[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 4/27/07

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
April 27, 2007

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Administration

*1. STAR Testing continues this week.  Schedule is as follows:

CST: History
 8:30 - 8:50               Prep Attendance
 8:50 - 9:50               History Part 1
 9:50 - 10:05              Break
10:05 - 11:05              History Part 2
11:05 - 11:55              Lunch
12:01 -1:03                Period 4
 1:09 - 2:09               Period 5
 2:15 - 3:15               Period 6


Clubs

*1. The Youth Advocating for Latin American Health (YALAH) is asking
for donations of artwork for an art auction which will raise money to
improve the health care in Mexico.  Please bring all artwork to G110
anytime.  Any donation will be appreciated.  The art auction will be
in the cafeteria tonight from 6-8 pm.  Thanks for your support.

2. Are you a leader or want to be?  Join Student Government.  The
application deadline has been extended to May 9th.  There will be an
informational meeting Friday, May 4th in Conference Room B at lunch.
Pick up an application in D148.

3. Only two more weeks to get AP Tutoring credits/ community service
hours through Mathworks at Willard Middle School.  Join us on Mondays
and Thursdays from 3-4.  Contact Sophie Meryash.

4. CSF members:  Do you want to have a leadership position in the
Berkeley High's chapter of CSF next year?  Applications for CSF
President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasury are now available on
Edna Harris' desk in D221.  Applications due Friday, May 4th in D221.


Sports

*1. Have you ever seen a Crew race?  Do you know how competitive
rowing works?  The last regular Berkeley High Crew race of the year
will be at home on Sunday, May 6.  Both the men and women have had an
exceptional rowing season bringing home first and second place at
every race this season.  Come see the crew races and help cheer on the
Jackets as they race against NorCal rowing club.  River City Rowing
Club, Stockton Rowing Club, Serra High School, JLAC and Palo Alto
Rowing Club.  Races are from 8 am to 1pm at the Jack London Aquatic
Center.  Info and directions can be found at [
http://www.berkeleyhighcrew.org ]

*2. Summer Twilite Basketball League:  MLK Jr. Youth Center 
June 22,2007 - September 1, 2007 
    Fridays    (14-15)     6:00 PM  to  9:00 PM
    Saturdays (16-18)    6:00 PM  to  9:00 PM
$23.00 per player/ $263.00 per team   call 981-6670 for details

*3. BHS Men's Varsity Diving team took first and second against
Alameda High. Congratulations divers!


Senior/Junior Section

*1. College visits to Berkeley High - 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.
     Visits:  A representative of the US Air Force will be speaking in
the college/Career Center on Monday, April 30 during fifth period.
Sign up in D221 to attend.

*2. Seniors - Did you file your FAFSA by March 2nd, list a California
college on the FAFSA and turn in a gold GPA Information Release Form
to Ms. Mellion or your counselor or College Advisor by March 2nd?  If
you did, but have not received a letter from the Cal Grant agency or
have been told that they did not receive your GPA, please see Ms.
Abrams or Mr. Saraceno in D221 immediately.

3. May 1 Deadline - May 1 is the deadline to send in your Statement of
Intent to Register (SIR) to most colleges and universities.  For most
schools, if you do not send in your SIR and your deposit (if required)
by May 1, you will not be able to attend that school in the fall.  You
may only send in a SIR to one school.  It is unethical to tell more
than one school that you plan to attend their college in the fall.  If
you have questions at all, please stop by to see Ms. Abrams or Mr.
Saraceno at lunch or after school.

4. The following Cal State campuses are still accepting applications:
Cal Maritime, Bakersfield, Chico, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fullerton
(computer science and engineering only), Los Angeles, Monterey bay,
Northridge, Sacramento, San Bernadino, Stanilaus, Humboldt (will close
May 31), San Jose, and Sonoma.

5. Saturday, April 28, 1:00-4:30 PM:  St. Mary's College Fair.  This
is the biggest college fair in the East Bay.  Representatives from
over 150 different colleges and universities will be available to
speak with you. In addition, come to free workshops on admissions,
financial aid, the UC, CAL State and community college systems,
recruited athletes and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
St. Mary's College in association with the BHS Academic Choice program
is sponsoring the cost of buses that will go directly from BHS to the
College Fair in Moraga.  Buses will leave BHS Saturday afternoon
(April 28th) at 12:30 PM and return around 4:00 PM, which will allow
students to visit the college booths and enjoy St. Mary's beautiful
campus.  Interested students should buy tickets for the bus to St.
Mary's -- only $2.00!! -- from Mrs. Harris in the College and Career
Center.  You can also take BART to the Orinda BART station and get a
free shuttle to St Mary's College from there.


Events/Performances

1. Anyone interested in being on the make-up crew for the musical
"Hair", come to an informational meeting at lunch on Friday, April
27th in A203.

2. Come check out slamming poetry this week at UC Berkeley, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays at 7 pm in Lipman Room (8th floor of Barrows).
This is a FREE event.

3. Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble and Combos, will be playing at
Yoshi's Monday evening April 30.  Calvin Keys, fabulous bay area
guitarist will be performing with the big band. This is sure to be an
inspired evening of music, please join us and support the Berkeley
High Jazz Program. There are 2 shows at 8pm and 10pm.  For tickets
please contact Yoshi's box office at 510 238-9200, or purchase
specially-priced $10 student tickets and $15 adult tickets from band
members directly or by calling 528-4079 or 847-9767.


SALES

1. Yearbooks are $80.  You need to order one now!


JOBS

*1. FOR ALL GRADES: Volunteer at the California Shakespeare Theater.
This year's performances include Richard III, Man and Superman,
Triumph of Love and King Lear.  Performances begin on May 30 and end
on October 14.  Come to D221 for a volunteer form and the performance
schedule.  This is a great opportunity to see the shows for free!

2. Small law office in Emeryville is seeking a student, preferably a
senior, for part time filing work.  Must be reliable, personable,
conscientious and pay close attention to detail, have good verbal
communication and available a minimum of two days per week four to
five hours per day.  Pays $9 per hour, contact Judy at 510-595-7900.

3. Social Security Administration in Richmond is hiring 10 or more
students for general office work.  Applications available in D221.
Students from low income families will receive priority in hiring.
Students must be 16 years old with a minimum of 2.0 GPA.


Belinda McDaniel