STUDENT DAILY BULLETIN February 18, 2010 *Indicates new or updated item SAT Word of the day: abdomen - In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the belly. ADMINISTRATION 1. Willard Mathworks starts Tuesday, February 23rd from 4-5 pm at Willard Middle School. Contact Willardmathworks@gmail.com 2. Celebrate African American History month! Join the month-long African American Read-in by checking out one of the books on display in the library and get one of the special bookmarks. We have fiction, biographies and non-fiction for everyone's taste. *3. Reminder: Spring PE waivers must be turned into the counseling office by February 19th. CLUBS 1. Club REACH is having a coin drive fundraiser to raise money to help end human trafficking. Bring money to your 2nd period class starting February 9th - February 26th and whichever class raises the most money earns a pizza party in their class. Do your part to free the 27 million slaves that exist around the world. 2. For the very first time, the BHS Chorus Club, with the assistance of the Berkeley High School Development Group, is offering a prize of $250 to the best original song written by a student. Entries must be submitted by 5pm Feb 28 2009.ÊThe winning song will be performed as part of the June 1 concert of the BHS Chorus.ÊEntries can be in the form of written music OR CD/other computer music file ORÊDVD/other video format.Ê Send entries to: BHS Songwriting Competition, c/o Mr. Scott Dailey, Room A206H, Berkeley High School.ÊEntry forms available in A206H.Ê Questions: contact Fiona Hammer [mailto:thefionahamer@hotmail.com] or (510) 486-8192. *3. Calling all teen writers and artists!! Do you want your work to be published in an Anthology of writing and Art!?? ÊThen send it to teenswrite2010@gmail.com by March 15th! Join the facebook group to learn more! ÊGet published and boost your college resume! SPORTS 1. Girls Lacrosse is looking for 5-10 more players to join the JV team. No experience required. It's lots of fun and a great way to stay in shape. Practices are 6:30 - 8am at the BHS turf this week. 2. Interested in Joining Berkeley's Best Spirit Squad? For more information contact Head Coach Sandra McGill: scmcgillcheer@att.net. Thanks! *3. Hey! Hey! Hey! The mighty Jackets play their final game of the season Friday Night against arch rival El Cerrito. Come and pack the stands and show your support for our basketball team in your red and gold. ÊGame time is 7:00 pm. ÊSee you there! *4. BerkeleyÕs Wrestling team will be battling it out for the league Championships on Thursday, Feb.18th. ÊThe tournament will be at the Donahue Gym beginning at 2:00 pm. ÊThe gym will be closed in the morning for set up, but come support our wrestlers after school. ÊTickets on sale at the door. *5. Both our girls' and boys' soccer teams are competing in North Coast playoff games. ÊFirst game for both is Wednesday, Feb.17th here at home. Come out and support your teams as they aim for a NCS title! ÊTickets on sale after school Wednesday, at the AD office. SENIORS 1. Senior yearbook pages are for sale until Feb.20.ÊCome to H102b 7th period.Ê$180 for 1 page, $350 for 2 pages. 2. Senior poll winners: come take your pictures in H102b this week.ÊYou can still buy your yearbooks at myyear.com.Ê We have almost sold out! *3. Senior hoodies are in!! Represent your senior class, buy a senior hoodie $35 until Monday, Feb. 22, then it goes up to $40. These hoodies go!! *4. Financial Aid Workshops will be in the College Career at 3:30 pm., Tuesdays. EVENTS/PERFORMANCES 1. Come join the fun every Wednesday night at Berkeley Youth Alternatives- teen night, 6-8 pm. Activities include: 3 on 3 basketball tournaments (indoor); shooting pool and x-box tournaments. Contact (510) 849-1406. JOBS/INTERNSHIPS 1. The US Census Bureau is hiring for part-time jobs.ÊYou must be 18 to apply.ÊGood pay, flexible evening and weekend hours.ÊCall 1-866-861-2010. *2. Like Science? ÊWant to learn about biotechnology? ÊSign up for the Biotech Academy. ÊApplications available in G305. ÊProgram is open to students who will be juniors in the fall. ÊPaid summer internships are part of the program. See Ms. Hansen for more information. *3. ÊThe application period for YouthWorks, the City of BerkeleyÕs Youth Employment Program, begins February 22, 2010 @ 8:00 a.m. ÊQualified Berkeley residents ages 14-25 can apply for a variety of jobs, including childcare, recreation & clerical positions within city departments and community organizations. ÊThe pay is $8.00/hr, and youth may work up to 6 hours/day (30 hrs/week) for a period of up to 6 weeks. ÊThe tentative start date is July 11, 2010, and interested youth are required to pick up an application in person at 1947 Center Street, Basement. ÊThe completed application, with Parental Authorization and all supplemental forms, must be returned by March 31st, including Photo ID, original Social Security Card, Proof of Residence and a typed or word-processed resume. ÊFor further information, contact YouthWorks at (510) 981-4970 or email youthworks@cityofberkeley.info. _______________________________________________ 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 ________ To unsubscribe or re-subscribe to the etree, send a BLANK email to bhs-request@idiom.com with one word only in the subject line: 'unsubscribe' (or 'subscribe'). To post a message, email bhs@idiom.com BHS etree archives: http://mailman.idiom.com/public/bhs/ BHS etree website: http://idiom.com/mailman/listinfo/bhs BHS PTSA website: http://www.bhs.berkeleypta.org/