From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Mon Oct 3 13:19:13 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2011 20:19:13 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Tuesday, October 4 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37AA36D7@djusdmail3.djusd.k12.ca.us> Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Tuesday, October 4, 2011 THIS DAY IN HISTORY - The Soviet Union inaugurated the "Space Age" with its launch of Sputnik, the world's first artificial satellite. The spacecraft was named Sputnik after the Russian word for "satellite. ATHLETICS -Cross County @ DVC Center Meet dismissal: 1:15 -Girls Golf @ Bartley Cavanaugh - 1:00 dismissal: 11:30 -Boys Soccer vs. Monterey Trail - 4:00V-5:30JV dismissal: 2:00V -Girls Tennis vs. Monterey Trail - 3:45 dismissal: 3:45 COLLEGE VISITS - all visits are in the Career Center, Room N-17 -University of Washington Seattle October 4 9:00 am -Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Prescott, AZ) October 4 10:00 am -University of Washington Tacoma October 5 9:00 am -Seattle University October 5 1:00 pm -University of Oregon Eugene October 5 2:30 pm -Kalamazoo College (Kalamazoo, MI) October 6 9:00 am -Arizona State University October 7 9:00 am -Carleton College (Northfield, MN) October 7 10:00 am -Princeton University (Princeton, NJ) October 7 11:00 am TODAY -Beef Teriyaki/Broccoli/Rice; Stuffed Pasta Shells; Chicken Adobo made from scratch with local organic rice -Attention: Juniors! The PSAT October 15! Sign-up at lunch today through October 7 in the large conference room. The tests will be held on Saturday, October 15 from 7:45 to 11:30 am. The cost is $24.00 and you must bring your student ID. 10th graders may sign up on Friday only. If the fee is a hardship, please see your counselor as soon as possible to arrange for a fee waiver. This is available on a first-come, first-serve basis only. -Picture Retake Day is today! Pictures will be taken in the Library from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. Forms for purchasing photos are in the Front Office. Students who have not yet had their picture taken for their ID will get a call slip to come to the Library West Conference Room. If you wish to have your pictures re-taken, you must bring your original package with you. Show the package to your teacher to get permission to go to the Library for re-takes. Pictures will NOT be taken at lunch! -Seniors! Do you have a vision or a skill you would like to see used at Graduation this year? Come to C-4 to pick up a Graduation Committee application so we can begin planning. Applications are today to Room C-4. -?Hola Amigos! A reminder from the Latinos Unidos Club: Today's meeting in room A-5 is for officers only. -The DHS Car Club is holding its first meeting today at lunch in O-3. We will be discussing the club's goals and projects, including a day at the race track. - Show off your skills or learn new ones! Come join the Freestyle Club at lunch at the stage on the quad today. -Students and Teachers! An art project is being proposed for our new stadium. If you would like to be a part of the decision, please come to the Library's west conference room at lunch today to speak with our designer. She will tell us about the purse, the process, elicit you feedback, and tell how you can help. NEW -Attention students:? The Academic Center offers free tutoring in all academic subjects.? UC Davis tutors are available to help you with homework, essays and projects.? Stop by room M-2 for more info.? -Hey there, Blue Devils! If you aren't listening to these announcements, you may be missing your chance at fame! If you want to have a chance to become known, come to the very first meeting of the DHS Filmmaking Club on Wednesday, October 5 at lunch in A-7. We'll accept anyone interested in any part of filmmaking or acting. Remember, every star starts somewhere, why not here? -Davis High School Snowboard Team: There is still time to get some information about the DHS Snowboard team for any interested students. The snowboard team is a co-ed team for 9-12th graders who have at least some snowboarding experience. We are a race team, but get coaching in free-style riding, board cross and the terrain park if interested. Come have some fun this winter and improve your snowboarding skills tremendously in 1 season, and make some new friends. For more information, call Marcia Heller at 753-8930 or e-mail dmheller4 at gmail.com -Hey all Mu Alpha Theta members! It's time to pay your membership fees. Come to N-5 Thursday, October 6 at lunch and bring $10. Hope to see you there! -Seniors - your senior quotes for yearbook are due Monday, October 10. Drop them off in boxes located in the front office or library. You can also Facebook message them to Aggie Tang or Emma Phillips There is a critical parent meeting for parents of players who want to try out for a DHS Men's Basketball Team on October 5th from 7:00-7:30 at Davis High School Room A-5.? Players do not need to attend unless a parent is unable to attend.? It is mandatory to have paperwork turned in prior to tryouts.? The meeting room is adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Center parking lot.? The purpose of the meeting is to receive and turn in mandatory paperwork for tryouts.? Tryouts will begin November 7.? Please refer to the website www.davishighhoops.com Interested in going to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom this month? Come to the Key Club meeting Wednesday, October 5 at lunch in S-12! Attention: DHS Student Leaders of clubs, booster groups, ASB! Monday, October 10, is the deadline for submitting information and articles for the October 2011 DHS PTA newsletter. Please send news, announcements, etc. to the DHS PTA Media listserv at DHSPTAmedia at mailman.dcn.org. Please include your name and a parent or faculty name and contact information (e-mail address and phone number) in case the newsletter editor has questions about your submission. Also, please be sure to include a teacher or parent contact and his/her phone number or e-mail address. 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. CONTINUED -Are you good with languages? Do you think you are qualified to tutor your peers in French, Spanish, German, Japanese, or Chinese? Then come to the Language Tutors Club meeting on Wednesday, October 5 in N-15. New tutors welcome! Applications are available in N-15. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Tue Oct 4 13:16:19 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2011 20:16:19 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Wednesday, October 05 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37AA37CE@djusdmail3.djusd.k12.ca.us> THIS DAY IN HISTORY - 1947, President Harry Truman (1884-1972) made the first-ever televised presidential address from the White House, asking Americans to cut back on their use of grain in order to help starving Europeans. ATHLETICS -Field Hockey vs. Corning - 3:30JV-4:30V dismissal 2:15JV-3:15V -Girls Volleyball @ Laguna Creek - 5:00JV-6:00V -Girls Water Polo vs. Monterey Trail - 3:45 dismissal 3:00 -Boys Water Polo vs. Monterey Trail - 3:45 dismissal 3:00 COLLEGE VISITS - all visits are in the Career Center, Room N-17 -University of Washington Tacoma October 5 9:00 am -Seattle University October 5 1:00 pm -University of Oregon Eugene October 5 2:30 pm -Kalamazoo College (Kalamazoo, MI) October 6 9:00 am -Arizona State University October 7 9:00 am -Carleton College (Northfield, MN) October 7 10:00 am -Princeton University (Princeton, NJ) October 7 11:00 am -Yale University (New Haven, CT) October 7 2:30 pm TODAY -Chicken Lo Mein/Fried Rice; Veggie Lo Mein/Fried Rice; Susi/Broccoli Slaw; BBQ Cheeseburger/Fries; Pizza -Attention: Juniors! The PSAT October 15! Sign-up at lunch today through October 7 in the large conference room. The tests will be held on Saturday, October 15 from 7:45 to 11:30 am. The cost is $24.00 and you must bring your student ID. 10th graders may sign up on Friday only. If the fee is a hardship, please see your counselor as soon as possible to arrange for a fee waiver. This is available on a first-come, first-serve basis only. -Speech and Debate team will meet today after school in P-23. -Are you good with languages? Do you think you are qualified to tutor your peers in French, Spanish, German, Japanese, or Chinese? Then come to the Language Tutors Club meeting today in N-15. New tutors welcome! Applications are available in N-15. -Hey there, Blue Devils! If you aren't listening to these announcements, you may be missing your chance at fame! If you want to have a chance to become known, come to the very first meeting of the DHS Filmmaking today at lunch in A-7. We'll accept anyone interested in any part of filmmaking or acting. Remember, every star starts somewhere, why not here? -Interested in going to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom this month? Come to the Key Club meeting today at lunch in S-12! - There is a critical parent meeting for parents of players who want to try out for a DHS Men's Basketball Team on tonight from 7:00-7:30 at Davis High School Room A-5.? Players do not need to attend unless a parent is unable to attend.? It is mandatory to have paperwork turned in prior to tryouts.? The meeting room is adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Center parking lot.? The purpose of the meeting is to receive and turn in mandatory paperwork for tryouts.? Tryouts will begin November 7.? Please refer to the website www.davishighhoops.com. - NEW? -CSF meets Friday, October 7 at lunch in P-13. This is the first meeting of the year. Remember, you need two meetings per semester in order to be an active member. CONTINUED -Seniors - your senior quotes for yearbook are due Monday, October 10. Drop them off in boxes located in the front office or library. You can also Facebook message them to Aggie Tang or Emma Phillips. -Attention students:? The Academic Center offers free tutoring in all academic subjects.? UC Davis tutors are available to help you with homework, essays and projects.? Stop by room M-2 for more info. -Hey all Mu Alpha Theta members! It's time to pay your membership fees. Come to N-5 Thursday, October 6 at lunch and bring $10. Hope to see you there! -Davis High School Snowboard Team: There is still time to get some information about the DHS Snowboard team for any interested students. The snowboard team is a co-ed team for 9-12th graders who have at least some snowboarding experience. We are a race team, but get coaching in free-style riding, board cross and the terrain park if interested. Come have some fun this winter and improve your snowboarding skills tremendously in 1 season, and make some new friends. For more information, call Marcia Heller at 753-8930 or e-mail dmheller4 at gmail.com -Attention: DHS Student Leaders of clubs, booster groups, ASB! Monday, October 10, is the deadline for submitting information and articles for the October 2011 DHS PTA newsletter. Please send news, announcements, etc. to the DHS PTA Media listserv at DHSPTAmedia at mailman.dcn.org. Please include your name and a parent or faculty name and contact information (e-mail address and phone number) in case the newsletter editor has questions about your submission. Also, please be sure to include a teacher or parent contact and his/her phone number or e-mail address. 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. