Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Today is a B Day

Lunch Menu
Fish Fries, Corndog, Stuffed Shells, Salad Bar, Carrots, Peas, Peaches, Fruit, Apple Cake and Milk

Happy Birthday to:
Giovanni Norris
Reagan Durham
Garrett Halsey
Jacob Volkert

After School Activities
No events tonight

Upcoming Events
10/5/2016: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8 pm
10/17/2016: NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice
10/20/2016: Lifetouch Picture Re-take Day
10/24/2016: Boy’s Basketball Season Begins
10/28/2016: October Activity Night 6-8 pm

Student Newspaper
The Phoenix student newspaper will hold their first meeting TODAY, Sept. 22 from 2:50-3:50 in Mrs. Eglite’s room, 185 (8th grade hallway). If you can’t make it, send her an email (reglite@ddschools.org) Hope to see you there!

Washington DC Trip Info
8th grade students and parents are invited to an important meeting about Phoenix Middle School’s Washington, D.C. Trip, Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 6:30 pm in the Phoenix School Cafeteria. For more information visit www.worldstrides.com/signup and sign up for our trip online using Trip ID #132560.

National Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month’s first trivia has a lot of names in for the free gift card! We will have a winner Wednesday afternoon. The trivia is posted in every commons.

She was the first Mexican American to receive a major publishing contract for a work about Mexican American women. (There is a clue near the keyboarding classroom!)

Dress Code
The following are the guidelines that staff members at Phoenix School follow when enforcing the school dress code:
• Shorts and skirts should come to the student’s fingertips or lower when their arms are down to their side.
• Students can not wear spaghetti-strap or thin strapped tank tops, halter tops, one shoulder tops, or tube tops. Shirts should not be cut below the armpit in the front, side, or back. All tank tops must have straps that are at least two fingers wide. Shirts must cover the student’s midriff and not show any part of their stomach.
• Clothing that contains inappropriate or offensive language or pictures including drug and/or alcohol references and weapons will not be allowed.
• Anything that can be considered distracting to learning including gang-related colors, bandanas, loud or distracting clothing will not be allowed.
School administration will have the final say in this matter. If a student is found to be wearing something that is not deemed school appropriate, the staff member will ask the student to go to the office. They will be asked to “remedy” the dress code issue. If the student refuses to change their clothing or cover up clothing, the parent/guardian will be contacted and the student will be sent home suspended for that day.

Cell Phones
Cell phones cannot be used during your lunch time and/or during your recess time. Cell phones can be used after 2:46 pm.

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

DDHS Lunch Menu:

Fish Fries, Chalupa, Corndog, Stuffed Shells, Salad Bar, Soup, Carrots, Peas, Peaches, Fruit, Apple Cake, Milk

Announcements:

Thank you all for using your Comet Cash to purchase snack cart items and coffee! Due to the LARGE demand, we will need to reduce the number of Comet Cash that can be used to purchase items so that we can keep offering you the snack cart on a daily basis. Beginning today you may use ONE Comet Cash per item to take 25 cents off of each item you purchase.  Thank you for your support!

Homecoming 2016: “Around the World” Homecoming tickets and t-shirts go on sale next week Monday, Sept 26th during lunch.  Tickets will be $5 and t-shirts will be $10.  You must have a ticket purchased in order to attend the dance on Saturday, Oct 1st. Guest pass forms are available NOW in the Athletic office.  Forms must be returned by Wednesday, Sept 28th at 3pm in order to buy a ticket for your guest.

Photo Club meeting on Thursday, September 22 after school in Room 135. If students are interested, but not able to attend, to please speak to Mrs. Vogt.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: If you are interested in a winter or spring sport and have not completed the online athletic registration yet you may do so at https://delavandarien-ar.rschooltoday.com. Just a reminder! A current physical must be on file and ALL fees have to be paid before you can participate.  If you have questions, please see Mrs Nordahl or Mr Otte in the Athletic Office.

Are you or someone you know being bullied?  Do you like to skate, or ride BMX?  If you answered yes to one or both of those questions, then on Friday, September 23rd we have something exciting for you.  Appearing at DDHS in the senior parking lot on Friday at 2:00, the ASA High School Tour action sports will be putting on a bullying prevention show.  Come on out, learning about how to prevent bullying, while watching some of the best action sport athletes in the world perform.  Prizes will be included.

DDHS Community Service Opportunity: Tuesday Oct. 4, Wednesday, Oct. 5 and Thursday, Oct. 6 TC is having their Academic Parent Teacher Team conferences at from 5:30 p.m-7:00 p.m.  They are seeking a few high school students to supervise school age children starting at 5:15 p.m. until 7 in TC gym during the conferences. TC will provide activities, snacks and a movie, so all they would need to do is show up and play with kids for a few hours. Please sign up in Student Services

Aram Public Library is having a Teen Sherlockian Extravaganza: Solve a mystery—and meet an author!—at Aram Public Library!  You are formally invited to a special, after-hours evening of mystery.  First, you’ll need to use your finely-honed detective skills to solve a series of clues and riddles. Do you have what it takes to crack the case?  Then, get in the inside scoop about A Study in Charlotte and overall author-awesomeness from our special guest, author Brittany Cavallaro!  Cosplay is encouraged, so—once again—be sure to don your finest attire! *Book Discussion: A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro – Wednesday, September 21 at 4 pm at Panera/ *Mystery in the Mind Palace: Costumed Tea Party – Sunday, September 25th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Barrett Memorial Library in Williams Bay/ *Pizza & a Movie: Young Sherlock Holmes (PG-13) – Tuesday, September 27 at 4 p.m. at Aram Public Library and Barrett Memorial Library (Registration required at both locations)/ *Sherlock Night & Author Visit with Brittany Cavallaro – Friday, September 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Aram Public Library in Delavan.

Attention Students & Staff – Announcement from Mr. Karedes, Principal: Students are not allowed to go to their cars during the school day.  Please remember to bring everything you need from your vehicle when you arrive, including books, lunch, projects, Chromebooks, etc.   If you have questions, please see Mr. Karedes.

If you are interested in studying overseas next year, please see Ms. Martin ASAP. Applications are due by October 17th.

The Youth Options program allows public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take post-secondary courses at a Wisconsin technical college, a UW System college or university, a Wisconsin tribally controlled college, or a Wisconsin private, nonprofit college or university.  The deadline for applications for the Spring semester is October 1st.  Please don’t hesitate to see Mr. Shade for more information or go to http://dpi.wi.gov/youthoptions.

Community Service Opportunity: Help with the SMILES organization. S.M.I.L.E.S. is looking for (4) volunteers to set up and run a games table as entertainment for young children at their Superstar Student Horse Show event.  SMILES will provide the materials; volunteers will set up and run the games.  The event is on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 9:30 – 2:30 pm.  You can get more information and volunteer by going to the DAYS Website and clicking on the ‘volunteer’ tab (www.daysfoundation.org/volunteer).

Community Service Opportunity: Help with Delavan Christian School Pie-Making and Sale Saturday, October 8, 2016 to: (1) Provide childcare – crafts, games, playground, etc. for children younger than 3rd grade (2) Help on the Apple Pie Assembly Line and help in the fun of assembling apple pies. Volunteers may work the morning shift (7:30 – 11:30), the afternoon shift (12:00 – 4:00) or all day.  More information is available on the DAYS website: Go to www.daysfoundation.org/volunteer

If you are interested in studying overseas next year, please see Ms. Martin ASAP. Applications are due by October 17th.

Sophomores and Juniors: If interested sign up to take the Pre-SAT/National Merit Scholarship Corporation. By taking this test you can see if you qualify for any National Merit Scholarships, your college readiness, estimated SAT score and academic strengths/weaknesses.  Only juniors are eligible for the National Merit Scholarship.  The test date is October 19th, 2016.  The cost for the test is $15.  The sign up will remain open September 22th, 2016.  You may also grab a Quick Reference Guide to the PSAT in Student Services. Once you pay you will be given a Student Guide to help you prepare for the test.  Any questions, please contact Ms. McIlquham.  Fee is due by September 22nd at 3pm.

A Representative from UW Rock County & all 2 Yr Campuses will be visiting DDHS on Friday, September 23rd from 9:30-10:30 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from Gateway Technical College, Elkhorn WI will be visiting DDHS Student Services on Tuesday, September 27th from 8:00 – 9:00 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from U.W. Green Bay, Green Bay, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, September 29th from 1:00 – 2:00 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from the US Air Force will be visiting D.D.H.S on Tuesday, October 4th, from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room during all 3 lunch periods.

A Representative from St Ambrose University, Davenport, IA will be visiting D.D.H.S on Wednesday, October 5th, from 12:30 – 1:30 in the Student Services conference room. Please stop in to Student Services to sign up. You must have your teacher’s permission to attend.

A Representative from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI will be visiting DHHS on Thursday, October 6th, from 10:00 – 11:00 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from Ripon College, Ripon, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 6th from 1:00 -2:00 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from the U.S. Navy will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 12th from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room.

UW Whitewater is offering an “All Expense Paid” day to any girl interested in Business on Friday, October 14th. Please contact Ms. Slawson in RM# 142, if you are interested. The first 30 girls to return their permission slip will get to go.

A Representative from UW Whitewater, Whitewater, WI will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 24th from 9:30 -10:30 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from UW Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 27th from 1:00 – 2:00 in the Student Services Conference Room.

A Representative from Northern Michigan University Marquette – Michigan will be visiting DDHS on Tuesday, November 1st from 8:30-9:30 in the Student Services conference room.

Juniors & Seniors: The Free Application For Federal Student Aid offers more than $150 billion each year in grants, loans, and work study funds for college or career school.  The application window opens October 1, 2016.  FAFSA and college planning information sessions: Date: October 5, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM Date:  November 3, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 6:00PM-7:00PM

A Representative from Marion University, Fond du Lac, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, November 3rd from 12:00 – 1:00 in the Student Services conference room.

