For Monday, December 17th, 2018 Day 6 in the 10 Day-Cycle
NEW Announcements
Dates to Remember 12.20 BLOOD DRIVE 12.22-1.1 WINTER RECESS - SCHOOL CLOSED
THANK YOU! Media Club Project Is 100% FUNDED!
HURRAY! The Media Club project on DonorsChoose was fully funded this morning! Mr. Mike Edwards and his students are overwhelmed by the generosity of 33 donors who came together in under a week to fund nearly $2,000 in new camera equipment, which will enable the students to film school events throughout the year. Mr. Edwards wrote, "We can't thank you enough for your generosity and support."
Shop this holiday season at Modells with this coupon and help support our JV Basketball team! ASPIRA- Help the homeless this holiday season!!! We are part of a project that will create care packages for the homeless who weren't able to stay at a shelter this winter. All that we ask of you is that you donate some items that will go towards these packages, including: feminine hygienic products, tooth brushes, tooth paste, hats, scarves, hats and lotion. There are going to be boxes in the center west entrance where you can put all the donations. The box will be there until December 20, 2018. Please donate!
Attention all Technites! We will be hosting our annual Game Night on December 20th from 4-6 pm! A night filled with fun and friends! Board games, video games, and physical games included! There will also be a SmashBros Tournament with a special prize for the winner!! Food will be served! Tickets are only a dollar with an SGO sticker, two without, and three at the door! Get your tickets now at the SGO store!
BOY'S TENNIS - Short mandatory meeting for all those on team or trying out on Tue 12/18 in room 3E2 after p 8 or 9 or 10. Bring your schedule card.
All students are invited to come out and join the Football Club. Come learn the fundamental movements, techniques and philosophies of this great game. Those interested will need a medical and should come see coach Adewumi in room 4N4 during periods 8 and 9. There will also be an information meeting on Tuesday 12/18 at 3:30pm. See you then!
ADDAMS FAMILY AUDITIONS - Addam's Family is this year's spring musical and auditions are coming. Initial auditions are December 17 and 18 immediately following 10th period with call backs on December 19. To sign up and find out your audition information please click the following link: http://www.bths.edu/apps/forms2/?f=12696
Hey Everyone! H.O.P.E. and Key Club have been working on a special surprise for all of you to de-stress this holiday season. Come to our Winter Wonderland Partyset to take place on Tuesday, December 18th from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. There will be great food, games, prizes, music, performances, dancing, and so much more. This is one of the biggest and most fun events of the year, so don't miss out! Tickets will be sold in the SGO Store for $10 until December 17th, see you guys there!
Many of you have already received your PSAT scores via College Board. And some of you have not.
The College Office along with Princeton Review will be conducting a
PSAT Score Back Info Session on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 4pm to 5:30pm in the BTHS Auditorium. Parents are welcome - and encouraged - to attended as well.
Register here. Need help getting your scores...? Read on.
How to Access Your Scores for the PSAT
When your PSAT/NMSQT scores are ready online, you'll get an email with instructions on creating your College Board account, going to your online score report, and using your access code to view your scores. To watch a video on how to claim your scores, click here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=1I6f51n3-dc
Accessing Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report - YouTube www.youtube.com You'll receive your 2018 PSAT/NMSQT scores December 11, 12, or 13. If you're having trouble accessing your PSAT/NMSQT scores once you've received your email ...
Having difficulty accessing your scores? Click here.
Troubleshoot Missing Scores If scores have been released but you can't see yours after signing in, College Board might be unable to match your scores to the information you provided on your answer sheet. For security reasons, they'll ask you to click the Add Score(s) button on your dashboard and provide additional information, an SAT registration number, a Subject Test registration number, or an access code for a PSAT-related assessment.
Providing Personal Info To protect your privacy, College Board needs to ensure the score report is linked to you. If the identifying information in your online account doesn't match the information you provided, try again or enter your access code or registration number to retrieve your scores.
If you're still having trouble, you need to contact College Board customer service (866-433-7728, M-F 8AM to 7PM).
Raquel Maysonet-Sigler College Office
Reminders December Blood Drive The Blood Drive is Friday, December 20th.
