From bhs at idiom.com Mon Apr 20 09:08:42 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Apr 20 09:09:24 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] VOLUNTEERS: BHS Environmental Science Looking for Chaperones Message-ID: <152745.642.qm@web82106.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree. Contact: Mardi Mertens Eemaaj@aol.com BHS Environmental teacher Mardi Mertens is looking for some chaperones interested in expanding science education by chaperoning her students on a series of trips. If you can sign up for one or all, please let her know as soon as possible. Below are the times and dates. Thurs. April 23, 8:30-3:15: I need volunteers to accompany my students and me on a trip to the Tilden Nature Area, for pond habitat exploration with Naturalist James Wilson. May 1 and May 8, 8:15-3:00: To accompany my students and me on a marine biology exploration. May 1: The rocky shore, plankton microscope work, bay marine ecology May 8: A day on board the research ship Cordell, exploring the SF bay May 21-22: Slide Ranch Overnight We need drivers! Staying with us is optional. Slide Ranch is a magnificent environmental education center on the ocean near Muir Beach, in Marin. We will study California's biodiversity, and experience sustainable living (goat milking included). Call Mardi Mertens at 510-520-4468 From bhs at idiom.com Mon Apr 20 11:21:51 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Apr 20 11:23:05 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: STAR Testing Schedule for April 21-24 Message-ID: <790120.33294.qm@web82101.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; contact Janet Huseby jhuseby@pacbell.net Below is the complete STAR Testing Schedule for this week. Please note: Tuesday and Wednesday all 9th, 10th and 11th grade students come to school in the morning (8:30). On Thursday, 9th, 10th and 11th grade students who take science come to school in the morning. If you do not take science, you do not have to come until noon when the seniors come. On Friday the World History and US History exam will be offered to 10th and 11th grade students. Freshmen report at noon along with the seniors. Please have a good breakfast. If you do not have time to have breakfast at home don't forget that BHS serves free breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 to ALL students. The STAR test is very important. Please do your best! Tuesday April 21st (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 3+ Bulletin 1:45-2:27 42 minutes Period 2 2:33-3:15 42 minutes Period 1 Wednesday April 22nd (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 (Make Up Tests) 1:45-2:27 42 minutes Period 5 2:33-3:15 42 minutes Period 6 Thursday April 23rd (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 62minutes Period 3 + Bulletin (Make Up Tests) 1:09-2:09 60 minutes Period 2 2:15-3:15 60 minutes Period 1 Friday April 24th (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 62minutes Period 4 + Bulletin (Make Up Tests) 1:09-2:09 60 minutes Period 5 2:15-3:15 60 minutes Period 6 NOTES: Post-prep time refers to the time after testing for teachers to return their crates and supplies. Students who don?t take any science class come at 12:01 on Thursday. From bhs at idiom.com Mon Apr 20 15:50:51 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Apr 20 15:51:53 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 4/21/09 Message-ID: STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN April 21, 2009 ADMINISTRATION *1. BART Tickets are in! Please pick them up in room D224 at lunchtime. *2. Free tutoring available for all levels of Latin, on Tuesdays and Thursdays in C105. *3. STAR Testing begins Tuesday, April 21st, through Friday, April 24th. Please make sure you read the dates and times correctly. This test is for 9-11th graders only - Seniors report to school after the test each day. STAR Testing-Tuesday, April 21st 8:30 - 8:50 Prep/Attendance 8:50 - 10:15 ELA Part 1 10:15 - 10:20 Break 10:20 - 12:00 ELA Part 2 12:00 - 12:50 lunch 12:56 - 1:39 Period 3 1:45 - 2:27 Period 2 2:33 - 3:15 Period 1 Wednesday, April 22nd 8:30 - 8:50 Prep/Attendance 8:50 - 10:15 Math Part 1 10:15 - 10:20 Break 10:20 - 12:00 Math Part 2 12:00 - 12:50 lunch 12:56 - 1:39 Period 4 1:45 - 2:27 Period 5 2:33 - 3:15 Period 6 Thursday, April 23rd 8:30 - 8:50 Prep/Attendance 8:50 - 10:15 Science Part 1 10:15 - 10:20 Break 10:20 - 12:00 Science Part 2 12:00 - 12:50 lunch 12:56 - 1:39 Period 3 1:45 - 2:27 Period 2 2:33 - 3:15 Period 1 Friday, April 24th 8:30 - 8:50 Prep/Attendance 8:50 - 10:15 History Part 1 10:15 - 10:20 Break 10:20 - 12:00 History Part 2 12:00 - 12:50 lunch 12:56 - 1:39 Period 4 1:45 - 2:27 Period 5 2:33 - 3:15 Period 6 CLUBS *1. Join us Wednesday, April 22, in H106 for food, fun, and gardening! We will be cooking a light meal as well as planting fresh herbs in our garden. We will also be building a compost with the environmental science class. FOR ALL STUDENTS 1. ST. MARY'S COLLEGE FAIR - Saturday, April 25, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. 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. *2. Teen volunteers needed at the Museum of Children's Art in Oakland is seeking high school age volunteers for MOCHA's 20th Birthday Party Community Event, April 26, 10-5pm. Volunteers will be helping to run fun art-making booths and carnival game booths. Volunteers must be responsible, ready to work and have fun. Volunteers can sign-up for any of the following shifts: 11:30-5:30 - The Whole Shebang 10am- noon Set up only 11:30-3pm Early fun time 2:30-5:50 Afternoon blast 5:00-7pm Clean-up For information and sign-ups email: rae@mocha.org. 510-465-8770 x310 FOR SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS 1. Exploring College Options - Student/Parent Information Sessions on Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford. Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 pm, Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 - 9th Street, Oakland. RSVP at www.exploringcollegeoptions.org FOR JUNIORS 1. SAT/ACT TEST DATES -- May 5 is the regular registration deadline for the June 6 SAT and SAT subject tests. May 8 is the regular registration deadline for the June 13 ACT. These are the last tests offered before September 2009. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. FOR SENIORS 1. FRESNO STATE - Are you planning on attending Fresno State or were admitted and have questions about the school? Come to a meeting on Thursday, April 23 at 10:35 in the College/Career Center to speak with an admissions representative from the school. Sign up in advance in D221 to attend. SUMMER ACTIVITIES 1. The Museum of Children's Art in Oakland is seeking high school age volunteers for the summer arts day camp apprentice program. Volunteers should be interested in working with young children (6-10 yrs) and art. During camp, volunteers will assist the art instructors and supervise campers during recess and field trips. Camp runs June 15-Aug 21. Volunteers work half-day shifts for a minimum of two weeks of their choice during the summer. For information and applications email: rae@mocha.org or visit www.mocha.org. EVENTS 1. Senior prom tickets are $65. Buy your tickets in D173. Guest passes are available in D148. Prom is May 9, 2009. *2. MORP is April 24th from 7:00 - 11:00 pm at the BHS Cafeteria. The tickets will be sold at the door. $8 if you wear Black and White, and $10 if you don't. We will have a live performance and be selling food at this event. Please come out and party! *3. World Premiere of an original musical written by BHS seniors Nathan Kersey-Wilson and Abby Simons opens at BHS this Friday night at 7pm!! The musical is called DOUBLE DIGITS and follows a group of students who must cast aside their differences when power at their school is abused for treacherous ends. DOUBLE DIGITS is a witty, heartfelt story with a gorgeous score. Come see your fellow students perform in this fun high energy show this Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2 pm in the Little Theatre. The cost is $6 for BHS students and staff. The show continues through the first weekend of May. Don't miss this student-written, directed and performed musical world premiere! *4. High School Musical 2 - On Stage seeks Dancers and Singers!! Ages 14 and Up. Auditions: Sat. April 25. Time: 1 - 5 p.m. Location: St. Teresa's Church, 4850 Clarewood Drive, Oakland CA. Please prepare a one minute song, a two minute monologue and be dressed to dance! By Appointment Only! Call Today: 510-969-8375. Rehearsals will start in late April, performances will be two weekends in June at the Del Valle Theatre in Walnut Creek. Rehearsals will be in Oakland. From bhs at idiom.com Mon Apr 20 15:53:35 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Apr 20 15:53:54 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] JUNIORS: St. Mary's College Fair, April 25 Message-ID: <22773EA1D010452F8717BDAA39861BB7@your0cdc4f5844> Contact Ilene Abrams [mailto:iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us.] ST. MARY'S COLLEGE FAIR - Saturday, April 25, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. 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. This is the biggest fair of the year and an excellent opportunity to get information on colleges, and for many schools, to meet the people who will be reading your application. Free shuttles are available every 15 minutes beginning at 12:30 pm from the Orinda BART station. For more information, go to http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/ebcc From bhs at idiom.com Mon Apr 20 21:39:55 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Apr 20 21:40:20 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] FUNDRAISING: Berkeley Athletic Fund Online Auction - now thru April 30 Message-ID: Contact: Manish Doshi, manish_baf@comcast.net BAF's Spring Online Auction Discover unique fitness/adventure classes, play at exclusive golf courses, find incredible sporting and theater tickets, original art, books, resort stay, 5 star dining gift certificates and much, much more! "Green?" You can even find stainless steel water canteens online. Plan ahead and get special graduation or birthday gifts. The bidding is OPEN! Some items are available at "BUY IT NOW" pricing. GO YELLOW JACKETS! www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?auctionId=82659620 Check back often, as new items will be added daily. Please forward to friends and family. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://idiom.com/pipermail/bhs/attachments/20090420/6f6280f6/attachment.html From bhs at idiom.com Mon Apr 20 20:49:25 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Apr 20 22:28:52 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for April 21, 2009 Message-ID: <53952.98524.qm@web39607.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Do not reply to this e-mail, please contact Angela Price at angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-4576. College Advisor's Bulletin Tuesday, April 21, 2009 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: TUMULT -- uproar; fuss; commotion.? More than anything else, Times Square in New York is known as the scene of great tumult and festivity every New Year?s Eve. Ms. Abrams will be away from school this week visiting colleges.? If you need assistance, please contact Angela Price at angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-4576.? FOR ALL STUDENTS *Sophomores and Juniors -- Essay contest sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses.? Students must be a resident of a district of members of the Congressional Black Caucus.? Applicants must write an essay of 750-1000 words on a specific topic (see application).? Winners and their families are invited to Washington, DC (all expenses paid) in September to present their essays and participate in a panel discussion.? Applications available in D221.? deadline:? May 29.? Internship available in Congresswoman Barbara Lee?s Oakland office -- Internships available for the summer and fall semesters.? Learn the inner workings of a fast-paced congressional office, Study innovative national policies and their impact on local programs, assist constituents and community organizations of the 9th Congressional District.? The minimum commitment: is 2 days per week (8 hrs/week total) for 3 months.? Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills, professional manner, and ability to attend a one time orientation session (date to be determined).? Duties include administrative support, community outreach, research, and casework.? To apply, send a statement of interest and resume to the Oakland District Office.? The cover letter is used as a writing sample, and should include the dates of your availability.? In addition, be prepared to submit references.? Direct application materials, questions and concerns to: Dominique Nisperos, 1301 Clay Street, Suite 1000-N, Oakland, CA? 94612.? Phone:? (510) 763-0370 ext. 14, Fax:? (510) 763-6538, Nisperos@mail.house.gov. Application materials are ready for Community Reading Buddies 2009.? Volunteer to spend a few hours each week reading and animating learning activities with young children at two Oakland Child Development Centers and at Berkeley Youth Alternatives.? Most of the young children come from families who are not native English speakers, so this program is a way to get them excited about learning and reading in English.? The junior high and high school ?mentors? have a lot of fun, make friends and learn a lot from their peers and their ?buddies.?? Volunteers for this program also earn Community Service Credits. Dates:? June 15 -- July 31, Mon.-- Fri. for 2 ? hours a day.? Volunteers must commit to at least two sessions a week for two weeks; most choose to do more. For more information and application materials, go to http://aspireeducation.org/communityreadingbuddies.htm.? Deadline:? May 15th.? If you have questions please email CRB@aspireeducation.org. Teen volunteers needed at MOCHA for Fun Community Event, Sunday, April 26, 10-5pm. The Museum of Children's Art in Oakland is seeking high school age volunteers for MOCHA's 20th Birthday Party Community Event. Volunteers will be helping to run fun art-making and carnival game booths.? Volunteers must be responsible, ready to work and have fun.? Volunteers can sign-up for any of the following shifts: 11:30-5:30 - The Whole Shebang; 10am- noon Set up only; 11:30-3pm Early fun time; 2:30-5:50 Afternoon blast; 5:00-7pm Clean-up. For information and sign-ups email: rae@mocha.org. 510-465-8770 x310 JOB OPENING -- Alko Office Supply has an opening for a part-time job working after school and on Saturdays.? Starting pay is $8.00.? Duties include retail floor sales, stocking and shelving, and light janitorial duties (sweeping, emptying trash).? For more information, call Claudia or Gary at 848-3356 or pick up an application at 2225 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley. ST. MARY?S COLLEGE FAIR -- Saturday, April 25, 1:00 pm -- 4:30 pm.? 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.? Project WHAT -- Part/time jobs for teenagers and young adults, ages 15-24, who have had a parent in prison or jail, to increase awareness of what it?s like to have had a parent in prison or jail and to improve services for youth with incarcerated parents.? The job entails working with a writing instructor to write a true story based on your personal experience, speak publicly at conferences about your experience, and facilitate trainings for adults and youth.? $8/hour for summer training + $100 bonus at the end of the summer.? $10-$12/hour for weekly meetings during the school year, plus fees for presenting at conferences or training.? Applications and more information available in D221.? Deadline:? April 23.? FOR SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS Exploring College Options -- Student/Parent Information Sessions on Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford.? Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 pm, Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 -- 9th Street, Oakland.? RSVP at www.exploringcollegeoptions.org.? JUNIORS - Nordstrom Scholarship -- Open to juniors who have maintained a strong GPA (at least 2.7 unweighted), have made a substantial contribution to their community, are involved in school activities, and demonstrate financial need.? Award:? $10,000 scholarship distributed over four years.? Applications are available in D221.? Received deadline:? June 1. JUNIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS -- Did you miss the financial aid information night held on April 2?? If so, you may borrow the DVD of the meeting for up to two evenings.? Contact our assistant, Ms. Breiter, at firecat_breiter@berkeley.k12.ca.us to get on the list.? Are you interested in serving in the US House of Representatives as a page?? If you are at least 16 years old and have a 3.0 GPA in core academic subjects and are a current sophomore, you may apply for a fall or spring appointment.? There is no GPA requirement for pages who work during the summer and current juniors may apply.? Pages live in the Page Residence Hall in Washington, DC and attend classes at the Page Residence Hall.? Pages must be sponsored by a member of Congress.? For more information, go to http://pageprogram.house.gov/become.html.??? SAT/ACT TEST DATES -- May 5 is the regular registration deadline for the June 6 SAT and SAT subject tests. May 8 is the regular registration deadline for the June 13 ACT.? These are the last tests offered before September 2009.? Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221.? SUMMER PROGRAMS A list of 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.? FOR SENIORS FRESNO STATE -- Are you planning on attending Fresno State or were admitted and have questions about the school? Come to a meeting on Thursday, April 23 at 10:35 in the College/Career Center to speak with an admissions representative from the school.? Sign up in advance in D221 to attend. MAY 1 DEADLINE -- May 1 is the deadline to send in your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to most colleges and universities.? For most schools, if you do not send in your SIR and your deposit (if required) by May 1, you will not be able to attend that school in the fall.? You may only send in a SIR to one school.? It is unethical to tell more than one school that you plan to attend their college in the fall.? If you have any questions at all, please stop by to see me or Ms. Price at lunch or after school.? WAITLISTED?? Still interested in the school?? Check out this very helpful article on how to let schools know that you really want to go to their school:? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/05/AR2009040501805.html.? Once you?ve drafted your letter, Ms. Price or I would be happy to review it before you send it. SCHOLARSHIPS For a complete list of scholarship applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=scholarships.? *Will to Win -- Open to high school seniors with asthma who demonstrate outstanding performance in the following areas and have received at least one award in their category:? Performing arts, visual arts, community service, athletics, science.? Applicants must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5, be a US citizen and plan on enrolling in college in fall 2009.? Two scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded in each category. Applications available in D221.? Deadline:? April 30.? *Check Center Scholarship -- Open to graduating senior from Berkeley High School with a minimum 2.5 GPA who will attend a vocational/training school, 2 year or 4 year college or university in the fall.? Two scholarships of $500 each will be awarded.? Applications available in D221. Deadline:? May 11. *Los Hermanos de Stanford -- Open to outstanding Latino seniors who plan to attend a two or four year college in the fall and has financial need.? Students are NOT REQUIRED to attend Stanford.? Two $800 scholarships will be awarded Applications available at www.stanford.edu/group/hermanos/scholarships.html and in D221. Deadline:? May 15. Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund (SALEF) -- Open to students of Central American or other Latino ethnicity who demonstrate financial need, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate a history of community involvement and reside in SF Bay Area or Los Angeles Area.? US citizenship or permanent residency NOT required.? Applications available in D221. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.? Deadline:? June 30.? *New to the bulletin today From bhs at idiom.com Tue Apr 21 06:52:51 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Apr 21 06:53:27 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Correct Times for Exit Exam Message-ID: <691237.64102.qm@web82106.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; contact Janet Huseby jhuseby@pacbell.net Two different times have been published for the afternoon class start time Tuesday-Friday. Afternoon classes on Tuesday and Wednesday start at 12:56. On Thursday and Friday they start at 12:01. ALL students 9-12th grade should attend afternoon classes. There will be no zero or 7th period this week. From bhs at idiom.com Tue Apr 21 07:05:53 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Apr 21 07:06:38 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] FUNDRAISING: Berkeley Athletic Fund Online Auction - now thru April 30 Message-ID: <189200.20713.qm@web82102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not reply to the e-tree; contact Manish Doshi manish_baf@comcast.net BAF's Spring Online Auction Discover unique fitness/adventure classes, play at exclusive golf courses, find incredible sporting and theater tickets, original art, books, resort stay, 5 star dining gift certificates and much, much more! "Green?" You can even find stainless steel water canteens online. Plan ahead and get special graduation or birthday gifts. The bidding is OPEN! Some items are available at "BUY IT NOW" pricing. GO YELLOW JACKETS! www.bafonlineauction.cmarket.com Check back often, as new items will be added daily. Please forward to friends and family. From bhs at idiom.com Tue Apr 21 08:36:31 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Apr 21 08:37:27 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] VOLUNTEERS: AP/IB exams THIRD call for help Message-ID: <600348.14436.qm@web82102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not reply to the e-tree; contact: Janet Huseby jhuseby@pacbell.net Third call for help for the AP/IB exams. Below is the complete AP/IB exam schedule. Next to the test I have the number of proctors needed. Below the test I have the names of the noble volunteers who have already stepped up. Dear community, you will see that we have a long ways to go. If you have a child taking an exam or more, please step up and proctor another exam. We cannot do this without your help. We are asking morning proctors to be in their places ready to go at 7:30 so please come a little before (7:20). We are asking afternoon proctors to come at 11:30. Please see the note from Ms. Williams who is in charge of all the AP tests re times at the bottom of this email. Finally, this is important, the schedule below is