Wednesday, May 21, 2014

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Today is an “a” DaY

Hey Damonte!  This Thursday, students can purchase wristbands in order to wear hats at school on Friday, May 23^rd.  Wristbands cost $1.  All proceeds will go to support Jenna Rowan, who is raising money for cancer research.  Look for Jenna and FCA members who will be selling wristbands during lunch on Thursday.

Students who are taking AP Spanish Language and Culture next year, need to come to a meeting on May 27^th during Lunch in Ms. De Pedro Robles’s room 230. It is very important that you attend this meeting because you will receive information related with the class.

Attention Students:  As the year is winding down, we would like to remind you that all library books are due no later than May 30^th.  Mrs. Stanton and Mrs. McRoberts would like to thank you for your support of the library, and we hope you have a great summer.  See you next year.

The English Department would like to congratulate the following students for being their May students of the month:  Ashley Medina-Gil, Thomas Chubb, Rosie Behesti, Eric Simonson, Ryan Salivar, Katie Featherstone, Jesley Camara and Heather Wiberg.  We are proud of the fact that these students exemplify excellence in our English classrooms and thank them for their work ethic and positive attitudes.  Way to go! 

Sophomores!  If you signed up or are interested in taking AP Language and Composition  next year, there will be a mandatory meeting during IC in the Career Center on Tuesday, May 27^th.  This important meeting will give you some insight into the expectations of the class and also information about the summer assignment.  Please plan on attending and learning about this important college level English class.  Again, Tuesday, May 27^th in the Career Center!  If you have any questions see Ms. Servilican in room 214. 

Graduating Seniors this is your last chance to sign up for the Grad Night Trip to Six Flags - Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA (Southern California).    The cost of the trip is $150, a $250 value .
THERE ARE ONLY 5 SEATS LEFT, paperwork and your $150 is due to Mrs. Aikin in the Career Center by this Friday, May 23rd.  Don't miss out on this exciting trip with all of your friends!

Do you like to help others?  Are you solid in your math skills?  Then sign up to be a peer tutor.  It looks great on a resume!  See any math teacher for more info.

It’s the end of an era.  Attention Seniors, before you leave Damonte you have one last chance to leave your legacy.  At the senior assembly you will have the opportunity to sing, dance or give a speech. Whatever your talent is, we want to see it.  Auditions to perform at the assembly will take place Monday May 26^th to Wednesday May 28^th.  Sign up in room 101 for an audition slot.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING AN OFFICE AIDE?  The Office is seeking for responsible students, with no discipline issues, for the Fall Semester.  Please see Mrs. Kenyon in the Main Office.

Open gym for girls basketball is Mondays and Thursdays from 2:45-4:30.  If you have any questions please see Coach Schmidt in room 219.

Attention all freshman, sophomores and juniors!  Open gym for volleyball is Tuesday and Thursday from now until June 5^th.  Everyone who is interested in next year’s volleyball season is welcome to join us!  Volleyball has several summer activities going on this year, come find out all about it.  See Ms. Wallace in the bookkeeping office with any questions.

Hey Seniors--Got Talent? At the senior assembly you will have the opportunity to sing, dance or give a speech. Whatever your talent is, we want to see it. Auditions to perform at the assembly will take place Monday, May 26^th to Wednesday May 28^th. Sign up in room 101 for an audition slot.

Driver Education classes will be offered at Damonte during the summer, June 17-20 and July 21-24. This 30-hour class fulfills the classroom requirement for a driver's license in Nevada if you are under 18. The cost is $94. Please call 829-9010 for more information and to register.

Kitchen is hiring 4-5 student workers. $7.25 hour M-F 1-2 hours a day. Plus free breakfast and Lunch when either or both are worked.  See Manager during breakfast 7:30-7:55

Are you having trouble getting your Health or Computer Literacy credit because there are other electives you want to take? Damonte Ranch High School will be offering Health and Computer Lit this summer. The classes will run for three weeks and you will need to select one or the other. See your counselor for dates and times, and see if you can fit one in this summer. Space is limited, so please check calendar and sign up with the bookkeeper as soon as possible. The cost is $100.

  

The Groundwater Association Scholarship $500 - $1,000

Deadline May 30^th Application in the Career Center.

Reno Diagnostic Scholarship Program $500

Deadline May 30^th Application in the Career Center

Benjamin Franklin Lodge 45, Free & Accepted Masons Scholarship $500

Deadline May 30^th Application in the Career Center