If are 16 or older and want to donate, register for an appointment DURING YOUR LUNCH PERIOD OR AFTER YOUR SCHOOL DAY ENDS ONLY below: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/68704
Read ALL info posted on BTHS and make sure you download and bring the notarized permission slip plus the additional permission slip if you are 16: https://bths.edu/apps/news/show_news.jsp?REC_ID=484298&id=0
Email Mr. Kaelin at [email protected] if you have any questions.
JUNIOR INFORMATION NIGHT (2/13/19) The College Office will be hosting a JUNIOR INFO NIGHT on Wednesday, February 13th from 5pm to 7pm. This event will cover everything you need to know about how to prepare for senior year and the college application process and Naviance. You should NOT miss this night! So that we can provide you with materials please be sure to register at the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/Jieyt6iLMnQIU3bt1
Other Opportunities (not affiliated with BTHS) The College Now STEM Research Academy at City Tech is a two-part program designed to provide high school students with an opportunity to develop strong college level research skills by engaging in authentic science inquiry and research activities. Selected students will be enrolled into a free Spring 2019 pre-college research course. Upon successful completion of the spring course, students will have the opportunity to apply for the 2019 STEM Summer Research Internship. The summer program is FREE to students. College Now covers the cost of tuition, books and supplies. Students who participate will also receive a City Tech College ID card, free lunch, metro card, and stipend upon completion of the summer internship program. http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/collegenow/stem-research-academy.aspx . DEADLINE: December 21st
CUNY Model NYC Council Project. In this project, College Now students learn through a hands- on approach how political and policy processes affect them and their communities while developing leadership, research, and public-speaking skills. They work closely with faculty on a piece of legislative agenda. Guided by the faculty, participating students play a central role in learning what is involved in policymaking, political representation and how to support their community. At the conclusion of the training sessions, College Now students come together in the City Council Chamber at City Hall to debate and vote on the legislative agenda they have been working on. If you are a current or former College Now participant see Ms. Ming in room 7S7 for an application. DEADLINE: February 15.
Application for the 2019 Angelo del Toro Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute Open to: 10TH, 11TH and 12TH grade high school students of Hispanic descent Application Deadline: January 11, 2019
Applications for the 2019 Angelo del Toro Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (HYLI) program are now available online ( https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PRHYLI2019 ). The institute begins on January 19th, 2019 and is open to students of Hispanic heritage in grades 10 through 12. The program provides students with the opportunity to learn how a bill is passed in the State Assembly. Students also develop skills in writing and learn debating, as well as leadership skills. The institute culminates in a weekend trip to Albany. Please urge all eligible students to apply for this exceptional program. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on the topic described below. For more information contact Sydney Valerio [email protected] .
Essay Questions (500 words)
Written Essay: Please submit a 500 - 525 words essay, in English or Spanish, to answer the following:
Your task: Identify a bilingual/biliterate person you find inspirational in the Hispanic/Latino community (International, National, State, Regional, or Local). Then, explain how they use(d) their bilingual/biliterate skills and attributes to promote a worthwhile cause for the Latino community using specific and relevant evidence to support your claim. Finally, discuss how being bilingual/biliterate will open pathways for you to promote worthwhile causes in the future. Miguel Cordero Director of Math│STEM Division of Multilingual Learners New York City Department of Education 52 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007 212.374.0368
Frick Forum for High School Students Application Deadline: January 10, 2019 Event: January-May 2019 Contact: Rachel Himes/212-547-0704 Calling all inquiring minds! Frick Forum for High School Students is an after school program that promotes close looking and the free exchange of ideas. Forum members study great works of art from the Frick's permanent collection and special exhibitions. Frick Forum will run from 4:30- 6:00pm on eight selected Fridays from January through May 2019. A final schedule will be shared with accepted students in January 2019. Frick Forum is free but students must apply. Learn more on the Frick Forum website.
Apply to be a Design Scholar at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Application Deadline: Ongoing Event: February 12-May 14, 2019 Contact: Meagan Mahaffy /212-849-8353 Do you have a knack for design? Cooper Hewitt's Design Scholars is a free program that features hands-on workshops with professional designers, design studio visits, and college tours during the school year. In Spring 2019, the program will feature fashion, graphic, product, and interaction design. The program will take place on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:30pm. Interested students can learn more and apply on the Cooper Hewitt website.
