EDHS Bulletin for Tuesday 1/18/22

El Diamante High School Daily Bulletin edhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org
Tue Jan 18 08:08:53 PST 2022


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

Tuesday - January 18th, 2022

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CAMPUS INFORMATION


Student Attendance - If you need to call Attendance to clear an absence or have your student released for an appointment, please call your Attendance person directly using the information below:


All 12th Grade Students
Grades 9-11
Last Names A-K
Grades 9-11
Last Names L-Z
Mrs. Molina<mailto:rmolina at vusd.org>
735-3516
Mrs. Cervantes<mailto:ncervantes at vusd.org>
735-3501
Mrs. Gonzales<mailto:agonzales03 at vusd.org>
735-3517






STUDENT NOTES




TODAY:


*         Mandatory softball practice has begun five (5) days a week, for those students who are not currently in a winter sport! Tryouts will be held January 18th, 19th, 20th. Please get ahold of Coach Rapozo at srapozo at vusd.org<mailto:srapozo at vusd.org> if you have any questions!



*         We now have weightlifting available in the after-school XL Program. We will be weightlifting from 3:30-4:30 PM after school on Tuesday's and Thursday's. If you would like to learn how to weightlift, or would like to utilize our equipment in the weight room, please join Mrs. Panuco (Miss Emerson) after school on the designated days!



NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:



*         AVID Students, AVID Tutors, CSF members, Key Club members, and Advanced Math students are invited to become homeroom math tutors this semester. All interested students should attend a meeting on Wednesday, January 19th during homeroom in Room 605. You will need to attend this meeting even if you were a math peer tutor last semester.


*         Black Student Union will be meeting Wednesday, January 19th, in Room 404 during Lunch. Come enjoy snacks and root beer floats while getting to know all this club has to offer!!



*         Attention Seniors: If you are not interested in pursuing a degree from a traditional university or college; Northwest Lineman College graduates are equipped to enter a vibrant, robust workforce in an established, growing industry in just 15 weeks. Click here<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/2QEZCv2pByC5MXpTQzuC0?domain=lineman.edu> for more information.



*         Attention Juniors: If you are interested in taking Dual Enrollment English 1 & English 2 here on campus during the 2022-23 school year, please fill out the interest Google Form by clicking HERE<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/140gCwpqDztmYpJFqzS_k?domain=forms.gle> to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 25th in the Library during Homeroom. This Google Form will close on Friday, January 21st at 4 PM.



*         Attention Students: Walgreens has established an exciting annual arts competition for high school teens in selected US cities - Expressions challenges you to create art that reflects your world and the issues you connect with:  Social Justice, Mental Health, Unity, Equity and more. You can express yourself in video, painting, short stories, poetry -  whatever moves you! The contest begins January 15th and runs through March 31st. Entries are reviewed by judges around the country. There are cash prizes and more for the winners. Click here<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MuOxCxkrEAUVrOnCYfX2e?domain=expressionschallenge.com> for more information.




OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:


*         Attention EDHS Students: If there is an issue with your Spring 2022 class schedule, please email your learning director by using the emails below or click HERE<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/XuUYCyPvGBUw9nqIR6hBF?domain=forms.gle> to fill out the request to see your Learning Director. You will be sent a pass to speak with your Learning Director about your schedule. The LAST day you request a Spring 2022 schedule change is Friday, January 21st.

9th Grade- Mrs. Garcia (mgarcia02 at vusd.org<mailto:mgarcia02 at vusd.org>)
10th Grade- Mr. Taylor (mtaylor at vusd.org<mailto:mtaylor at vusd.org>)
11th Grade- Mrs. Davis (idavis at vusd.org<mailto:idavis at vusd.org>)

12th Grade- Mr. Elms (telms at vusd.org<mailto:telms at vusd.org>)


*         CSF Applications for the spring semester are now available in the Student Services office, the library, Room 608, 609, and 617. Deadline for submission is Friday, January 21st. Reminder: members must re-apply each semester that they qualify.



