[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin January 25

Tue Jan 24 14:19:52 PST 2012

                                                                                                                                Davis Senior High School
                                                                                                                                       Daily Bulletin
                                                                                                                           Wednesday, January 25, 2012

THIS DAY IN HISTORY
1961 - President John F. Kennedy presented the first live presidential news conference from Washington, DC<http://www.on-this-day.com/us>. The event was carried on radio and television.

ATHLETICS
-Boys JV/Varsity Basketball @ Franklin                 5:30JV/7:00V
-Boys Frosh Basketball @ Oak Ridge                      4:00
-Wrestling vs. Franklin                                                 6:00

-An informational meeting for boys in grades 9-12 interested in DHS Swim & Dive Team will be held today,  January 25 at 7 p.m. in room L-24 at DHS.  Both athletes and parents are invited to attend.

-An informational meeting for DHS Women's Varsity Soccer Team Tryouts will be held for 11th and 12th grade prospective players today at 4:00 pm in the DHS Library West Conference room.  Tryouts will begin on February 6th at 4:00 pm on Yudin Field.

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 will be available for $2.00 cash only, weather permitting.

NEW
-Attention Speech and Debate Team members!  There will be a meeting today!  Please join us if you are planning to participate in the State Quals!

-Attention Seniors!  Please remember to turn in your kindergarten photo for Grad Night.  Please submit a picture no larger than 2x3 to the front desk!  Join your fellow graduates in a walk down Memory Lane!

If you need help completing financial aid forms for college, UC Davis can help you during their Financial Aid Awareness Week January 30-February 3. Financial aid professionals will be available to assist students and parents complete the 2012-13 FAFSA. Come to the Career Center N-17 for more information.

CONTINUED
-Come to the 'Break the Record Night' Black Light Dance after the Varsity Basketball game on Friday, February 10 in the Old Gym.  The Dance ends at midnight.  Tickets will be sold January 30th through February 3rd during lunch for $2 with ASB and $4 without.  After February 6th to February 10th, tickets will be $4 with an ASB and $6 without.  If you attended the "I'm On a Boat" Homecoming Dance, then you can get in free!

-Attention Students: It's cold and flu season!  If you have fever, diarrhea or have vomited, please stay home from school until you have been fever-free for 24 hours.  Use hand sanitizer and cover your coughs with your elbow.  Wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds (sing Happy Birthday twice!)  Let's stay well this winter!  More tips can be found on the PTA List Serve for your parents.

-Have you purchased a yearbook? If not, make sure you buy one before the end of the month! Yearbook pre-sale will end January 31st! To keep the memories of the 2011-12 school year alive by purchasing a yearbook, please check out our website at http://dhsyearbook.wordpress.com<http://dhsyearbook.wordpress.com/>. See Mrs. Thomsen for more info.

-Hey Blue Devils interested in a career in healthcare!  The informational meeting for the DHS Healthcare Career Club has been rescheduled for today, January 25 in S-2.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

-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!  Tonight, 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>.

-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 today, January 25!

-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.
-Juniors, if you have not picked up your prom pictures, they are at the front desk.  Please bring your student ID!

IMPORTANT DATES:

January 25                                                                   Parent Education Event: Could Community College Be a Good
                                                                                         Option for Your Student?  7:30 pm, DHS Library

January 28                                                                   Davis Idol Finals

Cold and Flu Season Health Tips for Parents:   With cold and flu season at its peak at school, here are a few reminders of things you can do to keep your family healthy and minimize the spread of illness:

  *   If your child has a fever or vomits, please keep them home until they are fever-free for 24 hours.
  *   Please remind your child to use hand sanitizer liberally and cover their coughs with their elbows.
  *   Please remind children to wash their hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds (sing Happy Birthday twice).
  *   Please make sure your children get a good night's sleep so that they and their immune system are well-rested to learn and fight off flu bugs.
  *   If you do not have a doctor or medical insurance, please call the school and ask for a resource or to speak with the school nurse.

Attention Parents:  The Davis Parent University Lecture Series 2012 presents "The Whole Child Gratitude Works! How You Can Make Your Kids (and Yourself) More Grateful by Robert Emmons, PhD.  This is a free event brought to you by the Davis PTA and DJUSD.  This will be held on Friday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm in the Brunelle Theater, Davis High School.
No pre-registration is required but seating will be limited.  For questions contact Carin Lenk Sloane @ carinsloane at sbcglobal.net<mailto:carinsloane at sbcglobal.net> or Jodi Liederman  @ jliederman at cs.com<mailto:jliederman at cs.com>.