Co-Curricular Activities:

7:00pm Tennis: Girls Varsity Seed Meeting Badger High School, Elkhorn Area, Union Grove, Waterford, Westosha Central, Wilmot Union vs. Burlington @ Burlington High School

DELAVAN — Delavan-Darien High School is hosting a leading anti-bullying school assembly that features some of the top X-Games athletes this Friday, Sept. 23.

One out of every four high school students has reported being bullied during the school year. ASA Entertainment, the country’s leading action sports event producer, is taking action to prevent bullying and increase awareness of its effects by visiting 100 high schools in 20 cities across America with an entertaining, educational and impactful action sports assembly program.

Along with Delavan-Darien High School, the ASA High School Tour is visiting the Milwaukee area for performances at Waukesha North High School, Nathan Hale High School, Milwaukee Lutheran High School, and Fort Atkinson High School.

The program brings five top skateboarding, BMX and inline skating pros to high school campuses to perform incredible stunts on a specially designed 12-foot high mobile half pipe ramp while educating the students about bullying prevention and how to be an ally to victims of bullying. These shows present a rare opportunity for students to interact with these elite-level athletes in a one-on-one setting.

The combination of an action-packed performance by top X-Games pros, paired with the bullying prevention message, captivates students in a unique way and helps them retain the important facts. The goals of the ASA High School Tour are to increase awareness of the realities of bullying in high schools and share a preventative and positive message for change with students.

The list of pros scheduled to appear on the U.S. Tour includes Trevor Meyer (St. Park, MN), Mykel Larrin (Racine, WI), Coco Zurita (Santiago, Chile), Steve McCann (Melbourne, AUS), Jimmy Walker (Chicago, IL), Zack Warden (St. Louis, MO), Colton Satterfield (Salt Lake City, UT), Paul-Luc Ronchetti (Norfolk, UK), Josh Stafford (San Diego, CA), Nolan Munroe (Rindge, NH), Mat Olson (Phoenix, AZ), and Eito Yasutoko (Kobe, Japan).

2016 will mark the 17th year that ASA Entertainment has produced the Tour, visiting over 1,500 schools and reaching 3 million students. Through the support of its backers, which includes the U.S. Marine Corps, the Anti- Defamation League and ASA Entertainment, the Tour’s events are provided to schools free of charge.

“The ASA High School Tour is probably the most rewarding program we produce,” said ASA Entertainment CEO, Rick Bratman. “The ASA staff, the action sports pros and the sponsors whole-heartedly support the Tour’s cause and message. When kids come up to us and say they decided to help a classmate avoid a difficult situation through an act of kindness because of our program, it is exceptionally gratifying.”

For the full 2016 ASA High School Tour schedule, please click here. To download a copy of the media guide for more information about the athletes, click here.

For more information on the ASA High School Tour, please visit www.asahighschooltour.com. To follow the Tour via social media, use #ASAHighSchoolTour and follow @ASAactionsports (Twitter & Instagram) and ASA Entertainment (Facebook).

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About ASA Entertainment:

Founded in 1994, ASA Entertainment Group, LLC is an action sports event, television and content production agency focused on creating and executing customized, turn-key marketing programs that range in scale from grassroots to global. ASA’s events, featuring skateboarding, freestyle BMX, inline skating, freestyle motocross, snowboarding, surfing and music, are broadcast domestically on eight networks (including CBS and FOX Sports), and distributed to more than 700 million HH globally via 30 international broadcast partners. ASA’s productions span the spectrum from large, international competitions such as the ASA Action Sports World Tour, the World Championships of Freestyle Motocross, the Supergirl Pro Series and the ASA Big Air Triples to amateur contests, lifestyle and branded entertainment events, demonstrations, exhibitions, school programs and mobile tours. After 22 years as a leader in action sports, ASA Entertainment regularly connects brands to consumers through its platform of premium action sports and lifestyle content. For more information, visit ASAentertainment.com.

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Thursday, September 22, 2016

DDHS Lunch Menu:

Salisbury Steak, Cheeseburger, Hotdog, Burrito, Mixed Greens, Soup, Mashed Potatoes, California Veggies, Rolls, Mandarin Oranges, Fruit, Frozen Slushie, Milk

Announcements:

If you are looking for some excitement during your school week, then on Friday, September 23rd, we’ve got you covered.  You will be treated to an incredible performance put on by ASA Entertainment.  Watch top athletes perform on a half-pipe right here on our campus all while learning valuable information about bullying prevention.  It’s also a chance to win great prizes by knowing your bullying facts.  For more info on the show message, and to see photos from past events, check out www.ASAHighSchoolTour.com.

Thank you all for using your Comet Cash to purchase snack cart items and coffee! Due to the LARGE demand, we will need to reduce the number of Comet Cash that can be used to purchase items so that we can keep offering you the snack cart on a daily basis. You may use ONE Comet Cash per item to take 25 cents off of each item you purchase.  Thank you for your support!

Homecoming 2016: “Around the World” Homecoming tickets and t-shirts go on sale next week Monday, Sept 26th during lunch.  Tickets will be $5 and t-shirts will be $10.  You must have a ticket purchased in order to attend the dance on Saturday, Oct 1st. Guest pass forms are available NOW in the Athletic office.  Forms must be returned by Wednesday, Sept 28th at 3pm in order to buy a ticket for your guest.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: If you are interested in a winter or spring sport and have not completed the online athletic registration yet you may do so at https://delavandarien-ar.rschooltoday.com. Just a reminder! A current physical must be on file and ALL fees have to be paid before you can participate.  If you have questions, please see Mrs Nordahl or Mr Otte in the Athletic Office.

Sophomores and Juniors: If interested sign up to take the Pre-SAT/National Merit Scholarship Corporation. By taking this test you can see if you qualify for any National Merit Scholarships, your college readiness, estimated SAT score and academic strengths/weaknesses.  Only juniors are eligible for the National Merit Scholarship.  The test date is October 19th, 2016.  The cost for the test is $15.  The sign up will remain open September 22th, 2016.  You may also grab a Quick Reference Guide to the PSAT in Student Services. Once you pay you will be given a Student Guide to help you prepare for the test.  Any questions, please contact Ms. McIlquham.  Fee is due by September 22nd at 3pm.

A Representative from UW Rock County & all 2 Yr Campuses will be visiting DDHS on Friday, September 23rd from 9:30-10:30 in the Student Services conference room.

Community Service Opportunity: Help with the SMILES organization. S.M.I.L.E.S. is looking for (4) volunteers to set up and run a games table as entertainment for young children at their Superstar Student Horse Show event.  SMILES will provide the materials; volunteers will set up and run the games.  The event is on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 9:30 – 2:30 pm.  You can get more information and volunteer by going to the DAYS Website and clicking on the ‘volunteer’ tab (www.daysfoundation.org/volunteer).

Aram Public Library is having a Teen Sherlockian Extravaganza: Solve a mystery—and meet an author!—at Aram Public Library!  You are formally invited to a special, after-hours evening of mystery.  First, you’ll need to use your finely-honed detective skills to solve a series of clues and riddles. Do you have what it takes to crack the case?  Then, get in the inside scoop about A Study in Charlotte and overall author-awesomeness from our special guest, author Brittany Cavallaro!  Cosplay is encouraged, so—once again—be sure to don your finest attire! *Mystery in the Mind Palace: Costumed Tea Party – Sunday, September 25th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Barrett Memorial Library in Williams Bay/ *Pizza & a Movie: Young Sherlock Holmes (PG-13) – Tuesday, September 27 at 4 p.m. at Aram Public Library and Barrett Memorial Library (Registration required at both locations)/ *Sherlock Night & Author Visit with Brittany Cavallaro – Friday, September 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Aram Public Library in Delavan.

A Representative from Gateway Technical College, Elkhorn WI will be visiting DDHS Student Services on Tuesday, September 27th from 8:00 – 9:00 in the Student Services conference room.

US Marine Corps will be here Tuesday, September 27th from 11:00 – 12:15 in student services

A Representative from U.W. Green Bay, Green Bay, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, September 29th from 1:00 – 2:00 in the Student Services conference room.

The Youth Options program allows public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take post-secondary courses at a Wisconsin technical college, a UW System college or university, a Wisconsin tribally controlled college, or a Wisconsin private, nonprofit college or university.  The deadline for applications for the Spring semester is October 1st.  Please don’t hesitate to see Mr. Shade for more information or go to http://dpi.wi.gov/youthoptions.

A Representative from the US Air Force will be visiting D.D.H.S on Tuesday, October 4th, from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room during all 3 lunch periods.

A Representative from St Ambrose University, Davenport, IA will be visiting D.D.H.S on Wednesday, October 5th, from 12:30 – 1:30 in the Student Services conference room. Please stop in to Student Services to sign up. You must have your teacher’s permission to attend.

DDHS Community Service Opportunity: Tuesday Oct. 4, Wednesday, Oct. 5 and Thursday, Oct. 6 TC is having their Academic Parent Teacher Team conferences at from 5:30 p.m-7:00 p.m.  They are seeking a few high school students to supervise school age children starting at 5:15 p.m. until 7 in TC gym during the conferences. TC will provide activities, snacks and a movie, so all they would need to do is show up and play with kids for a few hours. Please sign up in Student Services

A Representative from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI will be visiting DHHS on Thursday, October 6th, from 10:00 – 11:00 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from Ripon College, Ripon, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 6th from 1:00 -2:00 in the Student Services conference room.

Community Service Opportunity: Help with Delavan Christian School Pie-Making and Sale Saturday, October 8, 2016 to: (1) Provide childcare – crafts, games, playground, etc. for children younger than 3rd grade (2) Help on the Apple Pie Assembly Line and help in the fun of assembling apple pies. Volunteers may work the morning shift (7:30 – 11:30), the afternoon shift (12:00 – 4:00) or all day.  More information is available on the DAYS website: Go to www.daysfoundation.org/volunteer

A Representative from the U.S. Navy will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 12th from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room.

