[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin, Thursday, 4/7/16

Wed Apr 6 15:42:53 PDT 2016

[Blue Devil]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
     Thursday, April 7, 2016

THIS DAY IN HISTORY:   1953 - IBM unveiled the IBM 701 Electronic Data Processing Machine. It was IBM's first commercially available scientific computer.

LUNCH CHOICES: Daily Express: Roasted Guerrero Chicken Bowl, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Roasted Chicken Chipotle Ranch Sandwich, Smoked Turkey and Cheese, All American Sub, Aggie Sandwich, Veggie Garden Patty, Veggie/Turkey Wraps, Davis Cheeseburger, Cheesy Chicken Sandwich, Veggie Pasta, Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza DAILY SPECIAL:   Mac Taco, whole grain macaroni and cheese w/Spicy Beef and tortilla chips

ATHLETICS:  SAVE THE DATE! Sports Physical Clinic at Sutter Davis, 2030 Sutter Place, Saturday, June 4 - 8:30-11:30am
$20 benefits Davis High Athletic Department. Get your sports physical early and be ready for 2016-17 Athletics!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:  The DHS Plant Sale is being held at the DHS Greenhouse on Friday, April 8 from 3:30 to 6:00 pm and Saturday, April 9 from 8:30 to 12:00 pm.  Proceeds support Davis FFA and agriculture class.

The City of Davis is hosting its annual Davis Day of Service for interested volunteers on Saturday, April 23rd from 8:00 am -12:00 pm.  Volunteers will help with projects that benefit schools, parks and the Davis Community.  The event starts with a Kick Off Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 am - 9:00 am at the Veterans Memorial Center.  The volunteers then work until noon.  Come to the Career Center for more information.

Seniors! There are still some local scholarships available for DHS students.  If you participated in Girl Scouts, played soccer, are of East Indian descent, are active in your school or community, have experienced adversity or have financial need and a 3.0 GPA, you may qualify for one or more of these scholarships!  Come to the Career Center this week to pick up an application.

Senior Athletes: If you have committed to playing a college sport next year, we would like to celebrate your accomplishments on April 12th at the signing day celebration ceremony in the quad at 12:15.  Parents are welcome!

Interested in trying out for the DHS Cheer Squad?  Mandatory Information Nights will be held on Tuesday, April 12th and Wednesday, April 13th in the DHS Library from 6:30-8:00 pm.  Attendance at one info night is required by all interested athletes and one parent/guardian.  This meeting will provide all the information for both sideline and competition squad! Please also visit our website dhscheer.org for more information and requirements for try outs.  Go Blue Devils!

Are you interested in trying out for the DSHS 2016-2017 Dance Team?  Mandatory Clinic will run April 25th -April 27th from 4-6pm with tryouts on Thursday, April 28th at 4pm.  The Dance Team will be hold a Student information meeting on Wednesday, April 13th during lunch in the DSHS Dance room and a Mandatory Student/Parent Information Night on Wednesday, April 13th from 6-7pm in the DSHS Dance Room.  This meeting will provide students and parents an opportunity to ask questions and obtain all paperwork necessary for tryouts. At least one parent must attend.

The 2016 Senior Ball is almost here! Seniors are all invited to experience the Starry Night on April 30, 2016 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento.  Doors open at 6:30.  Tickets will be on sale in the Finance Office during lunch April 11 to April 22 and 8:15 am to 8:45 am on Wednesday, April 20.  Tables seat 10-your group must buy tickets at the same time to be seated together.  See the Senior Ball Table Organizer, available in the Office and at davishighstudentgovernment.wordpress.com.   Seniors and their guests can purchase tickets; if your guest is not a DJUSD student, complete a Guest Pass and submit it to your Vice Principal for approval by April 20.  Dietary restrictions will be honored for dinner-contact Francis Avoce or Matthew Rowan if you have more questions.  More information is available at davishighstudentgovernment.wordpress.com. TICKET PRICES are as follows:
April 11-15: $70 with ASB; $75 without         April 18-22: $75 with ASB; $80 without

CSF Seniors: If you are graduating as an ACTIVE lifetime member, you are eligible to apply for our chapter Scholarship.  Applications are available in P-13.  Deadline for submission is Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 1:00 pm.

