From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 23 08:12:32 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 23 08:13:22 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] EVENTS: Independent Theater Projects Message-ID: <958363.80047.qm@web82104.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; contact Miriam Eisenhardt meisenhardt@samuelmerritt.edu Independent Theater Projects, the renowned annual production of 3 one-act plays that are produced, directed and acted (independently) by high school students, will be performed during the next two weekends at the Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar St. in Berkeley. February 27 and 28 March 6 and 7 7:30 pm Hillside Club 2286 Cedar St. Berkeley $12 General, $5 students From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 23 09:13:09 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 23 09:29:47 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] SCRIP: On Sale at Open House, Thurs., Feb. 26 Message-ID: <292E55B570C94E75BFD0EAD10A317928@Kids> Please do not hit reply, contact Linda Safarik-Tong [mailto:bhs_scrip@yahoo.com] SCRIP ON SALE AT OPEN HOUSE This Thursday evening is Open House and scrip will be for sale before and after the bell schedule. We will be in the food court. The Berkeley High School Development Group sells the following scrip: Berkeley Bowl - comes in $20 denominations we earn 4% Natural Grocery Company - comes in $10's and we earn 6% Solano Avenue Association - comes in $10's and we earn 8% (list of participating merchants is printed on the back of each coupon) Peet's - an electronic card in $50 and $20 denominations; we earn 10% Five Star Video - comes in $20 denominations and we earn 20% We accept checks and cash for scrip purchases. If you frequent any of these merchants please buy their scrip and use it when you shop. It is an easy, no-additional-cost way to earn money for BHS. Questions, contact Linda Safarik-Tong at scrip@bhsdg.org or leave a message at 524-5544 From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 23 09:14:41 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 23 09:29:48 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Safety Committee Meeting, Feb. 25 - 4pm Message-ID: Please do not hit reply, contact Billy Keys [mailto:Bkeys@berkeley.k12.ca.us] There will be a BHS School Safety Committee meeting on Wednesday February 25 at 4:00 in the lobby of the Community Theatre. Agenda will be posted on Monday morning. William A. Keys Jr. Berkeley High School School Safety Officer 510-644-4500 ext. 37801 510-692-5602 From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 23 09:26:09 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 23 09:29:50 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] SPORTS: Basketball Playoff Games - Boys 2/24; Girls, 2/27 - 7:30pm Message-ID: <406DF01FDA41423B9EA9663C172F7C9B@Kids> Please do not hit reply, contact Saeed Olushegun [mailto:saeed_olushegun@berkeley.k12.ca.us] Boys basketball playoff game!!! Congratulations to the boys basketball team for earning the #5 seed in the NCS playoffs. They open up NCS play on Tuesday February 24 @ 7:30 vs. Freedom HS in the Donahue gym! Come support the boys in the hive as we swarm over Freedom HS! Girls basketball playoff game!!! Congratulations to the girls basketball team for earning the #3 seed in the NCS playoffs. They open action on Friday February 27 @ 7:30 vs. the winner of American HS and Santa Rosa. Come out and support the girls this Friday as they swarm the court looking for a victory. From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 23 09:29:05 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 23 09:29:52 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] REMINDER: Jazz Lab Band II Auditions, Feb. 24 & 26, 1:15-3:30pm Message-ID: <6F0CD4CB62024A8BB48CC63654EA0F95@Kids> Please do not hit reply, contact the BHS Jazz program [mailto:Berkeleyjazz@comcast.net] Auditions are this week! They will be held from 1:15 to 3:30 in the band room, A201 on Tuesday and Thursday of this week. They are open to motivated Jazz students who would like to move up to Lab II. Please bring your saxophone, trumpet, trombone or rhythm instrument. For questions, contact Berkeleyjazz@comcast.net. From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 23 20:45:05 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 23 20:57:54 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] SPORTS: Buy Your BHS Live! Tickets at the Boys Basketball Playoff Game - 2/24, 7:30pm Message-ID: Please do not hit reply, contact Jane Wise [mailto:wiselevin@gmail.com] Support your sports team by buying your tickets to Berkeley High Live at the Boys Playoff Game Tuesday evening. A parent will be right by the snack bar and can accept checks or cash. She will be there at 7:15 and at half-time. Berkeley High Live is our big fundraiser of the year and will be on March 8th, 5:00 pm at Berkeley Honda on Shattuck. Tickets are $25.00-$75.00. Sports at our school are looking at deep cuts for the coming year and next. A portion of the proceeds will go the Berkeley Athletic Fund. From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 23 20:48:47 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 23 20:58:10 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] EVENT: BHS Jazz Alum Concert - Mar. 15, 3pm Message-ID: Please do not hit reply, contact Fredda Damast [mailto:fdamast@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 7:08 PM To: bhs@idiom.com Subject: BHS Jazz Alum Concert You are invited to attend a one-time event--the Berkeley High Jazz Alumni Concert on Sunday afternoon March 15th (doors open at pm and concert starts at 3pm). This historic reunion will honor Charles Hamilton who has been the musical director of BHS Jazz for the past 27 years but will also celebrate the amazing legacy of the BHS Jazz program. Alums spanning the past 30+ years will attend and perform at this unique concert. Peter Apfelbaum is coming from N.Y. to be the musical director and is bringing together alums from near and far: Rodney Franklin, Steven Bernstein, Jessica Jones, Dave Ellis, Josh Jones, Dayna Stevens, Hitomi Oba, Kito Gamble and dozens more alums from BHS will be performing. The BHS Jazz program has thrived since 1966 due to the support that Jazz has received by the Berkeley community throughout the years. The experience many students had at BHS has sparked careers and passions in so many musicians. This will be a one of a kind afternoon concert!!! Greg Bridges, local jazz radio personality will be master of ceremonies. There will be many tributes given and amazing performances by so many talented musicians who sowed their seeds at Berkeley High. This extravaganza is a fundraiser for BHS Jazz. Performance will be held at: Martin Luther King Jr Middle School auditorium 1781 Rose Street, Berkeley advance tickets: $24.50: students: $12.50 Tickets can be purchased through the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse: Box office, mail order or on-line. No service charge will be added if you call to have tickets sent to you. Box office : 1111 Addison St phone: 510-548-1761 www.thefreightandsalvage.org Buy your tickets now!!! Bring your friends to enjoy an afternoon of Jazz and to support our history!!! questions :berkeleyjazz@comcast.net From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 23 21:15:19 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Feb 23 21:16:08 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Feb. 24, 2009 Message-ID: <490992.29804.qm@web39604.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Do not reply to this e-mail, please contact Ilene Abrams at iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us. College Advisor's Bulletin Tuesday, February 24, 2009 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: CAJOLE -- to persuade by flattery or promises; wheedle; coax. The toddler?s mom cajoled her two-year old to stop crying by offering her a lollipop. FOR ALL STUDENTS The East Bay Regional Park District is now hiring students ages 15 1/2 - 20 years old for summer jobs. Most positions are for gate attendants (easy money, great pay $11.95 hr & a great way to spend a summer!) Go to http://www.ebparks.org/job/gip2009 for more information and an application. Deadline: February 27. YouthWorks, the City of Berkeley?s Youth Employment Program, is now accepting applications. Berkeley residents ages 14-25 will be placed in a variety of jobs, including childcare, recreation & clerical positions within city departments and various community organizations. The pay is $8.00/hr, and youth may work up to 6 hours/day (30 hrs/week) for a period of 8-10 weeks. The tentative start date is mid to late June. Pick up an application in person at 1947 Center Street, basement. The completed application, with Parental Authorization and all supplemental forms, must be returned by March 31st, along with Photo ID, Social Security Card, Proof of Residence, a typed or word-processed resume. For further information, contact YouthWorks at (510)981-4970 or email youthworks@cityofberkeley.info. FOR JUNIORS EXPERIENCE BERKELEY -- Free program for high achieving (3.5 or higher GPA) Black & Latino juniors (class of 2010) to get an up close and personal look at UC Berkeley. They are introduced to college life, taken to classes, introduced to test taking and essay writing strategies, and mentored throughout the application process. Students who apply and are accepted are brought back to campus for meetings with faculty, students, and financial aid officers. Application deadline: March 1. Notification of selections will be by May 15. Applications are available at http://stileshall.org/experienceberkeley.htm. Nordstrom?s Scholarship -- open to juniors who have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.7; have made a substantial contribution to the community; are involved in school activities; require financial assistance to attend college and will be eligible to attend a four-year college or university in the U.S. Deadline: June 1. Award: $10,000 scholarship paid over four years at $2,500 per year. Applications available in D221. *SAT/ACT TEST DATES -- TODAY - February 24 is the late registration deadline for the March 14 SAT. February 27 is the regular registration deadline for the April 4 ACT. These are the first tests recommended for juniors. