[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 12/11/06

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
December 11, 2006

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Administration

1.  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.

2. 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.

3. 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: December 13 moved to
December 14th and Thursday, January 17th moved to January 18th from 4:30-
5:30 pm in room G305.

*4. JOBS: LeConte Elementary school is looking for student volunteers on
December 16 from 11-4 to help take care of young children while their
parents engage in fundraising for the school.  To volunteer, call Barbara
Stever at 548-5308.

5. 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.


Clubs

1. 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. Two full scholarships are being offered to bay Area low income minority
students to attend the Woolman Semester.  The Woolman Semester offers
juniors, seniors, and post-grads a semester in the Sierra Foothills
taking action-oriented courses focused on the studies of peace, justice,
and environmental sustainability, while earning full high school credit
(in UC approved college prep classes.)  Applications are due by December
15th.  Contact Kelly Runyan at 530-273-3183 or [ mailto:kathyr at woolman.org
]kathyr at woolman.org about the program, regular financial aid and/ or the
two full scholarships.

2.  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.

3. 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.

4.  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.

5. 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.

6. 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

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.


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.


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.

Belinda McDaniel