January 29, 2021
BVSW Newsletter
Career-Ready Programs - A student perspective
What is it really like to be a student in one of Blue Valley’s career-ready programs in partnership with Johnson County Community College? The district spoke with students in the Automotive Technology and Dual Degree programs to find out! Learn more about their experience and how these programs are helping prepare them for life beyond high school in the Spring 2020 issue of Blue Valley Today.
If you are interested in Career-Ready opportunities, let your counselor know. If you have questions, please contact Sarah Beren at sberen@bluevalleyk12.org or 239-4141 or visit the district website.
Timberwolf Esports Spirit Wear
volleyball fundraiser
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2021 yearbooks
the den
*unless otherwise noted
AP INFORMATION:
Registration for a yearlong AP class exam has passed. The only students who can register for an AP exam at this time are students in a semester 2 AP class. These classes are:
- AP Government
- AP Microeconomics
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Computer Principles
- AP Computer Science A
The deadline for second semester registration is February 1st.
AP Registration is a two-step process.
Step 1: Total Registration payment. Here is the link:
https://user.totalregistration.net/register/get_student_email_status.php?ceeb=172302&isSchool=1
Step 2: Adding the AP Join Code to the student’s College Board AP account.
If a student does not complete BOTH of these steps by February 1st then the exam will not be ordered.
The last day to cancel an AP Exam is February 1st.
If you have any questions please contact your AP teachers or the AP Coordinator.
AP Coordinator: Casey Weber cmweber@bluevalleyk12.org
- NOMINATING COMMITTEE - The nominating committee is made up of PTO members-at-large and in good standing. The responsibilities of this committee are to put together a strong slate for the executive board as well as filling vacant committee chair positions. This is a short term position but very valuable in helping to establish the leadership for the coming year. KEY DATES: 2/8/21 (Noon - monthly mtg); 4/12/21 (Noon - monthly mtg., committee presents slate); 5/10/21 (TBD - Annual Meeting, Exec. Board elections). Questions or Interested in being on the committee? Contact Chris Heise - chrisheise@me.com / 913-220-5319 or Katie Gillis - ekgillis@mac.com / 760.989.9203.
- PTO MEETING - Mark your calendars for 2/8/21 as we have a couple of important topics to cover and vote on! Teacher grants will be presented, discussed and voted on as well as our bylaw revisions. Visit our website to review the proposed revisions. The zoom invite will be sent out later next week.
- SOCIAL MEDIA - Be sure to follow along with all of the latest and greatest PTO happenings via our social media channels! You can LIKE our page on facebook (@bluevalleysouthwestpto), follow us on twitter (@bvsw_pto) and instagram (@bvswpto).
- PTO WEBSITE - You can access membership forms, volunteer opportunities, calendars, purchase yard signs and more on our PTO website http://www.bvswpto.org/
- INVEST in BVSW - Tax deductible donation! Log into (ParentVue) and please consider checking the fee boxes for "Invest in BVSW" and "BVSW PTO". These donations help us fund our PTO activities for the year (Staff Appreciation, teacher grants, scholarships, community building initiatives, After-Prom and so much more).
- SPONSORSHIP INQUIRY - We are planning on doing some giveaways to boost spirit and morale in 2021 and are looking for sponsors. Please contact Chris Heise (chrisheise@me.com, 913.220-5319 or Katie Gillis ekgillis@mac.com 760.989.9203).
- WHERE'S HOWLER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iNFvom73w0&feature=youtu.be
caps virtual open house
The CAPS program will holding a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, February 3 at 11:00 AM (intended for parents) and 5:00 PM. There will be 3 identical sessions during each open house to allow the opportunity to visit multiple classes. For more information on CAPS and instructions on how to register for the Open House can be found at the bvcaps.org website under the enrollment tab.
Keep up to date with what is happening at BVSW!
Check out the official student media of BVSW: https://www.bvswnews.com/