[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 10/9/08

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
October 9, 2008

*New to the bulletin today

ADMINISTRATION

*1.  ID pictures are postponed until further notice, due to a problem with the cameras.  Stay tuned for the update and dates to reschedule make-up photos.

*2.  BART tickets for October are in.  Please pick up your tickets by October 24th at lunchtime only in room D224.  All tickets not picked up the 24th will become available for sale to the students.  The parent center no longer hold tickets beyond the stated pickup date.  

3.  Heads up Students- Progress reports are out and teacher tutorials in all subjects have started after school.  Stop by the front desk for a schedule.

4.  Yearbook Announcement: Senior baby pictures are due by October 31st with self addressed envelopes in H102B 7th period.  Yearbooks are on sale for $65 until October 15th in H102 or buy them on myyear.com.

5.  Who says you have to be a doctor to save a life?  Donate blood in a safe environment -- in school -- on October 24th in the Jacket Gym.  Go to www.BeADonor.com, and put in the sponsor code: Berkeley High to schedule an appointment.  Free baseball caps to donors!

6.  Are you interested in hosting an exchange student now or in the future? Then send a filled out profile to hostfamilies at gmx.de. You can download the profile at www.exchangeyear.net/hostfamilies.zip

CLUBS

1.  Do you feel like what you’re reading in English class, just isn't enough?  Join the Independent Reading club, Thursdays at lunch in room G204, and have a chance to discuss complex and thoughtful works of literature.  Our first book will be As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner, and we will be discussing up to page 40 this Thursday.

2.  Cold weather is coming.  Do you need a scarf or hat to stay warm? Come to the library during lunch for knitting club.  We will meet on Fridays. Beginners are welcome; we have yarn and needles for you.  Look for the Knitting Club sign at the reserved table.

3.  Are you interested in celebrating our Latino Heritage at BHS?  Do you want to help organize a celebration for “Dia de los Muertes” and much more?  Be a part of La Raza Club.  Come join us for our first meeting, October 14th at 3:30 pm in the Parent Resource Center.  (D224, right next to the Library).  Gracias!

*4.  Chess Club will be cancelled this Thursday, October 9th.  Our next meeting will be next week, Oct. 16th in C125 from 3:30 to 4:45pm.

*5.  Do you want to inform yourself about relationships?  Do you need help with Math, Science or any other class? Do you want to learn about what you need to get into college?  Come by the Help Club Thursdays at lunch in Room C105.  Snacks, help and tutoring hours provided.

*6.  Do you want to fly?  Have you ever gone flying?  Then this is your chance!  The Aviation Club will be going flying every 3rd Saturday of the month.  You will get to fly a real airplane!  The aviation club meets every Tuesday at lunch in D220.

*7.  The Ping Pong Club is finally back.  The first meeting will be held on
Tuesday, October 14th in the Ping Pong room located on the second floor in
the Old Gym.  Paddles and balls will be provided, but you are encouraged
to bring your own.  For any questions, contact michealyep at sbcglobal.net.

*8.  The BIHS students and staff are coming together Thursday, October 16th at 6 pm. in the Community Theater to honor Ms. Kalpna Mistry.  Please come join us.  Families are welcome.  It is a potluck event.  Contact Mr. Conn in G108B for details.


SPORTS

1.  This week the Berkeley High Football Teams will be playing in a game that will be recorded by Comcast today, Thursday, October 9th.  Everyone should report to the senior steps to participate in games, give aways, and half price ticket sales.  There will be music, dance, cheer, and announcements about the blackout.  There will also be an opportunity to meet the coach, the players and the school's new athletic director.

2.  Are you interested in purchasing a letterman's jacket? The representative from NEFF will be here to fit you for a jacket and place your order on October 15, 2008 during lunch. They will set up in front of the Athletic Office. The make-up date will be October 21. See Mr. O in the Athletic Office for forms and details.

3.  All interested players should go online to www.futbolberkeley.com and sign up for tryouts!  Tryouts begin Monday, November 10, 2008.

FOR ALL STUDENTS

*1.  Study Skills Workshop- Presentations by Classroom Matters, Sherene Randle and Christina Mitchell.  Tuesday, October 14th 7-8 pm.  BHS Library (D221).

*2.  Stanford Splash – October 18, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, a one-day extravaganza of lectures, workshops, and seminars on fun topics for high school students. Stanford students and affiliates all volunteer to share their passions with you. You can choose as many or as few classes as you like. Sign up at www.stanfordesp.org~-- online registration is NOW OPEN and ends October 15. A full course catalog is available at http://www.stanfordesp.org/learn/Splash/2008_Fall/catalog. The fee is $20 for the entire day, no matter how many classes you take (fee waivers are available - email stanfordesp at gmail.com.  


FOR SENIORS

1.  Calling all Seniors!  Achievers will be here on October 7th, 9th, and 10th taking your class rings, cap and gown and graduation orders.  A senior year is not a good year without the senior goodies.  So order early and get the best prices.  If you have any questions call Achievers directly at 408-441-7200.  Order forms will be given to all seniors today in your English classes.  Remember on October 7th, 9th, and 10th look for the blue tent outside of the cafeteria.  Come on seniors let Berkeley High know who you are!

2.  COLLEGE APPLICATION WORKSHOPS – ALL HELD IN THE LIBRARY COMPUTER LAB
You must sign up in advance in the College/Career Center to attend.  15 person maximum per workshop.
Thursday, 10/9, 3:30 pm – UC/CSU
Friday, 10/10, 7:30 am – UC/CSU
Wednesday, 10/15, 7:30 am – Common Application
Wednesday, 10/15, 3:30 pm – UC/CSU
MORE TO COME

3.  ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOPS
Sign up in advance in the College/Career Center to attend.   
Tuesday, 10/21, 3:30 pm, College/Career Center     
MORE TO COME

4.  COLLEGE VISITS -- Sign up in the College/Career Center

Thursday, October 9
8:30 College of Wooster (OH)
10:35 University of Richmond (VA)
12:20 Dartmouth (NH)
1:20 University of Southern California
2:20 Emory (GA)

Friday, October 10
8:30 Barnard (NY)
1:20 Johns Hopkins (MD)
2:20 Cornish College of the Arts (WA)


5.  SCHOLARSHIPS

*Biletnikoff Foundation – Selection based on student's overall academic progress, extracurricular activities, leadership skills and participation in community activities.  $1,000 scholarship.  Applications available in D221 and at www.biletnikoff.net.  Deadline:  October 26. 

*Burger King Scholars Program – Open to all seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who works an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year who is actively involved in community service activities, demonstrates financial need and plans to enroll in an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational/technical school in the fall.  $1,000 scholarship.  Apply at www.bk.com/scholars.  Access Key:  BKS.  Deadline: February 2, 2009.