EDHS Bulletin 4-7-17

El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org
Fri Apr 7 08:04:20 PDT 2017



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El Diamante High School
A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners!
Daily Bulletin

Friday - April 7, 2017

CAMPUS INFORMATION


Mr. Miner Week - Come this week to support your favorite Mr. Miner candidate as they compete at lunch for the coveted title of Mr. Lunch Time.  You will be able to vote on Thursday for your favorite who will be awarded Mr. Trending at the awards show.   The Mr. Miner show will be Thursday in the EDHS Theater 6:30.
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Tuesday April 4 "Best Picture"- dress as your favorite movie character
Wednesday April 5- Tourist Day- dress like you are ready for a day of touring movie star homes, studio back lots or walking the sidewalks in Hollywood.
Thursday April 6 - Red Carpet Day- bring out your fanciest accessories, think bow ties, silk neckties, rhinestones and anything that is glitz and glam
Friday April 7- Spirit Day- rock your Miners Unlimited, Green Sea or your best fan gear in green

All students who participate are expected to adhere to the VUSD dress code as outlined in the Student handbook; questions please see Mr. Bishop or Mrs. Atherton in the Attendance office.

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We will have activities during lunch this week.  Winners will receive a prize and Mr. Miner candidates will earn points towards the Mr. Lunch Time and Mr. Miner awards. If you would like to participate you can see the host each day at lunch.  Friday will be a food carnival with a live performance by a local band.



Student Attendance - If you need to call Attendance to clear an absence or have your student released for an appointment, please call your Attendance person directly using the information below:

All 12th Grade Students

Grades 9-11
Last Names A-K

Grades 9-11
Last Names L-Z

Mrs. Gomez
735-3515

Mrs. Stack
735-3516

Mrs. Gates
735-3517




*         Attention all students: As the weather begins to warm up, please be advised that dress code will be strictly enforced.  Please refer to the student conduct code handbook or the dress code policy posted in the attendance office.



*         This message is to update on the solar project. The project has begun and will continue throughout the Spring Semester. The East side of parking will be unavailable starting March 6th, 2017 and student parking will shift to the West side. Parking will be less available during construction. Please be proactive in arriving early and dropping off students on West Whitendale Ave drop off points.  We appreciate all your support in the matter.



*         Locker Rooms: No loitering in or near the locker rooms before school, during class time and after school.



*         Reminder students: The upstairs 300's are off limits during lunch time.



*         Attention all students:  As a reminder students are responsible for any personal items that are brought to school and assume all liability for any of those items if they become damaged, lost or stolen.

*         Attention Skateboard Riders: Please lock your skateboards inside of the skateboard racks that are located in the front of the school. You will need to bring your own lock. Skateboards are NOT allowed on campus. Reminder: Please remove your bike and skateboard locks off the racks when you leave.  There is no saving lockers or racks for the next day.



*         Attention all students - Come by the Miner Emporium (student store) and check out the new gear. We have beanies, bucket hats, hoodies and t-shirt with our new logo. Get them while supplies last.

*        Attention all students:  The beanie period has officially ended as of March 1st. Beanies were allowed during the colder months from November 1st to March 1st.





STUDENT NOTES





*         Chipotle Fundraiser:  Make dinner a selfless act by supporting EDHS PTSA fundraiser.  Come in to the Chipotle at 4219 Mooney Blvd. Suite B in Visalia on Tuesday, April 18th between 3:00pm and 8:00pm.  Bring in the attached PDF Flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to El Diamante PTSA.



*         Engineering Majors: Fresno State is offering a Summer Engineering Experience for 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th graders on June 26-30, 2017 from 8:30am -4pm.  The cost to attend this one week event is $150.00.  The deadline to apply  for this program is April 7, 2017.  Students may apply at http://bit.ly/2mCKkUe<http://click.iwsend.com/?qs=f761585aa376d981e2ca629cb2209aa09d60d427e31a337d22d62b70184ba8501c4ef6540e9dcbd22c90d27a786f2d086409093a3363b858> .  Please see attached flyer for more information and how to apply.



