[BHS Etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin, Fri. 3/19

[BHS etree]

STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
March 19, 2010

*Indicates new or updated item

SAT word of the day: abnormal (adj). Not conformed to the ordinary rule or
standard

ADMINISTRATION

1. Students interested in taking Honors Algebra 2 or Honors Math Analysis
next year must take the placement exam.  If you are currently enrolled in an
Honors course at BHS and will end the year with an A or B you do not need to
take the test.  Any other current BHS student may sign up on the sign up
sheets posted on the math office H113.  Any off-campus students planning to
take the test should email Amy Burke at amy_burke at berkeley.k12.ca.us with
their preferred testing date.
The test will take approximately one hour and is to be given on Monday,
April 5 and Tuesday, April 6 in H304 at 4:00.Please note, this exam is
different from the exam being offered to all incoming 9th graders.  It is
being offered to current 9th, 10th and 11th grade students both enrolled at
BHS and coming into the school in the fall.

2. This is the last week to register for the AP Tests given in May 2010.
Forms are available through AP Teachers or from Mrs. Williams in C106. You
may turn in the registration during lunch to 12:10 pm or after school to 4
pm at the Athletic Ticket window through Friday, March 19. Lines the last
day will be long, do not wait!

3. LOVE DANCING?  Want to take a student run dance class where you put on
your own show, create dances and work with professional choreographers? Then
come audition for Berkeley High's Dance Production Class! Drop in rehearsals
begin this Thursday at lunch and after school on the A building stage. Come
learn the dances, then show up for the audition NEXT THURSDAY, March
25th. See Ms. Carr or Ms. Zakon in the A Building for more information.

4. Week of service next week. (March 22-March 26) Each day we have a
different theme - show your service spirit.
- Monday is GO Green Day, wear your thrift store and natural fiber clothing.
- Tuesday is Animal day. Dress up like your favorite living creature.
- Wednesday is Help Humanity. Be a buddy, find a buddy to dress alike.
- Thursday is Political Activism Day. Be patriotic/radical. Dress like a
Politician.
- Friday is Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning. Wear red and gold in
solidarity. 
This is a great week of service, let's make this a success!!! 

5. Need service hours? Want to be in a fun service event? Well come to D148
to sign up for next week's campus clean-up! Next week is the week of service
and remember BHS leadership is service! SO come out, show your leadership,
and get involved! Campus clean up after school Monday, tutoring at
Washington Elementary on Wednesday.

*6. Attention to those interested in Asian Graduation. We will be having an
Asian Graduation informational meeting this Tuesday, March 23rd in C334.
See you there!

CLUBS

1. Join us for a St. Patty's Day celebration! Cooking Club is meeting on
Tuesday, March 23 @ 3:30 in H106. We'll be making green pizza, pasta and
salad. Join us for food, fun and friends!

SPORTS

1. ON TO ARCO! Congratulations again to our Ladyjacket basketball team for
their Regional Semifinal win over Kennedy Saturday night! The Ladyjackets
won 52-47, and move on to the Regional finals at Arco Arena in Sacramento
this Saturday, March 20, at 6 pm. Go Ladyjackets! Let's all get up to
Sacramento this Saturday and make some noise!

JUNIORS

Juniors ONLY - Take an SAT or ACT practice test at BHS. Sign up in the
College Career Center starting Monday, March 15th at lunch or after school -
$15 CASH ONLY. The test will be on Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:00 am - 1:00
pm.

ALL STUDENTS/TEACHERS/STAFF

1. STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND STAFF--PUBLISH YOUR ART! Illustrations are needed
for next year's BHS College Application handbooks. Hand-drawn or digital,
photos, cartoons, crossword puzzles, or whatever-all are fine just so
they're original. The art can be in color, but be aware that it will be
reproduced in black and white. The artwork can express something about
applying to college, life at Berkeley High, student life, or just life. Of
course, no objectionable subject matter please. We'll use your name unless
you don't want it published; but please include your name and contact info
on the back of your art in case we need to contact you, and drop it off in
the College/Career Center, attention Nancy Koerner, or send it to
downboy1013 at yahoo.com. Deadline is April 1. If you have any questions, feel
free to contact Nancy at downboy1013 at yahoo.com

2. Financial Aid Workshops will be in the College Career at 3:30 pm.,
Tuesdays.

EVENTS/PERFORMANCES

*1. Destiny Arts Center: A dance/theater/martial arts performance about
finding your own power, featuring hip hop, modern and aerial, dance.
Performers include several BHS students.  
Friday, March 19th @ 7:30pm
Saturday, March 20th @ 7:30pm
Sunday, March 21st @ 2pm
Friday, March 26th @ 7:30pm
Saturday, March 27th @ 2pm & 7:30pm
Laney College Theater, 900 Fallon St, Oakland CA 94607
The venue is across the street from Lake Merritt BART Station
Tickets  Adults:  $13-$25 sliding scale  Youth 18 and under:  $6
 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/99997

2. Junior Prom is finally here! It will be held at the Bayside Pavillion on
April 10th so be sure to get your tickets ASAP! Tickets this week will be
sold for $55 at the ticket office. For more information feel free to stop by
the leadership office, D148.