[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin, Tuesday January 15

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

  Davis Senior High School

Daily Bulletin

Tuesday, January 15, 2013



THIS DAY IN HISTORY

1943 - The Pentagon was dedicated as the world's largest office building just outside Washington, DC<http://www.on-this-day.com/us/dc>, in Arlington, VA<http://on-this-day.com/us/va>. The structure covers 34 acres of land and has 17 miles of corridors.



ATHLETICS

Girls Basketball vs. Laguna Creek                              5:30JV/7:00V



Softball pre-season conditioning: Girls interested in playing DHS softball this spring are invited to come out for conditioning. Mondays at 4:00pm at Fit House; Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4:30pm at the DHS track. For more info, contact Varsity Coach Art Guerra at sharks2123 at yahoo.com<mailto:sharks2123 at yahoo.com>


Attention new, returning and prospective track and field athletes interested in being a part of the 2013 team: There will be a mandatory informational meeting Thursday, January 17 in the DHS Library at 6pm.  We will discuss the team, our philosophy, our goals and expectations.  We will also distribute and collect necessary paperwork and answer your questions.  Once again, student-athletes and parents interested in being a part of the DHS track team should attend this meeting this Thursday, January 17 at 6pm in the DHS Library.  If you have any questions, please contact Coach Elliott in L-25 or visit www.dhstrack.com<http://www.dhstrack.com>.


An information meeting regarding DHS Girls Soccer for 9th and 10th grade prospective players and parents will be held on Wednesday, January 16th at 7:30 PM in DHS room N-8. The pre-tryout process is scheduled to begin on Friday, February 1st at 4 PM with check-in and conditioning at the DHS soccer field. Contact Bob Smith, DHS Girls JV Soccer Coach at: robertsmith90 at comcast.net<mailto:robertsmith90 at comcast.net> for further information.

DHS Rugby Club is looking for players for our Varsity and JV teams.  Are you looking for an exciting new and fun sport that has players of all sizes?   Please contact Mike Goodison, mhjdnm at sbcglobal.net<mailto:mhjdnm at sbcglobal.net> for more information or come out to a rugby practice 5:30-7:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the DHS stadium.  You can try a few practices before you decide to commit.  Look forward to seeing you there!

To all students interested in participating in the DHS Boys and Girls Swim Teams: There will be an informational meeting for athletes and parents on Wednesday,  January 16, 7:00-8:00 pm in the DHS Library.



LUNCH CHOICES  Pizza or Pasta!  Vegetarian, Pepperoni, Cheese or Hawaiian Pizza or Hot Italian Meatballs over wheat pasta.  Deli Sandwiches, Breakfast for Lunch served daily. Winter Salad Bar with crunch mix and locally grown fruits and vegetables available daily!  Wednesday, January 16, get in the lunch line early for Chinese food!  Choices of General Chicken or Sweet and Sour Chicken with fried rice, Vegetable Chow Mein, Hot and Sour Soup, fruit, vegetable and a choice of milk.


TODAY
Would you like to learn more about Sacramento City College?  A representative from Sacramento City College will be in the Career Center today, Tuesday, January 15 at lunchtime to answer your questions about the college and how to apply.  See you Tuesday at lunch in the Career Center!



Come eat lunch with the Chinese Club in T-3 on Tuesday, your last chance to buy a t-shirt!  Help plan our Chinese New Year celebration.  See you there!



All DHS Football players planning to play JV or Varsity in 2013 and their parents are requested for a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, January 15 at 7:00 pm in the DSHS Library.  Contact Coach Smyte for further information or a scheduling conflict that cannot be changed.



There will be a lunch hour 2013 Varsity Football meeting on Tuesday, January 15 in the Football Team Room.  All players planning on playing football   for the 2013 Varsity Football team are mandated to attend.  Contact Coach Smyte for further information  or if you have a scheduled absence that day.



NEW
Attention all students, we want to make sure your name is spelled the way you want it in the yearbook!  Please check the name lists outside of A-7 and C-3 to make sure your name is spelled correctly.  If you need to make a spelling change or would like us to use your nickname, please see Mrs. Thomsen in C-3 by Friday the 18th to request a change.  Email Ms. Thomsen at kthomsen at djusd.net<mailto:kthomsen at djusd.net> for more info!

