From edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org Mon Feb 1 16:36:22 2021 From: edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org (El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 00:36:22 +0000 Subject: EDHS Bulletin for Tuesday 2/2/21 Message-ID: [cid:image005.png at 01D6F8B8.56B5BC30][cid:image003.jpg at 01D6F8B8.0AF66880][cid:image004.png at 01D6F8B8.0AF66880] El Diamante High School A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners! Daily Bulletin Tuesday - February 2nd, 2021 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 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES New Announcements: * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break(lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. Previous Announcements: * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (2/8, 2/15, 4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Is going to college after high school your goal? Join the EDHS AVID Family to make friends and gain skills that will prepare you for a 4-year university. AVID is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year and will holding a short informational meeting for current 9th and 10th graders interested in learning more about our program on Tuesday, February 9th at 10:40 AM. Email njacobsma at vusd.org to RSVP and for the Zoom link. * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante College and Career will be having a work shop called "Life Hacks." If you would like to sign up, please click on our website link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and sign up for our XL CCA workshop by February 15th, 2021. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out Mr. Ybarra 559-410-3055 or sybarra at pyheart.org. * Best of Luck to our Mock Trial team! Last round of competition is this month! All competitions will be held via Zoom. We are wishing our team the best and are so proud of all their hard work! Go Miners! * Semi-Final Round: * February 2, 2021 * Final Round: * February 11, 2021 * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Attention all EDHS students: The 84th Annual Lions Club Speaker Contest is now open. The 2021 topic is "Distance and Online Learning: Pros and Cons." The contest is open to students who reside in California, including foreign exchange students, grades 9-12 of any high school or junior high school, charter school, private school, home school or independent study. If interested and/or for more information click here. * 15 district winners will receive a scholarship of $4,500 * 4 area winners receive a total scholarship of $11,000 each * 1 final winner receives a total scholarship of $21,000 * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * Class of 2024: In hopeful anticipation of athletics running this year, we need to get names of all 9th graders interested in athletics. Please click here 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 or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-309-5427 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Class of 2021! The El Diamante Local Scholarship Application deadline has been EXTENDED. The deadline to submit your application is now Friday, February 12th, 2021 at 4:00 PM. This application includes scholarships from the community who support graduating high school Seniors from Visalia. We highly recommend filling this out. To submit your application, please click here. * Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: Please consider purchasing a Senior AD for the Yearbook. It's a great way to honor all the hard work and dedication you and your Senior have put forth throughout the years. Please click this link for instructions on payment, deadlines, etc.: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W7KyaF38gKElWwcFkWnzkr4tB1-vWge4/view?usp=sharing. And please click this link for instructions on how to create the Senior Ad on Jostens.com: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YDKygAtPrW76BPsHYIz2vuxUguToVYfF/view?usp=sharing. The deadline for Senior Ads is February 15th. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions or concerns. * Attention Seniors: There will be a Black College Expo virtual college fair on Friday, February 19th from 3-7 PM and Saturday, February 20th from 12-3 PM. Some incentives for attending this college fair are: get accepted to college on the spot, scholarships on the spot, and application fees waived. The live seminars will cover: 411 for the student athlete, how to find money for college, how to start a business, and why to attend an HBCU. There will be chances to win scholarships, cash & prizes. If interested in attending, click here to register --> https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/black-college-expo-california-westcoast. * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Monday, February 22, 2021 (Bilingual/Spanish) - 5:30-8:00 PM * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will begin January 26th, 2021 and continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. You can become a member here: https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/el-diamante-high-school-ptsa. * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday starting TODAY, January 27th, through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Friday, February 12, 2021 Deadline for the EDHS Local Scholarship Click here to apply Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE 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 * El Diamante School Marquee messages are available to purchase for $50 a week. Say Happy Birthday or Congratulations to your student. 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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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES TODAY: * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. Previous Announcements: * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (2/8, 2/15, 4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Is going to college after high school your goal? Join the EDHS AVID Family to make friends and gain skills that will prepare you for a 4-year university. AVID is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year and will holding a short informational meeting for current 9th and 10th graders interested in learning more about our program on Tuesday, February 9th at 10:40 AM. Email njacobsma at vusd.org to RSVP and for the Zoom link. * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante College and Career will be having a work shop called "Life Hacks." If you would like to sign up, please click on our website link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and sign up for our XL CCA workshop by February 15th, 2021. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out Mr. Ybarra 559-410-3055 or sybarra at pyheart.org. * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Attention all EDHS students: The 84th Annual Lions Club Speaker Contest is now open. The 2021 topic is "Distance and Online Learning: Pros and Cons." The contest is open to students who reside in California, including foreign exchange students, grades 9-12 of any high school or junior high school, charter school, private school, home school or independent study. If interested and/or for more information click here. * 15 district winners will receive a scholarship of $4,500 * 4 area winners receive a total scholarship of $11,000 each * 1 final winner receives a total scholarship of $21,000 * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * Class of 2024: In hopeful anticipation of athletics running this year, we need to get names of all 9th graders interested in athletics. Please click here 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 or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-309-5427 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Class of 2021! The El Diamante Local Scholarship Application deadline has been EXTENDED. The deadline to submit your application is now Friday, February 12th, 2021 at 4:00 PM. This application includes scholarships from the community who support graduating high school Seniors from Visalia. We highly recommend filling this out. To submit your application, please click here. * Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: Please consider purchasing a Senior AD for the Yearbook. It's a great way to honor all the hard work and dedication you and your Senior have put forth throughout the years. Please click this link for instructions on payment, deadlines, etc.: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W7KyaF38gKElWwcFkWnzkr4tB1-vWge4/view?usp=sharing. And please click this link for instructions on how to create the Senior Ad on Jostens.com: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YDKygAtPrW76BPsHYIz2vuxUguToVYfF/view?usp=sharing. The deadline for Senior Ads is February 15th. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions or concerns. * Attention Seniors: There will be a Black College Expo virtual college fair on Friday, February 19th from 3-7 PM and Saturday, February 20th from 12-3 PM. Some incentives for attending this college fair are: get accepted to college on the spot, scholarships on the spot, and application fees waived. The live seminars will cover: 411 for the student athlete, how to find money for college, how to start a business, and why to attend an HBCU. There will be chances to win scholarships, cash & prizes. If interested in attending, click here to register --> https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/black-college-expo-california-westcoast. * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Monday, February 22, 2021 (Bilingual/Spanish) - 5:30-8:00 PM * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will begin January 26th, 2021 and continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. You can become a member here: https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/el-diamante-high-school-ptsa. * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday starting TODAY, January 27th, through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Friday, February 12, 2021 Deadline for the EDHS Local Scholarship Click here to apply Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE 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 * 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. * Attention Parents: If you are interested in requesting a meeting with your student's Learning Director, please click here to fill out the appointment request form. * Attention Parents: To purchase Miner Swag please visit the EDHS Fan Store by clicking here. 