THE DAILY PLANET Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School / Purple Week Middle & High School / Silver Day IB Learner Profile Attribute of the Week Knowledgeable They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines. Breakfast is available for purchase in the HS Commons from 6:50 to 9:00 am Tuesday Fruit & Yogurt Parfait, Chicken Biscuit, Cereal w/cheese Stick Wednesday Egg & Cheese Sandwich, French Toast Sticks w/syrup, Cereal w/cheese Stick Thursday Pancake Sausage Wrap, Cinnamon Rolls, Cereal w/cheese Stick Friday Berry Power Bar w/smoothie, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich, Cereal w/cheese Stick
Announcements ACDCC (Accountability Committee for DCC) will meet on September 4 at 6:00pm in the MS Library. The next PTO general membership meeting will be on September 11 at 6:30pm in the HS Library (Upper Level). Lower Level (PK-5) Purple Week Lifetouch Picture Day Fall pictures will be taken on September 5 th. Tuesday Fruit & Yogurt Parfait w/granola, Turkey & Cheese Sandwich w/chips, Cheese Pizza, Meatloaf Sandwich w/tater Tots Wednesday Chef Salad w/roll & Crackers, Italian Sub w/chips, Pulled Pork Sandwich w/baked Beans, Country Fried Steak w/mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans & Roll Thursday Cheese, Yogurt & Fruit Plate w/blueberry Muffin, Ham & Cheese Sandwich w/chips, Crispy Chicken Sandwich w/tater Tots, Pasta w/meat Sauce & Dinner Roll Friday Italian Bistro Box w/garlic Knot Breadsticks, Bacon Turkey Club Sandwich w/chips, Meatlovers Pizza, Cheesy Enchiladas w/spanish Rice Middle Level (6-8) Silver Day New 7 th and 8 th Sea Perch Students: There is a Sea Perch Tiger Team meeting every Thursday in Mr. O Toole s room from 3:15 5:00pm until September 20 th. Please email Mr. O Toole at shawn.otoole@asd20.org if your child plan on attending. BASH (Band and Strings Help) is now on Wednesdays. Stop into Mr. Mathew s room after school every Wednesday from 3:20 4:45pm to receive help on your instrument, practice with a friend, make up a playing test, or check out new music! Jazz Band starts on Tuesday, August 28 from 7:15 8:05am. This club is open to any 7 th or 8 th grade band student. 7 th and 8 th grade string students may audition for placement on a rhythm section instrument. We will play at assemblies, concerts, go on extra trips and more! Yearbook Club: All those interested in participating in Yearbook Club this year must come to the first meeting on Wednesday, September 5. It will be held
before school at 7:30am in room 315. It is open to all grades. Speak to Mr. Hilborn or Mrs. Newby for details. National Junior Honor Society: If you joined NJHS last year, you must come to the mandatory meeting on Thursday, August 30 th, after school in room 315. It will likely last around 30 minutes. See Mr. Hilborn or Mrs. Miller for details. Student Council applications for 2018-2019 school year will be available in the front office starting August 20 th. Applications are due on Wednesday, August 29 th. Speeches for 6 th grade senators will be given during lunch on Wednesday, September 5 th. Basketball Open Gym: 6 th, 7 th and 8 th boys and girls are welcome to participate in open gym pick up/3 on 3 basketball games from 3:20 4:30pm on Tuesdays, September 4, 11, 18, and 25. See Mr. O Toole for any additional information. A.S.H. After School Help will be held today from 3:20 4:45pm with Ms. Dewey in the Middle School Library. B.A.S.H. Band and Strings Help is held every Wednesday from 3:20 4:45pm with Mr. Mathews in room 445. M.A.S.H. Math After School Help will be held today from 3:20 4:45pm with Ms. Turner in room 302. Detention will be held today from 3:20 4:45pm with Ms. Rowbotham in room 409. BeSST - Before School Study Time is every morning from 7:35-8:05 am in the MS Gym with Mr. Smiley Tuesday Sweet & Sour Chicken w/fried Rice, Teriyaki Chicken Special, Chicken Nuggets Basket, Ham & Pineapple Pizza, Nachos, Tacos & Burritos Wednesday Country Fried Steak w/gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & French Bread, Meatball Sub Special, Bacon Cheeseburger, Meatlovers Pizza, Nachos, Tacos & Burritos Thursday Pasta & Meat Sauce w/garlic Bread, Buffalo Chicken Special, Popcorn Chicken Basket, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Nachos, Tacos & Burritos Friday Chili Cheese Tater Tots Bar w/french Bread, Teriyaki Chicken Special, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Pepperoni Stromboli, Nachos, Tacos & Burritos Upper Level (9-12) Silver Day There are tons of opportunities to get involved at DCC, and Wednesday, August 29 th will be our Activities Fair in the gym during Thunder Time! We would like to have representatives from every existing student organization, all winter and spring sports, as well as any new clubs that are starting up to man a table at the Activities Fair and share about opportunities for involvement in your activity. Please let Mrs. Teeples know who will be manning your table. Have an idea for
a new club? Come see Mr. King or Mrs. Teeples to learn more about the process! Juniors and Seniors: If you would like to go off campus for lunches, you need to get an off-campus form from the security kiosk. You must get a parent signature. All off campus lunch forms need to be turned in to the security kiosk and they will give you a sticker for your student ID. ALL FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN BY SEPTEMBER 4, 2018. If you do not have your form turned in, you will not be able to leave campus. Auditions for Cheap Date Improv troupe will be Thursday, August 30 from 6:30 8:30pm in room 450. Sign up on the call board outside room 450. Auditions are open to current HS students. See Ms. Keating with any questions. Attention Juniors! Sign up for the PSAT NMSQT test which will take place on October 10. This is an optional test that is good practice for the SAT and is a national merit scholarship qualifying test. The cost for the test is $17. You may register for it on Payforit or pay Ms. Teeples in the HS administration office. Deadline to sign up is September 7. More information can be found at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/inside-the-test 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! College & Career New College & Career website: Please refer to https://tinyurl.com/dcccandc for forms and additional information. New Letters of Recommendation (LOR): https://tinyurl.com/yavg594w New Applying to The Military Academies: If you are a senior applying to the military academies, please make sure to stop down to the College & Career Center. Your application process and nomination process should be well underway. Check out the DCC College & Career website above for info and important links. Senior Parent & Student University Information Night: Please join us on Thursday, September 6 th at 6:30pm in the HS Theater. General overview of university applications, financial aid, and deadlines for the class of 2019. PSAT/SAT Test Prep: ZAPPS Test Prep will be held here at DCC on September 29 th from 9:00am 3:00pm. Cost is $80, please register at www.doorwaytocollege.com Need a little bit of caffeine in the middle of your day? Sign up to attend a college visit here at DCC in August/September and we will give you a free latte! College Representative Visits Upcoming College visits at DCC: (Students may sign up to attend through Naviance or in-person at the College & Career office) Western State University September 4 Miami University September 4 Princeton University September 6
Colorado State University September 7 Pikes Peak Community College September 11 University of Missouri September 11 Colorado Mesa University September 13 University of Colorado, Colorado Springs September 13 University of Kansas September 13 University of Alabama September 13 *Please make sure to check Naviance or the College & Career webpage for an up-to-date list. Tuesday Sweet & Sour Chicken w/fried Rice, Teriyaki Chicken Special, Chicken Nuggets Basket, Ham & Pineapple Pizza, Nachos, Tacos & Burritos Wednesday Country Fried Steak w/gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & French Bread, Meatball Sub Special, Bacon Cheeseburger, Meatlovers Pizza, Nachos, Tacos & Burritos Thursday Pasta & Meat Sauce w/garlic Bread, Buffalo Chicken Special, Popcorn Chicken Basket, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Nachos, Tacos & Burritos Friday Chili Cheese Tater Tots Bar w/french Bread, Teriyaki Chicken Special, Hot Dog, Pepperoni Stromboli, Nachos, Tacos & Burritos