[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 09/21/06

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
September 21, 2006

*Indicates new or updated item since yesterday

Administration

*1. This was a fantastic start to the season!  Join Math Works and
get Community Service and Tutoring hours - be a Math Mentor!  We need
volunteers to work with Willard Middle School 6th graders on Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 3-4 pm.  Contact Sophie Meryash at
mathwms at yahoo.com or call 388-5670.

*2. Job openings: 
(a) Berkeley Public Library is hiring 5 student workers.  These jobs
involve assisting teen services librarians in a variety of tasks and
working with library materials.  The application period ends on
September 30, 2006.  Call Kay at 510-981-6135 or email
kaf2 at ci.berkeley.ca.us.
(b) Albany Physical Therapy is looking for a student to work
approximately six hours per week (two hours per day, Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday) to help with office responsibilities.  They offer flexible
hours and job training.  Wages: $6.75 per hour.  For more
information, contact Sherry at 510-526-2353.

3. The healthy snack bar will open in the BHS food court beginning
September 27th. The hours will be 7 a.m. until 2 p.m.  All choices
will be healthy, focusing on smoothies, juices, water, and many other
healthy snacks.  We will serve  coffee for adults and non caffeinated
beverages for students.  Grab and go sandwiches and salads.

4. The organizers were delivered without the ruler.  Stop by the
front desk to pick up your rulers now!

5. Education 1 is a Berkeley City College Course offered at Berkeley
High for Berkeley High Students (10th grade and above).  Tuesdays and
Thursdays during 7th period in room H112.  Get college credits (3
units).  Learn about schools/teaching and ways to make education
better.

6. BHS ID and Make-Up Pictures are scheduled for Monday, September
25, 2006 at lunch and after school in the Community Theater.

7. BHS 2006 Spirit Week is October 16-20th! Suggestions for Spirit
days and to sign up to participate in your class Rally dance, stop by
D148 to submit your suggestions.


Clubs

*1. The debate team's next meeting will be today at lunch in D218.
All are welcome.

*2. BSU Election of officers, Friday, September 22, 2006 at lunch in
room H214.  Please come out and vote for the candidate of your
choice.

*3. What's up everybody.  Youth Together will be holding a meeting on
Thursday in A205.  Come through to help us plan for our Unity Day.

*4. Got a fro?  Do you have long hair?  Want to direct a play and
take it to a statewide drama festival?  Like to improvise? Act?
Operate a spotlight, make fake blood?  Come to a Q and A session
about Drama and Theater at BHS and beyond.  Free cookies.  Friday in
A203 at lunch!

5. Dominoes club is every Monday after school in C311.  Be there!
Dominoes will be provided!

6. Come to Youth for Christ Fridays at lunch in G201.  Everyone is
welcome!

7. Thursday is the last day to apply for the Health center Youth
Advisory Board.  Do not miss this opportunity to be more involved on
campus and to give input to the health center.  Pick up an
application at the health center today!

8. Seniors!  Bring your summer weekend and baby pictures to be
featured in the Berkeley High yearbooks.  Pictures must be labeled
with your full name and be in self addressed stamped envelope in
order to get them back.  You can bring prints  or a CD with high
resolution pictures to the main office.  Deadline to turn photos in
is October 27th--firm!

9. The Japanese club will meet Mondays and Thursdays at lunch in
C334, if you're interested in the language, or just want to stop by
and see what it's like, anyone is welcome.


Sports

*1. All boys interested in playing soccer at BHS should come to a
meeting on Wednesday, September 27 at 8:00am on the turf bleachers.
Meet new head coach Ernie Bierra, hear about the upcoming season,
pick up athletic packets and get your questions answered.

*2. All girls interested in playing club softball this fall may
contact Coach Run Hunt at 1-800-826-9950 or come out to practice
every Wednesday and Friday from 4-6 pm at Grove Park. We also
practice on Monday 10/2, 10/23, and 10/30.  All girls are encouraged
to come out and play ball.

