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| 8/26-27: Volunteers for make-up day and first day of school |
| 9/2: Honors Testing at BHS |
| 9/3, 4 & 5: Jazz Ensemble Auditions |
| 9/12: Event: Transition to College for the Student with LD/ADHD |
| 9/17: First late start day-- 10 am |
| 9/25: Back to School Night |
| 10/4: Event: Interfaith Gospel Choir benefit concert |
BIHS teacher Kalpna Mistry passes away
With great sadness we report the sudden and unexpected death of teacher Kalpna Mistry last week. Ms Mistry, who died on August 4, was working on a Fulbright Grant in the Philippines. It is not clear why she died but we know she received excellent medical care and was surrounded by friends from her scholarship program. She will be remembered for her dedication to education, her great intellect and her deep love of her students.
The administration is currently in the process of setting up a BHS memorial
service for Ms Mistry once classes begin. Her family has planned a memorial
service on Saturday, August 9th. Additional information can be found at
http://www.mistryhaywood.com/kalpna and at
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=35259643696
The family has asked that no flowers be sent; instead a foundation has been set up in her name. Donations can be sent to the Berkeley High School Development Group:
BHSDG
P.O. Box 519
Berkeley CA 94701-0519
with Kalpna Mistry Memorial on the memo line.
Volunteers needed for makeup day and first day of school
1. Registration makeup day will be Tuesday, August 26 from 8:30 to noon, 1 p.m. to 3. Unfortunately, we are all expecting long lines. Sorry about that.
2. There are LOTS of opportunities to help over the next two weeks. I will need help with the makeup day (see above), handing out schedules from 7:45 to 8:30 on the first day of school (you will be surprised how many sweet freshmen did not realize that they had to SAVE their schedule), and then help with schedule change deliveries (a chance to visit classrooms) and the famous TEN day census. If you can help with any of the above for one or two hour (or more) shifts at any point, please come to the front desk and I will find you an appropriate task. It can be exciting and you will be greatly appreciated.
3. And, on the subject of appreciation, you dear registration volunteers have been simply wonderful. You have been kind and helpful and there for our students. Mr. Slemp does not believe that students should stand in line. Your massive outpouring of support (so far over 30 volunteers EACH day) have kept the process moving. THANK YOU. Janet
Janet Huseby
BHS Volunteer Coordinator
jhuseby@pacbell.net
(510) 527-1130
Honors Testing at BHS
The Berkeley High School math department will conduct a final round of
Honors testing for the 08/09 school year in early September.
* The dates are Tuesday 9/2 and Thursday 9/4 and the exams will be
given at 3:45 pm in room H306.
* Students take an exam to test into either Honors Geometry, Honors
Algebra 2 or Honors Math Analysis. All exams consist of a 45-problem
multiple-choice test to be completed in 45 minutes.
* Students need to bring a pencil and a scientific (non-graphing)
calculator. Students new to the district also need to supply the
e-mail address of their current math teacher.
Students need to sign up with Mr. Weitz in H306 to take the test. His
e-mail is mweitz@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Jazz Ensemble Auditions
The BHS Jazz Ensemble will be holding auditions for all interested
students - new and returning. Please let your student know of the
following dates and times for auditions. All interested students are
encouraged to audition. Come prepared to do scales, improvisation and
some sight reading.
Wed, Sept 3rd - Trombones
Thursday, Sept 4th - Trumpets
Friday, Sept 5th - Saxes and Rhythm instruments
ALL AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AT 3:30P IN THE BAND ROOM (A201)
Please contact Charles Hamilton at BHS with any questions re:
auditions chamilton@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Back-to-School PTSA Meeting, Tuesday, September 9th
From 7-9pm in the Florence Schwinley Little Theater, The Berkeley High PTSA will have its first, and always most important, ofthe year. This meeting serves as a great introduction to what's happening at Berkeley High. Elections will be held for School Governance Council (SGC), the Berkeley Schools Excellence Project (BSEP) Committee, and the PTSA Board will all be held on this night.
