From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Thu Apr 1 15:05:14 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 15:05:14 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Friday, April 2, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Friday, April 2, 2010 ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Wilson asks for declaration of war. On this day in 1917, President Woodrow Wilson asks Congress to send U.S. troops into battle against Germany in World War I. In his address to Congress that day, Wilson lamented "it is a fearful thing to lead this great peaceful people into war." Four days later, Congress obliged and declared war on Germany. CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: Teriyaki chicken and organic rice. TODAY * Did you go to North Davis Elementary School? Remember 4th grade? Remember Mr. Felton? This North Davis Elementary teacher is retiring after 33 years. A memory book is being created for him and comments from former students are needed! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office TODAY and sign Mr. Felton's memory book! * Attention juniors and sophomores! Are you interested in participating in Academic Decathlon for next year? If so, come to Mr. Van Muyden's room TODAY at lunch. Everyone is welcome! * Reminder to Juniors: Make sure to put your course requests online at: https://student.sis.djusd.net./ as well as turn in the paper planner with your teacher/parent signatures. Everything is due in classes TODAY. * 97% of students in public high schools report regularly hearing homophobic remarks from their peers, and gay teens are more likely to consider suicide than straight ones. You can help raise awareness about this issue by signing up to participate in Day of Silence TODAY at the GSA booth at the club's fair. * Do you have bottle-throwing capabilities? Do you want a ride on the friendship ship? Bring your caboosh to the friendship day crew and bust out your moves. Turn in your applications TODAY. Drive safe! * Do you know any talented basketball players who aren't on the team? Have them sign-up for the Student vs. Staff basketball game! The sign-up sheet will be in C-4 and will be out until TODAY. NEW SPORTS Boys Lacrosse vs.Tamalpais @ Tamalpais, JV-2:30, V-4:00 CONTINUED * Davis High School Orchestra's audition results are now posted in music rooms. Things to remember: to complete the audition process if you are NOT intending on accepting your group placement, you must email me ASAP, by the deadline of Friday April 16th at: amoreno at djusd.k12.ca.us . It is very important to communicate your intentions because your seat will need to be filled from our waiting list. When you email me please indicate full name, instrument, student ID #, and your reason for not accepting. If you need an extension of time, email me your request and give me the date by which you expect to make your decision. If you are accepting your seat in an audition orchestra, do nothing. Your name and ID number will be submitted to the DHS Counselors and you * The Spring Blood Drive is coming up, right after spring break on April 16. If you are 16 or older, weigh more than 110 lbs., and have no recent tattoos, you are good to go! Sign up for an appointment beginning April 12. Look for Drippy the Giant Blood Drop at lunch in the quad, or go to the nurse's office for information. Blue Devils save lives! * The Davis High School Cheer squad is looking for students with school spirit who love to dance, tumble and stunt. Come learn about DHS Cheer at one of two Cheer Information Nights, 7 p.m. on April 21 and 22 in Room O-7 at DHS. Students in grades 8-11 are invited to try out - both girls and boys! A try-out clinic runs 4 to 6 p.m. May 3-7 in the DHS Dance Room. Try-outs are all day on Saturday, May 8, in the DHS Dance Room. To learn more or to see the team's performances, visit . For more information, e-mail Coach Alisha Eller at aeller at djusd.k12.ca.us or call 514-0405. * Attention spring cleaners! If you run across old cell phones, ink jet cartridges, or non-refurbished laser cartridges, please bring them to the large white box in the small copy room by the reception desk. It's empty and hungry for your donations. Donations for these items are accepted all year long. Thank you from the Special Ed department. * On April 15th Davis High School athletic department will provide an athletic recruitment seminar for student-athletes and parents. Julian Jenkins from the National Collegiate Scouting Association will be presenting. The seminar begins at 7 pm in the old Davis high school gym and will last one hour. The seminar will cover the following: 1) As a high school student-athlete, how do I get recruited to play sports in college? 2) NCAA Eligibility Center- what does it take academically to be eligible for recruitment. 3) Be Realistic: Not everyone is a Division 1 level athlete. 4) Your coach alone is not responsible for getting you a scholarship! 5) Strategies on how to maximize an athlete's recruiting potential. This is a great opportunity for parents and students to get valuable information on the realities of the college recruiting process. If you and/or your parents are interested in attending, sign up with Mr. Dietrich in the athletic office or send an email stating that you wish to attend to: mdietrich at djusd.k12.ca.us . See you there! * Got a sick whip? If you do, the car show is right around the corner. Pick up a packet in the front office. This years' competition is now open to teachers and parents, so be sure to grad a packet because they're due April 21st. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Fri Apr 2 15:05:10 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 15:05:10 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Monday, April 12, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Monday, April 12, 2010 CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: Beef broccoli over organic rice. TODAY * The Spring Blood Drive is here! If you are 16 or older, weigh more than 110 lbs., and have no recent tattoos, you are good to go! Sign up for an appointment beginning TODAY. Look for Drippy the Giant Blood Drop at lunch in the quad, or go to the nurse's office for information. Blue Devils save lives! NEW * Interested in becoming a Peer Helper next year?? Applications can be found in the offie and will be due by Friday, April 16. Please turn in applications to the Peer Helping box located in the office. Everyone is invited to apply! * Are you interested in learning about the Air Force? If so, come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office on Tuesday, April 13 to meet with an Air Force representative. * Would you like to be a volunteer at Picnic Day? Volunteers are needed to help animal events, entertainment venues, children's fair, and information booths. Volunteers work for at least 2 hours, and in appreciation for all your hard work, you'll receive a FREE Picnic Day volunteer t-shirt and food! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * We want to know where you're going after high school! Acceptance notices from colleges are finally starting to arrive and decisions are being made about life after high school. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid office and sign the WHERE ARE YOU GOING!!! list and tell us if you'll be going to college, working, joining the military, traveling, studying abroad, or whatever your plans are. SPORTS Baseball vs. Laguna Creek @ Laguna Creek, V-JV, 4:15 Women's Soccer @ Dixon, V-4:00, JV-5:30 Softball vs. Laguna Creek @ Laguna Creek, V-JV, 4:15 Boys Tennis vs. Laguna Creek @ DHS, 3:35 CONTINUED * Got a sick whip? If you do, the car show is right around the corner. Pick up a packet in the front office. This years' competition is now open to teachers and parents, so be sure to grad a packet because they're due April 21st. * Davis High School Orchestra's audition results are now posted in music rooms. Things to remember: to complete the audition process if you are NOT intending on accepting your group placement, you must email me ASAP, by the deadline of Friday April 16th at: amoreno at djusd.k12.ca.us . It is very important to communicate your intentions because your seat will need to be filled from our waiting list. When you email me please indicate full name, instrument, student ID #, and your reason for not accepting. If you need an extension of time, email me your request and give me the date by which you expect to make your decision. If you are accepting your seat in an audition orchestra, do nothing. Your name and ID number will be submitted to the DHS Counselors and you * The Davis High School Cheer squad is looking for students with school spirit who love to dance, tumble and stunt. Come learn about DHS Cheer at one of two Cheer Information Nights, 7 p.m. on April 21 and 22 in Room O-7 at DHS. Students in grades 8-11 are invited to try out - both girls and boys! A try-out clinic runs 4 to 6 p.m. May 3-7 in the DHS Dance Room. Try-outs are all day on Saturday, May 8, in the DHS Dance Room. To learn more or to see the team's performances, visit . For more information, e-mail Coach Alisha Eller at aeller at djusd.k12.ca.us or call 514-0405. * On April 15th Davis High School athletic department will provide an athletic recruitment seminar for student-athletes and parents. Julian Jenkins from the National Collegiate Scouting Association will be presenting. The seminar begins at 7 pm in the old Davis high school gym and will last one hour. The seminar will cover the following: 1) As a high school student-athlete, how do I get recruited to play sports in college? 2) NCAA Eligibility Center- what does it take academically to be eligible for recruitment. 3) Be Realistic: Not everyone is a Division 1 level athlete. 4) Your coach alone is not responsible for getting you a scholarship! 5) Strategies on how to maximize an athlete's recruiting potential. This is a great opportunity for parents and students to get valuable information on the realities of the college recruiting process. If you and/or your parents are interested in attending, sign up with Mr. Dietrich in the athletic office or send an email stating that you wish to attend to: mdietrich at djusd.k12.ca.us . See you there! From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Mon Apr 12 15:34:58 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:34:58 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Tuesday, April 13, 2010 CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: Hawaiian kaluah pork over organic rice. TODAY * Are you interested in learning about the Air Force? If so, come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office on TODAY to meet with an Air Force representative. * Cultural Exchange Club meets TODAY in P-14 during lunch. See you there! NEW * SENIORS: Friday is the deadline to submit applications for many local scholarships. Scholarships due Friday include the Standard Application for Local Scholarships, Yolo Masonic Lodge, PTA, California School Employees Association, Armstrong Family Education, David Murphy, Kiwanis Club, Novozymes, and many more. Bring your completed applications to the Career Center this FRIDAY BY 4:00 P.M.! * Help nurture the bumptastic Friendship Day development of smiles by submitting your application forms ASAP! Who doesn't want to eat, laugh, and dance? * Hey Key Clubbers! Ready to have a fresh new start after a nice, long, relaxing spring break? Then don't forget to attend our first general meeting with our brand new officers this Wednesday in S-12! We'll be discussing fun, new projects you don't want to miss, so be sure to attend! You don't want to miss it! * Don't miss the Drama Department's production of A Tribute to Tony Fields. This years' show features singing and dancing performances of Thriller, a Michael Jackson Medley, Footloose, and more, as well as segments from A Chorus Line. Shows are this Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. Student tickets are only $6. See you there! SPORTS Baseball vs.Valley @ Davis, V-JV, 4:15 Boys Golf, DVC #1 @ The Reserve Girls Lacrosse vs. Piedmont @ DHS, JV-5:30, V-7:00 Boys Lacross vs. Piedmong @ Piedmont, JV-5:45, V-7:15 Boys Swimming vs. Laguna Creek @ Arroyo, 4:00 Boys Tennis vs. Franklini @ Davis, 3:45 Boys Volleyball vs. Elk Grove @ Elk Grove, 5:00 CONTINUED * Would you like to be a volunteer at Picnic Day? Volunteers are needed to help animal events, entertainment venues, children's fair, and information booths. Volunteers receive a t-shirt and food! Come to the Scholarship Office for more information. * We want to know where you're going after high school! Acceptance notices from colleges are finally starting to arrive and decisions are being made about life after high school. