[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 3/7/08

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
March 7, 2008

Administration

1.  CAHSEE Exit Exams will be offered next week 
for 12th graders and make up for any 10th or 11th 
graders. English test will be held on Tuesday 
March 11th at 7:30 am.  The Math test will be 
held on March 12th at 7:30 am.

2.  Are you currently enrolled in an AP class and 
plan to take the AP test in May, 2008? 
Registration for the tests begins Monday, March 3 
through March 14 during lunch and after school to 
4 pm at the D building ticket window on Allston 
Way.  Tests cost $96 for each of the first two 
and $86 for each subsequent test.  There are test 
subsidies available for low and middle income 
students.  See your AP teacher for fee reduction 
information and for a registration form.  You may 
pay with cash, personal check or money order 
payable to Berkeley high School.  Do NOT wait 
until the last day to register.

3.  Don't forget to buy your Junior Prom tickets. 
Tickets are on sale for $60 this week in the box 
office at lunch and after school.  If you receive 
free or reduce lunch, please stop by D148.  Go 
juniors, please show your junior spirit and 
support junior leadership.

4. February 25th through March 7th:  BHS 
Counselors have reserved the computer labs in 
G204 and the library from first through sixth 
periods every day from February 25th through 
March 7th for online scheduling.  The labs will 
not be open to students during class time.  The 
labs WILL be open before school, during lunch, 
and after school.  Please plan accordingly if you 
need to use the computer lab to complete your 
homework or class assignments.  Thank you!

5.  Yearbooks are for sale in H102 during lunch 
and 7th Period.  Yearbooks are $55 for students 
that get free and /or reduced lunch, $70 for 
everyone else. If you need financial help come 
talk to the yearbook staff. There are still a few 
senior pages leftŠbuy fast. If we do not sell 900 
yearbooks, there might not be a yearbook next 
year at Berkeley High.
   

Clubs

1. Knitters! Spring is coming, but you can get a 
head start on knitting a scarf or a hat for next 
winter.  Bring your lunch to the library any day; 
pick yarn from our extensive treasure trove and 
browse through the library's collection of 
inspiring knitting books.


Sports

1. The girls basketball team beat San Benito of Hollister last night in the
third round of the CIF Norcal Division I tournament.  They face Kennedy of
Sacramento at Arco Arena this Saturday 5/8 at 10:00 am in the Norcal
Championship. The winner moves on to the State Championship game at Arco
Arena on Saturday 3/15 at 6:00.  Tickets may be purchased at Arco Arena or
at www.ticketmaster.com.  Students $10/Adults $16.  Go Jackets!

2. The Berkeley High Track and Field team participated in the Skyline
Invitational this past weekend. We had a good showing led by Tim Harvey
finishing third overall in the Boys Invitational 400m run, Tim run a time
of 53.36 for the event. The distance runners did an outstanding job also
led by Jacob Horn in the mile with a good time of 5:03.66


Senior / Junior Section

1.   SAT/ACT TEST DATES -  Today March 7 is the 
regular registration deadline for the April 12 
ACT test.  April 1 is the regular registration 
deadline for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. 
Fee waivers for low income students are available 
in D221.  

2.   Gap Year Fair - Sunday, March 16, 2:00-4:00 
pm, Jewish Community High School of the Bay, 1835 
Ellis Street, San Francisco.  Free fair with 
exhibitors offering a variety of gap year options 
for students who are interested in taking some 
time off before attending college.  For more 
information, call 508-755-2571 x18.

3.  FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES - The Bay Area 
Hispanic Youth Symposium will be held June 25-28 
at St. Mary's College of California in Moraga. 
There is space for 150-200 students.  To be 
eligible, students must have an overall GPA of 
2.5 or above and be a current freshman or 
sophomore in high school.  The Hispanic Youth 
Symposium is a four day, three night program that 
provides:  College access and matriculation 
information, Career exposure, A network of role 
models and mentors, Culturally relevant 
curriculum, Motivational speakers, Leadership 
development workshops, College life experience 
and $14,000 in scholarships through speech, art, 
talent, and essay competitions.  Application 
deadline:  March 15.  Apply at: 
http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php . For more 
information, please contact Andrew J. Gonzalez 
via e-mail at agonzalez at hispanicfund.org or via 
phone at (202) 280-5040.  For a video of the HYS 
on Youtube, visit 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmDOIXax70  .

5. SCHOLARSHIPS - Beach Blanket Babylon 
Scholarship for the Arts - Scholarships offered 
in the areas of voice, acting and dance.  Open to 
seniors who are legal residents of the U.S.  One 
winner from each category will be awarded $10,000 
to be used for higher education. Applications 
available in D221.  Deadline:  April 25. 

6. Are you planning on attending the Junior prom 
or Senior ball but can't afford a dress for the 
event? Princess Project will be providing "Free 
dresses and accessories" for BHS girls who are in 
need of a prom dress. For more information 
contact Irma Parker in room D224 at lunch time by 
March 7, 2008.


Events/ Performance

1. Got Independence?  Come out and see 
Independent Theater Projects, three one act plays 
independently produced, directed and acted in by 
BHS students ITPs. Performs today Friday (3/7) 
and Saturday (3/8) at the Hillside Club (2286 
Cedar St).  Curtain: 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $12 
general admission and $5 students.