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Once A Viking... Always A Viking!
Week of November 21, 2022
Swan Valley High School
Email: mmuennix@swanvalley.k12.mi.us
Website: https://www.swanvalleyschools.com/
Location: 8400 Ohern Road, Saginaw, MI, USA
Phone: (989)921-2401
Upcoming Dates
NOVEMBER
November 18th- Trimester 1 Exams (5th hour) Dismissal @2:15PM
November 21st- Trimester 1 Exams (1st & 2nd hour) Dismissal @10:45AM
November 22nd- Trimester 1 Exams (3rd & 4th hour) Dismissal @10:45AM
November 23rd- No School- Inservice
November 24th- Thanksgiving Break
November 25th- Thanksgiving Break
November 28th- Trimester 2 Begins
Robotics Sweatpants Fundraiser
Want to wear sweatpants? Robotics is having a fundraiser where students can pay $1 on November 28th & 29th and wear sweats!
Sweatpant Wristbands NHS Fundraiser!!!
Want to wear sweatpants or pj pants for exams??? NHS is having a fundraiser where students can pay $1 each exam day and wear sweats!
Nov 18, 21, 22... $1 each day. Please see the attached flyer below.
Tri 1 Exam Schedule
Birthdays
Zara Hayes- 11/21
Omarrion Lee- 11/21
Harsh Patel- 11/22
Julia Reeves- 11/22
Keri Stephens- 11/23
Autumn Snook- 11/24
Emma Staples- 11/24
Carmen Burnell- 11/26
Spohia Tejada- 11/27
After School Tutoring
There will be NO AST on Monday, Nov 21 due to exams
There will be NO AST on Nov 28th, 30th, or Dec 1st due to it being the first week of the trimester
AST will resume on December 5th.
SVSD Winter Coat Drive
Supporting our SV families and the Salvation Army
November 7th- December 2nd
Donate New or Gently used coats, hats, gloves, and boots..... All sizes
Donation bins located at each school's main entrance.
If your student or family member is in need of a coat or winter gear contact Hannah Hill at hhill@swanvalley.k12.mi.us or any of the school counselors.
Let's keep our community warm this winter!
Homemade Petit Fours Fundraiser
Need a dish to pass or just a sweet treat?
Swan Valley High School’s
Family & Consumer Science Department presents:
Homemade Petit Fours
$10.00 per dozen
Orders are due by December 2, 2022
Pick up orders at the High School on Wednesday, December 14 between 5-7pm. Cash/Check payment will be accepted.
Adventures with Mr. E- Detroit Pistons Game
Flyer Information Found Here:
ADVENTURES WITH MR. E - DETROIT PISTONS
Forms are also located in the office.
NHS Applications
From the Athletic Office!
Tri-Valley Titans
The Tri-Valley Titans will play Midland on Wednesday, November 23rd at 7:15 p.m. at Midland Civic Arena. Tickets may only be purchased electronically at the following link: https://chemics.net/partner/28/event/160/buy-tickets.
High School Winter Sports Tryout Dates and Times:
-Boys Basketball:
November 21st (Freshman), 2:30-4:30 p.m. in Back Gym
November 21st (JV), 4:30-6 p.m. in Back Gym
November 21st (Varsity), 2:30-4:30 p.m. in Main H.S. Gym
November 22nd (Freshman), 2:30-4:30 p.m. in MS Gym
November 22nd (JV), 4:30-6 p.m. in Middle School Gym
November 22nd (Varsity), 2:30-4:30 p.m. in Main H.S. Gym
November 28th (Freshman), 2:30-4:30 p.m. in Back Gym
November 28th (JV), 4:30-6 p.m. in Back Gym
November 28th (Varsity), 2:30-4:30 p.m. in Main H.S. Gym
*If the student does not have an up-to-date physical (one on or after April 15, 2022), they will be required to have one turned into the Athletic Office before participating in winter athletics. FamilyID Sports Registration will also need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts / practice at the following link: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/swan-valley-school-district. Sports registration is not required for anyone that participated in a fall sport.
Swan Valley Robotics Team
If you are, you should join the Swan Valley Robotics team. Robots are all around us. They’re used in many different professions such as manufacturing, transportation, and skilled trades. Today’s robotics members are tomorrow’s designers and programmers. Knowledge in these fields is not required to join. The team will offer help in training members how to perform tasks such as programming and tool use. For those interested in colleges, this program is right for you. First Robotics offers many scholarships to colleges all over. Links to some of these offers will be found at the bottom of this page. These scholarships are not given automatically. Participation is required of members. Competitions are composed of qualifying matches and finalists matches. Each year there is a different game, and a new robot design that must be fabricated to meet the challenge. Please check out SVHS Robotics Schedule below.
Bring Your Creativity to the SVHS Library!
The library is offering origami, Japanese paper folding!
Come to the Library Activity Corner to learn how.
News from the Counseling Office
From The Bird's Nest
Delta College Office Hours
Our Delta rep Kyle, will be in Mr. Bird's office from 9:00-1:30 for office hours. Delta students should be prepared to stop by to ask any questions during that time. We can talk about admissions, scholarships, the Guided Self Placement, orientation, course selection, etc.
Reminder the Delta Presidents Scholarship due date is Wednesday, November 16!!
Online Live Apprenticeship Connection Opportunity
Online Live Apprenticeship Connection Opportunity event scheduled for Monday, November 21, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information please see attached flyer below.
Community Service Opportunities
Middle School Community Service
Our middle school is looking for HS students to help with their game club. It's held once a month from 2:25-3:20. See flyer below for more details. If you're interested, please email Mrs. Townsend directly and let her know which date(s) you can work.
Middle School Tutors Needed
Our middle school is looking for tutors to help with their STAR program. STAR runs from M-Th 2:30-3:15. If you're interested in tutoring, please email Mr. Blower directly...
Saginaw County Animal Care & Control
Volunteers assist staff in three areas, dog walking, cat care and housekeeping. Our volunteers are a vital part of the organization! Every bit of time a volunteer gives is a true gift to the staff and animals. For more information please see the attached flyer
To apply please click on the following link and fill out the Volunteer Application.
Saginaw County Animal Care & Control Flyer
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
Swan Valley High School Foodservice News
Welcome to the Swan Valley Web Portal. All navigation is now done with the
"Site Navigation Dropdown" in the upper left.
Checks are to be made payable to Swan Valley School District.
Please click on the Food Service Login Link below to access your account. The link is also on the SV web page under food service.
"SVHS Around the Building Happenings"
Please check out our attached flyers below!
Swan Valley Board of Education Members
President Bob Aldrich
Vice President Jeff Whelton
Secretary JoAnn Schneider
Treasurer Kevin Shanks
Trustee Christy Boehler
Trustee Liz Peters
Trustee Greg Grover