UW Whitewater is offering an “All Expense Paid” day to any girl interested in Business on Friday, October 14th. Please contact Ms. Slawson in RM# 142, if you are interested. The first 30 girls to return their permission slip will get to go.

If you are interested in studying overseas next year, please see Ms. Martin ASAP. Applications are due by October 17th.

A Representative from UW Whitewater, Whitewater, WI will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 24th from 9:30 -10:30 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from UW Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 27th from 1:00 – 2:00 in the Student Services Conference Room.

A Representative from Northern Michigan University Marquette – Michigan will be visiting DDHS on Tuesday, November 1st from 8:30-9:30 in the Student Services conference room.

Juniors & Seniors: The Free Application For Federal Student Aid offers more than $150 billion each year in grants, loans, and work study funds for college or career school.  The application window opens October 1, 2016.  FAFSA and college planning information sessions: Date: October 5, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM Date:  November 3, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 6:00PM-7:00PM

A Representative from Marion University, Fond du Lac, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, November 3rd from 12:00 – 1:00 in the Student Services conference room.

Co-Curricular Activities:

1:00pm Tennis: Girls Varsity Conference Varsity Tournament Badger High School, Elkhorn Area, Union Grove, Waterford, Westosha Central, Wilmot Union vs. Burlington @ Burlington High School

4:30pm Football: Freshman Game vs. Burlington @ DDHS – Borg Stadium

4:30pm Soccer: Boys JV1 Match Burlington @ Burlington High School

6:15pm Football: JV Game vs. Burlington @ Delavan-Darien High School

6:30pm Soccer: Boys Varsity Match Burlington @ Burlington High School

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Today is an A Day

Lunch Menu
Salisbury Steak, Cheeseburger, Burrito, Mashed Potatoes, California Vegetables, Rolls, Mandarin Oranges, Fruit, Frozen Slushie and Milk

Happy Birthday to:
Brendan Moralez

After School Activities
No events tonight

Upcoming Events
10/5/2016: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8 pm
10/17/2016: NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice
10/20/2016: Lifetouch Picture Re-take Day
10/24/2016: Boy’s Basketball Season Begins
10/28/2016: October Activity Night 6-8 pm

Student Newspaper
The Phoenix student newspaper will hold their first meeting TODAY, Sept. 22 from 2:50-3:50 in Mrs. Eglite’s room, 185 (8th grade hallway). If you can’t make it, send her an email (reglite@ddschools.org) Hope to see you there!

Washington DC Trip Info
8th grade students and parents are invited to an important meeting about Phoenix Middle School’s Washington, D.C. Trip tonight, Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 6:30 PM in the Phoenix School Cafeteria. For more information visit www.worldstrides.com/signup and sign up for our trip online using Trip ID #132560.

Homecoming Week 2016
The “dress up” day schedule for Homecoming Week is as follows:
Monday, September 26th: Team Day – Come dressed to support your favorite team
Tuesday, September 27th: Pajama Day – Get comfy!
Wednesday, September 28th: Class Color Day!
• 6th – Red
• 7th – Yellow
• 8th – Blue
Thursday, September 29th: Twin Day – Two is better than one!
Friday, September 30th: Blue/Gold Day – Show your Comet Pride!
** The grade level with the most participation will win $250 to plan a special activity decided upon by their teachers! Have fun and participate!!
National Hispanic Heritage Month
The answer to our first Hispanic Heritage Month trivia was Sandra Cisneros. Our first winner is Brianna Gunnink. Remember there are more chances to win a gift card! Here is the second trivia question:

This Cuban singer, who passed away in 2003, was well known for her salsa music and is known as a Latin American icon. (There is a clue near the keyboarding classroom!)
Dress Code
The following are the guidelines that staff members at Phoenix School follow when enforcing the school dress code:
• Shorts and skirts should come to the student’s fingertips or lower when their arms are down to their side.
• Students can not wear spaghetti-strap or thin strapped tank tops, halter tops, one shoulder tops, or tube tops. Shirts should not be cut below the armpit in the front, side, or back. All tank tops must have straps that are at least two fingers wide. Shirts must cover the student’s midriff and not show any part of their stomach.
• Clothing that contains inappropriate or offensive language or pictures including drug and/or alcohol references and weapons will not be allowed.
• Anything that can be considered distracting to learning including gang-related colors, bandanas, loud or distracting clothing will not be allowed.
School administration will have the final say in this matter. If a student is found to be wearing something that is not deemed school appropriate, the staff member will ask the student to go to the office. They will be asked to “remedy” the dress code issue. If the student refuses to change their clothing or cover up clothing, the parent/guardian will be contacted and the student will be sent home suspended for that day.

Cell Phones
Cell phones cannot be used during your lunch time and/or during your recess time. Cell phones can be used after 2:46 pm.

INFO RE: GENERAL LOCK AND HOLD: DDHS had a “General Lock and Hold” situation today (September 22, 2016) for an ill student in the hallway. We call a “General Lock and Hold” for any medical situations in our school buildings to ensure an ill individual receives the care and attention her or she needs without interruption and to try and provide privacy for the ill person. The City of Delavan Police Department received several calls about this afternoon’s situation so we wanted to provide the information here to clear up any rumors that may be swirling in our community.

Friday, September 23, 2016
Today is a B Day

Lunch Menu
Pizza Dippers with Sauce, Hot and Spicy chicken Pattie, Meatball Sandwich, Mixed Greens, Veggie Sticks, Dip, Fruit, Fruit Snack and Milk

Happy Birthday to:
Savannah Block
Mrs. Hetzel

After School Activities
No events tonight

Upcoming Events
10/5/2016: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8 pm
10/17/2016: NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice
10/20/2016: Lifetouch Picture Re-take Day
10/24/2016: Boy’s Basketball Season Begins
10/28/2016: October Activity Night 6-8 pm

Homecoming Week 2016
The “dress up” day schedule for Homecoming Week is as follows:
Monday, September 26th: Team Day – Come dressed to support your favorite team
Tuesday, September 27th: Pajama Day – Get comfy!
Wednesday, September 28th: Class Color Day!
• 6th – Red
• 7th – Yellow
• 8th – Blue
Thursday, September 29th: Twin Day – Two is better than one!
Friday, September 30th: Blue/Gold Day – Show your Comet Pride!
** The grade level with the most participation will win $250 to plan a special activity decided upon by their teachers! Have fun and participate!!
National Hispanic Heritage Month
The answer to our first Hispanic Heritage Month trivia was Sandra Cisneros. Our first winner is Brianna Gunnink. Remember there are more chances to win a gift card! Here is the second trivia question:

This Cuban singer, who passed away in 2003, was well known for her salsa music and is known as a Latin American icon. (There is a clue near the keyboarding classroom!)
Dress Code
The following are the guidelines that staff members at Phoenix School follow when enforcing the school dress code:
• Shorts and skirts should come to the student’s fingertips or lower when their arms are down to their side.
• Students can not wear spaghetti-strap or thin strapped tank tops, halter tops, one shoulder tops, or tube tops. Shirts should not be cut below the armpit in the front, side, or back. All tank tops must have straps that are at least two fingers wide. Shirts must cover the student’s midriff and not show any part of their stomach.
• Clothing that contains inappropriate or offensive language or pictures including drug and/or alcohol references and weapons will not be allowed.
• Anything that can be considered distracting to learning including gang-related colors, bandanas, loud or distracting clothing will not be allowed.
School administration will have the final say in this matter. If a student is found to be wearing something that is not deemed school appropriate, the staff member will ask the student to go to the office. They will be asked to “remedy” the dress code issue. If the student refuses to change their clothing or cover up clothing, the parent/guardian will be contacted and the student will be sent home suspended for that day.

Cell Phones
Cell phones cannot be used during your lunch time and/or during your recess time. Cell phones can be used after 2:46 pm.

Friday, September 23, 2016

DDHS Lunch Menu:

Pizza Dippers w/ Sauce, Pork BBQ, Hot & Spicy Chicken Pattie, Meatball Sandwich, Mixed Greens, Veggie Sticks w/ Dip, Fruit Cocktail, Fruit, Milk

Announcements:

POW-MIA Recognition Day: Established to recognize those who suffered or suffer captivity in foreign countries while in active service with the U.S. armed forces. Celebrated on the Friday of the third week in September.

ATTENTION SENIORS!  PARKING IN THE SENIOR LOT WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY due to the presenters coming for the Wisconsin Education Fair (WEF).  Please park in the underclassmen lot.

DDHS is taking a group of students on an Amazing trip to Barcelona, Madrid, and Rome, Spring of 2018. If you are interested in coming, please stop by Ms. Pfarr’s room #148 for more information. The Parent informational meeting is being held in the Auditorium at 6pm on Monday, September 26, 2016. Hope to see you there.

Are you or someone you know being bullied?  Do you like to skate, or ride BMX?  If you answered yes to one or both of those questions, then on Friday, September 23rd we have something exciting for you.  Appearing at DDHS in the senior parking lot on Friday at 2:00, the ASA High School Tour action sports will be putting on a bullying prevention show.  Come on out, learning about how to prevent bullying, while watching some of the best action sport athletes in the world perform.  Prizes will be included.

Thank you all for using your Comet Cash to purchase snack cart items and coffee! Due to the LARGE demand, we will need to reduce the number of Comet Cash that can be used to purchase items so that we can keep offering you the snack cart on a daily basis. You may use ONE Comet Cash per item to take 25 cents off of each item you purchase.  Thank you for your support!

