Jaguar Journal
February 3, 2023
Here is your weekly update from the JUNGLE!
COUNSELING
PTO NEWS
ALL SCHOOL NEWS
Sweetheart Dance Tickets- Enchanted Forest
Join us for a magical evening in an enchanted forest during our annual Sweetheart Dance!
Tickets are now available! Pre-sale tickets are $10/person and change to $20/person on the day of the event. Purchase tickets here.
Planning on bringing an outside guest? Please carefully follow the guidelines, download or pick up an outside guest from the main office. Outside guest forms are due Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at 4pm.
For guest form, click here.
BVW Theatre presents: The Music Man
The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. Many recognizable songs such as "76 Trombones" and "'Til There Was You''stem from this quintessential Broadway show. Bring the whole family!
Performances are February 9, 10, and 11 at 7pm with a Matinee on Feb. 11 at 2pm.
All seats-$10 General Admission
For tickets, click here.
Scholastic Art Winners
Congratulations for our BVW Artists!
Message from the Registrar
Moved to a new address within the Blue Valley West boundary?
· Contact the school registrar, Terri Chee, with your new address.
· Please include your most recent utility bill with your name and new address.
Moved to a new address outside Blue Valley West boundary?
· Contact the school registrar, Terri Chee, with your new address. · Submit a transfer request form to the district office, click HERE.
· Please include your most recent utility bill with your name and new address.
Not returning to Blue Valley West?
· Contact the school registrar, Terri Chee, to begin withdrawal paperwork.
· Prepare any school-issued laptop, charger, and books for return to the school.
Registrar contact: (913) 239-3708, thchee@bluevalleyk12.org
2nd Semester Course Fees
Course Fees for 2nd Semester
High school course fee payment for second semester is open and online now. Your ParentVUE login and password are required to pay course fees.
Course fees are assigned based on the master schedule and your student’s enrollment.
Course fees are assigned for the second semester only.
If your student dropped a course after the course drop deadline, they are responsible for paying any fees associated with that course.
Questions regarding fee payment should be directed to the bookkeeper.
Special Needs Resource Fair
PTO Fundraiser
Join us for a good cause!
JOCO Resource Numbers
Numbers you need to know
Last July, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-273-TALK) transitioned to a three-digit dialing code, 988. The three-digit dialing code routes calls to the Lifeline network and provides a connection to local support and services for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Johnson County Mental Health Center began answering Lifeline calls as a part of the national network in August of 2021.
In its first five months, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline received over 1.7 million calls, texts and chats. Federal government data shows a significant increase in calls, texts and chats from December 2021 to December 2022. To learn more about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, check out our Mental Health Moment—a weekly newsletter that opens dialogue, increases understanding, and removes some of the stigmas surrounding mental health issues where we’ve prepared hot, warm and crisis lines for you to add to your contact list. We all need some help sometimes, and it’s okay to reach out.
Sign up for other e-newsletters from Johnson County Mental Health Center!
Quarter 3 News
Welcome to Quarter 3, Jags! Take a look at our Quarter 3 news here.
Activities and Athletics Message
Blue Valley Families,
We are excited to have your families come to support our high school activities and athletics this school year. It is great to see the entire community at these events. It is imperative that our parent community partner with us as we work to encourage a positive atmosphere for our high school games or events.
Sportsmanship/officials: We want to give our student athletes the opportunity to play as many games as possible and we need officials to make those games happen. With a local and national shortage of officials, we want to make sure officials continue to choose to work Blue Valley events. The number one way we can create a welcoming environment is for spectators, coaches and student athletes to be courteous and respect the official’s decisions.
Tailgating: Tailgating before games has become a tradition for many students and families. We love to see our community gathering together to enjoy food and tailgate games in our parking lots. As a reminder, alcohol and tobacco are not allowed on district property including parking lots.
Thank you for your help in making our district events a great experience for all who attend. We hope to see your family cheering for our Blue Valley teams this school year.
Fostering a Safe Environment
As we move into a new semester please share the following message in your upcoming family newsletters:
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.
SENIOR NEWS
Cap and Gown Payment Due
Seniors, thank you for your cap and gown sizes. Herff Jones has now placed our order! You can make the payment for your items at the following link.
Once your order is complete, please save your receipt to refer to once Graduation season arrives. Cap and gowns will be distributed at Class Day rehearsal on May 18, 2023.
Senior Video Photo Submissions
Seniors, please carefully read the guidelines for submitting your photos for your senior video. We are very excited to see you in there!
See attached instructions here.
Announcement Orders
Graduation planning is in full swing, and if you are interested in ordering your senior’s graduation announcements, please order asap. You can view announcement packages here. Announcements will be delivered and distributed at BVW after Spring Break on March 29-30.
Class of 2023 Senior Year Events & Checklist
Click here to view deadlines, important information, upcoming events, and your to do list!
Counseling
Social Media Updates
The BVW Counseling Department is now on social media! Please follow us to stay up to date on important information.
Facebook - Blue Valley West Counseling (Links to an external site.) –
Instagram - @BVW_Counseling (Links to an external site.) -
Twitter - @BVWCounseling
The Parent Seat: Beyond the Scoreboard
BVW Boys Golf
Any young man interested in trying out for the BVW golf team please fill out the Google form. Any questions please email Coach Aaron Anderson at aanderson@bluevalleyk12.org
PTO NEWS
Please consider joining our PTO - we have open positions and will be needing to fill many key leadership roles next year. Get involved now so you are poised to help us in future years!
Purchase a BVW Yard Sign for your student
Celebrate your student's sport, club or activity with a BVW Yard Sign! Check out the BVW PTO Website for all of the details to order!
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