[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 1/11/07

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
January 11, 2007

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Administration

*1. They're BACK!!  What's up With College Night, tonight, January
11th 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the College And Career Center-SLC.  Hear recent
BHS grads talk about College Life.  Find out the real story!  Everyone
welcome! 

*2. It's not too late to be in Freshman Leadership!  If you are a
Freshman and want to be involved in the events of the 2010 class, come
to the leadership office (in the cafeteria) today, January 11th during
lunch.

*3. Derby street Field - Public Comment, Presentation of Curvy Derby
Plan. Tonight, January 11, 2007 at 7:00 pm at BTECH (Berkeley
Alternative High
School) in the Multi purpose room.  2701 Martin L King Jr Way at
Derby. For more info go to [ http://www.berkeley.k12.ca.us ]or call
644-6830.

Clubs

*1. Earphone English- come check in and get credit for!  Your Winter
Break audio books today at lunch in C116.

*2. Come to French Club every Friday at lunch in room C102!  Everyone
is welcome to come and have a great time at French Club!  Once again,
French Club is held every Friday at lunch in room C102!  Don't forget
to come!

*3. Attention CSF Participants: Don't forget, 3 hours of community
service and $15 of fundraising are due in D221 by Wednesday, January
24th.  If you have any questions, contact Natalie Gaber at [
mailto:nataliegaber at comcast.net ]

Sports

*1. Attention all students who want to go out for Spring sports:
Baseball, Softball, Badminton, Track and Field, Swimming and Diving,
Crew, Boys tennis, Boys Volleyball, or Boys golf.  You must turn in a
complete Athletic packet to your coach before the first you can try
out.  If you haven't taken a physical within the last 9 months, you
must schedule an appointment with your doctor or the health center
now.  You cannot tryout without having a physical and a complete
packet.  The first day of Spring season is Monday, February 5th.

*2. Voluntary Softball conditioning begins Tuesday, January 16th at
3:45 pm on the turf bleachers.  We will work out Tuesday/Wednesday and
Friday until tryouts begin.  Don't miss the opportunity to get in
shape for the Spring Season which begins February 5th.  Wear workout
attire and running shoes.

*3. Congratulations to the following Wrestlers: Senior Paul Navo
placing 3rd at the Granada Mat classic Varsity Tournament.  Junior
Rolando Aldana placing 1st at the Crossface JV Tournament.  Sophomore
Koji Jagust placing 4th at the Crossface JV Tournament.

Senior / Junior Section

*1. PSAT scores may be picked up any day in D221 at lunchtime or after
school from 3:15 to 4:00 pm.

2. University of Saint Andrews, Creative Writing and Scottish Studies
pre-college experience.  Open to students who have at least completed
10th grade.  Four week program taught by U of St. Andrews faculty.
Apply online.  Scottish Studies.

*3. FOR SENIORS- Standard CAL GRANTS - Cal Grants are free money from
the state of California based on the student's GPA and family income.
The money may be used at any accredited California college, public or
private.  Applying for the Cal Grant is very easy--just fill out the
Cal Grant Information Release Form, available in D173 and D221.  This
is a very simple form which takes less than 5 minutes to complete.
Deadline to turn in the form is January 30.

*4. Sophomores and Juniors - Are you interested in going to a college
that is made for high school students?  Do you want more control over
what classes you take and how you use your time?  Are you ready to
move far from home?  Come to a presentation by a Berkeley High grad
who attends Simons Rock College in the East Coast.  Wednesday, January
17 at lunchtime in conference room B.

*5. CAL STATE Applications - many Cal State campuses are still
accepting applications.  They are: Cal Maritime, Bakersfield, Channel
Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills(deadline is April 1), East Bay,
Fresno, Fullerton (open only to Computer Science and Engineering
majors), Humboldt (tentative deadline is June 1), Los Angeles,
Monterey Bay, Northridge, Sacramento, San Bernadino, San Francisco
(deadline is January 15), San Jose (deadline is March 1), Sonoma
(deadline is January 22), Stanislaus.  If you need help with your
applications, see Ms. Abrams or Mr. Saraceno in D221.

*6. UPDATE Information-Midyear Reports--If you applied to any schools
which require your first semester grades as part of the admissions
process, you must turn in the Mid-Year Report form and completed
Transcript Request Form with the words "Mid-Year Report" written
across the top, paper clipped to a stamped, business sized envelope
addressed to the office of Admissions of the college with a return
address of BHS, 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704.  The deadline to
turn these in to D173 or D221 is Tuesday, January 16.  You must have a
separate envelope for each college requiring your first semester
grades.

Events/ Performance

*1. Dance Production 2007 is here!  Come out and support some of the
greatest dancers and choreographers Berkeley High has to offer.  Hip
Hop, Modern, Jazz and even Belly Dance!  Shows are Friday and Saturday
nights, the 12th, 13th, 19th, and 20th at 8 pm in the Little Theater.
Students $5, General $10.  These shows will sell out so come early for
a good seat!

2. The Jacket is looking for 3 new columnists for the 2nd semester.
If you're interested, please email [ mailto: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
[mailto:news at jacket.org ]


SALES

*1. Winterball tickets are on sale all this week at lunch and after
school for $60.  Tickets will be sold on the community theater steps.
Cash only accepted.

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