Dearborn High School News

DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2008

 

 

TEACHERS:

The Media Center would like to invite all teachers to stop by the reference area in the library TODAY.  You can relax and browse through our withdrawn books and old vertical files and enjoy some holiday goodies! 

 

STUDENTS:

BPA – I must have all your prelims now!!!

Mrs. Phillips

 

Students – Do you know what organization is responsible for wiping out polio around the world? It was the Rotary. You can be part of this international community service organization through Interact, which is the teen Rotary. We have Santa Snaps and many other activities. See you Wednesdays in C201.

Mrs. Phillips

 

Model UN will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts on Wednesday, November 26^th at 2:20 p.m. in the main lobby.

Mr. Espinosa

 

Do you like to play mind games? No real mind-building academic games? Then the Dearborn High Chess Team is looking for you. The Chess Team will begin meeting this Tuesday and Wednesday after school in B-4.  So if you would like to expand your mind, meet in room B-4 Tuesday, November 25 at 2:20.

Ms. Mund

 

” Hoodies, Sweatpants & Jerseys ordered from the Class of 2010 will be delivered during lunch time in the cafeteria during the week of November 24 - 26.”

Mrs. Bates

 

Key Club is Dearborn High’s longest running Service Club.  All students are welcome to attend Monday meetings after school in the Media Center.  September and October produced 516 hours of volunteer community service.  Congratulations to the following Key Club Members as we honor them as Members of the Month for outstanding service in September & October:  Sabrina Bazzy, Madina Elder, Samia Ftouni, Yasmine Ftouni, Jannelle Hamoud, Vayda Kasbah, Katherine MacFarlane, Devon Moore, Jillian Rivait, Sema Tayeh and Rebecca Weaver.  Amazing volunteers, each and every one!!!

Mrs. Pedenelli

 

There will be no Gay-Straight Alliance meeting this week.  The next meeting will be next week on Wednesday, December 3^rd in room B-21 after school.  

Mr. Harrison

 

Attention all American Red Cross Members:  There will be a meeting Tuesday, December 2^nd in the media center right after school.  Please remember to bring twin sized fleece blankets in order to receive community service hours.  If you have any questions, see Mrs. Hipple in the counseling office.

Mrs. Hipple

Attention all Arabic Club and Discover Islam Members:  Please remember to bring in cans to the Arabic room for the annual food drive to receive community service hours.  If you have questions contact Mrs. Abou-Dib.

Mrs. Abou-Dib

 

Don’t forget to bring in toiletry items for COTS!  Take them to Mrs. Harrison in G-1 by December 17^th.  Your donation will help many families in need.

Mrs. Harrison

 

Attention Freshmen:  There will be a mandatory class meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 2:20 in the Media Center. Students interested in running for class representatives must attend. Elections will be held at this meeting.

Mrs. Malone

 

If you are parking in the student lot without a parking pass, the Dearborn Police will begin issuing tickets.  You must purchase your pass in the student office for $20.00.  No temporary passes will be issued.

Mrs. Mosselmani

 

If you did not attend Academic Achievement night on Tuesday, November 18^th you can pick up your certificate in the main office before or after school.

Mrs. Frison

 

There will be a can food drive held next week, November 17^th through November 26th in order to “can the principal.”  Please bring in as many can goods as possible to the cafeteria next week before school.  The class with the most can goods will earn a special prize.  So bring in as many can goods and let’s can the principal!

Mrs. Malone

 

Lunch Menu:  Wednesday: Ravioli.

 

 

DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008

 

STUDENTS:

Do you like to play mind games? No real mind-building academic games? Then the Dearborn High Chess Team is looking for you. The Chess Team will begin meeting this Tuesday and Wednesday after school in B-4.  So if you would like to expand your mind, meet in room B-4 Tuesday, November 25 at 2:20.

Ms. Mund

 

” Hoodies, Sweatpants & Jerseys ordered from the Class of 2010 will be delivered during lunch time in the cafeteria during the week of November 24 - 26.”

Mrs. Bates

 

Key Club is Dearborn High’s longest running Service Club.  All students are welcome to attend Monday meetings after school in the Media Center.  September and October produced 516 hours of volunteer community service.  Congratulations to the following Key Club Members as we honor them as Members of the Month for outstanding service in September & October:  Sabrina Bazzy, Madina Elder, Samia Ftouni, Yasmine Ftouni, Jannelle Hamoud, Vayda Kasbah, Katherine MacFarlane, Devon Moore, Jillian Rivait, Sema Tayeh and Rebecca Weaver.  Amazing volunteers, each and every one!!!

