• CSF Members:  Make sure you have paid your dues and turned in your service hours.  The Pizza party is on Monday at lunch, and you won’t get in if you still owe money or hours.  At this point, the dues are $18.  Bring them to Mr. Reed or Mrs. Galloway.        12-11

• Please remember to attend Sat. School (Dec. 12^th) if you have been assigned to attend.  Students who do not attend will be suspended during finals week.  12-11

• Just in time for holiday gift giving: A basket raffle. The DHS band students have a variety of gift baskets that will be displayed in the front office over the next week. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.
• The winner of each basket will be announced at the DHS Winter Band Concert on December 14^th.  The winner does not need to be present to win.  Please help support the DHS Band by purchasing basket raffle tickets and coming to the concert. See Mrs. Holtmeyer for tickets.            12-11

• The next Vegetarian Club meeting will be next week, Tuesday the 15th, during lunch in D104.  We will have pizza.  We will be working on the project for the SPCA that we discussed at our last meeting.  Remember to bring your donations, if you can.  Bring blankets and/or towels to donate to the Ag Academy for the SPCA, and try to bring at least one item from the SPCA “wish list” that was given out at the last meeting.  If you don’t remember what the items are or if you weren’t able to make it to the meeting last week, stop by D104 to find out more about the donations.  There will be no announcements next week, so don’t forget about the next Vegetarian Club meeting–Tuesday, December 15th, in D104 during lunch!    12-11

• Do you need service hours?  Do you enjoy helping other students and tutoring?  There is a tutoring and homework assistance program Monday Wed and Friday at Bristol Apartments in Pulte homes across the street from DHS that is in need of student tutors.  If you are interested in helping out in this program one or more afternoons a week, or want more information about the program contact DHS grad Alfonso Aranda at
• 707 524-6036 or talk to Mrs. Galloway   12-11
• Seniors- Congratulations Class of 2010! Order your cap and gown and class ring on Tuesday Dec.15th. A representative from Herff Jones will be on campus during lunch time in the counseling center. Extra order packets are available in the main office. This is your last chance to order on campus before late fees go into effect.
• An $80 down payment is required to place your order. Please e-mail Herff Jones with any questions at (info@gradservice.com). Or, visit the website at www.gradservice.com                  12-11

• Attention American Red Cross Club, there will be a meeting next week on Tuesday, Dec 15^th, Tuesday in Room S133 at lunch, see you there.   12-11

• Attention all Football players: The Football End of the Season Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 5:00pm at the new Veterans Hall, across from DuPratt Ford at 1305 North First Street. The Veterans Hall is right next to the Napa Auto Parts Store. See you at the Football awards banquet on the 9^th. For more information check, out the dixonrams.com web site or talk to your coach.   12-11

• Attention all students, due to the cold and rain the library will be open today at lunch.   12-11

• Attention Literary Guild, our last meeting of 2009 is next Monday in Room D102.  Come ready to talk about Moldova and bring your books!  If you have a book checked out for our club, please return it before winter break.    12-11

• Many of you have heard about the unfortunate passing of Mr. Larry Heynan this past week. A Memory Book is being compiled with notes and cards from those who knew Mr. Heynan and the Heynan Family. Feel free to stop by the Attendance Office this week to share any special memories you have with the family. Cards are provided.                12-11

• CSF Members:  Make sure you have paid your dues and turned in your service hours.  The Pizza party is on Monday at lunch, and you won’t get in if you still owe money or hours.  At this point, the dues are $18.  Bring them to Mr. Reed or Mrs. Galloway.        12-11

• Please remember to attend Sat. School (Dec. 12^th) if you have been assigned to attend.  Students who do not attend will be suspended during finals week.  12-11

• Just in time for holiday gift giving: A basket raffle. The DHS band students have a variety of gift baskets that will be displayed in the front office over the next week. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.
• The winner of each basket will be announced at the DHS Winter Band Concert on December 14^th.  The winner does not need to be present to win.  Please help support the DHS Band by purchasing basket raffle tickets and coming to the concert. See Mrs. Holtmeyer for tickets.            12-11