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Wed Oct 5 13:21:21 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 20:21:21 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Thursday October 06 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37AA38C6@djusdmail3.djusd.k12.ca.us> THIS DAY IN HISTORY -1866: the Reno gang carried out the first robbery of a moving train in the U.S., making off with over $10,000 from an Ohio & Mississippi train in Indiana. Prior to this innovation in crime, holdups had taken place only on trains sitting at stations or freight yards. ATHLETICS -Boys Soccer @ Elk Grove - 4:00V-5:30JV dismissal: 2:00V-3:30JV -Girls Tennis @ Elk Grove - 3:45 dismissal: 2:10 Girls Frosh Volleyball vs. Woodland Poly - 4:00 Frosh Football @ St. Mary's - 6:00 COLLEGE VISITS - all visits are in the Career Center, Room N-17 -Kalamazoo College (Kalamazoo, MI) October 6 9:00 am -Arizona State University October 7 9:00 am -Carleton College (Northfield, MN) October 7 10:00 am -Princeton University (Princeton, NJ) October 7 11:00 am -Yale University (New Haven, CT) October 7 2:30 pm TODAY -Taco Bar; Mac and Cheese/Veggies; Ravioli; Spaghetti/Meat Sauce -Attention: Juniors! The PSAT October 15! Sign-up at lunch today through October 7 in the large conference room. The tests will be held on Saturday, October 15 from 7:45 to 11:30 am. The cost is $24.00 (Checks payable to DHS) and you must bring your student ID. 10th graders may sign up on Friday only. If the fee is a hardship, please see your counselor as soon as possible to arrange for a fee waiver. This is available on a first-come, first-serve basis only. -Hey all Mu Alpha Theta members! It's time to pay your membership fees. Come to N-5 today at lunch and bring $10. Hope to see you there! NEW -Are you interested in helping the International Community while still having fun? Then come to Interact Club at lunch on Friday, October 7 in Mr. Curley's Room, O-4. -Hello all Muslim Student Association members! There will be an optional meeting on Friday, October 7, to finalize pamphlets that will be distributed in our Eid-at Adha events. All students are welcome! -GSA is meeting Friday, October 7 at lunch in the East Room of the Library. Everyone is welcome! We will be discussing LGBT History Month! Bring your lunch! -Do you want to help children all over the world? Come to Davis UNICEF Club on Monday, October 10 in L-23. Together, we can change the world! -There will be an informational meeting for 9th through 12th graders, boys and girls, interested in joining the DHS Ski Team. It will be held Wednesday Oct 12, at 7 PM, in the DHS Library. Students and a parent or gaurdian should attend. The team placed first in the state last year, and we are looking forward to another successful season. If there are questions, you can contact coach Bob Brewer (rebrewer at ucdavis.edu) or the parent team managers Jim Steidler (steidlerj at yahoo.com) or Karen Steidler (steidlerk at yahoo.com) CONTINUED -Seniors - your senior quotes for yearbook are due Monday, October 10. Drop them off in boxes located in the front office or library. You can also Facebook message them to Aggie Tang or Emma Phillips. -Seniors: Order your DSHS Graduation cap, gown, and tassel; announcements; and/or your graduation ring on Monday, October 10 at lunch; Tuesday or Wednesday, at lunch and after school at the yellow tent in the Quad. Extra packets are available in the office. A $50.00 deposit is required. If under $50.00, payment is required in full. -Juniors: If you are interested in ordering a class ring, please order on Monday, October 10 at lunch; Tuesday or Wednesday, October 11 or 12 at lunch and after school at the yellow tent in the Quad. Extra packets are available in the office. A $50.00 deposit is required to order a class ring. -Attention students: The Academic Center offers free tutoring in all academic subjects. UC Davis tutors are available to help you with homework, essays and projects. Stop by room M-2 for more info. -CSF meets Friday, October 7 at lunch in P-13. This is the first meeting of the year. Remember, you need two meetings per semester in order to be an active member. -Davis High School Snowboard Team: There is still time to get some information about the DHS Snowboard team for any interested students. The snowboard team is a co-ed team for 9-12th graders who have at least some snowboarding experience. We are a race team, but get coaching in free-style riding, board cross and the terrain park if interested. Come have some fun this winter and improve your snowboarding skills tremendously in 1 season, and make some new friends. For more information, call Marcia Heller at 753-8930 or e-mail dmheller4 at gmail.com -Attention: DHS Student Leaders of clubs, booster groups, ASB! Monday, October 10, is the deadline for submitting information and articles for the October 2011 DHS PTA newsletter. Please send news, announcements, etc. to the DHS PTA Media listserv at DHSPTAmedia at mailman.dcn.org. Please include your name and a parent or faculty name and contact information (e-mail address and phone number) in case the newsletter editor has questions about your submission. Also, please be sure to include a teacher or parent contact and his/her phone number or e-mail address. 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. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Thu Oct 6 11:48:39 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2011 18:48:39 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Friday October 07 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37AA4207@djusdmail3.djusd.k12.ca.us> THIS DAY IN HISTORY -1975, a New York State Supreme Court judge reversed a 4-year-old deportation order for John Lennon, allowing him to remain legally in his adoptive home of New York City. John Lennon had begun to associate publicly with radical figures, and the White House reportedly grew concerned over his potentially powerful influence with a generation of 18-to-20-year-olds who would be allowed, for the first time, to vote in the 1972 presidential election. Read more about it at History.com. ATHLETICS -Football JV/Varsity vs. Franklin - 5:00JV-7:15V -Boys Water Polo Varsity @ S&R Cup - all day Dismissal - all day COLLEGE VISITS - all visits are in the Career Center, Room N-17. The complete list of college visits is available in N-17. -Arizona State University October 7 9:00 am -Carleton College (Northfield, MN) October 7 10:00 am -Princeton University (Princeton, NJ) October 7 11:00 am -Yale University (New Haven, CT) October 7 2:30 pm -University of Victoria (Canada) October 10 10:00 am -Brown University (Providence, RI) October 12 9:00 am TODAY -Rice bowl - choice of: BBQ beef, mandarin chicken, honey fire chicken The Blue Devils Club Meeting, scheduled for today, is CANCELLED. -The PE order is in.? If you ordered sweats or PE clothes at registration they are here! Bring your receipt to your teacher as soon as possible! -The Green Recycle Containers are not for cardboard, trash or other unauthorized materials. Davis Waste Removal will not take the recycling if they see cardboard. That recycle bin is for paper only. The other one is for cans, glass and plastic bottles. Please don't defeat the purpose of recycling ! Cardboard goes in the small dumpster, located beyond the recycling containers. It needs to be flattened! -Attention: Sophomores and Juniors! This is the last day to sign-up for the PSAT at lunch in the large conference room. The tests will be held on Saturday, October 15 from 7:45 to 11:30 am. The cost is $24.00 (Checks payable to DHS) and you must bring your student ID. If the fee is a hardship, please see your counselor as soon as possible to arrange for a fee waiver. This is available on a first-come, first-serve basis only. -Are you interested in helping the International Community while still having fun? Then come to Interact Club at lunch today in Mr. Curley's Room, O-4. -Hello all Muslim Student Association members! There will be an optional meeting today, to finalize pamphlets that will be distributed in our Eid-at Adha events. All students are welcome! -GSA meets at lunch today in the East Room of the Library. Everyone is welcome! We will be discussing LGBT History Month! Bring your lunch! -CSF meets today at lunch in P-13. This is the first meeting of the year. Remember, you need two meetings per semester in order to be an active member. NEW? -Come show off your skills or learn new ones! Join the Freestyle Club Tuesdays at 12:05 at lunch on the quad! CONTINUED -Seniors - your senior quotes for yearbook are due Monday, October 10. Drop them off in boxes located in the front office or library. You can also Facebook message them to Aggie Tang or Emma Phillips. -Seniors:? Order your DSHS Graduation cap, gown, and tassel; announcements; and/or your graduation ring on Monday, October 10 at lunch; Tuesday or Wednesday, at lunch and after school at the yellow tent in the Quad.? Extra packets are available in the office.? A $50.00 deposit is required.? If under $50.00, payment is required in full. -Do you want to help children all over the world? Come to Davis UNICEF Club on Monday, October 10 in L-23. Together, we can change the world! -Juniors:? If you are interested in ordering a class ring, please order on Monday, October 10 at lunch; Tuesday or Wednesday, October 11 or 12 at lunch and after school at the yellow tent in the Quad.? Extra packets are available in the office.? A $50.00 deposit is required to order a class ring. -Attention: DHS Student Leaders of clubs, booster groups, ASB! Monday, October 10, is the deadline for submitting information and articles for the October 2011 DHS PTA newsletter. Please send news, announcements, etc. to the DHS PTA Media listserv at DHSPTAmedia at mailman.dcn.org. Please include your name and a parent or faculty name and contact information (e-mail address and phone number) in case the newsletter editor has questions about your submission. Also, please be sure to include a teacher or parent contact and his/her phone number or e-mail address. 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. -There will be an informational meeting for 9th through 12th graders, boys and girls, interested in joining the DHS Ski Team. It will be held Wednesday Oct 12, at 7 PM, in the DHS Library. Students and a parent or gaurdian should attend. The team placed first in the state last year, and we are looking forward to another successful season. If there are questions, you can contact coach Bob Brewer (rebrewer at ucdavis.edu) or the parent team managers Jim Steidler (steidlerj at yahoo.com) or Karen Steidler (steidlerk at yahoo.com) -Davis High School Snowboard Team: There is still time to get some information about the DHS Snowboard team for any interested students. The snowboard team is a co-ed team for 9-12th graders who have at least some snowboarding experience. We are a race team, but get coaching in free-style riding, board cross and the terrain park if interested. Come have some fun this winter and improve your snowboarding skills tremendously in 1 season, and make some new friends. For more information, call Marcia Heller at 753-8930 or e-mail dmheller4 at gmail.com From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Fri Oct 7 13:23:44 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 20:23:44 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Monday October 10 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37AA47B1@djusdmail3.djusd.k12.ca.us> THIS DAY IN HISTORY -1973: Spiro Agnew became the first U.S. vice president to resign in disgrace. The same day, he pleaded no contest to a charge of federal income tax evasion in exchange for the dropping of charges of political corruption. Read more about it at History.com. ATHLETICS -Field Hockey JV/V @ Bella Vista - 3:30/4:30 dismissal 1:15JV-2:00V -Girls Volleyball vs. Monterey Trail (JV/V) - 5:00/6:00 COLLEGE VISITS - all visits are in the Career Center, Room N-17. The complete list of college visits is available in N-17. -University of Victoria (Canada) October 10 10:00 am -Sacramento City College?????????????????????????????????????????????????????? October 11?????? 