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Prayers
Volunteer Hours
Cancer Awareness
Library Action Plan
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Stanford University Summer Program
National Geographic Geography Bee Re-Scheduled
Tennis Team: High School and Middle School
From the Ecology Club
Protecting your Pets from the Cold - A Message from Animal Advocates
Protect Your Plants from the Cold – a message from the Garden Club

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Parent Survey - We Value Your Opinion
The first parent survey is open and available through Thursday, January 28, 2010. Several ways of participating may be used. The first method is via Edline. To find the survey, login to Edline and look for the link under the NEWS Section. The survey may also be accessed by clicking here: http://www.quia.com/quiz/2111106.html.

For parents who may want to take more time with the survey, the following word processing document may be downloaded, filled out, and emailed back to Mrs. Joy Gardner. Finally, parents may participate in verbal surveys if so desired. Please contact Mrs. Joy Gardner at jgardner@bdhs.org, or 214 263 9244 for further information. The second parent survey will be available Friday, January 29, 2010. Thank you for your participation, your feedback is invaluable.

Need Money for College?
Please join Mrs. Brown for an information night on financial aid for college on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. A representative from Texas A&M University Office of Financial Aid will offer information to parents and students on navigating the financial aid process. She will also have tips on how to maximize opportunities of receiving college scholarships. For more information about this program, please contact Keisha Brown in the Guidance Office.

Winter Hydration
Staying hydrated in the winter is just as important as staying hydrated in the hot summer months. The human body is made up of 70 percent water, and, in order to stay healthy, must remain in balance. Hydration with regular intake of water must remain a priority for students even though sweating does not occur much during the winter months. Dehydration can affect the fine balance of the body, manifesting with dry skin, cracked and bleeding lips, headaches, colds, and/or flu. Here are some easy suggestions to stay hydrated this winter: drink plenty of water; minimize caffeine intake since it is dehydrating; eat water-based foods such as fruits and vegetables, especially pears, cucumbers and lettuce; and limit sodium or salt intake, as excessive salt intake can lead to dehydration and bloating.

Bishop Dunne Book Club
The Book Club will meet on Thursday, January 21, 2010, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Library, with Mrs. Deborah Bogue facilitating. The Book Club is open to all students. Students should bring a book they would like to discuss with the group. Snacks will be provided. Please email Mrs. Melanie Gibson with questions at mgibson@bdhs.org.

Tutoring Schedule
The spring semester tutorial schedule is now finalized and students are encouraged to attend tutoring as frequently as possible. Please check the attached schedule.

Online Education Program News
Credit Deficiencies
Bishop Dunne’s School and Family Handbook states that all students with credit deficiencies in the following disciplines - English, Social Studies, Theology, Science, Language, and Math - must register for enrollment in the required class for credit redemption within 6 months of receiving a failing grade, unless alternative arrangements are approved by Mrs. Kate Dailey, Mr. Patrick O’Sullivan, Mr. Mario Root, and Mr. Hill Copeland. The policy states that “if the student does not fulfill the stated conditions by the beginning of the next academic year, readmission for that year could be denied.” In addition, if a student should fail an online credit redemption class, that student must re-enroll in the class during the next available online semester.

To redeem lost credit due to failure, Bishop Dunne students must register for online classes with the Online Education Program. Registration for the spring semester will begin January 27, 2010, and classes will begin February 11, 2010, with late registration continuing through February15, 2010. The OEP offers an individualized program for students to regain lost credit. The classes are offered 24/7, are self paced, and designed to meet the specific needs of the student. Students will have the availability of an on-campus liaison as well as daily online assistance. To register for OEP classes, please see Ms. Sandra Brooks in the Business Office, or download a registration form from the Edline homepage and send it as an attachment or call 214 331 6561 extension 233. For more information regarding OEP classes or credit redemption, please contact Mr. Hill Copeland at hcopeland@bdhs.org or Mr. Mario Root at mroot@bdhs.org

Middle School Online Education Program (OEP) for Credit Redemption
Please be reminded that Middle School students who score below 70 percent in English, literature, religion, history, math, or science, must successfully complete online credit redemption courses in order to be considered for promotion to the next grade. Registration for these online courses has begun. Please use the registration form found on Edline, and/or contact Mrs. Sandra Brooks in the Business Office, at sbrooks@bdhs.org, or 214 331 6561, extension 233. Courses will begin February 15, 2010. Please contact Mrs. Joy Gardner at jgardner@bdhs.org, or 214 263 9244 for further information.

