From bhs at idiom.com Mon Apr 21 00:58:33 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Apr 21 01:06:28 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] EVENT: Panel Discussion: the surprising truths about violent video games. Message-ID: Do not reply to etree, contact Jason Marsh mailto:jhmarsh@berkeley.edu Grand Theft Childhood? A Greater Good magazine panel on the surprising truths about violent video games. When: Tuesday, May 6th, 6-7:30 pm. Reception with light refreshments beforehand, from 5:30-6. Where: North Gate Library, UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, on the northern edge of the UC Berkeley campus. North Gate is a brown shingle building on the southeast corner of the intersection of Hearst and Euclid Avenues. For map, additional directions, and information on parking, see http://journalism.berkeley.edu/etc/directions.html Tickets: This is a free event. The new issue of Greater Good magazine features a series of essays about play. Contributors to the issue reveal that free, spontaneous, imaginative play is essential to positive growth and development--and yet kids today are doing less and less of it. At the same time, however, kids are playing more and more video games: Studies say that 70 to 80 percent of boys and roughly 20 percent of girls play video games on a typical day. The popularity of video games--and the bloody, pyrotechnic action of some games--have fueled a wide range of fears. Are those fears justified? To celebrate the release of its new issue on play, Greater Good magazine is hosting a panel discussion that will reveal the newest facts about video game play, and what guidelines they suggest for parents, teachers, kids, and the people who create video games. The panel will feature Harvard Medical School psychologist Lawrence Kutner, whose new book Grand Theft Childhood? reports the results of his landmark study on the effects of video games on teenagers. Kutner's presentation will be followed by questions and responses from a panel of experts in child psychology and video game development. The discussion will be moderated by Jeremy Adam Smith, senior editor of Greater Good magazine and author of Twenty-First-Century Dad, forthcoming from Beacon Press. Panelists: Lawrence Kutner, Ph.D., is co-founder and director of the Center for Mental Health and Media, based in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and is on the psychiatry faculty at Harvard Medical School. His new book, Grand Theft Childhood?, written with Center for Mental Health and Media co-director Cheryl K. Olson, is based on the results of a $1.5 million study funded by the U.S. Department of Justice on the effects of video games on young teenagers. Kutner is also the author of five previous books about child psychology and parent-child communication. He wrote the award-winning weekly New York Times "Parent & Child" column, was the "Ask the Expert" columnist for Parents magazine, and has been a columnist and contributing editor at Parenting and Baby Talk magazines. He's a licensed psychologist and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, which awarded him its National Psychology Award for the best newspaper writing about psychology in the United States. Event presented by: The UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center, the Harold E. Jones Child Study Center, and the Graduate School of Journalism Felker Magazine Program For more information about Greater Good, please see www.greatergoodmag.org From bhs at idiom.com Mon Apr 21 09:04:42 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Apr 21 09:13:51 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] VOLUNTEERS: AP proctors more needed Message-ID: Contact: Janet Huseby jhuseby@pacbell.net Dozens of people have signed up to proctor an AP exam-some more than one. But, this is a huge undertaking. We need one proctor for every 35 students and we are offering close to 1,800 exams.. Below is my current list of open proctoring slots. If you have a child taking an AP test, please look it over carefully and let me know if you can proctor a spot. You will not only be helping a wonderful group of our students, but as a sweetener I can offer you a parking pass for the day. I look forward to hearing from you, Janet AP TEST 2008 1. May 6, TUESDAY 8 a.m.(7:30 a.m.) Spanish Language NEED TWO MORE Noon (11:30 a.m.) Statistics NEED TWO MORE 2. May 7 WEDNESDAY 8 a.m. (7:30 a.m.) Calculus AB and BC NEED ONE 11:30- 3:45 Extended time (CALCULUS) NEED ONE 3. May 8 THURSDAY Extended Time (English Lit) : 11:30 to 3:45 NEED ONE 4. May 9 FRIDAY 8 a.m. (7:30 a.m.) US History NEED ONE noon (11:30 a.m.) Extended Time (US History) (NEED ONE) Studio Art NEED ONE 5. May 12 MONDAY 8 a.m. (7:30 a.m.) Biology NEED ONE Music Theory NEED ONE noon (11:30 a.m.) Physics NEED TWO 6. May 13 TUESDAY 8 a.m. (7:30 a.m.) Chemistry (4 proctors) NEED TWO Environmental Science NEED FOUR 11:30 -3:45 Extended time (Environmental Science) (NEED ONE) 7. May 14 WEDNESDAY 8 a.m. (7:30 a.m.) English Language (6 proctors plus 1 for extended time) NEED THREE 11:30- 3:45 Extended time (English language) NEED ONE 8. May 15 THURSDAY 8 a.m. (7:30 a.m.) Macroeconomics (4 proctors plus 1 extended time) NEED FOUR 11:30 -3:45 extended time (Macroeconomics) NEED ONE -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://idiom.com/pipermail/bhs/attachments/20080421/45282b29/attachment.html From bhs at idiom.com Mon Apr 21 16:06:18 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Apr 21 16:06:06 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] FRESHMEN: Clarification for STAR testing this week Message-ID: <20080421230543.6F76E2D6015@idiom.com> Please note that in the following STAR test schedule, Freshmen do not have testing on Friday morning. The History test is only for 10th and 11th graders. All freshmen should report to their 4th period class at 12 noon on Friday, April 25. On Tuesday through Thursday, Freshmen report to their 2nd period classroom at 8:30, according to the schedule below. STAR TESTING SCHEDULE FOR ALL NINTH THROUGH ELEVENTH GRADERS STAR TESTING BELL SCHEDULE Tuesday April 22nd (6 minute-passing) CST English Language Arts (ELA) 8:30-8:50 20 minutes Prep/Attendance 8:50-10:15 85 minutes ELA Part 1 10:15-10:20 5 minutes BREAK (students stay in class) 10:20-12:00 100 minutes ELA Part 2 * 12:00-12:50 50 minutes 40 minute LUNCH + 10 minute Post-prep 12:56-1:39 43 minutes Period 1 + Bulletin 1:45-2:27 42 minutes Period 2 2:33-3:15 42 minutes Period 3 Wednesday April 23rd (6 minute-passing) CST Math 8:30-8:40 10 minutes Prep/Attendance 8:40-10:10 90 minutes Math Part 1 10:10-10:15 5 minutes BREAK (students stay in class) 10:15-12:00 105 minutes Math Part 2 ** 12:00-12:50 50 minutes 40 minute LUNCH + 10 minute Post-prep 12:56-1:39 43 minutes Period 4 + Bulletin 1:45-2:27 42 minutes Period 5 2:33-3:15 42 minutes Period 6 Thursday April 24th (6 minute-passing) CST Science 8:30-8:50 20 minutes Prep/Attendance 8:50-9:50 60 minutes Science Part 1 9:50-10:05 15 minutes BREAK (students stay in class) 10:05-11:05 60 minutes Science Part 2 11:05-11:55 50 minutes 40 minute LUNCH + 10 minute Post-prep 12:01-1:03 62 minutes Period 1 + Bulletin 1:09-2:09 60 minutes Period 2 2:15-3:15 60 minutes Period 3 Friday April 25th (6 minute-passing) CST History 10th/11th Graders (There are a few exceptions) 8:30-8:50 20 minutes Prep/Attendance 8:50-9:45 55 minutes History Part 1 9:45-10:00 15 minutes BREAK (students stay in class) 10:00-10:55 55 minutes History Part 2 10:55-11:05 10 minutes Teacher Announcement 11:05-11:55 50 minutes 40 minute LUNCH + 10 minute Post-prep 12:01-1:03 62 minutes Period 4 + Bulletin 1:09-2:09 60 minutes Period 5 2:15-3:15 60 minutes Period 6 ***Post-prep time refers to the additional 10 minutes added to the lunch period on test days so that materials can be returned to the community theater lobby. From bhs at idiom.com Mon Apr 21 17:30:30 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Apr 21 17:33:38 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 4/22/08 Message-ID: STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN April 22, 2008 Administration *1. The Health Center will be closed today from 11 am to 1:15 pm. *2. Mathworks interested in becoming a lead tutor for Willard Mathworks? Attend leadership and training meeting at 3:30 pm in H115. Contact Mark Lee at Willardmathworks@gmail.com. *3. Achievers - Berkley high's Cap and Gown provider is coming this Friday to pick up graduation packets and order forms. This is the last day to order, please get your orders to them by Friday! If you do not have a graduation packet you can pick up in the main office. 4. STAR testing begins this week: April 22-April 25th. Seniors begin school each day at 12 noon. Ninth - eleventh graders begin each morning at 8:30 am. All students report to their second period classes each day. Schedule attached below--see at the end of this bulletin. 5. ID photos for new students and duplicate ID's can be obtained Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at lunchtime and from 3:00 to 3:30 after school on those days. The last day to take a picture or receive a duplicate ID card will be Thursday May 8, 2008. Remember you need an ID to attend any activity including the prom, so please don't delay. Get your ID's if you don't have one. 6. BART Tickets are in for April. Please pick up your tickets by April 25, as new orders will be taken at the end of the month. Pick up tickets at lunchtime and after school in Room D224. 7. Crab Feed- April 25, 2008-BHS Food Court. Please support Youth of the Berkeley High- Rise Program. All you can eat Crab including Pasta, Salad, Bread and drinks. Raffle. Tickets are available in G111 or call 849-4898- $35 each. 8. CSF Members- Are you interested in a leadership position in Berkeley High's CSF Chapter next year? Applications for CSF president, Vice-President, Secretary and treasurer are now available in the College career Center, D221. Applications are due Friday, April 25th in D221. Contact csfbhs@gmail.com with any questions. 9. Attention students: DO you have library or textbooks that are overdue? Are you sure? Well, if you are not sure if you have returned your books from any prior year, stop by the library or the textbook room to check it out. Seniors- please remember, you will not be allowed to attend your prom or receive your final grades if you have overdue books. Please be responsible and check your status with Tiffany Williams in the BHS library. 10. AP TEST SCHEDULE: Monday, May 5 8:00 am: US Govt. 12:00 pm: French Language Tuesday, May 6 8:00 am: Computer Science A,B 8:00 am: Spanish Language 12:00 pm: Statistics Wednesday, May 7 8:00 am: Calculus AB and BC Thursday, May 8 8:00 am: English Literature, German Language Friday, May 9 8:00 am: US History 12:00 pm: Studio Art Monday, May 12 8:00 am: Biology 8:00 am: Music Theory 12:00 pm: Physics B Tuesday, May 13 8:00 am Chemistry 8:00 am: Environmental Science Wednesday, May 14 8:00 am: English Language 8:00 am: Italian Language 12:00 pm: Art History Thursday, May 15 8:00 am: Macroeconomics 8:00 am: World History Friday, May 16 8:00 am: Spanish Literature 12:00 pm: Latin Clubs 1. If you missed last month's, today, 4/22 is Condom Club! Come learn the facts about HIV, STIs, an how to be safe at lunch 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 the your time at BHS! Snacks will be served. Brought to you by PASSHEN. Sports *1. All Basketball Athletes: The banquet for all levels is at Longfellow on Wednesday, 4/23 at 6:00 pm. Freshman are to bring drinks and breads, JV are to bring salads and deserts and V will bring entrees. Call Coach Draper to confirm your attendance at 229-7812. *2. The boys Basketball Banquet will be April 24th 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Berkeley High Cafeteria. This will be a pot luck affair. Contact Coach Guinn for more information at 510-815-2175. Sophomores / Juniors 1. ST. MARY'S COLLEGE FAIR - Saturday, April 26, from 1:00-4:30pm, come to the St. Mary's College Fair to get information from over 150 college representatives from around the country. Workshops on admissions and financial aid in English and Spanish are also available. Free shuttles are available every 15 minutes beginning at 12:30 pm from the Orinda BART station. For more information, go to www.stmarys-ca.edu/ebcc . Senior / Junior Section 1. 