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Our Lost and Found is very full - lunch boxes, water bottles, clothing, glasses, etc! If your student is missing items, remind them to check with the Main Office. All remaining items will be donated at the end of November!

Please click here for the original email from Robert Asquith. Acceptable documents are:

• current KS driver’s license (parent/guardian if student is 18 and younger)

• current motor vehicle registration

• utility bill

• financial institution document (bank statement, deed, inclusive of their Kansas home address)

• rent or lease agreement cover page

• Kansas voter registration

If you have any questions, please contact our registrar, Terri Chee, at thchee@bluevalleyk12.org

Can't make it in person? Sign-up for the webinar on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern time,

Join NCAA Eligibility Center staff, who will walk you through what you need to do to compete at the NCAA Division I, II or III level. Staff will be answering questions live during the presentation, so come prepared to learn how to take your game to the next level! Click here to register.

Every year, we celebrate Veterans’ Day with an assembly and invite the veterans in our community to attend. Please share this invitation with veterans in your families or neighborhoods: We are honored to invite you to our Veterans Day Assembly on November 12th at 10 AM. This event is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating your invaluable contributions and sacrifices. We look forward to your presence as we gather to express our deepest gratitude and respect.

We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP with this google form

If a parent or guardian has requested a preferred first name for their student, that will be the first name printed in the yearbook. If a student or guardian has questions about the student’s name as it reflects in our student information system, they can log into Student or Parent Vue, navigate to “Student Info” on the left menu and then review the student’s preferred name listed. If a student does not show a preferred name, then their first name will appear.

Examples:

Ex1: Katherine Bonnema - logs into Parent Vue and it reflects preferred name: Katie. This student would show as “Katie Bonnema” in the yearbook

Ex2: Bryan Brutto - logs into Parent Vue and sees nothing in the section for preferred name. This student would be shown as “Bryan Brutto” in the yearbook.

Updates to student’s preferred name must be emailed directly to our registrar, Terri Chee at thchee@bluevalleyk12.org by December 1st. Any questions can be directed to our yearbook advisor, Mrs. Sinclair-King at csinclairking@bluevalleyk12.org.

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CHIPOTLE SPIRIT NIGHT - Wed, 10/30 4-8PM (see flyer)

BVW BLANKETS & YARD SIGNS ON SALE

Purchase your BVW gear on our website! ORDER HERE

Today in Advisory, Seniors were given the information to order their Caps and Gowns, as well as Announcements, Class Rings and all Class of 2025 swag and apparel. Cap and Gowns will be handed out to students at Class Day Rehearsal in May. Graduation Announcements will be delivered and handed out in March, class rings take 8-12 weeks after an order is placed and apparel takes 1-2 weeks. Each graduating class has a unique cap and gown so students cannot wear a design from another year (ie: cannot wear an older siblings gown). Order Today!

Graduations will be held at the Blue Valley West High School Football Stadium, referred to as ANTDAC (Antioch District Athletic Complex) located at 162nd and Antioch.

The schools affected by inclement weather will move inside to the BVW Gymnasium at their regularly scheduled time.

BVW graduation will be at 7:00pm on May 18

Parents of seniors are asked to contribute a $35 fee toward their senior activity fund and annual senior class gift that is donated to the school.

Senior Fees help to offset graduation celebration and rehearsal activities that happen throughout the year. Help us make our seniors' final year a great one! Pay Senior Fee now.

2024-25 Athletics Pass

BVW Athletic website / Eastern Kansas League

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College Board AP Exam Registration

• Students who are taking a fall or year long AP course and plan to take the AP exam must register and pay for exams by November 1, 2024.

• Students register through their College Board account and AP Classroom

• AP exam fees need to be paid through BVW Total Registration website.

• Exams will be administered at the KU Edwards Campus according to College Board’s AP Exam calendar.

• Registration for spring semester AP courses will be in January/February with a registration deadline in early March 2024.

The Femineer Program was created to empower K-12 female students to develop the skills and confidence needed to pursue majors and careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. It has since expanded to include other under-represented individuals in these fields. If you are interested in returning to the program, please fill out this application, scan it and return it to the Femineer Program advisor Karen Stohlmann at khenderson@bluevalleyk12.org. Applications are due on November 15.

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Some November Celebrations & Observances:

• Native American Heritage Month - celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples.

• National Veterans and Military Family Appreciation Month - honors the military family by recognizing their sacrifices and commitments.

• All Saints Day - November 1 - celebrated by some of the Christian faith, this solemn, holy day honors the saints of the church.

• Day of the Dead - November 1 - celebrated by some with Mexican heritage, a joyful time to remember and honor deceased loved ones.

• Diwali - November 1 - the festival of lights celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and the human ability to overcome observed by some Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists, and others. Some will decorate their homes with lights and rangoli art, exchange gifts, dress in colorful clothing, feast h family, and/or go to temple.

• Listen to the podcast: BV Unmuted: Understanding Threats and Their Consequences, To learn more about how families can partner with the district to ensure a safe and secure environment for our students and staff

• The Family Resources Canvas Course is now available for Blue Valley families. This course is designed to help families navigate Canvas, whether beginning or looking for a reminder. Additionally, the course includes Canvas guides for Observers (the role assigned to parents). Enroll in this course: https://bvusd.instructure.com/enroll/73CN87