[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin, Wednesday May 2

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

THIS DAY IN HISTORY
1994 - Nelson Mandela claimed victory after South Africa's first democratic elections.

ATHLETICS
-Badminton @ Napa                                                             3:30                Dismissal: 1:45
-Baseball JV/Varsity vs. Elk Grove                                   4:15                Dismissal: 3:05
-Track and Field vs. Laguna Creek                                   3:30

TODAY
-For Lunch today we have Blue Devil BBQ!  Hamburger, Chicken patty or veggie patty with fixings of lettuce, tomato slices, sliced cheese, with side order choice of potato salad or pasta salad.

- Wednesday, May 2 is Open House here at DHS.  Please join us from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for the festivities!

-Hey Chess Club members!  There will be elections and free pizza today at lunch so be sure to show up!  See you guys there!

-Interested in plant science, environmental horticulture, land restoration or biotechnology?  Today, Wednesday, May 2, the Davis FFA will be hosting a panel discussion with UC Davis undergrad students from those majors to answer questions about these topics.  The goal is to provide DHS students with a better understanding of the opportunities available in available to students interested in these areas of study.  Prizes, gifts and goodies provided!

NEW
-Stress Tips:  Drink at least eight, 8 oz. glasses of good water a day.  This flushes toxins out of our bodies.

-Thursday, May 10 is the deadline to submit information/articles for the May 2012 DHS PTA Newsletter which is the last for this school year.

-Hey Key Clubbers!  Come to our meeting today, Wednesday at lunch!  There will be food and projects for you to sign up for!  Hope to see you there! BUZZZZ!

-There will be a general CSF meeting   at lunchtime in Ms. O'Brien's Room P-13 on May 4.  Be sure to attend and fulfill your semester requirements.

-Bus Tickets to Senior Ball can be purchased for $20 per student until sold out.  Buy your Bus to the Ball tickets at lunchtime in the Quad from May 3 through May 11 or until gone!   Student Government with some parental assistance organized a bus.  For more information you can email Ms. Decker @ jenny at outdoorkids.com.   On the night of Senior Ball, May 19, students will gather before the ball at the Storer Garden at the UC Davis Arboretum (by the gazebo, across from the Vet Center).  The buses will load up at 5:45 and will return to the Arboretum by 1:00 am.  Parents and students are responsible for their own transportation to and from their homes to the Arboretum.  Bus tickets are limited and will go fast.  We have limited funds for students who need help paying for their ticket - email Jenny @ jenny at outdoorkids.com

-This week is Anti-Discrimination Week!  The purpose of this week is to raise awareness against discrimination.  There will be various activities during lunch in the quad.  Make sure to wear your green bracelet all week!

-Powder Puff!  All Junior and Senior women interested in playing this year's Powder Puff should come to C-4 to pick up an application.  Applications are due May 9th.

CONTINUED
Students and Staff:  This Thursday the solar panel installation project in the Vet's Memorial parking lot will begin.
Key dates are: May 3-17:  There will be minor construction.  Some sections of the lot will be cordoned off.
May 18-29:  The entire lot will be closed.  Only faculty may use the North Gym-Stadium Lot.
June 1-5:  Concrete will be poured in sections.
June 7-8:  There will be no construction due to the last day of school and graduation.
June 9-13: The lot will be shut down completely.  These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to ride your bike or carpool during the construction schedule.

-Do you enjoy good music and free stuff?  Then come on out to the Quad this Friday, May 4th during lunch to support the Black Student Union during anti-discrimination week.  We look forward to your support.

-Got a cool car or truck? Want to show it off?  Participate in this year's Devil Day Car Show on Tuesday, May 22nd. The show will be all day on the quad with judging at lunch. Prizes include a 2012 Car Club T-shirt and a free oil change. Applications are available in the main office or the Auto Shop classroom O-3 and are due May 8th, so don't wait! Show off your Devil Pride AND your cool ride at the 2012 Devil Day Car Show, Tuesday, May 22nd!

- SENIORS:  We want to know where you're going after high school! Acceptance notices from colleges are finally starting to arrive and decisions are being made about life after high school!  Come to the Career Center N-17 and sign the WHERE ARE YOU GOING?!! list and tell us if you'll be going to college, working, joining the military, traveling, studying abroad, or whatever your plans are.  See you in the Career Center soon!

-Save the Date! Thursday May 10th is a parent and player meeting to discuss the DHS Men's Basketball Spring/Summer Program.  Try-outs for 10th-11th graders are May 21-24 and May 29-31.  The program includes practice sessions 2-3 times per week and tournaments on most weekends through the end of June.  More information to come.

-Hey Blue Devils!  Come check out the Drama Department's Art Auction on May 5th at the International House!  A variety of pieces by Davis High students and nationally-acclaimed artists will be available for purchase with all proceeds will go to the Drama Department's trip to Scotland this summer.

-Hey Science Scholars, do you want to try out for the 2012 DHS teams to compete in the National Science League competition this year?  It's easy!  All you have to do is take a 40 question multiple choice test in the subjects in which you wish to compete:  Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics.  The Biology test was given Monday and the physics test on Tuesday (5/1).     The chemistry test will be offered on Wednesday in S-8.  On Friday, 5/4, you can take any one of the three tests at lunch in S-8.  Top scoring students will receive certificates or medals, and be on the DHS team.  In the past five years DHS teams have placed 1st  twice (Chem 2009 & Physics 2010), 2nd twice (Chem 2008 & Phys 2008) and 3rd once (Biology 2010).

-Senior Ball will be on Saturday, May 19!  Tickets are on sale now through May 11, at lunch ONLY.  Prices are as follow:  ASB/non-ASB: Week of April 30: $75/$85, Week of May 7: $90/$95.
-HEY SENIORS!  It is time to make your reservation for Grad Night!    Grad Night is Friday, June 8 from 9:30 to 5:00 am at Emerson Junior High.   No one will be admitted after midnight! Tickets are $90 and the check should be made payable to "Davis Grad Night."  Fill out the quick form on the website.  www.davisgradnight.com<http://www.davisgradnight.com>   An email confirmation will be sent; no tickets will be issued.  Senior's name will be on a paid list at Grad Night check-in.  Seniors must be eligible to walk in their graduation ceremony to attend and must present an ID to enter Grad Night.  You can mail or scan in your kindergarten photo for the Grad Night Kindergarten Wall.  You can also mail your reservation.  Download the Grad Night form, fill it out and mail your $90. check with your kindergarten picture to: Davis Grad Night Paperless Tickets, P.O. Box 2143, Davis, CA  95617.  Have questions about Grad Night 2012?  Again, visit www.davisgradnight.com<http://www.davisgradnight.com>

GRADUATION TICKET INFORMATION!
Tickets will be distributed to graduates at our mandatory graduation practice, so be sure your grad is there!  Practice begins at 8:30 a.m. at Halden Field.  For the most up-to-date information, try our site: http://davishighstudentgovernment.wordpress.com/graduation/

IMPORTANT DATES
-May 2 - 6:00 - 8:00 - Open House with Special Information session with Principal for parents - 5:30 - IPAB
-May 19 - Senior Ball - Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sacramento.  Doors open at 6:30