September 12, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19^Th ALL 10^TH GRADERS, are required to take the ACT Plan Test.  All 10^th graders, make sure you are in your designated testing room by 8:00 am on September 19.   

THERE WILL BE A 3-HOUR DELAY on Thursday, September, 19, for all 9^th, 11^th & 12^th graders, due to testing.

Yummy, yummy, yummy.  Good stuff to eat can only be found this Friday, 9/13, at the Yearbook bake sale in the counselor’s hallway during lunch time.  Finally, food that’s fun to eat.  Yearbook 2014!

Boys basketball Player Development will start Monday, September 16^th at 3:00 pm in the small gym. Please see Coach Sheets with any questions.

Hey Damonte!  It’s not too late to register for the ZAPS Test Prep Seminar on September 18 & 19.  Stop by the Career Center for information on how to register.

HELLO STUDENTS!  This is a friendly reminder to be kind to our custodians and help them keep DRHS beautiful!  Please remember to pick up your trash at lunch and all the time and help your friends remember, too.  Our custodians work very hard to keep Damonte Ranch in tip top shape.  Thank you.

Open gym for girls basketball will start next week on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45 to 4:00 in the small gym.  If you have any questions see Coach Schmidt in room 219.

There will be an International Club meeting this Friday, Sept. 13, in room 232 at lunch.  Be there or be square.  We will be talking about the WORLD!  See you there.

If you drive to school, Officer Adragna would like to remind you that citations are being given if you do not have a parking permit on your vehicle.  Please pay the Bookkeeper and take your receipt and your driver’s license to Mrs. Lundstrom in the Corral to get your parking permit.  (run until 9/13)

Baseball players!  There is an information meeting for ALL baseball players this Thursday at lunch in Mr. Polson’s room 210. Remember baseball meeting, Thursday at lunch in room 210.  See you there!

Attention students:  Please make sure all your library fines are paid, and all overdue books are returned by September 20^th.   If you books are not returned and your fines are not paid, you may not purchase a ticket to the Homecoming dance.

Attention Seniors- Please return the Infinite Campus Parent FERPA consent form that you received in your Government class to Ms. Aikin in the Career Center ASAP.  If you didn’t receive one please stop by the Career Center for a copy.  (run until 9/13)

The Fleet Reserve Association is sponsoring the “National Americanism Essay Contest”.  This year’s theme is “The Bill of Rights and Me”.  Grand prize is $5,000.00!  Stop by the Career Center for contest rules.  All essays are due by December 1^st.  (Run until 9/13)

September 11, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

HELLO STUDENTS!  This is a friendly reminder to be kind to our custodians and help them keep DRHS beautiful!  Please remember to pick up your trash at lunch and all the time and help your friends remember, too.  Our custodians work very hard to keep Damonte Ranch in tip top shape.  Thank you.

Attention all key club members: due to the senior class meeting, key club is cancelled today! See you next week.

Open gym for girls basketball will start next week on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45 to 4:00 in the small gym.  If you have any questions see Coach Schmidt in room 219.

There will be an International Club meeting this Friday, Sept. 13, in room 232 at lunch.  Be there or be square.  We will be talking about the WORLD!  See you there.

The English department would like to congratulate the following students:  Mark Burks, Kyle Daugherty, Abbie Malabuyoc, Raeann Wagstaff, Montana Christian, Cade Ingersoll, Lia Ludlow, Kailey Edwards and Tyler Oscarson.  They are the September English students of the month.  To recognize these students we have set up a special display upstairs in the display case between Ms. Servilican and Miss Casci’s rooms.  Please stop by and see why their English teachers are recognizing these students this month! 

If you drive to school, Officer Adragna would like to remind you that citations are being given if you do not have a parking permit on your vehicle.  Please pay the Bookkeeper and take your receipt and your driver’s license to Mrs. Lundstrom in the Corral to get your parking permit. 

Baseball players!  There is an information meeting for ALL baseball players this Thursday at lunch in Mr. Polson’s room 210. Remember baseball meeting, Thursday at lunch in room 210.  See you there!

Attention students:  Please make sure all your library fines are paid, and all overdue books are returned by September 20^th.   If you books are not returned and your fines are not paid, you may not purchase a ticket to the Homecoming dance.

