[DHS Bulletin] Bulletin, Monday, 9/26/16

[DHS Daily Bulletin]

     [Blue Devil]

Davis Senior High School
Daily Bulletin
Monday, September 26, 2016


THIS DAY IN HISTORY:  1996 - Shannon Lucid returned to Earth after being in space for 188 days.  She set a time record for a U.S. astronaut in space and in the world for time spent by a woman in space.

LUNCH CHOICES :  Blue Devil Burger and Cajun Fries, Grilled Vegetable Sandwich w/Garlic Lemon Aioli and Pesto Pasta Salad, Grilled Cheese Sandwich w/ Cajun Fries DAILY SPECIAL: Grilled Chicken Tacos w/Black Bean, Corn and Cilantro Lime Salad, Honey BBQ Chicken w/Cajun Fries, Chicken Fried Rice Bowl

ATHLETICS:  Field Hockey vs. Pleasant Valley 5:30JV/66:45V
Girls Golf vs. Sheldon @ Wildhawk 2:30                                                 Dismissal: 1:00
Girls Volleyball @ Franklin F4:00/JV5:00/V6:00                                    Dismissal: 3:00JV

Do you enjoy the snow and the mountains? Do you want a great experience and improve your skills while making friends? The Davis High School Snowboard Team is for you! The snowboard team is having an information meeting on Tuesday September 27th at 7:00 PM in the Davis High School Library. The team welcomes all 9th-12 grade men and women. This meeting is for all interested members and parents.

Reminder to all DHS girls interested in playing softball for DHS this spring: There is a parent/player meeting in the DHS Library at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 28th.  If you have any interest in playing at either the JV or Varsity level please attend.

TODAY:  Come to room S-5 on Monday, September 26 at lunch for the first Teen Health Awareness Club meeting. Throughout the year we will host lectures, volunteer and raise awareness for a healthy lifestyle.

Do you want to explore dungeons, fight monsters and roll funny-looking dice?  Then you should check out the Dungeons and Dragons Club!  We will meet every Monday and Tuesday at lunch in P-24 starting with an informational meeting this Monday, September 26th.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS: The world-renowned HOCO Spirit Week is here!  The week kicks off with 'Murica Monday,' followed by 'Trucker Tuesday,' 'Where'd you go Wednesday,' and 'Jet Lag Thursday.'  The week will end in 'Keep Davis Blue' Friday.  Make sure you wear that blue to the Homecoming game that night!

The DHS PTA invites students and parents to attend a free presentation of 'The Gap Year; taking the time to maximize your future.'  Our invited speaker, Ethan Knight, is the founder of "American Gap Association.  www.americangap.org<http://www.americangap.org>. This presentation will be a guide to building your own Gap Year.  We will touch on the role parents should have, some planning and funding techniques and how to present this experience to colleges.  As part of our discussion, we will have a panel of Gap Year alumni to share first-person stories.  This presentation will be held on October 6, 2016 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Richard Brunelle Theater on the DHS campus.  Reserve a seat at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2601909 .

If you did not get your picture taken during schedule pick-up days and/or need a student ID card, make sure to attend the PICTURE MAKE UP DAY, September 27th in the DSHS Library. Lifetouch representatives will be there to take pictures from 8:30am to 3:00pm.

Back to School Night is next Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 6:00pm to 8:10pm. Student Government will host a BBQ in the Quad at 5:30pm. Make sure to tell your parents to mark their calendars!!

Attention all 4th period classes: The Homecoming Door Decoration contest started on Wednesday, September 21. All classes will receive a starter kit and the participating classes will be judged on September 28th.  The winning class will receive a pizza party so we hope to see some awesome designs!

Come watch the Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 30th starting at 1:15.  The parade will start at Central Park and make its way back to DHS.

Do you have a special someone that want to boogie with all the way around the world? Come to the Fall Dance!  Tickets sold 9/21 to 9/29 at lunch in the Finance Office are $10 with ASB and $15 without.  Come and have a globally good time!

