Nicole Martone needs a bigger trophy case.

Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education) recently presented Martone — now in her second year as English Department chair — with its Master Teacher of Honor Award.

This is the 14th teaching award, which includes grants, that was presented to Martone, who was feted by the Board of Education during its Oct. 10 meeting.

Principal Dan Donovan said Martone is “constantly trying to improve as a leader and teacher … This award is quite an honor and Mrs. Martone is very deserving.”

The award  recognizes educators with a master’s degree and 15 years of teaching experience. In addition the organization states that the teachers “have demonstrated commitment to continuous professional growth and exemplary integrity in their classroom, research, service, and leadership.” Only 16 other educators have won this award since its inception 2011.

Courtesy of Kara Casimiro
English Department Chair Nicole Martone stands with Principal Dan Donovan, left, and BOE chair Patrick Johnston. The board honored Martone Oct. 10 for receiving Kappa Delta Pi’s Master Teacher of Honor Award.

This is Martone’s 18th year in education and her second year at DHS. She currently teaches AP Literature and Composition to juniors and seniors for two periods a day, and performs her department head duties the remainder of the day.

Martone said by applying for the award she hoped to encourage fellow staff members to get involved with the organization, in which she is an active member. In 2012 she received its Teacher of Honor Award.

“I wanted other educators to know about the organization as well as the good things that are happening in our school,” she said.

It was Martone’s teachers who inspired her to become an educator in the first place. “There were teachers who really left an impression on me and I wanted to do the same for others,” she said. “Teachers spend seven hours a day with students and are a huge part of their lives. They help shape our students for the future.  It’s an incredible gift and so rewarding. Educators helped shape me and my interests and it’s an honor to be able to do the same for others. ”

Martone is a doctoral candidate  in educational leadership at Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass. She plans to graduate this spring.

¨Any pocket of free time I have now goes to writing my dissertation,” she said. “Right now, I’m envisioning days when I can enjoy more of the pastimes that I’ve had to set aside to pursue this degree.” She loves the outdoors, so this means hiking, bicycling, and traveling.

Martone said she went for the department job here because she found herself drawn to leadership roles. “I found myself in informal teacher leader roles, where I was helping others and working to find solutions for department and schoolwide needs. I then sought to do this work full-time.”

Ann Tucci, chair of the Social Studies Department, said she admires Martone´s work ethic. ¨I have witnessed on multiple occasions Nicole’s attention to detail and her thoughtful preparation for her department work.¨

English teacher Elise Tobin admires the way Martone leads the English Department. ¨She  is dedicated to improving her own knowledge base so that she can pass that on to her students as well as the English Department. In addition to being driven to master her content and craft, she also strives to create a positive work environment by consistently celebrating the successes, both personal and professional, of the department members.¨

Overall, Martone’s favorite part about being a teacher is “supporting students with career and college readiness, and helping them to realize their full potential as productive and fulfilled citizens.”

Encouraged by her art teacher, sophomore Lindsey Bieber kind of on a whim entered a juried art show this fall and walked out with a third-place showing and a $1,000 cash prize.

Earlier this month, the 40th Annual Juried Art Show opened at the Richter Association for the Arts. Showcasing diverse art from the greater Connecticut area, Richter named numerous award winners — from “Best in Show” to “Best Watercolor.”

Contributed Photo
1931 by Lindsey Bieber

Although the work of many experienced artists were on display and in competition, adolescents in Connecticut were also represented. Bieber was one of those teen representatives, winning third place in the “Student” category. She won alongside Summer Vibes, done by second-place winner Lorennah Granfors, and first place-winner Label Love, by Alexa Tannenbaum.

“I entered the art show through school when Mrs. [Kymberly] Noone asked us to submit some work to Richter,” Bieber said. “The application process was really simple. I just filled out a form with a description of my work.”

Noone, Bieber’s Studio Art II Honors teacher, was supportive of her work, describing it as “innovative” and “incredibly detailed.”

Bieber was inspired by her grandfather, who was born in the same year as the title 1931. Rather than paint, she used clay to depict a Coca-Cola bottle and a baseball on a picnic blanket. She used a solid-colored background to draw attention to the intricate object textures from the clay.

Her process in creating the piece was a method she had just recently discovered. “I used my hands and a toothpick to thinly layer it onto a sheet of cardboard,” Bieber said. The styling, overall, paid off; her piece stood out to the judges.

After submitting her application, it took hardly any time for Bieber to be informed of her third-place ranking. Going into the event, she was aware of her placement for the student work section, having received an email from Richter. Despite this, it was still difficult for her to believe that she had actually won, stating, “I was up against some really talented people, both in and out of DHS.”

Her disbelief, however, was not shared among her peers. Brianna Kaltchesnee, sophomore and a friend of Bieber’s, knew from the beginning that the work was a winner. “She’s always been really good at art. I honestly wasn’t surprised that she won,” Kaltchesnee said.

Bieber’s passion for the arts was exuded throughout the day of the awards ceremony. She noted the ingenuity of other artist renditions, and was excited at the prospect of a similar appreciation for art.

When speaking about her future, Bieber aspires to “continue doing art recreationally,” and plans on applying “those fine-motor skills” she has acquired through art to enter the medical occupational field. Presently, however, she is simply excited to have placed well.

Bieber’s still life 1931 will continue to be exhibited through October at the Richter Association for the Arts’ Home.

FRIDAY,  NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• FR Football HOME vs. Fairfield Ludlowe – 4:00

College Visits to the Career Center

• 11/2/18 Friday Sacred Heart University Block 3 @ 11:04
• 11/5/18    Monday Manhattanville College Block 4 @   1:17
• 11/8/18  Thursday Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Block 2 @ 8:49
• 11/8/18 Thursday Keene State College Block 3 @ 12:41

General Announcements

• Watch today’s VPC Live, DHS’ Student News Broadcast using the following link during or after our show. https://youtu.be/VterM9OTUA8
• There will be a meeting for all those interested in trying out for the Boys Swim team on Thursday, November 8th, at 4:15 in Room E255.
• All field trip forms for the college fair to the University of Bridgeport scheduled for November 7th, are due to Ms. Rodriguez in the level 4 office by TODAY.
• JV Cheerleading tryouts will start Monday, November 5th at 5:30pm. You must register with Family ID and you must have a current physical on file with the nurse. Please see Mrs. Tatarzycki in E257 with any questions.
• The annual Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) dodgeball tournament will be on Friday, Nov. 16th at 2:30. Each player is asked to pay a $ 5.00 entry fee and registration forms will be available in room C339.  Get your entry form and fees in as soon as possible.
• There will be make up pictures being taken all day long in the black box TODAY. Please feel free to stop down during a free period to have your photo taken if you have not had a chance to do so yet this year. Each photo will come with a lovely new ID card as well.
• DHS Marching Band is hosting the USBands New England Regional Championships tomorrow at DHS.  Come support your marching band as they take the field in competition against some of the best high school bands from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.  Gate opens at 4pm.
• Video Production Club is cancelled today after school.
• In remembrance of the recent tragedy in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania the National Social Studies Honor Society is inviting you and your families to a candlelight vigil on Monday, November 6th, at 7 pm at the Danbury City Center Green. Come for an evening with food trucks, music, and friends while paying your respects to the victims of this tragedy. We hope to see you there!
• Spanish Translation: Los invitamos a que vengan a apoyar a las víctimas de la sinagoga de Tree of Life en Pittsburgh con el Rho Kappa de DHS este lunes a las 7 pm en el Danbury City Center Green. Va a haber comida y música, esperamos verlos ahí!
• Thank you to everyone who participated in the BOG costume contest! Winners, please remember to come to the main office today to claim your prize!

 THURSDAY,  NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• Boys & Girls Cross Country AWAY @ the C.I.A.C. State Open Championships – 2:00 – bus leaves at 10:15
• V Boys Soccer AWAY vs. Trumbull at the FCIAC Championships being held at Norwalk HS – 7:00 – bus leaves at 4:45
• V Football AWAY @ Fairfield Ludlowe – 6:00 – buses leave at 3:15

Information for the Boys Soccer FCIAC Final TODAY:

• Tickets will be $5 students and $8 adults
• FCIAC championship long sleeve tee shirts with names on the back will be sold for $25
• Avoid Ticket lines and purchase your tickets ahead of time online:
• Boys Soccer Finals: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fciac-boys-soccer-finals-tickets-50174278618
• If you can’t make it to the game watch it streamed live on Fairfield.live or fciac.net

College Visits to the Career Center

• 11/1/18 Thursday SUNY College at Oneonta Block 3 @ 11:04
• 11/2/18 Friday Sacred Heart University Block 3 @ 11:04

General Announcements

• All field trip forms for the college fair to the University of
• Bridgeport scheduled for November 7th, are due to Ms. Rodriguez in the level 4 office by Friday, November 2nd.
• Class of 2022:  Please text @2022ftw to 810-10 to join your graduating class’ Remind account.  We will be sending important updates and information through Remind!
• Dues can be paid to Ms. English (G395) or Mr. Pascarelli (G393).  Dues are $25/year ($100 total), or you can pay at the reduced rate of $80, only if dues are paid in full by the end of Freshman year.  
• Please see Ms. English or Mr. Pascarelli if you would like to be considered for the Executive Council, to work alongside your class officers and advisors to help make decisions for your class!
• Attention students – there will be a spectator bus going to Norwalk tonight for the Boys Soccer FCIAC Championship game. Please stop by the athletic office, E257, to pick up a permission slip and sign up. The cost is $3.00. You must return the permission slip and payment by 11 am today.
• The Young Republicans will meet after school TODAY, 11/1 in D268. New members welcome!
• GSA meeting today cancelled – See you next week
• JV Cheerleading tryouts will start Monday, November 5th at 5:30pm. You must register with Family ID and you must have a current physical on file with the nurse. Please see Mrs. Tatarzycki in E257 with any questions.
• Interested in K-pop or Asian food? Join the Asian Club to learn more about the many Asian cultures. Our first meeting is today after school in room D479. You don’t have to be Asian to join. Food will be served.
• The annual Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) dodgeball tournament will be on Friday, Nov. 16th at 2:30. Each player is asked to pay a $ 5.00 entry fee and registration forms will be available in room C339.  Get your entry form and fees in as soon as possible.
• There will be make up pictures being taken all day long in the black box on Friday, November 2. Please feel free to stop down during a free period to have your photo taken if you have not had a chance to do so yet this year. Each photo will come with a lovely new ID card as well.
• DHS Marching Band is hosting the USBands New England Regional Championships this Saturday at DHS.  Come support your marching band as they take the field in competition against some of the best high school bands from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.  Gate opens at 4pm.

WEDNESDAY,  OCTOBER 31, 2018

No Athletic Events Today

Information for the Boys Soccer FCIAC Final on Thursday 11/1:

• Tickets will be $5 students and $8 adults
• FCIAC championship long sleeve tee shirts with names on the back will be sold for $25 (limited number left)
• Avoid Ticket lines and purchase your tickets ahead of time on line:
• Boys Soccer Finals: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fciac-boys-soccer-finals-tickets-50174278618
• If you can’t make it to the game watch it streamed live on Fairfield.live or fciac.net

College Visits to the Career Center:

• 11/1/18 Thursday University of New England Block 2 @   9:15
• 11/1/18 Thursday SUNY College at Oneonta Block 3 @ 11:04
• 11/2/18 Friday Sacred Heart University Block 3 @ 11:04

General Announcements:

• The weight room will be closed in the morning on Thursday, November 1st.
• Seniors: there are only a few days left to have your senior portrait taken. If you are interested, please be sure to call the photo company directly at 1-800-426-9533 for an appointment or simply go during the time that is sent to you for an appointment. If you do not have your portrait taken now, you will not be in this year’s book.
• Class of 2022:  Please text 81010@2022ftw to join your graduating class’ Remind account.  We will be sending important updates and information through Remind!
• Dues can be paid to Ms. English (G395) or Mr. Pascarelli (G393).  Dues are $25/year ($100 total), or you can pay at the reduced rate of $80, only if dues are paid in full by the end of Freshman year.  
• Please see Ms. English or Mr. Pascarelli if you would like to be considered for the Executive Council, to work alongside your class officers and advisors to help make decisions for your class!
• Attention students – there will be a spectator bus going to Norwalk tomorrow night for the Boys Soccer FCIAC Championship game. Please stop by the athletic office, E257, to pick up a permission slip and sign up. The cost is $3.00. You must return the permission slip and payment by 11 am Thursday.
• The Young Republicans will meet after school TOMORROW, 11/1 in D268. New members welcome!
• JV Cheerleading tryouts will start Monday, November 5th at 5:30pm. You must register with Family ID and you must have a current physical on file with the nurse. Please see Mrs. Tatarzycki in E257 with any questions.
• Interested in K-pop or Asian food? Join the Asian Club to learn more about the many Asian cultures. Our first meeting is Tomorrow after school in room D479. You don’t have to be Asian to join. Food will be served!
• The BOG is having a costume contest today. Submit a picture to our twitter @DanburyBOG. No masks are allowed. The top three costumes will win prizes!
• The annual Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) dodgeball tournament will be on Friday, Nov. 16th at 2:30. Each player is asked to pay a $ 5.00 entry fee and registration forms will be available in room C339.  Get your entry form and fees in as soon as possible.
• Any girls interested in playing lacrosse in the spring, our first team meeting will be today at 3:00 pm in room E255. The meeting should last no longer than 30 minutes.
• There will be make up pictures being taken all day long in the black box on Friday, November 2. Please feel free to stop down during a free period to have your photo taken if you have not had a chance to do so yet this year. Each photo will come with a lovely new ID card as well.
• DHS Marching Band is hosting the USBands New England Regional Championships this Saturday at DHS.  Come support your marching band as they take the field in competition against some of the best high school bands from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.  Gate opens at 4pm.

  TUESDAY,  OCTOBER 30, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• Girls Swimming AWAY @ Greenwich in the FCIAC Trials – 5:30 – bus leaves at 3:00

College Visits to the Career Center:

• 11/1/18 Thursday University of New England Block 2 @   9:15
• 11/1/18 Thursday SUNY College at Oneonta Block 3 @ 11:04
• 11/2/18 Friday Sacred Heart University Block 3 @ 11:04

General Announcements:

• Western Connecticut State University has more openings for their on site decision day at Danbury High School on December 13, 2018 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.  If you are interested in attending Western Connecticut State University, sign up for an appointment in the Career Center.
• Seniors: there are only a few days left to have your senior portrait taken. If you are interested, please be sure to call the photo company directly at 1-800-426-9533 for an appointment or simply go during the time that is sent to you for an appointment. If you do not have your portrait taken now, you will not be in this year’s book.
• Attention students – there will be a spectator bus going to Norwalk this Thursday night for the Boys Soccer FCIAC Championship game. Please stop by the athletic office, E257, to pick up a permission slip and sign up. The cost is $3.00.
• The Young Republicans will meet after school on Thursday 11/1 in D268. New members welcome!
• JV cheerleading tryouts will start Monday, November 5th at 5:30pm. You must register with Family ID and you must have a current physical on file with the nurse. Please see Mrs. Tatarzycki in E257 with any questions.
• All DECA members and those still interested, there will be a meeting today after school in C340. Hope you can come!
• Interested in K-pop or Asian food? Join the Asian Club to learn more about the many Asian cultures. Our first meeting is Thursday after school in room D479. You don’t have to be Asian to join. Food will be served!
• The BOG will be having a costume contest tomorrow. Wear an appropriate costume to school, and submit a picture to our twitter @DanburyBOG. No masks are allowed. The top three costumes will win prizes!
• The annual Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) dodgeball tournament will be on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 in the main gym, starting at 2:30.  Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 2 games, and teams are composed of 10 players, (8 players with two subs). Each player is asked to pay a $ 5.00 entry fee and registration forms will be available on Monday, Oct. 29th, 2018 in Room C339.  Please start forming your teams now and be sure to get your entry form and fees in as soon as possible.
• Attention all AP students: today is the LAST DAY to register and return your AP contract to your teachers.  If the contract and your registration are not completed by today you will be withdrawn from your class. If you have any concerns please discuss with your teacher.
• Any girls interested in playing lacrosse in the spring, our first team meeting will be tomorrow at 3:00 pm in room E255. The meeting should last no longer than 30 minutes.

MONDAY,  OCTOBER 29, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• JV Football HOME vs. Norwalk – 5:30
• Boys Soccer AWAY vs. Fairfield Ludlowe in the FCIAC Semifinals at Ludlowe – 5:00 – bus leaves at 3:00.

College Visits to the Career Center: 

• 10/29/18    Monday    Albertus Magnus College        Block 3 @ 12:09
• 11/1/18    Thursday    University of New Haven        Block 2 @   9:15
• 11/1/18    Thursday    SUNY College at Oneonta        Block 3 @ 11:04
• 11/2/18    Friday    Sacred Heart University                Block 3 @ 11:04

General Announcements:

• Come support the varsity Boys Soccer team as they play Semi Finals: Tickets will be $5 students and $8 adults. You may purchase tickets online in advance to avoid the ticket lines at the semi’s and finals of the game you are going to see. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fciac-boys-soccer-semi-finals-tickets-50173244525  FCIAC championship long sleeve tee shirts with names on the back will be sold for $25.
• Western Connecticut State University has more openings for their on site decision day at Danbury High School on December 13, 2018 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.  If you are interested in attending Western Connecticut State University, sign up for an appointment in the Career Center.
• Seniors: there are only a few days left to have your senior portrait taken. If you are interested, please be sure to call the photo company directly at 1-800-426-9533 for an appointment or simply go during the time that is sent to you for an appointment. If you do not have your portrait taken now, you will not be in this year’s book.
• JV cheerleading tryouts will start Monday, November 5th at 5:30pm. You must register with Family ID and you must have a current physical on file with the nurse. Please see Mrs. Tatarzycki in E257 with any questions.
• The BOG will be having a costume contest on Wednesday the 31st! Wear an appropriate costume to school, and submit a picture to our twitter @DanburyBOG. No masks are allowed. The top three costumes will win prizes!
• The annual Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) dodgeball tournament will be on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 in the main gym, starting at 2:30.  Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 2 games, and teams are composed of 10 players, (8 players with two subs).  Each player is asked to pay a $ 5.00 entry fee and registration forms will be available on Monday, Oct. 29th, 2018 in Room C339.  Please start forming your teams now and be sure to get your entry form and fees in as soon as possible.
• Attention all AP students: there are 2 days left to register and return your AP contract to your teachers.  If the contract and your registration are not completed by Oct 30th you will be withdrawn from your class. If you have any concerns please discuss with your teacher.
• Any girls interested in playing lacrosse in the spring, our first team meeting will be Wednesday, October 31 at 3:00 pm in room E295. The meeting should last no longer than 30 minutes.
• An informational session about DHS Productions STAGE CREW is scheduled for Wednesday, October 31 during flex. Anyone interested in working on our spring musical, Godspell, should sign up for this flex or see Mr. Morgan with questions.
• FairfieldLive is the official live streaming partner of the FCIAC.  They will be streaming live (and also be available on demand) both the FCIAC boys soccer semi-finals and the girls FCIAC soccer semi-finals on Monday, Oct. 29 starting at 5:00 pm.  Go to FCIAC.net and link to LocalLive on the upper right corner or you can go to fairfield.live to view the free streaming of the games.
• If you would like to hear more from me and some other performers, please come to the Freshman Forum tonight at 6pm in the auditorium.

