EDHS Bulletin for Tuesday 10/8/2019

[El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin]

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

Tuesday - October 8th, 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

Today:


*         Attention EDHS Students and Families! Please join our new EDHS Activities and News Remind account to keep up to date on all the things that are happening here at El Diamante. Please see the attached directions on how to sign up.

New Announcements:


*          COS will be holding a COS Application Workshop next Monday, October 14th in the Library starting at 9 AM. Please come to Student Services to sign up.


*         Missy Yavasile from SOAR College Planning will be speaking at the next PTSA meeting about how to lower the cost of college and how to maximize scholarships and grants regardless of your family income. All parents & students are welcome! The meeting Monday, October 21, at 5:30 pm in the EDHS Library.

Old Announcements:


*         If you missed our Academic Awards Night and would have received an award, please come to the Student Services Office to pick it up before October 9th. You may come and pick it up before school, during lunch, or after school.


*         We are inviting 5th to 10th grade students and parents/guardians to Ignite Your Curiosity about the endless career options! Join professionals for conversations about their careers, training needed, and education requirements. Each industry panel will consist of 3-4 professionals. You and your child will choose 3 different panels to visit during the evening. It is going to be held on October 14th, 2019 at 6:00 PM at El Diamante High School. Hope to see you there!


*         The XL Program will be hosting a Resume Workshop on October 16th from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM in Computer Lab 62. Come by and learn how to create and complete your resume and be job ready!


*         El Diamante's Miner Diamond Players present "Ordinary People," their fall production. Performances are at 7pm on October 18 & 19, and a matinee performance at 2pm on October 19. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults. Tickets may be purchased beginning October 1 on the school website, or at the door.


*         The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces and is given once a year on the El Diamante High School campus. To take the exam, students must be in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. The ASVAB will be administered on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 in the Library from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. If interested, please click here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OKMcxxa53Xx1Lochzs-FhQqB3Lsl1-a8tghFPeklaQY/edit> to sign up. Stop by Student Services if you have any questions.


*         Soroptimist International of Visalia and United Way will be hosting a one-day Dream It, Be It Career Conference on October 26, 2019 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Visalia-Geneva Hall. There will be activities for each participant, mentors, and prizes given out. Lunch will be included. There is no charge to attend but preregistration is required. Register online at https://www.sivisalia.org/dream-it-be-it . If you have any questions, please feel free to come to Student Services for more information.


*         Applications are being accepted for students seeking a Congressional Nomination to attend a United States Service Academy. For graduating seniors, the Academy Nomination Application must be mailed or hand delivered to Congressman Nunes' Visalia Office by Friday, November 15th 2019. Please see the attached flyer for more information.



*         Attention anyone who wants to wrestle for El Diamante this upcoming season, practices are at 3:30 pm in the wrestling/dance room. Bring workout attire and your wrestling shoes.


*         As a reminder, Work Permits are only issued during the school year at the school site. Work permits are not available during school breaks (Thanksgiving, winter, and spring) or school holidays. You may request a work permit during summer break at the District Office. Please allow at least 24 hours for the work permit to be processed.


*         Attention Students! There will be no hanging out in the parking lot before school, during lunch, or after school. If you are on school grounds, you must come on to campus.


*         Attention students! If you use the skateboard lockers that are located next to the band room, please remember to take your lock off when you take your skateboard home for the day. You cannot keep your lock on to "reserve" a spot.


*         The XL Program is up and running! This year's program offerings include, AM & PM Tutoring, Jiu Jitsu, Drama Production, Africana Studies, Computer Programming, and much, much more. As always, snack is free and available to all El Diamante students. Stop by Computer Lab 62 for more information.


