[DHS Bulletin] 11/30/2010

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

DAY IN HISTORY



November 30, 1853 Samuel Clemens Born

Samuel Clemens, later known as Mark Twain, was born in Florida, Missouri, on this day in 1835. During his time as a boat pilot, he picked up the term "Mark Twain," a boatman's call noting that the river was only two fathoms deep, the minimum depth for safe navigation. In 1864, he moved to San Francisco to work as a reporter. There, he wrote the story that made him famous: The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. In 1866, he traveled to Hawaii as a correspondent for the Sacramento Union. Next, he traveled the world writing accounts for papers in California and New York, which he later published the popular book The Innocents Abroad (1869). In 1875, his novel Tom Sawyer was published, followed by Life on the Mississippi (1883) and his masterpiece Huckleberry Finn (1885).

REMINDER

1. American Red Cross and Random Acts of kindness club members: Please come to the nurse's office to help get the word out about the blood drive. Here are the tasks we need to accomplish: speakers to do 2 minute presentation in English & Social Studies classes at the start of 4th period Mon and Tues. Sign up for helping with the drive on Friday, conduct sign-ups in the Quad at lunch Monday-Wednesday, put posters up around campus, get out reminder notices to students on Thursday.

2. 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.

NEW

1. 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.

2. Hey Key Clubbers, gobble, gobble! Hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving break. Excited to start serving the community again?! Well you should be, so be sure to join us for join us for out 7th great meeting, this Wednesday at lunch in S-12. See you guys there!

3. SUBMIT ARTICLES FOR DECEMBER DHS PTA NEWSLETTER BY ASAP. Monday, November 29, is the deadline for submitting information and articles for the December 2010 Davis High School PTA newsletter. Please send news, announcements, etc. to the DHS PTA Media list server at DHSPTAmedia at mailman.dcn.org<mailto:DHSPTAmedia at mailman.dcn.org>. Please include your name, email 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 and 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.

4. 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.

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. 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.

7. Hey Interacters! We have a meeting this Wednesday after school at 2:30 in Mr. Curley's room NM-16. We will be discussing up-coming projects, so bring your friends and don't miss it!

TODAY

1. Cafeteria: Beef dippers and rice, pasta bar, chicken wing celery sticks, rice, pizza and sandwich.

2. Seniors: DHS Caps/Gowns, Tassels, Graduation Announcements and Graduation Ring ordering is on Tuesday & Wednesday November 30th & December 1st during lunch and after school in the quad. Packets were distributed to all seniors on Wednesday, November 17th extra ordering packets are available in the office. Juniors: DHS Class Ring ordering is Tuesday & Wednesday November 30th & December 1st during lunch and after school in the quad. Deposit required is $50.00.Ordering catalogs are available in the office.

SPORTS

G. Basketball vs. Yuba City                   5:30JV/7:00V                Old Gym