Homecoming 2016: “Around the World” Homecoming tickets and t-shirts go on sale next week Monday, Sept 26th during lunch.  Tickets will be $5 and t-shirts will be $10.  You must have a ticket purchased in order to attend the dance on Saturday, Oct 1st. Guest pass forms are available NOW in the Athletic office.  Forms must be returned by Wednesday, Sept 28th at 3pm in order to buy a ticket for your guest.

ATTENTION ATHLETES: If you are interested in a winter or spring sport and have not completed the online athletic registration yet you may do so at https://delavandarien-ar.rschooltoday.com. Just a reminder! A current physical must be on file and ALL fees have to be paid before you can participate.  If you have questions, please see Mrs Nordahl or Mr Otte in the Athletic Office.

A Representative from UW Rock County & all 2 Yr Campuses will be visiting DDHS on Friday, September 23rd from 9:30-10:30 in the Student Services conference room.

Community Service Opportunity: Help with the SMILES organization. S.M.I.L.E.S. is looking for (4) volunteers to set up and run a games table as entertainment for young children at their Superstar Student Horse Show event.  SMILES will provide the materials; volunteers will set up and run the games.  The event is on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 9:30 – 2:30 pm.  You can get more information and volunteer by going to the DAYS Website and clicking on the ‘volunteer’ tab (www.daysfoundation.org/volunteer).

Aram Public Library is having a Teen Sherlockian Extravaganza: Solve a mystery—and meet an author!—at Aram Public Library!  You are formally invited to a special, after-hours evening of mystery.  First, you’ll need to use your finely-honed detective skills to solve a series of clues and riddles. Do you have what it takes to crack the case?  Then, get in the inside scoop about A Study in Charlotte and overall author-awesomeness from our special guest, author Brittany Cavallaro!  Cosplay is encouraged, so—once again—be sure to don your finest attire! *Mystery in the Mind Palace: Costumed Tea Party – Sunday, September 25th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Barrett Memorial Library in Williams Bay/ *Pizza & a Movie: Young Sherlock Holmes (PG-13) – Tuesday, September 27 at 4 p.m. at Aram Public Library and Barrett Memorial Library (Registration required at both locations)/ *Sherlock Night & Author Visit with Brittany Cavallaro – Friday, September 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Aram Public Library in Delavan.

A Representative from Gateway Technical College, Elkhorn WI will be visiting DDHS Student Services on Tuesday, September 27th from 8:00 – 9:00 in the Student Services conference room.

US Marine Corps will be here Tuesday, September 27th from 11:00 – 12:15 in student services

A Representative from U.W. Green Bay, Green Bay, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, September 29th from 1:00 – 2:00 in the Student Services conference room.

The Youth Options program allows public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take post-secondary courses at a Wisconsin technical college, a UW System college or university, a Wisconsin tribally controlled college, or a Wisconsin private, nonprofit college or university.  The deadline for applications for the Spring semester is October 1st.  Please don’t hesitate to see Mr. Shade for more information or go to http://dpi.wi.gov/youthoptions.

A Representative from the US Air Force will be visiting D.D.H.S on Tuesday, October 4th, from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room during all 3 lunch periods.

A Representative from St Ambrose University, Davenport, IA will be visiting D.D.H.S on Wednesday, October 5th, from 12:30 – 1:30 in the Student Services conference room. Please stop in to Student Services to sign up. You must have your teacher’s permission to attend.

DDHS Community Service Opportunity: Tuesday Oct. 4, Wednesday, Oct. 5 and Thursday, Oct. 6 TC is having their Academic Parent Teacher Team conferences at from 5:30 p.m-7:00 p.m.  They are seeking a few high school students to supervise school age children starting at 5:15 p.m. until 7 in TC gym during the conferences. TC will provide activities, snacks and a movie, so all they would need to do is show up and play with kids for a few hours. Please sign up in Student Services

A Representative from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI will be visiting DHHS on Thursday, October 6th, from 10:00 – 11:00 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from Ripon College, Ripon, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 6th from 1:00 -2:00 in the Student Services conference room.

Community Service Opportunity: Help with Delavan Christian School Pie-Making and Sale Saturday, October 8, 2016 to: (1) Provide childcare – crafts, games, playground, etc. for children younger than 3rd grade (2) Help on the Apple Pie Assembly Line and help in the fun of assembling apple pies. Volunteers may work the morning shift (7:30 – 11:30), the afternoon shift (12:00 – 4:00) or all day.  More information is available on the DAYS website: Go to www.daysfoundation.org/volunteer

A Representative from the U.S. Navy will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 12th from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room.

UW Whitewater is offering an “All Expense Paid” day to any girl interested in Business on Friday, October 14th. Please contact Ms. Slawson in RM# 142, if you are interested. The first 30 girls to return their permission slip will get to go.

If you are interested in studying overseas next year, please see Ms. Martin ASAP. Applications are due by October 17th.

A Representative from UW Whitewater, Whitewater, WI will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 24th from 9:30 -10:30 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from UW Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 27th from 1:00 – 2:00 in the Student Services Conference Room.

A Representative from Northern Michigan University Marquette – Michigan will be visiting DDHS on Tuesday, November 1st from 8:30-9:30 in the Student Services conference room.

Juniors & Seniors: The Free Application For Federal Student Aid offers more than $150 billion each year in grants, loans, and work study funds for college or career school.  The application window opens October 1, 2016.  FAFSA and college planning information sessions: Date: October 5, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM Date:  November 3, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 6:00PM-7:00PM

A Representative from Marion University, Fond du Lac, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, November 3rd from 12:00 – 1:00 in the Student Services conference room.

Co-Curricular Activities:

4:30pm Soccer: Boys JV2 Match Elkhorn Area @ Elkhorn Area High School

7:00pm Football: Varsity Game Burlington @ Burlington High School

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

DDHS Lunch Menu:

Orange Chicken w/ Rice, Chicken Parmesan, Hotdog, Grilled Cheese, Mixed Greens, Soup, Carrots, Peas, Mandarin Oranges, Fruit, Milk

Announcements:

An e-mail was sent out last week to those who ordered a 2015-2016 yearbook.  Please stop by the athletic office before or after school and pick yours up.

Homecoming 2016: Tickets and T-shirts are on sale now! Stop by the school store during your lunch period to pick them up. Guest pass forms are due back to the Athletic Office by 3pm on Wednesday, Sept 28th. The dance will be Saturday, October 1st from 8-11pm and tickets are $5. You must have a ticket purchased by the end of lunch on Friday in order to attend. Other Homecoming events going on this week include: Float building (Tues 5-8, Wed 4-6, Thurs 5-8) at the City Garage, Boys Volleyball game (Wed at 5pm), and Girls Powderpuff (Wed at 7pm). Homecoming 2016 Dress-Up Days: Monday – America/ Tuesday – Pajama Day/ Wednesday – Blue & Gold Day/ Thursday – Tacky Tourist Day/ Friday – Class Color Day.

Aram Public Library is having a Teen Sherlockian Extravaganza: Solve a mystery—and meet an author!—at Aram Public Library!  You are formally invited to a special, after-hours evening of mystery.  First, you’ll need to use your finely-honed detective skills to solve a series of clues and riddles. Do you have what it takes to crack the case?  Then, get in the inside scoop about A Study in Charlotte and overall author-awesomeness from our special guest, author Brittany Cavallaro!  Cosplay is encouraged, so—once again—be sure to don your finest attire! *Pizza & a Movie: Young Sherlock Holmes (PG-13) – Tuesday, September 27 at 4 p.m. at Aram Public Library and Barrett Memorial Library (Registration required at both locations)/ *Sherlock Night & Author Visit with Brittany Cavallaro – Friday, September 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Aram Public Library in Delavan.

A Representative from Gateway Technical College, Elkhorn WI will be visiting DDHS Student Services on Tuesday, September 27th from 8:00 – 9:00 in the Student Services conference room.

US Marine Corps will be here Tuesday, September 27th from 11:00 – 12:15 in student services

A Representative from U.W. Green Bay, Green Bay, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, September 29th from 1:00 – 2:00 in the Student Services conference room.

The Youth Options program allows public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take post-secondary courses at a Wisconsin technical college, a UW System college or university, a Wisconsin tribally controlled college, or a Wisconsin private, nonprofit college or university.  The deadline for applications for the Spring semester is October 1st.  Please don’t hesitate to see Mr. Shade for more information or go to http://dpi.wi.gov/youthoptions.

Banned Book Week Sept. 25- Oct. 2 – Stop by the library and see the display and some of the book titles that have been banned in the past. You many be surprised.

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Highlighting the value of free and open access to information, Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community –- librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types –- in shared support of the freedom to seek, to publish, to read, and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.

Parent Advisory Meeting: Our next Parent Advisory Meeting will occur on Monday, Oct. 3, from 6-7 pm.  We welcome all parents of high school students to attend, hear and contribute to things happening at Delavan-Darien High School.  The featured content area that night will be mathematics.

A Representative from the US Air Force will be visiting D.D.H.S on Tuesday, October 4th, from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room during all 3 lunch periods.

A Representative from St Ambrose University, Davenport, IA will be visiting D.D.H.S on Wednesday, October 5th, from 12:30 – 1:30 in the Student Services conference room. Please stop in to Student Services to sign up. You must have your teacher’s permission to attend.

DDHS Community Service Opportunity: Tuesday Oct. 4, Wednesday, Oct. 5 and Thursday, Oct. 6 TC is having their Academic Parent Teacher Team conferences at from 5:30 p.m-7:00 p.m.  They are seeking a few high school students to supervise school age children starting at 5:15 p.m. until 7 in TC gym during the conferences. TC will provide activities, snacks and a movie, so all they would need to do is show up and play with kids for a few hours. Please sign up in Student Services

A Representative from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI will be visiting DHHS on Thursday, October 6th, from 10:00 – 11:00 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from Ripon College, Ripon, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 6th from 1:00 -2:00 in the Student Services conference room.

