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Once A Viking... Always A Viking!
Week of February 28, 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
March 2nd- District Semifinals - Girls Basketball @5:00 PM Garber
March 3rd- Drama Performance @7:00 PM HS Auditorium
March 4th- District Finals - Girls Basketball @6:00 PM Garber
March 4th- First Robotics
March 4th & 5th- Wrestling State Finals @ Ford Field
March 5th- Drama Performance @7:00 PM HS Auditorium
March 6th- Drama Performance @2:00 PM HS Auditorium
March 7th- District Quarters - Boys Basketball @ Freeland
March 8th- ACT Testing
March 8th- Regional Semifinals - Girls Basketball @ Frankenmuth
March 9th- District Semifinals - Boys Basketball @ Freeland
March 9th- Trimester 2 Exams
March 10th- Regional Finals - Girls Basketball @ Frankenmuth
March 11th- District Finals - Boys Basketball @ Freeland
After School Tutoring
After School Tutoring will be Monday through Thursday from 2:30 until 3:30 in the Library. Please join us, we are here to help!
POPCORN DATES
March 11th
March 25th
April 8th
April 22nd
May 6th
May 20th
Exam Days
- Bus Transportation
Due to trimester exams students will be released at 10:45 on March 10th and 11th. Students are able to leave at this time if they have their own transportation. Bus transportation will be provided at the regular time (2:15) for those students who are not able to arrange their own transportation.
March 9th- 5th hour Exam
March 10th- 1st & 2nd hour Exam/ Dismissal @10:45
March 11th- 3rd & 4th hour Exam/ Dismissal @10:45
Birthdays
Jacob Hickerson- 2/28
Joshua Calangelo- 3/1
Malachi Baber- 3/2
Dakota Fowler- 3/2
Haileen Mizoory- 3/2
Corey Leas- 3/3
Connor Rankin- 3/3
Tayla Slaybaugh- 3/3
Jack Corriveau- 3/5
Reese Clements- 3/6
Robert Humpert- 3/6
Katana Krymusa- 3/6
Lukas Ordway- 3/6
March is Reading Month!
March is here and that means March Into Reading has begun!
The library media students have worked hard to bring you fun activities throughout the month.
*Book Swap-bring a book and take a book
*Reading Party- a whole hour of reading 5th hour on March 25th
*Caught Ya Reading-win a Slurpee or Taco Bell
*Door Decorating Contest- win either a doughnut or pizza party
*March Book Madness Bracket- help pick a champion from Elite 8 to Final 4 and see which book wins
*Barnes and Noble Bookfair March 19th (mention Swan Valley when buying books and/or coffee and the high school will earn $)
Ask your teacher or library staff for more details!
DO YOU HAVE A CRAFTY SIDE & ARE YOU LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS?
We’re going into “March is Reading” month! Havens is looking for students interested in decorating classroom doors and hallways. Please email Mrs. Demand at
sdemand@swanvalley.k12.mi.us if interested.Lost & Found
BPA Meeting
Work Based Learning Opportunities:
Any junior that would like work opportunities in the business/computer field for next trimester and/or next school year please see Mrs. Perez in room 404.
You will need a 2.7 GPA for Dow and HSC opportunities for 22/23 school year. There is a local insurance company that would look to hire for trimester 3. Please see me ASAP.
Project Seed Internship Information
Midland ACS has partnered with SVSU, CMU and MSU -St Andrews to host 6 Project SEED Students this summer. This is a paid internship working on a research project at a University Lab.
We are looking for rising Junior/Senior or 2022 high school graduates who are interested in science and chemistry and meet the eligibility criteria below.
Great Lakes Bay Area Project Seed Internships
Please see the attached flyers below for more information.
Great Lakes Bay Project Seed Internships
Best Regards,
Michelle Rivard
Midland ACS
Project SEED Coordinator
Drivers Education Classes
Drivers Education Classes will start on Monday March 7th at Swan Valley High School.
Segment One classes run 3-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday for three weeks.
