Dearborn High School News

DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008

 

STUDENTS:

All sport physicals go to the coach.  Do not turn into the office.

Mr. Stergalas

 

Attention Student Council Members: All members who are signed up for the East/West Mega Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 2008 must see Mrs. Malone for the permission slip. The slip must be picked up by Monday, Oct.27 or you will lose your spot to attend this event.

Mrs. Malone

 

Congratulation to the entire Dearborn High Debate team for their fine performance at the Wayne/ Oakland Debate League last Tuesday. One half of the DHS Team scored in the top 15 out of 96 debaters from Livonia Stevenson, Novi, South Lyon,  and Plymouth-Canton High Schools.  Placing second, was varsity captain, Hassan Bazzi,  with a score of 2/44, one half point behind the first place speaker from Novi. Junior, Aseile Bazzi ranked seventh in the league with an impressive score of 7/40. Also placing as top speakers were novice debaters: Natali Malki, Liz Elder, and Nazmieh Khatib. The team will meet this Monday and Tuesday to prepare for their next meet. New members are always welcome. Go Debate!

Mrs. Mund

 

Attention new peer mediators please stop in my office to pick up your certificates and to complete a peer mediation training survey. Thanks!

Ms. Rumler

 

ALL senior and sophomore class council members need to stop by Mrs. Jones’s room E-7 sometime on Friday for information about the Craft Show!

Mrs. Jones

 

KEY CLUB Shirts on sale after school on Monday.  $10.  Deadline is November 3^rd.

If you want lots of choices for Community Service opportunities, join KEY CLUB.  We meet every MONDAY.  Bring your smile!!!

 

Football Fans - come show your school spirit tonight and cheer your “playoff-bound”  Pioneers on to victory.  Home game vs. Detroit Country Day. Plenty of action and excitement is expected.  Game time is 7:00pm.  Go Dearborn!

 

Academic Achievement Awards are posted outside the Main Office.  To earn this award you had to have a 3.5 or higher grade point average each semester last year.  9th and 10th graders also needed three academic subjects and 11th and 12th graders needed four academic subjects to qualify.  Students - it is your responsibility to verify your name is spelled correctly and you are receiving the award you deserve.  Any questions or inaccuracies should be reported to Mrs. Frison in the Main Office.  Students will have until October 29th to verify this information.    

Mrs. Frison

 

Congratulations to the field hockey team and their winning season.  Good luck this Saturday with the first game in the playoffs.  It will be a home game at 2:00 p.m.

Mr. Gurk

 

Attention new peer mediators please stop in my office to pick up your certificates and to complete a peer mediation training survey. Thanks!

Ms. Rumler

 

Are you in a conflict with someone and want to peacefully work it out?  DHS has a great peer mediation team ready to help you. All mediations are confidential and facilitated by trained peer mediators.  All you need to do is fill out a peer mediation request form. Forms are located by the safe box across from the auditorium. You can also pick one up off the peer mediation bulletin board outside the main office.

Ms. Rumler

 

With the cold weather right around the corner, we’ll all be wearing heavier coats to school.  Please make sure your coat is all the way into the locker before you close the door to prevent locker jams.

Office

 

Attention all boys:  Any student wanting to tryout for the 2008-09 boys basketball program MUST have an athletic physical before they will be allowed to tryout.  Please note, if you have participated in a 2008 fall sport, your physical form will be on file with the Athletic department and you will not need another physical for the remainder of the school year.  To get a physical form please see Mr. Stergalas (boys athletic director).  Physical forms are just outside his office.

Coach Barkoff

 

Looking for Community Service Hours?  Oakwood Hospital is looking for volunteers.  You must be 14 years old and attend an orientation.  For more information come to the counseling center.

Mrs. Hipple

 

Students – You have all heard about the safety concerns with energy drinks like Monster, Red Bull, etc. Come check out the safer X-S alternative in Cola, Citrus, and Tropical fruit at the bagel booth.

Mrs. Phillips

 

Looking for Community Service Hours?  Oakwood Hospital is looking for volunteers.  You must be 14 years old and attend an orientation.  For more information come to the counseling center.

