January 2018 Newsletter

January 2018 Grapevine

Annual Dessert "Theater" Social & Gift Basket Raffle

Dear Biotech Families,

You, your family and friends are all invited to the Annual Dessert “Theater” Social and Gift Basket Raffle, which will be held on Friday, November 17th, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. This is a great event to meet other parents, sample delicious desserts and try your luck in winning fantastic gift baskets! This year we are adding a fun new element to entertain you by having our students perform songs in the style of a Dinner Theater. So while you are enjoying the company of other BTHS parents and friends and eating fabulous desserts, you will also get to listen to the talented students of BTHS perform for you.

This is the BTHS PSFA's biggest  fundraiser of the year and your support contributes to:

• Research material
• Special research/techniques courses
• Tissue Lab
• Grants
• Clubs
• Trips
• Hospitality for Events (i.e., freshman social and orientation, IB events, Senior Awards Dinner, Teacher appreciation luncheon, Back to School night etc) 

You can show your support by attending the event and purchasing tickets (please see attached reservation form)

Another great way to help is to solicit sponsorships from friends, family and local businesses. Their donations will be listed in the event program guide (please see attached sponsorship/advertising forms).

Most importantly, we would like every family to donate a basket! It's fun and exciting and we can help you - just look at the attached form for instructions and ideas!

Thank you very much for your support and we look forward to having you as our guests on November 17th!

Elana Eng-  VP of Fundraising and Gift Basket Raffle Chair, elanaeng@gmail.com

Please note young children are not permitted to attend the event due to state regulations of events such as the Gift Basket Raffle, where games of chance are conducted.

1) Reservation Form:   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QwRLl45erBVOz9P2k5pEqai9wGb1KSxeue5oRZ2GY2o/edit?usp=sharing

2) Gift Basket Donation Form:  https://goo.gl/forms/A5Kwja5CQ6yLFOnp1

2b) Gift Basket Form to attach to basket:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pmgconvHEVZSb4tKWCjb_mF4hQZ1fYEUxzBcbTMN3kA/edit?usp=sharing

3) Friends and Family Sponsorship Letter:   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VnLncvFq5MwkPlPiyK8CJD633woaZHIxCPxAbvRHtK0/edit?usp=sharing

4) Friends and Family Sponsorship Form:   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oDHBLp4ZGN1AdlgZlxIZAwno17gmwyBHjZC46Fmc8m8/edit?usp=sharing

5) Business Sponsorship Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1caKGsSc13BAMBHG1Eja9N6cbjKi8veaRn0CmPYJNFTI/edit?usp=sharing

6) Business Sponsorship/Advertisement Form:   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ib5nEJW2uVTrhLF3pPkNTVXEdmME4L60R4b1iLKBQfI/edit?usp=sharing

7) NEW Wine Raffle Donation Information:   https://docs.google.com/document/d/17UfBRkhwcfqY7EJ37a3wNvSMmOO4ojSYfDxJQAkcDQo/edit?usp=sharing

BTHS Spirit Wear

The school store will be open during lunch the first Wednesday of the month on the dates listed below and PSFA meetings:

10/4, 11/1, 12/6, 1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 4/11, 5/2 and 6/6

Please use the link below to see the items we are selling.

BTHS Spirit Wear

Thank you,

Spirit Wear Committee

PSFA Meeting Tuesday, September 19th at 7:00 PM

Our first PSFA meeting for the 2017-2018 school year is on Tuesday, September 19th at 7:00 pm in the Media Center.  For your review are the Agenda, and minutes from the June meeting.  Also attached is a copy of the proposed 2017-2018 Budget.  

We hope to see you there!

BTHS Offering Catalyst Bootcamps

This weekend seminar not only gives students the insight and confidence they need on the day of the test, they will also go home with Catalyst's self-study materials for continued practice right up until the exam.

Tuition for each Bootcamp is $175. To enroll, visit http://www.catalystprep.com/ and click on the Bootcamp Sign-Up tab on the website's menu bar or call us at 800.235.0056.
 
SAT Bootcamp at Communications High School
Saturday, September 23 & 24th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

ACT Bootcamp at Biotechnology High School
Saturday, October 21st & 22nd, 9 a.m-1 p.m

Outsmart the SAT Flyer

Outsmart the ACT Flyer

(Students attend both days of the class)

Please contact Stacy Howard or MaryLynn Teeling with any questions.
stacybhoward@me.com or marylynn.teeling@gmail.com

 *A portion of the proceeds go to the Biotech PSFA