[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin, Friday 4-19-13

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin - Friday, 4/19/13

THIS DAY IN HISTORY:    1775 - The American Revolution began as fighting broke out at Lexington, MA.


ATHLETICS:
Baseball @ Grant - 4:15                                                                   dismissal:  2:15  teams
Boys Lacrosse vs. Tamalpais - 5:00JV-7:00V
Softball @ River City - 4:15                                                             dismissal: 2:15  teams
Track & Field @ Woody Wilson Invitational - TBA                 dismissal: TBA

LUNCH CHOICES:    Pork Carnitas with cheese and tortilla chips, Roasted Turkey w/ gravy and mashed potatoes or Baked Catfish with potatoes.

TODAY:  Students! Please be advised that today, there is a 6th and 7th period.  Dismissal time is 3:30 as always!

STAR Testing Schedules are available at the Front Desk or on the DHS Website.

CSFers!  Time is running out to come to your general meetings this semester, so be sure to attend Friday's general meeting during lunch in Ms. O'Brien's room, P-13.  Only two meetings are left after this Friday!  See you there!

Day of Silence is hosted by the DHS Gay-Straight Alliance this Friday, 4/19.  Try to remain completely silent for all or part of Friday to support your lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender classmates.  Come join us!

Attention all Math and Science Tutors: There will be a mandatory meeting this Friday, April 19th in S-9 at lunchtime.  We will be electing officers for next year so be sure to attend!

Prom Ticket sold at lunchtime only!  Senior Ball Tickets are on sale this week for $65 with ASB and $75 without at the Finance Window.

NEW:  The Devil Day Car Show returns Wednesday, May 29, hosted by the DHS Car Club.  Cool cars and trucks will be on display all day in the quad with judging at lunch and a people's choice award you can vote on.  There are cool prizes for the winners including a car show t-shirt, free oil change or care care gift basket.  If you or someone you know wants to enter, the applications are in the main office or the Auto Shop Room, O-3.  Applications are due May 15.  Hope to see you there!

The Dedication Ceremony for The Steve Larsen Bike Plaza will be held on Friday, May 3 at 12:00 noon.  The new bike plaza is located between the Stadium entry gates and the North Gym.  Steve Larsen was raised in Davis, graduated from DHS is considered to be the Davis' greatest ever all-around cyclist.  He has competed in World Championships in different categories of road, mountain bike, track, cycle-cross and triathlon.  Steve Larsen was also a professional triathelete and a national mountain bike champion. There will be artwork 'The Spirit Rider' will be dedicated in the plaza as well.  Please join us for this dedication ceremony on May 3 at lunch.  Refreshments will be served.

ONGOING/UPCOMING:   College Information Night for Juniors and their parents is Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. starting in the IPAB.  You can learn about public and private colleges and universities, community colleges, scholarships and financial aid, college entrance testing and more during breakout sessions.  Join us on the 23rd to find out more about the process of applying to colleges!

If you need a ride to Senior Ball, make sure to buy a bus ticket during lunch.  They'll cost $25 and you'll need to fill out a bus contract that can be found in C-4 or the Student Government Events Page.

Please nominate a teacher you think is most deserving of the honor of Rotarian Teacher of the Year for the 2012-13 School Year.  The criteria for consideration are listed below as is the nomination form available in the front office. Please return the form with an attached description of your nominee to Kate Prien, Site Secretary, no later than noon on Friday, May 10, 2013.

Seniors!  It's not too soon to think about Grad Night 2013!  The tickets cover food, drinks and entertainment.
Scholarships are available through school counselors.  This event is an all-night party for graduating DJUSD Seniors!  Find forms at www.davisgradnight.org<http://www.davisgradnight.org/>, questions answered at info at davisgradnight.org<mailto:info at davisgradnight.org>.  Kindergarten photos can be scanned using high resolution and sent to kindergartenphotos at davisgradnight.org<mailto:kindergartenphotos at davisgradnight.org>.  If mailing the photo, send to P.O. Box 2143, Davis, CA 95617. If you wish it to be returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a telephone number.

SENIORS:  There are still some local scholarships available for DHS students, including two that were just added to the Scholarship Bulletin!  Come to the Career Center THIS WEEK to see if you qualify for any of these scholarships and to pick up an application.

Attention Blue Devils! Interested in healthcare careers?  The DHS Healthcare Career Club has joined with the DHS Engineering Club and the Architecture Club to present the Disney Institute's approach to quality service and leadership excellence on Friday, April 19 in the Career Center at lunch.  Come and learn the values that made companies like Disney, Apple and Boeing the top in their industries.

Seniors: Are you interested in being one of the student speakers at your graduation ceremony?  Pick up a graduation speech application from the Front Desk.  Speeches are due by April 25th.

The annual Tribute to Tony Fields is coming up!  Performances are Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th at 7:00 in the IPAB.  Tickets sold at the door: $5 for students and $10 for general admission.

Summer School - Classes will be available for students who need to make up credits.  Pick up a summer school application in the Counseling Office.


IMPORTANT DATES:
4/19 - 4/23 - STAR Testing
4/18 - Girls Golf Meeting - 7:00pm - N-8
4/19, 4/20 - Tribute to Tony Fields - 7:00 - Brunelle Music Theatre
4/23 - College Night - Counseling Dept. presentation - 6:00pm  - IPAB
5/3 - Dedication Ceremony for The Steve Larsen Bike Plaza - Lunchtime - between Stadium and North Gym
5/4 - Senior Ball


HELPFUL LINKS:
TESTING SCHEDULES: http://dhs.djusd.k12.ca.us/documents/STARBellSchedule2013rev.pdf
http://dhs.djusd.k12.ca.us/documents/2012-2013TestingDates.pdf
http://dhs.djusd.k12.ca.us/documents/FinalExamScheduleSem2_final03-04-13.pdf

Jostens (Caps, Gowns, etc. http://www.jostens.com/apps/catalog/customer/1003768/Davis-High-School/ 916-782-3949
To Prepay Lunch for students: http://www.djusd.net/district/business/sns/prepay?searchterm=lunch+pre
Davis Grad Night:   www.davisgradnight.org<http://www.davisgradnight.orgt.org>>  email: info at davisgradnight.org<mailto:info at davisgradnight.org>>
Davis Senior High School Webstore:  http://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/davis_high_school_on/










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