11 APR 2022 · 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.

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22 OCT 2021 · 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.

17 SEP 2021 · 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.

19 AUG 2020 · 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.

28 MAY 2020 · 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.

17 MAY 2020 · 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

9 MAY 2020 · 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

2 MAY 2020 · 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/

24 APR 2020 · 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)