students perform as scheduled below. The livestream link will be shared the day of the performances. Visit the YoungArts website for updates. Best wishes on a wonderful performance and advancing, Pegasi! |
Monday, January 6 | 7 PM CST Wednesday, January 8 | 7 PM CST - Hudson Pletcher, Dance, Modern/Contemporary
- Toby Whitley, Singer-Songwriter
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Congratulations to the student organizations (above) who received the Student Activity Funding for the first semester! |
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! |
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 5x7 Visual Art Sale will be held January 16 in the Tin District located at 2506 Sylvan Ave., Dallas, TX 75212! This event is free to attend and open to the public. There will be complimentary light bites, drinks for purchase, and music from Booker T's WIMEC (Women in Music Empowerment Coalition). Invite your family, friends and neighbors and support this amazing event benefiting the faculty and students in the Visual Arts Conservatory. Visit the Visual Arts Guild website for more information. |
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| Would you like to learn about music management? Just announced! Students can enroll in the Music Business class with Mr. Schrag for the 2025-2026 school year. The coursework includes topics such as finance, marketing, event promotion, production, licensing, and more exciting subjects! Students will have the opportunity to plan, promote, and produce amazing music conservatory events, including Shredstock, Coffee House, RJAM Productions, and IYKYK. This class is open to all students from any conservatory. Contact Mr. Sunde, BTW Counselor to enroll. |
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- January 7 (AS) Second Semester begins
- January 9, (AS) Arts Magnet Open House, All Conservatories, 6 pm
- January 14 (AS) Parent University, 6 pm, The Commons
- January 16 (VA) Five X Seven, Tin District, 7 pm
- January 17 (T) It’s Only a Play, The MAT, 7 pm
- January 20 (AS) No School, MLK Jr. Day
- January 21-23 (T) It’s Only a Play, The MAT, 7 pm
- January 22, (AS) Spirit Night at Chipotle, 2401 Victory Park Ln., 5-9 pm
- January 23 (AS) Lunch Talk with Principal Williams, 12 pm
- January 23 (VA) Senior Show 1 Gallery Reception, Hudson Gallery, 5 pm
- January 30-31 (T) Musical Theatre Auditions, 5:30 pm
- January 31 (AS) Kendra Scott Fundraiser, North Park/Online, 5:30-7:30 pm
- January 31 (AS) Semester One Survey closes
(AS) All School, (A) Academic Conservatory, (D) Dance Conservatory, (M) Music Conservatory, (T) Theatre Conservatory, (VA) Visual Arts Conservatory, (S) Seniors, (F) Faculty |
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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