[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin January 17

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   Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
             Tuesday, January 17, 2012


THIS DAY IN HISTORY
1994 - The Northridge earthquake rocked Los Angeles, CA<http://on-this-day.com/onthisday/usa/us/cax.htm>, registering a 6.7 on the Richter Scale<http://www.On-This-Day.com/onthisday/docs/assorted/richterscale.htm>. At least 61 people were killed and about $20 billion in damage was caused.

ATHLETICS
-Girls Frosh Basketball @ Sacramento                                                     4:00 pm

-All students interested in playing Badminton this season please meet in the South Gym at 12:30 on Wednesday to meet the coach for a brief meeting.

- 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 Chicken Alfredo with fresh veggies, Pork Adobo over local rice, Hamburger with fries and the Soup is Chili with Corn Bread


NEW
-It's here! Come hear over 15 contestants belt it out on stage for the title of Davis High Idol 2012! Preliminary nights are this Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21.  Tickets are $6 in advance per night, $8 at the door.  All shows start at 7:00 pm at the Brunelle Theatre on the DHS campus.  Ten singers will move on to the exciting finals on Saturday, January 28.  Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.  Get your tickets in advance from any Advanced Treble Choir member or from Watermelon Music, 207 E. Street in downtown Davis.  Come hear our amazing singers compete!

-Need help with math or want to train to compete in the American Regions Mathematics League Nor Cal Team in Las Vegas?  The Graduate students at UC Davis Nor Cal Team offer training in strong problem-solving skills beginning in January and running through May.   Classes are held every Monday night from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Math Science Bldg., Room 1147 on the UC Davis Campus.

-DHS Band students are collecting pledges for the Play-A-Thon on Friday, January 20 to raise funds for the spring band trip.  If you know a band student, please pledge to support them while they play in the 12 hour music marathon!

CONTINUED
-Seniors!  Need money for college? Come to the DHS Financial Aid Workshop on Thursday, January 19 at 7:00 pm in the IPAB.  The workshop will teach you how to apply for federal and state financial aid for college.  All seniors and their parents are invited.  Come to the Career Center N-17 for more information.

-Volunteer Opportunity Available!  Explorit is hosting a science event at Korematsu Elementary School on January 18 from 5:30 to 7:45 pm.  High school students are needed to help with child activity stations.  Take a break from finals to have some fun with the kids!  Please come to the Career Center N-17 for more information.

-Interested in learning about the United States Army?  If so, come to the Career Center N-17 on Wednesday January 18 at lunch to meet with an Army representative.

-Attention Juniors and Seniors!  The Bank of America is now accepting applications for its Student Leaders Program.  If you are interested in improving your community, you can participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit and attend a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC!  Come to the Career Center in N-17.  The deadline to apply is January 25!

-The City of Davis has five summer job openings in the aquatics department.  The available jobs are lifeguard, pool cashier, snack bar attendant and more.  Please come to the Career Center for more information and a flyer about each job.

-Hey Artists! If you wish to apply to the AP Art Studio classes for next year, you must submit your portfolio to any art teacher by Friday, February 17th.  Information about this may be obtained through any art teacher.

-The California State Summer School for the Arts is accepting applications from talented artists, writers and performers for its 4 week summer program July 14-August 10 at the California Institute of the Arts.  Deadline to apply is February 28.  Come to the Career Center for more information and an application.

-Attention Juniors! If you ordered Prom Pictures, please pick them up at the Front Desk with your student ID.

-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.
-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!




IMPORTANT DATES:
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 Final 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




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