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
Bulletins & more @Juicethejackets Instagram
Video Bulletin Catalog (requires BUSD account)
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (shorter)
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza
March 11, 2022
Here is today’s video bulletin:
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
Looking for CAS Experiences?
If you’re a Junior or Senior looking for CAS (Creative Action Service project) experiences come visit Mr. Kaku’s classroom C135 Tuesday 03/15 through Thursday 03/17 during lunch. You will be refurbishing masks for an Oakland nonprofit “It takes a village” that will redistribute the masks to medical clinics around our local area. This is an easy experience so please come by.
Submitted by matthewavery@students.berkeley.net & urielguerrero@students.berkeley.net
YOUTH SPEAKS TEEN POETRY SLAM FINALS
Youth Speaks is finally back and in person!
Come check out amazing poetry from teenagers from across the Bay Area.
- Semifinals #1 @ The Brava Theater, Friday March 11th
- Semifinals #2 @ The Bayview Opera House, Friday March 25th
- Finals @ The Sydney Goldstein Theater, Friday April 8th
For more information, visit youthspeaks.org/teen-poetry-slam.
@youthspeaks
Berkeley High School Physics Club Speaker Event!
What: The Magic of Quantum Computing
Who: Dr. Christian Bauer
When: March 18, 4 – 5 PM Pacific Time
Where: Zoom
About:
Since the invention of the computer, engineers have been trying to fit more and more information into a smaller space. We have just about reached our boundary with transistors a mere 6 nanometers wide. Luckily, with the discovery of quantum mechanics, there might be an alternative answer. This talk will introduce the idea of quantum computing and why it has the potential to outperform normal (classical computers). After introducing some basic ideas, I will finish with an example of how quantum computers might help understand the secrets of elementary particle physics.
@bhsphysicsclub
Teen Reproductive Justice Program
The Teen Reproductive Justice Program is meeting Sunday, March 13, 2022. This program is an opportunity to meet others interested in learning more about reproductive justice and skills to become stronger leaders and advocate for rights. This Sunday the 13th we will be joined by Larada Lee who is a national youth advocate for reproductive justice. Larada began grassroots organizing in high school, works for advocacy organizations and has been featured in publications such as The Nation and Women’s Health Magazine, utilizing her own experience with reproductive justice to highlight the barriers to abortion access.
The meeting will take place on zoom on Sunday from 10-11 am.
The zoom link can also be found on instagram.
Zoom Meeting link
Meeting ID: 986 0062 7666
Passcode: teenrepro
Please fill out the contact form so that you can be informed about the current and future program.
@teenreprojustice
TeenTechSF Stem Inclusivity Forum
Join us on Saturday, April 9th , this year in our STEM Inclusivity Forum, Diversity in Tech: Closing the Gap, we’re focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion and learning about life in the tech industry from engineers, engineering graduates and like Justin Friend, the Head of Customer Onboarding at Adobe!
REGISTER NOW for the April 9th TeenTechSF Stem Inclusivity Forum!
We will send you a Zoom link and full instructions on how to participate.
Like all TeenTechSF events, this event is completely FREE, but advance registration is required! Open to all students 13-18 years old — no previous coding experience necessary.
TeenTechSF is run by and for teens – Find out more about Who We Are and What We Do at TeenTechSF.org and fill out tinyurl.com/TTSFLeadershipInterest if you’d like to join the TeenTechSF student leadership team!
Submitted by emilysidharta@students.berkeley.net
@teentechsf
BHS FOOD PANTRY TUESDAY
Please join us this Tuesday, March 15th, after school for the food pantry from 3-4 pm. We will have fresh produce, eggs, and other delicious groceries free to students, staff, and the community. We are located outside the gate on Martin Luther King just north of the stadium. Please note we will be having an additional food pantry on March 29th, the 5th Tuesday of March. We will not have a food pantry during spring break. Look forward to seeing you Tuesday. Thank you!
Elected Convention Video & Candidate Handbook
Election season is here, Berkeley High. Today is your first chance to listen to the candidates for the 2022-23 school year. These are the students who will represent you at school board meetings, funding committees, and in on-campus events planning.
ELECTION CONVENTION 2022 full video
* Thank you to Amri Gray & CAS Students for filming the event!