Mrs. Hipple

 

WE NEED BAKERS!! Class of 2009 and 2011 support the bake sale at the Craft & Vendor
Extravaganza this Saturday. We need cupcakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, etc. Drop them
off in Mrs. Jones’ room E-7  during the day on Friday or in the cafeteria after school or on
Saturday. REMEMBER BAKE, BAKE, BAKE!

Mrs. Hamet

 

Sophomores - The Yankee Candle Fundraiser is going on now.  Get out there and sell, sell, sell!  The sale ends October 24th.  Parents will be in the cafeteria during lunch collecting orders and money beginning Tuesday, October 21 through Friday, October 24.

Mrs. Authier

 

The holidays are quickly approaching! Get a head start buying gifts and treat yourself to a day of shopping at the Class of 2009 & 2011 Fall Craft & Vendor Extravaganza on Saturday, October 25th from 9:30 - 4 pm in the DHS cafeteria. Admission $2 for adults; $1 for seniors and students; 12 and under free.

Mrs. Hamet

 

Lunch Menu:  Friday: Grilled Cheese.

 

COUNSELING NEWS:

Attention Juniors:  Juniors taking the FREE ACT Test on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008 can sign up for a FREE Scores Back and Strategy Session Wednesday, Nov. 12th in the Media Center from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Students must sign up in the Guidance Office by Friday, November 7, 2008 for this session. Please see Mrs. Dawson.

 

Attention Juniors: Princeton Review will be running a FREE, yes FREE Practice ACT at Dearborn High School on Monday, November 3^rd from 2:30-6:30 p.m. This free ACT test is open to all juniors. Students must sign up for this event in the counseling office by Monday, October 27^th.  Please sign up early to reserve your spot for this practice test.

 

 

 

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.

DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008

 

STUDENTS:

Academic Achievement Awards are posted outside the Main Office.  To earn this award you had to have a 3.5 or higher grade point average each semester last year.  9th and 10th graders also needed three academic subjects and 11th and 12th graders needed four academic subjects to qualify.  Students - it is your responsibility to verify your name is spelled correctly and you are receiving the award you deserve.  Any questions or inaccuracies should be reported to Mrs. Frison in the Main Office.  Students will have until October 29th to verify this information.    

Mrs. Frison

 

Congratulations to the field hockey team and their winning season.  Good luck this Saturday with the first game in the playoffs.  It will be a home game at 2:00 p.m.

Mr. Gurk

 

Attention new peer mediators please stop in my office to pick up your certificates and to complete a peer mediation training survey. Thanks!

Ms. Rumler

 

Are you in a conflict with someone and want to peacefully work it out?  DHS has a great peer mediation team ready to help you. All mediations are confidential and facilitated by trained peer mediators.  All you need to do is fill out a peer mediation request form. Forms are located by the safe box across from the auditorium. You can also pick one up off the peer mediation bulletin board outside the main office.

Ms. Rumler

 

With the cold weather right around the corner, we’ll all be wearing heavier coats to school.  Please make sure your coat is all the way into the locker before you close the door to prevent locker jams.

Office

 

Attention all boys:  Any student wanting to tryout for the 2008-09 boys basketball program MUST have an athletic physical before they will be allowed to tryout.  Please note, if you have participated in a 2008 fall sport, your physical form will be on file with the Athletic department and you will not need another physical for the remainder of the school year.  To get a physical form please see Mr. Stergalas (boys athletic director).  Physical forms are just outside his office.

Coach Barkoff

 

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

 

Fall Fest Concert is on Thursday, Oct. 23rd featuring all of DHS choirs and the Elementary and Middle School Honors Choirs. Concert is at 7:30 and the cost $5.00

Mrs. Atkins

 

Looking for Community Service Hours?  Oakwood Hospital is looking for volunteers.  You must be 14 years old and attend an orientation.  For more information come to the counseling center.