UPCOMING EVENTS


Friday, October 11, 2019
JV and Varsity Football versus Lemoore @ Community
Monday, October 14, 2019
Career Fair- Ignite your Curiosity District Event held at EDHS campus @ 5:30PM
Monday, October 14, 2019
COS Application Workshop for Seniors #1 9-3:15pm
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
PSAT
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Senior Cap and Gown Presentation during Homeroom
Friday, October 18, 2019
CSU Application Workshop in the library Session #1
Friday, October 18, 2019
Fall Drama Production- EDHS Theatre @ 7pm
Monday, October 21, 2019
PTSA Meeting @ 5:30 PM in the Library




UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS






CLUB
FUNDRAISER
START DATE
END DATE
ADVISOR
Animal Charity
T-shirt Sales
9/24/2019
10/8/2019
Bitney<mailto:nbitney at vusd.org>
Cheer
Parking Spots
9/14/2019
10/12/2019
Skadan<mailto:mskadan at vusd.org>
CSF
Bethel Cookie Sales
10/7/2019
10/17/2019
T. Perez<mailto:tperez at vusd.org>
Band
Discount Cards
10/19/2019
10/20/2019
Pallas<mailto:kpallas at vusd.org>
Choir
Taco Dinner Sales
10/7/2019
10/21/2019
Witt<mailto:jwitt at vusd.org>
Miner Diamond Players
MDP Swag Store
10/14/2019
10/25/2019
Toon<mailto:atoon at vusd.org>
CSF
Halloween Grams
10/21/2019
10/28/2019
T. Perez<mailto:tperez at vusd.org>
Orchestra
Candles
10/28/2019
11/11/2019
Fritz<mailto:lfritz at vusd.org>
Strong
Popcorn Sales
11/4/2019
11/15/2019
Mirwald<mailto:kmirwald at vusd.org>
Musical
Shirt Fundraiser
11/25/2019
12/16/2019
Toon<mailto:atoon at vusd.org>
Choir
Chili Verde Dinner
1/14/2020
1/31/2020
Witt<mailto:jwitt at vusd.org>
Strong
Buttons for Events
8/15/2019
6/5/2020
Mirwald<mailto:kmirwald at vusd.org>




PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENT FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION




SENIOR NOTES



*         College Application Deadlines & Help: Below are some of the most common application deadlines for this fall college application season. Mr. Stahl will be available for college application help from Oct 2 Nov 22 every WED and FRI in computer lab 61 during homeroom.  Come by the Student Services Office and sign up to receive a Homeroom Pass to attend. REMINDER THAT ALL CSU/UC APPLICATIONS ARE DUE ON NOVEMBER 30TH. The last day to get help from Mr. Stahl is NOVEMBER 22, before we go on break.

*         College of the Sequoias (COS)- cos.edu

COS is Visalia's local community college. Students can attend here and complete a vocational or certificate license. Students can also attend her for before transferring to a 4 year university to pursue their Bachelor's degree in their desired subject.  There are many pros and cons to attending a community college. Speak with your parents and discuss your goals for college. A definite positive is community colleges cost less than university tuition. For more information on why to attend a community college, see https://www.cccapply.org/colleges/why-attend. You can start your application to COS here: https://www.opencccapply.net/uPortal/f/u63l1s1000/normal/render.uP. A reminder that all COS Application workshops will be held on site and COS staff will be here to guide students through this process. More information to come.

*          California State Universities (CSU System)- Cal State Apply

CalStateApply is the website designed to help students and their families apply to the California State University (CSU) system. The CSU is comprised of 23 excellent campuses. CalStateApply assists students in planning for college, in selecting the appropriate CSU campus to attend, in planning how to finance their education, and in applying for admission. Applications open on October 1st and are due no later than November 30th. https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

*         University of California (UC System)-My UC Application

MyUCApplication is the website designed to help students and their families apply to the University of California (UC) system. The UC System is comprised of 9 excellent undergraduate campuses. The UC Application website assists students in planning for college, in selecting the appropriate UC campus to attend, in planning how to finance their education, and in applying for admission. Applications open on October 1st. They can be submitted during November 1-30. https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html

