BTW Mission:
To provide intensive training
in
the arts and academics

2501 Flora Street
Dallas, TX 75201
972.925.1200
fax 972.925.1201
Tracie Fraley, Principal

 

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Fall NEWS

Back to School Picnic Rescheduled
Due to the unusually hot weather this August, we have canceled our Back To School Picnic from 4:30 - 7:00 pm, Friday, August 27 and the Back to School Social from 4:30 - 6:00 pm on Monday, August 30. Please join us for the Fall Festival and Carnival from 4:30 - 6:30 pm on October 30. Wear your Halloween costumes! The Carnival will be followed by the Choir Benefit Concert at 7:00 pm and the Fall Halloween Dance at 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm.

Regular Bell Schedule
Click here for daily bell schedule. BTW operates on an A/B Schedule.

Parking Plans for Cars
Please click here for instructions for student parking, parents dropping off/picking up, and parking availability during the day, as well as instructios for walkers and DART riders.

DISD Bus Schedules
Click on this link to download a printable copy of the DISD bus schedules.

New School Calendar Program
The school calendar for 2010 - 2011 is now online. Click on the CALENDAR tab above. We are using a new format for the 2010 - 2011 school year. This should be a more user-friendly format which will sync to smartphones and computer calendar programs.

Subscribe to New School Calendar Program
To subscribe to this calendar program in order to customize it for your student and/or family, click here for printable instructions.

Add New School Calendar Program to Your Home Calendar
To add this calendar to your Mac or PC calendar program:

Printable instructions, or follow instructions below:

Go to:

btw.dallasisd.intand.com

and in the middle line where you see Filter, Search, keep going to the right and click on the third icon from the right on the website and click on the icon:

By clicking on this icon, you can select your personal computer calendar program from the list below. Ignore the "login" information about "non-public events". That information does not pertain to the BTW calendar.

Sync Your iPhone to New School Calendar Program
To sync to an iPhone: you must send yourself an e-mail with the following code. (Click here for code)
Open the e-mail on your phone, copy and paste the code into:
Settings>Mail, Contacts, Calendars>Add Account>Other>Add Subscribed Calendar>
copy and paste the code into the SERVER line.

Sync Your SmartPhone to New School Calendar Program
To sync to other SmartPhones, consult the User Manual for the individual phone using this same code. (Click here for code)

School Pictures Taken in the Fall
Underclass school pictures for the yearbook will be taken through English classes on Monday, October 11 and Tuesday, October 12, in the MAT. Yearbook photos are free of charge. Each student photographed will receive a price list so that parents can select from a variety of packages if they wish to have photos for friends and family.

There will be two days in the fall, October 11 and 12, when seniors who were not photographed during June or during the summer can have an Express yearbook photo: one pose only in drape or tux (provided). Students will need to be excused from class for this photo. Because time is limited, only one pose in drape or tux (provided) will be taken.

Underclass retakes will be Monday, November 15, lunches only.

Group, organization, activity photos will be taken throughout the day , 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, in the MAT, Monday, December 13 and Tuesday, December 14. Sponsors will determine group membership.
Questions: Nancy Mack: nmack@dallasisd.org

2010 - 2011 Yearbook Sales Go Online
Yearbook sales will be an online process for 2010 - 2011. Beginning Tuesday, August 10, parents can login to the secure Walsworth Publishing Company website.

Print these instructions, or use instructions below:

http://store.classscene.com
Enter your school name: Arts Magnet
Press: Return or Enter
Select your school: Arts Magnet High School
Click on" Buy a Yearbook"

You will be taken to the Arts Magnet Yearbook store where you can select from:

- a Deluxe Package where you can add special features such as a cover, namestamping, various supplements, etc., starting at $76.00

- a Basic Package where you can add special features such as a cover and namestamping, starting at $70.00

- a Choose My Options where you can add whatever individual features you select, starting at $50.00

All revenue will be used to pay the publishing costs. Any profit revenue will be returned to BTWHSPVA to be used by the yearbook staff for supplies (such as printer paper for editing purposes, software for yearbook production, cameras, memory cards for cameras, etc.)

This is a DISD-approved process and a secure site. Sales are by credit card. Parents can print out a receipt. Each sale is e-mailed to the sponsor. The sponsor can also login to the site to see sales progress and a list of names. This will eliminate any question of who has purchased when we distribute the books in May, 2011.

The price increases by $5.00 each month and sales end on Friday, November 19.
Parents and businesses also have the option to purchase a full page, half page, or quarter page ad and upload pictures and messages of their choice. This can be a personal ad for a student; a congratulatory ad for seniors; as well as an ad for a business.

The sponsor and staff will assess the number of book sales and revenue , as well as ad sales and revenue, on November 19 and create a book that fits the budget. The book must be submitted to the publishing company by January 30 for May delivery.

The 2010 - 2011 staff and sponors thanks you for your patronage! We want to create a book that will be a treasured keepsake!
Yearbook sponsor: Nancy Mack: nmack@dallasisd.org

Teachers Post Summer Assignments Online
Teachers are posting summer assignments on the grid below. These assignments are .pdf files that can be printed.
English Language Arts    
  Arnold English III AP
  DeOre English IV AP
  Kmetz English II PAP
  Sloan Englsh II PAP
  Walker English I PAP
     
World Languages Luckey Spanish III PAP
  Luckey Spanish IV AP
  Luckey Spanish V AP Literature
     
Social Studies    
  TBD AP US History
  Boettcher AP Economics
  Boettcher PAP World Geography
  Reitz AP World History, Contract
  Reitz AP World History
  Reitz AP Psychology
  Woods AP US Government
     
Visual Arts    
  Furr AP 3-D Design
  Kutscheid BLOG
Fundraiser Authorization for Non-School Organizations

Non-school organizations wishing to hold fundraisers must submit an authorization form to Cathy Vernon, Student Activities Coordinator, 972.925.1224 or
CVERNON@dallasisd.org. The form can be downloaded here: Fundraiser Form.

 

 

 

 

 




 

 

 

 

 

 


 


 
 

Performances
and Exhibitions

DANCE

AUGUST 2010

No major performances in August

MUSIC

AUGUST 2010

No major performances in August
 

THEATRE

AUGUST 2010

No major performances in August

VISUAL ARTS

AUGUST 2010

Design Exhibition
daily
BTW Hudson Gallery

Teacher of the Month
Principal Fraley has implemented the Teacher of the Month Award, designed to recognize an individual teacher who has gone above and beyond the call of duty. Someone who has exhibited leadership, initiative and dedication to students, colleagues and to the school. Teachers may be nominated by anyone on staff as well as parents, students or community members. The BTW Teacher of the Month will be recognized at monthly Faculty Meetings and in the Wall of Fame. Nominations for Feb are due Feb 1. Drop off a completed form in the Main Office or FAX to: 972-925-1201. Download a Nomination form here.