EDHS Bulletin for Friday 9/20/2019

Thu Sep 19 15:39:18 PDT 2019

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

Friday - September 20th, 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:

*         If you have purchased an ASB Sticker, they are available for pick up in the Student Services office. You MUST bring in your old ID card to swap it out for your new ASB ID card.

*            The Fresno State ambassador will be on campus Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., beginning TODAY.  If you are interested in receiving more information about Fresno State and what they have to offer, please come to Student Services and sign up with Ms. DeRoma.

New Announcements:

*         We invite you to attend the El Diamante Freshmen/Sophomore Parent Night! It is at 6:00 pm, on Tuesday, September 24th in the EDHS library. We will discuss how to prepare your students for the rest of high school and college, as well as share some important information on useful resources. We hope to see you there!

*         Mock Trial is holding an informational meeting during lunch on Sept. 24th in room 606. Bring your own lunch and pick up the audition papers. Auditions will be the following Tuesday, Wednesday., and Thursday from 3:30-6:00 or homeroom if you are unable to make those times. Any questions, see Ms. Moore in room 606.

*         COS Senior Informational Meeting - There will be a COS Informational meeting on Wednesday, September 25th and Thursday, September 26th during homeroom in the EDHS Gym. All seniors will attend one of these meetings to hear about the COS application process, requirements to attend COS and Financial Aide options. Please see your homeroom teacher for more information on when your homeroom class will attend this meeting.

*         CASH FOR COLLEGE F.A.F.S.A. NIGHT: SENIORS ONLY - Monday, October 7, 2019 EDHS Library.

Session 1:  5:00- 5:50 pm   English language and Spanish Language

      Session 2:  6:00- 6:50 pm   English language and Spanish Language

      Session 3:  7:00- 7:50 pm   English language and Spanish Language
You must sign-up in the Student Services Office beginning September 23 to hold your place for a session at this event.  Last day to sign up is October 4!  Please be sure to have a FAFSA FSA ID before the workshop! You can do it on the student aid website: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid. Every senior and their parent must have one in order to submit their FAFSA or Dream Act Application.

Old Announcements:

*         EDHS Academic Award Night for the Spring 2019 semester will be held on September 23rd at 6:00 PM at the LJ Williams Theater.

*         Attention Junior and Seniors you and your parents are invited to attend our Junior/Senior Parent Night. The event will be on Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00 pm in the EDHS Theater.  We will be discussing Graduation & A-G requirements, College systems, NCAA, Financial Aid and more.  If you have any questions please follow up with Senior LD - Mr. Stahl or Junior LD Mrs.  Garcia

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

*         CAL GRANT OPT OUT:  With the implementation of Assembly Bill 2160, California public high schools are required to submit a Cal Grant high school Grade Point Average (GPA) for all graduating seniors, unless the student or parent has opted out of the submission process.  If you do not want El Diamante High School to report a GPA, please pick up the Opt Out Form in the Student Services Office before October 1st.

*         Grades 9-11 school picture make-ups will be Wednesday, October 2 in the Career Center, you must sign up in Student Services for an appointment.

*         Sign-ups for the first UC College Application Workshop are now open. Please come by Student Services to sign up. They are being held on October 3rd, 2019 in the library. There are two time slots, one at 9:00 AM and one at 11:00 AM.

*         Congressman Nunes' Annual Academy Night is at 6:30 PM on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Clovis Unified School District Professional Development Building in Clovis. This evening is for students of all grade levels, along with their parents, to meet representatives from the academies, gather information and learn about academy life and the congressional nomination process. Please see attached flyer for more information.

*         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 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.

*         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.

*         If you are interested in the Girls Soccer Team, we are holding skills and conditioning practices Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 3:30 on the north fields. This is a great way to begin getting ready for the upcoming season! Any questions you may contact Coach Heiden in the Girls PE office.

*         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.

