Friday, April 7, 2017

 

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

 

Good News!  The Free Nachos with the Principal will be held TODAY, Friday, April 7th, at 1:45 pm in the cafeteria.  Please check the list on the bulletin board outside of the counseling office to see if you are on it.  561 students with perfect attendance qualified to attend the Nacho Party. 

We look forward to celebrating with you.  Outstanding job, DRHS students!

 

 

Have you ever wanted to write eerie stories like Stephen King, or action packed romances like Cassandra Clare and be recognized?  Well now you can!  Submit your poems, stories, photography, nonfiction pieces, musical works, and artwork to Damonte’s very own Literary Magazine, Hoof Notes.  You will have the chance to win fame and dazzling prizes, such as a $100 gift card.  Submit your work to hoofnotesdrhs@gmail.com or to a folder in any English class room in order to gain fame!  Who knows this could be your big break!  All submissions are due at the end of April so don’t delay.  Submit your work now!  If you have any questions, see Ms. Servilican in room 214.   (Run April 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10)

 

Good news!  The week of April 10^th is Half Off Library Fines Week!!  If you have a late fee, come into the Library and pay half – we’ll delete the other half.  This applies to Library fines only – not textbooks.  It also only applies to late fines – not lost book fines.  This is a super easy and affordable way to get those pesky fines off your plate.  See you soon!  (Run until April 7)

 

Attention Seniors- Interested in participating in your Graduation?  Music Tryouts will be Wednesday, April 12,

at 4:15 in the Band Room.  Sign up with Mrs. Kenyon in the office.

 

KIDS University at UNR is looking for high school volunteers to help us with camp this summer!  KIDS University is a 7-week summer camp for kids in 2^nd-8^th grade that is held on the UNR campus each summer.  We offer a variety of educational classes in the mornings followed by recreational activities in the afternoons.  Camp dates will be June 12-July 28, 2017.  Camp hours are 7:30am-5:30pm.  We ask that volunteers commit to at least 3 weeks during the summer.  Hours can be flexible.

Visit this link for the KIDS U Junior Counselor application:  http://kidsu.unr.edu/pdf/instructors/Jr%20Counselor%20Application%202017.pdf

Applications are due by 5pm on Monday, April 24. 

Junior counselor interviews will be scheduled on Saturday, April 29.

Please visit our website for more information about the KIDS University program.  http://kidsu.unr.edu/

 

Attention Seniors who have applied and been accepted to TMCC. Damonte will host a 2^nd opportunity to take the Accuplacer Placement Test on Wednesday April 26^th starting at 2 PM. You will need to be in your seat by 1:40 PM as we will be begin promptly at 2 PM. Please stop by the Career Center to sign up and reserve your spot.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS-  (Please read twice per week)

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- DDES PTA is offering two $500.00 scholarships. Deadline is April 14^th. Stop by the Career Center to pick up a hard copy of the application.

 

Northern Nevada Women’s Golf Association scholarship for up to $2,000 is now open.  Application Deadline is April 15^th. Please go to NNWGA.org and click on Juniors.  Scroll to the bottom and print out the application.  Also please see your coach.