February 17th, 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.

9th, 10th, and 11th Grade Students and Families,

Visit this link to learn how to access test results from October Testing: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZWSTwhkevABa7Z7rna5LpjRsc0Fmr__39SKrUeRetEY/edit?usp=sharing

Accessing Your Scores from October 2022 Testing

Accessing Your Scores from October Testing 9th: Pre-ACT 10th & 11th: Practice ACT or PSAT

docs.google.com

As a reminder, all freshmen took the Pre-ACT while sophomores and juniors took either the PSAT or a Practice ACT.

Deadline to register for a second semester course (Government, Computer Science A, Computer Principles, and 2D Art) March 1st.

No registrations of any kind are accepted after March 1st.

If a student missed the November deadline, the second AP registration window will open January 4th and close March 1st 2023. There will be a $40 late registration fee for students who missed the first registration window for yearlong AP courses. Check back here for the registration information to be active on January 1st.

Please visit the BVSW Counseling Canvas Page for all AP Testing details including cancellation details. AP Testing questions- Please email AP Coordinator Casey Weber cmweber@bluevalleyk12.org

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

There will be a pre-season meeting in Coach Witcig’s (Coach Meyer) Room (room 515) on February 22nd at 3:00pm.

Swing by room 515 or email Coach Witcig at pmeyer@bluevalleyk12.org if you cannot make it to the meeting.

Please be sure all physical forms are turned into the athletic office (room 601) ASAP.

BVSW Boys Volleyball Club,

High school- Open Gyms, BVSW Main Gym

2/20, 7:30-9pm ***Please note the change of this date!​​​***

All BVSW Boys should feel welcome to attend these open gyms regardless of intention to participate in the boys volleyball regular season.

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.

Attached is the flier with the QR code for anyone who wants to be added to this email list to receive information on the Boys Volleyball Club.

Austin Isham, Varsity Head Coach

Blue Valley Southwest Girls Volleyball

Blue Valley Southwest Boys Volleyball

• Spring Play - the hilarious murder mystery 'Musical Comedy Murders of 1940', takes place March 2-4th in the PAC. Stay tuned for ticket info!

• 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:

IG - @bvswbbb and @bvswtheatre

Twitter - @bvsw_bbb

If you need a yard sign, activity plate or rally flag for your spring sport/activity, the deadline to order is March 5! Orders can be placed on the PTO website.

The PTO has three opportunities to help our staff and students. Anyone is welcome!

World War I Field Trip (10th Grade) - March 1 or 2 - Parent Chaperone Signup

Volunteer needs are always housed on our website. Thank you so much for giving your time!

PTO Positions Open!

If you are interested in a 2023-24 Executive Board or Committee Chair position, please reach out to the nominating committee lead Katie Gillis (ekgillis@mac.com).

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.

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.