Hello Brahmas, 

WEEK 5 – September 12 - September 16, 2016 

Reflection: 

The start of our 5^th week of school has been met with sadness and somber remembrance. This morning we learned of a 2015 DBHS graduate, who tragically passed away in a car accident yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the former DBHS student's family during this difficult time. Though the student graduated a few years ago, please keep a close eye on your child and let us know if we can offer support. Our school psychologists, the Wellness Center, and GLCs are available to offer additional student support.

Also, yesterday marked the 15-year anniversary of September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001. Thanks to DBHS junior, Rhiston Yu, and a group of students who planted 2,977 flags on Friday at DBHS representing those who died on September 11. The project was called “9-11 Never Forget” and also included juniors, Thomas Yip, and William Liang. Special thanks to DBHS teachers, Peter Kottke, and Ty Watkins for their support and guidance with the project.

I am reminded of the importance and value we are to each other. I am thankful for our Brahma community and the support we show each other in the good times and when times are tough. Thanks for coming together!

Updates & Reminders: 

• Late Start Schedule: Our first late start of the year is Tuesday, September 13. Period 1 begins at 9:30. Students should arrive to school by 9:15 at the latest.

• CLUB Rush: Club Rush ends on 9/13: There are so many great opportunities for students to get involved!

• Class of 2020 Elections: The voting results have been counted and in 4 out of the 5 positions, there was no clear majority. The “run-off” voting began this morning at 7:30 am and closes tomorrow, Tuesday, September 13, at 4pm. Be active and vote!  

• Picture update: An additional undergraduate (Grades 9 - 11) picture day is scheduled for Thursday, September 15 from 7am to 1pm in the Gym. Special thanks to our Physical Education teachers for sharing their classroom for the pictures to be taken. If for some reason your student misses this Thursday, there will be one last opportunity on October 13.

• College Seminar: Thanks to CAPA and Walnut Mayor pro-tem Mary Su for providing an excellent College Application workshop for parents this Saturday, 9/17 at 1:30pm at the Walnut Senior Center, 21215 La Puente Rd., Walnut, CA 91789.

• Practice SAT Scores are back: Special thanks to HOPE (Hispanic Organization of Parents and Education), Dedicated to Learning (D2L) and Instructional Dean, Gabriel Aguilar for providing this valuable practice test to our students. Students can pick up their test scores in the Library.

• Seniors Portraits: Seniors take their photos off campus at our school photographer’s studio. There is no charge for an untouched yearbook photo. If you want your picture enhanced or would like to use multiple poses and props, there is a $50 sitting fee. Please make an appointment with our school photographer ASAP! Time is running out! Please call (909) 444-0334 to schedule your senior portraits. http://www.marcshotthis.com

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