[DHS Bulletin] 01/26/2011

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

CAHSEE SCHEDULE

CAHSEE Information! Testing will be Tuesday, February 1st -Wednesday, February 2nd.

  *   Please look for the posted information in you classrooms!
  *   Sophomores will report to the following locations:
  *   Students with the last names starting with Abdel-Ghaffar to Oler need to report to the New Gym.
Students with the last names starting with Oliver to Zufelt need to report to the Old Gym.

  *   Bring school ID
  *   DO NOT BRING CELLULAR PHONES! Upon entrance to the testing room you will be asked to turn in your phone with us. If your phone goes off you will be escorted from the test and your test will be invalid.

Schedule Change. Tuesday, February 1-7:45-2:30: 1, 3, 5 & 7 (Testing 1, 3 & 5); Wednesday, February 2: 8:55-2:30; 2, 4, & 6 (Testing 2 & 4); Thursday, February 3: 7:45-3:30; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7; Friday, February 4; 7:45- 3:30; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7.

DAY IN HISTORY

Jan 26, 1934: Sam Goldwyn buys rights to The Wizard of Oz
One of America's best-loved movie projects gets underway on this day in 1934, when the producer Samuel Goldwyn buys the film rights to the children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

SPORTS

B. Basketball vs. Franklin                                5:30JV/7:00V;
B. Basketball Frosh vs. Jesuit Red                   4:00;
Wrestling @ Franklin                                       Time TBA

REMINDER

1. The City of Davis Teen Programs will be hosting the Battle of the Bands on January 28, 2011 from 8-11pm. The concert will take place at the Brunelle Theater at Davis Senior High School, as 5 local high school bands compete for over $200 in prizes. This event is only for high school students and tickets cost $6 at the door.

2. JUNIORS: Are you interested in a career in law enforcement?  The Sacramento Division of the FBI is inviting high schools to nominate one junior to apply to the Teen Academy Class of 2011.  In addition to presentations from the FBI Recruiter, Primary Firearms Instructor, SWAT Team Leader, Evidence Response Team Leader and Special Agent Bomb Technician, students will receive briefings regarding programs such as Cyber Crime, Health Care Fraud and Violent Crime.  The Academy will meet on March 4, 2011 from 8:00am-5:00pm.  Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information.

NEW

1. 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).

2. The Auto Shop is looking for a few good TA's. If you need a class to TA for, see Mr. Thayer in the Auto Shop room O-3.

3. Hey Key Clubbers!! Your officer applications are due! You can turn them in at the meeting on Friday the 28th at lunch in S-12, where you can also buy tickets for the Memorial Union fundraiser for $10. Ticket sales for the fundraiser will extend until Friday. See an officer for additional details. See you at the meeting!

4. The DHS Site Council will meet this Thursday, January 27 at 3:00 in the Library West Conference Room.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

5. On February 9th  form 7-9pm at North Davis Elementary School the Dean of Sac City and the UCD Transfer Admissions officer will discuss Sacramento City College's new location plans, give detailed information on how to prepare for transfer to a 4 year university, and answer parent and student questions. Everyone is invited!

TODAY

1. Cafeteria: Curry chicken and veggies with pita bread, turkey egg rolls and fried rice, pizza, sandwich, potato soup.

2. Looking for a summer job?  Mark your calendars! The City of Davis is holding its annual Job Fair TODAY from 4:00pm-6:00pm in the Veteran's Memorial Center Multipurpose Room. The City is seeking energetic and motivated individuals to apply for positions such as Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Pool Cashiers, Day Camp Leaders, Playground Leaders, Gymnastics Coaches and more!  Don't miss this event! Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information.

3. Speech and Debate team will meet today after school in S-7.

4. Hey Interacters! We have a meeting this Wednesday in N-16. We will be signing up for new projects! See you all there!!

CONTINUED

1. SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: Would you like to do research at UC Davis this summer? The UC Davis Young Scholars Program offers summer research opportunities in biology and the natural sciences for 40 high achieving high school students. Participants work closely with university research faculty in state-of-the-art laboratories and field stations, and reside in university dormitories for six weeks. The program runs from June 19 - July 30, 2011. Applications are due March 31, 2011. This is a fee-based program, but need based financial assistance is available. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information, or go online to http://ysp.ucdavis.edu