[BHS etree] Bulletin: Student Daily Bulletin, October 9, 2009

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
October 9, 2009

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ADMINISTRATION

*1. Staff Development Day on Monday, October 12.  No school for students.

2. PSAT TEST: The PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 14 from 8:30-11:30 am.  Deadline for Juniors to register for the test is this Friday, October 9th. See Ms. Reed at lunch or immediately after school to register.  The cost for juniors to take the test is $20.  In order to apply for a fee discount, see the College and Career Counselors. Registrations after the deadline will be put on the waiting list.
 
This is a mandatory test for all sophomores, and they will automatically be registered.  Sophomores who do not take the test will be marked absent periods 1-3.  Practice booklets will be distributed in English classes this week.  
 
The PSAT is a practice test for the SAT.  Most four-year colleges, including the UCs and Cal States, require that you take either the SAT or the ACT test.  This is a great opportunity to get your first look at this test. The PSAT is a no-stress test.  It is for practice only, so you can relax.  When you receive your scores, you will also get back your test booklet and a list of the correct answers, which will help you learn which areas you need to study for the SAT.
 
Even if you are not planning to apply to college, take the test anyway and keep all of your options open.  Many students change their minds about their future plans in their senior year or after graduation.

CLUBS

1. Vocal Jazz – Today from 4:30-5:30pm in A201

2. Double Dutch Club - Do you want to get your jump on? The Double Dutch Club will be out Friday with ropes.   

SPORTS

1. Anyone interested is welcome at open gym on Mondays from 4-6 and Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30.  We are also offering strength and conditioning on the track from 4:00-5:00 and in the weight room from 5:00-6:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  These opportunities are available to all students attending BHS.

JOBS/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

1. YouthWorks is the City of Berkeley's Youth Employment Program. The 2009 fall after-school program will be accepting applications from October 1st until October 31st. Interested youth are required to come in person to the Youth Works Office at 1947 Center Street, Basement, to pick up an application, starting Thursday, October 1st. For more info: (510)981-4970 or youthworks at cityofberkeley.info

COLLEGE/CAREER

1. 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.

2. Sign up in the College/Career Center for college essay writing and college applications workshops: 
     Friday, October 9 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm UC-CSU Applications
     Tuesday, October 15 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm UC-CSU Applications

3. COLLEGE VISITS (FOR SENIORS ONLY!):
Friday, October 9, 2009
 8:27 am    Whitman College (WA)
 9:31 am    John Hopkins University (MD)
10:40 am   Rhode Island School of Design
12:24 pm   University of Canterbury
 2:32 pm   Stanford University (CA)
 
*Tuesday, October 13, 2009
10:40 am    Swarthmore College
 2:32 pm    University  of Redlands

*Wednesday, October 14, 2009
 9:31 am    Bard College @ Simon’s Rock

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. Become a famous graphic artist!  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!