Passion, Purpose, Pride

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETIN 2020-2021 ASB Leadership One big, red & gold family! Felix Mousigian, Chief of Publicity Aaron Rumph, Chief of Publicity Mr. V, Director of Student Activities Week of March 15 Berkeley High Events Calendar Consider following & adding the Berkeley High Events Calendar We plan to add club events, performances, large school events, and other important deadlines.   Striving for Racial Equity with BHS Anti-Racism (BHSAR) Hello all! We are BHS Anti-Racism, BHSAR, a group devoted to achieving racial equity here at BHS. We are trying to open up an office that would help bridge the gap between students and admin to hopefully come up with solutions to the large achievement gap present at Berkeley high. We want to come up with innovative ways for students of color to get access to the resources available, and communicate with the administration about racial issues that need to be addressed. If you identify as a student of color, please help us out by completing  this google form.  Submitted by ameliawileymoreira@students.berkeley.net  Join Redwood Literary Magazine Interested in writing fiction or poetry? Join Redwood Literary Magazine! Our next meeting for new writers is this Friday, March 19th, at lunch. Please email redwoodberkeleyhigh@gmail.com for more information.  Our website: redwoodberkeleyhigh.com Join Rugby Berkeley Rhino Rugby Club is recruiting for JV & Varsity Who Can Join the Team? Any enrolled high school student is eligible No previous experience necessary Players of all sizes and ages are welcome Especially seeking freshmen and sophomores Practices start Saturday, March 6th Practices are Tuesday & Thursday 5 – 7 pm Practice or Games Saturday 9 am – 12 pm At the Tom Bates Sports Complex at Gilman Rain or Shine More Information at  www.berkeleyrhinos.org Or Contact Coach Nate Muhler 510.295.7092 Cultural Club Mixer & Speaker Event to Support Asian AmericanThe United Cultural Coalition (leaders of prominent BIPOC lead organizations at BHS) are hosting the FIRST EVER all cultural club mixer this Wednesday 2-3pm!  It is going to be a really fun event as we will be playing many games and having many opportunities to get to know people from other clubs. The goal of this event is to unite BIPOC students, and allies so that in the future all our organizations can work together to fight injustices!  Clubs included in this event: Black Student Union,Asian Pacific Islanders Club(APIC), Latinx Unidos, Multi-Cultural Student Association( MCSA), Muslim Student Association, QueerPOC( QPOC) and more!!  Here is the zoom info:https://zoom.us/j/97171167345?pwd=bFVqSk82NzNOMzJNTGtTdFFvSEN2Zz09 Meeting ID: 971 7116 7345Passcode: BIPOC Friday, March at lunchThe Multi-Cultural Student Association which is a mixed race & cultural appreciation organization is facilitating a discussion about the rise of Anti-Asian discrimination. We invite students who would like to share their experiences or just listen as allies to join us for this meeting. It will be this Friday lunch.  Here is the zoom info:https://zoom.us/j/92052368077?pwd=ZEJYTHFGSXdYd0JGK24rTlhDM2RZdz09Meeting ID: 920 5236 8077Passcode: 7q6dRt@bhs_mcsa Request a Library Book and Join a Book Club The Berkeley High Library is super excited to be partnering with our friends at BPL who are hosting Stories for Change: a YA Author Series this Spring!  Our library team is organizing a series of lunchtime book clubs that students and staff can join to engage with these incredible books together and prepare for each author’s visit. Our first meeting to chat about Cemetery Boys will be on Wednesday, March 24th from 11:30 – 12:15pm. BPL has also graciously gifted us a set of books for the first 30 students who register to take home!  We are hoping to get students to register for the book club by the end of this week (March 12th) to coordinate book distribution to students at the Supply Center next week.  Click here to register for a copy of Cemetery Boys @berkeleyhighlibrary TAKING ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION SPEAKER SERIES begins on March 17Students will gain insight into how Bay Area professionals are promoting resilience in our communities and integrating their passion for sustainability into their career paths. Business leaders, energy conservation experts, food entrepreneurs, and systems thinkers will visit with the BUSD’s Sustainability Coordinator to present their visions, research, and experiences. Come and be inspired by these forward-thinking speakers addressing complex problems in sustainability-related fields! Webinar #1: An Introduction to Sustainability with Gil Friend:When: Mar 17, 2021, 04:00 PM Please click the link in the bulletin to join the webinar:Passcode: 127410 Webinar #2: Leticia Landa on Incubating Local Immigrant Owned Food EnterprisesWhen: Mar 19, 2021 03:00 PM Please click the link below to join the webinar:Passcode: 630966  Webinar #3: Food Insecurity and Policy Approaches in the Bay Area with Katie Ettman When: Mar 23, 2021 03:00 PM  Please click the link below to join the webinar: Submitted by @bhsgreenteam Q&A Panel on String Theory, Dark Matter, and More! w/ Christian Bauer, Jacob Leedom, and Nicholas Rodd This Friday, the Physics Club will hold another event. What: A Q&A panel with three particle physicists. Topics will include the Standard Model, String Theory, and dark matter, but there will also be plenty of time for questions. Who: Christian Bauer, Nicholas Rodd, and Jacob Leedom. When: Friday, March 19th at 3:30 pm.  Fill out this form if you are interested in attending.  Here is the link to the last lecture about the Standard Model!  Here is the link to our most recent lecture, which was about space travel, the Perseverance Rover, and the Europa Clipper mission.  Hope to see you there,Alessandra Ionescu-Zanetti Physics Club  Additionally, the Physics Club is still accepting submissions for the Science Fair!The Science Fair will have an award ceremony at which a Nobel Prize winner, Jennifer Doudna, will come speak to us. There will also be a cash prize! Here is more information about the event: tinyurl.com/bhs-science-fair  Parents, please feel free to donate to the Physics Club using the Eventbrite link. Proceeds will go towards making physics more fun and accessible for all! AC Leadership Women’s History Month Video Project Academic Choice Leadership is planning a video project to celebrate and empower the women of Berkeley. We are reaching out to all students of all grades (you don’t have to be in AC to join) to participate in this project. Essentially, you will submit a video answering a couple of questions to be featured in the project. However, if you are not comfortable showing your face, you can still participate by answering the prompts as we will have a quotes section in the video! If you are interested, you can sign up here.The ACLC Team will reach out to you and email you the prompts as soon as you sign up!Submitted by desireesolis@students.berkeley.net@ac.leadership BHS Sports Update! High School Sports have returned! Your most important resource is our WEBSITE…BOOKMARK IT!…and follow us on Twitter and Instagram Athletes must be REGISTERED and CLEARED to participate To register, go HERE.   Confirmed Tryout Date of April 19!!   Register and contact the coaches. Girls Soccer (Alé Mendoza: amen510gs@gmail.com)Boys Soccer (Andre Hebert: ianesco@comcast.net)Boys lacrosse (Andrew Peritore: coachpbhslax@gmail.com)Boys Water Polo (Brodie Jasper: brodinj@gmail.com)Girls Water Polo (Bill Gaebler: williamfgaebler@gmail.com and Amanda Palmquist: amanda.palmquist@gmail.com) Other sports are waiting to get clearance from the state Volleyball, Badminton, Basketball, and Wrestling Register for these sports ASAP even if you haven’t got your physical yet! Registering puts you on contact lists used by coaches and administrators. You must add your physical to be cleared. Find coach contact information for these sports here. Basketball conditioning: Boys and girls basketball is doing outdoor conditioning once a week. There may be some space. You must Register and contact the coaches:Girls basketball (Shawn Hipol: coachshawnhipol@gmail.com)Boys basketball (Mike Hudson: yellowjacketshoops@gmail.com)  Buy the 2020-2021 yearbookApply to be on the 2021-2022 Yearbook Staff  Please go to this link to purchase the yearbook Time is running out. If there is anything related to the yearbook that you need or want please visit this linktree: https://linktr.ee/BerkeleyYearBook Apply to be on the 2021-2022 Yearbook Staff Yearbook is a 7th period for all grade levels. It’s an UC (f) arts credit and we need editor positions (which gets honors credit). We’re accepting apps until the end of the month.  