*         Attention Students: Math Peer Tutoring Sessions will start back up on Tuesday, January 25th every Tuesday-Thursday. Come to the Career Center (next to the Library) beginning Tuesday, January 25th before the homeroom bell rings. Please have your ID card for check-in. Peer tutors can support you to achieve your math goals!


*         Hello El Diamante Students!  Yearbook wants to include as many people as possible for this year! Click HERE<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/wIZ2CzpwJDtZJLQsoG5e3?domain=docs.google.com> to view a link to a Google Doc with various Google Forms that students can fill out to be in the Yearbook. We would love to include your pictures and thoughts and feelings for the Yearbook!  The deadline to fill out the forms and submit pictures is Monday, January 31st.  If you have any questions, please email Mr. Abbott (mabbott at vusd.org<mailto:mabbott at vusd.org>).



*         California Lions Clubs are again sponsoring a Student Speaker Contest in February with cash awards and scholarships of up to $10,000. It is open to all students in grades 9-12. The topic is "HOW CAN KINDNESS REUNITE OUR COUNTRY?" This is a wonderful public speaking opportunity to earn money toward higher education by presenting a 10-minute speech at one of the Lions Clubs in Visalia. Amounts of awards begin at $100 and increase up to $10,000. If you are interested or would like to know more, see Mrs. Hatcher in Room 610 who has more information and interest letters that need to be returned by Monday, January 31st in order for you to be contacted by a Visalia Lions Club member. This is a wonderful and exciting opportunity given throughout the state of California. We encourage all students to consider participating in this annual event as they move forward with their education.



*         FREE COVID-19 TESTING FOR VUSD STUDENTS. Testing available to VUSD students. Cottages open Monday-Thursday from 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM and Fridays from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Testing available: PCR Tests. Testing also open to parent/community members to volunteer at VUSD campuses. Click here<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/LLcaCADYGzCX7YLCMqyEI?domain=school.covidclinic.org> for Registration and Consent. COVID Clinic Wellness Cottages located at VUSD High Schools:


     *   El Diamante- Parking lot by the Band Room
     *   Redwood- Student parking lot off Conyer & Mineral King
     *   Golden West- By marquee off McAuliff
     *   Mt. Whitney- Circle drive



*         Attention Students! Military Recruiters are back on campus during lunch to answer any questions you may have. Please see the schedule below:



     *   Navy will be on campus on Mondays
     *   Army will be on campus on Wednesdays
     *   Marines will be on campus on Thursdays
     *   National Guard will be on campus on Fridays


*         Attention Students: Please remember to bring your fully charged Chromebook to school with you every day.


*         Visalia Unified School District's After-hours Academic Assistance (AAA) will provide after-hours academic support through a virtual platform. This program is available to all VUSD students grades K-12 at no charge, four evenings a week. Homework assistance will be led by certificated VUSD teachers in all grades and mostly all subjects. The AAA program helps students with homework from content previously covered in class. For more information and to access tutoring Zoom links, visit: https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/KBbSCBBYJACrEopFvFoq7?domain=vusd.org<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/QZ16CDkVLDUzgPNTBhieo?domain=vusd.org>.


*         Attention Students: During Lunch, Save Mart will be randomly checking bags/backpacks and may request to see your receipt at any time.


*         Effective Immediately! REFUNDS will NO LONGER be provided for the vending machines. Use at your own risk.



*         Students if you need a DMV Pink Slip, click here<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/c5vQCERVMES2RPVty19sn?domain=vusd.org> to put in a Pink Slip Request. You MUST have taken and passed with a C or better one of the following courses: Success 101, College/Careers, or Drivers Ed. Please allow 1-3 school days for processing once you submit a request. You will be notified via email when it is ready for pick-up in the Student Services Office.



*         Work Permits are processed in the El Diamante Student Services Office. Once the student, parent and employer have filled out and signed the work permit application; please turn the completed work permit in to Ms. Reynolds<mailto:treynolds at vusd.org> in Student Services. You must have a 2.0 GPA to have a Work Permit. Please allow 1-3 school days for processing. Click here<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/6LBaCG6VOJURjgKuWTtc1?domain=vusd.org> for more information or to download the work permit application.






