[BHS Etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin, Feb. 28 (Thurs.)

Wed Feb 27 15:41:57 PST 2013

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STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN
Thursday, February 28, 2013

*New to the bulletin today

ADMINISTRATION

*1. Don’t forget to purchase this year’s yearbook!  There are only 150 books left!  Don’t get left out!  Seniors can get their Freshman and Senior yearbooks for $100, or their Freshman, Sophomore and Senior yearbooks for $150 in C327 after school.

*2  Attention all Staff and Student Body: This Friday, March 1, we are celebrating College and Career day! 
Staff: Please remember to wear your favorite college apparel and share your spirit!
Students: Feel free to ask teachers and staff about their College and Career Experiences.  Come by the courtyard by the Senior steps during the lunch period on Friday to check out various  College and Career related booths.

*3. February is teen Dating Violence Awareness Month!  Dating violence is abusive behavior that one person in a relationship uses to take power and control over their partner.  That can include anything from taking or breaking a partner’s belongings, to making threats, physical violence, or preventing a partner from seeing friends or friends.  One in three teens experiences some form of dating abuse, and many are afraid to report it.  If you or someone you know is experiencing teen dating violence, you are not alone!  The Health Center is here for you.  Stop by during our regular hours to talk.  Also, don’t forget to come through to the senior steps during lunch today to talk about teen dating violence and win prizes. We will be giving away candy, stress stars, and land yards.  Hope to see you there!

*4. Hey teachers, bring your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd period classes out to the Service fair on Friday, March 8th.  We will have outside service organizations as well as Berkeley High Service clubs who will be selling delicious baked goods to raise money for their cause.  You can sign up to volunteer with local service groups like teen drug abuse program and youth radio.

AUDITIONS

1. DANCE PRODUCTION AUDITIONS ARE HAPPENING NOW: Come to the A Building Stage at lunch and after school this week and next to learn material for the audition today, THURSDAY, Feb 28. If you love to dance -- come join us! We love all dance styles! See Ms Carr in the A Building with any questions.

*2. A chorus line?  Les Miz?  Cats? Little shop of Horrors?  Who knows?  Apply now to Direct next years 2014 school musical!  See Mr. Winer and the notice on the Drama Bulletin board for more info.

CLUBS

*1. Are you bilingual?  Are you a senior?  You may qualify for the Berkeley Unified Seal of Literacy.  The seal can help you as you apply for jobs and to college, it will also make your family proud.  Please come to a Seal of Literacy Application meeting this Thursday in C230 at lunch for more information and help with the application.

2. Seniors and clubs!  The clock is ticking and you need pages in the yearbook!  They can be purchased at yearbookordercenter.com or in room C327!  The deadline is March 1st , so get on it!  Don’t miss out!

*3. Do you like to sing? Do you like Bohemian Rhapsody?  If you said yes to either of these questions, join Chorus Club!  Sing with us Mondays at 8:30 am in A105 (the choral room) and Fridays at lunch in A204.  Meet new people and have a great time singing songs you love!

4. Hey Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Chief of Service, Chief of Social Activities, School Board reps of all 9-11th grades, pick up an application now thru the new  extended deadline March 8th. You can pick them up in the leadership office and turn them in on the box at the leadership office Door!

5. Leadership will be hosting a kit making day in order to put together kits for YEAH! ( Youth Homeless Shelter)  This is a great way to help and get community service hours.  Come to the leadership office on Thursday, March 28th to help out!

SPORTS

* BHS Womens Basketball v. Heritage High School NCS Final Four
BHS  v. Monte Vista - Wednesday, February 27 @ 7:00 pm at Heritage HS Brentwood, CA
The Berkeley High Womens Basketball team continues its march towards the NCS championship as they take on the #1 seeded Heritage Patriots in the Semi-Finals of he Division I NCS playoffs. The girls are coming off of an OT thriller against Deer Valley and look to maintain the momentum and get to the NCS Championship.    General Admission – $9, Student / Child / Senior (60+) – $6

SUMMER JOBS

The City of Berkeley's YouthWorks Employment Program in the Department of Housing & Community Services is pleased to announce that the official application period for the 2013 Summer Youth Employment Program begins March 1st and continues until April 5th, 2013.

Qualified Youth (14-25 years old & Berkeley residents) are eligible to apply for jobs in a variety of sectors, including childcare, recreation & clerical positions within city departments and various community organizations.  The pay is $8.00/hr, and Youth may work up to 30 hrs/week for up to 8 weeks.  The tentative employment start date is mid/late June.

To apply: Youth need to come in person to the YouthWorks office at 2180 Milvia St. (City Hall), starting March 1st, to sign in and pick up an application packet.  The completed application must be turned in, in person, with required original documents including Photo ID, Social Security Card, Proof of Residence, a typed or word-processed resume, and Parental Authorization for youth under the age of 18.   The deadline for returning the application & required documents is Friday April 5th, 2012.

Please note the offices will be closed on Fridays, March 8th and March 22nd as a part of the city's continuing cost-cutting measures.

For youth requiring assistance with resumes, YouthWorks will be offering resume workshops on Wednesdays, March 13, 20, 27 from 4:00-5:30pm at the Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch (2090 Kittredge St) in the 3rd floor electronic classroom. Preregistration is required; please contact YouthWorks to register and to pick up a resume worksheet. Participants in the workshop will complete a professional resume ready for submission to the program.
To register for resume workshops, or for further information regarding the Summer Youth Employment Program, please contact YouthWorks at (510) 981-4970 or email youthworks at cityofberkeley.info.

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