2021-2022 ASB Leadership
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BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT BULLETIN
Lottie D., Chief of Publicity
Adam W., Chief of Publicity
Jack W., Chief of Publicity
Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
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Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
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January 28, 2022
Here is today’s video bulletin: student bulletin12822.mp4
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 31
STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
Celebrate World Hijab Day on February 1st
The Muslim Student Association is hosting a celebration in the BHS Library during 6th period on Tuesday, February 1st. The event will feature discussion about the “importance of the hijab as well as its challenges and joys”. This event is not limited to those of Muslim faith as allies are welcome.
Please sign up here using this Google Form.
Submitted by mollylawrence@berkeley.net & rumeysayamac@students.berkeley.net
@berkeleyhighmsa
2022 PROM is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the SF Design Center Galleria.
Proof of vaccination will be required to buy a ticket & enter along with use of a properly fitting mask
More details to be announced early spring 2022
Prom 2022 theme: A Starry Night Tickets available online: TBD
SF Design Center Galleria 101 Henry Adams St., San Francisco, CA 94103
8:00 pm – 11:30 pm – Doors close at 9:30pm – No in & out privileges for any reason.
Guest Passes & Dance Conduct: Non-BHS Guest Passes must be submitted when tickets are purchased. Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom. The last day guest passes are accepted will be May 8 and are available in the Leadership Office or click here for the guest pass form. The BHS Dance Conduct Policy will be strictly enforced.
Prom Policy: In order to attend prom, students should not be involved in conduct that violates education code and school rules from February 1-March 18. If there is a violation of the education code and school rules you will be excluded from prom.
Attendance: In December, the attendance office will send students who have 30+ unexcused absences a letter home notifying them that they cannot attend Senior Prom. Students on the Prom Exclusion List will also receive an email to their student email account with the same notification.
If you receive a Prom Exclusion Letter:
-You can earn yourself off the prom exclusion list by showing improvement in your attendance. You will need to complete a 2-week attendance that you can pick up from the attendance office. You must have no unexcused period absences or CUTs during your 2 week attendance card and it must be completed before March 11th, the end of quarter 3.
-You can attend tutoring in the College and Career Center or through teacher tutorials and complete the attached Unexcused Absence Clearance Form to clear up to 12 unverified absences from the previous month. If you can get your unexcused absences count under 30, you will be removed from the Prom Exclusion list.
Please email Ms. Watson at amanwatson@berkeley.net if you have any questions about this
Complete the Free & Reduced Meals Form for Discounts
Families should complete an EZ Meal App in order to receive benefits under the free & reduced lunch program. If determined to qualify, students can receive discounts to school events (prom, graduation, etc.) among other testing discounts if they have completed forms on file with B.U.S.D. Once determined to qualify for free & reduced meals, Nutrition Services will send a paper copy of the eligibility letter to the home mailing address. To receive the discount, this paper copy or digital photo of the eligibility letter will be shown to school officials overseeing the school event. Families can also request an eligibility letter if they completed the Alternative Income Form at registration.
If a household needs another letter they should contact Sara Leon either through saraleon@berkeley.net or nutritionservices@berkeley.net. This information is protected by right to privacy so we are not able to provide this information to minors or someone other than the head of household. Requests can be made by phone 510.644.6200 or through email, or by US mail 2020 Bonar Street, Suite 1, Berkeley CA, 94702. Nutrition Services require up to three days to process their request as these do not tend to come in one at a time.
Prom 2022 Fundraiser
Prom 2022 is coming up on March 19th at the SF Design Center! This event is a celebration of all the hard work BHS students have done, especially through the difficult learning circumstances of the past two years. The Senior Class Leadership team is asking for your support in ensuring that we continue to offer low prices for all students as well as additional discounts to students who qualify for free and reduced meals. A prom ticket provides a guest with free food, beverage, and photos, along with entry into the party of the year. Your donations will go towards reducing the cost of prom for all students purchasing tickets. We greatly appreciate any donations and look forward to seeing you all at prom!
Submitted by krithidesouza@students.berkeley.net
@bhslead22
The Jacket Newspaper Survey on Social Media
Jacket writers are surveying BHS students on their relationship with social media and its effects. To help us out, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/7ESP7P4EB89pRvPJ6. It will only take a minute! Thank you!
Submitted by naomirosen@students.berkeley.net
Join the Oakland Black College Expo
“Join the Oakland Black College Expo™ on Saturday, February 26th “”LIVE” from 10 am to 5 pm PST at The Oakland Marriott City Center!