• The next Vegetarian Club meeting will be next week, Tuesday the 15th, during lunch in D104.  We will have pizza.  We will be working on the project for the SPCA that we discussed at our last meeting.  Remember to bring your donations, if you can.  Bring blankets and/or towels to donate to the Ag Academy for the SPCA, and try to bring at least one item from the SPCA “wish list” that was given out at the last meeting.  If you don’t remember what the items are or if you weren’t able to make it to the meeting last week, stop by D104 to find out more about the donations.  There will be no announcements next week, so don’t forget about the next Vegetarian Club meeting–Tuesday, December 15th, in D104 during lunch!    12-11

• Do you need service hours?  Do you enjoy helping other students and tutoring?  There is a tutoring and homework assistance program Monday Wed and Friday at Bristol Apartments in Pulte homes across the street from DHS that is in need of student tutors.  If you are interested in helping out in this program one or more afternoons a week, or want more information about the program contact DHS grad Alfonso Aranda at
• 707 524-6036 or talk to Mrs. Galloway   12-11
• Seniors- Congratulations Class of 2010! Order your cap and gown and class ring on Tuesday Dec.15th. A representative from Herff Jones will be on campus during lunch time in the counseling center. Extra order packets are available in the main office. This is your last chance to order on campus before late fees go into effect.
• An $80 down payment is required to place your order. Please e-mail Herff Jones with any questions at (info@gradservice.com). Or, visit the website at www.gradservice.com                  12-11
• Freedom-lovers, the Young Americans for Liberty will have its regular meeting today in room H106 at Lunch! We will get to hear a special presentation concerning our freedoms and their current state. We will span everything from speech rights to gun rights to our right to due process. Pizza and soda will be provided for dues-paying members. Haven’t paid you dues yet? Just bring your ten dollars ASAP!    12-10

• Attention American Red Cross Club, there will be a meeting next week on Tuesday, Dec 15^th, Tuesday in Room S133 at lunch, see you there.   12-11

• The Dixon Public Library Teen Advisory Board will meet this week, on Thursday, December 10 at 4 p.m. New winter and spring programs will be discussed.  Ideas include a “Teen Game Day”, more art programs and discussion of LAN parties for teens at the library.  Community service time can be earned, too. There’ll be plenty of snack food. Bring a friend and your ideas to the Dixon Public Library on Thursday, December 10 at 4 p.m. Come for the free food, stay for the good company. Become a part of the solution at the Dixon Public Library!                   12-10

• Many of you have heard about the unfortunate passing of Mr. Larry Heynan this past week. A Memory Book is being compiled with notes and cards from those who knew Mr. Heynan and the Heynan Family. Feel free to stop by the Attendance Office this week to share any special memories you have with the family. Cards are provided.                12-11

• Attention Seniors!  Please let your parents know that their parent massages for the yearbook are due on December 11^th.  If you have lost your Yearbook Parent Message Ad order form, they are available in room H111.   12-09

• Have you already bought your yearbook?  If you haven’t, buy one this month for the price of $75 before the price goes up in January.  Yearbooks are currently being sold in the Student Store at lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Checks and Cash are only accepted for payment.    12-09

• Are you planning on buying a nameplate for your yearbook?  This month will be the last month nameplates are available for purchase for your yearbook.  Nameplates are an additional $5.   12-09

• CSF Members:  Make sure you have paid your dues and turned in your service hours.  The Pizza party is on Monday at lunch, and you won’t get in if you still owe money or hours.  At this point, the dues are $18.  Bring them to Mr. Reed or Mrs. Galloway.        12-11

• International Club meeting at lunch on Wednesday, December 9^th in room C-207!  Bring an international cookie to share!  We are still taking money for t-shirts too! See you there!     12-09

