[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 10/17/05

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
October 17, 2005


Administration

1.	SPIRIT WEEK BEGINS:  Peace Friends!  Today is 60’s and 70’s day Soul 
People.  We have a Soul train line and a peace fest at lunch in the 
courtyard.  Bubbles, Flowers, and Sooooouuuul Train!

2.	Parents:  We still have several dishes and containers from the PTSA 
luncheon.  Please come and pick them up or send your child.  All 
containers are in the admin office and will be donated to an 
organization by Friday, October 23rd.

3.	URGENT PARENTS:  A doctor’s appointment, dental appointment or other 
messages for you child should be taken care of BEFORE he or she comes 
to school.  We cannot interrupt the classrooms to give your child 
messages. An emergency is someone seriously ill or an unfortunate 
death.

4.	There are senator positions open for the freshman and sophomore 
classes.  If you want to make a difference and have a voice in Berkeley 
High and School Board policy,  write a note to Teal Miller and put it 
in Ms. Ivery McKnight-Johnson’s mailbox.

5.	We need student representatives on the BSEP committee.  If you are 
interested, see Ms. Ivery McKnight-Johnson and come to the BSEP meeting 
on October 20th at 4:30p.m. in Conference Room B.

6.	The CANNED FOOD DRIVE is going on now.  All second period classes 
should be collecting non-perishable food items.  We need this food for 
the Annual Holiday meal.  The second period with the most cans will win 
a PIZZA PARTY.

7.	Berkeley Public Education Foundation has extended its grant deadline 
to today, October 17th.  Applications must include cover sheet, and be 
in our office by 5pm.

8.	BSEP meeting has been moved to October 20th; 4:30 -6:00 pm. The 
agenda is as follows: Establish a quorum, Approval of Agenda Additions/ 
Changes, Review and approval of the minutes from last meeting, discuss 
roll of BSEP committee, Select representatives to the BSEP Planning and 
Oversight committee, Review Funded Programs for 2005/6, set meeting 
dates for the rest of the school year, and final adjournment.

9.	JOB: Part-time positions open for a holiday gift wrapper and a 
cleaning person at The Gardener, 1836 Fourth Street(at Hearst), 
Berkeley.  Flexible hours after school and on weekends.  $9 per hour.  
Apply in person at the store or call 548-4545 and ask for a manager for 
more information.

10.	The City of Berkeley Youth Works program is currently giving out 
applications for after-school jobs at 1947 Center St.  8-5 pm.  Thanks.

Clubs
1.	Teen Amnesty Week- October 16-22.  Is fear of old fines keeping you 
out of the library?  During Teen Amnesty Week, Berkeley Public Library 
will forgive both old and new fines.  We will work with you to clear up 
old debts.  Just visit any library location; bring your ID. We want you 
back! For more info call 510-981-6135.

2.	What are you smoking anyway?  Curious to learn more about what those 
BLUNTS might actually be doing to your body, your brain, your driving 
skills?  Whether you smoke or you’re concerned about a friend or family 
member- come to an honest, confidential, non-judgemental discussion 
about marijuana facilitated by a statewide expert.  Wednesday, October 
19th during ZERO period in classroom C, 2nd floor of the old gym.  Just 
show up.  Breakfast snacks provided.  Questions?  Contact Tricia at 
644-8987.

3.	Knitting club is back!  Get ready for the winter months. Free yarn 
and needles to get you started!  We meet Mondays after school in the 
BHS library.  See ya there!  Beginners are welcome

Sports
1.	Winter Sports (Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling) tryouts begin Monday, 
November 7.  In order to tryout, you must have a complete athletic 
packet.
  Packets are available in the front office or in the athletic office.  
If you have not had a physical in the last year, schedule one 
immediately either with your own doctor or the health center.

2.	All girls interested in playing soccer for Berkeley High should come 
to an informational meeting on the BHS turf bleachers nearest the 
parking lot today at lunch.  In case of rain, the meeting will be held 
in the Donahue Gym lobby.  Tryouts begin Monday, Nov.7th.

3.	All boys interested in playing soccer for Berkeley High should come 
to an informational meeting on the BHS turf bleachers on Thursday at 
lunch. In case of rain, the meeting will be moved to the Donahue Gym 
lobby. Tryouts begin Monday, November 7th.

Senior / Junior Section
1.	Seniors: please bring your baby pictures and summer weekend pictures 
to the yearbook office are due today in H102. Bring pictures in a self 
addressed and stamped envelope.

2.	Seniors: Senior Polls are due today at lunch.  Bring them in H102 at 
lunch or after school today.

3.	Seniors: College Representative visits are starting.  The complete 
September lists are available in D221.

Monday, October 17
8:30   Baird (NY)
9:30    Notre Dame de Namur (CA)
12:20  University of Rochester (NY)
1:20    Bowden

Tuesday, October 18
9:30   Dartmouth (NH)
10:40  Lewis and Clark (OR)
2;20    Princeton (NJ)

Events/ Performance
1.	Don’t miss it!  “College Rich” workshop.  Come out and find out how 
to get in great colleges and where to find the money to do it.  Learn 
how to turn your essays into money and how to find hidden scholarships 
in colleges.  October 22  10-12 noon in the College Career Center.

2.	Spirit Week is coming!  It will be from October 17-21.  The dress up 
days are:
Monday: 60s and 70s Day
Tuesday: Tropical Day
Wednesday: Western Day
Thursday: 80s day for seniors and Pajama Day for  underclassmen.
Friday- Red and Gold

SALES
1.	Juniors and Seniors:  you waited us out!  All homecoming items from 
‘04 and ’05 are on sale!  Everything is $1.00.  That’s right, $1.00.
Come to D148 (Student Activities Office) Thursday and Friday at lunch 
for xtra spirit week items.  Cash only!

2.	Spirit Week items for all classes (2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009)  are 
on sale Monday, 10/17  - Thursday, 10/20 at lunch in the Community 
Theater.
CASH ONLY.  Prices range from $1 - $20.00.

3.	BART tickets are in!  Come to D224 and pick yours up.




Belinda McDaniel