FRIDAY,  OCTOBER 26, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• V Boys Soccer HOME vs. Brien McMahon in the FCIAC Quarterfinals – 4:00
• Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Trumbull – JV 4:00 V 5:30
• Boys & Girls Cross Country AWAY @ the Class LL State Championships – 10:20 – bus leaves at 6:45
• V Football AWAY@ Norwalk – 7:0 – buses leave at 4:15
• FR Girls Volleyball AWAY @ Trumbull – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

Athletic Events for Saturday:

• Girls Swim AWAY @ the JV FCIAC Championships  2:30 – bus leaves at 10:40

College Visits to the Career Center:

• 10/26/18    Friday     Western Connecticut State Univ    Block 3 @ 11:30
• 10/26/18    Friday    Westfield State University        Block 4 @   1:30
• 10/29/18    Monday    Albertus Magnus College        Block 3 @ 12:09
• 11/1/18    Thursday    University of New Haven        Block 2 @   9:15
• 11/1/18    Thursday    SUNY College at Oneonta        Block 3 @ 11:04
• 11/2/18    Friday    Sacred Heart University        Block 3 @ 11:04

General Announcements:

• Come to the Career Center to sign up for an appointment with Naugatuck Valley Community College On-Site Decision Day, December 11, 2018, interviews start at 8:45.
• The SAT prep class scheduled for Saturday is postponed. Make ups will be Monday and Tuesday starting at 2:10.
• The annual Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) dodgeball tournament will be on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 in the main gym, starting at 2:30.  Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 2 games, and teams are composed of 10 players, (8 players with two subs).  Each player is asked to pay a $ 5.00 entry fee and registration forms will be available on Monday, Oct. 29th, 2018 in Room C339.  Please start forming your teams now and be sure to get your entry form and fees in as soon as possible.
• The Leo Club is meeting after school today in C337. New members are always welcome.
• Attention all AP students: there are 5 days left to register and return your AP contract to your teachers.  If the contract and your registration are not completed by Oct 30th you will be withdrawn from your class. If you have any concerns please discuss with your teacher.
• Auditions for Tri-M, or National Music Honors Society, will take place TODAY after school in room A302-A(piano room). See Mrs McKenzie with any questions.
• Any girls interested in playing lacrosse in the spring, our first team meeting will be Wednesday, October 31 at 3:00 pm in room E295. The meeting should last no longer than 30 minutes.
• An informational session about DHS Productions STAGE CREW is scheduled for Wednesday, October 31 during flex. Anyone interested in working on our spring musical, Godspell, should sign up for this flex or see Mr. Morgan with questions.
• CONGRATULATIONS to BRENDA M,  the winner of the School-Based Health Center Contest regarding stress.  Please stop by the School based health center to pick up your prize.

THURSDAY,  OCTOBER 25, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• Boys & Girls Cross Country AWAY @ Tarrywile at the FR Invitational – 4:00 – buses leave at 2:10
• FR Football HOME vs. Norwalk – 4:30
• JV Girls Soccer AWAY @ New Fairfield – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:45

College Visits to the Career Center

• 10/26/18    Friday Western Connecticut State Univ Block 3 @ 11:30
• 10/26/18 Friday Westfield State University Block 4 @   1:30
• 10/29/18    Monday Albertus Magnus College Block 3 @ 12:09
• 11/1/18 Thursday University of New Haven Block 2 @   9:15
• 11/1/18 Thursday SUNY College at Oneonta Block 3 @ 11:04
• 11/2/18 Friday Sacred Heart University Block 3 @ 11:04
• Come to the Career Center to sign up for an appointment with Naugatuck Valley Community College On-Site Decision Day, December 11, 2018, interviews start at 8:45.

General Announcements

• Attention all AP students: there are 6 days left to register and return your AP contract to your teachers.  If the contract and your registration are not completed by Oct 30th you will be withdrawn from your class. If you have any concerns please discuss with your teacher.
• Come and join the ROTC in the gym on October 30th from 7:30-12:30 for our annual Blood Drive.  Sign-up with our volunteers at the Blood Drive table in the cafeteria.
• Auditions for Tri-M, or National Music Honors Society, will take place TOMORROW after school in room A302-A(piano room). See Mrs McKenzie with any questions.
• Any girls interested in playing lacrosse in the spring, our first team meeting will be Wednesday, October 31 at 3:00 pm in room E295. The meeting should last no longer than 30 minutes.
• An informational session about DHS Productions STAGE CREW is scheduled for Wednesday, October 31 during flex. Anyone interested in working on our spring musical, Godspell, should sign up for this flex or see Mr. Morgan with questions.

WEDNESDAY,  OCTOBER 24, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• Field Hockey HOME vs. Thomaston – JV 4:00 V 5:30
• FR Boys Soccer AWAY @ New Milford – 3:30 – bus leaves at 2:15
• Girls Swim AWAY @ Trumbull – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15
• Girls Volleyball AWAY @ Abbott Tech – JV 3:45 V 5:15 – bus leaves at 2:15

College Visits to the Career Center:

• 10/24/18    Wednesday Muhlenberg College            FLEX @ 10:18
• 10/26/18    Friday     Western Connecticut State Univ    Block 3 @ 11:30
• 10/26/18    Friday    Westfield State University        Block 4 @ 1:30

General Announcements:

• Come to the Career Center to sign up for an appointment with Naugatuck Valley Community College On-Site Decision Day, December 11, 2018, interviews start at 8:45.
• Seniors: there are only a few days left to have your senior portrait taken. If you are interested, please be sure to call the photo company directly at 1-800-426-9533 for an appointment or simply go during the time that is sent to you for an appointment. If you do not have your portrait taken now, you will not be in this year’s book.
• Save the Children, Hurricane Maria Children’s Relief Fundraiser  will be held on November 3rd from 5-7pm at Danbury Duck Pin Lanes. Your $12 donation gets  you 2 games, shoe rental, 2 slices of pizza, and a water. Sign up in C437, or  during Lunch Wave 2.
• If you are interested in becoming an officer for the Asian Club, please come to our informational meeting today after school in D479
• Attention all AP students: there are 7 days left to register and return your AP contract to your teachers.  If the contract and your registration are not completed by Oct 30th you will be withdrawn from your class. If you have any concerns please discuss with your teacher.
• Come and join the ROTC in the gym on October 30th from 7:30-12:30 for our annual Blood Drive.  Sign-up with our volunteers at the Blood Drive table in the cafeteria.
• Auditions for Tri-M, or National Music Honors Society, will take place Friday, Oct 26th after school in room A302-A(piano room). See Mrs McKenzie with any questions.
• Attention al freshmen! This year’s freshman forum will take place on Mon Oct 29th. Doors open at 5:30pm. Learn about the impact of teen substance abuse. Earn a homework pass and a chance to win a pizza party! Stop by Level 4 office for more information.

TUESDAY,  OCTOBER 23, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• Boys Soccer HOME vs. Trumbull – JV 4:00 V 6:00
• FR Girls Soccer HOME vs. Trumbull – 4:00
• Boys Cross Country AWAY @ the Wilton JV meet -4:00 – bus leaves at 2:00
• FR Boys Soccer AWAY @ Trumbull – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15
• Field Hockey AWAY @ Wilton – JV 4:00 V 6:00 – bus leaves at 3:00

College Visits to the Career Center

• 10/24/18 Wednesday Muhlenberg College FLEX @ 10:18
• 10/26/18    Friday Western Connecticut State Univ Block 3 @ 11:30
• 10/26/18 Friday Westfield State University Block 4 @ 1:30

General Announcements 

• If you are interested in becoming an officer for the Asian Club, please come to our informational meeting tomorrow after school in D479.
• Do you like classic films? Do you want to learn how to deal with stress? Do you like to play chess? If so, check out the DHS website to see what extension activities are being offered in this weeks FLEX.
• Attention all AP students: there are 8 days left to register and return your AP contract to your teachers.  If the contract and your registration are not completed by Oct 30th you will be withdrawn from your class. If you have any concerns please discuss with your teacher.
• Not unlike Dracula…JROTC wants to take your blood.  Except we want it to save lives…a single pint can literally save a life.  If you have the guts and aren’t afraid of a little needle, come and join us in the gym on October 30th from 7:30-12:30.  Sign-up with our volunteers at the Blood Drive table in the cafeteria.
• Auditions for Tri-M, or National Music Honors Society, will take place Friday, Oct 26th after school in room A302-A(piano room). See Mrs McKenzie with any questions.
• Attention al freshmen! This year’s freshman forum will take place on Mon Oct 29th. Doors open at 5:30pm. Learn about the impact of teen substance abuse. Earn a homework pass and a chance to win a pizza party! Stop by Level 4 office for more information.

MONDAY,  OCTOBER 22, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• FR Field Hockey HOME vs. Wilton – 6:00
• FR Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Greenwich – 4:00
• Girls Soccer AWAY @ Trumbull – JV 4:00 V 6:00 – bus leaves at 2:15
• Girls Volleyball AWAY @ Greenwich – V 4:30 JV 5:30 – bus leaves at 2:45

College Visits to the Career Center

• 10/22/18  Monday Fashion Institute of Design & Block 3 @ 11:04 Merchandising (FIDM)
• 10/23/18 Tuesday University of New Haven Block 1  @ 8:00
• 10/24/18 Wednesday Muhlenberg College FLEX @ 10:1810/26/18
• Friday Western Connecticut State University Block 3 @ 11:30
• 10/26/18 Friday Westfield State University Block 4 @ 1:30

General Announcements

• Congratulations to the Danbury Girls Cross Country team for their first ever FCIAC title! Congratulations to Lauren Moore, May-lee Cree, Daniella Grullon, Sarah Johnson, Cassandra Sturdevant, Alex Shaker, Valerie Fox and Vivian Mendez for earning ALL FCIAC honors!
• Congratulations to the boys cross country team for their 2nd place finish in the Fairfield County Interscholastic Conference Championship.  The team was lead by three 1st team all FCIAC runners Jack Watson 8th, Malcolm Going 9th, Jacob Hefele 11th and Ryan Caldwell 15th. Aidan Byrne was 2nd team all FCIAC with his 24th place finish.  The team heads to the State Championship this week as the 5th ranked team in Connecticut.
• Do you like classic films? Do you want to learn how to deal with stress? Do you like to play chess? If so, check out the DHS website to see what extension activities are being offered in this weeks FLEX.
• Attention all AP students: there are 9 days left to register and return your AP contract to your teachers.  If the contract and your registration are not completed by Oct 30th you will be withdrawn from your class. If you have any concerns please discuss with your teacher.
• Not unlike Dracula…JROTC wants to take your blood.  Except we want it to save lives…a single pint can literally save a life.  If you have the guts and aren’t afraid of a little needle, come and join us in the gym on October 30th from 7:30-12:30.  Sign-up with our volunteers at the Blood Drive table in the cafeteria.
• Auditions for Tri-M, or National Music Honors Society, will take place Friday, Oct 26th after school in room A302-A(piano room). See Mrs McKenzie with any questions.
• Attention al freshmen! This year’s freshman forum will take place on Mon Oct 29th. Doors open at 5:30pm. Learn about the impact of teen substance abuse. Earn a homework pass and a chance to win a pizza party! Stop by Level 4 office for more information.

FRIDAY,  OCTOBER 19, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• FR Boys soccer HOME vs. Wright Tech – 3:45
• Field Hockey HOME vs. Norwalk – V 4:00 JV 5:30
• Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Wilton – V 4:30 JV 5:45
• V Football AWAY @ Trumbull – 7:00 – buses leave at 4:30
• FR Field Hockey AWAY @ Norwalk – 5:15 – bus leaves at 3:30
• FR Girls Volleyball AWAY @ Wilton – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

Athletic Events for Saturday:

• JV Football HOME vs. Trumbull – 2:00

College Visits to the Career Center

• 10/22/18  Monday Fashion Institute of Design & Block 3 @ 11:04       Merchandising (FIDM)
• 10/23/18 Tuesday University of New Haven Block 1  @ 8:00
• 10/24/18 Wednesday Muhlenberg College FLEX @ 10:18
• 10/26/18      Friday Western Connecticut State University Block 3 @ 11:30
• 10/26/18 Friday Westfield State University Block 4 @ 1:30

General Announcements

• Attention all AP students: there are 11 days left to register and return your AP contract to your teachers.  If the contract and your registration are not completed by Oct 30th you will be withdrawn from your class. If you have any concerns please discuss with your teacher.
• Boys Basketball Meeting TODAY in G290 from 2:20 to 2:40.  Anyone interested in playing must attend. If you can not make it, see Coach Bock.
• Not unlike Dracula…JROTC wants to take your blood.  Except we want it to save lives…a single pint can literally save a life.  If you have the guts and aren’t afraid of a little needle, come and join us in the gym on October 30th from 7:30-12:30.  Sign-up with our volunteers in cafeteria.”
• All underclassmen photos today have been cancelled.  They will be rescheduled.

 THURSDAY,  OCTOBER 18, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• FR Football HOME vs. Trumbull – 4:00
• FR Boys Soccer HOME vs. Greenwich – 4:00
• Boys & Girls Cross Country AWAY @ the FCIAC Championships in New Canaan – buses leave at 11:15
• Boys Soccer AWAY@ Greenwich – V 4:15 JV 4:30 – bus leaves at 2:45
• V Girls Soccer AWAY @ Trinity Catholic – 4:30 – bus leaves at 2:45
• Girls Swim AWAY @ Norwalk/Brien McMahon – 6:00 – bus leaves at 4:15

College Visits to the Career Center

• 10/18/18 Thursday Naugatuck Valley CC Block 3 @ 11:00
• 10/22/18      Monday Fashion Institute of Design &         Block 3 @ 11:04
• Merchandising (FIDM)
• 10/23/18 Tuesday University of New Haven Block 1  @ 8:00
• 10/24/18 Wednesday Muhlenberg College FLEX @ 10:18
• 10/26/18 Friday Western Connecticut State University Block 3 @ 11:30
• 10/26/18 Friday Westfield State University Block 4 @ 1:30

General Annoucements

• Attention all AP students: there are 12 days left to register and return your AP contract to your teachers.  If the contract and your registration are not completed by Oct 30th you will be withdrawn from your class. If you have any concerns please discuss with your teacher.
• Students, if you were not here for underclassmen picture day, please make your way to the black box TOMORROW to have your picture taken during lunch or study hall. Please do not go during one of your classes. Again, picture retakes are this Friday in the Black Box, all day.
• Science National Honor Society and Science Club will having a meeting TODAY after school in C529. Light refreshments will be served.
• The Young Republicans will meet after school TODAY in room D268. New members welcome!
• Are you interested in pursuing a career in business? Join DECA!  To learn more, come to C340 TODAY, right after school. Refreshments will be served.
• All those interested in trying out for the JV cheerleading team, there will be a meeting this afternoon, at 2:15 in room E255.
• All those interested in wrestling, there will be a meeting Today at 2:15 in the New gym.
• Boys Basketball Meeting TOMORROW in G290 from 2:20 to 2:40.  Anyone interested in playing must attend. If you can not make it, see Coach Bock.
• Elections for Freshmen Executive Council will be held on October 25th during flex. Run for a position as President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer to positively represent the Class of 2022, and have a say in what is going on at DHS! If you are a freshman interested in running, please pick up an application from the Main or D4 office. Applications will be due in the C3 mailbox, or directly to Ms. Calafiore in room C340 by TODAY, October 18th. NO late applications will be accepted.
• Do you want to work on your leadership skills? Are you interested in helping the immigrant community? Join the Voices of Freedom Club. The club meets this afternoon from 2:15 – 3:15 pm in Mrs. Hankin-Williams room D279. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY,  OCTOBER 17, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• JV Girls Soccer HOME vs. Greenwich – 4:30
• Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Trinity Catholic – V 4:00 JV 5:30

College Visits to the Career Center

• 10/18/18 Thursday Meredith College Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/18/18 Thursday Naugatuck Valley CC Block 3 @ 11:00

 General Announcements:

• Come to the Career Center to sign up for an appointment with Naugatuck Valley Community College On-Site Decision Day, October 18, 2018, interviews start at 11:00.
• Students, if you were not here for underclassmen picture day, please make your way to the black box on Friday to have your picture taken during lunch or study hall. Please do not go during one of your classes. Again, picture retakes are this Friday in the Black Box, all day.
• Science National Honor Society and Science Club will having a meeting this Thursday October 18th after school in C529. Light refreshments will be served.
• The Young Republicans will meet after school on Thursday, 10/18 in room D268. New members welcome!
• Are you interested in pursuing a career in business? Join DECA!  To learn more, come to C340 on Thursday, Oct 18th, right after school. Refreshments will be served.
• All those interested in trying out for the JV cheerleading team, there will be a meeting Thursday, October 18, at 2:15 in room E255.
• All those interested in wrestling, there will be a meeting Thursday, October 18, at 2:15 in the New gym.
• Boys Basketball Meeting Friday in G290 from 2:20 to 2:40.  Anyone interested in playing must attend. If you can not make it, see Coach Bock.
• The Diamond Club will have a meeting Today, Oct 17th at 6:30pm in E251. All are welcome.
• Elections for Freshmen Executive Council will be held on October 25th during flex. Run for a position as President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer to positively represent the Class of 2022, and have a say in what is going on at DHS! If you are a freshman interested in running, please pick up an application from the Main or D4 office. Applications will be due in the C3 mailbox, or directly to Ms. Calafiore in room C340 by TOMORROW, October 18th. NO late applications will be accepted.
• Do you want to work on your leadership skills? Are you interested in helping the immigrant community? Join the Voices of Freedom Club. The club meets every Thursday from 2:15 – 3:15 pm in Mrs. Hankin-Williams room D279. All are welcome.

