THE DAILY PLANET Discovery Canyon Campus Friday, October 27, 2017 SILVER DAY IB Learner Profile Attribute of the Week THINKERS They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Breakfast is available for purchase in the HS Commons from 6:50 to 9:00 am Friday Cinnamon Rolls, Egg, Bacon & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, Cereal w/cheese Stick Announcements Lower Level (PK-5) Purple Week DCC Seniors welcome all Elementary School students to dress up and attend our Trick or Treat Street and Haunted Theater this Saturday, October 28 th! 5:00 7:00 pm at the high school free to trick or treat $3 for Haunted Theater (recommended for ages 10 and up). See you there! Friday Fruit & Yogurt Parfait w/granola, Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich w/chips, Chili Cheese Fries w/roll, Pepperoni Pizza, Garden Salad Middle Level (6-8) Silver Day Attention Students: Mrs. Acker will be collecting your EXTRA Halloween candy for the soldiers on November 1 st. There are a lot of reasons to give your candy to the soldiers. 1. Give the candy you want them to have. 2. Give the candy you are allergic to. 3. Give the candy your parents won t let you eat because you have braces and finally, give the candy you don t like. The candy gets shipped to the soldiers overseas by Esthetic Family Dentistry. Please donate your candy to room 444 by Wednesday, November 8. We shipped over 10 CASES last year. Thanks everyone! Go Thunder! Trick or Treat in the DCC High School on October 28 from 5:00 7:00 pm. This event is free! You can also take advantage of our Haunted Theater (recommended for ages 10 and up) for $3 a person. Join us for the DCC Middle School Orchestra Concert, Wednesday, November 7 th at 7:00 pm! Our concert will feature a professional violin soloist, holiday music, a symphony and much more! Join us for the DCC Middle School Band Concert on Wednesday, November 8 th. Our 6 th Grade Band will be playing at 6:30 pm, and our 7 th & 8 th Grade Bands will play at 7:30 pm. Our concert will feature music inspired by cultures around the world and we will play a piece honoring our veterans. Red Ribbon Spirit Week is October 30 through November 3. Monday Put a lid on it Hat Day Tuesday Halloween Costume Day Wednesday Wear Red Day Thursday Sock it to drugs, Crazy Sock Day
Friday Team up against drugs, wear your favorite team jersey What Patriotism Means to Me is the topic for this year s student essay contest. The essay is due November 1 st, submitted to Ms. Eaves. One winner from each grade level will receive a gift and will read their essay during the assembly. DCC Middle s first drama performance of the year, Charlotte s Web will be on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27 at 7:00 pm. $5 for adults, $2 for students, and staff is free with their staff ID. Can t wait to see you there! A.S.H. After School Help will be held today from 3:20 4:45 pm with Ms. Smith in the MS Library. B.A.S.H. Band After School Help No BASH today. M.A.S.H. Math After School Help No MASH today. Detention No detention today. BeSST - Before School Study Time is every morning from 7:35-8:05 am in the MS Gym with Mr. Smiley. Friday Orange Chicken in Stir Fry Vegetables & Rice, Teriyaki Chicken Special, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Sausage Pizza, Nachos, Tacos & Burritos Upper Level (9-12) Silver Day Seniors! Don t forget your senior service project for the community is this Saturday, October 28. All of our feeder schools are excited for our Trick or Treat Street and Haunted Theater from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Students can serve one of three sessions or all! Students can set up and decorate from 3:30-5:00 pm, hand out candy from 5:00-6:30 pm or hand out candy and do a quick clean up from 6:00-7:30 pm. Pizza will be served to all volunteers before 5:00 pm. This is an expectation for all of seniors, and our community always loves it! French and Spanish Honor Society want to extend an invitation to you to join us on November 7 for International Night, 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the HS Commons. It s a night where the cultural diversity of Discovery Canyon Campus is expressed through cuisine, tables set ups with information about countries, and art from all over the world, plus talent presentations as well. Please invite your students to join us either by taking part or visiting that night. Student s participation could be in the form of: Sharing a talent Cultural presentations Having a table set up that includes a poster with information and facts from the country of their choice, as well as artifacts Bringing authentic food to share Signup Links: Cultural Presentation / Talent Country Poster & Food
Please help the DCC Seniors offer an amazing Trick or Treat Street this Saturday by sending in a bag of candy! Candy can be left in either Mrs. Flaherty s office or Mr. Ritchie s room! Sophomore Class Meeting- November 1- Jostens will be here to hand out info and answer questions regarding class rings. Please make sure to attend the sophomore meeting on Wed. November 1, during TT. Senior Class Meeting- November 8 - Jostens will be here to hand out info and answer questions regarding your graduation. You will be receiving info about your cap & gown, graduation announcements, and so much more! Please make sure to attend this very important meeting. Class Rings & Graduation Orders Due- November 14, 15 - Jostens will be here during both lunches, A & B to collect orders for class rings and graduation items. For questions, please see Mrs. Holsinger. Baseball Meeting Interested in trying out for baseball during the spring season? Come and hear about DCC s baseball program from NEW head coach, Justin Ross, on Monday, October 30 from 6:00-7:00pm in the HS Commons. PiNKED! A new campaign created by 9 th grader, Haley Carroll. Promoting Individual Natural Kindness Every-Day. T-Shirt sales begin today, October 23 through October 27 in room 320 for $13.00 a shirt. Proceeds go towards promoting kindness on the DCC campus. Shirts worn on Wednesday s Stop by Room 320- really, anytime. We love visitors! Join us for DCC s first-ever Writers Week this January! We want to hear your stories, poetry, speeches, songs, and more! Pick up an application outside rooms 332 or 328 or talk to your English teacher. Applications are due this Friday, October 27. Share your words, celebrate your story! This week is Sophomore Socktober, which is our Sophomore Class philanthropy to gather new socks to donate to the Urban Peak shelter which helps homeless teens have a safe place to sleep. Please bring in new socks and put them in the Socktober boxes in the front lobby. Attention Students: I need your voice!! We are currently working on revamping our current student dress code policy. Please take a short survey. The link was in the 20 Alert, as well as sent out in some of your class remind, and will hopefully be on the board in thunder time. If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact Mrs. Forehand. https://goo.gl/forms/2mg7dcfaz7u0q6nk1 DCC RAD will meet Tuesday mornings at 7:00 am in room 470. Come plan activities for DCC and Friday Nights at the Tri-Lakes YMCA. Students - Please remember that students should not be in the hallways or Art Bridge during lunch. Students may be in the Commons or outside. Please help keep the hallways clear and quiet for classes that are going on during lunch. Thank you! Assessment News: College & Career News: Career Talks & Lunch: Come join us for lunch and learn about exciting options. The College & Career Center will begin hosting career talks the first Thursday of each month. Meet professionals in the current field and ask questions. November 2 during A lunch: Cyber Security. Sign-up in the College & Career Center. College Representative Visits: Did you know we have many college representatives visit DCC every week: Northern Arizona University October 27 at 10:30 pm Colorado State University November 7 at 10:00 am M.A.S.H Math After School Help & Test/Quiz Make-ups or Retakes will be held in room 501, Monday Thursday from 2:45 4:15 pm. Drop in for your math help! C.A.S.H Chemistry After School Help will be held on Tuesdays from 3:00 4:00 pm in room 414. See you there! A.S.H. After School Help will be held Monday Friday from 2:45 3:30 pm in the HS lower LMC. Friday Orange Chicken in Stir Fry Vegetables & Rice, Teriyaki Chicken Special, Twister Dog, Sausage Pizza, Nachos, Tacos & Burritos