[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 1/18/08

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
January 18, 2008

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Administration

1. Get help studying for finals at the Student Learning Center and 
the Teacher Tutorials after school.  Ask your teacher for a schedule 
or come by the front desk to pick one up.

2. Do you still need math tutoring hours for this semester?  Come to 
Mathworks, an after school program at Willard Middle School this 
Tuesday, January 22 from 3;30 -4:30 pm.  You can still earn up to 1.5 
hours of tutoring credit!  Email Mark Lee at 
Willardmathworks at gmail.com if you can make it.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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. The Berkeley Rhino Rugby Club is seeking new high school age 
players for the Winter/Spring 2008 season.  Practices are 5-7 pm 
Tuesday and Thursday at San Pablo Park, Berkeley starting December 
13th.  No experience required.  All sizes welcome; boys age 14 to 18. 
This youth rugby club coached by Keir Paasch, former Cal Rugby 
player, is made up of high school boys from various schools including 
Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito and CPS.  Rugby is a fast paced game 
involving running, kicking and tackling.  Call the hotline for more 
info at 510-466-5113 or coach Keir at 510-847-1453.

2. 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.

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. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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. THE FOLLOWING CAL STATE CAMPUSES WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS UNTIL 
MARCH 1:  DOMINGUEZ HILLS, EAST BAY, SAN BERNARDINO, BAKERSFIELD, LOS 
ANGELES, SACRAMENTO STATE, AND MONTEREY BAY.  February 1 is the last 
day to file applications for admission to any other CSU campus still 
accepting applications.  This change is due to budget cuts.  If you 
are considering applying to any of the open campuses (Channel 
Islands, Chico (except nursing and recording arts majors), Fresno, 
Fullerton (open to engineering and computer science majors only), San 
Jose, San Marcos (if space is available), Sonoma (except for 
interdisciplinary studies, human development, liberal studies and 
nursing) and Stanislaus) and need help with your application, please 
see Ms. Abrams or Ms. Price as soon as possible

*2. Financial Aid Workshops- We will be holding workshops on filling 
out the FAFSA both before and after school in the Berkeley High 
Library.  The next two workshops are: Thursday, February 7  7:30 am
Evening Workshop, Thursday, January 24   6:30 pm, BHS Library
Please sign up in advance in the College/ Career center so that we 
have enough computers for everyone.  Prior to the workshop, pick up 
the FAFSA  on the Web Worksheet so that you can prepare the necessary 
information.  For complete list of workshops, go to 
http://bhsberkeley.net/index.php?page+workshops.  We are happy to 
help.

*3. SCHOLARSHIPS- The complete list of applications is available in 
the College Career Center and at 
http://bhs.berkeley.net/uploads/career_center/Scholarships_2007-2008%20for%20website.doc
- Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship- open to high school 
seniors who are members of the Berkeley Chapter of the Japanese 
American Citizens League and will be attending college in Fall 2008. 
Deadline- March 1.  Scholarships: Up to $1,200.  Applications 
available in D221.
- PDK Prospective Educator Scholarship program- open to any high 
school senior intending to major in education.  A variety of 
scholarships will be offered. Applications available in D221. 
Deadline-February 1st.
- Community Network, Lewis Latimer- open to African American seniors 
with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who plans to attend a  two or four year 
accredited college or business school majoring in computer science or 
the telecommunications industry.  Scholarships of at least $500 will 
be awarded.  Applications available in D221.  Deadline- February 29.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.  Additional sign ups are in D148.   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, 2008 (Tour A).  If any student is 
interested in the tour, please see Mrs. Parker in room D224.