From bhs at idiom.com Mon Jun 8 09:03:56 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Jun 8 09:04:27 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] PTSA: Newsletter Submission Deadline -- Friday, June 12 Message-ID: <251737.19128.qm@web82101.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree. Contact Mark van Krieken: markvk4@comcast.net Hello BHS Community! The deadline for submitting articles for the summer issue of the PTSA Newsletter is this Friday, June 12th. The Newsletter will be part of the summer packet, which will be mailed out to everyone around August 1st. If you would like to submit an article to the PTSA Newsletter, please send your submission to newsletter editor, Mark van Krieken, at markvk4@comcast.net. Thanks! From bhs at idiom.com Mon Jun 8 10:40:29 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Jun 8 11:37:02 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] VOLUNTEERS: Summer School --NEW TIMES/textbook update Message-ID: Contact: Janet Huseby jhuseby@pacbell.net and Jorge Melgoza at jorge_melgoza@berkeley.k12.ca.us Dear Community, 1.Last week we posted a call for help with summer school registration. I unfortunately put out the wrong times (and days!). We are looking for volunteers to help with registration in the school cafeteria on Tuesday, June 16 from 10:30 to 12:30 and Wednesday, June 17 from 7:15 to 10:30. If you can help either time, please contact Mr. Melgoza at jorge_melgoza@berkeley.k12.ca.us 2. The Textbook collectors STILL need help on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday or this week. If you can help morning or afternoon, please come to the Front Desk and we will direct you to the proper place. THANK YOU, Everyone! From bhs at idiom.com Mon Jun 8 17:06:11 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Jun 8 17:10:27 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for June 9, 2009 Message-ID: <658798.57735.qm@web39606.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Do not reply to this e-mail, please contact Ilene Abrams at iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us. College Advisor's Bulletin Tuesday, June 9, 2009 SAT WORD OF THE DAY:? WARY -- cautious; leery.? High school athletes need to be wary of unethical and illegal college recruitment practices.? CAL GRANT UPDATE -- GREAT NEWS!? The legislative Conference Committee on the Budget voted to reject the governor?s proposal to eliminate the Cal Grant program. It?s important to keep your letters coming until the proposal is defeated in the final budget. BACKGROUND - Gov. Schwarzenegger has frozen all Cal Grants awarded to students in the class of 2009.? He has proposed that the Cal Grant program be eliminated as part of his new budget.? Write a letter to your state legislative representatives and to the governor against this proposal.? Let them know what it will mean to you and others that you know.? For a sample letter, go to https://www.calpirgstudents.org/action/save-cal-grants .? Please do this now!? This drastic proposal hurts not only individual students and families, but the future of the economy of California.? Additional info:? You can also write your own letter and send it to the following:? * Harry Ermoian, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Noreen Evans - harry.ermoian@asm.ca.gov * Dan Reeves, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Kevin de Le?n dan.reeves@asm.ca.gov * Colleen Beamish, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield colleen.beamish@asm.ca.gov * Todd Moffitt, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Roger Niello todd.moffitt@asm.ca.gov * David Reade, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Jim Nielsen - david.reade@asm.ca.gov * John Ferrera, Chief of Staff to Senator Denise Ducheny - john.ferrera@sen.ca.gov * Russell Lowery, Chief of Staff to Senator Bob Dutton - russell.lowery@sen.ca.gov * Bob Hartnagel, Chief of Staff to Senator Mark Leno - bob.hartnagel@sen.ca.gov * John Casey, Chief of Staff to Senator Alan Lowenthal - john.casey@sen.ca.gov * Gina Zari, Chief of Staff to Senator Mimi Walters - gina.zari@sen.ca.gov FOR ALL STUDENTS SUMMER JOB -- Read to an elderly woman Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for two hours in the Oakland hills.? $15/hour.? For more information, contact Sara at 527-4639.? Paid Youth Web Consultant Labor Occupational Health Program (LOHP) UC Berkeley.? The Labor Occupational Health Program is dedicated to educating youth about their rights on the job and how to stay safe at work.? This summer, they are seeking a high school student who has some web design experience/interest to help plan for and develop a more engaging and interactive website (www.youngworkers.org).? You will learn new web development and design skills and will have the opportunity to work with a professional designer to build a website using industry standard tools. For more information and to receive an application, contact Donna Iverson at 643-8902 or driver@berkeley.edu. Applications also available in D221.? FOR JUNIORS HELPFUL WEBSITE -- If you want to take a campus tour but can?t get to the campus, check out http://youniversitytv.com/. The pamphlet Introducing the University is also available in the College/Career Center.? This pamphlet contains helpful information on admissions, majors and financial aid from the UC system.? Pick your copy up before the end of school! The Junior Summer To Do List and the Senior Profile are both available in the College/Career Center.? Come by and pick yours up.? It will make the fall much easier if you start your college search and application process during the summer.? ATHLETES -- Juniors who want to play Division I or Division II sports in college need to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/ .???They also need to instruct College Board or ACT to send their SAT or ACT scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center.? Finally, they will need to turn in a Transcript Request Form to our registrar, Barbara Mellion (D173).? Mark ?FINAL JUNIOR TRANSCRIPT? across the top of the form and paperclip the request to a stamped business size envelope addressed to the NCAA Eligibility Center.? You must use Berkeley High School (1980 Allston Way, Berkeley 94704) as the return address on the envelope or the Eligibility Center will not accept them.? If you have any questions about how to complete any of these tasks, see your College Advisor at lunch or after school. SUMMER PROGRAMS Check out www.enrichmentalley.com for information on summer programs. Looking for ways to volunteer this summer, go to www.volunteerinfo.org for information on programs in the Bay Area. 