[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 05/25/06

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
May 25,  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.	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.

3.	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!


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.



Senior / Junior Section
1.	College Visits:

2.	All senior rally dancers who have participated in the rallys 
are invited to perform for graduation.  We must meet after school in 
the afro-haitian room for rehearsals after school.  The first 
MANDATORY
meeting will take place Wednesday, May 31st.

3.	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.

4.	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.

5.	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


6.	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.

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

8.	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.

9.	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!