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Once A Viking... Always A Viking!
Week of February 21, 2022
Swan Valley High School
Email: mmuennix@swanvalley.k12.mi.us
Website: https://www.swanvalleyschools.com/
Location: 8400 Ohern Road, Saginaw, MI, USA
Phone: (989)921-2401
Upcoming Dates
March 3rd- Drama Performance @7:00 PM HS Auditorium
March 5th- Drama Performance @7:00 PM HS Auditorium
March 6th- Drama Performance @2:00 PM HS Auditorium
March 8th- ACT Testing
March 9th- Trimester 2 Exams
After School Tutoring
After School Tutoring will be Monday through Thursday from 2:30 until 3:30 in the Library. Please join us, we are here to help!
POPCORN DATES
February 25th
March 11th
March 25th
April 8th
April 22nd
May 6th
May 20th
Birthdays
Owen Bennett - 2/21
Abigail Keyes- 2/23
Jacob Brocht- 2/24
Ava Duprey- 2/24
Daniel Pangborn- 2/25
Lucas Fox- 2/26
Adison Hallead- 2/26
James Corriveau- 2/27
Joseph Maturen- 2/27
Lost & Found
Just a few friendly reminders for seniors from the Bird’s Nest:
-The deadline to complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for some state of Michigan Scholarship/Aid programs is Tuesday, March 1, 2022. An example of a state of MI program is the Michigan Competitive Scholarship Program. To be eligible for the MCS, the student must have earned a 1200 or higher on the SAT. Also, you must submit the FAFSA to be considered for the award. The link to begin the FAFSA process is:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Please click on the following link for FASFA financial information.
Any questions? Let me know.
Doug Bird
College/Career Advisor
Smiles For Schools
Swan Valley USA Basketball game 2022
"Swan Valley USA Basketball game 2022" on YouTube
News from the Athletic Office
Girls Track Meeting
There will be a girls track meeting on February 28th at 7:15 am in room #402
Tri-Valley Titans Varsity Hockey Club
Attention any Swan Valley 8th-11th grade students and parents / guardians interested in high school hockey next school year! The Tri-Valley Titans Varsity Hockey Club cordially invites you to the 2022-2023 HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY INFORMATIONAL MEETING (Virtual) on Sunday, February 20th at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will discuss projected parent costs of the 2022-2023 season, cooperative schools, development options for high-level high school players (MDHL, MHA, etc.), and other topics. Please RSVP to hatfield.joseph1@yahoo.com to receive a link for the meeting.
Questions can be directed to current Tri-Valley Titans Board President Joe Hatfield at hatfield.joseph1@yahoo.com.
Oxford Strong!
The month of February is being designated by the MHSAA as "Oxford Strong" to support Oxford Community Schools from the tragic school shooting that took place this past November. The Swan Valley Athletic Department is devoting Friday, February 18th as "Oxford Strong" night when Swan Valley Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball take on Birch Run at home at 6 and 7:30 p.m. All in attendance that night are encouraged to purchase and wear "Oxford Strong" t-shirts and sweatshirts sold by E.A. Graphics . A majority of the proceeds will go to Oxford and its community. Apparel may be purchased at: https://supportoxfordstrong.com/SupportOxfordStrong/shop/home
Thank you in advance for supporting a noble cause and showing your Viking Pride!
Girls Soccer News
Attention any high school students interested in playing girls soccer in the spring, Coach Brooks will have conditioning / open gym every Monday from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the back gym.
Swan Valley Home Athletic Events
This is just a reminder to all students and spectators attending home athletic events this winter, no outside food or drink is allowed. Reentry into the games will also not be permitted.
Michigan Stay Well Program
The Stay Well program uses federal and state disaster funds to provide mental health support services to Michigan residents who are understandably struggling to cope with emotional distress from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The program is managed by an emergency behavioral health task force within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and runs through September 30, 2022.
Two-pronged approach
1. To help all Michigan residents, the grant team launched the Stay Well counseling line. Counseling is accessed by dialing Michigan’s COVID-19 information hotline (1-888-535-6136) and pressing “8.” It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7/365. Calls are answered by trained crisis counselors who provide psychoeducational and emotional support, as well as connection to community resources.
