[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 10/21/05

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
October 21, 2005
Contact:  Belinda McDaniel  bmcdaniel at berkeley.k12.ca.us


Administration
1.	SPIRIT WEEK: Today is Red and Gold Day!

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 21st.

3.	URGENT PARENTS:  A doctor's appointment, dental appointment 
or other messages for your 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 Ivery McKnight-Johnson's mailbox.

5.	JOB:  Part-time positions open for a holiday gift wrapper and 
a cleaning person at The Gardener, 1836 Fourth Street (at Hearst) in 
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.

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


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 boys and girls interested in wrestling for Berkeley High 
this winter must come to a meeting on Tuesday, October 25, at lunch 
in the athletic office. The season begins Nov.7 and a complete 
athletic packet must be turned in on that day to coach Gabriel Tcruz.


Senior / Junior Section


Events/ Performance
1.              Come see BHS student production of The Laramie 
Project.  Shwimley Little Theatre on campus.  October 21, 22, 28, 29 
at 8 PM.  No advance sales, arrive 15 minutes early.  Price is $6 and 
$12 general admission, but this Friday as part of National Theatre 
week, the first 100 people get in FREE.  For info call director, 
Jordan WIner at 332-1931.

2.	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 22nd, 10-12 noon in the college 
career center.

3.	Spirit Week is here!  It will be run through October 21st.
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 upperclassmen
Friday- Red and Gold

4.	Ladies:  Auditions for the 2006 Vagina Monologues will be 
this week, Wednesday- Friday. If you wish to audition, but have not 
signed up, please do so ASAP. Please arrive 5-10 minutes earlier than 
your scheduled time.  Thanks!!

5.	The Berkeley High website is having a photo contest!  Have 
your photo featured on the homepage, which receives 20 thousand 
visitors a month!  Submissions will be accepted through November 
18th.  15 photos will be chosen and the winners will be notified. 
Visit the Berkeley high website at [http://www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us 
] www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us or see Mr. Hoffman in H102 for more 
information.

6.             You are summoned to a secret council! Come learn about 
the state of our Middle Earth and become a fellow of the Middle Earth 
Society. This council Elrond will take place in G305, Wednesday, 
October 26 at lunch. Remember its secret!




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 extra spirit week items- cash only.

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