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. SUMMER PROGRAMS A list of additional summer programs is available by going to the College/Career Center website - http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 -- then clicking on "Summer Programs 2009." UC Davis Young Scholar Program - Summer research opportunities in the biological and natural sciences for 40 current sophomores and juniors. Students live in the dorm and work closely with university research faculty on individual projects. For more information and application, go to http://ysp.ucdavis.edu. Fee reductions are available for students based on need. Program runs from June 21-August 1. Deadline: March 31. Rensselear Polytechnic Institute -- Programs include architecture career discovery program, computer game development academy, video production, and others. Session dates and costs vary. Scholarships and financial aid are available. More information and applications available at www.summer.rpi.edu. Application deadline: March 31. FOR SENIORS URGENT -- If you have not turned in your Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form, do so IMMEDIATELY. Even if you think that you may not be eligible, fill out and turn in this easy form so that you might be eligible if your financial situation changes. Turn it in ASAP to D173 so that our registrar, Ms. Mellion, can send your GPA to the Cal Grant agency. CHECK ON THE STATUS OF YOUR CAL GRANT -- If you have already filed your FAFSA and turned in your Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form, you can check on the status of your Cal Grant by creating an account at https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/logon.asp. You cannot set up an account until your FAFSA has been processed. SAN FRANCISCO STATE APPLICANTS -- If you have not yet received an admissions decision, it is very important to check your status on your web account or call the admissions office at 415/338-6486. Some students have not yet submitted documents requested by the admissions office. The deadline to submit documents to the SF State Admissions office is February 27. Are you planning on taking a year off between high school and college? Find out about opportunities at the free Gap Year Opportunities Fair, Sunday, March 1, 2:00-4:00 pm at the Jewish Community School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis Street, SF. For more information, go to www.internshipyear.org or call 508-755-2571 x18. *TODAY - LAST FAFSA WORKSHOP TO BE HELD THIS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 3:30 PM - Sign up to attend this workshop on filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Prior to the workshop, pick up a FAFSA On the Web Worksheet in the College/Career Center or download one at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fafsaws90bw.pdf and fill it out as much as you can. You can estimate numbers if necessary. YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND BECAUSE WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF COMPUTERS. All workshops will be held in the BHS library. SCHOLARSHIPS For a complete list of scholarship applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=scholarships. *East Bay Consortium -- Open to seniors graduating in June from Oakland Unified School District schools, Berkeley High, Richmond High or St. Elizabeth HS or have participated in the East Bay Consortium Pre-Collegiate Academy who will be attending a four year accredited college or a community college, have a minimum GPA of 2.8 if planning to attend a four year college or 2.0 if planning to attend a community college, have actively participated in extra-curricular events and have financial need. Approximately 25-30 $2,500 scholarships for students attending 4 year school and 5-10 $1,000 scholarships for students attending community colleges. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 10. Anita Baskerville-Harris Scholarship -- Open to graduating seniors with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 (not including PE, dance and other non-academic courses) who has financial need. Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 1. Bay Area Council Scholarship -- Open to High school seniors who live in an underserved neighborhood in the Bay Area (Go to www.ffiec.gov/Geocode/default.aspx), plan to enroll full time as a freshman at one of the following schools: Mills, Santa Clara, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, U of San Francisco, and have financial need. Selection is based on leadership skills, academic honors, community involvement and financial need. Ten scholarships ranging from $5,000-$10,000 will be awarded. Applications available in D221 and at http://www.bayareafamilyoffunds.org/programs/scholarship.shtml . Deadline: March 23. Wa Sung Community Service Club Award -- Open to graduating high school seniors of Asian descent who are living in Alameda or Contra Costa County and plan to attend college in fall 2009. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, work experience, community service and financial need. 5-7 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. Applications available in D221 and at www.wasungserviceclub.org. Deadline: April 4. Rotary Club of Berkeley -- Open to students graduating from a high school in Berkeley who are academically qualified to complete a four year college degree but would be unable to attend without the scholarship. Selection is based on academic potential, extracurricular activities, financial need, and willingness to work during the summer. At least one scholarship of $5,000 per year for four years will be awarded. Social security number is not required. Application available in D221. Deadline: April 17 (received deadline). Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards -- Open to graduating high school seniors who are planning to enroll in college in the fall who are of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one parent), have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA and will attend the awards ceremony. Award: up to $8000, a laptop computer and all-expenses trip to National Youth Award ceremony. Applications available at www.hispanicheritage.org. Deadline: March 6. Morris and Juliet James Achievement Award -- Open to Berkeley High seniors who have spent most of their school age years in the Berkeley Unified School District. Awards will be based on hobbies, community service, home responsibilities, work experience, career goals, extracurricular activities and leadership experience. Applications available in D221. Deadline: March 6. *New to the bulletin today From bhs at idiom.com Mon Feb 23 20:56:34 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Feb 24 08:06:05 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] PTSA PARENT ED: Teen Issues & Keeping Communication Open, Mar 5, 7 to 9PM Message-ID: Please do not hit reply, contact Wendy Lukas [mailto:wlukas@sbcglobal.net] Dear BHS Parents and Guardians, Thanks to the PTSA and funding provided by the Berkeley High School Development Group, we are pleased to announce the next parent education event. Thursday, March 5, BHS Library, 7 to 9pm Common Issues Teenagers Face and How To Keep Lines of Communication Open ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- Robert Heavner, PhD, Psychotherapist Robert will discuss how parents can have better communication, understanding and relationships with our teenagers. He will talk about common psychological and emotional issues faced by kids, substance use and abuse and related points. Robert Heavner, PhD, is in private practice in Berkeley and specializes in adolescent and substance abuse problems. He also works with adults. Bob, a former Peace Corps volunteer, works with African refugee asylum survivors of trauma and torture as well. Previous to his 27 year career as a clinician, he directed community based adolescent and health treatment programs for 11 years. ______________________________________________ Thanks to those of you who have already responded that you will be attending. To help us arrange the right amount of seating and figure out whether we need a microphone, it helps if you can RSVP to either Audrey (audrey12@comcast.net) or Wendy (wlukas@sbcglobal.net). Whether or not you RSVP, come anyway! And.... Remember to Save The Date: Wednesday, April 1, BHS Library, 7 to 9pm Teenagers and Screen Time: Facebook, Gaming, Texting Look forward to seeing you on Thursday, March 5th. PTSA Volunteers Audrey and Wendy audrey12@comcast.net wlukas@sbcglobal From bhs at idiom.com Tue Feb 24 08:05:36 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Feb 24 08:06:07 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] JUNIORS: New Senior AC English course next year Message-ID: PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Leslie Tebbe [mailto:ltebbe@berkeley.k12.ca.us] New Senior AC English Course: There is a new senior English class available (pending approval) to next year's seniors in Academic Choice. Ms. Tebbe has designed the course, called The Epic Novel, to give avid readers an opportunity to read some of the longer texts that are often skipped in high school due to their length. These might include Steinbeck's East of Eden (or Grapes of Wrath), Melville's Moby Dick, Garcia Marquez's 100 Years of Solitude, Ellison's Invisible Man, etc. Discussions will surround what designates/constitutes an epic, and what they reveal about their cultures. There will be a fair amount of reading, but some time will be given in class. Students should sign up for it when they choose classes for next year, in early March. See the course catalog and email Ms. Tebbe for more information: ltebbe@berkeley.k12.ca.us From bhs at idiom.com Tue Feb 24 20:39:15 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Feb 24 20:41:32 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Feb. 25, 2009 Message-ID: <364283.46097.qm@web39602.