not a complete list of all the exams we are offering. It is a list of the exams for which we need proctors. Monday, May 4: AP US Government (am) 5 proctors Sandra Hunt Lina Lamirande AP French Language (pm) 1 proctor Laurie Slama Extended Time US Government (pm) 1 proctor Tuesday, May 5: AP Computer Science (am) 1 proctor AP Spanish Language (am) 4 proctors Lina Lamirande AP Statistics (pm) 4 proctors Joan Bradaus Melissa Alden IB set-up all day 2 proctors (am and pm) Sandra Hunt (am) Wednesday, May 6: AP Calculus AB/BC (am) 6 proctors Jan Austerlitz ET IB Biology (pm) 2 proctors Teresa M. Olson Extended Time Calculus (pm) 1 proctor IB set-up all day (2 proctors) Michele Maguire Merrill Thursday, May 7: AP English Literature and Composition (am) 3 proctors IB Biology (am) 2 proctors Sarah Cunniff Leah Wilson Extended Time AP English Lit and Composition (pm) 1 proctor Friday, May 8: AP US History (am) 4 proctors Laurie Soman Eve Hershcopf Judy Dickman AP Studio Art (pm) 1 proctor Debby Murphy Extended Time US History (pm) 1 proctor Monday, May 11: AP Biology (am) 1 proctor AP Music Theory (am) 1 proctors AP Physics (pm) 2 proctors Tuesday, May 12: AP Chemistry (am) 5 proctors AP Environmental Science (am) (6 proctors) Extended Time Chemistry (pm ) 1 proctor Mary Ann Kassier Extended Time Environmental Science (pm) 1 proctor Jan Austerlitz Wednesday, May 13: AP English Language and Composition (am) 5 proctors Teresa M. Olson Extended Time English Language and Composition (pm) 1 proctor Thursday, May 14: AP Macroeconomics (am) 5 proctors Karen Meryash AP World History (am) 1 proctor Extended Time Macroeconomics (pm) 1 proctor Joan Bradaus Friday, May 15: AP Spanish Literature (am)1 proctor Laurie Soman AP Latin (pm) 1 proctor Judy Dickman (must leave at 3:30) Monday, May 18: This is a school Holiday IB Spanish (am) 2 proctors IB Chemistry (pm) 2 proctors Michele Maguire Merrill Tuesday, May 19: IB Chemistry (am) 2 proctors Thursday, May 21: IB French (am) 2 proctors Note on Timing The tests run three hours, but there is at least 30 minutes of instructions and bubbling before the timed portion starts and many tests have a short break (in the room) while the first section materials are collected and the section is passed out. We would like to start the instructions by 8:15 and 12:15, so that the morning test hopefully ends before an afternoon test is scheduled and the afternoon test should be done by 4 p.m. (except for those students who have extended time). From bhs at idiom.com Tue Apr 21 09:02:20 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Apr 21 09:02:53 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] EVENT: BHS Original Musical Opens Friday, April 24 Message-ID: <491039.92278.qm@web82101.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; contact Dorit Perry dorit_perry@berkeley.k12.ca.us Berkeley High School Drama Announces the World premiere of "DOUBLE DIGITS" A New and Original Full-Length Musical by Abby Simons and Nathan Kersey-Wilson. Opening at The Florence Schwimley Little Theater on April 24th at 7:00pm. Presented by The Berkeley High School Drama Department What: DOUBLE DIGITS Directed by Abby Simons, Musical Direction by Nathan Kersey-Wilson Where: Florence Schwimley Little Theater 1930 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA When: Friday, April 24th @ 7pm Saturday, April 25th @ 7pm Sunday, April 26th @ 2pm Friday, May 1st @ 7pm Saturday, May 2nd @ 7pm Wheelchair Accessible Who: Abby Simons is a BHS senior who has directed several past Berkeley High productions (including "The Serpent" for which she won the Gerard A. Larson award for excellence in Directing at the Lenaea Festival). In December of 2007 Abby began a songwriting project where she selected a viewer submitted song title at random and wrote a new composition every week for 35 weeks. She currently has over 1.5 million hits on youtube. You can find her at http://youtube.com/songsfromahat. Nathan Kersey-Wilson is a Senior at BHS and has performed with the multi-award winning Berkeley High Jazz Ensemble since his freshman year. He is also the proud creator and director of local R&B band "Funky Bus and The U-Turns." He started on the sax when he was nine and has since picked up many more instruments from the chimes to the accordion. Synopsis: Turning ten has never been so overwhelming! DOUBLE DIGITS follows a a group of ten-year-olds as they navigate the turbulent waters of the fifth grade. When power is abused for treacherous ends, the students at Brookwood Elementary must cast aside their differences to save themselves, and their school. DOUBLE DIGITS is a witty, heartfelt story complete with a gorgeous score, a fabulous cast, and thoughtful social commentary. Ticket Information: $12 General Admission, $6 Students and BUSD Teachers From bhs at idiom.com Tue Apr 21 09:44:52 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Apr 21 09:45:36 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Correct Times for State Testing Week Message-ID: <440543.78867.qm@web82102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; contact Janet Huseby jhuseby@pacbell.net Two different times have been published for the afternoon class start time Tuesday-Friday. Afternoon classes on Tuesday and Wednesday start at 12:56. On Thursday and Friday they start at 12:01. ALL students 9-12th grade should attend afternoon classes. There will be no zero or 7th period this week. From bhs at idiom.com Tue Apr 21 14:51:16 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Apr 21 14:51:57 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] JAZZ: Parent Meeting, Wed. 4/29 Message-ID: <780713.23440.qm@web82101.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; contact Cherilyn.Brunetti@kp.org The next Jazz Parents Meeting will take place Wednesday, April 29 in the band room starting at 7 pm. ?All parents of Lab I, II and Ensemble students are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. From bhs at idiom.com Tue Apr 21 21:49:12 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Apr 21 21:51:40 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 4/22/09 Message-ID: STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN April 22, 2009 ADMINISTRATION 1. BART Tickets are in! Please pick them up in room D224 at lunchtime. 2. Free tutoring available for all levels of Latin, on Tuesdays and Thursdays in C105. *3. Students please sign up for AP Language and Literature. Pick up the summer reader in C205 during lunch! (Ms. Tammer's room) 4. STAR Testing continues through Friday, April 24th. Please make sure you read the dates and times correctly. This test is for 9-11th graders only - Seniors report to school after the test each day. STAR Testing-Wednesday, April 22nd 8:30 - 8:50 Prep/Attendance 8:50 - 10:15 Math Part 1 10:15 - 10:20 Break 10:20 - 12:00 Math Part 2 12:00 - 12:50 lunch 12:56 - 1:39 Period 4 1:45 - 2:27 Period 5 2:33 - 3:15 Period 6 Thursday, April 23rd 8:30 - 8:50 Prep/Attendance 8:50 - 10:15 Science Part 1 10:15 - 10:20 Break 10:20 - 12:00 Science Part 2 12:00 - 12:50 lunch 12:01 - 1:03 Period 3 1:09-2:09 Period 2 2:15 - 3:15 Period 1 Friday, April 24th 8:30 - 8:50 Prep/Attendance 8:50 - 10:15 History Part 1 10:15 - 10:20 Break 10:20 - 12:00 History Part 2 12:00 - 12:50 lunch 12:01 - 1:03 Period 4 1:09-2:09 Period 5 2:15 - 3:15 Period 6 CLUBS *1. Are you interested in journalism? Are you interested in investigating all the amazing environmental progress happening in the Bay Area and encourage BHS to go green? The Green pages, the new addition to the jacket entirely dedicated to environmental issues is for you! Come to C213 at lunch this Thursday or email Anna at aguth@mac.com *2. Earphone English- come to C124 at lunch on Wednesday to hear the continuation of "Twilight." FOR ALL STUDENTS 1. ST. MARY'S COLLEGE FAIR - Saturday, April 25, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. 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. 2. Teen volunteers needed at the Museum of Children's Art in Oakland is seeking high school age volunteers for MOCHA's 20th Birthday Party Community Event, April 26, 10-5pm. Volunteers will be helping to run fun art-making booths and carnival game booths. Volunteers must be responsible, ready to work and have fun. Volunteers can sign-up for any of the following shifts: 11:30-5:30 - The Whole Shebang 10am- noon Set up only 11:30-3pm Early fun time 2:30-5:50 Afternoon blast 5:00-7pm Clean-up For information and sign-ups email: rae@mocha.org. 510-465-8770 x310 FOR SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS 1. Exploring College Options - Student/Parent Information Sessions on Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford. Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 pm, Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 - 9th Street, Oakland. RSVP at www.exploringcollegeoptions.org FOR JUNIORS 1. SAT/ACT TEST DATES -- May 5 is the regular registration deadline for the June 6 SAT and SAT subject tests. May 8 is the regular registration deadline for the June 13 ACT. These are the last tests offered before September 2009. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. FOR SENIORS 1. FRESNO STATE - Are you planning on attending Fresno State or were admitted and have questions about the school? Come to a meeting on Thursday, April 23 at 10:35 in the College/Career Center to speak with an admissions representative from the school. Sign up in advance in D221 to attend. *2. Want to participate in Asian Graduation? Come to a VERY Important informational meeting on Wednesday in room C335 at lunch. This is a very important meeting, please come! SUMMER ACTIVITIES 1. The Museum of Children's Art in Oakland is seeking high school age volunteers for the summer arts day camp apprentice program. Volunteers should be interested in working with young children (6-10 yrs) and art. During camp, volunteers will assist the art instructors and supervise campers during recess and field trips. Camp runs June 15-Aug 21. Volunteers work half-day shifts for a minimum of two weeks of their choice during the summer. For information and applications email: rae@mocha.org or visit www.mocha.org. EVENTS/PERFORMANCES 1. Senior prom tickets are $65. Buy your tickets in D173. Guest passes are available in D148. Prom is May 9, 2009. 2. MORP is April 24th from 7:00 - 11:00 pm at the BHS Cafeteria. The tickets will be sold at the door. $8 if you wear Black and White, and $10 if you don't. We will have a live performance and be selling food at this event. Please come out and party! 3. World Premiere of an original musical written by BHS seniors Nathan Kersey-Wilson and Abby Simons opens at BHS this Friday night at 7pm!! The musical is called DOUBLE DIGITS and follows a group of students who must cast aside their differences when power at their school is abused for treacherous ends. DOUBLE DIGITS is a witty, heartfelt story with a gorgeous score. Come see your fellow students perform in this fun high energy show this Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2 pm in the Little Theatre. The cost is $6 for BHS students and staff. The show continues through the first weekend of May. Don't miss this student-written, directed and performed musical world premiere! 