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Once A Viking... Always A Viking!
Week of April 4, 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
April 8th- Soup for Sweats
April 13th- Job Shadow/ College Visit for Seniors
April 13th- MME Testing for Juniors/ Approximate Dismissal 12:30 PM
April 13th- PSAT Testing for Freshman & Sophomores/ Approximate Dismissal 11:00 AM
April 15th- No School- Good Friday
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
April 8th
April 22nd
May 6th
May 20th
Birthdays
Reese Owens- 4/4
Joseph Seaver- 4/4
Ethan Brooks- 4/5
Taylor Cappell- 4/5
Brock Horton- 4/5
Gavin Kinney- 4/6
Yousef Haddad- 4/8
Alivia Alcock- 4/9
Audriana Rodarte- 4/9
Steven Ochoa- 4/10
Regional Teacher of the Year!
Well deserved!
Junior Business Student of the Year!
Liam Sharpe who has been selected as Junior Business Student of the Year from Swan Valley High School by Northwood University.
This award includes a $2,000 per year renewable scholarship* ($8,000 over four years) to Northwood University.
Congratulations!!!!
SV SUB SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED
SUB SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WANTED
$15.26 per HOUR
CDL CLASS B WITH ENDORSEMENTS PREFERRED
PAID CDL TRAINING
HOLIDAYS, WEEKENDS AND SUMMERS OFF
REQUIREMENTS:
· EXCELLENT DRIVING HISTORY
· MUST PASS BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL EXAM AND ONGOING DRUG SCREENING
· MUST BE WILLING TO TRAIN AND ACQUIRE SCHOOL BUS CREDENTIALS
· HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED
CONTACT ANNIE YINGLING, TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR
989-921-3721 OR dyingling@SVSD.us
SVHS S.A.D.D.
"Students Against Destructive Decisions” is a national non-profit dedicated to the safety and wellness of all students. Using 40 years of expertise to facilitate educational and engaging programming, SADD operates through school and community chapters (like student clubs) dedicated to advocating healthy decision-making.
SADD was founded on the simple philosophy that young people, empowered to help each other, are the most effective force in prevention.
This year SVHS S.A.D.D. received a grant to help promote awareness on distracted driving. The students decided to create a video showing a simulated car crash. Below is a link to view the video through YouTube.
Please note..... Video might be to graphic for some
News from the Athletic Office
Swan Valley Varsity Pompon Pre-Tryout Information Meeting
Attention any current Swan Valley 8th-11th grade students interested, there will be a Swan Valley Varsity Pompon Pre-Tryout Informational Meeting in the High School Auditorium next Tuesday, April 12th at 6 p.m. Please see the flyer for more information including tryout dates.
SVHS Varsity Pompon Pre-Tryout Meeting Flyer
Varsity Girls Soccer Ticket Takers Needed
Attention any Swan Valley High School students needing community service hours, the Athletic Department is looking for responsible individuals to take tickets this spring at the home Swan Valley Varsity Girls Soccer games at Roberts Park. If you are interested, please stop by the Athletic Office or email rstephens1@swanvalley.k12.mi.us.
Attention any Swan Valley High students and parents / guardians, the
Ascension Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Team is providing early bird free sport physicals on April 18th and 19th valid for all of next school year.
Please see the flyer for more information.
A STUDENT SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY PRACTICE SESSION OR CONTEST UNTIL THE FAMILYID ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED at: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/swan-valley-school-district (this only needs to be completed once for the school year). An updated sports physical must also be on file in the Athletic Office that is dated on or after April 15, 2021.
SVHS Fundraisers
Need mulch? want it delivered to your yard? or spread right into your flower beds? buy from your favorite SV football player, or directly from our website.
Swan Valley Band Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraiser
Little Caesars SVHS Band Fundraiser
Baseball Apparel Fundraiser March 23rd-April 17th
SVHS After Prom Party
Please feel free to let Kim Grandy, (810) 338-9152 kim200306@yahoo.com, or Lori Diaz (989) 295-0958 loridiaz97@hotmail.com, know if you or your business is willing to help in any way. Thank you!!
