[DHS Bulletin] 05/20/2011

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

DAY IN HISTORY

May 20, 1873: Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis receive patent for blue jeans
On this day in 1873, San Francisco<http://www.history.com/topics/san-francisco> businessman Levi Strauss and Reno, Nevada<http://www.history.com/topics/nevada>, tailor Jacob Davis are given a patent to create work pants reinforced with metal rivets, marking the birth of one of the world's most famous garments: blue jeans.

SPORTS

Girls Lacrosse vs Monte Vista/Dougherty Valley winner                     5pm;
Boys Lacrosse at Monte Vista/College Park winner                 5pm;
Track at Elk Grove (Section Finals)                                         3pm;
Baseball vs Oak Ridge                                                             4pm;
Boys Tennis NorCals at Natomas Racquet Club                                  11:30am

TODAY

1. Cafeteria: Meatloaf sandwich with potato salad, BBQ hot dog with baked beans, pizza, sandwich,  and chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries.

2. Come and watch the Girls Varsity lacrosse team make Davis High history, by playing in the second round of the North Coast Sections. DHS plays Monte Vista on Friday at 7pm at Ron and Mary Brown Stadium.

SENIOR REMINDERS

1. 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.

2. Seniors: If you will be attending Sac City Community College next year, please check your e-mail (including your SPAM). Many registration dates and times were changed!

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

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

5. 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. If your common application college is requesting submission of a final report- you will need to make a request at the transcript counter. Stamped addressed envelope is not needed.

NEW

1. All Physical Education students! Friday May 27th is the last day to complete PE make ups in the gym at lunch! Independent Lifetime Sports students! If your sport is over you still need to be working out at least 4 days a week and turning in a signed activity log! See your teacher if you have any questions.

2. Hey Debaters!! Our end of the year banquet is this Sunday, May 22nd at Ms. Martineau's house. Hope to see you there!

3. Grad might Myth #5-Grad Night is the best thing to do after graduation-This myth is true!! Alumni of Davis High still have great memories of Grad Night-the all night celebration with all of your friends. Get your tickets during lunch everyday next week

4. Are you looking to spruce up your graduation look? If so, the DHS Floral Design class is selling lei's made of either blue or purple orchids! Order forms are in the front office and C-4.

5. Tryouts for the DHS Men's Basketball Summer Teams begin next week. They are being held in the DHS New Gym Monday, May 23rd through Friday, May 27th. Varsity players are asked to come from 4-5:30 pm. JV and freshmen (this includes 8th graders) players are asked to come from 5:30-7 pm. More information can be found at the www.davishighhoops<http://www.davishighhoops> website.

6. Don't miss Jazz-N-Pops, the final DHS concert of the school year, featuring the talents of the Jazz Choir, Concert Choir, and Combo! You'll hear music from the Broadway Musical "Chicago", "Avenue Q", "Spamalot", "Hairspray" and more! Performance is Saturday, June 4th at 7:30 at the Brunelle Hall (IPAB). Tickets are available through choir members and at the door. Tickets are $5.00 for students and $8.00 for adults in advance; at the door all tickets are $10.00. For more information, please contact Mr. Zinn at wzinn at djusd.net<http://us.mc833.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=wzinn@djusd.net>

CONTINUED

1. Attention Powder Puff Players. Practices will be held Monday the 23rd and Tuesday the 24th. Both teams will practice from 5:00 to 7:00pm each day rain or shine. Attendance will affect playing time. So go as many as times as you can.

2. 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. If you have questions email Michael Cheung at wjc10992 at sbcglobal.net

3. Girls entering grades 8-12 who are interested in playing basketball for DHS this summer: There will be an informational meeting at 6:00pm on May 23rd in the South Gym at DHS. Varsity Coach Karen Foster will be answering questions and letting parents and players know what is planned.

4. Juniors: Learn about the college application process for UC/CSU's: College Workshop on May 26 lunch time in the South Gym.

5. CURRENT UPDATE ON SUMMER CLASSES AT SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE: Don Palm, Dean for the SCC Davis Center would like to inform high school students that all summer session classes at Sacramento City College are full. The wait lists are also full with continuing and new college students. High school students will not be considered for summer session classes on May 19 & 20. Mr. Palm sincerely regrets that the continuing state government stalemate has affected all high school students. Please check next year's course requests in Zangle Student Connect to ensure you are registered for required courses.

6. May 25 is the deadline to submit articles to the June DHS PTA newsletter. Send articles to dhsptamedia at mailman.dcn.org<mailto:dhsptamedia at mailman.dcn.org> along with your name and the name of a parent.