North Notes
Blue Valley North's Parent Newsletter - September 30, 2022
In this Newsletter …
Info from Your Administrators
BVN Parent Teacher Conferences
First Semester Course Fees due 10/1
Fall Activity Guide
Bell Schedules
Mark Your Calendar
Counseling Updates
Student Announcements
October 12 Testing Day Info
Parent Announcements
Athletic Announcements
Seniors-Info for Class of 2023
Medical Messages
The Mustang Club
Durham Bus Information
Info from Your Administrators
Safe Schools Reporting
Blue Valley Schools is committed to promoting and fostering a safe environment in and around all of our schools. Through the convergence of physical and intellectual security measures, we are continuously working to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from a wide range of emergencies. Please check out available ways to report safety concerns.
First Semester Course Fees due October 1
Please be sure to check you have completed paying your student’s course fees. Remember, course fees are assigned based on your student’s enrollment. Take a moment to log in to ParentVUE to see if any course fees were assigned.
Please note:
Not all courses will have associated fees. To check if your student is enrolled in a class with associated course fees, log in to ParentVUE.
Course fees are posted for the first semester only.
If your student dropped a course after the course drop deadline, August 19, they are responsible for paying any fees associated with that course.
The deadline for first semester course fees is October 1, 2022.
If you have any questions regarding course fees, please contact our BVN Bookkeeper, Lori Freeman, at (913) 239-3007.
Thank you for your continued support of Blue Valley North High School.
Fall Activity Guide!
Please take a look through the BVN Mustang Club's Fall Activity Guide! Here is a link to the on-line edition: https://anyflip.com/qzkqi/pcpe/
This is a great way to see photos of the athletic teams & performing arts students, find out more about their coaches and directors, and read a greeting from the BVN Principal & the Mustang Club Presidents. Please take time to see the advertisements from our corporate partners and give them your business whenever possible. We thank them for their support of the Mustang Club and our Blue Valley North students. Enjoy!
BVN Bell Schedules
October 3-7:
Monday-Wednesday are Odd Hour Days
Tuesday-Thursday are Even Hour Days (*School begins at 8:40 a.m.)
Fridays are Traditional 7-Hour Days
October 10-14:
Monday is an Odd Hour Day
Tuesday is an Even Hour Day (*School begins at 8:40 a.m.)
Wednesday is Testing Day for Underclassmen/Senior Outreach google form link coming soon
Thursday is a Traditional Day (*School begins at 7:40 a.m.)
Friday: NO SCHOOL/End of Quarter 1/Professional Learning for Teachers
*On late start Tuesday/Thursdays, Durham buses will run their normal pickup times. Students can eat breakfast in the commons, study in the flex space or in the library.
Mark Your Calendar
Upcoming All School Events
All BVN events, activities, sporting events and additional calendar adjustments are found on the EKL calendar: www.easternkansasleague.org .
Click here for the 2022-23 Blue Valley School District Calendar.
September 30 - No School due to Parent-Teacher Conferences after school Sept. 26-29
October 1 - 1st Semester Course Fees due; Check ParentVUE > Fees
October 12 - Testing Day for underclassmen/No School for Seniors
October 13 - Schedule Change - Traditional Schedule
October 13 - Vision & Hearing Screening for 9th, 11th and new students
October 14 - No School/End of 1st Quarter
October 31 - No School/Professional Learning for Teachers
Counseling, Academics & Testing
Click Here For BVN's Counseling Webpage for information about:
- The deadline to request a schedule change for Fall 2022 has passed. Level changes are permitted until October 14th. Drops to a study hall are permitted until October 21st. After this time, students must stay in their class and take a grade .
- NEW THIS YEAR: 2nd semester changes will only be accepted through December 9th. Students may request these changes any time prior to that date.
- Counselors visited with Seniors in ELA classes to discuss the college application process last week. More information can be found here - Counseling Canvas page/Senior College Planning
- Counselors visited with Juniors in ELA classes this week to discuss the college and career exploration process in Naviance. More information can be found here - Counseling Canvas Page/Junior College and Career Planning.
