Thursday, April 24, 2008

Thursday, April 24, 2008

                  BEARCNEWS

                  4/24/2008

              Week 32 Day 151

Grades Due:  Q4 Midterm 4/23
                   S2 Grades 5/30


                                                   
                   


Student Announcements

Anyone planning on attending Prom:  You must be academically eligible to attend Prom.  Before buying tickets and prom apparel be sure that you are eligible.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Lake.

From now until the end of the year no student is allowed in the building from 3:45 until 4:30 unless you are in detention or working with a teacher.  After 4:30 no student is allowed in the building unless it is official school business.  No loitering will be tolerated. 

Do you have a hidden talent, want to impress your friends or feel like performing in front of a crowd?  The DHS Annual Talent Show will be held this year on Thursday, May 1st along with the Senior Slave Auction.  If you are interested in being part of the show as a talent, please sign up in the office.  All entries must be signed up before Monday, April 28th.  Performances will be reviewed and approved before performing on stage.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Seeds. 

As of April 28th the price of prom tickets will go up to $25 for single and $40 for couples.  If you want your name in the program tickets must be purchased by April 23rd!

Seniors:  remember, fines must be paid before receiving your diploma!

Baccalaureate will be held at 6:00 on 5/17—notice the time change.

Anyone interested in umpiring this summer, please stop by the Rec Center Office and sign up.

The senior trip has been moved to May 13th.  The choir concert will be held on May 12th

The Rec Center is looking for a DJ to play music during Legion/Jr Babe Ruth baseball games (this is a paid position).  If you are interested please contact Monty Gilbreath at the Rec Center office.

There will be a Hawaiian Spring Fling Dance on Friday, April 25th from 8:30 - 12:00 in the Commons Area. Singles $4.00/Couples $7.00

The Prom photographer will be here 4/28 to set up his display w/prices sheets and options.

Prom voting will be 4/30 during lunches.

Anyone interested in working for maintenance during the summer pick up an app at central office.  See Kathy. 

SENIORS:  Please inform the Guidance Office of any scholarships you receive, whether or not you accept them.  We would like to recognize your awards on Awards Day.

Register now for the Douglas Power Meet.  You may pick up forms from Mr. Bath or Mr. Dryden.  The meet will be held May 20th at 3:30 pm.

Student Council meeting Today 5th hour

Students in Grades 10 and 11:
Opportunities are now available for interested students to apply online for the Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA).  July 13 - July 18 are the dates for students from around the region to go to the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, and experience leadership activities, make new friends, and have a great time!  Please see Guidance if interested.

Thought for the day:   You have not lived a perfect day even though you have earned your money, unless you have done something for someone who will never be able to repay you.  ---Ruth Smeltzer


Pre-Enrollment Schedule for '08 - '09 School Year                                        
Thursday, April 24th          sophomores pre-enroll in the English computer lab during                                 English 10 Classes

                                                    
Thursday, April 24th           Parents and current freshmen, as well as parents and current
                                                        8th graders, are invited to a 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. meeting in the Douglas

                                                       Middle School Commons to hear of opportunities as sophomores
                                                       And freshmen

Friday, April 25th                freshmen pre-enroll in the English computer lab during Earth
                                                       Science classes

Monday, April 28th               8th graders pre-enroll at Douglas Middle School in the morning