Bulldog Bark

From: "Bulldog Bark" <no-reply@dvusd.org>
Subject: Bulldog Bark
Date: September 21st 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 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 September

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.

The Learner Profile trait that we will focus on for the month of September is Balanced.  We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

The Learner Profile Quote of the Day is:  “Life is like riding a bicycle.  To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”  Albert Einstein

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

JOSTENS Will be here in the Cafeteria to take Class Ring orders during both lunch periods on September 25^th   and 26^th.  Jostens will be available for parents and guardians on September 25^th in the Cafeteria from 5 – 7 pm.  If you are placing an order, please remember to have your $50 deposit. 

College-bound juniors and freshmen and sophomores enrolled in Algebra 3-4 Honors or higher or APUSH are highly encouraged to sign up for the PSAT exam that will be given on campus on Wed, Oct 10th. See your counselor for more information. The registration deadline is Friday, September 28, 2018.  There will be an additional $5 late fee after the 28th. 

Don’t forget to pick up your donor form for the Blood Drive next Wednesday!  See Mrs. Endresen in Room 428.  You must be at least 16 years old and meet the weight requirements.  Save 3 lives – sign up to donate today!  Walk-ins are welcome, just stop by the front office to sign in by noon on Wednesday.

PICTURE RETAKES

Friday, September 28th for students and the staff in the lecture hall during both lunches.   If you did not get your picture taken already, or if you would like a retake, please stop by and get it done.  Remember to bring your smile and your picture packet if you are having retakes. 

GRADUATION

Attention Seniors!  Remember to contact Grads Photography to have your FREE portrait taken for the yearbook.  The portrait deadline is November 17th and the must be done at Grads in order to be in the yearbook.   Please go to the link on our website to schedule your appointment!

CLUBS

Great news Bulldogs, the Dog Shack will now be open during both lunch periods. Stop by to see what they have to offer. Grand Opening coming soon!

Hype Squad shirts for students are now on sale in the Bookstore for $10 before school, after school, and during your lunch period.  You must have your ID to purchase your shirt. 

Wear your Hype Squad shirt AND present your student ID to get into any home game for only $1.00!! 

Our first BLOOD DRIVE is Wednesday, September 26^th!  Please get your donor form from Mrs. Endresen in Room 428 ASAP.   You must be at least 16 years old and meet the weight requirements.  Save 3 lives – sign up to donate today! 

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

FROM THE CAFETERIA

Here is an important message from the Cafeteria: There are currently 245 students who were on the free/reduced lunch program last year but have not submitted an application for the current school year. Students who do not have an application submitted, processed and approved will go to full pay status beginning September 20th. You will be responsible for the full payment of your meals. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. Submitting an application does not guarantee free meal status. Please contact the cafeteria with any questions.  Please submit paper applications to the cafeteria or go the AZ Meal App link on our website.

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.  You can check your balance with any cashier.

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.

EARN & LEARN PROGRAM

You can help BGHS earn money for our school!  If you shop, dine, see a movie, or use any of the services at The Shops at Norterra, please remember to submit your receipts online or bring them to the PRIDE Office to be submitted and returned to you.   Right now, we earn double points for ALL receipts submitted between August 1^st and September 30^th.  There are plenty of fundraising opportunities at Norterra, as well.  Please stop by the PRIDE Office for details! 

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 Norterra.  Simply save your receipts and submit them online at http://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 http://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.com/NorterraShopping and follow them on instagram.com/shops_at_norterra 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.

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!