TUESDAY,  OCTOBER 16, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• FR Field Hockey HOME vs. Westhill – 4:00
• Girls Soccer HOME vs. Greenwich – JV 4:00 V 6:00
• Field Hockey AWAY @ Westhill – V 4:00 JV 5:30 – bus leaves at 2:15
• FR Girls Soccer AWAY @ Greenwich – 4:30 – bus leaves at 2:45

College Visits to the Career Center

• 10/16/18 Tuesday Lafayette College Block 3  @ 10:30
• 10/16/18 Tuesday Ohio Wesleyan University Block 4 @12:24
• 10/18/18 Thursday Meredith College Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/18/18 Thursday Naugatuck Valley CC Block 3 @ 11:00

General Announcements:

• Come to the Career Center to sign up for an appointment with Naugatuck Valley Community College On-Site Decision Day, October 18, 2018, interviews start at 11:00.
• The Young Republicans will meet after school on Thursday, 10/18 in room D268. New members welcome!
• Are you interested in pursuing a career in business? Join DECA!  To learn more, come to C340 on Thursday, Oct 18th, right after school. Refreshments will be served.
• All those interested in trying out for the JV cheerleading team-there will be a meeting Thursday, October 18, at 2:15 in room E255.
• All those interested in wrestling-there will be a meeting Thursday, October 18, at 2:15 in the New gym.
• The Girls Basketball meeting today will be at 1:15 in the downstairs girls locker room, not at 2:15.
• Boys Basketball Meeting Friday in G290 from 2:20 to 2:40.  Anyone interested in playing must attend. If you can not make it, see Coach Bock.
• The Diamond Club will have a meeting Tomorrow, Oct 17th at 6:30pm in E251. All are welcome.
• The League of Women Voters will be here Today, October 16, from 11-1:15 in the cafeteria to register students to vote. Students who are US citizens and will be age 18 by November 6 are eligible to vote in these important mid term elections. You will need to have either your drivers license number or the last 4 digits of your social security number in order to register.

MONDAY,  OCTOBER 15, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• V & JV Boys Soccer HOME vs. Wilton – 4:30
• FR Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Kennedy Catholic-Somers – 4:30
• FR Boys Soccer AWAY @ Wilton – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15
• Girls Volleyball AWAY @ Bridgeport Central – JV 4:00 V 5:30 – bus leaves at 2:15
• All those interested in trying out for the JV cheerleading team-there will be a meeting this Thursday, October 18, at 2:15 in room E255
• All those interested in wrestling-there will be a meeting this Thursday, October 18, at 2:15 in the New gym.

College Visits to the Career Center

• 10/16/18 Tuesday Lafayette College Block 3  @ 10:30
• 10/16/18 Tuesday Ohio Wesleyan University Block 4 @12:24
• 10/18/18 Thursday Meredith College Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/18/18 Thursday Naugatuck Valley CC Block 3 @ 11:00

General Announcements:

• Come to the Career Center to sign up for an appointment with Naugatuck Valley Community College On-Site Decision Day, October 18, 2018, interviews start at 11:00.
• The University of New Haven On-Site Decision day is Tuesday, November 13th and the University of Hartford On-Site Decision day is Thursday, November 15th, come to the Career Center and SIGN-UP for an appointment.
• Western Connecticut State University will be hosting an on site decision day on Thursday, December  13, 2018 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. If you are interested in attending the Western Connecticut State University, sign up for an appointment in the Career Center.
• Congratulations to our own Lindsey Bieber for winning third place in the Richter Arts Annual Juried Show! Check out all the artwork this week and support the Richter House and the arts! See Mrs. Noone for more details.
• Attention chess players. The first meeting of the DHS Chess team is TODAY after school in C540. If you have an interest in learning to improve your thinking and would like to learn to beat your friends at chess, come see Mr. Parker and Dr. Reese after school monday in C540.
• Are you interested in pursuing a career in business? Join DECA!  To learn more, come to C340 on Thursday, Oct 18th, right after school. Refreshments will be served.
• The Diamond Club will have a meeting on Wednesday, Oct 17th at 6:30pm in E251. All are welcome.
• The class advisors would like to thank all the staff for their help and support at both seniorfest and the senior portrait. We had 367 students at seniorfest and 628 show up for the senior portrait. It takes a lot of coordination and help to make those events happen, and we could not have done it without you.
• To the class of 2019, thank you for being so wonderful. We are so thankful for your appreciation of seniorfest, and even more so for your maturity on senior portrait day. The cafe was humid and busy, yet you were all mature and congenial in your dispositions. It is an honor to be your advisers. Thank you to all, again, and we look forward to seeing you at the next event!
• The League of Women Voters will be here on Tuesday, October 16, from 11-1:15 in the cafeteria to register students to vote. Students who are US citizens and will be age 18 by November 6 are eligible to vote in these important mid term elections. You will need to have either your drivers license number or the last 4 digits of your social security number in order to register.
• AP Spanish Independent Study Program for ESL Students
• (Spanish Translation): Los estudiantes de ESL que quieren ir a la universidad y que están interesados en tomar el examen de Colocación Avanzada de Español como estudio independiente deben registrarse el Lunes con sus maestros de Flex para asistir a una sesión de orientación obligatoria el Jueves 18 de Octubre o el Jueves 25 de Octubre durante FLEX en la sala D371. Para más información, contacte con Ms. Bilbao.
• (English Translation): ESL students who want to go to college and who are interested in taking the Advanced Placement Spanish exam as an independent study must register on Monday with their Flex teachers to attend a mandatory orientation session on either Thursday, October 18 or Thursday, October 25 during FLEX in room D371. For more information, please contact Ms. Bilbao.

FRIDAY,  OCTOBER 12, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• V Boys Soccer HOME vs. Trinity Catholic – 4:00
• Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Norwalk – V4:00 JV 5:30
• FR Field Hockey AWAY @ New Canaan – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15
• FR Girls Volleyball AWAY @ Kennedy Catholic-Somers – 4:30 – bus leaves at 2:45

Athletic Events for Saturday:

• Field Hockey HOME vs. New Canaan – JV 1:30 V 3:00
• FR Girls Soccer HOME vs. Wilton – 11:00
• V & JV Girls Soccer AWAY @ Wilton – 9:00 – bus leaves at 7:30

College Visits to the Career Center

• 10/12/18 Friday The University of Scranton Block 3 @ 11:04
• 10/12/18 Friday St. Lawrence University Block 3 @12:41
• 10/15/18   Monday Hampden-Sydney College Block 1 @ 8:45
• 10/15/18 Monday University of Saint Joseph Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/16/18 Tuesday Lafayette College Block 3  @ 10:30
• 10/16/18 Tuesday Ohio Wesleyan University Block 4 @12:24
• 10/18/18 Thursday Meredith College Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/18/18 Thursday Naugatuck Valley CC Block 3 @ 11:00
• Come to the Career Center to sign up for an appointment with Naugatuck Valley Community College On-Site Decision Day, October 18, 2018, interviews start at 11:00.
• Western Connecticut State University will be hosting an on site decision day on Thursday, December  13, 2018 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. If you are interested in attending the Western Connecticut State University, sign up for an appointment in the Career Center.
• The University of New Haven On-Site Decision day is Tuesday, November 13th and the University of Hartford On-Site Decision day is Thursday, November 15th, come to the Career Center and SIGN-UP for an appointment.
• Do you have an interest in the fashion industry? Come join the Fashion Club in A211 TODAY after school until 3pm! All are welcome.
• Attention chess players. The first meeting of the DHS Chess team is this Monday after school in C540. If you have an interest in learning to improve your thinking and would like to learn to beat your friends at chess, come see Mr. Parker and Dr. Reese after school monday in C540.
• Are you interested in pursuing a career in business? Join DECA!  To learn more, come to C340 on Thursday, Oct 18th, right after school. Refreshments will be served.\
• The Leo Club will be meeting today after school. Come find out about volunteering, leadership and building lasting friendships and connections. Meeting will be held in C337\
• The Diamond Club will have a meeting on Wednesday, Oct 17th at 6:30pm in E251. All are welcome.
• Did you know that: Cesar Chavez worked tirelessly and without fear for farmworker rights and earned bipartisan honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Bill Clinton and induction into the California Hall of Fame by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
• This Monday, October 15th, students will celebrate the end of Spanish Heritage month by wearing the colors of their hispanic countries of origin. Flags and bandanas are not allowed.
• ¿Sabías que…? César Chávez trabajó incansablemente por los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas. Obtuvo honores bipartidistas, incluida la Medalla Presidencial de la Libertad bajo el gobierno del Presidente Bill Clinton y la incorporación al Salón de la Fama de California por el Gobernador Arnold Schwarzenegger.

• Se celebrará la culminación del mes de la hispanidad este lunes 15 de octubre. Los estudiantes pueden vestir los colores de las banderas de los países de herencia hispana. No se permitirán banderas ni pañuelos.

THURSDAY,  OCTOBER 11, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• V Girls Soccer AWAY @ Trinity Catholic – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

College Visits to the Career Center

• 10/11/18 Thursday   Pennsylvania State Univ Block 3 @ 11:04
• 10/11/18 Thursday   College of Mount St Vincent Block 3 @ 11:36
• 10/12/18 Friday Springfield College Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/12/18 Friday The University of Scranton Block 3 @ 11:04
• 10/12/18 Friday St. Lawrence University Block 3 @12:41

General Announcements:

• Come to the Career Center to sign up for an appointment with Naugatuck Valley Community College On-Site Decision Day, October 18, 2018, interviews start at 11:00.
• Western Connecticut State University will be hosting an on site decision day on Thursday, December  13, 2018 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. If you are interested in attending the Western Connecticut State University, sign up for an appointment in the Career Center.
• The University of New Haven On-Site Decision day is Tuesday, November 13th and the University of Hartford On-Site Decision day is Thursday, November 15th, come to the Career Center and SIGN-UP for an appointment.
• Do you want to work on your leadership skills? Are you interested in helping the immigrant community? Join the Voices of Freedom Club. The club meets TODAY from 2:15 – 3:15 pm in Mrs. Hankin-Williams room D279. All are welcome.
• The National Math Honor Society will have its first meeting on TODAY after school in D167. Anyone who is interested in joining and new members, please attend!
• Do you have an interest in the fashion industry? Come join the Fashion Club in A211 this Friday after school until 3pm! All are welcome.
• The after school tutoring center will be held in the Library Learning Commons today from 2-4pm.
• The Young Republicans will meet after school TODAY in D268. New members welcome!
• The Geography team is looking for students to build a team to compete in a state wide competition against several other high schools.  The competition includes map reading activities, problem solving, Jeopardy style questions, and a compass based scavenger hunt around the college campus.  Competition is in late May and will be an all day field trip to Central Connecticut State University. If interested please join us in D377 after school today or see Mrs. Riter or Mr. Machado for details.  Thank you.
• GSA will be meeting Thursday for a full meeting. Room D277. Please come to work. All are welcome.
• Did you know that: -The Hispanic population of the United States as of July 1, 2017 was 58.9 million, making people of Hispanic origin the nation’s largest ethnic or racial minority. -Born in California, Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman to go to space when she served on a nine-day mission aboard the shuttle Discovery in 1993.
• ¿Sabías que… A partir del 1 de julio de 2017 la población hispana de los Estados Unidos conforma la minoría étnica más grande del país. Los hispanos constituyen el 18,1 por ciento de la población total de la nación. Somos 58.9 millones. Ellen Ochoa, nacida en California, fue la primera mujer hispana en ir al espacio en una misión de nueve días a bordo del transbordador Discovery en 1993.

WEDNESDAY,  OCTOBER 10, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• FR Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Stamford – 4:00
• Boys Soccer AWAY @ Bridgeport Central  JV 4:00 V 6:00 – buses leave at 2:15 and 4:15
• Field Hockey AWAY @ Fairfield Warde – V 4:00 JV 5:30 – bus leaves at 2:15
• Girls Volleyball AWAY @ Stamford – V 4:00 JV 5:30 – bus leaves at 2:15

College Visits to the Career Center

• 10/11/18 Thursday    Worcester Polytechnic Institute  Block 1 @ 7:20
• 10/11/18 Thursday   Dickinson College Block 1 @ 8:00
• 10/11/18 Thursday   Bryant University Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/11/18 Thursday    Mitchell College Block 2 @ 9:30
• 10/11/18 Thursday   Pennsylvania State Univ Block 3 @ 11:04
• 10/11/18 Thursday   College of Mount St Vincent Block 3 @ 11:36
• 10/12/18 Friday Springfield College Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/12/18 Friday The University of Scranton Block 3 @ 11:04
• 10/12/18 Friday St. Lawrence University Block 3 @12:41

General Announcements:

• Western Connecticut State University will be hosting an on site decision day on Thursday, December  13, 2018 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. If you are interested in attending the Western Connecticut State University, sign up for an appointment in the Career Center.
• The University of New Haven On-Site Decision day is Tuesday, November 13th and the University of Hartford On-Site Decision day is Thursday, November 15th, come to the Career Center and SIGN-UP for an appointment.
• Do you want to work on your leadership skills? Are you interested in helping the immigrant community? Join the Voices of Freedom Club. The club meets every Thursday from 2:15 – 3:15 pm in Mrs. Hankin-Williams room D279. All are welcome.
• The Black Lives Matter club will be meeting  after school today in room D371A. New and returning members are welcome!
• The National Math Honor Society will have its first meeting on Thursday Oct 11th after school in D167. Anyone who is interested in joining and new members, please attend!
• Do you have an interest in the fashion industry? Come join the Fashion Club in A211 this Friday after school until 3pm! All are welcome.
• Did you know?……Born in California, Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman to go to space when she served on a nine-day mission aboard the shuttle Discovery in 1993.
• The Young Republicans will meet after school in D268 on Thursday, 10/11. New members welcome!
• The Geography team is looking for students to build a team to compete in a state wide competition against several other high schools.  The competition includes map reading activities, problem solving, Jeopardy style questions, and a compass based scavenger hunt around the college campus.  Competition is in late May and will be an all day field trip to Central Connecticut State University. If interested please join us in D377 on October 11th or see Mrs. Riter or Mr. Machado for details.  Thank you.

TUESDAY,  OCTOBER 9, 2018

Athletic Events Today:

• Boys & Girls Cross Country HOME @ Tarrywile Park vs. Brien McMahon, Westhill and Fairfield Warde – 4:00 – buses leave at 2:15
• Field Hockey HOME vs. Brien McMahon – V 4:00 JV 5:30
• Girls Swimming AWAY @ Wilton – 3:40 – bus leaves at 1:45

College Visits to the Career Center

• 10/9/18    Tuesday Grinnell College   Block 3 @ 11:04
• 10/9/18 Tuesday Stonehill College Block 4 @ 1:14
• 10/10/18 Wednesday    University of Oregon Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/11/18 Thursday    Worcester Polytechnic Institute  Block 1 @ 7:20
• 10/11/18 Thursday   Dickinson College Block 1 @ 8:00
• 10/11/18 Thursday   Bryant University Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/11/18 Thursday    Mitchell College Block 2 @ 9:30
• 10/11/18 Thursday   Pennsylvania State Univ Block 3 @ 11:04
• 10/11/18 Thursday   College of Mount St Vincent Block 3 @ 11:36
• 10/12/18 Friday Springfield College Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/12/18 Friday The University of Scranton Block 3 @ 11:04
• 10/12/18 Friday St. Lawrence University Block 3 @12:41

General Announcements

• Seniors, please report to the stadium TOMORROW  morning at 9:30. Please be prompt, the picture will not wait for you. Again, seniors, please report to the stadium no later than 9:30 on Wednesday.
• Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 10th we will be conducting the PSAT 8/9 and the PSAT NMSQ for grades 9-11 students. This test is for ALL students in grades 9-11 regardless of how many years you have spent at DHS. Testing will begin promptly at 7:20 a.m. Testing assignments are done by alphabet and grade level and can be found outside the Level offices, and also in G2 and G3. Please make sure to get to school on time as students will not be allowed to enter testing once testing has began.
• The DHS field hockey team will be be sponsoring their “Play For The Cure” game Today, October 9th, at 4:00 pm in the DHS stadium – there will be a bake sale, a 50/50 raffle as well as various give-away’s to Bagelman.  Please plan on attending and help us raise funds. Hope to see you there!
• Do you want to work on your leadership skills? Are you interested in helping the immigrant community? Join the Voices of Freedom Club. The club meets every Thursday from 2:15 – 3:15 pm in Mrs. Hankin-Williams room D279. All are welcome.
• The Black Lives Matter club will be meeting  after school tomorrow in room D371A. New and returning members are welcome!
• “Do you know what Hispanic Heritage Month is? Hispanic Heritage Month is a national effort to pay tribute to Hispanic  Americans who have contributed to and enriched the United States. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from hispanic backgrounds/countries.
• Spanish Translation: ¿Sabes qué es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana? El mes de la herencia hispana es una celebración donde se rinde homenaje a los hispanoamericanos que han contribuido y enriquecido a los Estados Unidos. Entre el 15 de septiembre y el 15 de octubre se celebra la historia, la cultura y las contribuciones de los ciudadanos estadounidenses cuyos antepasados provienen de países hispanos.

