11.6 BULLETIN: MACBETH, ACTIVISM CLUB, BEACH CLEAN UP, WINTER CONCERTS, GET INVOLVED IN HOLIDAY MEAL, AC LOGO CONTEST, NATIVE STUDENT UNION, AUTHOR TALK, FILM PRODUCTION CLUB, WELLNESS WEDNESDAY & more buzz…

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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS

11.6 – 11.8 Macbeth

10.4-10.8 Winter Athletics Tryouts <must be cleared to participate

11.19-11.20  BHS Band & Orchestra winter concerts  7pm BCT


Get Involved in the 2024 winter Holiday Meal

The winter Holiday Meal community event returns to BHS on Saturday, December 14. This event features a heartwarming meal and great entertainment for any and all Berkeley community members. This is also an opportunity for the BHS community (students, staff, families) to give back.

You can get involved:

  1. Volunteer form opens Nov. 13
  2. Contribute Food (Non-perishable items accepted at bins near main office) & Prepared Dishes
  3. Contribute Clothing (Bring new or gently used items accepted at bins near main office)
  4. Contribute Funds (see below) 

Donations can be made to the BHS Student Store indicating “BHS ASB” or “Holiday Meal” in the notes.

We also accept CASH or CHECKS payable to “BHS ASB”.

Donations can also be made at the online Student Store.

Checks can be dropped off to Mr. Villavicencio’s mailbox or mailed directly to:

Berkeley High School

c/o Mr. Villavicencio BHS Holiday Meal  

1980 Allston Way

Berkeley, CA 94704


Come see Berkeley High’s production of Macbeth! 

Tickets are sold out online, however, there are still walkup tickets available! If you show up at least 30 minutes before any show you are very likely to get in! 

The show dates and times are:

Wed. Nov 6th 2024, 6:00 pm

Thu. Nov 7th 2024, 6:00 pm

Fri. Nov 8th 2024, 7:00 pm

All shows are in the Hall of Fame. (Outside the Berkeley High Community Theater)

Submitted by madeleineowens@students.berkeley.net 

@berkeley_high_theater


CALLING ALL BHS ARTISTS! 

AC Speaks is holding a logo contest to design a new logo for Academic Choice! The winning logo will be on all AC merch and the winner of the contest will also receive a free t-shirt with their logo on it! Submissions are due Sunday, December 1st at 11:59 pm.

Google form link: https://forms.gle/2e5z5RixVw5zkNrh6 

Contact bhs.acspeaks@gmail.com 

@bhs.acspeaks


Join shiny beaches club! 

We are an environmentalist club focused on keeping California beaches and getting students community service hours. We hope to travel to many locations to clean beaches and help restore aquatic environments. We meet at C213 every Thursday at lunch, Snacks provided! 

Beach clean up:

Sunday, Nov 10

@Alameda Beach

3-5pm

Contact gisellelopez@students.berkeley.net 

@shiny.beaches.bhs


JOIN NSU (Native Student Union)!!

We are located at C221, we will meet every Thursday during lunch. We will have snacks and talk about what our essential plans will be to add to the campus life at Berkeley High.If you are a native person and you have ideas as to how we can make campus more inclusive for our community and all, come to our first meeting, this Thursday!  

Contact tatumibanez@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs.nsu 


Join BHS Film Production Club! 

We make films together so join if you’re a filmmaker/actor or interested in any other part of the film making process! We meet every Wednesday at lunch in A2 aka Ms. Marinis’ room in the basement, starting November 13th. That’s next Wednesday!

Submitted by amelaamago@students.berkeley.net 

​​@bhsfilmproductionclub


Wellness Wednesday

The Mental Health Peer Educators kicked off with their first Wellness Wednesday event hosting a Post It Note Activity during lunch time on October 30. Yellow Jackets were encouraged to share their thoughts and feelings regarding their families and mental health. The theme was ‘What I Wish My Parents Knew””. If they wanted to participate they received a post it note to leave a message for their parents or parents of today. Confidentiality was protected as all participants could remain anonymous. The Mental Health Peer Educators provided snacks, drinks, and fidget toys for participation. It was great to see Yellow Jackets and staff be vulnerable through written expression. Vulnerability can be our super power! 

Thank you to everyone who participated and we look forward to hosting more Wellness Wednesday events.

In community,

The Wellness Center

Wellness Counselor, Kitzya Aguilar

kitzyaaguilar@berkeley.net 


Activism Club

We will teach students to become the future leaders of tomorrow by learning about, public speaking, debating political topics, writing in all forms, organizing events, networking, and historical events that have affected how leaders organize and inflict social change. Our first next meeting will take place this Thursday from 4-5:30 , we will have a lesson on the civil rights of indigenous people within America.We also want to plan a event that has to do with  public speaking as well, so if you are interested in that please stop by! If you are also passionate about advocating within your writing, then please do drop by! We meet at H102a Thursdays 4-5:30 weekly.

