[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 5/6/08

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
May 6, 2008

Administration

1. Wednesday, May 7th will be late start.  Students arrive at school
at 10:00 am.

*2. The tuxedo man will be here on Wednesdays at lunch.

3. AP TEST SCHEDULE:  All tests will be given in the Jacket Gym EXCEPT
Computer Science and German, which will be given in conference room B.

Monday, May 5
8:00 am:  US Govt.;
12:00 pm: French Language

Tuesday, May 6
8:00 am:  Computer Science A,B; 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, Music Theory;
12:00 pm: Physics B

Tuesday, May 13
8:00 am: Chemistry; Environmental Science

Wednesday, May 14
8:00 am: English Language, Italian Language;
12:00 pm: Art History

Thursday, May 15
8:00 am: Macroeconomics; World History

Friday, May 16
8:00 am:  Spanish Literature;
12:00 pm: Latin


Clubs
* 1. Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer?  Come volunteer
with Community reading Buddies!  We will work kids from ages 3 to 5 to
help improve their English reading and writing skills.  Come to C310
after school on Wednesday to find out more about this great
opportunity.

*2. Yearbooks for sale in H102.  Buy them soon.   $75 dollars for
everyone, $60 for reduced lunch.  2 for 1 deal 07 and 08 for $100.
Look for $5 off coupon in the latest jacket.  Also, yearbook students
meet today in H102.

*3. Interested in fashion?  Come to the first BHS fashion club meeting
after school in room C220 at 3:30 pm- please be there on time.  Hope
to see you there.

Sports

*1. Congratulations to the boys tennis team for their performance in
the ACCAL Tennis Championships held at Saint Mary's College April 28th
and 29th, 2008. Brian Richardson, a sophomore, made it to the singles
quarterfinals where he lost a tough match to Alameda's Jeremy Dong.
Junior Michael Yep advanced to the singles semifinals where he lost to
Alameda's Thai Tu, the top junior tennis player in the country and the
eventual tournament singles champion. The doubles team of junior Lee
Kittams and freshman Zach Wilson lost in the semifinals to Alameda's
Matt Elefant and Matt Yuen the eventual doubles champions. The
Berkeley doubles team of brothers Josh Duong, a junior, and sophomore
Adam Duong lost a tough doubles final to Elefant and Yuen in the final
match of the competition. 

By virtue of their results in the ACCAL Championships, Berkeley's
Michael Yep, Lee Kittams, and Zach Wilson attained second team all
ACCAL honors. Josh and Adam Duong are first team all ACCAL. 

Berkeley finished the season in second place in the ACCAL with a
league record of 10-2 and an overall record of 12-4.  

2. 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.


All Students

1. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Thursday, May 22, Lake Temescal, East Bay
Regional Park District hosts Special Kids Fishing Derbies for disabled
elementary school children.  Every child needs an older "buddy" to
escort them through the day's activities.  Volunteers will attend an
orientation before the elementary students arrive, receive a free
t-shirt and breakfast and lunch.  For more information, call
510-544-2205 or e-mail DChambers at ebparks.org .  


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. JUNIORS - College Information Night, Tuesday, May 13, Scottish Rite
Center, 1547 Lakeside Dr., Oakland.  Student/Parent sessions sponsored
by Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford.  

3. 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.  


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
opportunities are also available.