Mrs. Pedenelli

 

DECA members:  Please meet Ms. Harakas after school today in computer lab 210.  We need to submit your event and start the preparation for your competition. We will start meeting every Tuesday through December to prepare. Thanks and see you there

Mrs. Harakas

 

There will be no Gay-Straight Alliance meeting this week.  The next meeting will be next week on Wednesday, December 3^rd in room B-21 after school.  

Mr. Harrison

 

Attention all American Red Cross Members:  There will be a meeting Tuesday, December 2^nd in the media center right after school.  Please remember to bring twin sized fleece blankets in order to receive community service hours.  If you have any questions, see Mrs. Hipple in the counseling office.

Mrs. Hipple

 

Attention varsity field hockey:  All players must return their full uniform to Juliette at the sports banquet tonight.  Failure to bring your uniform will result in not receiving any varsity awards, honors, or letter.  Thanks!

Mrs. Niemi

 

Attention all Arabic Club and Discover Islam Members:  there will be a meeting on Tuesday, November 25^th in the media center for both clubs.  Please remember to bring in cans for the food drive in order to receive community service hours.  If you have any questions contact Mrs. Abou-Dib.

Mrs. Abou-Dib

 

Attention all Arabic Club and Discover Islam Members:  Please remember to bring in cans to the Arabic room for the annual food drive to receive community service hours.  If you have questions contact Mrs. Abou-Dib.

Mrs. Abou-Dib

 

Habitat meeting in B9 after school on Tuesday.

Mrs. Pizzimenti

 

Don’t forget to bring in toiletry items for COTS!  Take them to Mrs. Harrison in G-1 by December 17^th.  Your donation will help many families in need.

Mrs. Harrison

 

It’s not too late to drop off new books for children and teens to be used at the Spectrum Human Services Libraries.  These libraries are in need of fiction and non fiction books for the young people who stay at their community centers and/or juvenile home. Books can be dropped off with Ms. Rumler in the attendance office.

Mrs. Rumler

 

Model UN will meet Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in room G-4 for a short meeting.

Mr. Espinosa

 

Attention Freshmen:  There will be a mandatory class meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 2:20 in the Media Center. Students interested in running for class representatives must attend. Elections will be held at this meeting.

Mrs. Malone

 

If you are parking in the student lot without a parking pass, the Dearborn Police will begin issuing tickets.  You must purchase your pass in the student office for $20.00.  No temporary passes will be issued.

Mrs. Mosselmani

 

If you did not attend Academic Achievement night on Tuesday, November 18^th you can pick up your certificate in the main office before or after school.

Mrs. Frison

 

Attention freshman class:  there will be a student council meeting for all interested 9^th grade students in the media center on Tuesday, November 25 at 2:20 p.m.  We will be voting on new class representatives.  This is a mandatory meeting for class representatives.

Mrs. Malone

 

There will be a can food drive held next week, November 17^th through November 21st in order to “can the principal.”  Please bring in as many can goods as possible to the cafeteria next week before school.  The class with the most can goods will earn a special prize.  So bring in as many can goods and let’s can the principal!

Mrs. Malone

 

This is a reminder that Dearborn High has a safe box located in F Hall.  The purpose of this box is to allow students to feel free to issue their concerns that they have with other students.  For example, if you are aware of someone trying to harm themselves or others, you can write out the issue and remain anonymous. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Alcodray or Ms. Rumler.

 

Lunch Menu:  Tuesday: Chicken Nuggets, Wednesday: Ravioli.

 

COUNSELING NEWS:

 

The ADC of Michigan announces the Tenth Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship. An essay must be submitted on the following topic: As an Arab/Chaldean American, how would you describe the impact that the message/work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has and on your community and on you personally? You may qualify for a scholarship from 500 to 3000 dollars. Deadline for essay must be postmarked by Friday, January 15, 2009. Stop by the counseling office for more details.

 

Attention female seniors aspiring to become engineers. The Society of Women Engineers is offering a $5,000 scholarship to any college or university with an ABET accredited engineering program.  Applications must be postmarked by February 27, 2009.  Stop by the counseling office for an application.

 

Attention seniors: The Wayne County Detectives Association is presenting its annual Rudy Anaya Scholarship. Seniors interested in a career in law enforcement are only eligible. Since its inception, in the last seven years more than $12,500 .00 has been awarded to different recipients in the Wayne County area. The application must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2009.  Stop by the counseling office for an application.

DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2008

 

STAFF:

The Media Center would like to invite all teachers to stop by the library on Wednesday, November 26 for a holiday treat. You can relax and browse through our withdrawn books and old vertical files and help yourself to whatever you would like and enjoy some holiday goodies!  This will take place in the reference area.

 

STUDENTS:

Attention all Arabic Club and Discover Islam Members:  there will be a meeting on Tuesday, November 25^th in the media center for both clubs.  Please remember to bring in cans for the food drive in order to receive community service hours.  If you have any questions contact Mrs. Abou-Dib.

Mrs. Abou-Dib

 

Attention all Arabic Club and Discover Islam Members:  Please remember to bring in cans to the Arabic room for the annual food drive to receive community service hours.  If you have questions contact Mrs. Abou-Dib.

Mrs. Abou-Dib

 

Habitat meeting in B9 after school on Tuesday.

Mrs. Pizzimenti

 

Don’t forget to bring in toiletry items for COTS!  Take them to Mrs. Harrison in G-1 by December 17^th.  Your donation will help many families in need.

Mrs. Harrison

 

It’s not too late to drop off new books for children and teens to be used at the Spectrum Human Services Libraries.  These libraries are in need of fiction and non fiction books for the young people who stay at their community centers and/or juvenile home. Books can be dropped off with Ms. Rumler in the attendance office.

Mrs. Rumler

 

Model UN will meet Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in room G-4 for a short meeting.

Mr. Espinosa

 

Attention Freshmen:  There will be a mandatory class meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 2:20 in the Media Center. Students interested in running for class representatives must attend. Elections will be held at this meeting.

Mrs. Malone

 

Key club members:  bring a canned food item to meeting on Monday, pick up a raffle ticket in exchange.

Mrs. Pedeneilli

 

If you are parking in the student lot without a parking pass, the Dearborn Police will begin issuing tickets.  You must purchase your pass in the student office for $20.00.  No temporary passes will be issued.

Mrs. Mosselmani

 

If you did not attend Academic Achievement night on Tuesday, November 18^th you can pick up your certificate in the main office before or after school.

Mrs. Frison

 

Attention freshman class:  there will be a student council meeting for all interested 9^th grade students in the media center on Tuesday, November 25 at 2:20 p.m.  We will be voting on new class representatives.  This is a mandatory meeting for class representatives.

Mrs. Malone

 

There will be a can food drive held next week, November 17^th through November 21st in order to “can the principal.”  Please bring in as many can goods as possible to the cafeteria next week before school.  The class with the most can goods will earn a special prize.  So bring in as many can goods and let’s can the principal!

Mrs. Malone

 

Lunch Menu:  Monday: Sloppy Joes/Hamburgers, Tuesday: Chicken Nuggets, Wednesday: Ravioli.

 

COUNSELING NEWS:

Seniors and Juniors: There will be a College Financial Aid Workshop presentation scheduled for parents and students on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7:00 pm at Dearborn High School Media Center.   If you missed the College Financial Aid presentation on Wednesday, we encourage you to attend the workshop on Dec. 2.

 

 

DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008

 

 

STAFF:

Last reminder:  Today is the last chance to make a contribution to the United Way campaign.  I have extra pledge cards in my room if you have misplaced yours.  Phone x-21728/room L-1.

Mrs. Domino

 

The Media Center would like to invite all teachers to stop by the library on Wednesday, November 26 for a holiday treat. You can relax and browse through our withdrawn books and old vertical files and help yourself to whatever you would like and enjoy some holiday goodies!  This will take place in the reference area.

 

STUDENTS:

Attention Freshmen:  There will be a mandatory class meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 2:20 in the Media Center. Students interested in running for class representatives must attend. Elections will be held at this meeting.

Mrs. Malone

 

Key club members:  bring a canned food item to meeting on Monday, pick up a raffle ticket in exchange.

Mrs. Pedeneilli

 

If you are parking in the student lot without a parking pass, the Dearborn Police will begin issuing tickets.  You must purchase your pass in the student office for $20.00.  No temporary passes will be issued.

Mrs. Mosselmani

 

If you did not attend Academic Achievement night on Tuesday, November 18^th you can pick up your certificate in the main office before or after school.

Mrs. Frison

 

Ms. Phillips will be offering a GIRLS only swim make-up after school on Friday, Nov. 21 from 2:30 - 3:00.  All swimmers must be ready to swim by 2:30 and complete 5 “snakes” before 3:00 to complete one swim make-up.

