[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 2/06/07

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
February 6, 2007

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Administration


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

2. Late Start Wednesday - 10th grade students must still report to the
Old gym at 7:30 am for the Exit Exam.  All other students report to
school at 10:00 am.

*3. Attention students and staff:  Please check for lost items in the
Parent Center room D224 at lunchtime on Friday for any item you might
have lost.  Because of health reasons all sneakers and caps will be
discarded as well as soiled clothing.

4. Exit Exam - We will administer the California High School Exit Exam
(CAHSEE) today, 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. 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.


Clubs

*1.	Earphone English - first meeting of the year at lunch on
Wednesday in C116.  Francisca will be there!

2. 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.

3. 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!

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 football athletes:  Meet Coach Carter in the weight
room on Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30 pm.

*2. Come out and support the boy's soccer team this week as they play
their last two ACCAL home games for the year.  Today, they play
against Hercules and on Thursday, they will take on El Cerrito for
their final ACCAL home match of the year.  Kick off is at 5:30!  See
you at the game!

*3. Berkeley will be hosting the Bay Bridge Classic wrestling
tournament this Saturday, February 10th in the Donahue Gym.
Competition begins at 9:30 am. Everyone is welcome to come watch and
support the Berkeley Wrestling Team.  If you are interested in
learning more about wrestling or volunteering at the Tournament please
see Kristin Glenchur.

*4. Congratulations to the following wrestlers for placing at the 12th
Annual Oakland Winter Classic Wrestling Tournament last Saturday:
Senior Paul Navo placed 1st at 130 pounds; Senior Mirko Jurcan placed
4th at 125 pounds;  Sophomore Koji Jagust placed 6th at 130 pounds.


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. Seniors: Financial Aid Workshops - please sign up in D221 to
attend.  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

5. 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.

6. 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. 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.