[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 05/22/06

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
Monday, May 22, 2006
Contact;  Belinda McDaniel  bmcdaniel at berkeley.k12.ca.us

Administration

1.	SUMMER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS ARE HERE!  Sign up in the Counseling 
dept. Early registration is May 3- May 26th. Don't delay, get enrolled. 
Summer school dates June 21- July 28th.

2.	Elections are being moved to Wednesday, May 31st.  Ballots will be 
distributed to students in their second period class that day. Students 
may also fill out absentee ballots on Thursday, June 1st at lunch only.

3.	Students:  Find out about your 2006-2007 Student government 
candidate at lunch in the courtyard at the candidates forum.

4.	The Search is on for America's Next top Artist!  Students, faculty, 
and staff:  The BHS Health Center is seeking a logo to be used for 
publications. Winner receives a $100 gift certificate to Amoeba Music 
Contest starts immediately and all entries must be submitted by June 
5th. Official entry forms can be picked up at the front desk of the 
Health Center (H105). Computer graphics or ink drawings accepted.

5.	Attention all LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES for the 2006-2007 school year:  
There is a mandatory meeting in Conference Room B at lunch on May 22nd.

6.	On May 23rd an information meeting for Interested NEW BTSA support 
providers at 1720 Oregon Street from 4-5:15 pm.  Questions call Jan 
Goodman at 644-6337.

7.	The next Berkeley High School Site Council meeting will be Tuesday, 
May 23rd, 4:30 - 6:00 pm in Conference Room B.   The main agenda items 
are: first semester grades and Small Schools data, Student Support 
Coordination and a proposal to merge Shared Governance and Site 
Council.

8.	Seniors:  Have you bought your tickets for Prom yet?  No? The 
REMAINING dates to buy tickets are May 22,24,26,30, and 31st.  This 
week it's $80; next week it goes up to $85.


Clubs
1.  The Pirates have won the 3rd annual Pirate-Ninja Battle.  Arr!


Sports
1.	VOLLEYBALL Open Gym is available on Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm in  
Donahue Gym on May 25 and June 1.  Open gym is available to all 
Berkeley High Girls.

Senior / Junior Section

1.	College Visits:

2.	Jacqueline Boutte will give a presentation on Wednesday, May 24th, 
5th period in the College and Career Center on becoming a Certified 
Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aide (CNA/HHA).  Come to D221 to sign 
up. Training program starts again in the fall of 2006 at the Berkeley 
Adult School.

3.	Seniors- Thursday, May 25th, Community College Day- Come speak with 
representatives from many local community colleges, ask questions about 
programs, admissions, orientation and class registration.  All 
presentations will be held in the College Career Center.  Sign up in 
advance to attend one or more presentations:
Diablo Valley College- period one
Laney College - period two
College of Alameda - period three
Vista College - period five

4.	Friday, May 26- Last day to turn in your Senior Awards Ceremony form 
in room D221.  This ceremony recognizes you for the honors and 
scholarships you have received during your high school years.  It is a 
wonderful way for you to get the acknowledgement you deserve and 
celebrate with many others from the class of "06.

5.	There are four free prom dresses available in D148.  Please see 
Ivery McKnight-Johnson.

6.	Juniors- the UC pamphlet, "Introducing the University," has arrived. 
Pick yours up in the College Center to get information on each UC 
campus, including admissions, majors, financial aid and important 
contact information.

7.	Scholarships for Seniors: Are you a low income senior who did not 
get enough money in your financial aid package to meet your full need? 
You can apply for the Sallie Mae Unmet Need Scholarship and win up t a 
$3,800 scholarship that is renewable each year.  Scholarships are open 
to students who are US citizens or permanent residents, have a family 
adjusted gross income of $30,000 or less.  Applications available in 
D221 or at 
<http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/projectaccess/pdf/smf_unmet_need.pdf>.

Deadline is May 31.


Events/ Performance
1.	SENIORS:  there is a SENIOR TRIP to Santa Cruz on June 6th. Buy your 
tickets now!  Tickets are $25 and will be sold each day at lunch on the 
Community Theatre steps.

2.	Opera Club!  If you are interested in getting incredibly cheap ($30) 
tickets to the SF Opera and seeing world class performances, check 
this. Attend Madam Butterfly by Puccini on May 30 (Tuesday).  Space is 
limited so purchase your ticket now!  See Mr. Ayers in C324.

SALES

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

2.	Bart tickets orders will be taken on Wednesday 5/17 and Thursday 
5/18 at lunchtime in room D224.  This will be the last sale of BART 
tickets for this school session you may purchase as many tickets as you 
like.  Ticket price is $16.00 cash only!

3.	COUPON BOOKS-Stop by Milvia Street exits and get your copy of "Guide 
to the Good Life in Berkeley".  For just $10, you get hundreds of 
coupons that can save you hundreds of dollars - at places like Extreme 
Pizza, Crepes A Go Go , and Grub and Go, LaVal's, Games of Berkeley and 
Iceland. All proceeds go to support Berkeley Schools! And many many 
more.

WEEKENDS
3.	The Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble and combos play on Sunday 
afternoon, May 21st at the Jazz on 4th Street Festival.  If you've 
never been to the festival they close down the street and have two 
stages with great music.  Of course there are great food booths and 
more.  The combos perform noon to 1:00 pm and the big band closes the 
afternoon out performing at 4:00 pm, for more information check out the 
web site. <http://www.yoshis.com/artist/jazz on fourth/>

4.	Come to the APIC Festival this Saturday, May 20th from 12-4 pm.  
Bring friends and family and enjoy your day at the festival filled with 
entertainment, food and games.

5.	Latino College Day-Saturday, May 20th, 2006 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.  
How to go to College/ University.  Come prepared to ask questions about 
vocational programs, transferring, financial aid, and housing.  For 
more info go to http://laney.peralta.edu/transfer.