Sir Francis Drake High School

Daily Bulletin

Thurssday, September 2, 2010

Back to School Night is tonight, September 2^nd from 6:30 to 9:05 p.m.   Friday, September 3^rd will be a minimum day – dismissal at 12:45.   Remind your parents to plan to attend.   (J. Shaw)

Attention Seniors – Friday, September 3^rd is Senior Seminar.  Report to the main gym at 7:55 a.m.  Attendance will be taken.  Seniors will have a special day together to bond as a senior class.  Bring a snack.   (E. Saibel)

Attention Juniors – There are limited parking permits to be award to juniors based on a lottery.  Forms are in Assistant Principals’ office.  Turn in to Tanya by Friday, September 3^rd.  The permits cost $5.00 each and you will be notified on Tuesday, September 7^th if you have been chosen.  (T. Jaspering)

Club Day – Want a way to get involved and meet new people?  Come and sign up on Club Day, Wednesday, September 8^th AND Friday the 10^th and join your favorite clubs.  It will be in the Student Center so come see what cool clubs Drake has to offer.  If you want to start a club – get applications in the D-SHAC or from Counseling Office or Tanya in the A.P.’s office.  All clubs must have a faculty advisor.  Club Presidents and Advisors: Please note dates and confirm your attendance with Taylor Crouch at taylorcourch124@ymail.com or kgalli@tamdistrict.org.    (K. Galli)

Library – Free book covers available.

White Mountain Project Club Meeting – Did you know that Drake High operates the highest altitude garden in America?  That we also study cyanobacteria and bristlecone pines in California’s White Mountains?  Get involved!  White Mountain Project Club meeting – Thursday, September 2^nd at lunch in room 414.   (M. Wing)

Partners At Lunch (PALS) – Anyone interested in joining PAL’s should come to Room 303 on Wednesday, September 1^st during lunch.  Bring your own lunch and come to learn about PAL’s.   (G.Francisco)

Canteen – Welcome back to a new school year.  The Drake Canteen has some great new menu items this fall like chicken chipotle ranch wrap, an Italian style grilled chicken sandwich on a ciabatta roll, shanghai noodle salad and hummus served with veggies and pita bread.  We also serve breakfast before school or at break every day and we are serving fresh baked bagels from Redwood Bagel in Novato.  We are open for late break on Tuesday and Thursday.  (S. Partee)

Fall Internship Applications are now available in the College and Career Center.  Opportunities include law, health care, business, non-profit, environment, veterinary medicine, auto, education and more.  See Roberta Dossick in the College and Career Center for more information.   (R. Dossick)

Pirate Package – is still available for $110.00.  See the Budget Secretary in Office #906.  Yearbook is $65.00 as part of the Pirate Packages and increases to $80.00 after October 6^th.  20% Savings!!!!

Bus Passes and Applications – see the Budget Secretary in Office #906.

Canteen – need an application for free and reduced meals?  See the Budget Secretary in Office #906.

PARENTS:  Back to School Night – Thursday, September 2^nd – if you have not purchased a Pirate Package for your student, bring your checkbook.  They will be on sale.  Pirate Package gets students free or reduced prices at sports events and dances and 30% discount on yearbook.  Part of proceeds from the sale of Pirate Package go to Drake ASB/Leadership and the funds go directly to students in the form of lunchtime activities, sports equipment, clubs, outreach to new students, staff appreciation, student recognition, student store and much more.  Cost of Pirate Package is $110.00.  This price is only good until Wednesday, October 6^th.

Bulletin Announcements can be submitted to Jeannie Shaw in the Principal’s Office.