[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 9/16/08

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
September 16, 2008

*New to the bulletin today

ADMINISTRATION

*1.  Wednesday, September 17th is the first LATE START WEDNESDAY!  All students come to school at 10:00 am.  Students please remember- school starts at 10:00 am!!

*2.  September BART tickets have arrived.  Please pick up your tickets today through September 22 at lunchtime only in Room D-224.  All tickets must be picked up by September 22.  Please note: No tickets will be held after September 22!!

3.  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.

4.  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.

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

6.  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.  Hey!  Are you interested in Asian Culture?  Come to the first Asian and Pacific Islanders Committee meeting on Thursday at lunch in room C333 to have snacks.  Meet new people and have some fun!

*2.  Earphone English- Did you miss last week?  Come by room C115 at lunch today to pick up your audiobook and check in.

3.  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.

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

5.  Be a part of your campus!  Educate your peers on health issues!  Make a difference in the Health Center!  Get class credit and get paid!  Youth Advisory Board applications are available in the health center. 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders may all apply.  Apply today!  Deadline is Friday at 4pm.

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.  Interested in joining the Fencing club?  Come to a meeting on Wednesday September 17 at lunch in front of the Athletic Office.

2.  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!

3.  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

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

1.  FREE COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP - COLLEGE 101: Sunday, September 21, 1:00-3:00 pm, Easter Hill United Methodist Church, 3911 Cutting Blvd., Richmond.  Led by College Advisor, Angela Price.  For more information or to RSVP, contact Joann Steck-Bayat at 510-524-9464.  

2.  FREE COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP IN SPANISH – Sunday, September 28, 4:00-6:00 pm, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 1825 Church Lane, San Pablo. Led by Monica Montenegro from the East Bay Consortium.  For more information or to RSVP, contact Joann Steck-Bayat at 510-524-9464. 

3.  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.

Tuesday, September 16
8:30 St. John’s (NM and MD)
9:30 University of San Francisco
10:35 Beloit (WI)
12:20 Franklin College (Switzerland)
1:20 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
2:20 University of Washington 

Wednesday, September 17 – LATE START DAY
10:00 Mills College (CA) – 1st period
1:02 College of Santa Fe (NM) – 4th period
1:48 Cal Poly Pomona – 5th period
2:34 St. Edwards (TX) – 6th period

Thursday, September 18
8:30 Kenyon (OH)
9:35 George Washington (DC)
10:35 Bryn Mawr (PA)
12:20 Notre Dame (IN)

Friday, September 19
9:30 University of San Diego (THIS IS NOT UC SAN DIEGO)
10:35 State University of New York, Stony Brook
2:20 Amherst (MA)

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.

SCHOLARSHIPS 

1.  Sinkler Miller Medical Association Scholarship – Open to seniors who are SF Bay Area residents, minimum GPA of 3.0 who demonstrate financial need and plan to attend a two or four year college in the fall.  Twelve $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.  Applications available in D221.  Deadline: September 20.  

2.  California Museum’s Dreamers Challenge – Submit an essay, video, audio or artwork to tell us how your dream will leave a lasting mark on the state, nation and the world.  Must be a senior and California resident.  Award - $5,000 cash and attend the California Hall of Fame Events.  Application available in D221 and at www.CaliforniaMuseum.org .  Deadline:  October 10.

3.  Horatio Alger Association – Open to graduating seniors, planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree (but may start at a community college), with family income no more than $50,000, involved in co-curricular and community activities, with a minimum GPA of 2.0, who is a US citizen.  Apply online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships .  Scholarships from $2,000-20,000.  Deadline:  October 30. 


EVENTS

1.  City of Berkeley, Teen Program is taking teens to Sacramento on Sept. 20th, (9am-6:30pm) to "Raging Waters" Waterside Park. Spaces are still available, please stop by the Recreation Office on 1947 Center St., 1st floor and pick up a permission slip. The cost is $15 per child.  Please bring spending money, towel, sunscreen, and swim wear. All forms must be turned in by Thursday September 18th. If you have any additional questions please contact Ginsi Bryant, Teen Coordinator, at 981-5147, or email gbryant at ci.berkeley.ca.us.

2.  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 today (Monday, September 15) at 3:15 pm if you are interested.  This event is sponsored by the students of City College of San Francisco.