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid office and sign the WHERE ARE YOU GOING!!! list and tell us if you'll be going to college, working, joining the military, traveling, studying abroad, or whatever your plans are. * Interested in becoming a Peer Helper next year?? Applications can be found in the office and will be due by Friday, April 16. Please turn in applications to the Peer Helping box located in the office. Everyone is invited to apply! * Davis High School Orchestra's audition results are now posted in music rooms. Things to remember: to complete the audition process if you are NOT intending on accepting your group placement, you must email me ASAP, by the deadline of Friday April 16th at: amoreno at djusd.k12.ca.us . It is very important to communicate your intentions because your seat will need to be filled from our waiting list. When you email me please indicate full name, instrument, student ID #, and your reason for not accepting. If you need an extension of time, email me your request and give me the date by which you expect to make your decision. If you are accepting your seat in an audition orchestra, do nothing. Your name and ID number will be submitted to the DHS Counselors and you * The Davis High School Cheer squad is looking for students with school spirit who love to dance, tumble and stunt. Come learn about DHS Cheer at one of two Cheer Information Nights, 7 p.m. on April 21 and 22 in Room O-7 at DHS. Students in grades 8-11 are invited to try out - both girls and boys! A try-out clinic runs 4 to 6 p.m. May 3-7 in the DHS Dance Room. Try-outs are all day on Saturday, May 8, in the DHS Dance Room. To learn more or to see the team's performances, visit . For more information, e-mail Coach Alisha Eller at aeller at djusd.k12.ca.us or call 514-0405. * On April 15th Davis High School athletic department will provide an athletic recruitment seminar for student-athletes and parents. Julian Jenkins from the National Collegiate Scouting Association will be presenting. The seminar begins at 7 pm in the old Davis high school gym and will last one hour. The seminar will cover the following: 1) As a high school student-athlete, how do I get recruited to play sports in college? 2) NCAA Eligibility Center- what does it take academically to be eligible for recruitment. 3) Be Realistic: Not everyone is a Division 1 level athlete. 4) Your coach alone is not responsible for getting you a scholarship! 5) Strategies on how to maximize an athlete's recruiting potential. This is a great opportunity for parents and students to get valuable information on the realities of the college recruiting process. If you and/or your parents are interested in attending, sign up with Mr. Dietrich in the athletic office or send an email stating that you wish to attend to: mdietrich at djusd.k12.ca.us . See you there! From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Tue Apr 13 14:44:52 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:44:52 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Wednesday, April 14, 2010 ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: RMS Titanic hits iceberg. Just before midnight in the North Atlantic, the RMS Titanic fails to divert its course from an iceberg, ruptures its hull, and begins to sink. Four days earlier, the Titanic, one of the largest and most luxurious ocean liners ever built, departed Southampton, England, on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: Chicken and Vegetable Chow Mien TODAY * Attention Debaters: There will be a Debate Team Meeting TODAY after school. We will be discussing our end-of-the-year banquet. * Hey Key Clubbers! Ready to have a fresh new start after a nice, long, relaxing spring break? Then don't forget to attend our first general meeting with our brand new officers TODAY in S-12! We'll be discussing fun, new projects you don't want to miss, so be sure to attend! You don't want to miss it! * Football meeting at lunch on TODAY in room N-8! * There is a CSF general meeting this Friday at lunch in P13. NEW * Are you an awesome piano player? Would you like a rewarding musical experience? See Mrs. Gardias in PA8 to schedule an audition. Deadline to apply is Wed. April 21. * Got a sick whip? The car show is just around the corner! Grab an application in the front office. They are due back on April 21st. * SENIORS: Are you planning to pursue a major or career in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement? If so, there is a new scholarship available for you! The Michael Lawrence Rivera Law Enforcement Scholarship is offering $2,500 to students interested in law enforcement. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for an application. * Are you interested in learning about plant or animal science? AgDiscovery, a summer program sponsored by the USDA, is designed to help students learn about careers in plant and animal science and wildlife management. The only cost is transportation. Deadline to apply has been extended to April 17. Come to the Scholarship Office for information. * Volunteers needed to decorate downtown Davis for Schoolapalooza on Sat., April 24, starting at 10am. Help the Davis Schools Foundation save teachers and programs. Contact Mrs. Holt mmholt at pacbell.net or come to the Scholarship Office for info. * The Spring Blood Drive is this Friday, April 16. You must have an appointment to donate blood and you will be excused from any classes you miss. Students who are under 18 need a parent consent form, which you can pick up when you make your appointment. If you are 16 years or older, in good health, with no recent tattoos, you can donate! Please help us save lives. Look for Drippy the Giant Blood Drop at lunch or come to the nurse's office to sign up. SPORTS Baseball vs. Laguna Creek @ Laguna Creek, V-JV, 4:15 Women's Soccer vs. Valley, V- 4:00, JV- 5:30 Softball vs. Valley @ DHS, V-JV, 4:15 Girls' Swimming vs. Laguna Creek @ Arroyo, 4:00 Boys' Tennis vs. Valley @ DHS, 3:45 Track and Field, DVC meet: Kennedy, Davis @ DHS, 3:30 CONTINUED * SENIORS: Friday is the deadline to submit applications for many local scholarships. Scholarships due Friday include the Standard Application for Local Scholarships, Yolo Masonic Lodge, PTA, California School Employees Association, Armstrong Family Education, David Murphy, Kiwanis Club, Novozymes, and many more. Bring your completed applications to the Career Center this FRIDAY BY 4:00 P.M.! * Help nurture the bumptastic Friendship Day development of smiles by submitting your application forms ASAP! Who doesn't want to eat, laugh, and dance? * Don't miss the Drama Department's production of A Tribute to Tony Fields. This years' show features singing and dancing performances of Thriller, a Michael Jackson Medley, Footloose, and more, as well as segments from A Chorus Line. Shows are this Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. Student tickets are only $6. See you there! * Would you like to be a volunteer at Picnic Day this Saturday? Volunteers are needed to help animal events, entertainment venues, children's fair, and information booths. Volunteers receive a t-shirt and food! Come to the Scholarship Office for more info. * We want to know where you're going after high school! Acceptance notices from colleges are finally starting to arrive and decisions are being made about life after high school. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid office and sign the WHERE ARE YOU GOING!!! list and tell us if you'll be going to college, working, joining the military, traveling, studying abroad, or whatever your plans are. * Interested in becoming a Peer Helper next year?? Applications can be found in the office and will be due by Friday, April 16. Please turn in applications to the Peer Helping box located in the office. Everyone is invited to apply! * Davis High School Orchestra's audition results are now posted in music rooms. Things to remember: to complete the audition process if you are NOT intending on accepting your group placement, you must email me ASAP, by the deadline of Friday April 16th at: amoreno at djusd.k12.ca.us . It is very important to communicate your intentions because your seat will need to be filled from our waiting list. When you email me please indicate full name, instrument, student ID #, and your reason for not accepting. If you need an extension of time, email me your request and give me the date by which you expect to make your decision. If you are accepting your seat in an audition orchestra, do nothing. Your name and ID number will be submitted to the DHS Counselors and you * The Davis High School Cheer squad is looking for students with school spirit who love to dance, tumble and stunt. Come learn about DHS Cheer at one of two Cheer Information Nights, 7 p.m. on April 21 and 22 in Room O-7 at DHS. Students in grades 8-11 are invited to try out - both girls and boys! A try-out clinic runs 4 to 6 p.m. May 3-7 in the DHS Dance Room. Try-outs are all day on Saturday, May 8, in the DHS Dance Room. To learn more or to see the team's performances, visit . For more information, e-mail Coach Alisha Eller at aeller at djusd.k12.ca.us or call 514-0405. * On April 15th Davis High School athletic department will provide an athletic recruitment seminar for student-athletes and parents. Julian Jenkins from the National Collegiate Scouting Association will be presenting. The seminar begins at 7 pm in the old Davis high school gym and will last one hour. The seminar will cover the following: 1) As a high school student-athlete, how do I get recruited to play sports in college? 2) NCAA Eligibility Center- what does it take academically to be eligible for recruitment. 3) Be Realistic: Not everyone is a Division 1 level athlete. 4) Your coach alone is not responsible for getting you a scholarship! 5) Strategies on how to maximize an athlete's recruiting potential. This is a great opportunity for parents and students to get valuable information on the realities of the college recruiting process. If you and/or your parents are interested in attending, sign up with Mr. Dietrich in the athletic office or send an email stating that you wish to attend to: mdietrich at djusd.k12.ca.us . See you there! From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Wed Apr 14 14:01:38 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:01:38 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Thursday, April 15, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Thursday, April 15, 2010 ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1865, at 7:22 a.m., Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, died from a bullet wound inflicted the night before by John Wilkes Booth, an actor and Confederate sympathizer. The president's death came only six days after Confederate General Robert E. Lee, surrendered his massive army at Appomattox, effectively ending the American Civil War. CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: BBQ Day - Beef, Chicken, and Veggie Patties TODAY * TODAY, the Davis High School athletic department will provide an athletic recruitment seminar for student-athletes and parents. Julian Jenkins from the National Collegiate Scouting Association will be presenting. The seminar begins at 7 pm in the old Davis high school gym and will last one hour. The seminar will cover the following: 1) As a high school student-athlete, how do I get recruited to play sports in college? 2) NCAA Eligibility Center- what does it take academically to be eligible for recruitment. 3) Be Realistic: Not everyone is a Division 1 level athlete. 4) Your coach alone is not responsible for getting you a scholarship! 5) Strategies on how to maximize an athlete's recruiting potential. This is a great opportunity for parents and students to get valuable information on the realities of the college recruiting process. If you and/or your parents are interested in attending, sign up with Mr. Dietrich in the athletic office or send an email stating that you wish to attend to: mdietrich at djusd.k12.ca.us . See you there! NEW * The GSA would like to remind all of those who signed up to participate in the Day of Silence that it is tomorrow, April 16th. Please wear your armbands, stay silent, and join us for our breaking the silence party after school on the Quad. Anyone who sill wants to sign up to participate can do so today at lunch on the Quad at the GSA table. * Davis Rotary is sponsoring a Four-Way Speech Contest! To participate, high school students prepare a speech on any subject and present it before Rotary judges on May 3. The first place winner will receive $200, and a chance to compete in a second regional contest on May 12, where the winner will receive $900! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. SPORTS Baseball vs. Elk Grove @ Elk Grove, V-JV, 4:15 Boys Volleyball vs. Franklin @ DHS, 5:00 Softball vs. Laguna Creek @ Laguna Creek V-JV, 4:15 CONTINUED * There is a CSF general meeting this Friday, April 16th, during lunch in P-13. * Are you an awesome piano player? Would you like a rewarding musical experience? See Mrs. Gardias in PA-8 to schedule an audition. The deadline for applying is Wednesday, April 21st. * Got a sick whip? The car show is just around the corner! Grab an application in the front office. They are due back on April 21st. * SENIORS: Are you planning to pursue a major or career in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement? If so, there is a new scholarship available for you! The Michael Lawrence Rivera Law Enforcement Scholarship is offering $2,500 to students interested in law enforcement. