[BHS Etree] BULLETIN: Student Bulletin Feb. 16 (Wed)

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2021-2022 ASB Leadership

One big, red & gold family!
BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL 
STUDENT BULLETIN
Lottie D., Chief of Publicity
Adam W., Chief of Publicity
Jack W., Chief of Publicity
Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
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 Video Bulletin Catalog <https://docs.google.com/document/d/16dVBsMWuRjCYT_Ubp2gnQeE6ZCSa33WSyJB3ZcDdk1A/edit#bookmark=id.e2ygj2vkgg49> (requires BUSD account)

Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday <no longer on Friday> 
PA: Friday <returns 2.25>
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February 16, 2022
Here is today’s video bulletin:
 studentbulletin21622.mp4 <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XJbBCfg6Rp98lw4GXBaPNAjFFHKYwk4r/view?usp=drive_web>

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

School board meeting today, February 16th, at 7pm! 
There will be discussion on special education, more budget information, and voting on the climate literacy resolution. 

Link to join on the school board website or in @anjunamschoolboard instagram bio. 

GSA Fundraiser for Queer Prom
The GSA is doing a fundraiser for Queer Prom this Thursday, February 17! We will be outside the H building at lunch selling LGBTQ-themed stickers and shirts in a range of designs. Stickers are $1 each, or 3 for $2, and shirts are $20 each. All proceeds will be going to fund Queer Prom this spring. If you're looking for a cute sticker or shirt for yourself or a friend, please stop by to help support the GSA and Queer Prom!

Submitted by berkeleyhighschoolgsa at gmail.com <mailto:berkeleyhighschoolgsa at gmail.com>
@bhsqueer

Elected Candidate Handbook preview/ Convention Delegate Request
Election season is here, Berkeley High. Today is your first chance to preview the roster of elected candidates for the 2022-23 school year. These are the students who will represent you at school board meetings, funding committees, and in on-campus events planning. To be an informed voter, read through the Elected Candidate Handbook and connect with the elected candidates about their campaigns over social media.
ELECTION HANDBOOK 2022 <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zUd8qI24pBgStr68V-FX8KUx6oGuAQdplZg79tV2ipo/edit?usp=sharing>
In addition, teachers, please consider sending 1 delegate as representative of your social studies class, to the 13th annual Election Convention. Please send the name of 1 student and possibly an alternate by Monday. Video of candidate speeches will be made available after the convention.  

Good luck candidates!

Submitted by Mr. V <mailto:johnvillavicencio at berkeley.net> & Anna Khan-Akselrod <mailto:annakhanakselrod at students.berkeley.net>

BHS FILM FEST
Hello! Just another update on the upcoming BHS Film festival. Submissions are coming up, and fast. Please please get your submissions in by March 1st if you want them to be reviewed by the super awesome BHS Film fest club. The physical festival will be coming up on May 21. The festival is a great way to share your work, either new or old, and get recognition for the amazing films you are creating! Submitting also counts as extra credit in almost all film classes, so if you do submit make sure you tell your teacher! Thank you, and get filming!

Submitted by dahliahellerstein at students.berkeley.net <mailto:dahliahellerstein at students.berkeley.net>

Jazz at Lunch Today
Come join us again this Wednesday for Jazz at Lunch. This time it's the beautiful Four O'Clock Band! on the basketball court between the M gym and Jacket Stadium

Are you a musician who's ever wanted to sing? 
Or just interested in joining a low-stress choir? Then check out Young Musicians Chorus! YMC is a high-quality, low-commitment ensemble catered to instrumentally-trained musicians. We strive to develop the skills each singer brings to our choral ensembles and sing fun and varied repertoire suited to strong musicians. 

For more information about YMC, please visit our website YMchorus.org <http://ymchorus.org/> and/or feel free to contact us at info at YMChorus.org <mailto:info at YMChorus.org>

Upcoming Vaccine Clinics
In partnership with Carbon Health, the City of Berkeley is hosting vaccine clinics. First, Second, and Additional Pfizer doses will be available. Anyone over the age of 5 can get their first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Anyone over the age of 12 who received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 5 months ago can get their booster dose at either clinic. Walk up appointments are available, but patients are encouraged to make an appointment to secure a vaccine and save time the day of the clinic! 
 
