[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 9/8/08

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
September 8, 2008           

*New to the bulletin today

ADMINISTRATION

Final days to take ID pictures are September 9th from 11:15 - 4:00
pm, September 25th from 11:15-4:00 pm.  


CLUBS

*1. Want to join Berkeley High’s only Honor Society?  Come to an
informational meeting about CSF on Tuesday, September 9th in the College
Career Center at lunch.  We will cover the application process, explain
deadlines and answer any questions you
 may have about the California
Scholarship federation.  For more information contact csfbhs at gmail.com.

*2.  Are you a CHESS NUT?  Have you always wanted to learn or improve your
chess?  Now’s your chance to make your move!!  Come to C125 any Thursday
from 3:30 to 4:40pm.  Chess is a hip, sexy, and international game with
endless benefits that include improved academic success.  Don’t miss out!

3.
 Calling all Berkeley High vocalists!  Shower singers or
experienced vocalists please help us bring down the house for Berkeley
high. 20-50 students are wanted who would like to perform 1-2 songs
with the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir on October 4th at BHS  A
brief and simple audition is required.  If interested, please contact
Trelawny Rose at vocalfreedom at gmail.com.

4. Anyone interested in being a freelance writer for the Berkeley
High Jacket should show up on Monday, September
 8th at lunch in C213.
Freelance writers will get class credit and the opportunity to publish
their work in the school newspaper, and no previous Jacket writing
experience is necessary.  Anyone interested should attend.

5. Do you want community service hours?  Do you want to travel and
help needy children?  Join Building With Books!  We meet in C220 every
Tuesday at lunch.  Come check us out!

6. Are you interested in being a peer health educator? 10th, 11th, and
12th graders can pick up applications in the health center (H105) for
PASSHEN (Peers Advocating Safety and Sexual Health Education Now).
Don't miss your chance to be an advocate for health at BHS!
Applications are due Wednesday, September
 10th.  Earn class credit and
get paid to educate your peers! 

7. Best Buddies is back!  Come to the info session on Tuesday,
September 9th, 2008!! You are not required to be in the club if you
come!!  Candy will be provided!


JOB OPPORTUNITIES

1. Looking for a BHS senior female student who would like to work with
a beginning freshman girl who needs help with all major subjects;
math, science, English. Job description is:  Overseeing her homework
and helping her get more organized. Must be reliable, academic,
organized
 and have a good attitude. Beginning with a couple of hours a
week. Pay is $12:00 per hour.  Meet at the Berkeley public library
after school. Time and day not decided as yet but most likely right
after school Monday/Wednesday.  If interested please email
hcurran10 at hotmail.com.

2. Homework Helper needed in math and language arts for 8th grade
girl.  One hour 2-3 times per week. Will pay $12.00 per hour. Call
Micky or  Steve at 510-848-2674 or email Micky at
mickydux at earthlink.net.

FOR SOPHOMORES/JUNIORS

*PSAT – Berkeley High School is offering the PSAT on Wednesday, October 15
from 8:30-11:30.  All sophomores will automatically be registered for the
test and can take it for free, due to a generous donation from an
anonymous donor.  Juniors can sign up for the test beginning on Monday,
September 8.  Register with Ms. Reed in D173 at lunchtime and immediately
after school.  Cost is $15.  Fee reductions are available for low
 income
students.  The PSAT is an excellent practice test for the SAT, which is
required by the UC’s, Cal States and many private schools.  For juniors
only, it is also the qualifying exam for National Merit scholarships.   


FOR SENIORS

REMINDER:  If you are applying to private colleges that need a
counselor recommendation, your Senior Profiles were due on September
5th (if you are applying Early Decision or Early Action or to any
school that requires a
 recommendation by November 1) and are due on September
19th if you are applying Regular Decision.  You do NOT need to fill these out if you
are applying only to the UC's, Cal State Universities or community
colleges. 

COLLEGE VISITS
Over 100 college representatives visit Berkeley High's College/Career
Center every year.  Seniors may attend up to 10 of those meetings,
with the permission of the teacher whose class they are missing.  Sign
up in advance in the
 College/Career Center and pick up a permission
slip. 
 The complete September list is available at
http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=finding-a-college.


Tuesday, September 9
9:30 University of Puget Sound (WA)
2:20 Linfield College (OR)

Thursday, September 11
10:35 Kalamazoo (MI)

Friday, September 12
8:30 California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech)
10:35 Canadian Colleges - Simon
 Fraser, U of Victoria, U of
 Alberta

SAT/ACT TEST DATES - Tuesday, September 9 is the regular registration
deadline for the October 4 SAT and SAT subject tests.  Friday,
September 19 is the regular registration deadline for the
 October 25
ACT test.  Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221.
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