[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin, Friday, November 2

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Friday, November 2, 2012

THIS DAY IN HISTORY
-1993 - Christie Todd Whitman was elected the first woman governor of New Jersey<http://www.on-this-day.com/us/nj>.


ATHLETICS
-Football JV/Varsity  vs. Elk Grove Senior Night                  5:00JV/7:15V
-Boys Varsity Water Polo - CIF Playoffs                                   TBA

-SATURDAY, 11/3:           Cross Country @ SJS Sub-Sections
                                                Girls Varsity Water Polo @ CIF Playoffs

-Attention DHS Fall Athletes:  if you are planning on playing a Winter sport and have not yet picked up the next copy of your Athletics Clearance Card, please stop by the Athletics Office prior to the first day of tryouts on Monday, November 5. You must present this clearance card to the coach on the first day to show that you are cleared to play. Questions? Call the Athletics Office at 757-5400 x125.

-Girl's Lacrosse informational meeting:  Thursday Nov. 8th from 6-7pm.  All returning and new players Grade 9-12 are invited to attend. We will meet at DHS in room N-08.  Parents and Players are welcome. For more info: Coach Jenn Morris  jennmorris22 at gmail.com<mailto:jennmorris22 at gmail.com>


TODAY
-For lunch today we have Pork Carnitas on whole wheat bun, Burritos from scratch on whole wheat tortilla and a Fish Taco with a special sauce and freshly made Pico de Gallo.

-CSFers!  There will be another general meeting this Friday, November 2 during lunch in Ms. O'Brien's room, P-13.  Be sure to come!  See you then!

-Are you interested in playing badminton?  Then come join the DHS Badminton Team.  An informational meeting will be held in S-6 on Friday, November 2nd.   Everyone is welcome!

-Did you ever watch Sesame Street as a kid?  Come see DHS Drama's Avenue Q!  It's like Sesame Street...except for adults featuring songs such as "Everyone's A Little Bit Racist."   Opening Night is Friday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm in the IPAB.  There will be additional performances also on November 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th at 7:00 pm. and Sunday, November 4th at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are $8 for students and $16 for general admission.


NEW
-Remember Students:  Daylight Savings Time starts this Sunday.  Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour on Saturday night so you do not arrive an hour early on Monday, November 5th!

-JOB OPPORTUNITY:  The City of Davis is looking for temporary, part-time Junior Basketball Coaches and Officials.  Students must possess knowledge of basketball rules and be able to lead and motivate children.  Deadline to apply is November 21.  Apply online at www.cityofdavis.org<http://www.cityofdavis.org>, or come to the Career Center for more information.


CONTINUED
-Seniors! Make-up day ordering of Caps/Gowns/Tassels, Graduation Announcements & Class Rings is Tuesday, November 6th after school, 1:30 to 3:30 in the quad.

-Parking: The Davis Police Department have begun ticketing drivers who park in the campus staff spaces without a current staff placard. Please also be mindful of signs that indicate no loading or unloading or right turn only as drivers can be ticketed at any time for these moving violations. For those who use the stadium lot, some of the spaces will be reassigned to assist in a safer loading and unloading area. So, please make sure to check the space before you pull in to make sure it is not a "staff only" space as some of these will be changed.
-Do you feel sad, are you at the end of your rope, feel like there's left to live for?  Well, we have a solution!  FRIENDSHIP DAY!!!   Turn in your permission slips to the Front Desk Friendship Day basket or to P-14 by Thursday, November 8th so you can come to Friendship Day!

-On Monday, November 5th, Latinos Unidos will hold a presentation and discussion on several political issues that concern Latinos, the fastest growing demographic in the U.S.   The Latino vote will determine the future of America.  All are invited to this open forum at lunch on Monday, November 5th in Room O-5.  See you there!

-If you are a young woman between 14 and 17 and have participated in volunteer efforts in your community or school, you may be eligible for the $1,000 SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF DAVIS VIOLET RICHARDSON AWARD.  Come to the Career Center for an application.  The deadline to apply is December 1.

-Want to enjoy some delicious frozen yogurt while giving to a good cause?  Then pick up a flyer from your English classroom or the Front Desk and come to Cultive Frozen Yogurt on November 7, between 8:00 pm to 7:00 pm!  Simply present the flyer to the cashier as you purchase your yogurt to donate part of the payment towards the education of children in Ethiopia!

-Looking for a summer job?  The City of Davis is holding its free Job Skills Workshop on Wednesday, January 30 at 4:00 pm in the Veteran's Memorial Center Theater.  Participants will learn skills for applying and interviewing for any type of job, experience a mock interview and learn how to make contacts to increase the chances of employment.  Come to the Career Center N-17 for more information.

-Attention All DHS Instrumental Soloists - This year's annual DHS Orchestra Concerto Competition is being held Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm on stage in the DHS Brunelle Performance Hall.  It is open to all DHS instrumentalists.  The winner of this competition will be given the honor of performing with the DHS Symphony Orchestra at the Mondavi Center in Jackson Hall at the Wennberg Music  Festival on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 3:00 pm as well as a check for $300!  A sign-up sheet and informational flyer will be on the window of the computer lab in PA-3.  Deadline to sign up is December 21st.   Also, you must email Mr. Moreno after you sign up at amoreno at djusd.net<mailto:amoreno at djusd.net>.  In your email, please provide your name, instrument and the name of your piece.




IMPORTANT DATES
11/2 - DHS Drama Presents 'Q Street' - IPAB - 7:00 pm
11/3 - SAT Test - N Wing - DHS
11/12 - Veterans Day (no school)
11/14 - Boys Lacrosse Meeting for players and parents - 6:45 - 8:30, North Davis Elementary
11/19 - 11/23 - Thanksgiving Break
12/8 - Junior Prom 9:00pm -  North Gym,  DHS
12/17 - 12/21 - Finals Week
12/24 - 1/4 - Winter Break

Helpful Links
To Prepay Lunch for students : http://www.djusd.net/district/business/sns/prepay?searchterm=lunch+pre