EDHS Bulletin 2/26/18

El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org
Mon Feb 26 08:45:58 PST 2018


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

Monday - February 26, 2018


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-shirts 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.







STUDENT NOTES



*         Attention all students:  Are you funny? Do you have a big personality? Are you interested in TV, film or video production?  Applications are now being accepted for the 2018-19 On Air with EDHewS crew. You can pick up applications in the Student Services office or in Room 902. All applications must be turned in on or before February 28.

·         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 March 17th 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 14, 2018.

·         Congratulations to Tyler Caldwell, Sebastian Sanchez, and Javi Cardenas for each placing in the valley championship last weekend at North Bakersfield High and qualifying to represent El Diamanté at the CIF State Championship this weekend at the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield CA. These wrestlers have worked hard all season and are amongst the best 48 wrestlers in the entire state in their respective weight classes. Good luck this weekend guys!

·         EDHS Cheer Packets are available for pick up in the student services office starting today, February 26th, and due March 13th. You must complete a packet in order to try out for the EDHS 2018-19 cheer squads. See Ms. Skadan for further questions.

*         Do you like to write? Do you like to take pictures? Do you like to work with InDesign or Photoshop? If any of these sound good to you, register for Journalism next year. Looking for interested students to be a part of The Dig. If that is YOU, see Ms. Moore in room 606 or your learning director.

*         Academic Awards Night is coming up on March 5th at 6:30 in the gym.  To qualify you must have had a semester GPA of 3.67 or better in either the spring semester of last year or the fall semester of this year (for freshmen it is just the fall semester of this year.)  If you qualify for an academic award you will receive a letter of invitation on Friday in your home room.  Be sure to take the letter home and show it to your parents.  If you don't get a letter but feel you should have, come to the Student Services office and see Mr. Buenafe.  Thank you!

*         Spring Fling Guest Passes are available now: The dance is Saturday, March 3rd at Mt. Whitney High School Gym from 8 - 11 PM!  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 may be picked up in the Student Services Office and must be turned back in to Mrs. Vang no later than Wednesday, February 28th by 3:30 pm in order to get it approved (NO LATE GUEST PASSES WILL BE APPROVED!).  Remember you must be clear of all fines in order to be eligible.  Dance Tickets go on sale starting February 27- March 2 until 3:30pm in the Finance Office. Tickets prices are: $15 w/ASB sticker, $25 w/out ASB sticker, and $35 at the door. 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<http://www.vusd.org/files/filesystem/Moonlight%20Harvest%20Dress%20Code.pdf> will be strictly enforced.  Hope to see you there! A dance contract (located in Student Services Office) must be completed and submitted to Finance Office before you can purchase a ticket (if you have already signed a dance contract this school year, you are clear for the current year dances).



*         Current Sophomores and Juniors: The Ambassador Applications are now available online and in the Student Services Office. The application must be completed with two teacher recommendations. This program will take place in the 2018-2019 school year. As a reminder, you must have an overall 2.75 GPA to become and Academic Ambassador.  See your Learning Director if you have questions.

*         JUNIORS & SENIORS:  Lincoln Tech Institution will be here during Homeroom on February 28, 2018. They will be giving an informational presentation on their school. They offer careers in Automotive, Healthcare, Skilled Trades, Culinary, Cosmetology and more! If interested see Ms. Reynolds in Student Services to sign up.

*         Students- If you have requested Official Transcripts or a Pink Slip from Mrs. Davis, please come pick them up in the Student Services office.

*         Beanies are allowed during the colder months from November 1st to March 1st and must be of a solid color with no logo or lettering however may contain the school logo. All approved headgear must not cover the face and shall be worn as intended to provide protection outdoors only and may not be worn indoors.  The school or district is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged headgear.





UPCOMING EVENTS



DATE

EVENT

Monday, February 26, 2018

GRAD NITE Ticket Sales @ 7:30 AM in EDHS Gym

Monday, February 26, 2018

Athletic Awards - EDHS @ 5:30 PM

Saturday, March 3, 2018

Sadie Hawkins Dance - MWHS @ 8 - 11 PM

Monday, March 5, 2018

Academic Letter - EDHS Gym @ 6:30 PM

Friday, March 9, 2018

8th Grade Preview Day

Monday, March 12, 2018

8th Grade Future Miner Night / Open House - EDHS Gym @ 5:30 PM






   FEBRUARY  FUNDRAISERS



CLUB /ORG.

