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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.
Dec, 7 - 2nd semester class changes begin
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
Students Heart Teachers Fundraising
The BVN Students Heart Teachers chapter is running a "BVN Holiday Teacher Wishlist Campaign." Help us raise $500 to gift *TEN* BVN teachers *$50.00* to fund their classroom WISHLIST! Any amount raised over $500 will grant additional teachers $50 to fund their classroom wishlist. Please donate below to support our wonderful BVN teachers!
https://donorbox.org/bvn-holiday-teacher-wish-list-campaign
Students Heart Teachers brings together students with a passion to enrich and uplift teachers by inspiring, educating, and mobilizing students and communities to make impactful changes in how teachers are valued.
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.
- Seniors requesting transcripts for January 1 deadlines: Please be aware transcripts will not be sent over winter break. If you have a January 1 deadline, please request transcripts by December 16th.
- 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 .
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.)
Need to speak with the nurse?
If you need to speak with the nurse please e-mail ajcollichio@bluevalleyk12.org to set up an appointment.
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 ( https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/cms/lib/ks02212623/Centricity/Domain/4486/Medication-Authorization.pdf ).
Need to update your students immunization records?
Please E-mail any updates to your students immunization record to Nurse Collichio atajcollichio@bluevalleyk12.org, Thank you.
BVN Nurse Page
For more information about the BVN Clinic, please visit the Nurse Page by clicking on this link: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/domain/5461
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.
Seal of Biliteracy for Seniors: Seniors received information about the opportunity to earn the Seal of Biliteracy via email communication November 29. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please review the Seal of Biliteracy website for detailed information. If you would like to participate, the Seal of Biliteracy Student Intent Form must be submitted by the end of day Friday, Dec 16, 2022.
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!
Senior Class Picture will be taken on Tuesday, January 24. All senior advisory classes will go to the gym at 12:15 p.m. A link to purchase the photo print will be posted as soon as it is available. In case of a snow day on 1/24, the photo will be taken during advisory on 1/26.
Our diplomas will be ordered soon so that we have them in time for May graduation. Please click on the link and complete the Senior Diploma/Transcript Form as soon as possible. Only 24 seniors still need to have this form completed. This form also authorizes the release of senior transcripts for college applications. Click here: Diploma/Transcript Authorization. If the form is not completed prior to our order, we will use the name as written in ParentVue/StudentVue.
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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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