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. *2. DANCERS: Interested in the Mills College dance program? Come to a lunchtime performance this Friday in the A-Bldg, on the Community Theater Stage. MFA students will perform and answer questions about the great dance program at Mills College. Bring your lunch! -------------- SCHEDULE FOR STAR TESTING WEEK (April 22nd-25th, 2008) (see farther down for 9th-11th grade schedule) SENIORS' SCHEDULE FOR STAR TESTING: April 22nd-25th, 2008 Tuesday April 22nd 12:56-1:39 43 minutes Period 1 + Bulletin 1:45-2:27 42 minutes Period 2 2:33-3:15 42 minutes Period 3 Wednesday April 23rd 12:56-1:39 43 minutes Period 4 + Bulletin 1:45-2:27 42 minutes Period 5 2:33-3:15 42 minutes Period 6 Thursday April 24th 12:01-1:03 62 minutes Period 1 + Bulletin 1:09-2:09 60 minutes Period 2 2:15-3:15 60 minutes Period 3 Friday April 25th 12:01-1:03 62 minutes Period 4 + Bulletin 1:09-2:09 60 minutes Period 5 2:15-3:15 60 minutes Period 6 STAR TESTING SCHEDULE FOR ALL NINTH THROUGH ELEVENTH GRADERS STAR TESTING BELL SCHEDULE Tuesday April 22nd (6 minute-passing) CST English Language Arts (ELA) 8:30-8:50 20 minutes Prep/Attendance 8:50-10:15 85 minutes ELA Part 1 10:15-10:20 5 minutes BREAK (students stay in class) 10:20-12:00 100 minutes ELA Part 2 * 12:00-12:50 50 minutes 40 minute LUNCH + 10 minute Post-prep 12:56-1:39 43 minutes Period 1 + Bulletin 1:45-2:27 42 minutes Period 2 2:33-3:15 42 minutes Period 3 Wednesday April 23rd (6 minute-passing) CST Math 8:30-8:40 10 minutes Prep/Attendance 8:40-10:10 90 minutes Math Part 1 10:10-10:15 5 minutes BREAK (students stay in class) 10:15-12:00 105 minutes Math Part 2 ** 12:00-12:50 50 minutes 40 minute LUNCH + 10 minute Post-prep 12:56-1:39 43 minutes Period 4 + Bulletin 1:45-2:27 42 minutes Period 5 2:33-3:15 42 minutes Period 6 Thursday April 24th (6 minute-passing) CST Science 8:30-8:50 20 minutes Prep/Attendance 8:50-9:50 60 minutes Science Part 1 9:50-10:05 15 minutes BREAK (students stay in class) 10:05-11:05 60 minutes Science Part 2 11:05-11:55 50 minutes 40 minute LUNCH + 10 minute Post-prep 12:01-1:03 62 minutes Period 1 + Bulletin 1:09-2:09 60 minutes Period 2 2:15-3:15 60 minutes Period 3 Friday April 25th (6 minute-passing) CST History 10th/11th Graders (There are a few exceptions) 8:30-8:50 20 minutes Prep/Attendance 8:50-9:45 55 minutes History Part 1 9:45-10:00 15 minutes BREAK (students stay in class) 10:00-10:55 55 minutes History Part 2 10:55-11:05 10 minutes Teacher Announcement 11:05-11:55 50 minutes 40 minute LUNCH + 10 minute Post-prep 12:01-1:03 62 minutes Period 4 + Bulletin 1:09-2:09 60 minutes Period 5 2:15-3:15 60 minutes Period 6 ***Post-prep time refers to the additional 10 minutes added to the lunch period on test days so that materials can be returned to the community theater lobby. From bhs at idiom.com Mon Apr 21 17:32:25 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Apr 21 17:33:41 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for April 22, 2008 Message-ID: College Advisor's Bulletin Tuesday, April 22, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: STEADFAST - firm, sure. You are a steadfast friend - you've always been there for me. FOR ALL GRADES *Sunday, April 27, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Heller Lounge, UC Berkeley will host "Achieving our Dreams, Immigrant Student Conference," that will focus on the struggles of undocumented students and how they can make it through college. There will be workshops on applying to and paying for college and advocating for every student's right to an education regardless of their legal status. Open to high school students, community college students, counselors, and parents. For more information and to register go to: http://rise-ucb.blogspot.com/ . For more information, contact Joel Aguiar at ucb_rise@yahoo.com or call at 760-960-6209. *Immediate internship opportunity available with Indie-Pop Music, LLC, an independent record label with offices located in the Bay Area and New York City. Approximately 4 hours/week is required, where you will help in the development, distribution, and promotion of all Indie-Pop artists. Creativity, dedication, and the ability to work on a team is required. Included on Indie-Pop's roster is Berkeley High's own, "The Cataracs." If interested, please contact Joshua Andriano, at 917.420.0607, or by email at Josh@indie-pop.com . *Outward Bound Gay and Lesbian Youth Leadership Mountaineering Course, July 11-20, 2008 Saguache Range, Colorado. This 10-day wilderness leadership course is designed for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered young adults (ages 16-25) from across the country. During these transformational mountaineering adventures, students have hands-on opportunities to challenge themselves both physically and mentally. They work to strengthen leadership skills and test problem-solving and risk-taking techniques both individually and as a community of LGBT people. To learn more visit: http://outwardboundwilderness.org/lgbt.html or call: 888-837-5211. *STAGE DOOR CONSERVATORY will be hiring three students to work as apprentices from June 16 through August 25. Apprentices will assist with the day-to-day operation of our musical theater camp and with rehearsals. They will also select and focus upon one specialty area and focus on this area during their apprenticeship. Each apprentice will be paid a $1,000 stipend at the conclusion of the 10 week period and can be absent for one week during the season, with the exception of the weeks of August 2 and August 18. Program hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, MON - FRI. Apprentices must also work at our shows on August 8, 9 and 10 and 22, 23 and 24. For more information and an application, please email us at stagedoor2005@yahoo.com. Counselor-in-training opportunities are also available. The Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA) is seeking High School youth for volunteer positions as an Art Apprentices, working at their Art Camp this summer (June 16-Aug 22). We are looking for responsible teens with an interest in art and having fun. The Art Apprentices will be assisting the Art instructors by helping young campers (ages 5-13) making art, preparing materials for art projects, clean up, recess supervision and chaperoning field trips to other museums and programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working in art and supervising children. The minimum commitment is 5-6 hours per day for two weeks (not necessarily consecutive weeks). For more information and applications call: MOCHA at 510-465-8770 or visit www.mocha.org . Project WHAT! raises awareness about the impacts of parental incarceration in children, with the long-term goal of improving services and policies that affect children of incarcerated parents. We are now accepting applications from youth (ages 15-24) who have had a parent in prison or jail at some point in their lives. Pay is approximately $10/hour plus local transportation stipends. Position is PART-TIME (approx. 6 hours/week during the summer and 3 hours/week during the academic year). For details, see the attached job description and application or visit our website at: http://www.community-works-ca.org/programs/projectwhat.html. For a hard copy of the application, call the Community Works office at 510-486-2340 and leave your FULL name, phone, and address. If you have questions, please call the Program Director, Anna Wong, or email: projectwhat@gmail.com. Deadline is May 2, 2008. Free writing workshop, "Finding Your Voice," sponsored by Youth Speaks, a national organization dedicated to Spoken Word performance, education and youth development programs. Facilitators: Katri Foster and Lauren Whitehead. Wednesdays 4-6pm in Room C327. This workshop will encourage you to rethink what you've been told and to question what you've assumed through creative exploration of the world around you. All Youth Speaks After School Writing Workshops are FREE for everyone and no registration is necessary. ST. MARY'S COLLEGE FAIR - Saturday, April 26, from 1:00-4:30pm, come to the St. Mary's College Fair to get information from over 150 college representatives from around the country. Workshops on admissions and financial aid in English and Spanish are also available. Free shuttles are available every 15 minutes beginning at 12:30 pm from the Orinda BART station. For more information, go to www.stmarys-ca.edu/ebcc . CSF Members - Are you interested in a leadership position in Berkeley High's CSF Chapter next year? Applications for CSF President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer are now available in the College/Career Center. Applications are due April 25 in D221. Contact csfbhs@gmail.com with any questions. FOR JUNIORS SAT/ACT TEST DATES - May 6 is the regular registration deadline for the June 7 SAT and SAT subject tests. May 9 is the regular registration deadline for the June 14 ACT test. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. FOR SENIORS Are you planning to attend a UC campus in the fall? If so, you must take the Analytical Writing Placement Exam on May 10 unless you scored 30 or better on the Combined English/Writing test on the ACT; 680 or better on the Writing section of the SAT reasoning test; or a 3, 4 or 5 on either AP English test. For more information, including practice test questions, go to http://www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe/index.html . Hispanic/Latino students - win free tickets to and from your college campus. Southwest Airlines and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) are sponsoring a travel award program. If you are enrolled in a two or four year college, have at least a 2.5 GPA and economic need, you can apply for up to four round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines for yourself and/or your parent to use when traveling to or from your college. For more information, go to www.hacu.net . Deadline: May 30. BAYAC AmeriCorps, a collaborative of over 30 community service organizations that serve youth and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. As part of AmeriCorps, a federally funded national and community service program, it offers high school graduates the opportunity to work with youth in the Bay Area either part time or full time in the areas of tutoring, afterschool activities, service learning and volunteer coordination. These are paid positions. If you are interested, go to http://www.bayac.org/ . Applications are also available in D221. May 1 is the deadline for you to send a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to one of the colleges which has accepted you. After that date, many colleges will withdraw your admission. It is unethical to send an SIR to more than one school and if colleges find out that you have done so, they may rescind your admission. If you are waitlisted at your first choice school, you must deposit at another school since no one will be admitted from the waitlist until after May 1. If you would like to discuss your college choices or have questions about financial aid, waitlists, other schools which are still accepting applications or anything else in the college application process, please see your college advisor at lunch or after school. 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. Manos de Esperanza - Open to graduating seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.8 who has financial need, plan sto enroll in a two or four year college program or graduate program and has involvement with the community. Several $500 scholarships are available. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 30. Scotlan Scholarship Award - Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda County high school who have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have participated in community service for at least two years, have financial need, and are U.S. citizens, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four years. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 30. Nahas Scholarship Award - Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda County high school who have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have participated in community service for at least two years, have competed in a competitive sports program for at least two years, and are U.S. citizens, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four years. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 30. 