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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.
November 21-25 - No School/Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 9 - Last day to make 2nd semester class changes
Dec. 16 - Finals: Hour 1 (7:40-9:00)/Hour 2 (9:10-10:30)/School Dismissed @ 10:30
Dec. 19 - Finals: H3 (7:40-9:00)/H4 (9:10-10:30)/H5 (10:40-12:00)/School Dismissed @ 12:00
Dec. 20 - Finals: Hour 6 (7:40-9:00)/Hour 7 (9:10-10:30)/School Dismissed @ 10:30
Note: No lunch served on Dec. 16, 19 & 20; Buses will run their route home early
Dec. 21-Jan. 3 - No School/Winter Break
January 4 - School Resumes
January 16 - No School/Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 28 - Buckaroo Bash Parent Fundraising Party
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. Students must stay in their class and take a grade .
- NEW THIS YEAR: 2nd semester changes will only be accepted December 7-9. There will be no schedule change window in January. Forms will be available in Student Services starting December 5th. Exceptions will be made for level changes and drops to a Study Hall.
- During the 1st two weeks of November, Counselors are visiting with all 9-11th grade classes for a positive mental health/suicide prevention lesson. We know this topic is challenging for some, particularly those with personal experience with this. If a parent has a concern about their student participating, please reach out to your student’s counselor. Email addresses can be found here - https://bvusd.instructure.com/courses/76177.
- 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 have 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.
- Counselors have visited with Sophomores to discuss appropriate tasks in Naviance. More information can be found here - https://bvusd.instructure.com/courses/76177/pages/naviance-10th-grade
- Counselors have visited with Freshmen in Advisory to discuss their 4-year academic plan. More information can be found here - Freshmen Four Year Academic Planning
- 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
- 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
BVN Musical, UrineTown
The musical performances will be February 2-4. 2023. Contact Mrs. Cain or Mrs. Krulik for more information. The musical setting is in a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
Math Competitions
Inviting all interested in participating in math competitions: Mathleague has a series of high school online math contests. Top-scoring students in qualifying rounds are invited to compete in the State Championship contest. You need to register and pay for yourself and take the test online. If you are interested, please register online at: https://mathleague.org/hs.php . Upcoming online dates are November 12, 20, December 10 and 18. There are other dates in the new year. Choose a date that works for you. If you have questions, please email Matthew Chen (mwchen@bluevalleyk12.net).
FCA Meetings
FCA meets on Wednesday mornings from 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. in the Little Theatre. Come for fellowship and fun! If you have questions, please email BVN teacher, Jason Jones at JJones05@bluevalleyk12.org .
Medical Messages
Flu & COVID
Parents it is that time of year when Flu and COVID cases start to pop up. If your student is not feeling well and has a cough with a sore throat it may be wise to keep them home and be sure they are not sick with flu or COVID. If your student has a fever with or without symptoms, they must be fever free for 24 hours without the aid of medication. Blue Valley nursing standard is fever =100 °F or above.
Pink Eye
Pink Eye is also going around. If your student eye/eyes are red puffy and draining, they need to be seen by a medical provider. Once they have started their prescribed eye drops they may return to school.
Rapid COVID Tests
Nurse Amanda Collichio now has district-supplied rapid COVID tests. She does not administer these tests, but can distribute them to staff and students with parent consent.
Need to speak with the nurse in person?
If you need to speak with the BVN nurse, Amanda Collichio, please e-mail her at ajcollichio@bluevalleyk12.org to set up an appointment. Thank you!
Has your student been injured or has a concussion?
Send your medical orders or documentation to ajcollichio@bluevalleyk12.org and the nurse will communicate this with your students educational team.
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; click on this link for the form: Authorization For Medication/Procedure to be Administered At School .
BVN Nurse Page
For more information about the BVN Clinic, please visit the Nurse Page by clicking on this link:
Athletic Announcements
BOWLING TRYOUTS!! (new)
Tryouts begin the first week of December. You must have a physical online to be eligible to tryout. Vans will leave BVN at 3:00 p.m. to be at Aaron's Bowling Center in Belton. Let Mrs. Nathan or Mr. Smajda know if you are coming or have questions. Boys bowling tryouts: Dec 5th and 7th; Girls Bowling Tryouts Dec 8th and 9th.
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/ .
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
Put Saturday, May 20 on your calendars! Graduation for the Class of 2023 will be held at 5:00 p.m. at the District Activity Center (DAC) at 135th & Switzer.
Have you purchased a Tribute Ad for your senior to be printed in the 2022-23 yearbook? The final deadline is right after our Thanksgiving break on Tuesday, November 29. No materials or payments will be accepted after this date. See below for all the details!
If you have not done so already, please order your Cap & Gown and any other graduation supplies you need as soon as possible. Seniors can check the list posted at Mrs. Miller's desk to confirm if they have or have not ordered. If not, just go to www.Jostens.com or ORDER HERE!
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Questions? email Mrs. Miller at lkmiller@bluevalleyk12.org
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.
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