[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 03-16-05

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
March 16, 2005
Contact: Belinda McDaniel  bmcdaniel at berkeley.k12.ca.us


Administration

1.	BSEP PROPOSALS ARE DUE MARCH 18TH!  Please do not forget to have 
your Administrator sign the proposal before you turn them in.  For more 
questions see Belinda McDaniel in the Admin office.  Also, if you need 
a copy of last years proposal you may also get one from Belinda 
McDaniel.

2.	LAST CHANCE- JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR THIS WEEKEND.  Don’t miss Youth 
Musical Theater Company’s terrific production of CHRIST SUPERSTAR , 
lyrics and music by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, and directed by 
Jennifer
Boesing.  Twenty six BHS students are in this show, along with a hot 10 
piece orchestra.  This show ROCKS!  Final performances this Friday and 
Saturday at 7:30pm, and Sunday at 3:00pm, Longfellow Middle School, $12 
general / $6 students.

3.	Class of 2006:  Do you like writing short stories?  Sign up for the 
new English course, Reading and Writing the Short Story, proposed by 
Mr. Bye. You will get full English credit from Cal for this course.

4.	AP EXAMS:  You can register for AP exams.  Students can register at 
the D building ticket window on Allston Way during lunch and after 
school from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 pm daily through Friday, March 25th.  The 
fee per test is $95.  Tests are the first two weeks in May.  For more 
questions contact Rory Bled or Benette Williams.

5.	10th graders- don’t forget that you need to take the California High 
School Exit Exam today, Wednesday, March 16.  You have to pass this 
test in order to graduate from high school in California.  You must 
arrive at the Old Gym on Milvia Street at 7:30 am each day.  You should 
bring No. 2 pencils and a photo ID.  Calculators and scratch paper are 
not allowed. Make sure to get lots of rest before each test and eat a 
good breakfast.

6.	Bart Tickets are here for pick up at lunch in D148.  Please check 
the Parent Center for lost items as glasses, keys, and jackets.

7.	To all participating:  student council and leadership students 
planning to go to North Monterey County High School.  The trip has been 
cancelled. Please see Ms. McKnight for more information for follow up 
arrangements.

Clubs
1.	Quiz Bowl practice today, March 16th at lunch in C316.

2.	LATINO Graduation committee meets at lunch on Thursday in conference 
room B.  Come and help make graduation special.

3.	Hey Best Buddies!  Come to our regular meeting on Thursday at lunch 
in H106.

4.	Have you ever considered joining the military?  Been approached by a 
military recruiter?  Do you know what rights you have if a military 
draft is reinstated?  On Wednesday, March 23rd, the CAS Social-Action 
committee will host a teach in during 2nd through 5th periods in the 
Little Theater.  Experts from the community will present their 
experiences and answer your questions.  2nd period will feature a slide 
show given by a returned soldier from Iraq.  3rd period is a panel 
discussion about military recruitment.  The 4th period panel will 
explain your rights and responsibilities if a draft is reinstated.  And 
5th period will feature registered conscientious objectors.  Students, 
tell your teachers to bring your class!  Teachers, mark your calendars 
and look for a sign up sheet in your boxes!  For more information go to 
room C324.

Sports
1.	All JV and Frosh-Soph Soccer players need to turn in their uniforms, 
warm ups, and bags as quickly as possible to Mr. Juarez in C127.

2.	The Varsity Soccer picture will be taken after school at 3:45 pm on 
the Astroturf on Wednesday, March 16.  You may pick up photo order 
forms from Mr. Juarez in C127.  Please bring both jerseys and warm-ups 
for the photo session as well as your bags so we can check in all of 
the equipment immediately after the photo session.

3.	Attention all 04-05 JV Girls Volleyball Players – Your sweatshirt 
order has arrived.  Bring a check for $37 made out to BAF to the 
Athletic Office on Thursday at lunch to pick up your order.

4.	Spring Athletics is in full swing.  View the latest schedule at 
<www.viewmyschedule.com.>

Senior / Junior Section
1.	Seniors!  Space is still available for the Senior Trip!  Please 
submit your first deposit of $65 payable to Distinguished Charters to 
the Community Theater box office at lunch.

2.	Junior Prom Royalty forms will be due by Friday, March 18th.  Forms 
are also available in Ms. McKnight-Johnson office at C406.

3.	Seniors: Time is running out.  The cap and gown ordering period is 
almost over.  All orders need to be placed by March 25th.  Contact 
Jostens right away at 1-408-426-6083.

4.	College visits:
Wednesday, March 16th, 9:30 am. - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo-  for 
admitted seniors and juniors who are interested in the school.
Thursday, March 17th at 2:20 pm - Prescott College, Arizona
Sign up in the College Center.  This is an excellent school for 
students who are interested in learning by doing in interdisciplinary 
small classes as well as field studies.  The school stresses 
individualized and self- directed studies.  Majors include human 
development, ecopsychology, and many more.

4.  Young ladies:   Prom time is quickly approaching.  Hair, Nails, 
Shoes, and free --that’s right-- Free Dresses!  The Princess Project of 
San Francisco is giving away free dresses on April 2nd and April 9th 
from 10 – 5 pm.  See Ms. McKnight , your counselor, or Ms. Jefferson 
for more information.


Events/ Performance
1.	On Friday, March 18th at 7:30 pm the award winning BHS Jazz Ensemble 
and combos will play their spring concert.  Dinner- pizza, sandwiches, 
drinks and baked goods – will be available.  General admission is $10, 
½ price for 12 and under and FREE for BUSD faculty, students and staff, 
as well as the merchants who donated so generously to our Silent 
Auction at the Berkeley Rep.  A big thank you to the community for all 
if its support!

2.	Wednesday, March 23, 2005- BHS Poetry Slam!  Slam: 7:00 pm room 
G210. $1 donation at the door will cover prize.  Sign up to read, 6:30 
pm.  Have two poems ready in case you make round 2.

3.	BandWorks “School of Rock” – If you’ve ever dreamed of playing in a 
rock band and playing onstage in front of friends and fans, then join 
BandWorks.  BandWorks run both eight week sessions and a summer camp.
Bandworks is now registering students for their April session, which 
starts April 11 with concerts on June 5 and June 7.  You can register 
for Summer Camp now, too.  See <www.bandworks.com> for details on how 
to sign up.

4.	Health and Wellness Fair:  Thursday, April 21st.  8:30 am – 4:00 pm. 
(1st period through 7th period).  Between the Community Theater and the 
C Building.  Come participate in health-related games and activities!  
The Sugar Challenge.  Free Smoothie Samples, Nutrient Rich Food 
Samples, Mobile Boulder wall, Blood Pressure Testing, give aways and 
prizes.  KMEL
Live DJ and Dance Off!

Sales

1.	Yearbooks are currently on sale for $65.00!  They can be bought in 
H102 in the morning before 8:15 a.m. or at lunch on Tuesdays and 
Thursdays. Prices will go up one more time before the end of the year 
so get them now! We are also soliciting advertisements for the 
2004/2005 yearbook, ads are $60.00 ¼ page, $100 ½ page, $200 full page.



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