- Junior parents are invited to a college planning night at BVN on October 6, 2022, 6-7pm. RSVP here by October 3rd - Junior Parent College Planning.
- Counselors will meet with Freshmen this week and next week in Advisory to discuss their 4 year academic plan. More information can be found here - Freshmen Four Year Academic Planning
- Testing Day is October 12, 2022. See email sent 9/16 for details.
- College visits are back in person this year! Juniors and seniors are welcome to sign up to meet with visiting admissions representatives on Naviance->Colleges->College Visits. Login here - https://student.naviance.com/bluevalleynhs
- AP exam registration is open. 1st semester registration deadline – October 28th. See details here - Counseling Canvas Page/AP Testing
- Check out School year and Summer Opportunities - Opportunities
- Visit the Counseling Virtual Calming Room
- Visit the Counseling Home Page to find additional resources or contact information for Counselors and other Student Services staff.
Questions? Contact Sarah King @ (913)239-3016 or SKing@bluevalleyk12.org .
Student Announcements
2023 Tour to Boston and Salem
You are invited to a virtual meeting about the 2023 tour to Boston and Salem available to BVN students and families. Mrs. Benson has been chaperoning American History trips for years and Boston will be a great experience. To attend the informational meeting, please be sure to register through this link. This is an amazing opportunity for your student to learn more about our country, gain new perspectives, get out of their comfort zone and build skills for the future. Join us for the chance to enroll and go over everything about the trip including:
· What you'll see and do
· Travel logistics
· Safety and flexibility
· How to earn high school credit
· Affordable payment options and more
When: Thursday, October 6th, 2022 @ 6:30 PM Where: Zoom! To attend, you must register through this link. Questions? Email Mrs. Benson at ebenson@bluevalleyk12.org. If you can’t make the meeting, but would still like to learn more, still register but select the option: “No, but send more information” to stay informed. https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/mebrhvg
Food Drive:
Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat is the International Thespian Society’s annual nationwide community service initiative to collect food for the hungry. The Blue Valley North International Thespian Society is joining forces with the other four Blue Valley High Schools’ Thespian Troupes to magnify our impact. Donations will be collected through October 14th through Mrs. Cain. We will gladly take on-campus donations from BVN students, staff, and families to help those in need in our community. If you have any questions or would like to donate any items to our campaign, please contact Mrs. Cain by email at: rmcain@bluevalleyk12.org.
This food drive will benefit our local Harvesters’ Holiday Meals.
The following is specifically requested, but anything is welcome.
- Canned Green Beans
- Canned Corn
- Canned Cranberry Sauce
- Canned Sweet Potatoes
- Canned Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Boxed Corn Muffin/Bread Mix
- Boxed Stuffing Mix
- Boxed or Packaged Instant Mashed Potatoes
- Packet of Gravy Mix
National Honor Society Info for 2022-23 School Year
Mandatory induction practice is Monday, November 7, 2022, at 7:00 a.m. and the mandatory Induction Ceremony is Monday, November 7, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
Feel free to reach out to Ms. Cornelius (acornelius@bluevalleyk12.org) or Mrs. Stein (sistein@bluevalleyk12.org) with any questions.
October 12 Testing Day Information
October 12th, 2022 is a district-wide testing day for all high school students in the 9th, 10th, & 11th Grade. On this day, students will take the Pre-ACT, Practice ACT, or PSAT. Below is important information regarding this day that all parents and students need to be aware.
PSAT/Practice ACT Considerations:
All colleges will accept either ACT or SAT for admission consideration. PSAT is a practice SAT. The junior year PSAT is also the National Merit Qualifying Exam, which identifies the top half of the top 1% of all juniors in the country for entrance to the National Merit Scholarship Program. . All students registered for PSAT should have received a prep guide in advisory this week. If you did not receive a guide, or you registered after September 12th, you may pick up a guide in Student Services. PSAT registration will be available until midnight on September 28th. Paying the optional $21 PSAT fee on Parentvue automatically registers the student. If a student has paid for the PSAT and would like to switch to practice ACT, please contact Vicki Petersen at vpetersen@bluevalleyk12.org by end of school day on September 28th.
