[DHS Bulletin] dhs bulleitn 12/01/2010

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

DAY IN HISTORY



December 1, 1955 Rosa Parks Arrested

Rosa Parks, 42, was arrested on this day for refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, an act that violated a city ordinance requiring black people to ride in the rear of the bus. Three days after the incident, she was found guilty and ordered to pay a $10 fine, plus an additional $4 in court costs. Her refusal to give up her seat, and the controversy that ensued, resulted in a local boycott, for which Parks and 88 others were arrested in February 1956. In spite of this obstacle, the protest lasted more than a year, until the Supreme Court ruled that the Montgomery ordinance was unconstitutional. On December 21, 1956, Parks was able to ride in the front of the bus. Parks' act of civil disobedience inspired a nationwide civil rights movement that would last almost a decade. In 1964, protesters were victorious when Congress passed the Civil Rights Act, which guaranteed full access to all public facilities throughout the nation.

REMINDER

1. 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. No students 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.

2. Sign-up with "Drippy" this week in the quad at lunchtime to donate blood at the Blood Drive on Friday. You must be a minimum of 16 years old. Parent permission is required for 16 & 17 year olds. Giving blood is safe, easy, and takes approximately one hour from start to finish. After the blood donation, you will be asked to rest briefly and light refreshments will be provided. Let's try to beat the number of pints donated from last year! Questions!?! See Mrs. Youtsey in the nurse's office.

3. 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.

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. 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!
5. 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

6. 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.

TODAY

1. Cafeteria: Chicken and veggie chow mein, turkey eggrolls and fried rice, pizza, sandwich.

2. Seniors: DHS Caps/Gowns, Tassels, Graduation Announcements and Graduation Ring ordering is on Wednesday, December 1st during lunch and after school in the quad. DHS Class Ring ordering is Wednesday, December 1st during lunch and after school in the quad. Deposit required is $50.00.Ordering catalogs are available in the office.

3. 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!

4. 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!

5. DHS Girl's Lacrosse is having an informational meeting this Wednesday, December 1 at 6pm @ DHS in room N-8.

6. Speech and Debate Team will be meeting today in S-7 after school.

SPORTS

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

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1. 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.