[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 10/26/05

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
Wednesdy, October 26, 2005
Contact:  Belinda McDaniel   bmcdaniel at berkeley.k12.ca.us


Administration
1.	Thank you to all the students and staff who contributed positively 
to Spirit Week.  Ms. McKnight-Johnson and all the Leadership truly 
appreciate your support and spirit.

2.	Wanted: Quitters!  If you want to quit tobacco before it becomes a 
life-long addiction leading to hideous diseases followed by a long and 
painful early death, then join the Kick It class.  The class starts 
Tuesday, Nov. 1 during 1st period in the Admin Building, Room B.  6 
weeks/ 6 sessions- rotating class periods.  Includes free hypnosis.  
Get a pass from class and just show up.  Snacks provided.  Questions?  
Call Tricia at 644-8987.

3.	You are invited to attend the Coordinated School Project Coalition 
meeting Thursday, October 27, 2005; 5-6 pm in BHS Admin Conference Room 
B. Light refreshments and drinks served.  The Coalition acts as a 
liaison between the BHS and the Health Center focusing on identifying 
gaps in services for students and creating a working plan to help 
eliminate those gaps.  If you have questions or concerns contact 
Shannon Singleton-Banks at 253-6448.

4.	Cody’s Books School Benefit Daze: Friday- Monday, November 11-14, 
2005. 25% of the proceeds of your purchases at Cody’s during this four 
day
event will be contributed to Berkeley High.  Shop (2 Berkeley 
locations) at 2454 Telegraph Ave, and 1730 Fourth Street; 1 San 
Francisco location-2 Stockton Street at Market. Just save your receipts 
and mail them to Julie Wong, 1311 Santa Fe Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702   or 
call 528-8191.

5.	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.	Close-Up, March of 2006: A one week trip to Washington D.C., for a 
“close-up” first hand study of government.  All interested students 
should
attend a meeting on Wednesday at lunchtime.  Applications will be 
distributed at this meeting onWednesday at lunchtime G201 with Mr. 
Collier, Mr. Teel, Mr. Angell.

2.	Attention all club representatives:  Many clubs are not registered 
for the 2005-2006 school year.  In order to place an announcement in 
the bulletin, conduct fundraisers, or officially have meetings, your 
club must be registered!  Submit your club registration forms to D148 
ASAP.  Also, the mandatory club commissioner’s meeting will be held on 
Nov. 10th at lunch in Conference Room B.

3.	Come to the APIC meeting in G302 at lunch this Thursday!

4.	Earphone English meets today at lunch in C116.  Just stop by and 
check in if you can’t stay --and don’t forget to get your extra credit 
sheet!

5.	Hey Best Buddies!  Please meet this week in H106 for a very special 
Halloween activity and a sweet treat!

6.	The Outdoors Club will be meeting on Wednesday in G209.  New members 
are welcome.  Come plan our next event!


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.	BHS Crew: looking for a spring sport?  The BHS crew team needs 
additional novice rowers, for men’s and women’s crew, to fill out the 
team
roster.  Rowers are conditioning over the winter in preparation for the 
spring race season.  No previous rowing experience required!  Contact 
Coach Chris Dadd at 925-676-8025.

3.	All girls interested in playing soccer for Berkeley High, tryouts 
begin Monday, Nov.7th.

4.	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.

5.	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


1.	Seniors: Spots are still available for poll workers for the special 
election on November 8th.  Applications are available in D148.  Must be 
at least 16 years of age and a senior.

2.	College visits:
Wednesday, October 26
8:30    Beloit (WI)
10:40 Emerson (MA)
12:20  Tufts (MA)

Thursday, October 27
8:30 California Institute of the Arts (CA)
9:30  Northeastern (MA)
10:40 Oberlin (OH)
12:20 Pomona (CA)
1:20 University of Oregon
2:20  UC Berkeley

Events/ Performance

1.	The Berkeley High website is having a photo contest! Have your 
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 <www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us> or see Mr. Hoffman in H102 for 
more information.

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