Mrs. Hipple

 

Students – This Saturday is a great volunteer activity. Our area is opening a complete medical facility for homeless children –the 2nd one in all the country – in Highland Park They need a lot of help painting it in bright fun colors this Saturday. You will also be working with author of Tuesdays with Morrie, columnist, and radio personality Mitch Albom. You must have your own transportation. Come get the info this Thursday at the Interact meeting – C201.

Mrs. Phillips

 

Students – You have all heard about the safety concerns with energy drinks like Monster, Red Bull, etc. Come check out the safer X-S alternative in Cola, Citrus, and Tropical fruit at the bagel booth.

Mrs. Phillips

 

Science club meeting on Thursday at 2:20 p.m. in room D-1.  Find out about the Science Olympiad Team.  All are welcome.         

Mr. Milotz

 

Football Fans……. Don’t miss the action and excitement tomorrow night - here as YOUR Dearborn Pioneers take on the state ranked Yellowjackets from Detroit Country Day.   Kickoff is 7:00pm.

Mr. Mifsud

 

The Media Center will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday this week due to the NHS blood drive and MEAP Testing.  Students, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you sign in when you come into the Media Center at any time whether you are reading, doing homework or using the computers.  The administration needs to know where you are at all times for emergency and safety reasons and the media center staff keeps track of library usage for statistical purposes. Thanks for your cooperation!

Mrs. Richert

 

Looking for Community Service Hours?  Oakwood Hospital is looking for volunteers.  You must be 14 years old and attend an orientation.  For more information come to the counseling center.

Mrs. Hipple

 

WE NEED BAKERS!! Class of 2009 and 2011 support the bake sale at the Craft & Vendor
Extravaganza this Saturday. We need cupcakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, etc. Drop them
off in Mrs. Jones’ room E-7  during the day on Friday or in the cafeteria after school or on
Saturday. REMEMBER BAKE, BAKE, BAKE!

Mrs. Hamet

 

Sophomores - The Yankee Candle Fundraiser is going on now.  Get out there and sell, sell, sell!  The sale ends October 24th.  Parents will be in the cafeteria during lunch collecting orders and money beginning Tuesday, October 21 through Friday, October 24.

Mrs. Authier

 

The holidays are quickly approaching! Get a head start buying gifts and treat yourself to a day of shopping at the Class of 2009 & 2011 Fall Craft & Vendor Extravaganza on Saturday, October 25th from 9:30 - 4 pm in the DHS cafeteria. Admission $2 for adults; $1 for seniors and students; 12 and under free.

Mrs. Hamet

 

Lunch Menu:  Thursday: Chicken Nuggets, Friday: Grilled Cheese.

 

COUNSELING NEWS:

Reminder:  Wayne State University on site applications is today, your teacher will have your blue slip telling you the time of your appointment.  You must have signed up with Mrs. Dawson to do the On Site.

 

Attention Juniors:  Juniors taking the FREE ACT Test on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008 can sign up for a FREE Scores Back and Strategy Session Wednesday, Nov. 12th in the Media Center from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Students must sign up in the Guidance Office by Friday, November 7, 2008 for this session. Please see Mrs. Dawson.

 

Attention Juniors: Princeton Review will be running a FREE, yes FREE Practice ACT at Dearborn High School on Monday, November 3^rd from 2:30-6:30 p.m. This free ACT test is open to all juniors. Students must sign up for this event in the counseling office by Monday, October 27^th.  Please sign up early to reserve your spot for this practice test.

 

Henry Ford Centennial Library is sponsoring a joint seminar with KAPLAN titled  “Financial Aid” on Thursday, October 23 from 7:00-8:00p.m. at the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn.  This meeting will give you some insight on understanding the basics about different types of financial aid, how financial aid is determined and how to apply for aid.  If you would like more information, come to counseling office.     

 

 

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.

DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008

 

STUDENTS:

Academic Achievement Awards are posted outside the Main Office.  To earn this award you had to have a 3.5 or higher grade point average each semester last year.  9th and 10th graders also needed three academic subjects and 11th and 12th graders needed four academic subjects to qualify.  Students - it is your responsibility to verify your name is spelled correctly and you are receiving the award you deserve.  Any questions or inaccuracies should be reported to Mrs. Frison in the Main Office.  Students will have until October 29th to verify this information.    