• Please remember to attend Sat. School (Dec. 12^th) if you have been assigned to attend.  Students who do not attend will be suspended during finals week.  12-11

• Just in time for holiday gift giving: A basket raffle. The DHS band students have a variety of gift baskets that will be displayed in the front office over the next week. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. The winner of each basket will be announced at the DHS Winter Band Concert on December 14^th.  The winner does not need to be present to win.  Please help support the DHS Band by purchasing basket raffle tickets and coming to the concert. See Mrs. Holtmeyer for tickets.     12-11

• The Asian American Association has their December meeting today at lunch in room C101 (Mr. Inouye’s room).  Come one, come all!  And be sure to come with an appetite.   12-09

• The next Vegetarian Club meeting will be next week, Tuesday the 15th, during lunch in D104.  We will have pizza.  We will be working on the project for the SPCA that we discussed at our last meeting.  Remember to bring your donations, if you can.  Bring blankets and/or towels to donate to the Ag Academy for the SPCA, and try to bring at least one item from the SPCA “wish list” that was given out at the last meeting.  If you don’t remember what the items are or if you weren’t able to make it to the meeting last week, stop by D104 to find out more about the donations.  There will be no announcements next week, so don’t forget about the next Vegetarian Club meeting–Tuesday, December 15th, in D104 during lunch!    12-11

• Do you need service hours?  Do you enjoy helping other students and tutoring?  There is a tutoring and homework assistance program Monday Wed and Friday at Bristol Apartments in Pulte homes across the street from DHS that is in need of student tutors.  If you are interested in helping out in this program one or more afternoons a week, or want more information about the program contact DHS grad Alfonso Aranda at 707 524-6036 or talk to Mrs. Galloway   12-11

• Seniors- Congratulations Class of 2010! Order your cap and gown and class ring on Tuesday Dec.15th. A representative from Herff Jones will be on campus during lunch time in the counseling center. Extra order packets are available in the main office. This is your last chance to order on campus before late fees go into effect. An $80 down payment is required to place your order. Please e-mail Herff Jones with any questions at (info@gradservice.com). Or, visit the website at www.gradservice.com                  12-11

• Attention Debate Club Members! There will not be a Debate Club meeting this Tuesday. We will reconvene the following Tuesday.                   12-08

• The Dixon Public Library Teen Advisory Board will meet this week, on Thursday, December 10 at  4 p.m. New winter and spring programs will be discussed.  Ideas include a “Teen Game Day”, more art programs and discussion of LAN parties for teens at the library.  Community service time can be earned, too. There’ll be plenty of snack food. Bring a friend and your ideas to the Dixon Public Library on Thursday, December 10 at 4 p.m. Come for the free food, stay for the good company. Become a part of the solution at the Dixon Public Library!           12-10

• The Asian American Association will have their December meeting this Wednesday at lunch in room C101 (Mr. Inouye’s room).  If you haven’t paid your dues yet…no worries, just bring it to the meeting.  There should be plenty of food for everyone…so be sure to come hungry.   12-08

• Many of you have heard about the unfortunate passing of Mr. Larry Heynan this past week. A Memory Book is being compiled with notes and cards from those who knew Mr. Heynan and the Heynan Family. Feel free to stop by the Attendance Office this week to share any special memories you have with the family. Cards are provided.                  12-11

• Attention Seniors!  Please let your parents know that their parent massages for the yearbook are due on December 11^th.  If you have lost your Yearbook Parent Message Ad order form, they are available in room H111.   12-09

• Have you already bought your yearbook?  If you haven’t, buy one this month for the price of $75 before the price goes up in January.  Yearbooks are currently being sold in the Student Store at lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Checks and Cash are only accepted for payment.    12-09

•  Are you planning on buying a nameplate for your yearbook?  This month will be the last month nameplates are available for purchase for your yearbook.  Nameplates are an additional $5.   12-09

• CSF Members:  Make sure you have paid your dues and turned in your service hours.  The Pizza party is on Monday at lunch, and you won’t get in if you still owe money or hours.  At this point, the dues are $18.  Bring them to Mr. Reed or Mrs. Galloway.       12-11

