The Berkeley High PTSA is very happy to announce that we not only
have a new editor, but for the first time in a while, a support staff
as well. The new editor of the Newsletter is Ariane Wolfe and the
support staff consists of Carla Castillo, Cynthia Dorfman and Nancy
Koerner. Patty Dunlop has also volunteered to provide technical
assistance. A very big thank you to all of you for volunteering to
produce one of the PTSA's biggest contributions to the Berkeley High
community!
After meeting with Principal Slemp and BHS administration, it has
been decided to adopt a new Newsletter schedule as well. Instead of
an issue every six weeks or so, the PTSA Newsletter will, beginning
in March, come out monthly in an effort to provide a more consistent
and frequent flow of information. A submission deadline for the next
issue will be announced soon.
All future articles should be submitted to Newsletter Editor, Ariane
Wolfe, at contactariwolfe@gmail.com.
The "Touring" Season at BHS updated
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
May 2 & 3: BHS Hall of Fame Golf Tournament and Induction Ceremony.
For information on the inductees go to The Berkeley Athletic Fund web Site. Other questions can be directed to Mary Kay Murlas at 510-866-9050.
May 8: Michael Riera at King Middle School.
Parenting adolescents and teens is a complex undertaking – we could all use some good tips and advice! Please join us for a lively, interesting and inspiring evening with Mike Riera!
The talk will be held at the King auditorium. Mr. Riera’s books, including Uncommon Sense for Parents With Teenagers and Staying Connected to Your Teenager: "How to Keep Them Talking To You and How to Hear What They're Really Saying," will be on sale at the event, or can be purchased in advance. Contact Diana Christensen for books sales, or if you have questions. 843-9325 or dihaha@sbcglobal.net. Book sales benefit the King PTA.
To learn more about Mike Riera, visit www.mikeriera.com.
We look forward to a great turnout from the King and larger Berkeley parent communities – all are welcome – please pass this along to your friends!
May 12: Berkeley Rep Opening Night Benefit for No Child... 8pm, $50.
Please join the Alameda County Office of Education's Alliance for Arts Learning Leadership at the Berkeley Rep for Opening Night, Monday, May 12. Proceeds will benefit arts learning opportunities for students and teachers in Alameda County!
Nilaja Sun plays an entire classroom of children, their teachers, their parents, the principal, the janitor and even a security guard - transforming her nine-year adventure as a teaching artist into a master class on overcoming the challenges in public education with humor and hope.
Tickets are $50 and includes a special Q&A session with Nilaja Sun.
Click here to order tickets, and enter promo code 3542 when prompted.
May 18: BHS Jazz Band on 4th Street.
The Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble and Combos will be playing at "Jazz on 4th St." on May 18. Jazz on 4th is sponsored by Abrams/Millikan. Proceeds from the raffle benefit BHS Jazz.The grand prize from the raffle is a $1000 shopping spree on 4th St., and there will be many other prizes from 4th St. merchants. The Berkeley High Jazz Program is very appreciative of the 4th St. merchants generosity and support of music in the schools. Come hear the combos play at 11 AM and 12 N and hear the Ensemble play at 4 PM!! The day will be fun with many other musicians playing as well ( Khalil Shaheed Quintet, EC Scott, and the John Santos Quartet). Buy raffle tickets from BHS Jazz musicians or call 528-8670. We will be selling raffle tickets at the BHS booth on 4th St. on the day of the event. Hope to see you there.
6/3: Diffusing Teenage Anger
The PTSA invites ALL BHS parents and guardians to the second parent
education evening, Tuesday, June 3, 7:00 to 9:00pm at the Library, Berkeley High School. Presented by Karen Lingenfelter, Certified Anger Management Trainer.
Managing anger can be a tremendous challenge for teens as they
experience physical and emotional changes, the demands of social
relationships, peer pressure and family expectations. Learn common
triggers for teen anger and strategies for managing intense emotion.
Gain insight into your own feelings and reactions.
Karen currently teaches court-directed anger management and parenting
classes for adults. In addition, Karen conducts workshops on
self-esteem, positive discipline, communication, teen anger,and
bullying prevention. Karen owns Life Issues Training & Education which
is a company that provides private consultations, workshops and
conference presentations throughout Northern California.
Sponsored and Funded By: PTSA and Berkeley High School Development
Group
6/8: Berkeley High Live!
Community Fundraising for Berkeley High
Live Auction, Live Music, Good Food, Good Friends
Wine/Beer/Margaritas - Silent Auction. Sunday, June 8th, 2008 - 5:00 - 8:30 pm
@ Berkeley Honda, 2600 Shattuck Avenue
Complimentary Valet Parking
Tax Deductible Donation $75 per person www.brownpapertickets.com
or mail to BHSDG, P.O. Box 519, Berkeley, CA 94712
or pay via PayPal at www.bhsdg.org
More Info: MK Murlas murlas@sbcglobal.net 510-866-9050
Benefits:
BHS Development Group, BHS Athletic Fund,
BHS Jazz, Berkeley Public Education Foundation
Please help by being a sponsor:
Contributor $200
Silver $500
Gold $1000
Platinum $5000
Endowment $10,000
Sustaining $15,000
Have an upcoming BHS event? Contact Matthew Wong for posting.
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