[DHS Bulletin] Daily Bullletin, Wednesday 12-18-13

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin - Wednesday, December 18, 2013

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On December 18, 1620, the British ship Mayflower docked at modern-day Plymouth, Massachusetts.

LUNCH CHOICES: Daily Options: Cheeseburger or Veggie Patty or Chicken Patty (with lettuce and tomato), Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza, Polish Sausage, Turkey/Pepperoni Sub, Manager's Choice (See Menu)
ATHLETICS:
Girls Basketball vs Pioneer - 4:00F-5:30JV-7:00V

TODAY:
PSAT scores have arrived. Pick them up in the Career Center. Bring your photo ID.
Attention softball girls! Stop by the DHS quad on Wednesday, December 18 from 12:15-1:00 (grade 10-12 players) and 3:30-4:15 (9th grade players) to talk with the coaches and add your name to the distribution list for info on spring tryouts and preseason workouts. For more info, email Coach Art Guerra at sharks2123 at yahoo.com
Deadline to sign up is today Wednesday December 18th. Also, you must email Mr. Moreno after you sign up at amoreno at djusd.net. In your email please provide your name, instrument, and the name of your piece.  All DHS Instrumental Soloists- This year's annual DHS Orchestra Concerto Competition is being held Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 at 7:00pm on stage in the DHS Brunelle Performance Hall. It is open to all DHS instrumentalist. 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 15, 2014 at 2:30pm as well as a check for $300.00.A sign-up sheet and informational flyer will be posted this week by Friday December 6th on the window of the computer lab in PA-3.
NEW/ONGOING/UPCOMING:
Did you go to Cesar Chavez Elementary? Do you speak Spanish? Do you need community service hours and want to help Cesar Chavez students? Well for more info come to room S-2 at lunch on Tuesday January 7th.

Looking for a fun way to help the community? Come join Manos a la Obra in room O-6 where you'll be making friends and helping your community. You're welcome to come this Tuesday December 17, hope to see you there amigos!

Ever wanted to be in a movie? Now's the chance! The producers of "HEAT" a student ran films about the Vietnam War are auditioning actors. If you are interested, pick up an audition form in Mrs. Bruch's room P-11 at lunch!
Academic Center Awards Ceremony Friday, January 10.

Attention all Fall Sport ILS students:  your graded ILS coursework is now available for pick-up in the office at the front desk.  Please stop by this week and pick it up.
Tell them that DHS is collecting items for the Davis Homeless shelter. Please bring NEW SOCKS, shampoo, conditioner, soap, and deodorant. There will be a drop off bin for donations located in the main office. We will be collecting items now through Winter break. Check signs around school for more info.

Juniors and Seniors: Bank of America is offering their Student Leaders' summer program for juniors and seniors.  This is an opportunity for you to work as a paid intern at a local nonprofit, attend a weeklong Student Leadership Summit in Washington DC, and develop leadership and career skills.  The deadline to apply is January 31, 2014.  Go online to bankofamerica.com/studentleaders or come to the Career Center for more information.
Do you have an idea or a design for a science or engineering project? If so, you should apply for the 2014 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) THINK Scholars Program. Winners will receive $2,000 in funding, a trip to MIT, mentorship from the THINK team, and advice from MIT professors and industry professionals to complete their project over the spring semester.  Deadline to apply online is January 11, 2014.  Come to the Career Center for more information.

Davis Idol 2014 is coming! Who will walk away with the coveted title of Davis High Idol? If you want your chance to shine in the singing spotlight, applications for contestants will be available beginning today! Applications can be picked up in PA-8 and are available on the ATC website: http://groups.dcn.org/dhstreblechoir/ as well as on the Advanced Treble Choir Facebook page. The first 24 complete applications will be accepted beginning on Thursday, December 12 after 12pm in PA-8. Any additional applicants will be wait-listed. The dates for the preliminary rounds are January 24 and 25, with the exciting, red-carpet finale on February 1. Contestants must be current 10th-12th graders enrolled in any Davis high school.
Attention all students: Would you like to narrow down a career field that is best suited for your personality and your interests? Or find out what skills you need to advance in the career of your choice? The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is coming soon! If you are interested in participating in this comprehensive survey that gives you a complete outline of the best careers for you - please sign up in the Career Center or with the Testing Coordinator. This is not just for students who plan to enter the military - this can work for anyone. Sign up by 12/20 and we will announce the survey date after Winter Break.
SENIORS: submit your senior yearbook quote now! Log on to School Loop and send a "Loop Mail" to "ybook quotes." Quotes must be less than 20 words, school appropriate and must cite the author.

We are pleased to announce that DSHS has successfully submitted 2014 senior class verified GPA information for Cal Grants. This means students do not need to complete the paper GPA verification form to apply for a Cal Grant.  To be considered for a Cal Grant, students must submit the FAFSA by March 2. Come to the Career Center if you have questions.
Attention Seniors! Tickets for the 2014 Davis Grad Night Celebration are now available for purchase online through the Davis Grad Night website at http://groups.dcn.org/davisgradnight/tickets. Get your tickets now! Prices go up on January 1. Scholarship tickets are also available through school counselors.
Open up those baby books and grab that kindergarten picture. We need it for Grad Night! This is an annual tradition. All kindergarten pictures of graduating seniors are posted at the Grad Night event. All photos (copies are okay) must be submitted by January 1! Send your photo to Sandy Langley, 2026 Klee Place, Davis, CA 95618. Please provide a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like the photo returned.
IMPORTANT DATES:
12/18-20 - Semester 1 Finals
12/20 - Messiah Concert (Choirs & Baroque Orchestra)
12/23-1/3 - Winter Recess
1/10 - Friendship Day
1/14 - California Mathematic League Contest 4
1/15 - Concerto Competition (Orchestra)
1/16 - Drama Soiree
1/17 - Quarter 2 and Semester 1 End

LINKS:
Herff Jones (Caps/gowns/etc.): www.highschool.herffjones.com
Davis Senior High School Webstore:  http://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/davis_high_school_on/
To prepay for lunch: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/



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