Month: October 2016

The Speaker Series begins with Labels hosted by CLUV on October 27 during 4th and 5th period.

Classes are invited to a special presentation in the Little Theater on October 27. In collaboration with ASB Leadership, Chicano Latino United Voices (CLUV) presents Labels. Through theatre, dance, and discussion CLUV explores the Latino identity and interrogates conventional ethnic labels and racial categories. Speakers will discuss topics such as immigration, labor rights, culture, and personal experience.

This is the first presentation in what is to be a series of speaker events, each created by a different BHS club or student group to educate their peers on a social justice topic of choice with the help of local community members. The idea for the series is to emphasize important societal topics that may not be fully addressed or emphasized by current school curricula. We hope that you can plan one or all of these themes into your lessons and consider them a sort of student curriculum addendum.

We hope to host a presentation every month from October to May. The lineup thus far is CLUV (October), BHS Stop Harassing (November), Black Student Union (December), Muslim Student Association (January), Fair Trade (February), Amnesty International (March), and GSA (April).

UNITY WEEK 2016 10/17 – 10/21

In addition to the dress up days, we will host a series of friendly competitions between each class (’17, ’18, ’19, ’20). Which class will come out on top & take “home” the 2016 Unity Trophy???!!!Spirit Competition sign-ups will take place from Oct. 12-20 on the BCT Steps at lunch. Each class can earn points for attendance, competitions, canned food drive, and the cleanup day. Unity Trophy winner to be crowned at the 10/21 varsity football game.

Go Jackets!!!

UNITY WEEK 2016 will begin with the…SHOW of UNITY assembly on Friday, October 14

On our first day of Unity Week, let’s come together as one, big red & gold family at the assembly by wearing your BHS team jerseys or other BHS gear. If you don’t have a jersey, wear any clothing that says Berkeley High School. Berkeley High Represent strong at the assembly!

Pajama Day hosted by Freshman Leadership
On Monday, jam out in your jammies. Folks, we’re talking about PJ’s, so please keep the lingerie or boxer short-style sleepwear in the closet. See you at the Pajama Jammy Jam Fashion Show for prizes on the Community Theater Steps (BCT) at lunch.

Twin Day hosted by Sophomore Leadership
On Twin Tuesday, get matchy-matchy with your friend group by wearing the same or complementing outfits. There will be a photo booth on the BCT steps as well as Doubles Table Tennis in the Jacket Gym. Club activities may also be taking place around campus.

Wilderness Day hosted by Junior Leadership
On Wilderness Wednesday, tap into your inner spirit animal and become one with nature by dressing up as an animal, a part of nature, or as an explorer of the wilderness. The wilderness is anything from the jungle to safari to forests and beyond. Activities at lunch include a trivia contest on the Community Theater Steps and dodge ball in the Jacket Gym.

80’s/90s (seniors) / Flag Day (everyone else) hosted by Senior Leadership
On Thursday, Seniors wear themed dress for two decades of amazing fashion from the 80’s or 90’s. Shoulder pads, flashy neon, big hair, acid wash jeans, gold jewelry, hi top fades, hi top sneakers among many totally radical choices. Everyone else can represent their culture or identity for Flag Day. See you on the BCT steps at lunch so that you can place a sticker on your families place of origin.

The Flag Football fundraiser game will also take place after school at Jacket Stadium to support the football team and cheer squad. Tickets will be available at the gate.

Red & Gold Day
On our final day of Unity Week, let’s come together as one, big red and gold family. Just like the rest of the week, please make sure to keep your clothing school appropriate. See you at the campus green for the big wheel race between each class and to celebrate with the music from 106 KMEL.

Also, show up tonight for this special football game dedicated to raising awareness about Breast Cancer research by creating a Pink-Out while cheering on your Yellow Jacket football teams. Wear pink and see you at the games! JV game begins at 4:30 and Varsity begins at 7:00 pm.

Month: October 2016

SPEAKER SERIES begins 10/27 with Labels by CLUV

SENIOR SUNRISE is 10/7 @ 7:00 AM Bleachers

UNITY WEEK 2016 10/17 – 10/21

BHS for Hillary Volunteer Opportunity!