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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'>PLEASE do not reply to this
email, contact Chris Young, </span></font><a
href="mailto:cyoung@berkeleyhigh.us" target="_blank"><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>cyoung@berkeleyhigh.us</span></font></a><font
size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:red'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

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10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Winter Ball will take
place on Saturday, February 12 from 7-11 pm in the Jacket Gym. This year's
theme, in light of Valentine's Day is "XOXO: Lovers and Friends." The
gym will be transformed into a classy and romantic space</span></font><font
size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>,</span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'> drawing on Parisian elements including a large model of the
Eiffel Tower, a fountain, old-style street lamps, and manicured plants.  </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

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11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Tickets are on sale now,
sold from the steps of the Community Theater at lunch and after school. 
The price of tickets for this and next week is $30.  A $5 discount can be
arranged by the student getting a signed note from her/his counselor that indicates
the student is part of the free-lunch program. The student must present their
student ID to purchase a ticket.  No checks are accepted, only cash and
money orders.  </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The dress code is
semi-formal. Appropriate dress and bags will be checked at the door by safety
officers and administrators.  A red-carpet fashion show will give students
a chance to win a prize for Classiest Dressed. Other events will include a
special dance performance, a musical guest, and recognition of a Cupid and
Cupidette.  </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>This event is for ALL
students - grades and backgrounds.  A variety of music and finger food
will be offered to appeal to the greatly diverse interests of the student
body.  Please encourage your student to attend with some friends for a
safe and fun night to remember.  Unfortunately</span></font><font size=2
color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>,</span></font><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> any
student who has already or does face serious disciplinary action between
January 3 and the date of the Ball will not be allowed to attend.  <br>
<br>
A professional photographer will be present to take pictures for as little as $8
each when students take a "group" picture (three or more
people).  </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>Parent volunteers are also needed to help with tasks such as coat
check and keeping the refreshments area stocked and clean.  Please let me
know if you are interested in volunteering at this exciting event!<br>
<br>
</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'>Diane Douglas, Marguerite
Fa-Kaji and Pat Anderson are the parent-volunteer facilitators of the etree;
please direct any questions to them at <a href="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net"
title="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net"><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>bhs-owner@lmi.net</span></font></a>. </span></font><font
color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'>BHS etree archives: <a
href="http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/"
title="http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/"><font color=navy><span
style='color:navy'>http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/</span></font></a>; BHS
PTSA website: <a href="http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/"
title="http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/"><font color=navy><span
style='color:navy'>http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/</span></font></a>. To
unsubscribe from the etree, send an email to <a
href="mailto:bhs-request@lmi.net" title="mailto:bhs-request@lmi.net"><font
color=navy><span style='color:navy'>bhs-request@lmi.net</span></font></a> with
one word only in the subject line: 'unsubscribe'.   To post a
message, send to: <a href="mailto:bhs@lmi.net" title="mailto:bhs@lmi.net"><font
color=navy><span style='color:navy'>bhs@lmi.net</span></font></a></span></font><font
size=2 color=navy face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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