11:55 am -Brown University (Providence, RI) October 12 9:00 am -Scripps College (Claremont, CA) October 13 12:10 pm -University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, WA) October 13 1:00 pm -Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising October 14 10:00 am -Reed College (Portland, OR) October 14 1:35 pm TODAY -The PE order is in.? If you ordered sweats or PE clothes at registration they are here! Bring your receipt to your teacher as soon as possible! -The Green Recycle Containers are not for cardboard, trash or other unauthorized materials. Davis Waste Removal will not take the recycling if they see cardboard. That recycle bin is for paper only. The other one is for cans, glass and plastic bottles. Please don't defeat the purpose of recycling ! Cardboard goes in the small dumpster, located beyond the recycling containers. It needs to be flattened! -Seniors - your senior quotes for yearbook are due today. Drop them off in boxes located in the front office or library. You can also Facebook message them to Aggie Tang or Emma Phillips. -Seniors:? Order your DSHS Graduation cap, gown, and tassel; announcements; and/or your graduation ring today at lunch; Tuesday or Wednesday, at lunch and after school at the yellow tent in the Quad.? Extra packets are available in the office.? A $50.00 deposit is required.? If under $50.00, payment is required in full. -Juniors:? If you are interested in ordering a class ring, please order today at lunch; Tuesday or Wednesday, October 11 or 12 at lunch and after school at the yellow tent in the Quad.? Extra packets are available in the office.? A $50.00 deposit is required to order a class ring. -Do you want to help children all over the world? Come to Davis UNICEF Club today in L-23. Together, we can change the world! -Each year, thousands of children as young as 5 are abducted from their homes and forced to become child soldiers. You can make a difference. Come to the Invisible children's meeting on today at lunch in L-29. -Attention: DHS Student Leaders of clubs, booster groups, ASB! Today is the deadline for submitting information and articles for the October 2011 DHS PTA newsletter. Please send news, announcements, etc. to the DHS PTA Media listserv at DHSPTAmedia at mailman.dcn.org. Please include your name and a parent or faculty name and contact information (e-mail address and phone number) in case the newsletter editor has questions about your submission. Also, please be sure to include a teacher or parent contact and his/her phone number or e-mail address. The newsletter is the ONLY communication tool that reaches ALL DHS families, whether they have Internet access or not. NEW? -The Language Tutors Club is still looking for new tutors. The last day to join is Wednesday, October 12. Applications must be turned in by that day. CONTINUED -Come show off your skills or learn new ones! Join the Freestyle Club Tuesdays at 12:05 at lunch on the quad! -There will be an informational meeting for 9th through 12th graders, boys and girls, interested in joining the DHS Ski Team. It will be held Wednesday Oct 12, at 7 PM, in the DHS Library. Students and a parent or gaurdian should attend. The team placed first in the state last year, and we are looking forward to another successful season. If there are questions, you can contact coach Bob Brewer (rebrewer at ucdavis.edu) or the parent team managers Jim Steidler (steidlerj at yahoo.com) or Karen Steidler (steidlerk at yahoo.com) -Davis High School Snowboard Team: There is still time to get some information about the DHS Snowboard team for any interested students. The snowboard team is a co-ed team for 9-12th graders who have at least some snowboarding experience. We are a race team, but get coaching in free-style riding, board cross and the terrain park if interested. Come have some fun this winter and improve your snowboarding skills tremendously in 1 season, and make some new friends. For more information, call Marcia Heller at 753-8930 or e-mail dmheller4 at gmail.com Sharon Sharon Talesfore Front Desk Davis Senior High School From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Mon Oct 10 13:23:11 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:23:11 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Tuesday October 11 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37D798E5@djusdmail3.djusd.k12.ca.us> THIS DAY IN HISTORY -2000: Former President Jimmy Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize "for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development." Read more about it at History.com. ATHLETICS -Boys Soccer vs. Franklin - 4:00V-5:30JV dismissal: 3:00V Girls Tennis vs. Franklin - 3:45 dismissal: 3:05 Girls Volleyball Frosh vs. River Valley- 5:00 COLLEGE VISITS - all visits are in the Career Center, Room N-17. The complete list of college visits is available in N-17. Students interested in attending a college visit must sign up for the visit at least one day prior in Naviance. The visits will have a limit of 70 students. 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. -Sacramento City College?????????????????????????????????????????????????????? October 11?????? 11:55 am TODAY -Seniors:? Order your DSHS Graduation cap, gown, and tassel; announcements; and/or your graduation ring today at lunch; or Wednesday, at lunch and after school at the yellow tent in the Quad.? Extra packets are available in the office.? A $50.00 deposit is required.? If under $50.00, payment is required in full. -Juniors:? If you are interested in ordering a class ring, please order today at lunch; or Wednesday at lunch and after school at the yellow tent in the Quad.? Extra packets are available in the office.? A $50.00 deposit is required to order a class ring. -Hey dancers, come to our dance club meeting today at lunch in the dance room. We will be working on our project, so be sure to come. New members are also welcome. We hope to see you there! - Show off your skills or learn new ones! Join the Freestyle Club today at 12:05 at lunch on the quad! -Do you like middle eastern food? Do you want to learn Farsi or more about Middle Eastern culture? Then come to the Persian Student Union meeting today at lunch in L-20. Hope to see you there! NEW? -Hey Speech and Debate Team members! We will meet this Wednesday, October 12 after school in P-23. Hope to see you there! -Want to make a difference at DHS? Come to the Climate committee meeting Wednesday, October 12 @ 2:45 pm in the Library West Classroom. Everyone is invited. -Calling all hobbits, elves and wizards for Friendship day! Please turn in your signed Friendship Day permission slips ASAP! The deadline is this Thursday, October 13. October is Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender History Month. The DHS Gay Straight Alliance is putting up posters with Gay History and historical figures around the school. For example, did you know that the former tennis champion Billie Jean King is a lesbian? CONTINUED -The PE order is in.? If you ordered sweats or PE clothes at registration they are here! Bring your receipt to your teacher as soon as possible! -The Green Recycle Containers are not for cardboard, trash or other unauthorized materials. Davis Waste Removal will not take the recycling if they see cardboard. That recycle bin is for paper only. The other one is for cans, glass and plastic bottles. Please don't defeat the purpose of recycling ! Cardboard goes in the small dumpster, located beyond the recycling containers. It needs to be flattened! -The Language Tutors Club is still looking for new tutors. The last day to join is Wednesday, October 12. Applications must be turned in by that day. -There will be an informational meeting for 9th through 12th graders, boys and girls, interested in joining the DHS Ski Team. It will be held Wednesday Oct 12, at 7 PM, in the DHS Library. Students and a parent or gaurdian should attend. The team placed first in the state last year, and we are looking forward to another successful season. If there are questions, you can contact coach Bob Brewer (rebrewer at ucdavis.edu) or the parent team managers Jim Steidler (steidlerj at yahoo.com) or Karen Steidler (steidlerk at yahoo.com) -Davis High School Snowboard Team: There is still time to get some information about the DHS Snowboard team for any interested students. The snowboard team is a co-ed team for 9-12th graders who have at least some snowboarding experience. We are a race team, but get coaching in free-style riding, board cross and the terrain park if interested. Come have some fun this winter and improve your snowboarding skills tremendously in 1 season, and make some new friends. For more information, call Marcia Heller at 753-8930 or e-mail dmheller4 at gmail.com From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Tue Oct 11 13:09:47 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:09:47 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Wednesday October 14 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37D7B988@djusdmail3.djusd.k12.ca.us> Sharon Sharon Talesfore Front Desk Davis Senior High School From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Tue Oct 11 14:06:09 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:06:09 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Wednesday October 12 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37D7C9C9@djusdmail3.djusd.k12.ca.us> THIS DAY IN HISTORY -1492: After sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus sights a Bahamian island, believing he has reached East Asia. Read more about it at History.com. ATHLETICS -Cross Country @Bronco Invitational Field Hockey @ Chico - 3:30JV-4:30V dismissal: 12:15JV-1:15V Girls Golf @ Wildhorse - 1:00 dismissal: 11:45 Girls Volleyball@ Elk Grove - 5:00JV-6:00V Girls Water Polo @ St. Francisco - 3:45 dismissal: 2:00 Boys Water Polo @ Jesuit - 3:45 dismissal: 2:00 COLLEGE VISITS - all visits are in the Career Center, Room N-17. The complete list of college visits is available in N-17. Students interested in attending a college visit must sign up for the visit at least one day prior in Naviance. The visits will have a limit of 70 students. 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. This week's college visits are: Brown University (Providence, RI) 10/12 Scripps College (Claremont, CA) 10/13 University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, WA) 10/13 Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 10/14 Reed College (Portland, OR) 10/14 TODAY -Chicken Lo Mein; Veggie Lo Mein; Chicken Eggs Rolls/Fried Rice; Fresh Sushi/Broccoli Slaw; BBQ Cheeseburger with roasted or seasoned potatoes. -Congratulations to Davis Senior High School students who have been named Commended Students in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship competition.? Come to the Career Center in N-17 to see the list of Commended Students.? If your name is on the list, you will receive a certificate from the National Merit Corporation. -The Language Tutors Club is still looking for new tutors. Today is the last day to join. Applications must be turned in today. -There will be an MSA meeting today in P-10. We will hold elections and discuss planned events. Everyone is welcome. -Seniors:? Order your DSHS Graduation cap, gown, and tassel; announcements; and/or your graduation ring today at lunch and after school at the yellow tent in the Quad.? Extra packets are available in the office.? A $50.00 deposit is required.? If under $50.00, payment is required in full. -Juniors:? If you are interested in ordering a class ring, please order today at lunch and after school at the yellow tent in the Quad.? Extra packets are available in the office.? A $50.00 deposit is required to order a class ring. Any musicians, singers, actors, dancers, any other people with a talent or story they want to show the world, come to the NEW Davis High School Filmmaking Club, which meets in A-7 today at lunch, where we will be discussing our music video project! -Hey Speech and Debate Team members! We will meet today after school in P-23. Hope to see you there! - Want to make a difference at DHS? Come to the Climate committee meeting today at 2:45 pm in the Library West Classroom. Everyone is invited. -There will be an informational meeting for 9th through 12th graders, boys and girls, interested in joining the DHS Ski Team. It will be held tonight, at 7 PM, in the DHS Library. Students and a parent or gaurdian should attend. The team placed first in the state last year, and we are looking forward to another successful season. If there are questions, you can contact coach Bob Brewer (rebrewer at ucdavis.edu) or the parent team managers Jim Steidler (steidlerj at yahoo.com) or Karen Steidler (steidlerk at yahoo.com NEW? -Davis High's Red Cross Club will meet Friday, October 14 at lunch in S-1. