[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 4/9/08

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
April 9, 2008

Administration

*1. BART Tickets are in for April.  Please pick up your tickets by 
April 25, as new orders will be taken at the end of the month.  Pick 
up tickets at lunchtime and after school in Room D224.

2. ID photos for new students and duplicate ID's can be obtained 
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at lunchtime and from 3:00 to 3:30 
after school on those days.  The last day to take a picture or 
receive a duplicate ID card will be Thursday May 8, 2008.  Remember 
you need an ID to attend any activity including the prom, so please 
don't delay.  Get your ID's if you don't have one.

3. CSF Members- Are you interested in a leadership position in 
Berkeley High's CSF Chapter next year?  Applications for CSF 
president, Vice-President, Secretary and treasurer are now available 
in the College career Center, D221.  Applications are due Friday, 
April 25th in D221.  Contact csfbhs at gmail.com with any questions.

4. Attention students: DO you have library or textbooks that are 
overdue? Are you sure?  Well, if you are not sure if you have 
returned your books from any prior year, stop by the library or the 
textbook room to check it out.  Seniors- please remember, you will 
not be allowed to attend your prom or receive your final grades if 
you have overdue books.  Please be responsible and check your status 
with Tiffany Williams in the BHS library.

5. AP TEST SCHEDULE:
Monday, May 5
8:00 am:  US Govt.
12:00 pm: French Language
Tuesday, May 6
8:00 am:  Computer Science A,B
12:00 pm: Statistics, Spanish Language
Wednesday, May 7
8:00 am:  Calculus AB and BC
Thursday, May 8
8:00 am:   English Literature, German Language
Friday, May 9
8:00 am:   US History
12:00 pm:  Studio Art
Monday, May 12
8:00 am:  Biology
12:00 pm:  Physics B, Music Theory
Tuesday, May 13
8:00 am:   Chemistry, Enviromental Science
Wednesday, May 14
8:00 am:   English Language
12:00 pm:  Art History, Italian Language
Thursday, May 15
8:00 am:   Macroeconomics, World History
Friday, May 16
8:00 am:   Spanish Literature
12:00 pm:  Latin

Clubs

1. Interested in being in San Francisco Carnival?  Drummers and 
dancers are needed for a Parade.  No experience necessary.  Come to 
an informational meeting in G105 at lunch on Wednesday.  Snacks will 
be provided.

*2. Earphone English in C116 at lunch as usual.  Please return any 
audio books you are done with.

Sports

*1. Cheerleading meeting Weds. 4/9 at 4:00 in Dance room.  *Last 
chance to get cheers you'll need to know for tryouts.

Tryouts begin Mon., 4/14.  You must have a complete athletic packet 
w/ recent physical to tryout.
Last chance to get a required physical is this Sat. 4/12 at 9 AM at 
Children's Hospital- Sign up in Athletic Dept.

2. Varsity Girls Softball is playing De Anza on Wednesday, April 9th 
at 4pm.  Come out and cheer for them at Grove St Park (MLK and 
Russell St).


Senior / Junior Section

1. FREE SAT PREP CLASS - you can still join the free SAT prep class 
at Berkeley High.  It's held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 
3:45-5:45 in H207.  Tuesday focuses on the math portion of the test 
and Wednesday focuses on the critical reading section.  No sign-up is 
necessary.

2. Cal Day - Saturday, April 12 from 9am to 4pm.  Over 300 events 
will be held on campus including information on admissions, financial 
aid, undergraduate research and sessions on each of the many 
available majors.  For more information, go to 
http://www.berkeley.edu/calday/ .

3. SENIOR GRADES COUNT - Please remember that although this is your 
last quarter of your senior year, you must keep your grades up if you 
are planning to attend a four year college in the fall.  The college 
you are planning to attend will receive a copy of your final 
transcript.  All admissions decisions are conditional based on your 
completion of high school with roughly the same GPA as when you were 
admitted.  Colleges can and do revoke offers of admission.  Don't let 
this happen to you! In addition, if you received a D or an F first 
semester, you MUST let each of your colleges know now, if you haven't 
done so already.  If you have questions or want to discuss your 
situation, please see Ms. Abrams or Ms. Price.


Events/ Performance

1. Wanna come to a house party on campus?  MORP is April 11th from 
7-11 pm in the BHS cafeteria.  There will be a lot of raffle and 
prizes.   Come see how well the Freshman can throw a party.

        
JOB OPPORTUNITIES

1. Sarah's Science is looking for summer day camp counselors. 
Students must be at least 16 years old, have experience working with 
children (babysitting counts), a positive attitude and enjoy guiding 
and mentoring children ages 5-12 for science projects, art and camp 
activities.  Camps are located in Oakland, Berkeley and Dublin. Pay: 
$8.00/hour and up, depending on experience.  Applications available 
in D221 and at www.sarahscience.com .  Camps are held in Tilden Park 
and in Oakland. For more information, call 510-581-3739.
2. Volunteer opportunity
Want to work with kids? Berkeley Public Library is looking for a few 
teenagers to help kids with their homework and also to supervise play 
activities. Volunteers are needed on Saturdays 10am-12pm and 
Wednesdays 6-8pm. This work is part of the Berkeley Reads Family 
Literacy program, at the West Branch library. For more info call Vi 
at 981-6147 or email vdyas at ci.berkeley.ca.us.