Wednesday, January 20, 2016

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

 

One time only, brought back by popular demand… Grandma Thiede’s Mac and Cheese with green salad.  Next Friday (22^nd) and Monday (25^th) out of room 117… $3 donation per plate… see Mrs. Thiede in room 117 if you would like to prepay your plate… if not you can purchase at the time of pickup.  They won’t last long, so get there fast.

 

Attention Seniors- the fourth in our series of “Life After High School”, Banking 101 is this Thursday January 21^st during IC. Space is limited to 50 students, so please stop by the Career Center to sign up to attend. 

 

Hey students! Have you ever wanted your art or writing to be published! Now's your chance! The 2016 Literary Magazine is now taking submissions. Go to hoofnotesdrhs.weebly.com to submit your work. Please remember to include your name, grade, title and optional dedication. Artwork cannot be returned, but copies are welcome! We can't wait to see what you've got!

 

Literary Club!  There is an important meeting this Friday.  Yearbook will be coming to take our picture so wear your Hoof Notes t-shirt and be on time for the meeting in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214 at lunch.  See you then!

Damonte Ranch Hour of Code was a success! 400 pieces of pizza were consumed, over 100 students were introduced to the the world of coding, and the 20 best games created by Damontes Computer Science students were displayed ! Today we are excited to announce this years of Damonte Ranch's Hour of Code raffle! 

Drum roll please...

And the winners are...

Alyssa Lane

Bridgett Bodine

Madison Rush

Lauren Peters

Bradyn Kaltenback

Joyce Pasillas

Andrew Chavez

Kaytlyn Trimm

Zack Backers

Kyra Bruesewitz

Erik Viets

Zevis Jacinto

Ryan Regier and

Victor Ibanez

Winners, please come to room 101 by Wednesday January 20th at 1:45 pm to claim your prize. Congratulations! We can't wait to continue coding next year!

A special thanks to Girlmade, Steam Initiative, Indoff Material Handling,Delta RF Technology,Women in Computing and Damonte Ranch FBLA for donating prizes.

 

Do you want to have your artwork in our 2016 yearbook? The yearbook staff is on a hunt to have Damonte’s best student art work featured in the yearbook. Go to room 130 and get more information from Ms. Chachas if you are interested.

 

Hello Mustangs!  Throughout the semester the staff in the Corral will periodically provide you with tips and rule reminders to help you stay on course for ultimate success at Damonte Ranch.  For this week, students and staff please remember that it is a school rule that there is NO access to the vending machines during class time.  Please appropriate your time accordingly when not in class to utilize the vending machines.  Have a great day Damonte Ranch!  (Run until 1/20/16)

 

Hey Damonte!  Do you want to be in a movie?  Now's your chance!  Macyn Elquist and Anna Engel are creating a full-length feature film about bullying and the hardships of high school.  The best part?  Anyone can audition!  No experience?  Audition!  Years of experience?  Audition!  There will be an audition sheet hanging by the theater door along with plot and character descriptions: you can chose from the following dates for your audition times: January 25, February 1, and February 8 at lunch as well as January 28, February 4, and February 5 during IC.  Head on over to the theater and fill out that sign up sheet!  Thanks!

Just a friendly reminder that chess club is still meeting in room 114 (Mrs. Crowley’s room) every Tuesday and Thursday at lunch.  We are always looking for more people to join and have some fun with us.  Hope to see you there.  (Run through 1/22)

 

BSU will  be signing up teams for the BSU basketball tourney in the main hallway until Thursday, Jan. 21.  Team entry fees are $25 per team.  Don’t miss this chance to sign your team up.  (Run until 1/21)

 

Attention all Seniors! Do you wish to show off your adorable baby pictures and your amazing Senior photos with a memorable heartfelt message from your family and/or friends?  The Senior tribute ad section in the Yearbook is the perfect way to do so! The deadline for your Senior Tribute ad is February 23^rd.  It’s fast approaching so make sure to remind your family to go to yearbookforever.com to submit and purchase your spot in the yearbook.….. that’s yearbookforever.com

