[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 5/30/07

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
May 30, 2007

Administration


*1.  Attention all teachers!  Please be sure to join us for today's PTSA
sponsored Teacher Appreciation Luncheon.  The luncheon will be held from
11 to 1:00 pm in the Community Theater Foyer.  And as a special treat, we
will have 4 masseuses and masseurs to provide 10 minute massages.  So come
fill your bellies and loosen up those stress points.  Thank you for
everything you do.  We hope to see you there!

2. Parents:  If you are planning your summer vacations, remember
these dates:
School begins August 29, 2007 for the new fall school year.
Freshman orientation: Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Sophomore orientation: Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Junior orientation: Thursday, August 23, 2007
Senior orientation: Friday, August 24, 2007
I hope this helps you plan for the summer.

3. Are you interested in affecting the health of our community?  Want
to explore a career in health, education, or counseling?  Would you
like to earn college credit while in high school, and add a practical
internship to your resume? Berkeley City College is offering a
two-semester class just for you!  Health Ed 1, "Exploring Health
Issues" will examine the major health problems that affect our
community, with a focus on how health education on empower people
affected by those health issues.  Next semester, a Health issues field
studies class will send you in a team to become a health mentor in the
after-school programs at local elementary and middle schools or a
homeless family shelter.  Sign up now by enrolling in Berkeley City
College and filling out the concurrent enrollment form for Health
Education 1.  Your counselor has the forms and information.
Questions?  Please see Anne Johnston.

4. Seniors!  Overdue books?  Any overdue books must be turned in
immediately.  You will not be able to pick up your Prom tickets if you
do not return the books.  This is an urgent matter if you plan on
going to the senior ball.

5. MathWorks Coordinators needed at Willard Middle School.This will
satisfy community service, tutoring hours, leadership and provide
recommendations.
Three hours a week and lots of fun.  Contact Karen Meryash-
mailto:kspivey at 1x.netcom.com  or call 303-3048.


Clubs

*1. Dance team will be meeting today at 4:30 pm.  We are still having open
auditions, so come on out if you think you can dance.

*2. Hey all BHS chess players! Its been a great year for our chess club and
team and we'll have our final meeting and party this Thursday in C125 from
3:15 to 4:45 pm.  Please bring something for others to munch on or drink.
Come get your final chess release from that stressful school work!

*3. Attention CSF Sealbearers: Cords and Tassels for you to wear at
graduation are now available at Edna Harris' desk in the College/Career
center.  Pick yours up today!

*4. Earphone English- Please come by C116 at lunch today to see Francisca
and return all audiobooks!


Sports

1. Attention all BHS athletes, sign up to be a host for the 1st Annual
Athletic Hall of Fame  on Saturday, June 2nd.  We need you to be there
from 3:00 - 7:00 pm.  46 athletes will be inducted including many
current and professional athletes and Berkeley High and collegiate
record holders.  It's a great opportunity to witness BHS history! Sign
up on the Athletic office door.  Community service credit will be
offered!  A lunchtime meeting for those who sign up will be held
Thursday in the Donahue Gym.

2. All students interested in running cross country next fall please to an
informational meeting today at lunch in H307 or contact Goodrich in H307.

3. Attention All BHS Swimmers:  The BHS Swim team awards banquet is
going to be this Thursday night, May 31st at the BHS Food Court. All
are welcome!  Come get your league medals, certificates and other
awards.  Stop by the swimming pool all this week to see what you need
to bring.  See ya there!  Dinner time is at 6:00 pm.

4. Attention all BHS athletes: You must turn your uniforms and
equipment to the Athletic Office ASAP. Those who owe will not be allowed
to pick up prom tickets, will receive an F on their Spring report card,
and won't be allowed to pick up a diploma.  Please turn in your gear now!
A current debt list will be posted on the Athletic Office ticket window.

5. The popular student athlete luncheon is coming next week!  The Berkeley
Athletic Fund sponsored lunch for all athletes who earned a 3.5 or better
during his or her season or whose GPA improved by .5 or better during the
season, will be awarded a free Barbeque Club lunch.  Check the posters
located in the pool windows next week for your name and the time and
location and the lunch is on us!

