2022-2023 ASB Leadership
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BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT BULLETIN
David D-R., Chief of Publicity
Ari F., Chief of Publicity
Valerie L, Chief of Publicity
Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
Bulletins & more @juicethejackets Instagram
Video Bulletin Catalog (requires BUSD account)
Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza
September 19, 2022
Here is today’s video bulletin:
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
BeeHS Beekeeping Club
– Looking for students to co-chair the BeeHS Beekeeping Club.
– We need bees and bees need our help.
– Are you interested in helping bees pollinate our community?
– Do you want to learn how to harvest honey?
– Contact Declan Hamill if you are interested in co-chairing and/or joining this club.
Submitted by DeclanHamill@students.Berkeley.net
BHS Female Athletes Strength and Conditioning Club
A message from the BHS Female Athletes Strength and Conditioning Club: *we have our own short video* we also have an instagram (@female.athletes.s.c) and this is the link to the registration form.
AUDITION for the BERKELEY HIGH TALENT SHOW in NOVEMBER
There will be a talent show on Friday night, November 4th in the Little Theater! We will have auditions in early October weeks before the show, so get your act together and show us what you got!
Sign up for an audition time here.
And follow our Instagram @bhsleadership2025 and read the bulletin to get more info about ticket sales and sign ups.
A Tropical Homecoming Dance
A Tropical Homecoming Dance is coming to Berkeley High on October 15th. The Junior Class Leadership team is collaborating with the Poly Club to put on an amazing evening of island vibes. Guests can expect light food options, food and beverage for sale, karaoke, performances, and free photo booth pics. Guests will also have access to professional photography at an extra cost. This is a semi-formal event for all grades 9-12. For this dance, no non-BHS students will be allowed. Students will have their names screened for any attendance and/or discipline issues.
A Tropical Homecoming Dance Tickets Sold Here
Tickets go on sale next Monday, September 26 online only.
There will be a limited number of tickets available so buy early.
We need parent or staff volunteers!
And if you are a parent or staff member looking to support the event, please contact parent volunteer coordinator, Yolanda Brown-Clark.
@bhs2024leadership
@bhspolyclub_
PTSA: September Meeting: Meet Your School Board Candidates
Hope everyone has had a great start to the new year!
We invite you to our first PTSA meeting of the new school year on Tuesday, September 20th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Join us for an opportunity to learn more about our 2022 School Board Candidates.
Here is your chance to have your questions answered by them.
Take a moment to fill out this form:
You won’t want to miss this!
Meeting ID: 852 6099 5206
Passcode: 854071
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Please do not respond to the email; if you have questions contact Sandra Loving at ptsaberkeleyhigh@gmail.com
Meet Author Maggie Tokuda Hall
Want to meet the amazing local author Maggie Tokuda Hall and pick up a signed copy of her new graphic novel, Squad? Stop by the BHS Library at lunch on Tuesday, Sept 20th!
Submitted by meredithirby@berkeley.net
This week in BHS Athletics!
BHS Boys Soccer
Attention: All students interested in playing Boys Soccer at Berkeley High this winter. The annual preseason meeting will be held at 3pm on Sunday, October 2nd at the Sports Basement in Berkeley – 2727 Milvia St. By the meeting students should have registered for tryouts through Home Campus (on the BHS Athletics website at berkeleyhighathletics.org) and submitted, or at least scheduled, a physical exam. Coaches will provide program history, the arc of the season and tryout details. Students and parents are welcome, at least one representative from each family should plan to attend.
Atención: Todos los estudiantes interesados en jugar Boys Soccer en Berkeley High este invierno. La reunión anual de pretemporada se llevará a cabo a las 3 p.m. el domingo 2de Octubre en el Sports Basement en Berkeley – 2727 Milvia St. Para la reunión, los estudiantes deben haberse registrado para las pruebas a través de Home Campus(en el sitio web de BHS at berkeleyhighathletics.org) y haber presentado un examen físico. Los entrenadores proporcionarán la historia del programa y los detalles de la prueba. Los estudiantes y los padres son bienvenidos, al menos un representante de cada familia debe planear asistir.
Contact stace@bandworks.com
@bhsmenssoccer
Here are this week’s home games.
On Monday,
Girls Golf plays at Tilden Park.
Girls Hockey play Redwood. Varsity at 4:00 pm and JV at 5:15.
On Wednesday,
Water Polo plays Piedmont in the BHS Natatorium. Boys JV at 4:00. Boys Varsity at 4:45. Girls JV at 5:45. Girls Varsity at 6:30
On Friday
Football takes on Castro Valley. JV at 4:30. Varsity at 7:00.
Student BHS Athletics Season Passes
Student BHS Athletics Season Passes are on sale again this Thursday at lunch in front of the Donahue. For $30, you get unlimited access to home ticketed sports events (volleyball, water polo, football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse). We accept cash, credit, and debit. [note: there is a fee for CC/Debit cards].
CAN’T MAKE IT TO A GAME? STREAM HOME GAMES FOR FREE
Watch the YouTube stream of home Football, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, and lacrosse games for free.
Click here to get registered for winter or spring sports.
Twitter @BHSjacketSports
Go Jackets!
Saturday Academic Support Session
October 1, 2022 from 9am-12pm
Food Provided!
Do you need a quiet, focused place to get work done?
Do you want to get your grades up?
Would you like to get 3 unexcused absences cleared at once?
Would you like some extra tutoring support?
If so, please join us!
All I need from you is to fill out this brief google form to RSVP.
We look forward to having you join us!