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Do not reply to this e-mail, please contact Ilene Abrams at iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us College Advisor's Bulletin Wednesday, February 25, 2009 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: DEBASE -- to diminish the quality of something; to lower. Richard Nixon?s conduct in office debased Americans? respect for the presidency. FOR ALL STUDENTS The East Bay Regional Park District is now hiring students ages 15 1/2 - 20 years old for summer jobs. Most positions are for gate attendants (easy money, great pay $11.95 hr & a great way to spend a summer!) Go to http://www.ebparks.org/job/gip2009 for more information and an application. Deadline: February 27. YouthWorks, the City of Berkeley?s Youth Employment Program, is now accepting applications. Berkeley residents ages 14-25 will be placed in a variety of jobs, including childcare, recreation & clerical positions within city departments and various community organizations. The pay is $8.00/hr, and youth may work up to 6 hours/day (30 hrs/week) for a period of 8-10 weeks. The tentative start date is mid to late June. Pick up an application in person at 1947 Center Street, basement. The completed application, with Parental Authorization and all supplemental forms, must be returned by March 31st, along with Photo ID, Social Security Card, Proof of Residence, a typed or word-processed resume. For further information, contact YouthWorks at (510)981-4970 or email youthworks@cityofberkeley.info. FOR JUNIORS EXPERIENCE BERKELEY -- Free program for high achieving (3.5 or higher GPA) Black & Latino juniors (class of 2010) to get an up close and personal look at UC Berkeley. They are introduced to college life, taken to classes, introduced to test taking and essay writing strategies, and mentored throughout the application process. Students who apply and are accepted are brought back to campus for meetings with faculty, students, and financial aid officers. Application deadline: March 1. Notification of selections will be by May 15. Applications are available at http://stileshall.org/experienceberkeley.htm. Nordstrom?s Scholarship -- open to juniors who have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.7; have made a substantial contribution to the community; are involved in school activities; require financial assistance to attend college and will be eligible to attend a four-year college or university in the U.S. Deadline: June 1. Award: $10,000 scholarship paid over four years at $2,500 per year. Applications available in D221. *SAT/ACT TEST DATES -- February 27 is the regular registration deadline for the April 4 ACT. March 31 is the regular registration deadline for the May 2 SAT and SAT subject tests. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. SUMMER PROGRAMS A list of additional summer programs is available by going to the College/Career Center website -- http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 -- then click on "Summer Programs 2009." UC Davis Young Scholar Program -- Summer research opportunities in the biological and natural sciences for 40 current sophomores and juniors. Students live in the dorm and work closely with university research faculty on individual projects. For more information and application, go to http://ysp.ucdavis.edu . Fee reductions are available for students based on need. Program runs from June 21-August 1. Deadline: March 31. Rensselear Polytechnic Institute -- Programs include architecture career discovery program, computer game development academy, video production, and others. Session dates and costs vary. Scholarships and financial aid are available. More information and applications available at www.summer.rpi.edu. Application deadline: March 31. FOR SENIORS *CAL GRANT FINAL DEADLINE IS THURSDAY - If you have not turned in your Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form to D173, do so by Thursday. IF YOU DO NOT TURN IT IN BY THURSDAY, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT YOUR GPA WILL BE SENT TO THE CAL GRANT AGENCY ON TIME TO MEET THEIR DEADLINE. Even if you think that you may not be eligible, fill out and turn in this easy form so that you might be eligible if your financial situation changes. CHECK ON THE STATUS OF YOUR CAL GRANT -- If you have already filed your FAFSA and turned in your Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form, you can check on the status of your Cal Grant by creating an account at https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/logon.asp. You cannot set up an account until your FAFSA has been processed. SAN FRANCISCO STATE APPLICANTS -- If you have not yet received an admissions decision, it is very important to check your status on your web account or call the admissions office at 415/338-6486. Some students have not yet submitted documents requested by the admissions office. The deadline to submit documents to the SF State Admissions office is February 27. Are you planning on taking a year off between high school and college? Find out about opportunities at the free Gap Year Opportunities Fair, Sunday, March 1, 2:00-4:00 pm at the Jewish Community School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis Street, SF. For more information, go to www.internshipyear.org or call 508-755-2571 x18. SCHOLARSHIPS For a complete list of scholarship applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=scholarships. East Bay Consortium -- Open to seniors graduating in June from Oakland Unified School District schools, Berkeley High, Richmond High or St. Elizabeth HS or have participated in the East Bay Consortium Pre-Collegiate Academy who will be attending a four year accredited college or a community college, have a minimum GPA of 2.8 if planning to attend a four year college or 2.0 if planning to attend a community college, have actively participated in extra-curricular events and have financial need. Approximately 25-30 $2,500 scholarships for students attending 4 year school and 5-10 $1,000 scholarships for students attending community colleges. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 10. Anita Baskerville-Harris Scholarship -- Open to graduating seniors with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 (not including PE, dance and other non-academic courses) who has financial need. Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 1. Bay Area Council Scholarship -- Open to High school seniors who live in an underserved neighborhood in the Bay Area (Go to www.ffiec.gov/Geocode/default.aspx), plan to enroll full time as a freshman at one of the following schools: Mills, Santa Clara, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, U of San Francisco, and have financial need. Selection is based on leadership skills, academic honors, community involvement and financial need. Ten scholarships ranging from $5,000-$10,000 will be awarded. Applications available in D221 and at http://www.bayareafamilyoffunds.org/programs/scholarship.shtml. Deadline: March 23. Wa Sung Community Service Club Award -- Open to graduating high school seniors of Asian descent who are living in Alameda or Contra Costa County and plan to attend college in fall 2009. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, work experience, community service and financial need. 5-7 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. Applications available in D221 and at www.wasungserviceclub.org. Deadline: April 4. Rotary Club of Berkeley -- Open to students graduating from a high school in Berkeley who are academically qualified to complete a four year college degree but would be unable to attend without the scholarship. Selection is based on academic potential, extracurricular activities, financial need, and willingness to work during the summer. At least one scholarship of $5,000 per year for four years will be awarded. Social security number is not required. Application available in D221. Deadline: April 17 (received deadline). Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards -- Open to graduating high school seniors who are planning to enroll in college in the fall who are of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one parent), have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA and will attend the awards ceremony. Award: up to $8000, a laptop computer and all-expenses trip to National Youth Award ceremony. Applications available at www.hispanicheritage.org. Deadline: March 6. Morris and Juliet James Achievement Award -- Open to Berkeley High seniors who have spent most of their school age years in the Berkeley Unified School District. Awards will be based on hobbies, community service, home responsibilities, work experience, career goals, extracurricular activities and leadership experience. Applications available in D221. Deadline: March 6. *New to the bulletin today From bhs at idiom.com Tue Feb 24 22:01:47 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Feb 25 08:38:43 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] REMINDER: Scrip On Sale at Open House, Thurs., Feb. 26 Message-ID: <302A53DA880E44AD80D4FE4CE04366F6@Kids> Please do not hit reply, contact Linda Safarik-Tong [mailto:bhs_scrip@yahoo.com] SCRIP ON SALE AT OPEN HOUSE This Thursday evening is Open House and scrip will be for sale before and after the bell schedule. We will be in the food court. The Berkeley High School Development Group sells the following scrip: Berkeley Bowl - comes in $20 denominations we earn 4% Natural Grocery Company - comes in $10's and we earn 6% Solano Avenue Association - comes in $10's and we earn 8% (list of participating merchants is printed on the back of each coupon) Peet's - an electronic card in $50 and $20 denominations; we earn 10% Five Star Video - comes in $20 denominations and we earn 20% We accept checks and cash for scrip purchases. If you frequent any of these merchants please buy their scrip and use it when you shop. It is an easy, no-additional-cost way to earn money for BHS. Questions, contact Linda Safarik-Tong at scrip@bhsdg.org or leave a message at 524-5544 From bhs at idiom.com Tue Feb 24 22:15:43 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Feb 25 08:38:48 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] MISC: Study Skills Workshop - Mar. 4, 7pm Message-ID: Contact: Christina Mitchell (mailto:cmitchell@berkeley.k12.ca.us) BHS Students and Parents: Study Skills Workshop-- Presentations by Classroom Matters and Christina Mitchell Bring school organizer, backpacks, school materials if possible Wednesday, March 4 7 pm BHS Library, D 221 Milvia and Allston Way Sponsored by the Berkeley High School Development Group From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 25 08:35:58 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Feb 25 08:38:51 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] EVENT: Free UC Forum for Students with Disabilities - Mar. 12, 4:30pm Message-ID: <3AF95A07AA5247C3AE103E3E0D7F64AC@Kids> Please do not hit reply, contact Kevin Shields [mailto:kevinshields@berkeley.edu] [Flyer - At the top is a drawing of a unicorn] Text: "Unlike Unicorns, disabled college students ACTUALLY EXIST!" Can you survive high school with a disability? Is there life after graduation? Yes, you can, and yes there is....... This free event is a chance for you to meet other young people with disabilities -- those your age and college students too! Get support! Find a mentor! Have your questions answered! Begin new friendships! Build your survival kit for high school and beyond... Part of Disability Awareness Week@Cal 2009 March 12, 2009 4:30pm ASUC Sponsored Wheelchair Accessible There will also be a parent forum Location: Cheney Hall Lounge (one of 7 buildings at the following address) 2650 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA. 94720 For directions, go to 511.org. To RSVP, or ask questions contact Kevin Shields - 510 642-8898, kevinshields@berkeley.edu From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 25 17:24:35 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Feb 25 17:25:16 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 2/26/09 Message-ID: <279779.63928.qm@web82105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN February 26, 2009 *New or updated item ADMINISTRATION 1. BSEP Applications are now available for pick-up. Apply for a BSEP grant for the 2009-2010 school year. Deadline for the applications will be March 2, 2009. Applications are available at the front desk with Belinda McDaniel. You may also request an online copy. 2. BART ticket orders will be taken today, Thursday February 26 at lunchtime only in D224. Ticket price is $16.00 for $32.00 value ticket. Cash only please. No orders will be taken after lunch on Thursday, February 26. 3. Powershift (http://powershift09.org/ ) is a youth mobilization initiative that aims to empower 10,000 young people to demonstrate on Capitol Hill, February 27-March 2, with the purpose of holding our elected officials accountable for rebuilding our economy and reclaiming our future through bold climate and clean energy policy. If you or someone you know would like to go, it's possible to fundraise the whole cost. To contact the Bay Area delegation: Nina Rizzo at 415-575-5538. 4. Attention Class of 2010- Junior Prom tickets go on sale for $50.00, through Friday 2/29 in office D173. See Mrs. Reed. Pick up your guest pass from the leadership office (D148). Remember the tickets will go up in price after Friday. CLUBS 1. Cheerleaders: Those of you who are still interested in becoming a Yellowjacket cheerleader for 2009-2010 -- You can pick up an application from the Athletic Office. New tryout dates are March 16,17 and 18th. For more information contact Nichelle at 510-776-8194. *2. Hey everyone! Come to the senior steps this Friday Feb. 27 for the APIC bakesale. We will be serving home cooked baked goods and delicious Thai food. Come out at lunch and enjoy great affordable cuisines. SUMMER PROGRAMS 1. Sophomore and Juniors - UC Berkeley High School Biotech Training Program offers an 8 week internship program for students interested in learning about biotechnology. Students are paid a stipend of $2,500. The program is open to current sophomores and juniors who are US citizens or permanent residents from low income families and/or a family with little or no history of attending college. Students must have an interest in science, technology or medicine and be ready to work hard. Applications are available in D221. Deadline: March 2. *2. YMTC announces two Summer 2009 Programs: Les Miserables, by audition; open to students entering grade 7 and up in Fall 2009. Information meeting: Thursday, February 26th, 6:30 pm at Willard Middle School in the Metal shop theater. Also, Acting in Musical Theater -- Summer Week-long Workshop. Questions please call 510-595-5514 or email info@ymtcberkeley.org. SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS ACT TEST DATES - February 27 is the regular registration deadline for the April 4 ACT. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. SENIORS *1. CAL GRANT FINAL DEADLINE IS TODAY, THURSDAY FEB. 26 - If you have not turned in your Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form to D173, do so by today. IF YOU DO NOT TURN IT IN BY TODAY, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT YOUR GPA WILL BE SENT TO THE CAL GRANT AGENCY ON TIME TO MEET THEIR DEADLINE AND YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CAL GRANT. Even if you think that you may not be eligible, fill out and turn in this easy form so that you might be eligible if your financial situation changes. 2. San Francisco City College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Program is now accepting applications for Fall 2009. Degrees in the hospitality industry, culinary arts, food service management and hotel management are available. The program is certified by the American Culinary Federation. For more information and an application, go to www.ccsf.edu/cahs or call 415-239-3152. Deadline: April 13. EVENT/PERFORMANCE *ITPs, Independent Theater Project opens this Friday, February 27 at 7:30 pm. Three one-act plays directed by Berkeley High Seniors, completely student run and independent. The shows are this Friday and Saturday and next Friday and Saturday. You don?t want to miss it! Hillside Club -- 2286 Cedar St. Tickets are $5 for students and $12 for general. From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 25 17:50:09 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Feb 25 17:53:44 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Feb. 26, 2009 Message-ID: <621612.36471.qm@web39605.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Do not reply to this e-mail, please contact Ilene Abrams at iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us College Advisor's Bulletin Thursday, February 26, 2009 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: SOMBER -- serious; solemn. A New Orleans-style funeral begins with a slow and somber procession but soon erupts into a lively and raucous celebration. FOR ALL STUDENTS The East Bay Regional Park District is now hiring students ages 15 1/2 - 20 years old for summer jobs. Most positions are for gate attendants (easy money, great pay $11.95 hr & a great way to spend a summer!) Go to http://www.ebparks.org/job/gip2009 for more information and an application. Deadline: February 27. YouthWorks, the City of Berkeley's Youth Employment Program, is now accepting applications. Berkeley residents ages 14-25 will be placed in a variety of jobs, including childcare, recreation & clerical positions within city departments and various community organizations. The pay is $8.00/hr, and youth may work up to 6 hours/day (30 hrs/week) for a period of 8-10 weeks. The tentative start date is mid to late June. Pick up an application in person at 1947 Center Street, basement. The completed application, with Parental Authorization and all supplemental forms, must be returned by March 31st, along with Photo ID, Social Security Card, Proof of Residence, a typed or word-processed resume. For further information, contact YouthWorks at (510)981-4970 or email youthworks@cityofberkeley.info . FOR JUNIORS EXPERIENCE BERKELEY -- Free program for high achieving (3.5 or higher GPA) Black & Latino juniors (class of 2010) to get an up close and personal look at UC Berkeley. They are introduced to college life, taken to classes, introduced to test taking and essay writing strategies, and mentored throughout the application process. Students who apply and are accepted are brought back to campus for meetings with faculty, students, and financial aid officers. Application deadline: March 1. Notification of selections will be by May 15. Applications are available at http://stileshall.org/experienceberkeley.htm. Nordstrom's Scholarship -- open to juniors who have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.7; have made a substantial contribution to the community; are involved in school activities; require financial assistance to attend college and will be eligible to attend a four-year college or university in the U.S. Deadline: June 1. Award: $10,000 scholarship paid over four years at $2,500 per year. Applications available in D221. SAT/ACT TEST DATES -- February 27 is the regular registration deadline for the April 4 ACT. March 31 is the regular registration deadline for the May 2 SAT and SAT subject tests. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. SUMMER PROGRAMS A list of additional summer programs is available by going to the College/Career Center website - http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 -- then clicking on "Summer Programs 2009." UC Davis Young Scholar Program -- Summer research opportunities in the biological and natural sciences for 40 current sophomores and juniors. Students live in the dorm and work closely with university research faculty on individual projects. For more information and application, go to http://ysp.ucdavis.edu . Fee reductions are available for students based on need. Program runs from June 21-August 1. Deadline: March 31. Rensselear Polytechnic Institute -- Programs include architecture career discovery program, computer game development academy, video production, and others. Session dates and costs vary. Scholarships and financial aid are available. More information and applications available at www.summer.rpi.edu. Application deadline: March 31. FOR SENIORS *TODAY - CAL GRANT FINAL DEADLINE IS THURSDAY - If you have not turned in your Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form to D173, do so by Thursday. IF YOU DO NOT TURN IT IN BY THURSDAY, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT YOUR GPA WILL BE SENT TO THE CAL GRANT AGENCY ON TIME TO MEET THEIR DEADLINE. Even if you think that you may not be eligible, fill out and turn in this easy form so that you might be eligible if your financial situation changes. CHECK ON THE STATUS OF YOUR CAL GRANT -- If you have already filed your FAFSA and turned in your Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form, you can check on the status of your Cal Grant by creating an account at https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/logon.asp. You cannot set up an account until your FAFSA has been processed. SAN FRANCISCO STATE APPLICANTS -- If you have not yet received an admissions decision, it is very important to check your status on your web account or call the admissions office at 415/338-6486. Some students have not yet submitted documents requested by the admissions office. The deadline to submit documents to the SF State Admissions office is February 27. Are you planning on taking a year off between high school and college? Find out about opportunities at the free Gap Year Opportunities Fair, Sunday, March 1, 2:00-4:00 pm at the Jewish Community School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis Street, SF. For more information, go to www.internshipyear.org or call 508-755-2571 x18. SCHOLARSHIPS For a complete list of scholarship applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=scholarships. East Bay Consortium -- Open to seniors graduating in June from Oakland Unified School District schools, Berkeley High, Richmond High or St. Elizabeth HS or have participated in the East Bay Consortium Pre-Collegiate Academy who will be attending a four year accredited college or a community college, have a minimum GPA of 2.8 if planning to attend a four year college or 2.0 if planning to attend a community college, have actively participated in extra-curricular events and have financial need. Approximately 25-30 $2,500 scholarships for students attending 4 year school and 5-10 $1,000 scholarships for students attending community colleges. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 10. Anita Baskerville-Harris Scholarship -- Open to graduating seniors with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 (not including PE, dance and other non-academic courses) who has financial need. Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 1. Bay Area Council Scholarship -- Open to High school seniors who live in an underserved neighborhood in the Bay Area (Go to www.ffiec.gov/Geocode/default.aspx), plan to enroll full time as a freshman at one of the following schools: Mills, Santa Clara, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, U of San Francisco, and have financial need. Selection is based on leadership skills, academic honors, community involvement and financial need. Ten scholarships ranging from $5,000-$10,000 will be awarded. Applications available in D221 and at http://www.bayareafamilyoffunds.org/programs/scholarship.shtml. Deadline: March 23. Wa Sung Community Service Club Award -- Open to graduating high school seniors of Asian descent who are living in Alameda or Contra Costa County and plan to attend college in fall 2009. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, work experience, community service and financial need. 5-7 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. Applications available in D221 and at www.wasungserviceclub.org. Deadline: April 4. Rotary Club of Berkeley -- Open to students graduating from a high school in Berkeley who are academically qualified to complete a four year college degree but would be unable to attend without the scholarship. Selection is based on academic potential, extracurricular activities, financial need, and willingness to work during the summer. At least one scholarship of $5,000 per year for four years will be awarded. Social security number is not required. Application available in D221. Deadline: April 17 (received deadline). Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards -- Open to graduating high school seniors who are planning to enroll in college in the fall who are of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one parent), have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA and will attend the awards ceremony. Award: up to $8000, a laptop computer and all-expenses trip to National Youth Award ceremony. Applications available at www.hispanicheritage.org. Deadline: March 6. Morris and Juliet James Achievement Award -- Open to Berkeley High seniors who have spent most of their school age years in the Berkeley Unified School District. Awards will be based on hobbies, community service, home responsibilities, work experience, career goals, extracurricular activities and leadership experience. Applications available in D221. Deadline: March 6. *New to the bulletin today From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 25 22:50:07 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Feb 25 23:00:55 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] SPORTS: The playoffs continue!!! Message-ID: <2FDAFC5CDE134F0F99ABA64F1DC5BE2F@Kids> Please do not hit reply, contact Saeed Olushegun [mailto:solushegun@berkeley.k12.ca.us] Hey Yellowjacket fans... February Frenzy continues.... The Berkeley Boys Basketball team defended the hive with a convincing 77-62 win over Freedom HS. They now travel to Newark Memorial for a rematch on Saturday February 28 @ 3:30 P.M. The Girl's Basketball team begins defense of their NOR-CAL title on Friday, February 27 against American, a 50-34 winner over Santa Rosa. Tip-off is set for 7:30 in the HIVE (Donahue Gym). Tickets are $9.00 for adults, $6.00 for students(w/id) and seniors. Go support your outstanding Basketball teams as they continue their march to March!!! From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 25 22:55:44 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Feb 25 23:00:58 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: The AP Exams need help with signups Message-ID: <51B1005C8E8A495CBE0B8A3200E7DB31@Kids> Please do not hit reply, contact Janet Huseby jhuseby@pacbell.net The AP exams will take place May 4 to May 15. Last year we offered 1,700 tests to over 800 students. It is a big deal! Students must sign up to take their AP exams over the next two weeks--March 2 through March 13--during lunch (11:30 to 12:05) and after school (3:30 until 4:00 p.m.) at the Donahue Gym ticket window. Teachers will be handing out sign-up information this week. 1. Please encourage your child TO SIGN UP EARLY. Late signer-ups will discover miserable lines. 2. During the second week of March 9-13 we will need help dealing with these miserable lines. If you can help, please contact me at jhuseby@pacbell.net. Let me know what day you are available and if it is for lunch or after school. Thank you, Janet From bhs at idiom.com Wed Feb 25 23:00:29 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Feb 25 23:00:59 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Mr. Slemp recovering from appendectomy Message-ID: Please do not hit reply, contact : Janet Huseby [mailto:jhuseby@pacbell.net] Last Thursday Principal Jim Slemp suffered a ruptured appendix. He is recuperating. While he is out, Vice Principal Maggie Heredia-Peltz is acting principal. From bhs at idiom.com Thu Feb 26 12:28:20 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Feb 26 12:28:47 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Incident on campus Message-ID: <7ECD4AEF609F4761A25E8330E1DCAE0E@Kids> contact: Janet Huseby jhuseby@pacbell.net Acting Principal Maggie Heredia-Peltz writes. February 26, 2009 Dear BHS Families and Students: Wednesday afternoon a BHS student reported being threatened by another BHS student who allegedly brandished a gun or an imitation firearm at the end of the lunch period. As soon as the school administration learned of incident we immediately investigated the incident. No weapons were found on the campus. Our safety team worked closely with the victim, the victim's family and the Berkeley Police Department. This cooperation resulted in the identification and apprehension of the alleged perpetrator that afternoon. Be assured that the student will not be allowed to return to our campus unless and until the investigations conducted by both BHS and BPD clear the student. Should the allegations prove to be true, the student will be expelled in accordance with state law. We appreciate your support in helping us to keep our campus safe by continuing to report any concerns regarding your student's safety immediately to an administrator, safety officer, counselor, and/or staff member. I want to assure you that our entire BHS staff is committed to maintaining a safe environment at this school. Respectfully, Maggie Heredia-Peltz Acting Principal From bhs at idiom.com Thu Feb 26 16:52:41 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Feb 26 16:54:42 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 2/27/09 Message-ID: <246420.78838.qm@web82106.mail.mud.yahoo.com> STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN February 27, 2009 *New or updated item ADMINISTRATION *1. Celebrate! Monday, March 2, is Dr. Seuss' birthday. Come to the library to enjoy the display and read some of his books. In addition, teen librarians from Berkeley Public Library will be in our library Monday during lunch to talk about their programs designed for you! *2. Important! If you have a crate for the Holiday meal in your classroom please return it to the leadership office (D148) or let Edith Jordan know. We need all crates returned for the STAR test. Thank you for your support. 