[DHS Bulletin] 12/03/2010 bulleitn

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

DAY IN HISTORY



December 3, 1989 Bush and Gorbachev Suggest the Cold War is Coming to an End

On this day, during their meeting off the coast of Malta, President George Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev issued statements strongly suggesting that the long-standing animosities at the core of the Cold War might be coming to an end. Gorbachev stated, "The characteristics of the Cold War should be abandoned." Bush commented, "We stand at the threshold of a brand-new era of U.S.-Soviet relations." Some commentators in both the United States and Russia went farther and declared that the Cold War was over.

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. 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. Honor Society will have a meeting on Monday, December 6th during lunch in S-12. We will be talking about new projects and the required 20 hours of community service, which is due in January. See you there!


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

3. 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>

4. 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. 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!

5. Its almost dodgeball season again. Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge your way into this years season. Start getting your team of up to 10 people together and have a team representative come to C-4 on December 15th at lunch for informational meeting.

TODAY

1. Cafeteria: Chicken patty on bun, chili cheese nachos, fish and chips, mandarin chicken and rice, pizza, sandwich.

2. 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!

3. Today at lunch the GSA will be holding pledge signings in the quad. We encourage you to come sing a pledge showing your commitment not use derogatory terms and names. By signing the pledge you will be helping to fight discrimination on our DHS campus.

4. The Blood Drive is happening today! The blood mobiles are located in the small parking lot on Oak Ave. Check-in at the Adult Education Office if you are donating or volunteering to help. Remember to bring your parent consent and a photo ID. You may not give blood today if you have had symptoms of a cold or the flu within the past 48 hours.

5. 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.

6. Hey CSF members! We will be meeting in P-13 at lunch Friday. Don't miss our on new projects and volunteer opportunities. We are adopting a STEAC family please come and sign up!

CONTINUED

1. 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!

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.