From bhs at idiom.com Mon Jan 14 09:30:59 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Jan 14 09:33:58 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN/VOLUNTEERS: Many opportunities next three weeks Message-ID: <20080114173306.DAC78126EEC@idiom.com> Contact: Janet Huseby [mailto:jhuseby@pacbell.net] There are many important opportunities to volunteer at BHS over the next few weeks. And each one IS an opportunity to meet fellow parents, watch our students in action, and help a great community school further its mission of educating our children. We hope that you will take away as much as you give. If you can help, please let Janet Huseby know when and she will get back with more details (contact Janet at jhuseby@pacbell.net). 1. Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 15 we will be doing a short mailing from 8:30 to 10:30 in Conference Room B to mail catalogues to incoming 9th graders at our three BUSD feeder schools. (The catalogues will be available at the front desk for students coming in from non BUSD schools.) 2. The College and Career Center is taking our sophomores to visit colleges in a series of one day trips. We want out students excited and focused on the future before they start their most important junior year. Our college counselors are already excited! The center is chartering busses and needs chaperones from 7:30 to 4:30 on the following days: a. Wednesday, January 30 (3 volunteers) b. Thursday, January 31 - (3 volunteers) c. Friday, February 8 - (5 volunteers) 3. On Tuesday, January 29 the California State Department and local League of Women Voters is sponsoring a state-wide student mock election. We envision setting up polling booths in the foyer of the Community Theater. We need volunteers to register "voters," hand out ballots, monitor booths and help count the results. We still need people for all shifts listed below: #1 - 8:30-10:30 #2 - 10:30-12:30 #3 - 12:30-2:30 #4 - 2:30-3:30. 4. Testing On Tuesday and Wednesday February 5 and 6th all 10th graders take the California Exit Exam (CAHSEE) for the first time. This is a high stakes test and we want our students to have a calm and orderly test taking venue. In order to do so, we are asking the community's help, your help, with checking in students, monitoring the test, collecting the booklets and then redistributing them the following day. We need volunteers starting at 7:10 am and going until 3 pm--on both days. We have divided the days into three shifts: 7:15 to 8:30, 8:30 to noon and noon to three (approximately.) * The first shift will be in charge of making sure each student has the proper test and answer sheet. * The second shift will monitor the test and start collecting and organizing the completed tests. * The third shift will continue to monitor and organize the returned tests. I will have approximately 10 parking passes each which I will distribute on a first come first served basis though we are hoping for more than 10 per shift per day. If you can help, please let me know what day BACKGROUND INFO: The exit exam is offered once to sophomores, twice to juniors and three times to seniors. Starting last year, all students MUST pass the exam in order to receive a California high school diploma. If a sophomore passes the test, they do not have to take it again. The exam will start at 7:30 in the old gym on Milvia Street. Janet Huseby BHS Volunteer Coordinator jhuseby@pacbell.net (510) 527-1130 From bhs at idiom.com Mon Jan 14 23:28:13 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Jan 14 23:29:32 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Tues., Jan 15, 2008 Message-ID: College Advisor's Bulletin Tuesday, January 15, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: CONFLAGRATION ? a large fire; war-like conflict. The conflagration in the San Diego area this fall burned hundreds of homes and caused widespread destruction throughout the area. FOR ALL STUDENTS *California Climate Champions Program ? Students ages 16-18 can enter a competition where you will have a chance to become one of 20 Climate Champions for California. As a champion, you'll get to participate in a range of activities, including a "climate camp," where you will learn more about the issue and plan activities for your time "in office." You might also get to take part in meetings in England and Japan with other champions from around the world! Entries using audio, video or in writing should take the form of a news report, which will help applicants demonstrate their communication abilities and their passion about addressing climate change.?Received deadline: February 11. Applications available in the College/Career Center and at http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/climatechampions/climatechampions.htm . FOR JUNIORS COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF JUNIORS ? Tuesday, February 5, 6:30-8:30 pm in the Berkeley High library. Enter at 1980 Allston Way. Angela Price and I will provide an overview of all aspects of the college admissions process. This meeting is for adults only since the students will be receiving this information in their English classes. Come with all of your questions! Ms. Price and I will be speaking to the junior English classes at the beginning of February. Following the presentations, juniors will be able to sign up for individual appointments with their College Advisor. FOR SENIORS FEBRUARY 1 IS THE LAST DAY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO ANY CSU CAMPUS STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. This change is due to budget cuts. If you are considering applying to any of the open campuses (Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico (except nursing and recording arts majors), Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton (open to engineering and computer science majors only), Los Angeles, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco (deadline ? 1/15/08), San Jose, San Marcos (if space is available), Sonoma (except for interdisciplinary studies, human development, liberal studies and nursing) and Stanislaus) and need help with your application, please see Ms. Abrams or Ms. Price as soon as possible. We are happy to help. FINANCIAL AID ? Now is the time to work on your application for financial aid. All colleges require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). I strongly recommend that you apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov . This is the only official site for filling out the FAFSA. Beware of other sites that charge money to fill out the FAFSA. In order to file electronically, you will need two PIN numbers ? one for one parent and one for the student. These are your electronic signatures. You can apply for the PIN numbers at www.pin.ed.gov If you haven?t done so already, I recommend that you do so now. You can start the FAFSA while you are waiting to receive your PIN numbers. FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS ? We will be holding workshops on filling out the FAFSA both before and after school in the Berkeley High library. The next two workshops are: Wednesday, January 16, 3:30 pm Thurs., February 7,?7:30 am?? Evening Workshop, Thursday, January 24, 6:30 pm, BHS library Please sign up in advance in the College/Career Center so that we have enough computers for everyone. Prior to the workshop, pick up the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet so that you can prepare the necessary information. For a complete list of workshops, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=workshops . CHECK FOR FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES AND REQUIRED FORMS FOR EACH SCHOOL ? Although all colleges require the FAFSA, some schools require additional forms. Financial aid deadlines vary from school to school. Some schools have January or early February deadlines. The deadline to file the FAFSA for all UC?s, Cal States and community colleges is March 2, although I recommend that you file sooner if at all possible. The financial deadline for each college can be found on its website or by calling the financial aid office. Make a list of each school?s financial aid deadline (some are as early as January 15) and the forms they require. We have a form available in the College/Career Center to help you keep track of this information. If you don?t file by the deadline, you are likely to get less financial aid. The most important thing is meeting the deadline, not having the exactly correct information. You can always go back and update your information once you complete your tax forms. CAL GRANTS ? Cal Grants are free money from the state of California based on the student?s GPA and family income. The money may be used at any accredited California college, public or private. Applying for the Cal Grant is very easy ? just fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2 listing a California college to receive the information and fill out the Cal Grant Information Release Form, available in D173 and D221. This is a very simple form which takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Deadline to turn in the form is January 30. MIDYEAR REPORTS ? If you applied to any schools which require your first semester grades as part of the admissions process, you must turn in the Mid-Year Report form and a completed Transcript Request Form with the words ?Mid-Year Report? written across the top, paper-clipped to a number 10 business sized envelope with one first class stamp addressed to the Office of Admissions of the college with a return address of BHS, 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. The deadline to turn these in to D173 or D221 is Wednesday, January 16. You must have a separate envelope for each college requiring your first semester grades. This is not necessary for any UC campuses, but some Cal State campuses are requiring a copy of your first semester grades. If you missed the presentation on filling out the FAFSA on December 4, you may sign up to borrow the DVD for up to 2 nights. Please e-mail a request to Angela Price (angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us) along with your student?s name, and she will let you know when it is available. Senior families only, please. SAT/ACT TEST DATES ? January 18 is the late registration deadline for the February 9 ACT test. January 29 is the regular registration deadline for the March 1 SAT tests. Subject tests are not offered on this test date. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. SCHOLARSHIPS For the complete list of applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/uploads/career_center/Scholarships_2007 -2008%20for%20website.doc PDK Prospective Educator Scholarship Program ? Open to any high school senior intending to major in education. A variety of scholarships will be offered. Applications available in D221. Deadline: February 1. Community Network, Lewis Latimer ? Open to African-American seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who plans to attend a two or four year accredited college or business school (majoring in computer science or relating to the telecommunications industry). Scholarships of at least $500 will be awarded. Applications available in D221. Deadline: February 29. Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride Scholarship ? Provides a full ride to an Historically Black College or University. Open to current seniors who are U.S. citizens with an unweighted GPA of 3.5 and minimum SAT score of 1300 (math and critical reading only) or ACT score of 28 who have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities. Application available in D221. Postmark deadline: January 18. Best Buy Scholarship ? Open to graduating high school seniors living in the United States or Puerto Rico who live within 75 miles of a Best Buy Store in the United States or Puerto Rico, have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate commitment to and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico no later than fall 2008. 