Welcome letter from Superintendent William Huyett
Welcome back!
We're looking forward to a great year here at Berkeley Unified. In the last six months as Superintendent, I have visited every school's faculty meeting, met with staff in all departments, and gotten to know a few of the many students, teachers, staff, parents and other volunteers that make our schools special.
In my new Berkeley community I've found an extraordinary commitment to bring resources together in support of educational success for all of our students. While visiting classrooms, I have observed many teachers and students actively engaged in creative learning based on rigorous academic standards.
However, we must acknowledge the reality that the academic success
attained by many students in our District is not universally
experienced by all. Our progress as a school district in the coming
years will be measured by our success at having all students achieve
at the highest levels. Improving equity in our educational system
will improve the education of every student in the district.
This is not an endeavor we take on alone-this requires a total community effort. Thus the 2020 Vision - A Call to Action was unanimously passed by both the Berkeley Board of Education and the Berkeley City Council. The impetus for 2020 Vision came from the community group United in Action, and its message is that equity in education is possible and there are concrete steps we as a district and as a community need take to make this a reality. You may read more about the 2020 Vision on our website or in an upcoming A+ News that will be delivered to every resident of Berkeley in the next week.
When we talk about success, it is important that we mean the success of the whole child. Building character, coping skills, physical and mental health, the ability to work with people of different backgrounds, and encouraging creativity are all crucial. With new buildings at two preschools this year, we have added opportunities for our youngest learners, and our after-school programs will also bring new opportunities for students this year. Both these programs are important parts of developing the whole child.
As educators, we know that parents can make a big difference in their child's education. Spend time every day discussing school with your child.
Join with us by regularly talking with your child's teacher. If you
have further concerns, talk to your student's counselor and/or vice
principal.
We are here for you - we want know what's on your mind, whether it is
a concern or a moment of joy recognizing your student's progress.
Best wishes
William Huyett
Superintendent of Schools
BHS Art Teachers' Exibit in downtown Berkeley
The Addison Street Windows Gallery presents art work of Berkeley High School faculty in an exhibition showing work in a variety of media. The exhibition is free, wheelchair accessible, and on view 24 hours a day.
September 2 - October 17, 2008
Addison Street Windows Gallery, 2018 Addison Street in Berkeley
Berkeley High School has a number of passionate art teachers in its Visual Arts Program. All of these teachers have their own creative practices that require as much discipline and commitment as their teaching. The studio practice of these artists is an integral part of their professional development as well as inspiration in the classroom.
Included in this show are the following Artist/Educators:
- Gabriel Beret - Digital Photography/Yearbook
- Ray Cagan - Arts and Humanities Academy
- Richard Conn - Berkeley International High School
- Kimberley D'Amato - Berkeley International High School
- Lucinda Daly - Photography
- Sonia Gill - Painting and Drawing
- Maria Kersey - Photography/Ceramics/Berkeley International High School
- Tamra Kessler - Digital Photo / Art Design and Orientation
- Jaime Knight - Creative Arts/Community Partnerships Academy
- Eric Norberg - Painting and Drawing/Arts and Humanities Academy
- Andrea Sanguine - Ceramics/Arts and Humanities Academy
- Miriam Klein Stahl - Creative Arts/Arts and Humanities Academy
The Addison Street Windows Gallery is a project of the Civic Arts
Program of the City of Berkeley in cooperation with the Civic Arts
Commission. For information about the exhibition email: Jaime Knight
jknight@berkeley.k12.ca.us. For information about the Windows Gallery
please contact Mary Ann Merker, Civic Arts Coordinator at (510)
981-7533 or mmerker@ci.berkeley.ca.us.
BHS Graduation 2008 Video Available for $17
Berkeley Community Media taped the Berkeley High Graduation 2008 with multiple cameras, located from the stage to the hill above, so you won't miss anything. They are offering the DVD for the low price of $17, and that includes tax and shipping! You can email BCM mailto:info@betv.org or call (848-2288) and let them know that you want to order a DVD. They are jut finishing the editing, and need an idea of how many copies they should have produced, so your orders now will be helpful. Note: They also have copies of the two previous years available for the same price.