• International Club meeting at lunch on Wednesday, December 9^th in room C-207!  Bring an international cookie to share!  We are still taking money for t-shirts too! See you there!     12-09

• Attention Debate Club Members! There will not be a Debate Club meeting this Tuesday. We will reconvene the following Tuesday.                   12-08

• It’s time for the annual DHS Window Decorating Competition!!! Your 4th period class is invited to decorate your window all next week, Dec 7 through 10, and they will be judged next Friday December 11. This year’s theme is Christmas Stories – some examples are Jack Frost, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and The Night Before Christmas. The 4th period class with the most creative display will receive a pizza party on Monday December 14th! Let’s see some awesome window displays!!!           12-06

• Students:  Turn in your signed Arena Scheduling forms to the Counseling Center or Attendance Office by 3:30pm Friday, Dec. 4.
• Parent signature is required.  Counselors will be working on entering the schedule changes beginning Monday, Dec. 7.  Students who make changes in the Arena Scheduling will receive a copy of their new spring schedule prior to finals.  No changes will be made in January.       12-04

• Senior Ball bids are on sale in the student store during lunch.  Take advantage of the low price before it goes up!     12-04

• We are sure some of you have already heard about the tragic loss of Larry Heynen, father of junior Megan Heynen. To help the Heynan Family, the leadership class will be collecting donations for the Larry Heynen Memorial Fund at lunch on Friday, December 4^th in the quad to try to soften the blow of this devastating loss. There will also be donation cans placed in the office, cafeteria, and in Mrs. Jeffreys room, C208 through next week. Give what you can and help the Heynen Family in this time of grief. Thank You.   12-08

• Attention Seniors!!!! The Senior Ball bid price has been raised! The price of the couples bid is now $120 and the single bid is now $70, so hurry and get your bids before the price goes up again in January!       12-08

• Seniors- Congratulations Class of 2010! Order your cap and gown and class ring on Tuesday Dec.15th. A representative from Herff Jones will be on campus during lunch time in the counseling center. Extra order packets are available in the main office. This is your last chance to order on campus before late fees go into effect. An $80 down payment is required to place your order. Please e-mail Herff Jones with any questions at (info@gradservice.com). Or, visit the website at www.gradservice.com . Thank you!             12-04

• Have you already bought your yearbook?  If you haven’t, buy one this month for the price of $75 before the price goes up in January.  Yearbooks are currently being sold in the Student Store at lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Checks and Cash are only accepted for payment.

• Are you planning on buying a nameplate for your yearbook?  This month will be the last month nameplates are available for purchase for your yearbook.  Nameplates are an additional $5.                    12-04

• Attention Seniors!  Please let your parents know that their parent massages for the yearbook are due on December 11^th.  If you have lost your Yearbook Parent Message Ad order form, they are available in room H111.                   12-04   

• Don’t forget!  Today is the day you’ve all been waiting for!  It’s the Vegetarian-Club meeting during lunch in D104.  We will have yummy vegetarian Mexican food.  We will discuss different things we can do to volunteer to help animals in our community.  So, bring your hungry stomachs and your exciting ideas to D104 and join us for some good vegetarian food and stimulating conversation.  You do not have to be a vegetarian to attend the meeting; the only requirement is a mind that is open to and curious about the vegetarian diet and way of life.  All animal lovers are welcome, too!    12-04

• It’s time for the annual DHS Window Decorating Competition!!! Your 4th period class is invited to decorate your window all next week, Dec 7 through 10, and they will be judged next Friday December 11. This year’s theme is Christmas Stories – some examples are Jack Frost, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and The Night Before Christmas. The 4th period class with the most creative display will receive a pizza party on Monday December 14th! Let’s see some awesome window displays!!!             12-06

