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| Settled in and Soaring Students have eased into the rhythm of a new school year. Schedules are set, phone procedures are becoming routine, and classes are filled with new material to learn. Remember to keep an eye on upcoming events as activities begin to ramp up. The Guys & Dolls musical production is coming up soon September 10-14. You will not want to miss this charming musical, and tickets will go on sale this week. Help spread the word and invite everyone you know to join us in the MAT for this fantastic show. Friendly reminder to please mark your calendars for the first PTSA meeting of the year scheduled for Tuesday, September 2nd at 6pm in the Commons. Special guest School Psychologist, Ms. Jennifer Toombs, SSP, LSSP, will be providing helpful information for parents and sharing an overview of the mental health resources available at BTWHSPVA. Meet the Teacher is Tuesday, August 26th 5:00-6:30pm. This event allows parents and faculty an opportunity to meet and discuss pertinent information for a successful school year. While at Meet the Teacher night, consider taking advantage of the new opportunity of sponsoring faculty for PTSA membership! Days until: - 1st PTSA Meeting: 8
- Purchase deadline for Guys and Dolls Playbill Ads: 9
- ASM Opening Night: 16
With gratitude, Leah |
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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 of the articles. Resources | Click on newsletter section titles, graphics, and words in blue font for more helpful information. |
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| Meet the Teacher Night - TOMORROW! Tuesday | Aug. 26 | 5-6:30pmThis drop-in event is designed to allow parents and faculty an opportunity to put a face with a name for better communication in the future. You will learn how best to communicate with your student's teachers and how to schedule a one-to-one conference time. |
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NEW! Sponsor a Faculty Member! The "T" in PTSA stands for Teachers! As teachers play a vital role in a child's education, the PTSA celebrates and supports the faculty and staff with events and programs. Here are some more ways the PTSA supports teachers and staff: Do you have a favorite teacher or school staff member? Sponsor a PTSA membership for them today! |
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Stock the Concessions Stand We have always been so grateful for generous support of the Pegasus Community who have been quick to fulfill our Wishlist of items to keep every show well stocked with a variety of items to satisfy every craving. Your ability to sustain us by visiting our WISHLIST and purchasing items is received with much appreciation. |
Feed-the-Kids Sponsors We understand that time may be limited, but the desire to support is strong! There are other ways to show your support. The PTSA provides meals for 150 cast and crew members during the tech and production weeks. We always welcome sponsors and donations to this effort which sustains our student scholars. Please email to connect with our Guys and Dolls hospitality crew. |
Various opportunities are coming up to support BTW by volunteering your time and/or talents: - All School Musical | Guys and Dolls | Specific volunteer needs TBA soon!
*Feed the Kids *Concessions *Cast Party *Front of House *VIP Party - Hispanic Heritage Festival
- Class committees
- Many more opportunities!
Become a volunteer today! Questions about volunteering? Send us an email! If you have not done so, please be sure to complete your yearly required VOLY form to be an authorized DISD volunteer. |
New Remind Class Codes for 2025-26 Parents and Students: BTWHSPVA uses the Remind app to send messages out in real time. We’re retiring the old parent code and moving to grade-specific codes, so you’ll only receive messages relevant to your student’s grade.* In addition, we are tidying up the Sophomore and Junior class reminder codes. Please update your classes accordingly to stay informed at all times! Download the Remind app today! |
*Please note - Some teachers have their own Remind codes for their particular classes. Please know that those are separate from the official Booker T. / PTSA Remind codes and are equally as important. |
| PEGASUS CENTRAL | This is BTWHSPVA's new website-based newsletter that is intended to be a one-stop-shop for all the links that parents need every day. Check it out and bookmark it! BOOKER BULLETIN | This is a one page synopsis with details and links to what is happening "This Week" (each week) on campus. QUICK LINKS: |
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| The 2025-26 DISD bus routes are NOW AVAILABLE! Don’t forget to sign up for the DISD Parent Portal "PowerSchool" to track the bus in real-time! |
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| ATTENTION 2025 SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS (TIME SENSITIVE!): It's time for testimonials - the deadline is NOW! We want to hear all about your experience this past summer! As part of the requirements of a PTSA Summer Scholarship Award, each 2025 recipient needs to provide a testimonial of their experience from this past summer. - Recipients should write a short essay or submit a short video, and are encouraged to provide photos of their work, if applicable.
- Click here to provide your testimonial of your program experience.