THURSDAY,  OCTOBER 4, 2018

Athletic events today:

• Field Hockey HOME vs. Fairfield Ludlowe – V 4:00 JV 5:30
• FR Boys Soccer HOME vs. Stamford – 4:00
• FR Football AWAY @ Fairfield Warde – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:00
• V and JV Boys Soccer AWAY @ Stamford – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15
• FR Field Hockey AWAY @ Fairfield Ludlowe – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

College Visits to the Career Center

• 10/4/18 Thursday     Post University Block 3 @ 11:30
• 10/9/18    Tuesday Grinnell College   Block 3 @ 11:04
• 10/9/18 Tuesday Stonehill College Block 4 @ 1:14
• 10/10/18 Wednesday    University of Oregon Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/11/18 Thursday    Worcester Polytechnic Institute      Block 1 @ 7:20
• 10/11/18 Thursday   Dickinson College Block 1 @ 8:00
• 10/11/18 Thursday   Bryant University Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/11/18 Thursday    Mitchell College Block 2 @ 9:30
• 10/11/18 Thursday   Pennsylvania State University Block 3 @ 11:04
• 10/11/18 Thursday   College of Mount Saint Vincent Block 3 @ 11:36
• 10/12/18 Friday Springfield College   Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/12/18 Friday The University of Scranton  Block 3 @ 11:04
• 10/12/18 Friday St. Lawrence University Block 3 @12:41

General Announcements:

• The after school tutoring center is open this afternoon. Students can come to the LLC after school for tutoring by certified teachers. Students must report by 2:15pm. A late bus will be provided at 4pm to the elementary school closest to your home. https://mail.google.com/mail/ca/u/0/#inbox/16639ca271ac79f9?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1
• Class of 2019, your officers welcome you to join in on the fun and activities at Senior Fest this Friday after school. Be there to show your support, sumo wrestle, and ride a mechanical bull.
• The last day to sign up for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization’s field trip to Lake Compounce is tomorrow, October 5th, 2018.  The event will take place next Friday, Oct. 12th – please meet in the lobby area at 3:15 p.m. – be sure to dress warm and bring extra money for dinner in the park.
• The Young Republicans will meet after school TODAY in D268. New members welcome!
• The DHS field hockey team will be be sponsoring their “Play For The Cure” game next Tuesday, October 9th, at 4:00 pm in the DHS stadium – there will be a bake sale, a 50/50 raffle as well as various give-away’s to Bagelman.  Please plan on attending and help us raise funds. Hope to see you there!
• Are you looking for volunteer opportunities in the community? Are you looking to create lasting friendships? If so, join the Leo Club. Our first meeting will be held after school on Friday, Oct 5th in C337. If you have any questions see Ms. Stence.
• Any student wishing to apply for membership to the National Social Studies Honors Society can do so by this Friday.  Underclassmen are welcome to participate as Junior Historians! Upperclassmen are eligible for induction and membership with 2 years of completed history courses and a minimum 3.0 GPA.  Application forms are in the Department Head office, they can also be found on our club’s google classroom. Application forms and $15 are due by Friday 10/5. Those of you who signed up for the club meeting on Friday during Flex, we will be selecting our date for induction.
• The National  Hispanic College Fair, Inc will host a college fair at the University of Bridgeport on November 7th from 9:00 am until 12:30pm. There will be over fifty colleges and universities in attendance. Any junior or senior students interested in attending, please see Ms. Rodriguez in the level 4 office to pick up a field trip form.
• NHS will be holding a fundraiser for Save the Children, Hurricane Maria Children’s Relief Fund. Please come out and support the children on November 3rd from 5-7pm at Danbury Duck Pin Lanes. With your donation of $12, you get 2 games, shoe rental, 2 slices of pizza, and a water. To sign up, bring an envelope with your name, number of guests, and money to Ms. Mesanovic’s room, C437, or you can sign up during Lunch Wave 2 the first week in October. Spaces are limited, so sign up quickly.

SAT tutoring dates:  

• See the following link for free SAT prep available starting Oct 17th during tutoring center after school hours. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-SYRgH4429pyor88mZKST8-F_fEOqfMWRX3X0yqVXms/edit

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018

Athletic events today:

• Girls Swimming HOME @ WCSU vs. Ridgefield  4:30 – bus leaves at 2:15
• Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Brien McMahon – V 4:00 JV 5:30
• V and JV Girls Soccer AWAY @ St. Joseph – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

College Visits to the Career Center:

• 10/4/18 Thursday Post University Block 3 @ 11:30

General Announcements:

• The after school tutoring center opens this afternoon. Students can come to the LLC after school for tutoring by certified teachers. Students must report by 2:15pm. A late bus will be provided at 4pm to the elementary school closest to your home.
• https://mail.google.com/mail/ca/u/0/#inbox/16639ca271ac79f9?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1
• Seniors! Seniors! Seniors! Senior fest is this Friday from 2pm – 4pm in the Courtyard. There’ll be an obstacle course, cotton candy, and…we have sumo suits!! You’ll look like Kanye & Lil Pump, but 1000% times cooler. See you Friday in the Courtyard, seniors! It’s free if you paid your dues, $5 if you haven’t.
• Attention students and faculty- The club fair will now be held on October 26th during all lunch waves. This will be your opportunity to learn about all of the clubs and organizations here at DHS.
• Come join the Key Club! Members can participate in our annual pumpkinfest, TOP soccer events and more. Come see how you can make a difference in the community. Our meetings will be after school on Wednesdays beginning today, Oct 3rd, in D167. All are welcome!
• The Young Republicans will meet after school on Thursday, 10/4 in D268. New members welcome!
• Any student wishing to apply for membership to the National Social Studies Honors Society can do so by this Friday.  Underclassmen are welcome to participate as Junior Historians! Upperclassmen are eligible for induction and membership with 2 years of completed history courses and a minimum 3.0 GPA.  Application forms are in the Department Head office, they can also be found on our club’s google classroom. Application forms and $15 are due by Friday 10/5. Those of you who signed up for the club meeting on Friday during Flex, we will be selecting our date for induction.
• The National  Hispanic College Fair, Inc will host a college fair at the University of Bridgeport on November 7th from 9:00 am until 12:30pm. There will be over fifty colleges and universities in attendance. Any junior or senior students interested in attending, please see Ms. Rodriguez in the level 4 office to pick up a field trip form.
• NHS will be holding a fundraiser for Save the Children, Hurricane Maria Children’s Relief Fund. Please come out and support the children on November 3rd from 5-7pm at Danbury Duck Pin Lanes. With your donation of $12, you get 2 games, shoe rental, 2 slices of pizza, and a water. To sign up, bring an envelope with your name, number of guests, and money to Ms. Mesanovic’s room, C437, or you can sign up during Lunch Wave 2 the first week in October. Spaces are limited, so sign up quickly.
• Applications to run for Freshman Executive Council are available in the D4 or main office . If you would like to run for a position as Freshman class President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer your application must be submitted to Ms. Calafiore in C340 or the BOG mailbox in C3 by October 18th. No late applications will be accepted.
• See the following link for free SAT prep available starting Oct 17th during tutoring center after school hours.
• SAT tutoring dates:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-SYRgH4429pyor88mZKST8-F_fEOqfMWRX3X0yqVXms/edit

TUESDAY,  OCTOBER 2, 2018

Athletic events today:

• FR Field Hockey HOME vs. Greenwich – 4:00
• V and JV Girls Soccer HOME vs. Stamford – 4:00
• Boys & Girls Cross Country AWAY @ Greenwich – 4:00 – buses leave at 1:20
• Field Hockey AWAY @ Greenwich – V 4:30 JV 5:30 – bus leaves at 2:45

College Visits to the Career Center:

• 10/2/18 Tuesday Southern CT State Univ Block 3 @ 11:36
• 10/3/18 Wednesday Northeastern University Block 1 @ 7:20
• 10/3/18 Wednesday University of Connecticut Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/4/18 Thursday Post University Block 3 @ 11:30

General Announcements:

• Seniors! Seniors! Seniors! Senior fest is this Friday from 2pm – 4pm in the Courtyard. There’ll be an obstacle course, cotton candy, and…we have sumo suits!! You’ll look like Kanye & Lil Pump, but 1000% times cooler. See you Friday in the Courtyard, seniors! It’s free if you paid your dues, $5 if you haven’t.
• Attention students and faculty- The club fair will now be held on October 26th during all lunch waves. This will be your opportunity to learn about all of the clubs and organizations here at DHS.
• If you are interested in playing on the Girls Ice Hockey team, please see Mr. Salvestrini in the Athletic office, E257, by this Friday.
• Students who want to complete class work in the library during FLEX must be scheduled in one of three library flex courses. Those courses are Silent Study, Group Project work, or Library Skills.
• Attention Seniors! It is time to nominate your friends for superlatives! Please check your school email for the link to a google form and the directions to nominate. Nominations will close TODAY, 10/2 at 2pm.
• Come join the Key Club! Members can participate in our annual pumpkinfest, TOP soccer events and more. Come see how you can make a difference in the community. Our meetings will be after school on Wednesdays beginning tomorrow, Oct 3rd, in D167. All are welcome!
• The Young Republicans will meet after school on Thursday, 10/4 in D268. New members welcome!
• The National  Hispanic College Fair, Inc will host a college fair at the University of Bridgeport on November 7th from 9:00 am until 12:30pm. There will be over fifty colleges and universities in attendance. Any junior or senior students interested in attending, please see Ms. Rodriguez in the level 4 office to pick up a field trip form.
• NHS will be holding a fundraiser for Save the Children, Hurricane Maria Children’s Relief Fund. Please come out and support the children on November 3rd from 5-7pm at Danbury Duck Pin Lanes. With your donation of $12, you get 2 games, shoe rental, 2 slices of pizza, and a water. To sign up, bring an envelope with your name, number of guests, and money to Ms. Mesanovic’s room, C437, or you can sign up during Lunch Wave 2 the first week in October. Spaces are limited, so sign up quickly.
• Applications to run for Freshman Executive Council are available in the D4 or main office . If you would like to run for a position as Freshman class President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer your application must be submitted to Ms. Calafiore in C340 or the BOG mailbox in C3 by October 18th. No late applications will be accepted.

MONDAY,  OCTOBER 1, 2018

Athletic events today:

• JV Football HOME vs. Capital Prep/Achievement – 5:00
• FR Boys Soccer HOME vs. Fairfield Warde – 4:00
• Girls Volleyball HOME vs. St. Joseph – V 4:30 JV 6:00
• V and JV Boys Soccer AWAY @ Fairfield Warde – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15
• FR Girls Volleyball AWAY @ St. Joseph – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15
• If you are interested in playing on the Girls Ice Hockey team, please see Mr. Salvestrini in the Athletic office, E257, by this Friday.

College Visits to the Career Center

• 10/1/18  Monday High Point University    Block 3 @ 11.:15
• 10/1/18 Monday     Lasell College               Block 3 @ 12:09
• 10/2/18 Tuesday     Southern CT State Univ Block 3 @ 11:36
• 10/3/18 Wednesday Northeastern University Block 1 @ 7:20
• 10/3/18 Wednesday University of Connecticut Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/4/18 Thursday     Post University Block 3 @ 11:30

General Announcements

• The University of Hartford will be hosting an on site decision day on November 15, 2018 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  If you are interested in attending the University of Hartford, sign up for an appointment in the Career Center.
• Students who want to complete class work in the library during FLEX must be scheduled in one of three library flex courses. Those courses are Silent Study, Group Project work, or Library Skills.
• Attention Seniors! It is time to nominate your friends for superlatives! Please check your school email for the link to a google form and the directions to nominate. Nominations will close Tuesday, 10/2 at 2pm.
• The DHS School Counseling Department will be hosting a Financial Aid Night on Monday, October 1st at 6:00pm in the DHS Auditorium. Please attend to hear in-depth information regarding the college financial aid process. Please see your School Counselor with any questions.
• The National  Hispanic College Fair, Inc will host a college fair at the University of Bridgeport on November 7th from 9:00 am until 12:30pm. There will be over fifty colleges and universities in attendance. Any junior or senior students interested in attending, please see Ms. Rodriguez in the level 4 office to pick up a field trip form.
• NHS will be holding a fundraiser for Save the Children, Hurricane Maria Children’s Relief Fund. Please come out and support the children on November 3rd from 5-7pm at Danbury Duck Pin Lanes. With your donation of $12, you get 2 games, shoe rental, 2 slices of pizza, and a water. To sign up, bring an envelope with your name, number of guests, and money to Ms. Mesanovic’s room, C437, or you can sign up during Lunch Wave 2 the first week in October. Spaces are limited, so sign up quickly.

FRIDAY,  SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Athletic events today:

• V Football HOME vs. Capital Prep/Achievement – 7:00
• V and JV Boys Soccer HOME vs. Brien McMahon – 3:45
• FR Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Darien – 4:00
• FR Boys Soccer AWAY @ Brien McMahon – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15
• Girls Volleyball AWAY @ Darien – V 4:00 JV 5:30 – bus leaves at 2:15

Athletic Events for Saturday:

• Field Hockey HOME vs. Darien – JV 9:30 V 11:00
• V and JV Girls Soccer HOME vs. Fairfield Warde – 1:30
• FR Field Hockey AWAY @ Darien – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15
• FR Girls Soccer AWAY @ Fairfield Warde – 10:00 – bus leaves at 8:15

College Visits to the Career Center

• 9/28/18 Friday Eastern CT State Univ Block 3 @ 9:28
• 9/28/18 Friday University of Vermont Block 4 @ 10:58
• 10/1/18    Monday     High Point University    Block 3 @ 11.:15
• 10/1/18 Monday     Lasell College               Block 3 @ 12:09
• 10/2/18 Tuesday     Southern CT State Univ Block 3 @ 11:36
• 10/3/18 Wednesday Northeastern University Block 1 @ 7:20
• 10/3/18 Wednesday University of Connecticut Block 2 @ 8:49
• 10/4/18 Thursday     Post University Block 3 @ 11:30

General Announcements: 

• The boys cross country team is currently ranked 4th in the Sound Runner CT State Poll.
• Students who want to complete class work in the library during FLEX must be scheduled in one of three library flex courses. Those courses are Silent Study, Group Project work, or Library Skills.
• This year’s “Into the Woods” Homecoming dance will be TOMORROW, Sat, Sept 29th from 7-11 in the cafeteria! Tickets are $17 and include ice cream, popcorn,soft pretzel food truck, photo booth, and great music! Tickets are on sale in the cafe during all lunch waves.
• Halloween is right around the corner!  Come experience the Lake Compounce Haunted Graveyard on Friday, Oct. 12th in Bristol, CT sponsored by the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). The bus will leave from the front lobby area at 3:30 p.m. and return by 11:30 p.m. The cost of the trip is $ 40.00 and it includes bus transportation, unlimited rides and admission to the haunted graveyard. Seats fill up quickly, stop into Room C339 to pick up a permission slip today.
• Hatters Football Spirit Wear will be on sale tonight at the football game. Hoodies $40, long sleeve shirts $20 and short sleeve t-shirts $15. Come to the homecoming game at 7pm  and be part of The Revival! Go Hatters!
• The DHS School Counseling Department will be hosting a Financial Aid Night on Monday, October 1st at 6:00pm in the DHS Auditorium. Please attend to hear in-depth information regarding the college financial aid process. Please see your School Counselor with any questions.
• Help the Danbury HS Athletic Department raise funds for the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury!  Join the Hatter Teams and Band at the SafeWalk on September 30 at the Danbury Fair Mall. See a Danbury HS Fall Team or Band Captain  or any team or band member to make a donation. Donations can also be made at www.wcogd.org.
• Ally Week  September 24- 28, 2018
• What is an ally? An ally is a person who takes demonstrable action supporting members of a group with which they do not identify. GLSEN’s Ally Week focuses on allyship for LGBT youth, who face disproportionate bullying, harassment and discrimination in K-12 schools.  Be an upstander not a bystander. Thank you DHS! GSA

THURSDAY,  SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Athletic events today:

• Boys & Girls Cross Country HOME @ Tarrywile Park vs. New Canaan, Norwalk and Stamford – 4:00 – buses leave at 2:15
• FR Football AWAY @ Brookfield – 3:30 – bus leaves at 2:15

College Visits to the Career Center

• 9/28/18 Friday Sage College of Albany Block 2 @ 8:49
• 9/28/18 Friday Eastern CT State Univ Block 3 @ 9:28
• 9/28/18 Friday University of Vermont Block 4 @ 10:58

General Announcements:

• There will be an information meeting today  at 6:00 pm in room D276 for any student interested in traveling to Panama this summer.
• This year’s “Into the Woods” Homecoming dance will be Sat, Sept 29th from 7-11 in the cafeteria! Tickets are $17 and include ice cream, popcorn,soft pretzel food truck, photo booth, and great music! Tickets are on sale in the cafe during all lunch waves.
• It is almost AUDITION TIME! For all those interested in auditioning for Danbury High School Production’s spring musical, Godspell, there will be an informational meeting during FLEX on Wednesday October 3rd.  Please sign up with Mr. Burnett for Flex that day OR come directly after school to get the information you will need. Auditions will take place on Thursday October 18th. Please stop by A304 for more information.  Godspell is a fun, high energy show about building community.
• Halloween is right around the corner!  Come experience the Lake Compounce Haunted Graveyard on Friday, Oct. 12th in Bristol, CT sponsored by the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). The bus will leave from the front lobby area at 3:30 p.m. and return by 11:30 p.m. The cost of the trip is $ 40.00 and it includes bus transportation, unlimited rides and admission to the haunted graveyard. Seats fill up quickly, stop into Room C339 to pick up a permission slip today.
• Hatters Football Spirit Wear will be on sale tomorrow night at the football game. Hoodies $40, long sleeve shirts $20 and short sleeve t-shirts $15. Come to the homecoming game at 7pm  and be part of The Revival! Go Hatters!
• The DHS School Counseling Department will be hosting a Financial Aid Night on October 1st at 6:00pm in the DHS Auditorium. Please attend to hear in-depth information regarding the college financial aid process. Please see your School Counselor with any questions.
• Help the Danbury HS Athletic Department raise funds for the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury!  Join the Hatter Teams and Band at the SafeWalk on September 30 at the Danbury Fair Mall. See a Danbury HS Fall Team or Band Captain  or any team or band member to make a donation. Donations can also be made at www.wcogd.org.
• Ally Week  September 24- 28, 2018
• What is an ally? An ally is a person who takes demonstrable action supporting members of a group with which they do not identify. GLSEN’s Ally Week focuses on allyship for LGBT youth, who face disproportionate bullying, harassment and discrimination in K-12 schools.  Be an upstander not a bystander. Thank you DHS! GSA
• The Latino Club has a  meeting today Wednesday,  in room D370 at 2:05 pm. All are welcome!. For more information contact: Mr. Rojas
• Spanish Translation: Latino Club se estará reuniendo hoy Miércoles, en el aula D370, a las 2:05 p.m. Todos son bienvenidos. Para más  información contactar a Mr. Rojas.
• The next Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 27th, in Room C339 at 2:10.  We hope to see you there!
• Tri-M, The international Music Honors Society, will have its first informational meeting today, Sept. 27th in room A303(piano room). Join us to hear information on the exciting music related events that will be taking place this year.

WEDNESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Athletic events today

• Boys Soccer HOME vs. St. Joseph – JV 4:00 V 5:30
• Girls Swimming HOME @ WCSU vs. Staples – 4:30 – bus leaves at 2:15
• FR Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Westhill – 4:00
• FR Boys Soccer AWAY @ Wright Tech – 3:45 – bus leaves at 2:00
• Girls Volleyball AWAY @ Westhill – JV 4:00 V 5:30 – bus leaves at 2:15

College visits to the Career Center

• 9/26/18 Wednesday University of Southern Maine Block 3 @ 11:00
• 9/26/18 Wednesday Saint Anselm College Block 3 @ 12:00
• 9/28/18 Friday Sage College of Albany Block 2 @ 8:49
• 9/28/18 Friday Eastern CT State Univ Block 3 @ 9:28
• 9/28/18 Friday University of Vermont Block 4 @ 10:58

General announcements

• This year’s “Into the Woods” Homecoming dance will be Sat, Sept 29th from 7-11 in the cafeteria! Tickets are $17 and include ice cream, popcorn,soft pretzel food truck, photo booth, and great music! Tickets are on sale in the cafe during all lunch waves.
• It is almost AUDITION TIME! For all those interested in auditioning for Danbury High School Production’s spring musical, Godspell, there will be an informational meeting during FLEX on Wednesday October 3rd.  Please sign up with Mr. Burnett for Flex that day OR come directly after school to get the information you will need. Auditions will take place on Thursday October 18th. Please stop by A304 for more information.  Godspell is a fun, high energy show about building community.
• The Black Lives Matter club meeting today is cancelled. The club will meet next Wednesday during flex. Please email Mr. Shafer if you are interested in joining.
• Halloween is right around the corner!  Come experience the Lake Compounce Haunted Graveyard on Friday, Oct. 12th in Bristol, CT sponsored by the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). The bus will leave from the front lobby area at 3:30 p.m. and return by 11:30 p.m. The cost of the trip is $ 40.00 and it includes bus transportation, unlimited rides and admission to the haunted graveyard. Seats fill up quickly, stop into Room C339 to pick up a permission slip today.
• Are you interested in writing and poetry? Are you interested in participating in Word Fest this year? If so, Word Warriors – Danbury High School’s poetry club – is holding its first meeting of the year TODAY in D468. All are welcome.
• There will be a sophomore class executive officers meeting TODAY in C437 at 2:00.  If you want a say in what your class activities are, please attend the meeting.
• Join the Math Team! There will be a meeting after school TODAY in D168. All are 
• The DHS School Counseling Department will be hosting a Financial Aid Night on October 1st at 6:00pm in the DHS Auditorium. Please attend to hear in-depth information regarding the college financial aid process. Please see your School Counselor with any questions.
• Help the Danbury HS Athletic Department raise funds for the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury!  Join the Hatter Teams and Band at the SafeWalk on September 30 at the Danbury Fair Mall. See a Danbury HS Fall Team or Band Captain  or any team or band member to make a donation. Donations can also be made at www.wcogd.ord
• The Key Club invites you to join us at our Endless Summer Party TODAY after school in the cafeteria. All are welcome.

• Ally Week  September 24- 28: What is an ally? An ally is a person who takes demonstrable action supporting members of a group with which they do not identify. GLSEN’s Ally Week focuses on allyship for LGBT youth, who face disproportionate bullying, harassment and discrimination in K-12 schools.  Be an upstander not a bystander. Thank you DHS! GSA
• The Latino Club has a  meeting today Wednesday,  in room D370 at 2:05 pm. All are welcome!. For more information contact: Mr. Rojas. Spanish Translation: Latino Club se estará reuniendo hoy Miércoles, en el aula D370, a las 2:05 p.m. Todos son bienvenidos. Para más  información contactar a Mr. Rojas.
• The next Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 27th, in Room C339 at 2:10.  We hope to see you there!
• There will be an information meeting tomorrow, Thursday 9/27 at 6:00 pm in room D276 for any student interested in traveling to Panama this summer.
• Tri-M, The international Music Honors Society, will have its first informational meeting tomorrow, Sept. 27th in room A303(piano room). Join us to hear information on the exciting music related events that will be taking place this year.
• Elections for Freshmen Executive Council will be held on October 25th during flex. Run for a position as President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer to positively represent the Class of 2022, and have a say in what is going on at DHS! If you are a freshman interested in running, please pick up an application from the Main or D4 office. Applications will be due in the C3 mailbox, or directly to Ms. Calafiore in room C340 by October 18th. NO late applications will be accepted.

TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Athletic events today

Field Hockey HOME vs. St. Joseph – V 4:00 JV 5:30

V Girls Soccer AWAY @ St. Joseph – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

College Visits to the Career Center

9/25/18 Tuesday Quinnipiac University Block 3 @ 11:30

9/25/18 Tuesday Central CT State Univ Block 3 @ 11:54

9/26/18 Wednesday Marywood University Block 2 @ 8:49

9/26/18 Wednesday University of Southern Maine Block 3 @ 11:00

9/26/18 Wednesday Saint Anselm College Block 3 @ 12:00

9/28/18 Friday Sage College of Albany Block 2 @ 8:49

9/28/18 Friday Eastern CT State Univ Block 3 @ 9:28

9/28/18 Friday University of Vermont Block 4 @ 10:58

• This year’s “Into the Woods” Homecoming dance will be Sat, Sept 29th from 7-11 in the cafeteria! Tickets are $17 and include ice cream, popcorn,soft pretzel food truck, photo booth, and great music! Tickets go on sale today in the cafe during all lunch waves.

• It is almost AUDITION TIME! For all those interested in auditioning for Danbury High School Production’s spring musical, Godspell, there will be an informational meeting during FLEX on Wednesday October 3rd.  Please sign up with Mr. Burnett for Flex that day OR come directly after school to get the information you will need. Auditions will take place on Thursday October 18th. Please stop by A304 for more information.  Godspell is a fun, high energy show about building community.

• The Black Lives Matter club will be meeting on Wednesday, September 26th after school in room D371A. New and returning students are welcome to join.

• Halloween is right around the corner!  Come experience the Lake Compounce Haunted Graveyard on Friday, Oct. 12th in Bristol, CT sponsored by the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). The bus will leave from the front lobby area at 3:30 p.m. and return by 11:30 p.m. The cost of the trip is $ 40.00 and it includes bus transportation, unlimited rides and admission to the haunted graveyard. Seats fill up quickly, stop into Room C339 to pick up a permission slip today.

• Are you interested in writing and poetry? Are you interested in participating in Word Fest this year? If so, Word Warriors – Danbury High School’s poetry club – is holding its first meeting of the year this Wednesday, September 26th in D468. All are welcome.

• There will be a sophomore class executive officers meeting on 9/26 in C437 at 2:00.  If you want a say in what your class activities are, please attend the meeting.

• Join the Math Team! There will be a meeting after school on Wednesday, September 26th in D168. All are welcome!

• Help the Danbury HS Athletic Department raise funds for the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury!  Join the Hatter Teams and Band at the SafeWalk on September 30 at the Danbury Fair Mall. See a Danbury HS Fall Team or Band Captain  or any team or band member to make a donation. Donations can also be made at www.wcogd.ord

• The Key Club invites you to join us at our Endless Summer Party on Wednesday Sept 26th afterschool in the cafeteria. All are welcome!

• Ally Week  September 24- 28, 2018

What is an ally? An ally is a person who takes demonstrable action supporting members of a group with which they do not identify. GLSEN’s Ally Week focuses on allyship for LGBT youth, who face disproportionate bullying, harassment and discrimination in K-12 schools.  Be an upstander not a bystander. Thank you DHS! GSA

• The next Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) meeting is this Thursday, Sept. 27th, in Room C339 at 2:10.  We hope to see you there!

• There will be an information meeting Thursday at 6:00 pm in room D276 for any student interested in traveling to Panama this summer.

• Tri-M, The international Music Honors Society, will have its first informational meeting this Thursday, Sept. 27th in room A303(piano room). Join us to hear information on the exciting music related events that will be taking place this year.

• Elections for Freshmen Executive Council will be held on October 25th during flex. Run for a position as President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer to positively represent the Class of 2022, and have a say in what is going on at DHS! If you are a freshman interested in running, please pick up an application from the Main or D4 office. Applications will be due in the C3 mailbox, or directly to Ms. Calafiore in room C340 by October 18th. NO late applications will be accepted.

  STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

MONDAY,  SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Athletic events today:

JV Football HOME vs. Westhill – 4:00

FR Boys Soccer HOME vs. Darien – 4:00

Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Ridgefield – V 4:00 JV 5:30

FR Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Ridgefield – 4:00

Boys Soccer AWAY @ Darien – V 4:00 JV 4:30 – bus leaves at 2:15

College Visits to the Career Center

9/25/18    Tuesday Pace University         Block 2 @ 8:49     

9/25/18 Tuesday Quinnipiac University Block 3 @ 11:30

9/25/18 Tuesday Central CT State Univ Block 3 @ 11:54

9/26/18 Wednesday Marywood University Block 2 @ 8:49

9/26/18 Wednesday University of Southern Maine Block 3 @ 11:00

9/26/18 Wednesday Saint Anselm College Block 3 @ 12:00

9/28/18 Friday Sage College of Albany Block 2 @ 8:49

9/28/18 Friday Eastern CT State Univ Block 3 @ 9:28

9/28/18 Friday University of Vermont Block 4 @ 10:58

• This year’s “Into the Woods” Homecoming dance will be Sat, Sept 29th from 7-11 in the cafeteria! Tickets are $17 and include ice cream, popcorn,soft pretzel food truck, photo booth, and great music! Tickets go on sale today in the cafe during all lunch waves.

• It is almost AUDITION TIME! For all those interested in auditioning for Danbury High School Production’s spring musical, Godspell, there will be an informational meeting during FLEX on Wednesday October 3rd.  Please sign up with Mr. Burnett for Flex that day OR come directly after school to get the information you will need. Auditions will take place on Thursday October 18th. Please stop by A304 for more information.  Godspell is a fun, high energy show about building community.

• The Black Lives Matter club will be meeting on Wednesday, September 26th after school in room D371A. New and returning students are welcome to join.

• Halloween is right around the corner!  Come experience the Lake Compounce Haunted Graveyard on Friday, Oct. 12th in Bristol, CT sponsored by the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). The bus will leave from the front lobby area at 3:30 p.m. and return by 11:30 p.m. The cost of the trip is $ 40.00 and it includes bus transportation, unlimited rides and admission to the haunted graveyard. Seats fill up quickly, stop into Room C339 to pick up a permission slip today.

• Are you interested in writing and poetry? Are you interested in participating in Word Fest this year? If so, Word Warriors – Danbury High School’s poetry club – is holding its first meeting of the year this Wednesday, September 26th in D468. All are welcome.

• There will be a sophomore class executive officers meeting on 9/26 in C437 at 2;00.  If you want a say in what your class activities, please attend the meeting.

• Help the Danbury HS Athletic Department raise funds for the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury!  Join the Hatter Teams and Band at the SafeWalk on September 30 at the Danbury Fair Mall. See a Danbury HS Fall Team or Band Captain  or any team or band member to make a donation. Donations can also be made at www.wcogd.ord

• The HOSA, Future Health Professionals informational meeting is RESCHEDULED for Monday, 9/24 @ 2pm in B220.  Please see Mrs. Tong for further information.

• The Key Club invites you to join us at our Endless Summer Party on Wednesday Sept 26th afterschool in the cafeteria. All are welcome!

• Ally Week  September 24- 28, 2018

What is an ally? An ally is a person who takes demonstrable action supporting members of a group with which they do not identify. GLSEN’s Ally Week focuses on allyship for LGBT youth, who face disproportionate bullying, harassment and discrimination in K-12 schools.  Be an upstander not a bystander. Thank you DHS! GSA

• The next Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) meeting is this Thursday, Sept. 27th, in Room C339 at 2:10.  We hope to see you there!

• Elections for Freshmen Executive Council will be held on October 25th during flex. Run for a position as President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer to positively represent the Class of 2022, and have a say in what is going on at DHS! If you are a freshman interested in running, please pick up an application from the Main or D4 office. Applications will be due in the C3 mailbox, or directly to Ms. Calafiore in room C340 by October 18th. NO late applications will be accepted.

  STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

FRIDAY,  SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Athletic events today:

FR Boys Soccer HOME vs. Westhill – 4:00

Girls Volleyball HOME vs. New Canaan – V 4:00 JV 5:30

V & JV Boys Soccer AWAY @ Westhill – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

Girls Swimming AWAY @ New Canaan – 3:00 – bus leaves at 1:15

FR Girls Volleyball AWAY @ New Canaan – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

Athletic Events for Saturday:

V & JV Girls Soccer HOME vs. Darien – 11:00

V Football AWAY @ Westhill – 1:00 – buses leave at 10:30

Boys & Girls Cross Country AWAY @ the Amherst Invitational – buses leave at 6:30 am

FR Girls Soccer AWAY @ Darien – 10:00 – bus leaves at 8:15

College Visits to the Career Center

9/25/18    Tuesday Pace University         Block 2 @ 8:49     

9/25/18 Tuesday Quinnipiac University Block 3 @ 11:30

9/25/18 Tuesday Central CT State Univ Block 3 @ 11:54

9/26/18 Wednesday Marywood University Block 2 @ 8:49

9/26/18 Wednesday University of Southern Maine Block 3 @ 11:00

9/26/18 Wednesday Saint Anselm College Block 3 @ 12:00

9/28/18 Friday Sage College of Albany Block 2 @ 8:49

9/28/18 Friday Eastern CT State Univ Block 3 @ 9:28

9/28/18 Friday University of Vermont Block 4 @ 10:58

• It is almost AUDITION TIME! For all those interested in auditioning for Danbury High School Production’s spring musical, Godspell, there will be an informational meeting during FLEX on Wednesday October 3rd.  Please sign up with Mr. Burnett for Flex that day OR come directly after school to get the information you will need. Auditions will take place on Thursday October 18th. Please stop by A304 for more information.  Godspell is a fun, high energy show about building community.

• There will be a sophomore class executive officers meeting on 9/26 in C437 at 2;00.  If you want a say in what your class activities, please attend the meeting.

• Help the Danbury HS Athletic Department raise funds for the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury!  Join the Hatter Teams and Band at the SafeWalk on September 30 at the Danbury Fair Mall. See a Danbury HS Fall Team or Band Captain  or any team or band member to make a donation. Donations can also be made at www.wcogd.ord

• National History Honors Society interested in joining? Come to the welcome meeting TODAY during flex. If you can’t make the meeting, join the google classroom. USE the code – 5r6e14v or email Dr. Tucci.

• The HOSA, Future Health Professionals informational meeting is RESCHEDULED for Monday, 9/24 @ 2pm in B220.  Please see Mrs. Tong for further information.

• The SAT prep class will start Saturday morning, September 22. Please enter through the gym doors and go to D 179. Please arrive promptly by 9:00.

• The Key Club invites you to join us at our Endless Summer Party on Wednesday Sept 26th afterschool in the cafeteria. All are welcome!

• Elections for Freshmen Executive Council will be held on October 25th during flex. Run for a position as President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer to positively represent the Class of 2022, and have a say in what is going on at DHS! If you are a freshman interested in running, please pick up an application from the Main or D4 office. Applications will be due in the C3 mailbox, or directly to Ms. Calafiore in room C340 by October 18th. NO late applications will be accepted.

  STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

THURSDAY,  SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Athletic events today:

FR Football HOME vs. Westhill – 6:00

FR Field Hockey HOME vs. Trumbull – 5:30

V & JV Girls Soccer HOME vs. Westhill – 3:45

Field Hockey AWAY @ Trumbull – JV 5:00 V 6:30 – bus leaves at 3:15

College Visits to the Career Center

9/21/18 Friday Franklin Pierce University 8:49-block 2

The University of New Haven is having their on-site decision day on November 13th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Career Center.  Please come to the Career Center and sign up for an interview appointment.

Southern Connecticut State University will be hosting an on site decision day at Danbury High School on November 14, 2018 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.  If you are interested in attending Southern Connecticut State University, sign up for an appointment in the Career Center.

• Science National Honor Society and Science Club will have their first official meeting TODAY after school in C529. Light refreshments will be served.

• There will be a sophomore class executive officers meeting on 9/26 in C437 at 2;00.  If you want a say in what your class activities, please attend the meeting.

• Help the Danbury HS Athletic Department raise funds for the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury!  Join the Hatter Teams and Band at the SafeWalk on September 30 at the Danbury Fair Mall. See a Danbury HS Fall Team or Band Captain  or any team or band member to make a donation. Donations can also be made at www.wcogd.ord

• TODAY, is the first Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization meeting.  It will start promptly at 2:10 and end at 2:45 – This year’s theme is Create, Lead and Inspire – please grab a friend and plan on joining us – refreshments will be served – hope to see you there!

• National History Honors Society interested in joining? Come to the welcome meeting on Friday 9/21 during flex. Ask you flex teacher to schedule you for it with TUCCI.

If you can’t make the meeting, join the google classroom. USE the code – 5r6e14v or email Dr. Tucci.

• The HOSA, Future Health Professionals informational meeting is RESCHEDULED for Monday, 9/24 @ 2pm in B220.  Please see Mrs. Tong for further information.

• The SAT prep class will start Saturday morning, September 22. Please enter through the gym doors and go to D 179. Please arrive promptly by 9:00.

• The Key Club invites you to join us at our Endless Summer Party on Wednesday Sept 26th afterschool in the cafeteria. All are welcome!

• Elections for Freshmen Executive Council will be held on October 25th during flex. Run for a position as President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer to positively represent the Class of 2022, and have a say in what is going on at DHS! If you are a freshman interested in running, please pick up an application from the Main or D4 office. Applications will be due in the C3 mailbox, or directly to Ms. Calafiore in room C340 by October 18th. NO late applications will be accepted.

  STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Athletic events today:

Girls Soccer AWAY @ Brien McMahon – JV 4:00 V 6:30 – bus leaves at 2:15

College Visits to the Career Center

9/21/18 Friday Franklin Pierce University 8:49-block 2

The University of New Haven is having their on-site decision day on November 13th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Career Center.  Please come to the Career Center and sign up for an interview appointment.

Southern Connecticut State University will be hosting an on site decision day at Danbury High School on November 14, 2018 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.  If you are interested in attending Southern Connecticut State University, sign up for an appointment in the Career Center.

• Science National Honor Society and Science Club will have their first official meeting this Thursday, 9/29 after school in C529. Light refreshments will be served.

• Help the Danbury HS Athletic Department raise funds for the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury!  Join the Hatter Teams and Band at the SafeWalk on September 30 at the Danbury Fair Mall. See a Danbury HS Fall Team or Band Captain  or any team or band member to make a donation. Donations can also be made at www.wcogd.ord

• Thursday, Sept. 20, is the first Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization meeting.  It will start promptly at 2:10 and end at 2:45 – This year’s theme is Create, Lead and Inspire – please grab a friend and plan on joining us – refreshments will be served – hope to see you there!

• JOIN THE NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY!!

Complete Art related community service, make friends, visit museums, galleries, and experience many art happenings in the National Art Honor Society!

NAHS is for ALL STUDENTS with an interest in art. Registration forms are available by the auditorium front display case or in A310.

• The Main Office and Department Head office are looking for students to work as YPPs. Please stop in to pick up an application. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR SCHEDULE CHANGES

• National History Honors Society interested in joining? Come to the welcome meeting on Friday 9/21 during flex. Ask you flex teacher to schedule you for it with TUCCI.

If you can’t make the meeting, join the google classroom. USE the code – 5r6e14v or email Dr. Tucci.

• Are you considering a career in healthcare?  Do you want to get involved in community activities centered around health care? HOSA might be for you! The Future Health Professionals Club, HOSA, will have an informational meeting on Thursday, September 20th after school in B220.  All students are welcome. Please see Mrs. Tong in B220 with questions.

