[DHS Bulletin] Mon Nov 7

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Monday,  November  7, 2011

THIS DAY IN HISTORY
-On this day in 1916, Montana suffragist Jeannette Rankin is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She is the first woman in the history of the nation to win a seat in the federal Congress.


ATHLETICS
-Girls Tennis- section team playoffs                    dismissal:  1:15

COLLEGE VISITS - Prior to attending the college visit, students must go to their class and check in with their teachers. Only students who have pre-registered in Naviance will be able to attend the college visit. Only 11th/12th graders may attend a college visit.

Upcoming College Visits
Southern Utah University (Cedar City, UT)               Tuesday         11/8    11:00


TODAY
-For Lunch: Teriyaki Chicken with veggies and rice; sweet & sour meatballs over rice; Baked Chicken and corn on the cob

-Come to Davis UNICEF club on Monday Nov.7th in room L-23. Remember to bring your Trick-or-Treat boxes! Together we can change the world!

-Still waiting for your letter from Hogwarts? Then come to N-12 today at lunch to have fun at the Harry Potter Club!


NEW
-Attn: Seniors: The panoramic senior photo will be taken during 5th period on Tuesday, November 8th. Report to your 5th period class and your teacher will take you over to the gym. Photos can be ordered for $18. Order forms will be handed out on Monday during senior English classes.

-Come show off your skills or learn new ones! Join the Freestyle Club which meets on Wednesdays in the Dance Room during lunch.

-DHS Boys JV & Varsity Lacrosse Registration is Open-
All interested players MUST REGISTER on-line and ATTEND the Parent/Athlete Meeting, so we can provide important program information and complete all required forms.
Parent/Athlete Meeting: Thursday, November 10- 6:30-8:30 pm @ Holmes Jr High

Parents, there are no fees to register and just three easy steps to get started.
1-Go to: http://www.davislacrosse.org/ and on the left side, click on the tab. 'Register Online'.
2-From the Online Registration System screen, scroll down to 'DHS Blue Devils Lacrosse'.
3-Select 'Begin Registration'
Questions:   Please contact: Lydia (530) 574-8013

-The annual DHS Ski Swap will be held on Sunday, November 13 from 9:00-3:00 in the DHS South Gym. Admission is $3; free after 11:00am. Bargains on new and used ski and snowboard equipment and clothes. Bring your used equipment to sell. Check in your items to sell at the gym on Saturday, November 12 from 4:00-8:00pm or Sunday morning November 13 from 7:30-9:00am.

-The Canned Food Drive runs from November 9-18. Bring non-perishables to your 4th period class for a chance to win a Chipotle burrito party!

-JOB OPPORTUNITY:  The City of Davis is looking for Junior Basketball Coaches and Officials.  The 7-week program begins on January 16 and teaches basic basketball fundamentals and skills to boys and girls in 3rd - 9th grades.  Applicants must be at least 15 years old, have knowledge of basketball rules and fundamentals, and be able to work with children.  Apply online at www.cityofdavis.org, or come to the Career Center in N-17 for more information.


 CONTINUED
-Attention All Clubs: There is now a box in the office for yearbook club photo forms. Turn-in  your forms ASAP because space is limited.

-Attention all clubs! If you would like to have your club or group photo featured in the Yearbook, you must fill out a form. Go to dhsyearbook.wordpress.com to download the form. For more information, come to room A-7 during 5th period or to room C-3 to see Mrs. Thomsen.

-WHAT STUDENTS and PARENTS REALLY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GETTING INTO COLLEGE
On November 9, from 7:30 - 9:00 pm in the DHS library, the DHS PTA will host a talk by UC Davis Associate Chancellor Emerita, Dr. Sally Springer, author of the bestselling book, "Admission Matters: What Students and Parents need to Know About Getting into College."  She will cover a number of important points about the college admissions process that students and parents need to know before they begin the college admissions journey. Her talk will include information on how to build a college list, what colleges look for in applicants, financial aid, and more.

-Anyone interested in a trip to Germany this summer? Please come to room N-15 on Thursday, Nov.10th @ 7:30pm.
*Knowledge of German is not required.

-DHS Student Leaders of clubs, booster groups, ASB:
Thursday, November 10, is the deadline for submitting information and articles for the November 2011 Davis High School PTA newsletter. Please send news, announcements, etc. to the DHS PTA Media listserve at DHSPTAmedia at mailman.dcn.org. Please include your name, e-mail address and phone number in case the newsletter editor has questions about your submission. The newsletter is the ONLY communication tool that reaches ALL DHS families, whether they have Internet access or not. The newsletter is generally available around the 15th of each month. This is a great way to inform, notify or enlist parents' help for upcoming DHS school and student activities.

- Juniors and Seniors:  Do you want an education that is hands on and will give you a global perspective? Do you like to travel? Do you seek adventure? If so, come to a presentation about studying abroad and how to pay for your adventure.  A representative from UC Davis will be in the Career Center N-17 at lunch on Tuesday, November 8 to talk about his experiences abroad in Costa Rica, and how the Gilman International Scholarship helped him pay for it.  See you in the Career Center Tuesday at lunch!

-Need help in your language class? Experienced tutors are available to help you any day of the week during lunch
 In room N-15.


IMPORTANT DATES:
-Friday November 11                                    No School- Legal Holiday
-November  21-25                                          Thanksgiving Break