 

The Alliance with the Washoe County Medical Society  (AWCMS) will be holding its well-known annual Physicians’ Spouses’ (“Doctors’ Wives”) Rummage Sale on February 27, 2016, at the Reno Livestock Event Center. Is seeking student volunteers from Damonte Ranch High School to participate in our efforts to help the less fortunate in our community. Our workweek begins on Monday, February 22, through Friday, February 26, from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. Sale day on Saturday, February 27, begins at 7:15 am and lasts until 4:30 pm. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.  If interested: Please contact scarrea111@yahoo.com

 

Attention students:  Auditions for the Performing Arts Program are coming!  Do you love to sing, act, dance or play an instrument?  The PAC program allows you to pursue all of your performing arts dreams while earning a special diploma when you graduate.  Please see your PAC teachers if you are interested in auditioning for this fantastic program!

Mr. Hearn-theater

Mr. Schifferdecker-band

Ms. Tibben-choir

Mr. Steptoe-orchestra

Ms. Roybal-dance

These teachers will be happy to answer any questions you may have about PAC!  See you on the stage!

 

ATTENTION SENIORS:  It’s not too late to buy a Senior Panoramic Picture!  They are available in the office and the cost is $20.00.

 

Lastly mustang media is collecting clothing donations for people with disabilities.  We’ll be going over 10 disability fact and etiquette to remember during the clothing drive.  Today’s reminder is PROMOTE EQUAL RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PEOPLE!

 

 

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS AN “B” DAY

Damonte Ranch Hour of Code was a success! 400 pieces of pizza were consumed, over 100 students were introduced to the the world of coding, and the 20 best games created by Damontes Computer Science students were displayed ! Today we are excited to announce this years of Damonte Ranch's Hour of Code raffle! 

Drum roll please...

And the winners are...

Alyssa Lane

Bridgett Bodine

Madison Rush

Lauren Peters

Bradyn Kaltenback

Joyce Pasillas

Andrew Chavez

Kaytlyn Trimm

Zack Backers

Kyra Bruesewitz

Erik Viets

Zevis Jacinto

Ryan Regier and

Victor Ibanez

Winners, please come to room 101 by Wednesday January 20th at 1:45 pm to claim your prize. Congratulations! We can't wait to continue coding next year!

A special thanks to Girlmade, Steam Initiative, Indoff Material Handling,Delta RF Technology,Women in Computing and Damonte Ranch FBLA for donating prizes.

 

Do you want to have your artwork in our 2016 yearbook? The yearbook staff is on a hunt to have Damonte’s best student art work featured in the yearbook. Go to room 130 and get more information from Ms. Chachas if you are interested.

 

Hello Mustangs!  Throughout the semester the staff in the Corral will periodically provide you with tips and rule reminders to help you stay on course for ultimate success at Damonte Ranch.  For this week, students and staff please remember that it is a school rule that there is NO access to the vending machines during class time.  Please appropriate your time accordingly when not in class to utilize the vending machines.  Have a great day Damonte Ranch!  (Run until 1/20/16)

 

Ever thought about being in a musical?!  Now’s your chance!  Auditions for our spring musical, Oklahoma, are Tuesday, January 19^th at 2:30 in the theatre.  Come prepared to sing one minute of a song from a Broadway show and have fun dancing a little!  There is a lot more information (and an audition form that requires a parent signature) on the bulletin board outside the theatre in the Fine Arts hallway!  If you don’t audition, you’re going to regret it!

 

Hey Damonte!  Do you want to be in a movie?  Now's your chance!  Macyn Elquist and Anna Engel are creating a full-length feature film about bullying and the hardships of high school.  The best part?  Anyone can audition!  No experience?  Audition!  Years of experience?  Audition!  There will be an audition sheet hanging by the theater door along with plot and character descriptions: you can chose from the following dates for your audition times: January 25, February 1, and February 8 at lunch as well as January 28, February 4, and February 5 during IC.  Head on over to the theater and fill out that sign up sheet!  Thanks!

