[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 2/05/07

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
February 5, 2007

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Administration


1.  Participate in Berkeley High's first African American Read in on 
Monday, February 5.  We invite all students and staff to take time 
during the day to read a book by an African American author.  Bring 
your own book or choose from the selection in the library.  You may 
read in the library before and after school or during lunch time.  Be 
sure to sign the registry list in order to receive your certificate 
of participation.

2. BSEP meeting, Tuesday, February 6th , 4:30 - 6:00pm.  All members 
please attend.

3. ID Cards are $5 pictures will be taken on Monday, Wednesday and 
Thursday lunchtime or after school 3:15- 3:45 pm .  All BHS students 
need an ID Card.  We will only print copies for special circumstances.

4. Exit Exam- We will administer the California High School Exit Exam 
(CAHSEE) on Tuesday, February 6th and Wednesday, February 7th to all 
tenth graders.  They must take this two-day test in order to graduate 
from high school in California.  Students must arrive in the Old Gym 
on Milvia street each morning at 7:30 am.  There will be signs 
telling them where to go and several volunteers to help assist them. 
The food court will stay open an hour longer so that students may eat 
lunch.
The make up test will take place on March 21 and March 22.  See Amy 
Frey for questions.

5. Students!  Get a free email account!  Come to the library before 
or after school or during lunchtime and talk to Mr. Brodie or Ms. 
Goldstein-Ericksen, library media teachers.  You can use your email 
to save schoolwork and send it to teachers. Avoid printing problems 
by communicating electronically!

6. Attention BHS young ladies: "Project Butterfly" is a new girls 
group coming to Berkeley High on February 5, at lunchtime in room 
D224.  Project Butterfly is for girls interested in personal 
development, developing leadership skills, school support and will 
aid in the areas of character building and increased self-esteem. 
Group size is limited so apply on February 5th in room D224.


Clubs

*1. There will be an Academic Choice Leadership meeting this 
Wednesday, February 7, at lunch in C213, Mr. Carton's room.  All 
member and anyone who is interested please attend!

*2. If you haven't already signed the petition to save Berkeley 
Iceland, come to room C102 and add your name to the hundreds of 
Berkeley High Students that have signed it already!  Don't delay or 
you'll soon won't be able to skate again.

*3. Condom club!  Brought to you by PASSHEN: Peers advocating safety 
and sexual Health education now!  Come learn the facts about HIV, 
STDs, and how to be safe Wednesday, February 7th during lunch in 
H114.  You must attend the entire time to get a condom club sticker 
on your ID.  Bring your lunch and your ID, and don't be late.

4. Are you at least 15 years old and a sophomore?  Do you enjoy 
working with kids?  Are you interested in working towards positive 
change with issues concerning diversity and cross-cultural education 
among our youth?  If yes, the Mosaic Project would love you to apply 
as a volunteer Cabin leader for our upcoming spring and fall sessions 
in Napa, California.  This is a great opportunity to build leadership 
skills and get community service hours!  For more information or an 
application, please contact Rico Chenyek at ricosuave126 at comcast.net. 
The application deadline is coming soon so get your application today!

5. Are you interested in traveling to Nicaragua for free this summer? 
Come to Building with Books on Tuesdays during lunch in the West 
Gallery.  The West Gallery is located up the ramp on the left of the 
Community Theater  towards the H building.  Pick up an application 
ASAP!  This opportunity is available for freshman, sophomores and 
juniors only.


Sports

1. Attention all Fall Athletes:  If you have not turned in your 
uniform or equipment from last season, you must turn it in to the 
athletic office this week.  If you do not turn it in by Friday, you 
risk receiving an F for athletics, not receiving your diploma, and/or 
not being eligible for future seasons of sport.

2. BERKELEY HIGH SPRING SPORTS INFORMATION:
TRYOUTS BEGIN TODAY

A complete athletic packet must be turned in to the coach on the 
first day of tryouts before you can participate.  If you have tried 
out for a fall or winter sport, your packet should be on file in the 
athletic office.  See the AD prior to tryouts and indicate that you 
have a packet on file, and she will provide verification to hand to 
your coach.   If you have questions, contact Kristin Glenchur, 
Athletic Director, at 644-8723, or kglenchur at berkeley.k12.ca.us.