The Sign up URL is here: https://tinyurl.com/yb2122 Submitted by @berkeleyearbook Our Monologues 2021 The show must go on! Our Monologues 2021, directed by Risa Sundu and Rusma Kharel, has adapted to the restraints of the pandemic and will be free to watch live on YouTube on March 13th at 6:00pm and March 20th at 7:30pm. Find us by looking up “Our Monologues Berkeley High” on YouTube or Google. Our Monologues is dedicated to giving a platform to stories that might otherwise go unheard, with an emphasis on the intersections of gender, sexuality, race, identity, trauma, and more. We hope you tune in March 13th and 20th to hear the stories your community has to share! Our Monologues WebsiteOur Monologues YouTube channelSubmitted by @ourmonologuesbhs Guide to the 2021 BHS ElectionsWe are just over one week away from the 2021 ASB Ballot going live and students across “campus” being able to elect their preferred candidates for various student leadership positions using ranked choice voting. It is crucial that we have great representation and turnout for this student led election of student representatives. Get prepared before voting begins on March 22nd. A Guide to the 2021 BHS ElectionsSubmitted by @juicethejackets Weekly Volunteer Opportunity Interested in uncovering historical documents and helping historians better understand our past? Check out this volunteer opportunity with the National Archives — you transcribe old documents, from hundred-year-old military reports to letters written between diplomatic leaders. Visit bit.ly/bhsArchives to sign up! For more volunteer opportunity recommendations, visit Emi’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/emichiefofservice Submitted by @emichiefofserviceWomen’s History Month IssueThe Jacket Newspaper is accepting submissions for the Women’s History Month Issue! Is there a woman in your life who you want to celebrate, whether they are a family member, essential worker, teacher, or friend? The Jacket is planning a “Women of Berkeley” portrait project to celebrate the women of the Berkeley community. Nominate someone here https://forms.gle/aNYRabUtWuGKp6EF6 The Jacket is also accepting submissions from all writers, poets, illustrators, photographers, designers, and artists. Submissions may be of any form, including photos, visual art, poetry, audios, etc. Send them to adelinepraskins@students.berkeley.net by March 5th. Find out more on @bhsjacket If any BHS student/staff member is interested in submitting an announcement this year, there are some basic guidelines to follow: Here are the basic guidelines for submitting a bulletin:1. It must be relevant to roughly 100 or more students or staff members. 2. It must be a message that promotes community and builds up positive school culture. 3. Please no birthday announcements or personal requests.  Please submit your morning announcement to the Google From by Monday morning: http://bit.ly/bhsstudentbulletin About ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations. Contact Info Berkeley High ASB Leadership 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net 510.644.8990 Go Jackets! Useful Links BHS Website Student Bulletin Archive Submit a Bulletin Follow @juicethejacket Current List of Student Clubs Notification of Non-Discrimination PolicyThe Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. Accordingly, BUSD programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression; nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (Board Policy 0410, Board Policy 1311, Board Policy 4030, Board Policy 5145.3, Board Policy 5145.7) The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. (Board Policy 4030) Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the district webpage at www.berkeleyschools.net/complaints. December 1, 2020For inquiries or concerns regarding BUSD nondiscrimination policy 5145.3 or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:Stephen Jimenez-Robb, Title IX and Compliance2020 Bonar Street Room 116, Berkeley, CA 94702Phone: 510.486.9338     Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETIN 2020-2021 ASB LeadershipOne big, red & gold family! Felix Mousigian, Chief of PublicityAaron Rumph, Chief of PublicityMr. V, Director of Student Activities Week of March 8 part 2 Berkeley High Events CalendarConsider following & adding the Berkeley High Events CalendarWe plan to add club events, performances, large school events, and other important deadlines. Join Rugby Berkeley Rhino Rugby Club is recruiting for JV & VarsityWho Can Join the Team?Any enrolled high school student is eligibleNo previous experience necessaryPlayers of all sizes and ages are welcomeEspecially seeking freshmen and sophomores Practices start Saturday, March 6thPractices are Tuesday & Thursday 5 – 7 pmPractice or Games Saturday 9 am – 12 pmAt the Tom Bates Sports Complex at GilmanRain or Shine More Information at www.berkeleyrhinos.orgOrContact Coach Nate Muhler 510.295.7092 Request a Library Book and Join a Book ClubThe Berkeley High Library is super excited to be partnering with our friends at BPL who are hosting Stories for Change: a YA Author Series this Spring!  Our library team is organizing a series of lunchtime book clubs that students and staff can join to engage with these incredible books together and prepare for each author’s visit. Our first meeting to chat about Cemetery Boys will be on Wednesday, March 24th from 11:30 – 12:15pm. BPL has also graciously gifted us a set of books for the first 30 students who register to take home!  We are hoping to get students to register for the book club by the end of this week (March 12th) to coordinate book distribution to students at the Supply Center next week.  Click here to register for a copy of Cemetery Boys @berkeleyhighlibrary BHS Sports Update!High School Sports have returned! Your most important resource is our WEBSITE…BOOKMARK IT!…and follow us on Twitter and Instagram Athletes must be REGISTERED and CLEARED to participateTo register, go HERE.  Confirmed Tryout Date of April 19!!  Register and contact the coaches. Girls Soccer (Alé Mendoza: amen510gs@gmail.com)Boys Soccer (Andre Hebert: ianesco@comcast.net)Boys lacrosse (Andrew Peritore: coachpbhslax@gmail.com)Boys Water Polo (Brodie Jasper: brodinj@gmail.com)Girls Water Polo (Bill Gaebler: williamfgaebler@gmail.com and Amanda Palmquist: amanda.palmquist@gmail.com) Other sports are waiting to get clearance from the stateVolleyball, Badminton, Basketball, and WrestlingRegister for these sports ASAP even if you haven’t got your physical yet! Registering puts you on contact lists used by coaches and administrators. You must add your physical to be cleared. Find coach contact information for these sports here.Basketball conditioning: Boys and girls basketball is doing outdoor conditioning once a week. There may be some space. You must Register and contact the coaches:Girls basketball (Shawn Hipol: coachshawnhipol@gmail.com)Boys basketball (Mike Hudson: yellowjacketshoops@gmail.com) EARTH DAY CHALLENGETake action to protect our planet and communities by joining the 2021 Earth Day Challenge, from Energize Schools! Starting March 8th, Energize Schools is launching weekly challenges that explore the sustainability areas of waste, water, transportation, air quality, and energy. Through interactive online games and action planning, BUSD’s middle and high school students are encouraged to reduce their own environmental impact and create sustainable behavior change campaigns to inspire others. (Challenge activities are accessible in English and Spanish and adaptable for distance, hybrid, or in-person learning). Students who complete all the challenges will earn a Sustainability Specialist Certificate which is a great resume booster! Students can also submit their campaign to win a grand prize! Sign up here: https://www.energizeschools.org/earthday.html#registrationSubmitted by @bhsgreenteam Buy the 2020-2021 yearbook  Please go to this link to purchase the yearbook Time is running out. If there is anything related to the yearbook that you need or want please visit this linktree: https://linktr.ee/BerkeleyYearBook Apply to be on the 2021-2022 Yearbook StaffYearbook is a 7th period for all grade levels. It’s an UC (f) arts credit and we need editor positions (which gets honors credit). We’re accepting apps until the end of the month.  The Sign up for (photo, writing, editing, or other positions) URL is here: https://tinyurl.com/yb2122 Submitted by @berkeleyearbook Our Monologues 2021The show must go on! Our Monologues 2021, directed by Risa Sundu and Rusma Kharel, has adapted to the restraints of the pandemic and will be free to watch live on YouTube on March 13th at 6:00pm and March 20th at 7:30pm. Find us by looking up “Our Monologues Berkeley High” on YouTube or Google. Our Monologues is dedicated to giving a platform to stories that might otherwise go unheard, with an emphasis on the intersections of gender, sexuality, race, identity, trauma, and more. We hope you tune in March 13th and 20th to hear the stories your community has to share! Our Monologues WebsiteOur Monologues YouTube channelSubmitted by @ourmonologuesbhs Election Convention 2021And this is a reminder that this is Election Convention week with over thirty candidates vying for your vote to represent BHS for next school year on positions ranging from the School Board Student Representative to the Class President, as well as Chief of Publicity to Chief of Service among others. Check your student email from Mr. V for the streaming link to watch the convention at lunch on Mon, Tue, Thur and Friday. The recording will be made be available for you to watch afterwards as well. Get prepared before voting begins on March 22nd. A Guide to the 2021 BHS Elections Submitted by @juicethejackets Weekly Volunteer OpportunityInterested in uncovering historical documents and helping historians better understand our past? Check out this volunteer opportunity with the National Archives — you transcribe old documents, from hundred-year-old military reports to letters written between diplomatic leaders. Visit bit.ly/bhsArchives to sign up! For more volunteer opportunity recommendations, visit Emi’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/emichiefofservice Submitted by @emichiefofserviceWomen’s History Month IssueThe Jacket Newspaper is accepting submissions for the Women’s History Month Issue! Is there a woman in your life who you want to celebrate, whether they are a family member, essential worker, teacher, or friend? The Jacket is planning a “Women of Berkeley” portrait project to celebrate the women of the Berkeley community. Nominate someone here https://forms.gle/aNYRabUtWuGKp6EF6 The Jacket is also accepting submissions from all writers, poets, illustrators, photographers, designers, and artists. Submissions may be of any form, including photos, visual art, poetry, audios, etc. Send them to adelinepraskins@students.berkeley.net by March 5th. Find out more on @bhsjacket If any BHS student/staff member is interested in submitting an announcement this year, there are some basic guidelines to follow: Here are the basic guidelines for submitting a bulletin:1. It must be relevant to roughly 100 or more students or staff members. 