Just a friendly reminder that chess club is still meeting in room 114 (Mrs. Crowley’s room) every Tuesday and Thursday at lunch.  We are always looking for more people to join and have some fun with us.  Hope to see you there.  (Run through 1/22)

 

BSU will  be signing up teams for the BSU basketball tourney in the main hallway until Thursday, Jan. 21.  Team entry fees are $25 per team.  Don’t miss this chance to sign your team up.  (Run until 1/21)

 

Students!  Right now the literary magazine, Hoofnotes, is hoping more of you are considering submitting some writing for our school magazine. As it stands now, we may not have a magazine if more entries are not submitted soon.  Teachers, encourage any students with some writing pieces that you think would be wonderful to share, to submit as soon as possible.  Submit all work online at hoofnotesdrhs.weebly.com.  Thank you!

 

Attention all Seniors! Do you wish to show off your adorable baby pictures and your amazing Senior photos with a memorable heartfelt message from your family and/or friends?  The Senior tribute ad section in the Yearbook is the perfect way to do so! The deadline for your Senior Tribute ad is February 23^rd.  It’s fast approaching so make sure to remind your family to go to yearbookforever.com to submit and purchase your spot in the yearbook.….. that’s yearbookforever.com

 

Attention students:  Auditions for the Performing Arts Program are coming!  Do you love to sing, act, dance or play an instrument?  The PAC program allows you to pursue all of your performing arts dreams while earning a special diploma when you graduate.  Please see your PAC teachers if you are interested in auditioning for this fantastic program!

Mr. Hearn-theater

Mr. Schifferdecker-band

Ms. Tibben-choir

Mr. Steptoe-orchestra

Ms. Roybal-dance

These teachers will be happy to answer any questions you may have about PAC!  See you on the stage!

 

ATTENTION SENIORS:  It’s not too late to buy a Senior Panoramic Picture!  They are available in the office and the cost is $20.00.

 

Lastly mustang media is collecting clothing donations for people with disabilities.  We’ll be going over 10 disability fact and etiquette to remember during the clothing drive.  Today’s reminder is PROMOTE EQUAL RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PEOPLE!

 

 

Friday, January 15, 2016

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS AN “a” DAY

 

THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 18, 2016, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

 

Do you want to have your artwork in our 2016 yearbook? The yearbook staff is on a hunt to have Damonte’s best student art work featured in the yearbook. Go to room 130 and get more information from Ms. Chachas if you are interested.

 

Hello Mustangs!  Throughout the semester the staff in the Corral will periodically provide you with tips and rule reminders to help you stay on course for ultimate success at Damonte Ranch.  For this week, students and staff please remember that it is a school rule that there is NO access to the vending machines during class time.  Please appropriate your time accordingly when not in class to utilize the vending machines.  Have a great day Damonte Ranch!  (Run until 1/20/16)

 

Ever thought about being in a musical?!  Now’s your chance!  Auditions for our spring musical, Oklahoma, are Tuesday, January 19^th at 2:30 in the theatre.  Come prepared to sing one minute of a song from a Broadway show and have fun dancing a little!  There is a lot more information (and an audition form that requires a parent signature) on the bulletin board outside the theatre in the Fine Arts hallway!  If you don’t audition, you’re going to regret it!

 

Hey Damonte!  Do you want to be in a movie?  Now's your chance!  Macyn Elquist and Anna Engel are creating a full-length feature film about bullying and the hardships of high school.  The best part?  Anyone can audition!  No experience?  Audition!  Years of experience?  Audition!  There will be an audition sheet hanging by the theater door along with plot and character descriptions: you can chose from the following dates for your audition times: January 25, February 1, and February 8 at lunch as well as January 28, February 4, and February 5 during IC.  Head on over to the theater and fill out that sign up sheet!  Thanks!