Get ready for 'A Tribute to Tony Fields' - a night filled with catchy Broadway tunes and awesome choreography!  Numbers include songs from 'Wicked,' 'Rent,' and 'A Chorus Line!'  Performances are on April 22 and 23 at 7:00 pm in the IPAB.

If you are a Senior, (class of 2016) in CSF, come to Room P-13 to check your membership status.  Initial next to your name to confirm or talk to Mrs. O'Brien if you have questions or concerns.

ACADEMICS/CAREERS/OPPORTUNITIES/EVENTS:  The Red Cross club is planning for the second blood drive of the year which will take place, Friday, April 15   in the south gym.  Giving blood takes approximately one hour from start to finish and is safe and easy.  To donate blood, you must be at least 16, weigh at least 110 pounds and be free from cold or flu symptoms for at least 48 hours.  Sign-ups begin on Monday April 4th on the quad at lunch or at the nurse's office and continue through Thursday, Apr. 14.  Walk-ins are accepted only if you are 18 or older.  For more information, see Ms. Youtsey, the school nurse.

A local Davis business is looking for students to participate in a t-shirt contest.  T-shirts should include the text "Find financial peace of mind" and have a cartoon of a piggy bank.  The winning designer will receive $50, a copy of the "MoneyMindful Video Kit" and a t-shirt! Come to the Career Center for more information.

Student Comedy Night is April 22nd from 6:00-8:00 pm, if you are interested in performing, pick up an application in N1-A and return it by April 15th to N1-A.  See you there!

Don't miss a thriller performance of Michael Jackson's Thriller!  Come see 'A Tribute to Tony Fields' on April 22 and 23 at 7:00 pm in the IPAB.  Be prepared to watch show tunes and fantastic choreography!

Come see your nationally ranked Speech and Debate team at their showcase on April 12th!  The time is 7:00-9:00 pm and admission is $5.00.  Many English teachers are offering extra credit for attendance.

Attention Seniors! Spring break's over; graduation is almost here.  Don't miss Davis Grad Night, an all-night, over-the-top, alcohol/drug-free rite of passage on Friday, June 10.  Tickets are $90 and include all activities, food, raffle entry.  Visit DavisGradNight.org to purchase tickets and see photos of past years' events.  Questions? Contact ticketsales at davisgradnight.org<mailto:ticketsales at davisgradnight.org>. Need financial assistance?  See your counselor.

CLUBS: The annual Gay-Straight Alliance Movie Night presents: 'But I'm a Cheerleader,' a comedy about a teenaged girl whose parents think she is a lesbian and send her to a camp to change her sexual orientation.  Come to L-20 on Friday at 6:00 pm.  It's free and food is provided.  Permission slips are available in L-20.

Asexuality is an umbrella term characterized by a lack of sexual attraction.  Want to learn more and eat some free snacks?  Come to the Gay-Straight Alliance meeting this Friday in L-20, Mr. Wheeler's room above the library.

Attention all CSF members!  We will have a general meeting this Friday, April 8th in Room P-13, Ms. O'Brien's room.  We will talk about CSF events and our new officers.  Hope to see you there!

IMPORTANT DATES:
4/13-4/17            Journalism Convention in Los Angeles, Field Trip
4/14                      Jazz Band Invitational 7:30 pm
4/15                      Blood Drive, DHS Campus
4/15                      Day of Silence
4/15                      Mr. Blue Devil 7:00 pm Brunelle Theater
4/22                      A Tribute to Tony Fields 7:00 pm Brunelle Theater
4/23                      A Tribute to Tony Fields 7:00 pm Brunelle Theater
4/28                      College Night - Counseling Dept. presentation 7:00 pm Brunelle Theater
4/29                      Quarter 4 Progress Period ends
4/30                      Senior Ball
5/7                        SAT DHS Classrooms
5/2                        AP Test Window begins
5/3                        Senior Band Concert 7:00 pm Brunelle Hall
5/6                        Bike to School Day
5/13                      AP Test Window ends
5/17                      ATC Madrigals Pops Concert 7:00 pm Brunelle Theater

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