Submitted by cassandratesch@berkeley.net
Teen Reproductive Justice
Friday, September 23rd, Teen Reproductive Justice will be hosting a protest at civic center park from 10-12. The protest is a teenager’s response to the overturn of Roe v Wade and is intended to demonstrate the power teenagers hold and the importance of standing up for our rights. Make sure to also wear green to show support for the protest.
@teenreprojustice
IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Class of 2023 Senior Portrait Update
Seniors, there will be one more round of portrait appointments on campus in mid-October. If you have yet to take your portraits with Prestige, you should expect to receive an email reminder in early October. You must take a portrait with Prestige by Thanksgiving Break if you want to have that photo in the yearbook. After this next round of appointments you should expect to travel to Prestige’s Hayward office if needed.
Prestige Portraits will send out appointment information by email and mail 14 days prior to the appointment. Also, students will get appointment information 7 days, 3 days, and 24 hours prior to the appointment. If you would like to cancel or change the appointment time they can call 877-825-7922 or email us at byarea@lifetouch.com. Please let Prestige know if you have any questions.
If you would like to take your portraits on a different date than what is listed above, please schedule an appointment with Prestige at their Hayward office.
Petition to Graduate Early
And Seniors, If you are thinking about completing your graduation requirements by the end of the first semester, you will need to complete the Petition to Graduate Early Form and submit it to your counselor or to the Registrar’s Office before 3 p.m., Friday, October 7th 2022
Submitted by bhsregistrar@berkeley.net
Free & Reduced Meals Verification
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.
Participate in the Bell Schedule Redesign
Berkeley High School is investigating the way we use instructional time through a Bell Schedule Redesign Process which will culminate in a recommendation for a potential redesigned bell schedule. This work is led by the Bell Schedule Committee. You can find more information about the Bell Schedule Redesign Process at this website. Please join us for a Community Town Hall prior to Back To School Night in the BHS Library. Students, staff, and families are welcome to join.
Community Town Hall
Who: Staff, Students, and Families
What: Presentation and Q&A
When: Thursday September 22 4:30-5:30
Where: BHS Library
Submitted by harrisonblatt@berkeley.net
Youth Speaks
Do you love to write? Are you interested in participating in free Bay Area wide workshops, open mics, poetry slams, and more? Check out Youth Speaks. We offer free after school writing workshops in the fall and spring both online and in the SF office. Interested in performing? Come through to the Open mic & teen poetry slam every 2nd Friday out in the mission.
Everything is 100% free!
For more info and to sign up, go to youthspeaks.org. Don’t wait! Spots are limited!
Yearbook Quotes
Calling all seniors! Its time for you to submit your 2022-2023 Yearbook quotes! Click here the form link or visit our instagram bio (@berkeleyearbook). Be sure to read your quote VERY carefully as you only get one submission and alterations will not be accepted. Get them in ASAP to ensure that they make it into the 2022-2023 book!!
Submitted by bhsyearbook@berkeley.net
@berkeleyearbook
High School Voter Registration Week
High School Voter Registration Week (Sept. 19-23) is a national week of action for students to engage in service learning to help everyone eligible in their high school communities to register to vote.
One million high school students will be old enough to vote in November if they get registered. You and your friends can lead the way in making sure these young citizens are given a meaningful opportunity to register and vote!
This Thursday at lunch on the campus green, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters will register 18 year olds to vote or pre-register any 16-17 year olds. And don’t wait, you can register to vote online right now at registertovote.ca.gov.
UNITE THE FIGHT CLIMATE SUMMIT
Join like minded BHS students to rally for change in our school community and beyond! We will come together to discuss ways we can support each other’s work, uplift marginalized voices and increase sustainability on our campus and in the greater community.
This event will take place during the school day at a local venue in Downtown Berkeley. You will be given a permission slip to have your teachers sign and you won’t be marked absent for attending the summit. Food will be provided. We welcome interested students from all backgrounds and levels of experience with taking climate action! This is your chance to make a difference.
Apply here to participate by September 30th!
Submitted by zeiabachrach@students.berkeley.net
Student Election Workers
The Alameda County Registrar of Voters (ROV) is preparing to appoint Student Election Workers to serve in the Tuesday, November 8, 2022, General Election
We truly appreciate your leadership in promoting participation on your campus. ROV encourages Student Election Workers that are available all 4 days will have a better chance of being appointed.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
We are following mandates from County and State COVID-19 requirements. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided during training and voting dates.
Students can earn between $495 – $520 and bilingual election workers can earn an extra $25 for the highest amount. If you have friends or family that are looking to earn extra money and community service experience, please pass on this high school application to them.
If you are no longer a student in high school, you are still strongly encouraged to participate as your experience and tech-savviness will help as we introduce our new electronic voting system to our voters.
The Student Poll Worker Program is truly a “Civics in Action” exercise.
High school students must meet the following criteria to participate:
- Be age 16 or older on or before October, 29th, 2022
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Have permission from a parent/guardian and a school administrator
- Approval is not needed for weekend hours from school
Make-up Student ID Dates
Students must carry their student ID cards on their person at all times while on the BHS campus. These are the open time slots for all students who need to take their first photo of the 2022-23 school year. Photos be will taken in the BHS Cafeteria (D-Building)
Monday, October 17: before school, at lunch or after school
Quick Links
Need a Replacement Student ID? Replacement ID Form (please take a new 2022-23 ID photo first)
Need a Locker? Visit C210 or complete this form.
Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here
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 Register a BHS Student Club for 2022-23 by Oct. 31
BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org
Class of 2023 Senior Letter (updated Fall 2022) Senior Info, Dates & Resources
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