[DHS Bulletin] 02/08/2011

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

DAY IN HISTORY






February 8, 1862 Battle or Roanoke Island
Union General Ambrose Burnside scores a major victory when he captures Roanoke Island in North Carolina. The victory was one of the first major Union victories of the Civil War and it gave the Yankees control of the mouth of Albemarle Sound, a key Confederate bay that allowed the Union to threaten the Rebel capital of Richmond from the south.

SPORTS

G. Basketball @ Sacramento High                   5:00F/6:30JV

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.

NEW

1. CAML Test #5 is on Tuesday, February 15 at lunch in any math room. This is the second to last CAML Test extra credit opportunity. Ask you math teacher about extra credit.

2. Wee woo, wee woo, wee, woo!!! No need to be alarmed. Friendship Day is this Friday! Make sure to turn your permission slips into the front desk by this Thursday. See you on Friday!!

3. SENIORS: IF Mid-Year Reports are needed for private and out of state colleges, place your transcript requests at the counseling office counter. The first six transcripts are free -a processing fee of $2.00 for each additional transcript is due upon request. Common Applications do not need envelopes-you are still required to place an order. Bring in an: addressed, stamped envelopes for all other requests.

4. The DHS Climate Committee will meet this Wednesday at 2:45 in the library West classroom. Everyone is welcome!

5. Attention all math and science tutors. There is a meeting this Friday during lunch in S-9! All sophomores who turned in applications last week must come.

6. Students, if you are planning to go on college visits and will be missing school time, have your parents write a note at least several days prior to the visit to get it excused.  Otherwise, it will be noted as a personal absence and unexcused. They need to turn the note into the Attendance office for the administrator's approval.

7. 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>

TODAY

1. Cafeteria: Pizza, sandwich, beef shephard's pie, polish sausage and spinach ravioli with parmesan cheese, sweet and sour meatballs with bell peppers over organic rice or popcorn chicken bowl.

2. 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 in N-15A on Tuesday to receive lucky red envelopes and celebrate the New Years with traditional Chinese treats!

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. Hey Seniors! Come to the meeting in N-16 on Tuesday, February 8 we will be discussing the theme for Senior Ball.

5. 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!

6. If you are interested in learning more about the United States Marines, look for the Marine recruiter on the quad at lunch on TODAY! The recruiter will answer your questions and provide information about a career in the Marines. Look for him at lunch TODAY!

CONTINUED

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

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. 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 list after that date.

4. Great seats are still available for the Sunday, February 13 Cabaret performance by the DHS Jazz Choir and Jazz Combo. (Saturday is sold out). The venue is Emerson Jr. High Indoor commons, where you can enjoy Jazz, Theater, and Pop music performed by the Jazz Choir, and Jazz Combo, a delicious catered dinner by Cracchiolos, and a silent auction and raffle. Pick up ticket order forms at the DHS, Da Vinci and Emerson main offices, or from the Jazz Choir website www.dhsjazzchoir.org<http://www.dhsjazzchoir.org./>. If you can't make it to the Cabaret dinner, enjoy all of the music of Cabaret at a special Cabaret Concert Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Brunelle Theater! Tickets will be available at the door $5 Students and seniors $10 Adults. Please contact Kate Bowen @kbowen at ucdavis.edu if you have questions or visit the DHS Jazz Choir website www.dhsjazzchoir.org<http://www.dhsjazzchoir.org/>

5. Parent Nigh Class of 2014 (Incoming 10th graders) Davis Senior High School at the Richard M. Brunelle Performance Hall (IPAB) on February 10 (Thursday) 7:00pm-8:30pm. Parents are cordially invited to join the Davis Senior High School counselors to learn about program planning for the 2011-2012 school year. Parents and students are also welcome to join us for special program explaining AP/honors and ROP courses on February 16 (Wednesday) from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the North Gym at DSHS.