THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016

In accordance with a proclamation by President Obama, flags will be lowered to half-staff to honor former first lady Nancy Reagan who died on Sunday at age 94. Her husband Ronald Reagan, was the 40th president of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989. President Reagan died in 2004.

• Come one, come all to the Murder Mystery on March 11th at Anthony’s Lake Club, sponsored by the Hatters’ Foundation. Enjoy a buffet dinner, murder mystery and silent auction. Among the auction items are several restaurant certificates, sports memorabilia, prom tickets, play tickets, a yearbook, and student parking pass. Tickets can be purchased at the security booth or from Mr. Holmes, Mr. Watkins, or Mr. Bocaccio.

• Attention ESL Seniors who are planning on attending college or vocational school next year: the ESL Higher Education Scholarship deadline is Friday, March 11th. To apply, please see school counselors Mrs. DeMoura or Ms. Rodriguez.

• All girls interested in trying out for the Girls Golf Team please attend a meeting in D482 today. We will meet from 2:00 – 2:30. Any questions, please see Coach Boucher.

• This is a reminder that “The DHS Student Recognition Awards” are due to your counselor by this Friday, March 11th.

• There will be a meeting for all girls who want to try out for Outdoor Track and Field in the old gym from 2:05-2:20 today. If you cannot make it please see Coach Fraticelli in D474.

• The Gamers Association will be meeting tomorrow in D264 after school.

• There will be a mandatory Boys Tennis meeting tomorrow after school in the Career Center. Please see Mr. Boucher if you are unable to attend.

• There will be a Leo Club meeting tomorrow in D369. All members must attend.

• All students must have a pass and their student ID to be seen by the nurse.

• Detention next week will be held on Monday and Thursday. There will be no detention on Wednesday, March 16^th.

• The Fight Child Hunger Club will meet today, Thursday, March 10th in room D-371 from 2:10 – 3:00 p.m. All are welcomed! For more information, contact Ms. Bilbao or Ms. Domercant. El Club de Lucha Contra Hambre Infantil se reunirá este Jueves, 10 de marzo en el aula D-371 de 2:10 – 3:00 de la tarde. Todos son bienvenidos! Para mas información contacte a la Profesora Bilbao o a la Profesora Domercant.

• Keep up-to-date with DHS news at hattersherald.com. We are now producing short videos in which we interview students and faculty about current topics. This week, we posted a story updating on the progress of the DECO. We’ve also added our twitter feed and a photo gallery to the website. Come visit and let us know how we are doing.

• Come be part of the Boys Outdoor Track and Field Team and condition after school from 2:20-4:00pm. Meet in the old gym. See Coach Murray in the PE office if you have any questions.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016

In accordance with a proclamation by President Obama, flags will be lowered to half-staff to honor former first lady Nancy Reagan who died on Sunday at age 94. Her husband Ronald Reagan, was the 40th president of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989. President Reagan died in 2004.

• Come one, come all to the Murder Mystery on March 11th at Anthony’s Lake Club, sponsored by the Hatters’ Foundation. Enjoy a buffet dinner, murder mystery and silent auction. Among the auction items are several restaurant certificates, sports memorabilia, prom tickets, play tickets, a yearbook, and student parking pass. Tickets can be purchased at the security booth or from Mr. Holmes, Mr. Watkins, or Mr. Bocaccio.

• Attention ESL Seniors who are planning on attending college or vocational school next year: the ESL Higher Education Scholarship deadline is Friday, March 11th. To apply, please see school counselors Mrs. DeMoura or Ms. Rodriguez.

• There will be a “Rollin’ for Justin” wheely chair basketball game Friday, March 11 sponsored by Peer Leadership. Please sign up your team of 4 today in C338. The team fee is $16.00 and all funds raised will benefit paraplegic patients. The winning team will receive a gift card.

• There will be a Girls Softball meeting today in 2:15 in the Cafeteria.

• All girls interested in trying out for the Girls Golf Team please attend a meeting in D482 tomorrow. We will meet from 2:00 – 2:30. Any questions, please see Coach Boucher.

• The Young Republicans will meet today after school in D268. New members welcome.

• This is a reminder that “The DHS Student Recognition Awards” are due to your counselor by this Friday, March 11th.

• There will be a meeting for all girls who want to try out for Outdoor Track and Field in the old gym from 2:05-2:20 on Thursday March 10th. If you cannot make it please see Coach Fraticelli in D474.

• The Gamers Association will be meeting tomorrow in D264 after school.

• There will be a mandatory Boys Tennis meeting tomorrow after school in the Career Center. Please see Mr. Boucher if you are unable to attend.

MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2016

College Visits in the Career Center

Tuesday Texas A & M University, TX Period 4

Wednesday Post University On-Site Decision Day starting at 10:00 by appointment only

• Come one, come all to the Murder Mystery on March 11th at Anthony’s Lake Club, sponsored by the Hatters’ Foundation. Enjoy a buffet dinner, murder mystery and silent auction. Among the auction items are several restaurant certificates, sports memorabilia, prom tickets, play tickets, a yearbook, and student parking pass. Tickets can be purchased at the security booth or from Mr. Holmes, Mr. Watkins, or Mr. Bocaccio.

• Attention ESL Seniors who are planning on attending college or vocational school next year: the ESL Higher Education Scholarship deadline is Friday, March 11th. To apply, please see school counselors Mrs. DeMoura or Ms. Rodriguez.

• There will be a “Rollin’ for Justin” wheelchair basketball game Friday, March 11 sponsored by Peer Leadership. Please sign up your team of 4 by March 9th in C338. The team fee is $16.00 and all funds raised will benefit paraplegic patients. The winning team will receive a gift card.

• The National English Honor Society will meet today in C336 after school.

• There will be a Girls Softball meeting on Wednesday in 2:15 in the Cafeteria.

• All girls interested in trying out for the Girls Golf Team please attend a meeting in D482 on Thursday. We will meet from 2:00 – 2:30. Any questions, please see Coach Boucher.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016

 College Visits in the Career Center

Tuesday: Texas A & M University, Texas;  Period 4.

Wednesday; Post University On-Site Decision Day starting at 10 a.m.; by appointment only.

• Come find your keys to a successful career in the future this evening, March 4^th in the Student Tutoring Center from 6:30-8:30.

• Come one, come all to the Murder Mystery on March 11th at Anthony’s Lake Club, sponsored by the Hatters’ Foundation. Enjoy a buffet dinner, murder mystery and silent auction. Among the auction items are several restaurant certificates, sports memorabilia, prom tickets, play tickets, a yearbook, and student parking pass. Tickets can be purchased at the security booth or from Mr. Holmes, Mr. Watkins, or Mr. Bocaccio.

• Attention ESL Seniors who are planning on attending college or vocational school next year: the ESL Higher Education Scholarship deadline is next Friday, March 11th. To apply, please see school counselors Mrs. DeMoura or Ms. Rodriguez.

• Youth Alive will meet today after school in D377.       Don’t miss it! We will have Stence’s famous chili dip.

• There will be a “Rollin’ for Justin” wheely chair basketball game next Friday March 11 sponsored by Peer Leadership. Please sign up your team of 4 by March 9^th in C338. The team fee is $16.00 and all funds raised will benefit paraplegic patients. The winning team will receive a gift card.

• Unified Basketball Game for today has been canceled. The game will be made up this coming Monday at 3 p.m. Bus leaves at 2:20. Please see Mr. Boucher with any questions.

• The National English Honor Society will meet on Monday in C336 after school.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016

SOPHOMORES;

Today all sophomores are taking the CAPT test. Sophomores should have reported directly to their testing location at 7:20 a.m. Freshmen, Juniors, and Seniors are following their regular class schedule. All gym and health classes are meeting in the auditorium. Check in with your Roster teacher upon arrival to the auditorium.The Library Media Center will be closed and used for testing.

• Read the latest DHS news by going to hattersherald.com. Corinne Philbin has a fine story and photos on our cheerleading squad, and our Twitter feed is now on the website. Thank you for your continued support.

• There will be a mandatory meeting for the Spain, France, and Morocco trip tonight at 6:30pm in the LMC. Parents and guardians should attend.

• Attention geography team members:   We will be meeting in Mrs. Riter’s room today. This is an important meeting ending with a geography challenge to determine teams for this year’s competition.

• Come find your keys to a successful career in the future on Friday evening, March 4^th in the Student Tutoring Center from 6:30-8:30.

• Come one, come all to the Murder Mystery on March 11th at Anthony’s Lake Club, sponsored by the Hatters’ Foundation. Enjoy a buffet dinner, murder mystery and silent auction. Among the auction items are several restaurant certificates, sports memorabilia, prom tickets, play tickets, a yearbook, and student parking pass. Tickets can be purchased at the security booth or from Mr. Holmes, Mr Watkins, or Mr. Bocaccio.

• Attention ESL Seniors planning on attending college or vocational school next year: the ESL Higher Education Scholarship deadline is next Friday, March 11th. To apply, please see school counselor Mrs. DeMoura.

