March 11, 2014

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2014

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is a “b” DaY

Do you like the “Sing Off”?  “Pitch Perfect”?  “Glee”?  Come hear what the Damonte Ranch choirs are up to at our zone concert, Tuesday, March 11, at 7 pm in the gym.  We’re featuring our festival pieces, and a collaboration with the PAC Dance area!  It’s free, so come hear the choirs, Tuesday at 7 pm.

In recent weeks, several computers in the library have been vandalized, costing our school several hundred dollars in replacement and repair costs.  A reward is being offered for credible information about this damage.  Please call Secret Witness at (775)329-6666 or www.secretwitness.com.  Additional information may be reported to Ms. Kelley in the Corral.

Jostens will be here Wednesday, March 19^th, during lunch delivering graduation announcements and other graduation items.  If you have not ordered your cap and gown, announcements or class ring, stop by and see Jostens.

Attention dance choreographers:  The PAC Dance Spring Show is coming.  Students wanting to choreograph for the Spring Show are invited to come audition on Wednesday, March 12 from 2:30-4 pm, in the dance studio.  If you have any questions, please talk to Ms. Bauman, anytime.

Are you planning to bring a guest from another school to Prom?  Applications for Guest Passes are available in the Corral and need to be turned in no later than the end of the day on Wednesday, March 12^th.  Juniors and Seniors that would like to attend Prom with a Sophomore or Freshman will also need to fill out an application.

Attention Students!  Not only is Hoof Notes, our literary magazine, still seeking submissions, there are now cash prizes for the winners in each category!  For the first place winners, gift cards for $100.00, second place winners gift cards for $50.00, and third place winners gift cards for $25.00.  We need your writing and art work.  So far, we only have one piece of art work submitted and we know there are many more artists out there.  Submit now!  The deadline for the final submission is the end of March!  Drop off your work in the envelopes in English classrooms, in the library or in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214. 

Nutrition Services is conducting a web-based survey for all Middle School and High School students and it has been extended until March 14. The results will be used to better understand student needs and incorporate the results into our cafeteria offerings.  You will be asked to complete this survey in the Career Center during your up-coming Course Registration.  Bring your survey receipt to the cafeteria and you will receive a free Nutri-Grain Bar for participating in the survey.  One randomly chosen participant will receive a 7” Kindle Fire HDX.  The direct link to the survey is:  www.studentvp.com/washoe.

Yearbooks are selling fast, so don't wait until the last minute.  We've ordered the printing of only so many yearbooks, and once they're sold, there will be no more.  Buy your yearbook now and avoid the disappointment at the end of the year.  And buying now will save you $5 off the regular price.

Attention Seniors:  Finally received the WIN scholarship application…This is a very quick turnaround time!! Must have 2.5 academic GPA and have demonstrated community service and leadership skills.  Deadline is March 21^st to me in the Career Center.

Please stop by the Career Center to pick up an application!

U.S. Scholarship Program is now available for students to apply. 

Deadline is May 29, 2014.  Apply online at www.usbank.com/scholarship.

Attention Seniors-The Rotary Club will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior.  This scholarship is only opened to Damonte and Manogue students.  There is an additional opportunity to go on and compete for a $2,500.  Please stop the Career Center to pick up the application.  It is due by March 25^th.

ATTENTION SENIORS:  Did you attend Pleasant Valley Elementary school?  The Career Center now has the application for the Pleasant Valley Elementary school scholarship.  Deadline is March 24^th.  Also, if your parent(s) are teachers for the WCSD and belong to Washoe Educators Association (WEA) there are two scholarships opportunities for you.  There is also the Michael Landsberry Scholarship for any student who attended Sparks Middle School.  Another scholarship is available for seniors of Hispanic descent who are interested in pursuing a career in education.  Please stop in the Career Center and see Mrs. Aikin.

Attention any seniors who attended Marvin Moss Elementary School…the Moss PTA is offering four $500 scholarships.  Please stop by the Career Center for the application.  Deadline is March 28^th.

A Driver Education class will be offered at Damonte Ranch High School during spring break. This 30-hour class fulfills the classroom requirement for a driver's license in Nevada if you are under 18. The cost is $94. Classes will be Monday-Thursday, April 7-10, from 8 am to 3:30 pm.  Please call 829-9010 to register.