2. It must be a message that promotes community and builds up positive school culture. 3. Please no birthday announcements or personal requests.  Please submit your morning announcement to the Google From by Monday morning: http://bit.ly/bhsstudentbulletin About ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.Contact Info Berkeley High ASB Leadership 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net510.644.8990 Go Jackets!Useful Links BHS Website Student Bulletin Archive Submit a Bulletin Follow @juicethejackets Current List of Student ClubsNotification of Non-Discrimination PolicyThe Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. Accordingly, BUSD programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression; nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (Board Policy 0410, Board Policy 1311, Board Policy 4030, Board Policy 5145.3, Board Policy 5145.7) The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. (Board Policy 4030) Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the district webpage at www.berkeleyschools.net/complaints. December 1, 2020For inquiries or concerns regarding BUSD nondiscrimination policy 5145.3 or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:Stephen Jimenez-Robb, Title IX and Compliance2020 Bonar Street Room 116, Berkeley, CA 94702Phone: 510.486.9338     Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETIN 2020-2021 ASB Leadership One big, red & gold family! Felix Mousigian, Chief of Publicity Aaron Rumph, Chief of Publicity Mr. V, Director of Student Activities Week of March 8   BHS Sports Update! High School Sports have returned! Your most important resource is our WEBSITE…BOOKMARK IT!…and follow us on Twitter and Instagram Athletes must be REGISTERED and CLEARED to participate To register, go HERE.  Confirmed Tryout Date of April 19!!  Register and contact the coaches.  Girls Soccer (Alé Mendoza: amen510gs@gmail.com) Boys Soccer (Andre Hebert: ianesco@comcast.net) Boys lacrosse (Andrew Peritore: coachpbhslax@gmail.com) Boys Water Polo (Brodie Jasper: brodinj@gmail.com) Girls Water Polo (Bill Gaebler: williamfgaebler@gmail.com and Amanda Palmquist: amanda.palmquist@gmail.com) Other sports are waiting to get clearance from the state Volleyball, Badminton, Basketball, and Wrestling Register for these sports ASAP even if you haven’t got your physical yet! Registering puts you on contact lists used by coaches and administrators. You must add your physical to be cleared. Find coach contact information for these sports here. Basketball conditioning: Boys and girls basketball is doing outdoor conditioning once a week. There may be some space. You must Register and contact the coaches:Girls basketball (Shawn Hipol: coachshawnhipol@gmail.com)Boys basketball (Mike Hudson: yellowjacketshoops@gmail.com)  EARTH DAY CHALLENGE Take action to protect our planet and communities by joining the 2021 Earth Day Challenge, from Energize Schools! Starting March 8th, Energize Schools is launching weekly challenges that explore the sustainability areas of waste, water, transportation, air quality, and energy. Through interactive online games and action planning, BUSD’s middle and high school students are encouraged to reduce their own environmental impact and create sustainable behavior change campaigns to inspire others. (Challenge activities are accessible in English and Spanish and adaptable for distance, hybrid, or in-person learning). Students who complete all the challenges will earn a Sustainability Specialist Certificate which is a great resume booster! Students can also submit their campaign to win a grand prize! Sign up here: https://www.energizeschools.org/earthday.html#registration Submitted by @bhsgreenteam Buy the 2020-2021 yearbook  Please go to this link to purchase the yearbook Time is running out. If there is anything related to the yearbook that you need or want please visit this linktree: https://linktr.ee/BerkeleyYearBook Submitted by @berkeleyyearbook Our Monologues 2021 The show must go on! Our Monologues 2021, directed by Risa Sundu and Rusma Kharel, has adapted to the restraints of the pandemic and will be free to watch live on YouTube on March 13th at 6:00pm and March 20th at 7:30pm. Find us by looking up “Our Monologues Berkeley High” on YouTube or Google. Our Monologues is dedicated to giving a platform to stories that might otherwise go unheard, with an emphasis on the intersections of gender, sexuality, race, identity, trauma, and more. We hope you tune in March 13th and 20th to hear the stories your community has to share! Our Monologues WebsiteOur Monologues YouTube channel Submitted by @ourmonologuesbhs Election Convention 2021 And this is a reminder that this is Election Convention week with over thirty candidates vying for your vote to represent BHS for next school year on positions ranging from the School Board Student Representative to the Class President, as well as Chief of Publicity to Chief of Service among others. Check your student email from Mr. V for the streaming link to watch the convention at lunch on Mon, Tue, Thur and Friday. The recording will be made be available for you to watch afterwards as well. Get prepared before voting begins on March 22nd. A Guide to the 2021 BHS Elections Submitted by @juicethejackets Weekly Volunteer Opportunity Interested in uncovering historical documents and helping historians better understand our past? Check out this volunteer opportunity with the National Archives — you transcribe old documents, from hundred-year-old military reports to letters written between diplomatic leaders. Visit bit.ly/bhsArchives to sign up! For more volunteer opportunity recommendations, visit Emi’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/emichiefofservice Submitted by @emichiefofservice Women’s History Month Issue The Jacket Newspaper is accepting submissions for the Women’s History Month Issue! Is there a woman in your life who you want to celebrate, whether they are a family member, essential worker, teacher, or friend? The Jacket is planning a “Women of Berkeley” portrait project to celebrate the women of the Berkeley community. Nominate someone here https://forms.gle/aNYRabUtWuGKp6EF6 The Jacket is also accepting submissions from all writers, poets, illustrators, photographers, designers, and artists. Submissions may be of any form, including photos, visual art, poetry, audios, etc. Send them to adelinepraskins@students.berkeley.net by March 5th. Find out more on @bhsjacket BHS College & Career Month week two Sign up for Week 2 Career Speakers HERE! On deck this week: Thursday, March 11th @ 2 pm– Dr. Benjamin Otten, a local veterinarian who will be joined by a registered veterinary technician (RVT). Friday, March 12th @ 3 pm – UC Berkeley Pre-Med Workshop – Interested in becoming a medical doctor, nurse, or another career in medicine? Come hear how these undergrads are navigating the first years of college. If any BHS student/staff member is interested in submitting an announcement this year, there are some basic guidelines to follow: Here are the basic guidelines for submitting a bulletin:1. It must be relevant to roughly 100 or more students or staff members. 2. It must be a message that promotes community and builds up positive school culture. 3. Please no birthday announcements or personal requests.  Please submit your morning announcement to the Google From by Monday morning: http://bit.ly/bhsstudentbulletin About ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations. Contact Info Berkeley High ASB Leadership 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704  johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net 510.644.8990 Go Jackets! Useful Links BHS Website Student Bulletin Archive Submit a Bulletin Follow @juicethejackets Current List of Student Clubs Notification of Non-Discrimination PolicyThe Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. Accordingly, BUSD programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression; nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (Board Policy 0410, Board Policy 1311, Board Policy 4030, Board Policy 5145.3, Board Policy 5145.7) The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. (Board Policy 4030) Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the district webpage at www.berkeleyschools.net/complaints. December 1, 2020For inquiries or concerns regarding BUSD nondiscrimination policy 5145.3 or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:Stephen Jimenez-Robb, Title IX and Compliance2020 Bonar Street Room 116, Berkeley, CA 94702Phone: 510.486.9338     Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net