• Elections for Freshmen Executive Council will be held on October 25th during flex. Run for a position as President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer to positively represent the Class of 2022, and have a say in what is going on at DHS! If you are a freshman interested in running, please pick up an application from the Main or D4 office. Applications will be due in the C3 mailbox, or directly to Ms. Calafiore in room C340 by October 18th. NO late applications will be accepted.

     STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

MONDAY,  SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Athletic events today:

V & JV Boys Soccer HOME vs. Ridgefield – 4:00

FR Field Hockey HOME vs. Staples – 4:00

FR Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Staples – 4:00

Boys & Girls Cross Country AWAY @ Fairfield Ludlowe – 4:00 – buses leave at 2:15

FR Boys Soccer AWAY @ Ridgefield – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

Field Hockey AWAY @ Staples – V 4:00 JV 5:30 – bus leaves at 2:15

Girls Volleyball AWAY @ Staples – V 4:00 JV 5:30 – bus leaves at 2:15

College Visits to the Career Center for the week of September 17, 2018

9/17/18    Monday Dominican College 8:49-block 2

9/21/18 Friday Franklin Pierce University 8:49-block 2

The University of New Haven is having their on-site decision day on November 13th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Career Center.  Please come to the Career Center and sign up for an interview appointment.

Southern Connecticut State University will be hosting an on site decision day at Danbury High School on November 14, 2018 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.  If you are interested in attending Southern Connecticut State University, sign up for an appointment in the Career Center.

• Youth Alive Faith club is making a comeback–will meet on Mondays after school in C337 with Ms. Stence.

• Thursday, Sept. 20, is the first Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization meeting.  It will start promptly at 2:10 and end at 2:45 – This year’s theme is Create, Lead and Inspire – please grab a friend and plan on joining us – refreshments will be served – hope to see you there!

• Are you interested in the medical field?  If so, join the medical careers club. We will meet Monday, Sept. 17 in C537 at 2:00.  The meeting will be brief.

• Are you interested in writing and volunteering? The National English Honor Society is now accepting applications for new members. Applications can be picked up in G292 or D468. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Hanrahan or Ms. Costello.

• JOIN THE NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY!!

Complete Art related community service, make friends, visit museums, galleries, and experience many art happenings in the National Art Honor Society!

NAHS is for ALL STUDENTS with an interest in art. Registration forms are available by the auditorium front display case or in A310.

• Any student still interested in Science National Honor Society and Science Club, but missed Thursday’s informational meeting, please email Mrs. McClelland in C529 as soon as possible for important information regarding membership and our next meeting.

• The Main Office and Department Head office are looking for students to work as YPPs. Please stop in to pick up an application.

• National History Honors Society interested in joining? Come to the welcome meeting on Friday 9/21 during flex. Ask you flex teacher to schedule you for it with TUCCI.

If you can’t make the meeting, join the google classroom. USE the code – 5r6e14v or email Dr. Tucci.

• Are you considering a career in healthcare?  Do you want to get involved in community activities centered around health care? HOSA might be for you! The Future Health Professionals Club, HOSA, will have an informational meeting on Thursday, September 20th after school in B220.  All students are welcome. Please see Mrs. Tong in B220 with questions.

• Level 2 Office is in need of YPP workers for Block 2, 3, and 4.

• The tutoring center is run by six certified teachers with the objective of helping students improve their grades in Math, English, Science, and Social Studies. After school tutoring will take place in the media center from 2-4pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays starting on October 3rd. A late bus will be available to drop students off at the elementary school that is closest to their house. Students that are not present in the tutoring center or signed in to the late bus document by a teacher will not be allowed to take the late bus. If you have any questions please email Mr. Handberry: handbd@danbury.k12.ct.us

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

FRIDAY,  SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Athletic events today:

V & JV Boys Soccer HOME vs. New Canaan – 4:00

Girls Swimming HOME @ WCSU vs. Westhill and Stamford – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

FR Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Fairfield Ludlowe – 4:00

V Football AWAY @ New Canaan – 7:00 – buses leave at 4:00

FR Boys Soccer AWAY @ New Canaan 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

Field Hockey AWAY @ Brookfield – V 3:45 JV 5:15 – bus leaves at 2:15

Girls Volleyball AWAY @ Fairfield Ludlowe – JV 4:00 V 5:30 – bus leaves at 2:15

Athletic Events for Saturday:

JV Football HOME vs. New Canaan – 10:30

FR Girls Soccer HOME vs. Ridgefield – 10:30

V & JV Girls Soccer AWAY @ Ridgefield – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

College Visits to the Career Center:

Today Merrimack College        11:36

College Visits to the Career Center for the week of September 17, 2018

9/17/18    Monday Dominican College 8:49-block 2

9/21/18 Friday Franklin Pierce University 8:49-block 2

The University of New Haven is having their on-site decision day on November 13th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Career Center.  Please come to the Career Center and sign up for an interview appointment.

Southern Connecticut State University will be hosting an on site decision day at Danbury High School on November 15, 2018 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.  If you are interested in attending Southern Connecticut State University, sign up for an appointment in the Career Center.

• Youth Alive Faith club is making a comeback–will meet on Mondays after school in C337 with Ms. Stence.

• Next Thursday, Sept. 20, is the first Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization meeting.  It will start promptly at 2:10 and end at 2:45 – This year’s theme is Create, Lead and Inspire – please grab a friend and plan on joining us – refreshments will be served – hope to see you there!

• If you are interested in being part of DHS Video Production Club please come to a brief after school meeting Friday in A208.

• Are you interested in the medical field?  If so, join the medical careers club. We will meet Monday, Sept. 17 in C537 at 2:00.  The meeting will be brief.

• Are you interested in writing and volunteering? The National English Honor Society is now accepting applications for new members. Applications can be picked up in G292 or D468. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Hanrahan or Ms. Costello.
• Any student still interested in Science National Honor Society and Science Club, but missed Thursday’s informational meeting, please email Mrs. McClelland in C529 as soon as possible for important information regarding membership and our next meeting.

• The Main Office and Department Head office are looking for students to work as YPPs. Please stop in to pick up an application.

• Ms. Manka needs a YPP please see her in D176.

• Level 2 Office is in need of YPP workers for Block 2, 3, and 4.

• The tutoring center is run by six certified teachers with the objective of helping students improve their grades in Math, English, Science, and Social Studies. After school tutoring will take place in the media center from 2-4pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays starting on October 3rd. A late bus will be available to drop students off at the elementary school that is closest to their house. Students that are not present in the tutoring center or signed in to the late bus document by a teacher will not be allowed to take the late bus. If you have any questions please email Mr. Handberry: handbd@danbury.k12.ct.us

  STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

THURSDAY,  SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

College Visits to the Career Center:

9/14/18 Friday Merrimack College        11:36

9/14/18    Friday University of Hartford  8:49

The University of New Haven is having their on-site decision day on November 13th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Career Center.  Please come to the Career Center and sign up for an interview appointment.

Athletic Events today:

FR Football HOME vs. New Canaan – 4:00

FR Girls Soccer HOME vs. New Canaan – 4:00

V & JV Girls Soccer AWAY @ New Canaan – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

• If you are interested in gaining more world knowledge and finding friends with similar interests, come join Model U.N. We will hold our first meeting after school TODAY in room D376. Hope to see you there!

• Next Thursday, Sept. 20, is the first Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization meeting.  It will start promptly at 2:10 and end at 2:45 – This year’s theme is Create, Lead and Inspire – please grab a friend and plan on joining us – refreshments will be served – hope to see you there!

• Do you have an interest in science? Maybe Science National Honor Society or Science Club is right for you. Will be having a brief informational meeting TODAY after school in C529. All are welcome and light refreshments will be served.

• The Gamer’s Association will meet in A204 TODAY from 2:10-3:35pm.

• If you are interested in being part of DHS Video Production Club please come to a brief after school meeting Friday in A208.

• Are you interested in the medical field?  If so, join the medical careers club. We will meet Monday, Sept. 17 in C537 at 2:00.  The meeting will be brief.

• Our first GSA meeting will be TODAY in D277 after school. Just remember there is no late buses yet so make sure you have a ride home after the meeting.

• Detention starts after school this week in D367. Detention can be served on Wednesday or Thursday. Thursday is the 3hr detention day. There is no late bus available.

• Are you interested in writing and volunteering? The National English Honor Society is now accepting applications for new members. Applications can be picked up in G292 or D468. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Hanrahan or Ms. Costello.

• Attention all seniors. If you’d like to have a great opportunity to be in this year’s yearbook, find a few friends and come on out to the student parking lot TODAY to get a photo taken which we might use in our “Seniors and their Cars” spread. No more than three friends, no hats and only seniors are allowed. Please do not get into more than one picture.

• The Main Office and Department Head office are looking for students to work as YPPs. Please stop in to pick up an application.

• Ms. Manka needs a YPP please see her in D176.

• Level 2 Office is in need of YPP workers for Block 2, 3, and 4.

  STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

College Visits:

The University of New Haven is having their on-site decision day on November 13th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Career Center.  Please come to the Career Center and sign up for an interview appointment.

Athletic Events today:

Field Hockey HOME vs. Ridgefield – V 4:00 JV 5:30

V and JV Girls Soccer HOME vs. Staples – 6:00

Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Abbott Tech – V 4:00 JV 5:30

Boys & Girls Cross Country AWAY @ St. Joseph – 4:00 – buses leave at 2:15

FR Field Hockey AWAY @ Ridgefield – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

FR Girls Soccer AWAY @ Staples – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

• The Black Lives Matter Club will be meeting for the first time on Wednesday, September 12th after school in room D371A. New and interested students are welcome to join.

• If you are interested in gaining more world knowledge and finding friends with similar interests, come join Model U.N. We will hold our first meeting on Thursday, September 13th in room D376. Hope to see you there!

• If you are interested in becoming a member of the DHS Math Team, join us in D168 on Wednesday September 12th, right after school.

• The Gamer’s Association will meet in A204 on Thursday, September 13th from 2:10-3:35pm.

• Detention starts after school this week in D367. Detention can be served on Wednesday or Thursday. Thursday is the 3hr detention day. There is no late bus available.

• Underclassmen pictures will be taken during your English classes this year. Please be sure to listen to your English teacher to find out when your class will be going for your underclassmen portraits. All underclassmen should have a picture taken to ensure we get a new student ID for each of you. If any student is absent during his or her class’ photos, feel free to go down during lunch to get it taken. Order forms can be found online and in all level offices.

• Attention all seniors. If you’d like to have a great opportunity to be in this year’s yearbook, find a few friends and come on out to the student parking lot on Sept 12th and 13th to get a photo taken which we might use in our “Seniors and their Cars” spread. No more than three friends, no hats and only seniors are allowed. Please do not get into more than one picture.

• Any student interested in joining yearbook, there will be a short informational meeting on September 12 in C330. With the new flex period,  you may be able to get some of this work done during the school day, so don’t feel like you cannot be a member if you are on a sports team. Please come to find out if this is something you’d like to do. We will train you to be a contributing member of the staff. If you cannot make it on the 12th, please stop down in C331 and see Mr. Porcelli sometime before then.

• The Main Office and Department Head office are looking for underclassmen to work as YPPs. Please stop in to pick up an application.

• The ISS room is looking for YPPs please stop in room 302a for an application.

• Ms. Manka needs a YPP please see her in D176.

• Level 2 Office is in need of YPP workers for Block 2, 3, and 4.

  STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

FRIDAY,  SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

TONIGHT at 7pm the football team takes on Trinity Catholic. Student  admission is $1.00 with your ID. Come out and show your support!

• The weight room will be open 6:00-7:00 am Monday-Thursday all school year.

• Any freshmen girls interested in playing field hockey this year are asked to stop in to Room C339 or stop by the Athletic Directors office for additional information – no prior experience is necessary – all are welcome!  The deadline for joining the field hockey program is this Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.

• Freshmen who are interested in playing a fall sport,  please go to the athletic office as soon as possible in E297, for more information. TODAY is the last day to join.

• The Black Lives Matter club will be meeting for the first time on Wednesday, September 12th after school in room D371A. New and interested students are welcome to join.

• Detention starts after school next week in D367. Detention can be served on Wednesday or Thursday. Thursday is the 3hr detention day. There is no late bus available.

• Underclassmen pictures will be taken during your English classes this year. Please be sure to listen to your English teacher to find out when your class will be going for your underclassmen portraits. All underclassmen should have a picture taken to ensure we get a new student ID for each of you. If any student is absent during his or her class’ photos, feel free to go down during lunch to get it taken. Order forms can be found online and in all level offices.

• Attention all seniors. If you’d like to have a great opportunity to be in this year’s yearbook, find a few friends and come on out to the student parking lot on Sept 12th and 13th to get a photo taken which we might use in our “Seniors and their Cars” spread. No more than three friends, no hats and only seniors are allowed. Please do not get into more than one picture.

• Students Checking in to the Library Learning Commons (LLC) during Lunch Waves:

Students are welcome to come to the LLC during their Lunch or Study Hall periods. For Blocks 1, 2, and 4, students should go directly to the LLC at the beginning of the block to sign in at the Main Desk. An email will be sent to your Study Hall teacher so that he or she may properly record your attendance.

During Block 3, students will need to sign in at the Main Desk at the beginning of EACH Lunch Wave. Study Hall teachers will be sent a list of students present in the LLC during each lunch wave so that students will only be in the cafeteria during their appropriate wave.

• Any student interested in joining yearbook, there will be a short informational meeting on September 12 in C330. With the new flex period,  you may be able to get some of this work done during the school day, so don’t feel like you cannot be a member if you are on a sports team. Please come to find out if this is something you’d like to do. We will train you to be a contributing member of the staff. If you cannot make it on the 12th, please stop down in C331 and see Mr. Porcelli sometime before then.

• There will be an SAT Prep class open to all students beginning on Saturday, September 22nd and running for five Saturdays from 9am to noon.  The cost is $75 which includes the book. Enrollment is limited to 60 students. The registration form is available in the Main Office.

• The Main Office and Department Head office are looking for underclassmen to work as YPPs. Please stop in to pick up an application.

• The ISS room is looking for YPPs please stop in room 302a for an application.

• Ms. Manka needs a YPP please see her in D176.

 STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

THURSDAY,  SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Mitchell College will be in the Career Center at 11:00am TODAY!

Attention students – Tomorrow, at 7pm is the first home football game against Trinity Catholic. Student admission is $1.00 with your ID. Come out and show your support!

• The weight room will be open 6:00-7:00 am Monday-Thursday all school year.

• Anyone interested in joining the boys cross country team see Coach Murray in the boys PE office during school or after school in the old gym.  

• Any freshmen girls interested in playing field hockey this year are asked to stop in to Room C339 or stop by the Athletic Directors office for additional information – no prior experience is necessary – all are welcome!  The deadline for joining the field hockey program is this Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.

• Freshmen who are interested in playing a fall sport,  please go to the athletic office as soon as possible in E297, for more information. TOMORROW is the last day to join.

• Detention starts after school next week in D367. Detention can be served on Wednesday or Thursday. Thursday is the 3hr detention day. There is no late bus available.

• Underclassmen pictures will be taken during your English classes this year. Please be sure to listen to your English teacher to find out when your class will be going for your underclassmen portraits. All underclassmen should have a picture taken to ensure we get a new student ID for each of you. If any student is absent during his or her class’ photos, feel free to go down during lunch to get it taken. Order forms can be found online and in all level offices.

• Attention all seniors. If you’d like to have a great opportunity to be in this year’s yearbook, find a few friends and come on out to the student parking lot on Sept 12th and 13th to get a photo taken which we might use in our “Seniors and their Cars” spread. No more than three friends, no hats and only seniors are allowed. Please do not get into more than one picture.

• Students Checking in to the Library Learning Commons (LLC) during Lunch Waves:

Beginning Thursday, September 6, students are welcome to come to the LLC during their Lunch or Study Hall periods. For Blocks 1, 2, and 4, students should go directly to the LLC at the beginning of the block to sign in at the Main Desk. An email will be sent to your Study Hall teacher so that he or she may properly record your attendance.

During Block 3, students will need to sign in at the Main Desk at the beginning of EACH Lunch Wave. Study Hall teachers will be sent a list of students present in the LLC during each lunch wave so that students will only be in the cafeteria during their appropriate wave.

• Any student interested in joining yearbook, there will be a short informational meeting on September 12 in C330. With the new flex period,  you may be able to get some of this work done during the school day, so don’t feel like you cannot be a member if you are on a sports team. Please come on the 12th to find out if this is something you’d like to do. We will train you to be a contributing member of the staff. If you cannot make it on the 12th, please stop down in C331 and see Mr. Porcelli sometime before then.

• There will be an SAT Prep class open to all students beginning on Saturday, September 22nd and running for five Saturdays from 9am to noon.  The cost is $75 which includes the book. Enrollment is limited to 60 students. The registration form is available in the Main Office.

• The Main Office and Department Head office are looking for underclassmen to work as YPPs. Please stop in to pick up an application.

• The ISS room is looking for YPPs please stop in room 302a for an application.

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEDNESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Attention students – This Friday night, September 7th, at 7pm is the first home football game against Trinity Catholic. Student admission is $1.00 with your ID. Come out and show your support!

• The weight room will be open 6:00-7:00 am Monday-Thursday all school year.

• Anyone interested in joining the boys cross country team see Coach Murray in the boys PE office during school or after school in the old gym.  

• Any freshmen girls interested in playing field hockey this year are asked to stop in to Room C339 or stop by the Athletic Directors office for additional information – no prior experience is necessary – all are welcome!  The deadline for joining the field hockey program is this Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.

• Freshmen who are interested in playing a fall sport,  please go to the athletic office as soon as possible in E297, for more information.

• The DECO Accounting class scheduled to begin after school today is canceled for today.

• Underclassmen pictures will be taken during your English classes this year. Please be sure to listen to your English teacher to find out when your class will be going for your underclassmen portraits. All underclassmen should have a picture taken to ensure we get a new student ID for each of you. If any student is absent during his or her class’ photos, feel free to go down during lunch to get it taken. Order forms can be found online and in all level offices.

• Students Checking in to the Library Learning Commons (LLC) during Lunch Waves:

Beginning Thursday, September 6, students are welcome to come to the LLC during their Lunch or Study Hall periods. For Blocks 1, 2, and 4, students should go directly to the LLC at the beginning of the block to sign in at the Main Desk. An email will be sent to your Study Hall teacher so that he or she may properly record your attendance.

During Block 3, students will need to sign in at the Main Desk at the beginning of EACH Lunch Wave. Study Hall teachers will be sent a list of students present in the LLC during each lunch wave so that students will only be in the cafeteria during their appropriate wave.

• The Fall athletic meeting for parents and athletes is tonight, Wednesday, September 5th, starting promptly at 6:30 in the auditorium.