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 SENIORITIS? If you are getting below a C in any of your classes and are planning to attend a four year college in the fall, you MUST contact the college to discuss this.? All colleges will receive a copy of your final transcript.? By contacting the college and discussing your options with them, you may be able to prevent your admission from being rescinded.? Please see your College Advisor if you would like to discuss your grades or what to say to the college. If you are interested in a career in technology or business, check out Year Up at www.yearup.org .? This free, full-time training program offers a weekly stipend and 14 credits from City College of San Francisco. It combines six months of on-the-job training at local corporations with six months of classroom training.? Applications and more information are also available in the College/Career Center.? You can access your AP scores starting July 1 and send them to additional colleges beginning July 3 using the AP Automated Grade Reporting Service. Students can call (888) 308-0013 (toll free in the United States and Canada) or (609) 771-7366, 24 hours a day. You will need your AP number to use the service, so please hold on to your AP Student Packs. If you haven?t turned in your Transcript Request Form to Ms. Mellion in D173 so that we can send an official transcript to the school they will be attending in the fall, DO SO IMMEDIATELY!? All colleges require that students send them a final transcript confirming their senior year grades.? MANY SCHOOLS WILL RESCIND YOUR ADMISSION IF THEY DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPT.???WHAT WE NEED:? a) Write ?FINAL TRANSCRIPT? in capital letters across the top of the form of the Transcript Request Form and fill it out.? If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the request form; b) Paperclip it to a stamped (postage has gone up to 44 cents!) business size envelope addressed to the college, with Berkeley High School (1980 Allston Way, Berkeley 94704) as the return address.? c)? If you applied to a school which uses the Common Application, print out the Final Report form and attach it to the outside of the envelope.? Some schools have their own final report form which you can use instead.? No Final Report form is needed for Cal State or UC campuses.? SCHOLARSHIPS For a complete list of scholarship applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=scholarships.? Salvadoran-American Leadership and Educational Fund (SALEF) -- Open to graduating seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who are of Salvadoran, Central American, or other Latino ethnicity, have financial need, and have a history of community service and involvement.? Students may be either graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate, graduate and professional students.? Community college students are eligible if they are AB540 students.? Students must reside and study in the San Francisco Bay Area or Los Angeles Area (specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union, East Los Angeles) and San Fernando Valley. Recipients must be able to help other students through mentoring, community service, or tutoring after receiving the award.? The application is available at www.salef.org and in D221. The scholarship is open to all students regardless of immigration status. Scholarship:? $500-$5,000.? Deadline:? June 30.? Univision Exito Escolar -- Open to current Latino seniors who reside in Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano or Sonoma County. Essays in English and Spanish are required.? Scholarship amounts vary from $500 to $2,000. US CITIZENSHIP OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY IS NOT REQUIRED.? Applications available in D221.? Applications must be received at the Univision office by 5:00 pm on July 31. *New to the bulletin today From bhs at idiom.com Mon Jun 8 19:07:59 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Jun 8 19:08:28 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] MISC: BHS Wearables - PJ Bottoms and Cushions are In! Message-ID: Contact: Diane Douglas or Sarah Martiniak We have recently re-stocked the PJ bottoms, so if you have been waiting to buy, now is the time. Black sweatpants in all sizes will be back in stock VERY soon. Come pick up your $5 seat cushion in advance of graduation or for those upcoming summer sports games. Please contact the wearables sales coordinators to arrange a time for your purchases. Remember, all proceeds benefit the Berkeley Athletic Fund! Thank you, Sarah Martiniak 849-1506 smartiniak@comcast.net OR Diane Douglas 524-4342 diane@profacto.com From bhs at idiom.com Mon Jun 8 19:08:58 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Jun 8 19:25:48 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Registration Schedule Message-ID: <16A9A72859094583B3502B455E271221@your0cdc4f5844> Contact: Janet Huseby jhuseby@pacbell.net The first day of school for the 2009-2010 school year is Wednesday, September 2. Registration will be held the preceding week: Freshmen, Monday, August 24 (Freshmen registration also includes an orientation, see below) Sophomores, Tuesday, August 25 Juniors, Wednesday, August 26 Seniors, Thursday, August 27 Makeup day, Friday, August 28 Several parts of registration will be different this year as a result the state budget cuts which will result in two to three fewer counselors, one less vice principal, and the loss of two clerical workers: There will be no makeup on August 31 or September 1. Students who miss registration August 24 to 28 will report to school on Wednesday, September 2 starting at 7:30 to receive their schedule. And, in a change, students may only submit schedule changes DURING registration. (In the past students had up to ten days to submit change requests. ) As in the past, schedule changes are only made in cases in which the school has made a mistake placing a student in a wrong level or in a class which was not requested. Counselors will be available during registration to talk with students. For students who are new to Berkeley High, a lot happens during registration. Picture IDs are taken, forms turned in, free and reduced lunch forms handed out, student organizers sold, lockers assigned, and class schedules distributed. In addition, freshmen will meet with administrators and be taken on school tours by upperclassmen. In the summer mailing, which is scheduled to be compiled by VOLUNTEERS Tuesday and Wednesday July 28 and 29 and mailed home on the 30th, students will find the times they are scheduled to report for registration. Janet Huseby BHS Volunteer Coordinator jhuseby@pacbell.net (510) 527-1130 From bhs at idiom.com Mon Jun 8 19:25:21 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Mon Jun 8 19:25:50 