[DHS Bulletin] [SPAM?] Bulletin, Wednesday, 2-20-13

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

   Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Wednesday, 2/20/13



THIS DAY IN HISTORY:  1792 - U.S. President George Washington<http://on-this-day.com/links/potus/georgewashington> signed the Postal Service Act thereby creating the U.S.<http://www.on-this-day.com/us> Post Office.



ATHLETICS:

Boys Varsity Basketball playoff game @ Lincoln High (Stockton)                                 7:00

Track & Field - Blue vs. White Intra-Squad Meet                                                                4:00



Softball Parent Meeting - DHS Library @ 7:00


LUNCH CHOICES:   Rice Bowl with Teriyaki Chicken or Beef, Tofu or Bean Feast served over steamed local rice.  Deli sandwiches, side salads, Breakfast for Lunch.

TODAY: "Notice of an unexpected change:  Dr. Chen who was scheduled today, 2/20 to discuss "Healthy Eating" is ill and her lecture will need to be rescheduled for April.  Instead of the lecture the Teen Health Awareness Club invites all students to come and meet in S-5 at lunchtime on WED Feb 20th to play an informal   "Healthy Habits"  question and answer game.  Come test out your knowledge of nutrition and health!  Jamba Juice gift cards will be awarded to the winners.  Healthy snacks and bagels will be available for all participants!"

LECTURE SERIES: Have you wondered what it's like to be a civil engineer?  If so, come to the Career Center today, Wednesday, 2/20 at lunch to hear a presentation by a Civil Engineer from Cunningham Engineering who will discuss the exciting career opportunities in the field of civil engineering.

The Muslim Student Association will again hold an Islamic Awareness Day in P-10, Mr. Reilly's room.  Ask your social science teachers for extra credit opportunities!

NEW:  Attention, Juniors!  Would you like to participate in all-expense paid Camp Royal Youth Leadership camp this summer?  Camp Royal is a leadership-training program filled with information, ideas and strategies to help you become a more effective leader.  The deadline to apply is March 15.  Come to the Career Center for more information and an application!

Job Openings!  Jack's Urban Eats is accepting applications for their new restaurant in North Davis.  All positions are available including bussers, cashiers, salad bar support, etc.   Applicants must be friendly and courteous.  The hours are flexible and the pay is $8.50 per hour or more, based on experience.  You can apply online at www.jacksurbaneats.com<http://www.jacksurbaneats.com> (click on jobs), or come to the Career Center for more information.

ONGOING/UPCOMING EVENTS:  Have you ever wanted to see your teacher kiss a goat?  All this week, ask if your teachers are participating in the Davis FFA's Kiss the Goat Contest.  The teacher with the most money in their jar on 2/22 will be kissing the goat at lunch in the quad!

Hey, do you want a $20 Target gift card?  Are you an artist or just like to draw?  The DHS Car Club is hosting a t-shirt design contest for the 2013 Devil Day Car Show.  Designs are due by April 1 in Room O-3 and can be submitted on paper or electronically.  Come up with your own design and you could be this year's gift card winner!

Attention Instrumental Students: All DHS Orchestra Program Placement Auditions will be held at the DHS Music Building in PA-3 from 3/11-3/15.  Check the music rooms this week for sign-up sheets to choose audition times.  Pick up the registration form, complete and return it at the time of your audition to the audition assistant.  The sign-up deadline is Friday, March 1.  The final audition schedule will be posted on Monday, 3/5 with your audition time.  Email Mr. Moreno with questions or if you need an extension at amoreno at djusd.net<mailto:amoreno at djusd.net>.   Keyboard players auditioning for harpsichord, contact Mr. Moreno directly.  All woodwind, brass and percussion students who wish to audition for the DHS Symphony Orchestra, please see audition requirements at  http://groups.dcn.org/dhsbandboosters/dhs-symphonic-band-and-symphony-orchestra-audition-information .