1,500 students will each be awarded $1,500; 51 students will each receive $10,000. Apply online at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships . Deadline: February 15. Janice Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund ? Open to seniors with an unweighted 2.5 or above who is planning to go to a 4 year college or university next year who has demonstrated leadership abilities and is a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Application available in D221. Five $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. Deadline: March 15. SBC Memorial Foundation ? Open to graduating seniors or college students who have volunteered for a significant number of hours within the last 18 months, have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0, are residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area and plan on attending a two or four year academic, vocational or technical school in the fall. Scholarship: $1,000. Applications available in D221 and at www.sbcfoundation.org . Deadline: March 1. Scholarships for Latino students - http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/ SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES *Information on many more programs is available in D221. California State Summer School for the Arts (Innerspark) ? Program runs from July 12-August 8 in a variety of subjects including animation, visual arts, dance, music, film/video, theatre and creative writing. Applications available at www.innerspark.us Scholarships are available. Application deadline: February 29. *New to the bulletin today. From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jan 15 08:05:29 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jan 15 08:12:59 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] EVENT: BHS Band and Orchestra Chamber Music Concert, Jan 17 - 7:30pm Message-ID: <20080115160422.1C355126F16@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Karen Wells, BHS Orchestra Director [mailto:klwells@berkeley.k12.ca.us] BHS Band and Orchestra present: A Winter Chamber Music Concert Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 Florence Schwimley Little Theater Admission free. Some highlights include Shostakovich Quartet 8, Beethoven String Trio, Piazzola Trio, Borodin Quartet, South African composer Becky Steltzner's woodwind quartet 'Hambani Kakuhle Kwela. From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jan 15 08:08:37 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jan 15 08:13:00 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] STUDENT COURT: Participate and Earn Credit Message-ID: <20080115160729.5EBED126F06@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact David Luu Are you interested in law? Do you want to help people in your community? Do you want to help make student discipline fairer, meaningful, and more productive? Maybe we're looking for you! The Berkeley High Student Court is a restorative justice program that operates out of Berkeley High School's OCI, and it provides a restorative alternative to discipline. We are recruiting students to be advocates for the program. You will be learning about how to interview offenders, construct statements, and analyze the context and impact of the offenders' actions. Advocates will be trained by graduate students through a partnership fostered between Berkeley High School and the UC Berkeley School of Law. There is elective credit available for participation, and the class meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays after school. Trials take place four times a month (two every other week) from 5pm to 8pm. Interested students can see David Luu in H104 from 9:30am to 1:30pm for an application and more information. Or contact david_luu@berkeley.k12.ca.us From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jan 15 08:10:03 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jan 15 08:13:01 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] SPORTS: Softball Try-Outs and Conditioning Message-ID: <20080115160855.6A1E1126F0B@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Kristin Glenchur [mailto:kglenchur@berkeley.k12.ca.us] Attention all girls who want to play softball this spring: Tryouts begin on Monday, Feb. 4. Pick up an athletic packet and be sure to get a physical before Feb. 4! Voluntary pre-season conditioning will take place on the following dates: Jan 15, 17, 18 Conditioning 3:30 - 5:00 Jan 22, 23, 24 Conditioning 3:30 - 5:00 Jan 29, 30, 31 Conditioning 3:30 - 5:00 From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jan 15 08:13:14 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jan 15 08:13:04 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] PARENT RESOURCE CENTER: Race & Ethnicity in CA Public Schools Message-ID: <20080115161207.C9E7D126F06@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Irma Parker, 644-8524 January 19th Workshop on Children's Experiences of Race & Ethnicityin CA Public Schools "RACE & ETHNICITY" A thing called race is the fabric that binds us together. It comes in different colors and threads. The threads of this fabric are woven into the very fiber of our being. Ethnicity refers to the social and cultural forms of identification. Berkeley High School is a melting pot of diversity, comprised of many different ethnic groups and cultures. So what role does race play in the high school experience? Dr. Barrie Thorne, PhD Sociology and Women's Studies Department at UCB will facilitate this session. Come out and participate in open dialogue on this most important subject! WHEN: Saturday, January 19, 2008 WHERE: Berkeley High School College Career Center, 2nd floor,main Administration Building, room D-221 TIME: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon THIS EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED!! FREE ADMISSION ALL WELCOME REFRESHMENTS For more information contact: The Parent Resource Center at Berkeley High (510) 644-8524 Sponsored by: BHS Parent Resource Center From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jan 15 11:12:35 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jan 15 11:17:41 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Exam Week/Student Directories/Holidays Message-ID: <20080115191128.A8CCA126F09@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Janet Huseby [mailto:jhuseby@pacbell.net] 1. Exam Week 2. Student Directory 3. No School next two Mondays January 21, January 28 1. Next Week, Wednesday-Thursday, the fall final exams will be held. Two exams will be given each day followed by lunch. After lunch teachers will be in their classroom for Makeup or Review. Students who do not have makeup or review are free to leave school in order to study for the next day's exams. Wednesday 1/23 will be exams for Periods 1 and 2 Thursday 1/24 will be exams for Periods 3 and 4 Friday 1/25 will be exams for Periods 5 and 6 2. Copies of the PTSA Student Directory have been distributed to all 2nd period classes. If your student did not pick up a copy of the directory, extra copies are available at the front desk. The front of the directory has school-wide information of interest to all students. The back contains the names and contact info of students who signed a release form which was mailed home to all families in the summer mailing. If no release form was signed, the student was NOT included in the directory. 3. The next two Mondays are School Holidays: Monday, January 21 is Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 28 is semester break There will be no school on those two days. From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jan 15 11:14:55 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jan 15 11:17:43 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] MISC: Youth Services Directory Now Available! Message-ID: <20080115191348.A61A0126F24@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Bettyanne Green [mailto:BGreen@BerkeleyAlliance.org] Updated Berkeley Youth Services Directory Now Available! This month, the Berkeley Alliance is proud to unveil the 2008-2010 Youth Services Directory in print and online. In this unparalleled collection of Berkeley services, families and community members can find information on everything from free dental care to arts programs to youth job services. Look for the printed Directory at Berkeley schools, libraries, and social agencies and online at www.berkeleyalliance.org . Or, you can order it by contacting the Berkeley Alliance at (510) 845-7103 or info@berkeleyalliance.org. The Berkeley Alliance is a coalition between the City of Berkeley, University of California-Berkeley, and the Berkeley Unified School district dedicated to ensuring that all youth and families have access to Berkeley's rich resources and to increasing social and economic equality. Contact: Bettyanne Green, Operations Manager Phone: (510) 845-7103 Fax: (510) 845-5699 Email: BGreen@BerkeleyAlliance.org Website: www.berkeleyalliance.org From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jan 15 12:59:18 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jan 15 12:58:33 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] VOLUNTEER: last minute call for help Wednesday morning Message-ID: <20080115205812.970FC126F25@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Janet Huseby [mailto:jhuseby@pacbell.net] Tomorrow, Wednesday Jan. 16 we are working on two important mailings both of which were started today and not finished. Normally in these last minute situations we ask for student proctors to help out but this week many of the proctors are studying for exams. If you could drop by for any length of time at all you would be most appreciated. The mailing will be in conference room A in the Admin building. Thank you! Janet From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jan 15 16:45:25 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jan 15 16:58:31 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 1/16/08 Message-ID: STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN January 16, 2008 *Indicates new or updated item Administration 1. Yearbooks- Buy your yearbook for $65 until January 18. It will go up to $70 and more after that. Yearbooks for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch meals are $55. Senior pages are going fast- you can buy them until next Friday. To purchase- go to H102 or online at myyear.com. *2. The School of Social Justice and Ecology is hosting an Electronics Recycling Drive @ Berkeley High School Parking Lot from 8am to 4 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2008. Universal waste includes televisions, monitors, laptops, flat screens, DVD Players, CPU's, printers, cell phones and even stereos that are found today in homes and business. *3. Verifications for 1st semester PE waivers are due in the registrar's by 01/25/2008. The yellow copy of the PE waiver or a note from your coach verifying you completed the required hours will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Vice Principal Vernon Walton. 4. Attention everyone- Winter Ball tickets on sale now! They are being sold at the box office on Allston Way during lunch and after school for $55. Winter Ball is coming up fast and the price will increase by $5 next week so hurry and get your tickets. Don't miss this fun event! Also, if you are a fall/winter athlete you can also receive a discount! But you must purchase the ticket by Thursday, January 17th. Clubs 1. California Scholarship Federation (CSF members): community service time sheets and fundraising money are due, Friday, January 18, 2008 for the Fall 2007 semester in the College Career Center. Please contact csfbhs@gmail.com with any questions. *2. Earphone English club at lunch in C116 today. Last meeting of the semester- so come get your extra credit! *3. Youth Advisory Board - Are you interested in health? Do you want to help Health Center events, give classroom presentations, meet cool people, and make some cash? The Youth Advisory Board is a student group that meets after school every Wednesday to organize Health Center events and plan presentations. We are looking for new members! Applications are available at the health center front desk, and they are due this Friday, January 18th! Please come by and check it out. Sports *1. Track and Field sign-ups: Tryouts begin February 4th at 4:30 pm. *2. Congratulations to Sophomore Miya Sommers for winning the Albany Girls Wrestling Tournament last Saturday at Albany High School. Miya scored a takedown in overtime to take the championship. Also placing at the Albany JV tournament were Freshman Stuart Loebl taking 2nd, Freshman Carter Tong and Matthew Miyazaki both 3rd, and Freshman Ben Cerami placed 4th. Good job wrestlers! *3. Attention all boys who want to play BHS volleyball: Bring complete athletic packets to the first meeting on February 4 at 3:30 pm in front of the athletic office. Tryouts start Tuesday, February 5 at 6:00 pm in the Old Gym. Wear workout attire. Contact Coach Chris Palk if you have questions at cpaik@velocitipartners.com 4. Attention all BHS girls interested in playing softball: Voluntary pre-season conditioning schedule: January 15,17,18 Conditioning 3:30 - 5:00 pm January 22,23,24 Conditioning 3:30 - 5:00 pm January 29,30,31 Conditioning 3:30 - 5:00 pm 5. To all spring athletes: ***Tryouts begin Monday February 4th *** You must have a valid physical and complete athletic packet to tryout. It's time to schedule a physical with your doctor! Blank packets are available in the front or athletic office. 6. Attention all swimmers: Anyone interested in joining the Berkeley High Swimming and Diving team should attend a short meeting on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 11:40 am (lunchtime) at the BHS pool. Come and meet your teammate and your coach. Senior / Junior Section 1. Applying for Financial Aid? Now is the time to start your application for financial aid. All colleges require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). I strongly recommend that you apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This is the only official site for filling out the FAFSA. Beware of other sites that charge money to fill out the FAFSA. In order to file electronically, you will need two PIN numbers- one for one parent and one for the student. These are electronic signatures. You can apply for the PIN numbers at www.pin.ed.gov. If you haven't done so already, I recommend that you do so now. You can start the FAFSA while you are waiting to receive your PIN numbers. 2. Cal Grants- Cal grants are free money from the state of California based on the student's GPA and family income. The money may be used at any accredited California college, public or private. Applying for the Cal Grant is very easy -just fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2 listing a California college to receive the information and fill out the Cal Grant Information Release Form, available in D173 and D221. This is a very simple form which takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Deadline to turn in the form is January 30. 