Jaguar Journal
August 20, 2021
Here is your weekly update from the JUNGLE!
First Quarter Information
Bell Schedule Daily Schedule for August, September and October Important Contacts Definitions and Protocols
ATHLETICS NEWS
IMPORTANT LINKS
FIRST QUARTER INFORMATION
ALL SCHOOL NEWS
Attendance Notifications
Parents/Guardians, the automated attendance notifications will begin on Tuesday, August 24th - we disabled them while schedule changes were occurring and our attendance position was vacant. We are thrilled to have filled that position and the automated messages will resume Tuesday. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
ClassLink
Welcome back! The Blue Valley School District will now be utilizing ClassLink as our single sign-on website for students and staff to access many of their online school resources. It includes links to online textbooks, websites, and apps. It is also a password locker for these resources. Lastly, ClassLink allows students and teachers to access their cloud storage drives and school network drives from anywhere in the world. Students can access ClassLink by clicking here.
Key takeaways:
ClassLink will be available for all K-12 teachers and students.
Video guides and resources can be accessed on the Student HUB.
Students access all of their textbook resources through ClassLink or Canvas utilizing either the ClassLink App, a ClassLink Password Locker, or an LTI in Canvas.
Support Trouble with your specific textbook/resource reach out to your teacher for help. Training and Resources Things to Note There are three options for how to access your textbook and curricular resources. ClassLink App: Resources utilizing a ClassLink App can be accessed directly from ClassLink. Teachers may use a direct link in Canvas to have students access resources that utilize the ClassLink App. ClassLink Password Locker: For resources utilizing a ClassLink Password Locker, students will need to add their login information ONE TIME in ClassLink and will then be able to click on the app to be directed to the resource. Canvas LTI: Resources that utilize a LTI in Canvas may not be available in ClassLink. Students should access these resources directly from Canvas.
Literacy is an Essential Skill
Literacy is an essential skill for learning and life beyond K-12 education. As such, and in accordance with new state policies around literacy and dyslexia, all Kansas schools will screen students in Kindergarten through 12th grade to determine if they are at risk of not reaching grade level benchmarks in reading. At the high school level, this screening for most students will be a brief measure taken in a classroom setting. If this were to indicate a possibility a student is not reaching grade level benchmarks in reading, additional brief measures could be administered. Families would be contacted if data indicated the student was not at grade level benchmarks. We welcome this opportunity to take a closer look at reading for the benefit of our students. Further, this information will support teachers in planning instruction and providing support when needed in reading.
Activity Passes
Yearbook Information
2021 Yearbook
Apply to Join our Blue Valley Support Team!
Apply to join our BV support team and make a difference in your community. The Blue Valley School District is actively seeking applications for new members of our support team:
Paraeducators: starting rates from $13.68 - 14.65/hr. depending on position.
Custodians: starting rates from $14.16 - $15.69/ hr. depending on position.
Food Service: starting rates from $12.77 - $15.16/hr. depending on position.
Grounds Crew: starting rates at $15.69/hr.
These positions offer flexible schedules, benefits and retirement plans. Applicants actively employed by September 1, 2021 in these positions will also receive up to a $700 bonus.
If you are looking to make a positive impact in your community and in the lives of our children, we encourage you to apply for one of these support opportunities in the district, or share this information with someone you think would be a good fit to join our team. For more information and to apply for school-level openings, visit the Blue Valley employment website.
SENIOR NEWS Class of 2022
Senior Tribute Ad
Senior Parents-Purchase your seniors tribute ad on or before Sept. 3 to receive a $50 discount. An email was sent in early June with details; a copy of that communication can be referenced here. Visit this web address to make your purchase.
Photos and questions can be sent to bvwyearbook@gmail.comATHLETIC NEWS
PTO NEWS
Interested in Open PTO Positions? click here
Since the new school year is around the corner, the Blue Valley West PTO is looking ahead and inviting anyone who would like to join our great team to reach out to us . Here is the link for signing up for the Open BVWest PTO Chair Positions.
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Blue Valley West High School
Email: bluevalleywest@bluevalleyk12.org
Website: http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/BVW
Location: 16200 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-239-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westjags