Daily Announcements

2/26/10
DHS Students:  Any student interested in enrolling in Regular Weight Training or Advanced Weight Training for the Fall of 2010, must fill out an application and get it to Mr. Crumpacker no later than Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.  Pick-up an application from the attendance desk in the main office, the counseling center or any P.E. instructor.                   02-26
Attention Seniors- Senior Ball photos are available at lunch in Mr. Rodriguez's room, C102.  Come by and get them when you can.       02-26

Academic Letter Applications are now available in the Counseling Center.  To be eligible to receive a letter, a student must have a 3.5 GPA for five semesters in a row. Please pick one up ASAP.  You must turn in the completed applications by Friday, March 19th.                      02-26

Juniors: are you interested in joining the AP Government and Politics class?  If so, you need to take the AP Gov pre-test after school on March 2nd or 3rd in room D108.  Please bring a completed request form with you.  Request forms are available from your history teacher.            02-26
Badminton lovers:  Seniors challenge the freshmen.  Freshmen will probably beat you but, hey, you can take it.  The big gym will be open on Tuesday nights starting in March.  Bring a friend, classmate, make-up PE days.  Challenge your teacher to show up and try to beat you. That’s Badminton Tuesday evenings from 6-9 starting next week, March 2nd.                                     02-26
Students, if you drive to school please listen carefully.  Effective Monday, March 1st, you will not be allowed to park in the south parking lot in front of the school offices and gyms during school hours.  This parking lot is strictly reserved for faculty, staff, and visitors during school hours from 7am – 3pm.  If you park here your car will be towed away at your expense.  Please park in the student parking lot on the west side of campus.  Also if you did not know, you must register your vehicle with the school and obtain a parking permit at no cost from Mrs. Echeverria in the administration office.  The parking permit must be visible in your car when parked at school.  Thank you.  02-26

ASB elections are here! Students interested in being a part of DHS Leadership, listen up! Applications to run for ASB President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer are now available in Mrs. Jeffreys’ room, C-208. They are due next Wednesday March 3 by 12:30 p.m. To serve in ASB you do need prior experience in Leadership, BUT class elections and appointed Leadership position applications are coming soon! Listen to the announcements or see Mrs. Jeffreys if you want to be a part of the experience next year, or if you have any questions!               02-26

SEEEENIOOORS! What’s empty and needs to be filled by next Wednesday?? The yearbook’s eShare account! Yeah that’s right, Yearbook needs your old pictures and we can’t finish the yearbook with out themmm! The account information is posted in the display cases around school. You can also contact any one of the yearbook students. Don’t think we’ll stop bugging you until then.           02-26
Don’t forget!  Vegetarian Club meeting today during lunch in D104!         02-26
Are you interested in being a part of creating Dixon High School’s yearbook?  If so, apply to be in next year’s yearbook class! Applications are available in room H111.  Pick one up soon – applications are due March 12th.  Remember, yearbook is your book…be a part of it!           02-26

Attention sophomores!   Are you interested in helping your class fundraise? Do you have any ideas or suggestions we could use? If so, we would love to hear them!  Come to Ms. Walsh’s room C203 on Tuesday, March 2nd at lunch!  Can’t wait to see you there!          02-26

2/25/10
DHS Students:  Any student interested in enrolling in Regular Weight Training or Advanced Weight Training for the Fall of 2010, must fill out an application and get it to Mr. Crumpacker no later than Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.  Pick-up an application from the attendance desk in the main office, the counseling center or any P.E. instructor.                   02-26
Kudos to the over 200 students who applied for the AP/Honor English courses!  The 2010-2011 AP/Honors English acceptance lists will be posted after school outside Mr. Miller and Ms. Walsh’s doors.  If you have been accepted or waitlisted, you will need to pick up and complete the Letter of Intent form and return it by Friday, Feb. 26.  The Letter of Intent form can be picked up in Mr. Miller or Ms. Walsh’s rooms.                02-25
Attention Seniors- Senior Ball photos are available at lunch in Mr. Rodriguez's room, C102.  Come by and get them when you can.       02-26

Students, the Young Americans for Liberty will hold its regular meeting in room H106 on Thursday to discuss Ron Paul’s controversial win at the Conservative Political Action Conference and the future of the two-party system. Come and join the revolution!            02-25

Academic Letter Applications are now available in the Counseling Center.  To be eligible to receive a letter, a student must have a 3.5 GPA for five semesters in a row. Please pick one up ASAP.  You must turn in the completed applications by Friday, March 19th.                      02-26

Juniors: are you interested in joining the AP Government and Politics class?  If so, you need to take the AP Gov pre-test after school on March 2nd or 3rd in room D108.  Please bring a completed request form with you.  Request forms are available from your history teacher.            02-26

Badminton lovers:  Seniors challenge the freshmen.  Freshmen will probably beat you but, hey, you can take it.  The big gym will be open on Tuesday nights starting in March.  Bring a friend, classmate, make-up PE days.  Challenge your teacher to show up and try to beat you. That’s Badminton Tuesday evenings from 6-9 starting next week, March 2nd.                                     02-26
Students, if you drive to school please listen carefully.  Effective Monday, March 1st, you will not be allowed to park in the south parking lot in front of the school offices and gyms during school hours.  This parking lot is strictly reserved for faculty, staff, and visitors during school hours from 7am – 3pm.  If you park here your car will be towed away at your expense.  Please park in the student parking lot on the west side of campus.  Also if you did not know, you must register your vehicle with the school and obtain a parking permit at no cost from Mrs. Echeverria in the administration office.  The parking permit must be visible in your car when parked at school.  Thank you.  02-26

TODAY DURING LUNCH IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET ANSWERS TO ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ABOUT ORDERING YOUR DHS LETTERMAN JACKET. KIDSPORT OF VACAVILLE WILL BE ON CAMPUS TO SIZE YOUR JACKET, SHOW YOU SOME UNIQUE DESIGNS AND TAKE YOUR ORDER. THAT'S TODAY DURING LUNCH.  SHOW YOUR RAM PRIDE!              02-25
ASB elections are here! Students interested in being a part of DHS Leadership, listen up! Applications to run for ASB President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer are now available in Mrs. Jeffreys’ room, C-208. They are due next Wednesday March 3 by 12:30 p.m. To serve in ASB you do need prior experience in Leadership, BUT class elections and appointed Leadership position applications are coming soon! Listen to the announcements or see Mrs. Jeffreys if you want to be a part of the experience next year, or if you have any questions!               02-26

SEEEENIOOORS! What’s empty and needs to be filled by next Wednesday?? The yearbook’s eShare account! Yeah that’s right, Yearbook needs your old pictures and we can’t finish the yearbook with out themmm! The account information is posted in the display cases around school. You can also contact any one of the yearbook students. Don’t think we’ll stop bugging you until then.           02-26
2/25/10:  Vegetarian Club meeting tomorrow during lunch in D104.  We will be planning Saturday’s fundraiser, so be sure to attend!          02-25

2/24/10
Attention seniors: Do you need your transcript to be sent to a college, university or technical school?   When you request for a transcript to be sent out, please provide the complete address including zip code and the name of the person or department who is requesting your transcript.  WITHOUT this important information the transcript will NOT be mailed out.   Thank you for your cooperation!                          02-24

Attention Seniors:   Are you planning to continue your education?  The counseling center provides an informational box full of good scholarships. The following scholarships are waiting for you!
Federal Managers Association
Travis AFB Scholarship
National Co-op
Jaula de Oro
Sutter Davis Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
Blood Source Scholarship
Soroptimist International “Touch from above”
These are only some scholarships to name a few – come to the Counseling Center and check out the scholarship box!!!
The community Scholarships will be available on March 5th.                    02-24