3. SAT/ ACT TEST DATES- January 19 is the late registration deadline for the February 10 ACT test. Register at www.act.org. February 7 is the regular registration deadline for March 1 SAT test. Register at www.collegeboard.com 4. Free Latino Education Summit- Saturday, February 2, Cal State East Bay Gymnasium, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward. Conference: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm; Resource Fair: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm. Includes free lunch and parking. Learn more about health, education, and scholarship resources. Inspirational speakers and workshops. Open to parents, students, teachers, and counselors. On the spot college admission available for seniors. Because space is limited, you must register to attend. Forms available in D221 or at www.csueastbay.edu. Events/ Performance 1. Berkeley High Talent Show hosted by Faraji Wright, Marin Ballarin and Zakiya Mowat (AKA- Z-Rex). Talent show auditions today after school in C224 and January 16th. Do not be discouraged if you cannot make it one of these days, because the last audition is January 18th! Additional sign ups are in D148. Remember in C224- after school - January 16, and 18th! Winners receive cash prize! *2. Do you want to be Prince or Princess at Winter Ball? Applications are available in D148. Please have all forms completed and turned in to Mr. Young by February 1st. 3. Dance Production- Friday and Saturday, January 18, and 19th. Each night at 8:00 pm in the Little Theater. $5 students/ $10 adults. 4. The 7th Annual Historically Black Colleges and University tour will be held April 1- April 8, 2007 (Tour A). If any student is interested in the tour, please see Mrs. Parker in room D224. JOBS 1. Tutor needed for 8th grade student for homework support for primarily algebra and writing and some science. Approximately 3 hours per week, preferably on Mondays and Wednesdays after school at home near Dwight and McGee. $10/ hour. For more information, call Dari at 510-849-0370. From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jan 15 12:51:48 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jan 15 23:36:51 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] SPORTS: Boys Volleyball Message-ID: <20080115205042.57AB4126F28@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Coach Chris Paik [mailto:cpaik@velocitipartners.com] Attention all boys who want to play BHS volleyball: Bring complete athletic packets to the first meeting on Feb. 4 at 3:30 in front of the athletic office. Tryouts start Tues. Feb. 5 at 6:00pm in the Old Gym. Wear workout attire. Contact Coach Chris Paik if you have questions at cpaik@velocitipartners.com . From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jan 15 17:14:41 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jan 15 23:36:52 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Wed., Jan 16, 2008 Message-ID: CONTACT: Ilene Abrams iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-6804 College Advisor's Bulletin Wednesday, January 16, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: VOCIFEROUS ? overly vocal. Each class so vociferously supported its dancers at the Berkeley High Spirit Rally that I had to cover my ears. FOR ALL STUDENTS California Climate Champions Program ? Students ages 16-18 can enter a competition where you will have a chance to become one of 20 Climate Champions for California. As a champion, you'll get to participate in a range of activities, including a "climate camp," where you will learn more about the issue and plan activities for your time "in office." You might also get to take part in meetings in England and Japan with other champions from around the world! Entries using audio, video or in writing should take the form of a news report, which will help applicants demonstrate their communication abilities and their passion about addressing climate change. Received deadline: February 11. Applications available in the College/Career Center and at http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/climatechampions/ climatechampions.htm . FOR JUNIORS COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF JUNIORS ? Tuesday, February 5, 6:30-8:30 pm in the Berkeley High library. Enter at 1980 Allston Way. Angela Price and I will provide an overview of all aspects of the college admissions process. This meeting is for adults only since the students will be receiving this information in their English classes. Come with all of your questions! Ms. Price and I will be speaking to the junior English classes at the beginning of February. Following the presentations, juniors will be able to sign up for individual appointments with their College Advisor. FOR SENIORS FEBRUARY 1 IS THE LAST DAY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO ANY CSU CAMPUS STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. This change is due to budget cuts. If you are considering applying to any of the open campuses (Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico (except nursing and recording arts majors), Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton (open to engineering and computer science majors only), Los Angeles, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco (deadline ? 1/15/08), San Jose, San Marcos (if space is available), Sonoma (except for interdisciplinary studies, human development, liberal studies and nursing) and Stanislaus) and need help with your application, please see Ms. Abrams or Ms. Price as soon as possible. We are happy to help. FINANCIAL AID ? Now is the time to work on your application for financial aid. All colleges require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). I strongly recommend that you apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov . This is the only official site for filling out the FAFSA. Beware of other sites that charge money to fill out the FAFSA. In order to file electronically, you will need two PIN numbers ? one for one parent and one for the student. These are your electronic signatures. You can apply for the PIN numbers at www.pin.ed.gov If you haven?t done so already, I recommend that you do so now. You can start the FAFSA while you are waiting to receive your PIN numbers. FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS ? We will be holding workshops on filling out the FAFSA both before and after school in the Berkeley High library. The next two workshops are: TODAY - Wednesday, January 16, 3:30 pm Thurs., February 7, 7:30 am Evening Workshop, Thursday, January 24, 6:30 pm, BHS library Please sign up in advance in the College/Career Center so that we have enough computers for everyone. Prior to the workshop, pick up the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet so that you can prepare the necessary information. For a complete list of workshops, go to http:// bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=workshops . CHECK FOR FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES AND REQUIRED FORMS FOR EACH SCHOOL ? Although all colleges require the FAFSA, some schools require additional forms. Financial aid deadlines vary from school to school. Some schools have January or early February deadlines. The deadline to file the FAFSA for all UC?s, Cal States and community colleges is March 2, although I recommend that you file sooner if at all possible. The financial deadline for each college can be found on its website or by calling the financial aid office. Make a list of each school?s financial aid deadline (some are as early as January 15) and the forms they require. We have a form available in the College/Career Center to help you keep track of this information. If you don?t file by the deadline, you are likely to get less financial aid. The most important thing is meeting the deadline, not having the exactly correct information. You can always go back and update your information once you complete your tax forms. CAL GRANTS ? Cal Grants are free money from the state of California based on the student?s GPA and family income. The money may be used at any accredited California college, public or private. Applying for the Cal Grant is very easy ? just fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2 listing a California college to receive the information and fill out the Cal Grant Information Release Form, available in D173 and D221. This is a very simple form which takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Deadline to turn in the form is January 30. MIDYEAR REPORTS ? If you applied to any schools which require your first semester grades as part of the admissions process, you must turn in the Mid-Year Report form and a completed Transcript Request Form with the words ?Mid-Year Report? written across the top, paper- clipped to a number 10 business sized envelope with one first class stamp addressed to the Office of Admissions of the college with a return address of BHS, 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. The deadline to turn these in to D173 or D221 is Wednesday, January 16. You must have a separate envelope for each college requiring your first semester grades. This is not necessary for any UC campuses, but some Cal State campuses are requiring a copy of your first semester grades. If you missed the presentation on filling out the FAFSA on December 4, you may sign up to borrow the DVD for up to 2 nights. Please e- mail a request to Angela Price (angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us) along with your student?s name, and she will let you know when it is available. Senior families only, please. SAT/ACT TEST DATES ? January 18 is the late registration deadline for the February 9 ACT test. January 29 is the regular registration deadline for the March 1 SAT tests. Subject tests are not offered on this test date. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. SCHOLARSHIPS For the complete list of applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/uploads/career_center/ Scholarships_2007-2008%20for%20website.doc *Scotlan Scholarship Award ? Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda County high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who has participated in community service for at least two years, has financial need and is a U.S. citizen, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four years. Deadline: April 30. Applications available in D221. *Nahas Scholarship Award ? Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda County high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who has participated in community service for at least two years, has competed in a competitive sports program for at least two years, and is a U.S. citizen, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four years. Deadline: April 30. Applications available in D221. *Vietnamese Physician Association Scholarship Award ? Open to seniors of Vietnamese descent who have attended a Northern California high school and have a gpa of 3.5 or above. Deadline: April 16. Scholarships: $1,000. Applications available in D221. *Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship ? Open to high school seniors who are members of the Berkeley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League and will be attending college in Fall 2008. Deadline: March 1. Scholarships: Up to $1,200. Applications available in D221. PDK Prospective Educator Scholarship Program ? Open to any high school senior intending to major in education. A variety of scholarships will be offered. Applications available in D221. Deadline: February 1. Community Network, Lewis Latimer ? Open to African-American seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who plans to attend a two or four year accredited college or business school (majoring in computer science or relating to the telecommunications industry). Scholarships of at least $500 will be awarded. Applications available in D221. Deadline: February 29. Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride Scholarship ? Provides a full ride to an Historically Black College or University. Open to current seniors who are U.S. citizens with an unweighted GPA of 3.5 and minimum SAT score of 1300 (math and critical reading only) or ACT score of 28 who have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities. Application available in D221. Postmark deadline: January 18. Best Buy Scholarship ? Open to graduating high school seniors living in the United States or Puerto Rico who live within 75 miles of a Best Buy Store in the United States or Puerto Rico, have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate commitment to and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico no later than fall 2008. 