[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 11/14/06

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
November 14, 2006

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Administration

*1. Thursday is the day when thousands of people will quit smoking on
the great American smokeout.  Come to our Hookah-less tent after
school at the park to experience first hand what it would be like to
chill and hang out without smoking anything.  This year teens Kick
Ash will go from 3 to 5 pm, where you will also have an opportunity
to Adopt a Smoker.  Come win a prize for your hard work and
participation and pick up a quit kit for your smoker.  Please bring
your friends Thursday after school in the park.

*2. Cody's Books School Benefit Daze:  Friday-Monday, November 17-20,
2006.  15% of the proceeds of all your purchases (books, calendars,
cards, gift certificates, etc.) at Cody's during this four day event
will be contributed to Berkeley High.  Shop at the Berkeley location,
1730 Fourth St., or San Francisco location, 2 Stockton Street at
Market.  Just save your receipts and mail them to Shawna Hartman
Brotsky  at 451 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 or call 527-3038.

*3. This Health Fact of the week is brought to you by the BHS Health
Center Youth Advisory Board. "Anorexia is the 3rd most common chronic
illness among adolescents."  If you or someone you know has an eating
disorder, please come to the health Center for resources and support.

*4. Have you, a family member, or a friend been impacted by drunk
driving?  In recognition of National Drugged and Drunk Driving
prevention Month (Dec) the BHS Health Center is sponsoring a poster
essay contest.  To enter, view the prompt in the Health center lobby
and enter by November 17th.  Every applicant will get a certificate
for a free Chipotle burrito, and one winner will have their poster
displayed throughout the community in December.

*5. Mathworks, a math tutoring program at Willard Middle School needs
tutors.  All BHS tutors will get tutoring credit.  The program will
run on Tuesday and Thursdays from 3-4.  Test scores have increased
5-35% on average among Willard Middle students attending the program.
This program is a huge success.  Come tutor at Willard Tuesdays and
Thursdays 3-4 pm.  Contact Willard at 644-6330.

6. JOBS: Part-time Circuit coach position: 8-10 hours/week at $8 an
hour plus commission, free membership and fun environment.  Must be
energetic, friendly and interested in women's health.  Will train.
1537 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, 510-666-0904, ask for Nikki.

Clubs

*1. Earphone English- same time, same place!  Wednesday at lunch in
C116!


Sports

*1. Congratulations to the Girls Volleyball team on their undefeated
league season.  They host #7 seed Granada High School in the Donahue
Gym on Tuesday night at 7:00 pm. in the first round of the North
Coast Section 3A playoffs.  If they win they will play Wednesday
night in the Donahue Gym versus San Ramon High School.  Tickets are
$8 adults, $5 student/senior.  No passes are accepted for this event.
Come out and Support your Lady Yellowjackets!

*2. Attention all BHS students : if you would like to learn to be
learn to be a sports announcer or would like to sing the National
Anthem at sporting events please contact Kristin Glenchur, Athletic
Director at kglenchur at berkeley.k12.ca.us.

3. All girls interested in playing Berkeley LaCrosse in the spring
should come to an informational meeting on Wednesday 11/15 on the
bleachers at 4:00.

4.  All boys interested in playing Berkeley Tennis in the Spring
should come to an informational meeting on Thursday, 11/16 on the
bleachers at 4:00 pm.

5. Wrestling is still open to all interested BHS boys and girls.
Workouts are Monday- Friday in the Old Gym Wrestling room from
4:15-6:15.  You must have a complete physical in order to work out.

6. Do you have used soccer equipment lying around?  Poor kids in
Ghana need your stuff!  Please bring any used cleats, balls, shin
guards and jerseys top the Athletic Directors office before Friday,
November 17th, and they will be shipped to Ghana for kids to use.
Help train the next world cup champions.  At lunch or after school.

Senior / Junior Section

1. SENIORS- If you are applying to private colleges that need a
counselor recommendation, your envelopes and forms are due in D221 no
later than November 9th.  Questions?  See Mr. Saraceno, Ms. Harris,
or Mrs. Abrams.

*2. 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, November 14
 8:30     Bates (Maine)
 9:30     UCLA
10:30     Dillard (Louisiana)

Wednesday, November 15
 9:30     Prescott College (AZ)


SALES

*1. Juniors, there will be a bake sale today on the senior steps.
All of the money we make will go towards the Junior Prom.  We won't
have a prom if we don't make enough money.

2. Prices are $75.00 for yearbooks until November, Thanksgiving
holiday and then will be set at $80.00.  Financial Assistance is
available to those who qualify see Mr. Knight during 7th in H102 to
apply.