Friday, October 16, 2015

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

Today is AN “a” DAY

 

Hey Students!   Have you ever thought about how wonderful it would be to develop a lasting friendship with one of your peers with Special Needs?     This fabulous opportunity is available to you right here at Damonte Ranch!!     Tuesday at lunch the Best Buddies Organization will have a booth to provide you with all the information you need to be matched up with a Best Buddy right here on our own campus!!   Don’t miss your chance to find out more about this rewarding opportunity right on your own Mustang Turf!   Hope to see you there!

 

Seniors who will be taking Proficiency Exams next week should check the board next to the Counseling Office to find the locations of your tests.  Monday, October 19-Math; Tuesday, October 20-Reading; Wednesday, October 21-Writing; Thursday, October 22-Science.  Be in your testing location no later than 8 am.

 

ATTENTION IC/FS TEACHERS,

Guess what??

NHS is putting again our pumpkin decorating contest this year! In order to participate you must:

·       Donate a minimum of $5 per IC/FS –you can always donate more!!

·       Choose a charity/non-profit organization

Pumpkins will be dropped off on Monday October 19^th to IC/Fs and collected on Thursday- October 22^nd. All proceeds will go to the charity/non-profit entered with the winning pumpkin. Pumpkins will be judged at the carnival evening Friday October 23^rd. Please, respond to this email if your IC/FS wants to participate in this event NOT later than October 15^th.

Thank you,

NHS-Damonte Ranch Chapter  (Run from Friday October 16^th  thru October 20^th ) 

 

Take Me Out To The Ball Game!!!  This Friday on Main Street the CLS team will be selling World Series Dogs.  Delicious hot dog wrapped in a biscuit with cheese and all the fixes just $2.00 a dog!!  Don’t miss out! and thank you for your support…

 

How would you like to see your choice of teacher duct taped to a wall? For just a dollar you can vote from a list of teachers to be taped. The two teachers with the most votes will be our lucky winners. We have teachers such as Ms. Jackson, Mr. Johnston, Mr. Capelin, Asst. Principal Bell, and Asst. Principal Finnigan as well as others. So come to the main hall at lunch to cast your vote.

 

BSU will be having a lunch meeting on Friday, October 16 in room 211 at lunch.   If you are interested in meeting new people, serving your community and spreading the message of tolerance, please come to our meeting and find out what BSU is all about.  Again, BSU will meet Friday at lunch in room 211.

 

Driver's Education will be offered here over Fall Break.  Classes usually fill up, so be sure to sign up early.  Flyers with signup info are available in the office or call Community Education at 829-9010.

 

Josten’s will be at DRHS Monday & Tuesday, October 19^th & 20^th, accepting class ring and graduation orders, from lunch through the end of school, in the Counselor’s Hallway.  Extra packets are located in the office.

 

Attention all Damonte Ranch Students

The Damonte Ranch Marksman Ship Team is holding tryouts on October 19^th-22^nd.  Everyone is welcome to come.  There are open spots on JV and Varsity squads.  If you have any questions, contact Commander Van Buren via email or in room 131.

 

 

All Damonte Ranch NJROTC cadets there will be a mass formation this Friday 10/16 in the stadium during I.C. Please be there.

 

Damonte Ranch is offering free ASVAB assessment testing on November 4^th.  The ASVAB is a free test offered to help you know where your strengths lie in specific career fields.  The ASVAB is also used by the government and military for career field placement.  The test will be given at 12:00 on November 4^th.  Students that are interested in taking the test can sign up in the Career Center to reserve a spot.  Spots are limited so sign up today!

 

LOOKING FOR A FUN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY? HELP IS NEEDED FOR A “THOMAS THE TRAIN EVENT” OVER FALL BREAK IN VIRGINIA CITY. The V & T Railroad is in need of volunteers the weekend of Oct 30, Oct 31 and Nov 1.

If interested, please call Carole Horsley 771-7069.    

(THERE IS A CHOICE OF 3 SHIFTs, all day or half day.
Volunteers will help with children and their families as they take a 25 minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine.  Volunteers will help in the Imagination Station Caboose, the Coloring Caboose, and help serve lunch in the P.B. & J Pullman car. Or they will help with other Thomas-themed activities including motor car rides, and golf at Sudor Village.  Also, there will be a goat petting zoo, bean bag throw, i pad station, and assisting a photographer. Volunteers will receive a free shirt and lunch will be provided. MUST ENJOY CHILDREN. Call Carole if interested. 771-7069.)

 

Recently numerous bikes have been stolen from the school bike racks, each bike was locked up with a cable style bike lock which was cut.  Anyone with information may contact Secret Witness at 329.6666 or School Police.  If you are currently riding your bike to school, you may want to consider investing in a U-shape bike lock. 

 

Attention Seniors, you have one month left to make your appointment with Lifetouch and take your Senior Portraits! Remember, if you don’t make an appointment with Lifetouch before November 19^th then your memorable Senior Portrait will NOT be in the Yearbook! Lifetouch has extended hours for Fall Break, Monday through Friday from 10am to 7pm! Call today at 851-0444. Again, call today at 851-0444.

 

Attention students: You are wanted!!  For what, you ask?  DANCING WITH THE STAFF!!!  That’s right, Dancing With the Staff!  This event is a big fundraiser for your dance team and we need you to participate.  We are looking for students to partner up with a teacher or staff member to become this year’s dance champion.  If you are interested in signing up, please tell any dance team member or Coach Roybal, or sign up with Mrs. Kenyon in the front office.  We are looking for boys and girls to participate and the show is scheduled for January, 28.  You won’t want to miss out on this super fun event!!!  Thank You and see you on the dance floor.  (Run until 10/16)

 

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