EDHS Bulletin 3-24-17

Fri Mar 24 08:18:56 PDT 2017

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

Friday - March 24, 2017

CAMPUS INFORMATION

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

*         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

*         Attention dancing miners! In Motion Dance Team auditions will be held next Thursday, March 30th at 6pm.  Those interested are required to attend one workshop ahead of time to learn material for auditions either Tuesday, March 28th 5:30-7pm or Wednesday, March 29th 3:45-5:15pm @ EDHS Dance Room.  Be sure to pick up a pack for try outs in Miss Skadan's class ahead of time.  Students currently not enrolled in dance at El D but are interested in intermediate or advanced are required to attend this audition if wanting to be placed in a higher level course.  Hope to see you there

*         Cheer packets are available for pick up in the attendance office and are due March 28th. In order to try out packets must be completed and turned in by this date! Thank you!

*         Hey Miners it's dancing time again! The XL program is 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.

*         Attention all students:  Reminder to sign -up in Student Services for Graduation Singer Tryouts.  Deadline is March 31, 2017.

*         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!"

*         Mr. Miner applications are available in room 601 or student services. They are due to Student Services by March 29 at 3:30. Questions? See Ms. McKee in room 601.

*         Choir: We are starting  auditions Monday 3/13, and will be running them until the end of the month for students currently enrolled in a choir class. For students not enrolled, we will be holding auditions during homeroom on March 13th through March 24th. Chamber choir auditions will be during pre-first March 24-March 30th.

*         Dress code Policy: as the weather is warming up fewer clothing items will be needed.  Please be informed that we will be strict on enforcing our dress code policy

*         Attention Junior and Senior girls: It's that time of year again! The ANNUAL ENCHANTED EVENING PROM DRESS event will be taking place on Saturday April 1st at the Wyndham Hotel Back Entrance (Formally known as the Visalia Holiday Inn) from 6:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. You must sign up in the Student Services Office by March 24, 2017

*         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<mailto:atorres at mdccd.com<mailto:atorres at mdccd.com%3cmailto:atorres at mdccd.com>>.

This will be just an open session for students to come by and see her if needed.

*         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 waltz. 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

*         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.

*         Freson Pacific will be on campus March 29th during homeroom.  Please sign up in Student Services.

*         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

*         Weight Training: Spring weight training for football starts Monday March 27, 2017.  3:30-5:30 in the weight room.  Weight training will be Monday's and Wednesday's.

*         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

Sport

Levels

Day

Date

Opponent/Destination

Out of Class

Bus Leaves

Game Time

Swim

All

Thur

3/23

Redwood @ Redwood

2:00pm

2:30pm

4:00pm

Golf

All

Thur

3/23

Mini Tour @ Home

12:20pm

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2:00pm

Softball

JV/V

Fri

3/24

Mt. Whitney @ Home

3:00pm

4:30pm

Track

All

Fri

3/24

Exeter Relays @ Exeter

1:00pm

1:30pm

3:00pm

Baseball

V

Sat

3/25

CVC @ Home

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12:00pm

PARENT NOTES

*         Attention senior parents, here's a quick heads up that we are finishing up senior ads for the yearbook. If you have bought one and haven't been contacted by a yearbook representative yet, please call or email Mr Jarocki at ljarocki at vusd.org<mailto:ljarocki at vusd.org> . We don't have room for any more new ads, but we want to make sure that everyone that did buy one gets one.

EDHS PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association):

We are currently seeking parents, students, teachers or community members interested in serving

on the El Diamante High School PTSA Executive Board for next school year 2017/2018.

The positions available are:

President

Secretary

Treasurer

VP of Membership

VP of Programs

Historian

 Volunteering on the PTSA board as an officer is a short-term and rewarding experience.

 You will have the opportunity to work side by side with other parents, students and teachers, and our principal.

You will gain knowledge about our school and help with school and PTSA programs that help make school fun and rewarding!

Free training and mentoring is available to everyone who volunteers their time and expertise on the PTSA board.

 If you would like more information on the positions please contact Kathy Ciuffini at kathy.ciuffini at gmail.com<mailto:kathy.ciuffini at gmail.com>.

*         Dress code Policy: as the weather is warming up fewer clothing items will be needed.  Please be informed that we will be strict on enforcing our dress code policy

*         Attention Parents The Track Team will be holding a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser to raise money. Find your nearest track athlete to place an order, or you can come to Room 608 to order from Mrs. Perez until March 17th. Doughnuts will be ready for pick up on March 25th in the El Diamante parking lot from 8am-11am.

*         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 Fanstore 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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