[DHS Bulletin] 03/09/2011

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

DAY IN HISTORY



Adopt-a-Highway Program Begins, March 9, 1985

On March 9, 1985, the first-ever Adopt-a-Highway sign is erected on Texa's Highway 69. The highway was adopted by the Tyler Civitan Club, which committed to picking up trash along a designated two-mile stretch of the road.  The Adopt-a-Highway program really began the year before, when James Evans, an engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation, noticed litter blowing out of the back of a pickup truck he was following in Tyler, Texas. Concerned about the increasing cost to the government of keeping roadways clean, Evans soon began asking community groups to volunteer to pick up trash along designated sections of local highways. Evans got no takers for his idea; however, Billy Black, the public information officer for the Tyler District of the Texas Department of Transportation, took up the cause and organized the first official Adopt-a-Highway program, which included training and equipment for volunteers. After the Tyler Civitan Club's sign went up on March 9, other groups volunteered to beautify their own stretches of highway. The program eventually spread to the rest of the U.S. and to such countries as Canada, Japan and New Zealand.

ARTICULATION SCHEDULE Thursday, March 10, 2011

1st 7:45-8:26; 3rd 8:32-9:52; Break 9:52-9:56; 5th 10:02-11:22; 7th 11:28-12:48

SPORTS

B. & G. Swim vs. Laguna Creek                                  4:00;
Track vs. Jesuit/St. Francis                               3:30                 Dismissal: 2:30;
B. Volleyball @ West Campus                                    6:00

REMINDER

1. Attention all Students!!! World Language Fair will take place THIS Saturday, March 12th from 1pm-4pm in the south gym. This is a FREE event for all students and staff and their families. There will be delicious food, international music and dance! Ask your language teacher for possible extra credit for attendance.

2. Community Service hours available! Davis Branch Library is seeking a volunteer who reads and speaks Korean, for two hours per month, to help order books and screen donations. Contact Katie Hager at (530)757-3392 or come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information.

3. The California Parks and Recreation Society is holding its annual Youth Development Leadership Academy in Sacramento on March 10-11. For more information visit cprs.org

NEW

1. If you are interested in helping with our next blood drive please attend an informational and planning meeting in room S-1 at lunchtime. Questions!? See Mrs. Youtsey in the nurses' office.

2. Come to the Gay Straight Alliance on Fridays at lunch in L-10. Come if you are interested in finding out about life in high school and college as a gay man. Everyone is welcome.

3. Interested in playing in the student/staff basketball game? Come to C-4 to drop off your name in the students/staff basketball box. The game in on April 26th at 7pm. Senior's will get priority! Hope to see you all at the Student/Staff basketball game.

4. Are you interested in a career in aviation? The Aerospace Museum of California is sponsoring a four-day aerospace summer camp for students ages 13-17. Students will learn about aviation and will take a short flight with a registered pilot on the last day of the camp. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information.

5. Attention all math and science tutors: Are you interested in becoming a MAST officer? Then come to S-9 during lunch on Friday for more information.

6. Attention CSF members!! The first meeting of the semester is this Friday at lunch in P-13 (where you registered). Election information will be presented.

7. I am Ryan Reedy?? Today's word of the day is FRIENDSHIP!! Friendship Day permission slips are due this THURSDAY to the front office.

8. Attention all candidates for ASB and class positions: Applications are due Friday, March 11th to your vice principal. If you want to run for a position you must turn in your completed application by this Friday!! Be sure to include your campaign speech.

TODAY

1. Cafeteria: Veggie eggroll, chicken or veggie chow mein with fried rice, fish and chips with coleslaw, empanada verde with Spanish rice, pizza and sandwich.

2. The DHS Climate Committee will meet on Wednesday at 2:45 in the library west classroom. Please join us!!

3. Healthy Lifestyle Club is back! Come to N-9 today at lunch for some healthy snacks and t-shirt decorating fun! Bring $3 if you want to decorate a t-shirt!! Woo hoo!!

4. There will be a Speech and Debate team meeting after school today in S-7.

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1. Do you like to sing? Auditions for the Advanced Treble Choir and Madrigal Choir and Jazz Choir will be held during the week of March 21, 2011! Pick up your audition form in the front office or PA-08. You need a separate form for each choir you're auditioning for. Email: djdcoppinger at att.net<mailto:djdcoppinger at att.net> with any questions for Mads/ATC and Mr. Zinn for jazz.

2. Our Robotics Team, Citrus Circuits will be competing in this year's FIRST Robotics Competition on March 17, 18, and 19. I would like to invite you all to come out and watch the excitement on Saturday (3/19) which is the final day of the competition. The competition runs all day at the ARC Pavillion (Old Rec Hall) on the UCD Campus. Details about the competition can be found at www.firstsac.org<http://www.firstsac.org>

3. Attention Junior boys interested in government! Would you like to attend an all-expense paid work-study camp this summer to help you understand the structure and workings of our government? If so, you should apply for the California American Legion Boys State program. The event will be held on the CSU campus from June 18-25. Those who apply must be strong academically, have leadership skills, and an interest in community and government. Come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid office by March 15th to apply.

4. Enjoy great food and smooth jazz at "An Evening at the Coconut Grove" featuring the DHS Jazz Band, along with other community and junior high jazz groups. Saturday, March 12, 7:00 pm at the Emerson Junior High MPR. Visit the DHS Band Boosters website for information and reservation forms.

5. Come out to Central Park on Thursday, March 10th for the City of Davis' Day on the Green. Enjoy live music, BBQ, and inflatables from 1-3:30pm.