EDHS Bulletin for Thursday 12/5/2019

[El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin]

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

Thursday - December 5th, 2019

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





STUDENT NOTES

New Announcements:


*         ATTENTION DIAMOND SENIORS! Tomorrow, December 6th is a Diamond Day for our Seniors who passed the CAASPP test their Junior year with a 3 or higher in Math and/or English. Seniors with the Diamond symbol on their ID cards will be let out for lunch 5 minutes early. If you do not have your ID card, you will not be allowed to leave early for lunch.


*         Welcome all to Saturday University. If you need to makeup attendance, then please come to Saturday University. The classes are designed to be interactive and worth your time, plus you will also have an opportunity to do school work and improve your grades. Come with friends or ask your favorite teacher if they would be willing to teach Saturday University. Our next session is Dec. 7th from 8:15am-12:15pm here on campus. Please stop by Mr. Abbott's room 366 to signup or for more information. Hope to see you there!


*         FOR THE LOVE OF ART! - Are you or do you know a high school student artist looking to make $ on their art?  Visalia Education Foundation (VEF) can students sell their art...it's easy and fun!  Check out VEF's website for information on their upcoming art show and sale, For the Love of Art at http://www.visaliaedfoundation.org/. The deadline for submission is Thursday, February 27th, but it's not too early to start thinking about what you'll create!


Old Announcements:


*         The XL Program will be offering a NASA Workshop on December 6th in Computer Lab 62 from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM for students who are interested in an internship with NASA. Please see the attachment, "XL NASA Workshop" for more information.


*         Winter Formal will be held on Saturday, December 7th from 8 - 11 PM in the Golden West High School Gym. Tickets will go on sale beginning Monday, December 2nd in the Finance Office before school, during lunch or after school for $20 per single ticket w/ASB, $30 per single ticket w/o ASB, $50 per single ticket at the door. Tickets will be on sale through lunch on Friday, December 6th.  If you do not purchase your tickets by the end of lunch on Friday, you will have to purchase tickets at the door for the increased price.  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. Calvero no later than Wednesday, December 4th 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 to attend. In addition, you must present a current valid school I.D. at the door to be admitted to the dance! No exceptions! Appropriate dancing and behavior is expected! Dress Code will be strictly enforced. Please see "Winter Formal 2019" flyer for information.



*         The next PTSA meeting is on Monday, December 9th at 12:30 PM in the Career Center. Lunch will be provided. We will hear from our campus safety, Officer Luis Berrocales, as well as Principal Hohne, and the ASB students. Also, the winner of the Reflections Art Contest will be awarded! Hope to see you there for a festive, fulfilling time!



*         Anyone planning on playing VARSITY football next season...there will be a quick MANDATORY meeting next Tuesday, December 10th at 1 PM in Coach Frankland's classroom Room 310 during lunch.  You should have time to grab lunch and head over.  This meeting will be brief but important info will be given. Hope to see you all there.


*         If you are interested in trying out for the boys golf team please see Mr. Clyburne in room 368 to pick up an information letter and sign up before December 13th.


*         We will no longer have the back fences along Wagner St and Crenshaw St open to exit after school has been let out for the day. They will remain locked until about 4 PM. Please exit campus through the main gates to meet your ride who may be parked behind SaveMart.


*         Beanies will be allowed during the colder months from now until February 29th, 2020 and must be of a solid color or 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.



*         2nd Semester Schedule Changes:  Due to the lack of openings in classes, there will be no schedule changes unless the following errors occur:

1.      You have an incomplete schedule.

2.      You have already completed and passed a class listed on your schedule or

3.      You need to be enrolled in a required class that is missing from your schedule.
Requests for teacher changes and period changes or elective changes cannot be accommodated due to the impact these type of change have on class size. If you want to drop an AP class, please see your AP teacher or the Student Services Office for the Request to Drop an AP Course form. Please review this form with your AP teacher and Parents and obtain the required signatures. Student Services encourages you to fill out a request to see your LD if you have concerns with your schedule.


