DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015 REGULAR DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE 7:45 – 9:15 BLOCK A 9:22 - 10:52 10:59 – 1:08 BLOCK C 1:15 – 2:45 BLOCK D 7:30 – 8:20 8:25 – 9:15 BLOCK B 1st LUNCH 2nd LUNCH 3rd LUNCH 4th LUNCH 1:15 – 2:05 2:10 – 3:00 SINGLETON 1 SINGLETON 2 10:52 - 11:20 11:28 - 11:56 12:04 – 12:32 12:40 – 1:08 SINGLETON 7 SINGLETON 8 Stuffed Crust Pizza Chicken Poppers Steamed Peas, Sweet Potato Fries, Leafy Green Salad, Fruit Individual Pizza / Chicken Quesadilla LOCATIONS @ D-B Outside Little Theatre -2nd Floor Activities /Gym Lobby near Restrooms Field House near Kevin Trivette’s office Lobby of CTE Building Tutoring Monday 3-4: Math / English / Biology (Library) Tuesday Wednesday 3-4: 3-4: 3-4: 3-4: Thursday Friday English (Library) Math / English / Biology (Library) Chemistry (Library & 204) Math (Library) 3-4: Physics (Library) Friday, March 20 is the LAST day to order a yearbook. Books can be ordered at www.jostens.com Jostens will be here during lunches outside the cafeteria on Wednesday March 25. They will be distributing graduation supplies and taking class ring orders. D-B Cheerleading Tryouts April 14th-17th 3:30-6:00 Mandatory parent/participant meeting Thursday, March 19th 6:00 in Little Theatre. RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 22 Attention SENIORS! There are several spring senior scholarships that are presented on Awards Day, Sunday, May 3rd. Two documents have been posted to the D-B website for you to download and complete. The D-B General Scholarship Cover Sheet and Guidance Scholarship Applications should be returned to the counseling office by the TODAY IS THE DEADLINE!! Lunch Visits to D-B Greater Kingsport Family YMCA March 20 with information on ACT Tutoring Program. Navy March 24 Seniors and Parents Need help with the FAFSA, ACT registration, or final college applications? Seniors and parents can sign up for an individual appointment for this service available at D-B on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come by or contact the D-B Counseling office for an appointment. S.H.O.U.T. (Students Helping Others Understand Tomorrow) applications are available in the Counseling Office. Applications must be submitted to the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. TODAY IS THE DEADLINE! Holston Valley Medical Center Summer 2015 Junior Volunteer Program Information available in the Counseling Office SERVICE LEARNING STUDENTS THERE ARE STILL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MENTORING AND TUTORING! PLEASE CONTACT JACLYN CLENDENEN AT JACKSON ELEMENTARY AT 378-2241 TO SET UP YOUR HOURS. FLEXIBLE TIMES AVAILABLE! Dobyns-Bennett Freshmen & Sophomore students will attend Career Day @ Northeast State Community College from 8:30-1:30 on Friday, April 17, 2015 Students report to the cafeteria at 8:20 to receive their assigned bus. Buses will depart promptly @ 8:30. Lunch will be provided by Northeast State Community College. Students must follow the policies & procedures outlined in the 2014-2015 student handbook. PERMISSION FORMS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015 Northeast State Educational Access and Diversity Scholarship Available at www.NortheastState.edu/scholarshipprograms after February 1st. Find application scholarship applications under Internal Programs menu option. Deadline: Monday, June 1st. Summer Engineering Programs For: 7th to 12th graders during the summer of 2015 Attend and… • Learn about careers in engineering • Explore UT’s Campus • Tour engineering labs and facilities • Compete in engineering challenges • Cultivate new friendships • Jump start my academic career Application deadlines vary by program (April 10th) For information: http://www.engr.utk.edu/diversity/pre_college.html Tennessee School of Beauty C.B. Brown Scholarship Program Eligible: High school seniors, not previously or currently enrolled in a Cosmetology course. For students interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology. Award: $14,995 Applications are available in the Counseling office and the Career Counseling office. Deadline: March 31st Need Volunteer Hours for TN/VA Scholars? Coach Love needs 16 Timers for a swim meet Sat. March 21 and Sun. March 22. Morning and afternoon sessions available. Just bring the form to have signed by coaches. For more info Ask Coach Love room 102 Sewanee Environmental Institutes Pre-College Field Studies Experience Pursue environmental studies while exploring the Domain of the University of the South—13,000 acres of forests, lakes, caves, and rock outcrops— at the Sewanee Environmental Institute’s PreCollege Field Studies Experience (“SEI” for short) from June 28 to July 11, 2015. For more information visit http://sei.sewanee.edu/ Application deadline is April 10th. Suntrust's Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes Online Application open on September 15, 2014. Eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Award: One $1,000 winner will be chosen every two weeks from October 31, 2014 through May 15, 2015. You may enter once per drawing; however, students can register after each drawing for the next scheduled drawing. Apply at https://www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/i ndex.htm Show off your math skills and your school spirit with this one-of-a-kind t-shirt! Available for a limited time only! Shirts are $10 each. See any member of Mu Alpha Theta or Mrs. Tate (E119) or Mrs. Grecol (E120) to purchase one. Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Award: $2,500 Qualifications: US citizen, 3.0 GPA, senior who plans to enroll full-time at 4 year college, leadership, community service, extra-curricular activities, financial need. Applications are available in the Counseling office Scholarship box Deadline: March 31st “Why I am Thankful for My Teacher” Essay Contest Eligibility: Tennessee students in grades k – 12. What to write: Essay sharing how a teacher has impacted their and life and why the student is thankful for them. Award: $500 scholarship Deadline: April 3rd Information is available in the Counseling Office Scholarship Box ETSU – Sigma Phi Epsilon – Balanced Man Scholarship Award – one $500 and one $1,000 scholarship Eligibility – Male enrolling at ETSU Fall 2014. Applications are available in the Counseling office Deadline: May 1st 2014-2015 Fall Branch Community Chest Scholarship Amount: $500 Qualifications: Must reside in Fall Branch, or surrounding community that is served by the Fall Branch Community Chest, Senior, 3.2 GPA, plan to continue education following high school Application is available in the Counseling Office Scholarship Box Deadline: April 8th University of Tennessee Chattanooga Summer Business Experience: June 15th – June 20th Experience college life, interact with expert faculty and business leaders and explore Chattanooga during the UTC Summer Business Experience. The six-day residential summer program is designed for academically talented rising high school seniors who are interested in a career in business. Apply now at utc.edu/business-summer Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship Award: $1,000 Eligibility: Current or former athlete at the high school or college level and must be a current college student or high school senior entering college. How to Enter: Write a 400-500 word essay describing how the lessons learned through playing sports have positively impacted you as you pursue your college education. Essay due June 1st Information and entry available at http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm Middle Tennessee Network Association MTSU Alumni Scholarship Awarded to MTSU bound high school seniors. Academic achievement, financial need, good work ethic, community outreach, and valuing education are taken into consideration. Award Amount: $500 for an academic year. Deadline: May 8th Applications are available in the scholarship box in the Counseling office. March 20 March 23 March 24 March 26-28 March 30-Apr 3 April 6 Seymour Daniel Boone Crockett Warrior Classic Charleston Classic Tennessee High Home Home Away 5:00 6:00 6:00 Murfreesboro TBA Home 6:00 Mar 20 Mar 21 Mar 24 Mar 26 Mar 27-28 South Volunteer (JV only) Volunteer Tenn. High Home 4:15 Home 11:00 Away Home Winged DeerTopper Classic JC 4:30 4:15 TBD Mar 24 David Crockett Home 5:30 Mar 27-28 Jon Metcalf Highland Cup Home TBA Mar 31 Bearden Away 6:00 April 7 Daniel Boone Away 5:30 April 9 Morristown East Home 6:00 2015 D-B Girls Soccer Player Info. Meeting Friday, March 20th @3:05pm in the D-B Cafeteria for girls wishing to tryout for the 2015 girls soccer team. DC / TC Roadhouse Relays Hardin Valley Sat Mar 21 D-B Sat Mar 28 Beach Run April 3-4 Away Myrtle Beach TUESDAYS Room W-280 Gay-Straight Alliance meets every Wednesday in either Mr. Jon Tully’s Room (W-272) or Mr. Adam Hall’s room (E-102). Check out our Facebook page: Dobyns-Bennett High School Anime Club FYI Colors: Gold, Silver and Black Theme: “New York, New York.” Song: “Empire State of Mind” Aug 20 Aug 28 Sept 4 Sept 11 Sept 18 Sept 25 Thurs Oct 1 Oct 9 Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 30 Tennessee High Oak Ridge William Blount Sevier County Hardin Valley Academy Open Maryville Bradley Central Bearden Jefferson County Science Hill Away Home Away Away Home 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 Away Home Home Away Home 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 Homecoming Sr Night D-B’S TARDY / ABSENCE POLICY REMINDER Please remember that participation in prom and graduation ceremony are tied directly to attendance. Students who accrue instances of tardiness or absenteeism greater than 10% of the time in any one class will be ineligible for these activities.