Community Service Opportunity: Help with Delavan Christian School Pie-Making and Sale Saturday, October 8, 2016 to: (1) Provide childcare – crafts, games, playground, etc. for children younger than 3rd grade (2) Help on the Apple Pie Assembly Line and help in the fun of assembling apple pies. Volunteers may work the morning shift (7:30 – 11:30), the afternoon shift (12:00 – 4:00) or all day.  More information is available on the DAYS website: Go to www.daysfoundation.org/volunteer

DDHS Community Service Opportunity: Students can sign-up for community service hours in the student services offices for supervising (babysitting) in the west gym during the elementary parent teacher conferences.  There are two nights, 4:30-8:30 (4 hours of community service each night), on Thursday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday, Oct. 11.

A Representative from the U.S. Navy will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 12th from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room.

UW Whitewater is offering an “All Expense Paid” day to any girl interested in Business on Friday, October 14th. Please contact Ms. Slawson in RM# 142, if you are interested. The first 30 girls to return their permission slip will get to go.

If you are interested in studying overseas next year, please see Ms. Martin ASAP. Applications are due by October 17th.

A Representative from UW Whitewater, Whitewater, WI will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 24th from 9:30 -10:30 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from UW Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 27th from 1:00 – 2:00 in the Student Services Conference Room.

A Representative from Northern Michigan University Marquette – Michigan will be visiting DDHS on Tuesday, November 1st from 8:30-9:30 in the Student Services conference room.

Juniors & Seniors: The Free Application For Federal Student Aid offers more than $150 billion each year in grants, loans, and work study funds for college or career school.  The application window opens October 1, 2016.  FAFSA and college planning information sessions: Date: October 5, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM Date:  November 3, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 6:00PM-7:00PM

A Representative from Marion University, Fond du Lac, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, November 3rd from 12:00 – 1:00 in the Student Services conference room.

ATTENTION ATHLETES:  If you are interested in a winter or spring sport and have not completed the online athletic registration yet you may do so at https://delavandarien-ar.rschooltoday.com A reminder that a current physical must be on file and ALL fees have to be paid before you can participate.  If you have questions, please see Mrs Nordahl or Mr Otte in the Athletic Office.

Co-Curricular Activities:

4:15pm Tennis: Girls JV Match Edgerton @ Edgerton High School

4:30pm Soccer: Boys JV1 Match vs. Waterford @ DDHS – Soccer Complex

5:00pm Volleyball: Girls JV1 Match vs. Wilmot Union @ DDHS

5:00pm Volleyball: Girls JV2 Match vs. Wilmot Union @ DDHS

6:00pm Swimming: Girls Varsity Match Badger/Westosha Central/Wilmot Union/Big Foot/Williams Bay @ Badger

6:00pm Swimming: Girls JV Match Badger/Westosha Central/Wilmot Union/Big Foot/Williams Bay @ Badger

6:30pm Soccer: Boys Varsity Match vs. Waterford @ DDHS – Soccer Complex

6:30pmVolleyball: Girls Varsity Match vs. Wilmot Union @ DDHS – East Gym

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The Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a “Halloween Hustle” event on Saturday, October 29. 

It features a 5K Fun Run/Walk, Food, Raffles and more. Costumes encouraged. Proceeds from the event supports the county’s Holiday Care Program, which helps eligible Walworth County families and individuals with food and gifts for children during the holidays.

Hope you can make it!

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Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Today is an A Day

Today’s Lunch Menu
Sausage Pizza, Hot & Spicy Chicken Pattie, Cheese Ravioli, Mixed Greens, Corn, Green Beans, Fruit and Milk

Tomorrow’s Breakfast Menu
9/29 Thursday- Breakfast Pizza, Juice, Fruit and Milk

Happy Birthday to:
Katelynn Gums
Tyler Schneider

After School Activities
No after school activities today.

Upcoming Events
10/5/2016: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8 pm
10/17/2016: NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice
10/20/2016: Lifetouch Picture Re-take Day
10/24/2016: Boy’s Basketball Season Begins
10/28/2016: October Activity Night 6-8 pm

Homecoming Week 2016
The “dress up” day schedule for Homecoming Week is as follows:

Tuesday, September 27th: Pajama Day – Get comfy!
Wednesday, September 28th: Class Color Day!
• 6th – Red
• 7th – Yellow
• 8th – Blue
Thursday, September 29th: Twin Day – Two is better than one!
Friday, September 30th: Blue/Gold Day – Show your Comet Pride!

** The grade level with the most participation will win $250 to plan a special activity decided upon by their teachers! Have fun and participate!!

Attention 6th Graders!
As promised, for the next couple days, Mr. Gross will be hosting a Lunch Group with 6th Graders. He will be walking to every 1st Hour Teacher to hand out that day’s LUNCH PASSES. Upon getting your pass, you will go grab your lunch, and then meet Mr. Gross in his office.

Peer Helper Meeting
Peer Helpers will meet on Wednesday at 12:45 pm in the Great Room.

Practice with the DDHS Cross Country Team!
The high school cross country team would like to invite middle school students to join them to increase interest in running and fitness. This would be a good opportunity for students who:

• enjoy running
• want to get involved in sports or improve fitness
• prepare for a winter sport
• would benefit from positive role models

The students would practice with the high school team on a daily basis and be invited to come to meets to support the team. If interested, please send an e-mail to cboehm@ddschools.org

Delavan-Darien Youth Basketball (DDYB)
Delavan-Darien Youth Basketball (DDYB) is hosting three FREE basketball clinics on the first three Sundays in October. These will be held at DDHS from noon to 2:00 pm. At this time, DDYB will also be having their registration for the upcoming 2016-17 basketball season. Scholarships are available.

Destination Imagination
There will be an informational meeting for this year’s Destination Imagination program on Tuesday, October 4th at 6:30 pm in the Phoenix Middle School Library. All interested students and their parent(s) should attend. More information can be found in our October Newsletter which will be posted by the end of the week!

National Hispanic Heritage Month
Remember the Hispanic Heritage Month trivia is due by Wednesday afternoon! You can find it in each grade level commons. Here is the second trivia question:

This Cuban singer, who passed away in 2003, was well known for her salsa music and is known as a Latin American icon. (There is a clue near the keyboarding classroom!)

Cell Phones
Cell phones cannot be used during your lunch time and/or during your recess time. Cell phones can be used after 2:46 pm.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

DDHS Lunch Menu:

Big Daddy Pizza, Hot & Spicy Chicken Pattie, BBQ Pork Rib, Cheese Ravioli, Mixed Greens, Soup, Green Beans, Corn, Fruit Cocktail, Fruit, Milk

Announcements:

Bullying Awareness Day: Bullying may negatively impact a student’s connection with school, their engagement with the curriculum, and their overall ability to learn. Bullying prevention is critical to building a school environment conducive to learning and where students feel safe at all times. Observed annually on Wednesday of the fourth week in September.

Francis Willard Day: Frances Willard, a teacher and lecturer, grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin. She was influential in the early women’s movement and was president of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) from 1879 until her death in 1898. Under her leadership, the WCTU became a prestigious world organization with a membership of 2 million women.

An e-mail was sent out last week to those who ordered a 2015-2016 yearbook.  Please stop by the athletic office before or after school and pick yours up.

Homecoming 2016: Tickets and T-shirts are on sale now! Stop by the school store during your lunch period to pick them up. Guest pass forms are due back to the Athletic Office by 3pm on Wednesday, Sept 28th. The dance will be Saturday, October 1st from 8-11pm and tickets are $5. You must have a ticket purchased by the end of lunch on Friday in order to attend. Other Homecoming events going on this week include: Float building (Tues 5-8, Wed 4-6, Thurs 5-8) at the City Garage, Boys Volleyball game (Wed at 5pm), and Girls Powderpuff (Wed at 7pm). Homecoming 2016 Dress-Up Days: Monday – America/ Tuesday – Pajama Day/ Wednesday – Blue & Gold Day/ Thursday – Tacky Tourist Day/ Friday – Class Color Day.

Aram Public Library is having a Teen Sherlockian Extravaganza: Solve a mystery—and meet an author!—at Aram Public Library!  You are formally invited to a special, after-hours evening of mystery.  First, you’ll need to use your finely-honed detective skills to solve a series of clues and riddles. Do you have what it takes to crack the case?  Then, get in the inside scoop about A Study in Charlotte and overall author-awesomeness from our special guest, author Brittany Cavallaro!  Cosplay is encouraged, so—once again—be sure to don your finest attire! *Sherlock Night & Author Visit with Brittany Cavallaro – Friday, September 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Aram Public Library in Delavan.

A Representative from U.W. Green Bay, Green Bay, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, September 29th from 1:00 – 2:00 in the Student Services conference room.

The Youth Options program allows public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take post-secondary courses at a Wisconsin technical college, a UW System college or university, a Wisconsin tribally controlled college, or a Wisconsin private, nonprofit college or university.  The deadline for applications for the Spring semester is October 1st.  Please don’t hesitate to see Mr. Shade for more information or go to http://dpi.wi.gov/youthoptions.

Banned Book Week Sept. 25- Oct. 2 – Stop by the library and see the display and some of the book titles that have been banned in the past. You many be surprised.

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Highlighting the value of free and open access to information, Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community –- librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types –- in shared support of the freedom to seek, to publish, to read, and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.

Parent Advisory Meeting: Our next Parent Advisory Meeting will occur on Monday, Oct. 3, from 6-7 pm.  We welcome all parents of high school students to attend, hear and contribute to things happening at Delavan-Darien High School.  The featured content area that night will be mathematics.

A Representative from the US Air Force will be visiting D.D.H.S on Tuesday, October 4th, from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room during all 3 lunch periods.

