Bulldog Bark

From: "Bulldog Bark" <no-reply@dvusd.org>
Subject: Bulldog Bark
Date: August 15th 2018

Barry Goldwater High School
A+ School of Excellence 2011, 2015
Home of the Bulldogs

Two Colors, One Voice!

Please be sure to check our website at http://bghs.dvusd.org

CAMPUS GOAL

By May of 2019 we will decrease the total percentage of D/F’s in literacy and math school wide by 25% (from May of 2018 percentages) as evidenced by a score of four or better on the end of course level of achievement marks.

Learner Profile Trait for August

Barry Goldwater is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school.  As such we aspire to fulfill the traits embodied in the Learner Profile. Each month we will highlight and celebrate one of these traits.

In August, we will highlight what it means to be Principled.  We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

The Learner Profile Quote of the Day is:  “Own your mistakes and your failures as much as your successes.  Honesty is an important principle!”

See Something, Say Something

The Safe School Hotline number is 623-376-3262

DVUSD has an anonymous Safe Schools Hotline for students, parents, educators, and community members to report threats, rumors, or information of criminal activity on campuses or against Deer Valley students.  This hotline is available 24 hours each day.  Messages are investigated, and when appropriate, information from the Safe Schools Hotline is shared with local law enforcement.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS TO THE BULLDOG BARK

Mrs Hilliam’s next gold day will be an ACT Prep class.  We will discuss strategies and also make plans for an after school class that will be convenient for those who want to participate.  Sign up if interested!

"If you are interested in joining Goldwater's Teen Court come to an informational meeting in Mr Jacklin's room, 537 on Tuesday August 21 at either 7:15 or 2:20."

FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE GAME TONIGHT! Come check out our BGHS Football team TONIGHT as they play scrimmage games against Tolleson and Boulder Creek in the BGHS stadium.  Game time is 7 pm and there is no entry fee tonight! 

If you are still interested in playing football this season, come by the Athletic Office to get cleared!

FROM THE CAFETERIA 

Students, beginning Monday, August 20th, you will receive an alternate meal if you have a negative balance on your lunch account. Please clear up all negative balances immediately. Check with any cashier.

Students, you must re-apply for the free and reduced meal program every school year. Please turn in your application as soon as possible and allow ten days for processing.  Students will go to full pay status on Sept 20^th and will be responsible for meal payments.  Please submit paper applications to the cafeteria or go the AZ Meal App link on our website.

Senior students, please remember to re-apply for your Free and Reduced lunch program for the 2018-2019 school year even if you have a shortened schedule. Qualifying for the Free and Reduced lunch program may also help you with testing fees, the athletic fee waiver, and more.

Students, Staff, Families, and Community ~ You can help BGHS earn a cash grant of up to $2500 from The Shops at Norterra through the Earn & Learn Program.

From Aug 1^st through March 31^st you can help every time you shop, dine, enjoy services or see a movie at The Shops at Noterra.  Simply save your receipts and submit them online at www.Shopandlog.com/norterra.  You can also bring them to the office at BGHS to be submitted for you and then returned to you!

BGHS earns TEN POINTS for every dollar you spend.  There are bonus points offered each month. Of course, the more points we earn the bigger our cash grant will be!

Remember, your friends, family and neighbors can earn points for our school, as well! 

Get Reminders and Bonus Point Offers by signing up for email reminders and exclusive bonus point opportunities at www.shopandlog.com/norterra.  Emails are sent once or twice a month and your email address will not be shared without your consent.

Social Media Bonus Points

Like The Shops at Norterra on Facebook and follow them on Instagram to earn an extra 500 points when you comment with our school name on any Earn & Learn post!  (ie:  “Barry Goldwater Loves Norterra”).  Plus, watch for additional bonus point offers on social media. 

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT PROGRAM FLYER AND BONUS OPPORTUNITIES!

BOOKSTORE HOURS

Our Bookstore is open from 7 am – 3 pm.  The Bookstore will close at 12:30 on Wednesdays for accounting purposes and will be closed each day from 12:30 – 1:15 for lunch.

ATHLETICS

Are you interested in getting ready for the upcoming Girls' Basketball season? Pre-season workout will be Tuesday and Thursday nights 5:30 - 7:00 in the small gym.  For more information stop by Coach Baubles room in 321.

There will be a Girls Soccer information meeting after school on Aug 23rd for any girls interested in trying out this year. Plan to meet from 2:45-4:00  pm in Room 600. See Coach Rodriguez in the counseling office for more information.

If you are interested in running Cross Country, please come to room 537 on the back side the 500 Hall to get information.

Girls Volleyball is still looking for Freshman girls!  Please see Coach Beck in the Gym after school if you are interested.

CLUBS

Don’t forget to follow the BGHS Student Government on Twitter and Intagram @BGHSSTUGO for all the latest school news and events!

If you are interested in joining the ECO Squad (recycling club), please see Ms. Francis in Room 119.

Fall Play Auditions: Something wicked this way comes! Auditions for this year's fall play, Macbeth, are coming and are open to ALL BGHS students! Auditions are held one day, Thursday August 16th from 2:30pm-5:30pm in the Auditorium. Call back auditions will be held Friday, August 17th after school if need be. Auditions are cold reads-no memorization required! Feel free to sign up and check out audition materials for one day from Room 940. Please see Mrs. Jones in room 940 with any questions. Hope to see you there!

Peer Tutoring:  Any student interested in becoming a peer tutor for algebra 1-2 during advisory time, please come to an informational meeting during advisory on Thursday August 16 in the lecture hall. You need to be in calculus, pre calculus, or algebra 3-4 honors to be a tutor. You can earn community service hours for participating in this program.  See Mrs. Sizemore if you have a question.

STUDENT INFORMATION

Dress Code

Any attire that detracts from the learning environment is not acceptable.  Shirts and tops may not expose bare midriffs, bare shoulders, nor be deeply cut in the front, back or under the arms.  Undergarments should not be exposed.  Clothing must cover the entire buttocks.  Clothing may not include defamatory writing obscene language or include symbols of drugs, sex, or alcohol.  You can see the complete dress code policy in the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Handbook on our website.  Please dress for success while at school!

Parking Permits

The cost for student parking on campus is $100.  Students who wish to park on campus may purchase a parking permit in the bookstore during their lunch period or before or after school.  Beginning August 14^th students who have not purchased a permit will not be allowed to park their vehicle on the BGHS campus.

DELIVERIES:  The front desk will not accept personal items such as IPads, cell phones, money or lunches. There are also no deliveries allowed for students such as balloons, flowers, food or gifts of any kind.

Parking

Students, please be a good neighbor and do not park in the Medical Plaza or neighboring business parking lots.  Your car will be towed!  You can purchase a pass for the student parking lot in the Bookstore.

Have a great day Bulldogs!