Thank you!  Mrs. McRoberts

Attention Juniors and Seniors- On September 18^th and 19^th Wednesday and Thursday Damonte Ranch Career Center is hosting a ZAPS PSAT/SAT test prep seminar.  Informational letters were mailed home last week detailing how to reserve your spot.  The seminar begins at 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm for both days.  The price is $89.00.  This is money well spent as you can typically raise your score anywhere from 50 to 150 points.  If you didn’t receive a letter please stop by the Career Center for information on how to register.  Walk-ins are welcomed on that Wednesday as well.  (will replace updated version 9/11)

Attention Seniors- Please return the Infinite Campus Parent FERPA consent form that you received in your Government class to Ms. Aikin in the Career Center ASAP.  If you didn’t receive one please stop by the Career Center for a copy.  (run until 9/13)

Hey Damonte…Can you create the most amazing and spectacular backpack designs?  Backpack of the Century Design Challenge is offering a contest to see if you have the best ideas.  Here’s your opportunity to be creative and win some money.  Stop by the Career Center for the entry form/rules for the contest.  The deadline to enter is September 29^th.  (Run until 9/11)

The Fleet Reserve Association is sponsoring the “National Americanism Essay Contest”.  This year’s theme is “The Bill of Rights and Me”.  Grand prize is $5,000.00!  Stop by the Career Center for contest rules.  All essays are due by December 1^st.  (Run until 9/13)

September 10, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

HELLO STUDENTS!  This is a friendly reminder to be kind to our custodians and help them keep DRHS beautiful!  Please remember to pick up your trash at lunch and all the time and help your friends remember, too.  Our custodians work very hard to keep Damonte Ranch in tip top shape.  Thank you.

The English department would like to congratulate the following students:  Mark Burks, Kyle Daugherty, Abbie Malabuyoc, Raeann Wagstaff, Montana Christian, Cade Ingersoll, Lia Ludlow, Kailey Edwards and Tyler Oscarson.  They are the September English students of the month.  To recognize these students we have set up a special display upstairs in the display case between Ms. Servilican and Miss Casci’s rooms.  Please stop by and see why their English teachers are recognizing these students this month! 

Attention students:  Got Moves? is meeting again today, September 10, in the dance studio at lunch.  A professional dance instructor, will continue teaching various dance styles.  The dance studio is located in room #136 in the ROTC hallway.  Everyone is welcome!

If you drive to school, Officer Adragna would like to remind you that citations are being given if you do not have a parking permit on your vehicle.  Please pay the Bookkeeper and take your receipt and your driver’s license to Mrs. Lundstrom in the Corral to get your parking permit. 

Baseball players!  There is an information meeting for ALL baseball players this Thursday at lunch in Mr. Polson’s room 210. Remember baseball meeting, Thursday at lunch in room 210.  See you there!

Attention students:  Please make sure all your library fines are paid, and all overdue books are returned by September 20^th.   If you books are not returned and your fines are not paid, you may not purchase a ticket to the Homecoming dance.

Thank you!  Mrs. McRoberts

Attention Juniors and Seniors- On September 18^th and 19^th Wednesday and Thursday Damonte Ranch Career Center is hosting a ZAPS PSAT/SAT test prep seminar.  Informational letters were mailed home last week detailing how to reserve your spot.  The seminar begins at 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm for both days.  The price is $89.00.  This is money well spent as you can typically raise your score anywhere from 50 to 150 points.  If you didn’t receive a letter please stop by the Career Center for information on how to register.  Walk-ins are welcomed on that Wednesday as well.  (will replace updated version 9/11)

Attention Seniors- Please return the Infinite Campus Parent FERPA consent form that you received in your Government class to Ms. Aikin in the Career Center ASAP.  If you didn’t receive one please stop by the Career Center for a copy.  (run until 9/13)

Hey Damonte…Can you create the most amazing and spectacular backpack designs?  Backpack of the Century Design Challenge is offering a contest to see if you have the best ideas.  Here’s your opportunity to be creative and win some money.  Stop by the Career Center for the entry form/rules for the contest.  The deadline to enter is September 29^th.  (Run until 9/11)

The Fleet Reserve Association is sponsoring the “National Americanism Essay Contest”.  This year’s theme is “The Bill of Rights and Me”.  Grand prize is $5,000.00!  Stop by the Career Center for contest rules.  All essays are due by December 1^st.  (Run until 9/13)

September 9, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

If you drive to school, Officer Adragna would like to remind you that citations are being given if you do not have a parking permit on your vehicle.  Please pay the Bookkeeper and take your receipt and your driver’s license to Mrs. Lundstrom in the Corral to get your parking permit. 