Apply now for Cornell University's Exploring Medicine: Health Care Careers and Culture in NYC Application Deadline: December 14, 2018 Event: January 22-May 10, 2019 Contact: Amber Warner/212-746-2273 This hands-on pre-med program offers motivated high school juniors and seniors a chance to explore medical careers while building health care knowledge and skills. Through hospital rotations, meetings with doctors, and attending a Cornell University three-credit course called Engaged Learning for Medical Careers, students will learn how physicians think and where modern medicine is headed. They will experience what it's like to study and work at NewYork Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center by spending two afternoons a week shadowing doctors in areas that may include emergency rooms, a burn center, integrative medicine, maxillofacial surgery, and physical therapy. Monday afternoon discussions will explore medical education, careers, and prep for possible applications to competitive university pre-med programs. Tuition is $4,380 for three credits of study. Apply and learnmore on the Exploring Medicine website.
Columbia Engineering SHAPE 2019!
Columbia's Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE)application for summer 2019 will open to students on December 14, 2018. We want your school to be aware of this opportunity for engineering exposure and enrichment at the high school level, and welcome the chance to meet with you to further discuss this program.
SHAPE is a selective summer program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors geared toward local students who have demonstrated an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). SHAPE consists of two, three-week summer sessions and students may apply for one or both. Each session offers college-level courses taught by full-time SEAS faculty members in robotics, computer science, electrical, and biomedical engineering, which are complemented by electives and workshops. We have need-based scholarships available and encourage applications from all students.
• For more information please refer to our website • To schedule a personal meeting with us and/or request promotional materials for your students please email us at [email protected]
Please let us know if we can set up a time to meet in person, and we look forward to speaking with you soon!
Sincerely, The SHAPE Team
SHAPE Program Columbia University The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science Email: [email protected] Website: shape.engineering.columbia.edu Sign up for our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/dbXDAr
The Department of Design and Construction's Community Partnerships and STEAM Initiatives has been working closely with the Department of Education and Department of Youth and Community Development to facilitate the Young Engineers Program. The agency's goal is to expose underrepresented youth to Science Technology Engineering Architecture/Art Mathematics (STEAM) professions, as well as increase early learning opportunities for students in the field of engineering by engaging in interactive curricular and extracurricular activities. Through this effort our agency hopes to promote confidence in Math and Science and ensure equal access to information, resources, and communication tools as it relates to STEAM programs/careers.
We are very excited to be able to offer a new opportunity to your school/organization as part of the expansion of the NYC DDC Young Engineer Program. DOE schools and DYCD funded programs are able to apply to participate Program for the Spring 2019 Semester. The selected sites for the Spring will receive the NYC DDC Curriculum "Best of Building the Future", a material kit at no cost for their class as well as the opportunity to attend a 1 days professional development training on the curriculum. If your site/program has previously participated in the NYC DDC STEAM Young Engineer's Program, please note that the NYC DDC STEAM Program Coordinators will no longer provide instruction in the classroom however they will be providing support to the selected sites and instructors/teachers for curriculum delivery.
Please find program information and application link here.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY DECEMBER 18,2018
Polar Science Programs
We want to notify you of two exciting polar science programs currently available to high school students: the Joint Science Education Project (JSEP) to Greenland and the Joint Antarctic School Expedition (JASE) to Antarctica. JSEP and JASE are supported by the National Science Foundation grant to Dartmouth College. Travel, lodging and meals are provided at no cost to selected students. Applications for both programs are due January 31, 2019.
JSEP and JASE are targeted at students who have a passion for learning, strong interest in science and openness to other cultures. Both programs have proven to be life-changing experiences for selected students in previous years. We hope you will assist us in identifying good candidates from your school and encourage them to apply. The two programs offer field-based learning, polar research opportunities and unique cultural experiences!
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JOINT SCIENCE EDUCATION PROJECT (JSEP) JSEP is a three-week field experience in Greenland scheduled for summer 2019.Selected students from the U.S., Denmark and Greenland live and work together while exploring current Arctic research and completing their own inquiry-based projects. The program includes two weeks of extensive field experiences near Kangerlussuaq and a final week at Summit Station, the U.S. research facility located at the top of the Greenland ice sheet. For JSEP, you must be in the 11th grade at the time of application.
