Good Morning, Today is Monday, February 25 and Day 6 of the 10 Day Cycle.

General:
This week is Brooklyn Technical High Schools 2nd Annual Engineers Week! This event is geared to spark interest in engineering, as well as develop engineering skills through activities during the week. From competitions like the Egg Drop, which engages students in building devices to keep a falling egg from breaking, to the Cardboard Boat Regatta, which invites teams of students to build the sturdiest and quickest canoe out of cardboard and duct tape, it is bound to captivate everyones eye for engineering. We invite all students to participate and to look out for the prizes that will be given away at the events. See you there!

Attention Juniors! Tuesday, February 26 from 5:30-8:00 is Junior College Information Night. Come find out all you need to know about the college application process including which colleges you should consider, tips on writing the essay, and financial aid issues. From 5:30-6:00 questions about the NCAA Clearinghouse will be answered for athletes who want to continue playing sports in college. Chinese translation will be available. Attention all student artists: The Chinatown YMCA is embarking on a partnership with the New Museum and University Settlement to create a mural on the wall outside of the Y, located on 273 Bowery, NY, NY 10002. This is a rare chance for student artists and designers to have their work displayed in a large-scale, public arena just like the innovative street art that New York City is known for worldwide. This project is sure to be an incredible experience and could be something that a teen could use in his/her portfolio when applying to college. If you are between the ages of 15-18 and are interested in this opportunity, please see Ms. Tuckman, Mr. Williams, or Ms. Marquez for more information. The Princeton Review is offering free practice SAT Subject Tests at Brooklyn Tech exclusively for Brooklyn Tech students. Test dates will be Tuesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 14. There are 7 tests to choose from and you may take up to 2 tests on either day (you may take up to a total of 4 tests). You may not take the same test twice. Each test is one hour long. The tests will take place after school starting at 4pm. These tests are for practice only and your scores will NOT be sent to any colleges. Taking a free practice test is a great way to see how you would score. Youll receive access to a Princeton Review Online Student Portal where youll be able to see not only your scores on the tests, but also the answer key for every question. Youll keep your test booklets so you can start studying for the real thing! The tests you may choose from are: Biology Chemistry

Physics Math Level 1 Math Level 2 US History World History To register for any of these exams, click on this link and complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vj2Tt319bLoM0PZUiqsa5aMVZbS93awUguFSQvL7eF o/viewform The deadline to register for any of these practice tests is February 28, 2013. If you have any questions, you may email The Princeton Review at Info.NY@Review.com.

From Mr. Williams: Whether you are afraid to speak in public or you just want to improve your public speaking skills, join Mr. Williams on February 27th at 4:00pm in the library. Whether you want to be a successful engineer or you want to be a leader in your future career, join Mr. Williams during Brooklyn Tech's annual Engineers Week. My workshop is called the Elocution of Engineering. MIT Professor Patrick Henry Wilson said, "Your careers will be determined largely by how well you speak, by how well you write, and by the quality of your ideas in that order." This workshop is designed to help you craft the skills necessary to elevate your career in engineering, or any other field for that matter. Public Speaking is the pathway to success. From the interview to the marketing presentation to the panel discussion to the consultation, the ability to communicate effectively to an audience separates the merely success from the highly successful. Start your elevation to success as we will explore the benefits of effective communication skills, explore issues of ethics in engineering, and practice the Rules of E.N.G.A.G.E.M.E.N.T. Be prepared to take center stage! Any boys who need to turn in PSAL medical forms and/or parent consent forms to participate in tryouts for the Boys Volleyball Team must attend a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 26 after 9th period in room 2W24. Any boys who have turned in their paperwork should check the list on the 3rd floor south side for their names and dates of tryouts. There will be a Girls Fencing Team meeting on Tuesday, February 26 at 3:30 in room 3W18. All fencers should have their completed medical forms and parent consents to begin practice for the season.

There will be a Fencing CLUB meeting on Tuesday, February 26 after 9th period in the 7th floor cafeteria. All participants should have tee shirts, sneakers, and gym shorts to participate.