[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 4/30/08

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
April 30, 2008

Administration

1. 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.

*2. UC Berkeley's Arab Student Union presents "Arab Student Youth
Symposium" is this Saturday the 3rd of May from 12 noon - 5pm.  The
location is Tan Oak Room-4th floor.  UC Berkeley students will lead
campus tours, various workshops and cultural presentations for Arab
youth and youth of mixed orgins!  To register or if you have
questions, please email aysucb at yahoograps.com. Or call Jennifer at
925-487-7661.

*3. BART ticket orders will be taken on Wednesdays, April 30th and
Thursday, May 1st at lunchtime and after school until 3:30 pm only in
D224.  Ticket price is $16.00 each. You may purchase as many tickets
as needed.  Orders are on a CASH only basis.  This is the final chance
to buy BART tickets during this school year.  Tickets should be
available within 5 or 6 workdays.

4. 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
8:00 am:  Spanish Language
12:00 pm: Statistics
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 
8:00 am:  Music Theory 
12:00 pm: Physics B 
Tuesday, May 13 
8:00 am Chemistry 
8:00 am: Environmental Science
Wednesday, May 14 
8:00 am: English Language 
8:00 am:  Italian Language 
12:00 pm: Art History 
Thursday, May 15 
8:00 am: Macroeconomics 
8:00 am:  World History 
Friday, May 16 
8:00 am:  Spanish Literature 
12:00 pm: Latin

Clubs

*1. Earphone English - after a little break we are back!  Meeting
today at lunch in C116.  Come work on the website.

*2. Today is our last day for Unity Week.  Come to the parent Center
if you haven't gotten your Power Buttons, and ask about how to get
involved w/ Youth Together.

3. Actors!  Shift Theater is back!  Come to an informational meeting
on 4/29 or 4/30 in A203 at lunch to find out how to audition for
Shift's 2008 Fall Production! It's the same company that brought you
noises off, school girl figure, and I love you you're perfect now
change.  Come get more info about the fall show that is going to rock!


Sports

1. Cheerleading practices are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4-6
in the Dance Room.  Newcomers are welcome to join.  You must have a
complete athletic packet, including a recent physical, to join the
practices.  A second tryout will be held to place all cheerleaders in
mid-May.  If you want to cheer in 2008, get out to practices and learn
the cheers.  Coaches are Ashley Jenkins and Theresa Whitchurch.  If
you have questions, contact coordinator Nichelle Garner at 776-8194.


Senior / Junior Section

1. SENIORS- Please take a look at the Potential GRAD list.  If you
find any discrepancies, please see Ms. Mellion in room D173 at
lunchtime or after school.  The list will be posted in the College
Advisors room- D221.

*2. SENIORS - CAL GRANT - YOU HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE.  If you did not
turn in your Cal Grant Information Release Form before March 2, you
have another chance to do so.  Pick up a "Late Cal Grant GPA
Verification Form" from D173 and return it to Ms. Mellion no later
than May 12.  

3. SCHOLARSHIPS
For the complete list of scholarship 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.

Chinese American Citizens Alliance - open to graduating seniors of any
nationality who complete the application, including the required essay
part of the application.  Applications available in D221.  Received
deadline:  May 2.

Scotlan Scholarship Award - Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda
County high school who have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have participated in
community service for at least two years, have financial need, and are
U.S. citizens, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four
years. Applications available in D221.  Deadline:  April 30.

Nahas Scholarship Award - Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda
County high school who have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have participated in
community service for at least two years, have competed in a
competitive sports program for at least two years, and are U.S.
citizens, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four years.
Applications available in D221.  Deadline:  April 30.


Miscellaneous

*1. FOR ALL STUDENTS - Do you have a problem to solve?  MTV wants to
help!  Contact them with your issue and they may hook you up with a
mentor to help support and advise you how to solve it.  Open to
students between the ages of 14-19 who need help with a problem you're
having with friends, self-esteem, parents, bullies, body image, etc.
Contact MTV at helpme at mtvstaff.com .  Include your contact info and
try to be specific about your situation. 


Summer Opportunities

1. STAGE DOOR CONSERVATORY will be hiring three students to work as
apprentices from June 16 through August 25.  Apprentices will assist
with the day-to-day operation of our musical theater camp and with
rehearsals. They will also select and focus upon one specialty area
and focus on this area during their apprenticeship.  Each apprentice
will be paid a $1,000 stipend at the conclusion of the 10 week period
and can be absent for one week during the season, with the exception
of the weeks of August 2 and August 18. Program hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00
PM, MON - FRI. Apprentices must also work at our shows on August 8, 9
and 10 and 22, 23 and 24.  For more information and an application,
please email us at stagedoor2005 at yahoo.com. 
Counselor-in-training

2. Outward Bound Gay and Lesbian Youth Leadership Mountaineering
Course, July 11-20, 2008, Saguache Range, Colorado.  This 10-day
wilderness leadership course is designed for gay, lesbian, bisexual,
and transgendered young adults (ages 16-25) from across the country. 
During these transformational mountaineering adventures, students have
hands-on opportunities to challenge themselves both physically and
mentally. They work to strengthen leadership skills and test
problem-solving and risk-taking techniques both individually and as a
community of LGBT people. To learn more visit: 
http://outwardboundwilderness.org/lgbt.html or call: 888-837-5211.