4. High School Musical 2 - On Stage seeks Dancers and Singers!! Ages 14 and Up. Auditions: Sat. April 25. Time: 1 - 5 p.m. Location: St. Teresa's Church, 4850 Clarewood Drive, Oakland CA. Please prepare a one minute song, a two minute monologue and be dressed to dance! By Appointment Only! Call Today: 510-969-8375. Rehearsals will start in late April, performances will be two weekends in June at the Del Valle Theatre in Walnut Creek. Rehearsals will be in Oakland. *5. WANT TO BE PART OF ONE OF BROADWAY'S BIGGEST HITS? YMTC announces auditions for its fall production of A CHORUS LINE. Calling all dancers, singers, and actors. Auditions (by appointment) May 11 - 13. For more information, checkout www.ymtcberkeley.org. Tuition assistance available. From bhs at idiom.com Wed Apr 22 07:18:12 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Apr 22 07:19:54 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for April 22, 2009 Message-ID: <787843.65565.qm@web39602.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Do not reply to this e-mail, please contact Angela Price at angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-4576.? College Advisor's Bulletin Wednesday, April 22, 2009 SAT WORD OF THE DAY:? NEBULOUS -- cloud; indefinite.? Despite his nebulous understanding of nuclear power, Homer Simpson is in charge of safety at the power plant. Ms. Abrams will be away from school this week visiting colleges.? If you need assistance, please contact Angela Price at angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-4576.? FOR ALL STUDENTS Internship available in Congresswoman Barbara Lee?s Oakland office -- Internships available for the summer and fall semesters.? Learn the inner workings of a fast-paced congressional office, Study innovative national policies and their impact on local programs, assist constituents and community organizations of the 9th Congressional District.? The minimum commitment: is 2 days per week (8 hrs/week total) for 3 months.? Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills, professional manner, and ability to attend a one-time orientation session (date to be determined).? Duties include administrative support, community outreach, research, and casework.? To apply, send a statement of interest and resume to the Oakland District Office.? The cover letter is used as a writing sample, and should include the dates of your availability.? In addition, be prepared to submit references.? Direct application materials, questions and concerns to: Dominique Nisperos, 1301 Clay Street, Suite 1000-N, Oakland, CA? 94612.? Phone:? (510) 763-0370 ext. 14, Fax:? (510) 763-6538, Nisperos@mail.house.gov . Application materials are ready for Community Reading Buddies 2009.? Volunteer to spend a few hours each week reading and animating learning activities with young children at two Oakland Child Development Centers and at Berkeley Youth Alternatives.? Most of the young children come from families who are not native English speakers, so this program is a way to get them excited about learning and reading in English.? The junior high and high school ?mentors? have a lot of fun, make friends and learn a lot from their peers and their ?buddies.?? Volunteers for this program also earn Community Service Credits. Dates:? June 15 -- July 31, Mon.-- Fri. for 2 ? hours a day.? Volunteers must commit to at least two sessions a week for two weeks; most choose to do more. For more information and application materials, go to http://aspireeducation.org/communityreadingbuddies.htm.? Deadline:? May 15th.? If you have questions, please email CRB@aspireeducation.org . Teen volunteers needed at MOCHA for Fun Community Event, Sunday, April 26, 10-5pm. The Museum of Children's Art in Oakland is seeking high school age volunteers for MOCHA's 20th Birthday Party Community Event. Volunteers will be helping to run fun art-making and carnival game booths.? Volunteers must be responsible, ready to work and have fun.? Volunteers can sign-up for any of the following shifts: 11:30-5:30 - The Whole Shebang; 10am-noon Set up only; 11:30-3pm Early fun time; 2:30-5:50 Afternoon blast; 5:00-7pm Clean-up. For information and sign-ups email: rae@mocha.org. 510-465-8770 x310 JOB OPENING -- Alko Office Supply has an opening for a part-time job working after school and on Saturdays.? Starting pay is $8.00.? Duties include retail floor sales, stocking and shelving, and light janitorial duties (sweeping, emptying trash).? For more information, call Claudia or Gary at 848-3356 or pick up an application at 2225 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley. ST. MARY?S COLLEGE FAIR -- Saturday, April 25, 1:00 pm -- 4:30 pm.? 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 .? Project WHAT -- Part/time jobs for teenagers and young adults, ages 15-24, who have had a parent in prison or jail, to increase awareness of what it?s like to have had a parent in prison or jail and to improve services for youth with incarcerated parents.? The job entails working with a writing instructor to write a true story based on your personal experience, speak publicly at conferences about your experience, and facilitate trainings for adults and youth.? $8/hour for summer training + $100 bonus at the end of the summer.? $10-$12/hour for weekly meetings during the school year, plus fees for presenting at conferences or training.? Applications and more information available in D221.? Deadline:? April 23.? FOR SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS * Essay contest sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses.? Students must be a resident of a district of members of the Congressional Black Caucus.? Applicants must write an essay of 750-1000 words on a specific topic (see application).? Winners and their families are invited to Washington, DC (all expenses paid) in September to present their essays and participate in a panel discussion.? Applications are available in D221.? Deadline:? May 29.? Exploring College Options -- Student/Parent Information Sessions on Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford.? Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 pm, Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 -- 9th Street, Oakland.? RSVP at www.exploringcollegeoptions.org.? JUNIORS - Nordstrom Scholarship -- Open to juniors who have maintained a strong GPA (at least 2.7 unweighted), have made a substantial contribution to their community, are involved in school activities, and demonstrate financial need.? Award:? $10,000 scholarship distributed over four years.? Applications are available in D221.? Received deadline:? June 1. JUNIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS -- Did you miss the financial aid information night held on April 2?? If so, you may borrow the DVD of the meeting for up to two evenings.? Contact our assistant, Ms. Breiter, at firecat_breiter@berkeley.k12.ca.us to get on the list.? Are you interested in serving in the US House of Representatives as a page?? If you are at least 16 years old and have a 3.0 GPA in core academic subjects and are a current sophomore, you may apply for a fall or spring appointment.? There is no GPA requirement for pages who work during the summer and current juniors may apply.? Pages live in the Page Residence Hall in Washington, DC and attend classes at the Page Residence Hall.? Pages must be sponsored by a member of Congress.? For more information, go to http://pageprogram.house.gov/become.html .??? SAT/ACT TEST DATES --May 5 is the regular registration deadline for the June 6 SAT and SAT subject tests. May 8 is the regular registration deadline for the June 13 ACT.? These are the last tests offered before September 2009.? Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221.? SUMMER PROGRAMS A list of 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.? FOR SENIORS FRESNO STATE -- Are you planning on attending Fresno State or were admitted and have questions about the school? Come to a meeting on Thursday, April 23 at 10:35 in the College/Career Center to speak with an admissions representative from the school.? Sign up in advance in D221 to attend. MAY 1 DEADLINE -- May 1 is the deadline to send in your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to most colleges and universities.? For most schools, if you do not send in your SIR and your deposit (if required) by May 1, you will not be able to attend that school in the fall.? You may only send in a SIR to one school.? It is unethical to tell more than one school that you plan to attend their college in the fall.? If you have any questions at all, please stop by to see me or Ms. Price at lunch or after school.? WAITLISTED?? Still interested in the school?? Check out this very helpful article on how to let schools know that you really want to go to their school:? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/05/AR2009040501805.html .? Once you?ve drafted your letter, Ms. Price or I would be happy to review it before you send it. SCHOLARSHIPS For a complete list of scholarship applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=scholarships.? Will to Win -- Open to high school seniors with asthma who demonstrate outstanding performance in the following areas and have received at least one award in their category:? Performing arts, visual arts, community service, athletics, science.? Applicants must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5, be a US citizen and plan on enrolling in college in fall 2009.? Two scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded in each category. Applications available in D221.? Deadline:? April 30.? Check Center Scholarship -- Open to graduating senior from Berkeley High School with a minimum 2.5 GPA who will attend a vocational/training school, 2 year or 4 year college or university in the fall.? Two scholarships of $500 each will be awarded.? Applications available in D221. Deadline:? May 11. Los Hermanos de Stanford -- Open to outstanding Latino seniors who plan to attend a two or four year college in the fall and has financial need.? Students are NOT REQUIRED to attend Stanford.? Two $800 scholarships will be awarded Applications available at www.stanford.edu/group/hermanos/scholarships.html and in D221. Deadline:? May 15. Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund (SALEF) -- Open to students of Central American or other Latino ethnicity who demonstrate financial need, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate a history of community involvement and reside in SF Bay Area or Los Angeles Area.? US citizenship or permanent residency NOT required.? Applications available in D221. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.? Deadline:? June 30.? From bhs at idiom.com Wed Apr 22 12:13:49 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Apr 22 12:14:30 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] VOLUNTEERS: Thank you STAR sorters Message-ID: <855710.23389.qm@web82108.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not reply to the e-tree; please contact: Janet Huseby jhuseby@pacbell.net Carol Olson, our chief STAR sorter sends a THANK YOU to the wonderful volunteers who came and helped her sort the exam into hundreds of individualized student folders: Marjorie Alvord, Carol Hirth, Suzette Anderson, Beth Zeitman, Eve Hershoff, Susan Brooks, Douglas McCoy, Jill McCoy, Fun Ching Lee, Cynthia Dorfman, Alan Miller, Heidi Weber-Ramirez, David Olson and a special thank you to new volunteer Laura Morland who came for four days! And. may I add a thank you to the Front Desk volunteers who processed the folders in the first place and the volunteers who dropped in to be STAR runners. (STAR sorters, STAR runners--I like the name of this test!) As always, our huge, massive school keeps moving along thanks to the sturdy, steadfast support of our amazing community. From bhs at idiom.com Wed Apr 22 17:20:42 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Apr 22 17:22:21 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for April 23, 2009 Message-ID: <936216.11355.qm@web39604.