[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin Friday January 20

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

                                                                                                               Davis Senior High School
                                                                                                                          Daily Bulletin
                                                                                                                Friday, January 20, 2012


THIS DAY IN HISTORY
-2002 - Michael Jordan (Washington Wizards) played his first game in Chicago as a visiting player. The Wizards beat the Bulls 77-69.

ATHLETICS
- Girls JV/Varsity Basketball @ Monterey Trail                                    5:30 JV/7:00 V
- Boys JV/Varsity Basketball @ Monterey Trail                                    3:30 JV/8:00 V  Dismissal @ 2:00 JV
- Boys Frosh Basketball @ Ponderosa                                                    4:00


TODAY
-For Lunch: Bag lunch available at 12:20.


NEW
-Tonight!  Davis Idol, 7:00 pm at the IPAB! Tickets are $6 in advance per night, $8 at the door from
any Advanced Treble Choir member or from Watermelon Music, 207 E. Street in downtown Davis.

-Hey Blue Devils interested in a career in healthcare!  The informational meeting for the DHS Healthcare Career Club has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 25.  We apologize for any inconvenience.


CONTINUED
-We are pleased to announce that DSHS has successfully submitted 2012 senior class verified GPA information for Cal Grants . This means students do not need to complete the paper GPA verification form to apply for a Cal Grant.  To be considered for a Cal Grant, students must submit the FAFSA by March 2.  Come to the Career Center N-17 if you have questions.

-Attention, students!  On Wednesday, January 25 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm in the DHS Library will be an informative event for you and your parents, called "Could Community College Be a Good Option for Your Student? "  This is the 2nd DHS PTA Parent Education event of the year featuring the Dean of Sacramento City College, Mr. Donald Palm and Ms. Cindy Bevc, Transfer Admissions Guarantee Manager for UC Davis.  This will be an informative evening presentation addressing many topics for students considering community college and later transfers to 4-year institutions.  For questions, please contact Roberta Kuhlman at rdkuhlman at aol.com<mailto:rdkuhlman at aol.com>.

-Hey Math fans!  UC Davis is holding a tuition-free 9-week on-campus program to explore the worlds of mathematical finance, geometry and the quantum information theory.  Students will learn to think critically and develop skills for articulating mathematical concepts.  For more information, call Monday through Friday (530) 752-0827 or visit mathcircle at math.ucdavis.edu<mailto:mathcircle at math.ucdavis.edu> .  This program runs from January through March.

-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 today, 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!

-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!

-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.


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:


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