1. NEWSLETTER
Volume 1, Issue 1 October 15, 2010
Weekly Word From
Tech Titans Basketball
Dr. Walles
The birth of a new season of Titan basketball is rapidly
Greetings Tech High Families:
approaching. I am excited to have this opportunity to
teach life through the game of basketball. I approach this
This was a rather busy week. Our students completed the
endeavor with humility and honor as we take this
PSAT, they received their 9 week progress reports and some
journey with the players, coaches, managers, students,
were given new schedules due to the addition of our new
parents, faculty, staff, and fans of Titan basketball. There
Math teacher Mr. Lucius Mack. Mr. Mack will be teaching
are few announcements about the upcoming basketball
Math 1, Math II and Math III classes. Please welcome Mr.
season that all interested persons should know.
Mack to our community at your leisure. I am sure he will
Participants must understand they are STUDENT-
want to hear from you.
ATHLETES. Your obligation as a student comes first.
Next week, we will be meeting with all families whose
Each participant must have a minimum of a 75 average
students will be attending the college tour in New York. The
in ALL classes to qualify for selection week. Selection
meeting will take place at 6pm Wednesday October 20,
week will be held during October 26–29 from 4:30 – 6:30
2010. At that time we will discuss all of the details for the
pm.
New York trip. This is the same day that the fees are due.
This is a mandatory meeting, as we need to cover major
Each participant must have a physical before October
traveling issues that require parental support. We look
26, 2010.
forward to meeting with you. Please contact our main office
for more details. Direct all questions regarding the trip to Dr.
Each participant must be in good standing with Dr.
Walles and then Mrs. Asante.
Walles, Mr. Brown, & faculty of Tech High.
Please continue to check our website. Many great updates
There are three intangibles each participant will need to
are taking place. We want people to see a positive image
ask him/herself:
when they visit our website. Additionally, please maintain a
contact with your students teachers. If you have suggestions
Do I love the game of basketball?
for classes or questions feel free to contact them directly. If
Am I able to be coached?
you email please cc me. We want to ensure that we are
Will I commit to going beyond the call of duty on and off
serving the needs of your kids. Check teacher websites and
the court?
push your students to complete Study Island assignments at
least 2 hours per week. This will enhance their ability to
I anticipate the day the baby is born and that is why we
master state standards.
will prepare the horse for battle! Let’s GET READY TO
RUMBLE………..20…31…..TECH TITANS!
Have a dynamic weekend…You deserve it!
THANK YOU,
Important Dates
Coach B.F. Jones
Senior Picture Make-Up Day – October 22
Senior Cultural Trip – November 2-6
1st Basketball Game @ Landmark – November 19
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