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join! Hey Blue Devils! There is a Blue Devils Club meeting Friday, October 14 at lunch in N-10. Join us as we play our first lunch game and talk about events such as Halloween and the Nautical Dance. Hope to see you there! Would you like to explore careers that interest you?? If so, you should attend the Navigate Your Future Caree r GPS event at Cal Expo on October 13-14.? At the fair, students will experience interactive, hands-on exhibits from 150 employers, training providers, colleges and universities.? Students will also be able to explore a variety of careers using three interactive websites, and participate in financial and career planning workshops.? To find out more information and to register, go to www.leed.org, or come to the Career Center in N-17 for more information. -Please join DHS's Advanced Treble Choir for an exciting evening of musical entertainment at Davis' own "Community Idol." On October 15 at 7:00 pm, in the Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, soloists (18 and older) will have the opportunity to wow the audience and compete before a judging panel and audience for prizes. Tickets are available at Watermelon Music (207 E Street) for $6.00 or from an ATC member. Tickets will be available at the door for $8.00. Contestants will be joined by performances from Davis high's all-female Advanced Treble choir and hot local band, Uncle Tony. All proceeds from the event benefit ATC's music program. The first CAML test will be held on Tuesday October 18 at lunch in any math classroom.? CAML or California Mathematics League is a problem solving competition that is participated by more than 150 high schools in California.? There are 6 tests scheduled throughout the school year and you can participate in as many as you would like.? Ask your math teacher about extra credit opportunities for participating in this competition. If you're interested in learning more about or playing Lacrosse, (one of the fastest growing team sports in the country) it's important that you sign-up online!? By registering, you'll be included in all future correspondence. Parents, there are no fees to register and just three easy steps to get started-Go to: http://www.davislacrosse.org/ and on the left side, click on the tab. 'Register Online'. -From the Online Registration System screen, you must scroll down to 'DHS Blue Devils Lacrosse'. 3-Select 'Begin Registration'. Note: High School athletes are not required to become US LAX members. An Informational Parent/ Athlete Meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Holmes Jr. High MPR. For more information contact Lydia at 530-574-8013. CONTINUED -Calling all hobbits, elves and wizards for Friendship day! Please turn in your signed Friendship Day permission slips to THE FRONT OFFICE ASAP! The deadline is this Thursday, October 13. -October is Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender History Month. The DHS Gay Straight Alliance is putting up posters with Gay History and historical figures around the school. For example, did you know that the former tennis champion Billie Jean King is a lesbian? From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Wed Oct 12 13:49:39 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:49:39 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Thursday October 13 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37D7DAA1@djusdmail3.djusd.k12.ca.us> Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Thursday, October 13, 2011 THIS DAY IN HISTORY -1800: President John Adams became the first president to reside in the executive mansion, which soon became known as the "White House" because its white-gray Virginia freestone contrasted strikingly with the red brick of nearby buildings. ATHLETICS -Boys Soccer vs. Grant - 3:30V-5:00JV dismissal: 2:30V -Girls Volleyball Frosh @ Woodland Poly - TBA -Frosh Football vs. Lodi - 6:00 pm COLLEGE VISITS - all visits are in the Career Center, Room N-17. The complete list of college visits is available in N-17. Students interested in attending a college visit must sign up for the visit at least one day prior in Naviance. The visits will have a limit of 70 students. 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 Scripps College (Claremont, CA) 10/13 University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, WA) 10/13 Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 10/14 Reed College (Portland, OR) 10/14 Duke University (Durham, NC) 10/17 DePauw University (Greencastle, IN) 10/17 TODAY -Taco Bar; Mac & Cheese/Veggies; Ravioli; Spaghetti/meat sauce -Friendship Day! Today is the deadline for turning in your signed Friendship Day permission slips to THE FRONT OFFICE ! -Congratulations to Davis Senior High School students who have been named Commended Students in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship competition. Come to the Career Center in N-17 to see the list of Commended Students. If your name is on the list, you will receive a certificate from the National Merit Corporation. NEW -Applications for cabin leaders to go to Walker creek with Korematsu Elementary are due on Wednesday, October 19. Boys are highly encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted to Brent Miille at Korematsu Elementary. CONTINUED -Davis High's Red Cross Club will meet Friday, October 14 at lunch in S-1. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join! Hey Blue Devils! There is a Blue Devils Club meeting Friday, October 14 at lunch in N-10. Join us as we play our first lunch game and talk about events such as Halloween and the Nautical Dance. Hope to see you there! Would you like to explore careers that interest you? If so, you should attend the Navigate Your Future Caree r GPS event at Cal Expo on October 13-14. At the fair, students will experience interactive, hands-on exhibits from 150 employers, training providers, colleges and universities. Students will also be able to explore a variety of careers using three interactive websites, and participate in financial and career planning workshops. To find out more information and to register, go to www.leed.org, or come to the Career Center in N-17 for more information. -Please join DHS's Advanced Treble Choir for an exciting evening of musical entertainment at Davis' own "Community Idol." On October 15 at 7:00 pm, in the Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, soloists (18 and older) will have the opportunity to wow the audience and compete before a judging panel and audience for prizes. Tickets are available at Watermelon Music (207 E Street) for $6.00 or from an ATC member. Tickets will be available at the door for $8.00. Contestants will be joined by performances from Davis high's all-female Advanced Treble choir. All proceeds from the event benefit ATC's music program. The first CAML test will be held on Tuesday October 18 at lunch in any math classroom. CAML or California Mathematics League is a problem solving competition that is participated by more than 150 high schools in California. There are 6 tests scheduled throughout the school year and you can participate in as many as you would like. Ask your math teacher about extra credit opportunities for participating in this competition. DHS Boys Lacrosse registration opens October 17! If you're interested in learning more about or playing Lacrosse, (one of the fastest growing team sports in the country) it's important that you sign-up online! By registering, you'll be included in all future correspondence. Parents, there are no fees to register and just three easy steps to get started-Go to: http://www.davislacrosse.org/ and on the left side, click on the tab. 'Register Online'. -From the Online Registration System screen, you must scroll down to 'DHS -Select 'Begin Registration'. Note: High School athletes are not required to become US LAX members. An Informational Parent/ Athlete Meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Holmes Jr. High MPR. For more information contact Lydia at 530-574-8013. -October is Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender History Month. The DHS Gay Straight Alliance is putting up posters with Gay History and historical figures around the school. For example, did you know that the former tennis champion Billie Jean King is a lesbian? From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Thu Oct 13 13:30:04 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:30:04 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Friday October 14 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37D84DB7@DJUSDMAIL4.djusd.k12.ca.us> Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Friday, October 14, 2011 THIS DAY IN HISTORY -1947: U.S. Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound. ATHLETICS Football - JV/V @ Laguna Creek - 5:00JV-7:15V dismissal 3:00JV Girls Water Polo Varsity @ Western States - all day Boys Water Polo vs. El Camino - 3:45 dismissal: 3:00 COLLEGE VISITS - all visits are in the Career Center, Room N-17. The complete list of college visits is available in N-17. Students interested in attending a college visit must sign up for the visit at least one day prior in Naviance. The visits will have a limit of 70 students. 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 Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 10/14 Reed College (Portland, OR) 10/14 Duke University (Durham, NC) 10/17 DePauw University (Greencastle, IN) 10/17 Wesleyan University (Middletown, CT) 10/18 Stanford University 10/18 TODAY -Rice Bowl - Choice of BBQ Beef, Mandarin Chicken or Honey Fire Chicken; Curry Veggies/Chick Peas/Naan Bread -Davis High's Red Cross Club meets today at lunch in S-1. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join! -Hey Blue Devils! There is a Blue Devils Club meeting today at lunch in N-10. Join us as we play our first lunch game and talk about events such as Halloween and the Nautical Dance. Hope to see you there! -Would you like to explore careers that interest you? If so, you should attend the Navigate Your Future Career GPS event at Cal Expo on October 13-14. At the fair, students will experience interactive, hands-on exhibits from 150 employers, training providers, colleges and universities. Students will also be able to explore a variety of careers using three interactive websites, and participate in financial and career planning workshops. To find out more information and to register, go to www.leed.org, or go to the Career Center in N-17 for more information. NEW - Attention Juniors and Seniors: The CAHSEE test is coming in November. Notices have gone home to students who still require a passing score on either English Language or Math portions of the test. If you have received a notice and you have already passed one or both portions, please bring proof to the Testing Coordinator ASAP. Do you need help in your language class? Come to N-15 any day of the week, starting Monday, October 17, during lunch for help from experienced language students in the Language Tutors Club. They have extended the tutor application deadline to Wednesday, October 19 and are still looking for tutors in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and German. CONTINUED -Applications for cabin leaders to go to Walker creek with Korematsu Elementary are due on Wednesday, October 19. Boys are highly encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted to Brent Miille at Korematsu Elementary. -Please join DHS's Advanced Treble Choir for an exciting evening of musical entertainment at Davis' own "Community Idol." On October 15 at 7:00 pm, in the Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, soloists (18 and older) will have the opportunity to wow the audience and compete before a judging panel and audience for prizes. Tickets are available at Watermelon Music (207 E Street) for $6.00 or from an ATC member. Tickets will be available at the door for $8.00. Contestants will be joined by performances from Davis high's all-female Advanced Treble choir. All proceeds from the event benefit ATC's music program. The first CAML test will be held on Tuesday October 18 at lunch in any math classroom. CAML or California Mathematics League is a problem solving competition that is participated by more than 150 high schools in California. There are 6 tests scheduled throughout the school year and you can participate in as many as you would like. Ask your math teacher about extra credit opportunities for participating in this competition. DHS Boys Lacrosse registration opens October 17! If you're interested in learning more about or playing Lacrosse, (one of the fastest growing team sports in the country) it's important that you sign-up online! By registering, you'll be included in all future correspondence. Parents, there are no fees to register and just three easy steps to get started-Go to: http://www.davislacrosse.org/ and on the left side, click on the tab. 