Mrs. Frison

 

With the cold weather right around the corner, we’ll all be wearing heavier coats to school.  Please make sure your coat is all the way into the locker before you close the door to prevent locker jams.

Office

 

Fall Fest Concert is on Thursday, Oct. 23rd featuring all of DHS choirs and the Elementary and Middle School Honors Choirs. Concert is at 7:30 and the cost $5.00

Mrs. Atkins

 

Looking for Community Service Hours?  Oakwood Hospital is looking for volunteers.  You must be 14 years old and attend an orientation.  For more information come to the counseling center.

Mrs. Hipple

 

Attention all girl student-athletes, girl athletes only: THERE ARE LESS THAN 3 WEEKS UNTIL GIRLS BASKETBALL TRY-OUTS on NOVEMBER 10th.  Anyone interested in try-outs for girls Varsity, Junior Varsity, or Freshmen girls basketball teams should stop by Room C208 and put your name on the try-out list.  It is going to be a great basketball season, so sign up today!

Mr. Inch

 

Science club meeting on Thursday at 2:20 p.m. in room D-1.  Find out about the Science Olympiad Team.  All are welcome.         

Mr. Milotz

 

Attention Football Fans -  more exciting action expected this Friday at our Home game vs. the state ranked Yellowjackets of Detroit Country Day.  Come show your school spirit!

Mr. Mifsud

 

Spanish Club will meet on Wednesday this week in B-10 @ 2:20.

Ms. Sbeity

 

The Media Center will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week due to the NHS blood drive and MEAP Testing.  Students, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you sign in when you come into the Media Center at any time whether you are reading, doing homework or using the computers.  The administration needs to know where you are at all times for emergency and safety reasons and the media center staff keeps track of library usage for statistical purposes. Thanks for your cooperation!

Mrs. Richert

 

Looking for Community Service Hours?  Oakwood Hospital is looking for volunteers.  You must be 14 years old and attend an orientation.  For more information come to the counseling center.

Mrs. Hipple

 

WE NEED BAKERS!! Class of 2009 and 2011 support the bake sale at the Craft & Vendor
Extravaganza this Saturday. We need cupcakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, etc. Drop them
off in Mrs. Jones’ room E-7  during the day on Friday or in the cafeteria after school or on
Saturday. REMEMBER BAKE, BAKE, BAKE!

Mrs. Hamet

 

Sophomores - The Yankee Candle Fundraiser is going on now.  Get out there and sell, sell, sell!  The sale ends October 24th.  Parents will be in the cafeteria during lunch collecting orders and money beginning Tuesday, October 21 through Friday, October 24.

Mrs. Authier

 

The holidays are quickly approaching! Get a head start buying gifts and treat yourself to a day of shopping at the Class of 2009 & 2011 Fall Craft & Vendor Extravaganza on Saturday, October 25th from 9:30 - 4 pm in the DHS cafeteria. Admission $2 for adults; $1 for seniors and students; 12 and under free.

Mrs. Hamet

 

Lunch Menu:  Wednesday: Ravioli, Thursday: Chicken Nuggets, Friday: Grilled Cheese.

 

COUNSELING NEWS:

Reminder:  University of Michigan-Dearborn On Site Application is today your teacher will have your blue slip telling you the time of your appointment.

 

Attention Juniors: Princeton Review will be running a FREE, yes FREE Practice ACT at Dearborn High School on Monday, November 3^rd from 2:30-6:30 p.m. This free ACT test is open to all juniors. Students must sign up for this event in the counseling office by Monday, October 27^th.  Please sign up early to reserve your spot for this practice test.

 

Henry Ford Centennial Library is sponsoring a joint seminar with KAPLAN titled  “Financial Aid” on Thursday, October 23 from 7:00-8:00p.m. at the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn.  This meeting will give you some insight on understanding the basics about different types of financial aid, how financial aid is determined and how to apply for aid.  If you would like more information, come to counseling office.     

 

 

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.

DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2008

 

STAFF & STUDENTS:

On Wednesday, October 22nd, there will be a Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by NHS and chaired by Megan Czerwinski, Nathan Hamet, and Dylan O’Reilly.  All forms need to be submitted by noon Monday, October 20th, in G-1!  See Mrs. Harrison if you need extra forms.  Remember, you must be 17 years old and 110 lbs.  Save a life!  See you there!  

Mrs. Harrison

 

STUDENTS:

Academic Achievement Awards are posted outside the Main Office.  To earn this award you had to have a 3.5 or higher grade point average each semester last year.  9th and 10th graders also needed three academic subjects and 11th and 12th graders needed four academic subjects to qualify.  Students - it is your responsibility to verify your name is spelled correctly and you are receiving the award you deserve.  Any questions or inaccuracies should be reported to Mrs. Frison in the Main Office.  Students will have until October 29th to verify this information.    

Mrs. Frison

 

Attention all girl student-athletes, girl athletes only:  There is an open gym tonight, Tuesday 10/21, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.Many sport options are available - come and have some fun.  If you are interested, see Mr. Inch in room C208 to help us plan for how many girls - or just show up.  Hope to see you there.

Mr. Inch

 

Attention all girl student-athletes, girl athletes only: THERE ARE LESS THAN 3 WEEKS UNTIL GIRLS BASKETBALL TRY-OUTS on NOVEMBER 10th.  Anyone interested in try-outs for girls Varsity, Junior Varsity, or Freshmen girls basketball teams should stop by Room C208 and put your name on the try-out list.  It is going to be a great basketball season, so sign up today!

Mr. Inch

 

Science club meeting on Thursday at 2:20 p.m. in room D-1.  Find out about the Science Olympiad Team.  All are welcome.         

Mr. Milotz

 

Football Fans - big game here this Friday vs. Detroit Country Day.  Be there!

Mr. Mifsud

 

Spanish Club will meet on Wednesday this week in B-10 @ 2:20.

Ms. Sbeity

 

2009 and 2011 Class Councils– we will have a meeting after school on Tuesday, Oct. 21 in room E-7 to sign up to work the craft show this weekend. Please make sure you are there!

Mrs. Jones

 

The Media Center will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week due to the NHS blood drive and MEAP Testing.  Students, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you sign in when you come into the Media Center at any time whether you are reading, doing homework or using the computers.  The administration needs to know where you are at all times for emergency and safety reasons and the media center staff keeps track of library usage for statistical purposes. Thanks for your cooperation!

Mrs. Richert

 

Looking for Community Service Hours?  Oakwood Hospital is looking for volunteers.  You must be 14 years old and attend an orientation.  For more information come to the counseling center.

Mrs. Hipple

 

WE NEED BAKERS!! Class of 2009 and 2011 support the bake sale at the Craft & Vendor
Extravaganza this Saturday. We need cupcakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, etc. Drop them
off in Mrs. Jones’ room E-7  during the day on Friday or in the cafeteria after school or on
Saturday. REMEMBER BAKE, BAKE, BAKE!

Mrs. Hamet

 

Sophomores - The Yankee Candle Fundraiser is going on now.  Get out there and sell, sell, sell!  The sale ends October 24th.  Parents will be in the cafeteria during lunch collecting orders and money beginning Tuesday, October 21 through Friday, October 24.

Mrs. Authier

 

Calling all aspiring poets & musicians: PEACE Club is holding open auditions for “Grab the Mic for Ike,” our 3rd annual poetry and music cafe night in Wednesday 10/22 & Thursday 10/23 after school in room A-12. Bring your voice and your acoustic instruments and show us your stuff for a chance to perform at The Little Cafe on Saturday November 8th!   Also — Peace Club T-Shirt order form & money is due by Fri 10/24 to Mrs. Dobbs in A-12.  Mrs. Dobbs

Mrs. Dobbs

 

Attention all Red Cross Members:  there will be a meeting after school Tuesday, October 21^st at 2:30 in the Media Center.  Please make sure you bring comfort kits and dues if you have not paid them.  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask Mrs. Hipple in the counseling office.

