11.13 BULLETIN: GRATITUDE TREE, JACKET SURVEY, CHORAL CONCERT, PYSCH SURVEY, HOLIDAY MEAL VOLs, AC SOPH BRUNCH, FILM PRODUCTION, AFTER SCHOOL CHESS & more buzz…

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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS

Chorale Concert

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


Gratitude Tree

Women’s Student Union is making a gratitude tree on Thursday at lunch. Come to c128 to help create the tree! It will be up until next Thursday in the C gallery with post-it notes and pens available to add what you are grateful for.

Submitted by taliarosen@students.berkeley.net 

@womensstudentunion


Please complete this brief Survey for the Jacket Newspaper

ALL BHS students (regardless of if you play a sport or not!), please fill out this two minute form for the BHS Jacket sports section! Anything you say in this form will stay anonymous, we are just collecting some data for our next issue. 

https://forms.gle/EJHHuXBV2qZZde937

Submitted by claratjen@students.berkeley.net 


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


Transgender Day of Remembrance

Transgender Day of Remembrance is on Wednesday, November 20th, and honors the memories of transgender people who have lost their lives to transphobia and violence. Alliance of Gender Expansive Students (AGES) will be working on a memorial Tuesday at lunch in room H308. Come join us or drop off any poems, art, or other contributions.

Contact octoberhertenstein@students.berkeley.net elliotgerst@students.berkeley.net 


AC SOPHOMORE BRUNCH

Calling all AC Sophomores!! There will be an event held in YOUR honor, Monday the 18th (next Monday for my date-averse friends) in the food court. There will be FREE FOOD and fun community events to welcome you to your learning community. The food will be provided by families of AC Students as well as the Boys Who Cook. Come on by between 8:30 and 9:30 before you go to your Monday class and join the fun!

Contact lewissmith@berkeley.net 

@bhs.acspeaks


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


Psychology Survey

Here’s the 2nd psychology survey for bh students, hope y’all filled out the 1st. Look around campus for papers that have the data/answers from the last one. The point of these surveys is for me and everyone else at this school to gain a better understanding of each other and the common trends across all of bhs.

THIS IS ANONYMOUS. I will only be showing data and common trends.

PLS SEND THIS LINK TO FRIENDS

Submitted by amelaamago@students.berkeley.net   


New After School Chess

There is a new weekly afterschool enrichment chess class at BHS starting on Wednesday,

November 13th from 3:45 to 4:45pm in Mr. Pratt’s room, #C325. Students of all levels of

ability are welcome, from beginners to experienced players. The format will be a 10-15 minute

lesson on a large demonstration wall board, followed by monitored play using standard sized

tournament chess sets.

It will be led by National Master (NM) Larry Snyder, who has been teaching chess classes in

the BUSD continuously since 1996 (except for the pandemic). In addition, he has taught

numerous students, both children and adults, individually over the past 28 years.

Contact larrysnyder22@gmail.com 


IMPORTANT PREVIOUSLY SHARED ANNOUNCEMENTS


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 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 


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 


BHS ATHLETICS

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!


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


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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