3. BSEP Applications are now available for pick-up. Apply for a BSEP grant for the 2009-2010 school year. Deadline for the applications will be March 2, 2009. Applications are available at the front desk with Belinda McDaniel. You may also request an online copy. 4. Powershift (http://powershift09.org/) is a youth mobilization initiative that aims to empower 10,000 young people to demonstrate on Capitol Hill, February 27-March 2, with the purpose of holding our elected officials accountable for rebuilding our economy and reclaiming our future through bold climate and clean energy policy. If you or someone you know would like to go, it's possible to fundraise the whole cost. To contact the Bay Area delegation: Nina Rizzo at 415-575-5538. 5. Attention Class of 2010- Junior Prom tickets on sale for $50.00, through today in office D173. See Mrs. Reed. Pick up your guest pass from the leadership office (D148). Remember the tickets will go up in price after Friday. CLUBS 1. Cheerleaders: Those of you who are still interested in becoming a Yellowjacket cheerleader for 2009-2010 -- You can pick up an application from the Athletic Office. New tryout dates are March 16,17 and 18th. For more information contact Nichelle at 510-776-8194. 2. Hey everyone! Come to the senior steps this Friday Feb. 27 for the APIC bakesale. We will be serving home cooked baked goods and delicious Thai food. Come out at lunch and enjoy great affordable cuisines. SUMMER PROGRAMS 1. Sophomore and Juniors - UC Berkeley High School Biotech Training Program offers an 8 week internship program for students interested in learning about biotechnology. Students are paid a stipend of $2,500. The program is open to current sophomores and juniors who are US citizens or permanent residents from low income families and/or a family with little or no history of attending college. Students must have an interest in science, technology or medicine and be ready to work hard. Applications are available in D221. Deadline: March 2. 2. WANT TO BE PART OF ONE OF BROADWAY'S BIGGEST HITS? YMTC announces auditions for its summer production of LES MISERABLES. Fabulous music, wonderful story, lots of principal roles, big singing ensemble. Auditions (by appointment) March 16 & 17. For more information, checkout www.ymtcberkeley.org. Tuition assistance available. SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS ACT TEST DATES - February 27 is the regular registration deadline for the April 4 ACT. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. SENIORS San Francisco City College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Program is now accepting applications for Fall 2009. Degrees in the hospitality industry, culinary arts, food service management and hotel management are available. The program is certified by the American Culinary Federation. For more information and an application, go to www.ccsf.edu/cahs or call 415-239-3152. Deadline: April 13. EVENT/PERFORMANCE ITPs, Independent Theater Project opens today, Friday February 27 at 7:30 pm. Three one-act plays directed by Berkeley High Seniors, completely student run and independent. The shows are this Friday and Saturday and next Friday and Saturday. You don't want to miss it! Hillside Club -- 2286 Cedar St. Tickets are $5 for students and $12 for general. From bhs at idiom.com Thu Feb 26 17:28:39 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Feb 26 17:42:22 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Feb. 27, 2009 Message-ID: <556602.52492.qm@web39605.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Do not reply to this e-mail, please contact Ilene Abrams at iabrams@k12.berkeley.ca.us College Advisor's Bulletin Friday, February 27, 2009 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: TRIVIAL -- minor; inconsequential. It may seem a trivial point, but erasing incompletely on your answer sheet can hurt your SAT score. FOR ALL STUDENTS *Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project (CLYLP) Summer Conference -- This FREE program is open to current 10th and 11th grade students. The week long conference will take place in Sacramento at the California State University, Sacramento campus from July 25th - August 1st, 2009. 120 applicants will be selected to participate in the conference. Application deadline: April 13. The student application materials can be downloaded from: http://www.clylp.com/s/107/index.aspx?sid=107&gid=1&pgid=1999 *TODAY -- The East Bay Regional Park District is now hiring students ages 15 1/2 - 20 years old for summer jobs. Most positions are for gate attendants (easy money, great pay $11.95 hr & a great way to spend a summer!) Go to http://www.ebparks.org/job/gip2009 for more information and an application. Deadline: February 27. YouthWorks, the City of Berkeley?s Youth Employment Program, is now accepting applications. Berkeley residents ages 14-25 will be placed in a variety of jobs, including childcare, recreation & clerical positions within city departments and various community organizations. The pay is $8.00/hr, and youth may work up to 6 hours/day (30 hrs/week) for a period of 8-10 weeks. The tentative start date is mid to late June. Pick up an application in person at 1947 Center Street, basement. The completed application, with Parental Authorization and all supplemental forms, must be returned by March 31st, along with Photo ID, Social Security Card, Proof of Residence, a typed or word-processed resume. For further information, contact YouthWorks at (510) 981-4970 or email youthworks@cityofberkeley.info. FOR JUNIORS EXPERIENCE BERKELEY -- Free program for high achieving (3.5 or higher GPA) Black & Latino juniors (class of 2010) to get an up close and personal look at UC Berkeley. They are introduced to college life, taken to classes, introduced to test taking and essay writing strategies, and mentored throughout the application process. Students who apply and are accepted are brought back to campus for meetings with faculty, students, and financial aid officers. Application deadline: March 1. Notification of selections will be by May 15. Applications are available at http://stileshall.org/experienceberkeley.htm. Nordstrom?s Scholarship -- open to juniors who have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.7; have made a substantial contribution to the community; are involved in school activities; require financial assistance to attend college and will be eligible to attend a four-year college or university in the U.S. Deadline: June 1. Award: $10,000 scholarship paid over four years at $2,500 per year. Applications available in D221. *TODAY -- SAT/ACT TEST DATES -- February 27 is the regular registration deadline for the April 4 ACT. March 31 is the regular registration deadline for the May 2 SAT and SAT subject tests. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. SUMMER PROGRAMS A list of additional summer programs is available by going to the College/Career Center website at http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 -- then click on "Summer Programs 2009." UC Davis Young Scholar Program -- Summer research opportunities in the biological and natural sciences for 40 current sophomores and juniors. Students live in the dorm and work closely with university research faculty on individual projects. For more information and application, go to http://ysp.ucdavis.edu . Fee reductions are available for students based on need. Program runs from June 21-August 1. Deadline: March 31. Rensselear Polytechnic Institute -- Programs include architecture career discovery program, computer game development academy, video production, and others. Session dates and costs vary. Scholarships and financial aid are available. More information and applications available at www.summer.rpi.edu. Application deadline: March 31. FOR SENIORS *TODAY - CAL GRANT FINAL DEADLINE IS THURSDAY -- If you have not turned in your Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form to D173, do so by Thursday. IF YOU DO NOT TURN IT IN BY THURSDAY, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT YOUR GPA WILL BE SENT TO THE CAL GRANT AGENCY ON TIME TO MEET THEIR DEADLINE. Even if you think that you may not be eligible, fill out and turn in this easy form so that you might be eligible if your financial situation changes. CHECK ON THE STATUS OF YOUR CAL GRANT -- If you have already filed your FAFSA and turned in your Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form, you can check on the status of your Cal Grant by creating an account at https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/logon.asp. You cannot set up an account until your FAFSA has been processed. *TODAY - SAN FRANCISCO STATE APPLICANTS -- If you have not yet received an admissions decision, it is very important to check your status on your web account or call the admissions office at 415/338-6486. Some students have not yet submitted documents requested by the admissions office. The deadline to submit documents to the SF State Admissions office is February 27. Are you planning on taking a year off between high school and college? Find out about opportunities at the free Gap Year Opportunities Fair, Sunday, March 1, 2:00-4:00 pm at the Jewish Community School of the Bay, 1835 Ellis Street, SF. For more information, go to www.internshipyear.org or call 508-755-2571 x18. SCHOLARSHIPS For a complete list of scholarship applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=scholarships. East Bay Consortium -- Open to seniors graduating in June from Oakland Unified School District schools, Berkeley High, Richmond High or St. Elizabeth HS or have participated in the East Bay Consortium Pre-Collegiate Academy who will be attending a four year accredited college or a community college, have a minimum GPA of 2.8 if planning to attend a four year college or 2.0 if planning to attend a community college, have actively participated in extra-curricular events and have financial need. Approximately 25-30 $2,500 scholarships for students attending 4 year school and 5-10 $1,000 scholarships for students attending community colleges. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 10. Anita Baskerville-Harris Scholarship -- Open to graduating seniors with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 (not including PE, dance and other non-academic courses) who has financial need. Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 1. Bay Area Council Scholarship -- Open to High school seniors who live in an underserved neighborhood in the Bay Area (Go to www.ffiec.gov/Geocode/default.aspx), plan to enroll full time as a freshman at one of the following schools: Mills, Santa Clara, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, U of San Francisco, and have financial need. Selection is based on leadership skills, academic honors, community involvement and financial need. Ten scholarships ranging from $5,000-$10,000 will be awarded. Applications available in D221 and at http://www.bayareafamilyoffunds.org/programs/scholarship.shtml. Deadline: March 23. Wa Sung Community Service Club Award -- Open to graduating high school seniors of Asian descent who are living in Alameda or Contra Costa County and plan to attend college in fall 2009. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, work experience, community service and financial need. 5-7 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. Applications available in D221 and at www.wasungserviceclub.org. Deadline: April 4. Rotary Club of Berkeley -- Open to students graduating from a high school in Berkeley who are academically qualified to complete a four year college degree but would be unable to attend without the scholarship. Selection is based on academic potential, extracurricular activities, financial need, and willingness to work during the summer. At least one scholarship of $5,000 per year for four years will be awarded. Social security number is not required. Application available in D221. Deadline: April 17 (received deadline). Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards -- Open to graduating high school seniors who are planning to enroll in college in the fall who are of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one parent), have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA and will attend the awards ceremony. Award: up to $8000, a laptop computer and all-expenses trip to National Youth Award ceremony. Applications available at www.hispanicheritage.org. Deadline: March 6. Morris and Juliet James Achievement Award -- Open to Berkeley High seniors who have spent most of their school age years in the Berkeley Unified School District. Awards will be based on hobbies, community service, home responsibilities, work experience, career goals, extracurricular activities and leadership experience. Applications available in D221. Deadline: March 6. *New to the bulletin today From bhs at idiom.com Thu Feb 26 22:41:04 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Feb 26 23:10:44 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] BIHS: Parents of Color and Latino Families/Familias Latinas y Padres de Color - March 5 Registration Event Message-ID: <08F2F0A404B54663B9E5FCC7311566EC@Kids> Please do not hit reply, contact Lynn Signorelli [mailto:bigsig@pacbell.net] Registration Information Night 3/5 for BIHS Parents of Color and Latino Families We hope you will join us on Thursday, March 5th 7:30- 8:30 p.m. in Matt Meyer?s Room C232 to go over your student?s BIHS course choices for next year. In our efforts to continue to build community around academic success for BIHS Latino Students and Students of Color, Amy Frey, BIHS V.P., Ashley Milton, IB Coordinator, and parents of freshman, sophomores and juniors will be there to help you understand how to pick classes for the upcoming school year. We can also help you understand what courses are necessary to put your student on the road to a BIHS Diploma. BIHS course pathways are quite tricky and take a long time to learn, so we hope to help shortcut the process with you. Please let other BIHS Parents of Color and Latino Parents know about this ? come with another BIHS parent friend! Light refreshments served.. Questions call Lorrie Williams 841-5153, Blanca Manriquez 697-3784, Maureen Katz 506-6963, Lynn Signorelli 525-2094. ________________________________ Noche de Informacion de Registro para el ciclo escolar 2009-2010, Marzo 5, 2009 para Familias Latinas y Padres de Color Esperamos que nos puedan acompa?ar el Jueves, 5 de marzo de 7:30 a 8:30 p.m. en el sal?n Matt Meyer?s C232 para revisar las opciones que su estudiante tiene con Berkeley Internacional High School para el siguiente a?o. En nuestros esfuerzos de continuar construyendo comunidad alrededor del ?xito acad?mico para los Estudiantes Latinos de BIHS y los Estudiantes de Color, Amy Fredy, Vice-Presidente de BIHS, Ashley Milton, Coordinadora de IB, y padres de freshman, sophomores y junior estar?n ah? para ayudarle a entender como escoger las clases para el siguiente a?o escolar. Tambi?n podemos ayudarle a entender que cursos son necesarios para poner a su estudiante el camino correcto para obtener la Diploma de BIHS. Los caminos de los cursos son bastante dif?ciles y toman tiempo para aprender, es por eso que esperamos ayudarlos a que el proceso sea mas leve para ustedes. Por favor dejen saber a otros padres de Color y Latinos acerca de esto ?Vengan con otro padre y/o amigo de BIHS! Se servir? un refrigerio ligero. Si tiene preguntas por favor llame a Lorrie Williams 841-5153 o Blanca Manriquez 697-3784 o Maureen Katz 506-6963 o Lynn Signorelli 525-2094. From bhs at idiom.com Fri Feb 27 08:13:19 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Sat Feb 28 09:10:59 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] EVENT: BHS Live means help for sports! Message-ID: <512FA27F6A1640F696ED3A30C404A88E@Kids> Please do not hit reply, contact Jane Wise ( wiselevin@gmail.com) Budget cuts are looming large for next year. With the money we raise at Berkeley High Live, we will be able to help make up for cuts to the sports programs, among other priorities. So buy your tickets now, the event is only 10 days away!!! Come and eat , drink, bid and enjoy our community and the entertainment. Berkeley High Live! Sunday, March 8, 2009 5:00-8:30 pm Berkeley Honda Showroom, 2600 Shattuck Avenue Live & Silent Auction, Food, Drinks, Jazz and Josh Kornbluth Tickets $25.00-$75.00 To purchase your tickets go to: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/50250 To see a PDF of our flyer: http://www.berkeleyathleticfund.org/files/BHLive09_FLYER_color.pdf For questions please contact the Development Group at: 464-1181 or events@bhsdg.org Technology After School Tutoring Teacher Classroom Grants Athletics Performing Arts -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://idiom.com/pipermail/bhs/attachments/20090227/f43167f2/attachment.html From bhs at idiom.com Sat Feb 28 08:59:48 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Sat Feb 28 09:11:01 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] SCHOOL GOVERNANCE COUNCIL: Meeting, Mar. 3, 4:15pm Message-ID: Please do not hit reply, contact Richard Ng [mailto:rng@berkeley.k12.ca.us] The next Berkeley High School Governance Council meeting will take place next Tuesday, March 3 from 4:15 - 6:00 pm and will be held in the Community Theater Lobby. The items on the agenda are: Scheduling Timeline ELL Proposal Healthy Kids Survey Data Presentation If you have any questions please contact Richard Ng at 644-4803 or via e-mail at richard_ng@berkeley.k12.ca.us From bhs at idiom.com Sat Feb 28 09:10:31 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Sat Feb 28 09:11:02 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] BHSDG: Join the BHS Development Group! Message-ID: <3CE2A407D3144B9EA2FE2B02B8AF26E5@Kids> Please do not hit reply, contact Susan Helmrich [mailto:shelmrich@aol.com] Mark your calendars for the next Berkeley High School Development Group meeting! BHSDG is the primary fundraising organization at BHS. We have representatives from all small schools, BIHS, AC, and the Berkeley Athletic Fund on our working board. Some of our long-time board members will be graduating at the end of this year and we are looking for new people to join our organization. Please come to our next meeting on March 2 from 7-9 PM in the Library at BHS Come learn about what we do: * Help us fundraise to soften the impact of the state budget cuts at BHS * Become a grant reader - help us review monthly grant requests * Get to know teachers, administrators and other BHS personnel first hand * Get to know and understand the needs at BHS * Get involved in your child's school We will teach you what you need to know to become an active member of our board We are a group of BHS parent volunteers and every board member has a specific job. We have fun and work hard to make BHS the very best it can be. Please check us out and consider becoming a member of this important BHS organization. For more information contact BHSDG Co-Presidents: Susan Helmrich shelmrich@aol.com or Jenny Burroughs jdburroughs@sbcglobal.net From bhs at idiom.com Sun Mar 1 14:33:31 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Sun Mar 1 14:45:26 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for March 2, 2009 Message-ID: <511703.4663.qm@web39603.