March 10th, 2023

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.

*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.

Check out Naviance for new local scholarship opportunities! We have recently added applications for several local elementary schools and Aubrey Bend as well. Deadlines are approaching fast! All the information you need can be found in Naviance under the colleges tab. Come see your counselor if you have questions!

We are just a few short months away from summer which means the return of Blue Valley’s Summer Programs! Keep an eye out for more information, including a program catalog, in the coming weeks. Enrollment opens 8 a.m. March 21st.

It is the students’ responsibility to confirm their availability for the testing date/time. If a student is seeking a late testing date- make request to AP Coordinator: cmweber@bluevalleyk12.org
BVSW does not guarantee late testing dates. Students need to request a late testing date by April 1st.

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

ATTENTION Parents/Guardians

Upcoming Date: Tuesday March 21st, 2023

Upcoming Topic: Home Stretch

BVSW Support Time - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X0TnTV7vdpylobr9kmi7FsDjlNQHCJa4/view?usp=sharing

Math help -- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pgEfozVsAJtmRdgHFv6eRtwFgPKul_kE/view?usp=sharing

Reading lab -- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1viEXrqnOi6MYlkMILdWqM5GTiIGiK7-9/view?usp=sharing

Attention all current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Wolf Pack Crew applications are now open! You can apply now through March 31st. WPC is a leadership group and class here at Southwest. We work together to plan assemblies, school events, themes for sports events, and spend lots of time developing leaders. If you are interested in being a part of a great community and building your leadership skills, pick up an application from Ms. Davidson’s room (509) in the math hallway. For further questions about who we are or what we do, ask a current WPC member or talk to Ms. Davidson in room 509, or Mr. Dickenson in room 310.

If your BVSW student plans to take a person to the Prom or After Prom that does not attend BVSW, this form needs to be completed and returned to the Activities Office in room 601.

BVSW puts on an AMAZING After-Prom with prizes galore! Saturday, April 1 from 10:00pm-12:30am all juniors & seniors are welcome (you do not have to attend prom to attend After-Prom!) More details here.

Sophomore and Parent Volunteers Needed! Sign up to help for this fun event!

We are having a clinic on April 4th, from 4:30 to 6:30! More information on sign-ups will be coming your way soon. Kids from ages Pre-K through 8th grade are all welcome to participate. They will learn a dance that they will perform at our Spring Show on April 7th. A t-shirt and snacks will be provided during the clinic, as well a signed poster! We would love to see you there!

Come support your Music Making Timberwolves at the 7th annual Jazz Cafe!

Purchase your ticket using the link below.

https://swtwolves.com/partner/28/event/846/buy-tickets

The Multi-Grammy Nominated Super Group säje is coming to BVSW! They will be performing a special concert you DO NOT want to miss! Get your tickets using the link below:

https://swtwolves.com/partner/28/event/789/buy-tickets

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!

• Repertory Theatre - Join us in the Black Box at 7pm April 13th-15h for our final rep show - 'Lightning Thief'.

• THANK YOU - to everyone who came out to see our mainstage play last week! Congrats to the cast and crew!!

• Banquet - Theatre families - mark your calendars for May 17, 2023. We will host our end of year banquet at 'The Venue' in Leawood again this year. More details to come!

• 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

Timber Creek Elementary - $500 Scholarship - applications due 3/10

Morse Elementary - $1000 Scholarship - applications due 3/31

Aubry Bend Middle School - 2 $500 scholarships due 3/31

Blue Valley Southwest PTO - $1000 due 5/5

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!)

https://bvswpto.membershiptoolkit.com/home

Instagram: bvswpto

Facebook: BlueValleySouthwestPTO

Twitter: BVSW_PTO

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.

Newsletters may also be found on our BVSW website - About Us - News

Check out the official student media of BVSW: https://www.bvswnews.com/

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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.