[DHS Bulletin] Friday, January 6

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Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Friday, January 6, 2012

THIS DAY IN HISTORY
1942 - The first commercial around-the-world airline flight took place. Pan American Airlines was the company that made history with the feat.


ATHLETICS
- Frosh Girls Basketball @ Yuba City:                                                        4:00
-JV/Varsity Girls Basketball @ Yuba City                                                 5:30JV-7:00V
-Frosh Boys Basketball vs. Dixon                                                               4:00
-JV/Varsity Boys Basketball  vs. Dixon                                                     5:30JV-7:00V

Saturday, January 7:
-Boys Basketball vs. Dixon                                                                            4:00F-5:30JV-7:00V
-Wrestling @ Mat Classic
-Wrestling JV @ Vista Del Lago JV Tournament

- DHS Boys Volleyball- Pre-conditioning began January 3rd. Workouts will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:30 in the DHS weight room. Tryouts start on February 6th. All 9th-12th grade boys are welcome. Any questions, email Julie Crawford at jcrawford at djusd.net

-DHS Women's Soccer Team Tryouts Information Meeting for 9th and 10th Grade students   regarding the tryout process for the DHS 2012 Women's JV Soccer Team for 9th and 10th grade prospective players will be held on Wednesday, January 11th at 7:30 PM in the DHS Library. Parents are welcome to attend. A separate meeting for 11th and 12th grade prospective varsity players will be held on a later date to be announced. Conditioning for 9th and 10th grade prospective players will begin on February 1. For questions contact: Bob Smith, DHS Women's JV Coach at: robertsmith90 at comcast.net

-There will be a mandatory football meeting for all student athletes interested in playing football for DSHS next year.  Players and parents are to report to the DSHS Library on Tuesday, January 10 at 7:00 pm for newcomers and 7:30 for returning players and parents.

-Interested in joining the DHS Track and Field Team?  Hardworking student athletes for pole vaulting, jumping, throwing, hurdling, sprinting and distance running are wanted.  Please report to a mandatory informational meeting for parents on Thursday, January 12 at 6:00 pm in the DHS Library.  We will discuss rules, expectations, answer questions and distribute paperwork.  Conditioning will take place Monday through Thursday at 4:00 on the DHS track.  This is open to new and returning athletes with no prior experience necessary.  For additional information, please visit www.dhstrack.com or visit Coach Elliott in L-25.

-Interested in playing Lacrosse?  It's not too late. For tryouts, there are no fees to register and just three easy steps to get started.

1-Go to: http://www.davislacrosse.org/ and on the left side, click on the tab. 'Register Online'.
2-From the Online Registration System screen, you must scroll down to 'DHS Blue Devils Lacrosse'.
3-Select 'Begin Registration'. DHS athletes are not required to become US LAX members.

See you Tuesday, January 10 @ Harper, MPR, 7:00 pm.  Questions?  Please contact Lydia (530) 574-8013
Thank you and we're looking forward to a great season!



TODAY
- For Lunch: Today we have Chicken Curry sandwich, Chicken Egg Roll with fried rice, potato bar: steamed veggies, taco meat, cheese, kidney beans.  The soup is Clam Chowder with oyster crackers.

-Seniors:  The last chance to order DHS Caps/Gowns/Tassels, Graduation Announcements and Class Rings is TODAY, January 6th from 1:30 to 3:30 in the quad!

-CFS-There will be a CSF meeting TODAY. It will be the final meeting of the semester so be sure to attend!


NEW
-"Break Da Record Night" t-shirt designs are being accepted through January 25 in C-4.  Submit a design for a short-sleeved white t-shirt with your name and design and you may be chosen to appear on the limited-edition t-shirts!

-Tuesday, January 10 is the deadline for submitting information and articles for the January 2012 DHS PTA newsletter.  Please send news items and announcements to the DHS PTA Media listserve at DHSPTAmedia at mailman.dcn.org.  Please include your name, parent or teacher name with contact information such as phone/email address.  This is a great way to inform, notify or enlist parents' help for upcoming DHS school and student activities.

-Love theatre?  ACME Theatre Company invites all students to attend the production of "Cyrano" adapted by Barry Kornhauser.  This play is full of bakers, swordfights, romance and poetry.   The show opens tonight at 7:00 pm and runs through Sunday, January 15.  Student tickets are $8.00.  For more information, please visit acmetheatre.net or simply check out one of the posters up around school.

-Davis made it to the Finals!  $100,000.could be donated to our schools!  The Powell House in Davis is a finalist in Patch's Deck the House Contest1. Go to deckthehouse.patch.com, 2. Find the Powell House from Davis, 3. Vote once a day through January 8 and share!  .  Help us win for our schools!


CONTINUED
- CAML #4 will be held on Tuesday, January 10 during lunch in any math classroom.   Many math teachers are offering some form of credit for getting CAML questions correct.  Ask your math teacher about this problem-solving activity!

-Attention Students:  Did you know that the Academic Center has tutors available to help you prepare for finals?  Stop by Room M-2 to get help on final papers, projects and final reviews!

-You can still be part of Davis High Idol 2012 or you can encourage a talented friend. Students in grades 10-12 at any DJUSD school are eligible to compete in this wildly popular event hosted by the Advanced Treble Choir.  Semi-finals are January 20 and 21st.  The exciting finals will be held on January 28.  Information and applications are available NOW in DHS Room PA-08 or online at http://www.dhstreblechoir.org.  Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm this Friday, January 6 in Room PA-08.  Pick that perfect song and get ready for some fun!  Tickets go on sale soon!

-Seniors: Need money for college? Then come to the DHS Financial Workshop on Thursday, January 19 at 7:00pm in the IPAB. At the workshop you'll learn how to apply for federal and state financial aid for college. All seniors and their parents are invited to attend. Come to the Career Center in room N-17 for more information.

-Attention All DHS Instrumental Soloists- This year's annual DHS Orchestra Concerto Competition is being held Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 7:00pm on stage in the DHS Dick Brunelle Performance Hall. It is open to all DHS instrumentalist. The winner of this competition will be given the honor of performing with the DHS Symphony Orchestra at the Mondavi Center in Jackson Hall at the Wennberg Music Festival on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 2:00 pm as well as a check for $300.00. A sign-up sheet and informational flyer will be located starting Wednesday, December 14th on the window of the computer lab in PA-3. Also, you must email Mr. Moreno after you sign up at amoreno at djusd.net.
Please provide your name, instrument, and the name of your piece.

-The City of Davis' Recreation Division will be hosting its 6th annual Recreation Job Skills Workshop on Wednesday,
February 1, 2012 from 4:00-6:00pm. This upcoming event has a brand NEW format and will include presentations on how to make contacts, prepare for an interview, tips on how to increase your chances of employment, and participants will even be able to partake in a mock interview! This is a FREE opportunity.  For more information, go to www.cityofdavis.org

-RECYCLE REMINDER: The Green Recycle Bins are for Paper and Plastic ONLY! Cardboard Recycle is located in the Dumpster Area!


IMPORTANT DATES:
January 16                                                                           Legal Holiday
January 17 -20                                                                   FINALS WEEK
January 19                                                                           DSHS Financial Aid Workshop
January 20                                                                           First Semester Ends
January 23                                                                           Secondary School -Teacher Work Day (Student Holiday)
January 25                                                                           Parent Education Event: Could Community College Be a Good
                                                                                                Option for Your Student?  7:30 pm, DHS Library




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