[DHS Bulletin] Thursday November 17 Bulletin

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
                                                                                                                         Thursday November 17, 2011


THIS DAY IN HISTORY

-1777- On this day Congress submits the Articles of Confederation to the states for ratification which was followed by the American Revolution and finally the implementation of the United States Constitution twelve years later.
- 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

Savannah College of Art & Design (Savannah, GA)            Wed      11/30

TODAY
-For Lunch: Taco Bar: Taco Meat, refried beans, special corn salsa with Spanish rice, OR Choice of Pastas: Mac and Cheese with Seasonal veggies, Ravioli, or Spaghetti with meat sauce.

NEW
-Junior Prom is December 10th.  You can pick-up dance contracts in Room C-4.  Guests are required to fill out a guest pass.

-CHiPS for Kids Toy Drive- Would you like to help make a hospitalized child or a disadvantaged child Happy?
Beginning Today, November 16th through Friday December 16 you can bring a new, unwrapped toy to the DHS
Front office Toy Drive Barrel. Toys will be delivered to the children just before the holidays.

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-Hola Amigos! Latinos Unidos is having a fundraiser at El Mariachi Restaurant in downtown Davis this Friday Nov.18. Let them know you came to support the Latinos Unidos club and 20% of the night's proceeds will go to our club. Gracias!

-Dixon Rugby Football Club invites Davis Boys and Girls to a rugby mini-camp Saturday and Sunday December 10-11,
8:30am -3:00pm in Dixon.  For registration and information, go to www.dixonrugby.com.

JOB OPPORTUNITY:  The City of Davis is looking for Junior Basketball Coaches and Officials to teach basic basketball fundamentals and skills to boys and girls in 3rd through 9th grades. Come to the Career Center in N-17 for more information.

-Are you looking for a good time or a place to buy gifts for the upcoming holidays? If so, come to the Cultural exchange clubs annual benefit concert and auction, featuring the Youth Musicians Outreach. The concert will be held on Saturday Nov 19th at 7:00pm at the Newman Chapel on C St. Tickets are $10 and can be bought from any Cultural Exchange member or at the door.

-The annual DHS Jazz Band "Jazz Extravaganza" will be held Friday, November 18 at 7:30pm in Brunelle Theatre. This is the 26th year for this concert and will feature guest saxophonist and educator, Mary Fettig. Donations at the door: $8 general; $6 student/senior; $20 family.

-Want to hang out with friends, get free popcorn and have a good time? Come to the DHS Movie Night on Tuesday, November 29 (first Tuesday after break!). The movie "Yes Man" will be shown in Mr. Reilly's room   P-10 at 6:00pm. See you there!

-Buy your Yearbook today! Get your yearbook for $75.00 before prices go up to $80.00 after Thanksgiving break! Visit www.dhsyearbook.wordpress.com<http://www.dhsyearbook.wordpress.com> to purchase one today!

-VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:  Korematsu Elementary School needs volunteers for its Winter Craft Fair held on Saturday, November 19th from 9pm - 3pm in Korematsu's MPR. Come to the Career Center in N-17 for more information.

-Come cheer the DHS Boys and Girls Basketball teams as they take on the alumni players at the Second Annual Alumni Games on Saturday, November 26. The DHS varsity girls play the alumni women at 2:00pm followed by the JV boys vs. older alumni men at 3:15pm and varsity boys vs. younger alumni men at 4:30pm. New this year is the men's alumni vs. alumni game at 5:45pm featuring players from even numbered years of graduation vs. those graduates from odd numbered years. Admission will be charged for this DHS basketball program fundraiser: $5 adults; $2 youth; under 10 free. For more info, go to www.davishighhoops.com<http://www.davishighhoops.com>

-Seniors:  Show all your fellow classmates how cute you were as a kindergartner! Bring in a wallet sized (2x3) photo for the Kindergarten Wall at Grad Night. Drop box is located at the DHS Front Desk.

-Hey Seniors! If you are interested in participating in Rent-a-Senior, or have questions about it, come to C-4 to pick up an application. Applications are due in room C-4 Friday November 18.  Hope to see your application soon!

-"Save the date - our first blood drive of the year will be Friday, Dec. 2.  You must be a minimum of 16 years old to donate.  More details to follow."

-Red Cross Club will be meeting this Friday at lunch in room S-1. Anyone who is interested to help with the blood drive committee is welcome to join. See you there!

-Canned Food Drive- The canned food drive runs from November 9 - 18. Bring non-perishables to your 4th period classes for a chance to win a Chipotle Burrito Party!

-Transgender Day- This Friday is Transgender Day to remember and honor all those who have been wrongly murdered because of their gender identity or gender expression. Please visit the flowers in the quad. Each flower will represent someone who has died.

- 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.

IMPORTANT DATES:
-November 21-25                                          Thanksgiving Break
- December 19- January 2                               Winter Break