To be an informed voter, read through the Elected Candidate Handbook and connect with the elected candidates about their campaigns over social media.
Good luck candidates!
Submitted by Mr. V & Anna Khan-Akselrod
BHS Yearbook
Senior Superlatives
The annual yearbook Senior Superlatives are here. Check your teachers google classrooms, the bulletin, and our instagram lintree in bio for the small school specific links. Make sure to submit a nomination for your small schools. First round of nominations are due by March 15.
Senior Quote
Seniors, please fill out this google form with your senior quote for the yearbook by March 25! Please only fill out one entry by the deadline. Link to the form can be found in your email under the school bulletin.
Submitted by bhsyearbook@berkeley.net
@berkeleyearbook
IMPORTANT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW
PLAY FANTASY BASEBALL & EARN SCHOOL WIDE BRAGGING RIGHTS!
Join the fun, competitive, data driven hobby of fantasy baseball. We are in the process of organizing a league that will determine who can put together the best team at Berkeley High. If you like baseball or consider yourself a strong manager, then consider joining. We will play in a custom league that we will finish on the last weekend of school. More details to those who are interested.
*Fingers crossed…Major League Baseball comes to a new contract agreement with the Players Union so that we can have a 7-9 week season.
Rep your class spirit!!!
Do you want a sweatshirt representing your class? Buy them when purchasing or picking up your prom ticket in the cafeteria at lunch or afterschool on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday!
Limited Supply.
@bhslead22
Join the BHS Crash Course Consent Committee
See video in the bulletin
Watch announcements for video. Hey, we’re the writers of the consent videos that you may have seen in class, and we’re looking to recruit a new team for the upcoming school year! If you’re an artist, writer, video editor or just someone who’s interested in making BHS a little better, come to C221 on this Thursday, March 10th during lunch. You will learn about our group and our video making process. We hope you join us in our efforts to make Berkeley High a safer and more conscious space. Hope to see you there!
Submitted by bhsconsentvideo@gmail.com
CLOTHING SWAP
The junior class leadership team will be hosting a clothing swap on the campus green at lunch on March 28th and March 30th. Bring your old clothes to donate or swap and come out to support student artists and brands who will be selling their merchandise.
Submitted by luisabertolli@students.berkeley.net
Project Eye to Eye
The new BHS chapter of a national organization called Project Eye to Eye is looking for mentors to mentor 4th and 5th graders at Washington Elementary School. Project Eye to Eye is a mentoring program that teaches elementary school students self-advocacy skills by helping them realize their strengths through art-based projects. If you have experienced learning challenges in school due to learning differences and would like to help elementary school students to overcome their own learning challenges, you can become a Project Eye to Eye Mentor. You have to be 16 years or older and available on Tuesdays after school from 3:30-4:45.
If you would like to become a mentor or want to know more about Project Eye to Eye, please email the BHS Chapter Leader Arlo Wheeler at arlowheeler@students.berkeley.net. You can also register using this link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4931170 and we will reach out to you.
Submitted by monicasalvador@berkeley.net
Prom Royalty Form
Seniors and juniors: I hope you’re all very excited for prom this year! As per tradition, we will have two Prom Royals. Voting will take place at prom. They must be seniors and have no suspensions from the last quarter. Is someone coming to mind? Nominate them for Senior Prom Royalty this year!
To do this, you must fill out the nomination form and either send it to Mr. V electronically (to the email johnvillavicencio@berkeley.net) or submit it to the leadership office! Please do this ASAP! The due date to submit this form is March 12, 2022. The form is linked here.
@bhslead22
BLOOD DRIVE on MARCH 24 *** a few new times added!
Berkeley High is proud to partner with the American Red Cross and be a part of all they do for our community. Our blood drive is important to patients in need, but the collection and distribution of blood is just a small part of all the Red Cross does.
ONLY BHS STUDENTS & STAFF CAN DONATE AT THIS BLOOD DRIVE.
Our next drive is at the Donahue Gym on Thursday, March 24th, 2022 from 8:00-2:00pm. Please consider donating blood and/or sharing this information with your friends and families!