DHS Students:  Any student interested in enrolling in Regular Weight Training or Advanced Weight Training for the Fall of 2010, must fill out an application and get it to Mr. Crumpacker no later than Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.  Pick-up an application from the attendance desk in the main office, the counseling center or any P.E. instructor.                   02-26
Kudos to the over 200 students who applied for the AP/Honor English courses!  The 2010-2011 AP/Honors English acceptance lists will be posted after school outside Mr. Miller and Ms. Walsh’s doors.  If you have been accepted or waitlisted, you will need to pick up and complete the Letter of Intent form and return it by Friday, Feb. 26.  The Letter of Intent form can be picked up in Mr. Miller or Ms. Walsh’s rooms.                02-25

KIDSPORT OF VACAVILLE WILL BE ON CAMPUS THIS THURSDAY DURING LUNCH TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ABOUT YOUR DHS LETTERMAN JACKET. YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SIZE YOUR JACKET, CHECK OUT SOME UNIQUE DESIGNS, AND PLACE YOUR ORDER. THAT'S THURSDAY DURING LUNCH.              02-24
Attention Seniors- Senior Ball photos are available at lunch in Mr. Rodriguez's room, C102.  Come by and get them when you can.       02-26

Students, the Young Americans for Liberty will hold its regular meeting in room H106 on Thursday to discuss Ron Paul’s controversial win at the Conservative Political Action Conference and the future of the two-party system. Come and join the revolution!            02-25

Wouldn’t you like the chance to win a prize for purchasing a yearbook!? All you have to do is buy a yearbook between February and April and you will have the chance to win an amazing prize. Buy your yearbook in the student store Tuesdays and Thursday at lunch. This month’s raffle prize is a $20 Starbucks gift card. So hurry and buy your yearbook now!          02-24

Academic Letter Applications are now available in the Counseling Center.  Please pick one up ASAP.  You must turn in the completed applications by Friday, March 19th.                          02-26

Juniors: are you interested in joining the AP Government and Politics class?  If so, you need to take the AP Gov pre-test after school on March 2nd or 3rd in room D108.  Please bring a completed request form with you.  Request forms are available from your history teacher.            02-26

2/23/10
Cap and Gown and Class Ring order days are coming.
Seniors- Congratulations Class of 2010! Order your cap and gown and class ring. The order date is today at lunch in the Counseling Center. Late order forms are available in the Counseling Center. This is your last chance to order on campus. Please e-mail Herff Jones with any questions at (info@gradservice.com). Or, visit the website at www.gradservice.com to place your order ahead of time.
Juniors- Order your class  ring today at lunch in the Counseling Center. Class ring order packets are available in the counseling office. An $80 deposit is all that is required to order your ring. You have until your graduation next year to pay it off. Order now and wear your ring your entire senior year.                             02-23

Attention seniors: Do you need your transcript to be sent to a college, university or technical school?   When you request for a transcript to be sent out, please provide the complete address including zip code and the name of the person or department who is requesting your transcript.  WITHOUT this important information the transcript will NOT be mailed out.   Thank you for your cooperation!                          02-24

Attention Seniors:   Are you planning to continue your education?  The counseling center provides an informational box full of good scholarships. The following scholarships are waiting for you!
Federal Managers Association
Travis AFB Scholarship
National Co-op
Jaula de Oro
Sutter Davis Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
Blood Source Scholarship
Soroptimist International “Touch from above”
These are only some scholarships to name a few – come to the Counseling Center and check out the scholarship box!!!
The community Scholarships will be available on March 5th.                    02-24

DHS Students:  Any student interested in enrolling in Regular Weight Training or Advanced Weight Training for the Fall of 2010, must fill out an application and get it to Mr. Crumpacker no later than Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.  Pick-up an application from the attendance desk in the main office, the counseling center or any P.E. instructor.                   02-26

Seniors!!!! Yearbook needs your embarrassing, red-faced, flower froo froo dress, pre-puberty, back-in-the-day pictures. Why you ask? For the senior section’s looking back spread! Send them to the eShare account at www.hjeshare.com DHS School Code: 2013098. Check the school’s display cases for the account info too!                  02-23

Kudos to the over 200 students who applied for the AP/Honor English courses!  The 2010-2011 AP/Honors English acceptance lists will be posted after school outside Mr. Miller and Ms. Walsh’s doors.  If you have been accepted or waitlisted, you will need to pick up and complete the Letter of Intent form and return it by Friday, Feb. 26.  The Letter of Intent form can be picked up in Mr. Miller or Ms. Walsh’s rooms.                02-25

KIDSPORT OF VACAVILLE WILL BE ON CAMPUS THIS THURSDAY DURING LUNCH TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ABOUT YOUR DHS LETTERMAN JACKET. YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SIZE YOUR JACKET, CHECK OUT SOME UNIQUE DESIGNS, AND PLACE YOUR ORDER. THAT'S THURSDAY DURING LUNCH.              02-24

2/22/10
Cap and Gown and Class Ring order days are coming.
Seniors- Congratulations Class of 2010! Order your cap and gown and class ring. The order date is Tuesday, Feb 23rd at lunch in the Counseling Center. Late order forms are available in the Counseling Center. This is your last chance to order on campus. Please e-mail Herff Jones with any questions at (info@gradservice.com). Or, visit the website at www.gradservice.com to place your order ahead of time.
Juniors- Order your class  ring this Tuesday Feb 23rd at lunch in the Counseling Center. Class ring order packets are available in the counseling office. An $80 deposit is all that is required to order your ring. You have until your graduation next year to pay it off. Order now and wear your ring your entire senior year.           02-22
The debate club will meet in room C-107 on Tuesday for the debate club meeting. Again, the debate club will meet in room C-107 on Tuesday at lunch. 02-22

Seniors:  Do you need additional assistance with your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form?  Come to the Learning Center TODAY, Monday, Feb. 22 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.  Remember that the deadline for submitting FAFSA forms is March 2.                02-22

Attention seniors: Do you need your transcript to be sent to a college, university or technical school?   When you request for a transcript to be sent out, please provide the complete address including zip code and the name of the person or department who is requesting your transcript.  WITHOUT this important information the transcript will NOT be mailed out.   Thank you for your cooperation!                          02-24

Attention Seniors:   Are you planning to continue your education?  The counseling center provides an informational box full of good scholarships. The following scholarships are waiting for you!
Federal Managers Association
Travis AFB Scholarship
National Co-op
Jaula de Oro
Sutter Davis Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
Blood Source Scholarship
Soroptimist International “Touch from above”
These are only some scholarships to name a few – come to the Counseling Center and check out the scholarship box!!!
The community Scholarships will be available on March 5th.                    02-24

Vegetarian Club Meeting tomorrow during lunch in D104.             02-22

Wouldn’t you like the chance to win a prize for purchasing a yearbook!? All you have to do is buy a yearbook between February and April and you will have the chance to win an amazing prize. Buy your yearbook in the student store Tuesdays and Thursday at lunch. This month’s raffle prize is a $20 Starbucks gift card. So hurry and buy your yearbook now!          02-22

2/19/10
Listen up Ram fans.  To honor our senior basketball players, the first one hundred students who show up in the Barnyard t-shirts will get in free to the basketball games this week.  Please come and cheer on your fellow students as they play the final home games of their careers.       02-19

