[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 2/26/09

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
February 26, 2009

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ADMINISTRATION

1.  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 March 2, 2009.  Applications are available at the front desk with Belinda McDaniel.  You may also request an online copy.

2.  BART ticket orders will be taken today, Thursday February 26 at lunchtime only in D224.  Ticket price is $16.00 for $32.00 value ticket. Cash only please.  No orders will be taken after lunch on Thursday, February 26.

3. Powershift (http://powershift09.org/ ) is a youth mobilization initiative that aims to empower 10,000 young people to demonstrate on Capitol Hill, February 27-March 2, with the purpose of holding our elected officials accountable for rebuilding our economy and reclaiming our future through bold climate and clean energy policy. If you or someone you know would like to go, it's possible to fundraise the whole cost. To contact the Bay Area delegation: Nina Rizzo at 415-575-5538.

4.  Attention Class of 2010- Junior Prom tickets go on sale for $50.00, through Friday 2/29 in office D173.  See Mrs. Reed.  Pick up your guest pass from the leadership office (D148).  Remember the tickets will go up in price after Friday.

CLUBS

1.  Cheerleaders:  Those of you who are still interested in becoming a Yellowjacket cheerleader for 2009-2010 -- You can pick up an application from the Athletic Office.  New tryout dates are March 16,17 and 18th.  For more information contact Nichelle at 510-776-8194.

*2.  Hey everyone!  Come to the senior steps this Friday Feb. 27 for the APIC bakesale.  We will be serving home cooked baked goods and delicious Thai food.  Come out at lunch and enjoy great affordable cuisines.

SUMMER PROGRAMS

1.  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.

*2.  YMTC announces two Summer 2009 Programs: Les Miserables, by audition; open to students entering grade 7 and up in Fall 2009. Information meeting: Thursday, February 26th, 6:30 pm at Willard Middle School in the Metal shop theater. Also, Acting in Musical Theater -- Summer Week-long Workshop.  Questions please call 510-595-5514 or email info at ymtcberkeley.org.


SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS

ACT TEST DATES - February 27 is the regular registration deadline for the April 4 ACT.  Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221.


SENIORS

*1.  CAL GRANT FINAL DEADLINE IS TODAY, THURSDAY FEB. 26 -  If you have not turned in your Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form to D173, do so by today.  IF YOU DO NOT TURN IT IN BY TODAY, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT YOUR GPA WILL BE SENT TO THE CAL GRANT AGENCY ON TIME TO MEET THEIR DEADLINE AND YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CAL GRANT.  Even if you think that you may not be eligible, fill out and turn in this easy form so that you might be eligible if your financial situation changes.  

2.  San Francisco City College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Program is now accepting applications for Fall 2009. Degrees in the hospitality industry, culinary arts, food service management and hotel management are available.  The program is certified by the American Culinary Federation.  For more information and an application, go to www.ccsf.edu/cahs or call 415-239-3152. Deadline: April 13. 


EVENT/PERFORMANCE

*ITPs, Independent Theater Project opens this Friday, February 27 at 7:30 pm.  Three one-act plays directed by Berkeley High Seniors, completely student run and independent. The shows are this Friday and Saturday and next Friday and Saturday.  You don’t want to miss it!  Hillside Club -- 2286 Cedar St.  Tickets are $5 for students and $12 for general.