[DHS Bulletin] 05/24/2011

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

DAY IN HISTORY

May 24, 1883: Brooklyn Bridge opens
After 14 years and 27 deaths while being constructed, the Brooklyn Bridge<http://www.history.com/topics/brooklyn-bridge> over the East River is opened, connecting the great cities of New York<http://www.history.com/topics/new-york> and Brooklyn for the first time in history. Thousands of residents of Brooklyn and Manhattan Island turned out to witness the dedication ceremony, which was presided over by President Chester A. Arthur<http://www.history.com/topics/chester-a-arthur> and New York Governor Grover Cleveland<http://www.history.com/topics/grover-cleveland>. Designed by the late John A. Roebling, the Brooklyn Bridge was the largest suspension bridge ever built to that date.

TODAY

1. Cafeteria: Beef teriyaki over rice, stuffed pasta shells, pizza, sandwich bar.

2. Attention Powder Puff Players. Practices will be held 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.

3. Grad Night tickets will be on sale every day at lunch on the quad. Tickets are $90 before May 31st and $110 at the door. This is also a good time to drop off your kindergarten photo if you haven't done so already.

4. All seniors should receive a survey rom the HUB in English in class today. If you don't receive one come to L-20 to make sure you are included in our list of where you are going to college next year.

SENIOR REMINDERS

1. Seniors: All graduates will wear their blue caps during the graduation ceremony. DO NOT alter or decorate your cap in anyway. Thank you, Administration.

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: 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!

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

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

6. 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. Pick up your yearbook during lunch and 7th period all week!! Books are $90. Autograph sections are $3.00 or 2 for $5.

2. The Floral Design class is pre-selling orchid leis for graduation. Orders are due Thursday to Ms. Schulte in room 01a to guarantee the order. The Leis will be special ordered this Friday from the San Francisco Flower market and we will have beautiful blue dyed leis. Leis cost $30 and will be conveniently ready for seniors to pick up immediately following graduation practice Friday morning. Order forms are available in Mr. Morgan's room C4, Ms. Schulte's room 01A, and at the window when you purchase your tickets.

3. This year's senior song for graduation is "Vienna" by Billy Joel.  DHS Class of 2011 graduates are eligible to audition to sing in the "Senior Choir" which will be directed by Mr. Zinn.  Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 31st during lunch in room PA8.  Copies of the music are available in room PA8 this week.

4. Plan to attend the POPS CONCERT FEATURING THE ADVANCED TREBLE CHOIR AND MADRIGAL SINGERS as they present an evening of song from the musical hits of yesterday and today on THURSDAY, JUNE 2 at 7 p.m. at Richard Brunelle Performing Building on the DHS campus. $6 Pre-sale tickets are available at Watermelon Music until June 1. $8 tickets are available at the door on the night of the performance. Intermission treats will be available.



5. Join the sport of Field Hockey this fall! Girls entering grades 9-12: there will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, June 1st at 6:00pm in DHS room N-08. Come learn about the sport and what is planned for the upcoming season. For more information, email Varsity Coach Sandie Marotti-Huckins: sandie at themarottigroup.com<mailto:sandie at themarottigroup.com>



6. "GIRLS ONLY!" It's time to gear up for the Girls' Tennis season next fall. We will have an informational meeting Tuesday, May 31st at 4:00 in DHS room P-10. Players and parents are invited. If you have any questions, please call coach Sally Hosley at 400-9711.



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

4. 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.