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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:red">PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact </span></font><font color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:red">BHS E-tree Moderators at <a href="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net" target="_blank">bhs-owner@lmi.net</a></span></font><font color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:red"><u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold">BHS
E-TREE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) <u></u><u></u></span></font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color:rgb(0,255,0)"><span style="background-color:rgb(0,255,255)"><i><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">As the third week of the school year draws to a close, we are running this information<span style></span> again for the benefit of our new subscribers. We are still on the lookout for 1-2 more co-moderators (see below) - feel free to contact us to learn more about the position.</span></font></i></span><font color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:red"></span></font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"><br></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">The E-tree, as you know, is a valuable
source of information for notices about important school events and activities.
You may not know that the E-tree is funded by the Berkeley High Parent Teacher
Student Association (PTSA) and operated by parent volunteer moderators. </span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">Please read, use, and pass on these tips
about the BHS E-tree...<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">1. RESPONDING:<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">If you wish to respond to an E-tree
posting, please <b><span style="font-weight:bold">do not hit reply</span></b>
but direct your message to the contact person who is listed at the top of the
postings. This goes for Lisa Sibony's calls for volunteers as well. <u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">2. FORWARDING:<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">Please <b><span style="font-weight:bold">be
careful</span></b> when you intend to forward an E-tree message to your child
or someone else -- oftentimes, our subscribers use REPLY instead of FORWARD,
and we must write back to say that the message has not reached their intended
recipient. (Note: Sometimes we also receive personal messages that
subscribers did not intend to share with us.)<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">3. POSTING ANNOUNCEMENTS:<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">The E-tree is <b><span style="font-weight:bold">moderated</span></b>, so when you send your announcements for posting to <a href="mailto:bhs@lmi.net" target="_blank">bhs@lmi.net</a> the E-tree moderators will check for
accuracy and appropriateness. The E-tree is used for announcing club meetings,
school events, administrative notifications, and similar BHS- and
BUSD-sponsored activities. <u>It is not a discussion board or opinion forum.</u>
<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">You can email <a href="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net" target="_blank">bhs-owner@lmi.net</a> to ask questions of the
moderators prior to posting notices, but you don’t need to do so if you
simply want to submit an announcement for posting. <u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">Please read these additional important
guidelines on postings:<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> -- Use a <b><span style="font-weight:bold">descriptive subject line</span></b> for your message (<u>you
don’t need to say “please post”</u>). It should clearly state
what the message is about. The line may be edited by the moderators for
brevity, and we will add a "tag" (SPORTS, CLUBS, etc.).<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> -- Always include <b><span style="font-weight:bold">contact information</span></b> at the top of every
message (e.g., Contact: Lisa Sibony at <a href="mailto:lisasibony@berkeley.net" target="_blank">lisasibony@berkeley.net</a>).<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> -- Please check your
message for <b><span style="font-weight:bold">accuracy</span></b> and <b><span style="font-weight:bold">details </span></b>(dates, times, names, spelling,
room numbers, etc.) before sending.<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> -- <b><span style="font-weight:bold">Send your message early!</span></b> Please note that
it can take the moderators <u>24-48 hours</u> to complete the final posting, so
please allow enough time for getting your notice out. We are parent volunteers
who juggle our full-time jobs with our E-tree work; we post items as soon as we
are able, but cannot guarantee an immediate response. We also need to allow
time to contact you if there are any necessary clarifications to your
announcement.<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> -- Due to the high
volume of information we are requested to post, we post most items only <b><span style="font-weight:bold">once</span></b>. For more frequent distribution, you
can send your announcement to Elizabeth James in the BHS Main Office (<a href="mailto:ElizabethJames@berkeley.net" target="_blank">ElizabethJames@berkeley.net</a>), who
will include it in the Student Daily Bulletin, if appropriate.<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> -- </span></font><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial">For <b><span style="font-weight:bold">student clubs</span></b>, we normally post <b><span style="font-weight:bold">one</span></b> announcement at the beginning of the
school year but then ask them to post their announcements in the Student Daily
Bulletin<font color="red"><span style="color:red"><u></u><u></u></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> -- The moderators do
their best to limit postings to <b><span style="font-weight:bold">BHS- and
BUSD-sponsored events</span></b> and notices. If you have information that you
believe would be of interest to the parent/student community at BHS, but it is
not specifically a BHS item, we will suggest you submit your information to the
Parents of Teens newsletter, which can be found at:<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">
Website: <a href="http://parents.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">http://parents.berkeley.edu</a><u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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Post a message: <a href="http://parents.berkeley.edu/post_teens.html" target="_blank">http://parents.berkeley.edu/post_teens.html</a><u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">4. MANAGING THE HIGH VOLUME OF MESSAGES:<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">On a normal school day the E-tree sends
up to five or six postings. At the beginning and end of the year it can be
double that. We have several suggestions for managing the high volume of email:<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> a. <b><span style="font-weight:bold">Delete aggressively</span></b>. The content of each
posting is clearly stated in the subject line. If the item is not of interest
to you, delete.<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> b. Set up a <b><span style="font-weight:bold">separate folder</span></b> for E-tree messages. Opening
the folder on a daily basis, you can quickly scan the postings and decide which
ones you want to open and read.<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> c. Finally, a <b><span style="font-weight:bold">digest version</span></b> is available. The digest
collects all E-tree postings and sends them out in batches, usually twice a
day. This sounds better than it is. The digest messages are strung together in
one long posting. To read the day's information it is necessary to scroll down
through everything. Attachments are not included in the digest. Often, the
messages are a day late. However, if you are still intrigued by the digest and
if you did not check the digest option when you subscribed to the E-tree, let
us know at <a href="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net" target="_blank">bhs-owner@lmi.net</a> and we will
switch you over.<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">5. SUBSCRIBING:<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">It is easy to <b><span style="font-weight:bold">subscribe</span></b> to the E-tree. Directions are included at the bottom
of each posting. However, every now and then a subscription does not
"take." If this happens to someone you know, have them email us at <a href="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net" target="_blank">bhs-owner@lmi.net</a> and we will help. (The
same goes for unsubscribing.)<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">6. ARCHIVES:<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">All E-tree postings are archived. To find
an <b><span style="font-weight:bold">old post</span></b>, go to the E-tree
archives at <a href="http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/" target="_blank">http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/</a>.
