EDHS Bulletin for Thursday 12/3/20

Wed Dec 2 15:59:01 PST 2020

[cid:image001.png at 01D6C8C4.1744D320][cid:image002.jpg at 01D6C8C4.1744D320][cid:image003.png at 01D6C8C4.1744D320]
El Diamante High School
A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners!
Daily Bulletin

Thursday - December 3rd, 2020

VUSD Announces Grab-n-Go Meals Services
Meal Service will continue during this school year but ONLY on THURSDAYS at two service times: 10AM-12PM and 5PM-7PM. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for the entire week. Click here<https://www.vusd.org/Page/18453> for resources and/or more information.

CAMPUS INFORMATION

Student Attendance - If you need to call Attendance to clear an absence or have your student excused for an appointment, please call the Attendance office directly at 735-3501.

STUDENT NOTES

TODAY:

*         There will be a VUSD vaping webinar TODAY, December 3rd, 2020 at 6 PM for parents. This virtual event brings together experts within the field of Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Prevention to share with the "Facts & Impacts" of vaping. Participants will learn how VAPING works, it's health impacts on the body and steps to identify and treat substance-use in young adults. Spanish translation will be available. Click here<https://vusd-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7GqKknxYTx-ULRJAeN2GMg> to register.

New Announcements:

*         XL will be hosting a FAFSA workshop on December 9th, 2020 at 1 PM via Zoom. https://cccconfer.zoom.us/rec/share/Ky0_1sGlehehAyReLz05YWG_hILPjMOtSJGqkkAk0jLogZkwsf_SEWUOIaOdwAvi.ttc8OQ7XAc9TccRv If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra at 559-972-2101 or email datondo at pyheart.org<mailto:datondo at pyheart.org>.
Previous Announcements:

*         The Yearbook theme for the week is "Online Shopping." Here is the link to this week's Google Form where students can submit photos and answer interview questions: https://forms.gle/9EBqTbevZK8g39K29. Students can fill out the Google Form on Chromebooks or phones. Looking forward to seeing everyone's photos and hearing how everyone is doing!

*         The El Diamante Fall Virtual Choir Concert can be accessed by visiting http://www.edhschoir.org and clicking the Concert Link at the top of the page, or by going directly to YouTube via this link: https://youtu.be/YTrw-TBe7eU.

*         COS Concurrent Enrollment Spring 2021 registration will open on December 7th, 2020 through January 10th, 2021. If you plan on enrolling into a COS class concurrently this Spring 2021, you MUST fill out proper paperwork and have your Learning Director approve your class. Please see the attached Spring Registration Calendar and contact you Learning Director if you have any questions!

*         The El Diamante High Blood Drive will be Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 from 9AM-6PM. It will take place at the Visalia Donor Center located at 2245 W. Caldwell Ave in Visalia. For more information, see the flyer attached or visit donateblood.org.

*         PSAT Testing Date has been moved to January 26th, 2021. More information to come as we receive updates from College Board. Contact Mr. Elms at 735-3511 if you have any questions.

*         Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here<https://www.vusd.org/Page/18235> to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing.

*         Join the VUSD Equity Instagram Page by following vusd_equity.

*         VUSD Social Emotional Wellness provides resources for students and families during this time. Please click here<https://sites.google.com/vusd.us/sel-resources-covid-19/home> to be directed to the website.

*         A message from our librarian- Hi to all of our EDHS students! We would love for you to view our Schoology site and request a library book or two or three. Our plan is as follows: Print requests, fill requests, check books out and have them available by the following morning. We will email you when your books are ready. All you will need to do is stop by the attendance office and pick them up! We are excited to hear from you soon.....Mrs. Evaro and Mrs. Coppola.

*         Class of 2024: In hopeful anticipation of athletics running in late December, we need to get names of all 9th graders interested in athletics. Please click here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSes_zVnhONIL-gc1Ig67P2o_2FtArIYpZhnmmz6pyZGZ3vTHQ/viewform> to complete this survey.

