[DHS Bulletin] Thursday 9-15-11

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Thursday, September 15, 2011

DAY IN HISTORY
-On this day in 1858, the new Overland Mail Company sends out its first two stages, inaugurating government mail service between the eastern and western regions of the nation.

ATHLETICS
Boys Soccer vs. Vintage - 4:00V-5:30Jv                  dismissal: 3:00V
Girls Tennis @ Del Oro - 3:30                           dismissal: 2:00
Girls Volleyball JV-V @ Woodland - 5:00JV-6:00V
Frosh Football vs. Will C. Wood - 6:00

COLLEGE VISITS
All College Visits will be held in the new Career Center, room N-17
-Western Oregon University              September 16            9:00 am
-Stonehill College in Boston            September 16            11:52 am


TODAY
-Mac and Cheese with veggies; Ravioli; Spaghetti with meat sauce; Pizza; Taco Bar

-SENIORS! Don't forget! Please join the counselors for a lunchtime college workshop in the South Gym on Thursday, September 15 for a brief overview on applying to public and private colleges.

-Ooogoogaah! Calling all Friendship Day babies. If you plan on going to Friendship Day this Friday, September 16, then please turn in your permission slips by Thursday at the end of school.

-Please join us on Thursday, September 15 at 7:00pm in the IPAB for our annual CSU presentation for seniors and their parents. Emiliano Diaz, Director of Admissions and Outreach for Sacramento State University, will present the latest information on the status of admissions, why CSU is a great option and review the CSU Mentor Application process. After the presentation, you will have the opportunity to ask questions in person.


NEW
Friday, September 16 will be on Assembly Bell Schedule
-Sophomore class will go to the South Gym
-Junior class will go to the North Gym
-Senior class will go to the IPAB
      1st period:  7:45-8:32
      2nd period: 8:38-9:25
      After 2nd period, students report to Home Rooms
      Assembly: 9:25-10:20
      Break: 10:20-10:24
      3rd period: 10:30-11:17
      4th period: 11:23-12:10
      Lunch: 12:10-12:51
      5th period: 12:57-1:44
      6th period: 1:50-2:37
      7th period: 2:43-3:30


CONTINUED
-Hey everyone! Don't forget, club apps are due Friday, September 16 in room C-04. Make sure you stop by and grab one if you haven't yet!

-Davis Senior High School is seeking a parent/community member to serve on the School Site Council for the 2011-2012 school year.  The School Site Council discusses ways to improve student achievement and meets at Davis Senior High School on the fourth Thursday of each month at 3:00.   If you are interested in applying to serve, please contact Vice Principal Tom McHale at tmchale at djusd.net<mailto:tmchale at djusd.net>

-Attention all Math and Science Tutors, there will be a meeting Monday, September 19 for all new and prospective tutors. Please bring the completed application form with you to room S-09. All returning tutors should turn in their forms to Mr. Van Muyden by September 19.

-Hey everybody! Homecoming is on its way! So let's get ready to show some spirit! Spirit Week kicks off on Monday, September 19 with "Mismatch Monday", "Toy Story Tuesday", "When You Were Young Wednesday", "Thursday Jerseday" and "Freakishly Blue Friday". There will be a spirit King & Queen who win each day, so make sure you participate!

-Reminder from the Attendance Office: Students cannot leave school without checking out in the Attendance office.  If a student feels sick during the day, he/she needs to come to the nurse or attendance office, so we can call the parent to get permission for the student to leave school. If a student leaves school without a pass from the Attendance office, it will be marked as an unexcused absence.

-REMINDER to parents: please do not use the staff parking lot on 14th Street for student pick up or drop off. Vehicles without a parking permit will be ticketed. Students may be dropped off in the Vet's Memorial parking lot, the stadium parking lot on Oak St. or in the drop off zone in front of DHS on 14th St.

-Davis Senior High School's Scholarship and Financial Aid Office has a new name and a new location!  The office will now be called the "Career Center" and is located in the N-17 portable building behind the IPAB. The Career Center provides support and resources for students interested in colleges, scholarships, financial aid, jobs, volunteer and internship opportunities, summer activities, study abroad programs and military options. Students and parents are welcome to visit during office hours Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We look forward to assisting Davis Senior High School students as they prepare for life after high school!  Come by on Monday to see what we have to offer!

-It's college visit time!  Colleges and universities from across the country will be visiting Davis Senior High School this fall to meet with interested juniors and seniors.  These visits are great opportunities for students to learn about colleges and to meet face-to-face with admission representatives.   Dates and times of college visits are posted outside the Career Center in N-17 and on Naviance. All college visits will be held in the Career Center in N-17.

-Patwin & Korematsu Elementary Schools are recruiting cabin leaders for Outdoor Ed at Walker Creek, Nov. 29-Dec. 2  Students can pick-up applications at the DHS office. Forms are due by Oct. 7.

- CSF registration has started! From now until Thursday, September 22 go to room P-13 during lunch to become a CSF member. Bring your spring semester report card (NOT a printout) or transcript, $5 application fee and your completed application form. See you all there!

-It's that time of year to volunteer! National Honor Society registration begins Wednesday, September 14. Please bring your ID card and transcript. Returning members should also bring their hour sheets from last year. Registration will take place in front of room S-12 during lunch through September 22. See you there!



Laurie Williams
Secretary I
Athletic Secretary
Davis Senior High School