Contact sofiasanchez@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs_activismclub 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS


BHS ATHLETICS

Athlete Survey

ATHLETES: Please fill out this survey so the Berkeley Athletic Fund can get feedback on your experiences or any issues within the sports community!

https://forms.gle/bpi6QMFHKEnvWmTWA

@berkeleyathleticfund

WINTER SPORTS BEGIN on November 4th: 

Athletes must be cleared to participate

Week of November 4th tryout/practice schedule (location and times subject to change)

Boys Basketball: 4PM, ready to tryout in the Donahue Gymnasium

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: Mon/Wed/Fri 7:15PM, Tue/Thurs 3:45pm at Jacket Stadium 

Girls Soccer: Mon/Wed/Fri 3:45PM, Tue/Thurs 7:15pm at Jacket Stadium 

Athletes must be CLEARED to participate in practices.

All athletes (including returning athletes) must have a valid physical and register online through our clearance 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

Go to berkeleyhighathletics.org  and follow the links to Athlete Registration. There are helpful FAQs, tutorials, and links to forms, local clinics that perform sports physicals, optional summer workout opportunities, and much more. 

Support your Yellow Jackets!

For Upcoming Games Check out the full BHS Athletics Schedule

Follow on X & Instagram @bhsjacketsports

BHS Athletics website

Contact Athletic Director athleticdirector@berkeley.net 

Go Jackets!


Author Maggie Tokuda Visits BHS Library

The BHS Library and AAPI Lit classes are super excited to be hosting local author Maggie Tokuda Hall this Friday, November 8th, in the BHS Library during 2nd period. Maggie will be sharing about her illustrated fiction book Love in the Library, and her new graphic novel, The Last Ronin. If you’d like to attend the event, stop by the library and ask a librarian for a permission slip! 

Submitted by meredithirby@berkeley.net 

@berkeleyhighlibrary


CAP & GOWN ORDERS

NOV. 15

LUNCHTIME

BHS COURTYARD

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


Are you interested in biology, medicine, or engineering? 

Want to participate in an international competition? Want to continue our winning streak? What’s the solution? Join BioEHSC Club, Mondays at lunch in G207. 

Submitted by lilliancobb@students.berkeley.net 

@bhs.bio.ehsc


MENTAL HEALTH PEER EDUCATOR PROGRAM & TOBACCO USE PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM

There are two applications that can be submitted at this time if you would like to work directly with the Wellness Center. There is the Mental Health Peer Educator Program and the Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Program. The Mental Health Peer Educator Program increases mental health access and education and TUPE focuses on substance use education and support. If you want to join in doing this work, please take a look at our flyers to apply to either program through the link or QR code provided. The flyers are also posted around school in the hallways and in your classrooms. 

If you have more questions please contact Ms. Kitzya by email or schedule an appointment with me. Here is the link: https://calendar.app.google/Dq7NfHe1Gt83GQXm9. The applications are due November 8, there may be an extension depending on demand.

Cutoff to complete the MENTAL HEALTH PEER EDUCATOR application will be November 8.

Cutoff to complete the TOBACCO USE PREVENTION EDUCATION application will be November 8.

If you are selected for the MHPE Program, you will be selected for an interview with one of our current Peer Educators. If you are selected for TUPE Program, you will meet with Ms. Kitzya  the Wellness Counselor and TUPE Coordinator, for a brief interview. 

These programs are available to 10th and 11th graders.

We hope to hear from you!!

Thank you,

Wellness Center

Wellness Counselor, Ms. Kitzya (Kit-see-ya)

kitzyaaguilar@berkeley.net


YEARBOOKS

Buy your yearbooks before prices increase on November 1st! Purchase your yearbook with this link: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/jobSearch/displayHome 

Use the order code 16356

Yearbook Name Change Request

Please fill out this name change form for yearbook if you go by another name than listed in Infinite Campus. Please do not fill out this form if you just go by a nickname. 

This form is due by November 1st. 

Contact bhsyearbook@berkeley.net   

@berkeleyearbook


YAP TEEN EVENTS

FREE CAL VS SYRACUSE FOOTBALL GAME

NOVEMBER 16

Join us as “Teens Take a Trip,” to Cal Memorial Stadium to the Cal Bears vs. Syracuse

football game. Cal Bears host Syracuse in a highly anticipated game. This is a great

opportunity to visit Memorial Stadium and join the fun. Bring your friends and cheer CAL to a

victory! Go Bears! For more information, call 981-6674. Register online or at a Recreation Hub

office. All trips meet at MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/YAP

Contact 510.926.1458

TEEN NIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT

Every Friday night

Every Friday night from 5-9pm, YAP (Young Adult Project) offers a fun, safe space to hang out with

you and your friends. Come play basketball, video games, watch movies, video game competitions,

dance, eat snacks and food or just hang out with your friends.

Contact 510.981.6674


Quick Links

Need a Replacement Student ID? October 28 are the next photo days.

Need a Locker? Visit C-210 during lunch or after school.

Welcome Back Assembly 24 & What Every Ninth Grader Should Know

OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH GUIDE Click here for some tasty Off Campus Lunch ideas.

BHS All Class Reunion Facebook page (non-BUSD)

Order a 2024-25 Yearbook Click here Contact amandamarini@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

Club Registration  Register a BHS Student Club for 2024-25 

BHS Athletics Berkeleyhighathletics.org

Class of 2025 Senior Info 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

BHS Website

Student Bulletin Archive

Submit a Bulletin

Follow @juicethejackets

Current List of Student Clubs

BHS Events Calendar

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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