C.S. Lewis once said, “In literature, I become a thousand different men but still remain myself.” 

Attention all you literature lovers out there!  Damonte has not had a literary magazine for several years, but this year, it’s being re-invented.  If you would like to help in its construction and showcase the poetry, short stories and other types of writing as well as artwork of Damonte students, please join this literary group on Monday, September 9, at lunch in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214.  Our goal is to publish a literary magazine by the end of the year and to do this we need your help!  If you love organizing and constructing, this group is for you.  All literary fanatics invited!  Again, Monday the 9^th, at lunch in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214!  For more information, drop by and speak with Ms. Servilican in room 214. 

Baseball players!  There is an information meeting for ALL baseball players this Thursday at lunch in Mr. Polson’s room 210. Remember baseball meeting, Thursday at lunch room 210. See you there!

Attention students:  Please make sure all your library fines are paid, and all overdue books are returned by September 20^th.   If you books are not returned and your fines are not paid, you may not purchase a ticket to the Homecoming dance.

Thank you!  Mrs. McRoberts

Attention Juniors and Seniors- On September 18^th and 19^th Wednesday and Thursday Damonte Ranch Career Center is hosting a ZAPS PSAT/SAT test prep seminar.  Informational letters were mailed home last week detailing how to reserve your spot.  The seminar begins at 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm for both days.  The price is $89.00.  This is money well spent as you can typically raise your score anywhere from 50 to 150 points.  If you didn’t receive a letter please stop by the Career Center for information on how to register.  Walk-ins are welcomed on that Wednesday as well.  (will replace updated version 9/11)

Attention Seniors- Please return the Infinite Campus Parent FERPA consent form that you received in your Government class to Ms. Aikin in the Career Center ASAP.  If you didn’t receive one please stop by the Career Center for a copy.  (run until 9/13)

The cheer team is looking for one additional student for the new flag team to participate in the varsity football games.  You will need to fill out the Athletic Clearance Packet in the office.  If you are interested please contact Ann Pagni at 229-1552 or damonteranchcheer@att.net.

Hey Damonte…Can you create the most amazing and spectacular backpack designs?  Backpack of the Century Design Challenge is offering a contest to see if you have the best ideas.  Here’s your opportunity to be creative and win some money.  Stop by the Career Center for the entry form/rules for the contest.  The deadline to enter is September 29^th.  (Run until 9/11)

The Fleet Reserve Association is sponsoring the “National Americanism Essay Contest”.  This year’s theme is “The Bill of Rights and Me”.  Grand prize is $5,000.00!  Stop by the Career Center for contest rules.  All essays are due by December 1^st.  (Run until 9/13)

September 6, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

If you drive to school Officer Adragna would like to remind you that citations will be given beginning Monday, September 9.  If you do not have a parking permit on your vehicle please make sure you pay $5 to the Bookkeeper, and take the receipt and your driver’s license to Mrs. Lundstrom in the Corral to get your parking permit. 

Attention Seniors- Did you take the October WCSD Accuplacer last year?  If so please stop by the Career Center and see Mrs. Aikin.

Attention Juniors and Seniors- On September 18^th and 19^th Wednesday and Thursday Damonte Ranch Career Center is hosting a ZAPS PSAT/SAT test prep seminar.  Informational letters were mailed home last week detailing how to reserve your spot.  The seminar begins at 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm for both days.  The price is $89.00.  This is money well spent as you can typically raise your score anywhere from 50 to 150 points.  If you didn’t receive a letter please stop by the Career Center for information on how to register.  Walk-ins are welcomed on that Wednesday as well.

Attention students:  Got Moves? is meeting again today Friday, September 6, in the dance studio at lunch.  Even if you didn’t make it to last week’s meeting, come this week and check it out!  Ms. Scully, a professional dance instructor, will begin teaching various dance styles at this meeting.  The dance studio is located in room #136 in the ROTC hallway.  Everyone is welcome!

Attention Seniors- Please return the Infinite Campus Parent FERPA consent form that you received in your Government class to Ms. Aikin in the Career Center ASAP.  If you didn’t receive one please stop by the Career Center for a copy.

