[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 9/11/07

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
September 11, 2007

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Administration

1. Wednesday, September 12th is the first LATE START Wednesday.
Remember school begins at 10:00 a.m. for students.

*2. BHS Students and parents: Classroom matters study skills workshop- Get
ready for September tests and learn efficient study skills.  Tonight,
September 11th 7:00 p.m. in the college career center.

*3. BART Ticket sales today.  $16.00 cash only for a ticket valued at
$32.00.  Get your BART ticket today at lunch.

*4. The health center will be closed on Wednesday, September 12th.  Sorry
for the inconvenience.

5. The Good morning Café opens this Monday, September 10.  Come on by
H106 during 1st and 2nd period for your mid-morning cravings.
Teachers can request coffee delivery. We serve cinnamon rolls, bagels,
hot chocolate, muffins, fruit snacks and more.

6. Students and Staff- Make-up photo Ids will take place again on
September 18th. Last Chance!  Don't miss it! The time is
2:30-5:30 p.m.  Don’t miss this date!  Look for the portable between the
gym and the G building.

7. Mathworks needs you!  Get community service, tutoring credits and
be a leader.  Come tutor at Willard, Tuesdays 3-4:30 p.m., starting
October 1.  Contact Mark Lee at Willardmathworks at gmail.com.

8. Algebra I and Geometry I math tutorial begins Tuesday, September
11th, and get an early start with Math on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
3:15 -4:30 p.m. in room H109.  Don't wait!

9. If you were enrolled in Mr. Miller's English classes last year,
you may pick up your work folders on Monday and Friday, after school
from 3:20 -4:25 p.m., for the next two weeks.

10. Proctors needed:  Miller 2nd period!


Clubs

*1. Are you a CHESS NUT?  Have you always wanted to learn or improve your
chess?  Now's your chance to make your move!  Come to C-125 any Thursday
(starting this week) from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.  Chess is a hip, sexy,
international game with endless benefits that include improved academic
success.  Don't miss out!

*2.To all sophomores, juniors and seniors of Academic Choice: come and be
a mentor.  Get tutoring and community service credit.  We will be going
into AC freshman English classes once a month.  Even if you are new to
Academic Choice this year, come to our informational meeting in C213 at
lunch on Thursday.  If you can't make the meeting, contact Zahra Axinn by
email, [ mailto:Zahra.anne at yahoo.com ]Zahra.anne at yahoo.com

*3. Want to make a difference in the world?  Want to travel to a village in
Africa or Nicaragua?  Come to Building with Books Global Action Club to
make new friends and learn how you can give back to your community.  First
meeting today at lunch in room C233.  See you there!

*4. Do you like to talk politics?  Do you like to debate and eat free food?
  Come to Berkeley High's very own Junior Statesman of America today at
lunch in C310.

5. Ping pong club is back.  It will be held at lunch on Tuesday and
Fridays in the Ping pong room.  The second floor of the old gym.
Don't miss the first meeting, Tuesday, September 11th.

6.  Are you interested in learning more about French Culture?  DO you like
French movies or food?   Or do you just like having fun?  If so, be sure
to come to French club every Friday at lunch in C102.  Also, come by if
you want ot find out how you can go to France for 9 days this school year!

7. Please re-register your club for the 07-08 school year.  Any
previous registration forms are void. You get the form at the Student
Activities office.

8. The first Gay Straight Alliance meeting is this Wednesday,
September 12, 2007 at lunch in Ms. Murphy's room G216.  Come enjoy
food, friends, and a good time.

9. PASSHEN! (Peers Advocating Safety and Sexual Health education now!)
is recruiting new peer educators for the 2007-2008 school year.  Get
paid and get class credit while educating your BHS peers!  Pick up
applications in H105 (Health Center).  All applications are due
September 13 by 3 p.m.


Sports

1. Attention all girls:  Open gym basketball is Tuesday and Thursday
in the jacket Gym from 4-6 pm.

2. Students interested in Berkeley High Crew should plan on attending
an informational meeting for new and returning rowers on Wednesday,
September 12th at 4:15 pm at the BHS stadium bleachers.  BHS crew has
men's and women's teams and no previous rowing experience is required.
Visit our website at berkeleyhighcrew.org


Senior / Junior Section

1.  College Visits:
Tuesday, September 11
  8:30 am     University of Washington
10:35 am    Grinnell (IA)

Wednesday, September 12- Late Start Day
   9:30 am    Cal Tech
  1:02 pm     Northeastern (MA)   4th period
  2:34 pm     Middlebury (VT)   6th period

Thursday, September 13th
  8:30 am     Dominican (CA)
10:35 am    University of the Arts (PA)
12:20 pm    Humboldt State

*2. Juniors and Seniors: Military  "opt out" forms are available in the
front office.  Please fill out this form if you do you want your name,
address, or phone number disclosed to the military.

*3. Scholarships- Sinkler Miller Medical Association scholarship- open
to seniors who are SF Bay Area residents with a minimum cumulative GPA
of 3.0 who have financial need.  12 scholarships of $1,000 - $1,500
will be awarded.  Deadline: September 20.  Applications available in
D221.

4. Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship - open to seniors who
live in the SF Bay Area, have participated in community service and
have financial need.  Scholarships range from $2,500 to $5,000.
Deadline is November 9th. Applications available in D221.

5. Ron Brown scholarship Program - open top black or African American
seniors who have shown leadership, commitment to public service and a
desire to make a difference, have financial need and a US citizen or
permanent resident. Scholarship is for $10,000 per year for four
years.  The deadline is November 1 to be eligible for other
scholarships through the Ron Brown program or January 9, 2008 for the
Ron Brown Scholarship only.  Applications available in D221.


Events / Performances

1. Zoo Careers Night, Friday, September 21, 5:30 – 9:30 pm at the
Oakland Zoo.  Find out firsthand what working in a zoo is like and
find out how you can get there yourself.  The program is designed for
teenagers (ages 12-19). Adults may attend, but only to accompany or
chaperone their teens.  A chaperone is not required for teens to
attend.  Cost: $15 teenagers; $7 adults;  For more information,
contact Melinda Sievert at 632-9525 ext 201 or [
mailto:Melinda at oaklandzoo.org ] Melinda at oaklandzoo.org.

2. It's a new school year and that means Spirit Week is coming up!  If you
are interested in dancing, or choreographing a dance for sophomore class
of 2010, then contact Ms. Jordan in D148.


Belinda McDaniel