Register for tickets from $7-$10. Link in student email and IG @berkeleyhighcounseling
Juniors & Seniors- bring transcripts for on the spot review
Juniors & Seniors- Scholarship Application Due by 2/14/22 11pm
Write an essay on “”Why is a College Education Important to Me?'”
Submitted by maryjacobs@berkeley.net
Campus Clean Up Gratitude
Shoutout to everyone who helped with the campus cleanup on Tuesday. We anticipate hosting a few more cleanups in the spring semester. Stay tuned.
@bhs2024leadership
In the meantime, please do your part to put your trash all the way into the garbage can, compost any food items, and recycle.
Keep Berkeley High Beautiful!
BHS Food Pantry Tuesday, February 1st
Hello Students and Staff: Food pantry is this Tuesday! Open from 3-4pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. We have fresh produce (fruit and vegetables), eggs, chicken, and ready made vegetarian meals. Free to all. Please spread the word to families and friends in need.
See you there on the 1st!
Submitted by debrahill@berkeley.net
Remembering Eli Kane (October 6, 2000-July 15, 2021; BHS Class of 2019)
Eli Kane Spirit Award: Nominations for 11th or 12th grader
Open Until March 4, 2022
About The Eli Kane Spirit Award
- The Eli Kane Spirit Award is an annual award presented to a Berkeley High School Junior or Senior who best represents the spirit, qualities and character of Berkeley High School alumni, Eli Kane.
- One deserving student will be selected and win a $3,500 cash award.
- Nominations are now open and all teachers, coaches, counselors, administrators and fellow students from Berkeley High School, as well as extra-curricular instructors, coaches, tutors, employers, counselors and friends outside of BHS can nominate a current Junior or Senior.
- The nomination process is simple and should only take about 15 minutes of your time. Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 4. 2022. You can find the nomination submission form here:
- For more information about the award, including criteria, selection process, FAQ’s and link to nominate a student, visit https://www.elikanefund.org/spirit-award
IMPORTANT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW
2022 PROM is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the SF Design Center Galleria.
Proof of vaccination will be required to buy a ticket & enter along with use of a properly fitting mask
More details to be announced early spring 2022
Prom 2022 theme: A Starry Night Tickets available online: TBD
SF Design Center Galleria 101 Henry Adams St., San Francisco, CA 94103
8:00 pm – 11:30 pm – Doors close at 9:30pm – No in & out privileges for any reason.
Guest Passes & Dance Conduct: Non-BHS Guest Passes must be submitted when tickets are purchased. Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom. The last day guest passes are accepted will be May 8 and are available in the Leadership Office or click here for the guest pass form. The BHS Dance Conduct Policy will be strictly enforced.
Prom Policy: In order to attend prom, students should not be involved in conduct that violates education code and school rules from February 1-March 18. If there is a violation of the education code and school rules you will be excluded from prom.
Attendance: In December, the attendance office will send students who have 30+ unexcused absences a letter home notifying them that they cannot attend Senior Prom. Students on the Prom Exclusion List will also receive an email to their student email account with the same notification.
If you receive a Prom Exclusion Letter:
-You can earn yourself off the prom exclusion list by showing improvement in your attendance. You will need to complete a 2-week attendance that you can pick up from the attendance office. You must have no unexcused period absences or CUTs during your 2 week attendance card and it must be completed before March 11th, the end of quarter 3.
-You can attend tutoring in the College and Career Center or through teacher tutorials and complete the attached Unexcused Absence Clearance Form to clear up to 12 unverified absences from the previous month. If you can get your unexcused absences count under 30, you will be removed from the Prom Exclusion list.
Please email Ms. Watson at amanwatson@berkeley.net if you have any questions about this
Complete the Free & Reduced Meals Form for Discounts
Families should complete an EZ Meal App in order to receive benefits under the free & reduced lunch program. If determined to qualify, students can receive discounts to school events (prom, graduation, etc.) among other testing discounts if they have completed forms on file with B.U.S.D. Once determined to qualify for free & reduced meals, Nutrition Services will send a paper copy of the eligibility letter to the home mailing address. To receive the discount, this paper copy or digital photo of the eligibility letter will be shown to school officials overseeing the school event. Families can also request an eligibility letter if they completed the Alternative Income Form at registration.