Cap and Gown and Class Ring order days are coming.
Seniors- Congratulations Class of 2010! Order your cap and gown and class ring. The order date is Tuesday, Feb 23rd at lunch in the Counseling Center. Late order forms are available in the Counseling Center. This is your last chance to order on campus. Please e-mail Herff Jones with any questions at (info@gradservice.com). Or, visit the website at www.gradservice.com to place your order ahead of time.
Juniors- Order your class  ring this Tuesday Feb 23rd at lunch in the Counseling Center. Class ring order packets are available in the counseling office. An $80 deposit is all that is required to order your ring. You have until your graduation next year to pay it off. Order now and wear your ring your entire senior year.           02-19

Seniors:  Are you planning to attend Solano Community College after you graduate?  Apply for fall 2010 admission NOW by going to the Solano CC website at www.solano.edu; click on “New Students Start Here!”  After you have completed your application, sign up to take Assessment Tests in Reading and Math—offered on March 18 during 4th period at Dixon High.  Sign up sheet is on the counter in the Counseling Center.  Deadline for signing up to take these very important assessment tests is March 15.  Questions? See your counselor.               02-19

Attention Interact students.  There will be an Interact meeting this Friday at lunch in Mr. Haynam's room S132 to discuss the dessert table at the Crab Feed this coming weekend.  Be sure to attend and get involved. 02-19

Attention Seniors:  Grad Night tickets will be sold at lunch time in Mrs. Galloway’s classroom S135 on Fridays.  Tickets and a Grad Night t-shirt are $45 through March. The ticket price increases to $55 in April and then increases to $65 in June so register early.
After registration, wear your Grad Night t-shirt to school on Fridays and check in with Mrs. Galloway in room S135 to earn Ram Bucks to be used toward prizes at Grad Night. The more you wear your Grad Night t-shirt, the more Ram Bucks you earn!  
Stainless Steel H2Go Sport Water Bottles with printed senior names and logo will also be sold on Friday’s for $10.00. All proceeds go to support Grad Night activities.  Limited supply so get yours early!           02-19
The debate club will meet in room C-107 on Tuesday for the debate club meeting. Again, the debate club will meet in room C-107 on Tuesday at lunch. 02-22

Seniors!!!! Yearbook needs your embarrassing, red-faced, flower froo froo dress, pre-puberty, back-in-the-day pictures. Why you ask? For the senior section’s looking back spread! Send them to the eShare account at www.hjeshare.com DHS School Code: 2013098. Check the school’s display cases for the account info too!                  02-19

Attention sophomores applying to any academy, applications are due today to Mrs. Krebs' room D102.                   02-19

2/18/10
Listen up Ram fans.  To honor our senior basketball players, the first one hundred students who show up in the Barnyard t-shirts will get in free to the basketball games this week.  Please come and cheer on your fellow students as they play the final home games of their careers.       02-19

DHS Students:  Any student interested in enrolling in Regular Weight Training or Advanced Weight Training for the Fall of 2010, must fill out an application and get it to Mr. Crumpacker no later than Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.  Pick-up an application from the attendance desk in the main office, the counseling center or any P.E. instructor.                   02-18
JUNIORS: Are you planning to attend a 4 year college or university after you graduate from DHS?  If so, you need to take college admissions tests THIS SPRING.  Deadline for signing up for the May 1 SAT testing is March 25; for the April 10 ACT the deadline is March 5.  Fee waivers for low income families are available from your counselor.  More information about testing is available from all English 11, Academy, and AP teachers.            02-18      

Are you busy and don't want to cook?  Do you want to hang out with friends?  The Class of 2013 is sponsoring a Chevy's fundraiser this Thursday evening.  Be sure to get a flyer from one of the freshmen leadership students or from Mr. Vlach in L-109.            02-18

Attention sophomores, all academy applications are due this Friday to Mrs. Krebs' room D102.                02-18

Cap and Gown and Class Ring order days are coming.
Seniors- Congratulations Class of 2010! Order your cap and gown and class ring. The order date is Tuesday, Feb 23rd at lunch in the Counseling Center. Late order forms are available in the Counseling Center. This is your last chance to order on campus. Please e-mail Herff Jones with any questions at (info@gradservice.com). Or, visit the website at www.gradservice.com to place your order ahead of time.
Juniors- Order your class  ring this Tuesday Feb 23rd at lunch in the Counseling Center. Class ring order packets are available in the counseling office. An $80 deposit is all that is required to order your ring. You have until your graduation next year to pay it off. Order now and wear your ring your entire senior year.           02-19

Seniors:  Are you planning to attend Solano Community College after you graduate?  Apply for fall 2010 admission NOW by going to the Solano CC website at www.solano.edu; click on “New Students Start Here!”  After you have completed your application, sign up to take Assessment Tests in Reading and Math—offered on March 18 during 4th period at Dixon High.  Sign up sheet is on the counter in the Counseling Center.  Deadline for signing up to take these very important assessment tests is March 15.  Questions? See your counselor.               02-19

Attention Interact students.  There will be an Interact meeting this Friday at lunch in Mr. Haynam's room S132 to discuss the dessert table at the Crab Feed this coming weekend.  Be sure to attend and get involved. 02-19

Attention Seniors:  Grad Night tickets will be sold at lunch time in Mrs. Galloway’s classroom S135 on Fridays.  Tickets and a Grad Night t-shirt are $45 through March. The ticket price increases to $55 in April and then increases to $65 in June so register early.
After registration, wear your Grad Night t-shirt to school on Fridays and check in with Mrs. Galloway in room S135 to earn Ram Bucks to be used toward prizes at Grad Night. The more you wear your Grad Night t-shirt, the more Ram Bucks you earn!  
Stainless Steel H2Go Sport Water Bottles with printed senior names and logo will also be sold on Friday’s for $10.00. All proceeds go to support Grad Night activities.  Limited supply so get yours early!           02-19

Attention All Girls basketball players who wish to play softball this season, there will be a quick meeting today at the start of lunch in the small gym. Again all Girls basketball players who want to play softball there is a meeting today at the start of lunch.                   02-18

2/17/10
Listen up Ram fans.  To honor our senior basketball players, the first one hundred students who show up in the Barnyard t-shirts will get in free to the basketball games this week.  Please come and cheer on your fellow students as they play the final home games of their careers.       02-19

Attention students interested in taking Honors Physics next year.  Pick up an application from Mrs. McGreevey in room S136 or from Mr. Haynam in S132 or Mrs. Sela in S131.  Application due by Friday, February 19.             02-17

Attention, Junior Girls: Application forms are now available for California Girls State 2010, hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals with "outstanding leadership, scholastic merit, interest in the community and government, character, honesty and cooperativeness”. The application deadline is this Friday, Feb. 19th so hurry in to the Counseling Center and pick up an application. For more information please talk to Clara Skaug. Clara was the California Girls State 2009 participant last year and has lots of great information to share about Girls State.                     02-17

DHS Students:  Any student interested in enrolling in Regular Weight Training or Advanced Weight Training for the Fall of 2010, must fill out an application and get it to Mr. Crumpacker no later than Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.  Pick-up an application from the attendance desk in the main office, the counseling center or any P.E. instructor.                   02-18
JUNIORS: Are you planning to attend a 4 year college or university after you graduate from DHS?  If so, you need to take college admissions tests THIS SPRING.  Deadline for signing up for the May 1 SAT testing is March 25; for the April 10 ACT the deadline is March 5.  Fee waivers for low income families are available from your counselor.  More information about testing is available from all English 11, Academy, and AP teachers.            02-18      

Are you busy and don't want to cook?  Do you want to hang out with friends?  The Class of 2013 is sponsoring a Chevy's fundraiser this Thursday evening.  Be sure to get a flyer from one of the freshmen leadership students or from Mr. Vlach in L-109.            02-18

