[BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin, Tues. 1/26

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
January 26, 2010

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ADMINISTRATION

1. Important Dates:
Final exams are January 27, 28, and 29th
Fall semester ends January 29th
Semester Break and Staff Development is February 1st (no school)
Second Semester starts February 2nd

2. Willard Mathworks will start again Tuesday, February 23rd from 4-5 pm.
Training for new tutors will be Tuesday, February 16th. Contact
Willardmathworks at gmail.com.

3. In order to support the academic success of all BHS students, the health
center will be taking students on a drop in only basis during finals.
Students may come to the health center during that time with a signed note
from their teacher or they may make an appointment in the afternoons during
finals week. Best of luck with your finals!

4. Students who applied for a PE waiver this fall must pick up their waiver
in the counseling office between January 11th and January 29th, for a second
signature from your coach or supervisor, then return it to your counselor.
If you have any questions please contact Vernon Walton at 644-4569 or
Vernon_walton at berkeley.k12.ca.us.

5. CAHSEE (exit) exam for all sophomores will be Feb. 2nd/3rd. Please mark
this date! Please note on these days breakfast will be served at 7:00 am to
provide a nutritional morning for students who need to take the test. These
two days only will feature cold breakfast items (yogurt, fruit, cereal,
cheese, etc.).

6. BART tickets orders will be taken on January 26th and 27th at lunchtime
only in room D224. Tickets price is $16.00. Cash only - no checks, exact
price for tickets will be appreciated.

7. Finals are this week so take advantage of the Teacher Tutorials and the
Student Learning Center available. Monday through Friday from 3:30- 6:00 pm.
We have a full-time Writing Tutor and Cal tutors in most subjects.

8. To support our hard working, diligent students at the end of the
semester, teacher librarians Ms. P and Ms. G-E will keep the computer lab
open every day during lunch through January 29. We will also keep the lab
open in the afternoon on finals days until 3:30 pm. As always, the library
will stay open until 4:30 pm.

CLUBS

1. Chorus Club and Vocal Jazz Ensemble are back after their successful debut
performance! As a reminder, Chorus Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at
lunch in A201. Vocal Jazz Ensemble meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at
4:30 in A201. It's not too late to join! Feel free to drop by!

*2. Build On is having a book drive for elementary school students!  Please
bring new or gently used children books to your 2nd period classes.  The
class that collects the most books will win a prize!!!  Thank you.
 
*3. The California Scholarship Federation is recruiting new members for
Spring 2010.  CSF is BHS’s honor society and looks great on a college
application or resume.  Please pick up an application in the College Career
Center.  Applications are due February 19, so please hurry. To all current
CSF members, you must re-apply each semester. Both volunteer timesheets and
$20 cash fundraising are due on January 31st in the College Career Center.
Contact csfbhs at gmail.com with questions.

SPORTS

1. Anyone interested in playing Girls Lacrosse come out to the BHS track! We
will meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4-5 for pre-season
conditioning. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary. For more
information, contact captains Samantha Flounders at Samantha at 5vforest.net or
Kate Armstrong at kategotkicks at gmail.com.

2. Spring Sports:
Athletic packets, including current physicals, must be turned into the
Athletic Director's office as soon as possible.  The paperwork, along with
semester grades must be cleared BEFORE February 8th, the first day of
tryouts.
  Spring Sports: Badminton, Baseball, Boys Crew, Girls Crew, Boys Golf, Boys
Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Girls Swimming and Diving, Boys Swimming
and Diving, Boys Tennis, Girls Track and Field, Boys Track and Field, Boys
Volleyball. Tryouts start: Monday, February 8th, after school. Location
details will be announced.
  Packets: Athletic packets can be picked up in the Athletic Director's
office and at the BHS front desk. GPA: Must have at least a 2.0 for Fall
Semester.

3. Interested in Joining Berkeley's Best Spirit Squad? Join us at our annual
BHS Spiritleading, Parent-Student Information meeting, Wednesday, February,
10, 2010 at 6:30pm at Berkeley High School, (Location TBA). Applications
will be distributed at the meeting. For more information contact Head Coach
Sandra McGill: scmcgillcheer at att.net. Thanks!

JUNIORS/SENIORS

Juniors: please pick up your PSAT scores in the College Career Center at
lunch or after school. You will need to show a picture ID to receive them.

EVENTS/PERFORMANCES

*1. Want a chance to be royalty?  You can be king or queen of Cupid’s Ball.
Come to the leadership office to grab an application.  Deadline is
Wednesday, February 3rd.  Don’t forget to buy your tickets
..Cupid's Ball is
this year's theme for BHS's "WinterBall!" Come if you want a great time
dancing and hanging with friends. The date is February 6th from 7 pm until
11 pm in the Jacket Gym. Cupid's Ball is less then a month away. Tickets are
being sold after school and at lunch everyday in the athletic office. Next
to the Donahue Gym. Prices go up $5 each week. So get your tickets as soon
as possible

2. Crab Feed Fundraiser for Rise Program, will be Friday, February 5th in
the BHS Cafeteria. Tickets can be purchased in G111. All you can eat crab,
pasta, salad and bread. Live Entertainment.

JOBS

1. Homework Helper needed evenings around 6 pm in math and language arts for
9th grade girl. One hour 2 times per week. Pay $12/hr. Location close to
BHS. Junior who is willing to do it for 2 years preferred. Interested
students email: mickydux at earthlink.net

2. A Latin tutor is needed for a freshman Latin student. He will need a
meeting 2-3 times a week for about an hour. The pay is $12 per hour. Contact
510-527-1378, if interested.