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 . Kensington Community Council Summer Day Camp - Camp for children in grades 1-6 runs from June 16-August 22, Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00. They are looking for students who have completed their junior year in high school or older who enjoy working with kids. Applications available at www.aboutkensington.com and in the College/Career Center. *New to the bulletin today. From bhs at idiom.com Tue Apr 22 09:04:52 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Apr 22 09:14:51 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] DRAMA: The Musical "Grease" - Opens this Friday, April 25 In-Reply-To: <20080326192642.4F4DD2D6015@idiom.com> Message-ID: <20080422160457.DAB0E2D6EEA@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Jordan Winer [mailto:Hypedrama@aol.com], (510) 332-1931 Berkeley High School's Drama Department presents Grease, the musical. This show has a cast of thirty, a rockin' band featuring players from Berkeley High's World Renowned Jazz Ensemble, heart-stopping choreography, and an interracial couple at the show's beating heart. Directed by: The team of Emily Fong (BHS senior) and Jordan Winer (Drama Teacher) Musical Direction: Phil Gorman Pre-show Dance Contest open to all, half hour before each show. Come in 50s/early 60's costume and save $1 on tickets When: April 25th, April 26th, May 2nd, and 3rd ALL 8pm Sunday Matinee April 27th at 3:00pm Live Music and Hully Gully Dance Contest half hour before curtain! Where: Florence Schwimley Little Theatre, on Allston Way Tickets: $15 General, $5 for all students/seniors/teachers BHS shows sell out--arrive early!!! (Run time: about 2 hours) People who only know the movie will be shocked and surprised at how the stage version goes even deeper into the ill fated love of Sandy and Danny, as well as the affair of their counterparts and alter egos, Rizzo and Kenickie. The show features several songs that are not in the movie as well.... but all the favorites are there (Go Greased Lightnin'!) Grease captures the birth of raging hormonally charged Adolescence better than anything going...Though filled with dance and song, Grease has quieter moments of heartbreak and friendship that will leave audiences with a tune in their ears and a lump in their throat. A doo-wopping backup girl group led by student sensation Courtney Knott (who recently performed at the White House) round out what will be an unforgettable evening for the whole family... (Though the show has some adult themes, necking and smoking, we think nine years old and up is safe...) From bhs at idiom.com Tue Apr 22 09:12:12 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Apr 22 09:14:52 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] REMINDER: PTSA Parent Ed: Sex Talk-OnGoing Communication, Tues 4/29, 7:00pm, Rm D218 Message-ID: <20080422161217.0B4FE2D6FBF@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Audrey Spector (audrey12@comcast.net) or Wendy Lukas (wlukas@sbcglobal.net) REMINDER! We are pleased to report we have had an amazing and very positive response from BHS parents! The PTSA Invites ALL BHS parents and guardians to attend a parent education evening entitled: Turning "The Sex Talk" into On-going Opportunities for Open Communication to be presented by health educators Ahna Suleiman MPH and Heidi Winig MPH, MEd Tuesday, April 29, 7:00 to 9:00pm NEW LOCATION: ROOM D218, NEAR COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER at Berkeley High School Parents and guardians will have an opportunity to hear from adolescent health experts about successful ways to communicate about sexuality. Participants will learn practical strategies and tools for guiding young people in making healthy choices for themselves, and will gain insight into how parents and caring adults can make a difference in the lives of our young people by creating opportunities for open communication. This session is designed for parents and guardians of high school students. Ahna Suleiman MPH and Heidi Winig MPH, MEd are health educators with extensive experience in adolescent and women's health, both locally and internationally. Heidi and Ahna have co-founded EVOLVE, a new Women's Health and Empowerment Collective in the Bay Area through which they offer consulting services. Special Note At the end of the evening, we hope to learn if there is interest in additional parent education opportunties in the future --- such as... ***"Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll: Teenagers and The Law (everything you need to know about laws and your teenager)-- an evening with an attorney specializing in youth and the law ***"Diffusing the Fuse in Your Teen -- an evening with a certified anger management trainer ***Drugs, Alcohol and Teenagers -- an evening with an adolescent health expert ALL Berkeley High School parents and guardians are warmly welcomed to our first parent education event on Tuesday, April 29, 7 to 9pm in ROOM D218, near the College & Career Center at Berkeley High School. If you know you plan to attend, please RSVP to audrey12@comcast.net or wlukas@sbcglobal.net. If you are not sure if you can attend, don't worry about RSVPing, it is more important just to come to the meeting. If you have any feedback as to whether more of these kinds of events would be useful to you in the future, by all means let us know -- send us an email with your thoughts and ideas. Note: This parent education event is funded by the Berkeley High School Development Group and is sponsored by the PTSA. Kind regards, PTSA Volunteers Audrey Spector (audrey12@comcast.net) and Wendy Lukas (wlukas@sbcglobal.net) From bhs at idiom.com Tue Apr 22 17:37:44 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Apr 22 17:39:57 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 4/23/08 Message-ID: STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN April 23, 2008 Administration 1. STAR testing begins this week: April 22-April 25th. Seniors begin school each day at 12 noon. Ninth - eleventh graders begin each morning at 8:30 am. All students report to their second period classes each day. Schedule attached below--see at the end of this bulletin. 2. Mathworks interested in becoming a lead tutor for Willard Mathworks? Attend leadership and training meeting at 3:30 pm in H115. Contact Mark Lee at Willardmathworks@gmail.com. 3. Achievers - Berkley high's Cap and Gown provider is coming this Friday to pick up graduation packets and order forms. This is the last day to order, please get your orders to them by Friday! If you do not have a graduation packet you can pick up in the main office. 4. ID photos for new students and duplicate ID's can be obtained Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at lunchtime and from 3:00 to 3:30 after school on those days. The last day to take a picture or receive a duplicate ID card will be Thursday May 8, 2008. Remember you need an ID to attend any activity including the prom, so please don't delay. Get your ID's if you don't have one. 5. BART Tickets are in for April. Please pick up your tickets by April 25, as new orders will be taken at the end of the month. Pick up tickets at lunchtime and after school in Room D224. 6. Crab Feed- April 25, 2008-BHS Food Court. Please support Youth of the Berkeley High- Rise Program. All you can eat Crab including Pasta, Salad, Bread and drinks. Raffle. Tickets are available in G111 or call 849-4898- $35 each. 7. CSF Members- Are you interested in a leadership position in Berkeley High's CSF Chapter next year? Applications for CSF president, Vice-President, Secretary and treasurer are now available in the College career Center, D221. Applications are due Friday, April 25th in D221. Contact csfbhs@gmail.com with any questions. 8. AP TEST SCHEDULE: Monday, May 5 8:00 am: US Govt. 12:00 pm: French Language Tuesday, May 6 8:00 am: Computer Science A,B 8:00 am: Spanish Language 12:00 pm: Statistics Wednesday, May 7 8:00 am: Calculus AB and BC Thursday, May 8 8:00 am: English Literature, German Language Friday, May 9 8:00 am: US History 12:00 pm: Studio Art Monday, May 12 8:00 am: Biology 8:00 am: Music Theory 12:00 pm: Physics B Tuesday, May 13 8:00 am Chemistry 8:00 am: Environmental Science Wednesday, May 14 8:00 am: English Language 8:00 am: Italian Language 12:00 pm: Art History Thursday, May 15 8:00 am: Macroeconomics 8:00 am: World History Friday, May 16 8:00 am: Spanish Literature 12:00 pm: Latin Clubs Sports 1. All Basketball Athletes: The banquet for all levels is at Longfellow on Wednesday, 4/23 at 6:00 pm. Freshman are to bring drinks and breads, JV are to bring salads and deserts and V will bring entrees. Call Coach Draper to confirm your attendance at 229-7812. 2. The boys Basketball Banquet will be April 24th 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Berkeley High Cafeteria. This will be a pot luck affair. Contact Coach Guinn for more information at 510-815-2175. Sophomores / Juniors 1. ST. MARY'S COLLEGE FAIR - Saturday, April 26, from 1:00-4:30pm, come to the St. Mary's College Fair to get information from over 150 college representatives from around the country. Workshops on admissions and financial aid in English and Spanish are also available. Free shuttles are available every 15 minutes beginning at 12:30 pm from the Orinda BART station. For more information, go to www.stmarys-ca.edu/ebcc . Senior / Junior Section 1. 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. 2. DANCERS: Interested in the Mills College dance program? Come to a lunchtime performance this Friday in the A-Bldg, on the Community Theater Stage. MFA students will perform and answer questions about the great dance program at Mills College. Bring your lunch! *3. Sunday, April 27, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Heller Lounge, UC Berkeley will host "Achieving our Dreams, Immigrant Student Conference," that will focus on the struggles of undocumented students and how they can make it through college. There will be workshops on applying to and paying for college and advocating for every student's right to an education regardless of their legal status. Open to high school students, community college students, counselors, and parents. For more information and to register go to: http://rise-ucb.blogspot.com/ . For more information, contact Joel Aguiar at ucb_rise@yahoo.com or call at 760-960-6209. Summer Opportunities *1. STAGE DOOR CONSERVATORY will be hiring three students to work as apprentices from June 16 through August 25. Apprentices will assist with the day-to-day operation of our musical theater camp and with rehearsals. They will also select and focus upon one specialty area and focus on this area during their apprenticeship. Each apprentice will be paid a $1,000 stipend at the conclusion of the 10 week period and can be absent for one week during the season, with the exception of the weeks of August 2 and August 18. Program hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, MON - FRI. Apprentices must also work at our shows on August 8, 9 and 10 and 22, 23 and 24. For more information and an application, please email us at stagedoor2005@yahoo.com. Counselor-in-training *2. Outward Bound Gay and Lesbian Youth Leadership Mountaineering Course, July 11-20, 2008, Saguache Range, Colorado. This 10-day wilderness leadership course is designed for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered young adults (ages 16-25) from across the country. During these transformational mountaineering adventures, students have hands-on opportunities to challenge themselves both physically and mentally. They work to strengthen leadership skills and test problem-solving and risk-taking techniques both individually and as a community of LGBT people. To learn more visit: http://outwardboundwilderness.org/lgbt.html or call: 888-837-5211. -------------- SCHEDULE FOR STAR TESTING WEEK (April 22nd-25th, 2008) (see farther down for 9th-11th grade schedule) SENIORS' SCHEDULE FOR STAR TESTING: April 22nd-25th, 2008 Tuesday April 22nd 12:56-1:39 43 minutes Period 1 + Bulletin 1:45-2:27 42 minutes Period 2 2:33-3:15 42 minutes Period 3 Wednesday April 23rd 12:56-1:39 43 minutes Period 4 + Bulletin 1:45-2:27 42 minutes Period 5 2:33-3:15 42 minutes Period 6 Thursday April 24th 12:01-1:03 62 minutes Period 1 + Bulletin 1:09-2:09 60 minutes Period 2 2:15-3:15 60 minutes Period 3 Friday April 25th 12:01-1:03 62 minutes Period 4 + Bulletin 1:09-2:09 60 minutes Period 5 2:15-3:15 60 minutes Period 6 STAR TESTING SCHEDULE FOR ALL NINTH THROUGH ELEVENTH GRADERS STAR TESTING BELL SCHEDULE Tuesday April 22nd (6 minute-passing) CST English Language Arts (ELA) 8:30-8:50 20 minutes Prep/Attendance 8:50-10:15 85 minutes ELA Part 1 10:15-10:20 5 minutes BREAK (students stay in class) 