[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 12/8/06

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
December 8, 2006

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Administration

*1. Students and teachers invited to memorial for Susan Cook today from
3:30 - 5:30 pm in the BHS Library.

*2. Sunday, December 10th, Savannah College of Art and Design will be making
a presentation on their college and providing individual portfolio
counseling.  Embassy Suites Hotel, SF Airport, 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame.
Registration begins at 12:30, admission presentation at 1:00 pm
Portfolio counseling by appointment only.  To register, go to:
http://www.scad.edu/admission  and click on SCAD in your area.

*3. Attention Harry Potter fans!  Do you have a theory about what will
happen in the seventh and final Harry Potter book?  Submit your ideas, in
150 words or less, to Ms. Goldstein-Erickson and Mr. Brodie in the
library.  We will award prizes, and plan to forward your entries to
Scholastic, publisher of Harry Potter, Students and staff are all eligible
to participate.

4. Young Artist Award Competition 2007 for piano, voice and orchestral
instruments.  Over $1700 in prizes.  Entrant must be a resident of Alameda
or contra Costa County.  $25 application fee.  Applications available in
D221 or call Diane Barton-Brown at 925-932-4710. No phone calls after 9 pm.
Deadline: March 27.

5. Tutoring:  After school Math Tutoring Program, H109 on Tuesdays
and Thursdays 3:15-4:30 pm focusing on Algebra and Geometry.  New AP
Biology Tutorial:  The science department will operate an after
school tutorial starting Wednesday, December 6th.  Mr. Fong will
answer questions and help facilitate student study groups most
Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm in room G305.  Please note two
exceptions which are: December 13 moved to December 14th and
Thursday, January 17th moved to January 18th from 4:30-5:30 pm in
room G305.

6.  Like google? Like yahoo?  Why not search goodsearch?  It's just as
good as google, the only difference is that every time you use
goodsearch.com Berkeley High School makes a penny.  Just go to
goodsearch.com and type in "Berkeley High School Development Group"
and then search as normal.

7. JOBS: The Museum of Children's Art is looking for High School age
teens to assist in our Winter Art Camp.  Teens must be interested in
working with younger children in art.  They must be flexible, good
humored, and willing to help with clean up, prep jobs and
supervising/assisting with children ages 5-12.  Camp operates from
8am - 6pm, Tuesday - Friday, December 26-29 and January 2-5.  For
more information contact Rae Holzman at 465-8770 ext 310.

8. JOBS: Looking for experienced student with good computer skills,
filing and organization 2-6 hours a week with flexible hours. $8-$10
per hour. Email Bett Martinez at well-being at pacbell.net or phone her
at 526-0312 more info email possible society.org


Clubs

*1. Wouldn't you like to knit yourself a cozy scarf now that cold weather's
here?  The Berkeley High Knitting Club is starting up again this year.
See Ms. Goldstein-Erickson in the Library to help decide when the club
will meet.

*2. Come to French Club!  If you think that you might want to join.  It's
very important that you come this Friday!  French club today in room C102
at lunch.  Bring your ideas for the club.

3. There will be a mandatory Black Student Union meeting on Friday,
December 8, 2006 in H214.  This is important meeting to discuss Richard D.
Navies week and African American History Month.

4. Condom club!  Brought to you by PASSHEN: Peers Advocating Safety and
Sexual health now.  Come learn the facts about HIV, STDs and how to be
safe, Wednesday, December 13th during lunch in H114.  You must attend the
entire time to get a condom club sticker on your ID.  Don’t forget to
bring your lunch and your student ID.


Senior / Junior Section

*1. Scholarship for Juniors-Discover Card Tribune Award Program- Students
with a minimum cumulative GPA for 9th and 10th grades of 2.75, who
demonstrated leadership, are actively contributing to their communities
and have experienced and overcome a significant obstacle are eligible.
Apply at www.discovercard.com/tribute Postmark deadline: January 31.  More
information available in the College/Career Center.

