Friday, September 18, 2015

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

Today is an “a” DAY

 

 

The first dance is coming. It's almost here! 
So very exciting - the first of the year! 
On September 19th...we want you to come. 
From 8 to 11; let's have some fun! 
It's 12 dollars presale, 15 at the door.
By the end of the night, you'll be begging for more. 
You can go by yourself, or go as a pair!
Either way...we'll see you there!

 

Hey mustangs! Want to travel the world without paying a dime? Come to International Club on Monday September 21 to learn all about South Africa, and bring your friends! 

It’s your last chance to buy a fanny pack! Be sure to buy a sweet fanny pack in the counselor’s hallway during lunch! The sophomore class will be selling them for just $10 today. But don’t worry! If you miss it we’ll also be selling them at tonight’s homecoming game.  (Run September 18)

Literary Club, we will not be meeting this Friday. We will resume again on September 25. 

#1 – (only run on Thursday and Friday)

 

Congratulations to all the winners for last year’s Hoof Notes Literary Club magazine.  Copies will be on sale Friday through next week in the main hallway.  Come and support your fellow student writers by purchasing one for $5.00.  The following students were $100.00 first prize winners this year:

 

                                                                                                Erin Moyer – cover

                                                                                                Jaime Dostal – first place poetry

                                                                                                Brianna Avalos – first place art

                                                                                                Lucia Gonzalez – first place short story

                                                                                                Lauren Greb – first place nonfiction

                                                                                                Brianna Hughes – first place dramatic fiction

 

Second place and third place winners also received $75.00 and $50.00 respectively!  Congratulations students. #2 – (run for three days)

 

Seniors!  If you were in Ms. Servilican’s AP Language and Composition class last year, please stop by and pick up your American Dream posters as soon as possible.  Again, stop by and pick up your poster.  #3 – run for 2 days

 

Come to drama club Tuesday at lunch in the theatre and learn how to fight . . . on stage, that is! Come check out our stage combat workshop and learn to beat up your friends safely!    For Thursday, Friday, and Monday:

Want to improve your ACT/SAT scores?  TMCC will be holding an Ace the ACT/SAT Math class taking place Saturday Sept 26 from 9-3pm.  Registration flyers are available in the office.

Attention Damonte Ranch Students: The University of Southern Utah is throwing a FREE tailgate here a Damonte on Friday from 5 – 7 pm.  There will be food, games, and give-aways.  The event will be held by the entrance that is behind the home stands.  Everyone is invited!  Please bring your frisbees and footballs and don’t forget your face paint!

                                                                                      

TMCC’s Community Education Drivers’ Education class, which costs $99, fulfills the 30 hour classroom requirement, will be held at DRHS October 26-29.  Parents are responsible for the 50 hours behind-the-wheel requirement. These classes fill quickly. If the class you want is full, look for another that has space available.

Register now at http://bit.ly/CommEdDriversEd or call 829-9010.

Hey Mustangs, for any freshman or new students interested in playing softball this upcoming season please see Mrs. Daniels in the main office to sign the new athlete sheet.

Hey Damonte are your looking for an opportunity to volunteer? The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure needs lots of helpers. The race is October 4 at the GSR. Information how to get involved and volunteer go to www.komennorthnv.org or call 775-355-7311.

 

Speech and Debate is looking for “Speakers”- Speech and Debate meet every Thursday after school from 2:40 – 4:00 pm in the Career Center. DRHS will be hosting the first tournament of the debating season this September 18^th & 19^th it is a wonderful opportunity to see what all the buzz is about. Please see Mrs. Aikin or Mrs. Amini if you have any questions.

 

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE FIELD OF LAW? THERE IS A POSITION OPEN FOR A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO BE A JUDICIAL INTERN AT THE WASHOE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. YOU WOULD WORK 2-3 HOURS, 2 OR 3 DAYS PER WEEK. THIS IS AN UNPAID POSITION BUT YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT FAMILY LAW AND WORK AROUND LAWYERS AND JUDGES. YOU WOULD WORK 2-3 HOURS, 2 OR 3 DAYS PER WEEK. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SAMPLE THIS TYPE OF CAREER! FOR CONTACT INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE MS. AIKIN IN THE CAREER CENTER.  Run through 9/18

 

Damonte Ranch High School is looking to start a new chess club!  All who are interested should join us every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch is Mrs. Crowley's room: room 114.   Come make some new friends and have fun while improving your skills.  (run through Sept 30^th)

 

Sophomores and Juniors!  The PSAT test is Wednesday Oct 14^th.  The preliminary SAT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship.  The cost is $15 for juniors.  See the bookkeeper today!  (Run it for three days a week until Oct 2^nd.)

 

Seniors! Don’t be left out of the Senior Portrait Section of the Yearbook.  The LAST DAY to take your senior portraits is Nov 19^th.  Again, if you miss this date you will not be in the Yearbook… and that’s just sad. Schedule your appointment today with Lifetouch located on E. Patriot Blvd. or call 775-851-0444.  For more information see Ms. Chachas in room 130.

 

Attention Freshmen and Sophomores DRHS is hosting a “Study Smart” seminar on Monday September 21^st @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm please stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/seminars

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors DRHS is PSAT/SAT Test prep Seminar Wednesday & Thursday September 23^rd & 24^th @ 3:00 – 5:30 pm (both days) stop by the Career Center to register or go to www.doorwaytocollege.com/damonte

 

Seniors I now have the hard copy application for the 2016 U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship.

There are two $5,000.00 scholarships available along with an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. If you are interested stop by the Career Center or checkout the website www.ussenateyouth.org.

DEADLINE: October 26, 2015