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Graduation Update: June 12th Message-ID: <695F763B98054460BB919620AFB261EC@your0cdc4f5844> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Edith Jordan [mailto:Edith_Jordan@berkeley.k12.ca.us] Greetings BHS Family, This year the Greek Theatre has instituted a few changes in order to make the evening run smoothly, we are notifying you ahead of time about what won't be allowed at graduation: We are not allowing any kind of horns or noise-makers, balloons, large bags, baby strollers, signs of any sort, umbrellas, food or liquid, baby formula excluded, and water will be for sale. There will be no ins-and-outs (if you leave you need a brand new ticket to get back in). We are very proud of our graduating seniors and we hope that they can cherish this day for the rest of their lives, so we want to make sure that everyone remains respectful and supportive throughout the program. The following items are prohibited from the Greek Theatre: LARGE BACKPACKS GLASS BOTTLES CANS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES COOLERS SKATEBOARDS / BICYCLES / SCOOTERS FIREWORKS TRIPODS FOR CAMERAS OR VIDEO CAMERAS STROLLERS ANIMALS (with the exception of documented service animals) LAWN FURNITURE OR CHAIRS (small blankets and soft back support cushions are OK) ANY ITEMS THAT CAN BE PERCEIVED AS WEAPONS Thanks, Ms.J~ If you have any questions please call 510-644-8990 or email Edith_Jordan@berkeley.k12.ca.us From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jun 9 10:56:21 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jun 9 10:56:59 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] BUSD: Berkeley Health Dept Update on H1N1 (Swine) Flu - June2009 Message-ID: <6FB4C6824AE6456AB70392F64EB00C8D@your0cdc4f5844> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact City of Berkeley Public Health Division - (510) 981-2489 H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information for Berkeley Parents Updated June 5, 2009 Current Status of H1N1 in the Berkeley Community H1N1 is now widespread in the Bay Area community, including Berkeley. While there is no a reason for alarm, the Berkeley Public Health Division stresses the need for parents to pay close attention for influenza-like illness (fever with cough or fever with a sore throat) in children. During the recent H1N1 flu outbreak, the Public Health Division worked closely with the school district, and in the early weeks of the outbreak, we identified suspected cases of the flu at Malcolm X elementary school. We took the cautious approach recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and dismissed classes at the school, in order to slow the spread of this new flu. Fortunately, this flu has been relatively mild and we were able to resume classes after two days. This new H1N1 virus has spread without regard for borders, race, or ethnicity. We are concerned about the possible return of the virus in the fall, possibly causing more severe illness. As we learn more about the H1N1 flu virus, we will adapt our response to best protect our community. BUSD and the City Public Health Division will continue working together to keep students, staff, and families healthy and informed. Please check the Public Health website regularly for up-to-date information. We have all been saddened to hear of the recent death of a Contra Costa County child with H1N1 infection (http://cchealth.org/topics/swine_flu/). Even seasonal flu causes deaths every year, including deaths in children. Because H1N1 is so widespread, closing schools at this time would not be an effective strategy to prevent the spread of virus. Everyone is urged to continue following the usual precautions to reduce the spread of flu germs, stay home when sick, and get the seasonal flu vaccine when it is available. There is no vaccine for H1N1 at this time, but we will provide updated information when one becomes available. All BUSD students should attend school and school functions as usual, unless they are sick. Children should be taken for emergency medical care right away if they have these warning signs: 1) Fast or troubled breathing; 2) bluish skin color; 3) not drinking enough fluids; 4) not waking up or not interacting; 5) being so irritable that the child does not want to be held; 6) Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough; 7) Fever with a rash Adults should get emergency medical care right away if they have: 1) trouble breathing or shortness of breath; 2) pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen; 3) sudden dizziness; 4) confusion; 5) severe or continuing vomiting For more information: * Call the city at 510-981-CITY (2489) or 510-981-5300, or Swine Flu (H1N1) Hotline for the Public (1-888-865-0564). This is a toll-free H1N1 hotline in English and Spanish. Assistance in other languages is also available. The hotline is operational Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. * See the following websites: City of Berkeley Health and Human Services: http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Home.aspx California Department of Public Health: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/news/Pages/SwineFluLndingPg042409.aspx Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swine/investigation.htm ========================================== Mark A. Coplan Public Information Officer, BUSD 510-644-6320 Cell: 510-472-3811 Mark_Coplan@berkeley.k12.ca.us Berkeley Unified School District 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Berkeley, Ca 94704-1180 From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jun 9 16:54:17 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jun 9 16:59:49 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for June 10, 2009 Message-ID: <441426.10194.qm@web39604.