Great news for Junior parents: Berkeley Community Media is working with local businesses to develop funding so that next year every senior could receive the DVD for free! Let's wish BCM's new Executive Director David Jolliffe luck on this. He has developed a good plan that makes sense for the businesses he is talking to.
The 2008-9 BHS Course Catalog (pdf)
EVENT: Transition to college for the student with LD/ADHD
The school liason for PEN (Parents' Education Network) and Berkeley High announces PEN's first event of the year. As always, scholarships are available.
Date: 12 September 2008, Friday
Time: 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: TBD
PEN Speaker Series 2008-2009
The Transition to College for the Student with LD/ADHD: What to Disclose, What to Expect and Accomodations on the SAT/ACT
Joan Bisagno, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice Provost & Director
Office of Accessible Education
Stanford University
Friday, September 12, 2008.
Speaker: 9am - 11:30am. Registration & coffee: 8:30am.
College-bound students with LD and/or ADHD experience the same transition process as their peers, but because of their learning and attention difficulties they face additional challenges. For example, students with LD/ADHD need to understand their particular learning style, how it affects their ability to master different subject areas, and how to explain it to others knowledgeably. They need a well-developed repertoire of learning or compensatory strategies that will allow them to capitalize on their strengths and circumvent their weaknesses.
As incoming college freshmen, students with LD/ADHD also need to be aware of their specific rights and responsibilities regarding access to services. The student is now in the "driver's seat" with the shift in responsibility from parents to young adult. At the postsecondary level it's all about self-identification and self-advocacy. The presentation will address topics such as these to assist students with LD/ADHD make a smooth transition from high school to college. Come prepared with your questions as there will be ample time for Q & A.
More information and online registration: The Transition to College
for the Student with LD/ADHD
<http://parentseducationnetwork.org/ViewEvent.ashx?eventId=20348>
Becoming a Writer Coach
Looking for an opportunity to volunteer at BHS? WriterCoach Connection (WCC) is a rewarding experience working with students one-on-one during class time on their writing assignments. Writer coaches help students strengthen their writing and thinking skills by giving them constructive feedback and building their confidence as writers.
The time commitment is twice per month, Friday mornings during 1st and 2nd periods, with 9th and 10th graders in Community Partnerships Academy.
You do not have to be a writer to be a writer coach - WCC provides hands-on training to give you all you'll need to be a terrific coach. Community members of all backgrounds, ethnicities and walks of life are welcomed.
Training sessions are beginning in September. For the complete schedule or more information, go to www.writercoachconnection.org (click on "Volunteer"). Or contact Sahib-Amar Khalsa, site coordinator at sakk@mindspring.com or 510-237-6963.
Bring Down the House for Berkeley High!
The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Youth & Adult Choirs and Student
Performers
A community concert benefiting all Berkeley High programs
Saturday, October 4, 2008
7:30 PM (doors open at 7)
Price: $15 students, $25 adults
Corporate & Individual sponsorships available
If you are interested in helping with this event we will be having a meeting at the end of the month.
Contact Jane Wise at wiselevin@gmail.com or 525-0124
Upcoming College Visits
Explanation of the proposed Advisory Program (pdf)
Sign up for EScrip!
BHS Athletics gets 25% of the funds raised by eScrip through the BHS Development Group. The more people we get to sign up for eScrip the more money BHSDG and BHS Athletics will be able to give back to BHS groups.
We will throw a pizza party and give BHS wearable t-shirts to the students of the team that signs up most new people to eScrip. The deadline for new sign ups October 31st. Signing up is easy. All they need to do is to:
Log on to www.escrip.com
Clink on "Welcome" and then on "sign up"
Choose group "ID" which is 137646958
Just follow the directions from there
Donations are made directly to the BHSDG when you used your registered cards at the participating merchants
Upcoming Events and meetings
Have an upcoming BHS event? Contact Matthew Wong for posting.
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