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Holiday Meal 2018: Here is how you can help

Sarah Weaver, Chief of Service, and her committee are organizing the Holiday Meal this year to prepare for this amazing event where 300-400 meals are served. There is a preparation and set-up shift on Friday, December 14th while the actual meal will be served on Saturday, December 15th from 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm. Our goal this year is to surpass 15,000 pounds of donated food and funds. Here is how you can help:

This year, we are going to attempt to serve a set menu so we will be in the greatest need of prepared food contributions. We are also in need of canned goods and donations for the clothing/toiletry drive. Any extra Thanksgiving ingredients lying in your cabinets would make a great contribution to the meal. Please consider sending your student to school with a few cans to drop off at the bins located outside of the leadership office in the main building.

Our goal is to reach $4,000 for the event. These funds offset staff costs, ingredients, supplies, decorations, and entertainment among other items. We are deeply appreciative of the many supporting donors who make the Holiday Meal possible. We accept CASH or CHECKS payable to “BHS ASB”.

Checks can be dropped off to Mr. Villavicencio’s mailbox or mailed directly to:

Berkeley High School

c/o Mr. Villavicencio BHS Holiday Meal

1980 Allston Way

Berkeley, CA 94704

 

The following video and photo links demonstrate the magnitude and impact of the meal, if you have not been a part of it before.

Food Drive

Fresh Items Needed:

Please sign-up here to bring fresh food donations for the meal.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4faea62da57-2018

  • Turkeys (at least 12 needed)
  • Hams (at least 10 needed)
  • Alternative meat options
  • Desserts (Pumpkin and assorted pies, cookies)
  • Bread (Rolls, loaves, Corn bread)
  • Salads (Various salads w or w/o cheese, nuts, dressing) Yams/Sweet Potatoes/Mashed
  • Potatoes
  • Cheese
  • Butter (3 pounds needed)
  • Onions, Garlic, Spices, Herbs, and other assorted seasonings
  • Any Fresh hot or cold dish that you can lovingly donate Fresh food donations can be delivered between 4:30pm-8:00 pm on Friday, December 14 or 8am-12pm of Saturday, December 15 to the main doors of the school at Milvia and Allston. There is a loading zone located here. Please indicate what time you would like deliver your donation.

Canned Foods Needed:

Please bring in amount of the following types of canned foods.
*If you have any questions please ask Mr. Villavicencio or Sarah W in the Leadership Office.

  • Beans (Kidney, garbanzo, black, green, baked, refried) Corn
  • Chili (Vegetarian, beef)
  • Soup (Chicken Noodle)
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Pumpkin Pie filling
  • Tomato Sauce or Diced Tomatoes
  • Pasta, Macaroni Noodles

Other Items Needed:

  • Cooking Oil (Olive oil or vegetable oil)
  • Coffee, juice, tea, or other beverages

Toiletry, toy and blanket drive will take place from November 1 to December 15. With the winter season on it’s way we want to help the homeless community stay warm. We plan to give donations to students in transitional housing here at Berkeley High and give the remainders out during the Holiday Meal. We will have bins for donations placed throughout Berkeley High including near the Leadership Office and in the C-Gallery. We are asking people to donate new or gently used blankets and new toiletries including:

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Senior Sunrise & Class of 2019 spellout photo

Congrats to the Class of 2019!!!!

 

We will eventually have physical copies of this day from My Legacy Matters for purchase. In the meantime, enjoy these two shots from Mattias de los Rios Rogers.

FYI More senior portrait appointment dates with My Legacy Matters will be added and you will be contacted via email and the student bulletin when those dates become available.

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Unity Week 2018

Announcing the theme days…activities and event schedule TBA soon!!!

U  N I  T Y     W  E E  K    2  0 1  8

MON 10.15

PAJAMA DAY

TUES 10.16

JERSEY DAY

WED. 10.17

PUNK vs. PREP DAY

THUR. 10.18

DECADE’s DAY

60’s(CLASS of ‘22)/ 70’s(‘21)/ 80’s(‘20)/ 90’s(‘19)

FRI. 10.19

RED & GOLD DAY

For more details, visit us in the Leadership Office.