• The Fight Child Hunger Club will meet today, Thursday, March 3rd in room D-371 from 2:10 – 3:00 p.m. All are welcomed. For more information, contact Ms. Bilbao or Ms. Domercant. El Club de Lucha Contra Hambre Infantil se reunirá este Jueves, 3 de marzo en el aula D-371 de 2:10 – 3:00 de la tarde. Todos son bienvenidos! Para mas información contacte a la Profesora Bilbao o a la Profesora Domercant.

• Youth Alive will meet tomorrow after school in D369. Don’t miss it!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016

 SOPHOMORES;

Tomorrow, March 3rd, all Sophomores will be taking the CAPT test. Sophomores should report directly to their testing location at 7:20 a.m. Please check the lists in the level offices and the main office window for exact locations. Freshmen, Juniors, and Seniors will follow their regular class schedule. In the event of a two-hour delay, the testing will begin immediately at 9:20 a.m.

All gym and health classes will be meeting in the auditorium and the Library Media Center will be closed and used for testing.

Today and tomorrow: all PE classes will meet in the Auditorium.

Check in with your Roster teacher upon arrival to the auditorium.

• DHS is coming! Pick up your application from Ms. Tobin’s door at D272 or in a level office. They are due by March 4^th. Mr. DHS will be held on April 15^th. All proceeds will benefit Smile Train.

• There will be a meeting for all those interested in playing Boys Lacrosse today at 2:15 in Room E295.

• The final Baseball meeting will be today at 2:15 in the Old Gym. All interested in trying out MUST attend.

• There will be a meeting for all those interested in playing boys Golf today at 2:10pm in Room E293.

• Read the latest DHS news by going to com. Corinne Philbin has a fine story and photos on our cheerleading squad, and our Twitter feed is now on the website. Thank you for your continued support.

• There will be a mandatory meeting for the Spain, France, and Morocco trip tomorrow at 6:30pm in the LMC. Parents and guardians should attend.

• Attention geography team members:   We will be meeting in Mrs. Riter’s room tomorrow. This is an important meeting ending with a geography challenge to determine teams for this year’s competition.

• There will be a senior prom committee meeting today right after school in D462. We will be choosing the final design for the prom t-shirt, and discussing decorations and center pieces. Hope to see you there!

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2016

JUNIORS;

On Wednesday, March 2nd, all Juniors will be taking the SAT test. Juniors should report directly to their testing location at 7:20 a.m. Testing locations are the three gymnasiums, E building, A302A and the Library Media Center. Please check the lists in the level offices and the main office window for exact locations. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors will report to regular classes beginning with period 8 followed by periods 1-7 that day. In the event of a two hour delay, the testing will begin at 9:20 a.m. ISS and the Career Center will be closed on Wednesday.

SOPHOMORES;

On Thursday, March 3rd, all Sophomores will be taking the CAPT test. Sophomores should report directly to their testing location at 7:20 a.m. Please check the lists in the level offices and the main office window for exact locations. Freshmen, Juniors, and Seniors will follow their regular class schedule. In the event of a two hour delay, the testing will begin immediately at 9:20 a.m.

On both testing days, all gym and health classes will be meeting in the auditorium and the Library Media Center will be closed and used for testing.

March 1st all 8th Period PE classes will meet in the Auditorium

March 2nd and 3rd all PE classes will meet in the Auditorium.

Check in with your Roster teacher upon arrival to the auditorium.

OTHER NEWS

• Congratulations to the boys track team for their outstanding performances at the New England Championships. Tim Moore, Trevor Reed, Jake Roberts and Terrell Cunningham were New England Champions in the 4×800.

• Attention Seniors: The DHS Student Recognition Awards Application is in the Career Center. The packet is due to your counselor before March 11th.

• DHS is coming! Pick up your application from Ms. Tobin’s door at D272 or in a level office. They are due by March 4^th. Mr. DHS will be held on April 15^th. All proceeds will benefit Smile Train.

• The Student Tutoring Center will be closed tomorrow, March 1st. Students should report to the Library/Media Center.

• There will be a meeting for all those interested in playing Boys Lacrosse tomorrow at 2:15 in Room E295.

• For all girls interested in playing tennis in the spring, there is a meeting today at 2:15 in room E295.

• Whether it be board, card, or video games, the Gamers Association is the place for you. More information will be given at their meeting on Wednesday March 2^nd after school in D264.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016

JUNIORS:

On Wednesday, March 2nd, all Juniors will be taking the SAT test. Juniors should report directly to their testing location at 7:20 a.m. Testing locations are the three gymnasiums, E building, A302A and the Library Media Center. Please check the lists in the level offices and the main office window for exact locations. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors will report to regular classes beginning with period 8 followed by periods 1-7 that day. In the event of a two hour delay, the testing will begin at 9:20 a.m. ISS and the Career Center will be closed on Wednesday.