10:20-12:00 100 minutes ELA Part 2 * 12:00-12:50 50 minutes 40 minute LUNCH + 10 minute Post-prep 12:56-1:39 43 minutes Period 1 + Bulletin 1:45-2:27 42 minutes Period 2 2:33-3:15 42 minutes Period 3 Wednesday April 23rd (6 minute-passing) CST Math 8:30-8:40 10 minutes Prep/Attendance 8:40-10:10 90 minutes Math Part 1 10:10-10:15 5 minutes BREAK (students stay in class) 10:15-12:00 105 minutes Math Part 2 ** 12:00-12:50 50 minutes 40 minute LUNCH + 10 minute Post-prep 12:56-1:39 43 minutes Period 4 + Bulletin 1:45-2:27 42 minutes Period 5 2:33-3:15 42 minutes Period 6 Thursday April 24th (6 minute-passing) CST Science 8:30-8:50 20 minutes Prep/Attendance 8:50-9:50 60 minutes Science Part 1 9:50-10:05 15 minutes BREAK (students stay in class) 10:05-11:05 60 minutes Science Part 2 11:05-11:55 50 minutes 40 minute LUNCH + 10 minute Post-prep 12:01-1:03 62 minutes Period 1 + Bulletin 1:09-2:09 60 minutes Period 2 2:15-3:15 60 minutes Period 3 Friday April 25th (6 minute-passing) CST History 10th/11th Graders (There are a few exceptions) 8:30-8:50 20 minutes Prep/Attendance 8:50-9:45 55 minutes History Part 1 9:45-10:00 15 minutes BREAK (students stay in class) 10:00-10:55 55 minutes History Part 2 10:55-11:05 10 minutes Teacher Announcement 11:05-11:55 50 minutes 40 minute LUNCH + 10 minute Post-prep 12:01-1:03 62 minutes Period 4 + Bulletin 1:09-2:09 60 minutes Period 5 2:15-3:15 60 minutes Period 6 ***Post-prep time refers to the additional 10 minutes added to the lunch period on test days so that materials can be returned to the community theater lobby. From bhs at idiom.com Wed Apr 23 07:07:04 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Apr 23 07:08:10 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for April 23, 2008 Message-ID: <20080423140709.0F4032D6010@idiom.com> College Advisor's Bulletin Wednesday, April 23, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: GOUGE - to cut deeply into something. Yosemite Valley is a deep cut in the Sierra Nevada Mountains gouged by glaciers that flowed during the Ice Ages. FOR ALL GRADES Sunday, April 27, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Heller Lounge, UC Berkeley will host "Achieving our Dreams, Immigrant Student Conference," that will focus on the struggles of undocumented students and how they can make it through college. There will be workshops on applying to and paying for college and advocating for every student's right to an education regardless of their legal status. Open to high school students, community college students, counselors, and parents. For more information and to register go to: http://rise-ucb.blogspot.com/ . For more information, contact Joel Aguiar at ucb_rise@yahoo.com or call at 760-960-6209. Immediate internship opportunity available with Indie-Pop Music, LLC, an independent record label with offices located in the Bay Area and New York City. Approximately 4 hours/week is required, where you will help in the development, distribution, and promotion of all Indie-Pop artists. Creativity, dedication, and the ability to work on a team is required. Included on Indie-Pop's roster is Berkeley High's own, "The Cataracs." If interested, please contact Joshua Andriano, at 917.420.0607, or by email at Josh@indie-pop.com . Outward Bound Gay and Lesbian Youth Leadership Mountaineering Course, July 11-20, 2008 Saguache Range, Colorado. This 10-day wilderness leadership course is designed for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered young adults (ages 16-25) from across the country. During these transformational mountaineering adventures, students have hands-on opportunities to challenge themselves both physically and mentally. They work to strengthen leadership skills and test problem-solving and risk-taking techniques both individually and as a community of LGBT people. To learn more visit: http://outwardboundwilderness.org/lgbt.html or call: 888-837-5211. STAGE DOOR CONSERVATORY will be hiring three students to work as apprentices from June 16 through August 25. Apprentices will assist with the day-to-day operation of our musical theater camp and with rehearsals. They will also select and focus upon one specialty area and focus on this area during their apprenticeship. Each apprentice will be paid a $1,000 stipend at the conclusion of the 10 week period and can be absent for one week during the season, with the exception of the weeks of August 2 and August 18. Program hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, MON - FRI. Apprentices must also work at our shows on August 8, 9 and 10 and 22, 23 and 24. For more information and an application, please email us at stagedoor2005@yahoo.com. Counselor-in-training opportunities are also available. The Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA) is seeking High School youth for volunteer positions as an Art Apprentices, working at their Art Camp this summer (June 16-Aug 22). We are looking for responsible teens with an interest in art and having fun. The Art Apprentices will be assisting the Art instructors by helping young campers (ages 5-13) making art, preparing materials for art projects, clean up, recess supervision and chaperoning field trips to other museums and programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working in art and supervising children. The minimum commitment is 5-6 hours per day for two weeks (not necessarily consecutive weeks). For more information and applications call: MOCHA at 510-465-8770 or visit www.mocha.org . Project WHAT! raises awareness about the impacts of parental incarceration in children, with the long-term goal of improving services and policies that affect children of incarcerated parents. We are now accepting applications from youth (ages 15-24) who have had a parent in prison or jail at some point in their lives. Pay is approximately $10/hour plus local transportation stipends. Position is PART-TIME (approx. 6 hours/week during the summer and 3 hours/week during the academic year). For details, see the attached job description and application or visit our website at: http://www.community-works-ca.org/programs/projectwhat.html. For a hard copy of the application, call the Community Works office at 510-486-2340 and leave your FULL name, phone, and address. If you have questions, please call the Program Director, Anna Wong, or email: projectwhat@gmail.com. Deadline is May 2, 2008. Free writing workshop, "Finding Your Voice," sponsored by Youth Speaks, a national organization dedicated to Spoken Word performance, education and youth development programs. Facilitators: Katri Foster and Lauren Whitehead. Wednesdays 4-6pm in Room C327. This workshop will encourage you to rethink what you've been told and to question what you've assumed through creative exploration of the world around you. All Youth Speaks After School Writing Workshops are FREE for everyone and no registration is necessary. ST. MARY'S COLLEGE FAIR - Saturday, April 26, from 1:00-4:30pm, come to the St. Mary's College Fair to get information from over 150 college representatives from around the country. Workshops on admissions and financial aid in English and Spanish are also available. Free shuttles are available every 15 minutes beginning at 12:30 pm from the Orinda BART station. For more information, go to www.stmarys-ca.edu/ebcc . CSF Members - Are you interested in a leadership position in Berkeley High's CSF Chapter next year? Applications for CSF President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer are now available in the College/Career Center. Applications are due April 25 in D221. Contact csfbhs@gmail.com with any questions. FOR JUNIORS *Seminar on College Admissions Testing Strategy - sponsored by Compass Education Group. Tuesday, April 29, Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland, 7:00 pm. For more information and RSVP, go to www.compassprep.com/seminars or call 415-464-8600. Free, but please register because space is limited. SAT/ACT TEST DATES - May 6 is the regular registration deadline for the June 7 SAT and SAT subject tests. May 9 is the regular registration deadline for the June 14 ACT test. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. FOR SENIORS *Are you planning to attend UC Berkeley in the fall. Applications for two scholarships for UC Berkeley students are available in the College/Career Center. Stop by and pick one up as deadlines are coming up quickly! Are you planning to attend a UC campus in the fall? If so, you must take the Analytical Writing Placement Exam on May 10 unless you scored 30 or better on the Combined English/Writing test on the ACT; 680 or better on the Writing section of the SAT reasoning test; or a 3, 4 or 5 on either AP English test. For more information, including practice test questions, go to http://www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe/index.html . Hispanic/Latino students - win free tickets to and from your college campus. Southwest Airlines and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) are sponsoring a travel award program. If you are enrolled in a two or four year college, have at least a 2.5 GPA and economic need, you can apply for up to four round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines for yourself and/or your parent to use when traveling to or from your college. For more information, go to www.hacu.net . Deadline: May 30. BAYAC AmeriCorps, a collaborative of over 30 community service organizations that serve youth and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. As part of AmeriCorps, a federally funded national and community service program, it offers high school graduates the opportunity to work with youth in the Bay Area either part time or full time in the areas of tutoring, afterschool activities, service learning and volunteer coordination. These are paid positions. If you are interested, go to http://www.bayac.org/ . Applications are also available in D221. May 1 is the deadline for you to send a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to one of the colleges which has accepted you. After that date, many colleges will withdraw your admission. It is unethical to send an SIR to more than one school and if colleges find out that you have done so, they may rescind your admission. If you are waitlisted at your first choice school, you must deposit at another school since no one will be admitted from the waitlist until after May 1. If you would like to discuss your college choices or have questions about financial aid, waitlists, other schools which are still accepting applications or anything else in the college application process, please see your college advisor at lunch or after school. 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. Manos de Esperanza - Open to graduating seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.8 who has financial need, plan sto enroll in a two or four year college program or graduate program and has involvement with the community. Several $500 scholarships are available. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 30. Scotlan Scholarship Award - Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda County high school who have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have participated in community service for at least two years, have financial need, and are U.S. citizens, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four years. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 30. Nahas Scholarship Award - Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda County high school who have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have participated in community service for at least two years, have competed in a competitive sports program for at least two years, and are U.S. citizens, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four years. