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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><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 Angela Price, <a href="mailto:aprice@berkeley.k12.ca.us">aprice@berkeley.k12.ca.us</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>COLLEGE/CAREER BULLETIN: Week of May 9, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> *New or updated information<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>SAT WORD OF THE DAY</span></b>: Pervasive - widespread; extremely common<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>SENIORS<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1. Parents of Seniors. Don't forget to take a moment to fill out the survey on the Senior Handbook. <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRF88KP"><font color=black><span style='color:windowtext'>http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRF88KP</span></font></a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*2. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Friday, May 13</span></b> – Last day for seniors to turn in their <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Senior Awards Ceremony Form</span></i> (which they will receive in their English classes) in the College Center. Please remind your students of the honors and scholarships they have received during their high school years and encourage them to fill out the form and attend the ceremony. It is a wonderful way for students to get the acknowledgement they deserve and to celebrate their accomplishments as a community.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*3.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> Friday, May 20</span></b> – Last day to turn in the <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Exit Report Form</span></i> (which they will receive in their English classes at the beginning of May) in the College Career Center. The information we gather in these reports is very important so that we can have accurate data concerning the future plans of all seniors and assess how Berkeley High is doing in college admissions. No information about an individual student will be shared without the student's permission.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*4.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> Thursday, June 2</span></b> – Senior Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m. in the Community Theater.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*5.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> Wednesday, June 1</span></b> – Last day for student to turn in a <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Transcript Request Form</span></i> to Ms. Mellion in D173 so that we can send an official transcript to the school they will be attending in the fall. Write “FINAL TRANSCRIPT” in capital letters across the top of the form and paper-clip it to a stamped business-size envelope addressed to the college, with Berkeley High School (1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704) as the return address. If your student is under 18, a parent signature is required. All colleges require that students send them a final transcript confirming their senior-year grades.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.7in;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*6. COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGISTRATION DAYS - <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Monday, 5/16 – Monday, 5/19</span></b> during periods 1-3 in the College Career Center. Seniors who are planning on attending a community college in the fall and haven’t registered yet can come to the College Career Center to get help with the registration process. Students have to get permission from their teachers first.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.7in;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.7in;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*7. STUDENTS PLANNING TO ATTEND A UC CAMPUS – If you are planning to attend a UC campus and have not met the Entry Level Writing Requirement by April 1, 2011, you must take the UC Analytical Writing Placement Examination. The exam will be administered the morning of <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>May 14, 2011</span></b>, at testing centers throughout the state. You are exempt if you meet one of the following criteria: 30 or better on the ACT Combined English/Writing test; or 680 or better on the SAT-II Writing Test; or 680 or better on the SAT Reasoning Test, Writing section; or 3, 4 or 5 on either Advanced Placement (AP) Examination in English; or 5 or above on an International Baccalaureate High Level English A exam; 6 or above on an International Baccalaureate Standard Level English A exam or completing with a C or better an acceptable college course in English composition (for example, English 1A at a community college. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>JUNIORS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1. Junior college advising appointments available! Sign up for junior advising appointment in the college center, D221.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2. Free SAT Prep Class: People's Test Prep (PTPS) will conduct a free SAT/ACT prep class on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30 -5:30pm beginning Feb. 7 in room D220 for Berkeley High School juniors only.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>3. Nordstrom’s Scholarship – open to juniors who have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.7; have made a substantial contribution to the community; are involved in school activities; planning on applying for financial aid to attend college and will be eligible to attend a four-year college or university in the U.S. Deadline: <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>May 16</span></b>. Award: $10,000 scholarship paid over four years at $2,500 per year. Applications available at <a href="http://www.act.org/nordstrom/">http://www.act.org/nordstrom/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>4. ATHLETES – Juniors who want to play Division I or Division II sports in college need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at <a href="http://www.eligibilitycenter.org/">www.eligibilitycenter.org</a>. They also need to instruct College Board or ACT to send their SAT or ACT scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Finally, they will need to turn in a Transcript Request Form to our registrar, Barbara Mellion (D173). Mark “FINAL JUNIOR TRANSCRIPT” across the top of the form and paperclip the request to a stamped business size envelope addressed to the NCAA Eligibility Center. You must use Berkeley High School (1980 Allston Way, Berkeley 94704) as the return address on the envelope or the Eligibility Center will not accept them. If you have any questions about how to complete any of these tasks, see your College Advisor/ Athletic Coach. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>5. DARTMOUTH BOUND VISITATION PROGRAM: This program is for first-generation college-bound students, or those facing financial barriers to their pursuit of a college degree, or students from populations that have historically been under-represented in higher education. Students are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, personal character, and potential for college success. The Dartmouth Bound programs are designed to provide opportunities for students to visit the campus, gain exposure to academic life and opportunities in an Ivy League setting, and learn about the admissions and financial aid process. For more information and to apply go to: www.dartmouth.edu/admissions/bound The application deadline for the summer program is Thursday, <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>May 19</span></b>. Applications to the fall session, which has a special focus on the Native American community at Dartmouth, are due by August 15, but application materials can be submitted starting May 19.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1. EXPLORING COLLEGE OPTIONS – Student/Parent Information Sessions on Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford. Tuesday, May 17, 7:30 pm, Berkeley High School. RSVP at <a href="http://www.exploringcollegeoptions.org/">www.exploringcollegeoptions.