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Do not reply to this e-mail, please contact Ilene Abrams at iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us College Advisor's Bulletin Monday, March 2, 2009 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: ENCLAVE -- a distinct, territorial, cultural or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory. In the middle of the Oakland business district is a growing arts enclave with numerous small art exhibits and artist studios. FOR ALL STUDENTS Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project (CLYLP) Summer Conference -- This FREE program is open to current 10th and 11th grade students. The week long conference will take place in Sacramento at the California State University, Sacramento campus from July 25th - August 1st, 2009. 120 applicants will be selected to participate in the conference. Application deadline: April 13. The student application materials can be downloaded from: http://www.clylp.com/s/107/index.aspx?sid=107&gid=1&pgid=1999. YouthWorks, the City of Berkeley's Youth Employment Program, is now accepting applications. Berkeley residents ages 14-25 will be placed in a variety of jobs, including childcare, recreation & clerical positions within city departments and various community organizations. The pay is $8.00/hr, and youth may work up to 6 hours/day (30 hrs/week) for a period of 8-10 weeks. The tentative start date is mid to late June. Pick up an application in person at 1947 Center Street, basement. The completed application, with Parental Authorization and all supplemental forms, must be returned by March 31st, along with Photo ID, Social Security Card, Proof of Residence, a typed or word-processed resume. For further information, contact YouthWorks at (510) 981-4970 or email youthworks@cityofberkeley.info. FOR JUNIORS Nordstrom?s Scholarship -- open to juniors who have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.7; have made a substantial contribution to the community; are involved in school activities; require financial assistance to attend college and will be eligible to attend a four-year college or university in the U.S. Deadline: June 1. Award: $10,000 scholarship paid over four years at $2,500 per year. Applications available in D221. *SAT/ACT TEST DATES -- March 13 is the late registration deadline for the April 4 ACT. March 31 is the regular registration deadline for the May 2 SAT and SAT subject tests. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. SUMMER PROGRAMS A list of additional summer programs is available by going to the College/Career Center website at http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 and then click on "Summer Programs 2009." *University of Maryland, College Park: Women in Engineering -- Open to female students entering the 11th and 12th grades. Fee: $755 per student. Some financial aid available. More information and applications available at www.wie.umd.edu. Sessions are held July 12 - July 18 or July 19 - July 25. Deadline: April 6. *CDC Disease Detective Camp - The National Center for Health Marketing?s Global Health Odyssey Museum in Atlanta, GA offers a FREE academic day camp to 10th & 11th graders. Information and application available at www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm . Session dates: June 22 - 26 or July 13 - 17. Application deadline: April 20. *Carleton College, ?The Carleton Liberal Arts Experience? -- Accepted students receive free room and Board and travel. African American students and students who have an interest in African American culture and are currently in the 10th grade are encouraged to apply. Students must be nominated by a school official -- teacher, counselor, administrator. One week program, July 11-July 17. For more information, go to http://apps.carleton.edu/summer/clae/. App deadline: April 1. FOR SENIORS *TODAY -- DEADLINE TO FILE THE FAFSA FOR ALL CALIFORNIA PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. File at www.fafsa.ed.gov . Even if you do not have your exact income numbers for 2008, file by today. You can go back and correct the information once you have completed your tax returns. CHECK ON THE STATUS OF YOUR CAL GRANT -- If you have already filed your FAFSA and turned in your Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form, you can check on the status of your Cal Grant by creating an account at https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/logon.asp. You cannot set up an account until your FAFSA has been processed. SCHOLARSHIPS For a complete list of scholarship applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=scholarships. East Bay Consortium -- Open to seniors graduating in June from Oakland Unified School District schools, Berkeley High, Richmond High or St. Elizabeth HS or have participated in the East Bay Consortium Pre-Collegiate Academy who will be attending a four year accredited college or a community college, have a minimum GPA of 2.8 if planning to attend a four year college or 2.0 if planning to attend a community college, have actively participated in extra-curricular events and have financial need. Approximately 25-30 $2,500 scholarships for students attending 4 year school and 5-10 $1,000 scholarships for students attending community colleges. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 10. Anita Baskerville-Harris Scholarship -- Open to graduating seniors with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 (not including PE, dance and other non-academic courses) who has financial need. Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000. Applications available in D221. Deadline: April 1. Bay Area Council Scholarship -- Open to High school seniors who live in an underserved neighborhood in the Bay Area (Go to www.ffiec.gov/Geocode/default.aspx), plan to enroll full time as a freshman at one of the following schools: Mills, Santa Clara, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, U of San Francisco, and have financial need. Selection is based on leadership skills, academic honors, community involvement and financial need. Ten scholarships ranging from $5,000-$10,000 will be awarded. Applications available in D221 and at http://www.bayareafamilyoffunds.org/programs/scholarship.shtml. Deadline: March 23. Wa Sung Community Service Club Award -- Open to graduating high school seniors of Asian descent who are living in Alameda or Contra Costa County and plan to attend college in fall 2009. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, work experience, community service and financial need. 5-7 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. Applications available in D221 and at www.wasungserviceclub.org. Deadline: April 4. Rotary Club of Berkeley -- Open to students graduating from a high school in Berkeley who are academically qualified to complete a four year college degree but would be unable to attend without the scholarship. Selection is based on academic potential, extracurricular activities, financial need, and willingness to work during the summer. At least one scholarship of $5,000 per year for four years will be awarded. Social security number is not required. Application available in D221. Deadline: April 17 (received deadline). Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards -- Open to graduating high school seniors who are planning to enroll in college in the fall who are of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one parent), have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA and will attend the awards ceremony. Award: up to $8000, a laptop computer and all-expenses trip to National Youth Award ceremony. Applications available at www.hispanicheritage.org. Deadline: March 6. Morris and Juliet James Achievement Award -- Open to Berkeley High seniors who have spent most of their school age years in the Berkeley Unified School District. Awards will be based on hobbies, community service, home responsibilities, work experience, career goals, extracurricular activities and leadership experience. Applications available in D221. Deadline: March 6. *New to the bulletin today From bhs at idiom.com Sun Mar 1 21:38:15 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Sun Mar 1 21:38:45 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] REMINDER: Study Skills Workshop, March 4, 7pm Message-ID: <41D67222F9F14D589D18EBF22DB78A26@Kids> Contact: Christina Mitchell (mailto:cmitchell@berkeley.k12.ca.us) Remember BHS Students and Parents: Study Skills Workshop Presentations by Classroom Matters and Christina Mitchell Bring school organizer, backpacks, school materials if possible Wednesday, March 4 7 pm BHS Library D 221 Milvia and Allston Way Sponsored by the Berkeley High School Development Group