Just a friendly reminder that chess club is still meeting in room 114 (Mrs. Crowley’s room) every Tuesday and Thursday at lunch.  We are always looking for more people to join and have some fun with us.  Hope to see you there.  (Run through 1/22)

 

BSU will be meeting this Thursday, Jan. 14 in room 211 at lunch.   We will also be signing up teams for the BSU basketball tourney in the main hallway.  Team entry fees are $25 per team and sign-ups will go from Wednesday, January 13 until Thursday, Jan. 21.  Don’t miss this chance to sign your team up.  (Run until 1/21)

 

Students!  Right now the literary magazine, Hoofnotes, is hoping more of you are considering submitting some writing for our school magazine. As it stands now, we may not have a magazine if more entries are not submitted soon.  Teachers, encourage any students with some writing pieces that you think would be wonderful to share, to submit as soon as possible.  Submit all work online at hoofnotesdrhs.weebly.com.  Thank you!

 

Literary magazine members!  There will be a meeting this Friday in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214, during lunch.  Please be on time so we can move forward this semester and get out literary magazine published in a timely manner.  

 

Attention all Seniors! Do you wish to show off your adorable baby pictures and your amazing Senior photos with a memorable heartfelt message from your family and/or friends?  The Senior tribute ad section in the Yearbook is the perfect way to do so! The deadline for your Senior Tribute ad is February 23^rd.  It’s fast approaching so make sure to remind your family to go to yearbookforever.com to submit and purchase your spot in the yearbook.….. that’s yearbookforever.com

 

Attention students:  Auditions for the Performing Arts Program are coming!  Do you love to sing, act, dance or play an instrument?  The PAC program allows you to pursue all of your performing arts dreams while earning a special diploma when you graduate.  Please see your PAC teachers if you are interested in auditioning for this fantastic program!

Mr. Hearn-theater

Mr. Schifferdecker-band

Ms. Tibben-choir

Mr. Steptoe-orchestra

Ms. Roybal-dance

These teachers will be happy to answer any questions you may have about PAC!  See you on the stage!

 

ATTENTION SENIORS:  It’s not too late to buy a Senior Panoramic Picture!  They are available in the office and the cost is $20.00.

 

Thursday, January 14, 2016

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS A “b” DAY

 

Do you want to have your artwork in our 2016 yearbook? The yearbook staff is on a hunt to have Damonte’s best student art work featured in the yearbook. Go to room 130 and get more information from Ms. Chachas if you are interested.

 

Hello Mustangs!  Throughout the semester the staff in the Corral will periodically provide you with tips and rule reminders to help you stay on course for ultimate success at Damonte Ranch.  For this week, students and staff please remember that it is a school rule that there is NO access to the vending machines during class time.  Please appropriate your time accordingly when not in class to utilize the vending machines.  Have a great day Damonte Ranch!  (Run until 1/20/16)

 

Ever thought about being in a musical?!  Now’s your chance!  Auditions for our spring musical, Oklahoma, are Tuesday, January 19^th at 2:30 in the theatre.  Come prepared to sing one minute of a song from a Broadway show and have fun dancing a little!  There is a lot more information (and an audition form that requires a parent signature) on the bulletin board outside the theatre in the Fine Arts hallway!  If you don’t audition, you’re going to regret it!

 

Hey Damonte!  Do you want to be in a movie?  Now's your chance!  Macyn Elquist and Anna Engel are creating a full-length feature film about bullying and the hardships of high school.  The best part?  Anyone can audition!  No experience?  Audition!  Years of experience?  Audition!  There will be an audition sheet hanging by the theater door along with plot and character descriptions: you can chose from the following dates for your audition times: January 25, February 1, and February 8 at lunch as well as January 28, February 4, and February 5 during IC.  Head on over to the theater and fill out that sign up sheet!  Thanks!