 Wednesday, 2/16 11:30am-6:30pm at Berkeley Technology Academy (BTA)  
2701 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 
https://crbn.app.link/e/covidvax-berkeley-technology-academy-and-independent-studies2_16_22 <https://crbn.app.link/e/covidvax-berkeley-technology-academy-and-independent-studies2_16_22> 
Tuesday, 2/22 10:30am-5:30pm at Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library 
1901 Russell Street, Berkeley 
https://crbn.app.link/e/covidvax-thps-library-2_22_2022 <https://crbn.app.link/e/covidvax-thps-library-2_22_2022>
Submitted by BUSD

IMPORTANT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW



Engineering at the University level & Beyond…
Learn about pursuing engineering at an undergraduate level with the UC Berkeley Society of Women in Engineering! SWE is a national nonprofit organization which strives to highlight the achievements of women as leaders and engineers. Hear from representative and president Allison Nguyen about the organization, programs offered, career pathways, and her experience at the Berkeley College of Engineering! More information below. All guest speakers are virtual and not in-person/on campus.  UC Berkeley Society of Women in Engineering (SWE): The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is an international not-for-profit educational and service organization with over 40,000 members in nearly 100 professional sections, 300 collegiate sections, and 60 global affiliate groups throughout the world. SWE awards multiple scholarships each year to women in undergraduate and graduate STEM degree programs. In 2019, SWE disbursed nearly 260 new and renewed scholarships valued at more than $810,000.

bhssteminist at gmail.com <mailto:bhssteminist at gmail.com>
@bhs.steminist

BHS Athletics Update

NCS UPDATE
2/16 7pm Girls Soccer (11 Seed) - HOME vs. San Ramon Valley or SRV 
2/16 7pm Boys Soccer (11 Seed) - AWAY at Cal High

And if you cannot make out to the games, make sure to subscribe to the BHS Athletics YouTube channel to watch all of the live or on replay <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWWhXu6tGWZDyvjIdlX2Fw>. 

 Check out the calendar to go support your Yellow Jackets!
Link to game calendar <https://westalamedacountyconference.org/public/genie/678/school/3/> 
For upcoming games & scores, visit
Berkeleyhighathletics.org <http://berkeleyhighathletics.org/>

Join Our Team - Chief of Service position deadline extended
The due date for applications to the elected position of Chief of Service has been extended until midnight of February 17

Please apply here for the CHIEF OF SERVICE position <https://forms.gle/Yfgr7eQeM3AGLDZJ7> only.

For appointed positions or Link Leaders:
Students are from all learning communities and levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Help us create an even better team by applying for an appointed position by April 19. 

Please visit the Leadership website for the list of positions with descriptions, important dates, and other information.  <https://berkeleyschools.net/leadership/?page_id=21>
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions. 
Contact Mr. V <mailto:johnvillavicencio at berkeley.net>
Anna Kahn-Akselrod <mailto:annakhanakselrod at students.berkeley.net>, Commissioner of Elections

Seniors Order Cap & Gown

Not only is prom quickly approaching, but graduation is beginning to appear on the horizon. In addition to finishing your last BHS semester strong, make sure to pick up a cap & gown today. You can select a red or gold through GRADUATIONORDER.com <http://graduationorder.com/>. If you wish to use the cap & gown loaner please do so before March 1. More details about graduation ceremonies and celebrations will be shared as we approach spring break.

Graduation orders can be placed at any time online, by phone or by mail. Achievers Inc. handles orders for just the cap and gown as well as rings, announcements, grad swag and even graduation packages. Cap & gowns are traditionally worn at an in-person graduation. Consider using a cap & gown for senior portraits, graduation pictures, at home celebrations as well as any graduation activities to be confirmed in the spring. All orders are shipped directly to your desired mailing address.
Online:		GraduationOrder.com <http://graduationorder.com/>  (password bhs510)
Phone:		408.441.7200 	Monday - Friday   9:00 am - 4:00 pm (English/Spanish)
Mail:		Achievers Inc., 877 Commercial Street, San Jose, CA 95112 

For more information for graduating students, please review the Class of 2022 Senior Letter <https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/student-activities-3/senior-information-2/>.


Prom 2022 A Starry Night
	
SF Design Center Galleria <https://www.google.com/maps/place/San+Francisco+Design+Center/@37.7681532,-122.4034628,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x9f06ebddb652abde?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi9jsuT2vj1AhWlD0QIHZrcA5cQ_BJ6BAgqEAU> 101 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco, CA
8:00 pm – 11:30 pm – Doors close at 9:30pm - No in & out privileges for any reason.

A Starry Night plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect sweet or savory crepes, unlimited beverages, and free photobooth pictures. Guests will also have access to professional photography at an extra cost. 