*         The El Diamante<x-apple-data-detectors://0> Choir is selling EDHS logo Blankets and Pop Sockets. They make for great Christmas presents and stocking stuffers. Stop by the choir room during lunch, or shop our online store at www.squareup.com/store/edhschoir<http://www.squareup.com/store/edhschoir>


*         The EDHS PTSA is looking for your used Miner Gear.  If you have Miner shirts, shorts, sweats, etc that are too small/large or just sitting in your closet, please consider donating them to the PTSA.  We will resell them at our meetings, and proceeds will go toward Holiday Care Packages and student scholarships.  You can drop them off in the office, in a bag labeled "PTSA."


SENIOR NOTES


*         CASH FOR COLLEGE F.A.F.S.A. NIGHT: SENIORS ONLY - Monday, February 3rd, 2020 EDHS Library.

Session 1:  4:00 - 5:00 pm   English language and Spanish Language
Session 2:  5:00- 6:00 pm   English language and Spanish Language
You must sign-up in the Student Services Office beginning TODAY to hold your place for a session at this event. Last day to sign up is January 31st!  Please be sure to have a FAFSA FSA ID before the workshop! Every senior and their parent must have one in order to submit their FAFSA or Dream Act Application.


*         Seniors: Grad Nite is Friday, May 15th, 2020. The destination will be Disneyland and CA Adventure Park. The cost for Grad Nite is $245, CASH ONLY; tickets will go on sale at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, March 9th, 2020 - this is the ONLY day you can purchase tickets. The ticket is non-refundable! You will need to line up to purchase your tickets with the people you want to be on the same bus with.  There will be NO BUS CHANGES after you purchase your ticket.  Students are not permitted on campus until 7:00 a.m. - "camping out" is not allowed.  In order to purchase your tickets to Grad Nite, you MUST be on track to graduate, be on track with a 94% attendance rate the week prior to Grad Nite and make sure to clear all fines through the Finance office and the Library.  You will not be admitted to purchase tickets for Grad Nite without a completed Grad Nite Permission packet which includes your parent signatures and signatures from the library and finance office.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  Copies of the permission packet will be provide to seniors at the Senior Meeting in February. Afterwards, they will also be available on the EDHS website and in the Student Services Office.


*         The El Diamante High School Local Scholarship Application is now open. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, January 31st, 2020 at 4:00 PM.  To submit your application, please click here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IixwRQfIVi-A0JqTeUgnddvT29pu3RvkdjJshRBnNDc/>.

*         Seniors below are some important dates to remember:



Senior Check List


Check
Important Event
Date

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Senior Portrait - Summer - Call Essence @ 741-1257
Immediately

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Miner Roundup - Senior Portraits Taken
August 8th

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Senior Sunrise
August 22nd

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Senior Portrait Make-ups
October 1st

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Order Cap, Gown and Announcements  - Civics/Econ
October 28th

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Senior Panoramic Picture - Homeroom
November 14th

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CSU & UC Applications Close
November 30th

Last day to order yearbook w/name imprint
January 31st

Last day to order Senior Ad to place in yearbook
January 31st

EDHS Local Scholarship Deadline
January 31st

FAFSA Deadline
March 2nd

Grad Nite Ticket Sales (TODAY ONLY) at 7:30 AM EDHS Gym
March 9th

Cap & Gown Delivery - Homeroom
March 17th

Scholarship Night - EDHS Theatre at 6:30 PM
May 4th

Grad Nite - Leave EDHS at 7:30 AM
May 15th

Reflections Assembly & Sr. BBQ - 3rd period (Tentative Schedule)
May 26th

Senior Finals - Periods 2, 4 & 6
May 29th

Senior Finals - Make-ups - All periods
June 1st

Senior Finals - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5
June 2nd

Commencement Practice - MK Bowl at 8:00 AM
June 3rd

Commencement Ceremony - MK Bowl at 7:30 PM
June 3rd




PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENT FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION