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2. Emory University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of Virginia invite students and parents to join them on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 7p.m., for an admission and financial aid session at the Marriot San Mateo/San Francisco Airport Hotel, Convene Meeting Room, 1770 South Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo, California 94402. Please rsvp at: <a href="http://www.admissions.unc.edu/evening">www.admissions.unc.edu/evening</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>FOR ALL STUDENTS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1. Test Preparation Resource: The Berkeley Public Library has Learn a Test database, which provides free access to SAT practice tests and AP practice exams. Students can take the tests and get them scored online. The resource can be accessed by going to: <a href="http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php#education">http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php#education</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2. Free SAT/ACT Preparation Service: Berkeley High students now have access to a free online test preparation service. Students can access this service by logging in to <a href="http://www.berkeleyhigh.us/">www.berkeleyhigh.us</a> and then click "More" from the top navigation and select "Grockit". They will then be directed through a few registration steps and into the site. Logins to <a href="http://www.berkeleyhigh.us/">www.berkeleyhigh.us</a> are as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> username: full name (first + last)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> password: Berkeley + student id<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SCHOLARSHIPS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For a more extensive list of scholarships go to the BHS website or moodle or come to the College Center and pick up a hard copy!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>1</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>. Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship: Open to seniors who are accepted to an accredited two-or four-year college or university, or trade school, in the United States with intent to enroll as a full-time freshman by the Fall 2011 and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. The applicant’s parent or legal guardian must be currently employed full-time by – or if retired or deceased, must have been employed full-time by – a government entity. This includes, but is not limited to peace officers, firefighters, educators, postal worker, military personnel and federal, state and local government workers. One $1500, one $1000 and three $500 scholarship will be awarded in Northern California. Applications are available in the College Career Center. Deadline: <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>May 13, 2011</span></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>2</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>. Vietnam Veterans Group of San Quentin Scholarship: Open to seniors who have a parent/legal guardian who is currently serving in or has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces. For more information and an application go to http://vvgsq.tripod.com/ Applications are also available in the College Career Center. Application deadline: <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>May 14, 2011</span></b>.<font color="#1f497d"><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.7in;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*3. UNIVISION EXITO ESCOLAR SCHOLARSHIP – Open to current Latino seniors who reside in Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano or Sonoma County. Essays in English and Spanish are required. Scholarship amounts vary from $500 to $1,000. US CITIZENSHIP OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY IS NOT REQUIRED. Applications available in D221 or at <a href="http://u.univision.com/contentroot/locales/art/images/15sf/NOMETA_2011_Scholarship.pdf"><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>http://u.univision.com/contentroot/locales/art/images/15sf/NOMETA_2011_Scholarship.pdf</span></font></a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.7in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applications must be <u>received</u> at the Univision office by 5:00 pm on <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>May 27</span></b>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: The Berkeley Public Library has acquired a new database of scholarships. Anyone who has a Berkeley Public Library card can go to <a href="http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php">http://berkeleypubliclibrary.org/services_and_resources/online_resources.php</a> Tuition Funding Sources is listed in the Grants & Scholarships section. The database is also available from the online catalogs inside the public library locations, regardless of whether users have cards.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For a more extensive list of scholarships go to the BHS website, moodle or come to the College Center and pick up a hard copy!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>SUMMER PROGRAMS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> A complete list of summer opportunities can be picked up in the College Center D221.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1. Student Conservation Association National Conservation Crew: Summer opportunity for students currently in high school, ages 15 to 19, and looking for tuition-free opportunities to serve planet earth. Successful applicants will contribute to sustaining the earth's bountiful resources for two-five weeks during the summer. With a group of 6-8 students and two experienced leaders students will sleep under the stars and connect to the land in ways they never thought possible. For more information go to <a href="http://www.thesca.org/serve/national-crews">http://www.thesca.org/serve/national-crews</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2. Oxbridge Academic Programs: Experience the learning environment in Cambridge, Oxford, Paris, Barcelona and Montpellier, France. They offer 65 different courses to choose from. For information, please visit <a href="http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/">www.oxbridgeprograms.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>3. UCLA World Music Summer Institute – This week-long intensive music study program (June 26-July 2) is available in one of four areas: Chinese, Mexican, Korean and African-American. The program is open to students/musicians ages high school through adult. Supervised housing is available for high school students. For more information, go to <a href="http://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/WorldMusic/overview.htm">http://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/WorldMusic/overview.htm</a> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>4. Volunteer Center of the East Bay<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Visit <a href="http://www.volunteersolutions.org/vccc/volunteer/">http://www.volunteersolutions.org/vccc/volunteer/</a> for opportunities to help your community in a wide variety of fields and interests.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#1f497d" face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>*5. Don’t know what to do in the summer? Go to <a href="http://enrichmentalley.com/"><font color=navy><span style='color:navy'>http://enrichmentalley.com/</span></font></a> to find and research different summer programs.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A complete list of summer opportunities can be picked up in the College Center D221<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'>PARENTS<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Want to work on the College Application Handbook? Any parent, guardian or friend who is interested in working on the college application handbook series, please contact druyffelaere@gmail.com. Working on the handbook series is a great way to keep up on the ever changing world of college applications, and to participate in working on this series which will be in its 12th year.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> *New or updated information<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>_________________<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>Diane Douglas, Marguerite Fa-Kaji and Pat Anderson are the parent-volunteer facilitators of the etree; please direct any questions to them at bhs-owner@lmi.net. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>BHS etree archives: http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/; BHS PTSA website: http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/. To unsubscribe from the etree, send an email to bhs-request@lmi.net with one word only in the subject line: 'unsubscribe'. To post a message, send to: bhs@lmi.net<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p></div></body></html>