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for an application. * The Spring Blood Drive is this Friday, April 16. You must have an appointment to donate blood and you will be excused from any classes you miss. Students who are under 18 need a parent consent form, which you can pick up when you make your appointment. If you are 16 years or older, in good health, with no recent tattoos, you can donate! Please help us save lives. Look for Drippy the Giant Blood Drop at lunch or come to the nurse's office to sign up. * Volunteers needed to decorate downtown Davis for Schoolapalooza on Sat., April 24, starting at 10am. Help the Davis Schools Foundation save teachers and programs. If available, contact Mrs. Holt mmholt at pacbell.net * SENIORS: Friday is the deadline to submit applications for many local scholarships. Scholarships due Friday include the Standard Application for Local Scholarships, Yolo Masonic Lodge, PTA, California School Employees Association, Armstrong Family Education, David Murphy, Kiwanis Club, Novozymes, and many more. Bring your completed applications to the Career Center this FRIDAY BY 4:00 P.M.! * Don't miss the Drama Department's production of A Tribute to Tony Fields. This years' show features singing and dancing performances of Thriller, a Michael Jackson Medley, Footloose, and more, as well as segments from A Chorus Line. Shows are this Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. Student tickets are only $6. See you there! * Interested in becoming a Peer Helper next year?? Applications can be found in the office and will be due by Friday, April 16. Please turn in applications to the Peer Helping box located in the front office. Everyone is invited to apply! * Davis High School Orchestra's audition results are now posted in music rooms. Things to remember: to complete the audition process if you are NOT intending on accepting your group placement, you must email me ASAP, by the deadline of Friday April 16th at: amoreno at djusd.k12.ca.us . It is very important to communicate your intentions because your seat will need to be filled from our waiting list. When you email me please indicate full name, instrument, student ID #, and your reason for not accepting. If you need an extension of time, email me your request and give me the date by which you expect to make your decision. If you are accepting your seat in an audition orchestra, do nothing. Your name and ID number will be submitted to the DHS Counselors and you * The Davis High School Cheer squad is looking for students with school spirit who love to dance, tumble and stunt. Come learn about DHS Cheer at one of two Cheer Information Nights, 7 p.m. on April 21 and 22 in Room O-7 at DHS. Students in grades 8-11 are invited to try out - both girls and boys! A try-out clinic runs 4 to 6 p.m. May 3-7 in the DHS Dance Room. Try-outs are all day on Saturday, May 8, in the DHS Dance Room. To learn more or to see the team's performances, visit . For more information, e-mail Coach Alisha Eller at aeller at djusd.k12.ca.us or call 514-0405. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Thu Apr 15 14:49:50 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:49:50 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Friday, April 16, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Friday, April 16, 2010 ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1972, Apollo 16 departed for the moon. From Cape Canaveral, Florida, Apollo 16, the fifth of six U.S. lunar landing missions, was successfully launched on its 238,000-mile journey to the moon. On April 20, astronauts John W. Young and Charles M. Duke descended to the lunar surface from Apollo 16, which remained in orbit around the moon with a third astronaut, Thomas K. Mattingly, in command. Young and Duke remained on the moon for nearly three days, and spent more than 20 hours exploring the surface of Earth's only satellite. CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: Super Burrito with Chicken. Spanish Rice, Guacamole, Salsa & Sour Cream TODAY * The GSA would like to remind all of those who signed up to participate in the Day of Silence that it is TODAY. Please wear your armbands, stay silent, and join us for our breaking the silence party after school on the Quad. GSA would like to thank all of those bringing attention to the struggles LGBTQ youth face on a daily basis by participating in Day of Silence TODAY. * There is a CSF general meeting TODAY, during lunch in P-13. * Come to the International Film Festival TODAY at 6:00P.M. to enjoy ethnic foods (Chinese, Japanese, French, German, and Mexican at 7:00P.M.). Films are free and will be shown in rooms of the P-Building. Ask for EXTRA CREDIT from your teachers. The films are: The Chorus, Good-bye Levin, Under the Same Moon, Hero, Joyeux Noel, and The Girl Who Leaps Through Time. * The Spring Blood Drive is TODAY. You must have an appointment to donate blood and you will be excused from any classes you miss. Students who are under 18 need a parent consent form, which you can pick up when you make your appointment. If you are 16 years or older, in good health, with no recent tattoos, you can donate! Please help us save lives. Look for Drippy the Giant Blood Drop at lunch or come to the nurse's office to sign up. * SENIORS: TODAY is the deadline to submit applications for many local scholarships. Scholarships due Friday include the Standard Application for Local Scholarships, Yolo Masonic Lodge, PTA, California School Employees Association, Armstrong Family Education, David Murphy, Kiwanis Club, Novozymes, and many more. Bring your completed applications to the Career Center TODAY by 4:00 P.M.! * Don't miss the Drama Department's production of A Tribute to Tony Fields. This years' show features singing and dancing performances of Thriller, a Michael Jackson Medley, Footloose, and more, as well as segments from A Chorus Line. Shows are TODAY and Saturday at 7 pm. Student tickets are only $6. See you there! * Interested in becoming a Peer Helper next year? Applications can be found at the front office and are due TODAY. Please turn in applications to the Peer Helping box located in the front office. Everyone is invited to apply! * Davis High School Orchestra's audition results are now posted in music rooms. Things to remember: to complete the audition process if you are NOT intending on accepting your group placement, you must email me ASAP, by TODAY at: amoreno at djusd.k12.ca.us . It is very important to communicate your intentions because your seat will need to be filled from our waiting list. When you email me please indicate full name, instrument, student ID #, and your reason for not accepting. If you need an extension of time, email me your request and give me the date by which you expect to make your decision. If you are accepting your seat in an audition orchestra, do nothing. Your name and ID number will be submitted to the DHS Counselors and you will be automatically enrolled for next year after TODAY. NEW * Monday, April 19, is the deadline for submitting information and articles for the May 2010 Davis High School PTA newsletter. Please send news, announcements, etc. to the DHS PTA Media listserver at DHSPTAmedia at mailman.dcn.org . Please include your name, e-mail address and phone number in case the newsletter editor has questions about your submission. The newsletter is the ONLY communication tool that reaches ALL DHS families, whether they have Internet access or not. The newsletter is generally available at the beginning of each month. This is a great way to inform, notify or enlist parents' help for upcoming DHS school and student activities. * Attention Seniors! Do you have what it takes to be one of the Graduation Speech Presenters at this year's commencement ceremony? If so, written drafts must be submitted to Mr. Dietrich by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26th. Speeches should be less than 3 minutes in duration when presented. A speech should look ahead to your role as a member of the adult population and should move listeners to appreciate Davis High School, as well as the memories and values it holds. Oral auditions before a panel of judges will be held on Monday, May 3rd during lunch in Room S-7. Good luck! * Are you interested in joining the 2010-2011 DHS Science Bowl team? Then come to S-9 on Monday, April 19th during lunch! We'll see you there! * Want a delicious dinner full of pizza-zz? Come to the Speech and Debate Team's fundraiser at Lamppost Pizza, 1260 Lake Blvd, in West Davis, from 4-9pm on Tuesday the 20th. Help make sure we can continue supporting Davis' finest high school speakers and debaters at regional and state championships! SPORTS Girls Lacrosse vs. Northgate @ DHS, JV: 5:30, V: 7:00 Boys Lacrosse vs. Redwood @ DHS, V: 3:00 Boys Swimming vs. Kennedy @ Arroyo, 4:00 Track and Field Meet @ UCD, Evening CONTINUED * Davis Rotary is sponsoring a Four-Way Speech Contest! To participate, high school students prepare a speech on any subject and present it before Rotary judges on May 3. The first place winner will receive $200, and a chance to compete in a second regional contest on May 12, where the winner will receive $900! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * Are you an awesome piano player? Would you like a rewarding musical experience? See Mrs. Gardias in PA-8 to schedule an audition. The deadline for applying is Wednesday, April 21st. * Got a sick whip? The car show is just around the corner! Grab an application in the front office. They are due back on April 21st. * SENIORS: Are you planning to pursue a major or career in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement? If so, there is a new scholarship available for you! The Michael Lawrence Rivera Law Enforcement Scholarship is offering $2,500 to students interested in law enforcement. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for an application. * Volunteers needed to decorate downtown Davis for Schoolapalooza on Sat., April 24, starting at 10am. Help the Davis Schools Foundation save teachers and programs. If available, contact Mrs. Holt mmholt at pacbell.net * The Davis High School Cheer squad is looking for students with school spirit who love to dance, tumble and stunt. Come learn about DHS Cheer at one of two Cheer Information Nights, 7 p.m. on April 21 and 22 in Room O-7 at DHS. Students in grades 8-11 are invited to try out - both girls and boys! A try-out clinic runs 4 to 6 p.m. May 3-7 in the DHS Dance Room. Try-outs are all day on Saturday, May 8, in the DHS Dance Room. To learn more or to see the team's performances, visit . For more information, e-mail Coach Alisha Eller at aeller at djusd.k12.ca.us or call 514-0405. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Fri Apr 16 14:19:17 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:19:17 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Monday, April 19, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Monday, April 19, 2010 STAR Testing Schedule for Tuesday, April 20, 2010 1st 7:45-8:35, 3rd 8:41-9:34, Break 9:34-9:38, TEST 9:44-11:42, Lunch 11:42-12:28, TEST 12:34-2:34, 7th 2:40-3:30 ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1943, Nazi forces attempting to clear out the city's Jewish ghetto were met by gunfire from Jewish resistance fighters, and the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising began. During the uprising, some 300 German soldiers were killed, and thousands of Warsaw Jews were massacred. Virtually all those who survived the Uprising to reach Treblinka were dead by the end of the war. CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: Polish Dog on a Wheat Bun with Tater Tots TODAY * Are you interested in joining the 2010-2011 DHS Science Bowl team? Then come to S-9 TODAY during lunch! We'll see you there! * TODAY is the deadline for submitting information and articles for the May 2010 Davis High School PTA newsletter. Please send news, announcements, etc. to the DHS PTA Media listserver at DHSPTAmedia at mailman.dcn.org . Please include your name, e-mail address and phone number in case the newsletter editor has questions about your submission. The newsletter is the ONLY communication tool that reaches ALL DHS families, whether they have Internet access or not. The newsletter is generally available at the beginning of each month. This is a great way to inform, notify or enlist parents' help for upcoming DHS school and student activities. SPORTS Baseball vs. Franklin @ DHS, V & JV: 4:15 Women's Soccer vs. Elk Grove @ Elk Grove, 4:00/5:30 Softball vs. Elk Grove @ Elk Grove, V & JV: 4:15 Boys Tennis vs. Elk Grove @ Elk Grove, 3:45 NEW * Would you like to learn more about the Navy? If so, come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office at lunch on Tuesday to speak to a Navy representative. CONTINUED * Attention Seniors! Do you have what it takes to be one of the Graduation Speech Presenters at this year's commencement ceremony? If so, written drafts must be submitted to Mr. Dietrich by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26th. Speeches should be less than 3 minutes in duration when presented. A speech should look ahead to your role as a member of the adult population and should move listeners to appreciate Davis High School, as well as the memories and values it holds. Oral auditions before a panel of judges will be held on Monday, May 3rd during lunch in Room S-7. Good luck! * Want a delicious dinner full of pizza-zz? Come to the Speech and Debate Team's fundraiser at Lamppost Pizza, 1260 Lake Blvd, in West Davis, from 4-9pm on Tuesday the 20th. Help make sure we can continue supporting Davis' finest high school speakers and debaters at regional and state championships! * Davis Rotary is sponsoring a Four-Way Speech Contest! To participate, high school students prepare a speech on any subject and present it before Rotary judges on May 3. The first place winner will receive $200, and a chance to compete in a second regional contest on May 12, where the winner will receive $900! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * SENIORS: Are you planning to pursue a major or career in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement? If so, there is a new scholarship available for you! The Michael Lawrence Rivera Law Enforcement Scholarship is offering $2,500 to students interested in law enforcement. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for an application. * The Davis High School Cheer squad is looking for students with school spirit who love to dance, tumble and stunt. Come learn about DHS Cheer at one of two Cheer Information Nights, 7 p.m. on April 21 and 22 in Room O-7 at DHS. Students in grades 8-11 are invited to try out - both girls and boys! A try-out clinic runs 4 to 6 p.m. May 3-7 in the DHS Dance Room. Try-outs are all day on Saturday, May 8, in the DHS Dance Room. To learn more or to see the team's performances, visit . For more information, e-mail Coach Alisha Eller at aeller at djusd.k12.ca.us or call 514-0405. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Mon Apr 19 15:32:10 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:32:10 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Tuesday, April 20, 2010 STAR Testing Schedule for Wednesday, April 21, 2010 2nd 7:45-8:37, TEST 8:43-10:17, Break 10:17-10:25, TEST 10:31-12:05, Lunch 12:05-12:50, 4th 12:56-1:40, 6th 1:46-2:30 ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On April 20, 1861: Colonel Robert E. Lee resigns from the United States Army two days after he was offered command of the Union army and three days after his native state, Virginia, seceded from the Union. Lee opposed secession, but he was a loyal son of Virginia. His official resignation was only one sentence in length. Two days later, Lee was appointed commander of Virginia's forces with the rank of major general. CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: Bean and Cheese Tostada TODAY * Want a delicious dinner full of pizza-zz? Come to the Speech and Debate Team's fundraiser at Lamppost Pizza, 1260 Lake Blvd, in West Davis, from 4-9pm TODAY. Help make sure we can continue supporting Davis' finest high school speakers and debaters at regional and state championships! * Ever wanted to be the ruler of ancient China? Then come to Chinese Club TODAY in N-16 to learn how. This is the debut of the Chinese Warlord game. The Chinese word of the week is: hu?, which means flower. * There will be a photography club meeting in the photo room, A-4, TODAY. We will be discussing an upcoming photo contest with a grand prize of $1000! Come to find out more and become part of the new photography club! See you there! * Would you like to learn more about the Navy? If so, come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office at lunch TODAY to speak to a Navy representative. SPORTS Baseball vs. Kennedy @ Kennedy, V & JV: 4:15 Boys Golf vs. DVC #2 @ Wildhorse GC, 1:00 Girls Lacrosse vs. Clayton Valley @ Clayton Valley, V: 5:15, JV: 6:30 Boys Lacrosse vs. St. Mary's @ DHS, V: 7:30 Boys Swimming vs. Rio Americano @ Arroyo, 4:00 Girls Swimming vs. Rio Americano @ Arroyo, 4:00 Boys Volleyball vs. Kennedy @ Kennedy, 5:00 NEW * Attention Seniors: Ed. Code Section: 48205 requires prior written notice to the Attendance Office before you tour colleges during school time so that your absence may be excused, upon approval by administration. * Lake Tahoe Community College is offering it's popular "Intensive Spanish Summer Institute" again this year! Students can earn units of credit in courses designed to promote the development of fluency in Spanish. This week-long course is scheduled for August 8-13 and will include all levels of the Spanish language, along with several breakout sessions from cooking to art, dancing and music, history and holidays, family customs and celebrations, etc. High school students and adults are welcome to apply. The program fills up fast, so come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office soon for more information! CONTINUED * Attention Seniors! Do you have what it takes to be one of the Graduation Speech Presenters at this year's commencement ceremony? If so, written drafts must be submitted to Mr. Dietrich by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26th. Speeches should be less than 3 minutes in duration when presented. A speech should look ahead to your role as a member of the adult population and should move listeners to appreciate Davis High School, as well as the memories and values it holds. Oral auditions before a panel of judges will be held on Monday, May 3rd during lunch in Room S-7. Good luck! * Davis Rotary is sponsoring a Four-Way Speech Contest! To participate, high school students prepare a speech on any subject and present it before Rotary judges on May 3. The first place winner will receive $200, and a chance to compete in a second regional contest on May 12, where the winner will receive $900! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * SENIORS: Are you planning to pursue a major or career in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement? If so, there is a new scholarship available for you! The Michael Lawrence Rivera Law Enforcement Scholarship is offering $2,500 to students interested in law enforcement. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for an application. * The Davis High School Cheer squad is looking for students with school spirit who love to dance, tumble and stunt. Come learn about DHS Cheer at one of two Cheer Information Nights, 7 p.m. on April 21 and 22 in Room O-7 at DHS. Students in grades 8-11 are invited to try out - both girls and boys! A try-out clinic runs 4 to 6 p.m. May 3-7 in the DHS Dance Room. Try-outs are all day on Saturday, May 8, in the DHS Dance Room. To learn more or to see the team's performances, visit . For more information, e-mail Coach Alisha Eller at aeller at djusd.k12.ca.us or call 514-0405. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Tue Apr 20 14:54:22 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:54:22 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Wednesday, April 21, 2010 STAR Testing Schedule for Thursday, April 22, 2010 3rd 7:45-8:37, TEST 8:43-10:17, Break 10:17-10:25, TEST 10:31-12:05, Lunch 12:05-12:50, 5th 12:56-1:40, 7th 1:46-2:30 ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1838, Naturalist John Muir, a dedicated advocate for the protection of American wild lands, is born in Dunbar, Scotland. Muir developed a love for the Sierra Nevada territory and a passionate desire to preserve the wild state of the area. In 1892, he and several other early preservationists formed the Sierra Club. Muir served as the club president for 22 years, tirelessly advocating the importance of preserving wilderness. CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: Chicken or Vegetable Chow Mien TODAY * Hey Key Clubbers! Need a break from all the STAR testing? No worries. Stop by our next general meeting TODAY at lunch in room S-12. Come by to see what awesome events we have planned for this weekend. See you there! * The Davis High School Cheer squad is looking for students with school spirit who love to dance, tumble and stunt. Come learn about DHS Cheer at one of two Cheer Information Nights, 7 p.m. TODAY and tomorrow in Room O-7 at DHS. Students in grades 8-11 are invited to try out - both girls and boys! A try-out clinic runs 4 to 6 p.m. May 3-7 in the DHS Dance Room. Try-outs are all day on Saturday, May 8, in the DHS Dance Room. To learn more or to see the team's performances, visit . For more information, e-mail Coach Alisha Eller at aeller at djusd.k12.ca.us or call 514-0405. SPORTS Women's Soccer vs. Consumnes Oak HS @ Consumnes Oak HS, V: 4:00, JV: 5:30 Softball vs. Franklin @ DHS, V-JV: 4:15 Girls Swimming vs. Kennedy @ Arroyo, 4:00 Boys Tennis vs. Franklin @ Franklin, 3:45 Track and Field DVC Meet: Laguna Creek, Davis @ DHS, 3:30 Boys Volleyball vs. Sheldon @ DHS, 5:00 NEW * All 12th grade students are to attend the mandatory Senior Assembly on Thursday, 4/22, at 11 a.m. in the IPAB. They will receive valuable information to help make their senior year end well. Students will be entered in a drawing for great prizes but they must be present to be entered and to win. On Thursday, a Jostens representative will be on campus from 8:45 - 11 to hand out announcements only. On Friday, a Jostens representative will be on campus from 9:45 - noon to hand out caps and gowns only. * Cultural Exchange Club meets this Thursday, April 22 in P-14 during lunch. We'll see you there! * The DHS Site council will met this Thursday, April 22 in the Library West conference Room. Everyone is welcome to attend. CONTINUED * Attention Seniors: Ed. Code Section: 48205 requires prior written notice to the Attendance Office before you tour colleges during school time so that your absence may be excused, upon approval by administration. * Attention Seniors! Do you have what it takes to be one of the Graduation Speech Presenters at this year's commencement ceremony? If so, written drafts must be submitted to Mr. Dietrich by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26th. Speeches should be less than 3 minutes in duration when presented. A speech should look ahead to your role as a member of the adult population and should move listeners to appreciate Davis High School, as well as the memories and values it holds. Oral auditions before a panel of judges will be held on Monday, May 3rd during lunch in Room S-7. Good luck! * Lake Tahoe Community College is offering it's popular "Intensive Spanish Summer Institute" again this year! Students can earn units of credit in courses designed to promote the development of fluency in Spanish. This week-long course is scheduled for August 8-13 and will include all levels of the Spanish language, along with several breakout sessions from cooking to art, dancing and music, history and holidays, family customs and celebrations, etc. High school students and adults are welcome to apply. The program fills up fast, so come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office soon for more information! * Davis Rotary is sponsoring a Four-Way Speech Contest! To participate, high school students prepare a speech on any subject and present it before Rotary judges on May 3. The first place winner will receive $200, and a chance to compete in a second regional contest on May 12, where the winner will receive $900! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * SENIORS: Are you planning to pursue a major or career in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement? If so, there is a new scholarship available for you! The Michael Lawrence Rivera Law Enforcement Scholarship is offering $2,500 to students interested in law enforcement. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for an application. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Wed Apr 21 14:33:26 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:33:26 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Thursday, April 22, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Thursday, April 22, 2010 STAR Testing Schedule for Friday, April 23, 2010 1st 7:45-8:35, 2nd 8:41-9:34, Break 9:34-9:38, TEST 9:44-11:42, and Lunch 11:42-12:28, 4th 12:34-1:27, 5th 1:33-2:26, and 6th 2:32-3:30 ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1970, Earth Day, an event to increase public awareness of the world's environmental problems, was celebrated in the United States for the first time. Millions of Americans, including students from thousands of colleges and universities, participated in rallies, marches, and educational programs. Earth Day was the brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, a staunch environmentalist who hoped to provide unity to the grassroots environmental movement and increase ecological awareness. In July of 1970, the Environmental Protection Agency was established by President Nixon's special executive order to regulate and enforce national pollution legislation. CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: BBQ day! Beef, Chicken, Veggie Pattie TODAY * All 12th grade students are to attend the mandatory Senior Assembly TODAY, at 11 a.m. in the IPAB. They will receive valuable information to help make their senior year end well. Students will be entered in a drawing for great prizes but they must be present to be entered and to win. On Thursday, a Jostens representative will be on campus from 8:45 - 11 to hand out announcements only. On Friday, a Jostens representative will be on campus from 9:45 - noon to hand out caps and gowns only. * Cultural Exchange Club will meet TODAY in P-14 during lunch. We'll see you there! * The DHS Site council will meet TODAY in the Library West conference Room. Everyone is welcome to attend. * The Davis High School Cheer squad is looking for students with school spirit who love to dance, tumble and stunt. Come learn about DHS Cheer at TODAY's Cheer Information Night, at 7 p.m. in Room O-7 at DHS. Students in grades 8-11 are invited to try out - both girls and boys! A try-out clinic runs 4 to 6 p.m. May 3-7 in the DHS Dance Room. Try-outs are all day on Saturday, May 8, in the DHS Dance Room. To learn more or to see the team's performances, visit . For more information, e-mail Coach Alisha Eller at aeller at djusd.k12.ca.us or call 514-0405. SPORTS Baseball vs. Laguna Creek @ DHS, 4:15 Boys Swimming vs. DVC Swimming Trails @ Wackford, Elk Grove, All Day Boys Volleyball vs. Laguna @ DHS, 5:00 Girls Lacrosse vs. Berkeley @ DHS, JV: 5:30, V: 7:00 NEW * The Davis High Blue Devil Football registration and parent meeting for all athletes in grades 8-11 coming out for Freshman, Junior Varsity, or Varsity Football for the 2010 season will be held at 6pm at the Davis High Multipurpose Room on Wednesday April 28. Come prepared to fill out forms and learn about the Blue Devil Football Program CONTINUED * Attention Seniors: Ed. Code Section: 48205 requires prior written notice to the Attendance Office before you tour colleges during school time so that your absence may be excused, upon approval by administration. * Attention Seniors! Do you have what it takes to be one of the Graduation Speech Presenters at this year's commencement ceremony? If so, written drafts must be submitted to Mr. Dietrich by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26th. Speeches should be less than 3 minutes in duration when presented. A speech should look ahead to your role as a member of the adult population and should move listeners to appreciate Davis High School, as well as the memories and values it holds. Oral auditions before a panel of judges will be held on Monday, May 3rd during lunch in Room S-7. Good luck! * Lake Tahoe Community College is offering it's popular "Intensive Spanish Summer Institute" again this year! Students can earn units of credit in courses designed to promote the development of fluency in Spanish. This week-long course is scheduled for August 8-13 and will include all levels of the Spanish language, along with several breakout sessions from cooking to art, dancing and music, history and holidays, family customs and celebrations, etc. High school students and adults are welcome to apply. The program fills up fast, so come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office soon for more information! * Davis Rotary is sponsoring a Four-Way Speech Contest! To participate, high school students prepare a speech on any subject and present it before Rotary judges on May 3. The first place winner will receive $200, and a chance to compete in a second regional contest on May 12, where the winner will receive $900! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * SENIORS: Are you planning to pursue a major or career in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement? If so, there is a new scholarship available for you! The Michael Lawrence Rivera Law Enforcement Scholarship is offering $2,500 to students interested in law enforcement. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for an application. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Thu Apr 22 14:29:49 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:29:49 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Friday, April 23, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Friday, April 23, 2010 ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1975, at a speech at Tulane University, President Gerald Ford says the Vietnam War is finished as far as America is concerned. "Today, Americans can regain the sense of pride that existed before Vietnam. But it cannot be achieved by re-fighting a war." This was devastating news to the South Vietnamese, who were desperately pleading for U.S. support as the North Vietnamese surrounded Saigon for the final assault on the capital city. By the morning of April 30 the war was over when the North Vietnamese tanks crashed through the gates of the Presidential Palace in Saigon and the South Vietnamese Army surrendered. CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: Baked Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Mashed Potatoes, and Gravy TODAY * A Jostens representative will be on campus TODAY from 9:45 - noon to hand out caps and gowns only. SPORTS Girls Lacrosse vs. Berkeley @ DHS, JV: 5:30, V: 7:00 Boys Lacrosse vs. Berkeley @ Berkeley, JV: 4:00, V: 6:00 Boys' Swimming, DVC Swimming Trials @ Wackford, Elk Grove, All Day Track and Field, West Valley/Chico Invitational @ Chico State University, All Day Women's Soccer vs. Laguna Creek @ DHS, JV: 4:00, V: 5:30 Boy's Tennis vs. Laguna Creek @ DHS, 3:45 Softball vs. Franklin @ DHS, 4:15 CONTINUED * The Davis High Blue Devil Football registration and parent meeting for all athletes in grades 8-11 coming out for Freshman, Junior Varsity, or Varsity Football for the 2010 season will be held at 6pm at the Davis High Multipurpose Room on Wednesday, April 28. Come prepared to fill out forms and learn about the Blue Devil Football Program * Attention Seniors: Ed. Code Section: 48205 requires prior written notice to the Attendance Office before you tour colleges during school time so that your absence may be excused, upon approval by administration. * Attention Seniors! Do you have what it takes to be one of the Graduation Speech Presenters at this year's commencement ceremony? If so, written drafts must be submitted to Mr. Dietrich by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26th. Speeches should be less than 3 minutes in duration when presented. A speech should look ahead to your role as a member of the adult population and should move listeners to appreciate Davis High School, as well as the memories and values it holds. Oral auditions before a panel of judges will be held on Monday, May 3rd during lunch in Room S-7. Good luck! * Lake Tahoe Community College is offering it's popular "Intensive Spanish Summer Institute" again this year! Students can earn units of credit in courses designed to promote the development of fluency in Spanish. This week-long course is scheduled for August 8-13 and will include all levels of the Spanish language, along with several breakout sessions from cooking to art, dancing and music, history and holidays, family customs and celebrations, etc. High school students and adults are welcome to apply. The program fills up fast, so come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office soon for more information! * Davis Rotary is sponsoring a Four-Way Speech Contest! To participate, high school students prepare a speech on any subject and present it before Rotary judges on May 3. The first place winner will receive $200, and a chance to compete in a second regional contest on May 12, where the winner will receive $900! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Mon Apr 26 15:09:19 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:09:19 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulltin for Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Tuesday, April 27, 2010 CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: Chicken Thai Bowl with Red Bell Peppers, Green Onions, Cilantro and Curry Sauce over Organic Steamed Rice TODAY * Cultural Exchange Club meets TODAY in P-10, Mr. Reilly's Room, during lunch. We'll see you there! NEW * If you are planning to go to Summer School, please submit your application to your counselor ASAP! * Wednesday, April 28th is Donation Day at DHS for the Davis Schools Foundation Dollar-a-Day campaign. Please help save counselor jobs, course offerings and preserve smaller class sizes by dropping-off donations in the little red school house which is in the front area of the administration office. Donations can also be made at Open House. * Davis Senior High School presents Blue Spirit Open House on Thursday, April 29 starting at 6:00 p.m. Student Government is also hosting a BBQ beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the Quad. This event is also open to students and community members. * Attention Seniors! The deadline to turn in a Graduation Speech to Mr. Dietrich has been extended to May 3rd, at 3:30PM. Auditions will be held on May 10th at lunch in S-7. Speeches should be around 3 minutes. Good luck! * On Friday night, April 30, the DHS Blue Devil Boys' lacrosse team is hosting a "Break the Record" night at Halden Field. The Blue Devils will be paying a tough squad from Piedmont High in a game with playoff seeding implications. Admission is free, and halftime entertainment at the varsity game will be provided by the DHS Dance Team. The Blue Devils will recognize the seniors in a pre-game ceremony, then it's down to business. If you already are a lacrosse fan, this is a great opportunity to see hard hitting competition between two talented teams. If you've not yet seen a lacrosse game, come find out what all the buzz is about, and see why youth lacrosse is now the fastest growing sport on the West Coast. SPORTS Baseball vs. Valley @ Valley, 4:15 Boys Lacrosse vs. O'Dowd @ O'Dowd, JV: 5:30, V: 7:00 Boys Swimming vs. Granite Bay @ Arroyo, 4:00 Girls Swimming vs. Granite Bay @ Arroyo, 4:00 Boys Volleyball vs. Valley @ Valley, 5:00 CONTINUED * The Davis High Blue Devil Football registration and parent meeting for all athletes in grades 8-11 coming out for Freshman, Junior Varsity, or Varsity Football for the 2010 season will be held at 6pm at the Davis High Multipurpose Room on Wednesday, April 28. Come prepared to fill out forms and learn about the Blue Devil Football Program. * Lake Tahoe Community College is offering it's popular "Intensive Spanish Summer Institute" again this year! Students can earn units of credit in courses designed to promote the development of fluency in Spanish. This week-long course is scheduled for August 8-13 and will include all levels of the Spanish language, along with several breakout sessions from cooking to art, dancing and music, history and holidays, family customs and celebrations, etc. High school students and adults are welcome to apply. The program fills up fast, so come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office soon for more information! * Davis Rotary is sponsoring a Four-Way Speech Contest! To participate, high school students prepare a speech on any subject and present it before Rotary judges on May 3. The first place winner will receive $200, and a chance to compete in a second regional contest on May 12, where the winner will receive $900! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * SENIORS: Are you planning to pursue a major or career in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement? If so, there is a new scholarship available for you! The Michael Lawrence Rivera Law Enforcement Scholarship is offering $2,500 to students interested in law enforcement. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for an application. * Yup, you heard right! Car Show apps are extended to Friday, April 30th. Pick them up now! They are due back in the front office. * Seniors: Interested in becoming a Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician? Classes are starting this summer and for next fall at Sac State. There is still time to apply. See your counselor for details. * JUNIORS: The Western Association for College Admission Counseling presents the WACAC Spring 2010 College Fair on Monday, May 3 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Folsom High School Gym in Folsom. A college fair is a rare opportunity to meet with college representatives without involving the time and expense of a road trip or plane ride! Representatives from more than 100 colleges throughout the country will be on hand at this event to speak with students. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * A local scholarship deadline has been extended! Davis Musical Theater Company has extended the deadline for its two scholarships! Scholarships are available for students who have participated in Davis Musical Theater Company or Young Performer's Theater productions. The deadline to apply is May 14. Applications are available in the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office. * We want to know where you're going after high school! Acceptance notices from colleges are finally starting to arrive and decisions are being made about life after high school! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office and sign the WHERE ARE YOU GOING!!! list and tell us if you'll be going to college, working, joining the military, traveling, studying abroad, or whatever your plans are. See you soon in the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office (located next to counseling). * The Davis Schools Foundation is sponsoring a Student Video Contest. Judges are looking for students to creatively demonstrate why supporting Davis Schools Foundation (DSF) is important. Videos can be musical, a skit, humorous, serious and should focus on some awesome activities or programs in Davis schools that funding from DSF will help to save. Winners will receive $100 Target gift cards and winning videos will also be posted on You Tube and the DSF website. Students who do not have access to video equipment can use facilities and equipment at Davis Media Access. The deadline is May 7th. For more information and to download the entry form, please visit :www.davisschoolsfoundation.org > or come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * SENIORS: Save the Day - Caps/Gowns/Tassel/Graduation Announcements make-up delivery is Wednesday, May 5th from 2:15 to 4:00 in the Quad. Cost to purchase: $50 Attention students: Do you need help with an essay or class project? Do you need help reviewing for math? The Academic Center has tutors who can help you out! Stop by M-2 during lunch and after school to get some help. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Wed Apr 28 08:40:00 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:40:00 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Wednesday, April 28, 2010 CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: Chicken and Vegetable Chow Mien TODAY * Hey Key Clubbers! There's a meeting TODAY at lunch in room S-10. Hope to see you there! * TODAY is Donation Day at DHS for the Davis Schools Foundation Dollar-a-Day campaign. Please help save counselor jobs, course offerings and preserve smaller class sizes by dropping-off donations in the little red school house which is in the front area of the administration office. Donations can also be made at Open House. * The Davis High Blue Devil Football registration and parent meeting for all athletes in grades 8-11 coming out for Freshman, Junior Varsity, or Varsity Football for the 2010 season will be held at 6pm at the Davis High Multipurpose Room TODAY. Come prepared to fill out forms and learn about the Blue Devil Football Program. NEW * Hey DHS! Did you know that the DHS Climate Committee has a sister school in Ohaka, Bangladesh? Here is a chance for our school to reach out to students and help them out by sending out supplies! Starting Friday, there will be boxes in your 4th period classrooms. Please bring supplies including pencils, erasers, notebooks, crayons and other supplies listed on the box to help these kids out! * Come see the Drama Department's last show of the year, "Out on a Limb". Join us for an evening of capitalism, creationism, unicorns, dead raccoons, ducks, space mountain and much more. Shows run April 30th, May 2nd, and May 5th-7th all at 7pm. Don't miss out! Be there or be triangular! * There is a CSF general meeting this Friday at lunch in P-13. CSF Seniors: Check the window of P-13 for your membership status, before May 7th and see Mrs. O'Brien for scholarship information. SPORTS Girls Lacrosse vs. Bishop O'Dowd @ DHS, JV: 4:30 and V: 6:00 Women's Soccer vs. Laguna Creek @ Laguna Creek, V: 4:00 and JV: 5:30 Softball vs. Laguna Creek @ DHS, JV & V: 4:15 Boys Tennis vs. Laguna Creek @ Laguna Creek, 3:45 CONTINUED * If you are planning to go to Summer School, please submit your application to your counselor ASAP! * Davis Senior High School presents Blue Spirit Open House on Thursday, April 29 starting at 6:00 p.m. Student Government is also hosting a BBQ beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the Quad. This event is also open to students and community members. * Attention Seniors! The deadline to turn in a Graduation Speech to Mr. Dietrich has been extended to May 3rd, at 3:30PM. Auditions will be held on May 10th at lunch in S-7. Speeches should be around 3 minutes. Good luck! * On Friday night, April 30, the DHS Blue Devil Boys' lacrosse team is hosting a "Break the Record" night at Halden Field. The Blue Devils will be paying a tough squad from Piedmont High in a game with playoff seeding implications. Admission is free, and halftime entertainment at the varsity game will be provided by the DHS Dance Team. The Blue Devils will recognize the seniors in a pre-game ceremony, then it's down to business. If you already are a lacrosse fan, this is a great opportunity to see hard hitting competition between two talented teams. If you've not yet seen a lacrosse game, come find out what all the buzz is about, and see why youth lacrosse is now the fastest growing sport on the West Coast. * Lake Tahoe Community College is offering it's popular "Intensive Spanish Summer Institute" again this year! Students can earn units of credit in courses designed to promote the development of fluency in Spanish. This week-long course is scheduled for August 8-13 and will include all levels of the Spanish language, along with several breakout sessions from cooking to art, dancing and music, history and holidays, family customs and celebrations, etc. High school students and adults are welcome to apply. The program fills up fast, so come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office soon for more information! * Davis Rotary is sponsoring a Four-Way Speech Contest! To participate, high school students prepare a speech on any subject and present it before Rotary judges on May 3. The first place winner will receive $200, and a chance to compete in a second regional contest on May 12, where the winner will receive $900! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * SENIORS: Are you planning to pursue a major or career in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement? If so, there is a new scholarship available for you! The Michael Lawrence Rivera Law Enforcement Scholarship is offering $2,500 to students interested in law enforcement. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for an application. * Yup, you heard right! Car Show apps are extended to Friday, April 30th. Pick them up now! They are due back in the front office. * Seniors: Interested in becoming a Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician? Classes are starting this summer and for next fall at Sac State. There is still time to apply. See your counselor for details. * JUNIORS: The Western Association for College Admission Counseling presents the WACAC Spring 2010 College Fair on Monday, May 3 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Folsom High School Gym in Folsom. A college fair is a rare opportunity to meet with college representatives without involving the time and expense of a road trip or plane ride! Representatives from more than 100 colleges throughout the country will be on hand at this event to speak with students. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * A local scholarship deadline has been extended! Davis Musical Theater Company has extended the deadline for its two scholarships! Scholarships are available for students who have participated in Davis Musical Theater Company or Young Performer's Theater productions. The deadline to apply is May 14. Applications are available in the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office. * We want to know where you're going after high school! Acceptance notices from colleges are finally starting to arrive and decisions are being made about life after high school! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office and sign the WHERE ARE YOU GOING!!! list and tell us if you'll be going to college, working, joining the military, traveling, studying abroad, or whatever your plans are. See you soon in the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office (located next to counseling). * The Davis Schools Foundation is sponsoring a Student Video Contest. Judges are looking for students to creatively demonstrate why supporting Davis Schools Foundation (DSF) is important. Videos can be musical, a skit, humorous, serious and should focus on some awesome activities or programs in Davis schools that funding from DSF will help to save. Winners will receive $100 Target gift cards and winning videos will also be posted on You Tube and the DSF website. Students who do not have access to video equipment can use facilities and equipment at Davis Media Access. The deadline is May 7th. For more information and to download the entry form, please visit :www.davisschoolsfoundation.org > or come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * SENIORS: Save the Day - Caps/Gowns/Tassel/Graduation Announcements make-up delivery is Wednesday, May 5th from 2:15 to 4:00 in the Quad. Cost to purchase: $50 * Attention students: Do you need help with an essay or class project? Do you need help reviewing for math? The Academic Center has tutors who can help you out! Stop by M-2 during lunch and after school to get some help. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Wed Apr 28 12:56:01 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:56:01 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Thursday, April 29, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Thursday, April 29, 2010 CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: BBQ day! Beef, Chicken, Veggie Patties TODAY * Davis Senior High School presents Blue Spirit Open House TODAY starting at 6:00 p.m. Student Government will be hosting a BBQ beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the Quad. This event is also open to students and community members. NEW * Attention Students! If you haven't bought your yearbook yet, and you are interested, we will be selling books outside of room A-7 at lunch for the next few weeks. Checks may be made payable to DHS Yearbook for $80. Don't miss out on this amazing book! * There will be an Honor Society meeting on Monday, May 3rd, at lunch, in room S-12. We will be discussing senior scholarships and cords for graduation, so seniors, please be there. SPORTS Baseball vs. Valley @ DHS, JV and V: 4:15 Baseball vs. Pleasant Grove @ Pleasant Grove, Frosh: 4:15 Girls' Swimming DVC Diving Finals @ Wackford, Elk Grove, All Day Boys' Volleyball vs. Elk Grove @ DHS, 5:00 Boys' Tennis vs. Franklin @ Franklin, 3:45 CONTINUED * Hey DHS! Did you know that the DHS Climate Committee has a sister school in Ohaka, Bangladesh? Here is a chance for our school to reach out to students and help them out by sending out supplies! Starting Friday, there will be boxes in your 4th period classrooms. Please bring supplies including pencils, erasers, notebooks, crayons and other supplies listed on the box to help these kids out! * Come see the Drama Department's last show of the year, "Out on a Limb". Join us for an evening of capitalism, creationism, unicorns, dead raccoons, ducks, space mountain and much more. Shows run April 30th and May 5th-7th all at 7pm. Don't miss out! Be there or be triangular! * There is a CSF general meeting this Friday at lunch in P-13. CSF Seniors: Check the window of P-13 for your membership status, before May 7th and see Mrs. O'Brien for scholarship information. * If you are planning to go to Summer School, please submit your application to your counselor ASAP! * Attention Seniors! The deadline to turn in a Graduation Speech to Mr. Dietrich has been extended to May 3rd, at 3:30PM. Auditions will be held on May 10th at lunch in S-7. Speeches should be around 3 minutes. Good luck! * On Friday night, April 30, the DHS Blue Devil Boys' lacrosse team is hosting a "Break the Record" night at Halden Field. The Blue Devils will be paying a tough squad from Piedmont High in a game with playoff seeding implications. Admission is free, and halftime entertainment at the varsity game will be provided by the DHS Dance Team. The Blue Devils will recognize the seniors in a pre-game ceremony, then it's down to business. If you already are a lacrosse fan, this is a great opportunity to see hard hitting competition between two talented teams. If you've not yet seen a lacrosse game, come find out what all the buzz is about, and see why youth lacrosse is now the fastest growing sport on the West Coast. * Lake Tahoe Community College is offering it's popular "Intensive Spanish Summer Institute" again this year! Students can earn units of credit in courses designed to promote the development of fluency in Spanish. This week-long course is scheduled for August 8-13 and will include all levels of the Spanish language, along with several breakout sessions from cooking to art, dancing and music, history and holidays, family customs and celebrations, etc. High school students and adults are welcome to apply. The program fills up fast, so come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office soon for more information! * Davis Rotary is sponsoring a Four-Way Speech Contest! To participate, high school students prepare a speech on any subject and present it before Rotary judges on May 3. The first place winner will receive $200, and a chance to compete in a second regional contest on May 12, where the winner will receive $900! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * SENIORS: Are you planning to pursue a major or career in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement? If so, there is a new scholarship available for you! The Michael Lawrence Rivera Law Enforcement Scholarship is offering $2,500 to students interested in law enforcement. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for an application. * Yup, you heard right! Car Show apps are extended to Friday, April 30th. Pick them up now! They are due back in the front office. * Seniors: Interested in becoming a Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician? Classes are starting this summer and for next fall at Sac State. There is still time to apply. See your counselor for details. * JUNIORS: The Western Association for College Admission Counseling presents the WACAC Spring 2010 College Fair on Monday, May 3 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Folsom High School Gym in Folsom. A college fair is a rare opportunity to meet with college representatives without involving the time and expense of a road trip or plane ride! Representatives from more than 100 colleges throughout the country will be on hand at this event to speak with students. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * A local scholarship deadline has been extended! Davis Musical Theater Company has extended the deadline for its two scholarships! Scholarships are available for students who have participated in Davis Musical Theater Company or Young Performer's Theater productions. The deadline to apply is May 14. Applications are available in the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office. * We want to know where you're going after high school! Acceptance notices from colleges are finally starting to arrive and decisions are being made about life after high school! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office and sign the WHERE ARE YOU GOING!!! list and tell us if you'll be going to college, working, joining the military, traveling, studying abroad, or whatever your plans are. See you soon in the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office (located next to counseling). * The Davis Schools Foundation is sponsoring a Student Video Contest. Judges are looking for students to creatively demonstrate why supporting Davis Schools Foundation (DSF) is important. Videos can be musical, a skit, humorous, serious and should focus on some awesome activities or programs in Davis schools that funding from DSF will help to save. Winners will receive $100 Target gift cards and winning videos will also be posted on You Tube and the DSF website. Students who do not have access to video equipment can use facilities and equipment at Davis Media Access. The deadline is May 7th. For more information and to download the entry form, please visit :www.davisschoolsfoundation.org > or come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * SENIORS: Save the Day - Caps/Gowns/Tassel/Graduation Announcements make-up delivery is Wednesday, May 5th from 2:15 to 4:00 in the Quad. Cost to purchase: $50 * Attention students: Do you need help with an essay or class project? Do you need help reviewing for math? The Academic Center has tutors who can help you out! Stop by M-2 during lunch and after school to get some help. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Thu Apr 29 13:03:12 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:03:12 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Friday, April 30, 2010 Message-ID: Daily Bulletin for Friday, April 30, 2010 Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Friday, April 30, 2010 AP Testing Schedule: Monday, May 3, 2010: Gov't/Politics: US in IPAB @ 8:00AM and French Language in Lib West @ 12:00PM CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, and Hash browns (Breakfast for Lunch!) TODAY * Hey DHS! Did you know that the DHS Climate Committee has a sister school in Ohaka, Bangladesh? Here is a chance for our school to reach out to students and help them out by sending out supplies! Starting TODAY, there will be boxes in your 4th period classrooms. Please bring supplies including pencils, erasers, notebooks, crayons and other supplies listed on the box to help these kids out! * Come see the Drama Department's last show of the year, "Out on a Limb". Join us for an evening of capitalism, creationism, unicorns, dead raccoons, ducks, space mountain and much more. Shows run TODAY and May 5th-7th all at 7pm. Don't miss out! Be there or be triangular! * There is a CSF general meeting TODAY at lunch in P-13. CSF Seniors: Check the window of P-13 for your membership status, before May 7th and see Mrs. O'Brien for scholarship information. * TODAY, the DHS Blue Devil Boys' lacrosse team is hosting a "Break the Record" night at Halden Field. The Blue Devils will be paying a tough squad from Piedmont High in a game with playoff seeding implications. Admission is free, and halftime entertainment at the varsity game will be provided by the DHS Dance Team. The Blue Devils will recognize the seniors in a pre-game ceremony, then it's down to business. If you already are a lacrosse fan, this is a great opportunity to see hard hitting competition between two talented teams. If you've not yet seen a lacrosse game, come find out what all the buzz is about, and see why youth lacrosse is now the fastest growing sport on the West Coast. * Yup, you heard right! Car Show apps are extended to TODAY. Pick them up now! They are due back in the front office. NEW * The Ultimate Senior Concert for the Concert and Symphonic Bands is Tuesday, May 4th at 7:30 in the Richard Brunelle Performing Arts Theatre. Plan on a delightful evening of excellent music and entertainment as the Concert Band performs the famous Heartland Sketches, Newfoundland Folk Song and Beyond the Summit. The Symphonic Band will perform the rousing multi-movement Scottish Battle piece called Culloden, recalling the incredible battle that occurred here on April 16, 1746. (Check out websites to learn more of the history.) This will be followed by the favorite Reprising Cartoon piece, where cartoons are shown on the large screen while the Band plays an overture of well-known cartoon music. This will be an event not to be missed. * Hey, DHS Science Experts...we are not content with merely winning the National Championship in the Science League Chemistry competition last year. We want to repeat the feat, and also be champions in physics and biology as well! If you want to help, come to S-5 on Monday at lunch to take the Biology exam, come to S-11 or S-12 on Thursday 5/6 at lunch to take the Physics exam, and come to S-8 at lunch on Friday next week, to take the Chemistry exam. Go Blue Devils for a Scientific Sweep hat trick! * The games are about to begin so come one come all to the informational meeting about clash of the classes on Tuesday, May 4th, at lunch in C-4 to see what's going down! SPORTS Girls Lacrosse vs. Piedmont @ Piedmont, JV: 5:30 and V: 7:00 Boys Lacrosse vs. Piedmont @ DHS, JV: 5:30 and V: 7:30 Girls Swimming DVC Swimming Trials @ Wackford, Elk Grove, All Day Boys Volleyball vs. Pioneer @ Pioneer, 4:00 Baseball vs. Franklin @ DHS, Frosh: 4:15 CONTINUED * Attention Students! If you haven't bought your yearbook yet, and you are interested, we will be selling books outside of room A-7 at lunch for the next few weeks. Checks may be made payable to DHS Yearbook for $80. Don't miss out on this amazing book! * There will be an Honor Society meeting on Monday, May 3rd, at lunch, in room S-12. We will be discussing senior scholarships and cords for graduation, so seniors, please be there. * If you are planning to go to Summer School, please submit your application to your counselor ASAP! * Attention Seniors! The deadline to turn in a Graduation Speech to Mr. Dietrich has been extended to May 3rd, at 3:30PM. Auditions will be held on May 10th at lunch in S-7. Speeches should be around 3 minutes. Good luck! * Lake Tahoe Community College is offering it's popular "Intensive Spanish Summer Institute" again this year! Students can earn units of credit in courses designed to promote the development of fluency in Spanish. This week-long course is scheduled for August 8-13 and will include all levels of the Spanish language, along with several breakout sessions from cooking to art, dancing and music, history and holidays, family customs and celebrations, etc. High school students and adults are welcome to apply. The program fills up fast, so come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office soon for more information! * Davis Rotary is sponsoring a Four-Way Speech Contest! To participate, high school students prepare a speech on any subject and present it before Rotary judges on May 3. The first place winner will receive $200, and a chance to compete in a second regional contest on May 12, where the winner will receive $900! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * SENIORS: Are you planning to pursue a major or career in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement? If so, there is a new scholarship available for you! The Michael Lawrence Rivera Law Enforcement Scholarship is offering $2,500 to students interested in law enforcement. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for an application. * JUNIORS: The Western Association for College Admission Counseling presents the WACAC Spring 2010 College Fair on Monday, May 3 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Folsom High School Gym in Folsom. A college fair is a rare opportunity to meet with college representatives without involving the time and expense of a road trip or plane ride! Representatives from more than 100 colleges throughout the country will be on hand at this event to speak with students. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * A local scholarship deadline has been extended! Davis Musical Theater Company has extended the deadline for its two scholarships! Scholarships are available for students who have participated in Davis Musical Theater Company or Young Performer's Theater productions. The deadline to apply is May 14. Applications are available in the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office. * The Davis Schools Foundation is sponsoring a Student Video Contest. Judges are looking for students to creatively demonstrate why supporting Davis Schools Foundation (DSF) is important. Videos can be musical, a skit, humorous, serious and should focus on some awesome activities or programs in Davis schools that funding from DSF will help to save. Winners will receive $100 Target gift cards and winning videos will also be posted on You Tube and the DSF website. Students who do not have access to video equipment can use facilities and equipment at Davis Media Access. The deadline is May 7th. For more information and to download the entry form, please visit :www.davisschoolsfoundation.org > or come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * SENIORS: Save the Day - Caps/Gowns/Tassel/Graduation Announcements make-up delivery is Wednesday, May 5th from 2:15 to 4:00 in the Quad. Cost to purchase: $50 * Attention students: Do you need help with an essay or class project? Do you need help reviewing for math? The Academic Center has tutors who can help you out! Stop by M-2 during lunch and after school to get some help. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Thu Apr 29 14:15:03 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:15:03 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Friday, April 30, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Friday, April 30, 2010 AP Testing Schedule: Monday, May 3, 2010: Gov't/Politics: US in IPAB @ 8:00AM and French Language in Lib West @ 12:00PM CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, and Hash browns (Breakfast for Lunch!) TODAY * Hey DHS! Did you know that the DHS Climate Committee has a sister school in Ohaka, Bangladesh? Here is a chance for our school to reach out to students and help them out by sending out supplies! Starting TODAY, there will be boxes in your 4th period classrooms. Please bring supplies including pencils, erasers, notebooks, crayons and other supplies listed on the box to help these kids out! * Come see the Drama Department's last show of the year, "Out on a Limb". Join us for an evening of capitalism, creationism, unicorns, dead raccoons, ducks, space mountain and much more. Shows run TODAY and May 5th-7th all at 7pm. Don't miss out! Be there or be triangular! * There is a CSF general meeting TODAY at lunch in P-13. CSF Seniors: Check the window of P-13 for your membership status, before May 7th and see Mrs. O'Brien for scholarship information. * TODAY, the DHS Blue Devil Boys' lacrosse team is hosting a "Break the Record" night at Halden Field. The Blue Devils will be paying a tough squad from Piedmont High in a game with playoff seeding implications. Admission is free, and halftime entertainment at the varsity game will be provided by the DHS Dance Team. The Blue Devils will recognize the seniors in a pre-game ceremony, then it's down to business. If you already are a lacrosse fan, this is a great opportunity to see hard hitting competition between two talented teams. If you've not yet seen a lacrosse game, come find out what all the buzz is about, and see why youth lacrosse is now the fastest growing sport on the West Coast. * Yup, you heard right! Car Show apps are extended to TODAY. Pick them up now! They are due back in the front office. NEW * The Ultimate Senior Concert for the Concert and Symphonic Bands is Tuesday, May 4th at 7:30 in the Richard Brunelle Performing Arts Theatre. Plan on a delightful evening of excellent music and entertainment as the Concert Band performs the famous Heartland Sketches, Newfoundland Folk Song and Beyond the Summit. The Symphonic Band will perform the rousing multi-movement Scottish Battle piece called Culloden, recalling the incredible battle that occurred here on April 16, 1746. (Check out websites to learn more of the history.) This will be followed by the favorite Reprising Cartoon piece, where cartoons are shown on the large screen while the Band plays an overture of well-known cartoon music. This will be an event not to be missed. * Hey, DHS Science Experts...we are not content with merely winning the National Championship in the Science League Chemistry competition last year. We want to repeat the feat, and also be champions in physics and biology as well! If you want to help, come to S-5 on Monday at lunch to take the Biology exam, come to S-11 or S-12 on Thursday 5/6 at lunch to take the Physics exam, and come to S-8 at lunch on Friday next week, to take the Chemistry exam. Go Blue Devils for a Scientific Sweep hat trick! * The games are about to begin so come one come all to the informational meeting about clash of the classes on Tuesday, May 4th, at lunch in C-4 to see what's going down! SPORTS Girls Lacrosse vs. Piedmont @ Piedmont, JV: 5:30 and V: 7:00 Boys Lacrosse vs. Piedmont @ DHS, JV: 5:30 and V: 7:30 Girls Swimming DVC Swimming Trials @ Wackford, Elk Grove, All Day Boys Volleyball vs. Pioneer @ Pioneer, 4:00 Baseball vs. Franklin @ DHS, Frosh: 4:15 CONTINUED * Attention Students! If you haven't bought your yearbook yet, and you are interested, we will be selling books outside of room A-7 at lunch for the next few weeks. Checks may be made payable to DHS Yearbook for $80. Don't miss out on this amazing book! * There will be an Honor Society meeting on Monday, May 3rd, at lunch, in room S-12. We will be discussing senior scholarships and cords for graduation, so seniors, please be there. * If you are planning to go to Summer School, please submit your application to your counselor ASAP! * Attention Seniors! The deadline to turn in a Graduation Speech to Mr. Dietrich has been extended to May 3rd, at 3:30PM. Auditions will be held on May 10th at lunch in S-7. Speeches should be around 3 minutes. Good luck! * Lake Tahoe Community College is offering it's popular "Intensive Spanish Summer Institute" again this year! Students can earn units of credit in courses designed to promote the development of fluency in Spanish. This week-long course is scheduled for August 8-13 and will include all levels of the Spanish language, along with several breakout sessions from cooking to art, dancing and music, history and holidays, family customs and celebrations, etc. High school students and adults are welcome to apply. The program fills up fast, so come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office soon for more information! * Davis Rotary is sponsoring a Four-Way Speech Contest! To participate, high school students prepare a speech on any subject and present it before Rotary judges on May 3. The first place winner will receive $200, and a chance to compete in a second regional contest on May 12, where the winner will receive $900! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * SENIORS: Are you planning to pursue a major or career in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement? If so, there is a new scholarship available for you! The Michael Lawrence Rivera Law Enforcement Scholarship is offering $2,500 to students interested in law enforcement. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for an application. * JUNIORS: The Western Association for College Admission Counseling presents the WACAC Spring 2010 College Fair on Monday, May 3 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Folsom High School Gym in Folsom. A college fair is a rare opportunity to meet with college representatives without involving the time and expense of a road trip or plane ride! Representatives from more than 100 colleges throughout the country will be on hand at this event to speak with students. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * A local scholarship deadline has been extended! Davis Musical Theater Company has extended the deadline for its two scholarships! Scholarships are available for students who have participated in Davis Musical Theater Company or Young Performer's Theater productions. The deadline to apply is May 14. Applications are available in the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office. * The Davis Schools Foundation is sponsoring a Student Video Contest. Judges are looking for students to creatively demonstrate why supporting Davis Schools Foundation (DSF) is important. Videos can be musical, a skit, humorous, serious and should focus on some awesome activities or programs in Davis schools that funding from DSF will help to save. Winners will receive $100 Target gift cards and winning videos will also be posted on You Tube and the DSF website. Students who do not have access to video equipment can use facilities and equipment at Davis Media Access. The deadline is May 7th. For more information and to download the entry form, please visit :www.davisschoolsfoundation.org > or come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * SENIORS: Save the Day - Caps/Gowns/Tassel/Graduation Announcements make-up delivery is Wednesday, May 5th from 2:15 to 4:00 in the Quad. Cost to purchase: $50 Attention students: Do you need help with an essay or class project? Do you need help reviewing for math? The Academic Center has tutors who can help you out! Stop by M-2 during lunch and after school From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Fri Apr 30 13:18:29 2010 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:18:29 -0700 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Bulletin for May 3, 2010 Message-ID: Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Monday, May 3, 2010 AP Testing Schedule: Tuesday, May 4, 2010: Computer Science A @ 8:00am in Lib West, Spanish Language @ 8:00am in Vet's Mem. and Statistics @ 12:00pm in Vet's Mem CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY: Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings served with Organic Rice TODAY * There will be an Honor Society meeting TODAY, at lunch, in room S-12. We will be discussing senior scholarships and cords for graduation, so seniors, please be there. * Attention Seniors! The deadline to turn in a Graduation Speech to Mr. Dietrich is TODAY, at 3:30PM. Auditions will be held on May 10th at lunch in S-7. Speeches should be around 3 minutes. Good luck! * Davis High School cheerleading tryouts begin TODAY, in the DHS Dance Room. The tryout clinic runs from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Tryouts are in front of a panel of judges begin at 4 p.m. on Friday. Signed applications are due on Monday. To learn about the team or to download an application, visit http://www.dhscheer.org. For more information, call Coach Alisha Eller at 514-0405. NEW * Now through May 22 - Yolo Berry Yogurt Challenge - Go, purchase a frozen yogurt for each member of your family and ask that a tally mark be put next to the name of your school. The school with the most tally marks by May 22 will receive art supplies for the school and gift cards for each student. Yolo Berry has donated $1,000 to the Davis Schools Foundation, and will add another $500 in honor of the winning school after May 22. Go eat yogurt and show your school spirit! SPORTS Baseball vs. Elk Grove @ DHS, 4:15 Women's Soccer vs. Valley @ Valley, V: 4:00 and JV: 5:30 Softball vs. Valley @ Valley, V and JV: 4:15 Boys Lacrosse vs. Bella Vista @ Bella Vista, JV: 5:30 and V: 7:30 CONTINUED * Come see the Drama Department's last show of the year, "Out on a Limb". Join us for an evening of capitalism, creationism, unicorns, dead raccoons, ducks, space mountain and much more. Shows run May 5th-7th all at 7pm. Don't miss out! Be there or be triangular! * The Ultimate Senior Concert for the Concert and Symphonic Bands is Tuesday, May 4th at 7:30 in the Richard Brunelle Performing Arts Theatre. Plan on a delightful evening of excellent music and entertainment as the Concert Band performs the famous Heartland Sketches, Newfoundland Folk Song and Beyond the Summit. The Symphonic Band will perform the rousing multi-movement Scottish Battle piece called Culloden, recalling the incredible battle that occurred here on April 16, 1746. (Check out websites to learn more of the history.) This will be followed by the favorite Reprising Cartoon piece, where cartoons are shown on the large screen while the Band plays an overture of well-known cartoon music. This will be an event not to be missed. * Hey, DHS Science Experts...we are not content with merely winning the National Championship in the Science League Chemistry competition last year. We want to repeat the feat, and also be champions in physics and biology as well! If you want to help, come to S-5 on Monday at lunch to take the Biology exam, come to S-11 or S-12 on Thursday 5/6 at lunch to take the Physics exam, and come to S-8 at lunch on Friday next week, to take the Chemistry exam. Go Blue Devils for a Scientific Sweep hat trick! * The games are about to begin so come one come all to the informational meeting about clash of the classes on Tuesday, May 4th, at lunch in C-4 to see what's going down! * If you are planning to go to Summer School, please submit your application to your counselor ASAP! * Lake Tahoe Community College is offering it's popular "Intensive Spanish Summer Institute" again this year! Students can earn units of credit in courses designed to promote the development of fluency in Spanish. This week-long course is scheduled for August 8-13 and will include all levels of the Spanish language, along with several breakout sessions from cooking to art, dancing and music, history and holidays, family customs and celebrations, etc. High school students and adults are welcome to apply. The program fills up fast, so come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office soon for more information! * Davis Rotary is sponsoring a Four-Way Speech Contest! To participate, high school students prepare a speech on any subject and present it before Rotary judges on May 3. The first place winner will receive $200, and a chance to compete in a second regional contest on May 12, where the winner will receive $900! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * JUNIORS: The Western Association for College Admission Counseling presents the WACAC Spring 2010 College Fair on Monday, May 3 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Folsom High School Gym in Folsom. A college fair is a rare opportunity to meet with college representatives without involving the time and expense of a road trip or plane ride! Representatives from more than 100 colleges throughout the country will be on hand at this event to speak with students. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * The Davis Schools Foundation is sponsoring a Student Video Contest. Judges are looking for students to creatively demonstrate why supporting Davis Schools Foundation (DSF) is important. Videos can be musical, a skit, humorous, serious and should focus on some awesome activities or programs in Davis schools that funding from DSF will help to save. Winners will receive $100 Target gift cards and winning videos will also be posted on You Tube and the DSF website. Students who do not have access to video equipment can use facilities and equipment at Davis Media Access. The deadline is May 7th. For more information and to download the entry form, please visit :www.davisschoolsfoundation.org > or come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information. * Attention students: Do you need help with an essay or class project? Do you need help reviewing for math? The Academic Center has tutors who can help you out! Stop by M-2 during lunch and after school to get some help.