Testing Room Assignments: All room assignments will be posted on the exterior walls of Student Services the week before the tests.
Testing Day Schedule for Students:
Buses will run on their regular AM schedule, and buses will take students home at 12:15 pm.
If your student is taking the PSAT with extended time – Busses will not be waiting for those students, and transportation accommodations need to be made. Please reach out to Cory Cox: ccox@bluevalleyk12.org with questions.
Students should be in their assigned testing room at 7:45 AM
Students will be admitted to the testing room if testing has not begun. Once testing has started, students will not be admitted to the testing room.
All testing should be completed by 12:00 pm and students will be dismissed following their exam. Parents are not permitted to call students out of testing
BVN will be serving a grab-and-go lunch to students following testing. It is not required for students to stay and eat.
11th Grade PSAT at KU EDWARDS CAMPUS:
Students will provide their own transportation to campus and should be in their assigned testing room by 7:45 AM.
Students will not be admitted to the testing room once testing begins.
Address: 12600 S Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66213, BEST Hall
If transportation is an issue, please contact:
Mr. Cox: ccox@bluevalleyk12.org
Ms. Petersen: vpetersen@bluevalleyk12.org
What to bring on Testing Day:
Sharpened wooden #2 pencils
Calculator
What NOT to bring on Testing Day:
Cell phone
Any other electronic device not needed for medical purposes
Paper or other school supplies
October 13th: Thursday October 13th will be a traditional day with no late start.
October 14th: No school for all students, end of first quarter.
Questions may be directed to Mr. Cox at ccox@bluevalleyk12.org. PSAT questions may be directed to Ms. Petersen at vpetersen@bluevalleyk12.org.
Parent Announcements
Supporters of BVN Theatre! Donations Needed:
Take a look in that closet, garage, or storage unit and see if we can help you declutter for a good cause. We are asking for your help to finish the late 1990’s/early 2000’s look for our Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Do you work with or own a business that would be willing to loan or rent an item? Let us know. We will recognize all supporters in the program and may have advertising space available in our play and musical programs.
Wanted for Stage Set & Props:
- White Twinkle or Christmas Lights (Non-LED, White Wires)
- Twinkle Lights (Non-LED, Any color lights or wires)
- White Folding Chair Covers (10)
- Small/Medium Working Television (Not Flat Screen, Less than 36”)
- Working VCR & Disney VHS tapes
- Working Stereo/Boombox w/tape & CD deck
- Walkmans & Headphones (don’t have to work
- Beanie Babies
Wanted for Costuming:
- 90’s Band, TV, or Dare T-shirts, merch, jewelry or jackets/hats that scream late 90’s
- 90s posters/band posters
Wanted for Research and/or Lobby Display:
- Yearbooks/School Photos from 1994-2000
If you are willing to let us have or borrow any of the following items, please fill out this Google form by Friday, October 7th, and we’ll follow up with you.
North Needs Coffee
The BVNorth coffee shop needs a coffee maker. The machine we have is broken. We also need an espresso machine. No coffee shop, in today's world, is a coffee shop without espresso.
Do you have an old coffee maker or espresso machine sitting in the basement, or in the garage, that you would like to get rid of? Can you donate (or purchase) a coffee or espresso machine for the school coffee shop?
The mental benefits of coffee are scientifically proven. Grades are at stake! (and teacher sanity!) Please, help! Email Mr. Forker (Ms. Yonke's long-term sub) at: jaforker@bluevalleyk12.org .
Need a Job?
Blue Valley is always looking to grow our teams with talented people. If you are interested in working at BVN or know of anyone that would be a good fit for the Mustang family, please encourage them to apply on our district website.