'Register Online'. -From the Online Registration System screen, you must scroll down to 'DHS -Select 'Begin Registration'. Note: High School athletes are not required to become US LAX members. An Informational Parent/ Athlete Meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Holmes Jr. High MPR. For more information contact Lydia at 530-574-8013. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Fri Oct 14 13:20:48 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:20:48 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Monday October 17 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37D84F26@DJUSDMAIL4.djusd.k12.ca.us> Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Monday, October 17, 2011 THIS DAY IN HISTORY -1968, Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith and bronze medalist John Carlos were forced to return their awards because they raised their fists in a black-power salute during the medal ceremony. International Olympic Committee President Avery Brundage deplored the athletes' "outrageous stance"-it repudiated, he said, "the basic principles of the Olympic games." The AP photograph of the ceremony is one of the most familiar and enduring images of a tumultuous era. ATHLETICS -Field Hockey vs. Yuba City -5:30V/7:30JV -Girls Golf DVC Tournament @ Wildhawk - 1:00 pm dismissal: 11:30 am -Girls Volleyball vs. Franklin - 5:00JV/6:00V COLLEGE VISITS - all visits are in the Career Center, Room N-17. The complete list of college visits is available in N-17. Students interested in attending a college visit must sign up for the visit at least one day prior in Naviance. The visits will have a limit of 70 students. 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 Duke University (Durham, NC) 10/17 DePauw University (Greencastle, IN) 10/17 Wesleyan University (Middletown, CT) 10/18 Stanford University (IPAB Theater) 10/18 Barbizon Performing Arts Academy (DSHS quad)??????? 10/20??? Portland State University (Portland, OR)????????????? ??????????? 10/21??????? Whitman College (Walla Walla, WA)????????????????????????????? 10/21??????? TODAY -Teriyaki Chicken/Farm Fresh Veggies/Rice; Sweet & Sour Meatball/Rice; Baked Chicken/Corn on the Cob - Due to lunchtime trash and students playing on the stadium field without adult supervision, we will be closing the stadium during lunch until October 24. -Attention PSAT testers: The annual bike race will take place tomorrow at the same time as the PSAT. Please park in the Oak Street parking lots and in the Vet's Memorial parking lot closest to the high school. Please arrive with enough time to find parking and your assigned classroom. -National Honor Society meets today at lunch in S-12 - Do you need help in your language class? Come to N-15 any day of the week, starting today, during lunch for help from experienced language students in the Language Tutors Club. They have extended the tutor application deadline to Wednesday, October 19 and are still looking for tutors in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and German. - DHS Boys Lacrosse registration opens today! If you're interested in learning more about or playing Lacrosse, (one of the fastest growing team sports in the country) it's important that you sign-up online!? By registering, you'll be included in all future correspondence. Parents, there are no fees to register and just three easy steps to get started-Go to: http://www.davislacrosse.org/ and on the left side, click on the tab. 'Register Online'. -From the Online Registration System screen, you must scroll down to 'DHS -Select 'Begin Registration'. Note: High School athletes are not required to become US LAX members. An Informational Parent/ Athlete Meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Holmes Jr. High MPR. For more information contact Lydia at 530-574-8013. NEW? - Attention Juniors and Seniors: The CAHSEE test is coming in November. Notices have gone home to students who still require a passing score on either English Language or Math portions of the test. If you have received a notice and you have already passed one or both portions, please bring proof to the Testing Coordinator ASAP. -Are you interested in learning about the U.S. Navy?? If so, come to the Career Center N-17 on Tuesday at lunch to speak with a Navy representative. -Come show off your tricks or learn new ones! Join the Freestyle Club every Wednesday at the Dance Room during lunch. -Key Club meets Wednesday, October 19 at lunch in S-12. Join us to learn about the first Awake-a-thon of the year! We will also have a fun activity at the end of the meeting. See you there! CONTINUED -Applications for cabin leaders to go to Walker creek with Korematsu Elementary are due on Wednesday, October 19.? Boys are highly encouraged to apply.? Applications should be submitted to Brent Miille at Korematsu Elementary. The first CAML test will be held on Tuesday October 18 at lunch in any math classroom.? CAML or California Mathematics League is a problem solving competition that is participated by more than 150 high schools in California.? There are 6 tests scheduled throughout the school year and you can participate in as many as you would like.? Ask your math teacher about extra credit opportunities for participating in this competition. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Mon Oct 17 13:28:00 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:28:00 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Tuesday October 18 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37D85124@DJUSDMAIL4.djusd.k12.ca.us> Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Tuesday, October 18, 2011 THIS DAY IN HISTORY -1977, in the sixth game of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees outfielder Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in a row off of three consecutive pitches from three different pitchers. Only the great Babe Ruth had ever hit three homers in a single World Series game -but he didn't do it on consecutive pitches or even consecutive at-bats. Jackson's amazing home-run streak helped the Yankees win the game and the series, the team's first since 1962. ATHLETICS -Boys Soccer vs. Laguna Creek - 3:30V-5:00 V dismissal 2:30 JV/V -Girls Tennis vs. Laguna Creek - 3:45 dismissal 3:05 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 Wesleyan University (Middletown, CT) 10/18 Stanford University (IPAB Theater) 10/18 Barbizon Performing Arts Academy (DSHS quad) 10/20 Portland State University (Portland, OR) 10/21 Whitman College (Walla Walla, WA) 10/21 TODAY -Beef Teriyaki/Broccoli/Rice; Stuffed Pasta Shells; Olive Oil Sauce; Fresh Chicken Adobo/Rice - Due to lunchtime trash and students playing on the stadium field without adult supervision, we will be closing the stadium during lunch until October 24. -Are you interested in learning about the U.S. Navy? If so, come to the Career Center N-17 at lunch today to speak with a Navy representative. -Breast Cancer Awareness Club will meet today in Room S-5. Come and support! -October is LGBT History Month! Did you know that France was the first western country to legalize being gay? NEW -Hey Blue Devils! We are looking for a new Diablo to mascot at our events! If you are interested, come to the informational meeting Wednesday, October 26 at lunch in Room C-4. Hope to see you there! -The DHS Dance Team is holding auditions for the winter season. Tryouts are November 7th - 10th. There is a mandatory informational meeting Friday, October 21 at lunch in the Dance Room for anyone interested in auditioning. For more information check Facebook or ask any of the current Dance Team members. We hope to see you at tryouts! -Thursday, October 20 is a minimum day for Articulation. The schedule will be as follows: Period 1 7:45 - 8:26 Period 3 8:32 - 9:52 Break 9:52 - 9:56 Period 5 10:02 - 11:22 Period 7 11:28 - 12:48 CONTINUED -Applications for cabin leaders to go to Walker creek with Korematsu Elementary are due on Wednesday, October 19. Boys are highly encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted to Brent Miille at Korematsu Elementary. -Key Club meets Wednesday, October 19 at lunch in S-12. Join us to learn about the first Awake-a-thon of the year! We will also have a fun activity at the end of the meeting. See you there! -Show off your tricks or learn new ones! Join the Freestyle Club every Wednesday at the Dance Room during lunch. - Do you need help in your language class? Come to N-15 any day of the week, during lunch for help from experienced language students in the Language Tutors Club. They have extended the tutor application deadline to Wednesday, October 19 and are still looking for tutors in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and German. The first CAML test will be held on Tuesday October 18 at lunch in any math classroom. CAML or California Mathematics League is a problem solving competition that is participated by more than 150 high schools in California. There are 6 tests scheduled throughout the school year and you can participate in as many as you would like. Ask your math teacher about extra credit opportunities for participating in this competition. - Attention Juniors and Seniors: The CAHSEE test is coming in November. Notices have gone home to students who still require a passing score on either English Language or Math portions of the test. If you have received a notice and you have already passed one or both portions, please bring proof to the Testing Coordinator ASAP. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Tue Oct 18 13:34:29 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:34:29 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Wednesday October 19 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37D87373@DJUSDMAIL4.djusd.k12.ca.us> Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Please Note: Thursday, October 20 is a minimum day THIS DAY IN HISTORY -1991, a fire begins in the hills of Oakland, California. It went on to burn thousands of homes and kill 25 people. Despite the fact that fires had ravaged the same area three times earlier in the century, people continued to build homes there. ATHLETICS -Field Hockey @ Lassen - 2:30JV/3:30V dismissal: all day -Girls Volleyball vs. Grant - 5:00JV/6:00V -Girls Water Polo @ Laguna Creek- 3:45V dismissal: 2:00 -Boys Water Polo @ Laguna Creek - 3:45V dismissal: 2:00 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 Barbizon Performing Arts Academy (DSHS quad) 10/20 Portland State University (Portland, OR) 10/21 Whitman College (Walla Walla, WA) 10/21 TODAY -Chicken Lo Mein/Veggie Lo Mein/ChIcken Eggs Rolls - all are offered with Fried rice; Sushi/Broccoli Slaw; BBQ Cheeseburger/Roasted or Seasoned Potatoes. Additionally, today will feature a taco cart on the quad, selling 3 tacos for $2. -Applications for cabin leaders to go to Walker creek with Korematsu Elementary are due today. Boys are highly encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted to Brent Miille at Korematsu Elementary. -Key Club meets today at lunch in S-12. Join us to learn about the first Awake-a-thon of the year! We will also have a fun activity at the end of the meeting. See you there! -Show off your tricks or learn new ones! Join the Freestyle Club today at the Dance Room during lunch. PE make ups are beginning today at the start of lunch. Students must dress out immediately when lunch starts and meet on the track to run the mile. If it is raining, students meet in the north gym. NEW -The Language Tutors Club is still looking for tutors in Chinese, Japanese and German. Applications are still being accepted this week. -Blue Devils Club meets Friday, October 21 at lunch in N-10. See you there! CONTINUED -The DHS Dance Team is holding auditions for the winter season. Tryouts are November 7th - 10th. There is a mandatory informational meeting Friday, October 21 at lunch in the Dance Room for anyone interested in auditioning. For more information check Facebook or ask any of the current Dance Team members. We hope to see you at tryouts! -Hey Blue Devils! We are looking for a new Diablo to mascot at our events! If you are interested, come to the informational meeting Wednesday, October 26 at lunch in Room C-4. Hope to see you there! -Thursday, October 20 is a minimum day for Articulation. The schedule will be as follows: Period 1 7:45 - 8:26 Period 3 8:32 - 9:52 Break 9:52 - 9:56 Period 5 10:02 - 11:22 Period 7 11:28 - 12:48 From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Wed Oct 19 11:15:40 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:15:40 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Thursday October 20 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37D8745B@DJUSDMAIL4.djusd.k12.ca.us> Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Thursday, October 20, 2011 Today is a minimum day for Articulation. Period 1 7:45 - 8:26 Period 3 8:32 - 9:52 Break 9:52 - 9:56 Period 5 10:02 - 11:22 Period 7 11:28 - 12:48 Lunch follows 7th period THIS DAY IN HISTORY -1947: the notorious Red Scare kicked into high gear in Washington, as a Congressional committee began investigating Communist influence in one of the world's richest and most glamorous communities: Hollywood. Lost and Found Item of the Day: An eyeglass case - no glasses, just several sets of lenses. Come to the Front Desk to claim. There are other small items at the Front Desk. Clothing is near the nurse's office. ATHLETICS -Freshman Football vs. Rio Americano - 6:00 pm -Boys Soccer @ Monterey Trail - 3:30V-5:00JV dismissal: 1:30V/3:00JV -Girls Tennis @ Monterey Trail - 3:45 dismissal: 2:10 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 Barbizon Performing Arts Academy (DSHS quad) 10/20 Portland State University (Portland, OR) 10/21 Whitman College (Walla Walla, WA) 10/21 TODAY -Today lunch will be served at the end of the school day. Taco Bar; Mac & Cheese/Veggies; Ravioli; Spaghetti/Meat Sauce -PE make-ups have begun at the start of lunch. Students must dress out immediately when lunch starts and meet on the track to run the mile. If it is raining, students meet in the north gym. NEW -The DHS Jazz Band will perform at the 5th Annual Davis Jazz Festival on Saturday, October 22, from 4:15 - 5:00 pm at the Main Stage, Davis Commons. The Jazz Festival runs all afternoon and is FREE! Enter a Band Boosters drawing to win a Visio tablet computer or a weekend getaway at a Tahoe cabin. ?Hola Amigos! The Latinos Unidos Club meetings are every Tuesday at lunch in Room A-5. We are having our club's Logo Design Contest. Art designs are due November 1. Everyone is welcome to participate. -Attention Juniors and Seniors: The CAHSEE test is coming in November. Notices have gone home to students who still require a passing score on either English Language or Math portions of the test. If you have received a notice and you have already passed one or both portions, please bring proof to the Testing Coordinator ASAP. If you're interested in learning more about or playing Lacrosse, (one of the fastest growing team sports in the country) it's important that you sign-up online! By registering, you'll be included in all future correspondence. Parents, there are no fees to register and just three easy steps to get started. Go to: http://www.davislacrosse.org/ and follow the links, or call Lydia at 530-574-8013. CONTINUED -The DHS Dance Team is holding auditions for the winter season. Tryouts are November 7th - 10th. There is a mandatory informational meeting Friday, October 21 at lunch in the Dance Room for anyone interested in auditioning. For more information check Facebook or ask any of the current Dance Team members. We hope to see you at tryouts! -Blue Devils Club meets Friday, October 21 at lunch in N-10. See you there! -The Language Tutors Club is still looking for tutors in Chinese, Japanese and German. Applications are still being accepted this week. -Hey Blue Devils! We are looking for a new Diablo to mascot at our events! If you are interested, come to the informational meeting Wednesday, October 26 at lunch in Room C-4. Hope to see you there! From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Thu Oct 20 12:04:53 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:04:53 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Friday October 21 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37D8856C@DJUSDMAIL4.djusd.k12.ca.us> Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Friday, October 21, 2011 THIS DAY IN HISTORY -1967: In Washington, D.C. nearly 100,000 people gathered to protest the American war effort in Vietnam. More than 50,000 of the protesters marched to the Pentagon to ask for an end to the conflict. ATHLETICS -Cross Country @ Walnut dismissal: all day -Football vs. Grant - 5:00JV-7:15V -Girls Water Polo Davis Fall Classic dismissal: all day -Boys Water Polo @ Atherton dismissal: all day 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 Portland State University (Portland, OR) 10/21 Whitman College (Walla Walla, WA) 10/21 William Jessup University (Rocklin, CA) 10/24 Bowdoin College (Brunswick, Maine) 10/26 TODAY -Rice Bowl with choice of BBQ Beef, Mandarin chicken, Honey Fire Chicken; Curried Veggies/ Chick Peas/ Naan Bread. DSHS is a closed campus except for lunchtime. Therefore students MUST check out before leaving campus and MUST check back in upon returning to ensure the student is not marked "Left Without Permission" which is counted as an unexcused absence. You need to have a "green pass" from the Attendance office before leaving campus. -The DHS Dance Team is holding auditions for the winter season. Tryouts are November 7th - 10th. There is a mandatory informational meeting today at lunch in the Dance Room for anyone interested in auditioning. For more information check Facebook or ask any of the current Dance Team members. We hope to see you at tryouts! -Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly or pursue a career in aviation? If so, you should attend University Airport's Open House tomorrow, Saturday, October 22 from noon until 4:00 p.m. Vintage and contemporary aircraft, cars and motorcycles will be on display. The event is free and open to the public. Come to the Career Center for more info. -Friendship Day! Hey Kangaroos and Baby Koalas! If you would like to go to the next Friendship Day, come to the quad during lunch today to sign up! -CSF has a general meeting today at lunch in P-13. Blue Devils Club meets today at lunch in N-10. See you there! -Dust off that old band instrument and "join the band" tonight at the football game. All students and staff who play an instrument are encouraged to attend and play in the stands for the first half of the game. School Board members and other community members will be there too. Meet at the band room (PA-3) at 5:30 pm to get music and rehearse a little before the game. For questions, talk to Jenny Horn or Concert Band director Clyde Quick. Join the band! -The DHS Jazz Band will perform at the 5th Annual Davis Jazz Festival on Saturday, October 22, from 4:15 - 5:00 pm at the Main Stage, Davis Commons. The Jazz Festival runs all afternoon and is FREE! Enter a Band Boosters drawing to win a Visio tablet computer or a weekend getaway at a Tahoe cabin. Remember to get up early on Sunday to celebrate Mole Day, all you chemistry enthusiasts. Meet at the Holmes Jr. High Mole-tipurpose room at 6:02 AM. Here is today's Elementary Question (the answer is a chemical element): Q. When Paris, Prince of Troy heads off to bed after an evening with one of his buddies, what does he say? A. nitrogen! NEW -Hey Blue Devils and Ghouls, Halloween is coming up fast! You can order your Halloween grams for $2 each, on Monday, October 24, Tuesday, and Wednesday, in the quad at lunch. Halloween grams consist of a sweet treat and a spooky message. All Grams will be delivered 3rd period Halloween day. Please know the name, spelling and 3rd period Room Number of the person you are sending your gram to, at the time of purchase. Proceeds will go to support the DHS Orchestra program. Be sure to get one for all your friends and Halloween Sweethearts! -Come to Davis UNICEF Club on Monday, October 24 in L-23. We will discuss our Halloween party and trick-or-treat campaign. Together we can change the world!!! Davis High's Speech & Debate team will host a fundraiser Monday, October 24 from 5 - 9 pm at the North Davis Dos coyotes. If you are interested in supporting your peers, please drop by P-23 to pick up a flyer. This flyer must be presented at the time of purchase. -the DHS Snowboard Team sign-up meeting is Wednesday October 26 at 7:00 pm in the DHS Library. Auburn Ski Club coaching staff members and local DHS coaches will be there to answer questions and have parents sign forms for students interested in joining the team. All interested athletes need to attend with a parent or guardian to hear about team training and race events. If unable to attend, call Marcia Heller (753-8930). Auditions to sing the National Anthem for basketball games will be held during lunch on October 28. Come sing! -VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: All Things Right and Relevant is looking for volunteers to work in their East 8th Street store. Volunteers are needed to help customers, work the cash register, tag items in the store, and assist with other activities as needed. Come to the Career Center for more information and an application. -Attention Juniors and Seniors: The CAHSEE test is coming in November. Notices have gone home to students who still require a passing score on either English Language or Math portions of the test. If you have received a notice and you have already passed one or both portions, please bring proof to the Testing Coordinator ASAP. If you're interested in learning more about or playing Lacrosse, (one of the fastest growing team sports in the country) it's important that you sign-up online! By registering, you'll be included in all future correspondence. Parents, there are no fees to register and just three easy steps to get started. Go to: http://www.davislacrosse.org/ and follow the links, or call Lydia at 530-574-8013. CONTINUED -PE make-ups have begun at the start of lunch. Students must dress out immediately when lunch starts and meet on the track to run the mile. If it is raining, students meet in the north gym. ?Hola Amigos! The Latinos Unidos Club meetings are every Tuesday at lunch in Room A-5. We are having our club's Logo Design Contest. Art designs are due November 1. Everyone is welcome to participate. -The Language Tutors Club is still looking for tutors in Chinese, Japanese and German. Applications are still being accepted this week. -Hey Blue Devils! We are looking for a new Diablo to mascot at our events! If you are interested, come to the informational meeting Wednesday, October 26 at lunch in Room C-4. Hope to see you