EDHS Bulletin for Friday 2/19/21

Fri Feb 19 08:25:12 PST 2021

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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<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 (2/15, 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<mailto: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<https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/black-college-expo-california-westcoast%20>.

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<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48afaa23aaf4ce9-eldiamante> 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<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 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>.

*         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<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 Julio Gonzalez by email julio.c.gonzalez.mil at mail.mil<mailto: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<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: 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.

*         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.

*         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<https://www.canva.com/design/DAEJGkfoFKI/3SOK5zL5v6wuDf1ceDoPFQ/view>. Applications must be received by March 31, 2021. If you have any questions please email EDHSMinerFoundation at gmail.com<mailto: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<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:

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

*         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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