Mrs. Phillips

 

Attention freshman class:  there will be a student council meeting for all interested 9^th grade students in the media center on Tuesday, November 25 at 2:20 p.m.  We will be voting on new class representatives.  This is a mandatory meeting for class representatives.

Mrs. Malone

 

There will be a can food drive held next week, November 17^th through November 21st in order to “can the principal.”  Please bring in as many can goods as possible to the cafeteria next week before school.  The class with the most can goods will earn a special prize.  So bring in as many can goods and let’s can the principal!

Mrs. Malone

 

Lunch Menu:  Friday: Fish.

 

COUNSELING NEWS:

Seniors and Juniors: There will be a College Financial Aid Workshop presentation scheduled for parents and students on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7:00 pm at Dearborn High School Media Center.   If you missed the College Financial Aid presentation on Wednesday, we encourage you to attend the workshop on Dec. 2.

 

Seniors: We have a few College Financial Aid packets left over for the presentation. If you are interested in the information, please see Mrs. Dawson in the Counseling Office.

 

 

DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008

 

 

STAFF:

Last reminder:  Friday is the last chance to make a contribution to the United Way campaign.  I have extra pledge cards in my room if you have misplaced yours.  Phone x-21728/room L-1.

Mrs. Domino

 

The Media Center would like to invite all teachers to stop by the library on Wednesday, November 26 for a holiday treat. You can relax and browse through our withdrawn books and old vertical files and help yourself to whatever you would like and enjoy some holiday goodies!  This will take place in the reference area.

 

STUDENTS:

If you did not attend Academic Achievement night on Tuesday, November 18^th you can pick up your certificate in the main office before or after school.

Mrs. Frison

 

DFSU Thanksgiving Turkey toss.  Get three chances at winning dinner and a movie, McDonald’s gift cards, and a snazzy DFCU pen.  The give away is only for new customers or if you have an account.  All you need is $5.00, a picture ID, and your social security number.  Come try your luck every Thursday until Thanksgiving.

Mrs. Jones

 

Ms. Phillips will be offering a GIRLS only swim make-up after school on Friday, Nov. 21 from 2:30 - 3:00.  All swimmers must be ready to swim by 2:30 and complete 5 “snakes” before 3:00 to complete one swim make-up.

Mrs. Phillips

 

Want to stay connected to the arts but don’t have an art class this semester?  … Or perhaps you’d like to dedicate more time to the refinement of your drawing skills?  If so meet in room L - 1 on Thursday for 1 hour drawing sessions.  Bring your own supplies as loaners will only be given out on the first day. P.S.  A meeting schedule is posted on the bulletin board just outside of room L-1.  The Art Department

 

Attention freshman class:  there will be a student council meeting for all interested 9^th grade students in the media center on Tuesday, November 25 at 2:20 p.m.  We will be voting on new class representatives.  This is a mandatory meeting for class representatives.

Mrs. Malone

 

Attention all PEACE Club members there is a meeting on Thursday November 20th  from 2:20 -3:00 in room A-12. Bring a snack to share. Free coffee. See you there! Mrs. Dobbs

Mrs. Dobbs

 

Dearborn High School theatre announces auditions for the 2009 Spring Musical production of Hello, Dolly!  All students at DHS are welcome to audition for the production. All students auditioning MUST participate in one dance session and one vocal music session. No Exceptions. Complete audition information is posted on the Theatre Board in F-Hall. If you have any questions about the auditions, please see or contact Mr. Viscomi.

 

The audition schedule is as follows;

Dance Session 1 on Wednesday, Nov. 19 beginning at 5:30 pm in the Auditorium - Please come prepared and dressed to move

Dance Session 2 on Friday, Nov. 21 beginning at 2:30 pm in the Auditorium - Please come prepared and dressed to move

Vocal Music Session 1 on Thursday, Nov. 20 beginning at 2:30 pm til 5 pm in the Choir Room ( F-2) behind the auditorium

And Vocal Music Session 2 also on Thursday, Nov. 20, beginning at 6:15 pm also in the Choir Room.

Mr. Viscomi

 

There will be a can food drive held next week, November 17^th through November 21st in order to “can the principal.”  Please bring in as many can goods as possible to the cafeteria next week before school.  The class with the most can goods will earn a special prize.  So bring in as many can goods and let’s can the principal!

Mrs. Malone

 

Beginning Monday, November 17th we will provide an afterschool tutoring program for students who need assistance with their classes.  We will meet from 2:20 – 3:00 in the cafeteria every Monday thru Thursday.  No transportation will be provided.  Any questions, see Ms. Alcodray.