 Hopefully you’ve been monitoring our website and following us on Twitter and Instagram. COVID numbers are improving and while we’re not where we want to be, things are opening up in the sports world. Under CDPH guidance, HS sports are returning to BHS as our county meets certain COVID community spread benchmarks. 

Your most important resource is our WEBSITE…BOOKMARK IT!

…and follow us on Twitter and Instagram

Athletes must be REGISTERED and CLEARED to participate

To register, go HERE. 

These sports are starting NOW!!  

Register and contact the coaches. 

Baseball (Curtis Sandeford: curtissandeford@berkeley.net)

Softball (Jason Kaneko: jktkaneko5@gmail.com)

Girls lacrosse (Jess Seggmann: jseggman13@gmail.com)

Football (James Hodgins: jameshodgins@berkeley.net)

Other sports starting later in the spring (details/dates TBD)

Boys Lacrosse, Soccer, Volleyball, Water Polo, Badminton, Basketball, and Wrestling

Register for these sports ASAP even if you haven’t got your physical yet! Registering puts you on contact lists used by coaches and administrators. You must add your physical to be cleared. Find coach contact information for these sports here.

Basketball conditioning: Boys and girls basketball will begin outdoor conditioning sometime in March. Register and contact the coaches:

Girls basketball (Shawn Hipol: coachshawnhipol@gmail.com)

Boys basketball (Mike Hudson: yellowjacketshoops@gmail.com) 

