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Week of January 17, 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
January 17th- No School
January 18th- "Wear Red" to promote National Blood Donor month
January 18th - Blood Drive - 7:30-2:15 Multi purpose room
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
Friday- 1/28
Birthdays
Thomas Davis- 1/17
Lauren Bielby- 1/19
Violet Boehler- 1/19
Ashlyn Gaffney- 1/19
Katelyn Niss- 1/19
Grace Rios- 1/20
Matthew Todd- 1/21
Jordan Drain- 1/22
Avarie DuPuis- 1/22
Charging Station Now Available in the Library
Vacancy Notice- District Night Custodian Position
Swan Valley School District is hiring a Part Time Custodian. This will be a second shift position 24 hours per week. Back ground check required. Starting rate of pay is $13.15 per hour per contract. Apply in person only at Swan Valley Administration Building, 8380 O’Hern Road Saginaw, MI. 48609. Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
STARTING DATE: ASAP
SWAN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
8380 O’HERN ROAD
SAGINAW, MI 48609
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Prom News
College Webinar For 9th Grade Parents
College Webinar For 9th Grade Parents
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2- Are we already behind?
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4- What can we do so they aren't overwhelmed?
Good News: We Have Answers! Over the years, thousands of college counselors have come to rely on Your Teen Media as a trusted partner in helping parents navigate the college process.
We’re here to help with our latest FREE webinar: 5 Ways Parents Can Help 9th Graders Right Now
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 7:00 pm ET
Just a few friendly reminders for seniors from the Bird’s Nest:
Be sure to complete and submit your FAFSA. Remember the submission for Michigan sponsored scholarship programs is March 1, 2022.
-The MI Competitive Scholarship may be worth up to $1,000.
-TIP eligible students will receive free college tuition and fees for two years at a school like Delta College and up to an additional $2,000 for the next two years of college once you have transferred to a four year school.
Memorize your social security number.
All college applications should be submitted by now.
The Saginaw Community Foundation Scholarship application is due on February 15.
The Delta College Scholarship Foundation deadline is February 2, 2022. Over one half of those who apply receive some award money for college.
Make sure you have set up your Parchment account @ Parchment.com.
Access the information (scholarships, etc.) in the Bird’s Nest. Access Code: N7QZ-5ZT4-5DQP3
Dual Enrollment Informational Webinar
Back by popular demand! High School counselors, parents and students interested in learning more about dual enrollment at Delta College are encouraged to attend this online event. We will focus on introducing what dual enrollment is, advantages of dual enrolling, who is qualified to dual enroll, how Delta’s credits transfer and count towards future degrees, steps to apply to Delta College, and so much more! Students in grades 9-12 and their parents with little to no knowledge of dual enrollment, as well as those who have started the process, are all welcome.
Learn why each year, hundreds of area high schoolers choose to get ahead by earning college credit at Delta before they graduate. If your child is interested in taking college classes during high school at little to no cost, please join us for an informational webinar about Delta College Dual Enrollment.
Join us on Tuesday, January 18th online for a Zoom Webinar to learn more about the dual enrollment process and life at Delta College, including time for questions and answers with the Dual Enrollment team and a Delta Admission Advisor.
When: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 6:00p-7:00p
Reserve your seat today, register for free at: https://delta-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. We look forward to you joining us on January 18th!
STEM Trivia
WHEN: January 14th and 28th (first hour)
WHY: WHY not??? Oh and to learn a little about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
WINNER: Prize given to the WHOLE class!
** 2 Fridays a month, there will be a STEM related question asked during morning announcements. See the bulletin board in the cafe (by the drinking fountain) for a hint to the answer. The class that calls ext. 2565 with the correct answer receives the prize- it's that EASY!**
ESPORTS
Tuesdays at 4pm: Super Smash Bros Ultimate 1v1
Wednesdays at 4pm: Rocket League 3v3
Thursdays at 4pm: Overwatch 6v6
Interested players can sign up for one or all of the games. Games are played from home, using your own system. Communication with teammates and opponents are through UGC. Contact Mrs. Baldwin for any questions in Room 602 or at vbaldwin@svsd.us.
News from the Athletic Office
Attention any Swan Valley High School students interested in playing baseball this spring. Starting Monday, January 17th, out-of-season workouts will be every Monday and Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. in the high school balcony. Masks are required only when not actively participating.
There will be a pre-season informational meeting for parents and players on Tuesday, January 18th at 5:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
High School Softball hitting on Sunday evenings @ 7pm for the next 6 weeks with Coach TK.
Girls Soccer News
Attention any high school students interested in playing girls soccer in the spring, Coach Brooks will have conditioning / open gym every Monday from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the back gym.
Swan Valley Home Athletic Events
This is just a reminder to all students and spectators attending home athletic events this winter, no outside food or drink is allowed. Reentry into the games will also not be permitted.
Swan Valley Athletics - Community Service Hours
If looking for community service hours, the Swan Valley Athletic Department is in need of several students to work the home cheer invite on Saturday, January 22nd. Please see Mr. Stephens in the Athletic Office to sign up or inquire.
Self Care Resource
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)
Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission Employment Opportunity!
Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission (SCMAC) is asking for your help in recruiting students for seasonal employment for the 2022 season. Attached you will find our recruitment flyer which lists more information about our agency and the positions available. These jobs are ideal for high school graduates as they are available May through September up to 40 hours per week (weather permitting). Positions start at $14.25 per hour. The following positions are filled each season: 45 Vector Technicians, 5 Clerk Typist, 6 Biology Assistants, 2 Source Reduction Technicians, and 1 Education Assistant. The number of available positions in each department varies each year depending on the number of returning employees. Mosquito Control season begins late April and runs through the end of September.
Since the work involves physical activity, as well as the use of insecticides, all candidates are required to undergo a physical, drug testing, and a criminal background check. These tests are paid for by SCMAC. All selected employees are required to study and pass the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development administered test (date to be determined). All applicants must receive a score of 70% or greater to become a "registered" pesticide applicator in order to work for SCMAC.
Deadline to submit application is Friday, April 15, 2022. Applications are submitted online at saginawmosquito.com. Applicants must be 18 years old by June 1, 2022 and have a valid Michigan driver's license with no more than five points and with no restrictions. Motor vehicle driving records are checked through the State of Michigan.
Thank you for helping us recruit our seasonal personnel. Email mosquitohr@saginawcounty.com if have any questions. We truly appreciate your assistance.
Gloria Katch
Gloria Katch, Office Manager
Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission
211 Congress Ave. | Saginaw, MI 48602
Office 989.755.5751 | Fax 989.758.2309
Community Service Opportunities
Check out our Board between the Main Office and the Athletic Office for Community Service Opportunities!
YMCA- Camp Timbers Job Opportunity
After-School Program- Freeland SportZone
My name is Alexis Nickel and I oversee the After-School Program at the Freeland SportsZone. I'm looking for any students who would be interested in working a few days a week after school at the FSZ.
You would be working with kiddos in grades Y5-5th grade alongside adults in the classroom. It would include helping students with their homework, engaging in activities, and preparing snacks. They would be scheduled from 3:45pm to 6:00pm.
If you would be interested, please contact me @ sacoordinator@freeland-sportszone.com The pay is currently minimum wage and opportunities to increase pay and we ask that they are at least 16 years old.
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
Covenant HealthCare Volunteer Services is now accepting applications for High School Students to participate in volunteer service at the hospital. Students will have the opportunity to serve in the Emergency Care Center, Outpatient Surgery and as Wayfinders/Greeters. Students may apply online: https://www.covenanthealthcare.com/ch/communityinvolvementvolunteer
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan