From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 25 07:13:02 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 25 07:14:10 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Mon., 2/25/08 Message-ID: <62e4046879e5696790f9f528514076a6@earthlink.net> CONTACT: Ilene Abrams iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-6804 College Advisor's Bulletin Monday, February 25, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: TRITE ? dull; unoriginal; overused; hackneyed. Many expressions now considered trite, such as "look before you leap," were originally coined by Benjamin Franklin. African American Education Summit ? Saturday, March 1, Cal State East Bay, 9:00-3:00. Includes empowering workshops for students and parents; college admission information and resources; financial aid and scholarship information; entertainment and vendor expo. Lunch provided. For more information and to register, go to http://wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/AA_Summit/ . FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ? The Bay Area Hispanic Youth Symposium will be held June 25-28 at St. Mary's College of California in Moraga. There is space for 150-200 students. To be eligible, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above and be a current freshman or sophomore in high school. The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four day, three night program that provides: College access and matriculation information, Career exposure, A network of role models and mentors, Culturally relevant curriculum, Motivational speakers, Leadership development workshops, College life experience and $14,000 in scholarships through speech, art, talent, and essay competitions. Application deadline: March 15. Apply at: http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php . For more information, please contact Andrew J. Gonzalez via e-mail at agonzalez@hispanicfund.org or via phone at (202) 280-5040. For a video of the HYS on Youtube, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmDOIXax70 . THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT LUNCH, CONFERENCE ROOM B ? SOPHOMORES: ?Do you want to engage in hands-on leadership training? ?Intern at a professional work place? ?Explore community issues and interview community leaders? ?Work with diverse youth from the Bay Area? ?Get the skills and experience to make a difference in your community and plan for your future? Stand out in your college applications? ?Earn $1,200 at the same time? ?Come to an information session to learn more about CORO'S EXPLORING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, a full-time summer and part-time junior year program. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Summer camp jobs ? City of Berkeley, Echo Lake Camp near South Lake Tahoe is hiring for maintenance and kitchen staff as well as counselors. Most staff work 8 hour days. Counselors work about 8 hours each day through the week and have weekends off. Shifts vary depending on department. For more information, go to http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=8752 or call 510-981-5140. FOR JUNIORS PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF JUNIORS ? If you missed the junior parent night on February 5, you may borrow a copy of the DVD for up to two nights. To sign up, contact Angela Price at angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us . EXPERIENCE BERKELEY PROGRAM ? This FREE summer program includes panels with students, faculty and alumni, personal statement workshops, academic planning, financial aid sessions and more. Students stay in the UC Berkeley residence halls during the program. There are two separate programs ? one for high achieving African American students (either July 10-12 or July 31-August 2) and one for high achieving Latino students (June 19-21). This is an excellent program. Pick up your applications in D221. Deadline for Latino student program is February 29, for the African American student program it is March 14. JUNIORS ? If you haven?t done so already, sign up for a meeting with your college advisor. Students in CAS and AHA sign up with Ms. Abrams. Students in CPA and SSJE sign up with Ms. Price. Students in AC whose last names start with A-Lea sign up with Ms. Abrams; those with last names Lee-Z see Ms. Price. Sign-up sheets will remain available for the rest of the semester. FOR SENIORS *Gap Year Fair ? Sunday, March 16, 2:00-4:00 pm, Jewis Community High School of the Bay, 835 Ellis Street, San Francisco. Free fair with exhibitors offering a variety of gap year options for students who are interested in taking some time off before attending college. For more information, call 508-755-2571 x18. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 at 8:30 am a representative from Sacramento State will be in the College/Career Center to answer your questions. If you applied for admissions for Fall 2008, don?t miss this the chance to get information on academics, orientation, assessment tests, class registration and much more. Sign up in D221 to attend. CAL STATE DEADLINES ? March 1 is the application deadline for these campuses: Dominguez Hills, East Bay, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Sacramento State, and Monterey Bay. After March 1, due to budget cuts, you will not be able to apply for admission to any Cal State campus for the fall 2008 term. If you and need help with your application, please see me or Ms. Price as soon as possible. FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS ? We will be holding workshops on filling out the FAFSA both before and after school in the Berkeley High library. The last workshop will be held: Tuesday, February 26, 3:30 pm - LAST FAFSA WORKSHOP 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. CAL GRANTS ? IF YOU HAVEN?T TURN IN YOUR CAL GRANT GPA INFORMATION RELEASE FORM, YOU MUST DO SO IMMEDIATELY! 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. You just need to fill out two documents. 1. Fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2 listing a California college to receive the information. 2. Fill out the Cal Grant Information Release Form, a very simple form available in D173 and D221, and return it to D173 IMMEDIATELY!!! SAT/ACT TEST DATES ? March 7 is the regular registration deadline for the April 12 ACT test. April 1 is the regular registration deadline for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. 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://www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us/ , click on Services, then College/Career Center, then Scholarships. 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, live in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and plan on attending a two or four year academic, vocational or technical school in the fall. $1,000 scholarship. Applications available in D221 and at www.sbcfoundation.org . Deadline: March 1. Lend A Hand Foundation ? Open to all graduating seniors. $500 scholarship. Deadline: March 1. Applications available in D221. New American College Fund ? Open to foreign-born graduating seniors planning to enroll in a two or four year college in fall 2008 who have financial need, have lived in California for three or more years during high school, have community or extracurricular involvement and have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0. Scholarships of up to $5,000. Applications available in D221 and at http://www.e4fc.org/ . Deadline: March 5. Hispanic Heritage Youth Award - Graduating senior planning to enroll in college in the fall who is a US citizen or permanent resident, has at least one parent of Hispanic heritage, minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 and is willing to travel to the awards ceremony in your area (Northern California). Grants of $1,000 to $3,000 will be awarded. Applications available at http://youthawards.hispanicheritage.org . Deadline: March 14. SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Information on many more programs is available in D221 and at the College/Career Center website: http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 . Metropolitan Transportation Commission Summer High School Internship Program ? Students must be at least 16 years old, have completed the 10th grade and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher (although some students with lower GPA will be considered). Graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Interns will learn about opportunities in the transportation field and provide assistance to MTC?s transportation partners. 25 internships available at sites throughout the Bay Area. Interns are paid $9.50 per hour and may work full or part-time for up to 8 weeks between June and August. Applications available in D221 or at www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school . Deadline: March 28. Camp Galileo is an art, science and outdoor summer day camp for kids entering K-5 grade. Volunteer Summer Intern positions at Camp Galileo are available for high school students in over 19 communities throughout the Bay Area. Summer Interns can earn high school community service credits, gain leadership experience, make new friends and enjoy an enriching and rewarding summer experience with children entering K-5th grades. Summer Interns assist with all aspects of camp?from helping kids with art and science classes to setting up camp games.? Students can volunteer for 3-8 weeks. Applications available online at: www.galileoed.com/volunteer ; Application deadline is February 29th! Camps run from 6-8 weeks starting June 16th - August 8th. *New to the bulletin today. From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 25 07:14:06 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 25 07:15:28 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Mon., 2/25/08 Message-ID: <20080225151408.D62F9127362@idiom.com> Contact: Ilene Abrams iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-6804 College Advisor's Bulletin Monday, February 25, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: TRITE - dull; unoriginal; overused; hackneyed. Many expressions now considered trite, such as "look before you leap," were originally coined by Benjamin Franklin. African American Education Summit - Saturday, March 1, Cal State East Bay, 9:00-3:00. Includes empowering workshops for students and parents; college admission information and resources; financial aid and scholarship information; entertainment and vendor expo. Lunch provided. For more information and to register, go to http://wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/AA_Summit/ . FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES - The Bay Area Hispanic Youth Symposium will be held June 25-28 at St. Mary's College of California in Moraga. There is space for 150-200 students. To be eligible, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above and be a current freshman or sophomore in high school. The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four day, three night program that provides: College access and matriculation information, Career exposure, A network of role models and mentors, Culturally relevant curriculum, Motivational speakers, Leadership development workshops, College life experience and $14,000 in scholarships through speech, art, talent, and essay competitions. Application deadline: March 15. Apply at: http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php . For more information, please contact Andrew J. Gonzalez via e-mail at agonzalez@hispanicfund.org or via phone at (202) 280-5040. For a video of the HYS on Youtube, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmDOIXax70 . THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT LUNCH, CONFERENCE ROOM B - SOPHOMORES: Do you want to engage in hands-on leadership training? Intern at a professional work place? Explore community issues and interview community leaders? Work with diverse youth from the Bay Area? Get the skills and experience to make a difference in your community and plan for your future? Stand out in your college applications? Earn $1,200 at the same time? Come to an information session to learn more about CORO'S EXPLORING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, a full-time summer and part-time junior year program. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Summer camp jobs - City of Berkeley, Echo Lake Camp near South Lake Tahoe is hiring for maintenance and kitchen staff as well as counselors. Most staff work 8 hour days. Counselors work about 8 hours each day through the week and have weekends off. Shifts vary depending on department. For more information, go to http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=8752 or call 510-981-5140. FOR JUNIORS PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF JUNIORS - If you missed the junior parent night on February 5, you may borrow a copy of the DVD for up to two nights. To sign up, contact Angela Price at angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us . EXPERIENCE BERKELEY PROGRAM - This FREE summer program includes panels with students, faculty and alumni, personal statement workshops, academic planning, financial aid sessions and more. Students stay in the UC Berkeley residence halls during the program. There are two separate programs - one for high achieving African American students (either July 10-12 or July 31-August 2) and one for high achieving Latino students (June 19-21). This is an excellent program. Pick up your applications in D221. Deadline for Latino student program is February 29, for the African American student program it is March 14. JUNIORS - If you haven't done so already, sign up for a meeting with your college advisor. Students in CAS and AHA sign up with Ms. Abrams. Students in CPA and SSJE sign up with Ms. Price. Students in AC whose last names start with A-Lea sign up with Ms. Abrams; those with last names Lee-Z see Ms. Price. Sign-up sheets will remain available for the rest of the semester. FOR SENIORS *Gap Year Fair - Sunday, March 16, 2:00-4:00 pm, Jewis Community High School of the Bay, 835 Ellis Street, San Francisco. Free fair with exhibitors offering a variety of gap year options for students who are interested in taking some time off before attending college. For more information, call 508-755-2571 x18. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 at 8:30 am a representative from Sacramento State will be in the College/Career Center to answer your questions. If you applied for admissions for Fall 2008, don't miss this the chance to get information on academics, orientation, assessment tests, class registration and much more. Sign up in D221 to attend. CAL STATE DEADLINES - March 1 is the application deadline for these campuses: Dominguez Hills, East Bay, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Sacramento State, and Monterey Bay. After March 1, due to budget cuts, you will not be able to apply for admission to any Cal State campus for the fall 2008 term. If you and need help with your application, please see me or Ms. Price as soon as possible. FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS - We will be holding workshops on filling out the FAFSA both before and after school in the Berkeley High library. The last workshop will be held: Tuesday, February 26, 3:30 pm - LAST FAFSA WORKSHOP 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. CAL GRANTS - IF YOU HAVEN'T TURN IN YOUR CAL GRANT GPA INFORMATION RELEASE FORM, YOU MUST DO SO IMMEDIATELY! 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. You just need to fill out two documents. 1. Fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2 listing a California college to receive the information. 2. Fill out the Cal Grant Information Release Form, a very simple form available in D173 and D221, and return it to D173 IMMEDIATELY!!! SAT/ACT TEST DATES - March 7 is the regular registration deadline for the April 12 ACT test. April 1 is the regular registration deadline for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. 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://www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us/ , click on Services, then College/Career Center, then Scholarships. 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, live in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and plan on attending a two or four year academic, vocational or technical school in the fall. $1,000 scholarship. Applications available in D221 and at www.sbcfoundation.org . Deadline: March 1. Lend A Hand Foundation - Open to all graduating seniors. $500 scholarship. Deadline: March 1. Applications available in D221. New American College Fund - Open to foreign-born graduating seniors planning to enroll in a two or four year college in fall 2008 who have financial need, have lived in California for three or more years during high school, have community or extracurricular involvement and have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0. Scholarships of up to $5,000. Applications available in D221 and at http://www.e4fc.org/ . Deadline: March 5. Hispanic Heritage Youth Award - Graduating senior planning to enroll in college in the fall who is a US citizen or permanent resident, has at least one parent of Hispanic heritage, minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 and is willing to travel to the awards ceremony in your area (Northern California). Grants of $1,000 to $3,000 will be awarded. Applications available at http://youthawards.hispanicheritage.org . Deadline: March 14. SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Information on many more programs is available in D221 and at the College/Career Center website: http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 . Metropolitan Transportation Commission Summer High School Internship Program - Students must be at least 16 years old, have completed the 10th grade and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher (although some students with lower GPA will be considered). Graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Interns will learn about opportunities in the transportation field and provide assistance to MTC's transportation partners. 25 internships available at sites throughout the Bay Area. Interns are paid $9.50 per hour and may work full or part-time for up to 8 weeks between June and August. Applications available in D221 or at www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school . Deadline: March 28. Camp Galileo is an art, science and outdoor summer day camp for kids entering K-5 grade. Volunteer Summer Intern positions at Camp Galileo are available for high school students in over 19 communities throughout the Bay Area. Summer Interns can earn high school community service credits, gain leadership experience, make new friends and enjoy an enriching and rewarding summer experience with children entering K-5th grades. Summer Interns assist with all aspects of camp-from helping kids with art and science classes to setting up camp games. Students can volunteer for 3-8 weeks. Applications available online at: www.galileoed.com/volunteer ; Application deadline is February 29th! Camps run from 6-8 weeks starting June 16th - August 8th. *New to the bulletin today. From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 25 15:48:46 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 25 15:54:28 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] SUPT: Surplus Committee Draft Report on Sixth Street Property Message-ID: <20080225234849.6B57C127362@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Mark Coplan [mailto:Mark_Coplan@berkeley.k12.ca.us] Public Hearing per Education Code 17390 Berkeley Unified School District Surplus Committee Draft report on 2031 Sixth Street Property Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 7:00pm Administration Annex Conference Room 1835 Allston Way For more information: www.berkeley.k12.ca.us or 510-644-6066 The agenda can be found at: http://www.berkeley.net/SB/docs/03.04.08_Surplus_Hearing_Agenda.pdf ========================================== 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 Mon Feb 25 15:49:13 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 25 15:54:30 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] SPORTS: Girls' Basketball Moves to Semi-Finals; Congratulations to Boys' Team Message-ID: <20080225234915.1A46E127363@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Kristin Glenchur [mailto:kglenchur@berkeley.k12.ca.us] The girls basketball team progresses to the semi-final round of the NCS Division I tournament. They face Monte Vista on Wednesday at 7:30 in the Donahue Gym. Tickets are $8 adult/$5 student. No passes are accepted for this event. Come on out and support the Lady Jackets! Congratulations to the boys basketball team on a successful season. ACCAL Co-Champions and a strong showing at the NCS Tourament this year. We're proud of you! ------------------------------------------ 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 Mon Feb 25 15:51:46 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 25 15:54:31 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] EVENT: African American Education Summit -- sign up by Feb 27! Message-ID: <20080225235148.5000B127353@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Angela Price [mailto:Angela_Price@berkeley.k12.ca.us] African American Education Summit - Saturday, March 1, Cal State East Bay, 9:00-3:00. Sign up in the College & Career Center with Ms. Angela Price, lead chaperone for this trip, by February 27th. Empowering workshops for students and parents; college admission information and resources; financial aid and scholarship information; entertainment and vendor expo. Lunch provided by Cal State. Meet in front of BHS Admin Bldg D (Milvia/Allston) at 7:30 am. BART with other BHS students (tickets provided by BHS). For more information go to http://wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/AA_Summit/. To contact Ms. Harris for questions or to volunteer to chaperone, 644-4576 or Angela_Price@berkeley.k12.ca.us. From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 25 16:20:58 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 25 16:22:14 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 2/26/08 Message-ID: STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN February 26, 2008 *Indicates new or updated item Administration *1. BART Tickets have arrived - please pick up your tickets by today in room D224 at lunchtime and after school. Bart ticket orders will be taken on February 27 and 28th at lunchtime in room D224. Ticket price is $16. You may purchase as many tickets as you would like. Cash only; Tickets will arrive to BHS from Bart within 5-7 workdays. *2. Attention all contestants in the Berkeley High Talent Show: there is a mandatory meeting after school in conference room B. It begins at 3:30 PM. *3. Today at lunch, there will be an informational meeting about AP Music Theory and I. B. Music Class for next year. Come find out all you need to know. *4. Attention BHS students- improve those second semester grades. Study skills workshop Thursday, March 6th from 7-8 PM in the library. Find out about your best learning style, study and test taking tips. *5. Did you know that 99.9% of all dead people did not take AP Statistics in high school? Save yourselves! Sign up for AP Statistics. 6. Student directories are here! Please pick one up if you have not done so. They will be available to anyone in the administration office. 7. Tutors are back in the SLC. Chemistry study session on Monday and Wednesday after school. 8. February 25th through March 7th: BHS Counselors have reserved the computer labs in G204 and the library from first through sixth periods every day from February 25th through March 7th for online scheduling. The labs will not be open to students during class time. The labs WILL be open before school, during lunch, and after school. Please plan accordingly if you need to use the computer lab to complete your homework or class assignments. Thank you! 9. BSEP applications are available! Online copies are available. You can pick up copies from the administration office. BSEP Applications are due February 29th. Clubs *1. If you missed last month's, Tuesday 2/26 is Condom Club! Come learn the facts about HIV, STIs, and how to be safe. Lunchtime in room H114. Remember, you must attend the entire lunch period to get a sticker on the back of your ID, which is good for the rest of your time at BHS! Snacks will be served. Brought to you by PASSHEN. *2. Interested in doing hair and make up for the musical Grease? If so, then come to an informational meeting in A203 on Wednesday, February 27th at lunch. 3. Are you a leader or looking to become one? Do you have creative ideas for social activities, service projects or fundraisers and are motivated to take action? Are you a photographer, journalist, artist, or website builder? Think you can find some ways to better appreciate our staff? If your answer is yes to any of these questions ASB wants you to fill out an application for one of our new positions available in D148! Do it now because applications are due February 26. Sports *1. The girls basketball team progresses to the semi-final round of the NCS Division I tournament. They face Monte Vista on Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the Donahue Gym. Tickets are $8 adult/ $5 student. No passes are accepted for this event. Come on out and support the Lady Jackets! *2. Congratulations to the boys basketball team on a successful season. ACCAL Co-Champions and a strong showing the the NCS Tourament this year. We're proud of you! *3. Congratulations to Sophomore Miya Sommers for placing 4th at the NCS Girl's Wrestling Championships last Saturday. Miya went 3-2 and defeated two seeded wrestlers to make it to the Consolation Finals. Senior / Junior Section 1. SAT/ACT Test dates- March 7 is the regular registration deadline for the April 12 ACT test. April 1 is the regular registration deadline for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. *2. All seniors! There is a senior hoody! They will be pre-sold for $30 up until February 29th. *3. Yearbooks: Please, all seniors who turned in a baby picture- come pick them up in H102 after school this week! Senior pages are due by next Friday the 29th of February. Come buy your yearbook today at lunch or after school in H102. If you qualify for free or reduced lunch you pay only $55.00. Otherwise the yearbook is only $70 but that price will increase so buy them now! 4. If you are considering attending a Cal State campus, you must sign up to take placement tests - ELM for math and EPT for English. Students who score 550 or higher on the SAT math or 23 or higher on the ACT math are excused from the math test. Students who score 550 or higher on the SAT critical reading section or 24 or higher on the ACT English are excused from the English placement test. You must have the results from the placement tests before you can register for classes, so take the earliest possible test. You can take the test at any Cal State campus and the results will be sent to all CSU campuses. To sign up at Cal State East Bay, go to www.testing.csuhayward.edu/eptelm/eptelmhome.php . To sign up at San Francisco State, go to www.sfsu.edu/~testing/ee.html . If you do not have a SF State ID number, enter your social security number. The fee for each test is $18, which can be paid on the day of the test. 5. African American Education Summit - Saturday, March 1, Cal State East Bay, 9:00-3:00. Includes empowering workshops for students and parents; college admission information and resources; financial aid and scholarship information; entertainment and vendor expo. Lunch and transportation provided. For more information and to register, go to http://wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/AA_Summit/ . 6. SUMMER - Metropolitan Transportation Commission Summer High School Internship Program - Students must be at least 16 years old, have completed the 10th grade and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher (although some students with lower GPA will be considered). Graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Interns will learn about opportunities in the transportation field and provide assistance to MTC's transportation partners. 25 internships available at sites throughout the Bay Area. Interns are paid $9.50 per hour and may work full or part-time for up to 8 weeks between June and August. Applications available in D221 or at http://www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school . Deadline: March 28. 7. FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES - The Bay Area Hispanic Youth Symposium will be held June 25-28 at St. Mary's College of California in Moraga. There is space for 150-200 students. To be eligible, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above and be a current freshman or sophomore in high school. The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four day, three night program that provides: College access and matriculation information, Career exposure, A network of role models and mentors, Culturally relevant curriculum, Motivational speakers, Leadership development workshops, College life experience and $14,000 in scholarships through speech, art, talent, and essay competitions. Application deadline: March 15. Apply at: http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php . For more information, please contact Andrew J. Gonzalez via e-mail at agonzalez@hispanicfund.org or via phone at (202) 280-5040. For a video of the HYS on Youtube, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmDOIXax70 . 8. SCHOLARSHIPS - Beach Blanket Babylon Scholarship for the Arts - Scholarships offered in the areas of voice, acting and dance. Open to seniors who are legal residents of the U.S. One winner from each category will be awarded $10,000 to be used for higher education. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 25. 9. There are many more scholarship applications available in D221. Don't miss these great opportunities to get free money for college. Events/Performances 1. Youth Spirit Art Works is holding an art competition for Berkeley youth, giving young people the opportunity to create art designs for wooden benches along the Adeline Street Corridor in South Berkeley. Lots of prizes. For more information go to http://www.youthspiritartworks.org From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 25 20:29:23 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 25 20:29:46 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] SPORTS: Boys' Varsity LaCrosse Games 2/26/08 and 2/28/08 Message-ID: <20080226042926.8890912735B@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact stacey@iconblue.com Come support the Men's Varsity Lacrosse team at two home games. 2/26/08 at 6:00 PM vs. Acalanes. This is a home game. Coming off their win at the Season Opener, this promises to be an exciting game. 2/28/08 at 6:00 PM vs. San Marin. This is also a home game. We hope to see lots of fans there to support our team! Go Jackets! From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 25 22:02:16 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 25 22:03:13 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Tues., 2/26/08 Message-ID: CONTACT: Ilene Abrams iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-6804 College Advisor's Bulletin Tuesday, February 26, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: VACILLATE - to change one's mind back and forth. Some voters in the recent primary election vacillated between voting for Clinton and Obama until they walked into the voting booth and made their decision. African American Education Summit ? Saturday, March 1, Cal State East Bay, 9:00-3:00. Includes empowering workshops for students and parents; college admission information and resources; financial aid and scholarship information; entertainment and vendor expo. Lunch provided. For more information and to register, go to http://wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/AA_Summit/ . FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ? The Bay Area Hispanic Youth Symposium will be held June 25-28 at St. Mary's College of California in Moraga. There is space for 150-200 students. To be eligible, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above and be a current freshman or sophomore in high school. The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four day, three night program that provides: College access and matriculation information, Career exposure, A network of role models and mentors, Culturally relevant curriculum, Motivational speakers, Leadership development workshops, College life experience and $14,000 in scholarships through speech, art, talent, and essay competitions. Application deadline: March 15. Apply at: http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php . For more information, please contact Andrew J. Gonzalez via e-mail at agonzalez@hispanicfund.org or via phone at (202) 280-5040. For a video of the HYS on Youtube, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmDOIXax70 . THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT LUNCH, CONFERENCE ROOM B ? SOPHOMORES: ?Do you want to engage in hands-on leadership training? ?Intern at a professional work place? ?Explore community issues and interview community leaders? ?Work with diverse youth from the Bay Area? ?Get the skills and experience to make a difference in your community and plan for your future? Stand out in your college applications? ?Earn $1,200 at the same time? ?Come to an information session to learn more about CORO'S EXPLORING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, a full-time summer and part-time junior year program. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Summer camp jobs ? City of Berkeley, Echo Lake Camp near South Lake Tahoe is hiring for maintenance and kitchen staff as well as counselors. Most staff work 8 hour days. Counselors work about 8 hours each day through the week and have weekends off. Shifts vary depending on department. For more information, go to http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=8752 or call 510-981-5140. FOR JUNIORS PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF JUNIORS ? If you missed the junior parent night on February 5, you may borrow a copy of the DVD for up to two nights. To sign up, contact Angela Price at angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us . EXPERIENCE BERKELEY PROGRAM ? This FREE summer program includes panels with students, faculty and alumni, personal statement workshops, academic planning, financial aid sessions and more. Students stay in the UC Berkeley residence halls during the program. There are two separate programs ? one for high achieving African American students (either July 10-12 or July 31-August 2) and one for high achieving Latino students (June 19-21). This is an excellent program. Pick up your applications in D221. Deadline for Latino student program is February 29, for the African American student program it is March 14. JUNIORS ? If you haven?t done so already, sign up for a meeting with your college advisor. Students in CAS and AHA sign up with Ms. Abrams. Students in CPA and SSJE sign up with Ms. Price. Students in AC whose last names start with A-Lea sign up with Ms. Abrams; those with last names Lee-Z see Ms. Price. Sign-up sheets will remain available for the rest of the semester. FOR SENIORS *Community College Day ? March 4 in the College/Career Center. Get information on course offerings, applying, career and transfer programs, assessment tests and more. The schedule is: 8:30 College of Alameda 9:30 Diablo Valley College 10:35 Berkeley City College 12:20 San Francisco City College 1:20 Laney College 2:20 Merritt College Sign up in D221 to attend. *The Berkeley Community Fund Scholarship is coming ? On Wednesday, March 5, get information on the scholarship and mentorship programs available. Two kinds of scholarships are available: $4,000 per year for four years including a mentor, and one-time scholarships from $500 and up. Presentation will be given twice in Conference Room B, once at lunch (12:16-12:56, late start day) and once after school (3:15). Sign up in D221 to attend. *NOTE CORRECTED ADDRESS - Gap Year Fair ? Sunday, March 16, 2:00-4:00 pm, Jewish Community High School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco. Free fair with exhibitors offering a variety of gap year options for students who are interested in taking some time off before attending college. For more information, call 508-755-2571 x18. *TODAY - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 at 8:30 am a representative from Sacramento State will be in the College/Career Center to answer your questions. If you applied for admissions for Fall 2008, don?t miss this the chance to get information on academics, orientation, assessment tests, class registration and much more. Sign up in D221 to attend. CAL STATE DEADLINES ? March 1 is the application deadline for these campuses: Dominguez Hills, East Bay, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Sacramento State, and Monterey Bay. After March 1, due to budget cuts, you will not be able to apply for admission to any Cal State campus for the fall 2008 term. If you and need help with your application, please see me or Ms. Price as soon as possible. FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS ? We will be holding workshops on filling out the FAFSA both before and after school in the Berkeley High library. The last workshop will be held: *TODAY - Tuesday, February 26, 3:30 pm - LAST FAFSA WORKSHOP 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. CAL GRANTS ? IF YOU HAVEN?T TURN IN YOUR CAL GRANT GPA INFORMATION RELEASE FORM, YOU MUST DO SO IMMEDIATELY! 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. You just need to fill out two documents. 1. Fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2 listing a California college to receive the information. 2. Fill out the Cal Grant Information Release Form, a very simple form available in D173 and D221, and return it to D173 IMMEDIATELY!!! SAT/ACT TEST DATES ? March 7 is the regular registration deadline for the April 12 ACT test. April 1 is the regular registration deadline for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. 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://www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us/ , click on Services, then College/Career Center, then Scholarships. 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, live in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and plan on attending a two or four year academic, vocational or technical school in the fall. $1,000 scholarship. Applications available in D221 and at www.sbcfoundation.org . Deadline: March 1. Lend A Hand Foundation ? Open to all graduating seniors. $500 scholarship. Deadline: March 1. Applications available in D221. SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Information on many more programs is available in D221 and at the College/Career Center website: http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 . Metropolitan Transportation Commission Summer High School Internship Program ? Students must be at least 16 years old, have completed the 10th grade and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher (although some students with lower GPA will be considered). Graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Interns will learn about opportunities in the transportation field and provide assistance to MTC?s transportation partners. 25 internships available at sites throughout the Bay Area. Interns are paid $9.50 per hour and may work full or part-time for up to 8 weeks between June and August. Applications available in D221 or at www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school . Deadline: March 28. Camp Galileo is an art, science and outdoor summer day camp for kids entering K-5 grade. Volunteer Summer Intern positions at Camp Galileo are available for high school students in over 19 communities throughout the Bay Area. Summer Interns can earn high school community service credits, gain leadership experience, make new friends and enjoy an enriching and rewarding summer experience with children entering K-5th grades. Summer Interns assist with all aspects of camp?from helping kids with art and science classes to setting up camp games.? Students can volunteer for 3-8 weeks. Applications available online at: www.galileoed.com/volunteer ; Application deadline is February 29th! Camps run from 6-8 weeks starting June 16th - August 8th. *New to the bulletin today. From bhs at idiom.com Tue Feb 26 16:38:36 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Feb 26 16:41:44 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 2/27/08 Message-ID: STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN February 27, 2008 *Indicates new or updated item Administration 1. BART Tickets have arrived - please pick up your tickets by today in room D224 at lunchtime and after school. Bart ticket orders will be taken on February 27 and 28th at lunchtime in room D224. Ticket price is $16. You may purchase as many tickets as you would like. Cash only; Tickets will arrive to BHS from Bart within 5-7 workdays. 2. Attention BHS students- improve those second semester grades. Study skills workshop Thursday, March 6th from 7-8 PM in the library. Find out about your best learning style, study and test taking tips. 3. Student directories are here! Please pick one up if you have not done so. They will be available to anyone in the administration office. 4. Tutors are back in the SLC. Chemistry study session on Monday and Wednesday after school. 5. February 25th through March 7th: BHS Counselors have reserved the computer labs in G204 and the library from first through sixth periods every day from February 25th through March 7th for online scheduling. The labs will not be open to students during class time. The labs WILL be open before school, during lunch, and after school. Please plan accordingly if you need to use the computer lab to complete your homework or class assignments. Thank you! 6. BSEP applications are available! Online copies are available. You can pick up copies from the administration office. BSEP Applications are due February 29th. Clubs *1. The Bible is the best selling book of all time, but how much do you actually know about it? Do you have doubts about bible accuracy? Come to Youth for Christ this Friday during lunch in C311. We will be going over evidence for the validity of the bible. Snacks provided. *2. Attention all French Club members: There is an important meeting this Friday at lunch. Please come to C102. Also, welcome back Nina and Rebecca. *3. Asian and Pacific Islander Committee- there will be no APIC meeting this Thursday. But, we will have a meeting next week on March 6th! 4. Interested in doing hair and make up for the musical Grease? If so, then come to an informational meeting in A203 on Wednesday, February 27th at lunch. Sports 1. TONITE!!!!! The girls basketball team progresses to the semi-final round of the NCS Division I tournament. They face Monte Vista on Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the Donahue Gym. Tickets are $8 adult/ $5 student. No passes are accepted for this event. Come on out and support the Lady Jackets! Freshman/ Sophomore Section *1. SOPHOMORES - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT LUNCH, CONFERENCE ROOM B - Do you want to engage in hands-on leadership training? ~Intern at a professional work place? ~Explore community issues and interview community leaders? ~Work with diverse youth from the Bay Area? ~Get the skills and experience to make a difference in your community and plan for your future? Stand out in your college applications? ~Earn $1,200 at the same time? ~Come to an information session to learn more about CORO'S EXPLORING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, a full-time summer and part-time junior year program. 2. FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES - The Bay Area Hispanic Youth Symposium will be held June 25-28 at St. Mary's College of California in Moraga. There is space for 150-200 students. To be eligible, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above and be a current freshman or sophomore in high school. The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four day, three night program that provides: College access and matriculation information, Career exposure, A network of role models and mentors, Culturally relevant curriculum, Motivational speakers, Leadership development workshops, College life experience and $14,000 in scholarships through speech, art, talent, and essay competitions. Application deadline: March 15. Apply at: http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php . For more information, please contact Andrew J. Gonzalez via e-mail at agonzalez@hispanicfund.org or via phone at (202) 280-5040. For a video of the HYS on Youtube, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmDOIXax70 . Senior / Junior Section *1. SENIORS - Community College Day - Tuesday, March 4 in the College/Career Center. Get information on course offerings, applying, career and transfer programs, assessment tests and more. The schedule is: 8:30 College of Alameda 9:30 Diablo Valley College 10:35 Berkeley City College 12:20 San Francisco City College 1:20 Laney College 2:20 Merritt College Sign up in D221 to attend. *2. The Berkeley Community Fund Scholarship is coming - On Wednesday, March 5, get information on the scholarship and mentorship programs available. Two kinds of scholarships are available: $4,000 per year for four years including a mentor, and one-time scholarships from $500 and up. Presentation will be given twice in Conference Room B, once at lunch (12:16-12:56, late start day) and once after school (3:15). Sign up in D221 to attend. *3. Gap Year Fair - Sunday, March 16, 2:00-4:00 pm, Jewish Community High School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco. Free fair with exhibitors offering a variety of gap year options for students who are interested in taking some time off before attending college. For more information, call 508-755-2571 x18. 4. SAT/ACT Test dates- March 7 is the regular registration deadline for the April 12 ACT test. April 1 is the regular registration deadline for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. 5. All seniors! There is a senior hoody! They will be pre-sold for $30 up until February 29th. 6. Yearbooks: Please, all seniors who turned in a baby picture- come pick them up in H102 after school this week! Senior pages are due by next Friday the 29th of February. Come buy your yearbook today at lunch or after school in H102. If you qualify for free or reduced lunch you pay only $55.00. Otherwise the yearbook is only $70 but that price will increase so buy them now! 7. African American Education Summit - Saturday, March 1, Cal State East Bay, 9:00-3:00. Includes empowering workshops for students and parents; college admission information and resources; financial aid and scholarship information; entertainment and vendor expo. Lunch and transportation provided. For more information and to register, go to http://wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/AA_Summit/ . 8. SUMMER - Metropolitan Transportation Commission Summer High School Internship Program - Students must be at least 16 years old, have completed the 10th grade and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher (although some students with lower GPA will be considered). Graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Interns will learn about opportunities in the transportation field and provide assistance to MTC's transportation partners. 25 internships available at sites throughout the Bay Area. Interns are paid $9.50 per hour and may work full or part-time for up to 8 weeks between June and August. Applications available in D221 or at http://www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school . Deadline: March 28. 9. SCHOLARSHIPS - Beach Blanket Babylon Scholarship for the Arts - Scholarships offered in the areas of voice, acting and dance. Open to seniors who are legal residents of the U.S. One winner from each category will be awarded $10,000 to be used for higher education. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 25. 10. There are many more scholarship applications available in D221. Don't miss these great opportunities to get free money for college. Events/Performances *1. Got Independence? Come out and see Independent Theater Projects, three one act plays independently produced, directed and acted in by BHS students ITPs. Performs this Friday (2/29) and Saturday (3/1) and next Friday (3/7) and Saturday (3/8) at the Hillside Club (2286 Cedar St). Curtain: 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12 general admission and $5 students. *2. Got Catwalk Potential? Come Audition for African-American Department 1st Annual Fashion Show. Thursday, March 6, 2008 at lunchtime and 3:30 pm. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors- tryouts in the D bldg Dance room From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 27 01:21:27 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Feb 27 01:29:41 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Wed., Feb 27, 2008 Message-ID: <193857460ca732f4dcd2cd1ee4f91b37@earthlink.net> CONTACT: Ilene Abrams iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-6804 College Advisor's Bulletin Wednesday, February 27, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: VACILLATE - to change one's mind back and forth. Some voters in the recent primary election vacillated between voting for Clinton and Obama until they walked into the voting booth and made their decision. *African American Education Summit - Saturday, March 1, Cal State East Bay, 9:00-3:00. Sign up in the College & Career Center with Angela Price, lead chaperone for this trip, by February 28th. Empowering workshops for students and parents; college admission information and resources; financial aid and scholarship information; entertainment and vendor expo. Lunch provided by Cal State. Meet in front of BHS Admin Bldg D (Milvia/Allston) at 7:30 am. BART with other BHS students (tickets provided by BHS). For more information go to http://wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/AA_Summit/. To contact Ms. Price for questions or to volunteer to chaperone, call 644-4576 or Angela_Price@berkeley.k12.ca.us. FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ? The Bay Area Hispanic Youth Symposium will be held June 25-28 at St. Mary's College of California in Moraga. There is space for 150-200 students. To be eligible, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above and be a current freshman or sophomore in high school. The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four day, three night program that provides: College access and matriculation information, Career exposure, A network of role models and mentors, Culturally relevant curriculum, Motivational speakers, Leadership development workshops, College life experience and $14,000 in scholarships through speech, art, talent, and essay competitions. Application deadline: March 15. Apply at: http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php . For more information, please contact Andrew J. Gonzalez via e-mail at agonzalez@hispanicfund.org or via phone at (202) 280-5040. For a video of the HYS on Youtube, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmDOIXax70 . THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT LUNCH, CONFERENCE ROOM B ? SOPHOMORES: ?Do you want to engage in hands-on leadership training? ?Intern at a professional work place? ?Explore community issues and interview community leaders? ?Work with diverse youth from the Bay Area? ?Get the skills and experience to make a difference in your community and plan for your future? Stand out in your college applications? ?Earn $1,200 at the same time? ?Come to an information session to learn more about CORO'S EXPLORING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, a full-time summer and part-time junior year program. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Summer camp jobs ? City of Berkeley, Echo Lake Camp near South Lake Tahoe is hiring for maintenance and kitchen staff as well as counselors. Most staff work 8 hour days. Counselors work about 8 hours each day through the week and have weekends off. Shifts vary depending on department. For more information, go to http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=8752 or call 510-981-5140. FOR JUNIORS PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF JUNIORS ? If you missed the junior parent night on February 5, you may borrow a copy of the DVD for up to two nights. To sign up, contact Angela Price at angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us . EXPERIENCE BERKELEY PROGRAM ? This FREE summer program includes panels with students, faculty and alumni, personal statement workshops, academic planning, financial aid sessions and more. Students stay in the UC Berkeley residence halls during the program. There are two separate programs ? one for high achieving African American students (either July 10-12 or July 31-August 2) and one for high achieving Latino students (June 19-21). This is an excellent program. Pick up your applications in D221. Deadline for Latino student program is February 29, for the African American student program it is March 14. JUNIORS ? If you haven?t done so already, sign up for a meeting with your college advisor. Students in CAS and AHA sign up with Ms. Abrams. Students in CPA and SSJE sign up with Ms. Price. Students in AC whose last names start with A-Lea sign up with Ms. Abrams; those with last names Lee-Z see Ms. Price. Sign-up sheets will remain available for the rest of the semester. FOR SENIORS Community College Day ? March 4 in the College/Career Center. Get information on course offerings, applying, career and transfer programs, assessment tests and more. The schedule is: 8:30 College of Alameda 9:30 Diablo Valley College 10:35 Berkeley City College 12:20 San Francisco City College 1:20 Laney College 2:20 Merritt College Sign up in D221 to attend. The Berkeley Community Fund Scholarship is coming ? On Wednesday, March 5, get information on the scholarship and mentorship programs available. Two kinds of scholarships are available: $4,000 per year for four years including a mentor, and one-time scholarships from $500 and up. Presentation will be given twice in Conference Room B, once at lunch (12:16-12:56, late start day) and once after school (3:15). Sign up in D221 to attend. Gap Year Fair ? Sunday, March 16, 2:00-4:00 pm, Jewish Community High School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco. Free fair with exhibitors offering a variety of gap year options for students who are interested in taking some time off before attending college. For more information, call 508-755-2571 x18. CAL STATE DEADLINES ? March 1 is the application deadline for these campuses: Dominguez Hills, East Bay, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Sacramento State, and Monterey Bay. After March 1, due to budget cuts, you will not be able to apply for admission to any Cal State campus for the fall 2008 term. If you and need help with your application, please see me or Ms. Price as soon as possible. CAL GRANTS ? IF YOU HAVEN?T TURN IN YOUR CAL GRANT GPA INFORMATION RELEASE FORM, YOU MUST DO SO IMMEDIATELY! 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. You just need to fill out two documents. 1. Fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2 listing a California college to receive the information. 2. Fill out the Cal Grant Information Release Form, a very simple form available in D173 and D221, and return it to D173 IMMEDIATELY!!! SAT/ACT TEST DATES ? March 7 is the regular registration deadline for the April 12 ACT test. April 1 is the regular registration deadline for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. 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://www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us/ , click on Services, then College/Career Center, then Scholarships. *Asian Employees Association of PG&E ? Open to graduating seniors of any ethnicity, who live within the PG&E service territory, have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 and minimum SAT of 1500 or comparable ACT score, are actively involved in community organizations, academic or vocational activities and are positive role models in student organizations. Application available in D221 or at http://www.pge.com/includes/docs/pdfs/about_us/community/scholarships/ aeascholarshipapplication2008.pdf At least ten $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Deadline: March 1 SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Information on many more programs is available in D221 and at the College/Career Center website: http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 . Metropolitan Transportation Commission Summer High School Internship Program ? Students must be at least 16 years old, have completed the 10th grade and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher (although some students with lower GPA will be considered). Graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Interns will learn about opportunities in the transportation field and provide assistance to MTC?s transportation partners. 