Read The 2018 JSEP Program Story
JOINT ANTARCTIC SCHOOL EXPEDITION (JASE) JASE is a 1-2 week program that takes place in King George Island, Antarctica, scheduled for winter 2019. Students from the United States join a Chilean high school expedition to Escudero Base on King George Island. The program includes visits to international research stations and field sites in Antarctica and to the Chilean Antarctic Institute in the Patagonia region of Chile. For JASE, you must be in the 10th or 11th grade at time of application AND fluent in Spanish.
Learn More About JASE
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY? Competitive applicants must possess a strong interest in the natural sciences, passion for learning, sense of adventure and openness to other cultures.
Review Program Requirements And Eligibility
Prepare for college with Duke Summer Session!
Are you looking for a captivating and meaningful way to spend your summer? Join us at Duke Summer Session for High School Students and get a taste of life on a college campus.
By attending one of our programs, you will prepare for college by delving deeper into intellectually stimulating courses of interest, which may even include the opportunity to accompany your college application with a letter of recommendation from a Duke instructor. In addition to challenging yourself academically, you will engage with a diverse group of peers, exposing you to different cultures and expanding your future network. Not to mention, you will leave with a lifetime of memories!
Interested in learning more about our programs? Visit our website, and be sure to mark your calendars for December 3rd, 2018 when our applications open!
Sincerely, Nicki Charles, Ed.D. Director of Summer Session for High School Students Duke University
Are you a high-achieving students who would thrive in a cross-cultural, innovative, and challenging educational environment and who are passionate about making an impact? If so, we would like to talk to you about how they might be a good fit for Duke Kunshan University, a global university in China established by Duke University. We are happy to schedule a call-we can provide feedback on your students' academic and extracurricular profile and help you determine if some of them could benefit from a global education at Duke Kunshan.
Duke Kunshan boasts a beautiful new campus bustling with energy and excitement. Students will be introduced to a liberal arts curriculum that emphasizes hands-on research, problem- and team-based learning, and the freedom to craft individual pathways. Our world-class faculty will provide students with the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in a globalized economy.
They will join an exceptionally talented cohort of young people who are not afraid to stretch themselves as they are immersed in a new culture. Our current students appreciate the value of learning from classmates and faculty from around the world.
Here are some key facts about Duke Kunshan:
Our students study on two campuses. They start their academic journey in Kunshan, China, just outside of Shanghai, and then transition to Duke University's campus in Durham for a summer and semester before returning to DKU to finish their undergraduate studies.
Students earn degrees from both Duke University and Duke Kunshan University.
Students will become part of the global and passionate Duke Alumni communityand the growing Duke Kunshan alumni network.
Duke Kunshan University has excellent merit- and need-based scholarships available to international students to ensure we attract a diverse and talented student body.
All course are taught in English, although international students will be required to take Chinese language courses for the first two years of their program.
DKU is a partnership between Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and Wuhan University in China.
Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to schedule a call with one of our admissions counselors.
We look forward to connecting with you soon,
The Duke Kunshan University Global Recruitment Team
New York University Tisch School of the Arts invites your students to New York City for an immersive and professional summer program in emerging media and the performing and cinematic arts. The Tisch Summer 2019 High School Program is an opportunity for sophomores and juniors (rising juniors and seniors) to earn six college credits and train with our full-time faculty. Students live in Greenwich Village for four weeks as they develop their interests and talents in the arts.
Tisch Summer 2019 High School Program Application Deadline: January 9, 2019 Scholarship Application Deadline: January 23, 2019 Program Dates: Sunday, July 7 - Saturday, August 3, 2019
Students apply for one of the following tracks:
• DANCE • DRAMA • DRAMA: PRODUCTION AND DESIGN • DRAMATIC WRITING • FILMMAKING - Only open to high school juniors (rising seniors). • GAME DESIGN • PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING • RECORDED MUSIC
This enriching, college experience provides students with opportunities to create individual work, collaborate with other high school students from around the world, and participate in field trips which may include Broadway and off-Broadway shows, museums, galleries, film screenings, or concerts.
ADMISSIONS
Students must be current high school juniors or sophomores (rising seniors or juniors) to apply. The filmmaking track is only open to juniors. All applicants must have a 3.0 minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 unweighted scale and be in good academic standing. Students must submit the online program application and additional admissions materials. Admitted students must live in NYU assigned housing and are not be permitted to commute / live with family or friends on or off-campus during the program. Please visit our website for full Tisch Summer High School Application Requirements.