SENIOR NOTES




*         Attention Seniors: Fresno Pacific University will be having an in-person Dreamer's Preview Day Thursday, January 27th from 5:30-7:30 PM at 1717 S. Chestnut Ave in Fresno, CA. This event will be led in Spanish with English translation available. Click here<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/Ur6-CJ69gMUv0X3Sn_J5l?domain=drive.google.com> to register and/or for more information.



*         CSF SENIORS! The CSF scholarship is now open. The application must be completed in order to receive ANY CSF scholarship this year. Completed application is due by Friday, January 28th to Room 608. Questions: email Mrs. Perez at tperez at vusd.org. Scholarship application available on the CSF Google Classroom or by clicking here<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/pex_CKrVjNUN3JzurtXm8?domain=docs.google.com>.



*         Attention Class of 2022! The El Diamante Local Scholarship is now open. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, January 28th, 2022 at 4:00 PM. To submit your application, please click here<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/0pi3CL9VkOTrEvyFkxmci?domain=forms.gle>. Note: You MUST be signed in to your Google account to complete this application.



*         Hello Seniors and Parents of Seniors, If you would like to purchase a Senior Ad for the Yearbook, then please click on this link<../../Yearbook/2021-22/Senior%20Ads%20Info%20Flyer%20Due%202.10.22.pdf> for more information. Senior Ads will be created and paid for on Jostens.com. It's a simple process and you have total control over the finished product. The deadline is Thursday, February 10th, 2022. And the prices are on the link. If you have any questions or concerns, please email mabbott at vusd.org<mailto:mabbott at vusd.org> or visit room 603.



*         Seniors: Grad Nite is Friday, May 13th, 2022. The destination will be Magic Mountain. The cost for Grad Nite is $141, CASH & CREDIT CARD ONLY; tickets will go on sale at 7:30 AM on Monday, March 7th, 2022 - this is the ONLY day you can purchase tickets. The ticket is non-refundable! You will need to line up to purchase your tickets with the people you want to be on the same bus with. There will be NO BUS CHANGES after you purchase your ticket. Students are not permitted on campus to purchase tickets until 7:00 AM - "camping out" is NOT allowed.  In order to purchase your tickets to Grad Nite, you MUST be on track to graduate and eligible for extracurricular activities the week prior to Grad Nite and make sure to clear all fines through the Finance office and the Library. You will NOT be admitted to purchase tickets for Grad Nite without a completed Grad Nite Permission Packet which includes your parent signatures and signatures from the Library and Finance Office. NO EXCEPTIONS. Copies of the Permission Packet will be provided to seniors at the Senior Meeting in February. Afterwards, they will also be available on the EDHS website and in the Offices.




PLEASE CLICK HERE<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/wU2NCM8VlPt1ElMh3xHrI?domain=canva.com> FOR ALL
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION





SPORTS



Click HERE<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/8JBBCNk6mgU8vRDspTpVv?domain=vusd.org> for all EDHS Athletic information and schedules.





*         Tryouts for Boys Tennis have begun. Meet at the courts after school. Sports Physical is required but no tennis experience is necessary. Winter athletes can tryout after the end of their winter sport. Contact Coach Harding in room 914 or email jharding at vusd.org<mailto:jharding at vusd.org> with questions.






PARENT NOTES


*         Attention Parents: If you are interested in requesting a meeting with your student's Learning Director, please fill out the appointment request form by clicking here<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/3KynCOY0njhjqGzSN7vwI?domain=docs.google.com>.



*         Attention Parents: To purchase Miner Swag please visit the EDHS Fan store on the EDHS Website.
https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/sX5TCPNVokiRyl8u89tyj?domain=vusd.org



*         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: The Access and Ability Center at COS invites you to their upcoming Virtual Transition Night this year. They will be talking about options after high school - including employment, basic skills/professional certificates, and/or a college degree/certificate. This Virtual Transition Night is for high school Seniors who may need extra support in college and their families. The Virtual night will take place on Zoom, Monday, February 7th at 6 PM. Click here<https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/5klICQW8plhpzxMFwAGYk?domain=drive.google.com> to register or for more information.





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