2023-2024 ASB Leadership
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BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT BULLETIN
Ki’Donyae B., Melody C., Amaya H., Chiefs of Publicity
Mr. V, Director of Student Activities
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October 4, 2023
Here is today’s video bulletin:
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
UNITY WEEK 2023 is approaching!
OCTOBER 16-21
We encourage everyone to get dressed up & participate in these Buzzin’ spirit days!
MON 16th Barbie World: Wear pink or dress as your favorite character
TUE 17th Jersey: Wear a BHS uniform or represent your favorite team
WED 18th Anything but a Backpack: Bring anything but a backpack. Think basket, bucket, box.
As long as you can carry/push/pull it and get it through the door, it’s good to go.
THUR 19th Decade’s: 9th is 70’s, 10th is 80’s, 11th is 90’s, 12th is 00’s
FRI 20th Red & Gold Jacket Pride: Rep the school colors to the fullest!
Sign up here for Staff vs Student
Everything from Dodgeball to the big wheel race as well as chess to video games
Banned Books Week
Letter Writing Campaign
This week is banned books week and it’s time to take action! Join the Amnesty International Club today, Wednesday, in the library at lunch for a letter writing event. You will get service credit, snacks, and be taking a stand against government censorship of freedom of expression!
Submitted by ameliamonagleolson@students.berkeley.net
Sprouting STEMs
Sprouting STEMs is a club that brings STEM subjects to the next generation. We conduct science experiments with the elementary schoolers at Washington Elementary and help them get excited about science! Through this club, you can receive advanced math tutoring credit, and it is a form of community service. We would love for you to join us! We meet the first Wednesday of the month in G301 for planning meetings. Otherwise, we will be going to Washington (just across the street from Berkeley High) Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (you can choose whichever day works best for you).
If you have any questions you can email kalucaldas@students.berkeley.net , phoebeboyd@students.berkeley.net , ohadaviranfinkelstein@students.berkeley.net or @bhssproutingstems on instagram.
2023 Talent Show Auditions
Step right on up to the greatest show in Berkeley! It’s the BHS Talent Show taking place on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd. We are hosting auditions for all types of performances: song, dance, rap, spoken word, bands, magic, comedy, circus, instrumentals, feats of strength, and much more. Come show us what you got.
For your audition, you will have 5 minutes to share your piece. Please arrive early, warmed up and ready to go. Please bring your accompanying music on a mobile device which we can connect to a bluetooth speaker. If you are a band that usually plays with drums, please know that you may need to do the in-person audition without a full drum set. If you have questions or specific needs, just let us know.
We are assessing auditions on their technical skill, crowd appeal, and stage presence.
@bhs2026leadership
Homecoming Dance
Saturday, October 21
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Doors close at 8:00 pm
BHS
Dance is limited to 750 guests.
Tickets available online starting October 4
$20
In-person Sales TBA
This is a semi-formal event for all grades 9-12.
This is a Berkeley High School student event only.
No guest passes for non-BHS students will be approved.
Please note that students looking to buy a ticket will have their names checked for any attendance and/or discipline issues.
Hosted by the Class of 2025 Leadership Team
@bhsleadership2025
Commissioner of Multicultural Affairs
And here are some forms, if you want to REACH OUT TO YOUR LEADERSHIP TEAM, this is a great way to do it! Welcome to submit any QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS about cultural activities or treatment/inclusion things at BHS, or anything else that concerns you!!
If you want an opportunity to be involved in cultural events at BHS, fill out this form
That’s all for today Jackets,
Wishing you all a great week!
~Jessica Hipona
Commissioner Of Multicultural Affairs
IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS
WALK & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY
Wednesday, October 4
Prizes available at the A- & M-Gates
8:00 – 8:30 am
Join in by walking, biking, skateboarding, taking public transit, carpooling, or even roller skating to school.
Contact ilananickolaus@students.berkeley.net
anjaball@students.berkeley.net
GET YOUR PHOTO IN THE YEARBOOK!
Hey Jackets! Yearbook here! Interested in submitting your own photos to the yearbook! Well now you can!
Go to https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/
use the school code gojackets223.
Enter your contact information.
Select “Upload General Photos” and then select the pictures that you want to share with the yearbook staff from your drive. (Ex. fashion, lunch,events, etc.)