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Do not reply to this e-mail, please contact Angela Price at? angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-4576.? College Advisor's Bulletin Thursday, April 23, 2009 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: ALLY -- One united to another by treaty or league; someone on the same side; a kinsman. President Bush caused tensions with some traditional U.S. allies, including France and Germany, with his decision to invade Iraq. Ms. Abrams will be away from school this week visiting colleges.? If you need assistance, please contact Angela Price at angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-4576.? FOR ALL STUDENTS Internship available in Congresswoman Barbara Lee?s Oakland office -- Internships available for the summer and fall semesters.? Learn the inner workings of a fast-paced congressional office, Study innovative national policies and their impact on local programs, assist constituents and community organizations of the 9th Congressional District.? The minimum commitment: is 2 days per week (8 hrs/week total) for 3 months.? Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills, professional manner, and ability to attend a one? time orientation session (date to be determined).? Duties include administrative support, community outreach, research, and casework.? To apply, send a statement of interest and resume to the Oakland District Office.? The cover letter is used as a writing sample, and should include the dates of your availability.? In addition, be prepared to submit references.? Direct application materials, questions and concerns to: Dominique Nisperos, 1301 Clay Street, Suite 1000-N, Oakland, CA? 94612.? Phone:? (510) 763-0370 ext. 14, Fax:? (510) 763-6538, Nisperos@mail.house.gov. Application materials are ready for Community Reading Buddies 2009.? Volunteer to spend a few hours each week reading and animating learning activities with young children at two Oakland Child Development Centers and at Berkeley Youth Alternatives.? Most of the young children come from families who are not native English speakers, so this program is a way to get them excited about learning and reading in English.? The junior high and high school ?mentors? have a lot of fun, make friends and learn a lot from their peers and their ?buddies.?? Volunteers for this program also earn Community Service Credits. Dates:? June 15 - July 31, Mon. - Fri. for 2 ? hours a day.? Volunteers must commit to at least two sessions a week for two weeks; most choose to do more. For more information and application materials, go to http://aspireeducation.org/communityreadingbuddies.htm.? Deadline:? May 15th.? If you have questions please email CRB@aspireeducation.org. Teen volunteers needed at MOCHA for Fun Community Event, Sunday, April 26, 10-5pm. The Museum of Children's Art in Oakland is seeking high school age volunteers for MOCHA's 20th Birthday Party Community Event. Volunteers will be helping to run fun art-making and carnival game booths.? Volunteers must be responsible, ready to work and have fun.? Volunteers can sign-up for any of the following shifts: 11:30-5:30 - The Whole Shebang; 10am-noon Set up only; 11:30-3pm Early fun time; 2:30-5:50 Afternoon blast; 5:00-7pm Clean-up. For information and sign-ups email: rae@mocha.org. 510-465-8770 x310. JOB OPENING -- Alko Office Supply has an opening for a part-time job working after school and on Saturdays.? Starting pay is $8.00.? Duties include retail floor sales, stocking and shelving, and light janitorial duties (sweeping, emptying trash).? For more information, call Claudia or Gary at 848-3356 or pick up an application at 2225 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley. ST. MARY?S COLLEGE FAIR -- Saturday, April 25, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm.? 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.? Project WHAT -- Part/time jobs for teenagers and young adults, ages 15-24, who have had a parent in prison or jail, to increase awareness of what it?s like to have had a parent in prison or jail and to improve services for youth with incarcerated parents.? The job entails working with a writing instructor to write a true story based on your personal experience, speak publicly at conferences about your experience, and facilitate trainings for adults and youth.? $8/hour for summer training + $100 bonus at the end of the summer.? $10-$12/hour for weekly meetings during the school year, plus fees for presenting at conferences or training.? Applications and more information available in D221.? Deadline:? April 23.? FOR SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS Essay contest sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses.? Students must be a resident of a district of members of the Congressional Black Caucus.? Applicants must write an essay of 750-1000 words on a specific topic (see application).? Winners and their families are invited to Washington, DC (all expenses paid) in September to present their essays and participate in a panel discussion.? Applications available in D221.? Deadline:? May 29.? Exploring College Options -- Student/Parent Information Sessions on Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford.? Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 pm, Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 - 9th Street, Oakland.? RSVP at www.exploringcollegeoptions.org.? JUNIORS - Nordstrom Scholarship -- Open to juniors who have maintained a strong GPA (at least 2.7 unweighted), have made a substantial contribution to their community, are involved in school activities, and demonstrate financial need.? Award:? $10,000 scholarship distributed over four years.? Applications are available in D221.? Received deadline:? June 1. JUNIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS -- Did you miss the financial aid information night held on April 2?? If so, you may borrow the DVD of the meeting for up to two evenings.? Contact our assistant, Ms. Breiter, at firecat_breiter@berkeley.k12.ca.us to get on the list.? Are you interested in serving in the US House of Representatives as a page?? If you are at least 16 years old and have a 3.0 GPA in core academic subjects and are a current sophomore, you may apply for a fall or spring appointment.? There is no GPA requirement for pages who work during the summer and current juniors may apply.? Pages live in the Page Residence Hall in Washington, DC and attend classes at the Page Residence Hall.? Pages must be sponsored by a member of Congress.? For more information, go to http://pageprogram.house.gov/become.html.??? SAT/ACT TEST DATES -- May 5 is the regular registration deadline for the June 6 SAT and SAT subject tests. May 8 is the regular registration deadline for the June 13 ACT.? These are the last tests offered before September 2009.? Fee waivers for low-income students are available in D221.? SUMMER PROGRAMS A list of summer programs is available by going to the College/Career Center website at http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=home-2 -- then clicking on ?Summer Programs 2009.? FOR SENIORS TODAY -- FRESNO STATE -- Are you planning on attending Fresno State or were admitted and have questions about the school? Come to a meeting on Thursday, April 23 at 10:35 in the College/Career Center to speak with an admissions representative from the school.? Sign up in advance in D221 to attend. MAY 1 DEADLINE -- May 1 is the deadline to send in your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to most colleges and universities.? For most schools, if you do not send in your SIR and your deposit (if required) by May 1, you will not be able to attend that school in the fall.? You may only send in a SIR to one school.? It is unethical to tell more than one school that you plan to attend their college in the fall.? If you have any questions at all, please stop by to see me or Ms. Price at lunch or after school.? WAITLISTED?? Still interested in the school?? Check out this very helpful article on how to let schools know that you really want to go to their school:? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/05/AR2009040501805.html.? Once you?ve drafted your letter, Ms. Price or Mr. Abrams would be happy to review it before you send it. SCHOLARSHIPS For a complete list of scholarship applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=scholarships.? Will to Win -- Open to high school seniors with asthma who demonstrate outstanding performance in the following areas and have received at least one award in their category:? performing arts, visual arts, community service, athletics, science.? Applicants must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5, be a US citizen and plan on enrolling in college in fall 2009.? Two scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded in each category. Applications available in D221.? Deadline:? April 30.? Check Center Scholarship -- Open to graduating senior from Berkeley High School with a minimum 2.5 GPA who will attend a vocational/training school, 2 year or 4 year college or university in the fall.? Two scholarships of $500 each will be awarded.? Applications available in D221. Deadline:? May 11. Los Hermanos de Stanford -- Open to outstanding Latino seniors who plan to attend a two or four year college in the fall and has financial need.? Students are NOT REQUIRED to attend Stanford.? Two $800 scholarships will be awarded Applications available at www.stanford.edu/group/hermanos/scholarships.html and in D221. Deadline:? May 15. Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund (SALEF) -- Open to students of Central American or other Latino ethnicity who demonstrate financial need, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate a history of community involvement and reside in SF Bay Area or Los Angeles Area. US citizenship or permanent residency NOT required.? Applications? available in D221.?Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.?Deadline:?June 30.? *LAHF Dise/Gardere/Smith Scholarship Fund -- Open to any low-income high school senior going to college fall 2009.? There will be two scholarships awarded for $1,000 each. Deadline: May 15. Applications available in D221. *New to the bulletin today From bhs at idiom.com Wed Apr 22 20:17:18 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Apr 22 20:18:05 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] AHA: Sophomore Retreat Message-ID: <817013.28719.qm@web82102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Do not hit reply, contact Andrea Sanguine asanguine@gmail.com The AHA Sophomore retreat is on May 12th in Tilden Park. We would like to have a BBQ and need parent volunteers. Are there any sophomore parents that could donate time, food, or money for food? We are also in need of about 6 BBQ's and could use some parents to head up to Tilden to get set up before students arrive. Please contact Andrea Sanguine mailto:asanguine@gmail.com Let her know how you can contribute! From bhs at idiom.com Thu Apr 23 08:12:32 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Apr 23 08:15:58 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] DRAMA: BHS Musical Double Digits YouTube Sampler Message-ID: <387382.20652.qm@web82107.