See these previous testimonials for inspiration! All recipients must submit an exit survey & testimonial by August 31, 2025. This will affect eligibility for future scholarships. PLEASE NOTE: A new eligibility requirement for 2025 - 2026 is a minimum of 20 PTSA Volunteer hours. |
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| RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP | BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! The new PTSA membership year began July 1st! Join or renew your membership today. Together, we can make every child’s potential a reality—but we need more believers like YOU. Click here to see the benefits of becoming a member. Adult Membership | $15 Faculty Membership | $10 Student Membership | $5 *Alumni Membership | $5 *Community Membership | $5 *As we prepare for the monumental 50th year anniversary of the ARTS MAGNET celebration next year, we are seeking to grow our Alumni & Community Membership! Spread the word and show your class spirit! CLASS DUES - Every year, the PTSA collaborates with the student class councils to create memorable experiences. These funds are vital to support the senior year traditions, including a class t-shirt, daily activities for welcome week, prom, a senior party, a senior-faculty volleyball game, national signing day, a special senior breakfast, Baccalaureate ceremony, and many delightful surprises. Your contributions directly support these cherished events, ensuring your student has the chance to enjoy the senior traditions. Click on your grade below to pay your class dues. Seniors | Class of 2026 | $90* Juniors | Class of 2027 | $35* Sophomores | Class of 2028 | $35* Freshmen | Class of 2029 | $35* *Includes student membership! Do NOT purchase a student membership in addition to class dues. For questions regarding membership or class dues, email BTWHSPVA PTSA Membership VP, Chevondolyn Williams: btwhspvaptsa.membership@gmail.com |
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Join your Guild TODAY! The guilds support the conservatories of BTWHSPVA. All parents are encouraged to join their student's conservatory guild to receive the latest news and information from the conservatory. Select your guild below for more information: Each guild conducts a specialized meeting every month immediately following the PTSA General Meetings located in various locations throughout the school. Check your student's Guild website for specific information and make plans to attend - this is important to stay informed of all productions and special events throughout the school year! NOTE: Guild membership and PTSA membership are separate entities. The PTSA is a school-wide organization consisting of parents, students, faculty, alumni, and community members. The PTSA supports the school in keeping the school community informed and works towards the Texas PTA's mission to enable every child's potential by involving and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. |
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| CLASS DUES | Please make sure to pay class dues ASAP. There are TONS of fun events planned for your senior this year! SENIOR MERCH | The deadline to pre-order senior merch is August 31. Don't miss out - ODER TODAY! (All orders will be ready for pick-up in September.) SENIOR PARKING PASSES | Seniors will park in the Silver parking lot under the Moody Performing Arts Center. Parking passes can be purchased here. Once the order has been completed, students need to fill out the Google Parking Pass Form to receive the parking pass. STAY CONNECTED | Make sure you're on top of things by staying connected with the PTSA Class of 2026 committee! Review the checklist below: SENIOR CLASS CHAIR | Kathy Ruff | Dance | btwhspva2026@gmail.com SENIOR CLASS COMMITTEE | Click here to fill out an interest form! |
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| Students are invited to unleash their creativity and share their perspectives by submitting an original work of art inspired by the 2025-26 Reflections theme "I Belong." You can express yourself in various categories, including Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talent; submission will be in November. (Exact date TBA.) Start preparing your masterpiece by reading the Eligibility Rules, Guidelines, & FAQs to ensure your artistic vision shines! |
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Start dreaming up the 2027-28 Reflections Theme! Each year, National PTA hosts an annual Reflections Theme Search Contest to select one student theme to inspire student artists in Reflections. A team of National PTA volunteers selects one winning student's theme based on originality and creativity. The winning student is awarded $100 and national recognition. Reflections Theme Search Entry Form – Deadline to submit themes is November 5, 2025! When suggesting a theme, judges take into consideration: - Theme is unique, inspiring and unlike past program themes.
- Theme is focused without being too narrow or too broad.
- Theme is clear, concise and appropriate for all grade levels.
- Theme is applicable to all arts categories.
- Theme promotes PTSA values.
- Theme is relevant in 2 years.
- Past themes and duplicate entries are not considered.