Unity Week celebrates the passion, purpose, and pride of our big RED & GOLD family. There will be lunchtime activities, an amazing assembly, friendly competitions, in addition to seeing the creative fashion of your friends and teachers.
Keep your fashion classy! In the absence of an official dress code, we ask for students to cover parts of your body that are normally covered at school. Please no weapon-like items and no masks. Be culturally aware of the impact of your fashion choices while being a proud ambassador of JACKET PRIDE in the community.

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Is there a list of clubs at BHS? + Jacket Gear + Hip Hop Concert + more!

Hello Fellow Yellow Jackets,
 “Is there a list of clubs at BHS?” is the number one question I answer at the start of the school year. Yes, there is a club list and you can always view it online on the main BHS webpage. It is updated weekly until December. Clubs have an open door policy, but consider contacting the staff sponsor to inquire more about the group before you visit. Happy clubbing!!!
The BHS club list is always available online:
https://bhs.berkeleyschools.net/student-activities-3/berkeley-high-clubs/
And you should definitely go to the FALL CLUB FAIR on Thursday, September 13 from 9:00 – 11:38 am on the Campus Green. In 20 minutes or less, you could get a sense of which clubs are a good match for you.
​Jacket Gear Sales end this Friday, September 14! Order a hoodie, hat, shirt, jacket with the awesome BUZZ logo to show your Jacket Pride. The items will be shipped and distributed within 2-3 weeks of the order day.
Order in the leadership office (cash/check) OR online (credit)
https://shop.fancloth.com/94704/399398
If you would like to get into the next home game and all future home games for free, buy an ASB Sticker today! You will also receive a free yearbook and other benefits throughout the year. Complete the attached form and bring your payment to the leadership office.
​

​The Battle of Bands on Friday, September 21 is shaping up to be an amazing event with at least 8 groups competing for the “Top Band” at Berkeley High! Each group will try to woo the crowd with their sound and showmanship to get a chance to get into the final round​.
​We are still searching for 10-12 Freshmen Leaders! Join the leadership team to plan spirit week activities, host a class fundraiser, and practice ​communication and teamwork towards a shared goal. Applications are in the leadership office OR online:
https://berkeleyschools.net/leadership/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/BHS-Application-for-Freshman-Positions.pdf
The SENIOR SUNRISE & SPELL-OUT PHOTO will be FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (***new date***) starting at 7:00 am in the MAIN COURTYARD. Please wear your RED & GOLD to make for the most spirited class photo! Photo will be taken at 8:00 am.

Use this link to schedule your SENIOR PORTRAIT appointment.

Portrait sessions are here at Berkeley High and there are limited dates available so sign up today. https://www.mylegacymatters.us/appointments/
Book your appointments for one of the following dates:
Sept. 12, Oct. 3, 4, 8, 22, 23, 24
You can pay for your session/package online OR pay at your session.

NOTE: Senior Portraits must be taken BEFORE WINTER BREAK for them to get into the yearbook.

 

 

 

CAP & GOWN ORDERS next week at LUNCH in the courtyard. Achievers Inc. will be on campus on 9/12 Last Names A-L and 9/14 Last Names M-Z on 9/14 at LUNCH to take your orders or help with ring sizes. For online orders, please visit this website and use the code bhs510: https://www.graduationorder.com/

​Finally, check out the range of events (music production, photography, after school) happening at the ​MLK Jr. Rec Center and Berkeley Teen Program. In addition to the activities being offered, there is also a FREE concert featuring local artists. The concert is this SATURDAY at 1 pm with BHS grads Marty Grimes (G-Eazy – – -sightings???) and C5. See attached flyers for more details.
Click below for more events and activities at YAP:
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Save $$$ Feel the Sting of Jacket Pride with an ASB Sticker!!!