Varsity, JV, Freshman Baseball.  Co-Head Coaches:  Tim Moellering, 
on-campus coach 7th year, Curtis Sandeford, off-campus coach 4th 
year.  Tryouts begin Monday through Friday at San Pablo Park - 
3:45-7. Freshman practice begins Mon-Fri. 6-8 pm at Willard.  Wear 
workout attire (including sweatshirt), bring your own glove and 
cleats.  Contact info:  644-4500 ex.37803

V and JV Softball.  Head Coach:  Ron Hunt, off-campus coach 2nd yr. 
Tryouts begin, rain or shine, Monday through Friday at the BHS 
softball field from 3:45-6:00.  Wear workout attire (including 
sweatshirt).  Bring your own glove and cleats.  Contact info:  Ron 
Hunt 925-324-7864.

Varsity  Badminton:  Britta Fjelstrom, off-campus coach, 1st year. 
Tryouts Monday, Wed, Thurs through in the Jacket Gym from 
6:30-8:00pm, Tuesday and Friday 4-6.  Wear workout attire, tennis 
shoes, bring your own racquet.  Limited number of beginner racquets 
are available. Contact info:  b_fjelstrom at berkeley.k12.ca.us

V. Boys Volleyball:  Chris Paik, off-campus coach 2nd year.  Tryouts 
begin Monday through Friday in the Old Gym from 6:00-8:00.  Wear 
workout attire.  Contact info:  cpaik at velocitipartners.com

V and JV Swimming:  Bill Gaebler, on-campus coach 4th year and 
Michelle Degenkolb 4th year.  Tryouts begin Monday through Friday in 
the Competition Pool from 3:30-6:00.  Bring swimsuit, lock, and a 
towel.  Contact info:  williamgaebler at berkeley.k12.ca.us or 525-2314.

V and JV Boys Lacrosse:  Mike Costanzo, off-campus coach 4th year. 
Voluntary Conditioning takes place Monday-Friday prior to the start 
of the season at 4:00 on the track.  Tryouts begin Monday through 
Wednesday at Grove Park 4:30-7:00.  Thursday and Friday to be 
determined.   Wear workout attire (including sweatshirt), bring your 
own stick.  Contact info:  mikecostanzo21 at hotmail.com.

V and JV Girls Lacrosse:  Laura Bernhard, off-campus coach 1st year, 
and Tracy Dordell.
Tryouts begin 4-7 on Monday-Wednesday, Lower Martin Luther King 
Middle School (on Hopkins).  Thursday and Friday location to be 
announced. Beginners welcome! Wear workout attire (including 
sweatshirt), bring cleats, mouthguard, goggles and stick if you got 
'em.   Contact info: lbernhard at berkeley.edu or 510-847-6428. Limited 
preseason conditioning led by seniors Mon and Wed at 4:30pm on the 
track.

V and JV Track and Field:  Darrell Hampton, off-campus coach 8th 
year.  Voluntary pre-season conditioning Mon-Thursday either on the 
track or in the weight room.  Mandatory practice begins Monday 
through Friday at 4:00 on the BHS track.  Wear workout attire 
(including sweatshirt).  Asst. Coach Humphrey Garrett is available in 
the weight room after school for information.  Or contact Darrell 
Hampton at:  774-9701. Distance runners can contact Brian Bort at 
415-439-3257

V Boys Golf:  Evan Dang, off-campus coach 7th year.  Tryouts begin 
Monday through Friday at the Tilden Park G.C. putting green at 4:00. 
Bring your own clubs.  Contact info:  endang at lmi.com.

V Boys Tennis: Brian Richardson, off-campus coach 1st year.  Tryouts 
begin Monday through Friday at the Martin Luther King tennis courts 
4:00-6:00.  Wear workout attire and bring your own racquet and water 
bottle.  On campus contact - Safety Officer Craig White - for info. 
644-8723.

V, JV, Novice Girls Crew: Sabrina Linden, off-campus coach 1st year . 
Preseason workouts going on now in the Fencing room off the Softball 
field on Mon-Fri from 4-6.

