[BHS Etree] PTSA: September/October Bulletin

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PTSA 2021 September/October Bulletin



About the PTSA

BHS has a PTA that includes student leadership, it’s a Parent, Teacher,
Student Association, one of the few. Our meetings and website give a voice
to parents and provide a hub for resources and student expression. We have
officers and monthly Zoom meetings, we publish to the eTree, we sponsor
activities through our website, and we now compose bi-monthy bulletins.



Watch this short video to learn more about the PTSA

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HYqHncSaqqbthEGu0fFu46DDF2mEHtaK/view?usp=sharing



Our goal for this year is to establish sustainable leadership. We have
built the infrastructure for the PTSA to flourish, now it’s a matter of
attracting new parent, student, and teacher leaders. The PTSA is a way to
get involved, get things done, and make a difference at BHS.



The PTSA does not actively fundraise, instead we ask for member donations,
You can join and support the PTSA on our website
https://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/join



Tatiana Guerreiro Ramos is our new VP of Equity and Inclusion

Tatiana is known to many BUSD parents as the co-owner of Classroom Matters,
and she's its learning differences specialist. In her advocacy for kids
with learning differences, she helps families get support, services, and
curriculum accommodations that promote student engagement. Given the depth
of her experience and commitment to equity and inclusion, Tatiana is
destined to put her stamp on this position’s role at Berkeley High. We
welcome her with open arms.



Sexual Harassment and Harm at BHS

It’s a long standing issue and each year more BHS students are traumatized
by BUSD’s broken processes without any guaranteed recourse other than what
parents and teachers can provide. Berkeleyside has covered recent
developments, and BHS students frequently speak at Board meetings about
their experiences and need for support. At our October meeting, a panel of
parent, student, and teacher subject-matter experts provided perspectives
and fielded questions. The consensus is that meaningful District and Board
actions and investments to improve the response to sexual harm will not
happen until many parents demand it. GET INFORMED:  Read
https://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/sexual-harassment-summary   Listen to the
recording of our October meeting
https://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/meeting-resources   Ask questions for a FAQ
in the works, email them to ptsaberkeleyhigh at gmail.com  Show support now
with your response to this brief questionnaire:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQPpGhCsBt-l77623qp0fWbt8MEW27JUBrv24Qcd-zPSpJig/viewform?usp=pp_url



Our new website at 9 & 1/2 months

On February 1, 2021 we launched our website,
https://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/ with our first annual Black History Art
Contest in celebration of Black History Month -- check out the works of our
photography, visual arts, poetry, and music student winners on the Student
Life tab.



The PTSA website gives a voice to students, teachers, and parents and
provides a means to share BHS knowledge  (inside information and
perspectives on BHS are not easy to come by). Ultimately what makes a
website valuable is its content. Our plan to add new relevant content has
been “if we build it they will come.”  So we’re putting the word out.  The
PTSA website can serve many knowledge sharing purposes. We welcome your
interest, expertise and contributions.



The Math 1-2-3 Survival Kit

 The curriculum used to teach Math 1,2 & 3 at BHS is called the Math Vision
Project (MVP). There is no textbook, and new concepts are not taught with
examples. It’s up to the students to figure it out on their own, which is a
tall challenge for many. Enter the Math 1-2-3 Survival Kit which has links
to over 2000 videos (curated from the tens of thousands on the web by
Harvard and Stanford graduate and product developer Nina Hooper, who
expended hundreds of hours finding the best matching video) for every Math
1,2 & 3 module's Ready, Set, Go exercise. The Math 1-2-3 Survival Kit on
the PTSA website is the perfect tool for the student who is determined to
succeed in math despite whatever math trauma they may experience at BHS.
Check it out https://ptsaberkeleyhigh.wixsite.com/bhsmath

Seeking a few students who believe they are not good at math
Peter Bloomburgh, a former BHS math teacher, would like to work with a few
students on key Math 1 and Math 2 concepts and skills. Students will
receive one-on-one tutoring while using a math website Peter’s developed.
Peter graduated from MIT and held several senior management positions
during his business career; he subsequently taught math at BHS for 12
years. Helping students become more confident about their math abilities is
his passion. He is not charging for this service; if you are interested
email him at peterbloomsburgh at gmail.com.



PARENT HELP WANTED

1. Skilled Wix resource to assist with web updates

2. Auditor to address PTA reporting requirements (previous PTA experience
required)

3. Treasurer (PTA treasurer experience is helpful but the BHS treasurer
role is a breeze compared to K-8 treasurer duties)

4. VP of Membership & Recruitment - seeking fresh energy, ideas, and
determination





Upcoming Meeting Topics

Nov 15 - 504 Subcommittee Meeting - Retests: who needs them & who gets them

Nov 16 - Monthly Meeting - Safety and Mental Health concerns in the Fall of
2021

Jan 18 - Monthly Meeting - 2021-22 Math Discussion Night



More meeting details are in our eTree announcements. All meetings take
place via  Zoom; meeting information is on the PTSA website.
https://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/meeting-resources

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