A Representative from St Ambrose University, Davenport, IA will be visiting D.D.H.S on Wednesday, October 5th, from 12:30 – 1:30 in the Student Services conference room. Please stop in to Student Services to sign up. You must have your teacher’s permission to attend.

DDHS Community Service Opportunity: Tuesday Oct. 4, Wednesday, Oct. 5 and Thursday, Oct. 6 TC is having their Academic Parent Teacher Team conferences at from 5:30 p.m-7:00 p.m.  They are seeking a few high school students to supervise school age children starting at 5:15 p.m. until 7 in TC gym during the conferences. TC will provide activities, snacks and a movie, so all they would need to do is show up and play with kids for a few hours. Please sign up in Student Services

A Representative from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI will be visiting DHHS on Thursday, October 6th, from 10:00 – 11:00 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from Ripon College, Ripon, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 6th from 1:00 -2:00 in the Student Services conference room.

Community Service Opportunity: Help with Delavan Christian School Pie-Making and Sale Saturday, October 8, 2016 to: (1) Provide childcare – crafts, games, playground, etc. for children younger than 3rd grade (2) Help on the Apple Pie Assembly Line and help in the fun of assembling apple pies. Volunteers may work the morning shift (7:30 – 11:30), the afternoon shift (12:00 – 4:00) or all day.  More information is available on the DAYS website: Go to www.daysfoundation.org/volunteer

DDHS Community Service Opportunity: Students can sign-up for community service hours in the student services offices for supervising (babysitting) for the elementary parent teacher conferences (Location to be determined). There are two nights, 4:30-8:30 (4 hrs of community service each night), Thursday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday, Oct. 11.

A Representative from the U.S. Navy will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 12th from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room.

UW Whitewater is offering an “All Expense Paid” day to any girl interested in Business on Friday, October 14th. Please contact Ms. Slawson in RM# 142, if you are interested. The first 30 girls to return their permission slip will get to go.

If you are interested in studying overseas next year, please see Ms. Martin ASAP. Applications are due by October 17th.

A Representative from UW Whitewater, Whitewater, WI will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 24th from 9:30 -10:30 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from UW Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 27th from 1:00 – 2:00 in the Student Services Conference Room.

A Representative from Northern Michigan University Marquette – Michigan will be visiting DDHS on Tuesday, November 1st from 8:30-9:30 in the Student Services conference room.

Juniors & Seniors: The Free Application For Federal Student Aid offers more than $150 billion each year in grants, loans, and work study funds for college or career school.  The application window opens October 1, 2016.  FAFSA and college planning information sessions: Date: October 5, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM Date:  November 3, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 6:00PM-7:00PM

A Representative from Marion University, Fond du Lac, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, November 3rd from 12:00 – 1:00 in the Student Services conference room.

ATTENTION ATHLETES:  If you are interested in a winter or spring sport and have not completed the online athletic registration yet you may do so at https://delavandarien-ar.rschooltoday.com A reminder that a current physical must be on file and ALL fees have to be paid before you can participate.  If you have questions, please see Mrs Nordahl or Mr Otte in the Athletic Office.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

DDHS Lunch Menu:           

Nachos w/ Beef, Chicken Pattie, Hamburger, Burrito, Mixed Greens, Soup, Corn, Refried Beans, Pears, Fruit, Milk

Announcements:

An e-mail was sent out last week to those who ordered a 2015-2016 yearbook.  Please stop by the athletic office before or after school and pick yours up.

Homecoming 2016: Tickets and T-shirts are on sale now! Stop by the school store during your lunch period to pick them up. The dance will be Saturday, October 1st from 8-11pm and tickets are $5. You must have a ticket purchased by the end of lunch on Friday in order to attend. Other Homecoming events going on this week include: Float building (Tues 5-8, Wed 4-6, Thurs 5-8) at the City Garage, Boys Volleyball game (Wed at 5pm), and Girls Powderpuff (Wed at 7pm). Homecoming 2016 Dress-Up Days: Monday – America/ Tuesday – Pajama Day/ Wednesday – Blue & Gold Day/ Thursday – Tacky Tourist Day/ Friday – Class Color Day.

Aram Public Library is having a Teen Sherlockian Extravaganza: Solve a mystery—and meet an author!—at Aram Public Library!  You are formally invited to a special, after-hours evening of mystery.  First, you’ll need to use your finely-honed detective skills to solve a series of clues and riddles. Do you have what it takes to crack the case?  Then, get in the inside scoop about A Study in Charlotte and overall author-awesomeness from our special guest, author Brittany Cavallaro!  Cosplay is encouraged, so—once again—be sure to don your finest attire! *Sherlock Night & Author Visit with Brittany Cavallaro – Friday, September 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Aram Public Library in Delavan.

A Representative from U.W. Green Bay, Green Bay, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, September 29th from 1:00 – 2:00 in the Student Services conference room.

Banned Book Week Sept. 25- Oct. 2 – Stop by the library and see the display and some of the book titles that have been banned in the past. You may be surprised. Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Highlighting the value of free and open access to information, Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community – librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types –- in shared support of the freedom to seek, to publish, to read, and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.

Parent Advisory Meeting: Our next Parent Advisory Meeting will occur on Monday, Oct. 3, from 6-7 pm.  We welcome all parents of high school students to attend, hear and contribute to things happening at Delavan-Darien High School.  The featured content area that night will be mathematics.

A Representative from the US Air Force will be visiting D.D.H.S on Tuesday, October 4th, from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room during all 3 lunch periods.

A Representative from St Ambrose University, Davenport, IA will be visiting D.D.H.S on Wednesday, October 5th, from 12:30 – 1:30 in the Student Services conference room. Please stop in to Student Services to sign up. You must have your teacher’s permission to attend.

DDHS Community Service Opportunity: Tuesday Oct. 4, Wednesday, Oct. 5 and Thursday, Oct. 6 TC is having their Academic Parent Teacher Team conferences at from 5:30 p.m-7:00 p.m.  They are seeking a few high school students to supervise school age children starting at 5:15 p.m. until 7 in TC gym during the conferences. TC will provide activities, snacks and a movie, so all they would need to do is show up and play with kids for a few hours. Please sign up in Student Services

A Representative from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI will be visiting DHHS on Thursday, October 6th, from 10:00 – 11:00 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from Ripon College, Ripon, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 6th from 1:00 -2:00 in the Student Services conference room.

Community Service Opportunity: Help with Delavan Christian School Pie-Making and Sale Saturday, October 8, 2016 to: (1) Provide childcare – crafts, games, playground, etc. for children younger than 3rd grade (2) Help on the Apple Pie Assembly Line and help in the fun of assembling apple pies. Volunteers may work the morning shift (7:30 – 11:30), the afternoon shift (12:00 – 4:00) or all day.  More information is available on the DAYS website: Go to www.daysfoundation.org/volunteer

DDHS Community Service Opportunity: Students can sign-up for community service hours in the student services offices for supervising (babysitting) for the elementary parent teacher conferences (Location to be determined). There are two nights, 4:30-8:30 (4 hrs of community service each night), Thursday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday, Oct. 11.

A Representative from the U.S. Navy will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 12th from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room.

UW Whitewater is offering an “All Expense Paid” day to any girl interested in Business on Friday, October 14th. Please contact Ms. Slawson in RM# 142, if you are interested. The first 30 girls to return their permission slip will get to go.

If you are interested in studying overseas next year, please see Ms. Martin ASAP. Applications are due by October 17th.

A Representative from UW Whitewater, Whitewater, WI will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 24th from 9:30 -10:30 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from UW Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 27th from 1:00 – 2:00 in the Student Services Conference Room.

A Representative from Northern Michigan University Marquette – Michigan will be visiting DDHS on Tuesday, November 1st from 8:30-9:30 in the Student Services conference room.

Juniors & Seniors: The Free Application For Federal Student Aid offers more than $150 billion each year in grants, loans, and work study funds for college or career school.  The application window opens October 1, 2016.  FAFSA and college planning information sessions: Date: October 5, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM Date:  November 3, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 6:00PM-7:00PM

A Representative from Marion University, Fond du Lac, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, November 3rd from 12:00 – 1:00 in the Student Services conference room.

ATTENTION ATHLETES:  If you are interested in a winter or spring sport and have not completed the online athletic registration yet you may do so at https://delavandarien-ar.rschooltoday.com A reminder that a current physical must be on file and ALL fees have to be paid before you can participate.  If you have questions, please see Mrs Nordahl or Mr Otte in the Athletic Office.

Co-Curricular Activities:

4:30pm Football:Freshman Game Westosha Central @ Westosha Central

4:30pm Soccer: Boys JV1 Match vs. Westosha @ DDHS- Soccer Complex

6:15pm Football: JV Game Westosha Central @ Westosha Central HS

6:30pm Soccer: Boys Varsity Match vs. Westosha @ DDHS – Soccer Complex

Thursday, September 29, 2016
Today is a B Day

Today’s Lunch Menu
Nachos w/ Beef, Chicken Pattie, PBJ & String Cheese, Mixed Greens, Corn, Refried Beans, Pears, Fruit and Milk

Tomorrow’s Breakfast Menu
9/30 Friday- Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Juice and Milk

Happy Birthday to:
Mario Zarate

After School Activities
Flag Football at 3:10 pm, Phoenix Fields

Upcoming Events
10/5/2016: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8 pm
10/17/2016: NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice
10/20/2016: Lifetouch Picture Re-take Day
10/24/2016: Boy’s Basketball Season Begins
10/28/2016: October Activity Night 6-8 pm

Homecoming Week 2016
The “dress up” day schedule for Homecoming Week is as follows:

Thursday, September 29th: Twin Day – Two is better than one!
Friday, September 30th: Blue/Gold Day – Show your Comet Pride!

** The grade level with the most participation will win $250 to plan a special activity decided upon by their teachers! Have fun and participate!!