Attention sophomores, all academy applications are due this Friday to Mrs. Krebs' room D102.                02-18

Vegetarian Club meeting today during lunch in D104.          02-17

Cap and Gown and Class Ring order days are coming.
Seniors- Congratulations Class of 2010! Order your cap and gown and class ring. The order date is Tuesday, Feb 23rd at lunch in the Counseling Center. Late order forms are available in the Counseling Center. This is your last chance to order on campus. Please e-mail Herff Jones with any questions at (info@gradservice.com). Or, visit the website at www.gradservice.com to place your order ahead of time.
Juniors- Order your class  ring this Tuesday Feb 23rd at lunch in the Counseling Center. Class ring order packets are available in the counseling office. An $80 deposit is all that is required to order your ring. You have until your graduation next year to pay it off. Order now and wear your ring your entire senior year.           02-19

Seniors:  Are you planning to attend Solano Community College after you graduate?  Apply for fall 2010 admission NOW by going to the Solano CC website at www.solano.edu; click on “New Students Start Here!”  After you have completed your application, sign up to take Assessment Tests in Reading and Math—offered on March 18 during 4th period at Dixon High.  Sign up sheet is on the counter in the Counseling Center.  Deadline for signing up to take these very important assessment tests is March 15.  Questions? See your counselor.               02-19

Wouldn’t you like the chance to win a prize for purchasing a yearbook!? All you have to do is buy a yearbook between February and April and you will have the chance to win an amazing prize. Buy your yearbook in the student store Tuesdays and Thursday at lunch. This month’s raffle prize is a $20 Starbucks gift card. So hurry and buy your yearbook now!          02-17

Seniors!!!! Yearbook needs your embarrassing, red-faced, flower froo froo dress, pre-puberty, back-in-the-day pictures. Why you ask? For the senior section’s looking back spread! Send them to the eShare account at www.hjeshare.com DHS School Code: 2013098. Check the school’s display cases for the account info too! Thanks.                02-17

2/16/10
Hey students. Listen up. Here’s your chance to win a cool prize. Four I-Tunes gift cards will be given away to the student who brings in the most reams of copy paper in the first annual DHS Copy Paper Drive. One gift card for each grade level winner. The Copy Paper Drive will be held on Wed. Feb. 17th. For every ream of paper that you bring in you will be entered in to the drawing for an I-Tunes gift card. Drop off stations will be located at the regular student entry gates the morning of the 17th. The winners will be announced at 4th period.  Remember, the more reams of copy paper you bring in the better your chances are of winning the gift card!!!             02-16

Listen up Ram fans.  To honor our senior basketball players, the first one hundred students who show up in the Barnyard t-shirts will get in free to the basketball games this week.  Please come and cheer on your fellow students as they play the final home games of their careers.       02-19

Attention students interested in taking Honors Physics next year.  Pick up an application from Mrs. McGreevey in room S136 or from Mr. Haynam in S132 or Mrs. Sela in S131.  Application due by Friday, February 19.             02-17

Attention, Junior Girls: Application forms are now available for California Girls State 2010, hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals with "outstanding leadership, scholastic merit, interest in the community and government, character, honesty and cooperativeness”. The application deadline is this Friday, Feb. 19th so hurry in to the Counseling Center and pick up an application. For more information please talk to Clara Skaug. Clara was the California Girls State 2009 participant last year and has lots of great information to share about Girls State.                     02-17

DHS Students:  Any student interested in enrolling in Regular Weight Training or Advanced Weight Training for the Fall of 2010, must fill out an application and get it to Mr. Crumpacker no later than Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.  Pick-up an application from the attendance desk in the main office, the counseling center or any P.E. instructor.                   02-18
There will be a Vegetarian Club meeting tomorrow during lunch in D104.  Bring a vegetarian snack to share if you want to!                  02-16

JUNIORS: Are you planning to attend a 4 year college or university after you graduate from DHS?  If so, you need to take college admissions tests THIS SPRING.  Deadline for signing up for the May 1 SAT testing is March 25; for the April 10 ACT the deadline is March 5.  Fee waivers for low income families are available from your counselor.  More information about testing is available from all English 11, Academy, and AP teachers.            02-18      

Are you busy and don't want to cook?  Do you want to hang out with friends?  The Class of 2013 is sponsoring a Chevy's fundraiser this Thursday evening.  Be sure to get a flyer from one of the freshmen leadership students or from Mr. Vlach in L-109.            02-18

Attention sophomores, all academy applications are due this Friday to Mrs. Krebs' room D102.                02-18

2/10/10
Spring Sports Athletes: There will be RES testing this week on Monday, Tuesday and Wed at lunch and after school in the attendance office lobby.       02-10 
Attention all students planning on playing Varsity Football next season
There will be a meeting at Lunch time Wed Feb 10th room S-130 for Football sign ups. You will also be putting in your number requests for your jersey for next year. If you miss this meeting you will not get a choice in your jersey number for next season.                   02-10

Attention Credit Recovery students. We have a full roster and a long waiting list of students waiting to take your spot. We are going to start counting your absences starting this week. Remember, if you are absent more than twice you will be dropped and your spot will be given to a student on the waiting list.
New Rosters are posted in the Counseling Center. Stop by and check it out. REMEMBER, IT IS UP TO YOU TO FUFILL YOUR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.                             02-10

International club members.  Join us this Weds. at lunch in room C207.  This will be your last chance to buy a t-shirt and to get info about our field trip in March.  See you then!              02-10

Andrew: Hey, can I take you to the dance on Friday?

Vanessa: What dance?

Andrew: The Sweetheart Dance. It’s Friday night from 8-11

Vanessa: Oh, that’s cool, how much is it?

Andrew: Its three dollars, but you don’t need to worry about that, I’ll pick it up for you.
Besides, I have my ASB sticker, so its only two dollars.

Vanessa: Oh, thanks, Where’s it at?

Andrew: It’s in the Multi-Purpose Room

Vanessa, Ok, I guess I’ll see you Friday, then.          

Andrew: Sounds good, see ya Friday.    02-12   

Students, ever wonder why the practice fields have terrible grass, why there are no vending machines on campus, or why all of the campus’s clubs have no money? These are all problems that have been created by the decisions made by dumb politicians. If you want to see a better Dixon High School, come to the Young Americans for Liberty meeting on Thursday at Lunch in room H106. Pizza will be provided to all. It’s time that the government pays for the mistakes it has made, so join the revolution!      02-11

Wouldn’t you like the chance to win a prize for purchasing a yearbook!? All you have to do is buy a yearbook between February and April and you will have the chance to win an amazing prize. Buy your yearbook in the student store Tuesdays and Thursday at lunch. This month’s raffle prize is a $20 Starbucks gift card. So hurry and buy your yearbook now!          02-10

Attention Arbor Club Members! Don't forget our meeting this Thursday to discuss the digging and pizza party this Saturday.                   02-11

Tryouts for Dixon High Softball will be held starting Wednesday, February 10th, and running through Friday the 12th. Meet at the Varsity field at THREE O'CLOCK on Wednesday, fully geared, and ready to get dirty!  02-10

Seniors!!!! Yearbook needs your embarrassing, red-faced, flower froo froo dress, pre-puberty, back-in-the-day pictures. Why you ask? For the senior section’s looking back spread! Send them to the eShare account at www.hjeshare.com DHS School Code: 2013098. Check the school’s display cases for the account info too! Thanks J             02-12

Girl’s soccer will have its first practice today at 4:00.  Practice will be held at the old high school stadium.  Again, girl’s soccer practice today at 4:00 at the OLD high school stadium.            02-10

La Raza Lawyers Association of Solano County reminds all seniors that
February 19, 2010 is the deadline to submit Scholarship Applications.
The applications are in the Scholarship Box in the Counseling Center.   02-12

CSF members:  If you did not get a permission slip at the meeting for our field trip to USF pick one up from Mr. Reed in C 104 or Mrs. Galloway in S 135.  Return your permission slip and $15 dues ASAP to reserve you place on the bus.  Openings are sure to fill quickly.               02-11

Attention Track athletes: We are still looking for a head Track coach. There is no Track practice today. Questions? Please talk to Mr. Girimonte.

