November 18, 2022
BVSW Newsletter
A Reminder for Illness:
Please do not send your student to school if they have vomited in the last 24 hours or for temperatures of 100.4 or above. This will help decrease the transmission of illness amongst students and staff. If they vomit or have a temperature of 100.4 or more, they will be sent home from school.
For any questions, please contact klseuferling@bluevalleyk12.org or call 913-624-2013
Opportunities to learn more about Bond 2023
All registered Blue Valley voters will have an opportunity to vote in a no tax rate increase bond election in January 2023. Bond projects include investments in facilities, safety and technology that will benefit staff and students for years to come.
Here are a few ways to learn more about Bond 2023.
- Listen to a podcast: Take time to listen to two 15-minute podcasts about Bond 2023 & Facilities and Bond 2023 & Safety.
- Watch a video: Watch a short video that breaks down how bond funds can be used. Want to learn more? Watch an informational video that highlights the opportunity to invest in facilities, safety and technology projects through Bond 2023.
- Review the Bond 2023 website: The Bond 2023 website includes information about voting, answers to frequently asked questions and more.
Register to vote: All registered Blue Valley voters will automatically receive a mail ballot around January 11. Not a registered voter? Register online.
congratulations -- congratulations
Debate
Congratulations to Sriha Penugonda and Rohith Arun Kumar for finishing in 5th place at the Shawnee Mission West debate invitational.Esports
Another week, another win for your BVSW Halo Infinite team! Congrats to seniors Brett Cranor, Beckett DuPriest, Adam Rusch, and Brogan Willcott for securing a 7-1 record, the #4 ranking in HSEL, and a guaranteed spot in the championship playoffs series! Best of luck in the playoffs, boys!
Congrats to your BVSW Rocket League team of sophomores Owen Maurer, Brooks Carlisle, and Brock Loritz, who won yesterday to bring their record to 3-3! If they win tonight, they will have a chance to compete in the Central Playoffs division! Best of luck tonight boys!
Art Department
For those of you who don’t know, the Raymore Peculiar Annual Art Competition is our STATE/FINALS/PLAYOFFS/BIG FREAKING DEAL and for the first time in our six years of taking part in this awesome event BVSW TOOK HOME THE TROPHY!
This was our 6th year competing in the Raymore Peculiar Art Competition against 13 Kansas and Missouri High Schools.
Live Competition Awards:
Eddie Tucker- First Place Figure Drawing
Hadley Tuel- First Place Wheel Throwing
Art Show Awards:
Ryan Schuler- First Place Printmaking
Cole DeFever- Ceramics
El Schrock- Second Place Mixed Media
Sophia Boardman- First Place Mixed Media
Allie Brewington- Fibers
See the attached video for photos of our kids making awesome pieces!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LmhLSDSEk2JXqS7NbUeixWS0HfkMVl9j/view?usp=sharing
Band, Chorus, Orchestra
bowling
There will be a brief preseason meeting for all boys and girls interested in going out for bowling on Tuesday, November 29 during TIPS in room 614. Look for the QR code in the scrolling announcements to provide preliminary information.
boys basketball
Yearbook Club Photo Day
baseball
Pre-order your 2023 yearbook
hearing and vision screenings
performing arts 22-23
BVSW theatre
- Fall Musical - It is here!! Get your tickets and join us in the PAC for 'The Little Mermaid', November 17th - 19th. There will be three evening shows at 7pm and a 2pm matinee on Saturday. See you there! TICKETS
- Advertising/Sponsorship - Do you own a local business? Please consider showing support of our theatre department by becoming a playbill sponsor. There are several opportunities remaining. You can sign up HERE.
- Social media - give us a follow on social media:
IG - @bvswbbb and @bvswtheatre
Twitter - @bvsw_bbb
Math NHS Stem Fair
orchestra
THE DEN – SCHOOL STORE
First up, the comfy ELLA BELLA Crewneck; perfect for the cold weather! Second, calling all swimmers! All Swim & Dive gear must be ordered by the 20th! Don’t forget to follow us on all socials, @bvswden and check out our website!
Counseling Coffee Talk Dates
High school can come with its ups and downs. The BVSW Counseling department will be discussing strategies, problem solving, and offering support in regards to helping teenagers today. Come join the BVSW school counselors on Tuesday December 13 at 7:30 AM in the library for Coffee Talk
Counseling News:
Students - looking for additional help? Check these links.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: https://bvswpto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer
- Holiday Gift Bags for BVSW Staff
- BVSW Hype Night Concessions - 11/28
- Vision and Hearing screening helpers - 12/2
If you signed up to fill a holiday gift bag, they are ready to be picked up in the office!
YARD SIGNS
If you'd like a yard sign and/or activity plate, the order deadline for winter sports & activities is November 21! Order here!
YOUR PTO AT WORK!
This fall, the PTO has already given out close to $10,000 in grants -- $4775 to Booster Clubs & Activities and $6322 to BVSW teachers and staff! (Stay tuned for a full list soon!) This is where your PTO dollars go -- directly to your kids and their teachers/staff. Now is a great time to buy your PTO membership and Invest in SW!
NEXT PTO MEETING
The next meeting is December 6 @12:30 in the Conference Room. All are welcome!
battle of the bands
- Finals Survival Kits -
BVSW Basketball fundraiser
Keep up to date with what is happening at BVSW!
Activities - School Events - Even/Odd Schedule - Go to BVSW homepage, click on the "BVSW Calendar Link" there you will find the schedule for the day or month view.
Check out the official student media of BVSW: https://www.bvswnews.com/
Want to include something in our Friday newsletter during the school year?
The deadline for submissions to the Friday weekly newsletter is Thursday noon. Any fundraisers must be pre-approved before they may be added to the newsletter. Fundraiser questions, contact Kim Rich at KARich@bluevalleyk12.org.