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TICKET SALES WILL START THIS WEEK!!! Communication will be sent out later this week for the link to begin purchasing tickets. PLEASE BE ADVISED: There will be no refunds or exchanges so choose your showtimes with care. |
Cast & Crew Meals Students who are part of the cast, crew and band need to complete their AGREEMENT FORM given to them during intensives to receive t-shirts and meals during tech and show week! Make sure to submit completed forms to Stage Manager, Brooklyn Johnson or scan and email to: btwhspvaasm@gmail.com. |
Congratulations to our very own Sophomore, Brooklyn Bruff, whose artwork was selected for Guys and Dolls and will be featured on all production posters, Cast/Crew/Band T-shirts as well as the cover art for the All-School Musical Playbill. |
Calling all Pegasus Alumni!!! Come show the cast, crew band and audience your class spirit at the Alumni Matinee show on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Ticket sales coming this week! |
NOTE: PTSA related communication for the All-School Musical via email: btwhspvaasm@gmail.com *Add it to your contacts so you won't miss a thing! |
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: The generous contributions from our Booker T. families, alums, community leaders, and business owners support unique school wide opportunities such as the All-School Musical and student-led productions. Please support our scholar artists by becoming a sponsor today. Check out the new sponsorship level starting at $500! Thank you in advance for your support! Please note: - The sponsorship levels coincide with the membership year (July 1- June 30).
- Though the deadline to secure a sponsorship as a Headliner, Director, Producer, or Manager for shirt printing has passed, we are still accepting sponsors for those levels.
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| PLAYBILL ADS - Celebrate your artist (cast, musician, or crew member). Playbill ads are a recognition your scholar artist's talent and will memorialize their achievements during the All-School Musical. PLACING AN AD: Complete the Playbill Ad purchase form. All instructions are listed on the form. Once you've purchased your ad, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to upload a completed ad or the assets for us to create one for you. You will then receive a proof for approval before final submission to the Playbill. DEADLINE: Wednesday | September 3 | Your completed image or assets must be received by the deadline to be included in the printed Playbill. AD SIZES & PRICES: Type | Size | Price | | Shout Out | 4 lines of text | $5 | Quarter Page | 2.5" x 4" | $25 | Half Page | 5" x 4" | $75 | Full Page | 5" x 8" | $150 |
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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 2025-26 sponsors.
Additional Benefits to becoming a sustaining sponsor: Sponsorships are TAX DEDUCTIBLE! Get points on your credit card! |
| First PTSA Meeting | Sept. 2 Join us for the first PTSA meeting of the 2025-26 school year! DATE: Tuesday, September 2nd TIME: 6 - 7pm PLACE: The Commons
Special guest speaker: Jennifer Toombs, SSP, LSSP BTWHSPVA School Psychologist |
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SPREAD THE WORD! The 2026-2027 school year will mark the 50th Anniversary of the ARTS MAGNET. We are already preparing for a fantastic celebration of the school's history, the contributions of our scholar artists and the significance of our place in the Dallas Arts District. Part of the preparation is developing a robust Alumni Directory and Repository to highlight the rich tapestry of talent and engender a spirit of collaboration and networking for everyone. Please share this announcement on your socials and help us to call every Pegasus home for the celebration! Please join the PTSA TODAY for only $5 to have access to information as it becomes available! |
Got news? If you would like to request a school-wide announcement to share on the PTSA newsletter, please complete and submit this form. |
Please support the future of our student artists by: - Volunteering four hours of service per family each school year. Make your Pegasus Promise today!
- Sponsoring school-wide productions to nurture the future of performing and visual arts students. Check out our new sustaining sponsorship levels and benefits to make your contribution today!
- Donating to student enrichment programs that align with campus goals and support the PTSA's mission to advocate for all students, faculty and parents. Check out the program donation levels to become a PTSA Advocate today!
- Joining a committee! Fill out a Committee Interest Form.
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 Underclassmen Photos Order your school photos at this link using your student ID number. |
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2025-2026 Approved D.I.S.D. Calendar - TOMORROW! August 26 (AS) Meet the Teacher | 5-6:30pm
- September 1 (AS) Labor Day | No School
- September 2 (AS) PTSA Meeting | 6-7pm | The Commons
- September 2 (AS) Guild Meetings | 7-8pm | Various Locations at BTWHSPVA
- September 3 (AS) Final Deadline for Guys and Dolls Playbill Ad Purchase
- September 10-14 (AS) All School Musical Guys and Dolls Production
- October: Hispanic Heritage Festival
- February: African American Festival
The calendar is subject to change. Please check the school website to confirm. Codes: (AS) All School, (A) Academic Conservatory, (D) Dance Conservatory, (J) Juniors, (M) Music Conservatory, (PS) Prospective Students, (RS) Rising Students, (T) Theatre Conservatory, (UP) Upperclassman, (UN) Underclassman, (VA) Visual Arts Conservatory, (S) Seniors, (SO) Sophomores, (F) Faculty, (FR) Freshmen |
Are you a new parent to BTW...feeling overwhelmed? The PTSA Guide to everything Booker T will help! Still have questions? Feel free to reach out to any one of the PTSA executive board members listed above anytime! The BTW Resources page on our website has additional helpful information and useful links. Be sure to bookmark this page for easy access to important information! |
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