[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 1/16/08

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
January 16, 2008 


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Administration

1. Yearbooks- Buy your yearbook for $65 until January 18.  It will go 
up to $70 and more after that.  Yearbooks for students who qualify 
for free and reduced lunch meals are $55.  Senior pages are going 
fast- you can buy them until next Friday.  To purchase- go to H102 or 
online at myyear.com.

*2. The School of Social Justice and Ecology is hosting an 
Electronics Recycling Drive @ Berkeley High School Parking Lot from 
8am to 4 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2008.  Universal waste includes 
televisions, monitors, laptops, flat screens, DVD Players, CPU's, 
printers, cell phones and even stereos that are found today in homes 
and business.

*3. Verifications for 1st semester PE waivers are due in the 
registrar's by 01/25/2008.  The yellow copy of the PE waiver or a 
note from your coach verifying you completed the required hours will 
be accepted.  If you have any questions, please contact Vice 
Principal Vernon Walton.

4. Attention everyone- Winter Ball tickets on sale now!  They are 
being sold at the box office on Allston Way during lunch and after 
school for $55.  Winter Ball is coming up fast and the price will 
increase by $5 next week so hurry and get your tickets.  Don't miss 
this fun event!  Also, if you are a fall/winter athlete you can also 
receive a discount!  But you must purchase the ticket by Thursday, 
January 17th.


Clubs

1. California Scholarship Federation (CSF members): community service 
time sheets and fundraising money are due, Friday, January 18, 2008 
for the Fall 2007 semester in the College Career Center.  Please 
contact csfbhs at gmail.com with any questions.

*2. Earphone English club at lunch in C116 today.  Last meeting of 
the semester- so come get your extra credit!

*3. Youth Advisory Board - Are you interested in health?  Do you want 
to help Health Center events, give classroom presentations, meet cool 
people, and make some cash?  The Youth Advisory Board is a student 
group that meets after school every Wednesday to organize Health 
Center events and plan presentations.  We are looking for new 
members!  Applications are available at the health center front desk, 
and they are due this Friday, January 18th!  Please come by and check 
it out.


Sports

*1. Track and Field sign-ups: Tryouts begin February 4th at 4:30 pm. 

*2. Congratulations to Sophomore Miya Sommers for winning the Albany 
Girls Wrestling Tournament last Saturday at Albany High School.  Miya 
scored a takedown in overtime to take the championship.  Also placing 
at the Albany JV tournament were Freshman Stuart Loebl taking 2nd, 
Freshman Carter Tong and Matthew Miyazaki both 3rd, and Freshman Ben 
Cerami placed 4th.  Good job wrestlers!

*3. Attention all boys who want to play BHS volleyball: Bring 
complete athletic packets to the first meeting on February 4 at 3:30 
pm in front of the athletic office.  Tryouts start Tuesday, February 
5 at 6:00 pm in the Old Gym.  Wear workout attire.  Contact Coach 
Chris Palk if you have questions at cpaik at velocitipartners.com

4. Attention all BHS girls interested in playing softball:
  Voluntary pre-season conditioning schedule:
January 15,17,18        Conditioning    3:30 - 5:00 pm
January 22,23,24        Conditioning    3:30 - 5:00 pm
January 29,30,31        Conditioning    3:30 - 5:00 pm

5. To all spring athletes:  ***Tryouts begin Monday February 4th *** 
You must have a valid physical and complete athletic packet to 
tryout.  It's time to schedule a physical with your doctor!  Blank 
packets are available in the front or athletic office.

6. Attention all swimmers: Anyone interested in joining the Berkeley 
High Swimming and Diving team should attend a short meeting on 
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 11:40 am (lunchtime) at the BHS pool. 
Come and meet your teammate and your coach.


Senior / Junior Section

1. Applying for Financial Aid? Now is the time to start your 
application for financial aid.  All colleges require the Free 
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  I strongly recommend 
that you apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  This is the only official 
site for filling out the FAFSA.  Beware of other sites that charge 
money to fill out the FAFSA.  In order to file electronically, you 
will need two PIN numbers- one for one parent and one for the 
student.  These are electronic signatures.  You can apply for the PIN 
numbers at www.pin.ed.gov.  If you haven't done so already, I 
recommend that you do so now.  You can start the FAFSA while you are 
waiting to receive your PIN numbers.

2. Cal Grants- Cal grants are free money from the state of California 
based on the student's GPA and family income. The money may be used 
at any accredited California college, public or private.  Applying 
for the Cal Grant is very easy -just fill out and submit the FAFSA by 
March 2 listing a California college to receive the information and 
fill out the Cal Grant Information Release Form, available in D173 
and D221.  This is a very simple form which takes less than 5 minutes 
to complete.  Deadline to turn in the form is January 30.

3. SAT/ ACT TEST DATES- January 19 is the late registration deadline 
for the February 10 ACT test.  Register at www.act.org.  February 7 
is the regular registration deadline for March 1 SAT test.  Register 
at www.collegeboard.com

4. Free Latino Education Summit- Saturday, February 2, Cal State East 
Bay Gymnasium, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward.  Conference: 8:30 am 
to 2:30 pm; Resource Fair: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm.   Includes free lunch 
and parking.  Learn more about health, education, and scholarship 
resources.  Inspirational speakers and workshops.  Open to parents, 
students, teachers, and counselors.  On the spot college admission 
available for seniors.  Because space is limited, you must register 
to attend.  Forms available in D221 or at www.csueastbay.edu.


Events/ Performance

1. Berkeley High Talent Show hosted by Faraji Wright, Marin Ballarin 
and Zakiya Mowat (AKA- Z-Rex). Talent show auditions today after 
school in C224 and January 16th.  Do not be discouraged if you cannot 
make it one of these days, because the last audition is January 18th! 
Additional sign ups are in D148.  Remember in C224- after school - 
January 16, and 18th!  Winners receive cash prize!

*2. Do you want to be Prince or Princess at Winter Ball? 
Applications are available in D148.  Please have all forms completed 
and turned in to Mr. Young by February 1st.

3. Dance Production- Friday and Saturday, January 18, and 19th.  Each 
night at 8:00 pm in the Little Theater.  $5 students/ $10 adults.

4. The 7th Annual Historically Black Colleges and University tour 
will be held April 1- April 8, 2007 (Tour A).  If any student is 
interested in the tour, please see Mrs. Parker in room D224.


JOBS

1. Tutor needed for 8th grade student for homework support for 
primarily algebra and writing and some science.  Approximately 3 
hours per week, preferably on Mondays and Wednesdays after school at 
home near Dwight and McGee.  $10/ hour.  For more information, call 
Dari at 510-849-0370.