[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin Wednesday, May 16

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

THIS DAY IN HISTORY
-1929 - The first Academy Awards were held in Hollywood.

ATHLETICS
- Boys Varsity Lacrosse Playoff - time/location TBA
-Girls Varsity Lacrosse Playoff - time /location TBA
-Track & Field SJS Championship Trials @ Elk Grove
-Girls Tennis meeting - P-10, 4:00
-Field Hockey meeting - N-8, 5:30-7:00
-Girls Golf Meeting - N-8, 7:00


TODAY
-For Lunch today we have Blue Devil BBQ!  Hamburger, grilled Chicken Patty or Veggie Patty with fixings of: lettuce, tomato slices, sliced cheese, with a choice of sides of Potato Salad or Pasta Salad.

-Construction Update:  The solar contractor has begun mobilization on site. The first row of parking, closest to W. 14th Street is closed for the contractor staging area resulting in a loss of 51 parking spaces.  DHS staff are now able to park in the designated parking areas at the St. James W. 14th Street parking lot.  Be sure to display your DHS Parking Permit on your rearview mirror to avoid being ticketed.

-Graduation Tickets: Update!  Our remaining tickets will be sold for $10/ticket at a first-come, first-served basis  at lunch only outside the DSHS Finance Office.  Ticket sales will end when the remaining tickets are sold out.  We only have an extremely limited quantity available, so be sure to come in quickly if your family wants more tickets!

-Hey Key Clubbers!  Come to our 17th general meeting, Wednesday , May 16 at lunch in S-12!  There will be food!  Come on out!


NEW
-Attention: AP Testers!  Thursday, May 17, please arrive at the Veteran's Memorial no later than 7:30 am to take the Macroeconomics Test.  For the World History test, arrive at the Library West no later than 7:30.  For the second Microeconomics test, arrive no later than 11:30 am at Library West.  You must have your photo ID and NO electronics to take the tests.

-Hey Juniors!  It's time for you to start thinking about and preparing to apply to college in the fall!  If you are interested in applying to a private college, please attend the following presentation this Thursday, May 17 at lunchtime in the South Gym:  UC Davis Associate Chancellor Emerita, Dr. Sally Springer, author of the book, "Admission Matters: What Students and Parents need to Know About Getting into College" will cover a number of important points about the private college admissions process.  The counselors will also address the process of requesting letters of recommendation from teachers and other logistical issues.  We hope to see you there!

-Save the date!  Sports Physical Clinic at Sutter, Saturday, June 2nd, 8:30-11:30 am at 2030 Sutter Place.  $20. benefits the DHS Athletics.  Athletes in grades 7-12 are encouraged to complete their sports physicals this spring for the 2012-13 school year.  Updated sports physical packets are available in the school offices.

-Did you buy a yearbook?  Come check our list in front of A-7 to make sure you have purchased one!  See Mrs. Thomsen with questions.

-There will be a CSF meeting this Friday, May 18 in P-13.  This is the final meeting of the semester, so be sure to attend.  We will be discussing volunteer opportunities at Senior Awards Night.



CONTINUED
-Any person interested in video-taping as a hobby or career is encouraged to assist as a video-taper for the Football team.  Duties will be to film selected practice sessions and games.  If interested, please contact Coach Smyte in the Learning Center.

-Seniors: We want to know where you are going after high school!  Please come to the Career Center to: check for acceptance notices from colleges and sign the WHERE ARE YOU GOING list to let us know if you are going to college, working, joining the military, traveling, studying abroad or whatever your plans are.  See you in the Career Center!

-Seniors: Did you apply for a local scholarship?  The names of the recipients are arriving so come and see if your name is on the list of recipients!

-Students! Do you know a DHS teacher  who motivates you to learn, views teaching as an opportunity  to serve students, brings dignity to the profession of teaching, demonstrates fairness to all students, supports thinking and understanding, and through his/her work exemplifies the high ethical codes of the teaching profession.  If so, come to the main office to pick up and complete a Rotarian Teacher Award nomination form today!  Completed forms must be submitted to secretary Kate Prien in the Principal's Office by Friday, May 18, 2012.

-Seniors- Don't forget to turn in your completed permanent address card and request your final transcript. For more information visit the counseling office.

-Solar Panel Installation and Veterans Memorial Parking Lot Update: There will be construction workers in the parking lot.  Please drive slowly and carefully!  Full Shutdown of lot on May 14 through the end of the year with student parking available for students in the Stadium Parking.  Faculty and staff may park in the Small Oak Street lot, the Front Office parking lot and at St. James parking lot across the street.  ALL NON-FACULTY/STAFF CARS WILL BE TOWED.  The Veterans Lot will be open for the last day of school and Graduation, June 7th and 8th.  We encourage you to ride your bike or carpool during the construction schedule.

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/

-Grad Night is Friday, June 8, 9:30 - 5:00 am at Emerson Junior High.  No admittance after midnight.  Tickets are $90 with the check made payable to "Davis Grad Night."  The form is available on the website www.davisgradnight.com<http://www.davisgradnight.org .     You will receive an email confirmation and your name will be on a paid list at the door.  Seniors must be eligible to walk in their graduation ceremony and present an ID to enter Grad Night.  Please mail or scan your kindergarten photo for the Grad Night Kindergarten Wall.  If mailing your reservation, send it to: Davis Grad Night Paperless Tickets, P.O. Box 2143, Davis CA  95617.

-Graduation Support: Two Parts: Financial Support: Davis Senior High School is hosting the 2012 high school graduation ceremony on campus again this year on Halden Field at Ron & Mary Brown Stadium. Our hope is to raise enough funds to support the event for this year's graduates. As our number of scholars continues to grow, the need to expand our event grows and your support is part of the solution. As we plan this evening of celebration, we hope your tax-deductible donations will help make the event a great success.  All proceeds from this event go directly to our DSHS graduation account. Checks may be made out to "Class of 2012 Graduation" and mailed to the Davis Senior High School Finance Office, 315 W 14th Street, Davis Ca 95616. Volunteer! If you'd like to support the event from a different perspective, we need many hands to make the day a success.  Find out how at our volunteer link:   http://www.signupgenius.com/go/graduation17  On behalf of the DSHS Graduation Class of 2012 and our scholars, we thank you for your generous support and donations. Sincerely, 2012 Graduation Committee

IMPORTANT DATES
-May 19 - Senior Ball - Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sacramento.  Doors open at 6:30
-May 29 - Senior Awards Night - 7:00 - IPAB
-June 7 - Last Day of School
-June 8 - Graduation