[DHS Bulletin] Thursday 9-22-11

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Thursday, September 22, 2011

DAY IN HISTORY
­-1862: President Abraham Lincoln issues a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which sets a date for the freedom of more than 3 million black slaves in the United States and recasts the Civil War as a fight against slavery.


ATHLETICS
-Girls Tennis @ Franklin - 3:45                 dismissal: 2:10
-Girls Volleyball @ Lodi - 4:00F-5:00JV-6:00V   dismissal: 3:15JV
-Frosh Football vs. Colfax - 6:00


COLLEGE VISITS
All College Visits will be held in the new Career Center, room N-17
-St. Mary's College (Moraga, CA)                September 22            9:00am
-Mills College (Oakland, CA)                    September 22            10:00am
-University of San Francisco                    September 26            10:00am
-University of Southern California              September 27            1:35pm


TODAY
-Mac and Cheese with veggies; Ravioli; Spaghetti with meat sauce; Pizza; Taco Bar

-SENIORS! Don't forget! Please join the counselors for a lunchtime college workshop in the South Gym on Thursday, September 22 for a brief overview on applying to private colleges.

-Do you love competition and math?  Then come to Mu Alpha Theta's first math competition Thursday, September 22 in Mr. Ronning's room, N-5!

- Continue to show your awesome school spirit for 'Thursday Jerseday' and come out to be judged in your best team attire!

- Join CSF!  Last day of registration for the CSF Fall Semester.  Go to Ms. O'Brien's room, P-13 with your completed pink registration form, $5.00 and your grade report.  Be sure to come because registration ends promptly at the end of lunch this Thursday!

-It's that time of year to volunteer! National Honor Society registration ends on Thursday, September 22. Bring your ID card, last semester grades, $5 and your hour sheet if you are a continuing member. We will continue registration at lunch in front of room S-12. See you there!

-BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: Thursday, September 22
6:00-6:20       Assembly for parents in the North (new) Gym; following assembly parents dismissed to classes
6:25-6:35       Period 1
6:40-6:50       Period 2
6:55-7:05       Period 3
7:10-7:20       Period 4
7:25-7:35       Period 5
7:40-7:50       Period 6
7:55-8:05       Period 7


NEW
-Internship Opportunity: Davis Media Access is offering non-paid internships for students to gain hands-on experience and exposure to many aspects of community television production. Three internships are available in production and archiving. Come to the Career Center in room N-17 for internship descriptions and contact information.

-Join us for Davis UNICEF club's second general meeting on Monday, September 26 in room L-23. We will be introducing a new and exciting project! Together we can change the world.

-Are you interested in getting some community service hours while having fun? Come help serve dinner at the Annual DHS Hall of Fame dinner. There will be an informative meeting on Tuesday, September 27 in room C-04. Pizza will be provided. Hope to see you there!

-The contestants for the October 1 dance competition "Everybody Dance Now!" have been chosen! Visit the Jazz Choir website at www.dhsjazzchoir.org<http://www.dhsjazzchoir.org> to see who will be performing that night! Advance tickets ($5 students and $8 general) are available from Jazz Choir members, at Watermelon Music and online via the Jazz Choir website. Tickets will also be sold at lunch on the DHS quad during the week of September 26. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door ($10 for all ages). Don't miss this great dance event!


CONTINUED
-Attention: Juniors! The PSAT is coming soon!  Sign-up at lunch October 3 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.
-Come watch DHS Boys Soccer take on our rival Jesuit this Friday, September 23. This is the biggest soccer match of the season!! Game times are 4:00 Varsity and 5:30 JV at Jesuit High School. Carpool over to the game wearing your "Freakishly Blue Friday" gear. After the games, head back to DHS to catch all or part of the football Homecoming Game. Show your Blue Devil Pride!
-Interested in going to a Northern California University?  The City of Davis is presenting "NorCalicious" which is a tour of four Nor Cal schools.  The first will be held on 9/24 for San Francisco State.  For more info, visit www.davisteenscene.org or call 530-757-5625.

-Seniors! It is time to tell your parents about yearbook senior ads. Please give them the packet that you received at the senior assembly or go to www.dhsyearbook.wordpress.com<http://www.dhsyearbook.wordpress.com> to download the forms.

-Davis Senior High School is seeking a parent/community member to serve on the School Site Council for the 2011-2012 school year.  The School Site Council discusses ways to improve student achievement and meets at Davis Senior High School on the fourth Thursday of each month at 3:00.   If you are interested in applying to serve, please contact Vice Principal Tom McHale at tmchale at djusd.net<mailto:tmchale at djusd.net>

-Davis Senior High School's Scholarship and Financial Aid Office has a new name and a new location!  The office will now be called the "Career Center" and is located in the N-17 portable building behind the IPAB. The Career Center provides support and resources for students interested in colleges, scholarships, financial aid, jobs, volunteer and internship opportunities, summer activities, study abroad programs and military options. Students and parents are welcome to visit during office hours Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We look forward to assisting Davis Senior High School students as they prepare for life after high school!  Come by on Monday to see what we have to offer!



Laurie Williams
Secretary I
Athletic Secretary
Davis Senior High School