If you are a junior interested in pursuing a career in the energy resources industry, Chevron and the USC School of Engineering is hosting a free summer camp June 23 - 28.  This exciting opportunity is to introduce high school juniors to careers in fields such as fossil fuels, solar, biofuel, nuclear energy and information technologies.  The deadline to apply is April 19.  Come to the Career Center for more information.

NHS Registration began on 2/12 and runs through 2/22 in front of S-12 during lunch.  To register, you need to bring $5, your first semester grades with a GPA of 3.4 minimum and your completed semester hours log.

HUB applications for business manager, graphic artist and photographer are now available outside L-20 and are due no later than 3/4.  Students who share their skills without award-winning publications develop a portfolio that will help them in college and beyond.  Join us!

Take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity   to shadow a city official by applying for Youth in Government.  Applications are available for all juniors and seniors in C-4 and due 3/1.

SENIORS:  March 2 is the deadline to apply for FAFSA and Cal Grants.  Don't miss out on getting free money for college!  Come to the Career Center if you have any questions or would like more information about these programs.

Please support the DHS Concert, Symphonic, Jazz and Pep Bands and enjoy a pizza on Wed. Feb 27th from 4 - 9 p.m. at Lamppost Pizza in West Davis.   30% of the proceeds of the pizzas will be donated to the Band program to support their upcoming spring trip to Disneyland.  The fundraiser applies to eat in and take out orders. Just mention the DHS Bands.

All are invited for a night of great pizza during the evening of Davis Senior High School's Open House to raise funds for the Madrigals, 2/28 from 4:00 until 9:00 at Lamppost Pizza, 1260 Lake Blvd., Davis.  30% of the proceeds of the pizzas will be donated to the Madrigals to support their historic tour of Italy, including Rome and the Vatican this spring.  The fundraiser applies to eat in and take out orders.  Mention the Madrigals when calling in!


DHS Bands Present "An Evening at Coconut Grove" on Saturday March 9, 2013, in the Emerson MPR. Join us for a family friendly evening of music, dinner (catered by Dos Coyotes), desserts, tropical mocktails, and silent auction with fabulous prizes.  Featuring the Davis High School Jazz Band, Harper and DEH (DaVinci, Emerson, Holmes) Jr. High Jazz Bands, The J Street Jazz Cats, Sax by Popular Demand, and the Crazy Eights. Reservations are required and a reservation form can be found at: http://groups.dcn.org/dhsbandboosters/can-you-help-with-coconut-grove

CSFers, the Spring 2013 registration for CSF has begun and runs for two weeks!  Come to Ms. O'Brien's room, P-13 during lunch with your completed pink registration sheet (found in the library/front office/P-13), grade report from the mail, hour sheet and $5.  No applications will be accepted after lunchtime on 2/22/13.

DHS Choir Auditions: 3/18-3/22/13   Audition applications are available on the websites: Advanced Treble Choir www.dhstreblechoir.org<http://www.dhstreblechoir.org>, Jazz Choir www.dhsjazzchoir.org<http://www.dhsjazzchoir.org>.   Madrigals  www.davismadrigals.com<http://www.davismadrigals.com>.  All choir audition applications must be postmarked by Monday, 2/25/13.  The applicants will be notified by email on or before Monday, 3/4 of their scheduled audition.


IMPORTANT DATES:
2/22 - CSF Spring Registration Deadline - Room P-11 @ lunchtime
2/22 - NHS Registration Deadline - Room S-12 @ lunchtime
2/23 - DHS Symphony Band - Peter and the Wolf - 1:00 - Richard Brunelle Performance Hall
2/25 - Deadlines: DHS Choir Auditions Applications (postmarked) and DHS Avid Applications, Counseling or Room O-4
2/28 - DHS Open House - 5:00 - New Gym
3/9 -   The DHS World Language Fair - 12:00 - 3:00 - South Gym,  Free Admission
3/9 -  'A Night at the Coconut Grove - DHS, Harper and DEH Jazz Bands, et al., Dinner - Emerson JHS MPR - 5:30 - 10:00

HELPFUL LINKS:
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.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/