EDHS Bulletin 9-28-17

Thu Sep 28 08:27:20 PDT 2017

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

Thursday - September 28, 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. 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.

*         Attention All Students!  Harvest Dance will be on Saturday, October 14th, tickets will be on sale Monday, Oct. 9th.  Students may purchase tickets in the Finance office before school, at lunch or after school until 4pm.  Prices are as follows:  $15 with an ASB sticker, $25 without an ASB Sticker, and $35 per single ticket at the door.  *ASB Stickers are available in the Finance Office for $30.  Pick up one and start to save! *STUDENTS, YOU MUST HAVE A DANCE CONTRACT IN ORDER TO PURCHASE YOUR DANCE TICKETS AND ATTEND ANY SCHOOL DANCES!

*         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
*PSAT Registration Information: Beginning Monday, August 28th purchase test from Mrs. Pena in the Finance Office or online through the EDHS Web store no later than 10/4/17.
Tests are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out. The cost is $16.

*         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

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

*         COS Informational Meeting:  ATTENTION ALL SENIORS who are planning on attending the College of the Sequoias in the fall. There is a COS Senior Informational Meeting on Thursday, September 28 during homeroom in the Gym. All Senior Homerooms are asked to attend.

*         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.

*         ATTENTION SENIORS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN THEIR PICTURE FOR THE YEARBOOK:  There will be a LAST CHANCE opportunity to take your senior picture for the yearbook on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in the Career Center.  Please sign-up in the Student Services Office for a time slot to have your picture taken.

*         Attention Seniors: El Diamante automatically uploads your GPA to the Cal Grant system electronically. This informs your colleges of your eligibility and qualification for certain grants and monies without you having to complete further forms for the Cal Grant. You do have the option to opt out of sending your GPA to colleges by coming into the student services office by September 28, fill out the OPT OUT form and have parents sign for approval. See your Learning Director if you have any questions.

*         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

*         Class of 2021 (Freshmen):  Will be having a class meeting at lunch today (Thursday) to discuss some very important rally information.  Meet in Mr. Sheaff's Room 501.

*         Girls Soccer: There will be a MANDATORY girls' soccer meeting on Wednesday, October 4 at lunch in room 310. Any girls wanting to play soccer this season need to attend to receive information about conditioning and tryouts.

*         YGI:  Attention all Young Gentlemen. There is a YGI meeting scheduled for this Thursday 09/28/2017 during lunch in Mr. Mori's room 306. Please see Mr. Mori if you have any questions! Hope to see you there!

*         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

Volleyball

All

Thur.

9/28

Hanford West @ Home

3:00 (Freshman)

---

4:30pm

---

Girls Golf

All

Thur.

9/28

Valley Oak Golf Course

12:00

---

2:00pm

TBA

Football

Frosh

Thur.

9/28

Hanford @ Hanford

2:30

3:00

5:00pm

8:00pm

Football

JV

Fri

9/29

Hanford @ Golden West

2:30pm

3:00pm

5:00pm

10:00pm

Football

Varsity

Fri.

9/29

Hanford @ Golden West

---

4:30pm

7:30pm

11:00pm

Cross Country

All

Fri.

9/29

Golden West @ Cutler Park

1:00pm

1:30pm

3:00pm

6:00 pm

Boy's Water Polo

Varsity

Fri.-Sat

9/29-9/30

Arroyo Grande Tournament

All Day

TBA

TBA

TBA

Girl's Water Polo

Varsity

Fri.-Sat

9/29-9/30

Buchanan Tournament

9:30am

10:15am

TBA

TBA

Boy's Water Polo

JV

Fri.-Sat

9/29-9/30

Clovis JV Tournament

10:30am

11:00am

1:00pm and 4:00pm

6:30pm

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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