SCHOLARSHIPS
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Scholarships are given to students who demonstrate the most financial need. The scholarships cover tuition and fees, housing, and some meals. The scholarship application deadline is January 23, 2019. Learn more about tuition and scholarships. Please call 212-998-1500 or email [email protected] with any questions.
Office of Special Programs Tisch School of the Arts New York University 212-998-1500 https://tisch.nyu.edu/special-programs ]
Pantomonium Productions is an non-profit organization that puts on holiday plays for underserved children and families in New York City. These performances in the holiday pantomime tradition are offered at no cost to New York families, many of whom are underserved, or even homeless. This may be their first live theatre experience.
This is our 15th season and I've been honored to be apart of the last 11 and hope you or someone you know might be interested in attending this years production of What's the Deal With Scrooge! I've attached a welcome letter to anyone that might be interested in attending with a group of kids.
We would love to have New York Life help with our Mailing Party and assisting with the Front of House and Usher duties on a couple of our shows as well as any charitable donations.
Thanks for taking the time to speak with me and I look forward to seeing you a this years show!
Have a Great Day and a Better Tomorrow, Luke Elmore President of Pantomonium Productions [email protected] 917-392-1983
Cooper Union Saturday Program. It's Free - Hello wonderful educators! We have a few slots available. We are especially looking for kids who might be interested in Sound composition. In this class, students will learn how to collect sound and create compositions in Final Cut Pro. If you have a budding sound engineer or a kid who like to make music send them our way. Below is the link to the application. Have a wonderful evening, https://saturday.cooper.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SatPro-Application-Master- 2018-2019.pdf
HS Seniors with IEPs: Serve as a Member of the Citywide Council for Special Education Application Deadline: Ongoing Event: Ongoing Contact: Shavonda Guilford Students interested in policy, government, education, or community affairs are encouraged to apply to join the Citywide Council for Special Education (CCSE). The CCSE is an advisory body concerned with the education of students with disabilities. The CCSE is responsible for advising and commenting on the establishment of committees/subcommittees on special education in community school districts. Members also contribute to an annual report on how effectively students with disabilities are served by the Department of Education and make recommendations for improvements. The CCSE must hold at least one public meeting per month during which the public may discuss issues facing students with disabilities. The student member will serve on the committee for one year as a non-voting member. To be eligible, students must be a high school senior with an IEP. All students must apply for this opportunity.
Class of 2020: The Coolidge Scholarship Deadline: January 23, 2019. The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student's tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university in the U.S. More info: http://bit.ly/2NXjlid
NYC Open Data Youth Leadership Council NYC Open Data provides free access to more than 2,000 datasets from city agencies. We know that 30,000 users visit our platform on average per week - these are nonprofits, students, advocates, real estate companies, data journalists and others. We'd like to explore how youth could use NYC Open Data and are taking a human centered design approach to figuring out the best engagement approach by spinning up the first ever Youth Leadership Council for NYC Open Data!
• Who is eligible? NYC youth enrolled in NYC high schools, aged 14-21 • How do they engage? Fill out this common application and select "Mayor's Office of Data Analytics" as the Council the youth is interested in • What is the timing? We will accept applications throughout the year on a rolling basis but are hoping to wrap up recruitment by next Friday 11/02 with our first convening in late November / early December (date TBD) with monthly meetings going through June 2019 • What is the commitment? We're asking the youth to commit to joining a 1.5 hour meeting once per month from November/December 2018 - June 2019, with optional opportunities to conduct additional work and research outside of the meetings. Meetings will likely take place in the Financial District of Manhattan but the venue is still being confirmed.
Adrienne Schmoeker Director, Civic Engagement & Strategy Mayor's Office of Data Analytics | City of New York 212-788-6788 (desk) [email protected] www.nyc.gov/analytics | www.nyc.gov/opendata
ScholarSkills Learning Center is offering paid internships to bright high school students who are seeking experience as tutors in Math, Reading, and Writing. ScholarSkills serves students in grades 2-11 who are seeking help in these important subject areas. ScholarSkills is located in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn at 4709 Ave. N. Student interns can work flexible hours from Tuesday to Friday from 2-6. If you are interested please contact us at (718) 258-4647 or email us at [email protected]
You may also visit our website at www.scholarskills.com
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