Students interested in taking US History Honors next year must attend a mandatory informational meeting after school TODAY, in Ms. Cribb’s room.  That’s today in D-101 at 1:50 for the Honors US History informational meeting and screening test.               02-10

DHS Copy Paper Drive coming on Wed. Feb. 17th. More details to follow. Listen for the announcement on how you could win a cool prize!!!!                02-11

2/9/10
Vegetarian Club meeting today during lunch in D104. 02-09

Attention all sophomores and juniors interested in taking AP Biology next year. There will be a placement test administered next week on Wednesday, February 10th and Thursday, February 11th after school in room S131. You must attend either day to be considered for the class next year. That’s S131 on Wednesday the 10th or Thursday the 11th.See you then!               02-09

DHS Students:  Any student interested in signing up for Regular Weight Training or Advanced Weight Training for the Fall of 2010, must fill out an application and get it to Mr. Crumpacker no later than Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.  Pick-up an application from the attendance desk in the main office, the counseling center or any P.E. instructor.             02-09

Attention Seniors:  Grad Night tickets will be sold at lunch time in Ms. Galloway’s classroom S135 on Fridays. Tickets are $45 through March and include a t-shirt. Ticket price increases to $55 in April and then increases to $65 in June so register early.
After registration, wear your Grad Night t-shirt to school and check in with Ms. Galloway in room S135 to earn Ram Bucks to be used toward prizes at Grad Night. The more you wear your Grad Night t-shirt, the more Ram Bucks you earn!            02-08

Spring Sports Athletes: There will be RES testing this week on Monday, Tuesday and Wed at lunch and after school in the attendance office lobby.       02-10
Students interested in taking US History Honors next year must attend a mandatory informational meeting on Wednesday, February 10th,  at 1:50 in Ms. Cribb’s room, D-101.  Those students who choose to apply for the class will stay for the screening test.  Plan on being there until about 3:30.     02-09

Attention all students planning on playing Varsity Football next season
There will be a meeting at Lunch time Wed Feb 10th room S-130 for Football sign ups. You will also be putting in your number requests for your jersey for next year. If you miss this meeting you will not get a choice in your jersey number for next season.                   02-10

There will be a Vegetarian Club meeting tomorrow during lunch in D104.
02-09

Wouldn’t you like the chance to win a prize for purchasing a yearbook!? All you have to do is buy a yearbook between February and April and you will have the chance to win an amazing prize. Buy your yearbook in the student store Tuesdays and Thursday at lunch. This month’s raffle prize is a $20 Starbucks gift card. So hurry and buy your yearbook now!          02-08

Attention Credit Recovery students. We have a full roster and a long waiting list of students waiting to take your spot. We are going to start counting your absences starting this week. Remember, if you are absent more than twice you will be dropped and your spot will be given to a student on the waiting list.
New Rosters are posted in the Counseling Center. Stop by and check it out. REMEMBER, IT IS UP TO YOU TO FUFILL YOUR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.                             02-10

International club members.  Join us this Weds. at lunch in room C207.  This will be your last chance to buy a t-shirt and to get info about our field trip in March.  See you then!              02-10

Andrew: Hey, can I take you to the dance on Friday?

Vanessa: What dance?

Andrew: The Sweetheart Dance. It’s Friday night from 8-11

Vanessa: Oh, that’s cool, how much is it?

Andrew: Its three dollars, but you don’t need to worry about that, I’ll pick it up for you.
Besides, I have my ASB sticker, so its only two dollars.

Vanessa: Oh, thanks, Where’s it at?

Andrew: It’s in the Multi-Purpose Room

Vanessa, Ok, I guess I’ll see you Friday, then.           02-12

Andrew: Sounds good, see ya Friday.

CSF members: Our meeting is today at lunch.  We will elect officers and talk about our field trip to the University of San Francisco and then Fisherman's Wharf.  Come to Mrs. Galloway's room, S-135, at lunch today and buy some pizza for $1.                02-09

Students, ever wonder why the practice fields have terrible grass, why there are no vending machines on campus, or why all of the campus’s clubs have no money? These are all problems that have been created by the decisions made by dumb politicians. If you want to see a better Dixon High School, come to the Young Americans for Liberty meeting on Thursday at Lunch in room H106. Pizza will be provided to all. It’s time that the government pays for the mistakes it has made, so join the revolution!      02-11

2/8/10
To all those debaters in the Debate Club! There will be a Debate Club Meeting in Room C-107 at lunch on Tuesday! That's right, you heard right! Debate Club Meeting at Lunch in Room C-107 on Tuesday!

Attention all sophomores and juniors interested in taking AP Biology next year. There will be a placement test administered next week on Wednesday, February 10th and Thursday, February 11th after school in room S131. You must attend either day to be considered for the class next year. That’s S131 on Wednesday the 10th or Thursday the 11th.See you then!               02-09

DHS Students:  Any student interested in signing up for Regular Weight Training or Advanced Weight Training for the Fall of 2010, must fill out an application and get it to Mr. Crumpacker no later than Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.  Pick-up an application from the attendance desk in the main office, the counseling center or any P.E. instructor.             02-09

Attention Seniors:  Grad Night tickets will be sold at lunch time in Ms. Galloway’s classroom S135 on Fridays. Tickets are $45 through March and include a t-shirt. Ticket price increases to $55 in April and then increases to $65 in June so register early.
After registration, wear your Grad Night t-shirt to school and check in with Ms. Galloway in room S135 to earn Ram Bucks to be used toward prizes at Grad Night. The more you wear your Grad Night t-shirt, the more Ram Bucks you earn!            02-08

Spring Sports Athletes: There will be RES testing this week on Monday, Tuesday and Wed at lunch and after school in the attendance office lobby.       02-10
Students interested in taking US History Honors next year must attend a mandatory informational meeting on Wednesday, February 10th,  at 1:50 in Ms. Cribb’s room, D-101.  Those students who choose to apply for the class will stay for the screening test.  Plan on being there until about 3:30.     02-09

Attention all students planning on playing Varsity Football next season
There will be a meeting at Lunch time Wed Feb 10th room S-130 for Football sign ups. You will also be putting in your number requests for your jersey for next year. If you miss this meeting you will not get a choice in your jersey number for next season.                   02-10

There will be a Vegetarian Club meeting tomorrow during lunch in D104.
02-09

Wouldn’t you like the chance to win a prize for purchasing a yearbook!? All you have to do is buy a yearbook between February and April and you will have the chance to win an amazing prize. Buy your yearbook in the student store Tuesdays and Thursday at lunch. This month’s raffle prize is a $20 Starbucks gift card. So hurry and buy your yearbook now!          02-08

Attention Credit Recovery students. We have a full roster and a long waiting list of students waiting to take your spot. We are going to start counting your absences starting this week. Remember, if you are absent more than twice you will be dropped and your spot will be given to a student on the waiting list.
New Rosters are posted in the Counseling Center. Stop by and check it out. REMEMBER, IT IS UP TO YOU TO FUFILL YOUR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.                             02-10