Mrs. Hipple

 

The holidays are quickly approaching! Get a head start buying gifts and treat yourself to a day of shopping at the Class of 2009 & 2011 Fall Craft & Vendor Extravaganza on Saturday, October 25th from 9:30 - 4 pm in the DHS cafeteria. Admission $2 for adults; $1 for seniors and students; 12 and under free.

Mrs. Hamet

 

Last year DECA students and Marketing students:  Are you interested in a Marketing career?  Come to our DECA club meeting Tuesday, October 21 in E-12 after school.  DECA develops leadership, enhances marketing knowledge and builds a great network of students and businesses.  Come see what it’s all about every other Tuesday in Ms. Harakas’ room, E-12.

Ms. Harakas

 

Lunch Menu:  Tuesday: Nachos, Wednesday: Ravioli, Thursday: Chicken Nuggets, Friday: Grilled Cheese.

 

COUNSELING NEWS:

Reminder:  University of Michigan-Dearborn On Site Application is today your teacher will have your blue slip telling you the time of your appointment.

 

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors:  College Night hosted by Fordson High School is Tuesday, October 21st from 6:30 – 8:30 in the school cafeteria. Over 50 colleges and universities will be in attendance to highlight their academic programs.  University of Michigan – Dearborn will give presentations on the Financial Aid process for parents.  We encourage students and parents to attend and learn more about the college process.

 

Attention Juniors: Princeton Review will be running a FREE, yes FREE Practice ACT at Dearborn High School on Monday, November 3^rd from 2:30-6:30 p.m. This free ACT test is open to all juniors. Students must sign up for this event in the counseling office by Monday, October 27^th.  Please sign up early to reserve your spot for this practice test.

 

Attention Juniors and Seniors:  University of Norte Dame is having an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. at Andover High School in Bloomfield Hills.   More information go to the website at www.nd.edu.

 

Henry Ford Centennial Library is sponsoring a joint seminar with KAPLAN titled  “Financial Aid” on Thursday, October 23 from 7:00-8:00p.m. at the Henry Ford Centennial Library in Dearborn.  This meeting will give you some insight on understanding the basics about different types of financial aid, how financial aid is determined and how to apply for aid.  If you would like more information, come to counseling office.     

 

 

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.

DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

STUDENTS:
Hey DHS, the DFCU is having its grand re-opening on Thursday, September 25th. There will be a prize wheel with an assortment of candy, pens, and tickets. Teachers, don’t feel left out! Teachers who encourage students to open an account will also have a chance at prizes! Stay tuned for more announcements throughout the week.
Mr. Gass/DFCU Marketing Committee

The long-awaited return of Ultimate Frisbee is back! This Thursday, we will meet in Room D-5 (Mr. Brown’s room) right after school to explain the rules of the game. Then, we’ll go outside for a great game or two. Ultimate Frisbee, also known as Frisbee Football, is a fast, fun exciting game played by two teams of seven. We hope to see you Thursday because It’s Fun! It’s Frisbee!
It’s Frisbee Thursday!
T. Brown

Attention new peer mediators! You should have received a letter by now notifying you of our first training on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd at 9:30 in the career center located in the main office. Your signed letter acts as your pass. You will be school related for the time you are in training. If you cannot attend you must see me before Tuesday at 9:30.
Ms. Rumler

In 1981, the United Nations declared September 21, International Day of Peace. TODAY, 9/19 the Dearborn Public Schools will participate with the International Day of Peace celebration by observing a moment of silence at 2:00 p.m.