If a household needs another letter they should contact Sara Leon either through saraleon@berkeley.net or nutritionservices@berkeley.net. This information is protected by right to privacy so we are not able to provide this information to minors or someone other than the head of household. Requests can be made by phone 510.644.6200 or through email, or by US mail 2020 Bonar Street, Suite 1, Berkeley CA, 94702. Nutrition Services require up to three days to process their request as these do not tend to come in one at a time.
Ad in Yearbook
Hey, Jackets!
Do you want an AD in the yearbook…well here is your chance. ADs are a great memory capsule that will last forever. Things like photos of you and your friends, family, or anything that has a meaning to you can go in the AD. This is not limited to pictures, it can also be thoughtful messages from your loved ones. Yearbook will be accepting files of pictures and written out messages on a Google form for us to design your AD. If you happen to design your own, just email us a PNG. *Make sure that all photos are of good quality*
A flyer with all of the information will be featured on our email and instagram @bhsyearbook.
Submitted by noemibuenrostro@students.berkeley.net
FEEDBACK ON BHS CAFETERIA FOOD
Want improved cafeteria food? More inclusive options? We would greatly appreciate hearing about your experience, comments, and concerns with the cafeteria food. Fill out this quick survey to help us in our mission to make the food served reflect our needs. Thanks! https://forms.gle/ogEKBr9RudK8CGVG7
Notice to the Berkeley High School Community
Berkeley High School is experiencing an elevated COVID-19 risk during the Omicron surge. Working with our Public Health partners at the City of Berkeley, we are shifting our case response focus to twice-weekly school-wide testing of students and staff and community-wide COVID risk notifications, rather than individual exposure letters for students.
BHS Principal Juan Raygoza will be sending a more detailed message regarding a new schedule starting next week that aims at increasing the number of students and staff we are testing. In short:
We will be testing all Berkeley High School students and staff on the following dates:
Student-athletes should continue to follow their regular schedule until further notice. Students in grades 9th and 12th can also still access testing on Tuesday, January 25th from 3:30-5:00pm.
*****NEW SCHEDULE*****
Beginning Wednesday, January 26th Berkeley High School will begin testing students during the school day (we are planning to minimize class instruction) and also offer staff testing during the work day.
Most Berkeley High School students and staff are already registered for BUSD’s free COVID-19 testing. Anyone not registered for testing can register here. This is one-time registration only. It is not necessary to register for each test date.
This twice-weekly testing will provide a faster and more efficient way of identifying students and staff who have COVID at Berkeley High School, which will slow the spread of COVID at our school.
In the last seven days, 85 COVID-19 cases have been identified as having been on campus while infectious. We will continue to watch our case numbers and, in consultation with the City of Berkeley Health Department, make a determination about the pace of future testing.
Please refer to the COVID Case Dashboard to see case numbers on a daily basis.
Black History Month issue for The Jacket
The Jacket is taking submissions for our Black History Month special issue! We are looking for writing and art pieces representing what this month means for BHS students. Any student can submit a piece of work to the Jacket to be featured in our celebratory issue. Submissions are due on Sunday, February 6th. Please send your work to Jeremy Herpin jeremyherpin@students.berkeley.net.
Any questions can be directed to Naomi Rosen at naomirosen@students.berkeley.net
@bhsjacket
Black History Month Art contest
The Berkeley high PTSA is holding their annual Black History Month Art contest. We are taking submissions through the Google Form that is also presented in our instagram bio (@ptsa.bhs).
Prizes for first place FOR EACH CATEGORY is $100, second is $50, and third is $25. There are 5 different categories, Poetry, Photography & Digital Art, Visual Art, Music, and Performance Art. The final submission date is February 11th. All types of art are encouraged to be submitted, we are very excited to see everything.
Submitted by anayaloving@students.berkeley.net
@ptsa.bhs
BHS Athletics Update
EVERYTHING you need to know about BHS Athletics can be found at berkeleyhighathletics.org.
The direct link to this schedule with live links for tickets and streaming is HERE.
@BHSjacketsports
Spring Sport Registration Open Now until January 31st
Spring Sport registration is open! Registration closes January 31st.
Softball, baseball, track & field, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, Swimming & Diving, Crew, and Badminton.
In order to participate on the first day of tryouts, you must have a valid physical uploaded to your registration and have earned more than a 2.0GPA for the first semester. Tryouts begin February 7th. Find everything you need to know about Berkeley High Sports here: berkeleyhighathletics.org
Check out the calendar to go support your Yellow Jackets!