6. Summer Twilight 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


Senior / Junior Section

*1. Seniors-Acheivers will be here to distribute cap and gowns this Friday
after school.  They will also be here June 5th and 7th so make sure you get
your cap and gown!

2. Seniors- Canon Jones Memorial Scholarship- students must have been
in either the Berkeley Boosters/Police Activities league, CAS at
Berkeley High or a member of the Southside Church of Christ in
Richmond and accepted at a four year college or university.  Two
scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded and are renewable.
Recommendations and essays required.  Applications available in D221.
Deadline: June 22.

3. June 1 - Last day for students to turn in a Transcript Request Form
to Ms. Mellion in D173 so that we can send an official transcript to
the school you will be attending in the fall.  Write "FINAL
TRANSCRIPT" in capital letters across the top of the form and paper
clip it to a stamped business size envelope addressed to the college,
with Berkeley High School (1980 Allston Way, Berkeley 94704) as the
return address.  If you are under 18, please remember to have your
parent or guardian sign the request form.  All colleges require that
students send them a final transcript confirming their senior year
grades.

4. For Juniors- if you haven't yet signed up for an appointment with
your College Advisor, it's not too late!  There are now many
appointment slots available.  Come to the college/Career Center to
sign up.  If your last name begins with A-La, sign up with Ms. Abrams,
for Le- Z, sign up with Mr. Saraceno. We both also have shorter
drop-in appointments every day at lunch and after school for all
juniors and seniors.


Events/ Performance

*1. Students bring al your extra books for a book drive.  Your
contributions will go to prisoners who desperately need books.  Book
collection boxes will be in classrooms, or can be directly given to Laura
Peper or Samantha Cook.

*2. "SCHOOLGIRL FIGURE: Nothing tastes as good as thin feels."  Welcome to
a high school where the in crowd is the thin crowd, where anorexic Renee
and her bulimic best friend  Patty are determined to take their bodies
back to their perfect pre-pubescent contours.  Schoolgirl Figure is a
bitter black comedy that's sick, perverse, irreverent and hilarious.
Independently produced and performed by Berkeley High School students.
Proceeds will benefit the Eating Disorders Program at the Lucille Packard
Children's Hospital at Stanford University.  Thursday, May 31, Friday,
June 1, Saturday June 2.  Doors open at 7:30, shows start at 8 pm.  Live
Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley.  Contact : [
mailto:ShiftTheatre at aol.com ] ShiftTheatre at aol.com or 510-236-1620.


Sales

1. Yearbooks are going fast, get yours now!  Yearbooks will be on sale
during lunch, Tuesday - Thursdays on the Community Theater steps until
the end of the month.  Cost is $80, checks and cash only.

2. BART tickets orders will be taken on May 31st.  Last orders for the
year.  Sales are at lunchtime and after-school until 3:30 pm only.
Cash please, no checks!


Jobs

1. Prom is expensive, but here is an easy way to make cash fast:  I am
looking for a strong High School student to help with heavy
lifting/hauling job.  This is a one time only job, preferably next
week. Pays $$$  Use of a truck is recommended, but not required.
Contact Mrs. Kane at 510-654-5310 for more information.

2. "Roughing It" Day Camp in Lafayette is looking for junior counselors
(students entering grades 11 or 12 in the fall) for volunteer
positions as well as paid positions for graduating seniors.
Transportation is provided.  All staff will be trained during week of
June 18-23.  Session 1: June 25-July 20; Session 2: July 23-August 17.
For more information, call 925-283-3795 or email [
mailto:jobs at roughingit.com ].

3. Recreation jobs- the City of El Cerrito has immediate openings for
students working with children of all ages in various recreation
settings - summer and year round employment available.  Applicants
must be at least 16 years old.  Apply at the El Cerrito Community
Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito 94530 or email resume to Cori
Diaz at [ mailto:cdiaz at ci.el-cerrito.cs.us ]. Pay $7.83 - $14.87 per
hour depending on qualifications and experience.


Belinda McDaniel