Attention 6th Graders!
As promised, for the next couple days, Mr. Gross will be hosting a Lunch Group with 6th Graders. He will be walking to every 1st Hour Teacher to hand out that day’s LUNCH PASSES. Upon getting your pass, you will go grab your lunch, and then meet Mr. Gross in his office.
Practice with the DDHS Cross Country Team!
The high school cross country team would like to invite middle school students to join them to increase interest in running and fitness. This would be a good opportunity for students who:

• enjoy running
• want to get involved in sports or improve fitness
• prepare for a winter sport
• would benefit from positive role models

The students would practice with the high school team on a daily basis and be invited to come to meets to support the team. If interested, please send an e-mail to cboehm@ddschools.org

Delavan-Darien Youth Basketball (DDYB)
Delavan-Darien Youth Basketball (DDYB) is hosting three FREE basketball clinics on the first three Sundays in October. These will be held at DDHS from noon to 2:00 pm. At this time, DDYB will also be having their registration for the upcoming 2016-17 basketball season. Scholarships are available.

Destination Imagination
There will be an informational meeting for this year’s Destination Imagination program on Tuesday, October 4th at 6:30 pm in the Phoenix Middle School Library. All interested students and their parent(s) should attend. More information can be found in our October Newsletter which will be posted by the end of the week!

National Hispanic Heritage Month
This week’s answer to our Hispanic Heritage Month trivia was Celia Cruz. The winner is Antonio Rivera in 7th grade. We did have a right answer with no name, so please remember to write your name and grade with the answer! Here’s the third trivia question:

Who is the Puerto Rican baseball player that was the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Cell Phones
Cell phones cannot be used during your lunch time and/or during your recess time. Cell phones can be used after 2:46 pm.

Click pic for more images in our IMTS gallery!

Delavan-Darien High School technology education students were a among the 115,000-plus visitors to the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2016 in Chicago in mid September.

Students were able to attend courtesy of our Fab Lab partners at Precision Plus, Inc., in Elkhorn. The show, Precision Plus says, was great reminder that the workforce of tomorrow has to keep up with the rapid advancements in technology, and our youth needs to be inspired today.

Precision Plus was an active participant, sponsoring three coach buses filled with students, teachers, and several of the company’s team members that Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of the show.

“I cannot imagine any better opportunity to showcase the state of today’s manufacturing than to tour the IMTS floor,” said Precision Plus President Mike Reader, a DDHS Class of 1982 graduate. “One really needs to experience it to grasp the grand scale of the show.”

Here are a few facts to provide perspective on the enormous scale of the event:

• 1,370,256 square feet of exhibit space. Yes – that is 1.37 million square feet!
• 2,407 exhibiting companies from all over the world
• 76 million pounds of materials moved into McCormick Place
• Equipment and tooling worth nearly $1 billion!

Reader said attendees at the show were very optimistic about business prospects going forward. He also noted that manufacturing is key to our country’s economic growth and prosperity.

“Technological advancements, like those seen at IMTS 2016, are changing the industry at an increasingly rapid pace,” Reader said. “Moving forward, we need to open our doors to students so that they may see the beauty in what manufacturing careers can offer them. Creating through the application of technology and problem solving is what builds value, and ultimately wealth. The importance of manufacturing to our nation’s economic wellbeing is evident. Make a difference and get involved. Be a proactive force in creating opportunity for the next generation of manufacturers.”

Delavan-Darien School District is thankful to for the opportunity provided by Precision Plus to have students attend such an important event.  The company has also provided financial and equipment support, as well as advice, for making our DDHS and Phoenix Middle School Fab Labs successful. The Technology Education program at DDHS has grown fro 260 students three years ago to about 450 students today!

Also, October is Manufacturing Month. It’s important to let our community’s youth know that a career in manufacturing is a rewarding and well-paying one. To learn more about Wisconsin Manufacturing Month, visit https://www.wmc.org/programs/manufacturing-month/.

Friday, September 30, 2016
Today is an A Day

Today’s Lunch Menu
Potato Bar, Cheeseburger, Corndog, Mixed Greens, Broccoli, Peaches, Fruit and Milk

Tomorrow’s Breakfast Menu
10/3, Monday- French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links, Juice and Milk

Happy Birthday to:
Brodi Seaver, Thomas Cobb, Raymond Plzak
10/1 Izabella Rodriguez, Ms. Goralski – kitchen
10/2 Marcus Margraf

After School Activities
DDHS Homecoming Parade, 5 p.m. through Downtown Delavan.
7 p.m. DDHS Varsity Football Game (attend with a parent!)

Upcoming Events
10/5/2016: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-8 pm
10/17/2016: NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice
10/20/2016: Lifetouch Picture Re-take Day
10/24/2016: Boy’s Basketball Season Begins
10/28/2016: October Activity Night 6-8 pm
Homecoming Week 2016
The “dress up” day schedule for Homecoming Week is as follows:

Friday, September 30th: Blue/Gold Day – Show your Comet Pride!

** The grade level with the most participation will win $250 to plan a special activity decided upon by their teachers! Have fun and participate!!

Volleyball Team
Girls volleyball team: remember to change into your team uniform for the team photo today at the beginning of practice.
Fitness Center now OPEN!

Starting Monday October 3, 2016 the Fitness Center will be open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3-4 pm. You must be in your gym uniform or comfortable school appropriate exercise clothing.

Attention 6th Graders!
As promised, for the next couple days, Mr. Gross will be hosting a Lunch Group with 6th Graders. He will be walking to every 1st Hour Teacher to hand out that day’s LUNCH PASSES. Upon getting your pass, you will go grab your lunch, and then meet Mr. Gross in his office.

DDHS Home Football Games
We at DDHS encourage Phoenix Middle School students to attend the home football games at Borg Memorial Stadium with the understanding that they are attending to watch the game and will remain in the bleacher section throughout the game.

Students will not be allowed entrance to the facility without having a parent in attendance.

Practice with the DDHS Cross Country Team!
The high school cross country team would like to invite middle school students to join them to increase interest in running and fitness. This would be a good opportunity for students who:

• enjoy running
• want to get involved in sports or improve fitness
• prepare for a winter sport
• would benefit from positive role models

The students would practice with the high school team on a daily basis and be invited to come to meets to support the team. If interested, please send an e-mail to cboehm@ddschools.org

Delavan-Darien Youth Basketball (DDYB)
Delavan-Darien Youth Basketball (DDYB) is hosting three FREE basketball clinics on the first three Sundays in October. These will be held at DDHS from noon to 2:00 pm. At this time, DDYB will also be having their registration for the upcoming 2016-17 basketball season. Scholarships are available.

Destination Imagination
There will be an informational meeting for this year’s Destination Imagination program on Tuesday, October 4th at 6:30 pm in the Phoenix Middle School Library. All interested students and their parent(s) should attend. More information can be found in our October Newsletter which will be posted by the end of the week!

National Hispanic Heritage Month
This week’s answer to our Hispanic Heritage Month trivia was Celia Cruz. The winner is Antonio Rivera in 7th grade. We did have a right answer with no name, so please remember to write your name and grade with the answer! Here’s the third trivia question:

Who is the Puerto Rican baseball player that was the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Cell Phones
Cell phones cannot be used during your lunch time and/or during your recess time. Cell phones can be used after 2:46 pm.

Friday, September 30, 2016

DDHS Lunch Menu:           

Potato Bar, Cheeseburger, Corndog, Grilled Chicken, Mixed Greens, Soup, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges, Fruit, Cookie, Milk

Announcements:

Homecoming 2016: Tickets and T-shirts are on sale now! Stop by the school store during your lunch period to pick them up. The dance will be Saturday, October 1st from 8-11pm and tickets are $5. You must have a ticket purchased by the end of lunch on Friday in order to attend. Other Homecoming events going on this week include: Float building (Tues 5-8, Wed 4-6, Thurs 5-8) at the City Garage, Boys Volleyball game (Wed at 5pm), and Girls Powderpuff (Wed at 7pm). Homecoming 2016 Dress-Up Days: Monday – America/ Tuesday – Pajama Day/ Wednesday – Blue & Gold Day/ Thursday – Tacky Tourist Day/ Friday – Class Color Day.

Aram Public Library is having a Teen Sherlockian Extravaganza: Solve a mystery—and meet an author!—at Aram Public Library!  You are formally invited to a special, after-hours evening of mystery.  First, you’ll need to use your finely-honed detective skills to solve a series of clues and riddles. Do you have what it takes to crack the case?  Then, get in the inside scoop about A Study in Charlotte and overall author-awesomeness from our special guest, author Brittany Cavallaro!  Cosplay is encouraged, so—once again—be sure to don your finest attire! *Sherlock Night & Author Visit with Brittany Cavallaro – Friday, September 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Aram Public Library in Delavan.

Banned Book Week Sept. 25- Oct. 2 – Stop by the library and see the display and some of the book titles that have been banned in the past. You may be surprised.

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Highlighting the value of free and open access to information, Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community – librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types –- in shared support of the freedom to seek, to publish, to read, and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.

Parent Advisory Meeting: Our next Parent Advisory Meeting will occur on Monday, Oct. 3, from 6-7 pm.  We welcome all parents of high school students to attend, hear and contribute to things happening at Delavan-Darien High School.  The featured content area that night will be mathematics.

A Representative from the US Air Force will be visiting D.D.H.S on Tuesday, October 4th, from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room during all 3 lunch periods.

A Representative from St Ambrose University, Davenport, IA will be visiting D.D.H.S on Wednesday, October 5th, from 12:30 – 1:30 in the Student Services conference room. Please stop in to Student Services to sign up. You must have your teacher’s permission to attend.

