[DHS Bulletin] Daily Bulletin for Monday, May 17, 2010

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Monday, May 17, 2010

CAFETERIA SPECIAL OF THE DAY:  Mesquite Grilled Chicken or Crunchy Chicken on a Bun w/ Garlic Fries 

TODAY
	*	There will be an NHS meeting TODAY in Mr. Richardson's room, S-12 at lunch. We'll be discussing new project and plans for the upcoming year. We hope to see you there!

	*	STEAC "Kids Helping Kids" food/clothing drive ends TODAY.   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.

NEW
	*	Attention all physical education students:  The last day to do P.E. make ups is Friday May 28th!  After that no make ups will be accepted.  Until that time, you can make up everyday at lunch in the big gym and on Wednesday's at lunch or after school you can dress out and run the track (running is the only way to make up cardio points).  Please be on time!

	*	SENIORS: Top 5 Reasons to buy your Grad Night ticket now! Reason #5:  You could buy a DVD or CD with the extra $20 you will save. Tickets are $90 each if purchased by May 31st, but they will be $110 if you wait to buy them at the door. Tickets will be on sale at lunch May 24, 25, & 26 on the DHS Quad or you can download an order form at www.davisgradnight.org. DON'T wait until the last minute!

	*	Students, sign up now! Kaplan Test Prep SAT/ACT Essay Writing Workshop 
			*	Get tips for writing a higher scoring essay from trained test administrators and scorers 
			*	Practice writing an essay and get feedback 
			*	Find out what the SAT/ACT essay portion feels like 
			*	$20 per student 
			*	All proceeds go to DHS Football Backers to support the teams!
			*	Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 5:00-6:30 pm, Room N-8 at DHS, E-mail dbdfbfundraising at gmail.com <mailto:dbdfbfundraising at gmail.com> to reserve your space today!
SPORTS
Boys Golf, Master's @ The Reserve, TBD
Boys Tennis, Section Team Championship

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	*	Are you taking Calculus BC next year? Stop by the mandatory meeting, Tuesday, May 18th at lunch in N-9 to receive your summer assignment. 

	*	Celebrate the end of AP testing at Dos Coyotes! The DHS Debate Team is having a fundraiser there this Tuesday, May 18th from 4 to 9pm. Pick up a coupon in S-7 or from any Debate Team member.

	*	Important Reminder to students:  Students leaving class for appointments must check out with the Attendance office and get a pass before leaving campus!

	*	Juniors:  If you are interested in applying to private colleges next year, please attend the Private College Workshop on May 18 during lunchtime in the new gym.  Sally Springer, author of "Admission Matters" will be presenting valuable information.

	*	The Davis High School Men's Blue Devil Basketball summer tryouts will be held Monday, May 24 thru Friday, May 28 in the Davis High Gymnasium. Varsity tryouts will be from 4 pm to 5:30 pm and JV/Freshmen from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Contact Coach Gonzalez for more information in room A-5 or at dgonalez at djusd.k12.ca.us <mailto:dgonalez at djusd.k12.ca.us>.

	*	The Community for Fair Trade Club is having their last movie night of the year!  To see the movie Blood Diamond and learn more about Fair Trade, come to P-24 Tuesday (May 18th) at 6:30 pm.  There will be lots of free and delicious food!  Ask your teachers for extra credit.

	*	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.

	*	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.

	*	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.

	*	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.

	*	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.