Bulldog Tales Season, 2, Episode 4 – We talk to the Hull twins, Quintin and Trey, and Roderick Rath, and , our 2021 All-state improvers. It had been a while since we OHS had performers at the All-State festival, and these kids don't disappoint.

Bulldog Tales Season 2, Episode 2 – Welcome to Bulldog Tales. First up, we have Jasmine Luedtke talking about the new girls' wrestling team in Ottumwa. Then, Cale Leonard, our state golf champ, talks about his recent champsionship win.

Bulldog Tales Season 2, Episode 1 – Welcome back to Bulldog Tales. First up, we have Carter Thompson, Tanner Schark, and John Jaeger talking about the highlights of the 2021 Bulldog Baseball Season. Then, Aiddy Phomvisay, the district's new Executive Director of Teaching and Learning talks about our district's strengths.

We talk with new superintendent Michael McGrory, who started on July 1. He talks about his background, his interests, and the challenges and opportunities the Ottumwa School District has as we begin the 2020 school year.

Bulldog Tales Episode 12 – We talk with Angel Almovodar. He talks about the living in Ottumwa, his travels around the U.S. and what life is going to be like for him and his family when he returns to Spain next month. Sam goes to graduation, and Dennis get’s an Atari 2600.

Bulldog Tales Episode 11 – We talk with Kacy Nickerson. She talks about the challenges of being a 4 sport athlete, as well as what she’s doing to stay active during the quarantine.

14:30 – Recommendations

Dennis
Alton Brown Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfDNi1aEljAQ17mUrfUjkvg

Milk Street Podcast
https://www.177milkstreet.com/radio

Freedom Writers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_Writers

Sam
Hamilton
https://hamiltonmusical.com/new-york/

Knives Out
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knives_Out

Little Women
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Women

Bulldog Tales Ep. 10 – We talk with Melissa Vasconez and Jessica Garchik, for our mother’s day spectacular. 5-9-20

Bulldog Tales Episode 10 – We talk with Melissa Vasconez (1:00) and Jessica Garchik (11:30), our better halves. They talk about working from home, and having to organize kids as young as 4 and as old as 20. Melissa, who is working from home, talks about what business is like these days, while Jessica, a Master Gardner, talks about what to plant. Here’s how they do it.

23:00 – Recommendations

Sam – Instapot and Air Fryer
https://www.walmart.com/cp/instant-pot/4779092

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Instant-Pot-6-Quart-Air-Fryer-Lid-with-Roast-Bake-Broil-Reheat-Dehydrate/233091841?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9018597&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=233091841&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjwqdn1BRBREiwAEbZcR-3WxLfBb3z7Fya2BzHHvrBZICMxs54Z6wsYRykaxMwGRH8mgwQqNRoCKAgQAvD_BwE

CSA’s in Iowa
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/iowa-csa-directory/

What to See:
Octonauts and Storybots (Netflix) and Mira, Royal Detective (Disney)

Vudu – Boy Called Sailboat
https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/A-Boy-Called-Sailboat/1034486

Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 9 – We talk with Stacy Moran and Joni Nicholson, two elementary librarian in the Ottumwa District. They talk about early literacy, and have some great options for reading during the time of coronavirus. 4-29-20

Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk with Stacy Moran and Joni Nicholson, the elementary librarians in the Ottumwa School District. Stacy and Joni talk about good apps to use with kids who are emerging readers, what you may and may not find in Ottumwa’s Little Free Libraries (and even where to find them), and what you can do with older elementary school kids to help them get a leg up on future reading.

All this, and the Deets on Dennis’ Chainsaw accident.

:00 – Meet Joni Nicholson and Stacy Moran, Elementary Librarians in the OCSD. They talk about good apps (2:00), Little Free Libraries (8:00) and what they are currently reading (12:30 )

18:00 – Sam and Dennis recommendations.

27:00 Dennis' Chainsaw Accident.

Stacy and Joni Recommend
Clever Portal - Available through Ottumwa Schools
Tumblebooks
Book Flix
https://clever.com/oauth/authorize?channel=clever&client_id=4c63c1cf623dce82caac&confirmed=true&district_id=59bc1ff81c122e0001d3e356&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fclever.com%2Fin%2Fauth_callback&response_type=code&state=ee78e5ee70a36d7d5e813a7fbc5c11ef8811f86fc496ee156360a479ade58057

OTown Books
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Bookstore/Otown-Books-249486461239/

Dennis Recommends:
Sirius XM
https://care.siriusxm.com/preownedvehiclestrial_view.action

Jamie Oliver
https://www.youtube.com/user/JamieOliver

Sam Recommends
David Levovitz
https://www.davidlebovitz.com/

Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 8 – We talk with Katlynn Sammons about how to stay crafty during COVID outbreak - 4-24-20

Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk with Ottumwa High School Art teacher Katlynn Sammons, who is also teaching AP Art History. She talks about how what you can do to stay busy at home, where to get art supplies, and what you can use to share your ideas.

:00 – Meet Katlynn Sammons, Art Teacher at OHS. She tells you how to stay creative (see links below); 25:00 – Sam and Dennis recommendations.

Katlynn Recommends:
https://www.youtube.com/resultssearch_query=the+virtual+instructor 

How to make your own paint:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDc5xwiM0fM  

Dick Blick
https://www.dickblick.com/

Dennis Recommends:
Ben Heck (https://www.benheck.com/)
Raspberry Pi (https://www.raspberrypi.org/)

Sam Recommends
Bosch (Amazon Prime)

Bulldog Tales Quarantine Episode 7 – We talk with Colette Fisher about how to stay busy during COVID outbreak - 4-16-20

Dennis Vasconez and Sam Garchik talk with Ottumwa High School FCS teacher Colette Fisher, who is also teaching a dual credit class for IHCC. She talks about how to do good deeds for your community, and what you can do to keep busy at home.

:00 – Meet Colette Fisher, FCS Teacher at OHS. She tells you how to stay active (see links below); 24:00 – Sam and Dennis recommendations.

Dennis Recommends:
Quixx (https://www.amazon.com/Qwixx-Deluxe-Fast-Family-Dice/dp/B01MFFL53A/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=quixx&qid=1587064552&sr=8-1)

Pixar movies - Available on Disney +

Sam Recommends
Ottumwa CSD Overdrive Collection (Over 800 Ebooks available; Lunch number gets you in)
https://ottumwaia.libraryreserve.com/10/45/en/SignIn.htm?url=Default.htm

The Hot Zone (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/the-hot-zone)

Spillover (https://www.amazon.com/Spillover-Animal-Infections-Human-Pandemic/dp/0393066800)

Trolls World Tour (https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/trolls-world-tour)