Click here to download the 2018-19 ASB Sticker form

BERKELEY HIGH ASB STICKER FAQ

1.Why should I purchase an ASB Sticker?
The savings with an Associated Student Body (ASB) sticker will save you money all year long! There are discounts for school dances, home football, soccer & basketball games as well as exclusive raffles. BHS has a rich tradition of athletic success and we believe that increasing student participation in athletics will renew JACKET PRIDE. We want to encourage more students to get involved with athletics whether as an athlete or fan. ASB funds are managed by the BHS Student Leadership, as elected by the student body.

2.Where & when can I purchase an ASB Sticker?
ASB stickers will be available beginning REGISTRATION WEEK in August. Once school starts, you may purchase your ASB sticker in the Leadership Office during lunch or after school. Sales will end in Mid-October. This will allow you to receive your JACKET PRIDE t-shirt before the Homecoming Game.

3.What happens if I lose my student ID card?
Students who lose their ID card will be able to receive another ID card from the Counseling Center and ASB Sticker from the Leadership Office. Each ASB Sticker is individually numbered so that they cannot be duplicated or used by another student.

4.What games can I attend with the ASB sticker?
You can attend all regular season home games at Donahue Gym or Jacket Stadium for FREE. You will still need to get a ticket at the box office. Simply present your ID card with ASB sticker to the box office. Unfortunately, all home PLAYOFF games ARE NOT included due to league rules.

5.Why should I support BHS Athletics?
Berkeley High has as many as 1/3 of the student body participating on an athletic team each year. That equals about 1100 students competing for the pride of BERKELEY HIGH! As a member of our student- cheering section, you will create a supportive atmosphere that will give our teams a competitive advantage. Wear RED & GOLD to every home game to represent the Mighty Jackets to the fullest!

6.I’m not a senior, so why should I care about the discount for dances?
If you are a JUNIOR or SENIOR you can purchase tickets to the Prom in the spring. We do plan on holding at least one other dance that is open to ALL GRADES. Simply present your ID card with ASB sticker to receive discounts to either of the 2-3 school-sponsored dances (Fall Dance, Winter Dance and/or Prom) at the time of purchase. Your ASB sticker entitles you to ONE discounted ticket.

7.When do I receive my t-shirt?
All students that purchase an ASB sticker will receive a JACKET PRIDE t-shirt in sizes ranging from small to triple-extra large. We will order the t-shirts after you have purchased an ASB sticker. ASB sticker sales end in Mid-October. You should receive your t-shirt before the last week of October.

8.What is the BHS Spirit Song?

A) Juice the jackets, juice juice the jackets (what?!)

Juice the jackets, juice juice the jackets (what?!) (Chant continues throughout)

B) Go…. mighty jackets!

Go…. mighty jackets!

Repeat as many times as necessary to intimidate your opponent!

9. When do I receive my yearbook?
All students with a GOLD LEVEL ASB sticker will receive a free yearbook. Yearbooks represent all of the amazing accomplishments from the past year and the yearbook staff does a tremendous job of covering the events at BHS. They become available towards the end of the school year. We will work with the yearbook staff to ensure that your name is included on the list of students that purchased a yearbook. Yearbook orders tend to arrive in late May. The faculty sponsor of yearbook will announce via E-tree and the school bulletin when, where, and how to pick-up a yearbook.

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The BHS Spring Carnival is coming soon!!!

​Congrats to the Class of 2018 & to the other classes for your hard work as we close out the school year.

We are in the midst of planning an amazing day of jumpers, games, and spirit

​ for our community​

. Our hope is to create a new celebration of our school pride and hard work throughout the school year.

​We are sharing with you the flyer and will follow up later with more details about each event…
Where would you like to play???
DUNK TANK

​ & Food tickets will be available for pre-sales next week.
KICKBALL game will be 2:45-3:15 pm on the softball field. Sign up here.
Run in the BEAT THE BELL aka BEAT THE BAIRD one-mile race at 3:15 on the track. Sign up ahead

​with Mr. V ​

of time to take on math teacher Nakia Baird and the rest of the field during a swift 4 lap race.