2/5/10
Seniors:  Are you looking for scholarship money for college?  Have you checked out the “Scholarship Box” in the Counseling Center?
Many new scholarship opportunities are available—with most of them having deadlines quickly approaching.  Come in and get information about these possibilities: La Raza Lawyers of Solano County, Friends of the Fair, KFC Colonel’s Scholars, Kaiser Permanente, Ronald McDonald House Charities, PG&E, Italian Catholic Federation, and many more. The common application for Dixon community scholarships will be available in March.        02-05

Oh Pioneers!  Ever wonder why it all depends on a red wheelbarrow?  Who hasn't?    Come to the next meeting of the Spoken Word--that's right, the Spoken Word-- today in Mr. Zoller's room.  Bring your verse, your spirit, and your voice. Join us to lean and loafe at our ease and observing a leaf of summer grass.   See Alan Rodriguez, the man in purple, if you have any questions.  See you Today!            02-05

Congratulations to Mark Mattingly and Sam Welch.  Both have been honored with a National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame award for their performances in the classroom and on the football field.  Mark and Sam are exceptional young men who represent Dixon High School in all that they do.
 Ram Pride!            02-05                

There will be a Vegetarian Club meeting in D104 on today during lunch.  Bring your lunch this time!  We will start the meeting after people have had time to get their lunches!                            02-05

Attention all sophomores and juniors interested in taking AP Biology next year. There will be a placement test administered next week on Wednesday, February 10th and Thursday, February 11th after school in room S131. You must attend either day to be considered for the class next year. That’s S131 on Wednesday the 10th or Thursday the 11th.See you then!               02-09

DHS Students:  Any student interested in enrolling in Regular Weight Training or Advanced Weight Training for the Fall of 2010, must fill out an application and get it to Mr. Crumpacker no later than Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.  Pick-up an application from the attendance desk in the main office, the counseling center or any P.E. instructor.                   02-09
Attention Interact students, There will be a meeting in Mr. Haynam’s room S132 today at lunch to discuss the upcoming Crab Feed on Feb 27th.  See you there.                  02-05

Attention Seniors:  Grad Night tickets will be sold at lunch time in Ms. Galloway’s classroom S135 on Fridays. Tickets are $45 through March and include a t-shirt. Ticket price increases to $55 in April and then increases to $65 in June so register early.
After registration, wear your Grad Night t-shirt to school and check in with Ms. Galloway in room S135 to earn Ram Bucks to be used toward prizes at Grad Night. The more you wear your Grad Night t-shirt, the more Ram Bucks you earn!            02-05

Spring Sports Athletes: There will be RES testing today at lunch only in the attendance office lobby. RES testing next week will be on Monday, Tuesday and Wed. at lunch and after school in the attendance office lobby.       02-10
Students interested in taking US History Honors next year must attend a mandatory informational meeting on Wednesday, February 10th,  at 1:50 in Ms. Cribb’s room, D-101.  Those students who choose to apply for the class will stay for the screening test.  Plan on being there until about 3:30.     02-09

Wish the best of luck to your boy’s basketball teams as they head to Antelope High School and come support your girl’s basketball teams as they host Antelope High School. Games are at 4:00, 5:30 and 7:00 tonight. Go Rams!!              02-05

There will be an important Vegetarian-Club meeting TODAY during lunch in D104!  We will be organizing, discussing, and planning future activities and events for the club.  All members of the club should attend the meeting, even if you have to come a little late or leave a little early.  Bring your lunch this time.  The meeting will start at 12:30 so you'll have time to get your lunch and make it to the start of the meeting.  Hope to see everyone there!        02-05

2/4/10
Seniors:  Are you looking for scholarship money for college?  Have you checked out the “Scholarship Box” in the Counseling Center?
Many new scholarship opportunities are available—with most of them having deadlines quickly approaching.  Come in and get information about these possibilities: La Raza Lawyers of Solano County, Friends of the Fair, KFC Colonel’s Scholars, Kaiser Permanente, Ronald McDonald House Charities, PG&E, Italian Catholic Federation, and many more. The common application for Dixon community scholarships will be available in March.        02-05

Oh Pioneers!  Ever wonder why it all depends on a red wheelbarrow?  Who hasn't?    Come to the next meeting of the Spoken Word--that's right, the Spoken Word-- this Friday in Mr. Zoller's room.  Bring your verse, your spirit, and your voice. Join us to lean and loafe at our ease and observing a leaf of summer grass.   See Alan Rodriguez, the man in purple, if you have any questions.  See you Friday!                   02-04

Congratulations to Mark Mattingly and Sam Welch.  Both have been honored with a National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame award for their performances in the classroom and on the football field.  Mark and Sam are exceptional young men who represent Dixon High School in all that they do.
 Ram Pride!            02-05                

Your last chance to vote for the Sweetheart Court is TODAY at lunch under the arch by the Science Building. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR ID OR YOU CANNOT VOTE!               02-04

There will be a Vegetarian Club meeting in D104 on Friday during lunch.  Bring your lunch this time!  We will start the meeting after people have had time to get their lunches!                           02-05

Attention students interested in taking Honors Chemistry next year.  The placement exam will be given this Weds and Thursday at lunch and after school in Mr. Haynam’s room S132.  If you are not able to make either time, be sure to stop by and let Mr. Haynam know.  The placement exam will take all lunch period so plan ahead.                  02-04

Attention all sophomores and juniors interested in taking AP Biology next year. There will be a placement test administered next week on Wednesday, February 10th and Thursday, February 11th after school in room S131. You must attend either day to be considered for the class next year. That’s S131 on Wednesday the 10th or Thursday the 11th.See you then!               02-09

The Dixon Public Library Teen Advisory Board will meet this week, on Thursday, February 4th at 4:00 p.m. A spring puppet show and April poetry program will be discussed.  Bring your ideas and your friends. There’ll be plenty of snack food. Community service time can be earned, too. See you at the Dixon Public Library on Thursday, February 4th at 4:00 p.m. Come for the free food, stay for the good company. Become a part of the solution at the Dixon Public Library!                       02-04

DHS Students:  Any student interested in enrolling in Regular Weight Training or Advanced Weight Training for the Fall of 2010, must fill out an application and get it to Mr. Crumpacker no later than Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.  Pick-up an application from the attendance desk in the main office, the counseling center or any P.E. instructor.                   02-09
Attention Interact students, There will be a meeting in Mr. Haynam’s room S132 this Friday at lunch to discuss the upcoming Crab Feed on Feb 27th.  See you there.              02-05

There will be an important Vegetarian-Club meeting tomorrow during lunch in D104!  All members of the club should attend the meeting, even if you have to come a little late or leave a little early.  Bring your lunch this time.  The meeting will start at 12:30 so you'll have time to get your lunch and make it to the start of the meeting.  Hope to see everyone there!              02-05

For those students interested in applying for AP and Honors English next year, there will be two exam times for today.  The first exam will begin at 1:00 in Ms. Walsh's room (C-203) while the second exam will start at 2:45 in the same room.  Space will be limited at both exams so get there early.  Finally, no student with a sixth period class may take the exam at 1:00, you must take it 2:45.  Today is the last day of testing so made sure you catch one of these two testing periods.               02-04
Attention Seniors:  Grad Night tickets will be sold at lunch time in Ms. Galloway’s classroom S135 on Fridays. Tickets are $45 through March and include a t-shirt. Ticket price increases to $55 in April and then increases to $65 in June so register early.
After registration, wear your Grad Night t-shirt to school and check in with Ms. Galloway in room S135 to earn Ram Bucks to be used toward prizes at Grad Night. The more you wear your Grad Night t-shirt, the more Ram Bucks you earn!            02-05