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETIN 2020-2021 ASB Leadership One big, red & gold family! Felix Mousigian, Chief of Publicity Aaron Rumph, Chief of Publicity Mr. V, Director of Student Activities Week of February 22nd Berkeley High School’s First Science Fair! Hosted by the BHS Physics Club Want a chance to win a cash prize? Want to talk to a Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna? Come join the Science Fair! What: Science Fair Submissions Accepted: Friday, February 19, 2021 – Friday, April 2, 2021 Cost: FREE PARTICIPATE: tinyurl.com/bhs-science-fair Website: tinyurl.com/bhs-science-fair-website Questions: physicsclubbhs@gmail.com Instagram: @physicsclubbhs  Future Free Events:Speaker from NASA – March 5, 2021 @ 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time (look out for more information) What do you know about the ongoing Global Water Crisis?   Fast facts: 1. More than 800 million people lack basic drinking water access 2. 6x the population of the US lives without a household water connection 3. More people die from unsafe water than from all forms of violence, including war This spring, the Green Team is partnering with Gravity Water, a non-profit dedicated to increasing global clean water access for schools through rainwater harvesting, storage, and filtration systems. We are running a fundraiser campaign to build clean water systems for students at the Tả Củ Tỷ 2 Primary and Secondary School in Bắc Hà, Vietnam. For just $8, you can provide a child with safe drinking water! Totally worth it. Learn how you can contribute to the campaign HERE! Submitted by berkeleyhighgreen@gmail.com@bhsgreenteam Berkeley High’s Multi-Cultural Student Association (MCSA) is having its second Mixed Speaker Series Wednesday March 3rd 3-4:30pm on Zoom! Click here to read about our event last year in the Jacket. The MCSA is a club at Berkeley High that was established in the Spring of 2017. We provide a community for students of different cultures to interact, as well as a space for mixed students at BHS.  The speaker series will highlight the intersectionality of people’s identities and will be a platform for people to learn more about the Mixed community and their place within our society. Our event will take place on Zoom and will feature three parts. A keynote speaker with a Q & A portion, a panel of Berkeley High students/faculty, and breakout rooms for further discussion!  Feel free to bring family and friends this event is open to everyone that is interested in learning more about mixed folx!  Our Keynote Speaker: Gen Slosberg She is the daughter of a Chinese mother, and a white-Jewish American father. She grew up in China and immigrated to California when she was a teenager. She recently graduated from UC Berkeley having spent many years directing the Mixed Retention Center  and is the co-creator of a Jewish-Asian film project called LUNAR For more information about her click here  Panel with Mixed Berkeley High Students and Faculty! Featuring Mr.Pritchard, Ms.Matsumoto, Rabiah Kabir, Sebastian Esteva, Suhera Nuru, Anneleise Tann, and Ava Murakami! They will talk about how their intersectional identities influence their perspectives, relationships with family/society, and their hopes for the future!    Here is the zoom link for the event: Meeting ID: 852 0480 5153 Passcode: multiculti Please don’t hesitate to ask questions through email. Hope to see you there!  Isadora D, Aceeyah S, Desiree S, and Gabriella L  Follow Us on Instagram @bhs-mcsa More information about Gen Slosberg: The Impact of the LUNAR Project! Data on Mixed Race Students at UC Berkeley — OP-ED   “My Voice, My Future” workshop  We invite high school youth to join the second workshop of the UC Berkeley Youth Advocacy Program “My Voice, My Future” workshop series co-created by our YAP Youth Board! “My Voice, My Future”Workshop 2Wednesday, February 24, 20216:30pm to 8:00pmZoom link will be provided after registrationRegister at: https://tinyurl.com/YAPWorkshop2FREE FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH Instagram page: @ucb.yap Workshop 3 will be held on April 14th, 2021.  Connect with other young people and the UC Berkeley community as we explore public health advocacy and youth empowerment! Learn about the pressing global health issue of child marriageBuild advocacy skills to address social justice problemsEarn a certificate of completion after attending all three workshops*Be entered in a raffle for goodies!  Please feel free to share the attached flyer with your friends and community members. Tech & Entrepreneurship Speaker Series Join TeenTechSF and Bentley School’s Design Thinking Engineering Club for our online Tech & Entrepreneurship Speaker Series, another amazing opportunity for teens to explore the world of STEM! REGISTER now for the FREE series, starting March 13th: ttsf-dte-speakers.eventbrite.com(Age requirements are 13-18 so please feel free to share with others!) Introducing our first-ever speaker series, with a focus on tech and entrepreneurship! In partnership with Bentley School’s Design Thinking Engineering Club, the TeenTechSF x Bentley DTE Tech & Entrepreneurship Speaker Series will be hosted on Saturdays starting 3/13. Run by and for teens, TeenTechSF’s mission is to empower the next generation of tech innovators and civic entrepreneurs through equal access to tech for all teens.  Please remember when it says “How did you hear about TeenTechSF?” to put Emily S. under the “other” category! Submitted by Emily S. @teentechsf  The First Annual PTSA Black History Month Art Contest In celebration of Black History Month the PTSA will be hosting an art contest to showcase black history themed student creative works. Here are the categories:1. Poetry – an accompanying image is optional2. Photography & Digital Art3. Visual Art – drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, etc.4. Music – an accompanying image is optional – max recording length of 3 minutes5. Performance Art – dance, music, spoken word, monologues, ect. – max video length of 3 minutes Each category will have three prize winners: $100 for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third. All submissions must be received by February 28th. Please send submission to ptsaberkeleyhigh@gmail.com from a student account & include the category in the subject in the email. Winners will be announced on March 5th.  On instagram: @ptsa.bhs Women’s History Month Issue The Jacket Newspaper is accepting submissions for the Women’s History Month Issue! Is there a woman in your life who you want to celebrate, whether they are a family member, essential worker, teacher, or friend? The Jacket is planning a “Women of Berkeley” portrait project to celebrate the women of the Berkeley community. Nominate someone here https://forms.gle/aNYRabUtWuGKp6EF6 The Jacket is also accepting submissions from all writers, poets, illustrators, photographers, designers, and artists. Submissions may be of any form, including photos, visual art, poetry, audios, etc. Send them to adelinepraskins@students.berkeley.net by March 5th. Find out more on @bhsjacket Return ALL & ANY books to BHS anytime you can! Our Book Return Bin has arrived and awaits all of your books. Located on Allston Way in front of the Main Office – available 24/7. Please help us get all our BUSD materials returned so we have them for the next group of students. Thank you for helping with this effort!  Can’t make it? Request a TASK RUNNER.  Contact the Library Team if you have any questions.  Hey Juniors!!!!   