When: May 14th, 12am-4am
“It takes a village!”
Library News!
This is a drop in craft so anytime a student can come in, morning, lunch, after school, with a class, etc...
"The Birds Nest"
Local Swan Valley Scholarships:
Here it is!!
This is the moment for which you all have been patiently waiting!!! The local Swan Valley Scholarships are now published in the Bird’s Nest. You can find the Local Scholarship Folder within the folder titled Scholarships 2021-2022.
You must read the first entry in the Local Scholarship Folder before you begin the application. It includes the instructions for completing any of the local scholarships. Follow the directions carefully.
Note the due date for submission is Friday, April 8, 2022 at 2:15pm. There are no exceptions for late submissions!!
Thomas Township Fire Department Scholarship:
The following link will take you directly to information regarding the Thomas Township Fire Department Scholarship Program. The TTFD offers up to three $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors who are Thomas Township residents. Applications must be received by April 22, 2022. See Mr. Bird if you have any questions.
Note the due date for submission is Friday, April 29, 2022.
https://www.thomastwp.org/departments-services/fire-department/scholarship-information/
Scholarship of the Week:
Saginaw Valley State University Private Scholarships:
SVSU offers a large number of privately sponsored scholarships for those planning to attend SVSU in the fall. Please review the link to see if any of these are appropriate for you. The link for the SVSU private scholarships is:
LEADERSHIP CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
The Michigan Association of Student Councils and Honor Societies (MASC/MAHS) Summer Leadership Camp provides an opportunity for students to experience lessons in leadership, communications, group activities, and goal setting. Through this competitive process, students in grades nine through 12 receive scholarships to attend camp.
Every year, SET SEG receives hundreds of applications from all throughout Michigan and awards $26,000 in full scholarships.
Note the due date for submission is Saturday, June 18, 2022.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a Michigan resident.
- Must be a high school student attending a Michigan public school.
Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Program Opportunity
Hello from Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) and Michigan Technological University!
This summer, Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Programs office is again partnering with HSC to offer scholarships for students from Midland, Gratiot, Bay, and Saginaw counties to attend an engineering summer camp - for free. The scholarship will cover all costs (including transportation) required to attend the Engineering Scholars Program (ESP) at Michigan Tech. A total of 30 students from these counties will be selected for the HSC award.
Preference will be given to current Juniors, however, all students currently in grades 9-11 are encouraged to apply. An overview and all relevant paperwork are available under the “Engineering Scholars Program” on our website.
Engineering Scholars is a weeklong investigation of Engineering careers featuring special topic presentations, interactive group projects, and lab tours. During the course, you’ll get insider info from role models in working in engineering fields, be exposed to many different types of engineering, and get to learn from Michigan Tech faculty, staff, and #CrazySmart graduate students!
Hemlock Semiconductor believes that education is a great equalizer, allowing students from all backgrounds to become anything they choose to be. One of the ways they emphasize the value of education is through community partnerships to develop programs that engage students and ignite their interest in STEM. Michigan Tech is excited to be part of this effort.
Feel free to contact Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Programs office with any questions, syp@mtu.edu - we are excited to see some of your students in the Engineering Scholars Program this summer!
The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. April 10, 2022.
Have a great weekend!
Raquel Ledesma Pérez
Diversity & Community Liaison
Email: raquel.perez@hscpoly.com
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Summer Camp Opportunities
In an effort to help students explore and experience careers we are offering 7 unique summer camps. We will be offering Full Tank Automotive Camp, What's on the Menu: An Agricultural and Culinary Experience, Operation Innovation: Michigan Means Business, Starting at Square One Skilled Trades Camp, Scrub Life Healthcare Camp, Bytes Information Technology, & Find Your Future! Camp registration and payment is available online and accessible via the QR code in each camp’s flyer.
Full tank - Automotive Camp: June 20 - June 22 The camp will help students explore careers throughout the automotive industry, including, design, development, manufacturing, sales, marketing, service, and aftermarket. The camp will be held at Northwood University in Midland.