• There will be an SAT Prep class open to all students beginning on Saturday, September 22nd and running for five Saturdays from 9am to noon.  The cost is $75 which includes the book. Enrollment is limited to 60 students. The registration form is available in the Main Office.

• The Main Office and Department Head office are looking for underclassmen to work as YPPs. Please stop in to pick up an application.

• The ISS room is looking for YPPs please stop in room 302a for an application.

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Due to the Early Weather Dismissal there are no after school activities today.

The Football home opener is this Friday, September 7th! Students will pay just $1.00 with their school ID. Come out and support the Hatters!

• Freshmen who are interested in playing a fall sport,  please go to the athletic office as soon as possible in E297, for more information.

• Students Checking in to the Library Learning Commons (LLC) during Lunch Waves

Beginning Thursday, September 6, students are welcome to come to the LLC during their Lunch or Study Hall periods. For Blocks 1, 2, and 4, students should go directly to the LLC at the beginning of the block to sign in at the Main Desk. An email will be sent to your Study Hall teacher so that he or she may properly record your attendance.

During Block 3, students will need to sign in at the Main Desk at the beginning of EACH Lunch Wave. Study Hall teachers will be sent a list of students present in the LLC during each lunch wave so that students will only be in the cafeteria during their appropriate wave.

• The Fall athletic meeting for parents and athletes is tomorrow, Wednesday, September 5th, starting promptly at 6:30 in the auditorium.

• There will be an SAT Prep class open to all students beginning on Saturday, September 22nd and running for five Saturdays from 9am to noon.  The cost is $75 which includes the book. Enrollment is limited to 60 students. The registration form is available in the Main Office.

• The Main Office is looking for underclassmen to work as YPPs. Please see Mrs Domingos in the main office to pick up an application.

Friday, Sept. 21

Athletic events Friday

• FR Boys Soccer HOME vs. Westhill – 4:00
• Girls Volleyball HOME vs. New Canaan – V 4:00 JV 5:30
• V & JV Boys Soccer AWAY @ Westhill – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15
• Girls Swimming AWAY @ New Canaan – 3:00 – bus leaves at 1:15  
• FR Girls Volleyball AWAY @ New Canaan – 4:00 – bus leaves at 2:15

Athletic events Saturday

• V & JV Girls Soccer HOME vs. Darien – 11:00
• V Football AWAY @ Westhill – 1:00 – buses leave at 10:30
• Boys & Girls Cross Country AWAY @ the Amherst Invitational – buses leave at 6:30 am
• FR Girls Soccer AWAY @ Darien – 10:00 – bus leaves at 8:15

College visits to the Career Center

Tuesday 9/25/18

Pace University                  Block 2 @ 8:49     

Quinnipiac University      Block 3 @ 11:30

Central CT State Univ.      Block 3 @ 11:54

Wednesday 9/26/18 

Marywood University       Block 2 @ 8:49

Univ. of Southern Maine Block 3 @ 11:00

Saint Anselm College        Block 3 @ 12:00

Friday 9/28/18

Sage College of Albany     Block 2 @ 8:49

Eastern CT State Univ.     Block 3 @ 9:28

University of Vermont      Block 4 @ 10:58

General announcements

• It is almost AUDITION TIME! For all those interested in auditioning for Danbury High School Production’s spring musical, Godspell, there will be an informational meeting during FLEX on Wednesday, Oct. 3.  Please sign up with Mr. Burnett for Flex that day OR come directly after school to get the information. Auditions will take place on Thursday, Oct. 18. Please stop by A304 for more information.  Godspell is a fun, high energy show about building community.
• There will be a sophomore class executive officers meeting at 2 p.m. 9/26 in C437. If you want a say in determining class activities, please attend the meeting.
• Help the Athletics Department raise funds for the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury. Join the Hatter teams and band at the SafeWalk on Sept. 30 at the Danbury Fair Mall. See a team or band captain  or any team or band member to make a donation. Donations can also be made at www.wcogd.ord
• National History Honors Society: Interested in joining? Come to the welcome meeting TODAY during Flex. If you can’t make the meeting, join the google classroom. USE the code – 5r6e14v or email Dr. Tucci.
• The HOSA, Future Health Professionals informational meeting is RESCHEDULED for Monday, 9/24 @ 2 pm in B220.  Please see Mrs. Tong for information.
• The SAT prep class will start Saturday morning, Sept. 22. Please enter through the gym doors and go to D 179. Please arrive promptly by 9.
• The Key Club invites you to join us at our Endless Summer Party on Wednesday, Sept. 26 after school in the cafeteria. All are welcome!
• Elections for Freshmen Executive Council will be held on Oct. 25 during Flex. Run for a position as President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer to positively represent the Class of 2022, and have a say in what is going on at DHS! If you are a freshman interested in running, please pick up an application from the Main or D4 office. Applications will be due in the C3 mailbox, or directly to Ms. Calafiore in room C340 by October 18th. NO late applications will be accepted.

Updated 11/7/18: Administration announced at about 2:30 p.m. that the C wing elevator was back in service.

Dear Hatter Families,

For reasons beyond our control the two main elevators, C and D, have been taken out of service.  The City of Danbury Public Works has been notified and is currently working on a solution.  In the meantime, any student who needs to use the elevator should be dropped off in the front of Danbury High School and will report to the media center.  From there we will make every attempt to provide the students with the materials missed in class.  We understand this is a major disruption to the education of the students and are working with the city to rectify the issues.
We will notify you as soon as the elevators are functioning again.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Dan Donovan

Review: 5 Stars

“Bohemian Rhapsody,” which opened over the weekend at Loews AMC Danbury 16, captures the soul and charisma that Queen frontman Freddie Mercury was known for.

The actor Rami Malek, perhaps best known as the star of USA Network’s “Mr. Robot,” executes the lively Freddie Mercury impressively and does not hesitate to dive deep into the character.

From the performances, to the outfits and the hit songs, “Bohemian Rhapsody” takes the audience back in time to a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The movie is largely centered on Mercury’s growth of fame as a young man and how fame can change a person. The title of the movie, of course, comes from the iconic group’s long-play hit of the same name.

Although this movie is a must-see, something that I did not favor in the movie was how Mercury was portrayed at times. Mercury was seen as though the bad guy for parts of the movie, when in reality was just lost in the wrong crowd and idea of life. The ending had a bittersweet moment that shed a tear to the audience’s eye, and left the audience to reminisce of the good old days. The music made you want to get up and dance, and as an individual who was not born in that era, it made me wish to be born back in the 70’s and 80’s. Overall, this movie is a MUST watch and had an incredible message and history.

The movie, rated PG-13, has a run time of just over two hours.

Students and teachers are slowly adjusting to the new flex program inserted into the middle of each day as the administration continues to try to resolve issues.

The idea of flex at DHS originated two years ago when Principal Dan Donovan visited a teaching conference in Cromwell, N.H. Its main purpose at Cromwell was for students to have individual instruction during the school day to help them improve their academic performance.

Donovan, in an interview with the Hatters’ Herald staff, said that “having a slot [flex] during the day helps students balance life and work,” and for those who may “participate in after-school activities such as marching band, sports, and theater.”

Donovan took that idea of flex and scheduled it in the middle of the school’s new block schedule. Even so, some students have said it would have made more sense to schedule it during the skinny block, at the end of the day.

“Flex was placed in the middle of the day to allow seniors to continue leaving school early,” Donovan said. “We had the possibility to get students out of school earlier, so we took it.”

Flex classes have started out small to encourage individual assistance, which better helps students. Teachers can raise their own class cap, but Donovan believes smaller groups lead to a better learning environment.

The administration and the teachers’ union agreed to cap flex for core classes at 15 for maximum attention between teacher and student. Despite the agreement, the cap now stands at 17 in the core classes, up to 30 or more for programs and electives such as P.E., art, and culinary. Donovan said he is trying to get the cap back down to 15.

In addition to such electives, Donovan said program teachers have begun offering enrichment courses such as the new film class, “Great Films of the 20th Century,” which is currently being held on Thursday and Friday. Theater teacher Michael Burnett offers a meditation flex, and a chess flex is also held by Jameson Parker.

Enrichment opportunities are one of Donovan’s top priorities when it comes to flex. “Meditation on Fridays has proven very popular and as the year goes on we hope to introduce more possibilities for students to extend their learning,” Donovan said. “Once more enrichment opportunities are open, the class numbers should start to disperse and it should be easier to get into the flex classes you want.”

On Monday, students meet with their flex mentor to discuss where to schedule them for the week. If a student has a 75 or lower in any class, they are to be scheduled for flex help.

If they have straight A’s, they can request a study hall, or a class where they need to work on a project or make-up work, or an enrichment opportunity.

Donovan commented on the flex scheduling stating “since we are still figuring the system out, students are not able to schedule themselves. The teachers and administration will need to be able to trust the students to schedule themselves by where they need to be, rather than by where they want to be.”

There is an app that students can use to schedule themselves, but before Donovan allows that to occur, he needs to see whether the students can handle the responsibility.

So far, some teachers are happy with the way flex is rolling out, such as math teacher Todd Harris.

“Flex and advisory are night and day. Advisory was a mess; flex is great,” Harris said.

Due to how early it still is in the school year, teachers are not yet able to see a significant change within their students’ grades with flex. However, teachers such as Spanish teacher and volleyball coach Aryn Storrs “find[s] it helpful being able to meet with [her] students on a more personal level during the school day” because “when [she is] at practice [she] can’t help them.”

New Social Studies teacher Robert Christie says that the new schedule was “a little chaotic” at first.

Nevertheless, having flex this school year is “a great opportunity. Being a new teacher and being able to plan after school with fewer kids coming to see me is super helpful,” Christie said.

On the other hand, Social Studies teacher Michelle Passarelli, who is also a representative of the teachers’ union, said teachers have been voicing concerns that flex in actuality is another class for them to prepare and teach. By contract, core teachers are not to have more five classes.

“Some teachers feel it is additional work; they feel they are required to do individualized instruction with some students,” Passarelli said.

The administration, however, argues flex doesn’t require a teacher to prepare or teach.

Besides that, she said flex is beneficial to the students in that it allows them to get extra help and make up work if they’ve been out of school. Also, by helping students during the school day, teachers no longer have to stay after school as much to meet with students.

As for the students, there has been a bounty of positive reviews regarding flex, as many believe it is much better than advisory.

In past years, advisory took place between third and fourth period. It was a time meant for teachers to act as mentors for students and teach lessons about reducing stress, stopping bullies, and understanding graduation requirements. Students took part in interactive games and activities.

In spite of advisory’s positive goals, students had many complaints.

“I feel that advisory was just a waste of time. I viewed advisory mainly as a free period,” said sophomore Kendall Damato. “We would talk in advisory about grade management but then never acted on it.”

Junior Jenny Moran shared similar critiques about advisory. “For the majority of the period, everyone just slept, sat around on their phones, or did nothing.”

Senior Kiley Madore viewed advisory as inefficient. “I felt like there were times when I really had to do homework or kind of wanted to treat it as a study hall; however, my teacher would always make sure we did the lesson plan that they gave teachers even though they used the same ones each year.”

Donovan said he recognized that it is a challenge for many students that pursue extracurricular activities to complete their schoolwork. Flex helps students balance extracurriculars and everyday life with school work.

“I find flex very helpful because I am an athlete,” said varsity field hockey player Avery Marquis. A driven student, Avery schedules her flex with the teachers she needs to visit to stay on top of her schoolwork and have more time for athletics.

Flex allows students to manage their grades, even if they don’t do extracurriculars. Iyanna Torres, a sophomore, said flex is a more productive use of time than advisory.

“We were not able to leave our [advisory] classrooms because we always had something planned, but now I’m able to see my teachers for extra help,” said Torres, who is taking advantage of this extra time, and so has sophomore Vidhi Rana, who has noticed an unmistakable improvement in her grades.

“I had a 70 in English but I went to my teachers during flex for extra help and handed in some things and it brought my grade up to an 80,” Rana said. Although, as with everything, there is always room for improvement.

“Flex would be better if students could schedule their classes for themselves, so long as their grades are sufficient enough,” said BOG Secretary and Senior Gabby D’Ostilio.

Another complaint came from sophomore Isabella Peralta: “When we schedule our flex and decide we need to go see a different teacher, we should be able to change it regardless of what day it is.”

Complaints about students not being able to schedule themselves and the fast rate of flex class spots filling up seem to be the general complaints. Even Donovan agrees that flex still needs some work and concludes “that in order to move forward, we have to get it right.”

It has been two months since the start of the new school year and there are mixed reactions from students and teachers about block scheduling, including the skinny block, lunch waves, and new absence policy that comes with it.

After the state’s requirement of the class of 2023 increased from 21 credits to 25 credits, the administration needed to alter the school’s schedule so that incoming freshman could obtain the credits they need. As a result, Principal Dan Donovan initiated block scheduling to the entire school.

“[Block scheduling] had to be done,” Donovan said. “Keeping [students] here until five o’clock was not what I wanted to do. I didn’t want to add a ninth period.”

In previous years, only the Freshman Academy followed a block schedule. The following grades worked in eight 45 minute periods, one of them being their lunch period.

The new schedule consists of two 83-minute blocks followed by a 40-minute FLEX period, a 127-minute third block (lunch waves are included in this block), and then a 43-minute “skinny” block. Transition time between classes has been increased to six minutes from five minutes when the school had 8 periods.

During the third block, there are four lunch waves of 30 minutes each. A student or teacher’s lunch wave depends on their location in the building.

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Donovan said that block scheduling has been going well because there are less transitions and 20 percent of teaching time is saved. He also said that blocks are giving teachers more time to work with students.

Matthew Kinsman, an English teacher who is accustomed to blocks since he has taught in the Freshman Academy, said, “I like it because I can get more done, and students stay more focused and less distracted. There are no breaks, which is also good, so I prefer it.”

Emina Mesanovic, a science teacher, said,  “I like block scheduling. I think a positive is that we have more time in class. Last year by the time kids got into class, got their notebooks out, we only had 40 minutes, and then kids started packing up, so we lost a lot of time. I think one nice thing about block scheduling is that it gives us more time in class so we can start an activity when we get into it and then have time to wrap it up.”

Meanwhile, English teacher Juliane Armentano recognized some issues with block scheduling. This is her first year experiencing block scheduling and she had a few opinions to share regarding the transition.

“I think one of the drawbacks is the fact that our lunch period comes part way through period 3,” said Armentano, who is also the teachers’ union building chair. “Students sometimes have a hard time coming back from lunch and re-engaging in the lesson. It has been a challenge for me to try and create lessons that are more interesting for them to hold them engaged.”

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Ms. Armentano speaks about block scheduling.

Social Studies teacher Michelle Passarelli, who chairs the union’s Advisory to the Principal Committee, said she has received reports from teachers who are having difficulty adjusting.

“A lot of teachers are struggling with teaching all day,” she said. “The block scheduling is an adjustment for both students and teachers.”

Passarelli explained that many teachers are instructing for more than fives hours without a break other than passing time. Under the old 8-period system, teachers had by contract at least one planning period a day. Under the block, teachers now have a planning block every other day, meaning on alternate days they are instructing most of the day without a break.

The new lunch periods have also elicited conflicting opinions. By shortening the span of lunch to 30 minutes, Donovan noticed a decline in disciplinary issues in the cafeteria.

“Kids have five to ten minutes to talk [now],” Donovan said. “Before, we had a lot of discipline issues because you’d get in there and you’d have 25 minutes to run around the courtyard or 25 minutes to sit there doing nothing. Sometimes our freshmen can’t handle that.”

However, some students aren’t happy with the shorter amount of time for lunch. Monica Jefferson, senior, said, “I think the lunch waves are a little too short, especially with the amount of kids that are in the school.”

Jose Campos, junior, added, “Not to mention the fact that we don’t have a lot of time to eat or talk to our friends, which to me is somewhat the point of lunch.”

Teachers have the same wave as their students for lunch. Teachers have encountered students who decide to stay in the classroom instead of going to the cafeteria or media center for their lunch wave. Therefore the teacher is in charge of watching students during their lunch.

“There is no break in between teaching for some teachers,” said Passarelli, adding that the teachers can ask the students to leave but many teachers feel uncomfortable doing that.

Besides the lunch waves, another part of the new schedule includes the “skinny” block during the last period. This block is shorter because core teachers can only teach five classes by contract, and the school does not have enough staff to employ a full block schedule like in the academy.

There are no science classes during the skinny block due to the difficulty of squeezing a lab into just 40 minutes. “I wouldn’t want to have a class during the skinny block,” Mesanovic said.

The feedback concerning this adjustment has not all been positive for teachers that teach during the skinny period. Armentano said, “[The skinny block] comes at the end of the day so I don’t have a breath of fresh air until then, so that’s weird.”

She also states that some of her colleagues have been noticing the same difficulties. She then spoke for students by saying, “Period four is such a challenge because everyone’s brains are fried from long periods and intense studying earlier in the day.”

Kinsman had difficulties with his students during the shortened block as well: “It’s harder to keep them focused in such a short amount of time when they are used to being in class for longer.  I think they take the skinny block less seriously,” he said.

However, some students said they enjoy the skinny block. “I like it because it is easier for me to stay focused throughout the whole block,” senior Andreisy Medina said.

Freshman Michael White added,“I like the skinny block because last year I attended a middle school in New York and we had shorter periods, so I am used to it.”

In addition to the skinny block, there is also a new absence policy that everyone is trying to understand. It is the state’s policy that a student cannot miss 10 percent of a class throughout the year. In block scheduling, one block is the same as two periods, so missing a block is equivalent to missing two periods.

Therefore, you can only have five absences per block class each semester. But Donovan said he and his administrative team can excuse extenuating circumstances such as death in the family or educational trips.

However, there have been complaints from students about this policy.

“I don’t think the new absence policy is appropriate because we can’t control whether we are sick on an A day or a B day,” said senior Madelin Nunez.

Vanessa Garcia, senior, added, “I don’t agree with the new absence policy due to block scheduling. I feel like they should add more days to be absent for each block. Five is not enough.”

Overall, many students are still adapting to block scheduling along with the skinny block, lunchwaves, and the new absence policy.

“It took some time getting used to, but I like it now,” senior Zachary Green said.

Falling into the path of addiction is hard but it’s also difficult making a full recovery.

Max Dolan, a Danbury resident who is going through the process of a long-term recovery, shared his story of addiction and recovery at the annual Freshman Forum on Oct. 29.

The forum is held every year for freshmen, their parents and guardians to inform them of the dangers of teen substance abuse and services available in the community.

Dolan encouraged teens in the audience to join a community such as the Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism Inc. to help recover from an addiction. The council, according to its website, is the “primary provider of substance abuse prevention, evaluation and treatment services in the greater Danbury area.”

