DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, MARCH 2, 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 Country Chicken Basket Hamburger / Cheeseburger Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Carrots, Fruit Pizza / Chicken Poppers 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) th 11 grade ACT Tuesday, March rd 3 AP Exam Registration has been extended through Tuesday, March 3rd. TN Promise Meeting Wednesday, March 4 5:30 p.m. D-B Cafeteria It is mandatory for all TN Promise scholars to attend the second team meeting to remain eligible for the TN Promise scholarship. The ONLINE yearbook sales deadline has been extended to March 20! Please go to www.jostens.com to pre-order your yearbook. Applications for Maroon & Grey Yearbook Staff and Arrowhead Newspaper Staff should be turned in to Mrs. Good in room 273 no later than March 11! Applications can be found in the 2015-16 course catalog. Both classes will be offered during Block C next year - see Mrs. Good in room W-273 with any questions. Senior cap and gown picture proofs will be available in the cafeteria during all four lunches this week. A New Food Program @ D-B ! Starting on March 2, 2015….There will be 4 coolers located in the front of the cafeteria. Please put any unopened food/drink in the coolers. This can be used for students who may need extra for lunch. At the end of the week , we will see how much we have and make a donation to an organization that can use the food and drink. FBLA State paperwork extension!! All FBLA State paperwork and initial payment are due to Mrs. Arbaugh by Thursday, March 5th at 3:00! You will not be registered to compete if you do not meet the deadline!! There will be an informational meeting for parents/students on Thursday, March 3 @ 5:30pm, in the Little Theatre for any student interested in trying out for the Spirit Shaker dance team. Try-out practices will be conducted in the dome from 5:30-7:30 on March 16, 17, and 18. Tryouts will be during the same time on Thursday, 3/19. College / University Visits to D-B During Lunches ETSU @ Kingsport – Friday, March 13 Milligan College – Mon March 16 The D-B Band has 1 more week of their spring fundraiser left. We are offering a variety of candy, coffee and cookie dough. With some Easter candy, pizza and pretzels also available. Please help support a member of our band. This is including color guard, winter guard and the spirit shakers. 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 by March 20th. Winter Guard All three levels of Winter Guard (Varsity, JV and Prep) will be competing at Sullivan South on Saturday, March 7, from 4:30 8:00pm. Admission is general $8.00. This will be the only local competition D-B is attending this season. Please go cheer for these teams and show them your support! Holston Valley Medical Center Summer 2015 Junior Volunteer Program Information available in the Counseling Office Jostens will be here on MARCH 3 during lunches (outside cafeteria) & after school (office lobby) to take class ring orders. Northeast State General Scholarship Available at www.NortheastState.edu/scholarshipprograms . Find application scholarship applications under Internal Programs menu option. Deadline: Sunday, March 1st. 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. More information is available at www.womenofaviation.org. 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 (March 6th or April 10th) For information: http://www.engr.utk.edu/diversity/pre_college.html ETSU High School Leadership Conference – LAUNCH: An Initiative to Lead A one-day event with interactive workshops, motivational speakers, opportunities for self-discovery, and a sneak peek into college life for students. This is an excited opportunity for student leaders! Friday, March 6th Registration is $15 if registered by January 30th. Registration includes lunch, t-shirt and conference materials. Register today and learn more at www.etsu.edu/lead THE 5th ANNUAL AIR FORCE HERITAGE AND HISTORY STUDENT WRITING COMPETITION This competition is designed for students ages 13-18 Deadline ‐ All papers must be submitted via hardcopy or email in PDF format to Erin Craig NMUSAF/MUT 1100 Spaatz St. WPAFB, OH 45433‐7102 or erin.craig@us.af.mil . Submissions must be postmarked by March 13th, 12:00 a.m. (EST). The competition will accept only the first 250 entrants. Award: $1,500, $1,000, or $500 Info visit http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD101115-043.pdf 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 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 Junior League of Kingsport Community Service Scholarship Senior women applying should meet the following criteria: a commitment to volunteerism through an outstanding record of participation and leadership in service-oriented activities and consistent record of academic achievement within a challenging curriculum. Applications are available in the Counseling office Deadline for applications to be received by Junior League: March 2nd ETSU - Fine & Performing Arts Scholars Program The Fine & Performing Arts Scholars Program (FPA) offers a multidisciplinary approach to studying all of the arts – with access to our best faculty and local experts in a wide range of fields – from the visual arts and music, to theatre and dance, digital media, and creative writing. The competitive program is open to students who have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 2.75 or higher; and, a composite ACT score of 22 or higher, or, an SAT score of 1050 or higher (math and reading only). http://www.etsu.edu/honors/arts_scholars/apply.aspx Deadline: March 15th Simply Smart Scholarship Award:$2,000 to one D-B Graduate! Can be used at any instate or out-of-state post-secondary education (University, Trade school, Community College) Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, good character, financial need, involved in school and community. Applications are available in the Counseling office Scholarship box. Deadline to D-B Counseling office: March 20th 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 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. Stan and Thelma Plumlee Scholarship Eligibility: student must either live in a manufactured home, work in the industry or have a relative who works in the manufactured housing industry. Attend a Tennessee college, university or trade school Applications are available in the Counseling office Scholarship box. Deadline: March 13th Aug 20 Aug 28 Sept 4 Sept 11 Sept 18 Sept 25 Oct 2 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 Mar 3 Mar 7 Greeneville (Scrimmage) Maryville (Scrimmage) Away 4:30 & 6:00 Home 1:00 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” 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.