[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 01-25-06

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
January 25, 2006
Contact: "Belinda McDaniel" <bmcdaniel at berkeley.k12.ca.us>


Administration
1.	Final Exams-
Thursday, January 26:
8:30 -10:30        FINAL EXAM   Period 3
10:30 -10:40      Passing Period
10:40 -12:40      FINAL EXAM   Period 4
12:40 -12:46      Passing Period
12:46 - 1:28       Lunch
1:28 -3:15          Make-up period or Review (Teachers need to be in 
the classroom)

Friday, January 27:
8:30 -10:30       FINAL EXAM     Period 5
10:30 -10:40     Passing Period
10:40 -12:40     FINAL EXAM    Period  6
12:40 -12:46     Passing Period
12:46-1:28        Lunch
1:28 - 3:15        Make-up period or Review (Teachers need to be in the room)

2.             The Mardi Grass boat cruise dock location has been 
changed.  The vessel, Monte Carlo will board at the Jack London 
Square Ferry Boar Dock near the Tony Romas Bar/ BBQ Restaurant on 
Clay Street.  Parking is available at the parking garage above 
Yoshi's for a fee.  Students should arrive no later than 7:30 PM on 
Saturday, Jan 28.  Registration will begin at 7 PM and the vessel 
will depart promptly at 8 PM.  The boat will return at 11 PM to the 
Jack London Square Dock.

3.	Attention all CSF participants!  Your 4 hours of community 
service and $5 dues are due at the end of the semester, January 27, 
2006.  See Mrs. Harris in the College Career Center.

4.	Special Ancient History course for high school students at UC 
Berkeley Extension, conveniently scheduled from 3:45 to 6:45 PM in 
downtown Berkeley beginning February 1.  Discover the history of 
Western  civilization from ancient Greece to the late Roman empire. 
Earn three semester units in history toward either high school 
graduation or college credit, depending on school approval.


Clubs
1.	The next trip to the Berkeley Snowboard Club is scheduled for 
Saturday, February 4th to Sugarbowl.  There is a mandatory club 
meeting this Tuesday in room C213 at lunchtime.  Everyone who is 
planning on attending the trip must fill out their forms and hand 
them in along with their checks by
today.

Sports
1.               Badminton tryouts: 6 AM, Feb 6, 2006.  You must have 
your athletic packets completed! Information meeting Tuesday, Jan. 
24th at lunch, room D-218

2.	The Boys golf meeting has been changed from Thursday 2/2 at 
3:30 to Friday 2/3 at 3:30 in the athletic office.  Meet the coach, 
find out about the team, and turn in completed athletic packets.

3.	Berkeley's Wrestling Team will be taking on Athenian High 
School this Thursday at 6:30 in the old gym Social Hall.  This will 
be your last chance to watch your wrestlers slam the competition at 
home this season.

4.	Boys Volleyball tryouts begin on Monday, February 6 in the 
Old gym at 3:45 PM.  A complete athletic packet must be turned in on 
that day.  Contact Coach Chris Paik at velocitipartners.com if you 
have questions.


Senior / Junior Section
1.	FAFSA Workshops: Bring your financial information and your 
questions.  Trained assistants from UC Berkeley will be available to 
help you fill out the financial aid forms.  All workshops are in the 
Berkeley High School library computer lab:
       Friday, February 3, 7:30 AM
       Wednesday, February 8, 3:30 PM
       Monday, February 13, 6:30 PM
       Thursday, February 16, 7:30 AM
       Tuesday, February 21, 3:30 PM

2.	For all students- Etude Club of Berkeley offers over $1500 in 
prizes in the Young Artist Award Competition.  Awards in piano, voice 
and orchestral instruments.  For application and audition 
requirements, call Dr. Susan Waller at 925-829-4922.  Deadline: March 
15.

3.	Lewis H. Latimer Scholarship- Open to African-American 
seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who is planning to enroll in a four 
year college, community college or business school. Essay and letter 
of recommendation is required.  Applications available in D221. 
Award: Minimum of $500.
Deadline: March 3.


Events/ Performance
1.               In celebration of Dr. King's birthday and Black 
History month, CAS and the Parent Resource Center will present: Team 
I' Themba, a south African Dance & Dram Troupe at in the Florence 
Schwinley Little Theatre.  Through dance and drama the group will 
tell the story of how South Africa's people overcome in their 
struggle for freedom from apartheid to become a nation preparing for 
peace with itself.  February 3 at 6:30 PM. Little Theatre. Admission: 
Student $6.00, general $12.00.  Tickets on sale 5 PM on the night of 
the performance at BHS ticket booth.


SALES
1.	Yearbooks are on sale in H102 everyday at lunch and after school.  They
are $70 dollars.  Make checks payable to BHS yearbooks.