*2. CAL STATE APPLICATIONS- many CAL State campuses are still accepting
applications.  They are: Cal Maritime, Bakersfield, Channel Islands,
Chico, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton (only to Computer
Science and Engineering majors), Los Angeles, Monterey Bay, Northridge,
Sacramento., San Bernadino, Stanilaus, Humboldt, San Francisco, San Jose,
Sonoma.  If you need help with your applications, see Ms. Abrams or Mr.
Saraceno in D221.

3. Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship - Open to Catholic
graduating seniors of Italian descent who have at least a 3.2 GPA.
Applications available in D221 or by calling 1-888-423-1924.
Deadline March 15.  $400 scholarship.

4. High School Senior:  Looking for a job?  Child care for two
children who need after school pick up from school.  Also driving to
after school lessons, helping with homework, preparing dinner,
laundry.  M-F.  hours vary but job begins after 2:45 pm each day.
Must have your own car, Valid drivers license, and a clean record.
$12/hour, plus $20/week gas.  Call Mindy: 547-0125.

5. eQuality Scholarship - Graduating senior living in northern or
central California who is planning to attend any two or four year
college, including trade schools who has been involved in volunteer
activities promoting and understanding of and equality for the LGBT
community.  Essay and recommendation required.  Deadline: February
28.  At least 10 scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded.
Application available in D221 and at
http://www.allaction.org/scholarship

6. UC Merced has extended the application deadline to the end of
January and is holding an On-the-Spot Admissions Day on Saturday,
Decmber 9.  To participate, simply call (866) 270-7301 and bring a
copy of your transcript (unofficial is okay) and your test scores.
Check http://admissions.ucmerced.edu for more information.  Next year
they will be introducing a new major in economics.
   They are also considering other majors, including history,
literature, and political science.  A number of new minors are under
review, including education, anthropology, and sociology.  Apply for
these majors by indicating "undeclared" on your application and
selecting your major of choice when you register for classes.  UC
Merced provides a solid foundation for graduate education or for
admission to a professional school in health sciences (pre-med), law,
business, or teaching.

7. Applying to Sonoma State?  If you have a GPA of 3.0 or above and
are applying for fall 2007, check out the many scholarships, ranging
from $250 to $3,000 per year, available at
http://www.sonoma.edu/Scholarship/HTML/Application.shtml Copies of
the application are also available in D221.  Deadline: January 15.

8. 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:
             Friday, December 8th
              JOB CORPS PRESENTATION:  10:35 am (third period) in the
College/Career Center.  Learn about exciting employment training programs
and their GED and high school diploma programs.  Sign up in D221.


Events/ Performance

1. The Jacket is looking for 3 new columnists for the 2nd semester.  If
you're interested, please email [ mailto:news at jacket.org ]news at jacket.org
to request an application or stop by G105.  Completed applications are due
by January 12.  If you have any questions send an email to news at jacket.org.

2. The cold winter days are fast approaching.  If you have extra warm
clothes lying around, like coats, jackets, sweaters, and hats, please
consider donating them to the jacket drive.  All donations should be
dropped off in G105 by Tuesday, December 19.  If you have any questions,
send an email to news at jacket.org.

3. The Berkeley High sponsored Holiday Meal will be on Saturday,
December 9th. We need volunteers to work on Friday and Saturday.
There will be an informational meeting for interested volunteers on
Wednesday, December 6th after school in G210.  You can get math
tutoring, so come and help your community.

4.  While you are out shopping this week, pick up some extra canned
goods and bring them to your second period class.  The canned food
drive is still going on. Every day counts!  The class with the most
cans will get a pizza party so bring in your cans.  The cans will be
used in BHS Annual Holiday Meal on December 9th.


SALES

*1.  Bart Tickets for December are here.  Pick them up at lunchtime in room
D224.

*2.  If your club wants a page in the yearbook, come to H102 during 7th
period to claim your page.  Quarter, half, and full pages are being sold.
Please come as soon as possible.

3. Prices are $80.00 for yearbooks. Please purchase your yearbooks in H102
each day. Financial Assistance is also available to those who qualify see
Mr. Knight during 7th in H102 to apply.