EDHS Bulletin 10-5-17

Thu Oct 5 08:44:42 PDT 2017

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

Thursday- October 5, 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
735-3516

Mrs. Stack
735-3501

Mrs. Gates
735-3517

*         Miner Emporium:  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.

*         The Marines will be on campus on Mondays in the quad area, the Army will be on campus on Tuesdays in front of the Career Center, the Navy will be on campus on Wednesdays in front of the Career Center, and the National Guard will in front of the Career Center to answer any questions you may have.

STUDENT NOTES

*         Tulare County Sheriffs Explorers Program:   Is looking for students to join their post. Any student with a 2.0 GPA and at least 14 years old can join. It does not matter where the student lives.  This is a great group to be a part of even if the student is not interested in law enforcement as a career. It has mentorship, discipline, fun trips and activities. This is a worksite-based program. It is part of a career education program for young men and women who are 14 through 20 years old. Some typical activities include uniformed patrol ride-alongs to observe officers at work, classes on law enforcement topics, and interacting with public during street fairs, parades, or other civic events. This is a fun and interactive group. Come and learn more about it on Friday, Oct 6, during lunch in the library.

*         Moonlight Harvest Dance:  Will be held on Saturday, October 14 from 8 - 11 p.m. in the El Diamante High School Gym.  Tickets go on sale beginning Monday, October 9 in the Finance Office before school, during lunch or after school for $15 per single ticket w/ASB, $25 per single ticket w/o ASB, $35 per single ticket at the door.  A dance contract (attached below) must be completed and submitted to Finance Office before you can purchase a ticket.  If your date to the dance is NOT a VUSD student you must have an approved guest pass in order for your guest to attend the dance.  Guest passes for students outside of VUSD may be picked up in the Student Services Office beginning October 2nd and must be turned back in to Mrs. Vang no later than Wednesday, October 12 by 3:30 pm in order to get it approved (NO LATE GUEST PASSES WILL BE APPROVED!).  Remember that you must be clear of all fines in order to be eligible.  In addition, you must present a current valid school I.D. at the door to be admitted to the dance!  No exceptions!  If you do not have a current ID, please stop by the Student Services Office at lunch or after school to make one!  Appropriate dancing and behavior is expected!  Dress Code will be strictly enforced.

*         Academy Night: Are you interested in pursuing a college education at a US Service Academy (Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Military Academy-West Point, Naval Academy, and ROTC)?  If yes, Congressman Devin Nunes will be hosting an Academy Night on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, from 6:30-7:30pm, at the Clovis Unified School District Professional Development Building in Clovis, CA.   This is an opportunity for you and your parents to learn more about the nomination and appointment process. Students and Parents must RSVP before October 13th.  Please see Mrs. Rodarte in Student Services for an RSVP form.

*         The PSAT* will be on October 11, 2017 - Students who have already signed up will be sent a reminder notice prior to the test letting them know where they will be testing.  The PSAT tests are completely sold-out and the wait-list is full.

*         ASVAB Test:  Juniors and Seniors: The ASVAB Test will be given here on campus Wednesday, October 25th in the library at 8:30am. If you would like to participate please sign-up in the Student Services office.

*         The next SAT test available for registration is November 4, 2017.  The registration deadline is October 5, 2017.  The late registration (Late Fee Required) deadline is October 17-25, 2017.

*         The next ACT test available for registration is October 28, 2017.  The registration deadline is September 22, 2017.  The late registration (Late Fee Required) deadline is September 23-October 6, 2017

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY VISITS

Sign-ups are available in the Student Services Office
Date

Time

College/University

Wednesday-October 11

2:00pm

UC San Diego

Thursday- October 19

8:30am

UC Santa Barbara

Wednesday- November 8

9:00am

Fresno Pacific University

Wednesday- November 29

Homeroom

Fresno Pacific University

SENIOR NOTES

*         Fresno State:  Will be offering three Saturday workshops on campus to assist students with the new fall 2018 application. Workshops are held in University Center 123<http://www.fresnostate.edu/map/> (UC123) east of the library on October 14, 28 and November 18 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Parking is relaxed for all three days. Getting admitted to the campus starts with an accurate and complete application. We look forward to seeing your students at the workshops. Computers and Wi-Fi will be available but students are encouraged to bring their own laptop or tablet. Students can RSVP at:
https://csufresno-fwkfm.formstack.com/forms/apply_to_fresno_state_open_lab_rsvp_copy
If they are not able to attend in person, they can also register for one of our application webinars at
http://fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/recruitment/events/webinars.html

*         UC Application Workshop:  Seniors interested in attending a UC-there is an evening UC workshop scheduled for 6 pm on Monday, October 23 in the Library.  Please be sure to attend this important UC workshop with your parent.  Come in to the student services office ASAP to sign up.