ACADEMICS: PSAT is Saturday, 10/15!! The cost is $24.00. There are NO Refunds and no transfers. Sales end 10/3. There are a limited number of tests available. If you feel this is a financial hardship, please contact your counselor immediately. *Juniors only: Online purchasing is available 9/1 - 10/3 @ dshs.djusd.net
*Sophomores: Online purchasing is available 9/19 - 10/3 @ dshs.djusd.net and is subject to availability
*In-person sign-ups will be held during lunch only, 9/1 - 10/3 at the Finance Office outside window

OPPORTUNITIES: Sacramento City College is hosting a Preview Day on Saturday, October 15 from 1:00 - 5:00 at the Sacramento campus.  The event will feature information on financial aid, how to apply to Sac City, tours of the campus, informational booths, performances, and much more!  Come to the Career Center for more information.

Tutors needed at Pioneer Elementary School:  Starting Oct 4 on Tuesday and Thursday at 3:00 pm.  If interested, email Sue Viguie at sviguie at djusd.net<mailto:sviguie at djusd.net>.

Washington DC Inauguration Trip - Our first meeting will be Wednesday, Oct 5 during lunchtime in Room P14. Come prepared to choose your roommates.

Hey Juniors! Want to be in the Homecoming Parade or get some volunteer hours?  Help build the Junior Class float from September 26th - 29th from 3:30-8:00.  Feel free to stop by for either the whole time or just for an hour.  It's up to you! For more information, come to N1-A at lunch.

Want to help produce the Spoke Literary and Art magazine?  Come to L-28 on Tuesday, September 27th to learn about the submission process and leadership positions.

CLUBS:  The first Art Club meeting falls on this Wednesday, 9/28 during lunch in O-4.  We welcome anyone who's interested in art.  Hope to see you there!

Do you want to be involved with the food waste system at DHS this year?  If so, join Green Team!  We are a dedicated group of students that work with the schools' recycling and compost systems.  Come today to D-4 at lunch for cookies and information.

Looking for the adventure of a lifetime this summer?  Want to go to Korea?  Come to L-23 on Tuesdays at lunch for Cultural Exchange Club to learn more! Snacks included!

Hey DHS!  A new club just started in Mr. Vasquez' room: the C.C.G.C.  If you like to play collectible card games like Majiz or Hearthstone, come to N1-A on Tuesdays to test your skills or watch others get wrecked.

The DHS Car Club is moving the meetings to Tuesdays at lunch in the auto shop!  We are also holding a t-shirt design contest for the 2016-2017 Car Club Shirt! The design can be submitted to any car club member or emailed to rthayer at djusd.net<mailto:rthayer at djusd.net> or Davishighcarclub at gmail.com<mailto:Davishighcarclub at gmail.com>.  The contest ends Monday October 3rd The winner gets a free shirt and oil change."

If you are interested in the galaxy and science, try out the Astronomy Club! Meetings are in S-2 every other Wednesday, including next Wednesday, September 29th. Hope to see you there.

Did you know that Hepatitis B affects more people every year than HIV?  Join Team HBV to help raise awareness of this silent killer.  Team HBV meets every Tuesday in S-5.  Our first meeting will be on 9/27.

Monday, September 26, 2016 is the deadline for submitting information and articles for the October 2016 Davis High School PTA newsletter.  Please send email to the DHS PTA Media Listserve at DHSPTAmedia at mailman.dcn.org<mailto:DHSPTAmedia at mailman.dcn.org>. Include your email address and phone number in case there are questions about your submission. Remember this is a great way to notify, inform or enlist parents' help for upcoming DHS school and student activities.


IMPORTANT DATES:
9/26       Homecoming Rally North Gym
9/27       Picture Make-Up Day
9/27       Snowboard Team meeting 7:00 DHS Library
9/28       Girls Softball Information Meeting 6:00 DHS Library
9/29       Back To School Night
9/30       Homecoming Parade and Game
10/1       Fall Dance 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm North Gym
10/6       Secondary Articulation - Early Release 12:48
10/6       "The Gap Year" presentation, 6:30-8:00 Richard Brunelle Theater
10/7       Friendship Day
10/13    Financial Aid Workshop 7:00 pm Brunelle Theater
10/14    Quarter 1 Ends
10/15    ATC Dance Competition Brunelle Theater (Time TBD)



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