Pre-AP and AP Applications 2010-2011
The application process for pre-AP and AP classes in 2010-2011 is under way. Please be aware that any student who DOES NOT complete the process cannot be placed in a pre-AP or AP class in the next school year. The process is straightforward and all application forms can be found on your student’s current teachers’ Edline page. Deadlines are at the start of February, so please do not allow your child to leave this until the last minute. If you have any questions, please see or email your student’s current teacher or the AP Department Chair Mr. Wilson.

College Counseling News

College Acceptances and Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the Class of 2010 for a great start on college admission and scholarship applications! This semester, we have hosted two College Admission Application Workshops and two Scholarship Application Workshops, and our seniors are enjoying early success. Stop by the 500 hallway to see the college pennants placed on the board representing all of the universities who have accepted our students by November 1, 2009. So far, our seniors have been awarded over $2 million in academic scholarships as of January 1, 2010.

Please congratulate the following seniors on their recent college acceptances and scholarship awards:

College Acceptances: Antoine Anderson – University of Texas at San Antonio; David Anthony – Johnson & Wales University and The University of Texas El Paso ; Brianna Aranda – University of Texas at Austin; Ignacio Aranda – Dallas Baptist University, Texas A&M Commerce, St. John’s University, Northern Arizona University; Clarissa Barlow – University of Arkansas and Franciscan University; Christopher Cervenka – Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University; Andrea Champion – University of Texas at Austin, Oklahoma State University, Texas State University, University of Oklahoma and University of the Ozarks; Emma Chappell – San Francisco Art Institute; Lauren Clarkson – Baylor University, Stephen F. Austin State University, and Texas Woman’s University; Michael Cruz – Baylor University, Houston Baptist University, Fort Hays State University, Hardin Simmons University, Oklahoma Wesleyan University and Willamette University; Alexandra Dean – Baylor University, Texas State University and Oklahoma State University; Jamie DeLaat – Baylor University, Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma, Texas State University and Texas Tech University; Rebecca Fernandez – Saint Louis University; Astrid Fuentes – Loyola University Chicago and University of Dallas; Jamie Gardner – East Central Oklahoma University, Hendrix College, Midwestern State University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Austin College and Southwestern University; Kelli Grashel – Oklahoma State University and Texas State University; Dezaree Greene – Clark Atlanta University and Tuskegee University; Teresa Gully – Baylor University, University of Texas at Austin and Southwestern University; Chance Hairston – Baylor University, Texas Christian University and University of North Texas; Carol Herrera – Southern Virginia University and Northern Arizona University; Toynelle Herron – Sam Houston State University and St. John’s University; Jeffrey Jacobs – Baylor University and Morehouse College; Jordan Jones – Angelo State University; Danielle Kean – Trinity International University and King’s College; Chelsea Maxwell – University of North Texas; Chad McDonald – University of Central Arkansas; Kandess Mejia – Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Saint Louis University and Texas Woman’s University; Andrew Merlino – University of Mississippi; Sarai Morales – University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Newman University; Mary Oeftering – University of Texas at Austin, Southwestern University and Georgetown University; Jessica Park – St. Mary’s University San Antonio; Hannah Patton – Stephen F. Austin State University, Sam Houston State University and Academy of Art University; Martin Paz – Texas Tech University and Houston Baptist University; Daniel Pipkin – Southern Methodist University; Candice Price – Texas State University, West Texas A&M University, McMurry University and Savannah College of Art and Design; Amanda Reyes – Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University; Michelle Stobb – Barry University; Ashton Vaughn – Sam Houston State and University of Houston; Eric Wright – University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Northern Arizona and Drexel University.