1,500 students will each be awarded $1,500; 51 students will each receive $10,000. Apply online at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships . Deadline: February 15. Janice Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund ? Open to seniors with an unweighted 2.5 or above who is planning to go to a 4 year college or university next year who has demonstrated leadership abilities and is a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Application available in D221. Five $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. Deadline: March 15. SBC Memorial Foundation ? Open to graduating seniors or college students who have volunteered for a significant number of hours within the last 18 months, have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0, are residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area and plan on attending a two or four year academic, vocational or technical school in the fall. Scholarship: $1,000. Applications available in D221 and at www.sbcfoundation.org . Deadline: March 1. Scholarships for Latino students - http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/ SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Information on many more programs is available in D221. California State Summer School for the Arts (Innerspark) ? Program runs from July 12-August 8 in a variety of subjects including animation, visual arts, dance, music, film/video, theatre and creative writing. Applications available at www.innerspark.us Scholarships are available. Application deadline: February 29. *New to the bulletin today. From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jan 15 23:10:59 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jan 15 23:36:53 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Fall PE waivers due on Friday, Jan. 25 Message-ID: <20080116070959.AA51C126EEA@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Vice Principal Vernon Walton [mailto:Vernon_Walton@berkeley.k12.ca.us] Verification for 1st semester PE waivers are due in the Registrar's Office by 1/25/2008. The yellow copy of the PE waiver or a note from your coach verifying you completed the required hours will be accepted. If you have any questions please contact Vice Principal Vernon Walton. From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jan 15 23:22:27 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jan 15 23:36:55 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Correction on Testing dates and times Message-ID: <20080116072122.4BE93126EEA@idiom.com> Contact: jhuseby@pacbell.net In the first portion of an earlier email Friday was not included as an exam day next week. However, the schedule provided was correct. Final Exams are as follows: Wednesday 1/23 (period one 8:30 to 10:30, period two 10:40 to 12:40); Thursday 1/24 (period three 8:30 to 10:30, period four 10:40 to 12:40); Friday 1/25 (period five 8:30 to 10:30, period six 10:40 to 12:40). Lunch will be served in the food court from 12:46 to 1:28 on all three days. Janet Huseby BHS Volunteer Coordinator jhuseby@pacbell.net (510) 527-1130 From bhs at idiom.com Wed Jan 16 07:50:15 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Jan 16 08:05:32 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] SENIORS: empty envelope explained Message-ID: <20080116154911.E2774126EEA@idiom.com> Contact: jhuseby@pacbell.net Last week at least seven senior families-and maybe more-received an empty envelope from BHS. I have tracked the mailing down. It was sent out by the BHS Class of 2008 Student Leadership and contained the following information. (summarized here); 1. Thursday, Jan. 17 Juan's Place on 941 Carleton Street is donating 25% of all proceeds to the senior class. A raffle will also take place. 2. On Friday, Feb. 29 the Berkeley High Talent Show will be hosted by the Senior class. Signups are accepted in D148 3. Senior Prom will be held May 24 at the Westin SF. Tix go on sale at the end of Feb. 4. Achievers will be on campus Jan. 31 to accept cap/gown, class ring and graduation orders. This will be the last day to order before prices go up. Orders forms are in D148. Questions: call Achievers directly at 408-441-7200. From bhs at idiom.com Wed Jan 16 16:54:32 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Jan 16 16:57:11 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] SUPT: Take a Stand for Schools in the Budget Message-ID: <20080117005458.1DDFA126F49@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Mark Coplan, BUSD Public Information Officer [mailto:Mark_Coplan@berkeley.k12.ca.us] I am forwarding this email from EdVoice, so that you are informed about California's budget crisis and can have a voice and support California's public schools. EdVoice includes a link for a letter that you can quickly send off to your Assemblymember. We will be sending out regular updates on the state's budget situation, and calling on your support for not just the Berkeley classrooms, but for all of California's public schools. Thanks, Mark Coplan, BUSD Public Information Officer ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------- This from EdVoice: Last week, the Governor proposed a budget that cuts funding for public schools by $4.8 billion. Use the link below to send a letter to your Assemblymember to oppose these reductions. On the same day the Governor released his budget, a major national study gave California a D+ in school funding. And that was before this new round of cuts. It's clearly going to be a tough budget year, but we all know our schools are already underfunded. The latest Education Week report ranked California 46th in the nation in per-pupil funding, nearly $2000 below the national average. Use this link to send a letter to let your Assemblymember know that budget cuts for schools shortchange our children and compromise our future. http://votervoice.net/Core.aspx?AID=581&IssueID=12734&atid=10097&sitei d=0&App=GAC&target=true&isVisited=true&targetID=20098515 (Note: You will need to copy and paste this link into your browser.) Forward this email to friends and ask them to get involved - we need to make it clear that we're united behind our schools. Thank you for taking the time to make a difference for our children. Sincerely, Christopher Cabaldon, President EdVoice Sample Letter: Subject Line: Take a stand for schools in the budget Dear [Your Assemblymember's Name Here], California schools cannot afford the Governor's proposed budget cuts. Our public schools are already funded well below the national average, any reduction will leave our students even further behind. Research shows that our schools need high quality teachers, administrators, updated facilities and textbooks. Making cuts to an already underfunded system is not going to help. 2008 was supposed to be the year of education reform. I encourage you to be a champion of our schools and build upon the commitment to education expressed by the Legislature last year. Sincerely, [Your Name Here] ========================================== Mark A. Coplan Public Information Officer, BUSD 510-644-6320 Mark_Coplan@berkeley.k12.ca.us Berkeley Unified School District 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Berkeley, Ca 94704-1180 From bhs at idiom.com Wed Jan 16 17:50:54 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Jan 16 18:01:36 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 1/17/08 Message-ID: STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN January 17, 2008 *Indicates new or updated item Administration *1. Get help studying for finals at the Student Learning Center and the Teacher Tutorials after school. Ask your teacher for a schedule or come by the front desk to pick one up. *2. BHS whole-school Leadership would like to congratulate this year's pizza party winners of the canned food drive. Drum roll please?.Mr. Crowell, Mr. Wolkenfeld and Mr. French all had several hundred cans. Overall thousands of cans were donated making this years Holiday meal a smashing success. So thank you, thank you, thank you and congratulations to the 2nd period students of Mr. Crowell, Mr. Wolkenfeld and Mr. French. *3. Remember to come to Willard today for Mathworks from 3:30 -4:30 pm and earn math tutoring hours. Do you still need math tutoring hours for this semester? Come to Mathworks, an after school program at Willard Middle School this Tuesday, January 22 from 3;30 -4:30 pm. You can still earn up to 1.5 hours of tutoring credit! Email Mark Lee at Willardmathworks@gmail.com if you can make it. 4. Yearbooks- Buy your yearbook for $65 until January 18. It will go up to $70 and more after that. Yearbooks for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch meals are $55. Senior pages are going fast- you can buy them until next Friday. To purchase- go to H102 or online at myyear.com. 5. The School of Social Justice and Ecology is hosting an Electronics Recycling Drive @ Berkeley High School Parking Lot from 8am to 4 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2008. Universal waste includes televisions, monitors, laptops, flat screens, DVD Players, CPU's, printers, cell phones and even stereos that are found today in homes and business. 6. Verifications for 1st semester PE waivers are due in the registrar's by 01/25/2008. The yellow copy of the PE waiver or a note from your coach verifying you completed the required hours will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Vice Principal Vernon Walton. 7. Attention everyone- Winter Ball tickets on sale now! They are being sold at the box office on Allston Way during lunch and after school for $55. Winter Ball is coming up fast and the price will increase by $5 next week so hurry and get your tickets. Don't miss this fun event! Also, if you are a fall/winter athlete you can also receive a discount! But you must purchase the ticket by Thursday, January 17th. Clubs *1. The Close-Up trip to Washington DC is meeting at lunchtime every Thursday in C310 (Mr. Angell's room). You must attend if you expect to go on the trip. 2. California Scholarship Federation (CSF members): community service time sheets and fundraising money are due Friday, January 18, 2008 for the Fall 2007 semester in the College Career Center. Please contact csfbhs@gmail.com with any questions. 3. Youth Advisory Board - Are you interested in health? Do you want to help Health Center events, give classroom presentations, meet cool people, and make some cash? The Youth Advisory Board is a student group that meets after school every Wednesday to organize Health Center events and plan presentations. We are looking for new members! Applications are available at the health center front desk, and they are due this Friday, January 18th! Please come by and check it out. Sports 1. Track and Field sign-ups: Tryouts begin February 4th at 4:30 pm. 2. Congratulations to Sophomore Miya Sommers for winning the Albany Girls Wrestling Tournament last Saturday at Albany High School. Miya scored a takedown in overtime to take the championship. Also placing at the Albany JV tournament were Freshman Stuart Loebl taking 2nd, Freshman Carter Tong and Matthew Miyazaki both 3rd, and Freshman Ben Cerami placed 4th. Good job wrestlers! 3. Attention all boys who want to play BHS volleyball: Bring complete athletic packets to the first meeting on February 4 at 3:30 pm in front of the athletic office. Tryouts start Tuesday, February 5 at 6:00 pm in the Old Gym. Wear workout attire. Contact Coach Chris Palk if you have questions at cpaik@velocitipartners.com 4. Attention all BHS girls interested in playing softball: Voluntary pre-season conditioning schedule: January 15,17,18 Conditioning 3:30 - 5:00 pm January 22,23,24 Conditioning 3:30 - 5:00 pm January 29,30,31 Conditioning 3:30 - 5:00 pm 5. To all spring athletes: ***Tryouts begin Monday February 4th *** You must have a valid physical and complete athletic packet to tryout. It's time to schedule a physical with your doctor! Blank packets are available in the front or athletic office. 6. Attention all swimmers: Anyone interested in joining the Berkeley High Swimming and Diving team should attend a short meeting on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 11:40 am (lunchtime) at the BHS pool. Come and meet your teammate and your coach. Senior / Junior Section 1. Applying for Financial Aid? Now is the time to start your application for financial aid. All colleges require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). I strongly recommend that you apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This is the only official site for filling out the FAFSA. Beware of other sites that charge money to fill out the FAFSA. In order to file electronically, you will need two PIN numbers- one for one parent and one for the student. These are electronic signatures. You can apply for the PIN numbers at www.pin.ed.gov. If you haven't done so already, I recommend that you do so now. You can start the FAFSA while you are waiting to receive your PIN numbers. 2. Cal Grants- Cal grants are free money from the state of California based on the student's GPA and family income. The money may be used at any accredited California college, public or private. Applying for the Cal Grant is very easy -just fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2 listing a California college to receive the information and fill out the Cal Grant Information Release Form, available in D173 and D221. This is a very simple form which takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Deadline to turn in the form is January 30. 3. SAT/ ACT TEST DATES- January 19 is the late registration deadline for the February 10 ACT test. Register at www.act.org. February 7 is the regular registration deadline for March 1 SAT test. Register at www.collegeboard.com 4. Free Latino Education Summit- Saturday, February 2, Cal State East Bay Gymnasium, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward. Conference: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm; Resource Fair: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm. Includes free lunch and parking. Learn more about health, education, and scholarship resources. Inspirational speakers and workshops. Open to parents, students, teachers, and counselors. On the spot college admission available for seniors. Because space is limited, you must register to attend. Forms available in D221 or at www.csueastbay.edu. Events/ Performance 1. Berkeley High Talent Show hosted by Faraji Wright, Marin Ballarin and Zakiya Mowat (AKA- Z-Rex). Talent show auditions are after school in C224 on January 18th! Additional sign ups are in D148. Remember in C224- after school - Jan. 18th! Winners receive cash prize! 