2/3/10
"Hey Dixon High School future grads, Here's your chance to find out how to get FREE money for college.  Come to the UC Berkeley sponsored event for Cash for College.  This event is for anyone interested in free money no matter what college you are going to.  Be there or be square on February 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the DHS Library!"                 02-03   

Seniors:  Are you looking for scholarship money for college?  Have you checked out the “Scholarship Box” in the Counseling Center?
Many new scholarship opportunities are available—with most of them having deadlines quickly approaching.  Come in and get information about these possibilities: La Raza Lawyers of Solano County, Friends of the Fair, KFC Colonel’s Scholars, Kaiser Permanente, Ronald McDonald House Charities, PG&E, Italian Catholic Federation, and many more. The common application for Dixon community scholarships will be available in March.        02-03

Calling all swimmers. There will be a meeting for all prospective swim team members on Wednesday, February 3rd at lunch in room C102. You must attend this meeting if you are planning on swimming this year. Lots of important information will be discussed.                  02-03

Oh Pioneers!  Ever wonder why it all depends on a red wheelbarrow?  Who hasn't?    Come to the next meeting of the Spoken Word--that's right, the Spoken Word-- this Friday in Mr. Zoller's room.  Bring your verse, your spirit, and your voice. Join us to lean and loafe at our ease and observing a leaf of summer grass.   See Alan Rodriguez, the man in purple, if you have any questions.  See you Friday!                   02-04

Come to the International Club meeting this Wednesday, Feb. 3rd to hear about one student’s trip to Paris during winter break.  We will also be discussing our trip to the Mondavi in March and collecting t-shirt money before the order goes out.  See you there!              02-03
Have you bought your yearbook??? Now is your chance to buy it!!! This month the yearbook staff will be hosting their first yearbook raffle. If you buy your yearbook now you will have a chance to win a prize. Every month we will be giving away a new prize. The value of the prize will increase monthly so it is your decision on which month you want to play.            02-03

2/2/10
"Hey Dixon High School future grads, Here's your chance to find out how to get FREE money for college.  Come to the UC Berkeley sponsored event for Cash for College.  This event is for anyone interested in free money no matter what college you are going to.  Be there or be square on February 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the DHS Library!"                 02-04   

Seniors:  Are you looking for scholarship money for college?  Have you checked out the “Scholarship Box” in the Counseling Center?
Many new scholarship opportunities are available—with most of them having deadlines quickly approaching.  Come in and get information about these possibilities: La Raza Lawyers of Solano County, Friends of the Fair, KFC Colonel’s Scholars, Kaiser Permanente, Ronald McDonald House Charities, PG&E, Italian Catholic Federation, and many more. The common application for Dixon community scholarships will be available in March.        02-02

Calling all swimmers. There will be a meeting for all prospective swim team members on Wednesday, February 3rd at lunch in room C102. You must attend this meeting if you are planning on swimming this year. Lots of important information will be discussed.                  02-03

Oh Pioneers!  Ever wonder why it all depends on a red wheelbarrow?  Who hasn't?    Come to the next meeting of the Spoken Word--that's right, the Spoken Word-- this Friday in Mr. Zoller's room.  Bring your verse, your spirit, and your voice. Join us to lean and loafe at our ease and observing a leaf of summer grass.   See Alan Rodriguez, the man in purple, if you have any questions.  See you Friday!                   02-04

Come to the International Club meeting this Wednesday, Feb. 3rd to hear about one student’s trip to Paris during winter break.  We will also be discussing our trip to the Mondavi in March and collecting t-shirt money before the order goes out.  See you there!              02-03
Have you bought your yearbook??? Now is your chance to buy it!!! This month the yearbook staff will be hosting their first yearbook raffle. If you buy your yearbook now you will have a chance to win a prize. Every month we will be giving away a new prize. The value of the prize will increase monthly so it is your decision on which month you want to play.            02-03

Attention debate club members and those who like to debate- there is a debate club meeting at lunch today in Mr. Haines' room. There room is C-107. Don't debate that. Again, debate club meeting in C-107 at lunch today.   02-02

2/1/10
Attention students who are interested in English 10 Honors or AP Literature and Composition classes next school year: If you are in English 9 currently and wish to be considered for Honors English 10 next year, you must take the English 10 Honors placement exam!  If you are a sophomore or junior who would like to be considered for AP English next year, you must take the AP Literature placement exam!  All Honors/AP placement testing will happen in Ms. Walsh's room C203 on the following days after school next week:
 Tuesday, February 2nd @ 3:15 pm.
Wednesday, February 3rd @ 2:45 pm.
Thursday, February 4th @ 2:45 pm. 
You only need to come to one day of testing.  Doors will close 15 minutes after the final school bell rings, so be on time! If you have any questions ask your current English teacher or Ms. Walsh!                 02-01

Credit recovery begins Monday, February 1st right after school in room L-109. Student rosters will be posted in the Counseling Center on Monday at lunch.                          02-01

"Hey Dixon High School future grads, Here's your chance to find out how to get FREE money for college.  Come to the UC Berkeley sponsored event for Cash for College.  This event is for anyone interested in free money no matter what college you are going to.  Be there or be square on February 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the DHS Library!"                 02-04   

Seniors:  Are you looking for scholarship money for college?  Have you checked out the “Scholarship Box” in the Counseling Center?
Many new scholarship opportunities are available—with most of them having deadlines quickly approaching.  Come in and get information about these possibilities: La Raza Lawyers of Solano County, Friends of the Fair, KFC Colonel’s Scholars, Kaiser Permanente, Ronald McDonald House Charities, PG&E, Italian Catholic Federation, and many more. The common application for Dixon community scholarships will be available in March.        02-02

Calling all swimmers. There will be a meeting for all prospective swim team members on Wednesday, February 3rd at lunch in room C102. You must attend this meeting if you are planning on swimming this year. Lots of important information will be discussed.                  02-03

Oh Pioneers!  Ever wonder why it all depends on a red wheelbarrow?  Who hasn't?    Come to the next meeting of the Spoken Word--that's right, the Spoken Word-- this Friday in Mr. Zoller's room.  Bring your verse, your spirit, and your voice. Join us to lean and loafe at our ease and observing a leaf of summer grass.   See Alan Rodriguez, the man in purple, if you have any questions.  See you Friday!                   02-04

The second round of voting for the Sweetheart Court will be this Wednesday and Thursday AT LUNCH under the arch by the Science Building. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR ID OR YOU CANNOT VOTE!    02-01

Come to the International Club meeting this Wednesday, Feb. 3rd to hear about one student’s trip to Paris during winter break.  We will also be discussing our trip to the Mondavi in March and collecting t-shirt money before the order goes out.  See you there!              02-03

Have you bought your yearbook??? Now is your chance to buy it!!! This month the yearbook staff will be hosting their first yearbook raffle. If you buy your yearbook now you will have a chance to win a prize. Every month we will be giving away a new prize. The value of the prize will increase monthly so it is your decision on which month you want to play.            02-03

Credit Recovery rosters are posted in the Counseling Center. If you turned in an applications and your name is not on the roster, please see your Counselor. Credit Recovery starts today in room L-109. See you there.     02-01

1/29/10
Applications for the Daughters of the American Revolution $1,000 scholarship are now available in the Counseling Center. Three applicants will be allowed from each high school in Solano County.  Submit your application to your counselor by February 26.             01-29

