[BHS Etree] BULLETIN - Student Daily Bulletin, Oct. 25 (Tues.)

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

*New to the bulletin today

ADMINISTRATION

1. Remember to get your student ID if you don't already have one.  Stop by
the counseling office and ask Robert Stiles to make you an ID during lunch
or after school.  Berkeley High is using student IDs more this year.  For
example, you'll need one to get into rally day, which is this Friday.

2. Yearbooks on sale for $65 until October 31st. Yearbooks will go up to $80
after Nov. 5th.

3. PE Waivers are now ready.  Beginning tomorrow, your 2nd period teachers
will distribute a copy of the waiver.  Make sure they are signed and
returned to the attendance office by 1/20/2012.

*4. This is a reminder that we are administering the CAHSEE Nov. 1 and Nov.
2 to all Juniors and Seniors who have yet to pass the exam.  Please make
sure to check in with your counselors to confirm whether or not you need to
take any portion of the exam.

SPORTS

COLLEGE VISITS

Tuesday, October 25              9:31 am    2nd period               St.
Mary's College of California

                                                2:24 pm    4th period
University of Richmond (VA)

                                                1:28 pm    5th period
Amherst College (MA)

Wednesday, October 26        9:31 am    2nd period               U of
Nevada, Reno

Thursday, October 27             9:31 am    2nd period               Ithaca
College (NY)

SENIORS

1. Workshops for UC/CSU/and Common Application: 10/25,10/26, after school in
the BHS Library computer room at 3:30- 4:30. Students are able to work on
their application, for any or all of the applications listed above.

2. Seniors whose application deadlines are earlier than Nov.1 or Nov.15
should see their guidance counselor who is writing their recommendation.  

RALLY - 3 days until the BHS rally!!!!

Through October 28th, if you are suspended, you will not be able to
participate in the BHS rally. 

CLUBS

1. Do you like acting?  We don't care!  Independent Theater Projects is
looking for students interested in auditions for our student produced
performance.  No experience necessary!  Sign up at Mr. Conn's room C232. 

EVENTS/PERFORMANCES

1. Actors, Singers, dancers: Please come to an information meeting on the
spring musical, "Hairspray".  Go to A203 at lunch Wed., October 27th.  The
director, Mr. Vaughn will provide information and cookies!

2. Auditions for YMTC's production of  RAGTIME will be held November 1, 2 &
3rd at the Walden School, Berkeley.  Ragtime features a large cast for
singers who act and actors who sing. There are many leading and secondary
roles for African Americans.  Rehearsals start the week of Dec 5th. Two week
winter break, and then first week of January.  6 performances, February
10th- 18th at the Julia Morgan Theater. Tuition assistance is available. To
reserve an audition time, find out more about YMTC, Ragtime, or our audition
process, check out ymtcberkeley.org

SPORTS

1. Athletic Packet Clearing Night for Winter Sports on November 3 @
5:30-7:00 PM: Turn in your Athletic Packet on Thursday, November 3 between
5:30- 7:00 PM.  Location: To Be Announced.  Meet the head coaches of men's
and women's basketball, soccer, and wrestling.  If you competed on a fall
team, you only need two new emergency forms.  Athletic Packets and Medical
Examination Forms can be found in the Athletic Office or on-line at
www.berkeleyhighathletics.org.

2. Still need Rally Day Colors?  The Athletic office will sell vintage
uniforms on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:45 - 5:00 pm in front of Athletic
Trainers Room. Jerseys for $5 and Jackets for $10.

3. Boys Soccer Try Outs start on Nov. 7.  Please register for tryouts at
www.futbolberkeley.com. Remember to bring your Athletic Packet to Clearing
Night on Nov. 3 at 5:30 pm in Donahue Gym.

4. The Yellowjackets Basketball, Soccer and Wrestling Team Tryouts start
Monday, November 7.  Times and locations have not been assigned yet.   Get
ready for try outs by completing a medical examination and athletic packet.
Athletic packets are available in the Athletic Director Office or on-line at
www.berkeleyhighathletics.org  Not sure when you had your last physical
exam?  Check the List of Physicals in the window of the Athletic Training
Room. If you competed on a fall sports team, you only need to complete the
emergency forms (one for the AD Office and one for the coach). 

*Try out times for winter sports:

Sport                              Day & Time
Location                                                           

Boys Basketball             TBA                           

Girls Basketball             Nov. 7-8 @   7-9 PM        All Levels
Jacket Gym                     

                                      Nov. 9-10 @ 4:30-7 PM   All Levels
Jacket Gym

                                      Nov. 11 @ 10-12:30        Varsity
Jacket Gym

                                      Nov. 11 @ 12:30-2:30     JV & Frosh
Jacket Gym

Boys Soccer                 Nov. 7-9 @ 3:45-5:30 PM
BHS Turf                            

                                      Nov. 10-11 @ 9-4
Gilman Turf Field 

5. Do you have school spirit? Do you have "Swag"? The Berkeley High Girls
and Boys Basketball programs will be selling "Swag" Student Spirit t-shirts
every Wednesday after school, 3:30-4:30pm, in front of the Donahue gym. All
BHS students who purchase the student designed "Swag" t-shirt will be
eligible to become a member of the "2012 Swag 6th Man Club" and receive up
to 50% off the student admission price to home basketball games. T-shirts
are $10. STUDENTS MUST PRESENT A CURRENT, VALID BHS STUDENT ID TO PURCHASE A
T-SHIRT AND GAME TICKETS. Support your BHS Basketball programs and join the
Swag 6th Man Club now! Please contact Wendy Guinn at wguinn20 at gmail.com or
Gina Morning at sydneyspartyhouse at yahoo.com for more information.

JOBS

The City of Berkeley's YouthWorks Employment Program in the Department of
Housing & Community Services, will accept applications through November 4th
for the Winter/After school program. Qualified Youth (14-25 years old &
Berkeley residents) are eligible to apply for jobs in a variety of sectors,
including the Berkeley Public Library, childcare, recreation & clerical
positions within city departments and various community organizations. The
pay is $8.00/hr, and Youth may work up to 3 hours/day (15 hrs/week) for a
period of 8-10 weeks. The tentative employment start date is mid-December.
To apply: Youth need to come in person to the YouthWorks office at 2180
Milvia St. (City Hall) to sign in and pick up an application packet. The
completed application must be turned in by applicant, with required
documents including Photo ID, Social Security Card, Proof of Residence, a
typed or word-processed resume, progress report showing a GPA of 2.0 or
higher, and Parental Authorization for youth under the age of 18.

The deadline for returning the application & required documents is November
4th, 2011. Please note the following office closures during the application
period: Monday, October 10th, Friday, October 14th & Friday, October 28th.
For further information, contact YouthWorks at (510)981-4970 or email
<mailto:youthworks at cityofberkeley.info> youthworks at cityofberkeley.info

VOLUNTEERING

The Berkeley Recreation Department will be hosting a Carnival for kids K-8th
grades.  There will be prizes and goodie bags for all participants.  Anyone
from the BHS staff and students interested in volunteering should contact
Eugene Evans at 510-981-6690 (at Live Oak Park).  The event is October 30th
at King Middle School.  It starts at 8:30 am on the track for set-up.  For
more information you can contact 510-478-4817.

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