[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Daily Student Bulletin for 9/3/04

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Contact:  Belinda McDaniel  bmcdaniel at berkeley.k12.ca.us

STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
September 3, 2004
  
ADMINISTRATION
Attention: seniors and juniors: Get credit for working.  See Ms. Horikoshi
in C317 to enroll for 5 or 10 credits.

Students, who need a locker, need to see Wilma Cooper in H104 at lunch and
after school.

Students: if you want to make schedule changes you must fill out a request
form and go to your class assigned to you until the counselor calls you in
to make the schedule.

Any students who wish to take the math placement test must register with
Judy Bodenhausen by email.  Her email address is
<jbodenhausen at berkeley.k12.ca.us>. The test will be given on September 8th
at 3:30 p.m. in H109.

TEACHERS: please do not forget to send your NO SHOW papers to Ruby Taylor.

Have a gap in your schedule or looking to help others out.  Come see Mr.
Bissell in G211 to become a proctor or Teacher's Assistant.  Looking for
help during all periods.

There will be a grade level assembly on Friday, September 3, 2004 in the
community theatre.  Teachers should have their students report at the times
listed below.

Sophomores - 9:05 a.m.
Juniors - 10:10 a.m.
Seniors - 11:10 a.m.
Freshmen - 1:55 p.m.

CLUBS 
Have you ever been told, "You have a great voice--you should be an
announcer?"  Now you can.  If you would like to learn to be an announcer at
BHS athletic events, please sign up with Billy Keys or Kristen Glenchur in
the Athletic Office located next to the Donahue Gym.

First Crew Team meeting for new and returning team members will be Tuesday,
September 7 at 4:20 p.m. at or near the Softball field.  This meeting is for
students interested in joining crew and also for returning team members.
For more information contact Coach Chris Dadd at 925-676-8025 or contact
parents Mary at 841-7550 or Susana at 845-8131.

Attention Clubs: all clubs from the 2003-2004 school year need to submit
updated club information to Ms. McKnight by Friday 09/10/04.  Teacher
sponsors, club presidents or representatives' info is appreciated.  4.

All ASB and class officers are meeting Tuesday at lunch in Conference Room B
in the Administration building.  All elected officers must attend.

SPORTS 
If you want to try out for a fall athletic team (football, girls volleyball,
girls tennis, girls golf, girls field hockey, girls/boys water polo,
girls/boys cross country) you must check in with the coach before the end of
the week.  Teams have been working out since August 23.  If you want to find
out where to meet them, come to the new athletic office next to the Donahue
Gym today.  You must have a complete athletic packet, including physical and
parent consent, in order to try out.

Any student interested in playing baseball for Berkeley High this season,
and who did not play on a BHS baseball team last year, should come to a
meeting during lunch on Wednesday, September 8 in C128.
 
The Weight Room in the Old Gym is open after school Monday through Friday
from 4-6 p.m. for all BHS students.  A Strength and Conditioning Coach is
available to help you.  In order to work out, you must have a valid athletic
packet on file and be dressed appropriately.  You can pick up athletic
packets in the weight room or in the athletic office.  All winter and spring
athletes are encouraged to work out in preparation for their upcoming
seasons.

The most up to date athletic schedules can be viewed at any time at
<http://www.viewmyschedule.com>Check it out.

The football season opens up this Saturday, September 4 with the Deer Valley
Scrimmages.  The first game is at Rodriguez High School on September 10.
The first home game is September 17 vs. Livermore High School.  Go Jackets!

All students interested in running cross country see Coach Goodrich in G105
or at the track for practice at 4:30 p.m.

Anybody interested in playing football this season, tryouts are currently
happening.  It is important that you come see me as soon as possible in G211
during the school day or on the football field after school if you want to
play.

Have 2nd Period Fee?  Like to swim?  Come proctor in Specialize Swimming
with BHS students who have special needs. Ask your counselor for details.

SENIOR SECTION 
Upcoming College visits - sign up in the college center
September 8, 9:35 am    Mt. Holyoke (MA)
September 15, 12:20 p.m.     University of Puget Sound (WA)

Reminder: If you are applying to private colleges which need a counselor
recommendation, your Senior profiles are due on September 10th if you are
applying Early Decision or Early Action and September 24th for regular
Decision.  You do NOT need to fill these out if you are applying only to the
UC's or Cal State Universities.

Senior Parent Night is Monday, September 20, 6:30 p.m. in the College/Career
Center.

SAT/ACT TEST DATES -Tuesday, September 7 is the regular registration
deadline for the October 9 SAT I and SAT II tests.  Saturday, September 17
is the regular registration deadline for the October 23 ACT tests.

EVENTS/PERFORMANCES
Attention all musicians: Auditions for the Berkeley High School Jazz
Ensemble will take place the second week of school: Wednesday, September 8-
Saxophones; Thursday, Sept. 9 – Trumpets and Trombones; Friday, Sept
10-Rhythm.  Auditions will take place during 7th period in the band room in
the A building.  Any questions contact Lori Ferguson at 527-8245.

 Beginning Breaking classes on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Ashkenaz in
1317 San Pablo Ave.  at Gilman in Berkeley.

SALES
You may purchase PE uniforms on Thursday and Friday after school in front of
the Community Theater.  Shorts $10, t-shirts $10, Sweatshirts and sweatpants
are $15.

Bart ticket orders will be taken now until September 7.   Ticket price is
$16.00 for a $32.00 value.  Tickets are received in 7-10 days from Bart and
may be picked up in D148 at lunchtime.