[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 1/28/09

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
January 28, 2009

*New or updated item

ADMINISTRATION

*1.  Sophomore Day is today.

2.  On Wednesday January 28, 2009 the Neff Company will be here to
place letterman jacket orders during lunch. See Mr. O in the Athletic
Office to pick up an order form and ask any questions.

3.  BSEP Applications are now available for pick-up.  Apply for a BSEP
grant for the 2009-2010 school year.  Deadline for the applications
will be February 27, 2009.  Applications are available at the front
desk with Belinda McDaniel.  You may also request an online copy.

4.  New to BHS or did you lose your BHS Organizer?  Need an extra?
There are a bunch of 08-09 organizers at the front office. Go to the
volunteer desk in the main office to pick one up.  The cost is $3.

5.  Yearbooks on sale in H102B.  Buy them soon they are selling out.
Clubs -- get your yearbook page for $120 for full page.  Seniors --
don't miss out on senior pages.  Space is limited.

6.  Come kick it with some of the Bay Area's top Slam Poets, as they
help you with writing, editing, memorizing, and performing your poems,
just in time for you to BUST at the 2009 Youth Speaks Teen Poetry
Slam. Thursdays at Berkeley High, Room C334 with former Teen Poetry
Slam Champions Isaac Miller and Terry Taplin.  Starts Thursday,
January 29th at 4pm.

CLUBS

1.  Are you interested in becoming a BHS spirit leader or BHS mascot?
Well your chance has now come.  Attend the cheerleading information
night along with a Parent or Guardian on Thursday, January 29th at
5:30 pm in the Jacket Gym.  At this meeting you will receive tryout
packets and hear exciting information about the world of spirit
leading at BHS. Go Yellow Jackets!

2.  Celebrate Obama with a good American meal!  Join us in Cooking
club for handmade veggie burgers, cole slaw, baked beans and
milkshakes at 3:30 today in H106.

3.  Tired of coughing up phlegm balls?  Tired of sewer breath?  Want
to learn how to quit smoking for good?  Call Pauline Bondonno at BUSD
Tobacco Prevention for an appointment.  You can also take a short
survey for a $15 GIFT CERTIFICATE.  Call 644-6034.

4.  Do you want to be an opinion and sports or entertainment columnist
for the Jacket? Write two funny,incisive or otherwise fascinating
sample columns (about 500 words each) and email them to Megan
Winkleman at mwin3719 at sbcglobal.net before February 9th.

5.  Earphone English Club at lunch in C124. Come sign up for the movie
field trip!


SPORTS

*1.  There will be a meeting of the Berkeley High School Swimming and
Diving team on Wednesday, January 28, at the Jacket Pool, at 3:30 p.m.
All returning swimmers and divers are expected, and all new athletes
are welcome.  If you cannot attend, see coach Gaebler after school on
Thursday or Friday.  Spring sports start Monday, February 2!


JOB OPPORTUNITIES

1.  The Teen Center Task Force of the YMCA is a leadership group
responsible for creating the new Teen Center in downtown Berkeley. The
Task Force is looking for teens who want to make a difference and help
design and oversee the construction of the new Teen Center. Applicants
must be at least 15 years old by February 1, 2009. Applications
available in D221 and at the YMCA Teen Department, 2070 Allston Way.
For more information, call Tracy Hanna at 510-486-8413.

SUMMER PROGRAMS

1.  Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program -- an 8
week research program at Stanford for students graduating from high
school in 2009 and 2010.  Program dates:  June 15-August 7.
Application deadline: February 2. For more information and to apply,
go to http://simr.stanford.edu.

2.  Summer Math & Science Honors Academy (SMASH) Information Night --
Thursday, January 29, 6:30 pm at the Level Playing Field Institute,
543 Howard St., 5th Floor, SF.  RSVP is required at 415-946-3033 or
shannon at lpfi.org by January 21.  Space is limited.  Find out more
about SMASH, a three-year academic enrichment program held each summer
for six weeks on the UC Berkeley campus. The program assists
high-achieving high school students of color from underrepresented
populations to become competitive and successful in science,
technology, math and engineering studies at competitive colleges and
universities.  For more information, go to
http://www.lpfi.org/education/smash.html.  Applications for SMASH are
available in the College/Career Center.