2. Do you want to be Prince or Princess at Winter Ball? Applications are available in D148. Please have all forms completed and turned in to Mr. Young by February 1st. 3. Dance Production- Friday and Saturday, January 18, and 19th. Each night at 8:00 pm in the Little Theater. $5 students/ $10 adults. 4. The 7th Annual Historically Black Colleges and University tour will be held April 1- April 8, 2008 (Tour A). If any student is interested in the tour, please see Mrs. Parker in room D224. From bhs at idiom.com Wed Jan 16 15:27:54 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Jan 17 07:06:07 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Thurs., Jan 17, 2008 Message-ID: <8F668FBF-75FA-4D79-8C6F-79BFCF2867DA@berkeley.edu> CONTACT: Ilene Abrams iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-6804 College Advisor's Bulletin Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: PALTRY ? small; meager. Bart Simpson?s paltry vocabulary doomed him on the day of his SAT. JOB OPPORTUNITIES *Tutor needed for 8th grade boy for homework support primarily for algebra but some support for other subjects. Approximately 3 hours per week, at a mutually convenient place. $10/ hour. For more information, call 510-835-5070. FOR ALL STUDENTS California Climate Champions Program ? Students ages 16-18 can enter a competition where you will have a chance to become one of 20 Climate Champions for California. As a champion, you'll get to participate in a range of activities, including a "climate camp," where you will learn more about the issue and plan activities for your time "in office." You might also get to take part in meetings in England and Japan with other champions from around the world! Entries using audio, video or in writing should take the form of a news report, which will help applicants demonstrate their communication abilities and their passion about addressing climate change. Received deadline: February 11. Applications available in the College/Career Center and at http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/climatechampions/ climatechampions.htm . FOR JUNIORS COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF JUNIORS ? Tuesday, February 5, 6:30-8:30 pm in the Berkeley High library. Enter at 1980 Allston Way. Angela Price and I will provide an overview of all aspects of the college admissions process. This meeting is for adults only since the students will be receiving this information in their English classes. Come with all of your questions! Ms. Price and I will be speaking to the junior English classes at the beginning of February. Following the presentations, juniors will be able to sign up for individual appointments with their College Advisor. FOR SENIORS FEBRUARY 1 IS THE LAST DAY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO ANY CSU CAMPUS STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. This change is due to budget cuts. If you are considering applying to any of the open campuses (Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico (except nursing and recording arts majors), Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton (open to engineering and computer science majors only), Los Angeles, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Jose, San Marcos (if space is available), Sonoma (except for interdisciplinary studies, human development, liberal studies and nursing) and Stanislaus) and need help with your application, please see Ms. Abrams or Ms. Price as soon as possible. We are happy to help. FINANCIAL AID ? Now is the time to work on your application for financial aid. All colleges require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). I strongly recommend that you apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov . This is the only official site for filling out the FAFSA. Beware of other sites that charge money to fill out the FAFSA. In order to file electronically, you will need two PIN numbers ? one for one parent and one for the student. These are your electronic signatures. You can apply for the PIN numbers at www.pin.ed.gov If you haven?t done so already, I recommend that you do so now. You can start the FAFSA while you are waiting to receive your PIN numbers. FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS ? We will be holding workshops on filling out the FAFSA both before and after school in the Berkeley High library. The next two workshops are: Thurs., February 7, 7:30 am Evening Workshop, Thursday, January 24, 6:30 pm, BHS library Please sign up in advance in the College/Career Center so that we have enough computers for everyone. Prior to the workshop, pick up the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet so that you can prepare the necessary information. For a complete list of workshops, go to http:// bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=workshops . CHECK FOR FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES AND REQUIRED FORMS FOR EACH SCHOOL ? Although all colleges require the FAFSA, some schools require additional forms. Financial aid deadlines vary from school to school. Some schools have January or early February deadlines. The deadline to file the FAFSA for all UC?s, Cal States and community colleges is March 2, although I recommend that you file sooner if at all possible. The financial deadline for each college can be found on its website or by calling the financial aid office. Make a list of each school?s financial aid deadline (some are as early as January 15) and the forms they require. We have a form available in the College/Career Center to help you keep track of this information. If you don?t file by the deadline, you are likely to get less financial aid. The most important thing is meeting the deadline, not having the exactly correct information. You can always go back and update your information once you complete your tax forms. CAL GRANTS ? Cal Grants are free money from the state of California based on the student?s GPA and family income. The money may be used at any accredited California college, public or private. Applying for the Cal Grant is very easy ? just fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2 listing a California college to receive the information and fill out the Cal Grant Information Release Form, available in D173 and D221. This is a very simple form which takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Deadline to turn in the form is January 30. *MIDYEAR REPORTS ? IF YOU HAVEN?T TURNED THESE IN, PLEASE DO SO BY THE END OF THE WEEK! If you applied to any schools which require your first semester grades as part of the admissions process, you must turn in the Mid-Year Report form and a completed Transcript Request Form with the words ?Mid-Year Report? written across the top, paper- clipped to a number 10 business sized envelope with one first class stamp addressed to the Office of Admissions of the college with a return address of BHS, 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. The deadline to turn these in to D173 or D221 is Wednesday, January 16. You must have a separate envelope for each college requiring your first semester grades. This is not necessary for any UC campuses, but some Cal State campuses are requiring a copy of your first semester grades. If you missed the presentation on filling out the FAFSA on December 4, you may sign up to borrow the DVD for up to 2 nights. Please e- mail a request to Angela Price (angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us) along with your student?s name, and she will let you know when it is available. Senior families only, please. SAT/ACT TEST DATES ? January 18 is the late registration deadline for the February 9 ACT test. January 29 is the regular registration deadline for the March 1 SAT tests. Subject tests are not offered on this test date. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. SCHOLARSHIPS For the complete list of applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/uploads/career_center/ Scholarships_2007-2008%20for%20website.doc Scotlan Scholarship Award ? Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda County high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who has participated in community service for at least two years, has financial need and is a U.S. citizen, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four years. Deadline: April 30. Applications available in D221. Nahas Scholarship Award ? Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda County high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who has participated in community service for at least two years, has competed in a competitive sports program for at least two years, and is a U.S. citizen, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four years. Deadline: April 30. Applications available in D221. Vietnamese Physician Association Scholarship Award ? Open to seniors of Vietnamese descent who have attended a Northern California high school and have a gpa of 3.5 or above. Deadline: April 16. Scholarships: $1,000. Applications available in D221. Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship ? Open to high school seniors who are members of the Berkeley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League and will be attending college in Fall 2008. Deadline: March 1. Scholarships: Up to $1,200. Applications available in D221. PDK Prospective Educator Scholarship Program ? Open to any high school senior intending to major in education. A variety of scholarships will be offered. Applications available in D221. Deadline: February 1. Community Network, Lewis Latimer ? Open to African-American seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who plans to attend a two or four year accredited college or business school (majoring in computer science or relating to the telecommunications industry). Scholarships of at least $500 will be awarded. Applications available in D221. Deadline: February 29. Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride Scholarship ? Provides a full ride to an Historically Black College or University. Open to current seniors who are U.S. citizens with an unweighted GPA of 3.5 and minimum SAT score of 1300 (math and critical reading only) or ACT score of 28 who have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities. Application available in D221. Postmark deadline: January 18. Best Buy Scholarship ? Open to graduating high school seniors living in the United States or Puerto Rico who live within 75 miles of a Best Buy Store in the United States or Puerto Rico, have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate commitment to and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico no later than fall 2008. 1,500 students will each be awarded $1,500; 51 students will each receive $10,000. Apply online at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships . Deadline: February 15. Janice Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund ? Open to seniors with an unweighted 2.5 or above who is planning to go to a 4 year college or university next year who has demonstrated leadership abilities and is a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Application available in D221. Five $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. Deadline: March 15. SBC Memorial Foundation ? Open to graduating seniors or college students who have volunteered for a significant number of hours within the last 18 months, have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0, are residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area and plan on attending a two or four year academic, vocational or technical school in the fall. Scholarship: $1,000. Applications available in D221 and at www.sbcfoundation.org . Deadline: March 1. Scholarships for Latino students - http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/ SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Information on many more programs is available in D221. California State Summer School for the Arts (Innerspark) ? Program runs from July 12-August 8 in a variety of subjects including animation, visual arts, dance, music, film/video, theatre and creative writing. Applications available at www.innerspark.us Scholarships are available. Application deadline: February 29. *New to the bulletin today. From bhs at idiom.com Wed Jan 16 17:53:47 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Jan 17 07:06:09 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] CLUBS: Rugby Announcement Message-ID: <20080117015420.37171126F38@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Helen Marcus [mailto:Helen_Marcus@mechbank.com] Berkeley Rhino Rugby - recruiting high school players The Berkeley Rhino Rugby Club is seeking new high school age players for the Winter/Spring 2008 season. Practices are 5-7pm Tuesday and Thursday at San Pablo Park, Berkeley. A special beginner clinic is scheduled for Sat Jan 19 at San Pablo Park. No experience required. All sizes welcome; boys age 14 to 18. This youth rugby club coached by Keir Paasch, former Cal rugby player, is made up of high school boys from various schools including Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito and CPS. Rugby is a fast paced game involving running, kicking and tackling. Players work on fitness and playing skills in the winter with games in the Spring. Call the Hotline for more info 510 466-5113 or coach Keir at 510 847-1453. Helen Marcus Berkeley Rhino Rugby Club - team mom 510 647-0730 From bhs at idiom.com Thu Jan 17 07:11:37 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Jan 17 07:15:12 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] SUPT: Associated Press on California Budget Cuts Message-ID: <20080117151140.33AD5126F4F@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Mark Coplan [mailto:Mark_Coplan@berkeley.k12.ca.us] There have already been an outcry from taxpayers and educators around the state in reaction to the Governor's proposed budget cuts, specifically the $4.8 billion he proposes to cut from California public schools. This Associated Press story shares some reactions, and we expect to see another unified statewide reaction from the education community in opposition to further cuts to education in the months ahead. At tonight's school board meeting, Board President Selawsky stated that it is clearly time for us to get on the busses once again, and bring the message to the Governor that our public schools cannot weather further budget cuts. Sacramento here we come. Mark Coplan, BUSD Public Information Officer ====================================================================== ========== Calif. educators reeling by Schwarzenegger's proposed cuts By JULIET WILLIAMS, Associated Press Writer Thursday, January 10, 2008 (01-10) 18:07 PST SACRAMENTO, (AP) -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday dealt a blow to educators, proposing $4.8 billion in cuts to California's public schools and possibly restarting a fight that he hoped had ended with the state's largest teachers union. Education advocates vowed to fight the cuts, which Schwarzenegger would accomplish by suspending the holy grail of California's education system: Proposition 98, the landmark school funding guarantee voters approved in 1988. "This is going to be one of the most painful, vocal, public, fierce debates about education funding that we have ever seen," said Brian Lewis, executive director of the California Association of School Business Officials. "We are going to come out of the woodwork opposing any suspension of 98 and any further undermining of this minimal guarantee to kids." Having to wield a budget ax over schools is a cruel irony for a governor who just months ago promised he would dedicate 2008 to wide-ranging education reforms in his "Year of Education." "What a way to commence the Year of Education, by proposing to balance the budget on the backs of the students in the state of California," said David Sanchez, president of the California Teachers Association. Schwarzenegger proposed a nearly 10 percent cut to K-12 spending in the fiscal year that starts this July - about $4.4 billion - as well as $400 million in cuts that could take effect as soon as this spring. Schwarzenegger sought to downplay the midyear cuts, noting that he could have taken back as much as $1.4 billion in 2007-08 spending. That, he said, "would have been devastating. We must protect our children." His plan was devastating enough, educators said. "We're already at 43rd in the nation in per-pupil spending. We can't sacrifice our economic future because we're in a bad budget year," said John Affeldt, managing attorney for Public Advocates, a law firm that advocates for education equality. In a national study released Wednesday, Education Week magazine gave the state a D+ for its education financing system and reported that it spends about $2,000 less per student than the national average, or 43rd among the states. Schwarzenegger's proposal would cut per pupil spending by another $300 a year. His plan contradicts the advice of his own education panel, which recommended the state rewrite its school funding formula and add another $6 billion a year for its weakest students. The governor also noted in his State of the State address Tuesday that California schools have a third fewer teachers and half the school counselors than the national average. His plan would leave few places to cut besides teachers and school staff, since about 90 percent of education spending goes to salaries. Administration officials said the spending-cut proposal asks the Legislature to find unspent money to minimize the effect this year. "Schools will be largely unharmed in the current year," said Jeannie Oropeza, a Department of Finance education budget manager. Schwarzenegger's education secretary, David Long, said districts knew midyear cuts were coming and have been preparing. Local officials, however, said they did not know where the money would come from. "We can't stop educating kids or paying salaries in the middle of the year. We still have to buy books and paper and clean our classrooms," said Ardella Dailey, superintendent of the Alameda Unified School District. California's schools, once among the highest achieving, rank below the national average on nearly all academic measures. Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell said it also has the most challenging students, more than half of whom come from poor families and a third of whom do not speak English fluently. Its population of 6 million students is higher than the total population of more than half the states. "The governor's budget takes a giant step backward. I fear that the 'Year of Education' will become the year of education evisceration," O'Connell said. "This budget will not help us close the achievement gap that threatens the futures of our students and our state." The California State University and University of California systems also would see cuts of about $1.1 billion in the 2008-09 fiscal year. California Faculty Association President Lillian Taiz said those cuts would lead to "course reductions, increased class sizes and longer times to graduation. The loss, in the end, would not only be dollars, but the loss of the hope and optimism about the future that is an intrinsic trait of a society committed to broad educational opportunity." Even some Republicans opposed the move to balance the budget by suspending Proposition 98. Sen. Jeff Denham, R-Merced, said he would fight it. "After all the progress we have made in education, now the governor wants to punish our kids because he didn't make the spending cuts he needed to make last summer. I find it appalling," Denham said in a statement. Schwarzenegger had sought to repair his fractured relationship with the education community in the wake of his disastrous special election in 2005. The California Teachers Association spent more than $50 million then to defeat his slate of ballot initiatives, which included a measure to cap state spending, partly rolling back Proposition 98. And this year, some 400 of the neediest schools got the first payments from a $2.9 billion legal settlement the governor reached with the CTA after educators claimed he reneged on a budget deal he made shortly after taking office. That money is slated for additional teachers and teacher training. Budget experts are divided over how much of that could be diverted to other programs in a fiscal emergency. http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/01/10/state/n180720S 66.DTL ========================================== Mark A. Coplan Public Information Officer, BUSD 510-644-6320 Mark_Coplan@berkeley.k12.ca.us Berkeley Unified School District 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Berkeley, Ca 94704-1180 From bhs at idiom.com Thu Jan 17 07:27:25 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Jan 17 07:29:23 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] EVENT: Chocolate Making with Alice Medrich for BHSDG Message-ID: <20080117152727.A0D8D126F2C@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Lene Pedersen [mailto:leneipedersen@pacbell.net] Join Alice Medrich for an evening of chocolate on March 6th, and help support Berkeley High School. Alice Medrich, author of, Bittersweet: Recipe and Tales from a Life in Chocolate, and most recently, Pure Dessert, which was named one of the best cookbooks of 2007 by Gourmet Magazine, Bon App?tit and Food and Wine Magazines, and founder of former Cocolat stores in the Bay Area .will conduct a chocolate making and tasting event at Kitchen on Fire, on Thursday, March 6th, from 6-9 pm. Don?t miss this fun, informative and entertaining event. Get your ticket soon. Seating is limited. Tickets are $125. All proceeds go to Berkeley High School Development Group. To register, please go to www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/26855 . Contact Lene Pedersen at leneipedersen@pacbell.net or Sarah Herman at sarascape@earthlink.net for further info. From bhs at idiom.com Thu Jan 17 12:18:48 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Jan 17 16:06:06 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] FUNDRAISING: January Escrip flyer Message-ID: <20080117201854.9C24C126F59@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Ellie Katz January is the time for after-holiday sales and a great time to use E-scrip. Please see the attached flyer for more information. The number for the Berkeley High Development Group is: 137646958 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Escrip January holiday sales flyer.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 82208 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://idiom.com/pipermail/bhs/attachments/20080117/2b87a710/EscripJanuaryholidaysalesflyer-0001.pdf From bhs at idiom.com Thu Jan 17 15:56:36 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Jan 17 16:06:07 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] REMINDER: Race & Ethnicity in CA Public Schools - Sat., Jan. 19 Message-ID: <20080117235638.DBD4A126F65@idiom.com> Simon Tiles [mailto:stiles@berkeley.k12.ca.us] Please, do not forget to attend our January 19th workshop on Children's Experiences of Race & Ethnicity in California Public School. WHEN: Saturday, January 19, 2008 WHERE: Berkeley High School College Career Center, 2nd floor Main Administration Building, room D-221 TIME: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon The workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Barri Thorne, PhD Sociology and Women's Studies Department at UC Berkeley. Please come out and join us in this wonderful workshop. DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!! FREE ADMISSION ALL WELCOME REFRESHMENTS For more information contact The Parent Resource Center at Berkeley High (510) 644-8524 Sponsored by: BHS Parent Resource Center From bhs at idiom.com Thu Jan 17 15:57:33 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Jan 17 16:06:10 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] PARENT RESOURCE CENTER: Welcomes Simon Tiles Message-ID: <20080117235735.425B2126F6F@idiom.com> Dear BHS students and parents, Berkeley High School and the Parent Resource Center would like to take this opportunity to introduce Simon Tiles to the Berkeley High community. Simon joins us from San Rafael High School, where he worked as Community Liaison for the past 4 years. He is originally from Venezuela, and attended Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR. Simon will serve as our Latino Parent Liaison for the high school, but will be here to help any parent or student with any questions or concerns. So please joins us in welcoming Simon to Berkeley High School The Parent Resource Center Staff From bhs at idiom.com Thu Jan 17 15:59:32 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Jan 17 16:06:14 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] SPORTS: Boys' Tennis Meeting, Jan. 24 Message-ID: <20080117235934.18BCE126F68@idiom.com> Informational meeting for those interested in playing on the boys tennis team at 5:15 p.m on Thursday, January 24 in M202 (upstairs in Old Gym). ------------------------------------------ Kristin Glenchur Athletic Director, Berkeley High School kglenchur@berkeley.k12.ca.us (510) 644-8723 office (510) 644-8523 fax From bhs at idiom.com Thu Jan 17 16:01:08 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Jan 17 16:06:19 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] SPORTS: Spring Tryout Info Message-ID: <20080118000111.7F406126F6F@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Kristin Glenchur [mailto:kglenchur@berkeley.k12.ca.us] BERKELEY HIGH SPRING SPORTS INFORMATION: TRYOUTS BEGIN MONDAY, FEB. 4, 2008 A complete athletic packet must be turned in to the coach on the first day of tryouts before you can participate. If you have tried out for a fall or winter sport, your packet should be on file in the athletic office. See the AD prior to tryouts and indicate that you have a packet on file, and she will provide verification to hand to your coach. If you have questions, contact Kristin Glenchur, Athletic Director, at 644-8723, or kglenchur@berkeley.k12.ca.us. Varsity, JV, Freshman Baseball. Co-Head Coaches: Tim Moellering, on-campus coach 8th year, Curtis Sandeford, off-campus coach 5th year. Tryouts begin Monday through Friday at San Pablo Park - 4-7. Freshman tryouts begins Mon-Fri. 6-8 pm at Willard. Wear workout attire (including sweatshirt), bring your own glove and cleats. Contact info: 644-4500 ex.37803 or tmoellering@berkeley.k12.ca.us. V and JV Softball. Head Coach: Ron Hunt, off-campus coach 3nd yr. Tryouts begin, rain or shine, Monday through Friday