[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin, Thur. 9/24

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
September 24, 2009   

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ADMINISTRATION

1. Purchase your PE clothes at the PE office in the old gym before school and after school and during lunch. T-shirts are $10 and sweatpants are $15.

2. Yearbooks - Are on sale at myyear.com for $60 until September 25th then they go up to $70. Buy soon, they don't go down.

*3. Last year's BHS Jazz Combo A performed this past weekend at the Monterey Jazz Festival after placing first at last April's Monterey Jazz Next Generation Festival. They received a standing ovation after a truly incredible performance. Congratulations to Chase Jackson (vibes), Nicholas Murphy (bass), Forrest Mitchell (drums), Elena Pinderhughes (flute), Samora Pinderhughes (piano) and Micheal Stock-Matthews (trumpet) for beautifully representing BHS, and so clearly demonstrating what a vibrant and exceptional jazz program we have. Most of the musicians are in college and had a great time playing together again. Special thanks to Charles Hamilton on behalf of the parents.

CLUBS

1. CLUBS!! New and old--you need to register for this year, so we have your up-to-date info. Please do so by filling out a form in the Leadership office, D148. The deadline is September 25th to make our first club list printing.

2. Calling all Freshmen!! Your class needs leadership! Come to the Leadership office between the food court and counseling office to learn more and pick up an application. Applications are now due on Friday, September 25th.

*3. Want to watch movies and expand your knowledge and repertoire of films? Join the film club. Come to room C311 at lunch on Thursdays.

4. Interested in designing your class t-shirt?  We need designs for every class as soon as possible, so if you want your design to be featured please drop off your design in D148 by Friday, Sept. 25th.

5. Vocal Jazz Comes to Berkeley High: For decades, Berkeley High has had a great instrumental jazz program. Now you singers can get in on the action! Join the new Berkeley High vocal jazz ensemble--sign up with the director, Mr. Dailey, in room A206H in the music building. It's just down the hall from the band room upstairs. Rehearsals begin soon, so sign up today!

6. If you are a Sophomore, Junior or Senior and are interested in politics, come to C112 at lunch on Friday to get information about a trip to Washington, DC. Interested students must attend weekly lunch meetings and fundraisers. See Mr Rodrigues in C112 with questions.

SPORTS

*1. BHS Boys soccer Potluck this Friday. Boys Soccer players, don't forget to attend this Friday's pot luck pep rally at 6:00 pm in the food court. Head Coach Phil Sicluna will introduce the soccer program and team.

*2. Come out and support your Jacket girls volleyball at our 1st league home game against De Anza. JV girls at 4:30 pm and Varsity at 5:30 pm. Support your Jackets!

JOBS/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

1. Volunteer to tutor Middle School students in the Willard Mathworks program and receive tutoring credit, community service and internship credit. Contact Karen Meryash, kspivey at ix.netcom.com

2. ESTO ES UNA BUENA OPORTUNIDAD PARA UN ESTUDIANTE INTELIGENTE: Mr. Roose needs a Spanish proctor during period two or five. If you passed at least Spanish 3-4 and are interested in being a proctor, talk to Mr. Roose. He's in portable #8.

3. Looking for Community Service hours? Like to work with Children? Need a tutor for a 3rd grader who needs help in Grammar/Spelling. See Belinda at the Administration office for details.

4. Mathworks training Tuesday, September 29th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm in H211. Receive tutoring credit, internship credit for middle school math tutoring.

COLLEGE/CAREER

1. COLLEGE VISITS:

Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
8:27  am   Smith College (MA)
2:32 pm    New York University

Friday, Sept. 25, 2009
8:27 am    Lewis and Clark

2. Students who need fee waivers: We have ACT fee waivers and SAT fee waivers. See Ms. Price or Ms. Sandberg before or after school if you need a fee waiver.

EVENTS/PERFORMANCES

1. The BHS Spring Musical will be the Broadway Hit: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." Auditions coming in October. Show opens April 7th. See Mr. Winer for details!

2. Create the Artwork and design for this year's BHS Jazz t-shirt. Artwork entries are due in the band room (A105) by October 21. Voting by BHS jazz students will be October 22nd. Pick up an entry flyer in the band room today!