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 |