Class of 2022 crewneck sweatshirts are available for one more week! This awesome custom design by Maia Stevens comes on a Hanes EcoSmart 50/50 Crewneck in ash color. Sizes range from Small to 4XL. Check the student bulletin email for the link to purchase a crewneck at BHS Student Store. DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!!! The proceeds will go to benefit future class of 2022 activities. @bhslead22 Support the Berkeley Food and Housing Project Bay Area Volunteer Club is organizing a period and hygiene product drive for the Berkeley Food and Housing Project! Possible donations include razors & shaving cream, disinfecting/rubbing alcohol swabs, tampons, pads, panty liners, deodorant, shampoo & conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, nail clippers, head lice treatment, combs, moist towelettes, wet wipes, and band aids. All donations must be unused! To drop off donations, please email mayanube1@students.berkeley.net. Please consider donating, and spread the word with your friends and family! Submitted by @bhsbayareavolunteer 2021-2022 ASB Elected Candidates Apps are still open until February 27th! For all of those you looking to get more involved with the Berkeley High community, ASB Leadership offers you an opportunity to work with your peers in service of bigger issues. If you see yourself as ASB President, Class President or Vice President, or even in this position as Chief of Publicity, you will need to run a campaign and get your classmates to vote for you. Applications for elected positions and appointed positions are now available. Visit the ASB Leadership website now to see which positions are available and their job descriptions. Contact Noa Teiblum, Commissioner of Elections or Mr. V for more information.  2021-2022 Leadership Applications are available here  California State Seal of Biliteracy For graduating students, the process to apply for the California State Seal of Biliteracy is now open. Please follow the link in the bulletin email to the Google Classroom where you can find application information and submit documents.  https://classroom.google.com/c/MjYyMzAyMzQ2NTM3?cjc=zk74jj2 If any BHS student/staff member is interested in submitting an announcement this year, there are some basic guidelines to follow: Here are the basic guidelines for submitting a bulletin:1. It must be relevant to roughly 100 or more students or staff members. 2. It must be a message that promotes community and builds up positive school culture. 3. Please no birthday announcements or personal requests.  Please submit your morning announcement to the Google From by Monday morning: http://bit.ly/bhsstudentbulletin About ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations. Contact Info Berkeley High ASB Leadership 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net 510.644.8990 Go Jackets! Useful Links BHS Website Student Bulletin Archive Submit a Bulletin Follow @juicethejackets Current List of Student Clubs Notification of Non-Discrimination PolicyThe Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. Accordingly, BUSD programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression; nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (Board Policy 0410, Board Policy 1311, Board Policy 4030, Board Policy 5145.3, Board Policy 5145.7) The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. (Board Policy 4030) Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the district webpage at www.berkeleyschools.net/complaints. December 1, 2020For inquiries or concerns regarding BUSD nondiscrimination policy 5145.3 or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:Stephen Jimenez-Robb, Title IX and Compliance2020 Bonar Street Room 116, Berkeley, CA 94702Phone: 510.486.9338     Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETIN 2020-2021 ASB Leadership One big, red & gold family! Felix Mousigian, Chief of Publicity Aaron Rumph, Chief of Publicity Mr. V, Director of Student Activities Week of February 15th Berkeley High School’s First Science Fair!Hosted by the BHS Physics Club Want a chance to win a cash prize? Want to talk to a Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna? Come join the Science Fair! What: Science Fair Submissions Accepted: Friday, February 19, 2021 – Friday, April 2, 2021 Cost: FREE PARTICIPATE:tinyurl.com/bhs-science-fair Website: tinyurl.com/bhs-science-fair-website Questions: physicsclubbhs@gmail.com Instagram: @physicsclubbhs  Future Free Events: Speaker from NASA – March 5, 2021 @ 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time (look out for more information) Don’t forget to share this event with your friends, and good luck! California State Seal of BiliteracyFor graduating students, the process to apply for the California State Seal of Biliteracy is now open. Please follow the link in the bulletin email to the Google Classroom where you can find application information and submit documents. https://classroom.google.com/c/MjYyMzAyMzQ2NTM3?cjc=zk74jj2 2019-2020 Yearbook Distribution on Tuesday Feb. 16th If you purchased a  2019-2020 Yearbook, then plan to stop by BHS Supply Center. The Yearbook staff will distribute yearbooks on Tuesday 2/16, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the glass doors.  Please wear a mask and have a written note with your last name and Student ID number to facilitate the process. Thank you Submitted by bhsyearbook@berkeley.netInstagram: @berkeleyearbook  Return ALL & ANY books to BHS anytime you can! Our Book Return Bin has arrived and awaits all of your books. Located on Allston Way in front of the Main Office – available 24/7. Please help us get all our BUSD materials returned so we have them for the next group of students. Thank you for helping with this effort!  Can’t make it? Request a TASK RUNNER.  Contact the Library Team if you have any questions.  Hey Juniors!!!!  Class of 2022 crewneck sweatshirts are available for one more week! This awesome custom design by Maia Stevens comes on a Hanes EcoSmart 50/50 Crewneck in ash color. Sizes range from Small to 4XL. Check the student bulletin email for the link to purchase a crewneck at BHS Student Store.The proceeds will go to benefit future class of 2022 activities. @bhslead22 Support the Berkeley Food and Housing Project Bay Area Volunteer Club is organizing a period and hygiene product drive for the Berkeley Food and Housing Project! Possible donations include razors & shaving cream, disinfecting/rubbing alcohol swabs, tampons, pads, panty liners, deodorant, shampoo & conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, nail clippers, head lice treatment, combs, moist towelettes, wet wipes, and band aids. All donations must be unused! To drop off donations, please email mayanube1@students.berkeley.net. Please consider donating, and spread the word with your friends and family! Submitted by @bhsbayareavolunteer 2021-2022 ASB Elected Candidates Apps are Open! For all of those you looking to get more involved with the Berkeley High community, ASB Leadership offers you an opportunity to work with your peers in service of bigger issues. If you see yourself as ASB President, Class President or Vice President, or even in this position as Chief of Publicity, you will need to run a campaign and get your classmates to vote for you. Applications for elected positions and appointed positions are now available. Visit the ASB Leadership website now to see which positions are available and their job descriptions. Contact Noa Teiblum, Commissioner of Elections or Mr. V for more information.  2021-2022 Leadership Applications are available here  Happy Meatless Monday!   In honor of both President’s and Valentine’s day, be a leader and show your love for our creatures 🦋, our bodies , and our precious planet by reconsidering what’s on your plate today. Join us in reducing your meat consumption whenever and however you can! Every meal counts. Make your’s today.  What do you know about the ongoing Global Water Crisis?   Fast facts: 1. More than 800 million people lack basic drinking water access 2. 6x the population of the US lives without a household water connection 3. More people die from unsafe water than from all forms of violence, including war This spring, the Green Team is partnering with Gravity Water, a non-profit dedicated to increasing global clean water access for schools through rainwater harvesting, storage, and filtration systems. We are running a fundraiser campaign to build clean water systems for students at the Tả Củ Tỷ 2 Primary and Secondary School in Bắc Hà, Vietnam. For just $8, you can provide a child with safe drinking water! Totally worth it.Learn how you can contribute to the campaign HERE! Submitted by berkeleyhighgreen@gmail.com @bhsgreenteam  If any BHS student/staff member is interested in submitting an announcement this year, there are some basic guidelines to follow: Here are the basic guidelines for submitting a bulletin:1. It must be relevant to roughly 100 or more students or staff members. 2. It must be a message that promotes community and builds up positive school culture. 3. Please no birthday announcements or personal requests.  