[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin, Thursday, 2-28-13

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

     Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Thursday, 2/28/13



THIS DAY IN HISTORY:  1953 - In a Cambridge University laboratory, scientists James D. Watson and Francis H.C. Crick discovered the double-helix structure of DNA.



ATHLETICS:  Girls Soccer vs. Will C. Wood                                                              5:00JV/7:00V

                         Boys Tennis Varsity @ Bullard                                                            3:45                                        Dismissal: 11:30

                         Boys Volleyball @ McClatchy                                                             5:00

LUNCH CHOICES:    BBQ/Adobo/Curry/Tikka or Hot Wings over rice, or Nachos with Refried Beans, Cheese and Salsa, or Sushi Bowl.  Cheese sandwich with soup of the day!

TODAY:   OPEN HOUSE:  Learn about course offerings for next year.  February 28 (Thursday) - 5-7 pm

Week of Kindness began this week!  Be sure to wear your 'Free Hugs' t-shirt if you made one or show your kindness by buying a "We all can be Kind" bro tank outside of A-5 all week for $12.00.  It's the perfect way to remember Week of Kindness!

Support the Madrigals Trip to Italy!  Enjoy a pizza on 2/28 from 4:00 until 9:00 at Lamppost Pizza.  The fundraiser applies to eat in and take out orders.  Mention the Madrigals when calling in!

Students who would like to participate in a debrief on our Lockdown last Thursday are invited to the library between 2-3 pm on Thursday, February 28th to discuss this with the principal, Dr. Moore and our School Resource officer, Officer Ellsworth.

Today is the deadline to apply for the California State Summer School for the Arts summer program July 13-August 9.
Come to the Career Center!

NEW:  Secondary Articulation Schedule is next Thursday, March 7 as follows:
Articulation Schedule

03/7/13


Period

Start

End

1

7:45

8:26

3

8:32

9:52

Break

9:52

9:56

5

10:02

11:22

7

11:28

12:48

Lunch served immediately after 7th period


Seniors: It's scholarship time!  If you want free money for college, apply for scholarships!  17 scholarships were just added to the Scholarship Bulletin and many are for DHS students only! Come to the Career Center for more information!

Reminder: Mr. Blue Devil Applications are due on Friday, March 1 in C-4.  Come by to pick one up in C-4. Also due on Friday to C-4 are applications for Youth in Government for juniors and seniors.

Make a difference! Come to the UNICEF meeting this Friday at lunch in P-20.

CSFers, old and new!  Our first general meeting is this Friday, 3/1 at the beginning of lunch in Ms. O'Brien's room P-13.  Remember, you need to attend 2 general meetings and 1 CSF project so come to the meeting!  See you there!

Lecture Series:  Interested in the field of Biomedical and Biomedical Engineering, come to the Career Center on Tuesday, March 5 at lunch to hear Dr. Ye Chen-Izu's presentation on "Engineering Solutions to Tackle Heart Disease Mechanisms".  Dr. Chen-Izu will report on the innovative techniques her department is developing to treat heart disease.  Dr. Chen-Izu is an Assistant Professor at the UC Davis Health System Department of Pharmacology.

Boys Lacrosse - Break the Record Night, Friday, March 15 - 5:30JV/7:30V.  Admission is free! Food provided by Tommy J's, Jamba Juice and Peet's Coffee.  Grab a friend or family member and come support DHS Blue Devil Lacrosse.  Wear blue and white!

Latinos Unidos will be having a general meeting Monday, March 4th in O-5 during lunch.  This meeting will count as one of the points needed to go on the San Francisco trip.

ONGOING/UPCOMING EVENTS:  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.

HUB applications for business manager, graphic artist and photographer are now available outside L-20 and are due no later than 3/4.

It's time for The City of Davis' annual So-Cal Safari College Tour for high school students the week of April 4-7 to help teens make the important decision about where to apply.  The tour covers five major universities -   UC Santa Cruz, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, UC Santa Barbara, University of Southern California and UCLA in Southern California.  The tour cost is $490 and includes transportation, college tours, breakfast, dinner and hotels.  Come to the Career Center or go to www.davisteenscene.org<http://www.davisteenscene.org> for more information!  Don't miss this great opportunity!

Interested in aviation?  The Aerospace Museum of California is sponsoring a 4-day Aerospace Summer Camp for students, ages 13 - 17.  Each participant will take a short flight with a registered pilot!  For more information, come to the Career Center or visit the Aerospace website at www.aerospaceca.org<http://www.aerospaceca.org> .

Attention Juniors:  Information about the EAP (Early Assessment Program) went home last week.  The EAP will be held before school on Wednesday, March 6th.  Sign-up early; deadline is this Friday, March 1.

Attention AP students: AP test are available for purchase now online at the DSHS WebStore. This allows payment via credit or debit card. In person sales with cash or check will be during lunch only Monday, March 11- Friday, March 15. Online sales will end on Friday, March 15th at 4pm.

Are you kind, compassionate and a good listener? If this is you, consider joining the LEAD team for the 2013-14 school year.  Pick up an application in Mr. Elliott's room L-25.  Applications are due back to Mr. Elliott by March 4.

Do you wish you could bake a cake filled with rainbows and smiles and everyone would eat it and be happy?  If you do,
YOU should apply to be a Friendship Day Facilitator!  Come to Mr. Williams' room P-14 on 3/6 at lunch for an informational meeting.


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 featuring the Davis High School Jazz Band, Harper and DEH (DaVinci, Emerson, and Holmes) Jr. High Jazz Bands, The J Street Jazz Cats, Sax by Popular Demand, and the Crazy Eights, dinner (catered by Dos Coyotes), desserts, tropical mocktails, and silent auction with fabulous prizes.  Reservations required and reservation forms can be found at: http://groups.dcn.org/dhsbandboosters/can-you-help-with-coconut-grove

IMPORTANT DATES:
2/28 - DHS Open House - 5:00-7:00 - IPAB
3/7 -   Secondary Articulation Day
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/