[DHS Bulletin] DB 1/11/12

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

   Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
         Wednesday, January 11, 2012


THIS DAY IN HISTORY
1935 - Amelia Earhart Putnam became the first woman to fly solo from Hawaii<http://on-this-day.com/onthisday/usa/us/hix.htm> to California<http://on-this-day.com/onthisday/usa/us/cax.htm>.


ATHLETICS
-Boys Frosh Basketball @ Grant - 5:30JV-7:00V
-Boys JV/Varsity Basketball @ Grant - 5:30JV-7:00V
-Wrestling vs. Grant - South Gym-6:00

-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<http://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!

- Girls grades 9-12 interested in participating on the DHS Swim Team are invited to attend an information meeting discussing the upcoming season on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7:00pm in room A-03   For more information, contact Coach Doug Wright at dwright at djusd.net<mailto:dwright at djusd.net>.


TODAY
-For Lunch: Today we have Orange Chicken over local rice, Teriyaki Chicken over local rice, Sushi Bowl, Soup: Mexican Tortilla with Tortilla Chips, Taco ala carte $2.00 cash only weather permitting.


NEW
-Finals are next week!  On sale in the Quad today through Friday are Finals Care Packages.  The package includes fun pencils and eraser, Smarties Candies , joke cards and other fun items.  Brighten your Finals week or cheer a friend!  Get your Fun Finals Care Package Today!

Attention all Mu Alpha Theta members!  There is a general meeting this Thursday, January 12 in Mr. Ronning's room.  Hope to see you there!

-SENIORS- Come by the Front Desk to check the spelling of your name on the diploma order list.  You will have until January 31, 2012 to make adjustments, if needed.

-Powell Family and Community Partner Win $100,000 For Davis Schools!!
Thank You to the Powell Family & to everyone who voted in the Deck The House Contest. The contest votes have been tallied and the Powell family has won $100,000 for Davis schools!  Our community came together again in an amazing way to support our schools. Thanks again to everyone who helped and voted! We would not have won without the overwhelming support!


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-Attention, Blue Devils!  Do you ever have problems you want advice on but don't know who to ask?  Ask a DHS Peer Helper!  Just fill out a slip of paper with your question and put in any Advice Column box located in the library and office.  Then go to the Advice Column website URL listed on the side of the Advice box to check for your answer!  Everything is completely anonymous so please feel free to ask for help!

-The DHS Jazz Choir proudly presents its 24th Annual Cabaret dinner show featuring music from the Jazz Choir and Jazz Combo on Saturday, February 11 at 6:00 pm and Sunday, February  12 at 5 pm.  There will be pre-show music by the Jazz Band on Sunday and a special "Music Only" concert on February 16.  For more information and tickets, please visit www.dhsjazzchoir.org<http://www.dhsjazzchoir.org>.

-Need help with Naviance?  Come to the Career Center for help accessing your Naviance account.  Naviance is an easy-to-use web resource with a wealth of information for college and career planning!

-Computers are available for student use in the Career Center in N-17 to research colleges, apply for scholarships and jobs, explore college and career opportunities on the internet.

-"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!


IMPORTANT DATES:
January 16                                                                           Legal Holiday Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
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

Final Exam Schedule:
Monday - Legal Holiday

Tuesday- 1st period 7:45-8:25, 2nd period 8:31-9:11, 3rd period 9:17-9:57, Break 9:57-10:01, 4th period 10:07-10:52
5th period 10:58-11:38, 6th period 11:44-12:29, Lunch 12:29-1:19, 7th period 1:25-3:25

Wednesday-1st period Final 7:45-9:50, Break 9:50-10:20, 6th period Final 10:20-12:20 * Bag lunch available 12:20

Thursday-3rd period Final 7:45-9:50, Break 9:50-10:20, 5th Period Final 10:20-12:20  * Bag lunch available 12:20

Friday-2nd period Final 7:45-9:50, Break 9:50-10:20, 4th period Final 10:20-12:20 * Bag lunch available 12:20