For upcoming games & more scores, visit
Student Clubs & Grants Requests to BHS Development Group
Are you a student club interested in organizing projects but don’t have the funds to do it? Well the BHS Development Group has got you covered. The BHSDG is a working board of parent volunteers and student representatives committed to improving the educational experience at Berkeley High. We really want to support student voices so if you are a student organization, please consider checking out BHSDG.org for more info. You can always reach out to your student representatives, Ian Segall and Clara Brownstein, by email at iansegall@students.berkeley.net or clarabrownstein@students.berkeley.net.
Board Game Friday
Every Friday is Board Game Friday in room D218. Bring a friend, eat your lunch outside. Anyone is welcome.
Submitted by pamelavanderpoel@berkeley.net
Berkeley Half Marathon
Did you know that a large, city wide running race starts right here at Berkeley High each year. The 2022 Berkeley Half Marathon is on Sunday, February 27 with options to run 13.1 miles, 10 KM, or 5 KM along with a family 1KM. Check out their website for more information on how to run, the race course, or even how to volunteer. If you live along the race course, know that the race starts at 8 am, so that you can cheer the thousands of runners passing by.
@berkeleyhalf
Replacement ID Card
For students who still need a replacement ID card, you have a free option available to you for the next two weeks. Please complete the Google Form in the bulletin. Once the form is complete, Ms. Ronda in the Counseling Center will notify you via email that the card is ready for pick up. Please note that ID cards are only printed on Wednesday.
If after January 24 you still need a student ID card, then please visit the online BHS Student Store to purchase a replacement ID card. Once the payment is received, this will set forth the process so that an ID card will be made for you.
Join Student Leadership
Students are from all learning communities and levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Help us create an even better team by applying for an elected position by February 8 or an appointed position by April 19. You can run to be ASB President, Class President, School Board Student Rep, or one of the Chiefs of Publicity among other elected positions.
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions.
Contact Mr. V
Anna Kahn-Akselrod, Commissioner of Elections
Quick Links
Submit an entry for the BHS Film Festival BHS Film Festival Submissions
Good Eggs Fundraiser schools.goodeggs.com with school code: goodeggsforberkeleyhighschool
Title IX Resource Document Click here for the document
Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com
Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List
Register a new or returning club before January 31st Register a BHS Student Club for 2021-22
BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org
Class of 2022 Senior Letter Senior Info, Dates & Resources
Submit A Bulletin
If any BHS student or staff member is interested in submitting an announcement,
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.
Useful Links
Contact Info
Berkeley High ASB Leadership
1980 Allston Way, Berkeley CA United States 94704
johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net
510.644.8990
Go Jackets!
Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy
The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing a hostile-free working and learning environment. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status (related medical conditions), religion, color, national origin (including language restrictions and possession of a driver’s license (issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart attack), medical condition (cancer-related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
Discrimination is different treatment based on a protected characteristic in the context of an educational program, work or activity without a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason that interferes with or limits the individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by the District or includes an adverse employment action.
Hostile environment harassment occurs when a target is subjected to unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic, which is both subjectively offensive to the target and would be offensive to a reasonable person of similar circumstances/characteristics and is sufficiently so severe, and so pervasive to interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to effectively work or to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the District. Harassment may take many forms, including but not limited to, verbal remarks and name-calling, graphic and written statements, or any conduct that may be threatening or humiliating. Harassment based on any of the above protected categories is a form of unlawful discrimination and will not be tolerated by the District and can result in disciplinary action against the offending student or employee.
Upon witnessing an act of discrimination, harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation, based on actual or perceived protected characteristics, school personnel are required to take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so. Once a school/office has expressed notice or reason to know of such conduct, whether carried out by employees, students, or third parties, it should take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate, determine what occurred, take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the conduct, eliminate a hostile environment, if one has been created and prevent the conduct from occurring again. These steps should be taken regardless of whether an individual makes a complaint or asks the school/office to take action. Complaints are protected from retaliation. The District prohibits retaliation against any person who files a complaint or an appeal, reports instances of noncompliance, discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation, or who participates in the complaint-filing or investigation process. This nondiscriminatory policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within any school/office under the jurisdiction of the Berkeley Unified School District.
For more information, or to file a complaint please contact:District Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer Berkeley Unified School District, 2020 Bonar Street, Room 117, Berkeley CA 94702 Phone: (510) 486-9338; Email: complaints@berkeley.net
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 One big, red & gold family! |
John Villavicencio (he, him)
Director of Student Activities
CADA Master Activity Advisor
Berkeley High School
1980 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
510.644.8990
johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net
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