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 30. SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Information on more programs is available in D221 and at the College/Career Center website: http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 . *New to the bulletin today. From bhs at idiom.com Wed Apr 23 11:58:21 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Apr 23 13:39:38 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] VOLUNTEERS: Runners needed Thursday and Friday, April 24 and 25 Message-ID: <20080423185827.3705B2D601D@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact jhuseby@pacbell.net The STAR test is underway--two days left. And we need a few more runners for the critical period between 8:00 and 9:15 when teachers discover missing items from their test books. If you are free for that hour on Thursday and Friday, it would be wonderful if you could come help. I always like to point out a few fringe benefits--besides helping out our school. What is nice about this job is you get to see a lot of teachers and you have a chance to visit some classrooms in action! Carol Olson who was in charge of sorting the exams reports that more than 15 parents showed up last week to sort the tests. She said, and I quote, "The parents were great." What more can I say? To those of you who showed up to sort and those of you who helped at the beginning of this week, You are great! Thank you. Janet From bhs at idiom.com Wed Apr 23 14:27:33 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Apr 23 14:30:58 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] SUPT: May 1 - Family Diversity Task Force Mtg - BUSD Annex Message-ID: <20080423212736.8CDC22D64F0@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Judy Appel [mailto:judy@ourfamily.org] Mark Coplan, BUSD Public Information Officer, forwards this message: BUSD Family Diversity Task Force Meeting* Thursday May 1, 2008 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM BUSD Annex - 1835 Allston Street (location to be confirmed) Please let Judy (judy@ourfamily.org) know if you plan to attend so she can plan for food and hire babysitters. Agenda * Next year -- Staff Development and Curriculum Implementation, follow-up on survey results, meeting with new Superintendent, and presentation to the School Board. * Middle School Brainstorm * New Family Outreach * Next Steps Free childcare and pizza/veggies will be provided. Organized by BUSD parents, teachers, principals and Our Family Coalition. For more email Judy Appel at judy@ourfamily.org. RECOGNIZING FAMILY DIVERSITY IMPACTS EVERYONE & EVERYONE IS WELCOME! *What is the BUSD Family Diversity Task Force? This group started meeting last year to have a strategic discussion about how BUSD schools are working to be welcoming for all families, including LGBT families. BUSD administrators, staff and parents discuss what can be done and what is being done to integrate LGBT and general family diversity curriculum into schools, how to make schools safer and more inclusive, how to work with the parent community and how to incorporate these issues into overall anti-bullying work. From bhs at idiom.com Wed Apr 23 14:30:30 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Apr 23 14:31:00 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] REMINDER: Edline Training for Families, every Thurs., starting tomorrow (April 24) Message-ID: <20080423213034.9FF472D625F@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to etree, for questions or to RSVP, contact Crystal Jensen [ mailto:cjensen@berkeley.k12.ca.us ] Edline Training for Families Why: Edline is our website where you can view school related information and student grades, attendance, and combined-calendar information for students. What: Support with activating and using Edline to access school/student information. Where: Berkeley High School Library (D Building 2nd Floor) When: Every Thursday starting April 24th through the end of May (except May 15th) starting at 3:30-4:15 (or later as needed). If all Edline questions are answered, other BHS technology related questions can be addressed.) ***Please bring any Edline information that you received in the mail with you. To RSVP mailto:cjensen@berkeley.k12.ca.us From bhs at idiom.com Wed Apr 23 15:59:34 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Apr 23 16:00:09 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] REMINDER: Edline Training for Families, every Thurs., starting tomorrow (April 24) Message-ID: <20080423225937.713912D6004@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to etree, for questions or to RSVP, contact Crystal Jensen [ mailto:cjensen@berkeley.k12.ca.us ] Edline Training for Families Why: Edline is our website where you can view school related information and student grades, attendance, and combined-calendar information for students. What: Support with activating and using Edline to access school/student information. Where: Berkeley High School Library (D Building 2nd Floor) When: Every Thursday starting April 24th through the end of May (except May 15th) starting at 3:30-4:15 (or later as needed). If all Edline questions are answered, other BHS technology related questions can be addressed.) ***Please bring any Edline information that you received in the mail with you. To RSVP mailto:cjensen@berkeley.k12.ca.us From bhs at idiom.com Wed Apr 23 15:59:46 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Apr 23 16:00:10 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] SUPT: May 1 - Family Diversity Task Force Mtg - BUSD Annex Message-ID: <20080423225948.C79F92D6010@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Judy Appel [mailto:judy@ourfamily.org] Mark Coplan, BUSD Public Information Officer, forwards this message: BUSD Family Diversity Task Force Meeting* Thursday May 1, 2008 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM BUSD Annex - 1835 Allston Street (location to be confirmed) Please let Judy (judy@ourfamily.org) know if you plan to attend so she can plan for food and hire babysitters. Agenda * Next year -- Staff Development and Curriculum Implementation, follow-up on survey results, meeting with new Superintendent, and presentation to the School Board. * Middle School Brainstorm * New Family Outreach * Next Steps Free childcare and pizza/veggies will be provided. Organized by BUSD parents, teachers, principals and Our Family Coalition. For more email Judy Appel at judy@ourfamily.org. RECOGNIZING FAMILY DIVERSITY IMPACTS EVERYONE & EVERYONE IS WELCOME! *What is the BUSD Family Diversity Task Force? This group started meeting last year to have a strategic discussion about how BUSD schools are working to be welcoming for all families, including LGBT families. BUSD administrators, staff and parents discuss what can be done and what is being done to integrate LGBT and general family diversity curriculum into schools, how to make schools safer and more inclusive, how to work with the parent community and how to incorporate these issues into overall anti-bullying work. From bhs at idiom.com Wed Apr 23 17:25:44 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Apr 23 17:26:48 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for April 24, 2008 Message-ID: College Advisor's Bulletin Thursday, April 24, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: OSTENTATIOUS - flashy or showy. The peacock is known for its ostentatious tail feather display. FOR ALL GRADES *Do you have a problem to solve? MTV wants to help! Contact them with your issue and they may hook you up with a mentor to help support and advise you how to solve it. Open to students between the ages of 14-19 who need help with a problem you're having with friends, self-esteem, parents, bullies, body image, etc. Contact MTV at helpme@mtvstaff.com . Include your contact info and try to be specific about your situation. Sunday, April 27, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Heller Lounge, UC Berkeley will host "Achieving our Dreams, Immigrant Student Conference," that will focus on the struggles of undocumented students and how they can make it through college. There will be workshops on applying to and paying for college and advocating for every student's right to an education regardless of their legal status. Open to high school students, community college students, counselors, and parents. For more information and to register go to: http://rise-ucb.blogspot.com/ . For more information, contact Joel Aguiar at ucb_rise@yahoo.com or call at 760-960-6209. Immediate internship opportunity available with Indie-Pop Music, LLC, an independent record label with offices located in the Bay Area and New York City. Approximately 4 hours/week is required, where you will help in the development, distribution, and promotion of all Indie-Pop artists. Creativity, dedication, and the ability to work on a team is required. Included on Indie-Pop's roster is Berkeley High's own, "The Cataracs." If interested, please contact Joshua Andriano, at 917.420.0607, or by email at Josh@indie-pop.com . Outward Bound Gay and Lesbian Youth Leadership Mountaineering Course, July 11-20, 2008 Saguache Range, Colorado. This 10-day wilderness leadership course is designed for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered young adults (ages 16-25) from across the country. During these transformational mountaineering adventures, students have hands-on opportunities to challenge themselves both physically and mentally. They work to strengthen leadership skills and test problem-solving and risk-taking techniques both individually and as a community of LGBT people. To learn more visit: http://outwardboundwilderness.org/lgbt.html or call: 888-837-5211. STAGE DOOR CONSERVATORY will be hiring three students to work as apprentices from June 16 through August 25. Apprentices will assist with the day-to-day operation of our musical theater camp and with rehearsals. They will also select and focus upon one specialty area and focus on this area during their apprenticeship. Each apprentice will be paid a $1,000 stipend at the conclusion of the 10 week period and can be absent for one week during the season, with the exception of the weeks of August 2 and August 18. Program hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, MON - FRI. Apprentices must also work at our shows on August 8, 9 and 10 and 22, 23 and 24. For more information and an application, please email us at stagedoor2005@yahoo.com. Counselor-in-training opportunities are also available. Project WHAT! raises awareness about the impacts of parental incarceration in children, with the long-term goal of improving services and policies that affect children of incarcerated parents. We are now accepting applications from youth (ages 15-24) who have had a parent in prison or jail at some point in their lives. Pay is approximately $10/hour plus local transportation stipends. Position is PART-TIME (approx. 6 hours/week during the summer and 3 hours/week during the academic year). For details, see the attached job description and application or visit our website at: http://www.community-works-ca.org/programs/projectwhat.html. For a hard copy of the application, call the Community Works office at 510-486-2340 and leave your FULL name, phone, and address. If you have questions, please call the Program Director, Anna Wong, or email: projectwhat@gmail.com. Deadline is May 2, 2008. Free writing workshop, "Finding Your Voice," sponsored by Youth Speaks, a national organization dedicated to Spoken Word performance, education and youth development programs. Facilitators: Katri Foster and Lauren Whitehead. Wednesdays 4-6pm in Room C327. This workshop will encourage you to rethink what you've been told and to question what you've assumed through creative exploration of the world around you. All Youth Speaks After School Writing Workshops are FREE for everyone and no registration is necessary. ST. MARY'S COLLEGE FAIR - Saturday, April 26, from 1:00-4:30pm, come to the St. Mary's College Fair to get information from over 150 college representatives from around the country. Workshops on admissions and financial aid in English and Spanish are also available. Free shuttles are available every 15 minutes beginning at 12:30 pm from the Orinda BART station. For more information, go to www.stmarys-ca.edu/ebcc . CSF Members - Are you interested in a leadership position in Berkeley High's CSF Chapter next year? Applications for CSF President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer are now available in the College/Career Center. Applications are due April 25 in D221. Contact csfbhs@gmail.com with any questions. FOR JUNIORS Seminar on College Admissions Testing Strategy - sponsored by Compass Education Group. Tuesday, April 29, Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland, 7:00 pm. For more information and RSVP, go to www.compassprep.com/seminars or call 415-464-8600. Free, but please register because space is limited. SAT/ACT TEST DATES - May 6 is the regular registration deadline for the June 7 SAT and SAT subject tests. May 9 is the regular registration deadline for the June 14 ACT test. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. FOR SENIORS *CAL GRANT - YOU HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE. If you did not turn in your Cal Grant Information Release Form before March 2, you have another chance to do so. Pick up a "Late Cal Grant GPA Verification Form" from D173 and return it to Ms. Mellion no later than May 12. Are you planning to attend UC Berkeley in the fall? Applications for two scholarships for UC Berkeley students are available in the College/Career Center. Stop by and pick one up as deadlines are coming up quickly! Are you planning to attend a UC campus in the fall? If so, you must take the Analytical Writing Placement Exam on May 10 unless you scored 30 or better on the Combined English/Writing test on the ACT; 680 or better on the Writing section of the SAT reasoning test; or a 3, 4 or 5 on either AP English test. For more information, including practice test questions, go to http://www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe/index.html . Hispanic/Latino students - win free tickets to and from your college campus. Southwest Airlines and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) are sponsoring a travel award program. If you are enrolled in a two or four year college, have at least a 2.5 GPA and economic need, you can apply for up to four round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines for yourself and/or your parent to use when traveling to or from your college. For more information, go to www.hacu.net . Deadline: May 30. May 1 is the deadline for you to send a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to one of the colleges which has accepted you. After that date, many colleges will withdraw your admission. It is unethical to send an SIR to more than one school and if colleges find out that you have done so, they may rescind your admission. If you are waitlisted at your first choice school, you must deposit at another school since no one will be admitted from the waitlist until after May 1. If you would like to discuss your college choices or have questions about financial aid, waitlists, other schools which are still accepting applications or anything else in the college application process, please see your college advisor at lunch or after school. 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. *Chinese American Citizens Alliance - open to graduating seniors of any nationality who complete the application, including the required essay part of the application. Received deadline: May 2. Manos de Esperanza - Open to graduating seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.8 who has financial need, plan sto enroll in a two or four year college program or graduate program and has involvement with the community. Several $500 scholarships are available. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 30. Scotlan Scholarship Award - Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda County high school who have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have participated in community service for at least two years, have financial need, and are U.S. citizens, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four years. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 30. Nahas Scholarship Award - Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda County high school who have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have participated in community service for at least two years, have competed in a competitive sports program for at least two years, and are U.S. citizens, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four years. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 30. SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Information on more programs is available in D221 and at the College/Career Center website: http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 . *New to the bulletin today. From bhs at idiom.com Thu Apr 24 20:39:40 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Apr 24 20:47:19 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 4/25/08 Message-ID: STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN April 25, 2008 Administration 1. STAR testing continues today. Seniors begin school each day at 12 noon. Ninth - eleventh graders begin each morning at 8:30 am. All students report to their second period classes each day. Schedule attached below--see at the end of this bulletin. 2. Achievers - Berkeley High's cap and gown provider is coming this Friday to pick up graduation packets and order forms. This is the last day to order, please get your orders to them by Friday! If you do not have a graduation packet you can pick one up in the main office. 3. ID photos for new students and duplicate ID's can be obtained Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at lunchtime and from 3:00 to 3:30 after school on those days. The last day to take a picture or receive a duplicate ID card will be Thursday May 8, 2008. Remember you need an ID to attend any activity including the prom, so please don't delay. Get your ID's if you don't have one. 4. BART Tickets are in for April. Please pick up your tickets by April 25, as new orders will be taken at the end of the month. Pick up tickets at lunchtime and after school in Room D224. 5. Crab Feed- April 25, 2008-BHS Food Court. Please support Youth of the Berkeley High- Rise Program. All you can eat Crab including Pasta, Salad, Bread and drinks. Raffle. Tickets are available in G111 or call 849-4898- $35 each. 6. CSF Members- Are you interested in a leadership position in Berkeley High's CSF Chapter next year? Applications for CSF president, Vice-President, Secretary and treasurer are now available in the College career Center, D221. Applications are due Friday, April 25th in D221. Contact csfbhs@gmail.com with any questions. 7. AP TEST SCHEDULE: Monday, May 5 8:00 am: US Govt. 12:00 pm: French Language Tuesday, May 6 8:00 am: Computer Science A,B 8:00 am: Spanish Language 12:00 pm: Statistics Wednesday, May 7 8:00 am: Calculus AB and BC Thursday, May 8 8:00 am: English Literature, German Language Friday, May 9 8:00 am: US History 12:00 pm: Studio Art Monday, May 12 8:00 am: Biology 8:00 am: Music Theory 12:00 pm: Physics B Tuesday, May 13 8:00 am Chemistry 8:00 am: Environmental Science Wednesday, May 14 8:00 am: English Language 8:00 am: Italian Language 12:00 pm: Art History Thursday, May 15 8:00 am: Macroeconomics 8:00 am: World History Friday, May 16 8:00 am: Spanish Literature 12:00 pm: Latin Clubs *1. Actors! Shift Theater is back! Come to an informational meeting on 4/29 or 4/30 in A203 at lunch to find out how to audition for Shift's 2008 Fall Production! It's the same company that brought you noises off, school girl figure, and I love you you're perfect now change. Come get more info about the fall show that is going to rock! Sports *1. All cross country runners interested in a summer training camp this summer come to an informational meeting 3:30 pm on Tuesday at the track bleachers. Sophomores / Juniors 1. ST. MARY'S COLLEGE FAIR - Saturday, April 26, from 1:00-4:30pm, come to the St. Mary's College Fair to get information from over 150 college representatives from around the country. Workshops on admissions and financial aid in English and Spanish are also available. Free shuttles are available every 15 minutes beginning at 12:30 pm from the Orinda BART station. For more information, go to www.stmarys-ca.edu/ebcc . Senior / Junior Section *1. SENIORS- Please take a look at the Potential GRAD list. If you find any discrepancies, please see Ms. Mellion in room D173 at lunchtime or after school. The list will be posted in the College Advisors room- D221. *2. JUNIORS - Seminar on College Admissions Testing Strategy - sponsored by Compass Education Group. Tuesday, April 29, Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland, 7:00 pm. For more information and RSVP, go to www.compassprep.com/seminars or call 415-464-8600. Free, but please register because space is limited. 3. 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. 4. DANCERS: Interested in the Mills College dance program? Come to a lunchtime performance this Friday in the A-Bldg, on the Community Theater Stage. MFA students will perform and answer questions about the great dance program at Mills College. Bring your lunch! 5. Sunday, April 27, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Heller Lounge, UC Berkeley will host "Achieving our Dreams, Immigrant Student Conference," that will focus on the struggles of undocumented students and how they can make it through college. There will be workshops on applying to and paying for college and advocating for every student's right to an education regardless of their legal status. Open to high school students, community college students, counselors, and parents. For more information and to register go to: http://rise-ucb.blogspot.com/ . For more information, contact Joel Aguiar at ucb_rise@yahoo.com or call at 760-960-6209. Miscellaneous *1. FOR ALL STUDENTS - Do you have a problem to solve? MTV wants to help! Contact them with your issue and they may hook you up with a mentor to help support and advise you how to solve it. Open to students between the ages of 14-19 who need help with a problem you're having with friends, self-esteem, parents, bullies, body image, etc. Contact MTV at helpme@mtvstaff.com . Include your contact info and try to be specific about your situation. Summer Opportunities 1. STAGE DOOR CONSERVATORY will be hiring three students to work as apprentices from June 16 through August 25. Apprentices will assist with the day-to-day operation of our musical theater camp and with rehearsals. They will also select and focus upon one specialty area and focus on this area during their apprenticeship. Each apprentice will be paid a $1,000 stipend at the conclusion of the 10 week period and can be absent for one week during the season, with the exception of the weeks of August 2 and August 18. Program hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, MON - FRI. Apprentices must also work at our shows on August 8, 9 and 10 and 22, 23 and 24. For more information and an application, please email us at stagedoor2005@yahoo.com. Counselor-in-training 2. Outward Bound Gay and Lesbian Youth Leadership Mountaineering Course, July 11-20, 2008, Saguache Range, Colorado. This 10-day wilderness leadership course is designed for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered young adults (ages 16-25) from across the country. During these transformational mountaineering adventures, students have hands-on opportunities to challenge themselves both physically and mentally. They work to strengthen leadership skills and test problem-solving and risk-taking techniques both individually and as a community of LGBT people. To learn more visit: http://outwardboundwilderness.org/lgbt.html or call: 888-837-5211. -------------- SCHEDULE FOR STAR TESTING WEEK (April 22nd-25th, 2008) (see farther down for 9th-11th grade schedule) SENIORS' SCHEDULE FOR STAR TESTING: April 22nd-25th, 2008 Friday April 25th 12:01-1:03 62 minutes Period 4 + Bulletin 1:09-2:09 60 minutes Period 5 2:15-3:15 60 minutes Period 6 STAR TESTING SCHEDULE FOR ALL NINTH THROUGH ELEVENTH GRADERS STAR TESTING BELL SCHEDULE Friday April 25th (6 minute-passing) CST History 10th/11th Graders (There are a few exceptions) 8:30-8:50 20 minutes Prep/Attendance 8:50-9:45 55 minutes History Part 1 9:45-10:00 15 minutes BREAK (students stay in class) 10:00-10:55 55 minutes History Part 2 10:55-11:05 10 minutes Teacher Announcement 11:05-11:55 50 minutes 40 minute LUNCH + 10 minute Post-prep 12:01-1:03 62 minutes Period 4 + Bulletin 1:09-2:09 60 minutes Period 5 2:15-3:15 60 minutes Period 6 ***Post-prep time refers to the additional 10 minutes added to the lunch period on test days so that materials can be returned to the community theater lobby. From bhs at idiom.com Thu Apr 24 20:43:23 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Apr 24 20:47:22 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] FUNDRAISING: Cheese Board Collective May 8 Fundraiser for BHS Message-ID: Do not reply to etree, call 464-1181 for information and questions. Please join us for The Cheese Board Collective Fundraiser for Berkeley High on May 8. Enjoy an evening of delicious cheeses accompanied by tasty treats and fine wine as The Cheese Board Collective opens its doors once again to the Berkeley High School community for its third fundraiser in support of the BHS Development Group. This year, a hand-selected assortment of domestic artisanal cheeses will be highlighted in a box along with complementary nuts and dried fruits. As in the