2. To help Michigan’s hardest-hit residents, the grant team hired, and trained, Outreach Specialists assigned to 10 different vulnerable population groups in the state:
· Seniors and older adults
· Homeless individuals
· Unemployed residents
· Healthcare providers and first responders
· Direct Care Workers
· School teachers and staff
· Children and families
· People experiencing racial/ethnic health disparities
· Immigrants and limited-English-speaking residents
· People with Substance Use Disorder
· People with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Because Outreach Specialists cannot perform their work in person during the pandemic, they use a variety of other methods to reach the vulnerable groups. They partner with community-based organizations, houses of worship, and COVID testing sites; they create, market, and host psychoeducational webinars; they provide online and printed materials with helpful tips for staying mentally well; and they offer virtual group counseling/support groups upon request.
The program’s three main goals
1. Validate, normalize, and humanize responses to the COVID pandemic (i.e., you are experiencing a normal response to an abnormal situation).
2. Encourage Michiganders to utilize Stay Well counseling services; either through one-on-one interaction over the phone, or by joining a support groups and talking with peers, to relieve continued distress.
3. Provide psychoeducation through a variety of media to promote good mental health practices.
Self Care Resource
The Michigan Stay Well Program, is offering several resources available to support families, educators and school staff - teens and more - dealing with stress and anxiety. See attached and/or visit their website: Michigan.gov/staywell.
(SVSD Mental Health Support website)
Community Service Opportunities
Check out our Board between the Main Office and the Athletic Office for Community Service Opportunities!
Covenant HealthCare Volunteer Services
Now accepting applications for the Summer 2022 session of our High School Volunteer Program. Students may apply online, https://www.covenanthealthcare.com/ch/communityinvolvementvolunteer. Please forward this information to any high school student who may be interested in the healthcare field and/or volunteer experience this summer. Application deadline is March 31, 2022.
Requirements for acceptance into the High School Volunteer Program at Covenant HealthCare is as follows:
- 16 years of age or older by September 1, 2022
- 3.0 grade point or higher (will be verified)
- 2-Step TB Testing (We will provide details)
- COVID-19 Vaccine or Religious or Medical Exemption
- Ability to commit 3-4 hours per week for a minimum of 40 hours (by end of August 2022). This is approximately 1 shift per week.
- Obtain a favorable recommendation from a teacher or counselor (email of reference is required on application)
- Complete the mandatory orientation (Dates will be communicated to applicants)
Students will have an opportunity to experience a medical center atmosphere and interact with nurses, physicians and technologists throughout the organization. Students will be able to volunteer as a Patient Ambassador as well as serve in opportunities with pharmacy, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and emergency care. We also have non-clinical volunteer areas available such as patient discharges, mail delivery, clerical support, and the gift shop. This program would be an opportunity to meet requirements for volunteer service for high school and college and we offer this program every summer.
Should you have any questions or would be interested in contacting me directly, please use the contact information below. Thank you!
Link to Volunteer Services: https://www.covenanthealthcare.com/ch/communityinvolvementvolunteer
Attention any Swan Valley High School students looking for community service hours.
The Swan Valley Athletic Department is looking for responsible and dependable student volunteers to help work the indoor concession stands and ticket tables for Swan Valley's home basketball games this winter season.
If interested, please stop by the Athletic Office to talk to Athletic Director Ryan Stephens or email him at rstephens1@swanvalley.k12.mi.us
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
Employment Opportunities
Bavarian Inn Restaurant & Lodge
HIRING EVENT February 24, 2022 from 1-5 PM
Bavarian Inn Restaurant & Lodge Flyer
Waste Management
Interested in applying with Waste Management.... Please click on the following link for more information:
Interested in applying with the Saginaw County Mosquito Commission? Please click on the following link for more information:
Saginaw County Mosquito Commission
Thomas Township
Saginaw County Parks and Recreation is hiring for our 2022 summer season. Attached is our hiring flyer, please share information with your students if possible. Most positions require high school diploma or to be over the age of 18, graduating seniors on track to graduate will be considered for all positions. Booth Attendant and lifeguard applicants do not have to be 18 or high school graduates.
SV Baseball Euchre Tournament
Euchre Tournament Fundraiser March 5th
Contact any SV player for tickets or either contact on the flyer. Hope to see you there!
"SVHS Around the Building Happenings"
Swan Valley Board of Education Members
President Bob Aldrich
Vice President Jeff Whelton
Secretary JoAnn Schneider
Treasurer Kevin Shanks
Trustee Christy Boehler
Trustee Liz Peters
Trustee Greg Grover