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: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: XL Snack Flyer.png Type: image/png Size: 317208 bytes Desc: XL Snack Flyer.png URL: -------------- 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: From edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org Wed Feb 3 15:55:31 2021 From: edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org (El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2021 23:55:31 +0000 Subject: EDHS Bulletin for Thursday 2/4/21 Message-ID: [cid:image005.png at 01D6FA44.F5AEEBD0][cid:image003.jpg at 01D6FA44.EDE227F0][cid:image004.png at 01D6FA44.EDE227F0] El Diamante High School A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners! Daily Bulletin Thursday - February 4th, 2021 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 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES New Announcements: * Hey Seniors! We would like to do a page in the Yearbook of Seniors with younger siblings that also attend El D. Please fill out this Google Form if this applies to you: https://forms.gle/z9GYJHjtwzCZ9gkw7. The deadline for the Google Form is Sunday, February 7th, 2021. Previous Announcements: * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (2/8, 2/15, 4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Is going to college after high school your goal? Join the EDHS AVID Family to make friends and gain skills that will prepare you for a 4-year university. AVID is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year and will holding a short informational meeting for current 9th and 10th graders interested in learning more about our program on Tuesday, February 9th at 10:40 AM. Email njacobsma at vusd.org to RSVP and for the Zoom link. * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante College and Career will be having a work shop called "Life Hacks." If you would like to sign up, please click on our website link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and sign up for our XL CCA workshop by February 15th, 2021. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out Mr. Ybarra 559-410-3055 or sybarra at pyheart.org. * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Attention all EDHS students: The 84th Annual Lions Club Speaker Contest is now open. The 2021 topic is "Distance and Online Learning: Pros and Cons." The contest is open to students who reside in California, including foreign exchange students, grades 9-12 of any high school or junior high school, charter school, private school, home school or independent study. Interest forms are due no later than Wednesday, February 17th, 2021. If interested, please email joycebuchheister at gmail.com or check out the website here. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * Class of 2024: In hopeful anticipation of athletics running this year, we need to get names of all 9th graders interested in athletics. Please click here 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 or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-309-5427 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Class of 2021! The El Diamante Local Scholarship Application deadline has been EXTENDED. The deadline to submit your application is now Friday, February 12th, 2021 at 4:00 PM. This application includes scholarships from the community who support graduating high school Seniors from Visalia. We highly recommend filling this out. To submit your application, please click here. * Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: Please consider purchasing a Senior AD for the Yearbook. It's a great way to honor all the hard work and dedication you and your Senior have put forth throughout the years. Please click this link for instructions on payment, deadlines, etc.: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W7KyaF38gKElWwcFkWnzkr4tB1-vWge4/view?usp=sharing. And please click this link for instructions on how to create the Senior Ad on Jostens.com: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YDKygAtPrW76BPsHYIz2vuxUguToVYfF/view?usp=sharing. The deadline for Senior Ads is February 15th. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions or concerns. * Attention Seniors: There will be a Black College Expo virtual college fair on Friday, February 19th from 3-7 PM and Saturday, February 20th from 12-3 PM. Some incentives for attending this college fair are: get accepted to college on the spot, scholarships on the spot, and application fees waived. The live seminars will cover: 411 for the student athlete, how to find money for college, how to start a business, and why to attend an HBCU. There will be chances to win scholarships, cash & prizes. If interested in attending, click here to register --> https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/black-college-expo-california-westcoast. * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Monday, February 22, 2021 (Bilingual/Spanish) - 5:30-8:00 PM * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will begin January 26th, 2021 and continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. You can become a member here: https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/el-diamante-high-school-ptsa. * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday starting TODAY, January 27th, through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Friday, February 12, 2021 Deadline for the EDHS Local Scholarship Click here to apply Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE 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 * El Diamante School Marquee messages are available to purchase for $50 a week. Say Happy Birthday or Congratulations to your student. 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Name: YBK Ads Quick Start Guide 2021.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 3597211 bytes Desc: YBK Ads Quick Start Guide 2021.pdf URL: From edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org Thu Feb 4 16:14:16 2021 From: edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org (El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin) Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2021 00:14:16 +0000 Subject: EDHS Bulletin for Friday 2/5/21 Message-ID: [cid:image005.png at 01D6FB10.BE3A5230][cid:image003.jpg at 01D6FB10.AE1BE300][cid:image004.png at 01D6FB10.AE1BE300] El Diamante High School A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners! Daily Bulletin Friday - February 5th, 2021 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 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES TODAY: * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. New Announcements: * Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org or 735-3521. Previous Announcements: * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (2/8, 2/15, 4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Is going to college after high school your goal? Join the EDHS AVID Family to make friends and gain skills that will prepare you for a 4-year university. AVID is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year and will holding a short informational meeting for current 9th and 10th graders interested in learning more about our program on Tuesday, February 9th at 10:40 AM. Email njacobsma at vusd.org to RSVP and for the Zoom link. * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante College and Career will be having a work shop called "Life Hacks." If you would like to sign up, please click on our website link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and sign up for our XL CCA workshop by February 15th, 2021. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out Mr. Ybarra 559-410-3055 or sybarra at pyheart.org. * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Attention all EDHS students: The 84th Annual Lions Club Speaker Contest is now open. The 2021 topic is "Distance and Online Learning: Pros and Cons." The contest is open to students who reside in California, including foreign exchange students, grades 9-12 of any high school or junior high school, charter school, private school, home school or independent study. Interest forms are due no later than Wednesday, February 17th, 2021. If interested, please email joycebuchheister at gmail.com or check out the website here. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * Class of 2024: In hopeful anticipation of athletics running this year, we need to get names of all 9th graders interested in athletics. Please click here 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 or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-309-5427 to make an appointment. SENIOR NOTES * Hey Seniors! We would like to do a page in the Yearbook of Seniors with younger siblings that also attend El D. Please fill out this Google Form if this applies to you: https://forms.gle/z9GYJHjtwzCZ9gkw7. The deadline for the Google Form is Sunday, February 7th, 2021. * 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Class of 2021! The El Diamante Local Scholarship Application deadline has been EXTENDED. The deadline to submit your application is now Friday, February 12th, 2021 at 4:00 PM. This application includes scholarships from the community who support graduating high school Seniors from Visalia. We highly recommend filling this out. To submit your application, please click here. * Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: Please consider purchasing a Senior AD for the Yearbook. It's a great way to honor all the hard work and dedication you and your Senior have put forth throughout the years. Please click this link for instructions on payment, deadlines, etc.: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W7KyaF38gKElWwcFkWnzkr4tB1-vWge4/view?usp=sharing. And please click this link for instructions on how to create the Senior Ad on Jostens.com: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YDKygAtPrW76BPsHYIz2vuxUguToVYfF/view?usp=sharing. The deadline for Senior Ads is February 15th. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions or concerns. * Attention Seniors: There will be a Black College Expo virtual college fair on Friday, February 19th from 3-7 PM and Saturday, February 20th from 12-3 PM. Some incentives for attending this college fair are: get accepted to college on the spot, scholarships on the spot, and application fees waived. The live seminars will cover: 411 for the student athlete, how to find money for college, how to start a business, and why to attend an HBCU. There will be chances to win scholarships, cash & prizes. If interested in attending, click here to register --> https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/black-college-expo-california-westcoast. * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Monday, February 22, 2021 (Bilingual/Spanish) - 5:30-8:00 PM * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will begin January 26th, 2021 and continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. You can become a member here: https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/el-diamante-high-school-ptsa. * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday starting TODAY, January 27th, through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Friday, February 12, 2021 Deadline for the EDHS Local Scholarship Click here to apply Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SPORTS * 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 * El Diamante School Marquee messages are available to purchase for $50 a week. Say Happy Birthday or Congratulations to your student. 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Name: YBK Ads Quick Start Guide 2021.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 3597211 bytes Desc: YBK Ads Quick Start Guide 2021.pdf URL: From edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org Fri Feb 5 16:26:09 2021 From: edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org (El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin) Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 00:26:09 +0000 Subject: EDHS Bulletin for Tuesday 2/9/21 Message-ID: [cid:image007.png at 01D6FBDB.8FE6DE50][cid:image003.jpg at 01D6FBDB.862F1350][cid:image004.png at 01D6FBDB.862F1350] El Diamante High School A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners! Daily Bulletin Tuesday - February 9th, 2021 [cid:image008.jpg at 01D6FBDB.8FE6DE50] 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 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES TODAY: * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (2/8, 2/15, 4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Is going to college after high school your goal? Join the EDHS AVID Family to make friends and gain skills that will prepare you for a 4-year university. AVID is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year and will holding a short informational meeting for current 9th and 10th graders interested in learning more about our program TODAY, February 9th at 10:40 AM. Email njacobsma at vusd.org to RSVP and for the Zoom link. New Announcements: * Parents, students, teachers, staff: Monday, February 15th at 7 PM is our next PTSA Association meeting. Principal Hohne will give an update as well as ASB and class reps. It's a great way to stay involved and updated on what is going on at EDHS. Zoom link will be sent to PTSA members a few days before. If you'd like a link and you're not a member, email dvink10 at gmail.com. * Kindness Week 2021 February 9th-12th. This year our theme is "Kindness Begins with Me." There will be daily challenges, dress up days and activities that focus on kindness for self and others. Questions? Emails. Mrs. McBride at rmcbride at vusd.org. Use this link to register for activities each day: https://forms.gle/TfPvcpY8hqr1QuWd8. Previous Announcements: * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante College and Career will be having a work shop called "Life Hacks." If you would like to sign up, please click on our website link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and sign up for our XL CCA workshop by February 15th, 2021. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out Mr. Ybarra 559-410-3055 or sybarra at pyheart.org. * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Attention all EDHS students: The 84th Annual Lions Club Speaker Contest is now open. The 2021 topic is "Distance and Online Learning: Pros and Cons." The contest is open to students who reside in California, including foreign exchange students, grades 9-12 of any high school or junior high school, charter school, private school, home school or independent study. Interest forms are due no later than Wednesday, February 17th, 2021. If interested, please email joycebuchheister at gmail.com or check out the website here. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * 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 or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-309-5427 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Class of 2021! The El Diamante Local Scholarship Application deadline has been EXTENDED. The deadline to submit your application is now Friday, February 12th, 2021 at 4:00 PM. This application includes scholarships from the community who support graduating high school Seniors from Visalia. We highly recommend filling this out. To submit your application, please click here. * Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: Please consider purchasing a Senior AD for the Yearbook. It's a great way to honor all the hard work and dedication you and your Senior have put forth throughout the years. Please click this link for instructions on payment, deadlines, etc.: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W7KyaF38gKElWwcFkWnzkr4tB1-vWge4/view?usp=sharing. And please click this link for instructions on how to create the Senior Ad on Jostens.com: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YDKygAtPrW76BPsHYIz2vuxUguToVYfF/view?usp=sharing. The deadline for Senior Ads is February 15th. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions or concerns. * Attention Seniors: There will be a Black College Expo virtual college fair on Friday, February 19th from 3-7 PM and Saturday, February 20th from 12-3 PM. Some incentives for attending this college fair are: get accepted to college on the spot, scholarships on the spot, and application fees waived. The live seminars will cover: 411 for the student athlete, how to find money for college, how to start a business, and why to attend an HBCU. There will be chances to win scholarships, cash & prizes. If interested in attending, click here to register --> https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/black-college-expo-california-westcoast. * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Monday, February 22, 2021 (Bilingual/Spanish) - 5:30-8:00 PM * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will begin January 26th, 2021 and continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. You can become a member here: https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/el-diamante-high-school-ptsa. * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday starting TODAY, January 27th, through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Friday, February 12, 2021 Deadline for the EDHS Local Scholarship Click here to apply Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SPORTS * Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org or 735-3521. * 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 * 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. * Attention Parents: If you are interested in requesting a meeting with your student's Learning Director, please click here to fill out the appointment request form. * Attention Parents: To purchase Miner Swag please visit the EDHS Fan Store by clicking here. 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: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 2237 bytes Desc: image003.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Daily Bulletin Wednesday - February 10th, 2021 [cid:image004.jpg at 01D6FEF8.71713F40] 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 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES TODAY: * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (2/8, 2/15, 4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Kindness Week 2021 February 9th-12th. This year our theme is "Kindness Begins with Me." There will be daily challenges, dress up days and activities that focus on kindness for self and others. Questions? Emails. Mrs. McBride at rmcbride at vusd.org. Use this link to register for activities each day: https://forms.gle/TfPvcpY8hqr1QuWd8. * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. Previous Announcements: * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante College and Career will be having a work shop called "Life Hacks." If you would like to sign up, please click on our website link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and sign up for our XL CCA workshop by February 15th, 2021. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out Mr. Ybarra 559-410-3055 or sybarra at pyheart.org. * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Attention all EDHS students: The 84th Annual Lions Club Speaker Contest is now open. The 2021 topic is "Distance and Online Learning: Pros and Cons." The contest is open to students who reside in California, including foreign exchange students, grades 9-12 of any high school or junior high school, charter school, private school, home school or independent study. Interest forms are due no later than Wednesday, February 17th, 2021. If interested, please email joycebuchheister at gmail.com or check out the website here. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * 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 or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-309-5427 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: Please consider purchasing a Senior AD for the Yearbook. It's a great way to honor all the hard work and dedication you and your Senior have put forth throughout the years. Please click this link for instructions on payment, deadlines, etc.: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W7KyaF38gKElWwcFkWnzkr4tB1-vWge4/view?usp=sharing. And please click this link for instructions on how to create the Senior Ad on Jostens.com: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YDKygAtPrW76BPsHYIz2vuxUguToVYfF/view?usp=sharing. The deadline for Senior Ads is February 11th. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions or concerns. * Attention Class of 2021! The El Diamante Local Scholarship Application deadline is this Friday, February 12th, 2021 at 4:00 PM. This application includes scholarships from the community who support graduating high school Seniors from Visalia. We highly recommend filling this out. To submit your application, please click here. * Attention Seniors: There will be a Black College Expo virtual college fair on Friday, February 19th from 3-7 PM and Saturday, February 20th from 12-3 PM. Some incentives for attending this college fair are: get accepted to college on the spot, scholarships on the spot, and application fees waived. The live seminars will cover: 411 for the student athlete, how to find money for college, how to start a business, and why to attend an HBCU. There will be chances to win scholarships, cash & prizes. If interested in attending, click here to register --> https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/black-college-expo-california-westcoast. * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Monday, February 22, 2021 (Bilingual/Spanish) - 5:30-8:00 PM * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. You can become a member here: https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/el-diamante-high-school-ptsa. * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Friday, February 12, 2021 Deadline for the EDHS Local Scholarship Click here to apply Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SPORTS * Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org or 735-3521. * 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 * Parents, students, teachers, staff: Monday, February 15th at 7 PM is our next PTSA Association meeting. Principal Hohne will give an update as well as ASB and class reps. It's a great way to stay involved and updated on what is going on at EDHS. Zoom link will be sent to PTSA members a few days before. 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Breakfast and lunch will be provided for the entire week. Click here 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES TODAY: * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (2/8, 2/15, 4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Kindness Week 2021 February 9th-12th. This year our theme is "Kindness Begins with Me." There will be daily challenges, dress up days and activities that focus on kindness for self and others. Questions? Emails. Mrs. McBride at rmcbride at vusd.org. Use this link to register for activities each day: https://forms.gle/TfPvcpY8hqr1QuWd8. * Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: Please consider purchasing a Senior AD for the Yearbook. It's a great way to honor all the hard work and dedication you and your Senior have put forth throughout the years. Please click this link for instructions on payment, deadlines, etc.: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W7KyaF38gKElWwcFkWnzkr4tB1-vWge4/view?usp=sharing. And please click this link for instructions on how to create the Senior Ad on Jostens.com: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YDKygAtPrW76BPsHYIz2vuxUguToVYfF/view?usp=sharing. The deadline for Senior Ads is TODAY, February 11th. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions or concerns. * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Monday, February 22, 2021 (Bilingual/Spanish) - 5:30-8:00 PM * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM Previous Announcements: * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante College and Career will be having a work shop called "Life Hacks." If you would like to sign up, please click on our website link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and sign up for our XL CCA workshop by February 15th, 2021. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out Mr. Ybarra 559-410-3055 or sybarra at pyheart.org. * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Attention all EDHS students: The 84th Annual Lions Club Speaker Contest is now open. The 2021 topic is "Distance and Online Learning: Pros and Cons." The contest is open to students who reside in California, including foreign exchange students, grades 9-12 of any high school or junior high school, charter school, private school, home school or independent study. Interest forms are due no later than Wednesday, February 17th, 2021. If interested, please email joycebuchheister at gmail.com or check out the website here. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * 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 Julio Gonzalez by email julio.c.gonzalez.mil at mail.mil or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-545-6898 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Class of 2021! The El Diamante Local Scholarship Application deadline is TOMORROW, February 12th, 2021 at 4:00 PM. This application includes scholarships from the community who support graduating high school Seniors from Visalia. We highly recommend filling this out. To submit your application, please click here. * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. * Attention Seniors: There will be a Black College Expo virtual college fair on Friday, February 19th from 3-7 PM and Saturday, February 20th from 12-3 PM. Some incentives for attending this college fair are: get accepted to college on the spot, scholarships on the spot, and application fees waived. The live seminars will cover: 411 for the student athlete, how to find money for college, how to start a business, and why to attend an HBCU. There will be chances to win scholarships, cash & prizes. If interested in attending, click here to register --> https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/black-college-expo-california-westcoast. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. You can become a member here: https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/el-diamante-high-school-ptsa. * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Friday, February 12, 2021 Deadline for the EDHS Local Scholarship Click here to apply Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SPORTS * Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org or 735-3521. * 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 * Parents, students, teachers, staff: Monday, February 15th at 7 PM is our next PTSA Association meeting. Principal Hohne will give an update as well as ASB and class reps. It's a great way to stay involved and updated on what is going on at EDHS. Zoom link will be sent to PTSA members a few days before. If you'd like a link and you're not a member, email dvink10 at gmail.com. * 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. * Attention Parents: If you are interested in requesting a meeting with your student's Learning Director, please click here to fill out the appointment request form. * Attention Parents: To purchase Miner Swag please visit the EDHS Fan Store by clicking here. 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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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES TODAY: * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (2/8, 2/15, 4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Kindness Week 2021 February 9th-12th. This year our theme is "Kindness Begins with Me." There will be daily challenges, dress up days and activities that focus on kindness for self and others. Questions? Emails. Mrs. McBride at rmcbride at vusd.org. Use this link to register for activities each day: https://forms.gle/TfPvcpY8hqr1QuWd8. * Attention Class of 2021! The El Diamante Local Scholarship Application deadline is TODAY, February 12th, 2021 at 4:00 PM. This application includes scholarships from the community who support graduating high school Seniors from Visalia. We highly recommend filling this out. To submit your application, please click here. * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. New Announcements: * On Wednesday, El Diamante cross country traveled to Hanford for our first race. Both of our teams had great turn outs and hard races. Starting out with our girls. Our varsity girls led by Angie Cavazos won their race with a perfect score of 15. Our first to our 5th girls all came in within 40 seconds. Our boys led by freshman Beckham Ybarra also won with another perfect score of 15 points. We need to keep pushing and keep up our hard work. For next week's race! * Attention Seniors! Miner Foundation Scholarship applications are now available. Miner Foundation will be giving out 18 - $500 scholarships and the $1,000 Mike Waters Scholarship. The application is available on the El Diamante Scholarship page. Applications must be received by March 31, 2021. If you have any questions please email EDHSMinerFoundation at gmail.com. * Clovis Unified School District Presents: Middle School African American Virtual Student Leadership Conference. This virtual event will take place February 22, 2021 at 8 AM. Log on to CUSD.COM/IDAC. Previous Announcements: * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante College and Career will be having a work shop called "Life Hacks." If you would like to sign up, please click on our website link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and sign up for our XL CCA workshop by February 15th, 2021. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out Mr. Ybarra 559-410-3055 or sybarra at pyheart.org. * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Attention all EDHS students: The 84th Annual Lions Club Speaker Contest is now open. The 2021 topic is "Distance and Online Learning: Pros and Cons." The contest is open to students who reside in California, including foreign exchange students, grades 9-12 of any high school or junior high school, charter school, private school, home school or independent study. Interest forms are due no later than Wednesday, February 17th, 2021. If interested, please email joycebuchheister at gmail.com or check out the website here. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * 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 Julio Gonzalez by email julio.c.gonzalez.mil at mail.mil or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-545-6898 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Monday, February 22, 2021 (Bilingual/Spanish) - 5:30-8:00 PM * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Attention Seniors: There will be a Black College Expo virtual college fair on Friday, February 19th from 3-7 PM and Saturday, February 20th from 12-3 PM. Some incentives for attending this college fair are: get accepted to college on the spot, scholarships on the spot, and application fees waived. The live seminars will cover: 411 for the student athlete, how to find money for college, how to start a business, and why to attend an HBCU. There will be chances to win scholarships, cash & prizes. If interested in attending, click here to register --> https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/black-college-expo-california-westcoast. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. You can become a member here: https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/el-diamante-high-school-ptsa. * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Friday, February 12, 2021 Deadline for the EDHS Local Scholarship Click here to apply Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SPORTS * Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org or 735-3521. * 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 * Parents, students, teachers, staff: Monday, February 15th at 7 PM is our next PTSA Association meeting. Principal Hohne will give an update as well as ASB and class reps. It's a great way to stay involved and updated on what is going on at EDHS. Zoom link will be sent to PTSA members a few days before. If you'd like a link and you're not a member, email dvink10 at gmail.com. * 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. * Attention Parents: If you are interested in requesting a meeting with your student's Learning Director, please click here to fill out the appointment request form. * Attention Parents: To purchase Miner Swag please visit the EDHS Fan Store by clicking here. 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Name: XL Snack Flyer.png Type: image/png Size: 317208 bytes Desc: XL Snack Flyer.png URL: From edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org Fri Feb 12 16:14:50 2021 From: edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org (El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin) Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2021 00:14:50 +0000 Subject: EDHS Bulletin for Tuesday 2/16/21 Message-ID: [cid:image001.png at 01D7015A.1CCB7820][cid:image002.jpg at 01D7015A.1CCB7820][cid:image003.png at 01D7015A.1CCB7820] El Diamante High School A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners! Daily Bulletin Tuesday - February 16th, 2021 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 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES TODAY: * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (2/15, 4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. New Announcements: * Congratulations to Blaine Roche, who won the County Journalist Award and Kobe Lauengco, who won the County Artist Award for our EDHS Mock Trial team. Previous Announcements: * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Attention all EDHS students: The 84th Annual Lions Club Speaker Contest is now open. The 2021 topic is "Distance and Online Learning: Pros and Cons." The contest is open to students who reside in California, including foreign exchange students, grades 9-12 of any high school or junior high school, charter school, private school, home school or independent study. Interest forms are due no later than Wednesday, February 17th, 2021. If interested, please email joycebuchheister at gmail.com or check out the website here. * Clovis Unified School District Presents: Middle School African American Virtual Student Leadership Conference. This virtual event will take place February 22, 2021 at 8 AM. Log on to CUSD.COM/IDAC. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * 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 Julio Gonzalez by email julio.c.gonzalez.mil at mail.mil or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-545-6898 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Seniors: There will be a Black College Expo virtual college fair on Friday, February 19th from 3-7 PM and Saturday, February 20th from 12-3 PM. Some incentives for attending this college fair are: get accepted to college on the spot, scholarships on the spot, and application fees waived. The live seminars will cover: 411 for the student athlete, how to find money for college, how to start a business, and why to attend an HBCU. There will be chances to win scholarships, cash & prizes. If interested in attending, click here to register --> https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/black-college-expo-california-westcoast. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. * Attention Seniors! Miner Foundation Scholarship applications are now available. Miner Foundation will be giving out 18 - $500 scholarships and the $1,000 Mike Waters Scholarship. The application is available on the El Diamante Scholarship page. Applications must be received by March 31, 2021. If you have any questions please email EDHSMinerFoundation at gmail.com. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Monday, February 22, 2021 (Bilingual/Spanish) - 5:30-8:00 PM * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SPORTS * Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org or 735-3521. * 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 * El Diamante School Marquee messages are available to purchase for $50 a week. Say Happy Birthday or Congratulations to your student. 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Name: XL Snack Flyer.png Type: image/png Size: 317208 bytes Desc: XL Snack Flyer.png URL: From edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org Tue Feb 16 15:13:56 2021 From: edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org (El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2021 23:13:56 +0000 Subject: EDHS Bulletin for Wednesday 2/17/21 Message-ID: [cid:image005.png at 01D70476.3E8DEE60][cid:image003.jpg at 01D70473.04650B40][cid:image004.png at 01D70473.04650B40] El Diamante High School A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners! Daily Bulletin Wednesday - February 17th, 2021 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 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES TODAY: * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (2/15, 4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. * Attention all EDHS students: The 84th Annual Lions Club Speaker Contest is now open. The 2021 topic is "Distance and Online Learning: Pros and Cons." The contest is open to students who reside in California, including foreign exchange students, grades 9-12 of any high school or junior high school, charter school, private school, home school or independent study. Interest forms are due no later than TODAY, February 17th, 2021. If interested, please email joycebuchheister at gmail.com or check out the website here. New Announcements: * Attention EDHS Students Grades 9-11: Picture Day has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 11th. This will be a drive thru event and you will have to make an appointment. When you arrive, we ask that you wear a face mask until your appointment starts. Only the student(s) being photographed will be permitted during the appointment. To make an appointment click here or see the flyer attached. Previous Announcements: * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Clovis Unified School District Presents: Middle School African American Virtual Student Leadership Conference. This virtual event will take place February 22, 2021 at 8 AM. Log on to CUSD.COM/IDAC. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * 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 Julio Gonzalez by email julio.c.gonzalez.mil at mail.mil or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-545-6898 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Seniors: There will be a Black College Expo virtual college fair on Friday, February 19th from 3-7 PM and Saturday, February 20th from 12-3 PM. Some incentives for attending this college fair are: get accepted to college on the spot, scholarships on the spot, and application fees waived. The live seminars will cover: 411 for the student athlete, how to find money for college, how to start a business, and why to attend an HBCU. There will be chances to win scholarships, cash & prizes. If interested in attending, click here to register --> https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/black-college-expo-california-westcoast. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. * Attention Seniors! Miner Foundation Scholarship applications are now available. Miner Foundation will be giving out 18 - $500 scholarships and the $1,000 Mike Waters Scholarship. The application is available on the El Diamante Scholarship page. Applications must be received by March 31, 2021. If you have any questions please email EDHSMinerFoundation at gmail.com. * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Monday, February 22, 2021 (Bilingual/Spanish) - 5:30-8:00 PM * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SPORTS * Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org or 735-3521. * 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 * El Diamante School Marquee messages are available to purchase for $50 a week. 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Name: XL Snack Flyer.png Type: image/png Size: 317208 bytes Desc: XL Snack Flyer.png URL: From edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org Wed Feb 17 16:15:35 2021 From: edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org (El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin) Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:15:35 +0000 Subject: EDHS Bulletin for Thursday 2/18/21 Message-ID: [cid:image001.png at 01D70548.12D28650][cid:image002.jpg at 01D70548.12D28650][cid:image003.png at 01D70548.12D28650] El Diamante High School A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners! Daily Bulletin Thursday - February 18th, 2021 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 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES TODAY: * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (2/15, 4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 New Announcements: * Attention Seniors & Senior Parents! There is a very brief extension for Senior Ads. If you would still like to do a Senior Ad, then please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) by tomorrow, February 19th at midnight. You will then need to submit all materials by Monday, February 22nd at 9:00 PM. * Academic Awards Night has been rescheduled to Monday, March 8th from 4:30-7:30 PM. This will be a drive thru event and will take place in our Main Parking Lot. Previous Announcements: * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. * Attention EDHS Students Grades 9-11: Picture Day has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 11th. This will be a drive thru event and you will have to make an appointment. When you arrive, we ask that you wear a face mask until your appointment starts. Only the student(s) being photographed will be permitted during the appointment. To make an appointment click here or see the flyer attached. * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Clovis Unified School District Presents: Middle School African American Virtual Student Leadership Conference. This virtual event will take place February 22, 2021 at 8 AM. Log on to CUSD.COM/IDAC. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * 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 Julio Gonzalez by email julio.c.gonzalez.mil at mail.mil or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-545-6898 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Seniors: There will be a Black College Expo virtual college fair on Friday, February 19th from 3-7 PM and Saturday, February 20th from 12-3 PM. Some incentives for attending this college fair are: get accepted to college on the spot, scholarships on the spot, and application fees waived. The live seminars will cover: 411 for the student athlete, how to find money for college, how to start a business, and why to attend an HBCU. There will be chances to win scholarships, cash & prizes. If interested in attending, click here to register --> https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/black-college-expo-california-westcoast. * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. * Attention Seniors! Miner Foundation Scholarship applications are now available. Miner Foundation will be giving out 18 - $500 scholarships and the $1,000 Mike Waters Scholarship. The application is available on the El Diamante Scholarship page. Applications must be received by March 31, 2021. If you have any questions please email EDHSMinerFoundation at gmail.com. * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Monday, February 22, 2021 (Bilingual/Spanish) - 5:30-8:00 PM * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SPORTS * Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org or 735-3521. * 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 * El Diamante School Marquee messages are available to purchase for $50 a week. 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Name: XL Snack Flyer.png Type: image/png Size: 317208 bytes Desc: XL Snack Flyer.png URL: From edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org Fri Feb 19 08:25:12 2021 From: edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org (El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:25:12 +0000 Subject: EDHS Bulletin for Friday 2/19/21 Message-ID: [cid:image001.png at 01D70698.B0FF8390][cid:image002.jpg at 01D70698.B0FF8390][cid:image003.png at 01D70698.B0FF8390] El Diamante High School A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners! Daily Bulletin Friday - February 19th, 2021 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 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES TODAY: * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (2/15, 4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. * Attention Seniors & Senior Parents! There is a very brief extension for Senior Ads. If you would still like to do a Senior Ad, then please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) by TODAY, February 19th at midnight. You will then need to submit all materials by Monday, February 22nd at 9:00 PM. * Attention Seniors: There will be a Black College Expo virtual college fair TODAY, February 19th from 3-7 PM and TOMORROW, February 20th from 12-3 PM. Some incentives for attending this college fair are: get accepted to college on the spot, scholarships on the spot, and application fees waived. The live seminars will cover: 411 for the student athlete, how to find money for college, how to start a business, and why to attend an HBCU. There will be chances to win scholarships, cash & prizes. If interested in attending, click here to register --> https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/black-college-expo-california-westcoast. Previous Announcements: * Academic Awards Night has been rescheduled to Monday, March 8th from 4:30-7:30 PM. This will be a drive thru event and will take place in our Main Parking Lot. * Attention EDHS Students Grades 9-11: Picture Day has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 11th. This will be a drive thru event and you will have to make an appointment. When you arrive, we ask that you wear a face mask until your appointment starts. Only the student(s) being photographed will be permitted during the appointment. To make an appointment click here or see the flyer attached. * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Clovis Unified School District Presents: Middle School African American Virtual Student Leadership Conference. This virtual event will take place February 22, 2021 at 8 AM. Log on to CUSD.COM/IDAC. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * 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 Julio Gonzalez by email julio.c.gonzalez.mil at mail.mil or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-545-6898 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. * Attention Seniors! Miner Foundation Scholarship applications are now available. Miner Foundation will be giving out 18 - $500 scholarships and the $1,000 Mike Waters Scholarship. The application is available on the El Diamante Scholarship page. Applications must be received by March 31, 2021. If you have any questions please email EDHSMinerFoundation at gmail.com. * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Monday, February 22, 2021 (Bilingual/Spanish) - 5:30-8:00 PM * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SPORTS * Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org or 735-3521. * 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 * El Diamante School Marquee messages are available to purchase for $50 a week. Say Happy Birthday or Congratulations to your student. 