Scholarship Awards: Ignacio Aranda – St. John’s University Academic Achievement Award; Clarissa Barlow – University of Arkansas; Andrea Champion – Oklahoma State University, Texas State University, University of the Ozarks, The Art Institute of Dallas and University of Oklahoma; Emma Chappell – San Francisco Art Institute; Michael Cruz – Baylor University, Hardin Simmons University, Houston Baptist University, Willamette University, Fort Hays State University and Southern Wesleyan University; Alexandra Dean – Baylor University Dean’s Gold Scholarship and Oklahoma State University; Jamie DeLaat – Baylor University Dean’s Gold Scholarship; Rebecca Fernandez – Hispanic College Fund, Hispanic Youth Symposium Speech Competition and Saint Louis University; Astrid Fuentes – University of Dallas and Loyola University Chicago Dean’s Scholarship; Jamie Gardner – Hendrix College Academic Award, Hendrix College Odyssey Honors and Distinction Award for Artistic Creativity, Austin College Academic Excellence Scholarship and Southwestern University Mood Scholar Award; Alexis Gillum – Southern Methodist University Engineering Camp; Teresa Gully – Baylor University Merit Scholarship; Chance Hairston – Baylor University President’s Gold Scholarship and Texas Christian University Faculty Scholarship; Carol Herrera – Southern Virginia University and Northern Arizona University; Daniel Kean – King’s College; Kandess Mejia – Saint Louis University Billiken Catholic Award; Sarai Morales – Newman University; Mary Oeftering – Southwestern University Academic Award; Jessica Park – St. Mary’s University Chaminade Grant; Martin Paz – Houston Baptist University; Candice Price – McMurry University and Savannah College of Art and Design; Amanda Reyes – Oklahoma State University full tuition scholarship, Texas A&M University, University of Arizona, University of Nebraska (Lincoln) full tuition scholarship and University of New Mexico full academic scholarship Raul Saldivar – Texas A&M University, University of Alabama, University of Arizona, University of New Mexico full academic scholarship and Birmingham –Southern College full academic scholarship; and Eric Wright – Northern Arizona University President’s tuition scholarship.

2009-2010 SAT and ACT test dates
SAT web address: www.collegeboard.com

SAT

ACT web address: www.actstudent.org

ACT

Colleges Coming to Bishop Dunne
Please go to our College Counseling website on Naviance www.workspacek12.naviance.com/bdhs to RSVP for these events and check back frequently to see when other colleges are scheduled to visit our campus. All colleges will be visiting in the library.

1/20 - Paul Quinn College - 10:30 a.m.
1/27 - Our Lady of the Lake University - 10:00 a.m.
1/28 - Texas Women’s University - 9:30 a.m.

College Entrance Exam Preparatory Course Schedule Announced for Spring 2010
State Representative Barbara Mallory Caraway has announced her Spring College Entrance Exam Prep Course which will begin Saturday, January 16, 2010, and continue each Saturday for six weeks from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Each course will be held at the Bill J. Priest Institute located at 1402 Corinth Street in Dallas. The program is free and space is limited, so please come by Mrs. Brown’s office to complete an application soon. The deadline to turn in applications is January 12, 2010.

Scholarship List
Seniors should complete two to three scholarship applications per week in order to maximize chances of receiving scholarship money.

Angelo State University Carr Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who rank in the top 45% of the class and score at least a 1020 on the SAT. The award amount ranges from $1,000 to $4,500 per year. To apply for this scholarship go to www.angelo.edu/carr.html.

Being an American Essay Contest
In this contest, students are asked to answer the question, What Civic Value Do You Believe Is Most Essential to Being an American? The award amount is up to $5,000. For more information and to apply go to www.beinganamerican.org/TE

Skidmore College Filene Music Scholarship Competition
Go to www.skidmore.edu/filenescholarship to apply. The deadline to enter a CD in the preliminary round is January 15, 2010.

Princeton Prize in Race Relations
This scholarship is for students who are involved in an activity that is helping to improve race relations in their school or community. The award is $1,000 and a trip to Princeton .The application deadline is January 31, 2010. Please go to www.princeton.edu/princetonprize.

University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business Scholarships
Please see Mrs. Brown in the Guidance Department for these applications. Deadline is February 1, 2010.

St. Edward’s University Holy Cross Scholar Award
This scholarship is for students who rank in the top 10% of their class and score at least 1250 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT. The award is full tuition for four years. The application deadline is February 1, 2010. Please go to www.gotostedwards.com/meritawards.xml.

St. Edward’s University Guaranteed Trustees Scholarship Award
This scholarship is for students who rank in the top 20% of the class and score at least 1200 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT. The award amount is $40,000 and the application deadline is February 1, 2010. Admission application will serve for this scholarship.

University of Texas at San Antonio Terry Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is for graduating seniors who have demonstrated leadership, strong academic ability, proven financial need, and who are unmarried and U.S. citizens. The award amount is $55,000. The application deadline is February 1, 2010. Please go to www.utsa.edu/terryscholars/.

