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Defiance High School

Volume 5, Issue 2

Robert Morton: Principal

Jay Jerger: Asst. Principal

Jerry Buti: Athletic Director

Nancy McCann: Sr. Counselor/Fr. Last names H-O

Patti Gable: Jr. Counselor/Fr. Last names A-G

Sam Manz: So. Counselor/Fr. Last names P-Z

Cheryl Westrick: Admin. Asst.

Jenalee Niese: Admin. Asst.

Linda Thomas: Athletic Asst.

“What Happens in Vegas…” Homecoming 2011

This year's Homecoming Parade will begin at 6:30, October 4th, at Triangle Park (in front of St. Paul's Lutheran Church) and will conclude at Kingsbury Park with the annual pep rally and bonfire. On Friday, October 7th, this year's court will be introduced before the game with Van Wert. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned at this time by the returning 2010 Homecoming Queen, Victoria Stever. Saturday, October 8th, is the Homecoming Dance: "What Happens in Vegas...". The dance will take place in the DHS cafeteria from 8:00 - 11:30 pm. Tickets will be on sale during lunch October 3rd - 7th; $25.00 for a couple and $15.00 for a single. This is the same price as last year. If your student attends Four County, tickets can be purchased in the morning, during the same week, in room 210. If your student is bringing a guest who does not attend DHS/Four County, they must fill out apre-registration form which is available in the main office.

Homecoming Oct. 8, 2011

Parent/Teacher Conference

Office Personnel

Nov. 2 & 7, 2011 Nov. 2- 3:00-6:00

Nov. 7- 5:00-8:30

DHS cafeteria

Thanksgiving Nov. 23-27 Break from Wednesday, 11/23-Sunday, 11/27.

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Dance from 8:00-11:30 at DHS cafeteria.

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Sophomore Snippets: Mr. Manz

PLAN Testing The PLAN test is scheduled for Thursday, November 10. Encouraged for all sophomores, this test offers a low-pressure, low-cost preview of the ACT, which most students take before post-high-school training. Additionally, the test provides personalized direction on career matches. The fee is $12.00, payable by check to "Defiance High School" (or cash) to Mrs. Jenalee Niese in the main office. There is still time for any sophomore to sign up – please contact Mr. Manz for details or fee concerns. Please take advantage of this worthwhile offer. On the web: www.planstudent.org.

Each year, Defiance High School selects one (or two) outstanding sophomore(s) to represent the class at an expenses-paid, multiple-day leadership seminar held June 7 – 10, 2012. Mr. Manz introduced this opportunity (along with the PLAN test) to sophomores in late September. Applications may be turned in to Mr. Manz through Tuesday, November 1. All sophomores may seek this resume-building honor. Contact Mr. Manz for more details on how to apply.

Mr. Manz made plans to work with 1st semester health classes on Wednesday and Thursday, October 5 & 6. The KUDER on-line system is useful to match personal skills/interests with available career choices. On the web: <http://www.kuder.com/students-and-parents/parents.html>. Other freshmen can look forward to learning this program during their health classes spring semester.

HOBY

Academics Due date for first quarter mid-term grades was Monday, September 26. While some students are doing well, many have room to improve. Encourage daily responsibility to maintain grades, especially in core academic classes. Remember, you may monitor grades in the following way:

• Set up an account to access your children’s grades online at http://www.defiancecityschools.org

• Click on Grade Check • Click the blue button that says “Create

Account” • Fill in the information requested,

including your own unique username and password.

• For each of your children you will also fill out the information requested:

1. Student Name (first and last) 2. Access ID (This is your child’s 6 or 5-

digit student ID which can be found on your child’s schedule or ask him/her for their lunch number)

3. Access Password (This is your child’s birth date) Examples: 5/12/04 or 10/3/14 or 3/7/01

• After pressing submit you will be returned to the login screen to enter the username and password you just created.

Freshman Focus

Career Exploration by KUDER

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Junior Updates From the Desk of Mrs. Gable

Math Tutoring Monday & Wednesday: 2:45-3:30 w/ Mr. Wahl (Room 103) Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00-7:45 am w/ Mr.

