[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin, Wednesday September 26

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

THIS DAY IN HISTORY
-1985 - Shamu was born at Sea World in Orlando, FL<http://www.on-this-day.com/us/fl>. Shamu was the first killer whale to survive being born in captivity.

ATHLETICS
-Field Hockey vs. Lassen                                                                               2:30V/4:00JV                      Dismissal: 1:15V/2:15JV
-Girls Golf @ Bartley Cavanaugh                                                                12:00                                     Dismissal: 10:30
-Boys Water Polo vs. Granite Bay                                                              3:45JV/4:45V                      Dismissal: 2:15JV/2:30V

-Interested in trying out for the 2013 Blue Devil Boys Golf team? There will be an informational meeting for new and returning players Wednesday, September 26 at 7:00 pm in room N-5 at Davis High. Parents are encouraged to attend.

DHS Winter Athletes:  SAVE THESE DATES! (Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Ski Team, Snowboard Team)
Concussion Baseline Testing:  October 15--5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and October 16--4:00, 5:00, 6:00. Sign up link and permission forms are available at www.davisseniorhigh.net<http://www.davisseniorhigh.net>  Winter athletes only. Dates will be added later for Spring athletes.
Sports Physical Paperwork Nights:  October 23 & 24: 6-8pm in the North Gym lobby. Turn in your completed paperwork and receive your athletic clearance card to present to your Winter coach on the first day of tryouts.

Is the DHS Ski Team right for you?
-You enjoy skiing and consider yourself at least an intermediate skier.
-You count the days until it starts snowing.
-You would be proud to be a part of a State Champion tradition
If this sounds like you, then the DHS Ski Team is looking for you! Athletes and Parents: come to the informational meeting on Monday, October 1 at 7:00pm in the DHS Library. More info: contact coach Bob Brewer at rebrewer at ucdavis.edu<mailto:rebrewer at ucdavis.edu>

TODAY
-For Lunch today we have Rice Bowl Day with Teriyaki Chicken, Teriyaki Beef or Tofu Teriyaki all with fresh vegetables served over steamed local rice.

-Come join the Freedom From Hunger Club, 2012 Winner of the best club on campus.  We meet every other Wednesday in L-21 and work progressively with the nonprofit Freedom From Hunger to end hunger in Latin America and the Middle East.  Hope to see you today, Wednesday, the 26th!

-Fellow Ravenclaws, are you interested in helping build our homecoming float?  Come to our float building meeting in Ms. Grivas's room, P-21 on Wednesday, September 26 at lunch.  See you there!

-Do you enjoy creating writing?  Come join Expression Through Writing Club at lunch in Room P-20 this Wednesday, September 26.  This is your share your ideas through various creative writing forms.  See you there!

-The Gay-Straight Alliance will meet this Friday @ lunch in Mr. Wheeler's class, L-28.  All students are welcome.

-College Visits today: Portland State University @ 9:00 am; Stanford 1:00 pm in the IPAB

-Hey Blue Devils!  There is a UNICEF Meeting this Friday, September 28th at lunch in P-20.


NEW
-CSFers!!! Thanks for registering for the Fall 2012 Semester!  We will be starting with the first general meeting this Friday, at lunch in room P-13 (Ms. O'Brien's room).  You will meet the officers, learn about the club and most importantly, learn about community service opportunities.  See you then!

-Seniors:  If you did not pick-up a packet at the Assembly, please stop by the Front Office for your Senior 2013 Graduation Guide.  It includes cap, gown and tassel information along with Graduation announcements.

-Seniors and Juniors:  If you would like to order a class ring, please stop by the Front Office to pick-up a brochure.

-Davis High School is holding its second annual Mini College Fair!  Colleges from across the country will be ON THE QUAD AT LUNCH ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 to provide information and answer questions about their college.  Colleges that will be represented at the fair include  University of Arizona, University of Reno, Colorado Mesa, Johnson & Wales, Loyola University Chicago and more! Come to the quad at lunch on Monday October 1 to take advantage of this great opportunity to get information about colleges you're interested in!


CONTINUED
-If you are a club, sports team or group on campus and are interested in participating in the homecoming day parade, come to C-4 and pick up both an application for participation and permission slips for all those who wish to take part in the parade.  All applications must be turned into C-4 by October 5th.

-The City of Davis invites you to join them on a tour of northern California universities!  This Saturday, September 29, they tour Chico State and on October 6, they will head to UC Berkeley.  Trips are $65. and include transportation, college tour and lunch.  For more information, come to the Career Center N-17 or contact the City of Davis at 757-5626 or go to www.davisteenscene.org<http://www.davisteenscene.org>.  These tours are informative and lots of fun, so buy your tickets early!

-Do you want to learn new dance moves and show off your own?  Do you want to be part of the freestyle performances in the quad?  Then come to Freestyle Club in the Dance Room on Thursdays at lunchtime to express yourself through dance, beat box and more!

-Pioneer Elementary School is still taking applications for Walker Creek Cabin Leaders!  Guys are encouraged to apply! Pioneer will hold a cabin leader meeting at 3:30 on September 26 at Pioneer Elementary, so come to the Career Center SOON for an application!  For more information, come to the Career Center or email Nori Lindberg at nlindberg at djusd.net<mailto:nlindberg at djusd.net>.

-Picture Retake:  Picture retake will be on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Library West Conference Room.  You must bring your unwanted picture packet that you received in order to take your new pictures.   All new students that took pictures in the Library, please come and take your picture on October 2 so that you will be in the Yearbook.

-Seniors! You must take an official Senior Portrait in order to be featured in the yearbook! You do not have to buy a package, but you must take a photo. If you have not yet taken your portrait please contact LifeTouch Prestige. You can find more info on the yearbook website: http://dhsyearbook.com or see Mrs. Thomsen in C-3.

-Students who will be voting in the November election: be an informed voter - please come learn about the five candidates for the local school board.  DHS PTA is co-sponsoring a candidate forum on September 28, 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the DHS Library.  Contact your PTA for more information.  davishighpta at gmail.com<mailto:davishighpta at gmail.com>.

-Davis Senior High School is seeking a parent to serve on the School Site Council for the 2012-2013 school  year.  The School Site Council discusses ways to improve student achievement and meets at Davis Senior High School on the third Thursday of each month at 3:00.  If you are interested in applying to serve, please contact Vice Principal Tom McHale at tmchale at djusd.net<mailto:tmchale at djusd.net>.

- The City of Davis is offering their annual fall tour of northern California universities!   Currently, tours are scheduled for Chico State on September 29, and UC Berkeley on October 6.  Trips are $65 and include transportation, college tour, and lunch.  For more information, come to the Career Center N-17, or contact the City of Davis at 757-5626, or go to www.davisteenscene.org<http://www.davisteenscene.org>.

-Do you like helping others and want the chance to make a difference in your community?  Sign up for the National Honor Society outside room S-12 this week.  Just bring your official second semester transcript from last year with a GPA of 3.4 or higher, $5. and your enthusiasm!  Hope to see you soon!


IMPORTANT DATES
-9/27 - Back to School Night!  6:00    Davis Senior High School
-10/2 - Picture Retake in Library West Conference Room - 9:00 - 3:30

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