Once again, the Blanchard community and the Donnie Bickham staff have shown how remarkable this community truly is. This year our Presents for Patriots program sponsored more children than it ever has. Thanks to their generosity, we were able to provide Christmas toys and clothing to 68 children in 26 families. Over 550 items were donated to help OUR kids have a wonderful Christmas. Thank you to everyone that helped to make this possible. You, the community, are the reason why this year was such a success. Merry Christmas!
If you are interested in signing your DBMS student up for after school tutoring, please go to Documents for more information. We will start our program after Christmas break. Students will stay after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:45. Parents must be able to pick their child up promptly at 4:45 for them to attend this program.
Please complete this google form to apply:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbKBB7gm-yy-X9HpN1HsijycttLNB5nRjidp5cuSb-syr9Ow/viewform?usp=sf_link
Spots are limited so please complete the form as soon as possible.
Parents will be contacted by email on Jan 6th if their child is a part of our program. If you have any questions contact Kristin Layman at klayman@caddoschools.org
Early dismissal due to weather.
Car riders dismissed at 12:25.
Bus riders at 12:30
Congratulations to this week’s BICKHAM’S BEST!
Sheila Guin
She has been SO helpful and friendly to me as a new teacher at DB. She's always so positive and has a smile on her face. I also could very quickly tell that she has a good relationship with so many students here at DB. No one is more cheerful, happy and friendly as she is. She makes sure to talk to and say hi to as many students as she can. Their face lights up when students see her. I never hear negativity coming from her. And this year, that is hard. She deserves recognition! She perseveres through her own storms and does not allow it to effect her interactions with the kids. She is always on time and punctual to class. The kids love her and she does an amazing job as a para! Life would be very difficult without her.
Katy Gorum
She is always willing to help out any way she can. She keeps our Bickham's Best board up to date, she volunteers to decorate for the dances or any other activities we have. She has great ideas and is a team player! Not only does Katy teach an ELA class and Inclusion, but she also goes above and beyond to help our school climate to be positive. In addition to dedication in the classroom, she always steps up to do things such as the pictures for our Bickham's Best board and helping teachers when she can.
Favorite Sonic Drink - Peach Sweet Tea
Let’s Celebrate 🎄December 12-20.
DBMS Drama Department invites you to attend our Christmas Play tomorrow, Dec. 6 at 6:00. Admission is free!!
Parents, January 20 is the last day to purchase an ad in the yearbook. Please see the form in Documents for more information.
Thank you Pizza Hut in Blanchard for providing pizzas for our November and December students of the month today.
Congratulations to Bickham's Best (week of Nov. 28)
Billy Cloutet
He is very dedicated to providing his robotics students with the best instruction and experiences they will never forget. He is always at work and when he isnt his sub plans are always readily available and easy to follow. You will always see him at his duty spot actively monitoring the students making sure everyone is safe and in the right place. He works hard to share his passion of robotics and technology with the students and is always out there on bus duty each and every day helping to guide students along.
Tonya Herbert
She is always there when I have a question. She goes out of her way to help me when I need it. She is a blessing! We are so blessed to have someone on campus who knows so much about medical stuff. I feel better having her in the office taking care of students who are sick or injured. She is organized and very knowledgeable about the operations of the school! Classes are sure to be covered thanks to Mrs. Herbert!
Don't forget to order your yearbook at the early bird price of $40 while you still can! After December 21st, the price will go up to $45. Yearbook must be purchased at www.payschoolscentral.com. You can check your "Purchase History" to see if you have purchased one already.
Due to printing problems, progress reports will go home Friday, November 18th. Thank you for understanding!
Interested in 4H?
November Students of the Month —
4th grade
Layla Odom
Edward Coley
Cohen Lummus
Braylon Williams
Jordan Gomez
5th grade
Abigail Walker
Poppy Edwards
Cam Fulco
Violet Kleckinger
Makynly Carter
6th grade
Jaidence Smith
Adrianna Reyes
Zachary (Bubba) Polk
Santravious Thornton
Kamron Abrams
7th
Noah LeJuene
Khloee Harris
Jade Monsavias
Kensly Angell
Madison Richardson
8th
Noah Grant
Alexander Brown
Maite Monsavias
Cayden Sales
Haylee Allgrunn
Donnie Bickham Middle School & Northwood High School golf teams are having a golf fundraising tournament on November 19th at Northwood Country Club. Grab a team and support your local golf teams. If you would like to sponsor a hole, it would be greatly appreciated! Contact Shannon Hailey - slhailey@caddoschools.org or 318-218-5333. Thank you for supporting your local schools!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS OF THE YEAR!!
5th grade Miss Alyssa Adams
8th grade Miss Averie Claire Brown
Congratulations to Bickham’s Best:
Mr. Hill:
“He is an amazing ELA teacher. The students respect him and you can tell he cares about them.”
“He comes to work even when he is in pain, like right now!”
“He took on our soccer team last year and does a great job of encouraging and motivating his players. We are so glad you are a part of our DBMS family!”
Mrs. Wright:
She keeps it real and goes above and beyond to get the job done. She is a blessing to Donnie Bickham.
“She is always there when you need her and a hard worker.”
“She always brings a smile to your face; is willing to help out wherever needed; and just does an overall great job!
Wright was one of the first people I met and she has been so nice and great!”
“She is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING in every sense of the word!!!!”
“Wright because she is always upbeat, has a smile on her face, and helps everyone in any way she can!”
“She's always willing to go above and beyond; she's dependable and always brings a smile to my face!”
Congratulations!!
Middle School Teacher of the Year - Mark Kapera
Elementary Teacher of the Year - Angela Newton
New Teacher of the Year - Patricia Morrow
Come out and support League Champs, our Lady Patriots 5:30 Thursday, Nov. 3 at Northwood High School. We face CMM in the City Championship game!! Purchase tickets here:
https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/21765
Miss Patriot Belle Pageant - Thursday, November 17th - 6:30 P.M.
Deadline to enter the pageant - Thursday, November 10th - Go to
https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/23181
You can pick up a form from the following teachers:
Elementary - Mrs. Newton, 6th grade - Ms. Herbert, 7th grade - Mrs. Williams or Mrs. Nance, 8th grade - Mrs. Hailey. Please return all forms to Mrs. Hailey - Room 209.
You may click on the following link to get a form, as well: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14aMgOcqbit5JQQfskLS2-NjwczHVB9epLD3DtixU8aU/edit
Don’t miss our playoff game vs Ridgewood. Tuesday, Nov. 1st. Purchase tickets at
https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/21766
(Softball will play their playoff game Thursday, Nov 3rd. We will find out our opponent after CMM and Herndon play on Tuesday)
GO PATRIOTS 🏈🥎