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Do not reply to this e-mail, please contact Ilene Abrams at iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us. College Advisor's Bulletin Wednesday, June 10, 2009 SAT WORD OF THE DAY:? ELEGY -- a mournful song, poem, or speech.? ?When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed? is the poet Walt Whitman?s elegy for the assassinated Abraham Lincoln.? *I will be leaving Berkeley High at the end of the school year.? I have truly enjoyed my years here, getting to know wonderful students who have brightened my every day as well as caring and generous parents who have made my job easier.? I will be moving to Envision Academy, a new charter school serving Oakland families, which will be graduating its first class in 2010.? Thank you all so much for sharing your children with me and giving me the opportunity to help them in a small way to transition to adulthood.? My colleague and current College Advisor Angela Price will continue in that role.? Elisabeth Sandberg, currently a counselor here in the BIHS program, will be moving upstairs to join Ms. Price as College Advisor.? Please welcome her in the fall. CAL GRANT UPDATE -- GREAT NEWS!? The legislative Conference Committee on the Budget voted to reject the governor?s proposal to eliminate the Cal Grant program. It?s important to keep your letters coming until the proposal is defeated in the final budget. BACKGROUND - Gov. Schwarzenegger has frozen all Cal Grants awarded to students in the class of 2009.? He has proposed that the Cal Grant program be eliminated as part of his new budget.? Write a letter to your state legislative representatives and to the governor against this proposal.? Let them know what it will mean to you and others that you know.? For a sample letter, go to https://www.calpirgstudents.org/action/save-cal-grants .? Please do this now!? This drastic proposal hurts not only individual students and families, but the future of the economy of California. Additional info:? You can also write your own letter and send it to the following:? * Harry Ermoian, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Noreen Evans - harry.ermoian@asm.ca.gov * Dan Reeves, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Kevin de Le?n dan.reeves@asm.ca.gov * Colleen Beamish, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield colleen.beamish@asm.ca.gov * Todd Moffitt, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Roger Niello todd.moffitt@asm.ca.gov * David Reade, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Jim Nielsen - david.reade@asm.ca.gov * John Ferrera, Chief of Staff to Senator Denise Ducheny - john.ferrera@sen.ca.gov * Russell Lowery, Chief of Staff to Senator Bob Dutton - russell.lowery@sen.ca.gov * Bob Hartnagel, Chief of Staff to Senator Mark Leno - bob.hartnagel@sen.ca.gov * John Casey, Chief of Staff to Senator Alan Lowenthal - john.casey@sen.ca.gov * Gina Zari, Chief of Staff to Senator Mimi Walters - gina.zari@sen.ca.gov FOR JUNIORS HELPFUL WEBSITE -- If you want to take a campus tour but can?t get to the campus, check out http://youniversitytv.com/ . The pamphlet Introducing the University is also available in the College/Career Center.? This pamphlet contains helpful information on admissions, majors and financial aid from the UC system.? Pick your copy up before the end of school! The Junior Summer To Do List and the Senior Profile are both available in the College/Career Center.? Come by and pick yours up.? It will make the fall much easier if you start your college search and application process during the summer.? ATHLETES -- Juniors who want to play Division I or Division II sports in college need to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/.???They also need to instruct College Board or ACT to send their SAT or ACT scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center.? Finally, they will need to turn in a Transcript Request Form to our registrar, Barbara Mellion (D173).? Mark ?FINAL JUNIOR TRANSCRIPT? across the top of the form and paperclip the request to a stamped business size envelope addressed to the NCAA Eligibility Center.? You must use Berkeley High School (1980 Allston Way, Berkeley 94704) as the return address on the envelope or the Eligibility Center will not accept them.? If you have any questions about how to complete any of these tasks, see your College Advisor at lunch or after school. SUMMER PROGRAMS Check out www.enrichmentalley.com for information on summer programs. Looking for ways to volunteer this summer, go to www.volunteerinfo.org for information on programs in the Bay Area. 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 SENIORITIS? If you are getting below a C in any of your classes and are planning to attend a four year college in the fall, you MUST contact the college to discuss this.? All colleges will receive a copy of your final transcript.? By contacting the college and discussing your options with them, you may be able to prevent your admission from being rescinded.? Please see your College Advisor if you would like to discuss your grades or what to say to the college. If you are interested in a career in technology or business, check out Year Up at www.yearup.org.? This free, full-time training program offers a weekly stipend and 14 credits from City College of San Francisco. It combines six months of on-the-job training at local corporations with six months of classroom training.? Applications and more information are also available in the College/Career Center.? You can access your AP scores starting July 1 and send them to additional colleges beginning July 3 using the AP Automated Grade Reporting Service. Students can call (888) 308-0013 (toll free in the United States and Canada) or (609) 771-7366, 24 hours a day. You will need your AP number to use the service, so please hold on to your AP Student Packs. If you haven't turned in your Transcript Request Form to Ms. Mellion in D173 so that we can send an official transcript to the school they will be attending in the fall, DO SO IMMEDIATELY!? All colleges require that students send them a final transcript confirming their senior year grades.? MANY SCHOOLS WILL RESCIND YOUR ADMISSION IF THEY DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPT.???WHAT WE NEED:? a) Write "FINAL TRANSCRIPT" in capital letters across the top of the form of the Transcript Request Form and fill it out.? If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the request form; b) Paperclip it to a stamped (postage has gone up to 44 cents!) business size envelope addressed to the college, with Berkeley High School (1980 Allston Way, Berkeley 94704) as the return address.? c)? If you applied to a school which uses the Common Application, print out the Final Report form and attach it to the outside of the envelope.? Some schools have their own final report form which you can use instead.? No Final Report form is needed for Cal State or UC campuses.? SCHOLARSHIPS For a complete list of scholarship applications available in the College/Career Center, go to http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=scholarships.? Salvadoran-American Leadership and Educational Fund (SALEF) -- Open to graduating seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who are of Salvadoran, Central American, or other Latino ethnicity, have financial need, and have a history of community service and involvement.? Students may be either graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate, graduate and professional students.? Community college students are eligible if they are AB540 students.? Students must reside and study in the San Francisco Bay Area or Los Angeles Area (specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union, East Los Angeles) and San Fernando Valley. Recipients must be able to help other students through mentoring, community service, or tutoring after receiving the award.? The application is available at www.salef.org and in D221. The scholarship is open to all students regardless of immigration status. Scholarship:? $500-$5,000.? Deadline:? June 30.? Univision Exito Escolar -- Open to current Latino seniors who reside in Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano or Sonoma County. Essays in English and Spanish are required.? Scholarship amounts vary from $500 to $2,000. US CITIZENSHIP OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY IS NOT REQUIRED.? Applications available in D221.? Applications must be received at the Univision office by 5:00 pm on July 31. *New to the bulletin today From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jun 9 20:30:16 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jun 9 21:00:28 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Graduation Update - Greek Theater Message-ID: <8ABFCD78D79749C685CD1F937E60E699@your0cdc4f5844> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Vernon Walton [mailto:vernon_walton@berkeley.k12.ca.us] Early this week we posted rules for what may be brought into the Greek Theater. We received these rules from UC Berkeley and posted them in their entirety. Please keep in mind that the rules were written with general safety in mind. The Greek Theater is used for many events including rock concerts. We understand this is not a rock concert but a family gathering. Of course there are reasonable, common sense exceptions to these rules: baby food, the needs of elderly people, small stadium seats, soft blankets to sit on, energy bars, etc. If you have any questions about what may be brought into the Greek Theater please contact: Vice Principal Vernon Walton at vernon_walton@berkeley.k12.ca.us What is important to remember is this is Berkeley. When the sun is out it will be very hot; when the sun goes down it will be cold. Dress accordingly. Also, the gates will open at 4:30 p.m. From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jun 9 20:37:27 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jun 9 21:00:31 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] VOLUNTEERS: Textbook help urgently needed Message-ID: <4820D54219544E5CBFD33C234A14C48B@your0cdc4f5844> contact: jhuseby@pacbell.net We are in desperate need of volunteers to help with textbooks. We especially need folks to help transport books on cart from the C and G/H buildings and unload them in the textbook room. Ideal hours would be from 9 AM-2 PM on Wednesday and Thursday. Thank you in advance for any time you can spare! Thanks, Alex and Robert Alexandra Provence Teacher Librarian Berkeley High School From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jun 9 20:54:02 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jun 9 21:00:32 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ATHLETICS: Thank you!!! Message-ID: <4A19BB8A65484085ACEFFE821CCB1565@your0cdc4f5844> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Saeed Olushegun [mailto:solushegun@berkeley.k12.ca.us] On behalf of the entire Berkeley High School Athletic Department, Mr. Olushegun would like to thank EVERYONE (Student Athletes, Parents, Coaches, Principal Slemp, Administrators, BHS Faculty and Staff, Volunteers, Berkeley Athletic Fund, BSEP, Berkeley High Development Group, BHS Students, Fans, Supporters, Alumni) for making the 08-09 school year a rousing success. We had many league champions: Fall- Football, Boys Water Polo, Girls Volleyball; Winter- Boys and Girls Basketball, Girls Soccer; Spring- Badminton, Boys Lacrosse. We had many NCS playoff qualifiers: Fall- Football, Girls Volleyball, Girls Golf, Boys Water Polo; Winter- Boys and Girls Basketball, Girls Soccer, Wrestling; Spring- Badminton, Boys Golf, Boys Lacrosse, Softball, Boys Tennis, Track and Field, Swimming and Diving. We had over 400 Scholar athletes (3.5 GPA or higher) competing this year. We had numerous Student Athletes receive Scholarships to continue their sport on collegiate level. We had numerous All-league selections. The Berkeley Athletic Fund had a very successful Golf tournament and Hall of Fame induction ceremony. All of this would not have been possible without the time, support, positive energy, love, dedication, commitment, hard work, and money given by you all. I am truly grateful for what you have done this year. I only ask that you pledge to commit at least the same if not more for the 2009-2010 school year. We can't do it without you!! Again, THANK YOU!!! From bhs at idiom.com Tue Jun 9 23:21:03 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Tue Jun 9 23:23:44 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] MISC: Last Day for BHS Wearables - Great Gifts Message-ID: <20957F33D84D40D584CF1002BD220F05@your0cdc4f5844> Contact: Sarah Martiniak Wednesday is the last day this year to purchase Berkeley High spirit wear (wearables)! Sales will take place between 3:15pm and 3:45pm in the Athletic Director's office inside the ticket-window section of Donohue Gym. Walk through the door with the "BHS Wearables" sign. ALSO, look for us at the Greek Theatre on graduation day. We will be selling Berkeley High seat cushions for $5--a great deal for a little extra comfort! Wearables sales coordinators: Sarah Martiniak 849-1506 smartiniak@comcast.net OR Diane Douglas 524-4342 diane@profacto.com Remember, all proceeds benefit the athletics programs at Berkeley High School. From bhs at idiom.com Wed Jun 10 10:27:17 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Jun 10 10:30:35 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] PTSA: Thank You To All Volunteers At The Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Message-ID: <299E6D33368F40868A6050207E2531EC@your0cdc4f5844> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Mark van Krieken [mailto:markvk4@comcast.net] A big thank you to all of you who volunteered your time, food and funds in helping the PTSA host its annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. Feeding 250 people (and massaging 48 of them) is no easy feat, and there is no way we could have done it without the many parents, students and community members who contributed so much to its success. The teachers and staff were very vocal in their appreciation of everyone for treating them to such a nice event. A special thanks to Naomi Janowitz for coordinating the luncheon for the third year in a row. We're already looking forward to next year! Sincerely, Mark van Krieken BHS PTSA President From bhs at idiom.com Wed Jun 10 10:28:31 