FUNDRAISER

STARTING DATE

ENDING DATE

ADVISOR NAME

ASB

Jamba Juice Cards

2/15/2018

3/1/2018

McKee<mailto:rmckee at vusd.org>

ASB

Chipotle Night

3/13/2018

3/13/2018

McKee<mailto:rmckee at vusd.org>

AVID

See's Candy Presale

2/26/2018

3/9/2018

T. Guzman<mailto:tguzman at vusd.org>

Track

Krispy Kreme Presale

2/22/2018

3/8/2018

T Law<mailto:rsillysons at gmail.com>

Orchestra

Blaze Pizza Night

3/14/18

3/14/18

Fritz<mailto:lfritz at vusd.org>

CSF

Cookie Sales

3/6/16

3/16/16

Bitney<mailto:nbitney at vusd.org>

CSF

St Paddy's Grams

3/12/2017

3/16/2017

Bitney<mailto:nbitney at vusd.org>

Dance

Program Ad Sales

12/15/2017

3/16/2018

Skadan<mailto:mskadan at vusd.org>

Baseball

Outfield Signs

2/16/2018

4/1/2018

Kiser<mailto:Jkiser at vusd.org>






SENIOR NOTES





*         Tulare County Charter of ACSA Student Scholarship Application is now available in the Student Services office. The application is due on Friday, March 2, 2018. Applications for this scholarship require:

 *   The applicant must be graduating this school year.
 *   The parent or legal guardian must have a current membership with the Tulare County Charter of ACSA. (Association of California School Administrators)
 *   The applicant must have maintained a G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher for the seven semesters prior to the application deadline.
 *   Applications must be received by no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018.



*         Cap & Gowns:  Seniors if you missed your opportunity to place your orders, you have 3 options to ensure you order in time for graduation.

1)      Online at Jostens.com

2)      Calling 1-800-JOSTENS

3)      Mailing to or dropping off at our local Visalia office - 1222 W Murray Ave Visalia CA 93291



*         Scholarship Workshop:  Seniors-Ms. Bitney is hosting an ongoing scholarship workshop on Mondays and Wednesdays after school in room 605 from 3:30 to 4:30.  This is a great resource for assistance and information about scholarships, so make sure to go by and see her.
*       Seniors-Covered College is offering a drawing to select students to win $10,000                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           scholarships.  For details, go to coveredcollege.com.



*         Seniors: Transcript request forms are available in the Student Services Office. If you need an official transcript, please fill this out and allow 2-4 days for Mrs. Davis to process your requests. Your first 3 Official transcripts are free.  After that you will be charged $1 per transcript.


SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION


CLUB NOTES





*         FCA will be meeting in the gym Thursday, March 1st. Free Nachos to the first 100 students that attend. Speaker TBA: Most likely a current Fresno State athlete!



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



SPORTS




Week of February 26th- March  3rd

Sport

Levels

Day

Date

Opponent/Destination

Out of Class

Bus Leaves

Game Time

Return

Admin on Duty

Concession

Winter Sports Awards



Mon.

2/26







6:00







Boys Golf

V

Mon.

2/26

Merced Golf Tour.

All Day

Van #803 7:00

10:00

TBA

n/a

n/a

Baseball

Frosh

Mon

2/26

Clovis East @ Home

n/a

n/a

3:30

n/a

Thomp.


n/a


Boys Tennis

All

Mon.

2/26

Porterville @ Home

2:30

n/a

4:00

n/a

Thomp.

n/a

Baseball

JV, V

Tues

2/27

Clovis High @ Clovis

12:30

1:00

3:30

8:00

n/a

n/a

Softball

All

Tues

2/27

Sunnyside @ Sunnyside

12:30

1:00

3:30

8:00

n/a

n/a

Boys Tennis

All

Wed

2/28

Clovis @ Clovis

1:30

2:00

4:00

8:00

n/a

n/a

Baseball

Frosh

Wed

2/28

Clovis @ Clovis

12:30

1:00

3:30

8:00

n/a

n/a

Track

All

Wed.

2/28

CVC @ CVC

2:00

2:30

4:00

Drop-off

n/a

n/a

Baseball

JV, V

Thur.

3/1

Edison @ Edison

12:45

1:15

3:30

8:00

n/a

n/a

Swim

All

Thur.

3/1

Buchanan @ Home

2:00

n/a

3:30

n/a

Thomp.

Boys Swim

Softball

V

Thur.

3/1

Stockdale @ Home

2:00

n/a

3:30

n/a

Thomp

n/a

Softball

V

Fri.

3/2

Kingsburg @ Home

11:00

n/a

1:00

n/a

Thomp

n/a

Track

All

Fri

3/2

East Bakersfield Relays

All Day

7:00

10:00

TBA

n/a

n/a

Wrestling

V

Fri.-Sat.

3/2-3/3

CIF State Championship

Bakersfield

TBA

TBA

TBA

TBA

TBA




PARENT NOTES



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



·         "Digging for Diamonds" Annual Miner Foundation Dinner Fundraiser.  The event will be held at the Elks Lodge on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 6:00 PM. Tickets are now available to purchase in the Finance office for $25 each. Tickets will soon be available on El D's website for credit card purchase. There will be a silent and LIVE auction at the event.  The money raised at the event will go to scholarships and school improvement projects. It is always a really fun evening and an opportunity to help out by donating items for auction and/ or bidding on items!  If you have any items to donate (basket items, vacation lodging, dessert auction item,etc) please contact Joelle Sanchez joelle9 at sbcglobal.net<mailto:joelle9 at sbcglobal.net>





·         Miner Foundation Meeting tonight, Monday, February 26 at 5:30 PM in the Career Center.







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