[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 4/14/08

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
April 14, 2008

Administration

*1. Crab Feed- April 25, 2008-BHS Food Court.Please support Youth of 
the Berkeley High- Rise Program.  All you can eat Crab including 
Pasta, Salad, Bread and drinks.  Raffle.  Tickets are available in 
G111 or call 849-4898- $35 each.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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. BSU is hosting a turn around trip to Magic Mountain in Los 
Angeles for seniors only!  Come to a informational meeting this 
Wednesday, April 16th at lunch in the Little Theater.


Sports

1. Cheerleading tryouts begin today, April 14th.  You must have a 
complete athletic packet to tryout, including a recent physical. 
Packets are available in the front or athletic offices.  For more 
information stop by the dance room.


Senior / Junior Section

*1. Are you interested in participating this summer in a program 
sponsored by the Experiment in International Living? Challenge 
yourself to live in a different culture for three to five weeks. 
Bring your parents to an informational meeting on Tuesday, April 15 
at 6:30 p.m. in C106. The possibilities and registration process will 
be explained.

2. Street Level Cycles, Berkeley Boathouse and Sew Your Own provide 
free services and training for people of all ages to work on bike 
mechanics, boat construction, and sewing. This is a great opportunity 
to learn these skills for fun or a career. For more information, go 
to www.watersideworkshops.org or call 644-2577.

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.

4. UC Berkeley's Pre-Pharmacy Informational, Learning, & Leadership 
Society Presents the 2nd Annual Northern California Pre-Pharmacy 
Symposium on Saturday, April 19, 2008, 9:00 am-5:00 pm at UC Berkeley 
Barrows Hall. This conference is designed for anyone interested in or 
pursuing a pharmacy career. The goals of the symposium are to inform 
students on the application process for pharmacy school and present a 
broad spectrum of possible pharmacy careers. Cost is $16 and includes 
breakfast, lunch and a snack. For more information and to register, 
visit http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=155553 .

5. SCHOLARSHIPS
For the complete list of applications available in the College/Career 
Center, go to http://www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us/ , click on Services, 
then College/Career Center, then Scholarships.

Meleia Willis-Starbuck Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice - Open 
to students who plan to attend and have been admitted to a two or 
four year college or university in fall 2008, participated in work to 
further the cause of social justice while in high school and plan to 
continue to do so in college, has financial need and a minimum 
unweighted GPA of 2.5.  Several scholarships of $1,000 or more will 
be awarded.  Applications available in D221.  Deadline:  April 15. 

Gill Scholarship - Open to graduating seniors planning to attend 
college in the fall who have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0, plan on 
majoring in business, computer science, engineering, health science, 
teaching math or the natural sciences and has financial need. 
Scholarships are $2,000 per year, renewable for three or more 
subsequent years.  Applications available in D221.  Deadline:  April 
15. 

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.


Summer

1. SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS - The 2008 African American Youth 
Leadership Program~(AAYLP) summer conference will be held at 
Sacramento State University from July 26-August 2.  Students will 
spend the week on campus as well as one day at the State Capitol. 
AAYLP participants are prepared with the practical training to be 
effective leaders in their communities. Applications are available at 
http://www.calresearch.org/2008-aaylp-application.html.  Postmark 
Deadline:  April 15.


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