[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 05/24/06

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
May 24, 2006
Contact:  "Belinda McDaniel" <bmcdaniel at berkeley.k12.ca.us>

Administration
1.	Who are you voting for?  The BHS Student Body Elections are 
happening on Wednesday, May 31st during 2nd period.  You can hear 
from all your candidates today in the courtyard at lunch.  Come out 
and hear their goals for Student government and meet the candidates.

2.	Congratulations to the BHS Chess team for their excellent 
play at the State Championships last weekend in San Jose.  The 
varsity team took 5th in the state while the JV team came in 2nd in 
the state.  Yun placed 19th overall in the varsity division and Perry 
Young took an impressive 3rd place in the JV section.  Other members 
are Elliott Jardin, Andrew Yun, David Knott, Jamie Irvine, Geoff 
Zoehfeld, Mason Eastman, Frances Langbein, Jacob Harris, Michael 
Stock-Matthews and Anthony Granados.  Way
to go Jackets.

3.	All library books are due back Friday, May 26th without 
exception!  The library will open for in-library use until the end of 
the year.

4.	Coordinated School Health Program meets Wednesday, May 24th 
at 3:30 PM in conference room B.  Light refreshment will be served. 
Questions contact Shannon Banks.

5.	The Search is on for America's Next top Artist!  Students, 
faculty, and staff- The Health Center is seeking a logo to be used 
for publications.  Winner receives a $100 gift certificate to Amoeba 
Music. Contest starts immediately.  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.

6.	Health Fact of the Week:  Overwhelmed with prom?  Grades 
getting you down?  Are you just feeling stressed out?  The BHS Health 
Center is here for you.  Common symptoms of stress include: 
irritability, sleep disturbances, change in appetite, apathy, 
fatigue, and headaches (L.villlage.com, 2006).  To relieve stress you 
could listen to music, talk to someone, create artwork, exercise, 
take a walk, dance, or play sports.  Brought to you by the BHS Health 
Center Youth Advisory Board.


Clubs
1.  Celebration of excellence ceremony, Black Graduation, is having a 
mandatory meeting, Thursday, May 25th at lunch in H214.  All 
participating seniors need to be in attendance.  Seniors may still 
sign up to
participate.

2.	Are you interested in becoming a part of Academic Choice 
leadership?  Organizing Freshman, mentoring and putting on community 
events and fundraisers for Academic Choice?  Come to a meeting today 
at lunch in C213 to find out more!

3.	Attention all Academic Choice Mentors! There is mentoring 
today periods 1-6.  Be sure to get to the classes on time.  We will 
be playing a high school version of "the game of life."


Sports
1.	Open gym volleyball is available on Thursdays 4:30-5:30 in 
the Donahue Gym on 5/25, 6/1.  Open gym is available to all Berkeley 
High Girls.

2.	Those who wish to try out for Basketball for next year, there 
is a meeting today in the Donahue Gym at 3:30 PM.


Senior / Junior Section
1.	College Visits:

2.	Seniors, today lunch caps and gowns will be distributed on 
the community Theater steps.  You must have your ID to pick up your 
cap and gown.  You may also still purchase a cap and gown and 
announcements tomorrow at lunch.

3.	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.

4.	Prom ticket Reminders:  The last and absolute final day to 
purchase prom tickets is Wednesday May 31st after school 3:15-4:00 
PM. The tickets are $85. Make sure you have all book debts cleared 
and necessary activity and guest contracts on file.  When you come to 
the window, you will need your ID.

5.	Important Prom information:  Prom is Saturday, June 3, 2006 
at Hotel Nikko in San Francisco.  222 Mason St.  The doors will open 
ay 7:30 PM and there will be no admittance after 10:30 PM..  Each 
guest must have a ticket and ID to enter.  All guest contracts and 
ID's must be on file by May 31st.  No jeans or tennis shoes are 
allowed.  Sr. Prom is a formal event.

6.	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


7.	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.

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

9.	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.

10.	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 to 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.               DANCE PROJECTS- featuring dances by the Intermediate 
& Advanced Classes accompanied by student musicians.  Thursday & 
Friday May 25 & 26, 8 PM.  $5 Students/$10 adults.
Schwimley Little Theatre on Allston Way, b'twn MLK & Mylvia.  Come 
and see some great performances!

2.	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.

3.	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.	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. And many many more.  All proceeds go to support Berkeley 
Schools!