*         PSAT is available to purchase for $17 at the finance window or on the El Diamante Webstore.

*         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, September 20, 2019
End of Grading Period 1
Friday, September 20, 2019
Josten's Class Ring Presentation to JR Homerooms in the gym
Friday, September 20, 2019
JV and Varsity Football versus Kingsburg- Away
Friday, September 20, 2019
VUSD All High Schools Improve @ Rotary Theatre 7pm
Monday, September 23, 2019
Academic Awards Night 6:30pm @LJ Williams (Spring 2019 recipients)
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Freshman/Sophomore Parent Night - EDHS Library - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
COS Info Presentation during HR (Group #1)
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Junior / Senior Parent Night - EDHS Theatre @ 6 PM
Thursday, September 26, 2019
COS Info Presentation during HR (Group #2)
Friday, September 27, 2019
Fall Sports Rally

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS

CLUB
FUNDRAISER
START DATE
END DATE
ADVISOR
Miner Diamond Players
T-shirts
9/4/2019
9/20/2019
Toon<mailto:atoon at vusd.org>
FFA
FFA Apparel
8/19/2019
9/23/2019
Veldhuizen<mailto:aveldhuizen at vusd.org>
Softball
Chipotle
9/24/2019
9/24/2019
Emerson<mailto:demerson at vusd.org>
Orchestra
Cookie Dough
9/16/2019
9/30/2019
Fritz<mailto:lfritz at vusd.org>
Cheer
Mini Cheer Camp
9/26/2019
10/4/2019
Skadan<mailto:mskadan at vusd.org>
Cheer
Parking Spots
9/14/2019
10/12/2019
Skadan<mailto:mskadan 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>
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>

SENIOR NOTES

*         CAL GRANT OPT OUT:  With the implementation of Assembly Bill 2160, California public high schools are required to submit a Cal Grant high school Grade Point Average (GPA) for all graduating seniors, unless the student or parent has opted out of the submission process.  If you do not want El Diamante High School to report a GPA, please pick up the Opt Out Form in the Student Services Office before October 1st.

*         Seniors: If you have not taken your senior photo with Essence photography, you must make an appointment as soon as possible by calling 799-1255. If you cannot make it to the studio, Essence will be coming to our campus for ONE DAY ONLY, Tuesday, October 1. Sign up in Student Services Office before 9/26 to secure a make-up spot with Essence. You DO NOT have to purchase pictures in order for your picture to be in the yearbook. We would love to have ALL seniors in the yearbook!

SPORTS

Week of September 16th - September 20th

Sport
Level
Day
Date
Opponent/Facility
Dismissal
Depart
Game Time
Cross Country
All
Fri
Sept. 20
Sanger Inv. @ Avocado Lake, Sanger
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
2:00 PM
Volleyball
Varsity
Fri
Sept. 20
Clovis North @ Clovis North HS
TBA
TBA
TBA
Girls Water Polo
Varsity
Fri
Sept. 20
Arroyo Grande Tour @ Arroyo Grande HS
TBA
TBA
TBA
Boys Water Polo
Varsity
Fri
Sept. 20
Visalia Tournament @ EDHS/GWHS
TBA
TBA
TBA
Football
JV
Fri
Sept. 20
Kingsburg @ Kingsburg HS
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
5:00 PM
Cheer
All
Fri
Sept. 20
Kingsburg @ Kingsburg HS
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
7:00 PM
Football
Varsity
Fri
Sept. 20
Kingsburg @ Kingsburg HS
N/A
4:30 PM
7:00 PM

Volleyball
Varsity
Sat
Sept. 21
Clovis North @ Clovis North HS
N/A
TBA
TBA
Girls Water Polo
Varsity
Sat
Sept. 21
Arroyo Grande Tour @ Arroyo Grande HS
TBA
TBA
TBA
Boys Water Polo
Varsity
Sat
Sept. 21
Visalia Tournament @ EDHS/GWHS
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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