[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 1/13/05

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
January 13, 2005
Contact: Belinda McDaniel  <bmcdaniel at berkeley.k12.ca.us>


Administration

1.	There are two upcoming math competitions in February: The American 
Math Competition will take place on Wednesday, February 16. The Bay 
Area Math Olympiad will take place on Tuesday, February 22.  Everyone 
is welcome to take part in either competition.  Students interested in 
taking part in one or both of these competitions should attend an 
organizational meeting in Mr. Palen’s room,  H306, this Thursday, 
January 13, at lunchtime.

Clubs
1.	Jewish?  Why wait?  Come join the BHS Jewish Student Union. Our next 
meeting will be on Thursday, January 13th at lunch in G212.

2.	Earphone English – Come to C116 at lunch on Friday to work on our 
new poster design.

3.	The official Berkeley High School Tsunami Relief Club welcomes all 
BHS students to attend the first meeting today, January 13th in C221.  
For the sake of unity, we ask that all students already participating 
in similar efforts to attend our meeting to bring ideas.

Sports
1.	Attention all girls interested in BHS Lacrosse:  There is a 
mandatory meeting on Friday, January 14th at lunch on the East 
Bleachers.

2.	SPRING SPORTS begin February 7th.  If you intend to tryout for
Badminton
Baseball
Crew
Softball
Swimming/ Diving
Boys Tennis
Boys Volleyball
Boys Golf
Girls or Boys Lacrosse
Track and Field
you must have a complete athletic packet, including a recent physical. 
Packets are available in the front office or in the Athletic office.  
If you played a Fall or Winter sport, your packet is on file in the 
Athletic office.  Turn in all packets to your coach on the first day of 
practice.

3.	Boys interested in Tennis should complete an athletic packet before 
the Feb. 7th tryout.  Coach Alex Kopel will have an informational 
meeting in the East Bleachers on Friday, February 4th at 3:30 pm.  
Tryouts begin Monday, February 7th at King Jr High at 4:00 pm.

Senior Section
1.	Seniors: Come get your questions on financial aid answered: This 
Friday, January 14 at lunch in the College/Career Center.  A 
representative of the California State Education Fund will be here to 
help
you.

2.The application deadline for San Francisco State is January 14th.  If 
you’re interested in the school, but haven’t applied yet, next Friday 
is the deadline.

3.	There are many scholarship applications in the College Center.  Come 
by to check them out and get free money for college.  Some sample 
scholarships include:  Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards- apply online at 
<www.hispanicheritageawards.org> or pick up an application at a 
participating Subway.  Printed out applications from the website will 
NOT be accepted.  There are six categories.  Applicants must write
an essay on the influence of their Hispanic heritage in their lives. 
Deadline: February 11th.  Scholarships range from $2,000 to $8,000.

4.	Sam Walton Community Scholarship ($1,000) – Senior with a minimum 
2.5 GPA who has taken either the SAT or the ACT and can prove financial 
need. Applications available at <www.walmartfoundation.org>.

5.	Juniors – College Works provides free college counseling for LGBTQ 
youth.  Services include help with college applications, SAT prep and 
financial aid applications.  Contact Denny David, Education Services 
Coordinator, by Friday, January 14th at 415-703-6150 ext. 28 or 
<denny at lyric.org>.

6.	January 17 –deadline to turn in Midyear School Report Forms to the 
College Center.  This is required for most schools that requested a 
counselor recommendation.  It is not required for the UC’s and most Cal
campuses.  Paperclip a regular business-sized envelope with one stamp 
on it to the college Mid-Year Report form and a transcript request 
form. Write “Midyear report” on the top of each Transcript Request 
Form.


Events/ Performance
1.	St. Luke Missionary Church invites you to a Youth Gospel Musical. 
Friday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m. at 165 South 7th St , Richmond, CA 
94801.

2.	Dance Production 2005 is here at last!  Did you know that the guy 
sitting next to you in Physics cans tap dance? Have you seen the 
Hip-Hop moves of that gal in your 1st period class?  Come see the 
grooves and moves of the finest dancers at BHS.  Dance Production is 
this weekend, Jan 14, and 15, in the Little Theater.  8:00 p.m.  $5 
students/ $10 general.  Come early get a good seat. These shows will 
sell out.  Be prepared to be inspired.

3.	Warm Coat Drive!  Bring warm-coats to distribute to homeless adults. 
These coats will be distributed at the community meal at University 
Lutheran Chapel on Saturday, January 22nd.  Bring your coats to A203 
and drop them in the box.

4.	Black and White (semi-formal) WINTER BALL on January 28 at Zazoo’s 
Restaurant (15 Embarcadero West, Oakland).  Winter Ball tickets are on 
sale for $30 at lunch in the Community Theater steps.  Prices will go 
up so buy your tickets now.

5.  BHS SENIOR BALL  -  May 21st at Hotel Nikko, San Francisco.      
8:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Stay tuned for more details.

6.  BHS JUNIOR PROM-  April 16th at the Alameda Officers Club.  7:30 
p.m. - 12:00 midnight.  Stay tuned for more details.

Sales
1.	Yearbooks are on sale for $65.00.  Every Tuesdays and Thursdays 
during lunch or zero period to purchase your book.

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