Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Principal's Blog for the week of November 24th - 26th

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

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On December 4th, DHS will be hosting a meeting for parents of students in grade 8 at 6:30 in Room C208.  The letter below details the expectations for the presentation.  


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There will be a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston on Friday the 5th.  Students in World Language classes will be attending the Goya exhibit. Ms. Smith, Mrs. Cicero and Mr. Nauss will be chaperoning this wonderful learning opportunity for our students.    
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Announcements

Everyone trying out for ice hockey in Hopedale is reminded that they will need to have their completed blue card with them when they show up at the rink on Monday.
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Tryouts for Boys Basketball on Monday December 1st will be as follows:
Varsity from 4:30-7:00 and
JV from 7:00-9:00.
Both tryouts are at the High School.

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The 12 Days of Christmas Food Drive is starting again on Tuesday, December 2nd!!
Collections will be during C block this year.
All food is donated to the Douglas Food Pantry and the C block class that brings in the most food items will win a pizza party.

Please remember to bring in any Italian items on December 2nd to help your class win!
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Calling all Freshman!! The Freshman Math Meet #2 is coming up quickly!! It will be held Wednesday December 10th at Assabet Valley High School. Permission slips and practice questions are outside of Mrs. Remillards room. Permission slips are due back no later than Friday December 5th!
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STUDENT STORE
Please visit the Douglas High School Student Store!! New items have recently arrived. Remember the holidays are right around the corner! They have in a sweatshirt that is getting a good deal of attention from students and staff.  They'd make a great holiday gift for a loyal DHS student/parent or even grand-parent.  Don't delay because they may be gone before you have a chance to secure one.  They are also now selling a soft zipper case for student chromebooks. 
http://www.douglasps.net/High.cfm?subpage=1526746
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Attention students of Douglas High School do you have a family member affected by Heart Disease or know someone who is? Well, come to the high school on December 13th for the “Healthy Heart Ride”, a bike ride around the town to benefit the American Heart Association’s research and treatment of heart disease. Registration is $20.00 and waivers and registration forms are in the office. Please come out and support. Waivers can be dropped off to Mrs. Hackett in the library.

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Jordan Marcustry is looking to gather videos from school events to include in a DHS promotional video.  If you have a video that you think would help promote the outstanding events offered in our school please bring a copy to Jordan or Mr. DeNoncour, or see them in person.

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For Sam Cafarelli and Savannah Corriveau’s Senior Project they will be holding a Senior/Junior Class Night on December 5th from 6:30-9:30 pm and from now until December 5th they will be accepting donations at all lunches, any donation is greatly appreciated. All money donations will go to buying comfort toys for the children in need of that extra support at Hasboro Children’s Hospital. Please see their email for more information.

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Seniors: An admissions representative from Daniel Webster College will be here on Monday Dec. 1st.  If you would like to meet with them, come to guidance for a pass.
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Do you sing, play and instrument, have a band?  Well there’s good news – Tiger Jam is on the way.  That’s right, DHS, the music department’s annual scholarship concert is coming soon and if you would like to perform in it all you have to do is stop by the chorus room and pick up a performance application.  But don’t delay – auditions begin December 1st.  If you would like more information about performing in the concert see Mr. DeNoncour.  
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