[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 9/12/08

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
September 12, 2008

*New to the bulletin today

ADMINISTRATION

*1.  No more schedule changes will be made by the counselors.  If you have an incorrect class or are in the wrong level, you may see your counselor. Counselors will accept drop-ins during lunch.

*2.  Yearbooks are for sale in H102B for $65 until October 15th.  Then prices will go up.  Discounts for students with free and reduced lunches.  Yearbooks can also be purchased online at myyear.com.

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

4.  Berkeley International High School T-shirts: Blue or Green will be on sale today (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.

5.  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.  Class of 2011: Represent your class!  We need artists for t-shirt designs and dancers for the rally.  Come to D148 with your ideas.

2.  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.

3.  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!

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.  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.

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

*1. Are you a model? Has anyone told you, you look like a model?  Is one of your dreams becoming a model?  If you answered yes, to any of these questions then please come out after school to an open casting call.  Female and Males are needed!  We encourage students of all shapes and sizes to come.  Also, we will help you build your portfolio.  Come to Linda Carr’s dance room on Monday, September 15th at 3:15 pm if you are interested.  This event is sponsored by the students of City College of San Francisco.

2.  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.