[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 9/11/08

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
September 11, 2008           

*New to the bulletin today

ADMINISTRATION

1.  Final day to take ID pictures will be Thursday September 25 from 11:15-4:00 pm in the Community Theatre.

*2.  Berkeley International High School T-shirts: Blue or Green will be on
sale Friday, September 12 at lunchtime in the courtyard.  T-shirts are
$15.  Remember to bring $15 in cash or make checks payable to BHSDG and
designate BIHS in the memo.

*3.  Mathworks needs you!  Receive tutoring, community service and even
leadership credit for tutoring middle school students at Willard on
Tuesdays between 3:30 and 4:30 pm starting in October.  Contact:  Willardmathworks at gmail.com or call Karen at 303-3048.


CLUBS

*1.  Attention Clubs and Club Sponsors!  Please come to D148 to register
your club!  We need to complete an updated club list for the 2008/2009
school year and we need your information.

*2.  Be a part of your campus!  Educate your peers on health issues!  Make a difference in the Health Center!  Get class credit!  Youth Advisory Board
applications are available in the health center. 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th
graders may all apply.  Apply today!

*3.  Black Student Union meeting today (Thursday September 11)at lunch in H214.  Come learn how you can be a part of the dynamic events this year in the African American Studies Department.

*4. Become a Jacket reporter, illustrator or photographer!  Come Mondays at lunch to C213 to learn how to receive class credit for participating in
our school paper.  We especially encourage new writers and small school
students -- no writing or art experience is required!  Monday, September
15 is an important meeting.  Please attend.

5.  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 4:40 pm.  Chess is a hip, sexy, and international game with
endless benefits that include improved academic success.  Don’t miss out!

6.  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 Saturday October 4 at BHS  A brief and simple audition is required.  If interested, please contact Trelawny Rose at:  vocalfreedom at gmail.com.


SPORTS

*1.  BHS crew wants you!  Come to the first team meeting on Wednesday,
September 17, 4;15 pm at the BHS football field metal bleachers.  Learn
more about men’s and women’s crew, meet varsity rowers and the coaches.  No previous rowing experience is required!

*2.  Our new Athletics Director Mr. O is looking for some enthusiastic game
announcers.  If you would like to be an announcer, please come by the
athletics office to audition for the position.  If chosen, you will be the
MC for either the football games or the basketball games. There will also
be opportunities to MC for other BHS Sports.  Be at the Athletics Office on Tuesday September 16 at lunch -- ready for anything!


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 am.  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 now.  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 University of California, Cal State Universities, 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 University of California, 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.

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 – Friday, September 19 is the regular registration
deadline for the October 25 ACT test.  Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221.


EVENTS

* Don't miss the opportunity to hear Berkeley High School Jazz musicians 
playing at the Solano Stroll this Sunday, September 14 between noon and 5:00 pm.