The cheer team is looking for one additional student for the new flag team to participate in the varsity football games.  You will need to fill out the Athletic Clearance Packet in the office.  If you are interested please contact Ann Pagni at 229-1552 or damonteranchcheer@att.net.
 

C.S. Lewis once said, “In literature, I become a thousand different men but still remain myself.” 

Attention all you literature lovers out there!  Damonte has not had a literary magazine for several years, but this year, it’s being re-invented.  If you would like to help in its construction and showcase the poetry, short stories and other types of writing as well as artwork of Damonte students, please join this literary group on Monday, September 9, at lunch in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214.  Our goal is to publish a literary magazine by the end of the year and to do this we need your help!  If you love organizing and constructing, this group is for you.  All literary fanatics invited!  Again, Monday the 9^th, at lunch in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214!  For more information, drop by and speak with Ms. Servilican in room 214. 

Hey Damonte…Can you create the most amazing and spectacular backpack designs?  Backpack of the Century Design Challenge is offering a contest to see if you have the best ideas.  Here’s your opportunity to be creative and win some money.  Stop by the Career Center for the entry form/rules for the contest.  The deadline to enter is September 29^th.

The Fleet Reserve Association is sponsoring the “National Americanism Essay Contest”.  This year’s theme is “The Bill of Rights and Me”.  Grand prize is $5,000.00!  Stop by the Career Center for contest rules.  All essays are due by December 1^st.

September 5, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Attention Seniors- Did you take the October WCSD Accuplacer last year?  If so please stop by the Career Center and see Mrs. Aikin.

Attention Juniors and Seniors- On September 18^th and 19^th Wednesday and Thursday Damonte Ranch Career Center is hosting a ZAPS PSAT/SAT test prep seminar.  Informational letters were mailed home last week detailing how to reserve your spot.  The seminar begins at 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm for both days.  The price is $89.00.  This is money well spent as you can typically raise your score anywhere from 50 to 150 points.  If you didn’t receive a letter please stop by the Career Center for information on how to register.  Walk-ins are welcomed on that Wednesday as well.

Attention students:  Got Moves? is meeting again this Friday, September 6, in the dance studio at lunch.  Even if you didn’t make it to last week’s meeting, come this week and check it out!  Ms. Scully, a professional dance instructor, will begin teaching various dance styles at this meeting.  The dance studio is located in room #136 in the ROTC hallway.  Everyone is welcome!

Attention Seniors- Please return the Infinite Campus Parent FERPA consent form that you received in your Government class to Ms. Aikin in the Career Center ASAP.  If you didn’t receive one please stop by the Career Center for a copy.

The cheer team is looking for one additional student for the new flag team to participate in the varsity football games.  You will need to fill out the Athletic Clearance Packet in the office.  If you are interested please contact Ann Pagni at 229-1552 or damonteranchcheer@att.net.
 

C.S. Lewis once said, “In literature, I become a thousand different men but still remain myself.” 

Attention all you literature lovers out there!  Damonte has not had a literary magazine for several years, but this year, it’s being re-invented.  If you would like to help in its construction and showcase the poetry, short stories and other types of writing as well as artwork of Damonte students, please join this literary group on Monday, September 9, at lunch in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214.  Our goal is to publish a literary magazine by the end of the year and to do this we need your help!  If you love organizing and constructing, this group is for you.  All literary fanatics invited!  Again, Monday the 9^th, at lunch in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214!  For more information, drop by and speak with Ms. Servilican in room 214. 

 Attention all students who drive to school. If you park on campus you must have a new 2013-14 parking sticker. Any vehicles parked on campus that do not have a current parking permit displayed in the front window of their vehicle will be cited.  Please stop by the bookkeeper to pay the $5 parking fee and bring the receipt to the Corral to get your sticker.     
Hey Damonte…Can you create the most amazing and spectacular backpack designs?  Backpack of the Century Design Challenge is offering a contest to see if you have the best ideas.  Here’s your opportunity to be creative and win some money.  Stop by the Career Center for the entry form/rules for the contest.  The deadline to enter is September 29^th.

The Fleet Reserve Association is sponsoring the “National Americanism Essay Contest”.  This year’s theme is “The Bill of Rights and Me”.  Grand prize is $5,000.00!  Stop by the Career Center for contest rules.  All essays are due by December 1^st.