there! From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Fri Oct 21 13:22:45 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:22:45 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Monday October 24 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37D887E5@DJUSDMAIL4.djusd.k12.ca.us> Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Monday, October 24, 2011 THIS DAY IN HISTORY -1945, the United Nations Charter, which was adopted and signed on June 26, 1945, is now effective and ready to be enforced. Lost and Found Items of the Day Check the Front Desk for a key ring with lots of Toyota keys that have been here for a few weeks at least; a cell phone was turned in on Friday. There are other small items at the Front Desk. Clothes are in a cart by the Nurse's Office. ATHLETICS -Field Hockey v. Pleasant Valley - 3:30/JV - 5:15 V dismissal 2:15JV -Girls Volleyball v. Laguna Creek - 5:00JV - 6:00V 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 William Jessup University (Rocklin, CA) 10/24 Bowdoin College (Brunswick, Maine) 10/26 TODAY -Teriyaki Chicken/Farm Fresh Veggies/Organic Rice; Freshly Baked Chicken/Corn on the Cob -Hey Blue Devils and Ghouls, Halloween is coming up fast! You can order your Halloween grams for $2 each, today, tomorrow, and Wednesday, in the quad at lunch. Halloween grams consist of a sweet treat and a spooky message. All Grams will be delivered 3rd period Halloween day. Please know the name, spelling and 3rd period Room Number of the person you are sending your gram to, at the time of purchase. Proceeds will go to support the DHS Orchestra program. Be sure to get one for all your friends and Halloween Sweethearts! -Come to Davis UNICEF Club today at lunch in L-23. We will discuss our Halloween party and trick-or-treat campaign. Together we can change the world!!! Did you know that thousands of children every year are forced to become child soldiers? Come to the Invisible children Club today in L-29. There will be candy and food. -The first Artistic Outreach Club meeting is today at lunch in O-5. If you like art, working with kids, and helping out the community, come and see what the club is about. -Have you had your Dos today? If not, please do so and help support the Davis High Speech and Debate Team, who will be hosting a fundraiser today at the North Davis Dos Coyotes, from 5 - 9 pm. If you would like to help the cause, please pick up a flyer in P-23, Ms. Widman's room. The flyer must be presented at the time of purchase. NEW -Attention Juniors and Seniors: The CAHSEE test is coming in November. Notices have gone home to students who still require a passing score on either English Language or Math portions of the test. If you have received a notice and you have already passed one or both portions, please bring proof to the Testing Coordinator ASAP. Hey dancers, come to our dance club meeting Tuesday, October 25 in the dance room at lunch. Interested in living for 4 weeks in Germany? Interested in seeing Berlin, Strasbourg and Paris? Please come to N-15 on Thursday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Frau Floyd is organizing the 30th exchange with our host school in Germany. Knowledge of German is not required, because English is spoken by most everyone. Bring your parents to the meeting. -Wrestling Parents and Athletes have a meeting Thursday, October 27, at 6:00 pm. in Room N-8. This is a mandatory preseason meeting. Meet the coach, ask questions, and get ready for a slammin' season. CONTINUED -the DHS Snowboard Team sign-up meeting is Wednesday October 26 at 7:00 pm in the DHS Library. Auburn Ski Club coaching staff members and local DHS coaches will be there to answer questions and have parents sign forms for students interested in joining the team. All interested athletes need to attend with a parent or guardian to hear about team training and race events. If unable to attend, call Marcia Heller (753-8930). Auditions to sing the National Anthem for basketball games will be held during lunch on October 28. Come sing! If you're interested in learning more about or playing Lacrosse, (one of the fastest growing team sports in the country) it's important that you sign-up online! By registering, you'll be included in all future correspondence. Parents, there are no fees to register and just three easy steps to get started. Go to: http://www.davislacrosse.org/ and follow the links, or call Lydia at 530-574-8013. -VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: All Things Right and Relevant is looking for volunteers to work in their East 8th Street store. Volunteers are needed to help customers, work the cash register, tag items in the store, and assist with other activities as needed. Come to the Career Center for more information and an application. ?Hola Amigos! The Latinos Unidos Club meetings are every Tuesday at lunch in Room A-5. We are having our club's Logo Design Contest. Art designs are due November 1. Everyone is welcome to participate. -Hey Blue Devils! We are looking for a new Diablo to mascot at our events! If you are interested, come to the informational meeting Wednesday, October 26 at lunch in Room C-4. Hope to see you there! From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Mon Oct 24 13:20:52 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:20:52 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Tuesday October 25 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37D889BC@DJUSDMAIL4.djusd.k12.ca.us> Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Tuesday, October 25, 2011 THIS DAY IN HISTORY -1881: Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century, was born in Malaga, Spain. ATHLETICS -Boys Soccer vs. Elk Grove ? 3:30V-5:00JV dismissal 2:30V 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 University of Montana (Missoula, MT) Tues. 10/25 Bowdoin College (Brunswick, Maine) Wed. 10/26 Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA) Thurs. 10/27 Syracuse University (Sherman Oaks, CA) Thurs. 10/27 Iowa State University Fri. 10/28 TODAY -Beef Teriyaki/Broccoli/Rice; Stuffed Pasta Shells; Chicken Adobo/Rice -Hey Blue Devils and Ghouls, Halloween is coming up fast! You can order your Halloween grams for $2 each, today and tomorrow, in the quad at lunch. Halloween grams consist of a sweet treat and a spooky message. All Grams will be delivered 3rd period Halloween day. Please know the name, spelling and 3rd period Room Number of the person you are sending your gram to, at the time of purchase. Proceeds will go to support the DHS Orchestra program. Be sure to get one for all your friends and Halloween Sweethearts! -Hey dancers, come to our dance club meeting today in the dance room at lunch. ?Hola Amigos! The Latinos Unidos Club meetings are every Tuesday at lunch in Room A-5. We are having our club?s Logo Design Contest. Art designs are due November 1. Everyone is welcome to participate. Join us for the 2nd DHS Car Club meeting today in O-3 (the auto shop) during lunch. We will discuss our goals and design our logo. Everyone is welcome! NEW -Attention Juniors and Seniors: The CAHSEE test is coming in November. Notices have gone home to students who still require a passing score on either English Language or Math portions of the test. If you have received a notice and you have already passed one or both portions, please bring proof to the Testing Coordinator ASAP. -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 A-7 during 5th period or C-3 to see Mrs. Thomsen. -Come show off your skills or learn new ones! Join the Freestyle Club every Wednesday during lunch in the Dance Room! -Hey all Mu Alpha Thet-ers! Come to the general meeting Thursday, October 27 at lunch in N-5. We need to discuss Willet Match Club. If you have not paid your membership fees, please get them in ASAP! Hope to see you there! ? -Hello Kangaroos and baby Koalas! If you want to go to the next Friendship Day, come to the Quad during lunch Friday, October 28 to sign up! -Calling all bands! The City of Davis is now accepting applications for our annual Battle of the Bands! Winning band will receive a $100 CASH PRIZE! Applications are on www.teenscene.org. For more information, contact Joe Rogers at jrogers at cityofdavis.org. -There will be a mandatory Clubs meeting on Tuesday, November 1 in C-4 at lunch. Please send one representative from each club to this meeting. It can be your club president, an officer, or a member of your club. CONTINUED -the DHS Snowboard Team sign-up meeting is Wednesday October 26 at 7:00 pm in the DHS Library. Auburn Ski Club coaching staff members and local DHS coaches will be there to answer questions and have parents sign forms for students interested in joining the team. All interested athletes need to attend with a parent or guardian to hear about team training and race events. If unable to attend, call Marcia Heller (753-8930). -Wrestling Parents and Athletes have a meeting Thursday, October 27, at 6:00 pm. in Room N-8. This is a mandatory preseason meeting. Meet the coach, ask questions, and get ready for a slammin? season. Interested in living for 4 weeks in Germany? Interested in seeing Berlin, Strasbourg and Paris? Please come to N-15 on Thursday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Frau Floyd is organizing the 30th exchange with our host school in Germany. Knowledge of German is not required, because English is spoken by most everyone. Bring your parents to the meeting. -Auditions to sing the National Anthem for basketball games will be held during lunch on October 28. Come sing! -If you?re interested in learning more about or playing Lacrosse, (one of the fastest growing team sports in the country) it?s important that you sign-up online! By registering, you?ll be included in all future correspondence. Parents, there are no fees to register and just three easy steps to get started. Go to: http://www.davislacrosse.org/ and follow the links, or call Lydia at 530-574-8013. -Hey Blue Devils! We are looking for a new Diablo to mascot at our events! If you are interested, come to the informational meeting Wednesday, October 26 at lunch in Room C-4. Hope to see you there! From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Tue Oct 25 13:28:08 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:28:08 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Wednesday October 26 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37D88B95@DJUSDMAIL4.djusd.k12.ca.us> Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Wednesday, October 26, 2011 THIS DAY IN HISTORY -1825: The Erie Canal opened, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River. Governor DeWitt Clinton of New York, the driving force behind the project, led the opening ceremonies and rode the canal boat Seneca Chief from Buffalo to New York City. ATHLETICS -Girls Volleyball @ Monterey Trail ? 5:00JV-6:00V -Girls Water Polo vs. Oak Ridge ? 3:45 dismissal: 3:00 -Boys Water Polo vs. Oak Ridge ? 3:45 dismissal: 3:00 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 Bowdoin College (Brunswick, Maine) Wed. 10/26 Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA) Thurs. 10/27 Syracuse University (Sherman Oaks, CA) Thurs. 