25 internships available at sites throughout the Bay Area. Interns are paid $9.50 per hour and may work full or part-time for up to 8 weeks between June and August. Applications available in D221 or at www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school . Deadline: March 28. Camp Galileo is an art, science and outdoor summer day camp for kids entering K-5 grade. Volunteer Summer Intern positions at Camp Galileo are available for high school students in over 19 communities throughout the Bay Area. Summer Interns can earn high school community service credits, gain leadership experience, make new friends and enjoy an enriching and rewarding summer experience with children entering K-5th grades. Summer Interns assist with all aspects of camp?from helping kids with art and science classes to setting up camp games.? Students can volunteer for 3-8 weeks. Applications available online at: www.galileoed.com/volunteer ; Application deadline is February 29th! Camps run from 6-8 weeks starting June 16th - August 8th. *New to the bulletin today. From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 27 01:25:25 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Feb 27 01:29:44 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: SOPHOMORES - Coro Exploring Leardership Program, 2/28 meeting at lunch Message-ID: <7c0f829934779f94d0a363c7ff402019@earthlink.net> CONTACT: Ilene Abrams iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-6804 SOPHOMORES - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT LUNCH, CONFERENCE ROOM B ? Do you want to engage in hands-on leadership training? Intern at a professional work place? Explore community issues and interview community leaders? Work with diverse youth from the Bay Area? Get the skills and experience to make a difference in your community and plan for your future? Stand out in your college applications? Earn $1,200 at the same time? Come to an information session to learn more about CORO'S EXPLORING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, a full-time summer and part-time junior year program. Applications are also available in the College/Career Center. From bhs at idiom.com Tue Feb 26 10:53:29 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Feb 27 06:50:39 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] PTSA: Newsletter Deadline -- Monday, March 3rd Message-ID: <20080226185334.DBB8212735A@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Mark van Krieken [mailto:markvk4@comcast.net] Hello parents, guardians and members of the community! Submissions for the next BHS Newsletter will be due by Monday, March 3, 2008. If you have an article or announcement you would like to submit, please send it to newsletter editor, Ariane Wolfe at contactariwolfe@gmail.com. The Newsletter is scheduled to be mailed out on March 14th. As always, depending on space, not all submissions can be accommodated and those that are, may need to be edited. Thanks From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 27 06:45:18 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Feb 27 06:50:41 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] DRAMA: Independent Theater Projects - Feb 29, Mar. 1, 8, 9 Message-ID: <20080227144321.30D52125E79@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Emily Klion [mailto:eklion@yahoo.com] I.T.P.s is coming!!! Come see the fantastic Independent Theater Projects. Three one-act plays produced, directed and performed by students. Show opens this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street in Berkeley and continue through March 8. Tickets are $5 for students; $12 for general. From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 27 06:48:07 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Feb 27 06:50:45 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] ESCRIP: Join and Win a $20 Gift Card! Message-ID: <20080227144609.2FB98125E79@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Ellie Katz [mailto:emccancekatz@gmail.com] Just a reminder that we will be counting up new Escrip enrollees on March 1 and will draw a winner for a $20 gift card from those who enrolled this month. You have until Friday to enroll in Escrip for February. Our winner will be posted next week! Please sign up for E-Scrip today. Go to < http://www.escrip.com/ > to register. Here's what you do: At the website, click on "1. Sign Up". The prompt will ask you what group you want to support. Put in Berkeley High School Development Group. The prompts will tell you what information is needed to register. It's easy to do. If you have any problems or questions in the sign up process, contact Ellie Katz at emccancekatz@gmail.com From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 27 18:55:29 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Feb 27 18:58:35 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 2/28/08 Message-ID: STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN February 28, 2008 *Indicates new or updated item Administration 1. BART Tickets have arrived - please pick up your tickets by today in room D224 at lunchtime and after school. Bart ticket orders will be taken on February 28 at lunchtime in room D224. Ticket price is $16. You may purchase as many tickets as you would like. Cash only; Tickets will arrive to BHS from Bart within 5-7 workdays. 2. Attention BHS students- improve those second semester grades. Study skills workshop Thursday, March 6th from 7-8 PM in the library. Find out about your best learning style, study and test taking tips. 3. Student directories are here! Please pick one up if you have not done so. They will be available to anyone in the administration office. 4. February 25th through March 7th: BHS Counselors have reserved the computer labs in G204 and the library from first through sixth periods every day from February 25th through March 7th for online scheduling. The labs will not be open to students during class time. The labs WILL be open before school, during lunch, and after school. Please plan accordingly if you need to use the computer lab to complete your homework or class assignments. Thank you! 5. BSEP applications are available! Online copies are available. You can pick up copies from the administration office. BSEP Applications are due February 29th. Clubs *1. Wassup -B high! Today, Youth Together will be having a meeting after school in room C224. We will be covering a Black History Workshop and discussing our trip to UC Berkeley. Please come to the meeting. 2. The Bible is the best selling book of all time, but how much do you actually know about it? Do you have doubts about bible accuracy? Come to Youth for Christ this Friday during lunch in C311. We will be going over evidence for the validity of the bible. Snacks provided. 3. Attention all French Club members: There is an important meeting this Friday at lunch. Please come to C102. Also, welcome back Nina and Rebecca. 4. Asian and Pacific Islander Committee- there will be no APIC meeting today. But, we will have a meeting next week on March 6th! Sports Freshman/ Sophomore Section 1. SOPHOMORES - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT LUNCH, CONFERENCE ROOM B - Do you want to engage in hands-on leadership training? ~Intern at a professional work place? ~Explore community issues and interview community leaders? ~Work with diverse youth from the Bay Area? ~Get the skills and experience to make a difference in your community and plan for your future? Stand out in your college applications? ~Earn $1,200 at the same time? ~Come to an information session to learn more about CORO'S EXPLORING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, a full-time summer and part-time junior year program. 2. FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES - The Bay Area Hispanic Youth Symposium will be held June 25-28 at St. Mary's College of California in Moraga. There is space for 150-200 students. To be eligible, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above and be a current freshman or sophomore in high school. The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four day, three night program that provides: College access and matriculation information, Career exposure, A network of role models and mentors, Culturally relevant curriculum, Motivational speakers, Leadership development workshops, College life experience and $14,000 in scholarships through speech, art, talent, and essay competitions. Application deadline: March 15. Apply at: http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php . For more information, please contact Andrew J. Gonzalez via e-mail at agonzalez@hispanicfund.org or via phone at (202) 280-5040. For a video of the HYS on Youtube, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmDOIXax70 . Senior / Junior Section 1. SENIORS - Community College Day - Tuesday, March 4 in the College/Career Center. Get information on course offerings, applying, career and transfer programs, assessment tests and more. The schedule is: 8:30 College of Alameda 9:30 Diablo Valley College 10:35 Berkeley City College 12:20 San Francisco City College 1:20 Laney College 2:20 Merritt College Sign up in D221 to attend. 2. The Berkeley Community Fund Scholarship is coming - On Wednesday, March 5, get information on the scholarship and mentorship programs available. Two kinds of scholarships are available: $4,000 per year for four years including a mentor, and one-time scholarships from $500 and up. Presentation will be given twice in Conference Room B, once at lunch (12:16-12:56, late start day) and once after school (3:15). Sign up in D221 to attend. 3. Gap Year Fair - Sunday, March 16, 2:00-4:00 pm, Jewish Community High School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco. Free fair with exhibitors offering a variety of gap year options for students who are interested in taking some time off before attending college. For more information, call 508-755-2571 x18. 4. SAT/ACT Test dates- March 7 is the regular registration deadline for the April 12 ACT test. April 1 is the regular registration deadline for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. 5. All seniors! There is a senior hoody! They will be pre-sold for $30 up until February 29th. 6. Yearbooks: Please, all seniors who turned in a baby picture- come pick them up in H102 after school this week! Senior pages are due by next Friday the 29th of February. Come buy your yearbook today at lunch or after school in H102. If you qualify for free or reduced lunch you pay only $55.00. Otherwise the yearbook is only $70 but that price will increase so buy them now! 7. African American Education Summit - Saturday, March 1, Cal State East Bay, 9:00-3:00. Includes empowering workshops for students and parents; college admission information and resources; financial aid and scholarship information; entertainment and vendor expo. Lunch and transportation provided. For more information and to register, go to http://wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/AA_Summit/ . 8. SUMMER - Metropolitan Transportation Commission Summer High School Internship Program - Students must be at least 16 years old, have completed the 10th grade and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher (although some students with lower GPA will be considered). Graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Interns will learn about opportunities in the transportation field and provide assistance to MTC's transportation partners. 25 internships available at sites throughout the Bay Area. Interns are paid $9.50 per hour and may work full or part-time for up to 8 weeks between June and August. Applications available in D221 or at http://www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school . Deadline: March 28. 9. SCHOLARSHIPS - Beach Blanket Babylon Scholarship for the Arts - Scholarships offered in the areas of voice, acting and dance. Open to seniors who are legal residents of the U.S. One winner from each category will be awarded $10,000 to be used for higher education. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 25. 10. There are many more scholarship applications available in D221. Don't miss these great opportunities to get free money for college. Events/Performances *1. February 29th- BHS Talent Show at 7:00 pm in the Little Theater. Tickets for the show will go on sell that day until the time of the event. $8 adults, $5 students. Please come out and support your classmates. Tickets can be purchased at lunch in D148. 2. I.T.P.s is coming!!! Come see the fantastic Independent Theater Projects. Three one-act plays produced, directed and performed by students. Show opens this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street in Berkeley and continue through March 8. Tickets are $5 for students; $12 for general. 3. Got Catwalk Potential? Come Audition for African-American Department 1st Annual Fashion Show. Thursday, March 6, 2008 at lunchtime and 3:30 pm. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors- tryouts in the D bldg Dance room From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 27 23:54:50 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Feb 28 01:11:09 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Thurs., 2/28/08 Message-ID: <7ef47593de98c3f4ccfb19ce9278fabf@earthlink.net> CONTACT: Ilene Abrams iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-6804 College Advisor's Bulletin Thursday, February 28, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: EXPEDIENT - practical or advantageous in the short-term. Many people feel that multiple-choice tests are not fair, and are simply an expedient way of sorting through very large numbers of students. African American Education Summit - Saturday, March 1, Cal State East Bay, 9:00-3:00. Sign up in the College & Career Center with Angela Price, lead chaperone for this trip, by February 28th. Empowering workshops for students and parents; college admission information and resources; financial aid and scholarship information; entertainment and vendor expo. Lunch provided by Cal State. Meet in front of BHS Admin Bldg D (Milvia/Allston) at 7:30 am. BART with other BHS students (tickets provided by BHS). For more information go to http://wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/AA_Summit/. To contact Ms. Price for questions or to volunteer to chaperone, call 644-4576 or Angela_Price@berkeley.k12.ca.us. FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ? The Bay Area Hispanic Youth Symposium will be held June 25-28 at St. Mary's College of California in Moraga. There is space for 150-200 students. To be eligible, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above and be a current freshman or sophomore in high school. The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four day, three night program that provides: College access and matriculation information, Career exposure, A network of role models and mentors, Culturally relevant curriculum, Motivational speakers, Leadership development workshops, College life experience and $14,000 in scholarships through speech, art, talent, and essay competitions. Application deadline: March 15. Apply at: http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php . For more information, please contact Andrew J. Gonzalez via e-mail at agonzalez@hispanicfund.org or via phone at (202) 280-5040. For a video of the HYS on Youtube, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmDOIXax70 . *TODAY - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT LUNCH, CONFERENCE ROOM B ? SOPHOMORES: ?Do you want to engage in hands-on leadership training? ?Intern at a professional work place? ?Explore community issues and interview community leaders? ?Work with diverse youth from the Bay Area? ?Get the skills and experience to make a difference in your community and plan for your future? Stand out in your college applications? ?Earn $1,200 at the same time? ?Come to an information session to learn more about CORO'S EXPLORING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, a full-time summer and part-time junior year program. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Summer camp jobs ? City of Berkeley, Echo Lake Camp near South Lake Tahoe is hiring for maintenance and kitchen staff as well as counselors. Most staff work 8 hour days. Counselors work about 8 hours each day through the week and have weekends off. Shifts vary depending on department. For more information, go to http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=8752 or call 510-981-5140. FOR JUNIORS PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF JUNIORS ? If you missed the junior parent night on February 5, you may borrow a copy of the DVD for up to two nights. To sign up, contact Angela Price at angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us . EXPERIENCE BERKELEY PROGRAM ? This FREE summer program includes panels with students, faculty and alumni, personal statement workshops, academic planning, financial aid sessions and more. Students stay in the UC Berkeley residence halls during the program. There are two separate programs ? one for high achieving African American students (either July 10-12 or July 31-August 2) and one for high achieving Latino students (June 19-21). This is an excellent program. Pick up your applications in D221. Deadline for Latino student program is February 29, for the African American student program it is March 14. FOR SENIORS *Thursday, March 6, 8:30 am ? if you applied to UC Santa Barbara, come to this presentation. A representative from UCSB will be here to answer all of your questions. Sign up in D221 to attend. Community College Day ? March 4 in the College/Career Center. Get information on course offerings, applying, career and transfer programs, assessment tests and more. The schedule is: 8:30 College of Alameda 9:30 Diablo Valley College 10:35 Berkeley City College 12:20 San Francisco City College 1:20 Laney College 2:20 Merritt College Sign up in D221 to attend. The Berkeley Community Fund Scholarship is coming ? On Wednesday, March 5, get information on the scholarship and mentorship programs available. Two kinds of scholarships are available: $4,000 per year for four years including a mentor, and one-time scholarships from $500 and up. Presentation will be given twice in Conference Room B, once at lunch (12:16-12:56, late start day) and once after school (3:15). Sign up in D221 to attend. Gap Year Fair ? Sunday, March 16, 2:00-4:00 pm, Jewish Community High School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco. Free fair with exhibitors offering a variety of gap year options for students who are interested in taking some time off before attending college. For more information, call 508-755-2571 x18. CAL STATE DEADLINES ? March 1 is the application deadline for these campuses: Dominguez Hills, East Bay, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Sacramento State, and Monterey Bay. After March 1, due to budget cuts, you will not be able to apply for admission to any Cal State campus for the fall 2008 term. If you and need help with your application, please see me or Ms. Price as soon as possible. CAL GRANTS ? IF YOU HAVEN?T TURN IN YOUR CAL GRANT GPA INFORMATION RELEASE FORM, YOU MUST DO SO IMMEDIATELY! 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. You just need to fill out two documents. 1. Fill out and submit the FAFSA by March 2 listing a California college to receive the information. 2. Fill out the Cal Grant Information Release Form, a very simple form available in D173 and D221, and return it to D173 IMMEDIATELY!!! SAT/ACT TEST DATES ? March 7 is the regular registration deadline for the April 12 ACT test. April 1 is the regular registration deadline for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. 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://www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us/ , click on Services, then College/Career Center, then Scholarships. Asian Employees Association of PG&E ? Open to graduating seniors of any ethnicity, who live within the PG&E service territory, have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 and minimum SAT of 1500 or comparable ACT score, are actively involved in community organizations, academic or vocational activities and are positive role models in student organizations. Application available in D221 or at http://www.pge.com/includes/docs/pdfs/about_us/community/scholarships/ aeascholarshipapplication2008.pdf At least ten $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Deadline: March 1 SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Information on many more programs is available in D221 and at the College/Career Center website: http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 . Metropolitan Transportation Commission Summer High School Internship Program ? Students must be at least 16 years old, have completed the 10th grade and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher (although some students with lower GPA will be considered). Graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Interns will learn about opportunities in the transportation field and provide assistance to MTC?s transportation partners. 25 internships available at sites throughout the Bay Area. Interns are paid $9.50 per hour and may work full or part-time for up to 8 weeks between June and August. Applications available in D221 or at www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school . Deadline: March 28. Camp Galileo is an art, science and outdoor summer day camp for kids entering K-5 grade. Volunteer Summer Intern positions at Camp Galileo are available for high school students in over 19 communities throughout the Bay Area. Summer Interns can earn high school community service credits, gain leadership experience, make new friends and enjoy an enriching and rewarding summer experience with children entering K-5th grades. Summer Interns assist with all aspects of camp?from helping kids with art and science classes to setting up camp games.? Students can volunteer for 3-8 weeks. Applications available online at: www.galileoed.com/volunteer ; Application deadline is February 29th! Camps run from 6-8 weeks starting June 16th - August 8th. *New to the bulletin today. From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 27 22:13:40 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Feb 28 08:06:12 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] BHSDG: Join the BHS Development Group! Message-ID: <20080228061503.122151273AE@idiom.com> Contact: Wilma Wyss OR 510.525.4828 The Berkeley High School Development Group (BHSDG) is looking for new members. We want YOU! Please consider joining one of Berkeley High's most involved parent groups. We are an independent, non-profit organization and our mission is to "support and strengthen the educational experience of all students at Berkeley High School." We are a volunteer working board of BHS parents and guardians, helping to raise funds for all programs, small schools, the library, the College Career Center, clubs, academic departments, scholarships, professional development, technology and so much more. We are looking for people with the following skills: * Finances/treasurers * Grant writing * Fundraising * Community outreach * Writing/communication We meet the first Monday of each month in the College Career Center from 7-9 PM. Mark your calendars for the last 4 meetings of this school year: March 3, April 7, May 5 and June 2 We will train and orient you to how we work and show you exactly what we do! Questions? Please contact our co-treasurer Wilma Wyss who will be happy to tell you more about the BHSDG. (wyss@speakeasy.net) or 510.525.4828. From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 27 22:16:56 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Feb 28 08:06:14 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] VOLUNTEER: "DEAR" Day March 11th Needs Classroom Readers Message-ID: <20080228061818.B44F712738D@idiom.com> The Berkeley School Volunteers need parent and community volunteers for the morning of March 11th. Mark Coplan, BUSD Public Information Officer Can you give just one hour to our public schools this year? Please join us for DEAR Day Drop Everything and Read in the Berkeley public schools Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 9:30 am Why we do it: This event allows our community members to become involved with our schools and directly advocate the merits of reading to the youngest members of our city. How it works: Members of the community sign up to be a DEAR reader and are assigned to a classroom in an elementary or pre-school. The readers all go to their assigned classrooms on the same day and time, arriving by 9:10 am. Each reader brings a book of their choice and reads for twenty minutes after which the children go back to their normal school day schedule. If you need help selecting a book, the Berkeley Public Libraries and site libraries (elementary schools only) are prepared to provide assistance. How to sign up: If you'd like to be a reader, please return to attached portion to Berkeley School Volunteers no later than March 4, 2008. Your assignment will arrive in early March, but please save the date now; once you've returned the form we are counting on you unless you inform us otherwise. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call us. Thanks! Berkeley School Volunteers Phone: 644-883 _____________________________CUT________________________________ Complete and return to: BERKELEY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS 1835 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 FAX: 644-4865 PHONE: 644-8833 Yes! I want to be a DEAR Day Reader! NAME________________________________________ Daytime Phone_________________________ MAILING_______________________________________________________________ ____________ Number Street Apt. City State Zip EMAIL_________________________________________________________________ _____________ If you are registering as part of an organization or business (ie. Rotary, Bayer, City, etc.), name of group_________________________________________________________________ _______ PREFERENCES:__________________________________________________________ ___________ (Grade, school, teacher, etc. We will do our best to honor them, but please understand that it is not always possible) ========================================== 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 Feb 28 07:59:17 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Feb 28 08:06:17 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] SPORTS: Girls' Basketball Goes to the NCS Finals Saturday night Message-ID: <20080228155923.124B82D608B@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Kristin Glenchur [mailto:kglenchur@berkeley.k12.ca.us] The Berkeley Girls Basketball team (2) defeated Monte Vista (3) last night 58-55 in an exciting double-overtime game in the Donahue Gym. The victory secures us a spot in the Norcal Tourney and moves the girls on to the NCS Division I Championship game. They play Saturday versus Deer Valley (1) in Oakland's Oracle Arena at 6:40 pm. Tickets are now onsale at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster has a $.50 surcharge per ticket. Adults $12.50 and Student/Child/Senior $8.50. Tickets may also be purchased at the ORACLE Arena Box Office Monday throug Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parking at the ORACLE Arena is $15. ------------------------------------------ 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 Feb 28 10:44:44 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Feb 28 10:45:28 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] BSEP: Meeting Agenda, March 4 Message-ID: <20080228184448.99DD12D6815@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Allen King [mailto:allenk@mindspring.com] Berkeley High School - BSEP Meeting Agenda DATE: Tuesday March 4 2008 LOCATION: BHS D-Bldg. (Administration Bldg.) Conference Room TIME: 5:00-8:30+ PM Chair: Allen King (allenk@mindspring.com) 510-501-3307 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -- 5:00 1. Members and alternates sign in 2. Establish quorum: 8 voting members including 2 staff, 2 students and 2 parents 3. Introductions 4. Approval of minutes from last meeting 5. Approval of Agenda-Additions/Changes 5:05 Public Comment 5:10 2nd Presentation of a Program Evaluation using a Rubric for meeting WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) goals. (Jaime Knight) 5:50 Discussion of Criteria for acceptable Proposals for inclusion in the 2008-9 Budget (The following excerpts are from the text of Measure A) The BSEP revenues "are to be used to improve the educational achievement of Berkeley's public school students by providing quality educational programs." Discretionary Site Funds are to be used for "...Programs to enhance student learning...for personnel, services and materials required to deliver effective activities leading to improved student performance..." including but not limited to "...such programs as arts and sciences instruction, academic tutoring and counseling, athletics and student activities, and before and after school programs." 6:10 1. Vote on which programs to keep for consideration and which to reject for consideration. Decisions to be based upon adherence to criteria listed above and feasibility of obtaining funding from alternate sources such as BPEF and BHSDG. These votes may be revisited at the next meeting. 