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; contact Mark Coplan, BUSD Public Information Officer, Mark_Coplan@berkeley.k12.ca.us This is a reminder about Double Digits, opening at Berkeley High this weekend. Here is a link to a 7 minute YouTube preview of the show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFE3ko5jIhg Berkeley High School Drama Announces the World premiere of "DOUBLE DIGITS" A New and Original Full-Length Musical by Abby Simons and Nathan Kersey-Wilson. Opening at The Florence Schwimley Little Theater on April 24th at 7:00pm. Presented by The Berkeley High School Drama Department What: DOUBLE DIGITS Directed by Abby Simons, Musical Direction by Nathan Kersey-Wilson Where: Florence Schwimley Little Theater 1930 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA When: Friday, April 24th @ 7pm Saturday, April 25th @ 7pm Sunday, April 26th @ 2pm Friday, May 1st @ 7pm Saturday, May 2nd @ 7pm Wheelchair Accessible Who: Abby Simons is a BHS senior who has directed several past Berkeley High productions (Including "The Serpent" for which she won the Gerard A. Larson award for excellence in Directing at the Lenaea Festival). In December of 2007 Abby began a song writing project where she selected a viewer submitted song title at random and wrote a new composition every week for 35 weeks. She currently has over 1.5 million hits on youtube. You can find her at http://youtube.com/songsfromahat. Nathan Kersey-Wilson is a Senior at BHS and has performed with the multi-award winning Berkeley High Jazz Ensemble since his freshman year. He is also the proud creator and director of local R&B band "Funky Bus and The U-Turns." He started on the sax when he was nine and has since picked up many more instruments from the chimes to the accordion. Synopsis: Turning ten has never been so overwhelming! DOUBLE DIGITS follows a a group of ten-year-olds as they navigate the turbulent waters of the fifth grade. When power is abused for treacherous ends, the students at Brookwood Elementary must cast aside their differences to save themselves, and their school. DOUBLE DIGITS is a witty, heartfelt story complete with a gorgeous score, a fabulous cast, and thoughtful social commentary. Ticket Information: $12 General Admission, $6 Students and BUSD Teachers Tickets are sold at the door. From bhs at idiom.com Thu Apr 23 08:19:49 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Apr 23 08:23:46 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] EVENT: 2nd Annual Mind and Brain Night Message-ID: <982196.96243.qm@web82105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; contact Irma Parker parkimonie@earthlink.net A night of excitement for the whole brain and all ages Mind and Brain Night will take place on Wednesday, May 27th 6 - 8 pm at Washington Elementary School 2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Sanacks will be provided Hosted by UC Berkeley Psychology & Neuroscience & the BUSD Parent Resource Office From bhs at idiom.com Thu Apr 23 08:22:09 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Apr 23 08:23:48 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] PARENT RESOURCE CENTER: District Wide African American Parent Group Meeting Message-ID: <630512.84777.qm@web82108.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; contact Irma Parker parkimonie@earthlink.net The Berkeley High Parent Resource Center will host the next district wide African American Parent Group meeting on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will take place in the College Career Center, at Berkeley High School, 1980 Allston Way, 2nd floor, room D-221. Come out and meet parents from BHS and other school sites. Learn about programs, resources and upcoming events. Get news on what's happening at your scool site as well as what's happening around the district. Refreshments will be served and childcare will be available. For more information contact BUSD Parent Resource Office, (510) 883-5222 From bhs at idiom.com Thu Apr 23 15:13:17 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Apr 23 15:13:48 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] STUDENT ACTIVITIES: MORP, Fri. 4/24 Message-ID: <282614.76809.qm@web82108.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Do not reply to this email, please contact Edith Jordan at 510-644-8990 or Edith_Jordan@berkeley.k12.ca.us Greetings BHS Family, MORP, the freshmen sponsored dance, but open to everyone, is from 7-11pm Friday, April 24 in the student food court. Tickets will be available at the box office in front of the school. Chaperones please report to D-148 at 6:45pm. $8 if you are wearing black and white $10 at the door Photo I.D. required for entry See you there! Ms. J From bhs at idiom.com Thu Apr 23 15:22:02 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Apr 23 15:22:46 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] BHS Development Group: March/April grants Message-ID: <819927.81554.qm@web82105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact The BHS Development Group [mailto:grants@bhsdg.org] The Berkeley HIgh School Development Group (BHSDG) is pleased to announce that we have funded the following grants at our March/April meetings: BHS Mountain Bike Club/Jared Prolo - shelter tent and resistance trainers, gear needed during races Andrea Sanguine - Kiln repair Front Office - Ruby Taylor/Belinda McDaniel - Discretionary fund grant for supplies Registrar's Office - Barbara Mellion/Bobbye Reed - Discretionary fund grant for supplies Counseling Office - Antoinette Cooks - Discretionary fund grant for supplies Uri Skowronski/Bennette Williams - AP Test Fee reductions for middle income families Best Buddies Club/Shannon Amaral - Conference attendance for club president Quiz Bowl Club/Jared Prolo - Quiz Bowl National Tournament Angela Price - Trip to visit colleges for College Center Counselor Frances Cohen - College Application Handbook Ilene Abrams/Teri Goodman - 1st Steps Scholarships (funds lowest-income college-bound seniors' initial college expenses such as housing and tuition deposits, placement testing, transportation, etc.) We are grateful to all of our donors who allow us to support many programs at Berkeley High School. Now, more than ever, we need everyone's donations to be able to continue this support for all of our students. Making a donation is fast and easy!!! Visit our website: www.bhsdg.org and use PayPal to donate via credit card OR make checks payable to BHSDG and mail to: BHSDG P.O. Box 519 Berkeley, CA 94701 Questions? Call 510-464-1181 From bhs at idiom.com Thu Apr 23 16:14:25 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Apr 23 16:15:16 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: School Governance Council Meeting 4/28 Message-ID: <479825.62435.qm@web82106.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; contact Richard Ng richard_ng@berkeley.k12.ca.us The next Berkeley High School Governance Council meeting will take place Tuesday, April 28th at 4:15 pm and will be held in the Community Theater Lobby. The items on the agenda are: New Schedule Scheduling Update Staffing Plan Enhancement Proposals BSEP Committee Recommendations If there are 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 Thu Apr 23 19:41:15 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Apr 23 19:42:18 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 4/24/09 Message-ID: <99569.48380.qm@web82106.mail.mud.yahoo.com> STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN April 24, 2009 ADMINISTRATION 1. Free tutoring available for all levels of Latin, on Tuesdays and Thursdays in C105. 2. Students please sign up for AP Language and Literature. Pick up the summer reader in C205 during lunch! (Ms. Tammer's room) 3. STAR Testing continues through today, Friday, April 24th. Please make sure you read the times correctly. This test is for 9-11th graders only - Seniors report to school after the test. Friday, April 24th 8:30 - 8:50 Prep/Attendance 8:50 - 10:15 History Part 1 10:15 - 10:20 Break 10:20 - 12:00 History Part 2 12:00 - 12:50 lunch 12:01 - 1:03 Period 4 1:09-2:09 Period 5 2:15 - 3:15 Period 6 CLUBS 1. Are you interested in journalism? Are you interested in investigating all the amazing environmental progress happening in the Bay Area and encouraging BHS to go green? The Green pages, the new addition to the Jacket entirely dedicated to environmental issues, is for you! Email Anna at aguth@mac.com *2. Are you interested in joining the Berkeley High Jacket? Well you might just be in luck! The Jacket currently has a number of positions open on the 2009-2010 ed board, including web editor, multimedia editor, copy editor, and business manager. If you are currently a freshman, sophomore or junior and think you might be right for one of those jobs, please send an email to charlottew@bhsjacket.com or drop by room C213 on Mondays at lunch. FOR ALL STUDENTS ST. MARY'S COLLEGE FAIR - Saturday, April 25, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. 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. FOR SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS 1. Exploring College Options - Student/Parent Information Sessions on Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford. Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 pm, Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 - 9th Street, Oakland. RSVP at www.exploringcollegeoptions.org 2. SAT/ACT TEST DATES -- May 5 is the regular registration deadline for the June 6 SAT and SAT subject tests. May 8 is the regular registration deadline for the June 13 ACT. These are the last tests offered before September 2009. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. SUMMER ACTIVITIES The Museum of Children's Art in Oakland is seeking high school age volunteers for the summer arts day camp apprentice program. Volunteers should be interested in working with young children (6-10 yrs) and art. During camp, volunteers will assist the art instructors and supervise campers during recess and field trips. Camp runs June 15-Aug 21. Volunteers work half-day shifts for a minimum of two weeks of their choice during the summer. For information and applications email: rae@mocha.org or visit www.mocha.org. EVENTS/PERFORMANCES 1. MORP is tonite! Please come out and party with us. MORP is from 7:00 ? 11:00 pm. at the BHS Cafeteria. The tickets will be sold at the door. $8 if you wear Black and White, and $10 if you don?t. We will have a live performance and be selling food at this event. Please come out and party! *2. En Pointe Youth Dance Company II Directed by two BHS students -- Molly Levy and Tai Vogel -- and featuring other BHS students as dancers, the show is called Impulse. It will be at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts (2640 College Ave. at Derby in Berkeley), Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th at 8 pm. 3. Senior prom tickets are $65. Buy your tickets in D173. Guest passes are available in D148. Prom is May 9, 2009. 4. World Premiere of an original musical written by BHS seniors Nathan Kersey-Wilson and Abby Simons opens at BHS this Friday night at 7pm!! The musical is called DOUBLE DIGITS and follows a group of students who must cast aside their differences when power at their school is abused for treacherous ends. DOUBLE DIGITS is a witty, heartfelt story with a gorgeous score. Come see your fellow students perform in this fun high energy show this Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2 pm in the Little Theatre. The cost is $6 for BHS students and staff. The show continues through the first weekend of May. Don't miss this student written, directed and performed musical world premiere! 5. High School Musical 2 - On Stage seeks Dancers and Singers!! Ages 14 and up. Auditions: Sat. April 25. Time: 1 - 5 p.m. Location: St. Teresa's Church, 4850 Clarewood Drive, Oakland CA. Please prepare a one minute song, a two minute monologue and be dressed to dance! By appointment only! Call today: 510-969-8375. Rehearsals will start in late April, performances will be two weekends in June at the Del Valle Theatre in Walnut Creek. Rehearsals will be in Oakland. 