Prom Policy: In order to attend prom, students should not be involved in conduct that violates education code and school rules from February 1-March 18. If there is a violation of the education code and school rules you will be excluded from prom. In December, the attendance office sent students who have 30+ unexcused absences a letter home notifying them that they cannot attend Senior Prom.  
-You can earn yourself off the prom exclusion list by showing improvement in your attendance.  You will need to complete a 2-week attendance  that you can pick up from the attendance office. You must have no unexcused period absences or CUTs during your 2 week attendance card and it must be completed before March 11th, the end of quarter 3. You can attend tutoring in the College and Career Center or through teacher tutorials and complete the attached Unexcused Absence Clearance Form to clear up to 12 unverified absences from the previous month. If you can get your unexcused absences count under 30, you will be removed from the Prom Exclusion list. Please email Ms. Watson at amanwatson at berkeley.net <mailto:amanwatson at berkeley.net> if you have any questions about this

Covid Vaccination Status: Berkeley High Prom is taking place in the city of San Francisco. We need to have all attendees comply with the BUSD Board Policy* around vaccination status which states that proof of vaccination shall be required for attendance for any person age 12 or over at any indoor extracurricular BUSD event. In accordance with BUSD board policy, masks are to be worn at all times except when actively eating and when actively taking formal pictures. *Subject to change

Tickets: 	bit.ly/bhsprom22 <http://bit.ly/bhsprom22>
Feb. 14-27, tickets go on sale online only for $65.
Feb. 28-Mar.18, the price increases to $75. 
On Feb. 28, in-person sales are Monday, Wednesday, & Friday in the BHS Cafeteria at lunch & after school.
Cash & debit/credit cards are accepted. Debit/credit cards fees apply. No checks. 

Please understand that there will not be refunds issued for prom if you are unable to attend, or get removed from the event. By purchasing the ticket you are agreeing to abide by the rules of Berkeley High, Berkeley Unified School District, The Galleria venue and the city of San Francisco.

Discounted Tickets: To purchase discounted tickets at $30, BHS students must purchase tickets in person. The price will be $30 for the entire duration of sales.In-person ticket sales begin February 28. Students must show a photo of your current school year eligibility letter from B.U.S.D. to verify eligibility. Please see page 4.

Guest Passes & Dance Conduct:  Non-BHS Guest Pass Forms must be submitted  at time of purchase.  Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom.  The last day Guest Pass Forms are accepted will be March 11 and are available online only. Click here for the Guest Pass Form <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cDGx-47Qh-QMeofgTKyiSZOuOuXZRZ_m/view?usp=sharing>.

Security: All guests will pass through a security screening. Please do not bring large overnight bags, gum, food or beverage, drugs, weapons, among other illegal items. Contact Mr. V if you have a dietary need, prescription, or other need that may fall on the prohibited item list. 

Sobriety: For your safety, any guest suspected of being under the influence or in possession of an illegal or controlled substance, either when arriving or during the Prom, will have their parents/guardians notified and will be required to leave the premises.  Parents/Guardians will be responsible for picking the student up as all school policies and subsequent consequences will be enforced. Let’s have a joyous and safe celebration!

Complete the Free & Reduced Meals Form for Discounts
Families should complete an EZ Meal App <http://secure.ezmealapp.com/> in order to receive benefits under the free & reduced lunch program. If determined to qualify, students can receive discounts to school events (prom, graduation, etc.) among other testing discounts if they have completed forms on file with B.U.S.D. Once determined to qualify for free & reduced meals, Nutrition Services will send a paper copy of the eligibility letter to the home mailing address. To receive the discount, this paper copy or digital photo of the eligibility letter will be shown to school officials overseeing the school event. Families can also request an eligibility letter if they completed the Alternative Income Form at registration. 

If a household needs another letter they should contact Sara Leon either through saraleon at berkeley.net <mailto:saraleon at berkeley.net> or nutritionservices at berkeley.net <mailto:nutritionservices at berkeley.net>. This information is protected by right to privacy so we are not able to provide this information to minors or someone other than the head of household. Requests can be made by phone 510.644.6200 or through email, or by US mail 2020 Bonar Street, Suite 1, Berkeley CA, 94702. Nutrition Services require up to three days to process their request as these do not tend to come in one at a time. 