past, this year's event promises to be a festive evening, with live jazz performed by a combo of BHS student musicians from the school's nationally recognized music program. Proceeds raised will go to the BHS Development Group, a non-profit 503(c) organization that is dedicated to supporting and enriching the experience of all BHS students by making grants to teachers, departments, and programs. Please visit the BHSDG website at www.bhsdg.org for more information about our work. When: Thursday, May 8, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Where: The Cheese Board Collective: 1504 Shattuck Avenue (cross street is Vine) Cost: $35.00 ($36.87 w/service fee for ticket processing) Tickets are being sold through Brown Paper Tickets. Go to: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/33809s.com/event/33809 Please note: one box per person - wine and sparkling water will flow freely! If you are unable to purchase tickets with a credit card through BPT, please call 510-464-1181 and provide your name and phone number and number of tickets you'd like. We'll call you back with instructions for purchasing with a check. Thank you. From bhs at idiom.com Thu Apr 24 21:19:02 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Apr 25 07:59:33 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] JUNIORS/SOPHMORES: College Fair, Sat. April 26, 1pm-4:30 Message-ID: <20080425041907.580CA2D600D@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Ilene Abrams [mailto:iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us] SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS - Don't miss the St. Mary's College Fair this Saturday, April 26, from 1:00 to 4:30. There will be over 150 colleges present, plus workshops in English and Spanish on admissions, financial aid, athletics, Historically Black Colleges, and admissions to UC's, Cal States, community colleges and private schools. Parking will be very difficult, so take BART to Orinda and then take the free shuttle, running every 15 minutes from BART to the fair and back. For a complete list of all of the colleges attending, go to www.stmarys-ca.edu/ebcc . Then make a list of which colleges you want to be sure not to miss, since it will be very difficult to see them all. This is the biggest fair of the year and a great chance to talk with the college reps who most likely will be reading your private school applications. I hope to see you there! Ilene Abrams College Advisor Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 644-6804 Fax: (510) 843-4636 From bhs at idiom.com Fri Apr 25 07:53:54 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Apr 25 07:59:36 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] FUNDRAISING: Berkeley High Live! Save the Date - June 8th Message-ID: <20080425145400.511522D6004@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact MK Murlas [mailto:murlas@sbcglobal.net] or 510-866-9050 It is time to CELEBRATE Berkeley High School. Please join us for Berkeley High Live! Date: Sunday, June 8th Time: 5:00 - 9:00 pm Where: Berkeley Honda, 2600 Shattuck Avenue What: Live Auction! Live Music! Live Fun! Silent Auction, Food from Berkeley Restaurants, Beer/Wine/Margaritas, Complimentary Valet Parking Price: Tax deductible donation of $75.00 Benefiting: BHS Development Group, BHS Athletic Fund BHS Jazz Program and Berkeley Public Education Foundation More details next week. In the meantime, save the date for some fun. We deserve it! Mary Kay (MK) Murlas 510-866-9050 From bhs at idiom.com Fri Apr 25 07:59:06 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Apr 25 07:59:37 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] VOLUNTEERS: BHS newsletter mailing party, May 2 Message-ID: <20080425145912.907512D6016@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Alisa Gould [mailto:alisamusica@yahoo.com] The last BHS newsletter mailing party for this school year will be next Friday, May 2, starting at 8:15 a.m. Come for as long as you can. Great opportunities to chat and hear what's happening with other parents and students. Morning goodies provided, as usual. Please RSVP so we can plan: alisamusica@yahoo.com Thanks, Alisa for the BHS Newsletter Mailing Team From bhs at idiom.com Fri Apr 25 09:03:25 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Apr 25 09:05:09 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for April 25, 2008 Message-ID: College Advisor's Bulletin Friday, April 25, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: SANCTUARY - a place that offers safety; refuge. The animal sanctuary was a place where animals could run free but not have to worry about trophy-hunters taking aim at them. FOR ALL GRADES Do you have a problem to solve? MTV wants to help! Contact them with your issue and they may hook you up with a mentor to help support and advise you how to solve it. Open to students between the ages of 14-19 who need help with a problem you're having with friends, self-esteem, parents, bullies, body image, etc. Contact MTV at helpme@mtvstaff.com . Include your contact info and try to be specific about your situation. Sunday, April 27, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Heller Lounge, UC Berkeley will host "Achieving our Dreams, Immigrant Student Conference," that will focus on the struggles of undocumented students and how they can make it through college. There will be workshops on applying to and paying for college and advocating for every student's right to an education regardless of their legal status. Open to high school students, community college students, counselors, and parents. For more information and to register go to: http://rise-ucb.blogspot.com/ . For more information, contact Joel Aguiar at ucb_rise@yahoo.com or call at 760-960-6209. Immediate internship opportunity available with Indie-Pop Music, LLC, an independent record label with offices located in the Bay Area and New York City. Approximately 4 hours/week is required, where you will help in the development, distribution, and promotion of all Indie-Pop artists. Creativity, dedication, and the ability to work on a team is required. Included on Indie-Pop's roster is Berkeley High's own, "The Cataracs." If interested, please contact Joshua Andriano, at 917.420.0607, or by email at Josh@indie-pop.com . Outward Bound Gay and Lesbian Youth Leadership Mountaineering Course, July 11-20, 2008 Saguache Range, Colorado. This 10-day wilderness leadership course is designed for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered young adults (ages 16-25) from across the country. During these transformational mountaineering adventures, students have hands-on opportunities to challenge themselves both physically and mentally. They work to strengthen leadership skills and test problem-solving and risk-taking techniques both individually and as a community of LGBT people. To learn more visit: http://outwardboundwilderness.org/lgbt.html or call: 888-837-5211. STAGE DOOR CONSERVATORY will be hiring three students to work as apprentices from June 16 through August 25. Apprentices will assist with the day-to-day operation of our musical theater camp and with rehearsals. They will also select and focus upon one specialty area and focus on this area during their apprenticeship. Each apprentice will be paid a $1,000 stipend at the conclusion of the 10 week period and can be absent for one week during the season, with the exception of the weeks of August 2 and August 18. Program hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, MON - FRI. Apprentices must also work at our shows on August 8, 9 and 10 and 22, 23 and 24. For more information and an From bhs at idiom.com Sun Apr 27 16:20:45 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Sun Apr 27 16:27:29 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN/VOLUNTEER: MATH contestant needs help April 29th and 30th from 9:30 to 2:30 Message-ID: Contact: Peter Bloomsburgh peter_bloomsburgh@berkeley.k12.ca.us] and Janet Huseby jhuseby@pacbell.net This year, Berkeley High is once again participating in the American Mathematics Competition. About 50 of our students took the initial test. Six (6) qualified for the second round of tests, the American Invitational Mathematics Examination. One student then qualified for the third round, the United States American Math Olympiad, which is limited to 500 students from the entire nation. It is a big deal! Ultimately a team from the US is selected to compete in the International Math Olympiad, which we believe will be held in Spain this summer. We at Berkeley High are very excited about the success of all of our students. Our contestant for the third round will take the Math Olympiad test in Conference Room A at Berkeley High on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 29 and 30 from 9 to 2:30. Math teacher Mr. Bloomsburgh will start the exam and return to wrap it up each day--but he needs someone(s) who can stay with the student as a proctor from 9:30 to 2:30 (or maybe two shifts 9:30 to noon and noon to 2:30. Parking passes are available. If you can help during any of the four shifts, please email Mr. Bloomsburgh (peter_bloomsburgh@berkeley.k12.ca.us) and copy our Volunteer Coordinator Janet Huseby at (jhuseby@pacbell.net) Go Math! Peter Bloomsburgh __________________________________________________________________ Peter Bloomsburgh Math Teacher Berkeley High School Berkeley Unified School District 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Berkeley, CA 94704-1180 email: peter_bloomsburgh@berkeley.k12.ca.us phone: (510) 644-6960 fax: (510) 644-8885 From bhs at idiom.com Sun Apr 27 17:18:42 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Sun Apr 27 17:27:37 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] VOLUNTEERS: Proctors still needed for AP Exam Message-ID: <20080428001845.33B742D600E@idiom.com> Contact: jhuseby@pacbell.net We are getting closer but there are still open slots which must be filled if we are to offer the full complement of AP tests. Please, if you have a child in an AP test, look over the list below which lists our current openings and take another test to proctor. Monday May 5 am (one slot) Government Monday May 12 pm (one slot) Physics Tuesday, May 13 am/pm (five slots am/one slot pm) Chemistry and Environmental Science in am/ Extended time in pm Wednesday, May 14 am (four slots am) English Language Thursday May 15 am/pm (two slots am/one pm) Economics/ extended time in pm AM is 7:30 to noon PM is 11:30 to four Parking passes are available. Extended time does not mean that your time is extended-it means you sit in a separate room with a student(s) with extended time. They are there all day, you are there for the morning or afternoon. Janet Huseby BHS Volunteer Coordinator jhuseby@pacbell.net (510) 527-1130 From bhs at idiom.com Sun Apr 27 17:20:57 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Sun Apr 27 17:27:40 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] SPORTS NOTICES: Boys' Golf Champoinship / Cheerleading Practice Message-ID: <20080428002100.155A92D6011@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Kristin Glenchur [mailto:kglenchur@berkeley.k12.ca.us] Congratulations to the BHS boys golf team. Senior John Hasse shot a 73 at Richmond Country Club and won the playoff in one hole with a birdie against Alameda's number one golfer, to become the ACCAL individual champion. He and the rest of his teammates will represent our league at the North Coast Section South Coast Qualifier on Monday, May 5th at Monarch Bay. Good luck to the boys. -------- Cheerleading practices are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4-6 in the Dance Room. Newcomers are welcome to join. You must have a complete athletic packet, including a recent physical, to join the practices. A second tryout will be held to place all cheerleaders in mid-May. If you want to cheer in 2008, get out to practices and learn the cheers. Coaches are Ashley Jenkins and Theresa Whitchurch. If you have questions, contact coordinator Nichelle Garner at 776-8194. --------------------------- 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 Sun Apr 27 17:23:37 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Sun Apr 27 17:27:41 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] BHS HEALTH CENTER: Changes to Scheduling of Mental Health Appointments Message-ID: <20080428002339.CED692D6006@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Abbie Gregor [mailto:AGregor@ci.berkeley.ca.us] CHANGES TO SCHEDULING OF MENTAL HEALTH APPOINTMENTS AT BHS HEALTH CENTER BRIEF COUNSELING OFFERED Due to the current staff's limited capacity to see the number of students who have been referred to the Health Center for Mental Health Services, the Health Center will no longer be able to accept referrals for long term counseling after Friday, April 25th. Starting Monday, April 28th, students will only be seen for Mental Health Services at the Health Center on a short term or crisis basis. If you need to refer a student to the Health Center for Mental Health Services AFTER APRIL 28th: 1) Please accompany any student being referred to the Health Center, and speak with a mental health clinician regarding your concerns. 