6. WANT TO BE PART OF ONE OF BROADWAY'S BIGGEST HITS? YMTC announces auditions for its fall production of A CHORUS LINE. Calling all dancers, singers, and actors. Auditions (by appointment) May 11 - 13. For more information, checkout www.ymtcberkeley.org. Tuition assistance available. From bhs at idiom.com Fri Apr 24 07:52:49 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Apr 24 07:53:34 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for Aprill 24, 2009 Message-ID: <322528.73705.qm@web39604.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Do not reply to this e-mail, please contact Angela Price at angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-4576 College Advisor's Bulletin Friday, April 24, 2009 SAT WORD OF THE DAY: INDUCE -- to cause. Warning: don?t drive when taking this medication as it may induce drowsiness Ms. Abrams will be away from school this week visiting colleges.? If you need assistance, please contact Angela Price at angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us or 644-4576.? FOR ALL STUDENTS Internship available in Congresswoman Barbara Lee?s Oakland office -- Internships available for the summer and fall semesters.? Learn the inner workings of a fast-paced congressional office, Study innovative national policies and their impact on local programs, assist constituents and community organizations of the 9th Congressional District.? The minimum commitment: is 2 days per week (8 hrs/week total) for 3 months.? Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills, professional manner, and ability to attend a one-time orientation session (date to be determined).? Duties include administrative support, community outreach, research, and casework.? To apply, send a statement of interest and resume to the Oakland District Office.? The cover letter is used as a writing sample, and should include the dates of your availability.? In addition, be prepared to submit references.? Direct application materials, questions and concerns to: Dominique Nisperos, 1301 Clay Street, Suite 1000-N, Oakland, CA? 94612.? Phone:? (510) 763-0370 ext. 14, Fax:? (510) 763-6538, Nisperos@mail.house.gov. Application materials are ready for Community Reading Buddies 2009.? Volunteer to spend a few hours each week reading and animating learning activities with young children at two Oakland Child Development Centers and at Berkeley Youth Alternatives.? Most of the young children come from families who are not native English speakers, so this program is a way to get them excited about learning and reading in English.? The junior high and high school "mentors" have a lot of fun, make friends and learn a lot from their peers and their "buddies."? Volunteers for this program also earn Community Service Credits. Dates:? June 15 -- July 31, Mon.-- Fri. for 2 ? hours a day.? Volunteers must commit to at least two sessions a week for two weeks; most choose to do more. For more information and application materials, go to http://aspireeducation.org/communityreadingbuddies.htm.? Deadline:? May 15th.? If you have questions please email CRB@aspireeducation.org. Teen volunteers needed at MOCHA for Fun Community Event, Sunday, April 26, 10-5pm. The Museum of Children's Art in Oakland is seeking high school age volunteers for MOCHA's 20th Birthday Party Community Event. Volunteers will be helping to run fun art-making and carnival game booths.? Volunteers must be responsible, ready to work and have fun.? Volunteers can sign-up for any of the following shifts: 11:30-5:30 - The Whole Shebang; 10am- noon Set up only; 11:30-3pm Early fun time; 2:30-5:50 Afternoon blast; 5:00-7pm Clean-up. For information and sign-ups email: rae@mocha.org. 510-465-8770 x310. JOB OPENING -- Alko Office Supply has an opening for a part-time job working after school and on Saturdays.? Starting pay is $8.00.? Duties include retail floor sales, stocking and shelving, and light janitorial duties (sweeping, emptying trash).? For more information, call Claudia or Gary at 848-3356 or pick up an application at 2225 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley. ST. MARY?S COLLEGE FAIR -- Saturday, April 25, 1:00 pm -- 4:30 pm.? 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.? Project WHAT -- Part/time jobs for teenagers and young adults, ages 15-24, who have had a parent in prison or jail, to increase awareness of what it?s like to have had a parent in prison or jail and to improve services for youth with incarcerated parents.? The job entails working with a writing instructor to write a true story based on your personal experience, speak publicly at conferences about your experience, and facilitate trainings for adults and youth.? $8/hour for summer training + $100 bonus at the end of the summer.? $10-$12/hour for weekly meetings during the school year, plus fees for presenting at conferences or training.? Applications and more information available in D221.? Deadline:? April 23.? FOR SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS Essay contest sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses.? Students must be a resident of a district of members of the Congressional Black Caucus.? Applicants must write an essay of 750-1000 words on a specific topic (see application).? Winners and their families are invited to Washington, DC (all expenses paid) in September to present their essays and participate in a panel discussion.? Applications available in D221.? Deadline:? May 29.? Exploring College Options -- Student/Parent Information Sessions on Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford.? Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 pm, Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 -- 9th Street, Oakland.? RSVP at www.exploringcollegeoptions.org.? JUNIORS - Nordstrom Scholarship -- Open to juniors who have maintained a strong GPA (at least 2.7 unweighted), have made a substantial contribution to their community, are involved in school activities, and demonstrate financial need.? Award:? $10,000 scholarship distributed over four years.? Applications are available in D221.? Received deadline:? June 1. JUNIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS -- Did you miss the financial aid information night held on April 2?? If so, you may borrow the DVD of the meeting for up to two evenings.? Contact our assistant, Ms. Breiter, at firecat_breiter@berkeley.k12.ca.us to get on the list.? Are you interested in serving in the US House of Representatives as a page?? If you are at least 16 years old and have a 3.0 GPA in core academic subjects and are a current sophomore, you may apply for a fall or spring appointment.? There is no GPA requirement for pages who work during the summer and current juniors may apply.? Pages live in the Page Residence Hall in Washington, DC and attend classes at the Page Residence Hall.? Pages must be sponsored by a member of Congress.? For more information, go to http://pageprogram.house.gov/become.html .??? SAT/ACT TEST DATES -- May 5 is the regular registration deadline for the June 6 SAT and SAT subject tests. May 8 is the regular registration deadline for the June 13 ACT.? These are the last tests offered before September 2009.? Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221.? SUMMER PROGRAMS A list of 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." FOR SENIORS FRESNO STATE -- Are you planning on attending Fresno State or were admitted and have questions about the school? Come to a meeting on Thursday, April 23 at 10:35 in the College/Career Center to speak with an admissions representative from the school.? Sign up in advance in D221 to attend. MAY 1 DEADLINE -- May 1 is the deadline to send in your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to most colleges and universities.? For most schools, if you do not send in your SIR and your deposit (if required) by May 1, you will not be able to attend that school in the fall.? You may only send in a SIR to one school.? It is unethical to tell more than one school that you plan to attend their college in the fall.? If you have any questions at all, please stop by to see me or Ms. Price at lunch or after school.? WAITLISTED?? Still interested in the school?? Check out this very helpful article on how to let schools know that you really want to go to their school:? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/05/AR2009040501805.html .? Once you?ve drafted your letter, Ms. Price or I would be happy to review it before you send it. SCHOLARSHIPS For a complete list of scholarship applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=scholarships.? Will to Win -- Open to high school seniors with asthma who demonstrate outstanding performance in the following areas and have received at least one award in their category:? Performing arts, visual arts, community service, athletics, science.? Applicants must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5, be a US citizen and plan on enrolling in college in fall 2009.? Two scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded in each category. Applications available in D221.? Deadline:? April 30.? Check Center Scholarship -- Open to graduating senior from Berkeley High School with a minimum 2.5 GPA who will attend a vocational/training school, 2 year or 4 year college or university in the fall.? Two scholarships of $500 each will be awarded.? Applications available in D221. Deadline:? May 11. Los Hermanos de Stanford -- Open to outstanding Latino seniors who plan to attend a two or four year college in the fall and has financial need.? Students are NOT REQUIRED to attend Stanford.? Two $800 scholarships will be awarded Applications available at www.stanford.edu/group/hermanos/scholarships.html and in D221. Deadline:? May 15. Salvadoran American Leadership & Educational Fund (SALEF) -- Open to students of Central American or other Latino ethnicity who demonstrate financial need, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate a history of community involvement and reside in SF Bay Area or Los Angeles Area.? US citizenship or permanent residency NOT required.? Applications? available in D221.?Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.? Deadline:? June 30.? LAHF Dise/Gardere/Smith Scholarship Fund -- Open to any low-income high school senior going to college fall 2009.? There will be two scholarships awarded $1,000 each. Deadline: May 15. Applications available in D221. *New to the bulletin today From bhs at idiom.com Fri Apr 24 11:57:43 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Apr 24 11:58:33 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] EVENT: En Pointe Youth Dance Company II, 4/24 and 4/25 Message-ID: <455014.88616.qm@web82107.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; contact Deena Levy moveeasy@speakeasy.org We are very excited to announce En Pointe Youth Dance Company II's performance of ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop as well as live music in their 2009 show: IMPULSE Artistic Director: Molly Levy, Co-Director: Tai Vogel (both BHS Students) En Pointe is an entirely student danced, choreographed, and directed performance company, founded in 2000 by Joanna Poz-Molesky and Annie Rigney (both BHS grads) and now in its 9th year. Friday April 24th and Saturday, April 25th at 8 PM Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave at Derby, Berkeley With very special guest trombonist: Natalie Cressman and her band (Friday 4/24) This weekend Molly, Tai and 12 other dedicated dancers (a majority of them from BHS), Natalie Cressman and her jazz band, and youth technical staff will present a lively, diverse concert of original choreography and music. *** This is all done by young artists independent of any school, teacher or adult direction.