Just a friendly reminder that chess club is still meeting in room 114 (Mrs. Crowley’s room) every Tuesday and Thursday at lunch.  We are always looking for more people to join and have some fun with us.  Hope to see you there.  (Run through 1/22)

 

BSU will be meeting this Thursday, Jan. 14 in room 211 at lunch.   We will also be signing up teams for the BSU basketball tourney in the main hallway.  Team entry fees are $25 per team and sign-ups will go from Wednesday, January 13 until Thursday, Jan. 21.  Don’t miss this chance to sign your team up.  (Run until 1/21)

 

There will be a brief informational meeting about the trip To England & Ireland on Thursday, January 14 at Lunch 11:30 and after School at 2:30, in Mr. Kaplan’s room, 206.

 

Students!  Right now the literary magazine, Hoofnotes, is hoping more of you are considering submitting some writing for our school magazine. As it stands now, we may not have a magazine if more entries are not submitted soon.  Teachers, encourage any students with some writing pieces that you think would be wonderful to share, to submit as soon as possible.  Submit all work online at hoofnotesdrhs.weebly.com.  Thank you!

 

Literary magazine members!  There will be a meeting this Friday in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214, during lunch.  Please be on time so we can move forward this semester and get out literary magazine published in a timely manner.  

 

Attention all Seniors! Do you wish to show off your adorable baby pictures and your amazing Senior photos with a memorable heartfelt message from your family and/or friends?  The Senior tribute ad section in the Yearbook is the perfect way to do so! The deadline for your Senior Tribute ad is February 23^rd.  It’s fast approaching so make sure to remind your family to go to yearbookforever.com to submit and purchase your spot in the yearbook.….. that’s yearbookforever.com

 

Do you like to help others?  Do you have a talent in math?  The math department is looking for Math Peer Tutors for any period, but especially during IC.  Please see Mrs. Ault in room 122 if you are interested.  (Run through 1/15)

 

Attention students:  Auditions for the Performing Arts Program are coming!  Do you love to sing, act, dance or play an instrument?  The PAC program allows you to pursue all of your performing arts dreams while earning a special diploma when you graduate.  Please see your PAC teachers if you are interested in auditioning for this fantastic program!

Mr. Hearn-theater

Mr. Schifferdecker-band

Ms. Tibben-choir

Mr. Steptoe-orchestra

Ms. Roybal-dance

These teachers will be happy to answer any questions you may have about PAC!  See you on the stage!

 

ATTENTION SENIORS:  It’s not too late to buy a Senior Panoramic Picture!  They are available in the office and the cost is $20.00.

 

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

 

BSU will be meeting this Thursday, Jan. 14 in room 211 at lunch.   We will also be signing up teams for the BSU basketball tourney in the main hallway.  Team entry fees are $25 per team and sign-ups will go from Wednesday, January 13 until Thursday, Jan. 21.  Don’t miss this chance to sign your team up.  (Run until 1/21)

 

Hey ladies, if you're planning on playing softball this year please show up to the pre-season softball meeting to find out about upcoming practices, and events.  It will be Wednesday, Jan 13, during lunch in room 117.  Pizza will be provided!!  Again that's a softball preseason meeting this Wednesday at lunch in room 117.  Looking forward to seeing you there!

 

There will be a brief informational meeting about the trip To England & Ireland on Thursday, January 14 at Lunch 11:30 and after School at 2:30, in Mr. Kaplan’s room, 206.

 

Students!  Right now the literary magazine, Hoofnotes, is hoping more of you are considering submitting some writing for our school magazine. As it stands now, we may not have a magazine if more entries are not submitted soon.  Teachers, encourage any students with some writing pieces that you think would be wonderful to share, to submit as soon as possible.  Submit all work online at hoofnotesdrhs.weebly.com.  Thank you!

 

Literary magazine members!  There will be a meeting this Friday in Ms. Servilican’s room, #214, during lunch.  Please be on time so we can move forward this semester and get out literary magazine published in a timely manner.  