Students! Friends! Amigos!  Come to the meeting of the Hispanic Club. Let's make plans for this year.  This Club is about diversity, friendship and exciting events.  Grab your lunch and join us. The meeting of the Hispanic Club is Thursday, September 5, at lunch, in Room 217.

September 4, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Attention students:  Got Moves? is meeting again this Friday, September 6, in the dance studio at lunch.  Even if you didn’t make it to last week’s meeting, come this week and check it out!  Ms. Scully, a professional dance instructor, will begin teaching various dance styles at this meeting.  The dance studio is located in room #136 in the ROTC hallway.  Everyone is welcome!

Attention Seniors- Please return the Infinite Campus Parent FERPA consent form that you received in your Government class to Ms. Aikin in the Career Center ASAP.  If you didn’t receive one please stop by the Career Center for a copy.

The cheer team is looking for one additional student for the new flag team to participate in the varsity football games.  You will need to fill out the Athletic Clearance Packet in the office.  If you are interested please contact Ann Pagni at 229-1552 or damonteranchcheer@att.net.

Do you like frozen yogurt? Good! Because the Damonte Juniors are having a fundraiser at yogurt beach TODAY, Wednesday, September 4^th, at 2:30.  Bring in a flyer or say that you are a Damonte student at the register.  Please go and support our Junior class!
 

C.S. Lewis once said, “In literature, I become a thousand different men but still remain myself.” 

Attention all you literature lovers out there!  Damonte has not had a literary magazine for several years, but this year, it’s being re-invented.  If you would like to help in its construction and showcase the poetry, short stories and other types of writing as well as artwork of Damonte students, please join this literary group on Monday, September 9, at lunch in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214.  Our goal is to publish a literary magazine by the end of the year and to do this we need your help!  If you love organizing and constructing, this group is for you.  All literary fanatics invited!  Again, Monday the 9^th, at lunch in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214!  For more information, drop by and speak with Ms. Servilican in room 214. 

Attention all students who drive to school. If you park on campus you must have a new 2013-14 parking sticker. Any vehicles parked on campus that do not have a current parking permit displayed in the front window of their vehicle will be cited.  Please stop by the bookkeeper to pay the $5 parking fee and bring the receipt to the Corral to get your sticker.          
Hey Damonte…Can you create the most amazing and spectacular backpack designs?  Backpack of the Century Design Challenge is offering a contest to see if you have the best ideas.  Here’s your opportunity to be creative and win some money.  Stop by the Career Center for the entry form/rules for the contest.  The deadline to enter is September 29^th.

The Fleet Reserve Association is sponsoring the “National Americanism Essay Contest”.  This year’s theme is “The Bill of Rights and Me”.  Grand prize is $5,000.00!  Stop by the Career Center for contest rules.  All essays are due by December 1^st.

Students! Friends! Amigos!  Come to the meeting of the Hispanic Club. Let's make plans for this year.  This Club is about diversity, friendship and exciting events.  Grab your lunch and join us. The meeting of the Hispanic Club is Thursday, September 5, at lunch, in Room 217.

If you are interested in becoming an official member of the DRHS key club, or in running for an office, please plan on attending our meeting Wed. 9/4.  Our election will be held this day and committees will be organized.

ATTENTION SENIORS!!

The Damonte Ranch Scholarship Application has been updated and the link is now LIVE.  The deadline this year is Friday, December 6, 2013 @3:00 pm.  It is very important that all three parts of the application be completed in order for you application to be considered.  Please read over all the instructions on how to submit your application.  The application is located on my Weebly website http://drhscareercenter.weebly.com/ under more…scholarships.  It will be the first scholarship opportunity that you see.  If you have any questions or concerns please stop by the Career Center.

1.   Online application

2. Educational Resume

3. 250 Essay.  (Run until 8/30)

The FBLA chapter of DRHS is having their first meeting on Wednesday, September 4^th, in room 145.  Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to travel, meet new people, and the chance to win upwards of a thousand dollars.  FBLA is a wonderful community that spans the nation with over 216 thousand members from California to Maine. Be sure to stop by for the meeting to hear all about this highly successful organization.

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We hope to see you there and become a part of your Damonte Ranch FBLA chapter.