[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 09/26/06

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
September 26, 2006

*Indicates new or updated item since yesterday

Administration

*1. Celebrate your freedom to read this week during Banned Books Week!
Come to the library to see the display of titles that have been challenged
in schools and libraries.  Fill out a slip to guess why people have
objected to these books.

*2. Attention all sophomores and juniors: sign ups for the PSAT will begin
on Wednesday, September 27th and will continue through Friday, October 6th
at lunch and after school until 4 pm at the D building ticket window on
Allston way.  The fee for the test is $22.00 cash or money order payable
to Berkeley High School.  The test is on Saturday, October 21st, 8 AM, here at
Berkeley High.

*3. Academic Choice mentoring: If you are interested in being a mentor
please come to an informational meeting this Wednesday at lunch in Mr.
Carton's room.

4. Any club that wants to have a booth at Back to School Night
(September 28th)should contact Connie Chan, the ASB Club
Commissioners, at [ mailto:curious8582008 at gmail.com ]or ask Ms.
McKnight-Johnson at D148.

5. Math tutoring with Mr. Willson on Mondays and Tuesdays 3:15 to
4:30 pm in H109.

6. 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.

7.  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.

8. Need homework help?  Go to the Student Learning Center in D221.

9. 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.

Clubs

*1. Attention all Culture and Language Exchange club members:  Come at
lunch and learn some fun technique in how to communicate with someone who
doesn't speak English.  Want to learn some Thai?  Come hear a demo lesson
in Thai with Mr. Berkman.

2. Want to enhance the lives of people with intellectual
disabilities?  Come to Best Buddies Tuesday, September 26th at lunch
in the cafeteria.

3. The first meeting of the Ultimate Frisbee Club is Wednesday,
September 27th on the campus green at lunch.  We'll be talking about
upcoming Frisbee team tryouts.

4. Ping Pong Club is back in action!  Today in the Ping Pong room on
the second floor of the old gym to settle your disputes like true men,
in a game of ping pong.

5. Like extreme sports?  Then come to the paintball club meetings on
Wednesdays at lunch from 11:37- 12:00 noon.  Learn strategies, review
videos and meet new people in the process!  Come to C310 at lunch
every Wednesday.

6. 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!

Sports

*1. Come play for the Berkeley High Ultimate Frisbee Team.  Everyone’s
welcome.  Freshman through Seniors, boys and girls.  Tryouts are after
school, Friday, October 6th from 4 to 6.  Don’t miss it.

2. 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.

3. 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.

Senior / Junior Section

1. ESSAY Writing workshops:  You must sign up in D221 to attend.
September 26, 3:30 PM in conference room A, or October 5, 7:30 PM in
the College Career Center.

2. 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.

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:
Tuesday, September 26
       8:30   Mills (CA)
       9:30   Brown (RI)
      10:35   UC Berkeley Incentive Awards
       1:20   Hofstra (NY)
       2:20   Haverford (PA)
Wednesday, September 27
       8:30    Macalester (MN)
       9:30    Sarah Lawrence (NY)
      12:20   Yale (CT)
        1:20    Babson (MA)
        2:20    Occidental (CA)
Thursday, September 28
        8:30    Carleton (MN)
        9:30    Naropa (CO)
        1:20    Clark (MA)
        2:20    University of Pennsylvania
Friday, September 29
        12:20   University of Colorado Boulder

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]

Events/ Performance

1.	Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!  It's party time at BHS. You have your classes,
books, and homework, so school is definite 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 Allston Way Box office.  BHS student 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.