Bulldog Bark

From: "Bulldog Bark" <no-reply@dvusd.org>
Subject: Bulldog Bark
Date: December 17th 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 December

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 December is Thinkers.  We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems.  We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

The Learner Profile Quote of the Day is:   “The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”  ~ 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

Softball conditioning is canceled this week but will resume on Monday, January 7th.  Conditioning will be on Mondays and Thursdays.

Spring Musical Auditions:  Calling all T-Birds and Pink Ladies! The BGHS Performing Arts Department will be hosting auditions for this year's spring musical, Grease! Auditions are open to ALL Goldwater students! Auditions will be held after school 2:30pm-5:30pm on January 8th, 9th, & 10th with call back auditions held on January 11th if need be. Students must attend all three days of auditions to be considered! Please sign up on the call board outside room 940. See Mrs. Jones with any questions! Go Greased Lightning! Hope to see you there!

Early Release ~ Final Exams

Thursday, December 20, 2018 (Periods 4/5, 6 and 7)

Friday, December 21, 2018 (Periods 1, 2, and 3)

Winter Break ~ No School / Office Closed

Monday, December 24, 2018 through Friday, January 4, 2019

2nd Semester begins Monday, January 7, 2019

LATE FINAL EXAMS:  

Please pick up a Late Final Exam Request form from the Curriculum office if you are going to be absent on December 20^th or 21^st and will be missing one or more of your final exams.  Students must have the form completed and turned in to the Curriculum Office no later than December 19^th for approval.  Students will need to make arrangements with their teachers to make up their exams by the January 18^th deadline.  Early final exams will not be administered.

COUNSELING and SCHOOL NEWS

Please remember to check the Lost and Found in the Bookstore before Winter Break for any items you may have lost.

Did you know that Barry Goldwater has a Clothing Closet?  We have some jackets and various sized clothing, along with toiletries, school supplies and backpacks.  All items and supplies are FREE.  Please ask your counselor or Mrs. Morrison, our School Social Worker who is in Room 402C, for assistance if needed.

The University of Arizona will hold Med-Start Health Care Careers this summer, which is a 6 week academic enrichment and health career exploration program for high school students between their junior and senior year. Students earn college credit while exploring careers in health care professions. Apply online at: www.diversity.uahs.arizona.edu/med-start Deadline to apply is February 1, 2019

Are you a first-generation college student planning to attend one of the 3 in-state public universities? Talk to your counselor to see if you meet the requirements for the Dorrance Scholarship. The total programmatic value of each scholarship is estimated at more than $100,000 over 8 semesters. The deadline to apply is February 6th, 2019.

NEWS

Family Athletic passes can be purchased at any home game or in the Bookstore for $65 dollars.  You will receive a punch card with 20 game entries.  Student athletic passes are available in the Bookstore for $30.

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!! 

CLUBS

Don’t forget to check out the Dawg Shack… Right now you can buy a Bai water and get chips for $.50!

Cultural Diversity Awareness club is currently running a sock fund raiser from now to December 14. Colorful socks will be sold at $12 per pack, each pack containing 3 pairs. Anyone can buy them from the website connected to the QR code on the fliers found on the inside of your teacher's doors, or by finding one of the members of the CDAC club. All proceeds will go towards making prosthetic legs for people in developing countries, and for every pack sold, WeHelp Two will send a pair of warm socks to be donated to a local homeless shelter.

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 

Students, please clear ALL lunch account debt before we go on winter break.  Free, reduced and full pay students, please see any cashier to check your account balance.  The Cafeteria can accept cash and checks. We do not accept debit or credit cards.

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 TRIPLE points for ALL purchases through the end of December!

Student and Staff:  BGHS gets TRIPLE POINTS for ALL purchases from the shops, Harkins, or services at The Shops at Norterra through the end of December!  Please make sure you electronically submit your receipts for Goldwater or bring them to the PRIDE Office to be submitted and returned to you. http://shopandlog.com/norterra.

• Spend $200 in a single day at Norterra and receive a free ticket to Illumination! 
• Santa Saturdays at Elevate  Coffee are 11 am – 1 pm through December 22^nd. 
• Cruisin’ with Santa Car Show is Friday, December 14^th from 6-8 pm.  Sign in at the Red Tent for 500 bonus points for BGHS! 

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 TRIPLE POINTS on purchases made through the end of December.  Receipts must be submitted by January 8th.  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!