The forum was sponsored by MCCA and Stand Together Make a Difference, or STMAD, which, according to its website, has as its mission to “promote healthy life choices through a collaborative community effort.”

Every fall the school invites freshmen and their parents to a forum that educates them about substance abuse.

“We want students to know the dangers — not just the immediate dangers, but longterm,” said freshman counselor Jennifer Ondek, one of the event organizers. “We want to educate freshman about the dangers of drugs so that if they are ever put in the situation where a substance is offered, they are educated on what decision to make.”

The forum also provided information on the dangers of vaping — the latest craze to grab a teen’s attention. Different versions of the electronic cigarette devices accommodate not only nicotine but THC, the chemical responsible for most of marijuana’s psychological effects.

Lori Miller, safety advocate, described vaping at the high school as “really bad.” Students caught are assigned two days in ISS. If they spend the first day, however, researching the dangers of vaping and writing an essay for Principal Dan Donovan, he will consider reducing the ISS assignment to one day.

“Vaping has gotten to the point here that we really felt that we needed to host this event,” and provide information to students and parents, Ondek said.

Dr. Karen Santucci of Yale University also spoke, informing the audience about a teen’s brain and the fact that it’s still maturing until at least the age of 21. She offered examples of how alcohol affects a teen brain, saying “being under the influence of liquor can cause their bodies to react in alarming ways.”

Danbury Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour explained the state’s laws regarding drug use and possession, and the consequences if a juvenile is caught using or selling.

Sophomore Lucy Chen could think of better things to do on a Saturday than attend an educational conference in Stamford.

“I mean, who wants to spend a Saturday at a school?” she said.

But by the end of AMBYESE’s 35th Annual Educational Conference, she and nine other DHS students were happy they spent the day at UConn Stamford with business leaders and educators enriching students in educational and career opportunities.

“Overall, it was definitely worth it,” said Chen, who admitted she feared the day would be “long and boring.”

She added, “I’m now more aware of college and career options. I will definitely be going back next year, and might even apply to the Y.E.S. I Can Program.”

AMBYESE — Annual Multicultural Business Youth Educational Services Embarkment — organizes the conference and its journal to provide resources and connections, such as company links, and college admissions contacts.

“What we’re trying to do is encourage student excellence in their transition into college,” said Abbott Tech’s Jayme Beckham, author of the conference journal and co-organizer of the conference.

Wendell Johnson, co-founder of AMBYESE and its corresponding Y.E.S. I Can program, began the conference, immediately instilling the core message of the conference. “Now is not the time for mediocrity. You are the future leaders of the occupational world.”

Emceed by civil attorney Vanessa Gomez, a lawyer for a Fortune 500 company, the conference encouraged student perseverance to transition out of high school. To provide incentives for students to ask questions, tickets were awarded and pooled at the end for the chance to win gift cards.

Student eagerness was inherently noticeable, especially as they took a growing interest in STEM fields. Knowledge of STEM was asserted throughout the conference, which Johnson describes as “vital to each career” alongside communication.

The AMBYESE Conference provided presentations about college and career choices, offering the skill sets and measures to get there alongside offering new insight and demographics previously unknown to the students.

The keynote presentations were from UConn, IBM, PepsiCo, Praxair (the conference’s sponsor), and Stamford Hospital – the representatives of each company being distinguished honorary program directors of their respected corporations. This offered glimpses of the transition out of high school, along with the fields and achievements of medicine, marketing, engineering, and finance.

The first presentation was on the college admissions process. Kim Bornstein, an admissions officer at UConn Stamford, led this portion. In it, she encouraged the “active participation in the college admissions process” for students, especially seniors.

She described not only the benefits of the UConn program and career fairs, but also detailed what was needed in the admissions process, citing the essay as the most crucial part due to its incorporation of a student voice.

Amy Cordova, sophomore, especially liked this part of the conference, saying “I never knew my own opinions and story mattered so much to colleges.”

Dureseti Chidambarrao, an IBM engineer, explained the purpose of IBM’s engineering on a global-basis, but also mentioned also the inclusivity of his company.

As long as a background in STEM was included, and communication and teamwork was there, anyone could work for IBM.

PepsiCo was the highlight of the educational conference. The Fairfield County marketing and finance team led the iconic company’s presentation. They offered videos starring Chester the Cheetah and Mountain Dew.

They showed off their Frito-Lays and other Pepsi products, and showed just how far the brand’s access reached. Overall, the skills needed for marketing and finance were empathy, innovation, and problem-solving.

Conference sponsor Praxair also presented. It engaged the audience in an interactive matter with a live science demonstration, using the chemicals their company manufactures such as liquid nitrogen and dry ice.

John Sirman initiated the demonstration, and even turned a banana to hold the malleability of a hammer. Overall, students were inspired to further consider engineering and science, as Sirman described multifunctional engineering to require the “ability to learn and adapt” over any educational discipline.

The final presentation from Stamford Hospital described the future of healthcare, and more specifically nursing. Director of Professional Development Mary E. McKiernan appealed to students in describing the demographics of nursing, stating 10 reasons why nursing is a beneficial career to enter. She further asserted the need for understanding and passion over the prestige of competitive medical schools.

At the end of the day, Johnson offered insight into another program offered by AMBYESE — the Y.E.S. I Can Program. To prepare Connecticut adolescents for the educational background needed, AMBYESE offers the Y.E.S. I Can Program as a three-week intensive SAT and college-readiness curriculum, of which is free and even offers weekly career field trips.

Coupled with a well-disciplined teacher staff, the Y.E.S. I Can Program appealed to numerous students throughout the conference who applauded at the presentation’s conclusion. Applications for this program will be open in the spring.

Danbury, in a candlelight vigil held downtown on a chilly autumn evening, joined in the national mourning of lives lost in yet another mass shooting — this one at a Pittsburgh synagogue on Oct. 27 that killed 11 and wounded six.

Members of the school’s National Social Studies Honor Society organized the event held at the Danbury commons.

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Members of the school’s National Social Studies Honor Society attend a candlelight vigil they organized at the Danbury commons in remembrance of those killed at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in October.

The evening began with a simple moment of silence as residents of the Danbury area gathered to pay their respects to the victims, who at the time of the attack were observing Shabbat services at the Tree of Life synagogue.

It was the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history.

Ann Tucci, NSHSS club adviser, described the people in attendance having their “hearts filled with love.” Many in the crowd used their cell-phone flashlights to symbolize candlelight.

Cantor Penny Kessler of the United Jewish Center spoke to the audience, expressing the pain felt among the Jewish community. (See the center’s statement on the attack here).

Tucci described Kessler’s address as an appeal for “community, love and hope.”

In addition to thanking the Jewish Center and City Center Danbury, Tucci also thanked the mayor’s office and the Danbury Police Department in making the vigil possible.

Although the $50 million construction project is officially finished, workers are now completing “punch list” fixes such as faulty alarm codes, science tables and a not-so-official Freshman Academy basketball court.

Many problems led to the completed construction of the new Freshman Academy gym.

One of the larger punch list items was to fix was the basketball court, which wasn’t built to official standards for FCIAC games. Foul lines, the keys, all were off.

Athletics Director Chip Salvestrini said the gym, although it can’t be used for official games, will be used as auxiliary for the wrestling team and cheerleading squad.

Salvestrini explained that a communication error between the City of Danbury and architects led to the rebound line being placed two feet closer to the endline than allowed in regulation standards.

Salvestrini added that despite the mistake, the Freshman Academy gym will be an excellent place for “athletes to practice after school on shorter times than the traditional prolonged hours.”

Principal Dan Donovan said the gym can still be used as an “opportunity to expand time management for sports after school” despite the flaw.

In addition to fixing the gym problem, pest control had to be called to deal with cockroaches in the academy. Donovan, however, said the problem has been resolved, and the building is now bug-free and back to sanitary standards.

Currently, however, there is also a leaky roof problem that has yet to be repaired.

Despite the issues, DECO director Sarah Roy, whose office is now in the new building, said, “The new building is beautiful; we needed the space.” She elaborated, explaining that the changes have been productive and helpful as DHS had to accommodate a growing student population.

Although Donovan said he’s content with the construction of the Freshman Academy, labeled the G-building, he supported the building of another high school, or academy, to relieve the pressure of educating 3,200 students in one setting. As city officials like to brag, Danbury is one of the few Connecticut communities to keep growing while others are losing population. Yet, it has only one high school.

Donovan pitched an “academy” tailored to prepare students for certain careers. He said students should have their studies surrounded by a career of their choice acting as the center for academic learning.

Though major construction centered on the academy, the project also included the construction of a black box theater called DHS Performing Arts. In addition to a stage, the building near the auto shop also has classrooms.

Donovan explained that the theater gives the “community a way to connect” as it allows for public meetings and Board of Education conferences. Additionally, DHS teachers have made good use of the performing arts center so far.

“I like the space as a film teacher. It’s an exceptional luxury,” said Scott Carrizzo, an art teacher who teaches film production. Carrizzo, along with Mike Obre, Art Department chair, uses the black box theater to show films during flex, and to showcase student work.

As the overall size of DHS has increased with the new additions, more safety precautions have also been added. Several new features, including fencing across the exterior of DHS leading toward the auto shop and stadium area, have sprung up since the finalization of construction.

Donovan said the new fencing is another “security measure, ensuring school and student safety,” ultimately preventing easy access from the outside.

Another matter, that apparently doesn’t need fixing, is handicapped access to the front of the building. Donovan has received complaints regarding the lack of ramps between the front parking lot and the apron to the school entrance. He points out, however, there is a ramp located central to the apron. Someone in a wheelchair would need to steer toward that ramp to gain access.

The hassle, as Donovan expresses, lies in the “placement of the access point and the curb that causes the inconveniences for people.” However the existing access point still follows federal law for providing access abilities for the handicapped. The unfortunate error was simply made by state plans.

Regardless of any issues, students and staff alike are enjoying the new buildings. Amarryi Edwards, freshman, said, “It’s new, it’s just another building but it feels better.”

Freshman English teacher Melissa Teel said the building provides a new and improved environment for the students and teachers.

“The newer design has motivated students and they are more engaged in class,” Teel said.

The DHS Marching Band performed at MetLife Stadium for the USBands Open Class National Championships to conclude its 11 week season.

The band performed their show Invasion, with music arranged by band director Edward P. Adams, visual design by Kevin Bell, and color guard design by color guard captain Tamara Perez and color guard instructor Lauren Richdale.

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Hazen Dixon stands outside of MetLife Stadium with the rest of the band for the awards ceremony.

Their show features an alien invasion upon Earth, where humans fight off the aliens and drive them away from the planet in the first movement, and then mourn their dead and destroyed cities in the second movement.

When the aliens return in the third movement, their show is left on an ambiguous note as the aliens and humans begin their final battle.

In their final performance of Invasion, they placed seventh in class 3 open with a score of 87.9875, their highest score all season.

In regards to their final performances, Adams said, “Last competition of last year was New England States. We had an 86.4125, so the final score [this year] was better!”

Drum major and senior Jacob Laham added, “I think our last performance was quite successful; it was our highest score of the whole season, and everyone was highly motivated to put in their best work to give an amazing final performance.”

Many members of the marching band expressed similar sentiments about their last performance and were impressed by the professional stadium they performed in.

Senior flute section leader Erin Smith said, “It was pretty cool, we’ve never been to a stadium that big before, so it was a new experience.”

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DHS Marching Band students watch Newtown High School perform at MetLife Stadium.

The week before MetLife, DHS hosted its very first New England Regional Championship and placed second in class 3A with a score of 86.975.

“Regionals was kind of stressful due to the high expectations set by the staff, parents, and USBands organization,” Laham admitted. “However, I think that everyone worked together to support the success of the event. The highlight of that night for me was at the end of the evening when all the band students, parents, and staff came to the cafe to eat together.”

Natalie Preveza, senior trumpet player, agreed that the competition was stressful to run, but said that the highlight of the day for her was “watching UConn perform.”

UConn’s 330 member band traveled to Danbury from Storrs in six coach buses to perform an exhibition after all the competing bands performed at DHS.

“[They] were phenomenal,” Adams said. “Having UConn come and play at your home show is kind of cool, you know, having 40 trumpets to play that well as they stand on your track playing their tunes.”

Following UConn’s performance, graduating seniors from the DHS Marching Band were recognized in a parting ceremony.

After dedicating several years to the program, they reflected on their marching experience.

Senior Christopher Gonzalez, hornline sergeant, attributes marching band as his musical inspiration. “I always get excited whenever we perform our show,” he said. “It’s so cool to see how everyone’s parts tie together to make the show work. I can never help but smile whenever i’m on the field performing.”

With four years of marching and two years as drum major, Laham said, “I’m grateful for the integral role that marching band has played in my high school career. It has taught me valuable lessons, allowed me build many friendships, and has essentially been my home for my four years of high school.”

In reaction to the leaving seniors, junior drumline member Robert Ivancso said, “I’m going to miss them very much. That group has some of the most talented people. I think the marching band is going to be different without the seniors and my marching band experience is going to be different because I’ve grown so close to the senior class.”

Adams had a few words to say about the seniors this year, his first graduating class of students who have had him since day one of band camp their freshman year.

“Every single senior has put a piece of them into this program, to do what was needed,” he said. “It’s sad to see [them] leave on one hand because [they’ve] grown through all that with the marching band program.”

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Seniors take photo before New England Regional Championship.

While this season may be coming to an end, there are many other programs for students to pursue during the colder weeks of the year.

Jazz ensembles begin rehearsing this week, and indoor winter marching band programs start the last week of this month, Adams announced.

Like many other members of the marching band, Hazen Dixon, assistant drum major and senior, demonstrated an interest in the programs.

“I’m excited for the winter programs! Especially with the show themes this year, madness and Alice in Wonderland! It especially goes well with how we are known as the Mad Hatters,” Dixon said.

With Dixon and the rest of the band’s spirit, the end of the marching band season does not mean the end of marching band activity.

Samantha Baud, sophomore flute player, said, “[marching band] has literally become my family, there’s not a group of people I love more.”

The music community is created by a group of students that thrive off of passion and friendship, and it stays with them throughout the year.

“You go for the music, and stay for the friendship,” said Preveza.

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The DHS Marching Band takes photo in Delaware after performing for the Bands Of America Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship.

Sophomore Jennifer Roos, who has recently been recovering from knee surgery, says that the broken elevator situation in the D-building has “made a bunch of [her] grades go down” due to spending her school days on her own in the library.

The issue with the elevators began “when the fire alarm [started], the elevator [was] supposed to shut down [but didn’t],” says Principal Dan Donovan. More specifically, there was an old smoke detector in the D-building that was not working in correspondence with the building elevator.

However, Donovan cannot stress enough that the elevators “are safe and work. They just don’t align with the fire alarms so they had to be rewired.” Until then, the elevator continues to be “out-of-service.” The C-wing elevator had the same issue, but was fixed quickly.

Students requiring elevator use in the D wing have been reporting to the library rather than their regular classrooms. Though they have missed valuable class time, the expectation is that the students must receive and return all assignments.

Senior Pablo Gulart says that although he cannot get into some of his classes, he is still “getting [his] work from [his] teachers” and “emailing [his] teachers” or asking others for help.

Similarly, sophomore Austin Harrighi says that he “can seem to get [his] work done on [his] own” just fine.

On the other hand, like Roos, sophomore Samantha Santos has been struggling to understand her work outside of the classroom. Without the teacher’s assistance that she needs, Santos shares that she is getting her work “but it doesn’t help when [she doesn’t] understand all of the information.”

Not only are students struggling due to the elevator situation in D-building, but so are many staff members, including school nurses and English teachers.

English teacher Justin Hitchcock said that he has not yet received his Chromebooks due to the elevator malfunction. “[My] Khan Academy [plans] have being pushed back,” he says, reflecting the problem plaguing many other teachers. The school recently bought through a grant Chromebooks and carts for all English teachers. The elevator is needed to get the Chromecarts to the classrooms.

In addition, school nurses Meghan Gabriel, Megan Kilcourse, and Cathy Blair hope to see the elevators fixed quickly.

“If someone were to be injured in the gym, the golf cart would have to come around to the front of the building,” says Gabriel. Fortunately, no injuries thus far have called for this measure, but nevertheless, the malfunction poses a hindrance.

Donovan says that the elevators are “supposed to be finished by the end of this week.” He is not quite sure what that may entail, or if the crew working on the elevators will be finished by the time it said, but can only expect what he has been told.

On Saturday November 10th, the 5th annual CTEEA VEX Robotics Qualifier was held in the Danbury High School cafeteria. With energies high and robots ready, the DHS robotics team was prepared to compete.

DHS went head-to-head against alternative school competitors, such as New Canaan High School and Masuk High School, to attempt to be one of the lucky teams to qualify for regionals. The DHS Mad Hatters did not place first or second in the competition, but they did qualify another way.

Three of their robots had different components that helped them qualify for regionals. Their robot 5150D qualified for best engineering notebook. Also, their robots 5150G and 5150J qualified through their Robot Skill scores.

The DHS Robotics team is coached and directed by Erik Savoyski, who also is a Technology Education teacher at the high school. Savoyski teaches class courses such as Honors Robotics, Engineering Transportation Systems 1 and 2, and Graphic Arts.

This year, like previous years, the robotics team and its sub-teams, competed under the name of the Mad Hatters. On top of the Mad Hatters, 11 other teams competed for chance to qualify. Savoyski mentioned how he has high expectations towards the competition.

“My expectation is that every team participates in every competition,” Savoyski said. “They have to have a working robot, there’s no excuse not to have a working robot and one that can do multiple functions at this point.”

The competition was set up with two game arenas for the teams to participate in. In each game arena there were two teams, a red and a blue. Each team had tasks to accomplish with their robot before the time ran out. Whichever team won the most tasks before the time ran out, won the match.

Despite the overall positive outlook on the current season, there are some minor setbacks for the team. “There’s some new equipment that’s out there that we haven’t received yet, so we’re waiting to get that,” Savoyski said.

Jennifer Schneider, a senior team member, added, “Our main problem is that there’s new software and hardware out and only one team in Connecticut has it.”

Besides the minor set back, the Danbury Mad Hatters are eager for what looks to be a good season.

“We’re doing good,” Schneider said. “Our expectations are to have all six teams qualify and go to world championships in April.” Junior Theodore Cote agreed, saying, “I honestly think it’s looking pretty strong.”

The Mad Hatters are working hard toward their goal of making it to the world championships in April. Due to the hard work and dedication of Savoyski and the team members, this team has shown great progress and a bright future ahead of them.

“I’m forever hopeful that we are going to be okay again this year,” Savoyski said.