We have 7 more open appointment times that need to be filled to meet our goal on March 24th, 2022. The remaining open times are:
– 08:20
– 08:40
– 09:00
– 12:40 (2 available)
– 01:00
Please also remember that you have to make an appointment beforehand. Parent consent form is required for 16 and 17 years old.
Please visit this link on how to book appointments and read all info; https://tinyurl.com/bhsbdinfo
@bhs.redcrossclub
Submitted by emilysidharta@students.berkeley.net
Cultural Club Fair March 11
Staff, students, and all are invited to the CAMPUS GREEN during lunch on MARCH 11th to celebrate all the different cultures of berkeley high. We are encouraging everyone to show off their cultural clothes during this event/day. This event is organized by ASB and MCSA. To know more information please email either hanimnuru@students.berkeley.net or oliviaeknoian@students.berkeley.net.
Also if you are interested in submitted a song for the lunch time event, please send it to my email (w/ author): hanimnuru@students.berkeley.net. or dm one of the instagram accounts listed below (bhs_mcsa or @bhsexecutiveteam). Thank you!
Prom 2022 A Starry Night
SF Design Center Galleria 101 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco, CA
8:00 pm – 11:30 pm. Doors close at 9:30pm – No in & out privileges for any reason.
A Starry Night plans to be a memorable evening with the city skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Guests can expect sweet or savory crepes, unlimited beverages, and free photobooth pictures. Guests will also have access to professional photography at an extra cost.
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. In December, the attendance office sent students who have 30+ unexcused absences a letter home notifying them that they cannot attend Senior Prom.
-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
Covid Vaccination Status: Berkeley High Prom is taking place in the city of San Francisco. We need to have all attendees comply with the BUSD Board Policy* around vaccination status which states that proof of vaccination shall be required for attendance for any person age 12 or over at any indoor extracurricular BUSD event. For those not up to date on vaccinations, please plan to test on-campus on Friday, March 18. You will be allowed entry into prom with proof of a negative test. See venue policy for details. In accordance with BUSD board policy, masks are to be worn at all times except when actively eating and when actively taking formal pictures. *Subject to change
Tickets: bit.ly/bhsprom22
Feb. 28-Mar.18, the price increases to $75.
On Feb. 28, in-person sales are Monday, Wednesday, & Friday in the BHS Cafeteria at lunch & after school.
Cash & debit/credit cards are accepted. Debit/credit cards fees apply. No checks.
Please understand that there will not be refunds issued for prom if you are unable to attend, or get removed from the event. By purchasing the ticket you are agreeing to abide by the rules of Berkeley High, Berkeley Unified School District, The Galleria venue and the city of San Francisco.
Discounted Tickets: For BHS students who qualify, they can purchase discounted tickets at $30 in person for the entire duration of sales. Students must show your current school year eligibility letter (paper/email/ pic) from B.U.S.D. Nutrition Services to verify eligibility. Please see page 4 of the senior letter for details on how to qualify.
Guest Passes & Dance Conduct: Non-BHS Guest Pass Forms must be submitted at time of purchase. Only guests 20 years of age or younger will be admitted to Prom. The last day Guest Pass Forms are accepted will be March 11 and are available online only. Click here for the Guest Pass Form.
Security: All guests will pass through a security screening. Please do not bring large overnight bags, gum, food or beverage, drugs, weapons, among other illegal items. Contact Mr. V if you have a dietary need, prescription, or other need that may fall on the prohibited item list.
Sobriety: For your safety, any guest suspected of being under the influence or in possession of an illegal or controlled substance, either when arriving or during the Prom, will have their parents/guardians notified and will be required to leave the premises. Parents/Guardians will be responsible for picking the student up as all school policies and subsequent consequences will be enforced. Let’s have a joyous and safe celebration!
BHS Athletics Update
And if you cannot make out to the games, make sure to subscribe to the BHS Athletics YouTube channel to watch all of the live or on replay.
- Check out the calendar to go support your Yellow Jackets!
- Link to game calendar
- For upcoming games & scores, visit
- Berkeleyhighathletics.org
Quick Links
Need a Replacement Student ID? Replacement ID Form
Submit an entry for the BHS Film Festival BHS Film Festival Submissions
Title IX Resource Document Click here for the document
Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com contact saraleon@berkeley.net
Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List
New Club Registration has closed for 21-22 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.
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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