Author: Christine Treece Potts

Davis Senior High School 
Daily Bulletin, Monday, November 17, 2014   

THIS DAY IN HISTORY:  1869 - The Suez Canal opened in Egypt, linking the Mediterranean and the Red seas.

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:  Mandarin Orange
 Chicken w/ chow mein, fried rice and Spring roll or Chicken Fajita w/ beans, Spanish rice and fresh tortilla

ATHLETICS:   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.  Email Ms. Crawford or 
Mr. Ariola for questions.  Good luck in tryouts this week!
	
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. 

Please place recycle materials in proper containers.  The cardboard bin is near the trash dumpster.  Do not put 
cardboard in the green recycle containers.  Davis Waste Removal will not dump containers with improper materials.  If 
you are unsure, please ask someone. 

ACADEMICS/CAREERS: JUNIORS AND SENIORS -  Would you like to do research at UC Davis this summer?  The UC Davis 
Young Scholars Program offers a six-week summer research opportunity in biology and natural sciences for high 
achieving high school students.  Students will stay in a UC dorm and conduct research, participate in lab work, go on 
field trips and earn 5 units of university credit.  Applications are due March 19.  Come to the Career Center for 
information about the program, fees, and financial assistance.

CLUBS/EVENTS:  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.  

Don’t stop your homeroom class from getting Chipotle! Bring in canned food to help your class win a Chipotle lunch.  
The next canned food pickup will be Wednesday, November 19th.

Want to brighten someone’s day? Come to the Random Acts of Kindness Club in O-6 on Tuesday, November 18th.  We 
will discuss how to spread kindness throughout the school.  Treats will be provided; hope we see you there!

Ronald McDonald House Charities Club is meeting on Wednesday, November 19th in Room PA-8 at lunch time.  Bring a 
toy, any game or stuffed animal to the meeting to donate to children and receive a free yummy cupcake! 

The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Club is having its first speaker on Wednesday, November 19 
at lunchtime in Room N-7.  Come and hear a UCD professor speak about her experience in Biology.

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. 

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.

Davis High School Rent-A-Band for the Holidays! Planning a holiday party for home or business?  Make it truly special 
with a live musical performance by Davis High School Band students!  A band ensemble of 6-12 players will serenade you
 for $200. for one hour.  Piano soloists ($80 per hour) may also be available.  Donating a performance makes a great gift 
for a nursing home or non-profit organization.  Proceeds support the DHS Band Program.  Contact Diane Layman at (530) 
574-3565 or email at diane.layman@me.com.  

IMPORTANT DATES: 
11/18 -SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERT   7:30 pm Brunelle Theater
11/19 -CONCERTO COMPETITION (Orchestra) 7:00 Brunelle Theater
11/20 - TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE 
11/20 - DSHS FACTOR 7:00 pm Brunelle Theater
11/21 - STUDENT OF THE MONTH 6:50 am, Odd Fellows Hall, Davis
11/21 - ACADEMIC CENTER STUDENT AWARDS Lunchtime L-10
11/24-11/28 - THANKSGIVING RECESS - NO SCHOOL
12/1 -   SCHOOL RESUMES
12/2 -  SENIOR FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP 7:00 pm Brunelle Theater
12/5 -  FRIENDSHIP DAY
12/5, 12/6 -  MADRIGAL DINNER 6:30 pm University Covenant Church, Davis
12/6 -  WINTER FORMAL 8:30 North Gym DSHS
12/9 -  ALL DISTRICT JAZZ CONCERT 7:30 pm Brunelle Theater
12/10 - DSHS ORCHESTRAS WINTER CONCERT 7:00 pm Brunelle