February 19, 2021
BVSW Newsletter
Parent Teacher Conferences:
The deadline to sign up for conferences is Sunday, Feb. 21st at 12:00pm.
February 23rd ACT:
Due to ACT testing for all BVSW freshmen and juniors, Tuesday, February 23rd, will be an asynchronous, odd-block schedule (Hours: 1, 3, 5, & 7) for all students. On this day freshmen will take the PreACT and juniors will take an official ACT paid for by the state of Kansas. All freshmen and juniors participating in ACT testing will report to school promptly at 7:45 am and proceed to their testing locations. Sophomores and seniors will not be participating in testing and will remain at home to participate in asynchronous learning activities in hours 1, 3, 5, & 7.
Testing Protocol:
Both the PreACT and ACT will begin promptly at 7:45 am and end around 11:30am. For students riding the bus...all buses will depart at 12:00pm. Due to asynchronous lessons in all courses that day, students will leave the building after testing concludes. Testing locations and proctor information will be emailed to students’ school email accounts in the coming days.
Remainder of February and March calendars
track and field
girls swim and dive
We are going to hold a parent meeting for swim and dive on February 23rd at 5:30pm via zoom.
Topic: Swim and Dive Parent Meeting
Time: Feb 23, 2021 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://bluevalleyk12.zoom.us/j/97923642417
Meeting ID: 979 2364 2417
2021 SOUTHWEST BASEBALL PLAYERS
TRYOUT INFO:
Students interested in trying out for the BVSW Baseball Program need to do the following things:
- Fill out the google form for player information found here – CLICK HERE FOR LINK.
- Have the participation packet completed in the Athletics/Activities office – Room 601.
- Have a physical on file in the Athletics/Activities office – Room 601.
- If you participated in a Fall | Winter sport, all you need to do is fill out the player information form.
There is a Mandatory Player | Parent Meeting on Friday Feb 26th at 6:00 pm [Zoom link will be emailed out]
Tryouts begin March 1st after school.
BVSW Glitter Girls fundraiser - March 2nd
national honor society - nhs
the den
Hey T-Wolves! We hope you enjoyed your snow days! As we get back on track, we want you to think about enrolling in our class! In case we haven't met yet, Hi! I'm Kennadie Campbell, I am a junior and been on staff for two years now. I think everyone should enroll in The Den because anyone can be good at at least one aspect of the class. We have finances, marketing, design, and connections. I think it's a fun environment to learn and grow in leadership and there's a comradery that just cannot be beaten, and you get to be in class with people from all different grades. It also looks nice on college and job applications. If you want to enroll, put down Marketing Management as your fourth hour class, and if you have any questions ask me or Mrs. Fine in room 608!
Now onto scheduled business, we still have our February Customer Appreciation going on! Melissa Heidrick is the winner this week! Email bvswden@gmail.com to claim your prize! Keep ordering throughout the month of February to be put into the running for that drawing. As always, we are open 24/7 online at www.bvswden.com and we cannot wait to see you soon!
volleyball fundraiser
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EfUhgIFQixSED8CgS2yIMD11nLdtAfuHspihfkyHpyU/edit?usp=sharing
- PTO MEETING - Mark your calendars for 3/8/21 at noon 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. Meeting link and agenda HERE.
- 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
Prairie Star Elementary Alumni
Each year the Prairie Star PTO offers two scholarships to graduating seniors who are PSE Alumni
The first scholarship is in honor of Dr. Laura Swartz, the very first Principal of Prairie Star Elementary. The scholarship amount is $1,000.00 and will be awarded to a 2021 graduate of one of the five Blue Valley High Schools who attended Prairie Star Elementary for at least one year and intends to major in Education.
Application: https://prairiestarpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/133935
Deadline: March 31st, 2021
The second scholarship is a general PSE PTO scholarship for those alumni displaying the virtues valued at Prairie Star Elementary. The amount of $1,000.00 will be awarded to a 2021 graduate of one of the five Blue Valley High Schools who attended Prairie Star Elementary for at least one year.
Application: https://prairiestarpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/133936
Deadline: March 31st, 2021
BVEF "Raffle for a Reason"
The link is: Raffle for a Reason — Blue Valley Educational Foundation (fundbv.org)
Blue Valley’s 2021 graduations to be held at district activities complex
Blue Valley will be transitioning to outdoor graduations for the class of 2021. All graduations will be held at the district’s Switzer Activities Complex (SWIDAC), 135th & Switzer. The centrally-located complex is well situated to host large-scale events and athletic competitions.
Class of 2021 graduations are scheduled for the following dates:
Saturday, May 22
10:00 a.m. – BVSW
6:00 p.m. – BVH
8:30 p.m. – BVNW
Sunday, May 23
4:00 p.m. – BVN
7:00 p.m. – BVW
Rain dates
Monday, May 24: 5:30 p.m.– BVSW, 8 p.m. – BVH
Tuesday, May 25: 5:30 p.m. – BVNW, 8 p.m. – BVN
Wednesday, May 26: 6 p.m. – BVW
The district will live stream graduations to provide an alternate format for those who are not able to attend. It is our goal to honor and celebrate the Class of 2021 with as much normalcy as possible while still upholding health and safety guidelines. We will provide more detailed information, including any attendance guidelines, as we near graduation.
Keep up to date with what is happening at BVSW!
Check out the official student media of BVSW: https://www.bvswnews.com/