Segment two classes run 5:30-7:30 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
You can register online at http://www.michigandrivingschoolnorth.com or call 989 893-8403
News from the Athletic Office
High School Spring Sports Announcement
All spring sports will start on Monday, March 14th for the following programs offered by Swan Valley High School:
JV and Varsity Baseball
JV and Varsity Softball
Track and Field (Girls and Boys)
JV and Varsity Boys Golf
JV and Varsity Boys Lacrosse
Varsity Girls Soccer
Practice / tryout times will be announced the week of Monday, March 8th.
A STUDENT SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY PRACTICE SESSION OR CONTEST UNTIL THE FAMILYID ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED at: https://www.familyid.com/orga.../swan-valley-school-district. The annual sports participation fee may also be paid on FamilyID.
If the student does not have an up-to-date physical (one on or after April 15, 2021), they will be required to have one uploaded on FamilyID with completion of the online registration process or turned into the Athletic Office before participating in spring athletics. If a Swan Valley student-athlete has participated in a fall and / or winter sport for the current school year, they will NOT need to have a legal parent / guardian register them again on FamilyID for the spring season.
If you have questions, please call the Swan Valley Athletic Office at (989) 921-2471.
Self Care Resource
Michigan Stay Well Program:
The Michigan Stay Well Program, is offering several resources available to support families, educators and school staff - teens and more - dealing with stress and anxiety. See attached and/or visit their website: Michigan.gov/staywell.
(SVSD Mental Health Support website)
For more information on the Michigan Stay Well Program please click on the following link.
Community Service Opportunities
Check out our Board between the Main Office and the Athletic Office for Community Service Opportunities!
Covenant HealthCare Volunteer Services
Now accepting applications for the Summer 2022 session of our High School Volunteer Program. Students may apply online, https://www.covenanthealthcare.com/ch/communityinvolvementvolunteer. Please forward this information to any high school student who may be interested in the healthcare field and/or volunteer experience this summer. Application deadline is March 31, 2022.
Requirements for acceptance into the High School Volunteer Program at Covenant HealthCare is as follows:
- 16 years of age or older by September 1, 2022
- 3.0 grade point or higher (will be verified)
- 2-Step TB Testing (We will provide details)
- COVID-19 Vaccine or Religious or Medical Exemption
- Ability to commit 3-4 hours per week for a minimum of 40 hours (by end of August 2022). This is approximately 1 shift per week.
- Obtain a favorable recommendation from a teacher or counselor (email of reference is required on application)
- Complete the mandatory orientation (Dates will be communicated to applicants)
Students will have an opportunity to experience a medical center atmosphere and interact with nurses, physicians and technologists throughout the organization. Students will be able to volunteer as a Patient Ambassador as well as serve in opportunities with pharmacy, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and emergency care. We also have non-clinical volunteer areas available such as patient discharges, mail delivery, clerical support, and the gift shop. This program would be an opportunity to meet requirements for volunteer service for high school and college and we offer this program every summer.
Should you have any questions or would be interested in contacting me directly, please use the contact information below. Thank you!
Link to Volunteer Services: https://www.covenanthealthcare.com/ch/communityinvolvementvolunteer
Attention any Swan Valley High School students looking for community service hours.
The Swan Valley Athletic Department is looking for responsible and dependable student volunteers to help work the indoor concession stands and ticket tables for Swan Valley's home basketball games this winter season.
If interested, please stop by the Athletic Office to talk to Athletic Director Ryan Stephens or email him at rstephens1@swanvalley.k12.mi.us
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
Employment Opportunities
Thomas Township Parks & Recreation
Waste Management
Interested in applying with Waste Management.... Please click on the following link for more information:
Interested in applying with the Saginaw County Mosquito Commission? Please click on the following link for more information:
Saginaw County Mosquito Commission
Thomas Township
Saginaw County Parks and Recreation is hiring for our 2022 summer season. Attached is our hiring flyer, please share information with your students if possible. Most positions require high school diploma or to be over the age of 18, graduating seniors on track to graduate will be considered for all positions. Booth Attendant and lifeguard applicants do not have to be 18 or high school graduates.
SV Baseball Euchre Tournament
Euchre Tournament Fundraiser March 5th
Contact any SV player for tickets or either contact on the flyer. Hope to see you there!
"SVHS Around the Building Happenings"
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