V, JV, Novice Boys Crew:  Chris Dadd, off-campus coach 8th year. 
Preseason workouts going on now in the fencing room off the softball 
field on Tues. and Friday 4:00-6:00.  Contact info:  925-676-8025 or 
thecrew4bhs at earthlink.net.


Senior / Junior Section

1. Juniors- FREE SAT prep class will be held at Berkeley high on 
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 pm in H206 for 10 weeks. 
The first class will be held on Wednesday, February 7.  No sign up is 
necessary.  Bring a calculator and pencils to the first class. For 
more information, see Ms. Abrams in D221.

2. Scholarship for Juniors- Nordstrom Scholarship applications are 
available in D221.  The scholarship is open to Juniors with an 
unweighted GPA of at least 2.7 and who have financial need to go to 
college.  The student must attend an accredited college-level 
institution for four years.  The scholarship is for $10,000 and will 
be paid over four years in installments of $2,500.  Deadline: May 31.

3. Scholarships- Gill Scholarship- Open to graduating seniors with 
financial need who are planning to major in business, computer 
science, engineering, health science, math or the natural sciences. 
$1,000 scholarship renewable for four years of college.  Deadline: 
March 20.  Applications available in D221.

4. NIAAA Student Athlete Scholar- Open to current juniors and seniors 
who have a minimum B+ average and an ACT score of 24 or an SAT score 
of 1100 who has participated in two sports.  Deadline: February 28. 
Award: $1,000 and $2,000.  Applications available in D221 and at 
www.niaaa.org

5. Seniors: Financial Aid Workshops- We will be holding workshops on 
filling out the FAFSA both before and after school.  All workshops 
will be held in the BHS Library.  Please sign up in D221 so that we 
make sure that we have enough computers for everyone.  Bring with you 
completed 2006 tax returns and or information on income for you and 
your parents.  This information will not shared with anyone.  In 
order to best prepare for the workshop, pick up a FAFSA on the Web 
Worksheet in D221 prior to the workshop.  Then you can fill out the 
requested information and know what your questions are.  The dates 
for the workshops are:
Thursday, February 8, 7:30 am
Tuesday, February 20, 3:30 pm
Wednesday, February 21, 7:30 pm
Monday, February 26, 3:30 pm
Tuesday, February 27, 7:30 am
Wednesday, February 28, 3:30 pm

6. Tuesday, February 13- Cash for College workshop will held at 6:30 
pm in the BHS Library.  A workshop will be held at 6:30 pm in the BHS 
Library.  At the workshop, held in both English and Spanish, you will 
be able to get help filling out the FAFSA.  One participant in the 
workshop who completes the FAFSA and the Cal Grant form by March 2 
will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.  For additional cash for 
College workshops at other locations and dates go to 
www.calgrants.org and click on the "Workshops" tab.

7. Alpha Kappa Alpha- Open to African and African American seniors 
with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 who have recent community 
involvement and plans to attend a two or four year college 
immediately after graduation. Applications available in D221.  $1,000 
scholarship.  Deadline: April 30.

8. Unlocking Doors:  A Scholarship for Women- female high school 
senior whose parent/guardian income does not exceed $45,000, who will 
be the first in their family to attend a four year college and who is 
a US citizen or legal resident.  Deadline: March 31.  $1,000 
scholarship.  Applications are available in the College Career Center 
or at www.unlockingdoors.org

9. PG&E Employees Scholarship- open to all graduating seniors whose 
aren't/guardian is a PG&E customer with a minimum unweighted GPA of 
3.5 and a minimum SAT score of 1500 or comparable ACT score who is 
actively involved in outside activities. At least ten scholarships of 
$2,000 each. Deadline: March 1.  Applications available in D221.


Events/ Performance

1. Celebrate Black History Month by learning more about American 
History.  Who was the first African American Supreme Court justice? 
Come to the library to find the answer and then fill out an answer 
sheet.  Students who get all weekly questions right will get a prize 
at the end of the month.

2. Sign up for Auditions for "HAIR" the spring musical.  Sign up now, 
1st floor A- building. Auditions are February 5th and 6th.



SALES                                  

1. 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.  They're going fast!

2. 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.