bulldog Bark

From: "Bulldog Bark" <no-reply@dvusd.org>
Subject: bulldog Bark
Date: October 22nd 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 October

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 October is Inquirer.  We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

The Learner Profile Quote of the Day is:  “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do, and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”  -- Gen. George S. Patton

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

Fall Play

Macbeth

October 24 – 26 ~ 7 pm performance

October 27 ~ 1 pm Matinee and 7 pm performance

Tickets are $7 presale at the Bookstore during lunch or by online purchase (bgh.dvusd.org).  Tickets are $8 at the door. 

The house opens at 630 pm and 12:30 pm for the matinee.

From the Cafeteria:  There is a large amount of student lunch debt in the Cafeteria. Please check with any cashier to see if you have a negative balance. This includes free, reduced and full pay students.  Seniors, remember, your debt must be cleared prior to receiving your cap and gown for graduation.

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!

COUNSELING and SCHOOL NEWS

Seniors planning to attend ASU next year are encouraged to consider the Leadership Scholarship Program.  LSP is a four year leadership program that provides students with an institutional scholarship worth $40,000 over 4 years.  Students are given many opportunities to discover more about themselves, the leadership skills they possess and explore the opportunities and responsibilities of leadership.  BGHS can only nominate one student.  See your counselor if you are interested in finding out more about this great opportunity. 

All Students and parents are invited to attend the Selective Colleges Admissions Panel at Chaparral High School Auditorium on Tuesday, October 23rd from 6:30 – 8 pm.  This is an open discussion for questions and information from local interviewers from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Stanford, Dartmouth and Duke University. This is most beneficial for underclassmen.  Please visit our website or your counselor for more information.

Attention sophomores. Please make sure you have December 3 on your calendar for Personal Project presentations from 5 to 7 pm in the main hallways. All students are welcome to attend.

ATHLETIC NEWS

Girls Softball will have Open Field and Conditioning on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm.  Please bring running shoes, cleats and all gear.  This is open to all girls interested in playing softball.

CLUBS

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!! 

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 EZ Meal App link on our website.

Students, you will receive an alternate meal if you have a negative balance on your lunch account. Please clear up all negative balances immediately.  Please 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

Check out the current flyer at http://shopandlog.com/norterra 

Earn DOUBLE points for receipts submitted by November 15^th.

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 on purchases made in October.  Receipts must be submitted by November 15^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!