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Jun 10 10:30:37 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] VOLUNTEERS: To work on the 2009-2010 BHS Directory Message-ID: Please do not contact the e-tree. Contact Rebecca Herman VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2009-2010 BHS STUDENT DIRECTORY For four years, the BHS PTSA has published a directory with contact information for BHS staff and programs and for those students and families who have elected to be listed. We're still looking for volunteers to help coordinate the preparation and publication of this essential communications tool for the 2009-2010 school year as well as help with data entry in September. Here is what is involved: June - July: Prepare listing election forms for inclusion with the student registration mailing. August - September: Collect student/family listing election forms and coordinate the input of student/family listings and the update of listings for BHS staff and programs. September - October: Coordinate sales of sponsorship spaces on directory covers; finalize staff, services and student sections of the directory; arrange for printing. November: Coordinate distribution of printed directory. This is a volunteer job that you can do on your own time which provides tremendous benefits across the entire school community. Also, if you have ideas about how the directory might be improved, this would be the perfect opportunity to implement them. The volunteers that started this effort no longer have students at BHS but have given generously of their time to provide "institutional memory" and other forms of back-up assistance to those of us carrying on this important school resource. If you are interested in helping with the Directory, please e-mail Rebecca Herman at mcherman@pacbell.net . Thank you!! From bhs at idiom.com Wed Jun 10 10:29:46 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Jun 10 10:30:38 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] SENIORS: 2009 Graduation Video to be Available from BCM Message-ID: <9108F529986D40668C254E26C8E21DB1@your0cdc4f5844> PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Mark Coplan Berkeley Community Media will be producing a video of the 2009 Berkeley High School graduation ceremony (shooting with four cameras!). DVD copies of the graduation ceremony can be purchased from BCM for $15, including sales tax and shipping. Graduates, parents, and family members who would like a copy may purchase them by contacting Berkeley Community Media at (510) 848-2288, x11. DVDs can be purchased over the telephone with either a VISA or MasterCard. Those wishing to order DVDs with cash or checks may do so during BCM's open hours (5pm - 9pm Tuesday through Friday; 12 noon - 6pm Saturday). DVD copies can also be reserved by mailing a check for $15 to BCM, 2239 M.L.K. Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. Please allow approximately 8 weeks for delivery of the graduation DVDs. Note: They still have copies of the 2008 graduation available for $15. ========================================== Mark A. Coplan Public Information Officer, BUSD 510-644-6320 Cell: 510-472-3811 Mark_Coplan@berkeley.k12.ca.us Berkeley Unified School District 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Berkeley, Ca 94704-1180 From bhs at idiom.com Wed Jun 10 12:27:16 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Jun 10 14:58:51 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: How to Handle Missing Registration Days Message-ID: <9217DEDCF6CE42F7AA4B70713157917B@your0cdc4f5844> contact: jhuseby@pacbell.net Next school year the counseling department will not accept any schedule changes after registration week (August 24 to 28). If your child absolutely cannot come to registration, you may send a proxy to pick up his or her schedule. The proxy should either be the parent or come with a written note from the parent with a contact phone number. The student should be available by phone when the proxy picks up the schedule as--if there IS a mistake--the counselor will need to talk to the student in order to resolve the issue. The proxy can turn in forms and purchase a school organizer. Unfortunately, the proxy cannot have a picture ID taken which is a necessary step in getting a locker and checking out textbooks both of which will happen during registration. Students who are not here for registration will have to complete these tasks before school, during lunch and after school on Wednesday, September 2. Registration days (please note the hours have not been set. But, we anticipate they will be 9 to 12, 1 to 3) Freshmen, Monday, August 24 Sophomores, Tuesday, August 25 Juniors, Wednesday, August 26 Seniors, Thursday, August 27 Makeup Day, Friday, August 28 Janet Huseby From bhs at idiom.com Wed Jun 10 14:58:14 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Jun 10 14:58:54 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Final Notice To Pick Up BART Tickets and Check Lost and Found Message-ID: PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Irma Parker [mailto:iparker@berkeley.k12.ca.us] Attention Parents, Students and BHS Staff: Please have your students pick up their BART tickets for June by Thursday, June 11th at lunchtime in room D-224. All tickets not picked up by the end of lunch on Thursday will be sold. The Parent Center cannot be responsible for tickets left over the summer vacation. Also all lost items will be placed in the hallway next to room D-224 on Thursday and Friday. Please check for any items you might have lost. Thanks BHS Parent Center From bhs at idiom.com Wed Jun 10 18:00:12 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Wed Jun 10 18:02:05 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] COLLEGE|CAREER: Advisor's Bulletin for June 11, 2009 Message-ID: <266887.95737.qm@web39601.