EDHS Bulletin for Wednesday 2/10/21

Tue Feb 9 15:30:34 PST 2021

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

Wednesday - February 10th, 2021

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

CAMPUS INFORMATION

Student Attendance - If you need to call Attendance to clear an absence or have your student excused for an appointment, please call the Attendance office 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<mailto: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<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LK5KPKgjA_vTflf0X_aEo-K-u6NtOdJX/view?usp=sharing>.

*         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<mailto:crystals at cos.edu> or click here<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lwban3ZVlW5p3n5DM96CE-jHG5r89g3G/view?usp=sharing> 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<mailto: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<mailto: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<mailto: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<mailto: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<mailto:joycebuchheister at gmail.com> or check out the website here<https://md4lions.org/student-speakers-contest>.

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

*         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<https://www.vusd.org/Page/18707> 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<https://sites.google.com/vusd.us/sel-resources-covid-19/home> 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<mailto: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<https://www.vusd.org/Page/19035>.

  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<mailto: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<https://forms.gle/hL2Pq7K8xUDnQNgh6>.

*         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<https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/black-college-expo-california-westcoast%20>.

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

Available Webinars:

     *   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<mailto: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<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCPBQtONztBC45oFjb7XycCrCcQfbT8ECuxUFHzI5peV-puw/viewform> if interested.

Seniors! Please see the important deadlines below:

Deadline
Event
Link
Friday, February 12, 2021
Deadline for the EDHS Local Scholarship
Click here<https://forms.gle/hL2Pq7K8xUDnQNgh6> to apply
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Deadline for FAFSA/Dream Act Applications
www.fafsa.ed.gov<http://www.fafsa.ed.gov>

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

SPORTS

*         Attention Students: Season 2 sports have been cleared to begin conditioning. For more information click here<https://www.vusd.org/domain/801>. If you have any questions, you can contact our Athletic Director, Jake Kiser at jkiser at vusd.org<mailto: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<mailto: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<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6XA-y6eXNQXmWSbLd1KB9JU2aSLXVgpnEuDvV2_lxJNgI6Q/viewform> to fill out the appointment request form.

*         Attention Parents: To purchase Miner Swag please visit the EDHS Fan Store by clicking here<https://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/el_diamante_high_sch/>.

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