2) Students will meet with a counselor for up to two visits to assess their needs and, when appropriate, they will be referred out to community resources for further care. 3) To ensure that all students who don't have insurance or access to community based care can get attention, please contact a parent/guardian to access outside services if appropriate. All clients that are already enrolled in the Mental Health program at the Health Center will be able to schedule appointments until Friday, May 30th. SUMMER MENTAL HEALTH REFERRALS The Health Center will be open during the summer for brief counseling sessions. Students may call the front desk at 644-6965 to schedule an appointment with Mental Health staff. Abbie Gregor Assistant Mental Health Coordinator Berkeley High School Health Center (510) 644-4802 agregor@ci.berkeley.ca.us From bhs at idiom.com Sun Apr 27 17:26:33 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Sun Apr 27 17:27:42 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] BHS JAZZ: Program Parent Meeting, Wed., April 30 7:30pm Message-ID: <20080428002636.A252D2D6010@idiom.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Fredda Damast [mailto:fdamast@earthlink.net] There will be a Jazz Program general parent meeting this Wednesday, April 30th at 7:30p in the band room (A201). ALL Jazz band parents are encouraged to attend. We will be discussing the activities yet to come this year and will be projecting for next year as well. Our final concert is in June and Jazz on 4th is May 18th. We will review our budget and talk about leadership for next year. This will also be a time for feedback and suggestions. The strength of this music program at BHS is primarily because of the talent of our students under the direction of Charles Hamilton but could not exist without the behind the scenes work of our parent group. Please come and be part of that. It is an exciting way to be involved at BHS. If you have taken a back seat role all year this is your opportunity to step forward. Hope to see you there! From bhs at idiom.com Sun Apr 27 12:58:50 2008 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Sun Apr 27 22:05:06 2008 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Mon., 4/28/08 Message-ID: <85f55dcba3505657077eb873025d9ad5@earthlink.net> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO ETREE CONTACT: Ilene Abrams iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-6804 College Advisor's Bulletin Monday, April 28, 2008 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: REVERE ? to admire or respect greatly; venerate. Many people revere Martin Luther King, Jr. because he stood up for his beliefs at great personal cost to himself. FOR ALL GRADES *Intern for Congresswoman Barbara Lee over the summer ? Interns will be taught how to organize, empower and mobilize the voting public behind both Congresswoman Lee and the causes and candidates she endorses. No experience is necessary. To apply, send a resume and cover letter (outlining your commitment to progressive political action and what you hope to get from the experience) to: interns@leeforcongress.org or fax to 510-663-1573 or mail to Barbara Lee for Congress, Attn: Internship, 1736 Franklin St., Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94612. For more information, call 510-663-1207. *Free Youth and Young Adult Financial Education Seminar ? Wednesday, April 30, 4:00-6:00 pm, Oakland City Hall Chambers, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. Information on filing for an income tax refund, saving and establishing credit, employment opportunities, resource fair and more. For more information, contact: Annie Flores, 510-286-1670 ext. 14 or Helen Wu, 510-238-3245. Do you have a problem to solve? MTV wants to help! Contact them with your issue and they may hook you up with a mentor to help support and advise you how to solve it. Open to students between the ages of 14-19 who need help with a problem you?re having with friends, self-esteem, parents, bullies, body image, etc. Contact MTV at helpme@mtvstaff.com . Include your contact info and try to be specific about your situation. Immediate internship opportunity available with Indie-Pop Music, LLC, an independent record label with offices located in the Bay Area and New York City. Approximately 4 hours/week is required, where you will help in the development, distribution, and promotion of all Indie-Pop artists. Creativity, dedication, and the ability to work on a team is required. Included on Indie-Pop's roster is Berkeley High's own, "The Cataracs." If interested, please contact Joshua Andriano, at 917.420.0607, or by email at Josh@indie-pop.com . Outward Bound Gay and Lesbian Youth Leadership Mountaineering Course, July 11-20, 2008 Saguache Range, Colorado. This 10-day wilderness leadership course is designed for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered young adults (ages 16-25) from across the country. During these transformational mountaineering adventures, students have hands-on opportunities to challenge themselves both physically and mentally. They work to strengthen leadership skills and test problem-solving and risk-taking techniques both individually and as a community of LGBT people. To learn more visit: http://outwardboundwilderness.org/lgbt.html or call: 888-837-5211. STAGE DOOR CONSERVATORY will be hiring three students to work as apprentices from June 16 through August 25. Apprentices will assist with the day-to-day operation of our musical theater camp and with rehearsals. They will also select and focus upon one specialty area and focus on this area during their apprenticeship. Each apprentice will be paid a $1,000 stipend at the conclusion of the 10 week period and can be absent for one week during the season, with the exception of the weeks of August 2 and August 18. Program hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, MON - FRI. Apprentices must also work at our shows on August 8, 9 and 10 and 22, 23 and 24. For more information and an application, please email us at stagedoor2005@yahoo.com. Counselor-in-training opportunities are also available. Project WHAT! raises awareness about the impacts of parental incarceration in children, with the long-term goal of improving services and policies that affect children of incarcerated parents. We are now accepting applications from youth (ages 15-24) who have had a parent in prison or jail at some point in their lives. Pay is approximately $10/hour plus local transportation stipends. Position is PART-TIME (approx. 6 hours/week during the summer and 3 hours/week during the academic year). For details, see the attached job description and application or visit our website at: http://www.community-works-ca.org/programs/projectwhat.html. For a hard copy of the application, call the Community Works office at 510-486-2340 and leave your FULL name, phone, and address. If you have questions, please call the Program Director, Anna Wong, or email: projectwhat@gmail.com. Deadline is May 2, 2008. Free writing workshop, ?Finding Your Voice,? sponsored by Youth Speaks, a national organization dedicated to Spoken Word performance, education and youth development programs. Facilitators: Katri Foster and Lauren Whitehead. Wednesdays 4-6pm in Room C327. This workshop will encourage you to rethink what you've been told and to question what you've assumed through creative exploration of the world around you. All Youth Speaks After School Writing Workshops are FREE for everyone and no registration is necessary. FOR JUNIORS Seminar on College Admissions Testing Strategy ? sponsored by Compass Education Group. Tuesday, April 29, Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland, 7:00 pm. For more information and RSVP, go to www.compassprep.com/seminars or call 415-464-8600. Free, but please register because space is limited. SAT/ACT TEST DATES ? May 6 is the regular registration deadline for the June 7 SAT and SAT subject tests. May 9 is the regular registration deadline for the June 14 ACT test. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. FOR SENIORS CAL GRANT ? YOU HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE. If you did not turn in your Cal Grant Information Release Form before March 2, you have another chance to do so. Pick up a ?Late Cal Grant GPA Verification Form? from D173 and return it to Ms. Mellion no later than May 12. Are you planning to attend UC Berkeley in the fall? Applications for two scholarships for UC Berkeley students are available in the College/Career Center. Stop by and pick one up as deadlines are coming up quickly! Are you planning to attend a UC campus in the fall? If so, you must take the Analytical Writing Placement Exam on May 10 unless you scored 30 or better on the Combined English/Writing test on the ACT; 680 or better on the Writing section of the SAT reasoning test; or a 3, 4 or 5 on either AP English test. For more information, including practice test questions, go to http://www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe/index.html . Hispanic/Latino students - win free tickets to and from your college campus. Southwest Airlines and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) are sponsoring a travel award program. If you are enrolled in a two or four year college, have at least a 2.5 GPA and economic need, you can apply for up to four round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines for yourself and/or your parent to use when traveling to or from your college. For more information, go to www.hacu.net . Deadline: May 30. May 1 is the deadline for you to send a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to one of the colleges which has accepted you. After that date, many colleges will withdraw your admission. It is unethical to send an SIR to more than one school and if colleges find out that you have done so, they may rescind your admission. If you are waitlisted at your first choice school, you must deposit at another school since no one will be admitted from the waitlist until after May 1. If you would like to discuss your college choices or have questions about financial aid, waitlists, other schools which are still accepting applications or anything else in the college application process, please see your college advisor at lunch or after school. 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. Chinese American Citizens Alliance ? open to graduating seniors of any nationality who complete the application, including the required essay part of the application. Applications available in D221. Received deadline: May 2. Manos de Esperanza ? Open to graduating seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.8 who has financial need, plan sto enroll in a two or four year college program or graduate program and has involvement with the community. Several $500 scholarships are available. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 30. Scotlan Scholarship Award - Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda County high school who have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have participated in community service for at least two years, have financial need, and are U.S. citizens, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four years. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 30. Nahas Scholarship Award ? Open to graduating seniors from an Alameda County high school who have a minimum GPA of 3.0, have participated in community service for at least two years, have competed in a competitive sports program for at least two years, and are U.S. citizens, native born. Scholarship: $2,625 per year for four years. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 30. SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Information on more programs is available in D221 and at the College/Career Center website: http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 . *New to the bulletin today.