Jaguar Journal
January 28, 2021
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ALL SCHOOL NEWS
BVW Musical MAMMA MIA
Bring your dancing queens to see the hit musical MAMMA MIA at BVW! The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make this a show you won't want to miss!
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 10, 11, and 12 at 7 pm with a 2pm matinee on Sat. the 12th
All seats $10 General admission
Communications Matrix
If you have a question or concerns, we want to help! Many times by starting at the building level, you will work with the person who is closest to the situation and will usually have the most information. If you feel further discussion is warranted, the following chart can be used as a guide for whom to call when questions arise on the most common topics.
Second Semester Course Fees
Sweetheart Dance
Hey Jags! The Sweetheart Dance is coming up on February 5th from 8:00-10:30 PM. The theme is Candyland so it's going to be super sweet! Tickets will cost $10 online and $20 at the door. You will be able to purchase tickets online in the coming weeks.
Purchase tickets online here: https://bvwestjags.com/event-tickets
Fill out, sign, and submit Outside Guest Form here
BV Influenza Guidelines
Recommended Influenza Guidelines for Blue Valley Students per the Johnson County Health Department & the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Division of Public Health, Bureau of Epidemiology, Public Health Informatics, and the Johnson County Health Depart has made changes to the Requirements for Isolation and Quarantine of Infectious or Contagious Diseases in relation to Influenza as of May 2018.
The change to the Requirements for Isolation and Quarantine of Infectious or Contagious Diseases in Influenza came about from the determination of the length of the contagiousness being between 5-7 days. The isolation period supports the control of communicable disease. The new regulations state;
• For each person with a confirmed flu diagnosis shall remain in home isolation for five days following onset of illness or for the duration of illness if the case is immune-compromised, except when seeking medical care.
In the school setting a diagnosis of an Influenza, any strain, most commonly strain A or B requires the verification from a MD, DO, NP, or PA. The verified diagnosis would lead to a recommended five-day home isolation beginning from the date reported of the onset of the illness. The date of isolation begins on the onset of illness reported, NOT THE DATE OF DIAGNOSIS. If fever persists for more than 5 days, continue exclusion until 24 hours fever free. The use of antiviral medications/antibiotics does not change the days recommended to be in isolation.
Library Reminder
10-12th grade students need to update their Macbooks to Big Sur by the end of January. Students can access directions with the link below. We recommend students update at home so it will not disrupt learning during the school day. If your student has trouble updating, the student may sign up for an appointment with the building tech, Mr. Wyatt.
Click here to view all resources including how to update and create an appointment. https://bluevalleyk12.libguides.com/bvw/bigsur
Fostering a Safe Environment
Creating the best possible Blue Valley high school experience
Blue Valley has a unique opportunity this year to study the high school experience with the goal of creating a comprehensive experience that leads to increased student personalization and ownership of learning.
The High School Study Committee, made up of high school teachers and administrators across the district, will study high school programming and spend time learning more about what we want for our students. Committee members from Blue Valley West include Katie Bonnema, Anna Dunn, Courtney Grimaldi, Paige Lankford and Aimee Price.
The study committee solicited student focus group feedback to help identify the five action teams which will meet regularly over the next two months:
Graduation requirements: Investigate what Blue Valley requires of its graduates and make any recommendations related to graduation requirements.
Defining high school success: Identify some accountability measures in our redesign process.
Real-World Learning Opportunities: Work closely with those leading the BV Edge work and establish a plan to deliver real-world learning opportunities to all students.
Strategically Agile High School System: Make recommendations that inject more flexibility and agility into high school programming and the high school experience.
Relevant & Authentic Instruction: Make recommendations related to instructional strategies, feedback/assessment policies and grading.
As high school families, your insight and feedback are valuable. Throughout the study, there will be opportunities for all high school students, staff members and families to offer feedback. Stay tuned for more information about the study and feedback opportunities later this semester.
SENIOR NEWS
Senior Mural
Senior Video
Prom 2022
ATHLETIC NEWS
Golf Announcement
Any boy interested in playing golf this spring for BVW please fill out the Google Form. If you have any questions please contact Coach Anderson at the following email: aanderson@bluevalleyk12.org The
https://forms.gle/TUfwqUG4diMcoXPa9
Major Saver Discount Cards
Get your Major Saver Discount card.
We will be selling them at school on:
Monday, January 31 11:30am - 1:00pm
Tuesday, February 1 7:30am - 8:30am
They are $20 and we only take cash.
Proceeds support BVW PTO and BVEF
If you cannot make it to the school email PTO at bluevalleywestpto@gmail.com.Sweetheart Dance Parent Volunteers - Saturday, February 5, 2022
We are in need of volunteers to help make the February 5th Sweetheart Dance Night happen. Parents are invited to assist with coat check-in and check-out at the beginning and end of the evening.
Here is the sign up link: https://bluevalleywestpto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/72238PTO Grants
Purchase a BVW Yard Sign for your student
Interested in Open PTO Positions?
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.
Join our PTO! / Follow BVW PTO on twitter / Like us on Facebook
Amazon Smiles
Donate to Blue Valley West High School PTO, at no cost to you! Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/48-1246215 (add Blue Valley West High School PTO as your charity) and AmazonSmile will donate to Blue Valley West High School PTO, at no cost to you. Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to Blue Valley West High School PTO —no fees, no extra cost.
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