A Farm to Table Experience, Ag/Culinary Camp: June 28-30 Students will learn about the agriculture industry, food preparation and menu planning, and source local ingredients in a hands-on way. The camp is a farm to plate experience presented by the Coleman Agriscience Program and the Windover Culinary Program. Camp will be held at Windover HS and Coleman HS.
Square 1 Skilled Trades Camp: July 11-14 & July 18-21 Students will have hands-on experiences working with tradespeople from the industry. Some of the activities will include welding, carpentry, electrical, safety, self-designed and built carpentry projects, heavy equipment, field trips to construction sites and more. Camp will be held at the Greater Michigan Construction Academy.
Operation Innovation -Michigan Means Business: July 26-28 This hands-on camp gives students the opportunity to learn about business careers in Michigan's largest industries including manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare and hospitality/tourism. The camp will be held at the Northwood Idea Center in Downtown Midland.
Scrub Life - Healthcare Camp: August 1-3 Students will have hands-on experience working on various skills from a variety of healthcare careers taught by field professionals. Learning opportunities will include real-life simulations, first aid, and more. The camp will be hosted at Davenport University in Midland.
Bytes- Information Technology Camp: August 8-9 Students will explore networking and cybersecurity as well as programming and digital forensics with a strong hands-on emphasis. This camp is perfect for learning about a variety of technology-based careers. This camp will be held at Davenport University in Midland.
Find Your Future: August 8-9 This camp explores all 6 Career Pathways through hands-on experiences with professionals representing each of the 6 pathways; students explore each area to help target specific interests. This camp will be hosted at Davenport University in Midland.
For more details on dates and costs please see the attached flyers.
Please use this link to register for all other summer camps: https://forms.gle/ztKWcEKA3JotAhsE9
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!
Varsity Girls Soccer Ticket Takers Needed
Attention any Swan Valley High School students needing community service hours, the Athletic Department is looking for responsible individuals to take tickets this spring at the home Swan Valley Varsity Girls Soccer games at Roberts Park. If you are interested, please stop by the Athletic Office or email rstephens1@swanvalley.k12.mi.us.
Japanese Gardens
If you need volunteer hours come and help out at the Japanese Gardens in downtown Saginaw!
Storms have knocked down tree branches and leaves from last year need to be raked. If gardening is not your forte, don’t worry! We could always use help at the end of the season for our Annual Japan Festival! For more details please click on the following flyer.
Japanese Gardens of Saginaw Flyer
Farm Hand Needed
I am looking for any students(s) that may be interested in helping out at my residence with community service. Specifically looking for help unloading and stacking hay in the barn.
Typically we buy hay two times a year, up to 400 or so bales total divided into two loads.
I would request help usually in June and August. If interested, students can also help with stall cleaning.
Let me know if you have further questions, or need additional information.
My cell 989-233-0449, or by text or email.
Thank you!
Deb Tubb
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
Employment Opportunities
Zehnder’s Splash Village Free Shallow Water Lifeguard Training Course
This course teaches lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to recognize, prevent, and respond quickly and effectively to aquatic emergencies and prevent drowning and injuries. Participants must be able to pass a swim pretest of 100 yard on the first day. Please bring swimsuit every day of class.
Starting wage: $13 per hour
ADULTS ARE WELCOME!!
Must be 16 years old on OR by the last class session. Where: Zehnder’s Splash Village
1365 S. Main St.
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Monday April 18 4pm-9pm
Tuesday April 19 4pm-9pm
Wednesday April 20 4pm-9pm
Monday April 25 4pm-9pm
Tuesday April 26 4pm-9pm
Wednesday April 27 4pm-9pm
Upon successful completion of this course (you must attend all days of class), participants must come to work at Zehnder’s Splash Village. The certificates that you will obtain will only be accepted by Zehnder’s Splash Village.
To register call Chris Bartnikowski at (989) 652-0584
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
Saginaw County Parks
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.
"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