KFC Colonel’s Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who graduate in 2010, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, are entering a 4-year university in fall of 2010, and who are U.S.citizens. The application deadline is February 10, 2010. Please go to www.kfcscholars.org to apply.

Texas A&M University Foundation Excellence Award
The award amount is up to $2,500 and the deadline is February 12, 2010. See Mrs. Brown for an application.

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
Winners are selected based on ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community and ability to succeed in college. Award amount: $2,000 Deadline: February 15, 2010 Go to www.axa-achievement.com to apply

University of Texas at San Antonio Honors College Scholarships
This scholarship is for students who are in the top 10% of their class, have a minimum SAT of 1100 or minimum ACT of 24, and who are enrolled in UTSA Honors College. The award amount is $6,000. The application deadline is February 15, 2010.

National Commission for Cooperative Education
announces their fall 2010 scholarship program. Students interested in this wonderful scholarship program must plan on attending Drexel, Johnson and Wales, Kettering, Pace, RIT, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo or Wentworth Institute. Please visit the program website at www.co-op.edu for more information and to apply. The application deadline is February 15, 2010.

Best Buy Scholarship Program
Students currently in 9th – 12th grades may apply for this scholarship. The scholarship committee is looking for students involved in community service and who have good grades. The award amount is $1,000 and the deadline for application is February 15, 2010. Please go to www.bestbuy.com/scholarships to apply

Al’s Formal Wear Scholarship
The award amount $1,000 and the application deadline is May 31, 2010. Please go to www.alsformalwear.com/scholarship.

Texas Instruments Math Scholars Program – University of North Texas Dallas
This scholarship is for students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics with Secondary Teacher Certification at the University of North Texas Dallas. Applicants are to be ranked in the top 25% of their class, exempt from TSI for Reading, Writing and Math sections, have a minimum SAT score of 600 on math and 580 on Critical Reading or a minimum ACT of 24 Math and 24 English, and four years of high school math to include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Pre- Calculus.

Important H1N1 Information for the Diocese
Attached please find an important letter from Sister Gloria Cain, Superintendent of the Diocese of Dallas, about flu procedures.

Go Forth to Serve

Prayers
Please keep the following members of our Bishop Dunne family in your prayers:

• Cafeteria worker, Mrs. Fannie Clarkson, as she battles cancer
• Senior, Xavier Matthew, as he continues his struggle against leukemia and recovers from another surgery
• Staff member, Mrs. Diane Horton, as she begins chemotherapy and other treatments against cancer
• Mrs. Krissy Kistner, wife of faculty member Mike Kistner, as she recovers from surgery
• Mrs. Missy McLean, mother of 8th grader Ali Broussard, as she recovers from spinal surgery
• Ms. Elizabeth Bourgeois, principal of Ursuline Academy, as she recovers from a serious accident
• Mr. Ken Boothe, grandfather of freshman Bradley Booth, as he recovers from surgery
• Mrs. Gracie Williams, great-grandmother of senior C. J. York, as she is seriously ill.

Please keep in your prayers those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, especially Mr. Glenn Robertson, whose wife, Lynette, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Mrs. Robertson's wake will be on Sunday, January 17, 2010, at Bexar Street Missionary Baptist Church on 2018 South Marsalis Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75216, and the funeral will be Monday, January 18, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church on 7550 South Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas, 75232.

Volunteer Hours
If you are searching for an easy way to earn volunteer hours, please consider donating disinfecting wipes, tissues, or hand sanitizer. Please turn in your donation and write down your name at the front desk. Thank you all in advance for making Bishop Dunne a healthy environment.

Cancer Awareness
Bishop Dunne’s “Manuary” Charity fundraiser is under way. The male members of the faculty and senior class are seeking sponsorships in their attempts to grow moustaches. Prizes are being awarded to those who raise at least $100 and those with the fullest or most creative moustaches. Money raised will be donated to charities dedicated to sickle cell anemia care and breast cancer research, two causes close to the hearts of the Bishop Dunne community. Fathers, uncles, brothers, and friends of the Bishop Dunne family are welcome to join the fundraiser while anyone may make a donation. For more information, please contact Mr. Daniel Wilson at dwilson@bdhs.org or to make a donation, please contact Mrs. Sandy Brooks or Mrs. Anita D’Onofrio in the Business Office.