Mrs. Alcodray

 

Community Service opportunity:  Any student who would be interested in tutoring for the afterschool program, feel free to join us after school.  You will receive community service hours for your tutoring assistance.  The program will be held Monday thru Thursday each week —whatever day(s) you can volunteer would be greatly appreciated. The program will begin Monday, November 17th at 2:20-3:00.  Any questions, please see Mrs. Alcodray.

Mrs. Alcodray

 

This is a reminder that Dearborn High has a safe box located in F Hall.  The purpose of this box is to allow students to feel free to issue their concerns that they have with other students.  For example, if you are aware of someone trying to harm themselves or others, you can write out the issue and remain anonymous. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Alcodray or Ms. Rumler.

Mrs. Alcodray

 

Lunch Menu:  Thursday: Turkey/Gravy, Friday: Fish.

 

COUNSELING NEWS:

Seniors and Juniors: There will be a College Financial Aid Workshop presentation scheduled for parents and students on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7:00 pm at Dearborn High School Media Center.   If you missed the College Financial Aid presentation on Wednesday, we encourage you to attend the workshop on Dec. 2.

 

Seniors: We have a few College Financial Aid packets left over for the presentation. If you are interested in the information, please see Mrs. Dawson in the Counseling Office.

 

Attention seniors! The Arab American Women’s Business Council is offering a $1,000 scholarship. Perspective students  must be of Arab descent, have at least a 3.0 GPA, must be a US citizen and reside in Michigan. Scholarship recipients will be required to volunteer 6 hours of community service to support any AAWBC annual activities. Stop by the counseling office to pick up an application. The deadline is November 21, 2008. Stop by the counseling office for an application.

 

The ADC of Michigan announces the Tenth Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship. An essay must be submitted on the following topic: As an Arab/Chaldean American, how would you describe the impact that the message/work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has and on your community and on you personally? You may qualify for a scholarship from 500 to 3000 dollars. Deadline for essay must be postmarked by Friday, January 15, 2009. Stop by the counseling office for more details.

 

Attention female seniors aspiring to become engineers. The Society of Women Engineers is offering a $5,000 scholarship to any college or university with an ABET accredited engineering program.  Applications must be postmarked by February 27, 2009.  Stop by the counseling office for an application.

 

Attention seniors: The Wayne County Detectives Association is presenting its annual Rudy Anaya Scholarship. Seniors interested in a career in law enforcement are only eligible. Since its inception, in the last seven years more than $12,500 .00 has been awarded to different recipients in the Wayne County area. The application must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2009.  Stop by the counseling office for an application.

 

 

DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008

 

 

STAFF:

The United Way campaign began on Monday and will continue to run through next Friday, November 21, 2008.   If you have not had a chance to look over the materials yet, please take the time soon to read the pledge card carefully and consider making a contribution to the United Way.  If you choose to participate, place the completed pledge cards in my mailbox on or before 11-21.  I have extra pledge cards in my room if you have misplaced yours. Also, let me know if you would like a designation card…I’ll put one in your box when they come in. 

Thanks! 

Mrs. Domino

 

STUDENTS:

Link crew leaders:  There is a meeting on Wednesday, November 19^th at 2:20 in E-5.

Mrs. Bernys

 

Donate new children and teen books now for the Spectrum Human Services libraries. Spectrum works year round with children that cannot be in their home due to extenuating circumstances.  They also provide resources to families that can no longer pay for their mortgages and/or have been displaced due to a fire. Lastly, they also have a juvenile detention center for young people. Books have the ability to lift our spirits and help us deal with the challenges of life. Please consider dropping off new books to Ms. Rumler in the attendance office by Wed. the 26th of Nov.

Ms. Rumler

 

Attention all PEACE Club members there is a meeting on Thursday November 20th  from 2:20 -3:00 in room A-12. Bring a snack to share. Free coffee. See you there! Mrs. Dobbs

Mrs. Dobbs

 

Boys swim team:  There will be a meeting today, November 19 at 3:00 p.m. on the pool deck.

Ms. Sitarski

 

Attention NHS members:  There will be a meeting in G-1 on Thursday, November 20th at 2:25.  Be prompt. Thank you.

Mrs. Harrison

 

Ms. Phillips will be holding a Co-ed swim make-up on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 2:30 - 3:00.  You must be ready to swim by 2:30 and complete 5 “snakes” to receive credit for one swim make-up.

Ms. Phillips

 

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