10/27 Iowa State University Fri. 10/28 TODAY -Chicken Lo Mein; Veggie Lo Mein, or; Chicken Egg rolls/Fried Rice; Fresh Sushi/Broccoli Slaw; BBQ Cheeseburger/roasted potatoes or seasoned potatoes. Taco Cart today. Three tacos for $2 -DSHS is a closed campus except for lunchtime. Therefore students MUST check out before leaving campus and MUST check back in upon returning to ensure the student is not marked ?Left Without Permission? which is counted as an unexcused absence. You need to have a ?green pass? from the Attendance office before leaving campus. -Hey Blue Devils! We are looking for a new Diablo to mascot at our events! If you are interested, come to the informational meeting today at lunch in Room C-4. Hope to see you there! -Hey Blue Devils and Ghouls, Halloween is coming up fast! You can order your Halloween grams for $2 each, in the quad at lunch. Halloween grams consist of a sweet treat and a spooky message. All Grams will be delivered 3rd period Halloween day. Please know the name, spelling and 3rd period Room Number of the person you are sending your gram to, at the time of purchase. Proceeds will go to support the DHS Orchestra program. Be sure to get one for all your friends and Halloween Sweethearts! -Speech & Debate Team will meet today after school in P-23. -Show off your skills or learn new ones! Join the Freestyle Club every Wednesday during lunch in the Dance Room! -the DHS Snowboard Team sign-up meeting is tonight at 7:00 pm in the DHS Library. Auburn Ski Club coaching staff members and local DHS coaches will be there to answer questions and have parents sign forms for students interested in joining the team. All interested athletes need to attend with a parent or guardian to hear about team training and race events. If unable to attend, call Marcia Heller (753-8930). NEW -Attention Juniors and Seniors: The CAHSEE test is coming in November. Notices have gone home to students who still require a passing score on either English Language or Math portions of the test. If you have received a notice and you have already passed one or both portions, please bring proof to the Testing Coordinator ASAP. Remember that October is Gay History Month. Did you know that the inventor of the first computer, Alan Turing, was gay. He was tortured for being gay and committed suicide. GSA meets Friday, October 28 at lunch in the Library. -There will be a mandatory Clubs meeting on Tuesday, November 1 in C-4 at lunch. Please send one representative from each club to this meeting. It can be your club president, an officer, or a member of your club. CONTINUED -Hey all Mu Alpha Thet-ers! Come to the general meeting Thursday, October 27 at lunch in N-5. We need to discuss Willet Match Club. If you have not paid your membership fees, please get them in ASAP! Hope to see you there! ? -Wrestling Parents and Athletes have a meeting Thursday, October 27, at 6:00 pm. in Room N-8. This is a mandatory preseason meeting. Meet the coach, ask questions, and get ready for a slammin? season. Interested in living for 4 weeks in Germany? Interested in seeing Berlin, Strasbourg and Paris? Please come to N-15 on Thursday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Frau Floyd is organizing the 30th exchange with our host school in Germany. Knowledge of German is not required, because English is spoken by most everyone. Bring your parents to the meeting. -Auditions to sing the National Anthem for basketball games will be held during lunch on Friday, October 28. Come sing! -Hello Kangaroos and baby Koalas! If you want to go to the next Friendship Day, come to the Quad during lunch Friday, October 28 to sign up! -If you?re interested in learning more about or playing Lacrosse, (one of the fastest growing team sports in the country) it?s important that you sign-up online! By registering, you?ll be included in all future correspondence. Parents, there are no fees to register and just three easy steps to get started. Go to: http://www.davislacrosse.org/ and follow the links, or call Lydia at 530-574-8013. -Calling all bands! The City of Davis is now accepting applications for our annual Battle of the Bands! Winning band will receive a $100 CASH PRIZE! Applications are on www.teenscene.org. For more information, contact Joe Rogers at jrogers at cityofdavis.org. -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 A-7 during 5th period or C-3 to see Mrs. Thomsen. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Wed Oct 26 13:02:17 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:02:17 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Thursday October 27 Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37D88C92@DJUSDMAIL4.djusd.k12.ca.us> Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Thursday, October 27, 2011 THIS DAY IN HISTORY -2004, the Boston Red Sox win the World Series for the first time since 1918, finally vanquishing the so-called "Curse of the Bambino" that had plagued them for 86 years. ATHLETICS -Boys Soccer @ Franklin ? 3:30V-5:00JV dismissal: 1:30V-3:00JV -Girls Tennis @ DVC Doubles Tournament ? TBA -Boys Water Polo vs. Rio Americano ? 3:45 dismissal: 3:00 -Frosh Football @ Folsom ? 6:00 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 Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA) Thurs. 10/27 Syracuse University (Sherman Oaks, CA) Thurs. 10/27 Iowa State University Fri. 10/28 TODAY -Taco Bar; Mac and Cheese/Veggies; Ravioli; Spaghetti/meat sauce. Taco Cart today. Three tacos for $2 -DSHS is a closed campus except for lunchtime. Therefore students MUST check out before leaving campus and MUST check back in upon returning to ensure the student is not marked ?Left Without Permission? which is counted as an unexcused absence. You need to have a ?green pass? from the Attendance office before leaving campus. -Hey all Mu Alpha Thet-ers! Come to the general meeting todayat lunch in N-5. We need to discuss Willet Match Club. If you have not paid your membership fees, please get them in ASAP! Hope to see you there! ? -Wrestling Parents and Athletes have a meeting tonight at 6:00 pm. in Room N-8. This is a mandatory preseason meeting. Meet the coach, ask questions, and get ready for a slammin? season. -Interested in living for 4 weeks in Germany? Interested in seeing Berlin, Strasbourg and Paris? Please come to N-15 tonight at 7:30 p.m. Frau Floyd is organizing the 30th exchange with our host school in Germany. Knowledge of German is not required, because English is spoken by most everyone. Bring your parents to the meeting. NEW -Attention Juniors and Seniors: The CAHSEE test is coming in November. Notices have gone home to students who still require a passing score on either English Language or Math portions of the test. If you have received a notice and you have already passed one or both portions, please bring proof to the Testing Coordinator ASAP. - Congratulations to Davis Senior High School students who have been named Commended Students in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship competition. Come to the Career Center in N-17 to see the list of Commended Students. If your name is on the list, you will receive a certificate from the National Merit Corporation. -North Davis and Pioneer Elementary Schools have extended their Walker Creek Cabin Leader deadline to November 2. Boys are encouraged to apply! Come to the Career Center in N-17 to pick up an application. -There will be a mandatory Clubs meeting on Tuesday, November 1 in C-4 at lunch. Please send one representative from each club to this meeting. It can be your club president, an officer, or a member of your club. CONTINUED Remember that October is Gay History Month. GSA meets Friday, October 28 at lunch in the Library. -Auditions to sing the National Anthem for basketball games will be held during lunch on Friday, October 28. Come sing! -Hello Kangaroos and baby Koalas! If you want to go to the next Friendship Day, come to the Quad during lunch Friday, October 28 to sign up! -Calling all bands! The City of Davis is now accepting applications for our annual Battle of the Bands! Winning band will receive a $100 CASH PRIZE! Applications are on www.teenscene.org. For more information, contact Joe Rogers at jrogers at cityofdavis.org. -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 A-7 during 5th period or C-3 to see Mrs. Thomsen. From dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us Fri Oct 28 13:13:10 2011 From: dhsbulletin at velocipede.dcn.davis.ca.us (DHS Daily Bulletin) Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:13:10 +0000 Subject: [DHS Bulletin] Oct 31 Bulletin Message-ID: <915C2784532AFF49BD6F51BD7F2236FB37D88E37@DJUSDMAIL4.djusd.k12.ca.us> Davis Senior High School Daily Bulletin Monday, October 31, 2011 THIS DAY IN HISTORY -1864 - Nevada became the 36th State -1956 - Rear Admiral G. J. Dufek became the first person to land an airplane at the South Pole. ATHLETICS -Girls Golf - Masters - All Day dismissal: all day -Girls Volleyball JV/Varsity @ Elk Grove - JV5:00pm/Varsity6:00pm No Early Dismissal 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 Westmont College (Santa Barbara, CA) Monday 10/31 Hampshire College (Amherst, MA) Monday 10/31 Washington U. (St. Louis, MO) Wednesday 11/2 Lewis & Clark College (Portland, OR) Friday 11/4 Southern Utah University (Cedar City, UT) Tuesday November 8 TODAY -For Lunch: Teriyaki Chicken with Farm Fresh Vegetables over Organic Rice, Sweet & Sour Meatball over Local Organic rice, and Freshly Baked Chicken with Corn on the Cob. -DSHS is a 'Closed Campus' except for lunchtime. Therefore students MUST check out before leaving campus and MUST check back in upon returning to ensure the student is not marked "Left without Permission" which is counted as an unexcused absence. You need to have a "green pass" from the Attendance office before leaving campus. -Remember that October is Gay History Month. GSA meets today at lunch in the Library. -Korean Club- Come join today at lunch in room P-20. We will be watching a movie. Don't miss out! NEW -ATTENTION SENIORS- If you have not yet taken a yearbook portrait, you have One Final Chance on Tuesday Nov.1. Prestige photographers will be here in C-4 for drop-ins during 7th period, or by appointment. See Mrs. Thomsen if you have questions. -Come show off your skills or learn new ones! Join the Freestyle Club Wednesdays during Lunch in the Dance Room. -Boys Basketball - The Boys Basketball Program is looking for anyone interested in being a team manager for the upcoming season. For more information see Coach Gonzalez in A-5. -The Guitar Club meets on Tuesday at 12:00 in room P-22. Bring a guitar and start shredding! -If you are interested in pursuing a career in health, come to the Future Doctors of America meeting in room S-5 today. There will be food and drinks provided. -The City of Davis is starting up its Pick-Up Sports Program! Come out every Wednesday at the Community Park Off of Covell Blvd. from 5:30-7:30 to play football, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball and more. First day will begin November 9th. For more information contact Joe at jrogers at cityofdavis.org -Hello Students of Davis Senior High School! You Rock it out so Hard that you burn down our school! Our first dance of the year-The Nautical Dance-was cut short on Friday when the fire alarm (no fire though!)went off in our venue. Some of our students had an hour of dancing before we had to evacuate, and some had just arrived. Regardless, the dance did not get to live up to its full scope. We won't be able to facilitate refunds, but if a Student bought a ticket to this dance, they will Not need to pay for a ticket for our winter Break the Record Night _ Dance (date to be announced); their ticket will automatically be rolled over to that event with no further action required on their part. CONTINUED -Need help in your language class? Experienced tutors are available to help you any day of the week during lunch in N-15. -If you are interested in traveling to Germany, please come to see Mrs. Floyd in N-15. The trip is planned for mid-June to mid-July 2012. - Come learn more about the ocean in the Ocean Conservation Club. Join us on Tuesday, November 1 at lunch in S-2 to watch a riveting streamed video about our oceans. - Attention CAHSEE testers: The CAHSEE test will be held from 745 until lunch on Tuesday 11/1 and 855 until lunch on Wednesday 11/2 in the North Gym. Please bring your ID. -There will be a mandatory Clubs meeting on Tuesday, November 1 in C-4 at lunch. Please send one representative from each club to this meeting. It can be your club president, an officer, or a member of your club. -North Davis and Pioneer Elementary Schools have extended their Walker Creek Cabin Leader deadline to November 2. Boys are encouraged to apply! Come to the Career Center in N-17 to pick up an application. -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 A-7 during 5th period or C-3 to see Mrs. Thomsen.