Seniors, if you did not receive a senior ball party favor during 4th period yesterday, please go to the leadership room C208 at lunch and pick one up. Thanks.             01-29

Spring sports athletes. Remember to attend one of the two mandatory RES meetings coming up on Monday Feb. 1st or Thursday Feb. 4th. Both meetings are at 6:00pm in the multi –purpose room. For more information, see Mr. Girimonte or Mrs. Holtmeyer. Thanks and Go Rams!         01-29

Attention students who are interested in English 10 Honors or AP Literature and Composition classes next school year: If you are in English 9 currently and wish to be considered for Honors English 10 next year, you must take the English 10 Honors placement exam!  If you are a sophomore or junior who would like to be considered for AP English next year, you must take the AP Literature placement exam!  All Honors/AP placement testing will happen in Ms. Walsh's room C203 on the following days after school next week:
 Tuesday, February 2nd @ 3:15 pm.
Wednesday, February 3rd @ 2:45 pm.
Thursday, February 4th @ 2:45 pm. 
You only need to come to one day of testing.  Doors will close 15 minutes after the final school bell rings, so be on time! If you have any questions ask your current English teacher or Ms. Walsh!                 02-01

Remember:  CSF applications are due today!  Turn your application into either Mr. Reed in C 104 or Mrs. Galloway in S 135.  Don’t be left out of our spring field trip and pizza party!             01-29

Credit recovery begins Monday, February 1st right after school in room L-109. Student rosters will be posted in the Counseling Center on Monday at lunch.                          02-01

It’s Sweetheart Time! Nominations for the Sweetheart Court will be today during 4th period… you may see your Leadership rep there right now! We will announce the court on Monday so listen up! The second round of voting for the Sweetheart Court will be next Wednesday and Thursday AT LUNCH under the arch by the Science Building. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR ID OR YOU CANNOT VOTE!                   01-29

"Hey Dixon High School future grads, Here's your chance to find out how to get FREE money for college.  Come to the UC Berkeley sponsored event for Cash for College.  This event is for anyone interested in free money no matter what college you are going to.  Be there or be square on February 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the DHS Library!"                 02-04   

The Boys and Girls basketball teams take on Center High School Basketball tonight. Our boys head to Center High School and our girls host Center High School for three games starting at 4:00, 5:30 and 7:00. Come out and support your DHS RAMS!!!!. Wish your basketball team’s good luck!!               01-29

Seniors:  Are you looking for scholarship money for college?  Have you checked out the “Scholarship Box” in the Counseling Center?
Many new scholarship opportunities are available—with most of them having deadlines quickly approaching.  Come in and get information about these possibilities: La Raza Lawyers of Solano County, Friends of the Fair, KFC Colonel’s Scholars, Kaiser Permanente, Ronald McDonald House Charities, PG&E, Italian Catholic Federation, and many more. The common application for Dixon community scholarships will be available in March.        02-02

1/28/10
Students, the Young Americans for Liberty will be hosting a screening of the award-winning documentary “Why We Fight” on Thursday, January 28th at 3:30pm! This event counts for political service hours, seniors! The screening will be held in the Theater and will explore questions like, “Why did we invade Iraq?”, “What did Iraq have to do with terrorists?” and “Is there such thing as an end to the war in Afghanistan?” Come and watch this riveting documentary!          01-28

Applications for the Daughters of the American Revolution $1,000 scholarship are now available in the Counseling Center. Three applicants will be allowed from each high school in Solano County.  Submit your application to your counselor by February 26.             01-29

Seniors, if you did not receive a senior ball party favor during 4th period today, please go to the leadership room C208 at lunch and pick one up. Thanks.             01-29

Spring sports athletes. Remember to attend one of the two mandatory RES meetings coming up on Monday Feb. 1st or Thursday Feb. 4th. Both meetings are at 6:00pm in the multi –purpose room. For more information, see Mr. Girimonte or Mrs. Holtmeyer. Thanks and Go Rams!         01-29

Are you interested in becoming a nurse??
A meeting will be held at lunch TODAY in Miss Ehrman’s room (S-127) for those interested in nursing.  Students will learn about the hospital environment, the best educational route to becoming a nurse, volunteer opportunities, and the summer nurse’s camp at NorthBay and there will be FREE PIZZA!!!                   01-28

Attention students who are interested in English 10 Honors or AP Literature and Composition classes next school year: If you are in English 9 currently and wish to be considered for Honors English 10 next year, you must take the English 10 Honors placement exam!  If you are a sophomore or junior who would like to be considered for AP English next year, you must take the AP Literature placement exam!  All Honors/AP placement testing will happen in Ms. Walsh's room C203 on the following days after school next week:
 Tuesday, February 2nd @ 3:15 pm.
Wednesday, February 3rd @ 2:45 pm.
Thursday, February 4th @ 2:45 pm. 
You only need to come to one day of testing.  Doors will close 15 minutes after the final school bell rings, so be on time! If you have any questions ask your current English teacher or Ms. Walsh!                 02-01

Reminder to Vegetarian Club:  As we discussed at our last meeting, the Vegetarian Club will have a follow-up meeting tomorrow in D104 during lunch to finish viewing the movie, Food, Inc., and to hold a discussion about the movie.  We will have pizza.  Hope you can make it!            01-28

1/27/10
The California High School Exit Examination will occur next week on Tuesday, Feb. 2nd   and Wednesday, Feb. 3rd   for 11th and 12th graders who have yet to pass this exam.  Students who will participate in the CAHSEE will receive a pass from their 1st period teacher.  Keep this pass until the day of the exam.  On the day of the CAHSEE these student will report to the Multi-purpose room at the beginning of 1st period (You will not go to your 1st period class).  You are required to bring a photo I.D. and two No. 2 pencils.  If you believe that you still need to participate and did not receive a pass, please see Ms. Moody-Perkins on Monday the day before the CAHSEE takes place.     01-27

Attention Ice Cream Lovers: Come support the class of 2012 at Baskin Robins this Thursday, January 28th from 6-9 pm!  25% of all proceeds will go toward the sophomore class and there just might be an ice cream eating contest!  Come check it out and support the sophomore class!  See you Thursday night!             01-27

Have you bought your yearbook yet? If you haven’t then you should buy it now! The price is at $80 and it will soon go up! This year’s yearbook is over 200 pages and in full color. Yearbooks are currently being sold in the Student Store at lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Make something of 2010 and buy your yearbook now!         01-27

Students, the Young Americans for Liberty will be hosting a screening of the award-winning documentary “Why We Fight” on Thursday, January 28th at 3:30pm! This event counts for political service hours, seniors! The screening will be held in the Theater and will explore questions like, “Why did we invade Iraq?”, “What did Iraq have to do with terrorists?” and “Is there such thing as an end to the war in Afghanistan?” Come and watch this riveting documentary!          01-28

Applications for the Daughters of the American Revolution $1,000 scholarship are now available in the Counseling Center. Three applicants will be allowed from each high school in Solano County.  Submit your application to your counselor by February 26.             01-29

Are you interested in becoming a nurse??
A meeting will be held at lunch tomorrow in Miss Ehrman’s room (S-127) for those interested in nursing.  Students will learn about the hospital environment, the best educational route to becoming a nurse, volunteer opportunities, the summer nurse’s camp at NorthBay and there will be FREE PIZZA!!!             01-27

Come support your girl’s basketball teams today as they host Cosumnes Oaks High School. Games start at 4:00, 5:30 and 7:00 pm.          01-27