[DHS Bulletin] 05/11/2011

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

AP TESTING SCHEDULE

AP Testing Schedule: Thursday, May 12, 2011: Macroeconomics at Vet's Memorial, World History in Library West @ 7:30am, Microeconomics at Vet's Memorial @ 12:00pm

DAY IN HISTORY

May 11, 1934: Dust storm sweeps from Great Plains across Eastern states
On this day in 1934, a massive storm sends millions of tons of topsoil flying from across the parched Great Plains region of the United States<http://www.history.com/topics/states> as far east as New York<http://www.history.com/topics/new-york>, Boston and Atlanta.

SPORTS

Baseball JV/Varsity @ Franklin                                               4:15                             Dismissal: 2:05;
Track DVC Championship                                          TBA

REMINDER


1. Parking tickets will be issued for students parking in staff marked spots so please make sure that you park in student only spots. The Davis Police Department will be issuing tickets to cars that are not in possession of a Davis High School parking permit.

2. SENIORS: Don't forget to fill out a PERMANENT ADDRESS CARD if you haven't already. Turn in completed cards into the Front Desk. Extra cards are available at the Counseling Office or the Front Desk.

3. SENIORS: Don't forget to request your FINAL TRANSCRIPT to be sent to the college you will be attending. Bring in a stamped addressed envelope to the Transcript Counter and follow the posted instructions.

NEW

1. Juniors: If applying to private colleges, plan on attending the Private College Workshop on May 19, lunchtime in the South Gym. Learn about the college application process for UC/CSU's: College Workshop on May 26 -lunchtime in the South Gym.

2. Ticket sales for Grad Night 2011 end May 31st. Tickets are $90 now, $110 at the door. Please pick up a reservation form in the office. Scholarships are available through your counselor.

3. STUDENTS: Do you know a DHS Teacher who motivates students to learn, views teaching as an opportunity to serve students, brings dignity to the profession of teaching, demonstrates fairness to all students, supports student thinking and understanding ,and through his/her work exemplifies the high ethical codes of the teaching profession. If so, come to the main office and pick up and complete a Rotarian Teacher Award nomination form and return it to Mrs. Vogel in the Principal's office by Friday, May 13.

4. SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Gap in Davis is offering an unpaid 90-day internship program for students interested in learning about fashion, merchandising, or business. Interns will learn all aspects of The Gap including the hiring and training process, The Gap business concept, product receiving, displaying, and marketing, and more. Interns start the first week of June. Days and hours are flexible. Contact Darcy Allen at 530-750-1070 or come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office for more information.

5. Jostens will be here on Friday, May 27 at lunch for you to pick up your cap and gowns. Be there!!!

6. Attention all girls interested in trying out for Davis High Schools GIRLS Volleyball in the fall, come check our OPEN GYM times starting on May 19. Open gyms will be from 4-6pm in the South Gym at Davis High. Please feel free to check out our website for the specific dates. If you have any questions, email Julie Crawford at jcrawford at djusd.net<mailto:jcrawford at djusd.net>

7. Seniors: Pay all owed lunch fees with cash or check to the Kitchen before June 9th or your diploma may be withheld.

8. Are you interested in pursuing a career in the arts? Barbizon Performing Arts Academy, located in San Francisco, offers majors in modeling, acting, singing, dancing, photography, and fashion design. A Barbizon representative will be available on the quad at lunch on Friday to provide information to students about their school, and offer handouts on job interviewing techniques and personal development. Look for the Barbizon table on the quad at lunch on Friday!

9. Are you done with your SAT, ACT, and AP exam prep books?? Bring them to the office or library for donation between now and the last day of school for a chance to win a cool prize. The donations will be sent to Washington Unified School District to help other students in need of preparation material. Questions?!?!?!? Email Michael Cheung at wjc10992 at sbcglobal.net

TODAY

1. Cafeteria: Chicken or veggie chow mein with fried rice, sushi with fresh melon slices, pizza, sandwich, or cheeseburger and fries.

2. Hey Key Clubbers!! We hope AP testing is going well for everyone!! The general meeting this Wednesday at lunch is the second to last meeting of the school year so be sure to show up!! Have wonderful day! Abooga!!

CONTINUED

1. There will be a parent/player preseason meeting for all players interested in playing varsity, junior varsity and freshman football at DHS this coming year. This mandatory meeting will be held in the library at DHS on Thursday, May 12th at 7:00 pm. All players and one of their parents or guardians are required to attend. If there is a conflict with attending that can't be changed please contact Coach Smyte at ssmyte at djusd.net<mailto:ssmyte at djusd.net>

2. Any student who arrives on campus 5 or more minutes prior to the start of class has 2 choices: go to the library or sit at the blue tables near the tennis courts. Students who remain on campus for athletic practices or for any other reason must also go to the library or sit at blue tables by tennis courts. Students may not sit in any other areas on campus.

3. SENIORS: Have you received any scholarships or awards not administered by the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office, such as scholarships from colleges or outside organizations? If so, please come to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office and sign the "Outside Award" list. These awards will be announced at Senior Awards Night, which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 31 at 7:00pm in the IPAB.  See you in the Scholarship Office soon!