• The Dixon Public Library Teen Advisory Board meeting has been changed to next week, Thursday, December 10 at 4 p.m. Come for the free food, stay for the good company. Become a part of the solution at the Dixon Public Library!                12-03

• Students:  Turn in your signed Arena Scheduling forms to the Counseling Center or Attendance Office by 3:30pm Friday, Dec. 4.
• Parent signature is required.  Counselors will be working on entering the schedule changes beginning Monday, Dec. 7.  Students who make changes in the Arena Scheduling will receive a copy of their new spring schedule prior to finals.  No changes will be made in January.       12-04

• Senior Ball bids are on sale in the student store during lunch.  Take advantage of the low price before it goes up!     12-04

• We are sure some of you have already heard about the tragic loss of Larry Heynen, father of junior Megan Heynen. To help the Heynan Family, the leadership class will be collecting donations for the Larry Heynen Memorial Fund at lunch on Friday, December 4^th in the quad to try to soften the blow of this devastating loss. There will also be donation cans placed in the office, cafeteria, and in Mrs. Jeffreys room, C208 through next week. Give what you can and help the Heynen Family in this time of grief. Thank You.   12-08

• Attention Seniors!!!!
• The Senior Ball bid price has been raised! The price of the couples bid is now $120 and the single bid is now $70, so hurry and get your bids before the price goes up again in January!       12-08

• Seniors- Congratulations Class of 2010! Order your cap and gown and class ring on Tuesday Dec.15th. A representative from Herff Jones will be on campus during lunch time in the counseling center. Extra order packets are available in the main office. This is your last chance to order on campus before late fees go into effect. An $80 down payment is required to place your order. Please e-mail Herff Jones with any questions at (info@gradservice.com). Or, visit the website at www.gradservice.com . Thank you!                12-04

• Don’t forget!  Tomorrow is the day you’ve all been waiting for!  It’s the Vegetarian-Club meeting during lunch in D104.  Tomorrow, we will have yummy vegetarian Mexican food.  We will discuss different things we can do to volunteer to help animals in our community.  So, bring your hungry stomachs and your exciting ideas to D104 and join us for some good vegetarian food and stimulating conversation.  You do not have to be a vegetarian to attend the meeting; the only requirement is a mind that is open to and curious about the vegetarian diet and way of life.  All animal lovers are welcome, too!             12-03

• Have you already bought your yearbook?  If you haven’t, buy one this month for the price of $75 before the price goes up in January.  Yearbooks are currently being sold in the Student Store at lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Checks and Cash are only accepted for payment.

• Are you planning on buying a nameplate for your yearbook?  This month will be the last month nameplates are available for purchase for your yearbook.  Nameplates are an additional $5.                   12-04

• Attention Seniors!  Please let your parents know that their parent massages for the yearbook are due on December 11^th.  If you have lost your Yearbook Parent Message Ad order form, they are available in room H111.                   12-04   

• Students:
• Forms for Arena Scheduling, planned for Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 2 pm in the Multipurpose Room are now available in the Counseling Center.
• Please talk to your teachers if you are considering dropping and/or adding classes for spring semester.  All schedule changes MUST be done in the Arena Scheduling. Students will need to secure a parent signature after the Arena Scheduling, with the form to be returned to the Counseling Center beginning Thursday, Dec. 3.  The Counseling Center will be open on Friday, Dec. 4 for forms to be dropped off.  All forms are due by 3:30 pm on Friday, Dec. 4.  Counselors will begin processing the schedule changes in AERIES on Monday, Dec. 7—our office will be closed to foot traffic that day. Please remember that your schedule can only be changed if you go through the Arena Scheduling process.        12-02                      

• Next week is Spirit Week everybody!! Monday is Christmas morning, so wear your favorite PJ’s. Tuesday is New Year’s Eve, let’s see some 2010 party hats and favors! Wednesday is holiday colors, so red and green for Christmas, blue and white for Hanukkah, etc. Thursday is snow day, so bundle up like you’re hitting the slopes. And on Friday Rally Day we’ll see which class is the most spirited… freshmen dress as presents, sophomores as reindeer, juniors as elves or Santa’s helpers, and the mighty seniors dress as Santa and Mrs. Claus. Let’s celebrate the holidays in style next week!!!                12-06

