[DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin: Wednesday, May 12, 2010

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Wednesday, May 12, 2010

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1949, an early crisis of the Cold War comes to an end when the Soviet Union lifts its 11-month blockade against West Berlin. The blockade had been broken by a massive U.S. British airlift of vital supplies to West Berlin's two million citizens.    

AP Testing Schedule: Thursday, May 13, 2010: Macroeconomics @ 7:30am in Vet's Mem, World History @ 7:30am in Lib. West, Microeconomics @ 12:30pm in Vet's Mem

CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY:  Chicken or Vegetable Chow Mien 

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	*	Wednesday, May 19, is the deadline for submitting information and articles for the June 2010 Davis High School PTA newsletter.  Please send news, announcements, etc. to the DHS PTA Media listserver at DHSPTAmedia at mailman.dcn.org <mailto:DHSPTAmedia at mailman.dcn.org>. Please include your name, your e-mail address, your parent's name and e-mail address, and your phone number in case the newsletter editor has questions about your submission.  This is a great way to inform, notify or enlist parents' help for upcoming DHS school and student activities.

SPORTS
Softball vs. Kennedy @ Kennedy, V-JV, 4:15
Boys Tennis, Section Team Championship
Track and Field, DVC Championships trials and finals, Elk Grove High School
Badminton vs. Rodriguez @ DHS, 3:30

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	*	If you are interested in attending DSIS next fall, you may pick up an application now from the counseling office.  The first SST for fall students will be held May 20.

	*	SENIORS:  Interested in singing the senior song at graduation?  Then come pick up the music for "100 Years" from room PA-08.  Tryouts will be held at lunch on Tuesday, May 25.  Don't miss this great opportunity!

	*	Cruz Reynoso, a former California Supreme Court Justice will be speaking in the IPAB on Wednesday, May 19th during lunch. His topic will be immigration law. Remember, no food or drinks are allowed in the IPAB.

	*	STUDENTS:  Do you know a DHS Teacher who motivates students to learn, views teaching as an opportunity to serve students, brings dignity to the profession of teaching, demonstrates fairness to all students, supports student thinking and understanding, and through his/her work exemplifies the high ethical codes of the teaching profession.  If so, come to the main office and pick up and complete a Rotarian Teacher Award nomination form and return it to Mrs. Vogel in the Principal's office by Friday, May 14.

	*	Davis World Cup 2010, the premier annual AYSO Select Soccer Tournament held in Davis is quickly approaching.  Memorial Day Weekend, May 29th - May 31st, over 150 teams throughout the state will come to Davis and compete.  AYSO needs your help!  If you have ever played in this tournament, love soccer or just like to help, please contact Dea Athon Diamant at dadiamant at comcast.net <mailto:dadiamant at comcast.net> or 400-1207 for more information. Join the fun and lend a helping hand.

	*	SENIORS:  Have you been the recipient of any scholarships or awards not administered by the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office, including those from the college you will attend in the fall?  If so, please come to the Scholarship Office and sign the "Outside Award" list.  These awards will be announced at Senior Awards Night, which is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Theater.

	*	STEAC "Kids Helping Kids" food/clothing drive May 3 - May 14.   Search through your closets and join in the on-going effort to clothe the needy Yolo County children by dropping off gently worn and clean clothing and shoes at school sites. STEAC is also accepting donations of non-perishable food items.  A STEAC collection box is located in the front office.

	*	SENIORS:  Did you apply for a local scholarship?  If so, check the announcement board outside the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office to see if your name is on the list of recipients!

	*	Sports Physical Day at Sutter Davis is Saturday, June 5th from 8:30-11:30am at Sutter Family Practice, 2030 Sutter Place Suite 2000. Why wait? Students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to complete their sports physicals this spring at Sutter West Medical Group for the 2010-11 school year. Coaches strongly recommend that you take this opportunity to get your physicals early so that you can be ready to participate in early tryouts. Your $20 donations will benefit the DHS Athletics Department. Sports Physical packets can be picked up at your student's school office or online at www.davisseniorhigh.net <http://www.davisseniorhigh.net> Packets must be completed, signed by a parent/guardian and brought with you on June 5th in order to participate in the clinic. Questions? Contact Laurie Williams, DHS Athletic Secretary at: lwilliams at djusd.k12.ca.us <mailto:lwilliams at djusd.k12.ca.us>

	*	Seniors planning to go to community college next year should register ASAP to get first priority for courses.

	*	Attention Seniors:  Do you have a teacher that you would like to nominate as an Honorary Guest at this year's graduation?  Please stop by Teri Furlow's desk and pick-up an Honorary Graduation Guest Request by Friday, May 14th