[BHS Etree] BULLETIN - Student Daily Bulletin, Feb. 7 (Tues.)

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN

February 7, 2012

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ADMINISTRATION

1. CAHSEE - Students, you must bring your Student ID.  The California High
School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) will be Tuesday, Feb. 7 and Wednesday, Feb. 8.
This is a requirement for graduation and all sophomores are required to take
the exam on both days.  The first day's test is English and the second day
is Math.  Students who do not pass the exam will have other opportunities to
retake the portion that they do not pass during their junior or senior year.
If your last name begins with the letter "A-L," report to the Donahue Gym.
If your last name begins with the letters "M-Z," report to the Jacket Gym.
All 10th graders should report to Berkeley High by 7:30 am on both days. As
students finish the exam they will return to their regularly scheduled
classes.

2. BART Tickets for February are here.  Please pick up your tickets in Room
D224 at lunchtime only!

3. The make-up MANDATORY meeting for SPRING Waivers will take place on
Thursday, Feb. 9  from 4 to 4:30 in the BHS Little Theater.  Waiver forms
will only be passed out at the meetings.  YMCA orientation will be
immediately after.

*4. Each year approximately 1 in 4 teens reports verbal, physical,
emotional, or sexual abuse and this can lead to other unhealthy
relationships.  February is teen dating violence prevention and awareness
month.  Talk with a teacher, counselor, family member, or health center
staff if you or someone you know needs support.  Get help, take action, stop
the violence.

5. BSEP Applications for 2012-2013 school year are now available.  You can
pick up a printed copy or get one electronically.

*6. Students with 2 or more overdue books will not be able to purchase
tickets to the Winter Ball.  Please check under your bed and get those books
back to the textbook room!  Check with Ms. Reed (Mon. thru Thurs.) if you
have any questions. If you have a government book from last semester, PLEASE
turn it in to the bookroom ASAP. Other students are waiting for them. Thank
you.

7. Seeking Mathworks Coordinator. If you are a sophomore or junior looking
for a leadership position for next year, have a good  organizational sense,
like working with middle school students and are willing to work on Tuesdays
from 3:50-5pm contact Karen Meryash at kmeryash at gmail.com or call
510-303-3048.

8.  Winter Ball tickets are on SALE NOW!  Only $30 this week.  Come to the
Leadership Office at lunch or after school to buy your tickets. YEAH, it's
the Mardi Gras Ball - get your tix today and tell your friends.

9. DONATIONS- please donate used or new winter clothing for kids in need in
your community.  Coats, gloves, hats, scarves, sweaters, socks or mittens.
The donation bin is at the main doors of the school.

*10. Thursday, February 23rd is Day of Silence for Human Trafficking
Awareness.  Silence for people all over the world who are forced into sex
slavery.  Be silent for those who can't speak out!

CLUBS

1. Interested in a health career?  Then come join HOSA.  It's a great way to
get a jump start towards your future.  It will look great on College
Applications and resumes!  Meetings are every Thursday at 3:40 pm in room
G203.  Hope to see you there!

2. Got someone special in mind for Valentine's?  Buy them candygrams!  Build
On will be selling candygrams in the C-Building gallery all week at lunch.
All proceeds will support construction of schools in developing countries.

*3. AC Commencement meeting this Thursday at lunch in C213.  Please come out
to this important meeting.

SENIORS

If you applied to any private colleges or universities, be sure to check
your school's financial aid website for the specific requirements and due
dates.  Remember that colleges have different due dates for financial aid
materials.  If you would like assistance with the FAFSA or CSS/PROFILE, come
see Ms. Price or Mr. Barton in the College and Career Center after school or
during lunch.

SPORTS

1. BHS Men's Golf Team tryouts start on Monday, February 6th through
Thursday, February 9th.   Please bring your clubs and meet at Tilden Park
Golf course at 4pm. For questions please contact Coach Scales: Home:
510-520-5853; Cell: 510-223-8254.  If you need help with arranging a car
pool, please contact Kimmi at kimmikataria at gmail.com 

*2. BHS Badminton tryouts are today after school at 3:45 pm in the Jacket
Gym. Please meet your coach there for further instructions.  Use of the
facilities as yet to be determined it is very important that you arrive as
close to on time as possible.  Thank you. Please contact Skye Van
Valkenburgh if there are any questions (Skyemvan at yahoo.com).

3. The Berkeley High School Cheerleading Squad will hold their First Annual
Crab Feed Fundraiser!  Saturday, February 18, 2012, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
at Berkeley High School Cafe 1980 Allston Way Berkeley CA . Donation is $45
per person.  You can buy your ticket from any B.H.S. Cheerleader or B.H.S.
Cheer Coach.  Come and enjoy Hot/Cold Fresh Cracked Crab, Pasta, Salad and
Garlic Bread, Live entertainment, Raffles, Door Prizes and more.  Tickets go
on sale TODAY!!  Please come and support our teams in this fundraising event
to attend the USA Spirit Nationals.  If you are interested in renting a
vendor's booth, at this great event, please contact Ms. Sandra McGill, for
details by calling 510-919-6771. GO YELLOWJACKETS! 

SUMMER

Apply to the iCLEM internship! The Introductory College Level Experience In
Microbiology is a one in a lifetime opportunity for you to do research at
one of the best labs in the nation.  You will be paid $2000 upon completion
of the internships and get life changing experience with lab work.  See
http://qb3.berkeley.edu/synberc/iclem.html 

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