*         Attention sophomores and juniors:  Berkeley Summer Experience is coming to the Central Valley on June 25, 2017.  This is an intensive application workshop and information session.  Students can take advantage of admission workshops, meet admission officers, and learn about majors, activities and services available on campus.  Deadline is April 30, 2017.  Please see attached flyer for more information or website http://admissions.berkeley.edu/bse.



*         Attention all students:  Visalia College Fair will be on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the Visalia Convention Center.  Colleges from across the state and country will be in attendance to discuss how to make students' college aspirations a reality.  Please see attached flyer for more information and where to register.



*         Attention all students:  Sadie's pictures are in and may be picked up in room 601 before school, lunch and after school until 3:30pm.


*         Attention all students:  This is a reminder to not park in designated visitor parking as this is reserved for individuals visiting our campus. Thank you for your help in the matter!



*         Attention all students: As the weather begins to warm up, please be advised that dress code will be strictly enforced.  Please refer to the student conduct code handbook or the dress code policy posted in the attendance office.



*         Attention all golfers:
Please save the date for the El Diamante Band Boosters annual golf tournament to be held on Saturday, April 29, at Valley Oaks Golf Course in Visalia. If you are interested in playing or
sponsoring the event, please fill out the attached flier and send it with your payment to:

El Diamante HS Band Boosters

ATTN: Kristen Pallas

5100 W. Whitendale Avenue

Visalia, CA 93277



Registration deadline is April 15, 2017. For additional information, contact JC at (559) 972-0568 or email atorres at mdccd.com



*         XL Culinary Art with Mrs. Lugo.  Starts today and will run every Monday from 4:00-6:00 pm in 504.  Students will receive a food handler's certification and learn to cook amazing food.



*         Hey Miners it's dancing time again! The XL program will be holding free ballroom dance lessons in the cafeteria after school on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30. This month's dance is the rumba. Come for an hour of dance and fun. No experience necessary. See Mr. Jarocki in room 603 for details.







SAT Date

SAT Subject Tests Available
(Find Dates)<https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/register/test-dates-deadlines>

Registration
Deadline


May 6, 2017
Register<https://account.collegeboard.org/login/login?idp=ECL&appId=115&DURL=https://nsat.collegeboard.org/satweb/login.jsp>

See SAT Subject Tests available on this date<https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/register/test-dates-deadlines>

Apr. 7, 2017



June 3, 2017
Register<https://account.collegeboard.org/login/login?idp=ECL&appId=115&DURL=https://nsat.collegeboard.org/satweb/login.jsp>

See SAT Subject Tests available on this date<https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/register/test-dates-deadlines>

May 9, 2017
















ACT Test Dates

Test Date

Registration Deadline

(Late Fee Required)


April 8, 2017


March 3, 2017 -Register<http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html>

March 4-17, 2017

June 10, 2017


May 5, 2017 - Register<http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html>

May 6-19, 2017






Loitering Policy

Specific areas where student loitering is prohibited:

1.       Parking lots, Restrooms (Students are not allowed to go to their vehicle and retrieve items during class time)

2.       Playing fields outside the gated area (unless under adult supervision)

3.       Bicycle/skateboard racks

4.       Front of the school on Whitendale Avenue

5.       Bus drop off lane on Crenshaw Street

6.       On school grounds after school hours unless in a supervised activity or classroom




SENIOR NOTES






*         Sun Pacific Scholarship:  Deadline April 7, 2017.  Applications are available in Student Services.



*         NPG Photography Scholarship:  Deadline April 7, 2017.  Applications available in Student Services or go to www.NPG.org<http://www.NPG.org>



*         Tulare County League of Mexican-American Women:  Deadline April 8, 2017.   Applications are available in Student Services.



*         Visalia Unified Teachers Association Scholarship:  Deadline April 10, 2017.  Applications are available in Student Services.



*         Humane Education Network:  A Voice for Animals Contest Deadline April 10, 2017. Please go to www.hennet.org<http://www.hennet.org> for more information and application.



*          ATTENTION SENIORS:  Jostens will be here on Wednesday April 19th to deliver caps and gown during homeroom.  Please report to your homeroom first for further instructions on the process for picking up your graduation items.  Reminder:  Must bring your student ID to verify the products they picked up match your name.