*         ASVAB Test: Due to the pandemic and the campus being closed, we are NOT able to administer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test on site. In order to still take the ASVAB test at the Visalia office location, you MUST:

     *   Be 17 years old and have parent permission
     *   Contact our representative, Staff Sergeant David E. Sanders by email: david.e.sanders48.ml at mail.mil<mailto:david.e.sanders48.ml at mail.mil> or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-309-5427 to make an appointment.

*         Attention EDHS Students: Please see the FINALS schedule below:
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
12/16/20
12/17/20
12/18/20
Period 0
7:35 - 8:20
Period 0
7:35-8:20
Period 0
Does Not Meet
Period 1
8:30 -10:00
Period 3
8:30 - 10:00
Period 5
8:30 - 10:00
Break
10:00 - 10:15
Break
10:00 - 10:15
Break
10:00 - 10:15
Period 2
10:15 - 11:45
Period 4
10:15 - 11:45
Period 6
10:15 - 11:45
Lunch
11:45- 12:30
Lunch
11:45- 12:30
Lunch
11:45- 12:30
Makeups & Grading
12:30-3:20
Makeups & Grading
12:30-3:20
Makeups & Grading
12:30-3:20
**PERIODS 3 & 4 assign a 30 min study guide or study aid
**PERIODS 5 & 6 assign a 30 min study guide or study aid
**PERIODS 1 & 2 assign a 30 min reflection

SENIOR NOTES

*         Seniors - You may place your cap and gown orders the following ways:

     *   Visit Jostens.com
     *   Call 1-800-JOSTENS
     *   Visit or mail in your order to the Visalia office at 1222 W. Murray Ave. Visalia, CA 93291

*         Attention Seniors! The California Student Aid Commission is excited to announce their first Statewide Cash for College Webinars! The webinars will provide information to help students and families complete the FAFSA/CADAA. The webinars are FREE and open to all students and families applying for financial aid. They will have volunteers answering questions throughout the session via chat box (general questions only). Click here<https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/csac-statewide-cash-for-college-webinar-student-registration-796699> to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed!

Available Webinars:

     *   Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 5:30-8:00 PM
     *   Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM
     *   Saturday, January 30, 2021 - 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
     *   Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM
     *   Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM

*         UC Merced has been hosting and will continue to host last minute workshops for any students who need help submitting their applications. Click here<https://admissions.ucmerced.edu/discover> for more information. Also, check out the Webinar and YouTube links below:

     *   Personal Insight Questions Webinar:
        *   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFOhiDES_qY&feature=youtu.be

     *   First Year Presentation for CA Residents:
        *   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYH94gnLCug&feature=youtu.be

*         Attention Class of 2021! The El Diamante Local Scholarship is now open. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, January 29th, 2021 at 4:00 PM. To submit your application, please click here<https://forms.gle/hL2Pq7K8xUDnQNgh6>.

*         College T-shirt Tuesday! Support the College Application season by wearing a college T-shirt to your Zoom classes every Tuesday until January 2021!

*         College Application season is here. We have available resources for launching your UC, CSU, Community College and FAFSA applications through CCGI. This is the best way for Mrs. Garcia to be able to assist you with monitoring what you have submitted. Please remember to launch your applications through your California College account. Reach out to Mrs. Garcia<mailto:mgarcia02 at vusd.org> if you have questions about this process. Also, check out the updated district website for resources on college application season here<https://sites.google.com/vusd.us/vusd-ccr/college-career-readiness>!

*         All College and Career Presentations will take place primarily through our District Offices College and Career Readiness Department. To keep updated on college presenters, please reference this website by clicking here<https://www.smore.com/hr9k3f-college-and-career-newsletter?ref=email>.

Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below:

Deadline
Event
Link
Friday, December 4, 2020
Deadline for all UC Applications
californiacolleges.edu
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Deadline for all CSU Applications
californiacolleges.edu
Friday, January 29, 2021
Deadline for the EDHS Local Scholarship
Click here<https://forms.gle/hL2Pq7K8xUDnQNgh6> to apply
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications
www.fafsa.ed.gov<http://www.fafsa.ed.gov>

PLEASE CLICK HERE<https://www.canva.com/design/DAEJGkfoFKI/3SOK5zL5v6wuDf1ceDoPFQ/view> FOR ALL
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

SPORTS

*         Athletics continue to be suspended until further notice.

