[DHS Bulletin] 02/03/2011

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

SPIRIT WEEK-BOYS BASKETBALL "Break the Record Night" on Friday, February 4th



Thursday, February 3: Snow Day Thursday;
Friday, February 4: White-Out Friday
Wear white to support our basketball team who wear white at their home games, the white out will continue into the basketball game that night and later to our black light dance.

SCHEDULE CHANGE

Thursday, February 3: 7:45-3:30; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 and Friday, February 4; 7:45- 3:30; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7.

DAY IN HISTORY

Feb 3, 1924: Woodrow Wilson dies
Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States, dies in Washington, D.C., at the age of 67.

SPORTS

NONE

REMINDER

1. Attention DHS students: All students who are 18 and over will NOT be allowed to sign out themselves without parent permission. If you're absent or need to leave early, you will need to provide verification from your parent or guardian.

2. Starting March 1st any student parking in the Oak Street lot nearest the stadium will be ticketed if they are parked in a staff designated slot. Teachers please make sure to put your DHS placard up and visible. Once a ticket is given it cannot be retracted.

3. Attention, attention!! Come buy your Black Light Dance ticket! They are being sold across from C-4. Prices are $7 with ASB and $9 without. You must have signed dance contract and our current ID card to buy a ticket. Do hurry the dance is this Friday!!!

4.  Xin nian kuaile (sheen nian kwai (uhh) or 'Gung Hay Fat Choy"! The DHS Chinese Club wants to wish you a Happy Chinese New Year! Come to Chinese Club on Tuesday to receive lucky red envelopes and celebrate the New Years with traditional Chinese treats!

NEW

1. Seniors: A diploma order form list has been completed. Please come to the front office to confirm the spelling of your name as it will appear on the diploma. The deadline to do this is Friday, February 11. Diplomas will be ordered according to the list after that date.

2. Class Rings: DHS Class Rings ordered earlier this year will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, February 8th after school in the quad. New orders require a $50.00 deposit!

3. Seniors; Jostens will be available for any last minute Caps/Gowns/Tassels and Graduation Announcements orders on Tuesday, February 8th after school in the quad. Extra packets are available in the office.

4. Want to get involved in DHS Athletics? Why not try springboard diving! Practice is starting soon. For more information, contact Coach Erica Stricker at gracegymwake05 at yahoo.com<mailto:gracegymwake05 at yahoo.com>

5. Hey National Honor Society members, registration is happening this week and next week, check your emails for further information.

6. Fall Semester Independent Lifetime sports students may pick up their final projects during lunch on Monday in the new gym.

7. Come to the Outdoor Club this Friday in room C-1 to plan our next expedition.

8. Hey Seniors! Come to N-15A on Tuesday, February 8 we will be discussing the theme for Senior Ball.

9. If you are interested in spoken word poetry or even lyrical rap, come to room O-1 (Creative Writing room) at lunch on Monday to see Sickspits, UCDavis' spoken work poetry collective.

10. If you are in Independent Lifetime Sports and have not yet been to class, you are in danger of being dropped from the course.  See your teacher or counselor immediately!

11. Attention all applicants for AP ART Studio for 2011-12. Your portfolio of work will be due for review by the Art Dept no later than Friday, February 18.

TODAY

1. Cafeteria: Pizza, saucy potatoes with turkey, chicken stew with roll, beef stroganoff over egg rolls, Asian pork salad with dressing.

2. Are you struggling on school assignments or you would like to help others? Come to the Tutoring Club on Thursday after school at N-9. You'll find learning is hecka easy!!!

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1. SENIORS: This is the time of year to apply for financial aid! To apply for federal and state financial aid, you need to complete the FAFSA. You can complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov<http://www.fafsa.ed.gov>. The deadline to submit the FAFSA and Cal Grant information is March 2. If you receive a postcard saying we cannot submit Cal Grant information for you because we don't have your social security number, come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office (located next to counseling) for help with Cal Grants and other financial aid.

2 The California State Summer School for the Arts is seeking the most talented high school-aged visual, literary, media and performing artists in California. The students who are selected through the competitive application process will attend one of the country's premier summer arts institutes on the campus of the California Institute of the Arts, in Valencia, from July 9- August 5, 2011. Students will spend four weeks studying and working with professional artists, writers and performers of national stature. The deadline to apply is February 28. For more information about this program, come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office (next to counseling).

3. Do you need help applying for financial aid and filling out the FAFSA? Next week UC Davis will be hosting Financial Aid Awareness Week. Events include a FAFSA Lounge with financial aid professionals available to help students and parents complete the 2011-12 FAFSA. The FAFSA Lounge will be held on Tuesday, February 8 and Thursday, February 10 from 6-8 p.m. on the UCD campus. Other events include workshops on scholarships, student employment, and how to plan and afford studying abroad. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information.

4. Attention all sophomores: If you want to become a math or science tutor please complete your applications by this Friday, February 4. Bring your completed application to Mr. Van Muyden's room. Also attend our next club meeting that same Friday during lunch in room S-9!

5. Are you interested in pursuing a career in art, fashion, or design? If so, a representative from the Academy of Art University will be here on Friday, Feb. 4 at lunch in the large conference room to answer your questions. Come to the large conference room at lunch to learn more about the Academy of Art University!

6. Tryouts for DHS Women's Soccer for 11th and 12th graders will report on Feb.7. Times for all days are 4:00pm, at Yudin Field. Players should bring water, soccer shoes, shin-guards, and running shoes, as well as the completed athletic participation forms.