November 8, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2013

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Boys & Girls basketball tryouts will begin on Saturday, November 16^th. Athletic clearance packet must be completed prior to tryouts. See Coach Sheets or Coach Schmidt with any questions.

What do you want to be when you grow up?  The GATE Internship class is a great way to try on a career before you graduate.  The class is open to Juniors and Seniors who are taking AP classes and have at least a 3.25 GPA. You need time, transportation, and the ability to work well independently.  To learn more, please come to our Internship Orientation Meeting on   Friday, 11/15 during IC. Current Damonte Ranch interns will talk about their experiences in this amazing class and the teacher/coordinator will be there to answer your questions!  You must get a pass in advance from the counseling office to come to this meeting.

Hey Damonte…Nevada College Application Week is November 11-15.  UNLV will be on campus Thursday, November 14^th, during lunch time.  UNR will be on campus during IC in the Career Center Tuesday, November 19^th and TMCC Friday, the 22^nd.  Check out GoToCollegeNevada@nshe.nevada.edu  for more information!

The key club meeting for this week has been rescheduled for Friday at lunch. Please plan on attending. We need a final count of official members before sending off our charter application.

NEWS FROM THE CAREER CENTER:
*Friday, November 8^th, is the SAT & ACT registration deadline for the December 7th test date and December 14th (ACT) test date. LAST TEST DATE TO GET SCORES IN TIME FOR THE DECEMBER CUT OFF.

JOSTEN’S WILL BE HERE AT DRHS Friday, November 8^th accepting class ring and graduation orders, from lunch until 2:30 pm in the counselors’ hallway.  Extra packets are located in the office.

Attention Students -The library is hosting their annual “Food for Fines” drive.  If you owe less than $5.00 in library fines, you may bring in one can of food for every $1.00 that you owe in fines.  Thank you, Mrs. McRoberts

 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.

November 7, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Hey Damonte…Nevada College Application Week is November 11-15.  UNLV will be on campus Thursday, November 14^th, during lunch time.  UNR will be on campus during IC in the Career Center Tuesday, November 19^th and TMCC Friday, the 22^nd.  Check out GoToCollegeNevada@nshe.nevada.edu  for more information!

The key club meeting for this week has been rescheduled for Friday at lunch. Please plan on attending. We need a final count of official members before sending off our charter application.

NEWS FROM THE CAREER CENTER:
*Friday, November 8^th, is the SAT & ACT registration deadline for the December 7th test date and December 14th (ACT) test date. LAST TEST DATE TO GET SCORES IN TIME FOR THE DECEMBER CUT OFF.

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you be something else is the greatest accomplishment.”  Literary Club, will be meeting on Thursday, November 7^th at lunch in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214.  Please be on time and ready to discuss the upcoming art contest for the literary magazine cover. 

JOSTEN’S WILL BE HERE AT DRHS Thursday & Friday, November 7^th & 8^th accepting class ring and graduation orders, from lunch until 2:30 pm in the counselors’ hallway.  Extra packets are located in the office.

Attention Students -The library is hosting their annual “Food for Fines” drive.  If you owe less than $5.00 in library fines, you may bring in one can of food for every $1.00 that you owe in fines.  Thank you, Mrs. McRoberts

 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.

November 6, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

NEWS FROM THE CAREER CENTER:
*Wednesday, November 6^th, a recruiter from UNR College of Science will be on campus during lunch time.
*Friday, November 8^th, is the SAT & ACT registration deadline for the December 7th test date and December 14th (ACT) test date. LAST TEST DATE TO GET SCORES IN TIME FOR THE DECEMBER CUT OFF.

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you be something else is the greatest accomplishment.”  Literary Club, will be meeting on Thursday, November 7^th at lunch in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214.  Please be on time and ready to discuss the upcoming art contest for the literary magazine cover. 

JOSTEN’S WILL BE HERE AT DRHS Thursday & Friday, November 7^th & 8^th accepting class ring and graduation orders, from lunch until 2:30 pm in the counselors’ hallway.  Extra packets are located in the office.

Attention Students -The library is hosting their annual “Food for Fines” drive.  If you owe less than $5.00 in library fines, you may bring in one can of food for every $1.00 that you owe in fines.  Thank you, Mrs. McRoberts

 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.

November 5, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

NEWS FROM THE CAREER CENTER:

*Tuesday, November 5^th, a recruiter from Whitworth University & University of Utah will be on campus during lunch time. Sierra Nevada College will be in the Career Center during IC.
*Wednesday, November 6^th, a recruiter from UNR College of Science will be on campus during lunch time.
*Friday, November 8^th, is the SAT & ACT registration deadline for the December 7th test date and December 14th (ACT) test date. LAST TEST DATE TO GET SCORES IN TIME FOR THE DECEMBER CUT OFF.

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you be something else is the greatest accomplishment.”  Literary Club, will be meeting on Thursday, November 7^th at lunch in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214.  Please be on time and ready to discuss the upcoming art contest for the literary magazine cover. 

JOSTEN’S WILL BE HERE AT DRHS Thursday & Friday, November 7^th & 8^th accepting class ring and graduation orders, from lunch until 2:30 pm in the counselors’ hallway.  Extra packets are located in the office.

Attention Students -The library is hosting their annual “Food for Fines” drive.  If you owe less than $5.00 in library fines, you may bring in one can of food for every $1.00 that you owe in fines.  Thank you, Mrs. McRoberts

 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.

WINTER SPORTS CLEARANCE (BOYS/GIRLS BASKETBALL, WRESTLING & SKI) is OCTOBER 7^th through NOVEMBER 5^th. Athletic Clearance Packets can be picked up in the Main Office.  If you have played a Fall Sport and are interested in signing up for a Winter Sport, go to the main office and sign the clipboard at the Athletic Counter. 

November 4, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2013

TODAY IS A “AN” DAY

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you be something else is the greatest accomplishment.”  Literary Club, will be meeting on Thursday, November 7^th at lunch in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214.  Please be on time and ready to discuss the upcoming art contest for the literary magazine cover. 

JOSTEN’S WILL BE HERE AT DRHS Thursday & Friday, November 7^th & 8^th accepting class ring and graduation orders, from lunch until 2:30 pm in the counselors’ hallway.  Extra packets are located in the office.

Attention Students -The library is hosting their annual “Food for Fines” drive.  If you owe less than $5.00 in library fines, you may bring in one can of food for every $1.00 that you owe in fines.  Thank you, Mrs. McRoberts

 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.

Bunco night is TONIGHT, Monday, November 4^th, at 7 pm in the school cafeteria.  Everyone is welcome to come and have fun.  Tickets are $5 in advance in the school office or $6.00 at the door.  This event is brought to you by the DRHS Boosters. 

WINTER SPORTS CLEARANCE (BOYS/GIRLS BASKETBALL, WRESTLING & SKI) is OCTOBER 7^th through NOVEMBER 4^th. Athletic Clearance Packets can be picked up in the Main Office.  If you have played a Fall Sport and are interested in signing up for a Winter Sport, go to the main office and sign the clipboard at the Athletic Counter.  

November 1, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2013

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

Attention Students -The library is hosting their annual “Food for Fines” drive.  If you owe less than $5.00 in library fines, you may bring in one can of food for every $1.00 that you owe in fines.  Thank you, Mrs. McRoberts

 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.

Bunco night is Monday, November 4^th, at 7 pm in the school cafeteria.  Everyone is welcome to come and have fun.  Tickets are $5 in advance in the school office or $6.00 at the door.  This  event is brought to you by the DRHS Boosters. 

Tickets are on sale now for Dark of the Moon, our spooky fall play!  Shows continue at 7:00 on Friday, November 1, and we have 2 shows on Saturday, November 2, at 2:00 and 7:00!  Tickets are $7 for students, $9 for adults!

Seating is assigned, so bring your friends to the box office at lunch or right after school so you can buy tickets that are seated together!  Make this Halloween weekend memorable while supporting the PAC Drama program!

WINTER SPORTS CLEARANCE (BOYS/GIRLS BASKETBALL, WRESTLING & SKI) is OCTOBER 7^th through NOVEMBER 4^th. Athletic Clearance Packets can be picked up in the Main Office.  If you have played a Fall Sport and are interested in signing up for a Winter Sport, go to the main office and sign the clipboard at the Athletic Counter.  

October 31, 2013

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

ATTENTION ALL WRESTLERS!  Wrestling Practice has been cancelled for Thursday, 10/31.

 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.

Bunco night is Monday, November 4^th, at 7pm in the school cafeteria.  Everyone is welcome to come and have fun.  Tickets are $5 in advance in the school office or $6.00 at the door.  This  event is brought to you by the DRHS Boosters. 

 National Honor Society Volleyball tournament players need to have their money turned in as soon as possible. All proceeds go to the children's miracle network.

Tickets are on sale now for Dark of the Moon, our spooky fall play!  We have special Opening Night pricing:  2 seats for $10!  AND we are having a costume contest since Opening Night is at 7:00 on Halloween, that’s tonight!  Come in a witch costume so that you might win a prize for either spookiest costume or most creative costume.  Shows continue at 7:00 on Friday, November 1, and we have 2 shows on Saturday, November 2, at 2:00 and 7:00!  Tickets are $7 for students, $9 for adults!

Seating is assigned, so bring your friends to the box office at lunch or right after school so you can buy tickets that are seated together!  Make this Halloween weekend memorable while supporting the PAC Drama program!

NCWIT Award - Deadline Oct. 31!  

The University of Nevada, Reno is an affiliate member of NCWIT (National Center for Women & Information Technology) which is a non-profit community to increase women's participation in technology and computing.  They sponsor the NCWIT Award for “Aspirations in Computing”.  The award acknowledges the computing achievements and aspirations of young women, and generates visibility for women’s participation in computing-related pursuits. 

What is the application process?

http://www.aspirationsaward.org

WINTER SPORTS CLEARANCE (BOYS/GIRLS BASKETBALL, WRESTLING & SKI) is OCTOBER 7^th through NOVEMBER 1^st. Athletic Clearance Packets can be picked up in the Main Office.  If you have played a Fall Sport and are interested in signing up for a Winter Sport, go to the main office and sign the clipboard at the Athletic Counter.