Please submit your morning announcement to the Google From by Monday morning: http://bit.ly/bhsstudentbulleti About ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.Contact Info Berkeley High ASB Leadership 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net510.644.8990 Go Jackets!Useful Links BHS Website Student Bulletin Archive Submit a Bulletin Follow @juicethejackets Current List of Student ClubsNotification of Non-Discrimination PolicyThe Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. Accordingly, BUSD programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression; nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (Board Policy 0410, Board Policy 1311, Board Policy 4030, Board Policy 5145.3, Board Policy 5145.7) The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. (Board Policy 4030) Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the district webpage at www.berkeleyschools.net/complaints. December 1, 2020For inquiries or concerns regarding BUSD nondiscrimination policy 5145.3 or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:Stephen Jimenez-Robb, Title IX and Compliance2020 Bonar Street Room 116, Berkeley, CA 94702Phone: 510.486.9338     Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETIN 2020-2021 ASB Leadership One big, red & gold family! Felix Mousigian, Chief of Publicity Aaron Rumph, Chief of Publicity Mr. V, Director of Student Activities Week of February 8th 2019-2020 Yearbook Distribution If you purchased a  2019-2020 Yearbook, then plan to stop by BHS Supply Center during the next two Tuesdays. The Yearbook staff will distribute yearbooks on Tuesday 2/9 and Tuesday 2/16, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the glass doors. Please wear a mask and have a written note with your last name and Student ID number to facilitate the process. Thank you Submitted by bhsyearbook@berkeley.netInstagram: @berkeleyearbook  Return ALL & ANY books to BHS anytime you can!  Our Book Return Bin has arrived and awaits all of your books. Located on Allston Way in front of the Main Office – available 24/7. Please help us get all our BUSD materials returned so we have them for the next group of students. Thank you for helping with this effort!  Can’t make it? Request a TASK RUNNER.  Contact the Library Team if you have any questions.  The United Cultural Coalition wanted to invite you all to the Cultural Club Week! Throughout the week, cultural clubs will be hosting events, and students and staff are encouraged to come and participate.   Here are the upcoming events for the week! They all will take place between 2 – 3 pm.  Tuesday the 9th:  Join the Muslim Student Association and the Multi-Cultural Student Association for an interfaith dialogue about religion, culture, and stereotypes! It’s from 2-3 pm. QPOC 2pm-3pm Wednesday the 10th:  Latinx Unidos 2-3pm   BIHS BIPOC Student Union Club Meeting 2-3 pm APIC Wednesday lunchtime Thursday the 11th: The Cultural Club Leaders PanelTen club leaders of various backgrounds discuss their motivations for running their clubs, BIPOC unity, and the value of community organizing.   Mental Health Counseling Services Hi students! All BHS, BTA, and BIS students can now request mental health counseling services from the Health Center using this secure, online, mobile-friendly portal: https://cityofberkeley.jotform.com/203430685833052  After completing the referral form, a counselor will reach out to setup an initial appointment via Zoom or phone. The Health Center’s public health and reproductive sexual health services remain accessible via phone at 510-644-6965. The Health Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. We’re here to help, and we look forward to connecting with you! Submitted by Zach Meredith, Behavioral Health Clinician Historically Black College & Universities Virtual College Tour Series  Reminder from the College & Career Center about the free HBCU Virtual College Tour Series being hosted by The College Place.Throughout the month of February, we will feature virtual tours of over 30 Historically Black Colleges and Universities on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 PST.  Sessions will be 45 minutes including questions. To attend students can complete this short survey and will be sent a link to the month’s events- https://tinyurl.com/TCP-KDS Find more resources and events from the BHS College & Career Center:@berkeleyhighcounseling 2021-2022 ASB Elected Candidates Apps are Open! For all of those you looking to get more involved with the Berkeley High community, ASB Leadership offers you an opportunity to work with your peers in service of bigger issues. If you see yourself as ASB President, Class President or Vice President, or even in this position as Chief of Publicity, you will need to run a campaign and get your classmates to vote for you. Applications for elected positions and appointed positions are now available. Visit the ASB Leadership website now to see which positions are available and their job descriptions. Contact Noa Teiblum, Commissioner of Elections or Mr. V for more information.  2021-2022 Leadership Applications are available here The First Annual PTSA Black History Month Art Contest: In celebration of Black History Month the PTSA will be hosting an art contest to showcase black history themed student creative works. Here are the categories:1. Poetry – an accompanying image is optional2. Photography & Digital Art3. Visual Art – drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, etc.4. Music – an accompanying image is optional – max recording length of 3 minutes5. Performance Art – dance, music, spoken word, monologues, etc. – max video length of 3 minutes Each category will have three prize winners: $100 for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third. All submissions must be received by February 20th. Please send submission to ptsaberkeleyhigh@gmail.com from a student account & include the category in the subject in the email. Winners will be announced on February 26th. For more guidelines and rules visit this link:  On Instagram: @ptsa.bhs Y-SCHOLARS program at the Berkeley YMCA Teen Center.We are accepting applications for 2020-2021Our mission is to guide first-gen high school students so they will pursue and obtain a college education. We are seeking up to 40 first-gen students (1st in the family to pursue a 4-year college degree) who are committed to their education and college pursuit. Interested students can apply on our website found here:  www.yscholars.org/joinLet’s work together and help you reach your higher ambitions! Submitted by America RochaY-Scholars Program Counselorarocha@yscholars.org @ysprogram If any BHS student/staff member is interested in submitting an announcement this year, there are some basic guidelines to follow: Here are the basic guidelines for submitting a bulletin:1. It must be relevant to roughly 100 or more students or staff members. 2. It must be a message that promotes community and builds up positive school culture. 3. Please no birthday announcements or personal requests.  Please submit your morning announcement to the Google From by Monday morning: http://bit.ly/bhsstudentbulletin About ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.Contact Info Berkeley High ASB Leadership 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net510.644.8990 Go Jackets!Useful Links BHS Website Student Bulletin Archive Submit a Bulletin Follow @juicethejackets Current List of Student ClubsNotification of Non-Discrimination PolicyThe Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. Accordingly, BUSD programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression; nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (Board Policy 0410, Board Policy 1311, Board Policy 4030, Board Policy 5145.3, Board Policy 5145.7) The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. (Board Policy 4030) Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the district webpage at www.berkeleyschools.net/complaints. December 1, 2020For inquiries or concerns regarding BUSD nondiscrimination policy 5145.3 or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:Stephen Jimenez-Robb, Title IX and Compliance2020 Bonar Street Room 116, Berkeley, CA 94702Phone: 510.486.9338     Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net

BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BULLETIN 2020-2021 ASB LeadershipOne big, red & gold family! Felix Mousigian, Chief of PublicityAaron Rumph, Chief of PublicityMr. V, Director of Student Activities Week of January 25th part 2 Here is an update from the BHS Supply Center: We are open every Tuesday from 1:30 – 3:30 to distribute textbooks, novels, readers, materials, or whatever. This is ongoing until the end of the year. At the first week of each term we will add an additional distribution day on a Thursday. The Library Team (Ms. Rosenkrantz, Ms. Irby, and Ms. Fitzhugh) will also be open in the same location on Thursdays to hand out library books and the like. Remember to visit the BHS Library catalog and place hold there first in order to start the process. The big change is that we are moving INSIDE! We will be set up at the glass doors of the breezeway. Students in cars can park on Milvia and walk to the doors, and students on foot or on bikes can just come straight to the doors.  Can’t make it? Request a TASK RUNNER.  Contact the Library Team if you have any questions.  Mental Health Counseling ServicesHi students! All BHS, BTA, and BIS students can now request mental health counseling services from the Health Center using this secure, online, mobile-friendly portal: https://cityofberkeley.jotform.com/203430685833052 After completing the referral form, a counselor will reach out to setup an initial appointment via Zoom or phone. The Health Center’s public health and reproductive sexual health services remain accessible via phone at 510-644-6965. The Health Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. We’re here to help, and we look forward to connecting with you! Submitted by Zach Meredith, Behavioral Health ClinicianNational Gun Violence Survivors Week This week (2/1-2/7) is National Gun Violence Survivors Week. The week is dedicated to empowering survivors and uplifting their stories, as well as trying to prevent further gun violence through education and legislation. In honor of this week, Students Demand Action is hosting a summit on 2/4 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. It will feature guest speakers and be an opportunity to learn more! Checkout our instagram @studentsdemandactionbhs to see more information throughout the week. Weekly Volunteer OpportunitiesEmi Rohn, Chief of Service is posting weekly volunteer opportunities on the Chief of Service Instagram. Most of these volunteer opportunities fall into three categories: local volunteering, virtual volunteering, or donations, and they’re a great way for students to get more involved in the community. This week, consider donating masks, gloves, and other goods to the City of Berkeley. Check out the link in the bulletin for more details on the what and how. Thanks! Submitted by Emi Rohn 2021-2022 ASB Elected Candidates Apps are Open!For all of those you looking to get more involved with the Berkeley High community, ASB Leadership offers you an opportunity to work with your peers in service of bigger issues. If you see yourself as ASB President, Class President or Vice President, or even in this position as Chief of Publicity, you will need to run a campaign and get your classmates to vote for you. Applications for elected positions and appointed positions are now available. Visit the ASB Leadership website now to see which positions are available and their job descriptions. Contact Noa Teiblum, Commissioner of Elections or Mr. V for more information.  2021-2022 Leadership Applications are available here The Jacket Newspaper is currently accepting submissions for its Black History Month issue. We encourage all writers, poets, illustrators, photographers, designers, and artists to submit to the Jacket by February 10th at eliotmark@students.berkeley.net! Submissions may be of any form, including photos, visual art, poetry, audios, etc. The First Annual PTSA Black History Month Art Contest:In celebration of Black History Month the PTSA will be hosting an art contest to showcase black history themed student creative works. Here are the categories:1. Poetry – an accompanying image is optional2. Photography & Digital Art3. Visual Art – drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, etc.4. Music – an accompanying image is optional – max recording length of 3 minutes5. Performance Art – dance, music, spoken word, monologues, ect. – max video length of 3 minutes Each category will have three prize winners: $100 for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third. All submissions must be received by February 20th. Please send submission to ptsaberkeleyhigh@gmail.com from a student account & include the category in the subject in the email. Winners will be announced on February 26th. For more guidelines and rules visit this link:  On Instagram: @ptsa.bhs Cultural Club WeekThe Cultural Club Week is coming up on the week of February 8th – February 11th.  Events will likely take place in the afternoon so stay tuned for more details in the student bulletin.  If you have any questions, comments, or think your club should join, then please feel free to reach out to the Lyndon, Chief of Clubs. lyndonward@students.berkeley.net. Unraveling the Mysteries of the Standard Model with Particle Physics – Lecture by Christian Bauer What: Physics LectureWhen: Friday, February 5, 2021Time: 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time About: Three of the 4 fundamental forces (all except gravity) are explained incredibly well by a beautiful theory called the Standard Model. Despite its great success, the Standard Model fails to explain several important phenomena, such as the existence of dark matter and the fact that we observe no anti-particles in our everyday lives. What’s wrong? Interest Form Link  Short bio: Christian Bauer is a Senior scientist and the head of the Theory Group in the Physics Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He has recently been working on ways to use Quantum Computing to solve difficult computational problems in particle physics. Every meal counts! That’s why we’re excited to bring Meatless Mondays to Berkeley Schools! Meatless Monday is a global movement that encourages people to reduce their meat consumption by not eating meat on Mondays, something that we would love to inspire in our Berkeley community. Starting on the 25th, we’ll be sharing information about how eating less meat can make a difference for our earth, our animals, and our bodies. Check out our daily posts on the leadership Instagram, @Juicethejackets, and look out for Meatless Mondays starting February 6th. Join us in bettering our world one meat-free meal at a time!  Stay tuned, and stay sustainable! Schedule:  Tuesday – EnvironmentWednesday – Animal WelfareThursday – Personal HealthFriday – looking forward… how to participate in Meatless Mondays in the future! Check out Meatless Mondays here: https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/meatless-monday  Submitted by Zoe Creane Join Big Data at Berkeley Have you heard of data science and are interested in learning more? Want an opportunity to get a head start in the tech world? If so, keep reading!Big Data at Berkeley is a UC Berkeley student-run organization dedicated to spreading data science principles to students throughout the Bay Area. We are hosting a FREE, FULLY REMOTE 8-week bootcamp at the UC Berkeley campus where you will learn how to apply interesting data science principles to real-world applications. Apply by February 17th at 11:59 PM at this link: http://bit.ly/BDAB_Bootcamp. Email bigdata.berkeley@gmail.com with any questions or check out our website at bd.berkeley.edu! We look forward to working with you!Let me know if you have any questions! Thank you for your time.Sincerely,Joseph Pang | Vice President of EducationBig Data at Berkeley | bd.berkeley.edu  Are you tired of vaping and want to quit? You can get help by going to novapes.org. Once you’re there, you’ll find a hotline and an app that can help you to stick to your decision. You can also text “quit vaping” or “no vapear” to 66819 to receive texts that are tailored to help at critical points along the way. You’ve only failed once you stop trying! Submitted by davidluu@berkeley.net  Go virtual with a BHS Student Club The Student Clubs List has been updated to reflect the clubs that are meeting virtually. You can log on anytime to see the meeting date, time and best contact person. We suggest reaching out at least one day ahead of time to get the meeting link. Happy clubbing! BHS Student Club List If any BHS student/staff member is interested in submitting an announcement this year, there are some basic guidelines to follow: Here are the basic guidelines for submitting a bulletin:1. It must be relevant to roughly 100 or more students or staff members. 2. It must be a message that promotes community and builds up positive school culture. 3. Please no birthday announcements or personal requests.  Please submit your morning announcement to the Google From by Monday morning: http://bit.ly/bhsstudentbulletin About ASB Leadership is a collective student voice composed of a diverse body of student leaders. Our mission is to create a more positive and engaging experience at Berkeley High through civic engagement, community building, sustainability, social events, and positive staff-student relations.Contact Info Berkeley High ASB Leadership 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704 johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net510.644.8990 Go Jackets!Useful Links BHS Website Student Bulletin Archive Submit a Bulletin Follow @juicethejackets Current List of Student ClubsNotification of Non-Discrimination PolicyThe Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. Accordingly, BUSD programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression; nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (Board Policy 0410, Board Policy 1311, Board Policy 4030, Board Policy 5145.3, Board Policy 5145.7) The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district’s complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. (Board Policy 4030) Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the district webpage at www.berkeleyschools.net/complaints. December 1, 2020For inquiries or concerns regarding BUSD nondiscrimination policy 5145.3 or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:Stephen Jimenez-Robb, Title IX and Compliance2020 Bonar Street Room 116, Berkeley, CA 94702Phone: 510.486.9338     Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net