at the BHS softball field from 3:45-6:00. Wear workout attire (including sweatshirt). Bring your own glove and cleats. Contact info: Ron Hunt 925-324-7864. Varsity Badminton: Britta Fjelstrom, off-campus coach, 2nd year. Meet Monday at 4:00 on the track bleachers. Be prepared to workout Monday through Friday. Wear workout attire, tennis shoes, bring your own racquet. Limited number of beginner racquets are available. Contact info: b_fjelstrom@berkeley.k12.ca.us V. Boys Volleyball: Chris Paik, off-campus coach 3rd year. Mandatory meeting on Monday (Feb. 4) at 3:30PM outside athletic office. Tryouts begin Tuesday through Friday in the Old Gym from 6:00-8:00. Wear workout attire. Contact info: cpaik@velocitipartners.com V and JV Swimming: Bill Gaebler, on-campus coach 5th year. Tryouts begin Monday through Friday in the Competition Pool from 3:30-6:00. Bring swimsuit, lock, and a towel. Contact info: williamgaebler@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 525-2314. V and JV Boys Lacrosse: Mike Costanzo, off-campus coach 5th year. Tryouts Monday through Friday at Derby Field 4:00-6:30. Wear workout attire (including sweatshirt), bring your own stick. Contact info: mikecostanzo21@hotmail.com. V and JV Girls Lacrosse: Laura Bernhard, off-campus coach 2nd year. Tryouts Monday through Friday at Derby Field from 4-6:30. Beginners welcome! Wear workout attire (including sweatshirt), bring cleats, mouthguard, goggles and stick if you got 'em. Contact info: lbernhard@berkeley.edu or 510-847-6428. V and JV Track and Field: Darrell Hampton, off-campus coach 9th year. Voluntary pre-season conditioning Mon-Thursday either on the track or in the weight room. Mandatory practice begins Monday through Friday at 4:00 on the BHS track. Wear workout attire (including sweatshirt). Asst. Coach Humphrey Garrett is available in the weight room after school for information. Or contact Darrell Hampton at: 774-9701. Distance runners can contact Brian Bort at 415-439-3257 V Boys Golf: Evan Dang, off-campus coach 8th year. Tryouts begin Monday through Friday at the Tilden Park G.C. putting green at 4:00. Bring your own clubs. Contact info: endang@lmi.com. V Boys Tennis: Brian Richardson, off-campus coach 2nd year. Tryouts will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. February 4, 5, 6 at the Martin Luther King tennis courts 4:00-6:00. Wear workout attire and bring your own racquet and water bottle. On campus contact - Safety Officer Craig White - for info. 644-8723. V, JV, Novice Girls Crew: Sabrina Linden, off-campus coach 2nd year. Preseason workouts going on now in the Fencing room off the Softball field on Mon-Fri from 4-6.Contact Chris Dadd at 510-637-9160. V, JV, Novice Boys Crew: Chris Dadd, off-campus coach 9th year. Preseason workouts going on now in the fencing room off the softball field on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 4:00-6:00. Contact info: 925-676-8025 or thecrew4bhs@earthlink.net. ------------------------------------------ Kristin Glenchur Athletic Director, Berkeley High School kglenchur@berkeley.k12.ca.us (510) 644-8723 office (510) 644-8523 fax From bhs at idiom.com Thu Jan 17 17:03:24 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Jan 17 17:24:20 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] AHA: Upcoming AHA Events Message-ID: Contact: Melissa Bloom mailto:melissa@jbloom.com AHA NEWS AHA Parents/Guardians you are invited to the following: 1. Youth Arts Exhibition- Opening Reception: January 30, 2008 Join us to celebrate the opening of AHA students' first art show of the school year. As one of BUSD Arts Anchor Schools, AHA student art will show at the Youth Art Exhibition running from January 30 - March 9, 2008. Come out and support our students on January 30 and meet with the AHA community of students, teachers and parents. If you would like a flyer for this event, please mailto:melissa@jbloom.com Weds., Jan. 30, 2008 5-7 PM Berkeley Art Center 1275 Walnut St (across from Live Oak Park) 2. AHA Parent Meeting: February 11, 2008 This will be the first Parent Council meeting of 2007/08 school year. All AHA parents and guardians are invited. We will discuss our goals for AHA parent participation, and recruit volunteers to work on AHA committees, such as parent leadership, fundraising, student support services, and community events. Please attend and become involved in AHA. Help plan for the future. Meet other AHA parents. Be an advocate for your child and support his/her academic success. Mon., Feb. 11, 2008 7-8:30 Berkeley High School Room TBD 3. If you have NOT been receiving AHA emails directly, please send your email info to mailto:melissa@jbloom.com Hope to see you all at the 2 upcoming events! From bhs at idiom.com Thu Jan 17 17:19:14 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Jan 17 17:24:22 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 1/18/08 Message-ID: STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN January 18, 2008 *Indicates new or updated item Administration 1. Get help studying for finals at the Student Learning Center and the Teacher Tutorials after school. Ask your teacher for a schedule or come by the front desk to pick one up. 2. Do you still need math tutoring hours for this semester? Come to Mathworks, an after school program at Willard Middle School this Tuesday, January 22 from 3;30 -4:30 pm. You can still earn up to 1.5 hours of tutoring credit! Email Mark Lee at Willardmathworks@gmail.com if you can make it. 3. Yearbooks- Buy your yearbook for $65 until January 18. It will go up to $70 and more after that. Yearbooks for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch meals are $55. Senior pages are going fast- you can buy them until next Friday. To purchase- go to H102 or online at myyear.com. 4. The School of Social Justice and Ecology is hosting an Electronics Recycling Drive @ Berkeley High School Parking Lot from 8am to 4 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2008. Universal waste includes televisions, monitors, laptops, flat screens, DVD Players, CPU's, printers, cell phones and even stereos that are found today in homes and business. 5. Verifications for 1st semester PE waivers are due in the registrar's by 01/25/2008. The yellow copy of the PE waiver or a note from your coach verifying you completed the required hours will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Vice Principal Vernon Walton. 6. Attention everyone- Winter Ball tickets on sale now! They are being sold at the box office on Allston Way during lunch and after school for $55. Winter Ball is coming up fast and the price will increase by $5 next week so hurry and get your tickets. Don't miss this fun event! Also, if you are a fall/winter athlete you can also receive a discount! But you must purchase the ticket by Thursday, January 17th. Clubs *1. The Berkeley Rhino Rugby Club is seeking new high school age players for the Winter/Spring 2008 season. Practices are 5-7 pm Tuesday and Thursday at San Pablo Park, Berkeley starting December 13th. No experience required. All sizes welcome; boys age 14 to 18. This youth rugby club coached by Keir Paasch, former Cal Rugby player, is made up of high school boys from various schools including Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito and CPS. Rugby is a fast paced game involving running, kicking and tackling. Call the hotline for more info at 510-466-5113 or coach Keir at 510-847-1453. 2. California Scholarship Federation (CSF members): community service time sheets and fundraising money are due Friday, January 18, 2008 for the Fall 2007 semester in the College Career Center. Please contact csfbhs@gmail.com with any questions. 3. Youth Advisory Board - Are you interested in health? Do you want to help Health Center events, give classroom presentations, meet cool people, and make some cash? The Youth Advisory Board is a student group that meets after school every Wednesday to organize Health Center events and plan presentations. We are looking for new members! Applications are available at the health center front desk, and they are due this Friday, January 18th! Please come by and check it out. Sports 1. Track and Field sign-ups: Tryouts begin February 4th at 4:30 pm. 2. Attention all boys who want to play BHS volleyball: Bring complete athletic packets to the first meeting on February 4 at 3:30 pm in front of the athletic office. Tryouts start Tuesday, February 5 at 6:00 pm in the Old Gym. Wear workout attire. Contact Coach Chris Palk if you have questions at cpaik@velocitipartners.com 3. Attention all BHS girls interested in playing softball: Voluntary pre-season conditioning schedule: January 15,17,18 Conditioning 3:30 - 5:00 pm January 22,23,24 Conditioning 3:30 - 5:00 pm January 29,30,31 Conditioning 3:30 - 5:00 pm 4. To all spring athletes: ***Tryouts begin Monday February 4th *** You must have a valid physical and complete athletic packet to tryout. It's time to schedule a physical with your doctor! Blank packets are available in the front or athletic office. 5. Attention all swimmers: Anyone interested in joining the Berkeley High Swimming and Diving team should attend a short meeting on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 11:40 am (lunchtime) at the BHS pool. Come and meet your teammate and your coach. Senior / Junior Section *1. THE FOLLOWING CAL STATE CAMPUSES WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS UNTIL MARCH 1: DOMINGUEZ HILLS, EAST BAY, SAN BERNARDINO, BAKERSFIELD, LOS ANGELES, SACRAMENTO STATE, AND MONTEREY BAY. February 1 is the last day to file applications for admission to any other CSU campus still accepting applications. This change is due to budget cuts. If you are considering applying to any of the open campuses (Channel Islands, Chico (except nursing and recording arts majors), Fresno, Fullerton (open to engineering and computer science majors only), San Jose, San Marcos (if space is available), Sonoma (except for interdisciplinary studies, human development, liberal studies and nursing) and Stanislaus) and need help with your application, please see Ms. Abrams or Ms. Price as soon as possible *2. Financial Aid Workshops- We will be holding workshops on filling out the FAFSA both before and after school in the Berkeley High Library. The next two workshops are: Thursday, February 7 7:30 am Evening Workshop, Thursday, January 24 6:30 pm, BHS Library Please sign up in advance in the College/ Career center so that we have enough computers for everyone. Prior to the workshop, pick up the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet so that you can prepare the necessary information. For complete list of workshops, go to http://bhsberkeley.net/index.php?page+workshops. We are happy to help. *3. SCHOLARSHIPS- The complete list of applications is available in the College Career Center and at http://bhs.berkeley.net/uploads/career_center/Scholarships_2007-2008%20for%20website.doc - Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship- open to high school seniors who are members of the Berkeley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League and will be attending college in Fall 2008. Deadline- March 1. Scholarships: Up to $1,200. Applications available in D221. - PDK Prospective Educator Scholarship program- open to any high school senior intending to major in education. A variety of scholarships will be offered. Applications available in D221. Deadline-February 1st. - Community Network, Lewis Latimer- open to African American seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who plans to attend a two or four year accredited college or business school majoring in computer science or the telecommunications industry. Scholarships of at least $500 will be awarded. Applications available in D221. Deadline- February 29. 4. Cal Grants- Cal grants are free money from the state of California based on the student's GPA and family income. The money may be used at any accredited California college, public or private. Applying for the Cal Grant is very easy -just fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2 listing a California college to receive the information and fill out the Cal Grant Information Release Form, available in D173 and D221. This is a very simple form which takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Deadline to turn in the form is January 30. 5. SAT/ ACT TEST DATES- January 19 is the late registration deadline for the February 10 ACT test. Register at www.act.org. February 7 is the regular registration deadline for March 1 SAT test. Register at www.collegeboard.com 6. Free Latino Education Summit- Saturday, February 2, Cal State East Bay Gymnasium, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward. Conference: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm; Resource Fair: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm. Includes free lunch and parking. Learn more about health, education, and scholarship resources. Inspirational speakers and workshops. Open to parents, students, teachers, and counselors. On the spot college admission available for seniors. Because space is limited, you must register to attend. Forms available in D221 or at www.csueastbay.edu. Events/ Performance 1. Berkeley High Talent Show hosted by Faraji Wright, Marin Ballarin and Zakiya Mowat (AKA- Z-Rex). Talent show auditions today after school in C224. Additional sign ups are in D148. Winners receive cash prize! 