*** Please show your support, buy tickets in advance, and treat yourself to a memorable evening of inspiring, youthful creativity. Tickets: Adults: $15, Student, Seniors: $10 (plus service charge)from 1-800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com (search for "en pointe") Tickets available at the door $18 (Adults) and $12 (Students) Tickets will be available at the box office one hour before each performance. From bhs at idiom.com Fri Apr 24 12:01:50 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Apr 24 12:02:17 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] PARENT RESOURCE CENTER: BART Tickets for Sale, 4/27 and 4/28 Message-ID: <448326.11463.qm@web82103.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not reply to the e-tree; please contact Simon Tiles stiles@berkeley.k12.ca.us BART ticket orders for the month of May will be taken on April 27th and 28th at lunchtime only in room D224. Ticket price is $16.00 each for a $32.00 value ticket. Cash only, NO CHECKS, and please bring exact change. A maximum of 4 tickets can be ordered per month. No ticket orders will be taken after the end of lunch on April 28th. From bhs at idiom.com Fri Apr 24 12:09:57 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Apr 24 12:10:43 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Good News Regarding Graduation Tickets Message-ID: <68066.82325.qm@web82105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; please contact: Janet Huseby jhuseby@pacbell.net Good news: Each senior will receive two free tickets for the graduation ceremony at the Greek Theater on Friday, June 12. After that, seniors may purchase as many additional tickets as they want for $15 each. Due to the cost of holding the ceremony at the Greek Theater -- Berkeley High's graduation venue for over four decades -- the student leadership, working with the administration, had initially decided that there would be no free tickets. Yesterday the administration decided to increase the amount budgeted for the ceremony in order to ensure that each student receives the initial two tickets at no cost. From bhs at idiom.com Fri Apr 24 12:14:58 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Apr 24 12:16:19 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Lottery Results to be Mailed Message-ID: <663858.6882.qm@web82106.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; contact: Janet Huseby jhuseby@pacbell.net The initial lottery for next year's smaller learning communities (small schools and programs) was held mid-April. Current BHS students were included in this lottery, along with incoming 9th grade students who registered by early February. There will be a second lottery in June and one in late August/early September. The results of the April lottery are not yet public. They should be mailed home by the end of next week, May 1. From bhs at idiom.com Fri Apr 24 12:19:00 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Apr 24 12:19:39 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] BIHS: Peet's Coffee Roasting Plant Fundraiser, 5/17 Message-ID: <760692.89253.qm@web82105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; contact Candy Meyers meyerscandy@yahoo.com Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Peet's world famous coffee plant....and sample exotic teas and coffees at a fund raiser for Berkeley High's International School When: Sunday, May 17th Where: Peet's Coffee Roasting Plant on the Bay. 2001 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda Time: 10am-Noon The tour and tasting will be led by Peet's renowned roast master, Jim Reynolds. Buy tickets now. Limited to 100 people. Tickets are on a sliding scale: $25, $50 or $100 Buy tickets now at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/63699 Questions? Check out the BIHS website: http://berkeleyihs.org/ From bhs at idiom.com Fri Apr 24 12:25:22 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Apr 24 12:26:22 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] BUSD: Teacher Tube Postings Message-ID: <9477.24526.qm@web82102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; please contact Mark Coplan Mark_Coplan@berkeley.k12.ca.us I have had many requests to get BUSD performance videos onto TeacherTube. It has been problematic, but here are three great pieces uploaded for your pleasure. Mark Coplan, BUSD Public Information Officer ===================================================== (1) Berkeley High School Drama Presents "Double Digits" Turning ten has never been so overwhelming! DOUBLE DIGITS follows a group of ten-year-olds as they navigate the turbulent waters of the fifth grade. When power is abused for treacherous ends, the students at Brookwood Elementary must cast aside their differences to save themselves, and their school. DOUBLE DIGITS is a witty, heartfelt story complete with a gorgeous score, a fabulous cast, and thoughtful social commentary. A New and Original Full-Length Musical by Abby Simons and Nathan Kersey-Wilson. Opening at The Florence Schwimley Little Theater on April 24th at 7:00pm. Directed by Abby Simons, Musical Direction by Nathan Kersey-Wilson http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=99212&title=BHS_Double_Digits&ref=markcoplan (2) BUSD Performing Arts Showcase 2009 Video Available Now: See Sampler on YouTube & TeacherTube The Berkeley Unified School District's Annual Performing Arts Showcase 2009 featured student musicians from elementary, middle and high school band and orchestra; a rapidly growing choral music program and jazz and rock bands with over a thousand family members in the audience. This marked another Berkeley first when Superintendent Bill Huyett opened the showcase by singing the National Anthem. This sampler shares the Superintendent's surprise, an all school chorale performance and the Middle School orchestra. The entire concert was recorded by Berkeley Community Media (with four cameras), and is already available for the low price of $15. See the sampler on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R3X8s4gHwo Or TeacherTube at: www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=7f6b767270562b895bc6&page=1&viewtype=&category= Order DVD or VHS from Berkeley Community Media at: info@betv.org or call 848-2288, Fax 848-0265 Or visit Berkeley Community Media at 2239 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Tuesday through Friday 5pm to 9pm or Saturday noon to 4PM. http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=94465&title=BUSD_Performing_Arts_Showcase_2009&ref=markcoplan (3) King Middle School's Orchestra and Jazz Band performing at King's Winter Concert 2008 http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=71920&title=King_Middle_School_7th_8th_Grade_Concert_Band&ref=markcoplan From bhs at idiom.com Fri Apr 24 12:37:59 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Apr 24 12:39:00 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] EVENT: Parents Education Network Event, 4/25 Message-ID: <923493.7777.qm@web82105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; contact Susanne Tilney stilney@sbcglobal.net TOMORROW Saturday, April 25th at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Parents Education Network is hosting EDUCATION REVOLUTION 2009! This is an event for students who learn differently, and all others who support them. Find out about cool careers. Participate in contests, promotions, and afternoon activities. All students are free. Scholarships are available for all others. For more information go to http://www.parentseducationnetwork.org/EdRevBios or email Susanne Tilney: stilney@sbcglobal.net From bhs at idiom.com Fri Apr 24 16:00:11 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Apr 24 16:01:06 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] BULLETIN: Student Daily Bulletin for 4/27/09 Message-ID: <486770.11447.qm@web82106.mail.mud.yahoo.com> STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN April 27, 2009 ADMINISTRATION 1. Free tutoring available for all levels of Latin, on Tuesdays and Thursdays in C105. 2. Students please sign up for AP Language and Literature. Pick up the summer reader in C205 during lunch! (Ms. Tammer?s room) *3. BART tickets orders for the month of May will be taken on Monday, April 27th and Tuesday, April 28th at lunchtime only in D224. Ticket price is $16 each for a $32 value ticket. Cash only, no checks and please bring exact change. A maximum of 4 tickets can be ordered per month. No ticket orders will be taken after April 28th. CLUBS Are you interested in joining the Berkeley High Jacket? Well you might just be in luck! The Jacket currently has a number of positions open on the 2009-2010 ed board, including web editor, multimedia editor, copy editor, and business manager. If you are currently a freshman, sophomore or junior and think you might be right for one of those jobs, please send an email to charlottew@bhsjacket.com or drop by room C213 on Mondays at lunch. FOR ALL STUDENTS 1. Exploring College Options - Student/Parent Information Sessions on Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford. Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 pm, Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 - 9th Street, Oakland. RSVP at www.exploringcollegeoptions.org 2. SAT/ACT TEST DATES -- May 5 is the regular registration deadline for the June 6 SAT and SAT subject tests. May 8 is the regular registration deadline for the June 13 ACT. These are the last tests offered before September 2009. Fee waivers for low income students are available in D221. *3. Parents Education Network is hosting EDUCATION REVOLUTION 2009! This is an event for students who learn differently, and all others who support them. Find out about cool careers. Participate in contests, promotions, and afternoon activities. All students are free. Scholarships are available for all others. For more information go to http://www.parentseducationnetwork.org/EdRevBios. SUMMER ACTIVITIES The Museum of Children's Art in Oakland is seeking high school age volunteers for the summer arts day camp apprentice program. Volunteers should be interested in working with young children (6-10 yrs) and art. During camp, volunteers will assist the art instructors and supervise campers during recess and field trips. Camp runs June 15-Aug 21. Volunteers work half-day shifts for a minimum of two weeks of their choice during the summer. For information and applications email: rae@mocha.org or visit www.mocha.org. EVENTS/PERFORMANCES 1. Senior prom tickets are $65. Buy your tickets in D173. Guest passes are available in D148. Prom is May 9, 2009. 2. World Premiere of an original musical written by BHS seniors Nathan Kersey-Wilson and Abby Simons!! The musical is called DOUBLE DIGITS and follows a group of students who must cast aside their differences when power at their school is abused for treacherous ends. DOUBLE DIGITS is a witty, heartfelt story with a gorgeous score. Come see your fellow students perform in this fun high energy show this Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2 pm in the Little Theatre. The cost is $6 for BHS students and staff. Don't miss this student written, directed and performed musical world premiere! 3. WANT TO BE PART OF ONE OF BROADWAY'S BIGGEST HITS? YMTC announces auditions for its fall production of A CHORUS LINE. Calling all dancers, singers, and actors. Auditions (by appointment) May 11 - 13. For more information, checkout www.ymtcberkeley.org. Tuition assistance available.