December 13, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2013

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

FINALS SCHEDULE:  Tuesday, 12/17; Wednesday, 12/18; Thursday, 12/19.  Early release at 11:45 am.

WINTER BREAK-December 20, 2013 – January 10, 2014.

Juniors!  Are you interested in learning what it takes to be the best from the best?  The Chamber of Commerce 2014 Youth Leadership series is open for applications.  You must currently be a junior, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and meet some additional requirements.  If you’re interested, please stop by room 101 and get an application from Ms. Lombardi.  Completed applications are due Tuesday, December 17^th so don’t delay.  This is a fabulous opportunity!

The food drive that has been hosted by ROTC and FCA will be coming to an end on December 17^th.  Students should bring non-perishable food items to their freshman seminar or IC.  The freshman seminar or IC that brings in the most food will be treated to a pizza party the week after winter break.

Attention all Freshmen! We have our second class meeting on Friday, December 13th, during lunch. We will be discussing upcoming events so be sure to attend!

Math Peer tutors are needed next semester for every period except for period 2.  Please see Mrs. Ault in room 122 if you are interested. (run 12/11-12/16)

LOST AND FOUND  If you have lost a coat, jacket or sweatshirt. Please come to the Corral and check the lost and found items.  Items that have not been claimed by December 20th will be donated to Goodwill.

Attention all you writers, poets and artists!  Entries for the literary magazine are slowly trickling in but we need your work to make this happen this year.   Please consider submitting your poetry, short stories, art work and even nonfiction pieces to the magazine for consideration.  The more pieces we have, the better the magazine.  The envelopes along with submission forms are in your English classrooms and the library.  Fill out a submission form and submit your work now!   

Also, any entries for the cover of Hoof Notes must be submitted by Friday before we leave for the holidays!  We’ve had several submitted already, but are hoping for more.  All you artists and graphic designers, please consider submitting for our cover this year!  Never think, I won’t win, because you have a chance and there’s a $50.00 gift certificate to Meadowood Mall along with the win!  See Ms. Servilican in room 214 for more information. 

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for!  Dancing With The Staff is this Friday, December 13 at 7 p.m. in the theater.  Ticket price is $8 per seat.  Each paid admission gives you one voting ticket to choose this year’s dance champion. Come out and see your favorite teachers and peers dance the night away including many new comers! Presale tickets go on sale on Monday, December 9 from Coach Bauman, any dance team member or from Mrs. Kenyon in the Office.  Pre-sale tickets get you in early so buy yours early! See you on Friday!

There will be a mandatory track and field meeting for all girl track and field athletes on Friday, 12/13.  Both meetings will take place in Coach Woo’s room 111 during lunch. If athletes have any questions to please talk to Coach Harrison and Coach Alian.

Jostens will be here Friday, December 13^th to deliver class rings at lunch. 

Attention Students:

The library has a new policy that all students must sign in and out of the library during class and I. C.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. McRoberts.

Driver Education classes are offered at Damonte Ranch during the January intersession. The class is Monday-Thursday, January 6 - 9, 8 am - 3:30 pm. This class meets the 30-hour in the classroom requirement to receive a driver's license in Nevada for those under 18. The cost is $94. For more information or to register with a debit or credit card, call 829-9010.