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Budget Forum: Tonight at 5:30
Superintendent Huyett released a budget update letter to the Berkeley School community this past Tuesday, including possible budget scenarios being considered for the coming year. If you missed the letter, find it here.
Budget Forum with Superintendent and Deputy Javetta Cleveland: March 29th, 5:30-7:00 in
BUSD Council Chambers
(2134 MLK Jr. Way)
More info here. Video of the event will be posted for viewing for those who are unable to attend.
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Students write about Service in honor of Cesar Chávez Commemoration Period
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Congratulations to all of the students who submitted entries and teachers who encouraged students to participate in the Cesar Chávez Commemoration Contest. Fifty-six essays and poems from Cragmont, LeConte, Rosa Parks, Thousand Oaks and Berkeley High were received.
Read the winning essays and poem written by these students:
2nd Grade Winner, Essay: Kristina Castro-Lopez, Thousand Oaks 2nd Grade Winner, Poem: Isabel Caton, Rosa Parks 3rd Grade Winner: Ishmael Perry, LeConte 4th Grade Winner:Sadie Fleig, Cragmont 5th Grade Winner: Katia Bouali, Thousand Oaks 10th Grade Winner: Eleana Binder, Berkeley High School The winners of the essay contest will be acknowledged at the BUSD Board of Education meeting on Wednesday April 25 and City of Berkeley Council Meeting on Tuesday May 1st, 2012.
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BHS Scholars to Cal; Students Admitted to Top Universities
The UC Berkeley Cal Scholars program has announced that ten Berkeley High African American seniors in the program have been admitted to Cal, Harvard, Yale and other universities.
Cal Scholars begin working with BUSD students at the middle school level, and currently ten Berkeley African American & Latino middle school students are reporting a 4.0 GPA. For eight years, students have come to summer, after-school and Saturday academies, bonded with African American & Latino UC Berkeley mentors, and become part of an extended Cal family. Join Chancellor Birgeneau, Senator Hancock, Mayor Bates, Superintendent Huyett to celebrate these students on Thursday, April 19, 2012 - 5:30-6:30 at the Alumni House, U.C. Berkeley.
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Berkeley High Green Academy Recognized
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One of Diablo Magazine's ten Eco Awards in Education was given to Berkeley High's Green Academy for the best "school within a school" in recognition of the training of "the next generation of eco-warriors".
Here's part of what is written about the BHS Green Academy: It's become common for schools to incorporate sustainability into their science programs, but at Berkeley High, an entire curriculum is built around the idea of a greener future. The BHS Green Academy, one of six academic programs within the school, aims to prepare students not only for college but for careers in the sustainability industry.... Read more.... |
Parent Liaison Program to go to Board for Action: April 11th  Superintendent Huyett presented the parent liaison program model to the School Board at the March 28th meeting. Additional information will be presented at the April 11th Board meeting and the School Board is expected to take action.
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Grade level reading lists: A to Z 
Teachers, literacy coaches and reading specialists in all of our elementary schools are working toward the goal of all students confidently reading grade level books by the end of the 3rd grade (Level P/Q). Elementary report cards that include both each individual student's reading level and the benchmark for the grade level. Reading lists leveled from A to Z are available to help families choose those "just right books" that foster a love of reading. You can find the leveled book lists here.Reading every day makes a difference!
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Upcoming School Board Meetings
April 11th at 7:30
Location: 2134 MLK Jr. Way
Agendas posted 72 hours prior on this webpage.
Superintendent's Budget Advisory Committee
April 17th & 24th from 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: BUSD Oregon Street Conference Room: 1720 Oregon St.
Next BSEP Planning & Oversight (P&O) Committee Meeting
April 10th at 7:00pm
Location: Malcolm X School Library
Agendas posted 72 hours prior on this webpage.
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Superintendent's Two Way Immersion (TWI) Task Force The work of the Two Way Immersion Task Force has spanned most of this school year and culminated in a report of findings and recommendations that is posted here.
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