3.  Sophomore and Juniors - UC Berkeley High School Biotech Training
Program offers an 8 week internship program for students interested in
learning about biotechnology.  Students are paid a stipend of $2,500.
The program is open to current sophomores and juniors who are US
citizens or permanent residents from low income families and/or a
family with little or no history of attending college.  Students must
have an interest in science, technology or medicine and be ready to
work hard.  Applications are available in D221.  Deadline:  March 2. 

FOR JUNIORS

1.  SCHOLARSHIP FOR SAT/ACT PREP -- East Bay Community Scholarship
Fund is offering a scholarship to pay for an SAT/ACT Prep Course for
low income students living in Alameda or Contra Costa counties.
Applications are available in D221. Deadline:  January 31, 2009.

2.  SCHOLARSHIP FOR JUNIORS - Discover Card Tribune Award Program --
Students with a minimum cumulative GPA for 9th and 10th grades of
2.75, who demonstrated leadership, are actively contributing to their
communities and have experienced and overcome a significant obstacle
are eligible. Apply at https://www.applyists.net/.  Use access code
DISC.  Postmark deadline:  January 31. More information available in
the College/Career Center.

3.  SAT/ACT TEST DATES - February 10 is the regular registration
deadline for the March 14 SAT.  February 27 is the regular
registration deadline for the April 4 ACT. These are the first tests
recommended for juniors.  Fee waivers for low income students are
available in D221.

4.  JUNIORS - YOUR PSAT SCORES ARE NOW AVAILABLE. You may pick them up
any day in the College/Career Center at lunch or from 3:15 to 4:00 pm
ONLY. 
Scores will not be given out at any other times.

FOR SENIORS

1.  IT'S TIME TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID -- Sign up to attend one of
the workshops on filling out the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA).  Prior to the workshop, pick up a FAFSA On the Web
worksheet in the College/Career Center or download one at
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fafsaws90bw.pdf and fill it out as much as you
can.  You can estimate numbers if necessary.  YOU MUST SIGN UP IN
ADVANCE TO ATTEND BECAUSE WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF COMPUTERS.  All
workshops will be held in the BHS library.
Wednesday, January 28, 7:30 am
Wednesday, January 28, 3:30 pm
MORE IN FEBRUARY

FOR ALL STUDENTS

1.  Princeton Prize in Race Relations - Princeton is sponsoring an
awards program for high school students to recognize, support and
encourage young people who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing
the cause of relations among the races.  Cash awards of up to $1,000
will be awarded.   The deadline is January 31.  For more information,
an application and examples of previous winners, go to
http://www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize   


SCHOLARSHIPS

1.  For a complete list of scholarship applications available in the
College/Career Center, go to
http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=scholarships.

2.  Scholarships available for student speakers: The Berkeley Lions
Club is conducting its annual Student Speakers Contest this month. All
participants receive $25.  The winner receives $50 and advances to the
next round.  The contest will be held on Thursday, January 29 at the
Lions regular meeting from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm.  Lunch will be
provided for contestants.  For more information, contact Jeff
Bartlett, VP of the Berkeley Lions, at 510-528-7055 or
jmbartlett at sbcglobal.net.


EVENTS/PERFORMANCES

1.  Spring Musical!!  Want to make history?  Be in the BHS Spring
Musical, "Double Digits" an original musical written by BHS students.
Auditions are Wednesday, January 28th in A203, the drama room.  All
you have to do is sing a song, in any style you want.  If you would
like, you can read a monologue in addition. Sign up at the drama call
board on the middle floor of the A building.

2.  All juniors interested in fashion this is your event, Thursday,
January 29th.  The junior class will be hosting a Fashion Show where
winners can win TWO FREE Jr Prom Tickets!  All participants must use
Jr Spirit pack gear as part of their outfits.  But the creativity is
limitless.  Any questions?  See the leadership students, or Edith
Jordan.