September 15th, 2023

- This information is only for students who have completed the full MS world language sequence in a BV middle school and will seek to transfer two (2) world language credits to their HS transcript. To apply for the credit transfer, please fill out the form found here by October 13. This link was also sent to all 9th graders and their parents/guardians via email during the week of September 4, 2023.

If your student is planning to take a person to the homecoming dance that does not attend BVSW, this outside guest form must be completed and turned in to office 601 no later than Thursday, Sept 21

Curious about CAPS? Unsure what programs are offered and how they might support your long-term career plans? Wondering how you can fit CAPS into an already packed 4-year plan? Those questions and more can be answered during the CAPS Open House on Wednesday, October 4th from noon – 2:00pm. Finish testing at your home high school and come over to CAPS. You can tour the building and meet with instructors and administrators who can help you plan your CAPS experience.

We had great success with this event last year and appreciate your support!

Thanks!!

Chad Ralston

Director of CAPS

913-239-5915

Blue Valley is pleased to announce that we will partner with GoFan for all athletic passes and individual high school event tickets for the 2023-24 school year. Fans can purchase passes or tickets online through their high school’s GoFan page. This new pass and ticket process allows Blue Valley to operate a more efficient and professional ticket gate while elevating the fan experience.

Purchase athletic pass/ticket today

Check out the new arrival in the Den! Shop in-store or online at www.bvswden.com!

This important message is for any family or staff that will travel out of the United States during the school year. Please click here to read the restrictions and recommendations for Out of the Country travel. Blue Valley resources such as Canvas, Classlink, and school email are not accessible out of the country unless you have a personal device with a VPN on it.

LAST CALL!!! Any students interested in SW Business Clubs BPA and DECA – Registration packets are due NOW to Mrs. Krewson (610) or Mrs. Fine (608). If you have not fully paid your chapter dues and submitted necessary paperwork you must have all turned in by next WEDNESDAY 9/20 in order to be added to our Canvas pages and ensure you receive a chapter t-shirt! Dues can be paid online via www.bvswden.com/bvsw-business BUT you still need to submit the proper paperwork to a business teacher to fully register!

NEXT CLUB MEETINGS: (must be a registered member to attend!)

• Thursday, September 28th
• BPA - ADV(12:10-12:40)
• DECA – TIPS(12:40-1:10)

The rankings are in and BVSW is #13 high school in Kansas according to U.S. News. Key ranking metrics of college readiness & state assessment performance speak to the district’s commitment to life readiness for all students.

Blue Valley is the only district in Kansas to have more than one high school, let alone all high schools, ranked in the top 15. Way to go, TimberWolves!

Parents: Don’t forget to pre-order your 2024 yearbook when registering your student. Cost is $50 and you can order online through Synergy ParentVue. Deadline to order is Jan. 10, 2024. This is the ONLY way to ensure you will receive a yearbook in May. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Interested in earning college credit for your honors/AP Class?

1. Apply – First time College Now students to apply for admission early if this is their first-time taking College Now courses. The application priority submission deadline is Aug 25 to guarantee their admission application will be processed before the enrollment deadline.

1. Upload Placement Documentation or Complete Placement Test if required. Students may place into many courses using their qualifying high school GPA, AP test score, ACT score, or may schedule an appointment to take the Accuplacer test at JCCC.

• For College Now Classes: click HERE for a list of eligible classes from JCCC. If a prerequisite or test score is required for your class, it will be noted. Go to jccc.edu/CollegeNowTesting to upload your placement documentation or to schedule an Accuplacer test.
• For Quick Step Plus College Algebra: JCCC has expanded the ways that Quickstep Plus or College Now students may place into College Algebra! Go to jccc.edu/QuickStepPlus to view placement methods, upload placement documentation, or schedule an Accuplacer test.
  
  

1. Enroll – College Now enrollment is now open. Students can view BVSW course codes online.
   
   
2. Pay – Payment is due at the time of enrollment; students will NOT be dropped by JCCC if they do not pay. Excel in CTE courses are only available to residents of Kansas. If you have a student who is being charged for an Excel in CTE eligible course, please email me so that we can get it corrected. Residents of Missouri will be charged tuition.
   
   

*College Now/QSPCA Grant – Funding Available!
JCCC has received $245,000 in grant funds that are available for our College Now and Quick Step Plus College Algebra students. Students must enroll and submit the grant application before the semester enrollment deadlines to be considered. If awarded, the grant will cover up to two classes at the full tuition rate. Deadline for enrollment and College Now/QSPCA Grant Application submission is Friday, Sept 15 by 5 p.m. for College Now and Friday, Oct 6 by 5 p.m. for QSPCA.

Each month, Children's Mercy will offer a free online educational event to provide parents and caregivers a chance to connect with Children's Mercy Kansas City experts on a variety of topics. Each event will include information about a specific topic followed by questions from attendees submitted via chat. Each event will be presented monthly at 12:00 noon. Webinar topics will include: healthy eating, financial resources, anxiety and depression, kids’ safety and more! In order to participate, participants will need access to the internet and a phone/tablet/computer. These webinars are free, but registration is required. If families cannot attend virtually at noon, the webinar will be recorded and posted on the Powering Families homepage for later access.

These webinars are free, but registration is requried. Once you have submitted your registration, you will be emailed the link to join the event.

Upcoming sessions:

• Healthy Eating & Lifestyles - Recording Available
• Kids and Internet/Social Media - Wednesday September 20, 2023 12-1pm
• Preventing Unintentional Childhood Injuries – Tuesday October 24, 2023 12-1pm

To access the full list of recordings, view all upcoming webinar topics, or register for a session, visit the Powering Families webpage.

We have SO much going on this month — would you consider a short volunteer shift or donation to support any of our events? No training/experience necessary for volunteers…just bring your awesome self!

https://bvswpto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer

Volunteers and Donations needed for:

Homecoming Bonfire/Carnival

Homecoming Dance

Staff Appreciation

Father's Club - Game Grillers

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING BVSW KIDS!

BVSW PTO is ready to kick off the 23-24 school year! We have merged our previous Membership and Invest in Southwest programs into a new, multi-level donation program called SUPPORT SOUTHWEST! See our website for details on each of our five levels of giving which include perks such as t-shirts, unlimited free popcorn and more!

Want to include something in our Friday newsletter during the school year?

The deadline for submissions to the Friday weekly newsletter is Wednesday 11am. Any fundraisers must be pre-approved before they may be added to the newsletter. Fundraiser questions, contact Kim Rich at KARich@bluevalleyk12.org.

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