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Click here 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES TODAY: * Clovis Unified School District Presents: Middle School African American Virtual Student Leadership Conference. This virtual event will take place February 22, 2021 at 8 AM. Log on to CUSD.COM/IDAC. * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Monday, February 22, 2021 (Bilingual/Spanish) - 5:30-8:00 PM * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM New Announcements: * Interested in trying out for the 2021-22 In Motion Dance Team? Come to a Zoom workshop on March 2nd from 3:15-4:30 PM dressed out and ready to learn choreography. Please contact Miss Skadan for any questions. Zoom Workshop Link: https://vusd-us.zoom.us/j/97736525708. Previous Announcements: * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. * Academic Awards Night has been rescheduled to Monday, March 8th from 4:30-7:30 PM. This will be a drive thru event and will take place in our Main Parking Lot. * Attention EDHS Students Grades 9-11: Picture Day has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 11th. This will be a drive thru event and you will have to make an appointment. When you arrive, we ask that you wear a face mask until your appointment starts. Only the student(s) being photographed will be permitted during the appointment. To make an appointment click here or see the flyer attached. * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * 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 Julio Gonzalez by email julio.c.gonzalez.mil at mail.mil or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-545-6898 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. * Attention Seniors! Miner Foundation Scholarship applications are now available. Miner Foundation will be giving out 18 - $500 scholarships and the $1,000 Mike Waters Scholarship. The application is available on the El Diamante Scholarship page. Applications must be received by March 31, 2021. If you have any questions please email EDHSMinerFoundation at gmail.com. * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SPORTS * Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org or 735-3521. * 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 * El Diamante School Marquee messages are available to purchase for $50 a week. Say Happy Birthday or Congratulations to your student. 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Click here 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES TODAY: * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. Previous Announcements: * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. * Interested in trying out for the 2021-22 In Motion Dance Team? Come to a Zoom workshop on March 2nd from 3:15-4:30 PM dressed out and ready to learn choreography. Please contact Miss Skadan for any questions. Zoom Workshop Link: https://vusd-us.zoom.us/j/97736525708. * Academic Awards Night has been rescheduled to Monday, March 8th from 4:30-7:30 PM. This will be a drive thru event and will take place in our Main Parking Lot. * Attention EDHS Students Grades 9-11: Picture Day has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 11th. This will be a drive thru event and you will have to make an appointment. When you arrive, we ask that you wear a face mask until your appointment starts. Only the student(s) being photographed will be permitted during the appointment. To make an appointment click here or see the flyer attached. * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * 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 Julio Gonzalez by email julio.c.gonzalez.mil at mail.mil or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-545-6898 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. * Attention Seniors! Miner Foundation Scholarship applications are now available. Miner Foundation will be giving out 18 - $500 scholarships and the $1,000 Mike Waters Scholarship. The application is available on the El Diamante Scholarship page. Applications must be received by March 31, 2021. If you have any questions please email EDHSMinerFoundation at gmail.com. * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SPORTS * Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org or 735-3521. * 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 * El Diamante School Marquee messages are available to purchase for $50 a week. Say Happy Birthday or Congratulations to your student. 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Name: XL Tutorials Schedule.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 462111 bytes Desc: XL Tutorials Schedule.pdf URL: From edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org Tue Feb 23 16:16:18 2021 From: edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org (El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:16:18 +0000 Subject: EDHS Bulletin for Wednesday 2/24/21 Message-ID: [cid:image001.png at 01D709FF.2AC14A60][cid:image002.jpg at 01D709FF.2AC14A60][cid:image003.png at 01D709FF.2AC14A60] El Diamante High School A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners! Daily Bulletin Wednesday - February 24th, 2021 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 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES TODAY: * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. Previous Announcements: * Interested in trying out for the 2021-22 In Motion Dance Team? Come to a Zoom workshop on March 2nd from 3:15-4:30 PM dressed out and ready to learn choreography. Please contact Miss Skadan for any questions. Zoom Workshop Link: https://vusd-us.zoom.us/j/97736525708. * Academic Awards Night has been rescheduled to Monday, March 8th from 4:30-7:30 PM. This will be a drive thru event and will take place in our Main Parking Lot. * Attention EDHS Students Grades 9-11: Picture Day has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 11th. This will be a drive thru event and you will have to make an appointment. When you arrive, we ask that you wear a face mask until your appointment starts. Only the student(s) being photographed will be permitted during the appointment. To make an appointment click here or see the flyer attached. * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * 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 Julio Gonzalez by email julio.c.gonzalez.mil at mail.mil or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-545-6898 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. * Attention Seniors! Miner Foundation Scholarship applications are now available. Miner Foundation will be giving out 18 - $500 scholarships and the $1,000 Mike Waters Scholarship. The application is available on the El Diamante Scholarship page. Applications must be received by March 31, 2021. If you have any questions please email EDHSMinerFoundation at gmail.com. * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SPORTS * Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org or 735-3521. * 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. 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Name: XL Tutorials Schedule.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 462111 bytes Desc: XL Tutorials Schedule.pdf URL: From edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org Wed Feb 24 16:30:07 2021 From: edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org (El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:30:07 +0000 Subject: EDHS Bulletin for Thursday 2/25/21 Message-ID: [cid:image001.png at 01D70ACA.4219AF10][cid:image002.jpg at 01D70ACA.4219AF10][cid:image003.png at 01D70ACA.4219AF10] El Diamante High School A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners! Daily Bulletin Thursday - February 25th, 2021 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 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES TODAY: * 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 to register and/or to see the documents that will be needed! Available Webinars: * Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:30-8:00 PM Previous Announcements: * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. * Interested in trying out for the 2021-22 In Motion Dance Team? Come to a Zoom workshop on March 2nd from 3:15-4:30 PM dressed out and ready to learn choreography. Please contact Miss Skadan for any questions. Zoom Workshop Link: https://vusd-us.zoom.us/j/97736525708. * Academic Awards Night has been rescheduled to Monday, March 8th from 4:30-7:30 PM. This will be a drive thru event and will take place in our Main Parking Lot. * Attention EDHS Students Grades 9-11: Picture Day has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 11th. This will be a drive thru event and you will have to make an appointment. When you arrive, we ask that you wear a face mask until your appointment starts. Only the student(s) being photographed will be permitted during the appointment. To make an appointment click here or see the flyer attached. * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. The Yearbook is a work in progress, and we aren't sure exactly how it will turn out, but we're working hard and doing the best we can! * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * 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 Julio Gonzalez by email julio.c.gonzalez.mil at mail.mil or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-545-6898 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. * Attention Seniors! Miner Foundation Scholarship applications are now available. Miner Foundation will be giving out 18 - $500 scholarships and the $1,000 Mike Waters Scholarship. The application is available on the El Diamante Scholarship page. Applications must be received by March 31, 2021. If you have any questions please email EDHSMinerFoundation at gmail.com. * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SPORTS * Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org or 735-3521. * 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 * El Diamante School Marquee messages are available to purchase for $50 a week. Say Happy Birthday or Congratulations to your student. 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Name: XL Tutorials Schedule.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 462111 bytes Desc: XL Tutorials Schedule.pdf URL: From edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org Thu Feb 25 15:31:16 2021 From: edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org (El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:31:16 +0000 Subject: EDHS Bulletin for Friday 2/26/21 Message-ID: [cid:image001.png at 01D70B8B.3320B460][cid:image002.jpg at 01D70B8B.3320B460][cid:image003.png at 01D70B8B.3320B460] El Diamante High School A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners! Daily Bulletin Friday - February 26th, 2021 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 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES TODAY: * We will be hosting activities during the mid-day break (lunch) on Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM. On Wednesdays, you can play Among Us. Fridays will have a variety of activities that will change each week. You can register for each day using the link below and a link will be emailed to you after 10 AM. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/SRgBMxBqEcjAry867. * If you are interested in buying a Yearbook, please click on the link below: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1314031/El-Diamante-High-School/2021-Yearbook/2020061904161904087/CATALOG_SHOP/. Please order your Yearbook by TODAY, February 26th to guarantee a copy, after that, all other copies will be first come, first serve. Previous Announcements: * Interested in trying out for the 2021-22 In Motion Dance Team? Come to a Zoom workshop on March 2nd from 3:15-4:30 PM dressed out and ready to learn choreography. Please contact Miss Skadan for any questions. Zoom Workshop Link: https://vusd-us.zoom.us/j/97736525708. * Academic Awards Night has been rescheduled to Monday, March 8th from 4:30-7:30 PM. This will be a drive thru event and will take place in our Main Parking Lot. * Attention EDHS Students Grades 9-11: Picture Day has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 11th. This will be a drive thru event and you will have to make an appointment. When you arrive, we ask that you wear a face mask until your appointment starts. Only the student(s) being photographed will be permitted during the appointment. To make an appointment click here or see the flyer attached. * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * 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 Julio Gonzalez by email julio.c.gonzalez.mil at mail.mil or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-545-6898 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. * Attention Seniors! Miner Foundation Scholarship applications are now available. Miner Foundation will be giving out 18 - $500 scholarships and the $1,000 Mike Waters Scholarship. The application is available on the El Diamante Scholarship page. Applications must be received by March 31, 2021. If you have any questions please email EDHSMinerFoundation at gmail.com. * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SPORTS * Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org or 735-3521. * 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 * El Diamante School Marquee messages are available to purchase for $50 a week. 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Name: XL Tutorials Schedule.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 462111 bytes Desc: XL Tutorials Schedule.pdf URL: From edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org Fri Feb 26 16:05:52 2021 From: edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org (El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin) Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:05:52 +0000 Subject: EDHS Bulletin for Monday 3/1/21 Message-ID: [cid:image001.png at 01D70C59.32235D00][cid:image002.jpg at 01D70C59.32235D00][cid:image003.png at 01D70C59.32235D00] El Diamante High School A California Distinguished School & Home of the Miners! Daily Bulletin Monday - March 1st, 2021 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 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 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. Cervantes 735-3501 Mrs. Orozco 735-3517 STUDENT NOTES Previous Announcements: * Interested in trying out for the 2021-22 In Motion Dance Team? Come to a Zoom workshop TOMORROW, March 2nd from 3:15-4:30 PM dressed out and ready to learn choreography. Please contact Miss Skadan for any questions. Zoom Workshop Link: https://vusd-us.zoom.us/j/97736525708. * Academic Awards Night has been rescheduled to Monday, March 8th from 4:30-7:30 PM. This will be a drive thru event and will take place in our Main Parking Lot. * Attention EDHS Students Grades 9-11: Picture Day has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 11th. This will be a drive thru event and you will have to make an appointment. When you arrive, we ask that you wear a face mask until your appointment starts. Only the student(s) being photographed will be permitted during the appointment. To make an appointment click here or see the flyer attached. * Attention EDHS students: For the following Monday holidays (4/5, 5/31), we will resume the week as follows to provide more instructional time. Please note that instruction will take place on these Wednesdays: * Monday - Holiday * Tuesday - Periods 0, 1, 3, & 5 * Wednesday - Periods 0 Flex, 2, 4, & 6 * Thursday - Periods 1, 3, & 5 * Friday - Periods 0, 2, 4, & 6 * Attention EDHS Students: If you are interested in being in the Yearbook class for the 2021-22 school year, the application is now available. Click the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_6ePT0YgvLGD0sPF7Vtdd5Qp3BrZ5ZYDNgMAkZxCM3ksFRQ/viewform. If you have any questions, email Mr. Abbott at abbott at vusd.org. * Hello El D Students! This is a message from El D Yearbook. We would love to get any pictures you have (or want to take) that show you in sports/clubs/organizations to include in the Yearbook. Please click on the link below and open the Google doc. Then find your sport or club or organization and click on the link. You will be directed to a Google Form that you can fill out and submit pictures for the Yearbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIAu8Z6mf7kWFUWozDK8_TR6aikITWrbW6yaQLREwjk/edit. Please note that pictures should demonstrate social distancing and facemasks or they may not make it in the Yearbook. If your sport/club/organization does not have a link, then check back again in a week or two and hopefully it should be ready. Please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org) with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. Thanks! El D Yearbook! * XL El Diamante Program- If you are wanting to participate in any XL Enrichment or need help with Tutoring you can click on the link https://sites.google.com/view/eld-xl/ and you will be directed to our XL website. You will see all our updated Schedules and Zoom tabs for XL Enrichment/Tutoring and TBA Workshops. Also, if you would like to receive a full week of snack you are more the welcome to come down to 505 N. Court Visalia every Wednesday from 11:30 PM-12:30 PM. Make sure to bring your school ID for proof of identification. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Ybarra 559-972-2101 or via email sybarra at pyheart.org. * Students interested in getting their DMV pink slip, please click here to put in a request for one. Please allow one week for processing. * Attention Students: If you are under the age of 18 and have a job, you MUST have a work permit on file with El Diamante and your employer. Click here to download the application and/or for more information. * 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 to be directed to the website. * 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 Julio Gonzalez by email julio.c.gonzalez.mil at mail.mil or by phone: Office# 559-627-1906 Cell# 559-545-6898 to make an appointment. 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: If you are planning to attend COS after graduation and want priority registration, you will need to follow the 3 steps below. For more COS information click here. 1. Apply for Summer/Fall 2021: Submit a COS Summer/Fall application 2. Counseling Appointment: February-April 2021 Online 3. RSVP and Register for Classes @ STEPS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 and Thursday, April 22, 2021 Online via Zoom * Attention Seniors: COS Financial Aid will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act support sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. These sessions will continue through March 2nd, 2021. Get help with applications and ask questions about the financial aid process. Please see the attached flyer for the Zoom info or click here. * Attention Seniors! There will be COS Admissions Support Sessions every Wednesday through April 14th, 2021. COS representatives will be available to assist high school seniors with their COS admissions application for Summer/Fall 2021! Questions? Email Crystal Salazar at crystals at cos.edu or click here to view the flyer for the Zoom Link and Meeting ID. * Seniors: The PTSA Scholarship application is now available from Student Services (Ms. Garcia) or from PTSA (dvink10 at gmail.com). Email either one to get an application sent to you. The scholarship is $500, the deadline is March 15th, and you must be a PTSA member for at least 30 days before the deadline. * Attention Seniors! Miner Foundation Scholarship applications are now available. Miner Foundation will be giving out 18 - $500 scholarships and the $1,000 Mike Waters Scholarship. The application is available on the El Diamante Scholarship page. Applications must be received by March 31, 2021. If you have any questions please email EDHSMinerFoundation at gmail.com. * Attention Seniors: UC Irvine's Hmong Student Association would like to invite you to their 8th annual high school outreach program, Hmong inspired to gain higher education and recruitment. The program will be held virtually through Zoom and will be 2 days: Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 and Sunday, April 4th, 2021. Everybody is highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due (postmark) by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Click here if interested. Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below: Deadline Event Link Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications www.fafsa.ed.gov PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SPORTS * Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org or 735-3521. * 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 * El Diamante School Marquee messages are available to purchase for $50 a week. Say Happy Birthday or Congratulations to your student. 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