2. Do you want to be Prince or Princess at Winter Ball? Applications are available in D148. Please have all forms completed and turned in to Mr. Young by February 1st. 3. Dance Production- Friday and Saturday, January 18, and 19th. Each night at 8:00 pm in the Little Theater. $5 students/ $10 adults. 4. The 7th Annual Historically Black Colleges and University tour will be held April 1- April 8, 2008 (Tour A). If any student is interested in the tour, please see Mrs. Parker in room D224. From bhs at idiom.com Thu Jan 17 20:32:35 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Jan 17 21:21:08 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Fri., Jan 18m 2008 Message-ID: <22ca67f22608287598dce863a0bfa3a5@earthlink.net> CONTACT: Ilene Abrams iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us College Advisor's Bulletin Friday, January 18, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: ATYPICAL ? unusual; not normal. The temperature in New Hampshire on election day in January was a warm 60 degrees, which was atypical for that time of year. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Tutor needed for 8th grade?boy for homework support primarily for algebra but some support for other subjects.? Approximately 3 hours per week, at a mutually convenient place.? $10/ hour.? For more information, call 510-835-5070. FOR ALL STUDENTS California Climate Champions Program ? Students ages 16-18 can enter a competition where you will have a chance to become one of 20 Climate Champions for California. As a champion, you'll get to participate in a range of activities, including a "climate camp," where you will learn more about the issue and plan activities for your time "in office." You might also get to take part in meetings in England and Japan with other champions from around the world! Entries using audio, video or in writing should take the form of a news report, which will help applicants demonstrate their communication abilities and their passion about addressing climate change.?Received deadline: February 11. Applications available in the College/Career Center and at http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/climatechampions/climatechampions.htm . FOR JUNIORS COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF JUNIORS ? Tuesday, February 5, 6:30-8:30 pm in the Berkeley High library. Enter at 1980 Allston Way. Angela Price and I will provide an overview of all aspects of the college admissions process. This meeting is for adults only since the students will be receiving this information in their English classes. Come with all of your questions! Ms. Price and I will be speaking to the junior English classes at the beginning of February. Following the presentations, juniors will be able to sign up for individual appointments with their College Advisor. FOR SENIORS *UPDATED INFORMATION: THE FOLLOWING CAL STATE CAMPUSES WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS UNTIL MARCH 1: DOMINGUEZ HILLS, EAST BAY, SAN BERNARDINO, BAKERSFIELD, LOS ANGELES, SACRAMENTO STATE, AND MONTEREY BAY. February 1 is the last day to file applications for admission to any other CSU campus still accepting applications. This change is due to budget cuts. If you are considering applying to any of the open campuses (Channel Islands, Chico (except nursing and recording arts majors), Fresno, Fullerton (open to engineering and computer science majors only), San Jose, San Marcos (if space is available), Sonoma (except for interdisciplinary studies, human development, liberal studies and nursing) and Stanislaus) and need help with your application, please see Ms. Abrams or Ms. Price as soon as possible. We are happy to help. FINANCIAL AID ? Now is the time to work on your application for financial aid. All colleges require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). I strongly recommend that you apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov . This is the only official site for filling out the FAFSA. Beware of other sites that charge money to fill out the FAFSA. In order to file electronically, you will need two PIN numbers ? one for one parent and one for the student. These are your electronic signatures. You can apply for the PIN numbers at www.pin.ed.gov If you haven?t done so already, I recommend that you do so now. You can start the FAFSA while you are waiting to receive your PIN numbers. FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS ? We will be holding workshops on filling out the FAFSA both before and after school in the Berkeley High library. The next two workshops are: Thurs., February 7,?7:30 am?? Evening Workshop, Thursday, January 24, 6:30 pm, BHS library Please sign up in advance in the College/Career Center so that we have enough computers for everyone. Prior to the workshop, pick up the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet so that you can prepare the necessary information. For a complete list of workshops, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=workshops . CHECK FOR FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES AND REQUIRED FORMS FOR EACH SCHOOL ? Although all colleges require the FAFSA, some schools require additional forms. Financial aid deadlines vary from school to school. Some schools have January or early February deadlines. The deadline to file the FAFSA for all UC?s, Cal States and community colleges is March 2, although I recommend that you file sooner if at all possible. The financial deadline for each college can be found on its website or by calling the financial aid office. Make a list of each school?s financial aid deadline (some are as early as January 15) and the forms they require. We have a form available in the College/Career Center to help you keep track of this information. If you don?t file by the deadline, you are likely to get less financial aid. The most important thing is meeting the deadline, not having the exactly correct information. You can always go back and update your information once you complete your tax forms. CAL GRANTS ? Cal Grants are free money from the state of California based on the student?s GPA and family income. The money may be used at any accredited California college, public or private. Applying for the Cal Grant is very easy ? just fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2 listing a California college to receive the information and fill out the Cal Grant Information Release Form, available in D173 and D221. This is a very simple form which takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Deadline to turn in the form is January 30. *MIDYEAR REPORTS ? IF YOU HAVEN?T TURNED THESE IN, PLEASE DO SO BY THE END OF THE WEEK! If you applied to any schools which require your first semester grades as part of the admissions process, you must turn in the Mid-Year Report form and a completed Transcript Request Form with the words ?Mid-Year Report? written across the top, paper-clipped to a number 10 business sized envelope with one first class stamp addressed to the Office of Admissions of the college with a return address of BHS, 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. The deadline to turn these in to D173 or D221 is Wednesday, January 16. You must have a separate envelope for each college requiring your first semester grades. This is not necessary for any UC campuses, but some Cal State campuses are requiring a copy of your first semester grades. If you missed the presentation on filling out the FAFSA on December 4, you may sign up to borrow the DVD for up to 2 nights. Please e-mail a request to Angela Price (angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us) along with your student?s name, and she will let you know when it is available. Senior families only, please. SAT/ACT TEST DATES ? January 18 is the late registration deadline for the February 9 ACT test. January 29 is the regular registration deadline for the March 1 SAT tests. Subject tests are not offered on this test date. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. SCHOLARSHIPS For the complete list of applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/uploads/career_center/Scholarships_2007 -2008%20for%20website.doc Scotlan Scholarship Award ? Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda County high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who has participated in community service for at least two years, has financial need and is a U.S. citizen, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four years. Deadline: April 30. Applications available in D221. Nahas Scholarship Award ? Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda County high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who has participated in community service for at least two years, has competed in a competitive sports program for at least two years, and is a U.S. citizen, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four years. Deadline: April 30. Applications available in D221. Vietnamese Physician Association Scholarship Award ? Open to seniors of Vietnamese descent who have attended a Northern California high school and have a gpa of 3.5 or above. Deadline: April 16. Scholarships: $1,000. Applications available in D221. Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship ? Open to high school seniors who are members of the Berkeley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League and will be attending college in Fall 2008. Deadline: March 1. Scholarships: Up to $1,200. Applications available in D221. PDK Prospective Educator Scholarship Program ? Open to any high school senior intending to major in education. A variety of scholarships will be offered. Applications available in D221. Deadline: February 1. Community Network, Lewis Latimer ? Open to African-American seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who plans to attend a two or four year accredited college or business school (majoring in computer science or relating to the telecommunications industry). Scholarships of at least $500 will be awarded. Applications available in D221. Deadline: February 29. Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride Scholarship ? Provides a full ride to an Historically Black College or University. Open to current seniors who are U.S. citizens with an unweighted GPA of 3.5 and minimum SAT score of 1300 (math and critical reading only) or ACT score of 28 who have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities. Application available in D221. Postmark deadline: January 18. Best Buy Scholarship ? Open to graduating high school seniors living in the United States or Puerto Rico who live within 75 miles of a Best Buy Store in the United States or Puerto Rico, have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate commitment to and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico no later than fall 2008. 1,500 students will each be awarded $1,500; 51 students will each receive $10,000. Apply online at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships . Deadline: February 15. Janice Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund ? Open to seniors with an unweighted 2.5 or above who is planning to go to a 4 year college or university next year who has demonstrated leadership abilities and is a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Application available in D221. Five $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. Deadline: March 15. SBC Memorial Foundation ? Open to graduating seniors or college students who have volunteered for a significant number of hours within the last 18 months, have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0, are residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area and plan on attending a two or four year academic, vocational or technical school in the fall. Scholarship: $1,000. Applications available in D221 and at www.sbcfoundation.org . Deadline: March 1. Scholarships for Latino students - http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/ SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Information on many more programs is available in D221. California State Summer School for the Arts (Innerspark) ? Program runs from July 12-August 8 in a variety of subjects including animation, visual arts, dance, music, film/video, theatre and creative writing. Applications available at www.innerspark.us Scholarships are available. Application deadline: February 29. *New to the bulletin today. From bhs at idiom.com Fri Jan 18 15:14:33 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Jan 18 15:16:07 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] ATHLETICS: BHS Crew Coffee On Sale! Message-ID: <20080118231436.6118C126F88@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Steve Tomich [mailto:saltomich@earthlink.net] Do you love to drink great coffee? Do something you love and support Berkeley High Crew at the same time. The official Berkeley Crew 40th Anniversary Roast is on sale. It's delicious Costa Rican Terrazu coffee, Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance-certified. Follow this link http://www.berkeleyhighcrew.org/coffee_40thAnniv.html to order yours. Priced at $11 for a 12-oz. bag, available in whole bean or ground. Free delivery in and around Berkeley for orders of three bags or more. Want to join the Bag-of-the-Month Club? Just note that when you order, and you can receive this great coffee on an ongoing basis. Berkeley High Crew 40th Anniversary Roast---it'll get you up in the morning, and goes a long way to keep the crew afloat! For more information on Berkeley High's National-Championship-winning crew, visit www.berkeleyhighcrew.org.