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Berkeley High Spring Carnival 6/1: Seeking Volunteers or Contributions

Hello Yellow Jacket Family,
ASB Leadership is excited to announce the inaugural Spring Fair, an all school event that will take place on the afternoon of Friday, June 1. The Spring Fair aims to unify the BHS student body and staff through fun, spirited activities to close out the school year. We plan to have free activities such as inflatable obstacle courses, carnival games, friendly staff vs student competitions, among other fun activities. Imagine the carnival scenes from Grease​ or the Harvest Festival in the sitcom Parks & Recreation​!

We are seeking community support in three areas.

Spring Fair Volunteers
Parent volunteers would work in pairs to support the carnival games, bag check, welcome tents, obstacle course area, among other areas. Safety staff and teachers will help monitor student behavior so we expect parent volunteers to help support the access and participation for the attendees. Shifts would fall within the window of 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. We are hoping to host at least 40+ parent volunteers. Volunteers will support for 1-2 shifts. See the Sign Up Genius link for more details.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4faea62da57-berkeley
Spring Fair Prizes
We are also soliciting contributions for carnival game prizes ranging in various levels of appeal to students. We are contacting local businesses for donations of gift certificates, free tickets, but we could also use contributions of electronic gadgets, gift cards, or other items. Please send Mr. V a message soon.

Spring Fair Event Support

We are also checking with the community to see if ask for 10-15 10′ x 10′ tents we could use for the day. Although student clubs will host the carnival games, we are also in need of carnival games that you may have lying around the garage. We also invite your organization to host a game or booth. We really want to make this event resonate with Berkeley High students so we are open to hosting a wide range of groups!

To sign up as volunteer (see link above), make a contribution, or ask a question, please contact Mr. V at johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net at your earliest convenience.
​Thank you!!!​
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2018-19 Student Elections Results

Chief of Publicity

Candidate Rd. One Rd. Two

[*] S. CHANG 897 1035

[*] O. ASHLEY 536 602

  1. SCOTT 207

BLANK 96 99

Chief of Service

Candidate Rd. One

[*] S. WEAVER 875

  1. KIRTLAND 744

BLANK 117

ASB President

Candidate Rd. One Rd. Two

[*] T. IRWIN 699 874

  1. SHEIKH 534 778
  2. RASHADA 443

BLANK 60 84

ASB Vice President

Candidate Rd. One

[*] M. DE SOUZA 1628

BLANK 108

School Board Representative

Candidate Rd. One

[*] A. HARIRI 958

  1. TEZCAN 715

BLANK 63

Berkeley Schools Excellence Project

Candidate First Pl. Second Pl. Total

[*] T. WEKWERT 892 672 1564

[*] G. GHOSAL 692 863 1555

BLANK 152 201 353

Sophomore Class President

Candidate Rd. One Rd. Two

[*] R. CHOKKALI 289 335

  1. SPENCER 204 252
  2. PAKTER 100

BLANK 32 39

Sophomore Class Vice President

Candidate Rd. One Rd. Two

[*] K. SULLIVAN 290 346

  1. O’BRIEN 203 242
  2. LEI 98

BLANK 34 37

Junior Class President

Candidate Rd. One Rd. Two

[*] E. HEMP 246 316

  1. GORDON-CH 192 242
  2. KHAN 131

BLANK 25 36

Junior Class Vice President

Candidate Rd. One Rd. Two Rd. Three

[*] R. ALPER 179 203 304

  1. SHEN 154 188 284
  2. TOMASIK 133 170
  3. GALBRAITH 99

BLANK BALLOTS NOT COUNTED IN MANUAL RECOUNT.

*BLANK denotes that a response was not bubbled in for first, second, and/or third choice.

Senior Class President

Candidate Rd. One

[*] S. EWELL-SZ 481

BLANK 39

THESE RESULTS CERTIFIED BY THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND COMMISSIONER OF ELECTIONS.
Election Returns 2018