Then fill out the caption boxes describing the picture(s) that you have uploaded.
You should put:
The grades of all the students in the picture that you know of
All the names of the people in the picture that you know of
A description of what is happening in the picture
Finally select Submit Photos
Congratulations! If your photos are selected, you will get photo credit in the yearbook!
Thank you for sharing your memories with the yearbook staff!
Submitted by bhsyearbook@berkeley.net
@berkeleyearbook
Looking for AHA & CAS Student Leadership Reps
Application and more info here.
Submitted by rebeccaseid@students.berkeley.net
College & Career Center
Upcoming Events
Parent/Guardian Night October 3rd at 6 pm.
@berkeleyhighcounseling
UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS
Our BHS Library team is SUPER excited to be hosting the amazing author and artist Tien Pham to discuss his new graphic novel memoir Family Style on October 27th during 2nd period in the Little Theater! If you’re interested in attending the author talk, ask the BHS Librarians or your English Teacher for a permission slip. You can also purchase a personal signed copy of the book for 15% off from Mrs. Dalloways using the QR code. Thank you for supporting local authors and bookstores!
Bring Change to Mind
Come join us to Bring Change to Mind at Berkeley High! The Bring Change to Mind Club will provide a friendly, welcoming place to share information and ideas and normalize mental health conversations. We aim to raise awareness about and destigmatize mental health issues. Join us for our first meeting on Thursday October 5 at lunch in Room H213.
For more information, you can email mayaguinto@students.berkeley.net
@BerkeleyBC2M
The Harvest Festival is right around the corner!
This year’s event will take place on Saturday October 21, 11:00am-4:00pm and will feature live music, youth activities and the FOOD CONTEST!
Are you or anyone you know an excellent chef, baker or gardener who wants to wow some taste buds and show off your skills? Consider entering the food contest! There are tons of fun and delicious categories and everyone is encouraged to enter.
Prizes include: bragging rights and fabulous ribbons 
Register for the Food Contest for free online.
Food Contest Categories include:
- Biggest Squash
- Biggest Pumpkin
- Best Homegrown Vegetable
- Best Cookies
And many more…
Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead )
October 21st 2023 Berkeley High School
Come with your entire family and enjoy the food, altars and activities. Free bike repair so come early. If your club or group would like to have a table at the event, please contact Ms Betti in room G111 or email adrianabetti@berkeley.net
BHS ATHLETICS
SEASON PASS
Dear Yellowjacket fans!
Time to rock the house! Let’s hear the student section at our games!
Season passes are now on sale at berkeleyhighathletics.org. Simply click on the link to direct you to the box office and type in your studentID number to purchase a pass.
Passes are $20 and are good for admission to ALL home games, for ALL teams, in ALL venues, ALL year (excluding NCS playoffs)
BHS Soccer Interest Meeting
All boys interested in playing soccer for Berkeley High this winter please make plans to attend our annual preseason meeting on Thursday, October 5th from 5:30 to 7:00pm at the Berkeley Sports Basement – 2727 Milvia Street. Soccer tryouts begin October 30th – go to berkeleyhighathletics.org and register today!
Contact Stace Wright info@bandworks.com
@bhsmenssoccer
Support your Yellow Jackets!
For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule
Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports
ContactAthletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net
Go Jackets!
American Climate Leadership Awards
American Climate Leadership Awards has a new category for high school students working on local climate solutions! If you are making a difference on climate change, whether you’re a school, grade, class, club, student, or group of students, we want to recognize and reward you! @ecoAmerica is awarding $125K in cash prizes to student climate leaders.
Quick Links
Need a Replacement Student ID? September 18 is the next on-campus photo day.
Need a Locker? Visit C210 during lunch or after school.
Welcome Back Assembly slidedeck & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know
BHS Bell Schedule app created by Mr. Seibel
Order a 2023-24 Yearbook Click here Contact genevievemage@berkeley.net
Make a BHS Health Center Appt. Click here
Complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application secure.ezmealapp.com contact saraleon@berkeley.net
Click here for the daily lunch menu
Join a BHS Student Club BHS Student Club List
Club Registration Register a BHS Student Club for 2023-24 by Oct. 31
BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org
Class of 2024 Senior Letter 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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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