Bulldogger Blast

November 1st, 2022

Welcome to November!

November is a busy, transitional time in the school year. One event we have coming up that I'd like to highlight is what we call Senior Conference. This will be our third year putting on this event for our seniors. Our goal is to give our seniors a professional-style conference with life-ready topics and breakout sessions as they consider life after high school.

As previously stated, I hope this newsletter is another avenue to help you stay informed throughout the school year. We want to ensure you know what's going on, so please stay informed and let us know what we can do to help your child succeed here at school. Check out the bottom of the newsletter for info on several upcoming events.

Mr. Stowe

Principal

• When are Picture Retakes? As you've likely noticed, there has been a delay in us receiving our first batch of school pictures. We're told to expect them very soon. Because of that, we've rescheduled Picture Retakes for November 14th.
• When does Jostens come and what is it for? Jostens will be here on Friday, November 4th to meet with sophomores about Class Rings & seniors about Graduation-related items. Students will be sent home with informational packets about options, parents do not need to attend those meetings. They will return on Monday, November 7th to take orders in-person.
• What is the Semester Test Exemption policy again? We have attempted to simplify this policy. Students qualify first by attendance: 4 absences or fewer (combined half & all day absences, not by period). Once qualified by attendance, students will be exempt from all classes in which they have an A or a B.
  
• When and how will we be notified if our child is exempt from some or all Semester Tests? As always, letters will be mailed home for all qualifying students and teachers will notify students once those reports are run in December, the week prior to Semester Tests.

Our FFA chapter is one of our largest student organizations, serving 97 students. Jimmy Epperson, our Ag teacher and FFA sponsor, helps provide a well-rounded experience for all the students, regardless of interests across the agricultural and leadership spectrum. Whether it's showing or judging livestock, serving and educating the youth and community, tackling leadership conferences and speech contests, or learning more about horticulture and animal science, these students are always busy and productive.

Just last week, these students set up and ran a petting zoo for the elementary students. The students were given the opportunity to pet pigs, rabbits, sheep, goats, donkeys, and a cow. They also played games and had a story about beef production. Each elementary students went back to class with a coloring book, crayons, candy, and a smile.

• Our softball team was recently awarded an Academic Achievement Award by the OSSAA for having a cumulative team GPA of 3.25 or above!
• The Big Red Pride just culminated their marching season run with a season-best performance at Neewollah in Independence this last weekend.
• Tania Salinas & Scott Horton were Cross Country State Qualifiers and competed at last Saturday's State Meet in Edmond!
• The following Bulldoggers were selected as October Students of the Month:
• Freshmen: Jancie Cantrell & Joshua Maynard
• Sophomores: Brant Croucher & Jake Simpson
• Juniors: Boots Brown & Grace Gay
• Seniors: Randall Osborne & Emalie Scullawl
• Check out Dewey Schools facebook the next few days as we blast out more info on these awesome students!

• Key Club Hunger Banquet: November 2nd @ 6:00 p.m. at the Student Center
• This is an annual event put on by the DHS Key Club bringing awareness and raises money for food insecurity locally and beyond. It's an interactive event, costs $10 at the door, includes a meal, and all are welcome!

• Boys & Girls Basketball Bingo & Auction Night: November 10th @ 5:30 p.m. at the WC Fairgrounds
• Come grab dinner and support our basketball programs at their annual fundraiser! You can pay at the door, $6 a plate, or just come for the Bingo & Auction which start at 6:00.

• Senior Conference 2022: November 18th @ 9:00 a.m. at FBC Dewey
• Thanksgiving Break: November 21st - November 25th