UPCOMING EVENTS


Saturday, December 07, 2019
Winter Formal @ GWHS Gym 8-11pm
Monday, December 09, 2019
Career Presenters @ 10am Health Science & Medical Technology
Friday, December 13, 2019
Choir Winter Concert - L. J. Williams @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Choir Winter Concert- L.J. Williams Theatre @ TBA
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Cocoa & Cram 3:30-5pm in EDHS Library
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Cocoa & Cram 1-3pm in EDHS Library
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Finals 0, 2 & 4
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Combined Band/Orchestra Concert - L. J. Williams Theater @ 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Finals 0, 1 & 3
Friday, December 20, 2019
Finals 5 & 6
Monday, December 23, 2019
Winter Break; school back in session on 1/13/2020


UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS




CLUB
FUNDRAISER
START DATE
END DATE
ADVISOR
Avid
Chipotle
12/4/2019
12/4/2019
Jacobsma<mailto:njacobsma at vusd.org>
Dance
Slideshow ADS
11/21/2019
12/5/2019
Skadan<mailto:mskadan at vusd.org>
Musical
Shirt Fundraiser
11/25/2019
12/16/2019
Toon<mailto:atoon at vusd.org>
CSF
Holiday Grams
12/10/2019
12/18/2019
T. Perez<mailto:tperez at vusd.org>





SPORTS

Week of December 2nd - December 7th

Sport
Level
Day
Date
Opponent/Facility
Dismissal
Depart
Game Time
Boys Basketball
JV
Wed
Dec. 4
CVC Tournament @ TBA
N/A
N/A
TBA
Boys Soccer
JV
Wed
Dec. 4
Porterville @ EDHS
N/A
N/A
4:30 PM
Boys Soccer
Varsity
Wed
Dec. 4
Porterville @ EDHS
N/A
N/A
6:00 PM
Girls Soccer
JV
Wed
Dec. 4
San Joaquin Memorial @ SJMHS
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
4:30 PM
Girls Soccer
Varsity
Wed
Dec. 4
San Joaquin Memorial @ SJMHS
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
6:00 PM
Wrestling
Varsity
Wed
Dec. 4
Tulare Union @ TUHS
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
5:00 PM








Boys Basketball
JV
Thurs
Dec. 5
CVC Tournament @ TBA
N/A
N/A
TBA
Wrestling
JV
Thurs
Dec. 5
Stallion Tournament @ Madera South HS
N/A
6:00 AM
10:00 AM








Boys Basketball
Frosh
Fri
Dec. 6
Monache @ EDHS
N/A
N/A
4:30 PM
Boys Basketball
JV
Fri
Dec. 6
Monache @ EDHS
N/A
N/A
6:00 PM
Boys Basketball
Varsity
Fri
Dec. 6
Monache @ EDHS
N/A
N/A
7:30 PM
Boys Basketball
JV
Fri
Dec. 6
CVC Tournament @ TBA
N/A
N/A
TBA
Boys Soccer
Varsity
Fri
Dec. 6
Buchanan Tournament @ Buchanan HS
N/A
N/A
TBA
Wrestling
JV
Fri
Dec. 6
Dos Palos @ Dos Palos
N/A
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
Wrestling
Varsity
Fri
Dec. 6
Chukchansi Tournament @ Madera South HS
N/A
5:00 AM
11:00 AM








Boys Basketball
JV
Sat
Dec. 7
CVC Tournament @ TBA
N/A
N/A
TBA
Boys Soccer
Varisty
Sat
Dec. 7
Buchanan Tournament @ Buchanan HS
N/A
N/A
TBA
Wrestling
Varsity
Sat
Dec. 7
Chukchansi Tournament @ Madera South HS
N/A
5:00 AM
9:00 AM




PARENT NOTES



*         The Visalia Adult School is now offering open enrollment in their ESL, Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency & High School Diploma courses. Please see the attachment, "Visalia Adult School" for more information.



*         Attention Parents: If you are interested in requesting a meeting with the your student's Learning Director, please fill out the appointment request form by following the link below:

o    https://goo.gl/jxgTxn



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



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