*         The Common Application

The Common Application membership<https://www.commonapp.org/search-colleges> represents institutions from 50 U.S. states, 20 countries, and includes more than 170 public institutions, 49 minority-serving institutions, and 64 international institutions is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of 876 member colleges and universities in 50 states as well as internationally.  Each school has their own admission criteria so please check your school of interest and their website for more details. Application deadlines vary from November 2019-January 2020 depending on your school

of application. Please check for your earliest deadline. Early decision may be available. https://www.commonapp.org/apply/first-time-students

*         Private Schools/ Out of State Schools

Each private institution or out of state institution may have their own personal application to be completed.  It is extremely important that you check your school's website for directions and more importantly application deadlines. Application deadlines are estimated to vary from November 2019- January 2020. Please check for your deadline dates immediately. Early decision may be available.


*         Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: Ordering information packets will be distributed on October 17th, 2019 at the Senior Cap and Gown Presentation during homeroom in the EDHS GYM. Cap, Gown and Graduation Announcement orders will be accepted on Monday, October 28th in the Civics / Econ Classes. Students who do not have a Civics / Econ class may place their orders during lunch outside room 617."



*         Sign-ups for CSU College Application Workshop are open! We will be hosting it in the Library at 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM on October 18th. Please come by Student Services to sign up.



SPORTS

Week of October 7th - October 12th

Sport
Level
Day
Date
Opponent/Facility
Dismissal
Depart
Game Time
Cross Country
All
Wed
Oct. 9
League Cluster #1 @ Hickey Park, Hanford
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
3:00 PM
Girls Tennis
JV
Wed
Oct. 9
Redwood @ RHS
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Girls Tennis
Varsity
Wed
Oct. 9
Redwood @ RHS
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Volleyball
Frosh/Soph
Wed
Oct. 9
Lemoore @ Lemoore HS
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
4:30 PM
Girls Water Polo
JV
Wed
Oct. 9
Hanford @ EDHS
3:00 PM
N/A
4:30 PM
Boys Water Polo
JV
Wed
Oct. 9
Hanford @ EDHS
3:00 PM
N/A
4:30 PM
Volleyball
JV
Wed
Oct. 9
Lemoore @ Lemoore HS
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
5:30 PM
Boys Water Polo
Varsity
Wed
Oct. 9
Hanford @ EDHS
N/A
N/A
5:30 PM
Volleyball
Varsity
Wed
Oct. 9
Lemoore @ Lemoore HS
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
6:30 PM
Girls Water Polo
Varsity
Wed
Oct. 9
Hanford @ EDHS
N/A
N/A
6:30 PM








Girls Golf
Varsity
Thurs
Oct. 10
WYL Mini (RHS Host) @ Valley Oak GC
12:00 PM
12: 30PM
2:00 PM
Football
Frosh
Thurs
Oct. 10
Lemoore @ Lemoore HS
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
5:00 PM
Football
JV
Thurs
Oct. 10
Lemoore @ Lemoore HS
N/A
4:30 PM
6:00 PM








Football
Varsity
Fri
Oct. 11
Lemoore @ Groppetti Stadium
N/A
4:30 PM
7:00 PM
Girls Water Polo
Varsity
Fri
Oct. 11
Tulare Union Tour. @ TUHS
TBA
TBA
TBA
Girls Water Polo
Varsity
Fri
Oct. 11
Sunnyside Tour @ Sunnyside HS
TBA
TBA
TBA








Cross Country
All
Sat
Oct. 12
Clovis Inv. @ Woodward Park
N/A
12:00 PM
2:00 PM
Girls Water Polo
Varsity
Sat
Oct. 12
Tulare Union Tour. @ TUHS
TBA
TBA
TBA
Girls Water Polo
Varsity
Sat
Oct. 12
Sunnyside Tour. @ Sunnyside HS
TBA
TBA
TBA





PARENT NOTES





*         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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