Weaver (Room 105)

Parents, please encourage your junior to share with you the handouts received in English classes from Mrs. Gable. Juniors were given “Get Set for College”, March2Success, a list of useful web addresses and much more. Juniors planning to attend college after high school should take the ACT at least twice this year. The ACT is a college entrance exam required by most colleges/universities. (Fee waivers may be available for students on free or reduced lunches; see Mrs. Gable.) Students register for the ACT online at www.actstudent.org. Please have your student register for the December and April or February and June tests. This site includes preparation for testing, planning for college and exploring career options. Students may also wish to take the SAT in addition to the ACT if they are considering an out of state school. Register at sat.collegeboard.org/register. Juniors will take the free ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) on November 17th. The ASVAB combines aptitudes, interests and values to produce a list of career choices for each student. It’s not too early to plan for a career/college after high school. Please check out the many websites given in English classes. Please call with any questions (419) 784-2777 or email: pgable@defcity.org.

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Juniors & seniors, Archbold HS is sponsoring the Fall ACT Review & Preparation. It will be held October 15th, from 8:00 am until noon. The fee is $7.00. Please sign up and pay the fee by October 7th to your Guidance Counselor.

ACT Review & Preparation

Choir Booster Taco Dinner The DHS Choir Boosters will be holding their annual Taco Dinner on Friday, October 14 beginning at 5PM in the DHS cafeteria before the last home football game. Included in the meal are two delicious tacos, rice, refried beans, dessert and beverage. Tickets are $7 and are available from choir members or by contacting the Choral Department. There are a limited amounts of dinners available so don’t delay.

Picture Re-Takes Any student that did not get their picture taken or would like to have another shot at it may do so at Picture Re-take Day which will be Thursday, October 20 from 7:30 AM until 11:30. ALL DHS STUDENTS, regardless of whether they are purchasing a picture package or not, need to get their picture taken for the yearbook. There is no cost for this. Students wishing to have pictures re-taken NEED to bring in their ORIGINAL picture packet from their first pictures in order to receive the new ones. Students who missed picture day may

obtain a picture envelope in the main office.

Choral Dept. Fall Concert The Defiance City Schools Choral Music Department will give its annual Fall Concert on Thursday, October 25 at 7:00 PM in the Defiance Community Auditorium. This concert will showcase musical performances from the 5th grade and Middle School choirs as well as the Women’s Chorus, Varsity Blues and A Cappella Choir. High School soloist will be featured as well. This concert is free and open to the

public.

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Come explore exciting opportunities in Engineering and Technology at

Defiance Senior High School’s Seventh Annual

Engineering Evening!

featuring

• “How’d I Get Here: An Architecture Grad

Delineates Constructive Possibilities”

Guest Speaker: Aimee Sanchez, M. Arch. I Master of Architecture, Defiance HS Graduate

Univ. of Detroit Mercy / Warsaw (Poland) Univ. of Technology Martin Riley Architects and Engineers – Fort Wayne, IN

• Question/Answer Forum with professional engineers and college representatives (2- & 4-year programs)

• Engineering/Technology College Fair

Intended Audience: Anyone Interested, including High School and Junior

High Students, Parents, Relatives, Teachers, Professionals, and the General Public

Where: Defiance Senior High School Cafeteria

1755 Palmer Drive Defiance, Ohio 43512

When: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Contact: Mr. Tom Mutchler, CAD Instructor Mr. Sam Manz, School Counselor

(419) 784 – 2777 tmutchler@defcity.org (Tom)

smanz@defcity.org (Sam)

Mark It Down: Important Dates OCTOBER

1st: Band Spectacular, 7:30 pm

3rd Academic Boosters, 7:00 pm

4th Homecoming Parade, 6:30 pm

8th Homecoming Dance, 8:00 pm

12th PSAT (Juniors), 8:00 am

20th Picture Re-Takes

22nd ACT Test, 8:00 am

24th No School-Teacher In-service

25th Fall Choral Showcase, 7:00 pm

28th End of 1st Grading Period

Defiance City Schools

Defiance Senior High School 1755 Palmer Dr. Defiance, OH. 43512 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

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2nd Parent/Teacher Conference, 3:00 pm

5th SAT Test, 8:00 am

7th Parent/Teacher Conference, 5:00 pm

14th Choir Boosters, TBA

15th Engineering Evening, 7:00 pm

16th Blood Mobile

17th ASVAB, 8:00 am

21st Assembly, 9:00 am

23rd-27th Thanksgiving Break

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