Booker T. Washington HSPVA PTSA

We need a few more volunteers for Friday’s Baccalaureate. See the sign up for details. Underclassmen and parents are welcome to sign up!

www.signupgenius.com

We're nearly there BUT ... we need a few volunteers Friday from 12-5 p.m. to help with technology collection and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to help box Graduation programs. See the sign up for details. Parents and students are welcome to volunteer.

https://btwptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/eoy

We also need a few more volunteers at Baccalaureate on Friday, May 24.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4AAAA82AA13-49058832-baccalaureate #/

A couple important reminders for the week of May 20:
- Students interested in cast, crew, hair, makeup, costume design and/or construction need to fill out the appropriate interest and auditon forms. See the All-School Musical page on the PTSA's Membership Toolkit or the latest PTSA newsletter for details and deadlines.
- Monday, May 20 is a full day. Tuesday-Friday students are released at 2:20 p.m.
- On Your Feet auditions are May 21-23. Check the PTSA's MTK or the latest PTSA newsletter for details.
- Technology collection is May 23-24. Check the latest PTSA newsletter for details.

btwptsa.membershiptoolkit.com 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.

Auditions for the All-School Musical are May 21-23. Students interested in CAST and CREW roles must fill out the student interest form by May 19. Students auditioning for cast must also fill out the audition form to secure their audition time. Students auditioning for cast must audition in BOTH singing and dancing calls. See the PTSA's Membership Toolkit for links to all forms and complete audition details.

BTWHSPVA PTSA Parent Teacher Student Association at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts

Two senior class updates from today's newsletter: the yearbook signing on May 23 is at 11 a.m. after the Graduation run-through and the Dance Conservatory's senior dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. on May 22.

Looking for snack donations to help students through AP testing the next few weeks. Order from our Amazon list and have items delivered directly to the school.

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The calendar is full through the end of the year! Check this week's PTSA newsletter for all the details. Don't forget this week:
- The deadline to buy early bird Prom tickets for seniors is April 29.
- The application for the PTSA Summer Scholarship closes April 30.
- Senior student and senior parent meetings are Wednesday, May 1.
- No school Friday!

Latest newsletter always at https://btwptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/newsletter

Did you know that ALL students need to register annually? Registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open. Log on to https://choose.dallasisd.org/login to start the process. Do NOT click on 'let's begin application' or 'let's begin registration.' Scroll to the bottom of your dashboard where you should see two tabs for your student. Select registration. The district has provided a video with additional instructions. Register as soon as possible so the school has your current, updated information before summer break.

https://youtu.be/Zqp_pFfki6U?si=7aqstqboYiFZ7EfS

Dallas ISD New Registration Instructions (2023-2024)

Booker T. triumphs at State Mock Trial Competition, heads to nationals | The Hub Submitted by the Social Studies department The 2023-2024 State Mock Trial Competition unfolded over spring break, as Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet, Woodrow Wilson High School, and Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) engaged in fierce legal battles against....

ICYMI - Early bird Prom tickets are available to seniors only through April 29 at

BTW HS Prom | DALLAS ISD

This Sunday, North Texas performer Cedric Neal could win London's version of the Tony After ten years in England, the former Dallas Theater Center actor was nominated for an Olivier Award for his performance in "Guys and Dolls"

The Dallas Arts District hosts its annual Changing Perspectives Block Party on Saturday at Sammons Park The free event features the vertical dance company BANDALOOP who use climbing technology to perform on the sides of buildings. The event also includes Tejano music artist, Monica Saldivar singer/songwriter Dezi 5 gourmet food trucks and a community mural. https://bit.ly/4cTaLh7

Join us Friday at 7 p.m. for Creations. This free production features collaborations across the Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts conservatories. See the show or make a donation to support the production. Link in our bio. Special thanks to Visual Arts junior Brenna Finley for the program and poster artwork.

