Douglas High School Weekly Principal's Blog: Douglas High School Principal's Blog Week of October 9, 2015

Principal 's Blog

October 9, 2015

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DHS Chorus news:

I would like to share with you some information about a very exciting event that is just around the corner in which our very own Douglas High School Chorus and DHS A Cappella Ensemble (Blue Light Special) will be performing at Worcester’s renowned Mechanic’s Hall. The groups will be special guests of the Worcester Men of Song as they present their annual winter concert.

Mechanic’s Hall is widely thought to be one of the best venues in which to see and hear a performance in North America – some would even say, the world, and our students will have an opportunity to share the music they’ve prepared from its stage. The concert will also feature performances by the Worcester Men of Song Chorus and the North East District Senior Barbershop Quartet Champions Trade Secret.

Tickets for the concert are available through various outlets but are being offered at a discount rate through the high school music department.

Formal Invitation from Mr. DeNoncour

You are invited to come see the....

Douglas High School Chorus & A Cappella Ensemble

@ Worcester's Renowned Mechanic's Hall

As special guests of the Worcester Men of Song

November 21, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

$10.00 for students/ $15.00 for adults

For tickets call the DHS Music Department @ 476-4127

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The C. W. Holmes Chapter
of the National Honor Society will be holding its annual Induction Ceremony on October 19th at 7:00 in the High School Auditorium.
We invite parents, students, faculty and staff to join us as we recognize this year's new members as well as our 9 existing members of Douglas High School's National Honor Society. This annual ceremony is always a poignant and inspiring evening and we are excited to welcome in the new members.

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Ally Week

Douglas High School's GSA organization will be sponsoring Ally Week during the week of October 13-16.

The Gay-Straight Alliance at DHS seeks to educate faculty, staff and students on LGBT issues and with this information it is hoped that it will lead to a supportive school climate where all students feel safe and supported. Through the sharing of information it is hoped that we can assure that no student is made to feel marginalized while attending DHS.

Ally week is a national student-organized week of action focused on providing a forum that will enlist the support of faculty, staff and students who will commit to supporting members of any marginalized group with which they do not identify.

There will be a short assembly held on Tuesday the 13th to provide information on the goal of Ally week as well as offering faculty, staff and students the opportunity to sign a banner that pledges their support for a school community that does not condone students being bullied, harassed or marginalized in any way.

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Caps & Gowns

On Thursday the 15th, representatives from Balfour will be here to formally measure the members of the class of 2016 for their caps and gowns. This is the first of many events that will bring us quicker than most can imagine to June 3rd at 5:30 for our Graduation Ceremony. Parents and students should be talking about how they would like the students name to appear on the diploma. We will be finalizing that list in the very near future as well. We will be holding our first graduation meeting next week to begin the planning for Graduation 2016. And so it begins, the sprint to this important date.

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Planning is under way by the junior class for a new take on an old tradition. More information on this event will be coming to the Principal's Blog in upcoming editions. Stay tuned.

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Student Pictures & ID"s/Makeup date

Morin's has returned student ID's and Photo's. We have distributed ID's during Wednesday's and Thursday's lunches. We will distribute student photo packages during lunches on Tuesday the 13th and Wednesday the 14th. The makeup date for student photos is Monday October 26th. If you would like your student to have their photo retake please mark your calendar for this date.

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Homecoming vs. Sutton HS

Mark your calendar. Homecoming is next Saturday, October 17th with games against Sutton HS taking place most of the day at the HS and Elementary fields as well as our volleyball games which take places in the HS gym.

The day concludes with the annual Homecoming Dance sponsored by the Sophomore class.

Make your plans to join us for the event. Sports, Fun, Food and Dancing. It will be a full day!!

Schedule of games:

JV and Varsity Field Hockey Home vs Sutton @ 8:45(HS Field) JV and Varsity Girls Volleyball Home vs Sutton @ 9:30 Cross Country Home vs Sutton @ 9:30 JV Girls Soccer Home vs Sutton @ 10:00(HS Field) JV Boys Soccer Home vs Sutton @ 12:00(ES)
Varsity Girls Soccer Home vs Sutton @ 12:00(HS) Varsity Boys Soccer Home vs Sutton @ 2:00(HS) Football vs Valley Tech @ 3:00 (ES)

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ATTENTION

JUNIORS!

THE PSAT’S ARE BEING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14^th DURING SCHOOL!!

WHY TAKE THE PSAT’S?

TO HELP PREPARE FOR THE NEW SAT!! YOU CAN BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE KINDS OF QUESTIONS AND THE EXACT DIRECTIONS YOU WILL SEE ON THE SAT.

· SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

· YOU WILL RECEIVE FEEDBACK ON YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES ON SKILLS NECESSARY FOR COLLEGE STUDY. YOU CAN THEN FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION ON THOSE AREAS THAT COULD MOST BENEFIT FROM ADDITIONAL STUDY OR PRACTICE.

· YOU CAN SEE HOW YOUR PERFORMANCE ON AN ADMISSIONS TEST COMPARES WITH THAT OF OTHERS APPLYING TO COLLEGE.

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Class of 2015 Yearbooks
Attention members of the Class of 2015, Yearbooks Are In! If possible please plan to join us for Homecoming on October 17th when we will begin to make them available for pickup. If you are able to get to the school on the 17th and you have already paid for your yearbook, you will need to see an administrator or advisor to receive your yearbook. If you are a member of the class of 2015 and you would like to purchase a yearbook, you can do so on the 17th as well. Please plan to bring a check or money order for $65.00 that is made out to the Town of Douglas; you can use cash to purchase your yearbook as well. Following Homecoming, the yearbooks will be available for pick up in the Main Office.

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Celebration Graduation

Homecoming Spaghetti Dinner

You and all the teams are invited to a pasta dinner at Sokol Hall to wish our athletes a victorious homecoming day. Everybody is welcome to join.

Menu: Spaghetti, Meatballs, Salad, Bread & Dessert

When: Friday, October 16, 2015

Where: Sokol Hall

Time: 5:30-8:00

Cost: $5.00

Go Tigers!

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Please enjoy some photos of our teams in action from this week's games:

DOUGLAS TIGERS ATHLETIC SCHEDULE Week of October 12th, 2015

BUS

Tuesday, Oct 13th

Cross Country @ Nipmuc @ 3:30