[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin February 2

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Thursday, February 2, 2012

THIS DAY IN HISTORY
-1876 - The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs was formed in New York.


ATHLETICS
-Spring Sports Reminder: If your student is planning on trying out for a Spring sport, a sports physical packet must be completed and signed prior to the first day of tryouts on February 6. Fully completed packets may be dropped off at the DHS front desk or at the Athletics office prior to tryouts.


TODAY
-For Lunch today we have Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs over local rice.  Buffalo Chicken Tender over local rice, Taco Bar: Bean and Cheese Chulupa, Taco Meat, Nacho Cheese and Salsa.  The soup is Minestrone with wheat dinner roll.

-Hey Blue Devils!  Join the Blue Devil Club in our Capture the Flag game today, Thursday at lunch on the football field.


NEW
-Attention ALL students:  CAHSEE will be administered to all 10th graders next Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7 and February 8th.  There will also be a make-up for 11/12th graders who are missing on or both portions.  The revised schedule went home to everyone last month.  Your teachers will post the room assignments in their classrooms and you can find that information in the Admin Building as well.
 10th graders: go directly to your assigned testing room no later than 7:45 am on Tuesday (even if you do not have a 1st period) and 8:55 am on Wednesday.  DO NOT BE LATE.  Please see the testing coordinator if you have any questions.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Students, please NOTE that for CAHSEE Testing: Tuesday, February 7 will be a Thursday Schedule, Wednesday, February 8 will be regular schedule, and Thursday, February 9 will be a Tuesday schedule.

-Attention Clubs!  Please check your email so you can schedule your yearbook photo.  If you do not reply with the next few days, your spot will be given to another club.  See Mrs. Thomsen in C-3 for more information.

-If you would like to participate in an internship in China this summer, come to the Career Center on Monday, February 6 at lunch to learn more about spending your summer in China!


-Did you know that 1 in 3 homeless people are under the age of 18?  The Teens for Jeans Program would like to collect your slightly-used jeans in your 4th period classes.  The winning class gets an awesome prize and the winning school gets $5000.!  Best of all, teens in need get jeans!  Donations end February 11.

-Sophomore and Juniors: Would you like to do research at UC Davis this summer?  The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is offering opportunities in biology and the natural sciences for high achieving high school students.  Applications are due March 31. Come to the Career Center for more information.

CONTINUED
-Still deciding where to go after high school?   Up for a fun trip with friends?    The City of Davis is sponsoring the SoCal Safari for a tour of 6 Southern California Universities including UCLA and UCSB.  The trip runs from April 9 - April 12 and the cost is $490.00.  For more information, visit www.davisteenscene.org<http://www.davisteenscene.org>.

-Attention Juniors!  Interested in a career in law enforcement?  You are invited to apply to the FBI's Teen Academy.  The one-day Academy will be held at the offices of the Sacramento FBI on March 2 from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.  The deadline to apply is Monday, February 6.  Come to the Career Center for an application.

-Valentine's Day is coming! Have you bought something for your Valentine? Now is the perfect time. Valentine's Day Rose Presale will be in the quad during lunch the whole week. We have a variety of arrangements to choose from. You won't get stitches if you buy your girlfriend some Hershey's kisses!

-Are you a Latino student who wants to earn a college degree? If so, plan to attend the Steps to College Fair to learn about college opportunities available to Latino students. The event will take place on Saturday, February 4 from 8:30-3:00 at the Sacramento offices of the Mexican Consulate General. Come to the Career Center in N-17 for more info.

-Interested in running for an ASB or class position this year?  Applications are now available in C-4 and due Friday, February 3.

-Next week is Spirit Week for the 'Break the Record Night' Black Light Dance after the Varsity Basketball game.  Support our team by dressing up on Snow Day Monday, Twin Day Tuesday,- ER Day Wednesday, Wear Blue Thursday and White Out Friday!  Remember to come and cheer our team at the game!

-Join the Davis Lady Rugby Team!  Practices are Mondays 5:00-7:00 and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 pm at the field by North Davis Elementary School.
-This is the LAST CHANCE to purchase tickets for the DHS Jazz Choir's 24th Annual Cabaret Dinner, which takes place Saturday, Feb. 11th and Sunday, Feb. 12th. Enjoy Jazz, Theater and Pop music performed by the Jazz Choir and Jazz Combo, at Emerson Jr. High Indoor Commons, a catered dinner by Cracchiolos, and a fun silent auction and raffle.  Ticket orders must be postmarked by THIS FRIDAY, Feb. 3rd.  For ticket information and an order form, please visit www.dhsjazzchoir.org<http://www.dhsjazzchoir.org/>
SENIORS
-Attention Seniors!  Please remember to turn in your kindergarten photo for Grad Night.  Please submit a picture no larger than 2x3 to the front desk!  Join your fellow graduates in a walk down Memory Lane!

-If you need help completing financial aid forms for college, UC Davis can help you during their Financial Aid Awareness Week January 30-February 3. Financial aid professionals will be available to assist students and parents complete the 2012-13 FAFSA. Come to the Career Center N-17 for more information.