Need more info? Can't find that ticket link? Check out this week's PTSA newsletter for all the news you need to know! Always available at https://btwptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/newsletter

Students, Alumni, Current + Former Faculty, Guest Artists
Please JOIN US

FLYINGHORSE 2024 Revolutionary Award Reception

In Honor of
Dr. Rosann McLaughlin Cox
Founder | BTWHSVPA Dance Department

Thursday, April 18
7-9PM
Remarks at 7:30PM

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HSPVA
Dance Studios | Zero Floor

Booker T. Washington HSPVA PTSA
BTW Dance Guild
Btwhspva Dance

Support the BTW Junior Class Council when you eat at Shake Shack on Thursday, April 4. Win win!!

ICYMI: The April 3 Coffee Talk has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 11 to accommodate the free Lunch Jam on April 3 in Sammons Park. The BTW Mariachi Ensemble will perform in the park at 12:15 p.m.

Lunch Jams - Mariachi Ensemble - AT&T Performing Arts Center AT&T Performing Arts Center and BTWHSPVA Present Sammons Lunch Jams - Mariachi Ensemble Come and jam with the stars of Booker T. in Sammons Park. Apr 3, 2024 Wed Apr 3 12:15 pm Get tickets Select a performance date Wed Apr 3 12:15 pm Get tickets Selected: Wednesday, April 3, 12:15 pm Music Free Outd...

Jeremy Biggers connects the dots in Deep Ellum Award-winning artist and muralist Jeremy Biggers keeps Deep Ellum colorful through his artwork. His work can be found in Dallas and across the world.

Great news! The Texas PTA Reflections results are now in! Congratulations to the following state award recipients:

🎶Sabrina Daly, Award of Excellence, Music Composition, “Hold Your Hand At Night”
🎬Diyaa Dossani, Award of Merit, Film Production, “Pocket of Sunshine”
✍🏼Viviana Rivera Santiago, Honorable Mention, Literature, “Letter of Hope”

All three students will be recognized at the Texas PTA’s Reflections Awards Ceremony on May 18 in San Antonio. Our PTSA will celebrate State and Regional winners at Creations! Way to go, Pegasi! 🪽We are so proud of you! 👏👏👏

DISD parents and guardians - the DISD Office of Family and Community Engagement survey is open through March 22. You will need your student's seven digit ID number to start the survey.

2023-24 Dallas ISD Parent Survey Dallas ISD is asking parents to let us know their opinions about their children’s schools and other topics that will help us improve schools and the district overall.

Arts & Culture Festival starts tomorrow with the Capstone presentation at 7 p.m. in the MAT. Come hear about BTW as an AP Capstone campus, get a program overview, and hear presentations from AP Seminar students.

BTW is a polling place so we're setting up a bake sale for voters in the MAT lobby. Check out the details and sign up to volunteer or donate items. All proceeds will support class funds!

https://btwptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/bake-sale

The PTSA is partnering with the Student Council to support the Spring Dance! This year’s dance will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 7-10 p.m. in the heart of downtown Dallas, Booker T’s very own Montgomery Arts Theatre!

For the first time ever, the MAT will be transformed into a night “Under the Stars!” 🌙⭐️✨The lobby will include a starry photo op and a sweets and beverage station. Inside the auditorium, the stage will be transformed into a sparkling starry night with DJ Dapow, BTW alum, using turn tables to mix a custom playlist requested by students! Every bit of the MAT will be decorated, including the standing room only. There will be tables with games for those who prefer socializing or need a break from the dance floor. Weather permitting, there will be more games in the Green room.

🎟️ Pre-sale tickets are $25 through February 28! Booker T. students (only) can purchase tickets at the door for $40. Proceeds from the ticket sales support the expenses. Link in bio!

💕Guests are welcome to attend with a student. Students must complete a guest approval form and have it signed by BTW Administration. A scanned copy of the approved form must be uploaded to the guest ticket form. Tickets for guests are now available today through February 28. Click here to purchase guest tickets today!

🆔Students and guests must bring their student ID to check in at the dance. They do not need to wear their ID.

🎶The following music genres have been submitted from students and will be played by DJ Dapow (alum): Alternative, Hip Hop, Jazz, New Wave, Norteñas, Pop, R&B, Rap, Rock, and more!

💫Come and enjoy a great night of socializing, dancing and having fun!