The class of 2010 is having a car wash on Saturday, Sept. 27th from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. If members of the class of 2010 would like to help, please sign up on the bulletin board in the cafeteria.
Mr. Darwich

Come experience the excitement of power volleyball Monday night here at DHS when the Dearborn Pioneers take on the Trenton Trojans in a Mega Red contest. Varsity match starts at 7:-00 p.m., JV at 5:30 p.m. and freshman at 3:30 p.m. GO PIONEERS!!
Coach Phillips

Attention all Seniors: you will be voting for your 2008 homecoming court Tuesday, September 23 in your world civ class. You will vote for 6 senior boys and 6 senior girls. Thank you.
Mrs. Jones

Attention all Michael Berry students: Please see Mrs. Malone in the counseling office on Tuesday, September 23 during the school day to vote for your 2008 homecoming court. Thank you.
Mrs. Jones

Spanish club will meet Tuesday, September 23 in B-10 after school.
Mrs. Sbeity

There will be an October Fest car wash sponsored by PFSA on Saturday, October 4th from 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Link Leaders: Would you like to win Mrs. Alcodray’s parking spot for a week this winter? The Link Leader who brings the most of their freshman group to the Freshman Tailgate TODAY will win the parking spot. See you TODAY at 5:30!
Mrs. Bernys

As you have seen, the BBB (BPA Breakfast Booth) is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. To help service our valued customers, we’d like to know what you want. What flavors of bagels? Types of drinks? Other items? Please jot down your suggestions and drop them in our suggestion canister at the BBB.
Mrs. Phillips

If you need a student ID, stop by the main office before school, after school or during lunch.
Mrs. Broderick

Lunch Menu: Monday: chicken pattie, Tuesday: Pizza, Wednesday: Chile dogs, Thursday: Chicken nuggets, Friday: Grilled Cheese.

COUNSELING NEWS:
Seniors: Calvin College, located in Grand Rapids, will waive the $35 application fee until December 1. If you are interested in attending a liberal arts Christian college, you should definitely consider Calvin. Merit-based scholarship opportunities are available to first-year students. Apply online at www.calvin.edu/apply

Attention Junior and Seniors: Schoolcraft College is having a “College Night Program” on Wednesday, October 1 from 6:30p.m. – 8:30p.m. Over 80 colleges will be represented to help students through the college process. Come to counseling office for a brochure. Contact Schoolcraft College if you have any questions at admission@schoolcraft.edu.
The counseling office has recently received information from the University of Evansville (Indiana) and the University of Toledo. Both schools have excellent scholarship opportunities and career planning services. Stop by the career center or see the counseling secretary to pick up a copy.

Attention SENIORS: Open House at University of Michigan-Dearborn on Sunday, October 5 from 12-3:30 p.m. At open house you may attend presentations about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, academic programs and take a campus tour. Register by calling 313-593-5100 or online: www.umd.umich.edu/openhouse.

Attention SENIORS: Michigan Hispanic Youth Leadership is offering a scholarship for Hispanic/Latino descent who plans to pursue an associate or bachelor’s degree. You must be enrolled as a full time college student in the fall of 2009 and have a GPA of 2.50 or better. Deadline is Tuesday, September 23rd. Come to the counseling office for an application.

Kaplan Test Prep is offering FREE ACT OR SAT QUIZ BANK. Sign up today so you can customize your quizzes, reduce your anxiety on timed tests and practice questions and you can also track your improvements and detailed explanations of your answers. Go to kaptest.com/college or call 1-800-KAP-TEST. This is a great way to improve your ACT score. Flyers in the counseling office.

DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL

DAILY BULLETIN

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008

 

STUDENTS:

Jostens will be here during all three lunches on Friday to pass out class rings that were ordered.

 

Seniors – if you haven’t ordered your cap and gown please take care of it on Friday during your lunch.

Mrs. Frison

 

Reminder:  The annual class games and bonfire will be held this Sunday at 5:00 p.m. next to the tennis courts to kickoff spirit week.  Come support your class!

Mrs. Malone

 

Attention all students:  A sign-up sheet will be passed around each lunch to sign up for this Sunday’s class games.  Sign up for either the kool aid chug off, staring contest, relay race, tug-o-war, or dance off.  Please support your class.  

Mrs. Malone

 

Attention all students:  Spirit week will start next Monday and will consist of the following:

Monday: Pajama Day, Tuesday: Athletic t-shirt day, Wednesday: Class color day (freshmen: camouflage, Sophomore: Tie-Dye, Juniors: Purple, Seniors: Blue, Staff: Beige), Thursday: Hawaiian Day, Friday: Orange/Black Day.

Mrs. Malone