Jaguar Journal
November 20, 2020
Here is your weekly update from the JUNGLE!
ACTIVITY NEWS
ATHLETIC NEWS
COUNSELING NEWS
IMPORTANT LINKS
Durham Bus Company contact information email admin6700@durhamschoolservices.com or call 913-681-2492
ALL SCHOOL NEWS
November 2020 Hybrid & Remote Calendar
December 2020 Remote Calendar
ACTIVITY NEWS
WINTER GUARD
Interested in being part of a high-energy competitive group here at West? Looking for a group to belong to? Check out the 2020 BVW Winter guard! NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! Informational rehearsals are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in November, in the BVW Commons from 5-8 PM. Want more information? Check with Mr. Love in the Band Room (648.)
The Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society is accepting applications!
Mu Alpha Theta members must meet the following requirements:
Completed Algebra 2 OR currently enrolled in Algebra 2 or higher
Have a 3.5 minimum weighted GPA in their math courses
Applications for Rho Kappa (Social Studies Honors Society) are now open!
BV Femineer Information
Senior Checklist 3 DEADLINES THIS WEEK (2 TODAY!)
1. Purchased Senior Ad 20-21 TODAY November 20
2. Upload / send yearbook photos and messages TODAY November 20
Click here to purchase both
Email material to bvwyearbook@gmail.com if you are having difficulty with the Herff Jones site.
3. Verify your graduate's LEGAL name by Nov. 24th Diplomas are being ordered!!
Complete Request for Graduation Information & Release of Records Authorization
High School graduation diplomas will reflect the legal name parents were asked to enter upon enrollment. To verify this information is correct you must follow each of the
following steps. Please do not look at your student’s name on the first screen as that
does not reflect their LEGAL NAME.
Log into ParentVUE
Click on Online Registration (top right corner)
Click on Review (above Status)
Scroll all the way down to Student - Demographics or ctrl F type Legal
Verify LEGAL First, Middle and Last Name is correct
If your student's legal name is not correct, please contact the Registrar, Kimberly Gearon, at 913-239-3700 or KGearon@bluevalleyk12.org
Here is your Senior Checklist Class of 2021! Please read this checklist weekly as it is continuously being updated as information becomes available.
BVW Ornaments for the Holidays
Commemorate a most unique year for your high school with a special ornament this holiday! Ornaments are $12 each tax included. Orders will be accepted through December 15th. Your order will be processed as soon as the payment has been received and you will be notified by email for pick up location/times. All proceeds from the ornaments will go to the BVW Band Program. Thank you! To order: https://forms.gle/6F6nr4kdHKtjmaVH9
ATHLETIC NEWS
Winter Sports are underway!
NFHS Network
COUNSELING NEWS
ACT Prep Program
Virtual College Rep Visits
Every year admissions representatives from colleges across the country come to Blue Valley West to meet with students and provide information about their institutions. This year these visits will be occurring but they will be held virtually. All college rep visits can be found in added daily. Please sign up in Naviance to attend any session you are interested in. Naviance under the colleges tab. At the moment we have 40 visits scheduled.
BVW PTO
Jaguar Stadium Blankets
Get ready for Cyber Monday!! BVW Jaguar Stadium Blankets will be marked down to $30!! Original price is $50. Blankets will be on sale beginning Monday, November 30th until Friday December 4th or until we sell out. You can pay an extra $5 for delivery to your porch (for BVW attendance area) or there will be designated pick-up dates/times emailed to you after purchase (week of Dec. 14th). Purchase the blankets through the PTO website: https://bluevalleywestpto.membershiptoolkit.com/spiritwear These blankets make a great holiday gift and support BVW!
Donate to Blue Valley West High School PTO on Black Friday, at no cost to you!
Black Friday is just around the corner on November 27. You can make an impact while you shop for Black Friday deals. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/48-1246215 and AmazonSmile will donate to Blue Valley West High School PTO, at no cost to you.
Upcoming Fundraisers:
Tuesday, December 1st, at Jose Peppers 143rd & Metcalf (details to follow).
Invest in West by becoming a PTO member or single contributor!
Successful students make successful schools— which make thriving communities. Everyone benefits when you support students!
Blue Valley West High School
Email: bluevalleywest@bluevalleyk12.org
Website: http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/BVW
Location: 16200 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-239-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westjags