[DHS Bulletin] Wednesday October 12

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

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.

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-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?