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Do not reply to this e-mail, please contact Ilene Abrams at iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us. College Advisor's Bulletin Thursday, June 11, 2009 SAT WORD OF THE DAY:? HERALD -- to announce or publicize.? The lengthening of the day and the shortening of the night heralds the end of winter and the coming of spring.? *I will be leaving Berkeley High at the end of the school year.? I have truly enjoyed my years here, getting to know wonderful students who have brightened my every day as well as caring and generous parents who have made my job easier.? I will be moving to Envision Academy, a new charter school serving Oakland families, which will be graduating its first class in 2010.? Thank you all so much for sharing your children with me and giving me the opportunity to help them in a small way to transition to adulthood.? My colleague and current College Advisor Angela Price will continue in that role.? Elisabeth Sandberg, currently a counselor here in the BIHS program, will be moving upstairs to join Ms. Price as College Advisor.? Please welcome her in the fall. CAL GRANT UPDATE -- GREAT NEWS!? The legislative Conference Committee on the Budget voted to reject the governor?s proposal to eliminate the Cal Grant program. It?s important to keep your letters coming until the proposal is defeated in the final budget. BACKGROUND - Gov. Schwarzenegger has frozen all Cal Grants awarded to students in the class of 2009.? He has proposed that the Cal Grant program be eliminated as part of his new budget.? Write a letter to your state legislative representatives and to the governor against this proposal.? Let them know what it will mean to you and others that you know.? For a sample letter, go to https://www.calpirgstudents.org/action/save-cal-grants .? Please do this now!? This drastic proposal hurts not only individual students and families, but the future of the economy of California.? Additional info:? You can also write your own letter and send it to the following:? * Harry Ermoian, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Noreen Evans - harry.ermoian@asm.ca.gov * Dan Reeves, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Kevin de Le?n dan.reeves@asm.ca.gov * Colleen Beamish, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield colleen.beamish@asm.ca.gov * Todd Moffitt, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Roger Niello todd.moffitt@asm.ca.gov * David Reade, Chief of Staff to Assemblymember Jim Nielsen - david.reade@asm.ca.gov * John Ferrera, Chief of Staff to Senator Denise Ducheny - john.ferrera@sen.ca.gov * Russell Lowery, Chief of Staff to Senator Bob Dutton - russell.lowery@sen.ca.gov * Bob Hartnagel, Chief of Staff to Senator Mark Leno - bob.hartnagel@sen.ca.gov * John Casey, Chief of Staff to Senator Alan Lowenthal - john.casey@sen.ca.gov * Gina Zari, Chief of Staff to Senator Mimi Walters - gina.zari@sen.ca.gov SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES *Summer math academy for incoming 9th and 10th grade African American males.? June 29-July 31, 8:30 am-3:00 pm.? Algebra Academy:? CSU East Bay -- Hayward campus, males entering 9th grade; Geometry Prep Academy: CSU East Bay -- Oakland campus, for males entering 10th grade.? Over 40 students will be accepted.? For more information or to get an application, call (510) 614-3000 or e-mail rtfisher@gmail.com.? Deadline:? June 12.? *Stanford University lecture series for high school juniors and seniors -- Stanford EXPLORE: A Lecture Series on Biomedical Research.? This 3 week series (9 am -- noon, Monday-Friday, July 31-31) will explore the fundamentals and current research areas represented in the school of medicine.? Cost:? $900.? For more information, go to http://explore.stanford.edu/.? FOR JUNIORS The Junior Summer To Do List and the Senior Profile are both available in the College/Career Center.? The pamphlet Introducing the University is also available in the College/Career Center.? All of these documents contain helpful information and ideas of things to do over the summer that will make your fall much easier.? Pick your copies up before the end of school! ATHLETES -- Juniors who want to play Division I or Division II sports in college need to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/ .???They also need to instruct College Board or ACT to send their SAT or ACT scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center.? Finally, they will need to turn in a Transcript Request Form to our registrar, Barbara Mellion (D173).? Mark ?FINAL JUNIOR TRANSCRIPT? across the top of the form and paperclip the request to a stamped business size envelope addressed to the NCAA Eligibility Center.? You must use Berkeley High School (1980 Allston Way, Berkeley 94704) as the return address on the envelope or the Eligibility Center will not accept them.? If you have any questions about how to complete any of these tasks, see your College Advisor at lunch or after school. FOR SENIORS SENIORITIS? If you are getting below a C in any of your classes and are planning to attend a four year college in the fall, you MUST contact the college to discuss this.? All colleges will receive a copy of your final transcript.? By contacting the college and discussing your options with them, you may be able to prevent your admission from being rescinded.? Please see your College Advisor if you would like to discuss your grades or what to say to the college. If you are interested in a career in technology or business, check out Year Up at www.yearup.org.? This free, full-time training program offers a weekly stipend and 14 credits from City College of San Francisco. It combines six months of on-the-job training at local corporations with six months of classroom training.? Applications and more information are also available in the College/Career Center.? *New to the bulletin today From bhs at idiom.com Thu Jun 11 10:40:36 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Thu Jun 11 10:41:06 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] BUSD: A+ News Update June Edition Message-ID: PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Mark Coplan BUSD A+ News Update June Edition The A+ News Update is published monthly, and includes reports on the many accomplishments of our students, teachers and staff, highlights on our community partnerships, and board and administrative actions. There will be an additional Staff Page included in the newsletter that will focus on news and updates primarily of interest to BUSD employees, and will include stories and announcements about BUSD staff. Just a sample of this Edition: - Superintendent Huyett: The latest update on the State budget - The Berkeley Public Education Foundation Spring Luncheon - BUSD Honors Retiring Employees - Department Spotlight: Special Education Office It is our intention to distribute this newsletter electronically where ever possible, and we encourage everyone to pass this PDF / Link on to your own E-lists, to help us to get it out to all corners of our community. We will have it available on our website, and will soon offer an electronic subscription option. We will provide some printed copies in Berkeley libraries and at school sites for those without internet access. We will keep these numbers small and adjust as needed. The PDF is attached for your convenience, but I have also included the link to our website as most etrees are unable to forward attachments: [ http://www.berkeley.net/uploads/BUSD%20Monthly%20Newsletter/BUSD_School_News _June_2009.pdf ]http://www.berkeley.net/uploads/BUSD%20Monthly%20Newsletter/BUSD_School_New s_June_2009.pdf ========================================== Mark A. Coplan Public Information Officer, BUSD 510-644-6320 Cell: 510-472-3811 Mark_Coplan@berkeley.k12.ca.us Berkeley Unified School District 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Berkeley, Ca 94704-1180 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We will miss you, but know that you are going out as mature young people.? We hope that you will pursue your dreams and find ways to make your own unique contribution to the world.? Please keep in touch during your journey, as we would love to hear about your adventures along the way.? For a wonderful article by Steve Jobs on why it?s important to do what you love and some advice on how to get there, go to http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.? Adults, share it with your students, and students, share it with the significant adults in your lives.??? An excellent book to read over the summer is "College Unranked: Affirming Educational Values in College Admissions" by Lloyd Thacker.? Mr. Thacker is leading a campaign to end the commercialism in college admissions and to focus instead on the educational and social needs of students.? In my view, his is a voice of sanity and caring which is sorely needed.? Junior (class of 2010) documents are available on the College/Career Center website at: http://bhs.berkeley.net/index.php?page=documents.? The College/Career Center will be closed after today for the summer.? Ms. Price and I will be checking our e-mails periodically during the summer.? If problems or concerns arise, please feel free to contact us at iabrams@berkeley.k12.ca.us and angela_price@berkeley.k12.ca.us. Ms. Breiter, Ms. Harris, Ms. Price and I wish you all a safe, relaxing and fun vacation.? From bhs at idiom.com Fri Jun 12 09:37:39 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Jun 12 10:00:13 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ADMIN: Mandatory Math Placement Exam for new sudents Message-ID: Contact: Amy Burke Amy_Burke@berkeley.k12.ca.us Incoming 9th graders who registered in Berkeley Unified after April 20th and did not take the mandatory math placement exam will need to take it this summer. This exam will be used to place students in honors or recommend students for a support class. The exam will take place in room H303 at 2:00p.m. on August 26th. Calculators will not be used and students need bring only themselves. Enter through the D-building at the corner of Allston Way and Milvia St. While most 9th graders will have picked up their schedules prior to the exam (orientation/registration is August 24), counselors will automatically adjust the schedules of those students who get into honors, without any need for further action by the student. Questions can be directed to co-lead teacher Amy Burke at Amy_Burke@berkeley.k12.ca.us. From bhs at idiom.com Fri Jun 12 10:03:39 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Jun 12 10:09:11 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] BHS HEALTH CENTER: Please Evaulate Our Services Message-ID: PLEASE DO NOT REPLY to the etree, contact Lisa Sterner Parents! Every two years, we ask you to evaluate the BHS Health Center and to let us know how well you think we are doing. Please take the time to complete this anonymous Zoomerang survey. Tell us what is working well at the Health Center and what you'd like to see change. Please complete it by June 30th. Thank you in advance for your time!! http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229935XSU75 Lisa Sterner, Director LSterner@ci.berkeley.ca.us From bhs at idiom.com Fri Jun 12 10:22:38 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Fri Jun 12 10:23:05 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ETREE: Happy Summer! Message-ID: Dear Berkeley High etree readers and contributors, We would like to give a big CONGRATULATIONS to all graduating seniors and their families, and we wish you well in all your future endeavors. For returning and incoming families, we look forward to welcoming you (back) in the fall. And to all, we wish you a safe and relaxing summer! Please continue to watch the etree over the summer for periodic important messages about Berkeley High (registration, Fall sports tryouts, etc.). We will also be transitioning to a new service provider over the summer, so watch for changes with that. We hope to make it as seamless as possible. Thank you for your support this year--we have enjoyed assisting the hard-working volunteers, staff, teachers, and administrators in their communications to the Berkeley High community. Keep your announcements and postings coming in to the etree and encourage others on committees and clubs to do the same. Best wishes for a wonderful summer, Your etree coordinators ------ Diane Douglas, Marguerite Fa-Kaji and Pat Anderson are the parent-volunteer facilitators of the etree; please direct any questions or concerns to them at bhs-owner@idiom.com From bhs at idiom.com Sat Jun 13 22:31:56 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Sat Jun 13 22:32:30 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] MISC: BHS Mouse Squad Message-ID: <275835.82780.qm@web82105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not reply to the e-tree; contact Crystal Jensen cjensen@berkeley.k12.ca.us Are you interested in working more with technology/computers, while making new friends supporting Berkeley High School? If the answer is yes, please consider joining our student technology representative program? the BHS MOUSE Squad. By becoming part of our Squad, you will: - Get real world technology related job skills - Troubleshoot/ repair computers and network problems - Help teachers, students, and staff - Learn from the experts ALL WHILE RECEIVING CLASS CREDIT Please contact Crystal Jensen, BHS Technology Coordinator, for more information cjensen@berkeley.k12.ca.us CA MOUSE Squad - http://ca.mousesquad.org National MOUSE Squad - http://www.mousesquad.org/ From bhs at idiom.com Sat Jun 13 22:35:28 2009 From: bhs at idiom.com (bhs@idiom.com) Date: Sat Jun 13 22:36:59 2009 Subject: [BHS etree] ACADEMIC CHOICE: Children's Stories Message-ID: <595030.79583.qm@web82101.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Please do not contact the e-tree; contact David Bye dsbye@me.com BHS Students and Parents, Do you want to regress to your childhood with summer around the corner? What better way than to indulge in some incomparable kiddy lit crafted by Mr. Hauskens', Mr. Bye's, and Ms. Wilson-Scott's seniors enrolled (now graduates of) Reading and Writing the Short Story? And these tales are ILLUSTRATED!! For immediate gratification, click on: www.mrbye.com/stories Ms. Theodore and I can't wait to work with the incoming seniors. Think creative!! Happy summer, Mr. Bye