World Language Credit Transfer --- 9th grade parents ACTION NEEDED by October 3
This information is only for students who have completed the Middle School world language sequence and will seek to transfer two world language credits to their High School transcript.
If you would like to transfer 2 middle school world language credits to your child’s high school transcript, please fill out this credit transfer form. This form will be open until October 3, 2022, and credit will not be applied to the HS transcript until after this time frame. Please allow at least two weeks for processing after the close of the form. If you have any questions, please reach out to your building registrar or counselor. You may also reach out to Rachel Benson, World Language Coordinator (rlbenson@bluevalleyk12.org).
ParentVUE URL updated -- Action Needed
Over the summer the URL for ParentVUE changed. Click here for the new URL: ParentVUE
Parents will need to have the new URL or they won’t be able to login to ParentVUE or request a password reset. The Blue Valley School District website and the BVN website have both been updated with the new URL so the parents can access the link from Parent>ParentVUE.
In addition, this also impacts the ParentVUE app. Parents will need to update their device to the correct link.
Student Digital ID Cards
Students have a new digital student ID card on their phones. If you paid for a Student Activity Pass, it should say that on the ID and students will show this to get into games. They can save their ID on their home page on an iPhone, or it can be saved as a favorite page on an android phone. If students were absent on Picture Day or if they have any trouble loading the ID, they can come to Student Services for help.
School Photo Orders
Picture Day was Friday, Aug. 19 at BVN. If your student’s picture was taken and you placed a pre-order for photos, the picture package was delivered to your student in their Advisory class on Thursday, September 8. If you did not pre-purchase a packet, your student was given a proof sheet with information about purchasing prints from their website, www.rollandkc.com.
Family Activity Passes
All Family Activity Passes and Adult Individual Passes have been distributed. If you paid for your Family Activity Pass by the end of the day on September 13 but haven't received it yet, the cards were sent home with your student. If you purchase a pass after September 13, you need to contact Lori Freeman to obtain your cards.
Are you moving? Have you moved?
Please contact the BVN Registrar, Suzy Doherty, by email at sdoherty@bluevalleyk12.org .
Athletic Announcements
Baseball New Family Informational Meeting (updated)
Who: New families to BVN who are interested in the baseball program
When: 6:30-7:15 p.m. on 10/3 (date & time changed from 10/4)
Where: Blue Valley North Library
If a family is unable to attend, email Coach Dudley directly for information (mdudley@bluevalleyk12.org )
Student-Athletes Action Needed for 2022-2023
Starting July 1st, the Blue Valley School District is moving to an online format to submit all paperwork, including a new physical completed, signed and dated May 1, 2022 or after, by a physician. This paperwork is required for students involved in athletics and activities at the high school and middle school levels. The online system can be accessed directly through this link: https://bvnathletics.com/2022/06/30/new-online-physical-and-paperwork/ .
Winter Sports start on November 14
Is your student participating in a Winter Sport: Boys' Basketball, Girls' Basketball, Boys' Swim and Dive, Bowling or Wrestling? Physicals and all completed athletic paperwork must be completed and uploaded by Friday, November 11. Get your students' physicals scheduled now! If your student participated in a 2022 fall sport, their physical and paperwork is already on file. Thank you!
BVN Athletics' Questions?
Please contact Stevie Gibson, BVN Athletics Administrative Assistant, at (913) 239-3011 or SGibson@abluevalleykk12.org .
Seniors--Info for Class of 2023
The Graduation date for the Class of 2023 has been announced. Put Saturday, May 20 on your calendars! Commencement will be held at 5:00 p.m. at the District Activity Center (DAC) at 135th & Switzer.
SENIOR OUTREACH DAY-October 12 ACTION REQUIRED
While underclassmen are testing, seniors may be excused from class to participate in a college visit, community service, job shadow, or work time at CAPS (only if the student is enrolled at CAPS this semester). This google form MUST be completed or the senior will be expected to attend a study hall at North in the commons from 7:45 to noon on Oct. 12.
