Author: Christine Treece Potts

Davis Senior High School 
Daily Bulletin, Thursday, November 13, 2014   

THIS DAY IN HISTORY:  1982 - The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in Washington, DC.

LUNCH CHOICES: Daily Express: Italian Meatball Bowl, Roasted Chicken Bowl, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Smoked Turkey 
Sandwich, Aggie Sandwich (Vegetarian), Chicken or Beef Burrito, Chicken Teriyaki *** Today’s Menu:  Polish Dog w/ 
sautéed onions and peppers and roasted potatoes or Pork Carnitas w/ beans, Spanish rice and fresh tortilla

ATHLETICS:   Varsity Boys Water Polo - Thurs., 11/13 @ CIF Playoffs       	dismissal:  all day
Varsity Girls Water Polo - Thurs., 11/13 @ CIF Playoffs                    	dismissal:  all day
Varsity Girls Volleyball - Thurs., 11/13 @ Oak Ridge - 7:00

Boys in grades 9-12 who are interested in participating in boys tennis are asked to attend a meeting this Thursday, 
November 13 at 4:00pm. The meeting will be held at the DHS tennis court bleachers, by court #12. For more info, email 
Coach Dale Hersch at herschdb@aol.com 

Attention DHS Fall Athletes!  If you plan to try-out for a Winter sport, stop by the Athletics Office or come to a sports 
paperwork night to get a copy of your clearance card to take to your Winter coach. 

Attention all WINTER sport athletes who have planned in their schedule to earn ILS credit during their Winter sport:  
There will be a mandatory information meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2:30pm in the small gym, once team 
rosters are set, next week.  At this meeting, you will receive the information and coursework for the ILS course.  In order 
to be officially enrolled in Winter ILS, you must attend this meeting and receive the information.  Any questions, email 
Ms. Crawford or Mr. Ariola.  Good luck in tryouts this week.
	
TODAY: Teachers, please excuse all seniors on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 11:45 am to go to the North Gym to take 
the senior panoramic photo for the yearbook.  Please contact Mr. Achimore with any questions.

Hello Model UN delegates, we will hold a mandatory monthly today at lunch about the fundraiser on November 22nd 
and the 66th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights on December 11th. 

Do you need help with your Spanish homework?  If so, the Spanish Tutoring Club is holding lunchtime homework help in 
S-6 every Tuesday and Thursday starting November 13th.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Seniors: DHS has a few options for how to conduct the graduation ceremony with 
respect to the gowns worn by graduating seniors.  We would like your input as to the best option.  Please go to your 
School Loop email or the DHS website to access the link to the survey.  All seniors and parents are encouraged to 
participate. 

Items for Bulletin Submission- Please submit items for inclusion in the next day’s bulletin NO LATER THAN 11:00 am.  
Items will run for 3 days only, must include a legible sponsoring teacher’s signature, and if the item is for an event, it 
must include: WHAT, WHERE and WHEN.  Items may be shortened to keep the bulletin brief and to the point.  Thank you 
for your cooperation!

Event and information posting is to be posted on blue walls only with blue tape.  When the events are over, please 
remove them.  Thank you for your cooperation. 

ACADEMICS/CAREERS:  Are you interested in a career in Pharmacy or Medicine?  If so, come to the Career Center on 
Friday at lunch to learn about pharmacy and medicine degree programs at California Northstate University in Elk Grove. 

CLUBS/EVENTS:  Don’t stop your homeroom class from getting Chipotle!  Bring in canned food to help your class win a 
Chipotle lunch.  First pick up date is Friday, November 14th!

Attention Seniors! Interested in going on a senior trip?  Sign up for the Senior Trip Club in L-20 by November 21st.  There 
will be an informational meeting on November 14th in L-20!

What are your plans next Thursday? Come and watch, it’s not a play! Dancing, singing, lots of fun, come on out 
everyone!  DHS Factor is at 7:00 in the IPAB next Thursday, November 20th.  $4.00 with ASB, $5.00 without. 

MISCELLANEOUS:  On Tuesday, November 18th, Dr. Amy Chen, a pediatrician at Davis Kaiser, will give us some “Tips on 
how to stay healthy this winter!”  Dr. Chen will also tell us about her career.  She was formerly a middle school science 
and math teacher before returning to school to obtain her medical degree at the University of Vermont.  This talk will be 
held in S-5 at lunchtime.  

DO YOU VOLUNTEER? Girls, ages 14 to 17, with a strong volunteer project should apply for the Violet Richardson Award,
 a $1,000 grant from Soroptimist International of Davis.  Priority is given to applicants whose work focuses on one 
project that wasn’t undertaken to earn a different award.  Download an application at http://www.sidavis.org/awards
 and include photos, news clippings and other supporting documents.  Send submissions (digital only) and questions to 
Wendy Weitzel at wendyedit@gmail.com. Deadline is Dec. 1.

Do you like high fives? LEAD is hosting High Five Day on November 14th!  Walk around campus spreading friendliness by 
giving gentle high fives and you might just be rewarded.  

Where can you meet Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, Cinderella and her Prince and Jack with his beanstalk?  At DHS 
Drama’s fall musical, ‘Into the Woods’ performed on November 14th and 15th at 7:00 in the IPAB!  Be careful what you 
wish for!

IMPORTANT DATES: 
11/13 - SENIORS PANORAMIC PHOTO   11:45am-12:10pm  North Gym
11/13, 11/14 - ‘INTO THE WOODS-The Musical’ 7:00 pm Brunelle Theater
11/14  -QUARTER 2 PROGRESS PERIOD ENDS
11/14 - HEARING SCREENING - 10TH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY
11/18 - SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERT  7:30 pm Brunelle Theater
11/20 - DSHS FACTOR 7:00 pm Brunelle Theater
11/21 - ACADEMIC CENTER STUDENT AWARDS Lunchtime L-10
11/24-11/28 - THANKSGIVING RECESS - NO SCHOOL
12/1 -   SCHOOL RESUMES