*         STEM Majors:  COS is offering a program for current high school seniors that are planning to attend COS in the Summer/Fall as a STEM major.  For qualified candidates, the realm program will offer guaranteed placement in critical math and science courses as well as structured support and tutoring.  Please see the attached flyer for more information on eligibility and how to apply for the program.


*         ATTENTION SENIORS: Have questions about Fresno State?  Sign up in Student Services to speak with a Fresno State Ambassador!





SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION


CLUB NOTES






*         ASL club meets every other Wednesday in room 365 during lunch.

*         Christian Club will meet every Monday at lunch in room 354.

*         Key Club meets in room 604 each week on Wednesdays. Grab your lunch and join us to find out about service opportunities for our school and community.

*         Fashion Club members the XL program Quilt class is now open on Fridays. Starting this semester the class will be on Mondays and Fridays. Come join us create quilts for the Valley Children Hospital. Everyone is welcome to help us!


SPORTS


Week of   April 3- April 8, 2017

Sport

Levels

Day

Date

Opponent/Destination

Out of Class

Bus Leaves

Game Time

Baseball

All

Fri

4/7

Hanford @ Hanford

2:00pm

2:30pm

4:15pm

Softball

All

Fri

4/7

Hanford West @ Home

---

---

4:30pm

Track

All

Fri

4/7

Lemoore Kiwanis

1:00pm

1:30pm

3:00pm

Baseball

V

Sat

4/8

Visalia Tourn TBA

---

TBA

TBA

Softball

All

Sat

4/8

Clovis Tourn TBA

---

TBA

TBA

Track

All

Sat

4/8

Arcadia

---

TBA

TBA








*         XL Program:  Football Weight Training starts March 27th-Every Monday & Wednesday (Weight Room) 3:30-5:30



*         XL Program:  Wrestling Weight Training starts March 27th -Every Monday & Wednesday (Wrestling Room) & every Tuesday & Thursday (Weight Room) 3:30-5:30





PARENT NOTES






*         Attention Parents of Juniors:  There will be representatives from the UC and CSU admissions offices to answer questions on the FAFSA application, there will also be an outreach specialist from COS's Financial Aid Office on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 6:00pm at the VUSD Office Boardroom at 5000 W. Cypress Avenue.  Please contact Paige Loverin or Ben Bolin at 730-7449.



*         Attention Parents:  We are seeking volunteers to assist at El Diamante High School sports physicals on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in the gymnasium.  Physicals will be held from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.  Volunteers are needed to help with check-in/out, assisting the doctors at various stations, and small gift donations (coffee gift cards, etc.) for appreciation gift bags for approximately 10 doctors.  We need 8-10 volunteers.  El D shirts/gear will be provided by our Athletic Department in appreciation for your service.  The students, their parents and the EDHS staff truly appreciate the donation of your time towards the youth of our community.  Athletic participation helps keep our youth involved in positive ways.  Thank you for your help.  Please call Jerri Corona, School Nurse if you can volunteer@ 735-3520, asap.



*         Dress Code Policy: As the weather begins to warm up, please be advised that dress code will be strictly enforced.  Please refer to the student conduct code handbook or the dress code policy posted in the attendance office.



*         This message is to update on the solar project. The project has begun and will continue throughout the Spring Semester. The West side of parking will be unavailable starting January 30th, 2017 and student parking will shift to the East side. Parking will be less available during construction. Please be proactive in arriving early and dropping off students on West Whitendale Ave drop off points as indicated by signs. Also please be considerate of the community and pick any trash and not park in front of community members driveways. We appreciate all your support in the matter


*         Attention Parents: To purchase Miner Swag please visit the EDHS Fan store on the EDHS Website.
http://vusd.org/ElDiamante



*         The Miner Foundation Dinner and Auction will be held on Saturday, May 6 at 6:00 pm at the Visalia Elks Lodge. This is a major fundraiser for the Miner Foundation. Since 2006, the Miner Foundation has awarded over $130,000 in scholarships to El Diamante students.  All proceeds from the Dinner and Auction go directly toward supporting the mission of the Foundation.  Stay tuned for more information about tickets.  If you would like to sponsor a table or donate an item for the silent or live auction, please contact the El Diamante office. Thank you for your generous support of our El Diamante community.






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