[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 6/04/07

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
June 4, 2007


Administration

1.  Attention!  Yearbook distribution has been delayed!  Due to unforeseen
circumstances yearbook distribution will now begin on Monday, June 4th.
Seniors only with valid ID and a yearbook receipt may pick up their
yearbook after school on the community theater steps.  All others may pick
them up beginning Tuesday, June 5th after school.  You must have ID and
the receipt.

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. Calling all sophomores in SSJE, AHA, CAS, and CPA. Apply for the Public
School Multi-Cultural Youth Leadership Institute!  This week long program
will address issues of race, class, diversity, and multi-culturalism and
will take place in mid August..and it's FREE!  Its going to be an amazing
leadership opportunity and will be great for you to put on your college
applications or resumes.  The deadline has been extended to next Friday,
June 8th.  Pick up and return applications to Mr. Cagan in A105.

4. 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 can 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 Ms. Johnston in H202.

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. CSF Participants: Don't forget that $15 of fundraising and 3 hours of
community service are due by Wednesday, June 6th in the College/Career
Center.

2. All newly elected leadership officers and current leadership officers
must attend the Student Government meeting, Tuesday, June 6th after school
in G210.  We will have a short training in preparation for next year.


Sports

*1. Attention: All returning water polo players-  There will be a very
short informational meeting for all returning water polo players at
lunchtime on Wednesday, June 6 at the  BHS pool. Come pick up an athletic
packet and learn the expectations and aspirations for the fall '07 season.

2. 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!

3. 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  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. For Juniors- The Junior Summer to do list and the Senior Profile are
now available in the College/Career Center.  Students are required to fill
out the Senior Profile if they are applying to any private schools or
scholarships which require a counselor recommendation or School report.
Complete the profile during the summer, as the fall semester is extremely
busy.  There is also a section of the Senior Profile which
parents/guardians must complete.


Events/ Performance

1. Students bring all 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. Final concert of the year for the BHS Jazz Programs. Please join us for
music from Lab Band I, Lab Band II, Lab Band Combos, Ensemble Combos and
the Jazz Ensemble.  The final concert is always an exciting event, and the
musicians are proud to show everyone their final product after all their
hard work.  Also, there are many laughs and tears as the seniors say
goodbye.  So come and enjoy the show with us on Friday, June 8th at 7 pm.
Doors open at 6:30 pm at Little Theater o Allston Way on the BHS campus.
Food and beverages will be for sale before concert and at intermissions.
BHS students, faculty and staff are Free.  Non-BHS Students $3.  General
Admission $10.


JOBS

1. "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 ].

2. 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