<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=windows-1252"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 10.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; color: #ff2500">PLEASE do not reply to this email, </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">contact Mr. V, <a href="mailto:johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net">johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net</a></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 0px;">FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DIPLOMA NAME, TRANSCRIPTS, SLC GRADUATIONS, ETC…, PLEASE REVIEW THE ENTIRE SENIOR LETTER. </span><a href="https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/student-activities-3/senior-information-2/">CLICK HERE</a><span style="font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 0px;"> TO READ THE SENIOR LETTER.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>A few additional notes: </b></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">We are planning for a fun and safe graduation ceremony for all. Please arrive early to the Haas Pavilion as there will be a detailed security screening in place using metal detectors and a bag check to prevent entry of any of the prohibited items. All guests will pass through metal detectors. Any prohibited items found will be forfeited at the screening or you can place them back in your vehicle. Please review the entire list of prohibited items before arriving to prevent any potential forfeiture. The clear bag policy will also be strictly enforced, so please review the policy carefully. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">This process will take additional time, so plan to arrive early and practice patience. The doors will open at 11:00 am, well ahead of the 1:00 pm start time for the ceremony. As we gather to celebrate the Class of 2019, we hope that these security measures are a minor part of an otherwise outstanding achievement and memorable day.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b></b></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Congratulations!</b></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b></b></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Important Dates:</b></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>-May 21 - Senior Exit Interviews begin with Mr. An</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>-June 3 - Ticket Sales begin - Seniors make sure to clear any fines & return any overdue books to receive 2 free tickets.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>-June 11 - Senior Meeting for all 2019 seniors 1:00 - 1:30 pm in the Community Theater</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: center; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>BHS & BTA Graduation Ceremony 2019 Ticket Information:</b></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: center; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Saturday, June 15, 1:00 pm Haas Pavilion at UC Berkeley </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>TWO FREE TICKETS</b>: All graduating students from BHS and BTA are eligible to receive two free tickets for the ceremony. BHS students can pick up their two free tickets starting Monday, June 3, at the Box Office, which is near the A-Gate on Allston Way. The Box Office will be open at lunch (11:38 am-12:18 pm / (Late Start Monday 12:20-1:00 pm) and after school (3:30-4:30 pm).</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Before students can pick up their free tickets, they must: </span></p>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Complete the 2019 Senior Exit Report with Mr. An, College Counselor, May 21-24. Contact <a href="mailto:davidan@berkeley.net">davidan@berkeley.net</a> after May 24 for access to the exit report. </span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Clear any book, materials or athletic fines with Mrs. Rabinowitz in the Registrar’s Office (D-173) (cash, check and credit cards are accepted for payment). </span></li>
</ol><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">NOTE: <i>Students must show their BHS ID card in order to receive the two free tickets (no exceptions). Replacement ID cards are available in the Counseling Center for $10. Parents cannot pick up free tickets for their students. </i></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>ADDITIONAL TICKETS:</b> Tickets are expected to go on sale Monday, June 3, and will be on sale up until graduation as long as they last. Tickets will be sold by the Ticket Office at BHS Box Office near the A-Gate. The Box Office will be open at lunch (11:38 am-12:18 pm/(Late Start Monday 12:20-1:00 pm) and after school (3:30-4:30 pm). </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">You can also purchase tickets online at </span><a href="https://bhs2019.brownpapertickets.com/">bhs2019.bpt.me</a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">, but you must pick up tickets at BHS during the box office hours listed above.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: center; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Regular Price: $20 | Reduced Price: $10</b> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: center; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Every person attending, regardless of age, must have a ticket for entrance. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: center; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">During the first week of sales, there is a limit of SIX TICKETS per student, person, family, household, or credit card. NO CHECKS.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; text-align: center; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">After the first week of sales, unlimited tickets are available as long as they last. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>REDUCED PRICE TICKETS:</b> Students who receive free or reduced-price meals at school are eligible for discounted tickets. To receive discounted tickets, eligible students must go to the Counseling Center (D-141) to receive a verification form. The forms are available starting on Tuesday, May 21. The verification form must be presented at the time of purchase to receive the discounted price. There is a limit of six tickets per student at the discounted price, and all tickets must be purchased at the same time. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>SECURITY SCREENING: </b>All ticket holders and graduates will pass through metal detectors at a mandatory security screening. The Haas Pavilion has a strict clear bag policy and an extensive list of prohibited items. Examples of approved bags include clear totes, 1-gallon plastic bags, and small clutches. The following are a few of the prohibited items: please do not bring video cameras, balloons, hard containers or water bottles, large signs, most food or beverage, laser pointers, sticks, poles, or bags larger than 12”x12”x 6”. The full list of allowed and prohibited items is available at </span><a href="https://calbears.com/sports/2013/4/17/208212524.aspx">calbears.com</a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>SEATING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:</b> The Haas Pavilion is wheelchair accessible with seating that is compliant under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). There is no need to buy a special ADA ticket as in the past. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>SEATING:</b> All seats are first come, first served. There are no reserved seats. The doors to the Haas Pavilion are scheduled to open around 11:00 am for ADA-accessible seating first, and then for general seating. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>PARKING: </b>There are no designated parking areas for students, families or guests. There is a curbside drop-off area on Bancroft Way just south of the Haas Pavilion entrance for passengers with disabilities. The Telegraph-Channing or Oxford Parking Garages are the largest public parking facilities near Haas. Please allow ample time to find parking. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">As a convenience to guests who choose to park closer to the BHS campus, there will be several shuttle buses running between BHS and Haas Pavilion. Shuttles are scheduled to begin at 11:00 am, and will pick up passengers at the corner of Milvia and Bancroft. The last shuttle from the Haas to BHS leaves between 3:30-4:00 pm. It is also possible to walk from the Downtown Berkeley BART station up to Haas; the walk to Haas is uphill and takes about 15 minutes. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>SCHEDULE: </b>The ceremony begins promptly at 1:00 pm and will end around 3:00 pm. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>PHOTOS:</b> To view and purchase graduation pictures, go to <a href="http://www.gradimages.com">www.gradimages.com</a> after the event. Pre-register for a 20% discount.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 11.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>FOR MORE INFORMATION:</b> Visit <a href="http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/student-activities-3/senior-information-2/">http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/student-activities-3/senior-information-2/</a> or Email <a href="mailto:tammyrose@berkeley.net">tammyrose@berkeley.net</a>. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 9.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 11px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 5px; font-size: 9.5px; font-family: Arial;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">_____________________________</span></p><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 10.5px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(79, 129, 189);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Nicole Chee, Marguerite Fa-Kaji, Jenny Fosket, and Dylan Kaufman are the parent-volunteer facilitators of the Etree; please direct any questions about the Etree to them at <a href="mailto:bhs-owner@lmi.net"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(1, 176, 240);">bhs-owner@lmi.net</span></a>.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 10.5px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(79, 129, 189); min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 10.5px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(1, 176, 240);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; color: #4f81bd">BHS etree archives: <a href="http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(1, 176, 240);">http://lists.lmi.net/pipermail/bhs/</span></a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 10.5px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(1, 176, 240);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; color: #4f81bd">BHS website: <a href="http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(1, 176, 240);">http://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/</span></a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 10.5px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(1, 176, 240);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; color: #4f81bd">BUSD 2018-2019 Calendar: <a href="http://bit.ly/BUSDCalendar1819"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(1, 176, 240);">http://bit.ly/BUSDCalendar1819</span></a> </span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 10.5px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(79, 129, 189);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">BUSD Non-Discrimination Statement / la Política de No Discriminación: <a href="http://bit.ly/BUSDNDPolicy"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(1, 176, 240);">http://bit.ly/BUSDNDPolicy</span></a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 10.5px; font-family: Arial; min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 10.5px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(79, 129, 189);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">To post a message, send to: <a href="mailto:bhs@lmi.net"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(1, 176, 240);">bhs@lmi.net</span></a>.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 10.5px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(79, 129, 189); min-height: 12px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-size: 10.5px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(79, 129, 189);"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">To </span><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px; color: #ff2500">unsubscribe</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"> from the etree, send an email to <a href="mailto:bhs-request@lmi.net"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(1, 176, 240);">bhs-request@lmi.net</span></a> with one word only in the subject line: <b>unsubscribe</b>.<b> </b>The request must be sent from the email address that is subscribed to the list. 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