June 2007 Newsletter

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NEWSLETTER DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submit directly to DHSPTAmedia@mailman.dcn.org by Wed., Aug. 22 for the September 2007 issue.

KEY DATES (JUNE TO EARLY SEPTEMBER)

Events, holidays, meetings, testing, Fall registration....

FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

Academic Decathlon Team placed 1st in county and 6th in state competitions. DHS API score is among the highest in our region. Noon activities for students. PTA thanks. Summer office hours. Transcripts. Summer work permits. Parking tickets.

FROM THE PTA PRESIDENT

DHS PTA 50th anniversary a success. Congratulations to this year's Outstanding Educator Awards winners Gabrielle Jimenez-Tabor, Lili Floyd, Marilyn Hauber, and Nick Pasquale. Sincere thanks to some immensely talented, dedicated parents and staff who made this year the best it could be.

NOMINATION EXCERPTS IN PRAISE OF DHS EDUCATORS

PTA has received a high number of Outstanding Educator nominations this year. We have selected brief excerpts from this year's nominations as snapshots of why DHS educators are so much appreciated. Thank you to everyone who has sent in their nominations. And thank you to all the outstanding DHS educators.

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULES

IMPORTANT NOTE: IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO PTA'S ATTENTION THAT THE SENIOR TEST SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY JUNE 8TH ON THE HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE WHICH THIS ARTICLE IS LINKED TO IS ERRONEOUS. THE PERIODS SHOULD READ '1st, 2nd, break 10:26-10:30, 4th, lunch, 6th' AS IN THE SCHEDULE SENT HOME TO ALL SENIORS BY POSTAL MAIL. THE CORRECTION WILL BE MADE WHEN SCHOOL RESUMES AFTER THE LONG WEEKEND. Seniors are required to attend all classes during their scheduled class periods and final period the week of June 11-14.

FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE

Don't miss this informative article. You'll find useful information for Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores and students with disabilities. Also on Fall registration.

IMPORTANT YEAR END NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY

A must read! Includes AP US History textbook check out dates.

ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS OF SUBSTANCE USE

A report on the DHS PTA sponsored community conference on substance use. DHS PTA will facilitate a meeting of parents interested in forming an independent support group. This will take place Monday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m.

CALIFORNIA STATE PTA CONVENTION NEWS

DHS PTA President elect Kathy Magrino reports on the PTA State Convention where she attended as a DHS PTA delegate.

PTA E-MAIL LIST HOUSEKEEPING

This article answers the question whether you need to re-subscribe to our listservers next year, or how to unsubscribe as your student moves on after graduation.

OPPORTUNITY FOR JUNIORS TO PARTICIPATE IN CAMP VENTURE

A summer business camp with expenses paid for dorm room, meals/refreshments, recreation, instruction and guest speakers. Contact teacher Jan Tekeuchi or Susan Hawkins.

SUMMER WORK PERMIT INFORMATION

Minors aged 12 through 17 are required to obtain work permits for most jobs during the summer just as they do during the school year.

JAZZ AND CONCERT CHOIRS ANNUAL JAZZ-N-POPS CONCERT

Saturday, June 9, 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets early before they sell out.

DIALOGUE WITH DR. DEBORAH

Crisis Counselor Deborah Kimokeo answers parents' questions about their teens. This month's topic is on raising consciousness and sensitivity on messages sent via clothing and the impact they can have.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL SENIORS

From the DHS office to Seniors on the subject of the green Permanent Address Card, final transcripts, diplomas, library debts and deadlines.

CLASS OF 2007 NEWS

[Class News:] Information on the graduation ceremony. Grad Night news and volunteer needs.

PTA NEWSLETTER ON HIATUS FOR THE SUMMER

Our next newsletter will be available in September. Submission deadline is August 22.

DHS PTA ROSTER

DHS PTA officers, committee chairs, and parent representatives on DHS and DJUSD committees.

* THE YOLO COUNTY WORK FORCE INVESTMENT ACT

[Posted on 5/25/07] WIA can offer assistance with employment, vocational training, paid work experience and/or financial assistance for school and work expenses.