[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin, Friday, 2/28/14

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin - Friday, February 28, 2014
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.

TODAY'S BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION:  On this last day of Black History Month, in 1932
Richard Spikes invented the automatic gear shift.  Also, on this day in 1984, Michael Jackson won 8
Grammy Awards for the album "Thriller" which broke all sales records to-date and remains a top-
grossing album of all time!

LUNCH CHOICES: Daily Options:  Charbroiled Style Cheeseburger, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, Chicken
Caesar Salad, Grilled Chipotle Turkey Panini Sandwich (Pesto, Mozzarella, Tomato), Spicy Chicken,
Chicken Wrap, Manager's Choice:  Pork Verde w/ Bean and Tortilla Chips or Taqueria-style Chicken
Nachos or Fish Tacos.

ATHLETICS:         Boys Lacrosse @ Miramonte                                                       5:30JV/7:15V
                                Girls Soccer Varsity @ St. Mary's Tournament                     All Day
                                Girls Soccer JV @ Woodland Tournament                             All Day
                                Swim Teams @ Jesuit Invitational                                             All Day
                                Boys Volleyball vs. Pleasant Valley                                           5:00JV/6:00V

TODAY: Attention Juniors:  TODAY, FRIDAY, 2/28, is the last day to sign up for the EAP (Early Assessment
Program).  The essay portion of the test is Wednesday, March 5 before school.  For questions, see your
counselor or Testing Coordinator immediately.

Attention Juniors- Applications for the 2014-15 LEAD class, are due today, Friday, 2/28.

World Music Club meeting today, Friday in P-22.  Bring $15.00 if you haven't paid for your t-shirt.

The central American salamander can extend its tongue more than half its body length in 7 milliseconds.
Friendship Day can extend friendship even faster than that!  Interested in being a facilitator next year?
Come to P-14 today at lunch to learn more!

Today is your last chance to submit art for the DHS Expressionfest!  Be sure to take an application and
turn it in to L-25!

Today is the last day to submit your HUB application to the Front Desk!

Today is the last day to register for CSF.  Don't forget: your pink sheet, first semester grades, $5. and
your green hours sheet if you have it.  This is your last chance!

Youth in Government applications are due today, Friday, February 28th in C-4 by the end of the day.
The Teen Health Awareness and Healthcare Career Clubs would like to invite you to join us in the Career
Center at lunchtime today, Friday, February 28th to hear three UC Davis students, Colin Slocum, Miki
Saito and Isabelle Tran discuss "Healthy Aggies: An Introduction to Health and Wellness in College;"  for
a general information session on fitness, nutrition and cooking in a college setting.  The students will be
available for a question and answer session about selecting a university, college lifestyle and academics.
We hope to see you there!

CLUBS/EVENTS:  What do you call a pile of kittens? A meowtain! What do you call a pile of friendship?
FRIENDSHIP DAY! If you're interested in being a facilitator next year, come to our informational meeting
this Friday at lunch in P-14!  We 'cat' wait to see you!  Not even 'kitten' you!

SENIORS: Please return your Graduation Ceremony ticket request forms to the Front Desk  as soon as
possible.  They were due on Tuesday, February 25th.  In order to properly plan for your graduation, it is
required that all graduates return their request form.  Please see Mrs. Perez in the office with any
questions or email kperez at djusd.net.

Attention graduating class of 2014!!! Have you ordered your cap, gown, and tassel?  It's not too late,
there is still time to place your order.  All orders must be placed online, as this will ensure timely
delivery.  Please see Mrs. Perez in the Administration office for any questions or email:
kperez at djusd.net

ACADEMICS/COLLEGE INFO:  Attention AP Students: only one week left to buy your AP tests!  You can
still buy online at the Webstore using your credit card.  We start in person sales on Monday at lunchtime
only.  $95/per test, no refunds.  Checks (payabler to DHS or Davis HS) or cash only (in person).
Schedules available, online, in your bulletins, at collegeboard.com or at the Testing Coordinator's desk.
Friday, March 7th is the LAST day to purchase.   If you need financial assistance,  see your counselor
immediately.

March 2 is the deadline to apply for FAFSA and Cal Grants.  Don't miss out on getting free money for
college!  If you have any questions about either of these programs, come to the Career Center this
week!

It's scholarship time! If you would like free money for college, then you should apply for scholarships!
Nineteen local scholarships were just added to the Scholarship Bulletin, and many are just for seniors
graduating from a Davis high school!  Come to the Career Center to find out more about these and many
other scholarships now available!

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 $13,230 Beeghly-Merritt Scholarship!  The deadline to apply is April 4.
Applications are now available in the Career Center.

Do you want to be a bystander in the game of life or do you want to write your own destiny?  Make
history as a part of the DHS Yearbook team.  Pick up an application in P-21 and submit by March 7th for
your chance to roll with the lions.

JOB OPPORTUNITY:  King Properties has an opening for a part time clerical position.  Duties include
filing, answering phones, mailing and copying. Hours are flexible during the school year.  Pay is $8.75 per
hour.  Email a resume to info at kingprop.com or come to the Career Center for more information.

IMPORTANT DATES:
2/28        -    CSF Spring 2014 Registration - P13 - lunchtime
3/5          -    EAP Testing
3/6          -    Secondary Articulation (Early release 12:48)
3/7          -    Friendship Day
3/8          -   World Language Fair
3/9          -    Drama - " Graffitied Walls"  2:00 Brunelle Music Theatre
3/11        -    California Mathematic League Contest 6  Math Classrooms at lunch
3/11        -    Blood Drive
3/13        -    Drama "Graffitied Walls" (Also, 3/14, 3/15) 7:00 Brunelle Music Theatre
3/16        -    Drama "Graffitied Walls"  2:00 Brunelle Music Theatre
3/18        -    Youth in Government Shadow Day
3/24-3/28 - Spring Break
3/31        -    School Resumes

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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