SOPHOMORES:

On Thursday, March 3rd, all Sophomores will be taking the CAPT test. Sophomores should report directly to their testing location at 7:20 a.m. Please check the lists in the level offices and the main office window for exact locations. Freshmen, Juniors, and Seniors will follow their regular class schedule. In the event of a two hour delay, the testing will begin immediately at 9:20 a.m.

On both testing days, all gym and health classes will be meeting in the auditorium and the Library Media Center will be closed and used for testing.

OTHER NEWS:

• Attention Seniors: The DHS Student Recognition Awards Application is in the Career Center. The packet is due to your counselor before March 11th.

• You can donate a prom dress to help another girl at our school go to prom. Please bring your gently-used dress to C338 before February 26^th.

• The Hord Foundation scholarship deadline is February 27th. Applications must be completed online at hordfoundation.org.

• DHS is coming! Pick up your application from Ms. Tobin’s door at D272 or in a level office. They are due by March 4^th. Mr. DHS will be held on April 15^th. All proceeds will benefit Smile Train.

• The Student Tutoring Center will be closed next Tuesday, March 1^st. Students should report to the Library/Media Center.

• The last SAT prep class will be held tomorrow, February 27^th in D179 and D181. Please enter through the gym doors and be prompt.

• For all girls interested playing tennis in the spring, there is a meeting Monday 2/29 at 2:15 in room E295.

• There will be a meeting of the Junior Prom Committee today after school in D480. All juniors are welcome to attend.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Athletic Events for today

Boys Basketball HOME vs. Staples – V 7:00 JV 5:15 FR 4:00

Ice Hockey AWAY @ Milford – 4:15 – 1 way bus to Brookfield HS at 1:10

Unified Basketball AWAY @ Brookfield – bus leaves at 2:20

JUNIORS;

On Wednesday, March 2nd, all Juniors will be taking the SAT test. Juniors should report directly to their testing location at 7:20 a.m. Testing locations are the three gymansiums. E building, A302A and the Library Media Center. Please check the lists in the level offices and the main office window for exact locations. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors will report to regular classes beginning with period 8 followed by periods 1-7 that day. In the event of a two hour delay, the testing will begin at 9:20 a.m. ISS and the Career Center will be closed on Wednesday.

SOPHOMORES;

On Thursday, March 3rd, all Sophomores will be taking the CAPT test. Sophomores should report directly to their testing location at 7:20 a.m. Please check the lists in the level offices and the main office window for exact locations. Freshmen, Juniors, and Seniors will follow their regular class schedule. In the event of a two hour delay, the testing will begin immediately at 9:20 a.m.

On both testing days, all gym and health classes will be meeting in the auditorium and the Library Media Center will be closed and used for testing.

• Attention Seniors: The DHS Student Recognition Awards Application is in the Career Center. The packet is due to your counselor before March 11th.

• You can donate a prom dress to help another girl at our school go to prom. Please bring your gently-used dress to C338 before February 26^th.

• The Hord Foundation scholarship deadline is February 27th. Applications must be completed online at hordfoundation.org.

• DHS is coming! Pick up your application from Ms. Tobin’s door at D272 or in a level office. They are due by March 4^th. Mr. DHS will be held on April 15^th. All proceeds will benefit Smile Train.

• This is your last opportunity to purchase a yearbook. The deadline is tomorrow. You may pay with credit card, personal check or money order, just go onto the Danbury High School Website and you will see a link to the Herff Jones website. We will not be ordering any extra yearbooks, please purchase one today.

• There will be a meeting for all of those who are interested in doing girls track & field in the spring today in D474. If you cannot attend please see coach Fraticelli in D474.

• Come find out about the Boys Outdoor Track and Field today right after school in the DHS cafeteria. There is a event for everyone in this sport! If you can’t attend, see Coach Murray in the boys’ PE locker room.

• The Science National Honor Society will be meeting today in C529 from 2:10-3 pm. All members are required to attend since we will be listening to presentations by our senior members and discussing the community service project for the year.

• High school musical CREW is canceled for today.

• The Student Tutoring Center will be closed next Tuesday, March 1^st. Students should report to the Library/Media Center.

• The Young Republicans will meet after school today in D268.

• The last SAT prep class will be held on February 27 in D179 and D181. Please enter through the gym doors and be prompt.

• Congratulations to the Boys Swim team for their 3rd place finish at the JV FCIAC Championships this past Saturday! The team had a score of 260 points. Some individual winners included Malcolm Going in the 200 Freestyle and the 100 Butterfly, and DJ Simmons in the 200 Individual Medley and the 100 Breaststroke. Next up for the team will be the Class LL State Championships on March 12th.