Library Action Plan
As part of our Strategic Plan 2010-2015, we are renovating and improving the library. Please help us make the library the best it can be by making a donation of new hardback books, CD audio books, or appropriate DVD’s in your name. All donated books will have a dedication page in the front thanking the donor and honoring the person for whom the book is donated. Please follow the link to a
book list of needed volumes for the library. Parents, please consider honoring your child’s birthday or a special event by donating a book to the library in his or her name.

All parents who donate more than $200 in new approved books, audio books, and DVD’s will receive a brick in their honor in the Walk of Fame, by the entrance to the field house and stadium, and all donors will be recognized in the computer register.

Bishop Dunne Service to St. Cecilia Catholic School
Bishop Dunne has partnered with The University of Notre Dame Alumni Club to provide tutors for St. Cecilia Catholic School. If parents are interested in tutoring young students from St. Cecilia Catholic School, please arrive at 8:45 a.m. at the St. Cecilia library where volunteers will be assigned a student to work with for two hours. St. Cecilia is located at 635 Mary Cliff Road, Dallas, TX 75208. The dates for this school year are listed below. Thank you for your anticipated participation.

Tutoring Dates:

• January 16 and 30, 2010
• February 20, 2010
• March 6 and 27, 2010
• April 10 and 24, 2010
• May 8 and 22, 2010

Tech and Tradition

GeoTech Lecture Series Speaker – Avery Johnson
The GeoTech Lecture Series brings renowned speakers and authors to the school to meet students and inspire them with their philosophies, explorations, discoveries, and experiences. Previous speakers include Sister Helen Prejean, Colman McCarthy, Sylvia Nazarro, and Craig Watkins.

The first GeoTech Lecture Series speaker this year is Coach Avery Johnson. Coach Johnson attended Southern University, led the NCAA in assists during his junior and senior year. In addition he was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year and the MVP of the conference tournament for both seasons. In 2006, Coach Johnson guided the Dallas Mavericks to their best record ever in the NBA, entering the playoff as a first seed.

Coach Johnson has now teamed up with Just Say Yes, a non-profit youth education and character organization that equips youth to say YES to their dreams and goals as they say no to risk behaviors such as drugs, alcohol, tobacco, youth violence and teen sexual activity. Coach Johnson will be speaking to our students on January 21, 2010. Please note the change of date.

Student Council – Formal Winter Dance
Our first Winter Dance will be held Saturday, January 23, 2010, from 7:30 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. in the gym. The dance is for students in grades 9 through 12. Tickets for the dance are on sale, and the prices are $12 each or $20 for couples.

Students may bring one guest of the opposite gender. If a student wishes to bring a guest who does not attend Bishop Dunne, the Bishop Dunne student and guest must complete a guest registration form before attending the dance. All guests must be of the appropriate age. The dress code for the dance is semi-formal and school guidelines do apply at the dance and are listed in the Student Handbook.

If there are any questions, please contact Mrs. Marcela Garcini at mgarcini@bdhs.org or Mr. Michael Alfers at malfers@bdhs.org.

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Stanford University Summer Program
Congratulations to junior Christopher Martin for receiving an invitation to attend Stanford University’s eight-week Summer College Program in Palo Alto, California. This selective program is made up of more than 400 emerging scholars who are eager to experience a lively university environment, challenge their intellects, and participate in a stimulating academic community. Students can choose from over 100 courses offered in more than 20 departments. Their classroom experience is enhanced by a wide range of academic, cultural and social extracurricular offerings. Students are offered numerous opportunities to grow academically and personally throughout the eight week program.

National Geographic Geography Bee Re-Scheduled
Due to the school closure on Friday January 8, 2010, Bishop Dunne has rescheduled the National Geographic Geography Bee for Tuesday January 19, 2010. The following middle school students will be participating; Jared Alex, Hank Blackburn, LaDorria Cole, Rachel Donovan, Milan Dowoy, Lauren Ellis, Jabari Ford, Abigail Gibson, Amanda Green, Michelle Guevara, Lillie Guy, Yasmin Jackson, Victoria Lara, Morgan Moore, Erin Mornson, Abbey Patrick, Charles Ramsey, Sophia Rana, Kenya Robinson, Keodora Seilert, and Joey Urbina.

