[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 02/06/06

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
February 6, 2006
Contact: "Belinda McDaniel" <bmcdaniel at berkeley.k12.ca.us>


Administration
1.	BHS BSEP Site meeting, Monday, February 6th from 4:30 - 6:00 
PM.  Conference room B. The Agenda items are : Introductions, 
establish a quorum, approval of Agenda-additions/changes,
review and approval of the minutes from the last meeting.  Report 
from P &O Representatives; Report from Shared Governance 
Representatives; Report from Needs Assessment Survey Committee; 
approval of Survey; select method to accomplish the survey; 
mini-grant proposal review and vote; Application
form for next year; approve form; Set deadline for return of 
proposals and approval process; Set meeting dates; adjournment.

  2.	Exit Exams- We will administer the California Exit Exam 
(CAHSEE) on Tuesday, February 7th and Wednesday, February 8th to all 
tenth graders.  They must take this two-day test in order to graduate 
from high school in California.  Students must arrive at the Old Gym 
on Milvia Street at 7:30 AM each day.  They should bring Number 2 
pencils, a photo ID and a book to read if they finish one of the 
sections early.  Calculators and scratch paper are not allowed.  This 
is an un-timed test; it usually takes only 2 to 3 hours, but students 
have the regular school day to take it.  When they finish the test 
they will go to their class already in progress.  Contact Amy Frey if 
you have questions.


Clubs
1.	Come to the knitting club!  Mondays after-school in the BHS 
Library.  Free yarn and needles to get you started!  Beginners 
encouraged.

2.	Youth Speaks poetry workshops are starting up again at 
Berkeley High.  Now led by Rafael Casal, these workshops will meet 
every Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in room C324.  The first workshop 
of the semester will be on Monday, February 6th.  Everyone is welcome.

3.	The Club Commissioners meeting will be on Thursday, February 
9th at lunch in conference room A.  All club representatives must be 
there.

4.	Attention BHS Students- "Speak on it" meets Wednesdays at 
lunch conference room B.  All students welcome lunch served.  Come be 
part of the solution to eliminate gaps in student resources.  For 
more information, see Shannon Banks in G202B.

5.	Yohoho and a bottle of Love Potion?  Show your love for 
pirates by supporting the Pirate Club at a Valentine's Day bake sale! 
Tuesday at lunch in the park.  The event will take place on 
Valentine's Day.

6.	Calling Academic Choice Freshman, Sophomores, and All 
Juniors.  Are you interested in joining AC student leadership, 
organizing Freshman mentoring planning events, and giving input on 
the future of the program?  Come to an informational meeting on 
Wednesday at lunch in C213 to find out more!


Sports
1.	Badminton tryouts 6AM, February 6, 2006.  You must have your 
Athletic packet completed!  See Mr. Patton for more details in D218.

2.	All boys interested in trying out for the BHS tennis team 
should come to a meeting at lunch in the Athletic Office (ticket 
windows located next to the Donahue Gym).  Completed athletic forms 
can be turned in at this meeting.  Tryouts begin on Monday, Feb. 6 at 
4:00 at the Martin Luther King Middle School Tennis Courts.

3.	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.	Scholarships: Beach Blanket Babylon Scholarship for the Arts- 
For senior in a Bay Area High School with artistic talent shown by 
audition tape who will be attending an accredited college next year.
Awards in vocal, acting and dance areas.  Three $10,000 scholarships. 
Deadline:  April 21.

2.	Gill Scholarships - For Berkeley High seniors who have 
financial need.  Essay and letters of recommendation required. 
$1,000 scholarship renewable for three additional years of college.
Deadline:  April 6.

3.	UPCOMING Presentations:  All presentations in D221.  Sign up 
in D221 and get an authorization form for your teacher to sign prior 
to the presentation.
Tuesday, February 7th 10:30 AM     US Army
Thursday, February 9th 10:30 AM    Fashion Institute of Design and 
Merchandising
Thursday, February 9th   2:20 PM     Building and Construction Trades

4.	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

5.	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.

6.	For Juniors-KRON 4 Students Rising Above Scholarship.  This 
is a scholarship for students who will graduate from high school and 
then attend college in 2007.  Students must be from low income 
families who are rising above great difficulties and succeeding in 
school and in life.  Applications are available in D221. Applications 
must be received by KRON by Tuesday, April 4.

7.	For all students- Science Fiction and Fantasy Contest- 
sponsored by LA con IV, the 64th World Science Fiction Convention and 
Baltimore WorldCom 1998.  Students enter a short story with a science 
fiction or fantasy theme, original artwork with a science fiction or 
fantasy theme. Complete
rules are available in D221.


Events/ Performance


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