[DHS Bulletin] bulletin 12/02/2010

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

DAY IN HISTORY



December 2, 1823 Monroe Doctrine Declared

During his annual address to Congress, President James Monroe proclaimed a new U.S. foreign policy initiative that becomes known as the "Monroe Doctrine." Primarily the work of Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, the Monroe Doctrine forbade European interference in the American hemisphere but also asserted U.S. neutrality in regard to future European conflicts.  The United States invoked the Monroe Doctrine to defend its imperialistic role in the Spanish-American War in 1898.

REMINDER

1. The annual Chips for Kids (CHP) toy drive, is under way again this year. Please bring in a new, unwrapped toy to the DHS front office where there is a barrel for collection. We will be collecting toys from now until Friday, December 17th. They will be distributed to hospitalized and disadvantaged kids just before the holidays. If you have any questions please call the DHS front desk.

2. Hey everyone it's that time of year again! This year's Junior Prom is just around the corner. Our 2010 theme is Arabian Nights! Junior Prom will be held on Saturday, December 11, from 9 PM-midnight in the DHS New Gym. The Junior Prom is open to ALL students at DHS, Da Vinci, King and DSIS. Students from outside the Davis Joint Unified School District may attend. Tickets will be on sale beginning Monday, November 29, through Friday, December 10. They will be sold during lunch on the DHS campus. For the first week prices will be $25 with ASB, $30 without, and for the second week prices will be $30 with ASB and $35 without. In order to purchase a bid each student needs a signed Jr. Prom Dance contract which will be available in the office, C-4, or downloadable from the PTA website at www.dhspta.org by the end of this week. Because we are using the New Gym (since the MPR has been shut down), a new shoe policy is in effect: soft-soled shoes only. This means no hard plastic, or anything that could in any way dent or scratch the gym floor.

3. The small parking lot on Oak Avenue will be CLOSED all day on Friday, Dec. 3 due to the blood drive which will be going on from 7:00am-3:00 pm. Please plan now to make alternative arrangements for parking and dropping off students that day. We apologize for the inconvenience but it is for a very worthy cause!

4. Calling all new and returning Davis High School Track and Field Athletes: Now is the time to get ready for the 2011 season. Preseason conditioning sessions begin now, and DHS track and field athletes not involved in a winter DHS sport should attend. The workouts will focus on three specific areas: event-specific training, strength and explosion, and speed development. Over the past few seasons, our work in December and January has proven critical in our section and conference championship efforts. So come on out, join your team and don't fear the hard work. Preseason conditioning is open to new and returning track and field athletes including ninth graders, no prior experience required! We meet every Monday through Thursday at 4pm at the DHS Track. Once again, track and field preseason conditioning meets Monday through Thursday at 4pm at the track. Visit www.dhstrack.com<http://www.dhstrack.com/> or Coach Elliott in room L-25.

NEW

1. This week the GSA's putting on the local week of transgender remembrance. We encourage you to read the tombstones around the quad as well as participating on a movie night this Thursday at 6pm and a pledge signing this Friday at lunch.


2. Dodge, dip, duck, dive and dodge. The 5 D's of dodgeball! It's that time of year again, if you would like to have a dodgeball team of up to 10 people, have a team representative come to the informational meeting December 15th in C-4 at lunch.

3. Any students wishing to take an AP Art Studio course next year must first pass a portfolio review. Ask any art teacher for this information. There will also be an informal meeting December 10th to further explain the application process.

4. Ever have the problem of not knowing how to open your chess match? Tired of being stumped with things on the board are tense? Do you want to me the one making your opponent explain "How'd you do that?!" instead of the other way around? Then come to Chess Club this week for a special session on strategies! It's sure to be fun see you there

5. DHS Boys Lacrosse Swap. Buy, sell, swap or donate on Saturday, December 4th from 9:30am to 12:30pm, North Davis Elementary, MPR, 555 E. 14th Street, free admission there will be bargains on used/new lacrosse equipment and gear. Boys Teams Represented: Youth U9-U15, High School and UCD Players. Bring your used equipment, gear and clothing at 9:15 am to get set-up to sell! (Pads, gloves, cleats, sticks & heads, gear bag, pinnies, jerseys, shirts, helmets). Bring Cash (small bills preferred), checks accepted no credit cards please. Support the Davis High School Boys Lacrosse Teams. Donations Accepted. Drop-off Donations at 1804 Titian Place in Davis before Wednesday 12/1 or request pick-up by emailing:  krklenzendorf at sbcglobal.net<mailto:krklenzendorf at sbcglobal.net>  or calling (530)297-5412 or bring your donations to the Lacrosse Swap!

6. Hey Seniors: Time is running out to buy your Grad Night reservation at the lowest price of the year $75 for reservations purchased until December 31, 2010 (Great holiday gift!). You can buy reservations Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, December 6-8, during lunch. Look for the Grad Night table on the quad. Make checks payable to Davis Grad Night. What's Grad Night? It's an all night, alcohol-free & drug-free party for graduating seniors on June 10, 2011, from 9:30pm-5:00am (must enter by midnight) at Emerson Jr. High. For more information, go to www.davisgradnight.org<http://www.davisgradnight.org>

7. Seniors! Order your panoramic class picture today! Order forms are available outside the yearbook room.

TODAY

1. Cafeteria: BBQ: hamburger or hotdog, turkey and mashed potatoes and gravy, sandwich.

2. Today is the last day to sign up to donate blood tomorrow during the blood drive. Sign up with "Drippy" at lunch today on the quad or come to the nurse's office by the end of the day. Last minute reminders for those who are planning to give blood: Bring a picture ID (driver's license or student body card), eat a good meal and drink plenty of water before and after giving blood, if 16 or 17 years old, you must bring a consent form signed by your parent or guardian. The mobile units will be located in the small parking lot located on Oak Ave.

3. This week the GSA's putting on the local week of transgender remembrance. We encourage you to read the tombstones around the quad as well as participating on a movie night this Thursday at 6pm and a pledge signing this Friday at lunch.

4. Attention members of the Random Acts of Kindness and American Red Cross clubs: please plan to attend a meeting at lunch time today if you are able to help with the blood drive tomorrow. The meeting will be held in the nurses office.

SPORTS

B. Basketball @ Gold Dust Tourney                   TBA;
G. Basketball @ Woodland                                5:30JV/7:00V

CONTINUED

1. Want to win $250??? Compete with some of the best dancers in northern California. The competition will take place in the IPAB on Friday, December 3rd. Check out Youtube and see videos of dancers who will be there. Flyers are up posted all around DHS campus if you would like more information.