[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 10/28/08

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
October 28, 2008

*New to the bulletin today

ADMINISTRATION

1.  BART orders for November will be taken on October 28th and 29th in Room D224 at lunchtime only!  Cash only please.  Price is $16 for a $32 value ticket. Please no checks!

2.  BHS logo wearables are being sold every Friday after school, 3:15 - 3:45 from the Athletic Director's office right next to Donahue gym.  Come check out the T-shirts, sweatpants, sweatshirts, hats, and more.  We accept cash or checks payable to Berkeley Athletic Fund.

3.  Yearbook Announcement: Senior baby pictures are due by October 31st with self-addressed envelopes in H102B 7th period.  Yearbooks are on sale in H102 or buy them on myyear.com.

4.  Do you enjoy: Feeling as if your head will explode? Full body pain? Having your throat hurt so bad, YOU CAN'T EAT?!!! I didn't think so! So (make sounds of a drumroll . . .) get your flu shot this year! FREE FLU SHOTS today from 3-7pm at the Berkeley Adult School on San Pablo and Virginia. If you are under 18 you will need your parent or guardian to go with you. They should go, along with your little sister or brother and your grandma and grandpa. Everyone needs a flu shot.

5.  Trick or treat.  Use this time wisely and hand in missing or make-up work because the quarter ends October 31st.

6.  Summer Study abroad with ECI!  In Spain, France, or Costa Rica you can take classes at leading language schools, earn 3 units of university credit, have fun and make new friends while traveling and experiencing another culture and language.  Informational evening meeting, November 6th in Room G210: France (7-8 pm), Spain and Costa Rica (8-9 pm).

7.  Youth Works After School Employment Program -- The application period for fall-winter semester employment ends Oct. 31st.  Apply in person at 1947 Center St. or if you have picked up an application already, the deadline to return the completed application is Oct. 31st.  The application must be brought in, along with photo ID, social security card, proof of residence, resume and proof of 2.0 GPA.  You can call 981-4970 for details.


CLUBS

1.  Come join the History club!  Come learn and enjoy a great club! Come Tuesdays at lunch in C310.

2.  VAGINA! Yup, we said it!  It's that time of year.  Come to the Vagina Monologues informational meeting in A203 today during lunch. Learn about auditions and the show.  Guys are welcome too!

*3.  Earphone English -- Come to C124 at lunch on Wednesday to get a head start on Halloween candy and to win a prize for a short book share.

SPORTS

The Athletic office is currently accepting completed sports packets for the winter sports season. You must be cleared by the Berkeley Athletic Department by Nov. 10th which is the first day of winter sports tryouts. Your completed sports packet must include a signed and stamped physical from a doctor. Sports packets can be picked up in the athletic office during lunch and immediately after school. Remember -- "no clearance, no tryout!"


FOR JUNIORS/SENIORS

Free SAT Prep class at Berkeley High -- Tuesday and Wednesday, 3:45 -5:45 pm in H103.  Tuesday focuses on math preparation and Wednesday focuses on critical reading and writing.  No sign-up is necessary.

FOR SENIORS

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

Tuesday, October 28
9:30 Hendrix (Ark.)
10:35 Brandeis (MA)

Wednesday, October 29
8:30 Portland State (OR)
9:30 Bates (ME)
12:20 Boston University (MA)
2:20 University of Chicago (IL)

Thursday, October 30
9:30 Seattle University (WA)


EVENTS

1.  As we are approaching Berkeley High's homecoming game for football we will need freshmen runners to be Count and Countess, sophomore runners for Duke and Dutchess, junior runners for Prince and Princess and some seniors to run for King and Queen.  If you interested come by D148 to begin campaigning for a crown. Winners will be announced at the varsity homecoming game (after voting earlier that day).  Run to claim your crown to add to your list of good memories.

2.  Were you a dancer in last year's shows?  If you want to buy a DVD of Dance Production, Choreographers or Dance Projects come see Ms. Carr at lunchtime this week in the A building.  DVD's are $5 each.