March 3rd, 2023
BVSW Newsletter
A Message from our District Office
Blue Valley Schools is committed to promoting and fostering a safe environment in and around all of our schools. Through the convergence of physical and intellectual security measures, we are continuously working to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from a wide range of emergencies. Please check out available ways to report safety concerns.
(HS) Class Day/Graduation Interpretation Services:
*If you or a guest plan to attend class day or graduation and need an ASL interpreter, please email Fhile@bluevalleyk12.org by April 3. Please note that graduation will be livestreamed with live captioning.
Coming soon: 2023 Summer Programs
AP Exam Registration is closed.
BVSW does not guarantee late testing dates. Students need to request a late testing date by April 1st.
As a reminder here are the testing dates for upcoming AP exams.
Week 1
Monday,
May 1, 2023
Morning 8 a.m.
United States Government and Politics
Afternoon 12 p.m.
Chemistry
Tuesday,
May 2, 2023
Morning 8 a.m.
Chinese Language and Culture
Environmental Science
Afternoon 12 p.m.
Psychology
Wednesday,
May 3, 2023
Morning 8 a.m.
English Literature and Composition
Afternoon 12 p.m.
Computer Science A
Thursday,
May 4, 2023
Morning 8 a.m.
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Afternoon 12 p.m.
Statistics
Friday,
May 5, 2023
Morning 8 a.m.
United States History
Afternoon 12 p.m.
Microeconomics
Week 2
Monday,
May 8, 2023
Morning 8 a.m.
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Afternoon 12 p.m.
Computer Science Principles
Tuesday,
May 9, 2023
Morning 8 a.m.
English Language and Composition
Wednesday,
May 10, 2023
Morning 8 a.m.
Spanish Language and Culture
Afternoon 12 p.m.
Biology
Thursday,
May 11, 2023
Morning 8 a.m.
World History: Modern
Afternoon 12 p.m.
Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Friday,
May 12, 2023
Afternoon 12 p.m.
Physics 2: Algebra-Based
COFFEE TALKS
ATTENTION Parents/Guardians
Upcoming Date: Tuesday March 21st, 2023
Upcoming Topic: Home Stretch
Students - looking for additional help? Check these links.
Boys Volleyball
BVSW Boys Volleyball Club,
BVSW Boys Volleyball Informational meeting/tryouts
3/6, 7:30-9pm, BVSW Main gym. Parents and Players strongly encouraged to attend. Tryout to follow the meeting.
3/8, 7:30-9pm, BVSW Main gym. Parents and Players strongly encouraged to attend. Tryout and practice.
We will have 2 informational player/parent meetings to ensure all who would like to attend will have an opportunity. Parents should only feel inclined to attend one.
BVSW Boys Volleyball Club:
Open to all BVSW Boys Volleyball Club participants, activities (FREE).
BVSW Boys Volleyball Team:
BVSW Boys Volleyball Varsity (and JV and C-team?) practices and matches
Practices: 1-2 hrs, 1-2 nights per week, likely after 7:30pm, depending on gym availability
Matches 1-2 per week (home and away). Season runs late March thru early May.
Costs
● $100-$150 per player to cover Jersey, Coach registration, and Team league fees
● Likely additional $15 fee for Individual league registration
● Additional cost if team chooses to participate in other optional tournaments
Austin Isham, Varsity Head Coach
Blue Valley Southwest Girls Volleyball
Blue Valley Southwest Boys Volleyball
The Den
The Den will be changing our store hours, starting the week of March 6th. We will be open and available during these hours for all your spirit-wear needs! Also check out our windbreakers in store or online at bvswden.com
NOTE! The Den will be closed Monday and Tuesday, the 6th and 7th, for DECA State. Wish all of our competitors good luck!
Theatre news
- Spring Play - the hilarious murder mystery 'Musical Comedy Murders of 1940', takes place March 2-4th in the PAC. Tickets - https://swtwolves.com/event-tickets
- Volunteers - We have a few spots left to fill for the show next week! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4da4a723a4f94-helpers15#/
- Concession Donations - Time to restock our concession stand and break-a-leg supplies! Any help is greatly appreciated!! Please sign up HERE.
- 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:
FB - @BVSWBBBC
IG - @bvswbbb and @bvswtheatre
Twitter - @bvsw_bbb
"BVSW Choir needs your Help"
Spring PTO Grants
Spring PTO Grants
The PTO will be taking applications for grants from any BVSW teacher or activity sponsor. Dr. Alexander will send out the application next week -- due back April 3! All are welcome to apply, but priority will be given to academic and administrative grants, followed by booster clubs who have participated in our concessions program, followed by others. (Hint: there is still time to volunteer for concessions...see below!)
Spring Concessions Sign-ups - Ways To Earn Money For Your Club or Sport!
Spring Concessions Sign-ups - Ways To Earn Money For Your Club or Sport!
March 6th (each club can sign up for 1 concession spot)
March 7th (each club can sign up for a total of 2 concession spots)
March 8th (open sign up, your club can sign up for as many concession spots that you handle)
Spring Concession Training: Wednesday March 22nd @6:30pm at the Soccer Concession Stand
Volunteers who work concessions need to be trained. Volunteers can learn from each other while working, but at least one of your club’s volunteers working in the stand needs to be officially trained. It can be overwhelming if you’re not sure what to do. Plan to send a few parents from your club to the Spring training! Concession stand instructions and information can also be found here and on our website under concessions.
If you have any questions about working Concessions or sign-ups, contact hchristmann@gmail.com or emily_lang01@hotmail.com.
BVSW YARD SIGNS, ACTIVITY PLATES & RALLY FLAGS
Yard Signs and Activity Plates
The deadline to order new yard signs or activity plates for our spring sports and activities is March 8! Order here.
Senior Scholarships from our Feeder Schools
Timber Creek Elementary - $500 Scholarship - applications due 3/10
Morse Elementary - $1000 Scholarship - applications due 3/31
Stay in the know with PTO:
https://bvswpto.membershiptoolkit.com/home
Instagram: bvswpto
Facebook: BlueValleySouthwestPTO
Twitter: BVSW_PTO
Esports club
The BVSW Esports club is excited to announce the first annual Blue Valley Rocket League tournament! We are hosting a 3v3 Rocket League tournament here in our library on Friday, March 24th from 5 to 7:30 PM. Esports representatives from K-State and Nebraska will be here to scout our gamers, and you can watch our Rocket League teams dominate the other Blue Valley schools! Spectators are welcome, so come cheer on your Timberwolf Esports team!
Relay for life
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 11am. Any fundraisers must be pre-approved before they may be added to the newsletter. Fundraiser questions, contact Kim Rich at KARich@bluevalleyk12.org.