3. Girls Golf is still accepting athletes through next week.  Girls
field hockey and cross country are full now.


Senior / Junior Section

*1. High School seniors who are exceptional in the arts are
encouraged to apply for the National Foundation for Advancement in
the Arts renowned Arts Recognition and Talent Search, which rewards
scholarships of up to $10,000.  The program rewards students
nationwide in various categories:
dance, film and video, and many more.  The deadline is October 2nd.
Students can register online at [http://www.nfaa.artsawards.org] or
call 1(800)970-2787.  Last year two students won scholarships--apply
now!  Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000.

2. Seniors interested in designing the spirit week shirt submit a
design to Ms. McKnight-Johnson by Friday 9/22/06.  If you have any
question contact Ms. McKnight-Johnson in D148.

3. Interested in earning $95.00 for a day's work?  Need Community
service credit?  Here's an opportunity to receive both.  Sign up to
be a Poll worker for the November 7th general ELECTION.  Polling
station is conviently located nearest your home.  Sign up now for
best placement applications are in D148, Counseling center and the
main office.

*4. College visits to Berkeley High- Seniors: Sign up in D221 to
attend college presentations. You must also pick up an authorization
form for your teacher to sign so that you may miss his or her class.
College visits:

Thursday, September 21
8:30am     Dickinson College (PA)
9:30 am    Washington U in St. Louis (MO)
10:35 am   University of Washington (WA)
12:20 pm   U of Puget Sound (WA)
1:20pm     George Fox (OR)
2:20 pm    Linfield (OR)

Friday, September 22
8:30 am  California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech) 9:30 am
Evergreen (WA) 9:30 am  Evergreen (WA)
10:35 am University of Oregon St
12:20 pm Connecticut College
1:20 pm  Emory (GA)
2:20 pm  Wheaton (MA)

5. College Information Day: Saturday, September 30 from 8:30 to 1:00
at UC Berkeley Wheeler Hall. Over 60 public and private college
university representatives will be available to speak with you about
their colleges.

6. CSF Community service - if you want to join CSF, three hours of
community service and $15 of fundraising are required.  The community
service hours cannot substitute or overlap with math class tutoring.
The deadline to complete your community service hours is January 24,
2007.  If you have any questions, contact the CSF president, Natalie
Gaber at [mailto:nataliegaber at comcast.net]

7. FOR SENIORS:  Do you need help/feedback on your Senior Profile or
college essay draft? Essay readers will be available in D221 on
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at lunchtime only.  We are
starting with one reader and will expand times and number of readers
the week of September 25.

8. Free SAT prep class - People's Test Preparation service is
offering a free class to BHS students.  Class will be held on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 in room H206.  One day will
focus on the Critical Reading section and the other day will focus on
math.  The first class will be on Wednesday, September 20.  No sign
up necessary.

9. All senior portrait appointments for dates 9/25 - 9/27 have been
filled.  Please go to [http://www.abcharrell.com] to the senior
section / Future appointment link to signup for notification of the
next available schedule appointments.


Events / Performances

* 1. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!  It's party time at BHS. You have your
classes, books, and homework, so school is definitely back in
session.  So you might as well celebrate.  Come to the Back to School
Dance, Friday night after the Richmond vs. Berkeley High Football
game. Pay $10 and get a ticket to both events.  Tickets are on sale
everyday at lunch and after school in the Donahue Gym Box office.
BHS students only!


Sales

1. Letter jacket sales go on every lunch and immediately after school
in the athletic office during the last week of September and the
first week of October.  Jackets are available for sizing.  Letters
and insignias may be purchased directly from the athletic office.
Anyone may purchase a jacket, but you must have earned an athletic
letter in order to purchase one.  Jackets are available in red w/
cream or black w/ black sleeves.  Price includes your name and all
insignias sewn in. Approximate cost is $170 per jacket.