2. Presentation of Measure A (BSEP) 2008 budget allocations for BHS Informal voting on remaining proposals. NOTE: Next meeting is scheduled for March 18 from 5:00-9:00+ PM. Final reading and vote on 2008-09 Budget From bhs at idiom.com Thu Feb 28 17:17:55 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Feb 28 17:23:27 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 2/29/08 Message-ID: STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN February 29, 2008 *Indicates new or updated item Administration *1. Are you currently enrolled in an AP class and plan to take the AP test in May, 2008? Registration for the tests begins Monday, March 3 through March 14 during lunch and after school to 4 pm at the D building ticket window on Allston Way. Tests cost $96 for each of the first two and $86 for each subsequent test. There are test subsidies available for low and middle income students. See your AP teacher for fee reduction information and for a registration form. You may pay with cash, personal check or money order payable to Berkeley high School. Do NOT wait until the last day to register. 2. Attention BHS students- improve those second semester grades. Study skills workshop Thursday, March 6th from 7-8 PM in the library. Find out about your best learning style, study and test taking tips. 3. February 25th through March 7th: BHS Counselors have reserved the computer labs in G204 and the library from first through sixth periods every day from February 25th through March 7th for online scheduling. The labs will not be open to students during class time. The labs WILL be open before school, during lunch, and after school. Please plan accordingly if you need to use the computer lab to complete your homework or class assignments. Thank you! 4. BSEP applications are available! You can pick up copies from the administration office. BSEP Applications are due TODAY! Clubs 1. The Bible is the best selling book of all time, but how much do you actually know about it? Do you have doubts about bible accuracy? Come to Youth today during lunch in C311. We will be going over evidence for the validity of the bible. Snacks provided. 2. Attention all French Club members: There is an important meeting today at lunch. Please come to C102. Also, welcome back Nina and Rebecca. 3. Asian and Pacific Islander Committee- there will be no APIC meeting today. But, we will have a meeting next week on March 6th! Sports *1. The Berkeley Girls Basketball team (2) defeated Monte Vista (3) last night 58-55 in an exciting double-overtime game in the Donahue Gym. The victory secures us a spot in the Norcal Tourney and moves the girls on to the NCS Division I Championship game. They play Saturday versus Deer Valley (1) in Oakland's Oracle Arena at 6:40 pm. Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster has a $.50 surcharge per ticket. Adults $12.50 and Student/Child/Senior $8.50. Tickets may also be purchased at the ORACLE Arena Box Office Monday throug Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parking at the ORACLE Arena is $15. Senior / Junior Section 1. SENIORS - Community College Day - Tuesday, March 4 in the College/Career Center. Get information on course offerings, applying, career and transfer programs, assessment tests and more. The schedule is: 8:30 College of Alameda 9:30 Diablo Valley College 10:35 Berkeley City College 12:20 San Francisco City College 1:20 Laney College 2:20 Merritt College Sign up in D221 to attend. 2. The Berkeley Community Fund Scholarship is coming - On Wednesday, March 5, get information on the scholarship and mentorship programs available. Two kinds of scholarships are available: $4,000 per year for four years including a mentor, and one-time scholarships from $500 and up. Presentation will be given twice in Conference Room B, once at lunch (12:16-12:56, late start day) and once after school (3:15). Sign up in D221 to attend. 3. Gap Year Fair - Sunday, March 16, 2:00-4:00 pm, Jewish Community High School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco. Free fair with exhibitors offering a variety of gap year options for students who are interested in taking some time off before attending college. For more information, call 508-755-2571 x18. 4. SAT/ACT Test dates- March 7 is the regular registration deadline for the April 12 ACT test. April 1 is the regular registration deadline for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. 5. All seniors! There is a senior hoody! They will be pre-sold for $30 up until February 29th. 6. Yearbooks: Please, all seniors who turned in a baby picture- come pick them up in H102 after school this week! Senior pages are due by next Friday the 29th of February. Come buy your yearbook today at lunch or after school in H102. If you qualify for free or reduced lunch you pay only $55.00. Otherwise the yearbook is only $70 but that price will increase so buy them now! 7. African American Education Summit - Saturday, March 1, Cal State East Bay, 9:00-3:00. Includes empowering workshops for students and parents; college admission information and resources; financial aid and scholarship information; entertainment and vendor expo. Lunch and transportation provided. For more information and to register, go to http://wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/AA_Summit/ . 8. SUMMER - Metropolitan Transportation Commission Summer High School Internship Program - Students must be at least 16 years old, have completed the 10th grade and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher (although some students with lower GPA will be considered). Graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Interns will learn about opportunities in the transportation field and provide assistance to MTC's transportation partners. 25 internships available at sites throughout the Bay Area. Interns are paid $9.50 per hour and may work full or part-time for up to 8 weeks between June and August. Applications available in D221 or at http://www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school . Deadline: March 28. 9. SCHOLARSHIPS - Beach Blanket Babylon Scholarship for the Arts - Scholarships offered in the areas of voice, acting and dance. Open to seniors who are legal residents of the U.S. One winner from each category will be awarded $10,000 to be used for higher education. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 25. 10. There are many more scholarship applications available in D221. Don't miss these great opportunities to get free money for college. Events/Performances 1. February 29th- BHS Talent Show at 7:00 pm in the Little Theater. Tickets for the show will go on sell that day until the time of the event. $8 adults, $5 students. Please come out and support your classmates. Tickets can be purchased at lunch in D148. 2. I.T.P.s is coming!!! Come see the fantastic Independent Theater Projects. Three one-act plays produced, directed and performed by students. Show opens this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street in Berkeley and continue through March 8. Tickets are $5 for students; $12 for general. 3. Got Catwalk Potential? Come Audition for African-American Department 1st Annual Fashion Show. Thursday, March 6, 2008 at lunchtime and 3:30 pm. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors- tryouts in the D bldg Dance room From bhs at idiom.com Thu Feb 28 18:05:36 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Feb 28 20:18:10 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Honors math testing at BHS Message-ID: <20080229020539.48ED62D6012@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Michael Weitz [mailto:mweitz@berkeley.k12.ca.us] The Berkeley High School math department will conduct a Honors testing for the 08/09 school year in April. * The dates are 4/7, 4/10, 4/14, 4/15 and 4/17 and the exams will be given at 3:45 in room H306. * Students take an exam to test into either Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra 2 or Honors Math Analysis. All exams consist of a 45-problem multiple-choice test to be completed in 45 minutes. * Students need to bring a pencil and a scientific (non-graphing) calculator. Students new to the district also need to supply the e-mail address of their current math teacher. Students new to BHS need to sign up with Mr. Weitz via e-mail to take the test. His e-mail is mweitz@berkeley.k12.ca.us. For current BHS students, they will sign up for the test in March. Mr. Weitz will have sign-up sheets available outside of the door to H113. Space will be limited so students should sign up early as new test days will be held only if the offered days fill up. No sign up = no test. The policy on honors testing is all students who want to take an honors math class at Berkeley High School must pass the placement test unless they pass the previous Honors class at Berkeley High School with a B or better. From bhs at idiom.com Thu Feb 28 18:06:59 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Feb 28 20:18:25 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] ETREE: Late Start Day - March 5 Message-ID: <20080229020701.EEEC32D6010@idiom.com> Wednesday, March 5 is a late-start day. See schedule below: Late Start Schedule Period Start End 0 No zero period 1 10:00 10:40 2 10:46 11:30 3 11:36 12:16 LUNCH 12:16 12:56 4 1:02 1:42 5 1:48 2:28 6 2:34 3:15 7 3:21 4:01 From bhs at idiom.com Thu Feb 28 23:58:12 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Feb 29 00:03:19 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Friday, 2/29/08 Message-ID: College Advisor's Bulletin Friday, February 29, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: DELETERIOUS - harmful. The Surgeon General has determined that cigarette smoking is deleterious to your health. FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ? The Bay Area Hispanic Youth Symposium will be held June 25-28 at St. Mary's College of California in Moraga. There is space for 150-200 students. To be eligible, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above and be a current freshman or sophomore in high school. The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four day, three night program that provides: College access and matriculation information, Career exposure, A network of role models and mentors, Culturally relevant curriculum, Motivational speakers, Leadership development workshops, College life experience and $14,000 in scholarships through speech, art, talent, and essay competitions. Application deadline: March 15. Apply at: http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php . For more information, please contact Andrew J. Gonzalez via e-mail at agonzalez@hispanicfund.org or via phone at (202) 280-5040. For a video of the HYS on Youtube, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmDOIXax70 . JOB OPPORTUNITIES Summer camp jobs ? City of Berkeley, Echo Lake Camp near South Lake Tahoe is hiring for maintenance and kitchen staff as well as counselors. Most staff work 8 hour days. Counselors work about 8 hours each day through the week and have weekends off. Shifts vary depending on department. For more information, go to http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=8752 or call 510-981-5140. FOR JUNIORS EXPERIENCE BERKELEY PROGRAM ? This FREE summer program includes panels with students, faculty and alumni, personal statement workshops, academic planning, financial aid sessions and more. Students stay in the UC Berkeley residence halls during the program. There are two separate programs ? one for high achieving African American students (either July 10-12 or July 31-August 2) and one for high achieving Latino students (June 19-21). This is an excellent program. Pick up your applications in D221. Deadline for Latino student program is February 29, for the African American student program it is March 14. FOR SENIORS Thursday, March 6, 8:30 am ? if you applied to UC Santa Barbara, come to this presentation. A representative from UCSB will be here to answer all of your questions. Sign up in D221 to attend. Community College Day ? March 4 in the College/Career Center. Get information on course offerings, applying, career and transfer programs, assessment tests and more. The schedule is: 8:30 College of Alameda 9:30 Diablo Valley College 10:35 Berkeley City College 12:20 San Francisco City College 1:20 Laney College 2:20 Merritt College Sign up in D221 to attend. The Berkeley Community Fund Scholarship is coming ? On Wednesday, March 5, get information on the scholarship and mentorship programs available. Two kinds of scholarships are available: $4,000 per year for four years including a mentor, and one-time scholarships from $500 and up. Presentation will be given twice in Conference Room B, once at lunch (12:16-12:56, late start day) and once after school (3:15). Sign up in D221 to attend. Gap Year Fair ? Sunday, March 16, 2:00-4:00 pm, Jewish Community High School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco. Free fair with exhibitors offering a variety of gap year options for students who are interested in taking some time off before attending college. For more information, call 508-755-2571 x18. CAL STATE DEADLINES ? March 1 is the application deadline for these campuses: Dominguez Hills, East Bay, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Sacramento State, and Monterey Bay. After March 1, due to budget cuts, you will not be able to apply for admission to any Cal State campus for the fall 2008 term. If you and need help with your application, please see me or Ms. Price as soon as possible. SAT/ACT TEST DATES ? March 7 is the regular registration deadline for the April 12 ACT test. April 1 is the regular registration deadline for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. 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://www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us/ , click on Services, then College/Career Center, then Scholarships. Asian Employees Association of PG&E ? Open to graduating seniors of any ethnicity, who live within the PG&E service territory, have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 and minimum SAT of 1500 or comparable ACT score, are actively involved in community organizations, academic or vocational activities and are positive role models in student organizations. Application available in D221 or at http://www.pge.com/includes/docs/pdfs/about_us/community/scholarships/ aeascholarshipapplication2008.pdf At least ten $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Deadline: March 1 SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Information on many more programs is available in D221 and at the College/Career Center website: http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 . Metropolitan Transportation Commission Summer High School Internship Program ? Students must be at least 16 years old, have completed the 10th grade and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher (although some students with lower GPA will be considered). Graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Interns will learn about opportunities in the transportation field and provide assistance to MTC?s transportation partners. 