• It’s time for the annual DHS Window Decorating Competition!!! Your 4th period class is invited to decorate your window all next week, Dec 7 through 10, and they will be judged next Friday December 11. This year’s theme is Christmas Stories – some examples are Jack Frost, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and The Night Before Christmas. The 4th period class with the most creative display will receive a pizza party on Monday December 14th! Let’s see some awesome window displays!!!             12-06

• Cross-Country Team—Don’t forget today’s short meeting at the beginning of lunch in D104.  We need to discuss the end-of-season banquet scheduled for this Friday, December 4^th.  All members of the cross-country team need to attend this meeting at the beginning of lunch today in D104.        12-02

• Students, The Young Americans for liberty will hold their regular meeting on Thursday at lunch in room H106.  Pizza and drinks will be provided as we will watch a special presentation on American Rights and how they are currently being violated by the government.           12-02

• The Dixon Public Library Teen Advisory Board meeting has been changed to next week, Thursday, December 10 at 4 p.m. Come for the free food, stay for the good company. Become a part of the solution at the Dixon Public Library!                12-03

• Students: Forms for Arena Scheduling, planned for Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 2 pm in the Multipurpose Room are now available in the Counseling Center. Please talk to your teachers if you are considering dropping and/or adding classes for spring semester.  All schedule changes MUST be done in the Arena Scheduling. Students will need to secure a parent signature after the Arena Scheduling, with the form to be returned to the Counseling Center beginning Thursday, Dec. 3.  The Counseling Center will be open on Friday, Dec. 4 for forms to be dropped off.  All forms are due by 3:30 pm on Friday, Dec. 4.  Counselors will begin processing the schedule changes in AERIES on Monday, Dec. 7—our office will be closed to foot traffic that day. Please remember that your schedule can only be changed if you go through the Arena Scheduling process.

• The AGI Academy is doing a towel drive all this week to help out the local animal shelter.  We need many towels and blankets to help these poor animals this winter.  A box will be placed in English classes for you to donate to.  Help the AGI Academy give the animals at the shelter a memorable Christmas

• There will be a meeting in Mr. Haynam’s room S132 at lunch this Friday.  Find out what exciting things we will be doing in the near future.  See you there.

• Students: Forms for Arena Scheduling, planned for Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 2 pm in the Multipurpose Room are now available in the Counseling Center.

Please talk to your teachers if you are considering dropping and/or adding classes for spring semester.  All schedule changes MUST be done in the Arena Scheduling. Students will need to secure a parent signature after the Arena Scheduling, with the form to be returned to the Counseling Center beginning Thursday, Dec. 3.  The Counseling Center will be open on Friday, Dec. 4 for forms to be dropped off.  All forms are due by 3:30 pm on Friday, Dec. 4.  Counselors will begin processing the schedule changes in AERIES on Monday, Dec. 7—our office will be closed to foot traffic that day. Please remember that your schedule can only be changed if you go through the Arena Scheduling process.

• The AGI Academy is doing a towel drive all this week to help out the local animal shelter.  We need many towels and blankets to help these poor animals this winter.  A box will be placed in English classes for you to donate to.  Help the AGI Academy give the animals at the shelter a memorable Christmas

• Hey all you poets and rhyme-merchants!  If you’ve been waiting for the first meeting of The Spoken Word, you need wait no longer.  Listen:  Alan Rodriguez is singing the Body Electric, and he can hear Dixon High singing.  Oh Pioneers, come and speak your words–and get your photograph taken this Friday–that’s right, this Friday– during lunch, in Mr. Zoller’s class:

So, if you’ve been waiting for Spoken Word, 

You need to wait no more; 

Your Uncle Walt and Auntie Em,

Make not two, but four.