This address can be found in the footer of each E-tree posting. Also included
in the footer is the BHS website: <a href="http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/" target="_blank">http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/</a>.
The E-tree postings are usually available on the BHS website.<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">7. OTHER E-TREES<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">We believe that everyone at Berkeley High
should subscribe to the BHS E-tree. In addition to the BHS E-tree, most of the small
learning communities operate supplementary E-trees featuring information of
specific interest to their constituents.<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> <u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">Below are websites where you can find
more information:<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> Berkeley High School
(BHS) PTSA: <a href="http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/" target="_blank">http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org</a>
<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> Academic Choice (AC): <a href="http://ac.berkeleyschools.net/" target="_blank">http://ac.berkeleyschools.net/</a> <u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> <u></u><u></u>Academy<u></u> of <u></u>Medicine<u></u><u></u>
and Public Service (AMPS): <a href="http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/communities/academy-of-medicine-and-public-serivce/" target="_blank">http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/communities/academy-of-medicine-and-public-serivce/</a>
<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> Arts and Humanities Academy
(AHA): <a href="http://aha.bhs.berkeleypta.org/" target="_blank">http://aha.bhs.berkeleypta.org/</a>
<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> <u></u><u></u>Berkeley<u></u> <u></u>International<u></u>
<u></u>High School<u></u><u></u> (BIHS): <a href="http://bihs.berkeleyschools.net/" target="_blank">http://bihs.berkeleyschools.net/</a> <u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> Communication Arts and
Sciences (CAS): <a href="http://cas.bhs.berkeleypta.org/" target="_blank">http://cas.bhs.berkeleypta.org</a>
<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> <u></u><u></u>Berkeley<u></u> <u></u>High School<u></u><u></u>
(BHS): <a href="http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/" target="_blank">http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/</a>
<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">8. WHO ARE WE?<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">Finally, we would like to introduce
ourselves. The BHS E-tree is a parent-run operation. Volunteering for the
E-tree can be immensely satisfying but also demanding. We do our
best—often late at night. We are currently recruiting for 1-2 more
volunteers – please contact us at <a href="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net" target="_blank">bhs-owner@lmi.net</a>
if you are a frequent computer user interested in serving BHS in this crucial
role. <u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">Marguerite Fa-Kaji, in her seventh year
as an E-tree moderator, has a college graduate, two daughters in college, one
daughter at Berkeley High (a BIHS sophomore), and one daughter at <u></u><u></u>King<u></u> <u></u>Middle
School<u></u><u></u>. Catherine Ference, in her second
year as an E-tree moderator, has a son at Berkeley High (an AC sophomore) and
also served as the moderator of the <u></u><u></u>Willard<u></u>
<u></u>Middle School<u></u><u></u> E-tree.<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:black">We welcome your postings and your
thoughts and comments on the E-tree, as well as your support as we strive to
keep communications flowing between the different parts of the BHS
community. Have a great year at Berkeley High!<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">_________________</span></font><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">_________________<u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">Marguerite Fa-Kaji and Catherine Ference
are the parent-volunteer facilitators of the etree; please direct any questions
to them at </span></font><font color="black"><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net" title="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net" target="_blank"><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">bhs-owner@lmi.net</span></font></a></span></font><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">. To post a message, send to: </span></font><font color="black"><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:bhs@lmi.net" title="mailto:bhs@lmi.net" target="_blank"><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">bhs@lmi.net</span></font></a></span></font><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">; BHS etree archives: </span></font><font color="black"><span style="color:black"><a href="http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/" title="http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/" target="_blank"><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">http://lists.lmi.<u></u>net/pipermail/bhs/</span></font></a>; </span></font><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">BHS website:</span></font><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:black"> </span></font><font color="black"><span style="color:black"><a href="http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/" target="_blank"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial">http://bhs.berkeleyschools.<u></u>net/</span></font></a></span></font><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy"><u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">To </span></font><u><font color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:red">unsubscribe</span></font></u><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy"> from the etree, send an
email to </span></font><font color="black"><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:bhs-request@lmi.net" title="mailto:bhs-request@lmi.net" target="_blank"><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy">bhs-request@lmi.net</span></font></a></span></font><font color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy"> with one word only in the subject line: <b><span style="font-weight:bold">unsubscribe</span></b><u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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