25 internships available at sites throughout the Bay Area. Interns are paid $9.50 per hour and may work full or part-time for up to 8 weeks between June and August. Applications available in D221 or at www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school . Deadline: March 28. *New to the bulletin today. From bhs at idiom.com Fri Feb 29 06:55:48 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Feb 29 08:07:41 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] TUTORING: New Biology Tutoring Schedule Message-ID: <20080229145553.A14AC2D6026@idiom.com> Contact: Karen Meryash [mailto:kspivey@ix.netcom.com] Below is the new Biology Teacher Tutoring schedule. Please note the three early-morning Advanced Biology tutorials previously offered (7-8:25 AM) are not being offered this semester. New Biology Tutoring Schedule Monday: G210, Lunch, Whittlesey G208, 3:15-4:15, Pleskac Tuesday: G210, Lunch, Whittlesey G306, Lunch, Spohn/Strong Wednesday: G306, Lunch, Spohn Thursday: G208, 3:15-4:15, Pleskac Friday: G215, Lunch, Strong From bhs at idiom.com Sun Mar 2 17:22:53 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Sun Mar 2 18:04:00 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 3/3/08 Message-ID: STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN March 3, 2008 *Indicates new or updated item Administration *1. BSEP Meeting, Tuesday, March 4, 2008 in conference room B from 5:00-8:30pm. Agenda items: Establish a quorum; Introductions; Approval of minutes; Approval of agenda-additions/changes; Public comment; 2nd presentation of a Program evaluation using a Rubric for meeting WASC goals; Discussion of Criteria for acceptable Proposals for inclusion in the 2008-9 budget; Vote on which programs to keep; Presentation of Measure A. *2. Late start Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Students begin school at 10:00 am. 3. Are you currently enrolled in an AP class and plan to take the AP test in May, 2008? Registration for the tests begins Monday, March 3 through March 14 during lunch and after school to 4 pm at the D building ticket window on Allston Way. Tests cost $96 for each of the first two and $86 for each subsequent test. There are test subsidies available for low and middle income students. See your AP teacher for fee reduction information and for a registration form. You may pay with cash, personal check or money order payable to Berkeley high School. Do NOT wait until the last day to register. 4. Attention BHS students- improve those second semester grades. Study skills workshop Thursday, March 6 from 7-8 PM in the library. Find out about your best learning style, study and test taking tips. 5. BHS Counselors have reserved the computer labs in G204 and the library from first through sixth periods through March 7th for online scheduling. The labs will not be open to students during class time. The labs WILL be open before school, during lunch, and after school. Please plan accordingly if you need to use the computer lab to complete your homework or class assignments. Thank you! Clubs 1. Asian and Pacific Islander Committee next meeting on March 6. Sports *1. Mountain bike team members- your uniforms are in. Pick them up at the team office. *2. The Berkeley Girls Varity Softball team needs its fans to come show support! Come to the home game today, Monday, March 3 at Grove Park at 3:30 (MLK and Russell St) against Arroyo. See the skilled and swift plays of your very own Jackets! Next home game is Friday, March 21 at 3:30 pm against Alameda. Senior / Junior Section 1. SENIORS - Community College Day - Tuesday, March 4 in the College/Career Center. Get information on course offerings, applying, career and transfer programs, assessment tests and more. The schedule is: 8:30 College of Alameda 9:30 Diablo Valley College 10:35 Berkeley City College 12:20 San Francisco City College 1:20 Laney College 2:20 Merritt College Sign up in D221 to attend. 2. The Berkeley Community Fund Scholarship is coming - On Wednesday, March 5, get information on the scholarship and mentorship programs available. Two kinds of scholarships are available: $4,000 per year for four years including a mentor, and one-time scholarships from $500 and up. Presentation will be given twice in Conference Room B, once at lunch (12:16-12:56, late start day) and once after school (3:15). Sign up in D221 to attend. 3. Gap Year Fair - Sunday, March 16, 2:00-4:00 pm, Jewish Community High School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco. Free fair with exhibitors offering a variety of gap year options for students who are interested in taking some time off before attending college. For more information, call 508-755-2571 x18. 4. SAT/ACT Test dates- March 7 is the regular registration deadline for the April 12 ACT test. April 1 is the regular registration deadline for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. Freshman/ Sophomore The Bay Area Hispanic Youth Symposium will be held June 25-28 at St. Mary's College of California in Moraga. There is space for 150-200 students. To be eligible, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above and be a current freshman or sophomore in high school. The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four day, three night program that provides: College access and matriculation information, Career exposure, A network of role models and mentors, Culturally relevant curriculum, Motivational speakers, Leadership development workshops, College life experience and $14,000 in scholarships through speech, art, talent, and essay competitions. Application deadline: March 15. Apply at: http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php . For more information, please contact Andrew J. Gonzalez via e-mail at agonzalez@hispanicfund.org or via phone at (202) 280-5040. For a video of the HYS on Youtube, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmDOIXax70 . Events/Performances 1. Got Independence? Come out and see Independent Theater Projects, three one act plays independently produced, directed and acted in by BHS students ITPs. Performs this Friday (3/7) and Saturday (3/8) at the Hillside Club (2286 Cedar St). Curtain: 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12 general admission and $5 students. 2. Got Catwalk Potential? Come Audition for African-American Department 1st Annual Fashion Show. Thursday, March 6, 2008 at lunchtime and 3:30 pm. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors- tryouts in the D bldg Dance room From bhs at idiom.com Sun Mar 2 10:27:45 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Sun Mar 2 22:54:43 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Mon., 3/3/08 Message-ID: <3ea9af4256aa16da4ece9485ce0b22ff@earthlink.net> CONTACT: Ilene Abrams iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-6804 College Advisor's Bulletin Monday, March 3, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: DEPRECATE- to express disapproval of someone. It?s not wise to deprecate someone if they have made a legitimate error; it is much better to offer constructive criticism. *FOR ALL GRADES ? 21st Annual Health Careers for Students of Color, Saturday, March 8, 9:00-2:30 pm. Clark Kerr Campus, UC Berkeley, 2601 Warring Street, Berkeley. For more information, call 510-547-1857. *Young Women in Public Affairs Award ? Zonta Club of Berkeley/North Bay recognizes women ages 16-20 for their participation in public and political life, their commitment to the volunteer section, their leadership achievements and their dedication to the advancement of the status of women. Club winner will receive $1,000. Applications available in D221 and at www.zonta.org . Deadline: March 15. *Stanford Black Student Union High School Conference ? The conference will be held on the Stanford campus in the School of Education, Cubberly Hall on April 5 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Open to all black students. The conference includes interactive workshops, on a variety of subjects, a tour of the Stanford campus and performances by the historically black fraternities and sororities. Admissions officials will meet individually with parents on how to become competitive for admission. $15 fee includes lunch and t-shirt. Deadline to register: March 14. Applications available in D221. For more information, contact Deawodi Ladzekpo at 818-606-9149 or bsu.hsc.coordinators@gmail.com . Most information at http://bsu.stanford.edu . FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ? The Bay Area Hispanic Youth Symposium will be held June 25-28 at St. Mary's College of California in Moraga. There is space for 150-200 students. To be eligible, students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above and be a current freshman or sophomore in high school. The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four day, three night program that provides: College access and matriculation information, Career exposure, A network of role models and mentors, Culturally relevant curriculum, Motivational speakers, Leadership development workshops, College life experience and $14,000 in scholarships through speech, art, talent, and essay competitions. Application deadline: March 15. Apply at: http://hispanicyouth.org/students.php . For more information, please contact Andrew J. Gonzalez via e-mail at agonzalez@hispanicfund.org or via phone at (202) 280-5040. For a video of the HYS on Youtube, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmDOIXax70 . JOB OPPORTUNITIES Summer camp jobs ? City of Berkeley, Echo Lake Camp near South Lake Tahoe is hiring for maintenance and kitchen staff as well as counselors. Most staff work 8 hour days. Counselors work about 8 hours each day through the week and have weekends off. Shifts vary depending on department. For more information, go to http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=8752 or call 510-981-5140. FOR JUNIORS EXPERIENCE BERKELEY PROGRAM ? This FREE summer program includes panels with students, faculty and alumni, personal statement workshops, academic planning, financial aid sessions and more. Students stay in the UC Berkeley residence halls during the program. There are two separate programs ? one for high achieving African American students (either July 10-12 or July 31-August 2) and one for high achieving Latino students (June 19-21). This is an excellent program. Pick up your applications in D221. Deadline for the African American student program it is March 14. FOR SENIORS Thursday, March 6, 8:30 am ? if you applied to UC Santa Barbara, come to this presentation. A representative from UCSB will be here to answer all of your questions. Sign up in D221 to attend. Community College Day ? March 4 in the College/Career Center. Get information on course offerings, applying, career and transfer programs, assessment tests and more. The schedule is: 8:30 College of Alameda 9:30 Diablo Valley College 10:35 Berkeley City College 12:20 San Francisco City College 1:20 Laney College 2:20 Merritt College Sign up in D221 to attend. The Berkeley Community Fund Scholarship is coming ? On Wednesday, March 5, get information on the scholarship and mentorship programs available. Two kinds of scholarships are available: $4,000 per year for four years including a mentor, and one-time scholarships from $500 and up. Presentation will be given twice in Conference Room B, once at lunch (12:16-12:56, late start day) and once after school (3:15). Sign up in D221 to attend. Gap Year Fair ? Sunday, March 16, 2:00-4:00 pm, Jewish Community High School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco. Free fair with exhibitors offering a variety of gap year options for students who are interested in taking some time off before attending college. For more information, call 508-755-2571 x18. SAT/ACT TEST DATES ? March 7 is the regular registration deadline for the April 12 ACT test. April 1 is the regular registration deadline for the May 3 SAT and SAT subject tests. 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://www.bhs.berkeley.k12.ca.us/ , click on Services, then College/Career Center, then Scholarships. * Unlocking Doors ? Open to female high school seniors living in one of the 9 counties of the Bay Area whose parent/guardian?s combined annual income is not exceeding $45,000, who is the first generation in their family to attend a four-year university and who is a U.S. citizen or legal resident. $1,000 scholarship. Applications available in D221. Deadline: March 15. * Janice Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund ? Open to seniors with an unweighted 2.5 or above who are planning to go to a 4 year college or university next year, have demonstrated leadership abilities and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Application available in D221. Five $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. Deadline: March 15 SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Information on many more programs is available in D221 and at the College/Career Center website: http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 . *COSMOS ? California State Summer School for Math and Science. Available in a variety of subjects at UC campuses Irvine, Santa Cruz, Davis and San Diego. Open to students completing grades 8-12. Although there is no minimum GPA required, admission is competitive. The total cost for the 4 week program, including room and board in a student residence hall, is $2,310 ? financial aid is available. Applications available in D221 and at www.ucop.edu/cosmos . Deadline: March 15. Metropolitan Transportation Commission Summer High School Internship Program ? Students must be at least 16 years old, have completed the 10th grade and have a GPA of 2.8 or higher (although some students with lower GPA will be considered). Graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Interns will learn about opportunities in the transportation field and provide assistance to MTC?s transportation partners. 25 internships available at sites throughout the Bay Area. Interns are paid $9.50 per hour and may work full or part-time for up to 8 weeks between June and August. Applications available in D221 or at www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school . Deadline: March 28. *New to the bulletin today.