This newsletter from Tech High School contains the following information: 1) It announces that benchmark assessments will take place the following week and finals will be on the 14th and 15th. 2) It advertises an upcoming book bonanza event at Barnes and Noble where students will perform and the school will receive a portion of sales with a voucher code. 3) It provides details on forming a parent contact database through the PTSA and lists an email for questions.

1. NEWSLETTER
Volume 1, Issue 8 December 3 , 2010
A Word from the Principal Barnes and Noble Book
Greetings Tech High family
Bonanza
Next week kicks off two weeks of assessments. We begin Friday, December 10, 2010
benchmarks on Monday through Thursday. Finals will be taken on
the 14th and 15th. Tech High’s Book Bonanza will be held next Friday at the
Edgewood Barnes and Noble on Caroline Street. Students will have
Please ensure our young people get a good night’s rest. performances throughout the day and community members,
parents and friends are invited to attend.
We thank you for your continued support.
How Does It Work?
Dr. Walles 1. Send Friends and Family the school voucher code and
schedule of events
Family Database 2. Attend an event, purchase a book or gift in store
3. Use voucher when you check out
PTSA 4. Tech High gets a portion of the proceeds from your
purchased items
Parents,
The PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) is forming 9:30 AM –10:00 AM Big Brother, Big Sister Read Out for Kids
a family database so that parents can contact other parents about (SGA Reading of Children’s Books)
what’s going on at Tech High. This may be a great way to form
friendships, ask questions, or get advice on any number of things. 10:15AM – 10:45AM Demonstration by the Robo-Titans, the
This database is separate from the school’s database and will be Tech High Robotics Team
compiled into a kind of phone book for parents by parents. If you
have any questions contact John Newcomb at 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM “Perspectives”, performed by the Tech
Johnvx1120@aol.com High Drama Association
To add your name to the list visit the school website. 2:00 PM – 3:00PM Literature Circle, conducted by the AP Lit
and Composition Class
4:30 PM – 5:30PM Poetry Slam by Verses and Voices, a
Get help @ your library Spoken Word Event
The final weeks of school are upon us. If you would like to make 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Open Mic
the best of your final projects and need research help or project
help. See Mrs. Miles to: Important Dates
• Reserve the Study Room for group study or practice December 3 - Tech High @ WDM
• Get individual research help 6pm & 7:30pm
• Schedule a tutoring session for Windows Movie Maker or
December 7 - Tech High @ Strong Rock
PowerPoint® 6pm & 7:30pm
December 9 - PTSA Meeting
6:30pm
December 9 – Governing Board Meeting
4:30pm
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