March 5, 2014

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is a “B” DaY

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. 

The International Club will be learning about Russia from our very own Ms. Tatiana Long!  Friday, the 7^th, at lunchtime.  See you in room 232!

Congratulations to Isabella Dominguez for placing 2^nd in Novice Expos at the Elko Speech and Debate Tournament this past weekend…and thank to all the DRHS competitors who went as well; Sara Sime, Regina Olivares, Farrah Saad, Ashlyn Tanghal and Brett Hertzler excellent job! We are very proud of each of you.

Attention seniors who have applied and been accepted to TMCC.  The Career Center will have two accuplacer placement tests for TMCC.  The first is Wednesday March 5^th @1:40 pm. The second is Friday, March 14^th @2:45.  Please make sure to stop by the Career Center to sign up and save your seat.

The JV and Varsity dance teams will travel to Knotts Berry Farm in Southern California for a dance competition.  Please wish these awesome young ladies good luck!!  Love coach Bauman and coach Arthur.

The Student Store is open daily during lunch and is now open after school every day except for Wednesdays.

Nutrition Services is conducting a web-based survey for all Middle School and High School students through March 7. 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-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.

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.

To apply for a Tony Armstrong Memorial Scholarship you must have a GPA of 2.5.  Please stop by the Career Center to pick up your application.  Deadline is March 7^th.

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.