 

Attention all Seniors! Do you wish to show off your adorable baby pictures and your amazing Senior photos with a memorable heartfelt message from your family and/or friends?  The Senior tribute ad section in the Yearbook is the perfect way to do so! The deadline for your Senior Tribute ad is February 23^rd.  It’s fast approaching so make sure to remind your family to go to yearbookforever.com to submit and purchase your spot in the yearbook.….. that’s yearbookforever.com

 

Do you like to help others?  Do you have a talent in math?  The math department is looking for Math Peer Tutors for any period, but especially during IC.  Please see Mrs. Ault in room 122 if you are interested.  (Run through 1/15)

 

Attention students:  Auditions for the Performing Arts Program are coming!  Do you love to sing, act, dance or play an instrument?  The PAC program allows you to pursue all of your performing arts dreams while earning a special diploma when you graduate.  Please see your PAC teachers if you are interested in auditioning for this fantastic program!

Mr. Hearn-theater

Mr. Schifferdecker-band

Ms. Tibben-choir

Mr. Steptoe-orchestra

Ms. Roybal-dance

These teachers will be happy to answer any questions you may have about PAC!  See you on the stage!

 

ATTENTION SENIORS:  It’s not too late to buy a Senior Panoramic Picture!  They are available in the office and the cost is $20.00.

 

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS A “B” DAY

 

Do you like to help others?  Do you have a talent in math?  The math department is looking for Math Peer Tutors for any period, but especially during IC.  Please see Mrs. Ault in room 122 if you are interested.  (Run through 1/15)

 

It's a bird! It's a plane--it's a STUDENT BODY OFFICER! Be a superhero and serve your school as President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer for the 2016-2017 school year! Student Body Officer packets for the 2016-2017 school year are out! Stop by the office or room 101 for more information. Packets are due Thursday January 14th at 3 pm. See Student Body President Alex Pollock in room 101 if you have further questions.  (Run January 11-12)

 

Attention students:  Auditions for the Performing Arts Program are coming!  Do you love to sing, act, dance or play an instrument?  The PAC program allows you to pursue all of your performing arts dreams while earning a special diploma when you graduate.  Please see your PAC teachers if you are interested in auditioning for this fantastic program!

Mr. Hearn-theater

Mr. Schifferdecker-band

Ms. Tibben-choir

Mr. Steptoe-orchestra

Ms. Roybal-dance

These teachers will be happy to answer any questions you may have about PAC!  See you on the stage!

 

ATTENTION SENIORS:  It’s not too late to buy a Senior Panoramic Picture!  They are available in the office and the cost is $20.00.

 

Monday, January 11, 2016

 

      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

      DAMONTE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016

 

PLEDGE & MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

TODAY IS AN “A” DAY

 

It's a bird! It's a plane--it's a STUDENT BODY OFFICER! Be a superhero and serve your school as President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer for the 2016-2017 school year! Student Body Officer packets for the 2016-2017 school year are out! Stop by the office or room 101 for more information. Packets are due Thursday January 14th at 3 pm. See Student Body President Alex Pollock in room 101 if you have further questions.  (Run January 11-12)

 

Attention students:  Auditions for the Performing Arts Program are coming!  Do you love to sing, act, dance or play an instrument?  The PAC program allows you to pursue all of your performing arts dreams while earning a special diploma when you graduate.  Please see your PAC teachers if you are interested in auditioning for this fantastic program!

Mr. Hearn-theater

Mr. Schifferdecker-band

Ms. Tibben-choir

Mr. Steptoe-orchestra

Ms. Roybal-dance

These teachers will be happy to answer any questions you may have about PAC!  See you on the stage!

 

ATTENTION SENIORS:  It’s not too late to buy a Senior Panoramic Picture!  They are available in the office and the cost is $20.00.

 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Essay Contest – “Pursuing the Dream in 2016”.  High School scholarship award is $400 Deadline is January 4, 2016.  Stop by Career Center for further details.