*         Attention Juniors and Seniors who are thinking of playing sports in College. You MUST register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to be eligible to participate. Students must be enrolled in a certain number of academic courses in High School to qualify at the college level. Qualifications vary based on the division in which your College participates in athletics. Speak with your Learning Director if you have any questions or concerns.

PARENT NOTES

*         PTSA will meet again, via Zoom, on Monday, December 14th at 5:30 PM. Please consider donating to the Holiday Care Packages Program! Here is a link that explains what that is and how to do that: http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201105/cc1e6091/attachment-0007.pdf.

*         El Diamante School Marquee messages are available to purchase for $50 a week. Say Happy Birthday or Congratulations to your student. Call the office at 735-3501 if interested.

*         Congratulate your Senior with a Yearbook AD! Send a message to your graduating Senior that will last forever. Get them an ad in the Senior section of the Yearbook. This year, because of Distance Learning, Senior ads will be created and paid for on jostens.com. Just go to the website, search El Diamante, and follow the instructions. Also, please fill out the attached form and send a picture to Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org<mailto:mabbott at vusd.org>) so the yearbook team knows who is planning on doing a Senior ad.

*         Attention Parents: If you are interested in requesting a meeting with your student's Learning Director, please click here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6XA-y6eXNQXmWSbLd1KB9JU2aSLXVgpnEuDvV2_lxJNgI6Q/viewform> to fill out the appointment request form.

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

To subscribe or unsubscribe to the bulletin http://mailman.visalia.k12.ca.us/mailman/listinfo/edhs-bulletin

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0001.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image001.png
Type: image/png
Size: 4612 bytes
Desc: image001.png
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0003.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image002.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 2237 bytes
Desc: image002.jpg
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0002.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image003.png
Type: image/png
Size: 6514 bytes
Desc: image003.png
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0004.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: 2020 Finals Schedule.pdf
Type: application/pdf
Size: 38667 bytes
Desc: 2020 Finals Schedule.pdf
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0010.pdf>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: COS Registration Calendar.pdf
Type: application/pdf
Size: 302423 bytes
Desc: COS Registration Calendar.pdf
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0011.pdf>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: EDHS Blood Drive Flyer for 12.8.20.pdf
Type: application/pdf
Size: 2958970 bytes
Desc: EDHS Blood Drive Flyer for 12.8.20.pdf
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0012.pdf>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: EDHS Bulletin.pdf
Type: application/pdf
Size: 310806 bytes
Desc: EDHS Bulletin.pdf
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0013.pdf>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: Fall 2020 XL Schedule.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 275385 bytes
Desc: Fall 2020 XL Schedule.jpg
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0003.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: PTSA Community Sponsor Letter 2020.pdf
Type: application/pdf
Size: 176646 bytes
Desc: PTSA Community Sponsor Letter 2020.pdf
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0014.pdf>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: PTSA El D Family Letter 2020.pdf
Type: application/pdf
Size: 176574 bytes
Desc: PTSA El D Family Letter 2020.pdf
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0015.pdf>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: Senior Yearbook AD Form due 2.15.21.pdf
Type: application/pdf
Size: 25494 bytes
Desc: Senior Yearbook AD Form due 2.15.21.pdf
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0016.pdf>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: VUSD Vaping Webinar - Facts and Impacts Flyer.pdf
Type: application/pdf
Size: 4176713 bytes
Desc: VUSD Vaping Webinar - Facts and Impacts Flyer.pdf
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0017.pdf>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: XL Bulletin Advertisement.pdf
Type: application/pdf
Size: 883311 bytes
Desc: XL Bulletin Advertisement.pdf
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0018.pdf>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: XL FAFSA Workshop.png
Type: image/png
Size: 183638 bytes
Desc: XL FAFSA Workshop.png
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0005.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: YBK Ads Quick Start Guide 2021.pdf
Type: application/pdf
Size: 3597211 bytes
Desc: YBK Ads Quick Start Guide 2021.pdf
URL: <http://mailman.vusd.org/pipermail/edhs-bulletin/attachments/20201202/99bb5705/attachment-0019.pdf>