March 20th - Pick-up Caps & Gowns in the Commons

March 22nd - Kona Ice

March 23rd - PTSO Meeting at 5:15 in the Commons

March 28th - PTSO Game Night from 5 to 7

March 31st - Transfer Applications Due

April 1st - Prom

April 21st - Tech Fest

May 16th - Senior Awards from 5 to 7

May 17th - ICE Awards from 5:30 to 8

May 18 - Senior Trip

May 22 - Graduation Practice

May 23 - Senior Back to Elementary Day

May 24 - Last Day of School and Senior Breakfast

May 25 - Graduation (9:00a.m.)

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Congratulations to Leland Moore who got 1st place in boys singles in the BISD Freshman Invitational. Thank you for representing New Tech Dragons so well.

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The NHS at New Tech challenged the student body of Belton New Tech to bring cans for the Helping Hands ministry in Belton. The ministry provides food, clothing, and medical services to those in need here in Belton. Overall the students donated more than 730 cans of food with a total weight of 564 pounds. That's SO AMAZING!!! Congratulations, everyone!!!

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This week, students in English I began oral arguments for Shakespeare Moot Court. Students debated a legal case using Shakespeare's plays as law instead of American law. After months of reading various plays, researching cultural and historical context, writing and revising legal briefs, and practicing oral arguments, students are finally showcasing the culmination of all their skills in this project.

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This week we celebrated The Spirit Of New Tech, and every day we "unleashed" a specific theme within that context. Thursday was, "Dress in yellow or banana themed clothes to celebrate the life of Rachael Westberg." Please click the link below to learn the significance of this major aspect of The Spirit Of New Tech.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OaC_hINUA-nofQM0zXDsfsDCxeTmjH8V/view?ts=640a12db

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It's back! It's Back! You've been egged is back!

Please Share or Tag 5 people for your name to go into a raffle for your chance to win our "Egg" Stravaganza bucket for your yard!

Make an order to have someone Egged:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094caea823a5fa7-youve1?fbclid=IwAR244FJhlrKTdJh5ZvMfuGgSn02l4bOTsGPjVbGPWhk9daKc7YumvjGz-ss#/

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Please consider joining our efforts as we support BNT@Waskow's School fundraiser. The school will be selling opportunities to be "Egged"/"Egg my Yard" throughout our community. They will need about 3,000 plastic easter eggs, candy and non-candy items for inside the eggs, and plastic easter baskets. Please consider donating an item or two to help offset the fundraiser costs. Thank you in advance!

Drop off your items now through March 31st in the front office.

Questions? - email: colleen.brannan@bisd.net

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094caea823a5fa7-youve1?fbclid=IwAR19gfFLriim2k98eC-CA1RzTmG4H6tvIoBZrNBJCSrkuLrKjfYxSLNIG80#/

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Last week, the Belton New Tech legal team competed at the YMCA Youth & Government State Conference in Austin for the first time in New Tech history. Student legal teams competed in county court mock trial and appellate court. Mock trial teams nearly doubled their scores from their district performance and the appellate court team Cayden Ratliff and Izzy Ryals came in 6th place! We are incredibly proud of our students for demonstrating the highest levels of professionalism and civic duty and look forward to competing next year for a shot at nationals!

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March 10, New Tech students shared their skills in the first ever Art Talent Show. The show featured both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional pieces, as well as the “Itty Bitty Art Show,” a miniature art gallery put together by the students. The Art Talent Show features pieces by both art students and non-art students, and truly highlights the creative nature of our community.

In case you miss them, the "Itty Bitty Art Show" and cars from the art car parade project will be on display in the library after Spring Break.

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This week in Political Science, students fresh off of their trip to the state capitol began their model congress legislative senate session! Youth senators debated bills passed out of their respective committees and successfully passed one piece legislation. The engrossed bill will be signed into law by the youth Governor Noah McCarthy at a signing event after spring break.

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Senior Ads for the Yearbook:

If you would like to purchase ad space for your senior in the yearbook now is your chance!

Prices for spaces are as follows:

1/8th page: $25

1/4th page: $50

1/2 page: $75

Full page:$100

Payment can be made in cash or by check (payable to Belton New Tech), to Mrs. Brennan in the front office or to Mr. Scallorn.

If you would like the Yearbook staff to design the ad, please email your message and any images you would like used to Mr. Scallorn (stephen.scallorn@bisd.net) no later than March 24, 2023.

If you would like to design and create the ad yourself, please email your completed ad to Mr. Scallorn (stephen.scallorn@bisd.net) no later than March 30, 2023.

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Hello Senior Parents - click the link below to view our newsletter:

https://www.smore.com/u26mn

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Blair Street will be closed during school hours starting the Monday after Spring Break. Parking for visitors will be at the intersection of 4th and Blair. See map below for more information.

We are extremely grateful to the city of Belton and BISD for partnering together to keep our students safe!

Also, please click the link for a video promo: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1307608656469507

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The Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation scholarship applications open Monday, February 6th for all graduating Seniors in Belton ISD. To login, you'll need to use your BISD google email address. The application will close at midnight on Sunday, April 2nd, so play it safe, and submit your applications before April Fool's Day!

This year, the scholarship applications are being processed through Kaleidoscope. Kaleidoscope is an online awards management platform and marketplace. This changes the application process for all of you. It is worth taking a look at the Kaleidoscope Help Articles ahead of time.

There will be 59 questions, for which Kaleidoscope recommends you allow 49 minutes. Some of these questions will be basic contact information. In the past, there was a requirement to submit an essay of 250-350 words. Be prepared to write an essay with your application (and named with your name in the title, not "untitled").

BEEF Scholarship Application

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The online transfer application window for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. This application is required for students who reside within the Belton ISD attendance zone but wish to transfer to another campus within the district or who reside outside Belton ISD. It's required each year. Learn more.

All schools and district offices will be closed for spring break the week of March 13-17. We look forward to seeing students back at school on March 20!

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Two-Way Dual Language Parent Information Meetings - Action needed

We have a great choice and opportunity in our district for students and families interested in taking part in Dual Language.

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Please click on the link below to read information about the 2021 - 2022 School Report Card and Federal Report Card.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PdA9DgdYHegiKWpEq6tOUIZZI1qlPsaP5_Ko6HOY8_s/edit?usp=sharing

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Course requests for the 23-24 school year will begin soon for current juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. The counselors will be meeting with you individually to discuss options, answer questions and select courses for the 23-24 school year.

New Tech 23-24 Course Guide

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Come get the new, rad, cool, fire Dragon gear in the front office. OR you may order online. Just click on the link below.

https://bisd.revtrak.net/high-schools/-belton-new-tech-waskow/bnt-w-spirit-wear/#/f/bnt-w-shirts

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BNT@W is accepting applications, and we have first come first serve enrollment with a limited number of seats. Go to our new website www.beltonnewtech.com.

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Please use this link to submit an absence for your student. This link will also be available on our website. https://forms.bisd.net/Forms/AbsNote

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