DDHS Community Service Opportunity: Tuesday Oct. 4, Wednesday, Oct. 5 and Thursday, Oct. 6 TC is having their Academic Parent Teacher Team conferences at from 5:30 p.m-7:00 p.m.  They are seeking a few high school students to supervise school age children starting at 5:15 p.m. until 7 in TC gym during the conferences. TC will provide activities, snacks and a movie, so all they would need to do is show up and play with kids for a few hours. Please sign up in Student Services

A Representative from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI will be visiting DHHS on Thursday, October 6th, from 10:00 – 11:00 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from Ripon College, Ripon, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 6th from 1:00 -2:00 in the Student Services conference room.

Community Service Opportunity: Help with Delavan Christian School Pie-Making and Sale Saturday, October 8, 2016 to: (1) Provide childcare – crafts, games, playground, etc. for children younger than 3rd grade (2) Help on the Apple Pie Assembly Line and help in the fun of assembling apple pies. Volunteers may work the morning shift (7:30 – 11:30), the afternoon shift (12:00 – 4:00) or all day.  More information is available on the DAYS website: Go to www.daysfoundation.org/volunteer

DDHS Community Service Opportunity: Students can sign-up for community service hours in the student services offices for supervising (babysitting) for the elementary parent teacher conferences (Location to be determined). There are two nights, 4:30-8:30 (4 hrs of community service each night), Thursday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday, Oct. 11.

A Representative from the U.S. Navy will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 12th from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room.

UW Whitewater is offering an “All Expense Paid” day to any girl interested in Business on Friday, October 14th. Please contact Ms. Slawson in RM# 142, if you are interested. The first 30 girls to return their permission slip will get to go.

If you are interested in studying overseas next year, please see Ms. Martin ASAP. Applications are due by October 17th.

A Representative from UW Whitewater, Whitewater, WI will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 24th from 9:30 -10:30 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from UW Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 27th from 1:00 – 2:00 in the Student Services Conference Room.

A Representative from Northern Michigan University Marquette – Michigan will be visiting DDHS on Tuesday, November 1st from 8:30-9:30 in the Student Services conference room.

Juniors & Seniors: The Free Application For Federal Student Aid offers more than $150 billion each year in grants, loans, and work study funds for college or career school.  The application window opens October 1, 2016.  FAFSA and college planning information sessions: Date: October 5, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM Date:  November 3, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 6:00PM-7:00PM

A Representative from Marion University, Fond du Lac, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, November 3rd from 12:00 – 1:00 in the Student Services conference room.

ATTENTION ATHLETES:  If you are interested in a winter or spring sport and have not completed the online athletic registration yet you may do so at https://delavandarien-ar.rschooltoday.com A reminder that a current physical must be on file and ALL fees have to be paid before you can participate.  If you have questions, please see Mrs Nordahl or Mr Otte in the Athletic Office.

Co-Curricular Activities:

7:00pm Cheerleading  Borg Memorial Field (Stadium)

7:00pm Football: Varsity Game vs. Westosha Central @ DDHS – Borg Stadium (Homecoming Game)

Saturday, October 1, 2016:

9:00am Volleyball: Girls JV1 Invitational Big Foot, Grayslake Central, Indian Trail, Oak Creek, Westosha Central, Wilmot Union vs. Badger @ Badger HS

8:00pm Homecoming Dance

Click pic for more images in our gallery.

Second graders in Ms. Guerrero’s Dual Language Immersion class had an “explosively” good time in science class today.

It was Volcano Experiment Day! Prior to the eruptions, the second graders did their own research in groups using their Chromebooks, and presented different options on how to make the volcanoes erupt to the rest of the class. Each group then created their own volcano, named it, and did the experiment.

After the experiment, they discussed the results and recorded them in their learning log, comparing their volcano’s eruption with that of a real volcano!

Click pic for more images in our gallery!

DELAVAN — The Wisconsin Association of School Boards has set Oct. 2-8 as Wisconsin School Board Appreciation Week as a time to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our communities. Delavan-Darien School District is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate Wisconsin School Board Appreciation Week to honor local board members for their commitment to Delavan-Darien and its children.

“It takes strong schools to build a strong community, and these men and women devote countless hours to making sure our schools are helping every child learn at a higher level,” said Superintendent Robert Crist, Ed.D. “They make the tough decisions every month and spend many hours studying education issues and regulations in order to provide the kind of accountability our citizens expect.”

Crist said the key work of school boards is to raise student achievement by:

• Creating a vision for what the community wants the school district to be and for making student achievement the top priority;
• Establishing standards for what students will be expected to learn and be able to do;
• Ensuring progress is measured to be sure the district’s goals are achieved and students are learning at expected levels;
• Being accountable for their decisions and actions by continually tracking and reporting results;
• Creating a safe, orderly climate where students can learn and teachers can teach;
• Forming partnerships with others in the community to solve common problems; and
• Focusing attention on the need for continuous improvement by questioning, refining and revising issues related to student achievement.

“School board members give Delavan-Darien’s citizens a voice in education decision making. Even though we make a special effort to show our appreciation in October, their contribution is a year-round commitment.”

The Delavan-Darien Board of Education members serving our district and their years of service are as follows:

• Jeff Scherer, President (9 years)
• Steve Logterman, Vice President (nearly 5 years)
• Roxann Kelton, Secretary (4.5 years)
• Sharon Gonzalez, Treasurer (4.5 years)
• John Andreoni (1.5 years)
• Chad Kort (4.5 years)
• David Reinhart (0.5 years)

To further recognize the school board, the school district has asked the Delavan City Council, Delavan Town Board and Darien Village Board to read a resolution that salutes the work of the seven-member school board and proclaims Oct. 2-8 as Wisconsin School Board Appreciation Week.

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Monday, October 3, 2016

DDHS Lunch Menu:           

Big Daddy Pizza, Hot & Spicy Chicken Pattie, BBQ Pork Rib, Cheese Ravioli, Mixed Greens, Soup, Corn, Green Beans, Fruit Cocktail, Fruit, Milk

Announcements:

Stop by the library and welcome back Mrs. Zugay (and check out a book).  She will be starting back on October 3rd.

Parent Advisory Meeting: Our next Parent Advisory Meeting will occur on Monday, Oct. 3, from 6-7 pm.  We welcome all parents of high school students to attend, hear and contribute to things happening at Delavan-Darien High School.  The featured content area that night will be mathematics.

A Representative from the US Air Force will be visiting D.D.H.S on Tuesday, October 4th, from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room during all 3 lunch periods.

A Representative from St Ambrose University, Davenport, IA will be visiting D.D.H.S on Wednesday, October 5th, from 12:30 – 1:30 in the Student Services conference room. Please stop in to Student Services to sign up. You must have your teacher’s permission to attend.

DDHS Community Service Opportunity: Tuesday Oct. 4, Wednesday, Oct. 5 and Thursday, Oct. 6 TC is having their Academic Parent Teacher Team conferences at from 5:30 p.m-7:00 p.m.  They are seeking a few high school students to supervise school age children starting at 5:15 p.m. until 7 in TC gym during the conferences. TC will provide activities, snacks and a movie, so all they would need to do is show up and play with kids for a few hours. Please sign up in Student Services

A Representative from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI will be visiting DHHS on Thursday, October 6th, from 10:00 – 11:00 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from Ripon College, Ripon, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 6th from 1:00 -2:00 in the Student Services conference room.

Community Service Opportunity: Help with Delavan Christian School Pie-Making and Sale Saturday, October 8, 2016 to: (1) Provide childcare – crafts, games, playground, etc. for children younger than 3rd grade (2) Help on the Apple Pie Assembly Line and help in the fun of assembling apple pies. Volunteers may work the morning shift (7:30 – 11:30), the afternoon shift (12:00 – 4:00) or all day.  More information is available on the DAYS website: Go to www.daysfoundation.org/volunteer

DDHS Community Service Opportunity: Students can sign-up for community service hours in the student services offices for supervising (babysitting) for the elementary parent teacher conferences (Location to be determined). There are two nights, 4:30-8:30 (4 hrs of community service each night), Thursday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday, Oct. 11.

A Representative from the U.S. Navy will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 12th from 11:00 – 12:15 in the Student Services conference room.

UW Whitewater is offering an “All Expense Paid” day to any girl interested in Business on Friday, October 14th. Please contact Ms. Slawson in RM# 142, if you are interested. The first 30 girls to return their permission slip will get to go.

If you are interested in studying overseas next year, please see Ms. Martin ASAP. Applications are due by October 17th.

A Representative from UW Whitewater, Whitewater, WI will be visiting DDHS on Monday, October 24th from 9:30 -10:30 in the Student Services conference room.

A Representative from UW Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, October 27th from 1:00 – 2:00 in the Student Services Conference Room.

A Representative from Northern Michigan University Marquette – Michigan will be visiting DDHS on Tuesday, November 1st from 8:30-9:30 in the Student Services conference room.

Juniors & Seniors: The Free Application For Federal Student Aid offers more than $150 billion each year in grants, loans, and work study funds for college or career school.  The application window opens October 1, 2016.  FAFSA and college planning information sessions: Date: October 5, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM Date:  November 3, 2016 Location: D-DHS Auditorium Time: 6:00PM-7:00PM

A Representative from Marion University, Fond du Lac, WI will be visiting DDHS on Thursday, November 3rd from 12:00 – 1:00 in the Student Services conference room.

ATTENTION ATHLETES:  If you are interested in a winter or spring sport and have not completed the online athletic registration yet you may do so at https://delavandarien-ar.rschooltoday.com A reminder that a current physical must be on file and ALL fees have to be paid before you can participate.  If you have questions, please see Mrs Nordahl or Mr Otte in the Athletic Office.

Co-Curricular Activities:

9:00am Tennis: Girls Varsity Subsectional vs. TBD @ DDHS – DDHS Tennis Courts

4:30pm Soccer: Boys JV2 Match vs. Badger High School @ DDHS – Soccer Complex

6:00pm Parent Advisory Committee-PAC Room 118