[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin, Wednesday, 3-13-13

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin - Wednesday, 3-13-13


THIS DAY IN HISTORY:  2003 - A report in the journal "Nature" reported that scientists had found 350,000-year-old human footprints in Italy. The 56 prints were made by three early, upright-walking humans that were descending the side of a volcano.


ATHLETICS:
Badminton @ Vintage                                     3:30                                        Dismissal: 1:45 select roster
Baseball Frosh @ Christian Brothers         3:30
Swim Teams vs. Grant                                    4:00                                        Dismissal: 2:30 team
Boys JV Tennis vs. Deer Valley JV               3:30                                       Dismissal: 3:00 team
Boys Varsity Tennis @ Elk Grove                 3:45                                       Dismissal: 2:30V team
Track & Field vs. Jesuit/St Francis               3:30

LUNCH CHOICES:   Teriyaki Chicken, Beef or Hot Wings over brown rice, or Sushi Bowl, or Veggie or Pepperoni Pizza.  Also, look for the Burrito Bowl cart in the Quad!

TODAY:  AP sales continue today (March 13-15) in the Large Conference Room at Lunch only. $92/test, BRING ID! Buy online now at the DHS Website at http://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/davis_high_school_on/ !   See Counselor for financial assistance immediately; see testing coordinator for more information.

NEW:   KAISER SPONSORED PROGRAM ON TOBACCO ADDICTION:  March 14 from 1-2:30 pm in the IPAB.  Dr. Victor DeNoble, former research scientist for Philip Morris, will present.  Dr. DeNoble testified before congress and told the truth about what went on in the tobacco industry to hide the addictive properties of cigarettes.  He will discuss brain chemistry and drug addiction.  Dr. DeNoble is a dynamic speaker who has appeared on 60 Minutes, Dateline, and Good Morning America.

Reminder to Seniors! Graduation Ticket requests are due this Friday, March 15 to the Front Desk!

CLUBS: Hey Key Clubbers!  Be sure to come by S-12 this Wednesday, March 13 at lunch to help us say goodbye to the old officers and to welcome the new ones!  Food will be provided.  Hope to see you all there!

CSFers!  We have another general meeting this Friday, the 15th at lunch in P-13, Ms. O'Brien's room.  Be sure to come get your CSF projects and your attendance requirements.  We will also be talking about new officer elections, so come listen if you are interested in being an officer next year.  See you Friday!

It's not too late to join the Davis Lady Rugby Team!  Practice on Mondays through Thursdays, 4:00 - 6:00 at the field behind the public library and North Davis Elementary.

ONGOING/UPCOMING EVENTS:  On Thursday, March 14, tickets for  'The Breedless Kitsch' are on sale online at dhsdrama.net or at the door starting at 6:30.  Student tickets are half-price $4. with student ID,  adults are $16.  There are also performances on March 15th and 16th at 7:00 pm. Pre-sale tickets are also available during lunch in the finance office.

SENIORS:  If you're planning to attend UCD, have a minimum GPA of 3.5, and you worked at a job during high school, you may qualify for the $12,867 Beeghly-Merritt Scholarship!  Applications are now available in the Career Center.  The deadline to apply is April 9!

Our second blood drive of the year will take place, Friday, 3/15.  Giving blood takes approximately one hour from start to finish and is safe and easy.  To donate blood, you must be at least 16, weight at least 110 and be free from cold or flu symptoms for at least 48 hours.  If interested, please sign up on the quad at lunch or at the nurse's office one day this week before Friday.  Walk-ins are accepted only if you are 18 or older.  For more information, see Ms. Youtsey, the school nurse.

Attention, All DHS Loyals! This Friday is Lacrosse Break the Record Night.  In preparation for the DHS-Jesuit Lacrosse game, we encourage you to all sign up to give blood on Friday, March 15 to "Get the Red Out!"  Pick up blood drive forms from the school nurse's office.

Don't miss Break the Record Night on Friday, March 15.  JV plays at 5:30 and Varsity at 7:00.  Tommy J's, Peet's Coffee, Cenarios Pizza and Jamba Juice will be at the game!  Come support Men's Lacrosse, Advance Treble Choir, Pep Band your very own Dance Team this Friday night!

Don't forget, sophomores and juniors, Friendship Day facilitator applications are out and ready to get filled.  Be sure to apply before March 27 if you want to be a facilitator!

Next year's yearbook class is looking for Marketing Managers to help run the business side of our class.  If you are interested in business, math or marketing, see Mrs. Thomsen in C-3 or email kthomsen at djusd.net<mailto:kthomsen at djusd.net> for more information.
Students interested in pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine are invited to attend UC Davis' School of Veterinary Medicine "Future Day" on Sunday, April 28 from 8:30-3:00.  Future Day is a free event for students and will focus on veterinary medicine and interactive labs.  The event is free and includes a light breakfast.  Come to the Career Center for more information.

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!

IMPORTANT DATES:
3/13-3/15 AP Test Sales @ Lunchtime
3/12 - Senior Panoramic Picture - North Gym
3/15 - DHS Blood Drive
3/15 - Spring Fling Dance
3/19 - Youth in Government "Shadow Day"
3/19 - Health Awareness Lecture - Room S-5 - Lunchtime
3/21 - Youth in Government Mock Meeting
4/1-4/5 - Spring Break


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/