Tennis Team: High School and Middle School
The Bishop Dunne Tennis Team has begun spring practices. All students at all skill levels are welcome to try-out for the Junior Varsity or Varsity teams. Practices are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. through 5:30 p.m. at Kiest Tennis Center. All players must have a physical form on file with the school office before they attend practices. Please read the attached handout for information on practice location, transportation, uniforms, and season expectations. Please contact Coach Beth Dies at bdies@bdhs.org or Coach Nick Hurt at nhurt@bdhs.org for more information.

From the Ecology Club
Where Do Plastic Bags Go? – an excerpt from an article written by Paige Phelps, Staff Writer, for The Dallas Morning News, April 18, 2008:

Try to imagine the colossal amount of waste we humans create on a daily basis. Did you know, for instance, that the U.S.-based Algalita Marine Research Foundation identified a huge trash pile floating just beneath the surface of the North Pacific Central Gyre? It’s a spot in the ocean where the wind barely blows, the current flows clockwise and the ocean is often undisturbed and glassy, a leisurely spot for a garbage floe twice the size of the continental U.S.

Back in 2000, the crew of the ORV Alguita, the Algalita Foundation’s ship, set out to study the gyre and reported, “The low point of our 6,000-mile voyage to the North Pacific High was the discovery of an alarmingly large number of plastic bags in the center of the North Pacific Central Gyre.” It took 10 miles for the ship to leave the mess behind. That was eight years ago. In 2007, the ORV Alguita expedition showed “a five-fold increase in plastic quantities in the Gyre.” On Feb 23, the Alguita returned from yet another gyre study expedition. Blogging during the trip, they reported that they were “finding alarming quantities of plastic – more than we have ever found before.” “The biggest concentration we find is of wrappers from potato chip bags, food wrappers, plastic water bottles and Styrofoam, and those start at your trash bin on your street,” Algalita Foundation executive director Marieta Francis says.

The Ecology Club reminds you to cut down on your waste! Choose paper instead of plastic or bring along your own cloth bags when shopping.

Protecting your Pets from the Cold - A Message from Animal Advocates
With winter here, temperatures periodically drop below freezing. Following are tips for protecting pets.

• Keep pets indoors when the temperature dips below 40 degrees. It is recommended that you keep your cat indoors at all times. Short- haired dogs may feel more comfortable wearing a coat.
• When left outdoors, protect pets from wind chill. Prepare a dry, draft-free shelter that is large enough to allow comfortable sitting and lying down, but small enough to hold in body heat. The floor should be raised a few inches off the ground and covered with cedar shavings or straw. The shelter should be turned to face away from the wind, and the doorway should be covered with waterproof burlap or heavy plastic.
• Pets that spend a lot of time outdoors need more food in the winter. Keeping warm depletes energy. Increase the supply of food, particularly protein, to keep your pets—and their fur—in tip-top shape.
• Routinely check your pet's water dish. Make certain the water is fresh and unfrozen. Use plastic food and water bowls rather than metal. When the temperature is low, your pet's tongue can stick and freeze to metal.
• Never leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.
• Puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs, and may be difficult to housebreak during the winter. If your puppy appears to be sensitive to the weather, you may opt to paper-train him inside. If your dog is sensitive to the cold due to age, illness or breed type, take him outdoors only to relieve himself.
• Canines often lose their scent in cold weather and can become lost. More dogs are reported lost during the winter than any other season, so always keep dogs on leash when outside a fully fenced yard, and make sure yours always wears proper identification.
• Do not leave antifreeze, coolant or windshield wiper fluid within reach and do not let pets drink from puddles. These products taste appealing to pets but most are lethal to animals when ingested. So thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle. Also, keep your pets on leash outdoors and steer them far away from any suspect puddles.
• Check your car in the morning. Warm engines in parked cars attract cats and small wildlife, which may crawl up under the hood. To avoid injuring any hidden animals, bang on your car's hood or honk your horn to scare them away before starting your engine.

These guidelines have been adapted from the American Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals cold weather advice.

Protect Your Plants from the Cold – a message from the Garden Club
Water all your plants before the cold weather hits, as a dry plant will suffer more damage. Water will create a thermal effect and keep the ground warm. Cover all tender plants with a cloth. Frost Cloth is available from local nurseries in various lengths and sizes to custom fit your plants and flower beds. Any kind of cover will do, but cloth is best. Plastic will cause a burn on the plants. Cover the plants and bury the cloth at the edges. Make sure your flower beds and plants are mulched well to keep plant roots insulated.

These guidelines have been adapted from Calloway’s Nursery.