Come to Room L-22 Wednesday, January 16 at lunch time to give your opinion on school issues and events at the Student Forum.  Snacks will be provided at the meeting so don't miss out!

Seniors!  Order your mid-year (Semester 1) transcript requests to out-of-state/private colleges.  Follow the posted instructions at the Transcript counter in Counseling.


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Come meet our DHS school nurse Ms. Rhona Youtsey who will be giving an informative lecture on "Teen Safety."  Ms. Youtsey taught Health and Family Life for 17 years in the Davis School system.  Healthy snacks will be provided by the Teen Health Awareness Club.   See you on Friday, January 18th at lunch in Room S-5!

The California State Summer School for the Arts is accepting applications from talented artists, writers and performers for its premier summer program at the California Institute of the Arts from July 13 - August 9.  Instruction is offered in animation, film and video, creative writing, dance, music, theater and visual arts.  Deadline to apply is February28.  Come to the Career Center for more information.

Internship Opportunity!  Davis Media Access is offering a non-paid internship in community television production!  Interns will be trained on various tasks related to video coverage of DJUSD events, including camera person, director, audio mixer and more.  Applications are due January 18 with internships beginning February 4.  Come to the Career Center for more information.

Are you interested in the field of psychology?  The Healthcare Careers Club invites you to attend a presentation by a clinical psychologist in the Career Center on Wednesday, January 16 at lunch.  Learn what psychologist does and how you can pursue a career in psychology.  Come to the Career Center for more information.

SENIORS- Come by the Front Desk to check the spelling of your name on the diploma order list.  You will have until February 1, 2013 to make adjustments to how your name appears on your diploma.



The Spring play is coming up!  There is a mandatory meeting Wednesday, January 16 at 3:00 pm in P-11.  Auditions are Wednesday, January 23 and Thursday, January 24 after school in P-11.  The play addresses racism in Davis and is written by Ben Moroski, a DHS and UCD Graduate.  Everyone who can make the time commitment will be cast.



Want to see what Mr. Slabaugh looks like with no hair?  The DHS Bands are holding their annual Play-A-Thon on January 18 to raise money for the Band program and band trips.  The more money the students raise, the more hair Mr. Slabaugh loses.  Want to contribute to the cause? Find a Band student and pledge to contribute.



DHS Factor Are you wondering if DHS has talent?  Come to see for yourself on Thursday, January 17 at 7:00 pm in the Richard Brunelle Theatre.  Tickets are on sale this week during lunch in the Finance Office and online at the DHS Web Store, http://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/davis_high_school_on/.

The tickets are $3 with an ASB card and $5 without and are also available at the door.


Davis Idol 2013 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 are available now in PA-8 and on the ATC website: www.dhstreblechoir.org<http://www.dhstreblechoir.org/>. Applications are currently being accepted   in PA-8!  The first 24 completed applications will be accepted and any additional applicants will be wait-listed. The dates for the preliminary rounds are January 25 and 26, with the exciting, red-carpet finale on February 2. Contestants must be current 10th-12th graders enrolled in any Davis high school.





IMPORTANT DATES:

1/15 - Varsity Football Mandatory Meeting - 7:00 - Football Team Room
1/16 - Swim Team info meeting - 7:00pm -  Library
1/16 - JV Girls Soccer info meeting - 7:30pm - Room N-08
1/17 - Track Team info meeting - 6:00pm - Library

1/17 - DHS Factor - 7:00 - Richard Brunelle Performance Hall

1/25-1/26 - Davis High Idol Preliminary Rounds - Richard Brunelle Performance Hall

1/27 - Cheer Clinic - Old Gym - 9:00 - 12:00

2/2 -   Davis High Idol Red Carpet Finale - Richard Brunelle Performance Hall

2/5 and 2/7 - CAHSEE for all 10th Grade Students - DHS

2/9 and 2/10 - DHS Jazz Choir's 25th Annual Cabaret Dinner Show "Get Happy" - Emerson JHS



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/