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
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Video Bulletin: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
PA: Trivia Friday with Principal Raygoza
October 14, 2022
Here is today’s video bulletin:
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
BHS PTSA MEETING
fentanyl education and overdose prevention
There will be a Berkeley High School PTSA meeting on Tuesday, October 18th, at 7 PM on zoom. The topic for the meeting is fentanyl education and overdose prevention. There will be two guest speakers from Kaiser (Dr. Whitehill and Dr. Athale) and a presentation about student-organized fentanyl education efforts at Berkeley High. There will be opportunities for Q&A, and we highly encourage students to attend!
Submitted by ninathompson@students.berkeley.net
@ptsa.bhs
Join the Young Worker Program & Poster Contest
Apply to the Young Worker Leadership Academy
The Young Worker Leadership Academy (YWLA) is an all-expense paid, 3-day leadership training for teens on workplace safety, rights, and responsibilities. YWLA’s mission is to build youth leaders and advocates for safe workplaces. The leadership academy introduces participants to service strategies (policy, education, media) and provides a forum for youth to plan service-learning projects for their schools and communities to promote positive, safe employment for youth.
They are also hosting a poster contest for Safe Jobs for Youth Month.
Contact youngworker@berkeley.edu
Unity Week has been rescheduled for October 31 – November 4.
More details to follow, but here is a reminder about the theme days.
Monday is Halloween.
Tuesday is Monochrome Day.
Wednesday, Twin Day.
On Thursday, Minion Day
On Friday, put on that red & gold proudly for Jacket Pride Day.
We can’t wait to see you in your festive outfits to celebrate school pride in a uniquely Berkeley way.
IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Tropical Homecoming Dance has a new date
November 5th from 6-9 PM
If you have a ticket, it will still be honored on the new date.
A Tropical Homecoming Dance is coming to Berkeley High on November 5th. 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 Ticket Sales
In-Person Ticket Sales Will Resume on October 24 and 26 at lunch.
Leadership Office in the BHS cafeteria during lunch time.
Please bring cash or credit card.
No Venmo, Apple Pay, or Checks at this time.
Students who qualify for free & reduced lunch will pay the $10 reduced price.
We are limited to 600 overall tickets that can be sold, so please 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_
UPDATE: Come AUDITION for Berkeley High’s MUSICAL:
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!
We are looking for 9 performers to star in the musical! Come prepared with two 2-3 minute monologues (one comedy one dramatic) and a 2-3 minute song (Don’t forget to bring sheet music for accompaniment).
Monologues will be provided if you can’t prepare one ahead of time
AUDITIONS will be Saturday, OCTOBER 22ND in the Florence Schwimley Little Theater.
Click on the link to sign up!
Contact fernandorobles@students.berkeley.net
@bhs.stage.tech
Berkeley High STEM Club
The Berkeley High STEM Club wants ideas on how to better the experience at BHS. If you have a problem with the school, like most people have, please submit it in this form. Thanks!
Submitted by benjamindernburg@students.berkeley.net
If you missed Achievers while they were on campus, then head to their website.
Cap & Gowns, Class Rings, & Graduation Announcements
Graduation orders can be placed at any time online, by phone or by mail. Achievers Inc. handles orders for just the cap and gown as well as rings, announcements, grad swag and even graduation packages. Cap & gowns are traditionally worn at an in-person graduation. Consider using a cap & gown for senior portraits, graduation pictures, at home celebrations as well as any of graduation activities to be confirmed in the spring.
Online: GraduationOrder.com (password bhs510)
Phone: 408.441.7200 Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (English/Spanish)
Mail: Achievers Inc., 877 Commercial Street, San Jose, CA 95112
This week in BHS Athletics!
Here are this week’s home games.
On Monday,
Volleyball takes on Alameda in the Donahue Gym. Varsity at 7. JV at 5:45. Freshman at 4:30.
Field Hockey takes on Sacred Heart at 4:45 at Jacket Stadium.
On Wednesday,
Cross country hosts multiple schools at Point Pinole.
On Thursday,
Volleyball takes on Bishop O’Dowd in the Donahue Gym. Varsity at 7. JV at 5:45. Freshman at 4:30.
On Friday,
Volleyball plays their 3rd match of the week vs. Oakland Tech. in Donahue. Varsity at 5:45. JV at 4:30.
On Saturday,
Football takes on Washington. JV plays at 11:00 am and Varsity at 2:00 pm.
All times subject to change.
WINTER SPORTS BEGIN on October 31st:
Athletes must be cleared to participate
Week of October 31st tryout/practice schedule
Boys Basketball: 4PM, ready to tryout in the Donahue Gymnasium (rear door for check in)
Girls Basketball: 4PM, ready to tryout in the Jacket Gymnasium
Boys and Girls Wrestling: 4PM, meet in the Mat room (next to the M gym)
Boys Soccer: 3:45PM, ready to tryout at Jacket Stadium (Tuesday at Underhill at 4PM)
Girls Soccer: 4PM, ready to tryout at Underhill Field at CAL (Tuesday at Jacket Stadium at 3:45PM)
Athletes must be CLEARED to participate in practices.
All athletes (including returning athletes) must have a valid physical and register online through our registration system called Home Campus. To register and learn all about the clearance process, go to: https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/bhsathletics/Resources/athlete-registration
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!
Holidays Around the World
In light of recent events, I will not be doing the Holidays Around The World until later in the month. I hope everyone may get the time and help they need, and always remember that we’re all here for you! Make sure to reach out to your family and friends, check in with each other, and be there for each other as much as possible during these times. My heart goes out to all of you, remember to take care of yourselves, and I’ll see you soon!
If you want to submit a holiday, you still can using this form!
And if you would like to give some (much appreciated) feedback on our representation of diversity and culture, etc. here’s a form for that!
Sending Love,
Commissioner of Multicultural Affairs
@bhsexecutiveteam @juicethejackets
FALL 2022 CLUB PROMO VIDEOS
Check out BHS student clubs promo videos.
BHS Mock Election
Tuesday, November 8th is election day for all California voters. Berkeley High will conduct a mock election along with over a thousand other California schools. We will share the voter’s guide and teaching materials with staff today. On October 5th, we will open up the online ballot to all Berkeley High Students to make selections for governor, senator and state propositions. The BHS mock election Results will be shared on October 12th. If you are or about to be 18 years old, please register to vote today.
Student Voter Information Guide
BHS MOCK ELECTION BALLOT to open OCT. 5
Submitted by Mr. V
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.
@bhsleadership2025
Class of 2023 Senior Portrait Update
Seniors, there will be one more round of portrait appointments on campus October 17-21. 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.
Quick Links
Need a Replacement Student ID? Replacement ID Form
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.
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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