*         COS Application Workshop:  Seniors--There will be a COS Application Workshop with a representative from COS on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in the Library.  Please sign-up in Student Services office.  Space is limited, and will fill up quickly.

*         CSU Application Workshop:  Seniors-if you intend to apply to one or more of the CSU campuses, be sure to sign up in the Student Services office for the CSU application workshop, which will be held on Monday, October 9th during the school day in the library.  Space is limited, and will fill up quickly.
      To complete your application, you will need the following:

*         A copy of your transcript-you can get this from the Student Services office

*         Test scores-SAT, ACT, AP

*         Your social security number, if you have one

*         Your citizenship status

*         Your parents' citizenship status

*         Your parents' annual income

If you are applying to the Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) you will need your parents' employment background and two recommendations.  If you have questions, see Mr. Buenafe.

*         CASH FOR COLLEGE F.A.F.S.A. NIGHT: SENIORS ONLY - Thursday, October 19th, EDHS Library.    Session 1:  5:00- 5:50 pm   English language

                 Session 2:  6:00- 6:50 pm   Spanish language

                 Session 3:  7:00- 7:50 pm   English language
     You must sign-up in the Student Services Office beginning October 2 to hold your place for a session at this event.  Last day to sign up is October 13!  Please see attached FAFSA & Dream Act Application Workshop 2018-2019 Checklist.

*         College Application Workshops: Seniors and parents!  See the attached list of College Application Workshops as well as other helpful workshops and informational meetings that will be held at El Diamante and the District Office throughout the year.  We will advertise events at El Diamante individually as they come up.

*         Graduation Caps & Gowns:  Jostens's will be presenting information for graduation caps, gowns and announcements during homeroom on Tuesday, October 17.  Please report to your homeroom first and then you will be escorted to the gym with your homeroom teacher.

*         Senior Panoramic Picture:  Attention all Seniors; It's almost time for the senior panoramic picture.  Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 18, 2017.  Seniors should report to your homeroom class, and then go to the gym for the picture.  No props, sign hand gestures, etc.  Please be careful not to block anyone's face from the pictures.  You are expected to dress appropriately (in dress code).  Anyone who is inappropriately dressed will not be allowed in the picture

*         Senior ASB ID Cards:  Are available to pick up in Student Services Office before school, at lunch or after school.  You must bring your ID card to switch for ASB card.

SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

CLUB NOTES

*         Future Teacher Club:  Meeting Friday 10/13 @ 1pm in room 507

*         Club STRONG: There will be a meeting on Thursday (Oct 5, 2017) at lunch in room 502.  If you plan to attend the field trip, you MUST be present at this meeting.

*         Sign Language Club:  Meetings every Wednesday in Room 365.  Bring your lunch.

SPORTS

Sport

Levels

Day

Date

Opponent/Destination

Out of Class

Bus Leaves

Game Time

Return

Girls Golf

All

Thur.

10/5

Redwood @ VOCG

12:00

---

2:00

---

Volleyball

Varsity

Fri. - Sat.

10/6-7

Hoover Tournament

12:30

Vans

3:00pm

---

Tennis

JV

Sat.

10/7

Visalia Tournament

TBA

TBA

TBA

TBA

Cross Country

All

Fri.

10/7

Clovis Invite @ Woodward Park

TBA

TBA

TBA

TBA

*         Miner Youth Night:  Thursday, October 12, is Miner Youth Night for the El Diamante Football Game vs. Hanford West. The game will be at Groppetti Community Stadium.  One parent and a student from any El Diamante feeder school can get into the game free with student ID.  Feeder school staff members and one guest can also get into the game free.  Varsity kickoff begins at 7:00 p.m.

PARENT NOTES

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

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