Remembering Eli Kane (October 6, 2000-July 15, 2021; BHS Class of 2019)
 
Eli Kane Spirit Award: Nominations for 11th or 12th grader
 Open Until March 4, 2022
 
About The Eli Kane Spirit Award
The Eli Kane Spirit Award is an annual award presented to a Berkeley High School Junior or Senior who best represents the spirit, qualities and character of Berkeley High School alumni, Eli Kane.
One deserving student will be selected and win a $3,500 cash award.
Nominations are now open and all teachers, coaches, counselors, administrators and fellow students from Berkeley High School, as well as extra-curricular instructors, coaches, tutors, employers, counselors and friends outside of BHS can nominate a current Junior or Senior. 
The nomination process is simple and should only take about 15 minutes of your time.  Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 4. 2022.  You can find the nomination submission form here:  <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-1iI2xyzJYrhkWPA8Q-w45xbjy7eqPqKDld1Q4P_fw2HDjQ/viewform>
For more information about the award, including criteria, selection process, FAQ’s and link to nominate a student, visit https://www.elikanefund.org/spirit-award <https://www.elikanefund.org/spirit-award>

Replacement ID Card 
Please complete the Google Form in the bulletin <https://forms.gle/JeV7JLVzAn9qw4YG8>. Once the form is complete, Ms. Ronda in the Counseling Center will notify you via email that the card is ready for pick up. Please note that ID cards are only printed on Wednesday.

Quick Links
Submit an entry for the BHS Film Festival BHS Film Festival Submissions <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRO278OPn6rt8XmKdBSg9fZ8Vk4ObOi-JpDIjR7g8zJ0B9PA/viewform?usp=sf_link>
Title IX Resource Document Click here for the document <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AwT_RskEtnxpzMMeaZWjf_gsgrMDglzo7EMIlHJBRfg/edit?usp=sharing>
Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com <http://secure.ezmealapp.com/> 
Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List <https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/student-activities-3/berkeley-high-clubs/> 
New Club Registration has closed for 21-22 Register a BHS Student Club for 2021-22 <https://forms.gle/NbSbChjSjWzeLP9y6>
BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org <http://berkeleyhighathletics.org/>
Class of 2022 Senior Letter Senior Info, Dates & Resources <https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/student-activities-3/senior-information-2/>

Submit A Bulletin
If any BHS student or staff member is interested in submitting an announcement, 
there are some basic guidelines to follow:
Here are the basic guidelines for submitting a bulletin:
1. It must be relevant to roughly 100 or more students or staff members. 
2. It must be a message that promotes community and builds up positive school culture. 
3. Please no birthday announcements or personal requests. 
Please submit your morning announcement to the Google From by Monday morning: http://bit.ly/bhsstudentbulletin <http://bit.ly/bhsstudentbulletin>
 
About
ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.

Useful Links
BHS Website <https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/>
Student Bulletin Archive <http://berkeleyschools.net/leadership/>
Submit a Bulletin <http://bit.ly/bhsstudentbulletin>
Follow @juicethejackets <https://www.instagram.com/juicethejackets/>
Current List of Student Clubs <https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/student-activities-3/berkeley-high-clubs/>
BHS Events Calendar <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_b3hvfpkecpkeh4gc3atup2dang%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FLos_Angeles>
Contact Info
Berkeley High ASB Leadership 
1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 
johnvillavicencio at berkeley.net <mailto:johnvillavicencio at berkeley.net>
510.644.8990
Go Jackets!
 
Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy
The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing a hostile-free working and learning environment. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status (related medical conditions), religion, color, national origin (including language restrictions and possession of a driver’s license (issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart attack), medical condition (cancer-related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

Discrimination is different treatment based on a protected characteristic in the context of an educational program, work or activity without a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason that interferes with or limits the individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the District or includes an adverse employment action.

Hostile environment harassment occurs when a target is subjected to unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic, which is both subjectively offensive to the target and would be offensive to a reasonable person of similar circumstances/characteristics and is sufficiently so severe, and so pervasive to interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to effectively work or to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the District. Harassment may take many forms, including but not limited to, verbal remarks and name-calling, graphic and written statements, or any conduct that may be threatening or humiliating. Harassment based on any of the above protected categories is a form of unlawful discrimination and will not be tolerated by the District and can result in disciplinary action against the offending student or employee.

Upon witnessing an act of discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived protected characteristics, school personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so. Once a school/office has expressed notice or reason to know of such conduct, whether carried out by employees, students, or third parties, it should take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate, determine what occurred, take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the conduct, eliminate a hostile environment, if one has been created and prevent the conduct from occurring again. These steps should be taken regardless of whether an individual makes a complaint or asks the school/office to take action. Complaints are protected from retaliation. The District prohibits retaliation against any person who files a complaint or an appeal, reports instances of noncompliance, discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation, or who participates in the complaint-filing or investigation process. This nondiscriminatory policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within any school/office under the jurisdiction of the Berkeley Unified School District. 

For more information, or to file a complaint please contact:
District Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer Berkeley Unified School District, 2020 Bonar Street, Room 117, Berkeley CA 94702 Phone: (510) 486-9338; Email: complaints at berkeley.net <mailto:complaints at berkeley.net>


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