Cap, Gown & Tassel for Graduation: It's time to order your Cap & Gown and any other graduation supplies you need. Just go to www.Jostens.com or ORDER HERE!
ACTION NEEDED: Our diplomas will be ordered at the end of the first semester in order to have them for May graduation. Please click on the link below and complete the Senior Diploma/Transcript Form. Please complete as soon as possible. This form also authorizes the release of senior transcripts for college applications. Click here: Diploma/Transcript Authorization
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For the most up-to-date info, please bookmark our SENIOR INFO page! You can also find info about picking up your parking pass and download the parking permit application.
Questions? email Mrs. Miller at lkmiller@bluevalleyk12.org
Senior Yearbook Ads - Deadline is October 6
Want to have a tribute for your senior to look back on? Get a yearbook Senior Ad!! Regular deadline payment and photos are due next Thursday, October 6th. Any materials sent after October 6th will have a late fee of $70. No photos or payment will be accepted after November 29th. Click HERE to purchase and submit ad materials. See below for FAQ. Email BVNSeniorAds@gmail.com with any additional questions.
Medical Messages
Did your student forget to take a daily morning medication before leaving for school?
If your student ever forgets to take a daily morning medication before coming to school, the parent may bring the medication to the school’s front office and the parent may dispense and give the student the medication. If the nurse is to give the medication it must be in the original prescription pill bottle accompanied by the signed physician’s medical order (Medication Authorization Form) .
Parents of 11th Graders
Thank you to all who have sent in their updated immunization records. All records received have been updated. Students who still show missing the 2nd 16-year-old meningococcal immunization have been mailed a notice of immunization record deficiency in the mail that should have arrived this week.
Per the state of Kansas Immunization guidelines, your current 11th grader needs to have their 16-year meningococcal (MCV4) immunization for entry into the 11th grade. Please E-mail Nurse Collichio your 11th grader’s updated MCV4 immunization record to ajcollichio@bluevalleyk12.org, Thank you.
BVN 9th, 11th, & All New Students: Hearing & Vision Screening on Thursday, October 13
Please mark your calendars and remind your students to bring their glasses to school with them for an accurate vision screen.
Durham Bus Riders
Durham will continue to transport our bus riders in the 2022-23 school year. If you have questions, please call Durham at 913-681-2492 or contact them via email at admin6700@durhamschoolservices.com.
Please Join The Mustang Club during 2022-23!
Our parent community has been integral in contributing to our status as one of the best high schools in the state of Kansas and a leading high school across the nation.
Please support The Mustang Club (previously known as BVN Parent Booster Club). The Mustang Club financially supports BVN's extracurricular activities (as our version of a traditional PTO/PTA), and over the last 7 years, The Mustang Club has granted over a half million dollars to support our school’s extracurricular activities, organizations, and athletic teams. We could not provide the depth and breadth of opportunities that are available without your participation through membership and donations of your time.
The Mustang Club needs your support! Membership is down and volunteers are in short supply. Here are some options for you to consider:
· Become a Mustang Club member at one of the five membership levels;
· Purchase spirit wear from The Mustang Club website (www.bvnmustangs.com);
· Volunteer on a Mustang Club committee to support a specific event or cause; and
· Take advantage of one of the many sponsorship opportunities available for those of you affiliated with companies that want to support BVN financially.
You can find everything you need to know about The Mustang Club & membership at www.bvnmustangs.com. As you know, this organization is completely run by parent volunteers so every dollar donated goes to benefit BVN students. Additionally, the organization is a 501(c)3 so your contributions are tax deductible.
Thank you for your support and consideration and GO MUSTANGS!
We are Mustang Proud!
North Notes is a newsletter for the parents and students of Blue Valley North High School. If you have questions, please contact Janet Roush, Assistant to the Principal, at JRoush@bluevalleyk12.org .
Office Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The office will be closed on Monday, September 5th for Labor Day, and on Friday, September 30, due to Parent-Teacher Conferences after school Sept. 26-29.
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