in this issue

• Photos, photos, photos!
• Note from the Directors
• Welcoming another BTI Baby
• Greetings from an Alum
• Senior Field Trip to Genentech
• Kicking off the Junior Mentor Program
• Slime Time
• Pie Feast Perseveres
• Study Night
• Upcoming events
• Contacts

From the Directors, Ms. Abdilla and Ms. Gold:

Fall marks a particularly vibrant season for BTI, as students and staff come together for traditions like SlimeTime, Pie Feast, and Study Night. The semester has also featured rich team-based learning, including Frankenstein mock trials, beverage innovation, and sophomore and junior cross-curricular projects that will be showcased at Open House. Juniors have also begun their mentorships. Together, these experiences reflect the collaboration and curiosity at the heart of the program. As we head into the holiday season, we are grateful for the many individuals who make BTI possible. We extend our sincere thanks to our parent volunteers, mentors, symposium speakers, and industry partners who generously share their time and expertise with our students. We are also deeply appreciative of the Carlmont Academic Foundation for its continued support, and to all who contributed to Giving Day and throughout the semester. Thanks to this generosity, BTI has raised $34,000—nearly 70% of our annual goal—helping ensure these exceptional opportunities continue. We wish you all a happy holiday season and look forward to connecting with you in 2026.

senior field trip to genentech

We are deeply grateful to the BTI/Carlmont parents, past and present, who work at Genentech and organized an exceptional day for our juniors: Sejal Mehta Karen Grinker Kristin Bish Trevor Swartz Tianbo Li Special thanks as well to Reina Fuji of Genentech for her support.  From the facility and lab tours to the interactive stations, presentations, demonstrations, and lunchtime conversations, every experience was thoughtfully designed to engage and inspire our students. Thank you to these parents for being such generous hosts!

Kicking off the junior mentor program

The BTI Mentor Program for juniors is a highly meaningful professional development experience that connects students with professionals aligned to their prospective career interests. Through the exceptional efforts of Oscar Fabic, BTI Mentor Coordinator, each of our 54 BTI juniors is matched with a mentor in a relevant field. The seven-month program launches each fall with the Meet Your Mentor Breakfast, marking the beginning of a sustained, real-world learning partnership.  We extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Fabic for securing outstanding mentors for every junior and to Ms. Moynihan for seamlessly integrating mentor program activities into her coursework. We are also deeply grateful to the mentors who generously volunteer their time, expertise, and a job shadow opportunity to support our students’ growth. On November 7, the room buzzed with energy as mentors and mentees met for the first time.

Slime Time

BTI students and staff had a SPOOKTACULAR time making SLIME the week before Halloween. Ingredients mixed in a colored chalice with a bone from a tree:

• 100 ml of hydrated mummy bones
• 40 ml of elixir rigor mortis
• A few drops of Essence of Halloween: bats blood, newt breath, dragon tears, or spider eggs

The 58 pounds of candy added to the fun!

pie Feast Perseveres!

Even a water main break and a last-minute school closure couldn’t stop BTI from coming together. What was planned as a lunchtime Pie Feast quickly became an impromptu pie-for-breakfast celebration—and it turns out pie may be even more popular in the morning. The Pie Feast tradition once again gave students and staff a chance to gather, connect, and enjoy a little sweetness together, proving that BTI community spirit thrives even under unexpected circumstances.

Study night

Studying for finals isn’t so bad when you’re in good company and have pizza and great snacks for fuel! About 50 students showed up for Study Night, and all of the BTI teachers, too.