[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin Wednesday, February 29

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
THIS DAY IN HISTORY

-1940  Hattie McDaniel became the first African-American to win an Oscar. She won Best Supporting Actress award for her role as Mammy in "Gone with the Wind."



ATHLETICS
-Badminton vs. Fairfield                                                3:30        Dismissal: 2:30
-Softball @ Sacramento                                                4:00        Dismissal: 2:15
-Girls Soccer vs. Napa                                                     5:00JV/7:00V
-Boys Volley ball vs. Yuba City                                     5:00


TODAY
-For Lunch today we have Orange Chicken over local rice, Teriyaki Chicken over local rice, Sushi Bowl and the soup is Mexican Tortilla with Tortilla Chips.  Tacos ala carte, depending on weather, $2. cash only.

-Hey Key Clubbers!  Today at lunch in S-12 we are having another amazing Key Club meeting so join us to sign up for new projects and support your new officers!

-If you are interested in becoming a pilot, an air traffic controller or are just interested in the aviation field, you are invited to attend the Davis Aviation Club's first meeting  today at 4:00 at Holmes Jr. High in Room H-57.  Come to the Career Center for more information!

-The World Language Fair is hosting its first ever 4v4 Street Soccer World Cup on March 10th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.  Applications are available in N-15 and are due today, February 29th!  Spots are limited! First come-first served!


NEW
-Yearbook applications for next year's staff are due on Friday, March 2.  Late applications will not be accepted.  Please turn your completed application in to Mrs. Thomsen in C-3 and make sure you sign up for an interview.  See or email Mrs. Thomsen @ kthomsen at djusd.net<mailto:kthomsen at djusd.net> for more information or an application.

-AP sign-up begins at lunch only on March 5th - 9th in the Large Conference Room.  Bring your student ID and $90. cash  or check payable to Davis Senior High School.  Test dates are May 7th-18th.  On March 8th, sign-ups will after school until 1:30 (due to Articulation Schedule.)  If any student feels this is a financial burden, please see your counselor immediately.


CONTINUED
-ASTRONAUT AND ALUMNA TRACY CALDWELL DYSON SPEAKS ON CAMPUS March 3, Saturday-Tracy Caldwell Dyson, a NASA astronaut and UC Davis alumna will give a free public lecture beginning at 4:00 pm. in the ballroom of the UC Davis Conference Center, followed by a question-and-answer session. Caldwell Dyson received her doctorate in chemistry from UC Davis in 1997 and joined the astronaut program in 1998. On her first space mission in August 2007, she spent two weeks at the International Space Station. In April 2010, she launched on a Russian Soyuz rocket and spent 174 days at the International Space Station as a flight engineer, returning in September 2010. During the six-month mission, Caldwell Dyson conducted experiments and made three spacewalks to carry out repairs to the space station.



 The talk is part of the College of Letters and Science Annual College Celebration, marking 60 years since the establishment of the college. The event is co-sponsored by the Cal Aggie Alumni Association.   Admission is free but advance registration is required. Register online at http://www.ls.ucdavis.edu/about/news-and-research/deans-speaker-series-tracy-caldwell-dyson.html<http://www.ls.ucdavis.edu/about/news-and-research/deans-speaker-series-tracy-caldwell-dyson.html#_blank>

-EAP  The EAP will be held before school on Wednesday, March 7.  The Deadline to sign up is March 2!  The
information was sent home to students.

-SENIORS:  Friday, March 2 is the deadline to apply for FAFSA and Cal Grants.  Don't miss out on getting free money for college!  If you have any questions about either of these programs, come to the Career Center N-17!

-Hey Blue Devils! Love to sing and dance?  Does performing with your peers who share your passion sound like an awesome time?  Come to DHS Drama Department's annual  "Tribute to Tony Fields" to audition.  This amazing 80's song and dance extravaganza will be held on March 1st and 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Dance Room!

-Attention Club Presidents!  Please check your email as soon as possible to identify the students in your yearbook club picture.



Parents: Become involved in the high school next year! Join the Davis High PTA.

The Davis High PTA is seeking parent volunteers to serve on its board next year.
PTA positions opened are: treasurer, auditor, parliamentarian and secretary.
We have many returning Board members next year who can lend support if needed to anyone who is
interested but may be feeling as though they don't have the background in a certain position.
We need to fill these spots ASAP so please contact Colleen Costello-Kreidler, Davis High PTA Parliamentarian at
cck90 at att.net<mailto:cck90 at att.net>