Blue Valley Northwest

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.

• International Day of People with Disabilities - December 3 - a day to celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities, promote an understanding of disability issues, and mobilize support for the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of people with disabilities.

• Bodhi Day - December 8 - commemorates the day that the historical Buddha experienced enlightenment. Some Buddhist families will practice meditation, study the Dharma, chant Buddist texts (sutras), and share a traditional meal of tea and cake.

• Christmas - December 25 - a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Some Christian families will celebrate by attending church services and exchanging gifts.

• Hanukkah - evening of December 25 - evening of January 2 - an eight-day Jewish festival of lights. Some Jewish families will celebrate by lighting a Menorah and eating foods cooked in oil.

• Kwanzaa - December 26 - January 1 - a seven-day African-American holiday celebrating culture, family, and community. For some, celebrations may include song, dance, storytelling, and a large traditional meal.

Final Exams will take place December 18-20. The detailed schedule has been previously posted and is listed below in the repeating information section. If your student anticipates being absent during this time period they will need to prearrange this through the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction Mr. Aman. Students need to schedule a meeting through the Student Services Office to get all the proper arrangements made. Any late finals must be scheduled in advance through Mr. Aman and be completed before January 17, 2025.

While not affiliated with or endorsed by BVNW, we wanted to let you know that there is an ACT prep class being offered at Blue Valley Hilltop Conference Center (7700 W 143rd St, Overland Park, KS 66223) on Monday, Nov. 25th. BVNW students register here: http://actprep.info/bluevalleynw.

Please place your orders for cap and gown and announcements using this link. You will click “Shop Grad Products.” The only required products are cap, gown, and tassel. These items will be distributed to students in the spring. Apparel and accessories come a few weeks after you order them. Orders are due November 22nd!

Looking for senior information in another spot besides Mrs. Bakalar’s monthly emails? It’s on our website! Click here to be taken to the “Senior Information” part of BVNW's website (under “School Information” menu option).

In high school, the pace of learning picks up, and missing even a single class can make catching up more difficult. Arriving on time and being present for each class helps students keep up with the instruction, ensuring they don’t fall behind. Missing the start of a class can disrupt the flow of learning and prevent students from fully understanding the material.

Encourage your high schooler to make timely attendance a priority. Being present from the start of class to the end gives them the best chance to excel.

"Communication from the School Nurse and Athletic Trainer:

We have a new fax number for any and all medical records and documents. Please send these to our new fax number: (913) 239-3434

If you would still like to order your student’s school pictures, use this link to both preview and order. You will need your student’s school ID number to preview or order.

The Securly Parent Information has a new home. It can now be found on the Technology Page. If you had created a bookmark in your files, please change it.

New URL: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/Page/34492

Students and parents are invited to attend a CAPS Presentation and Tour. This is a series of one-hour evening presentations at the CAPS building, which is located on Blue Valley School District’s main campus. There will be information presented by CAPS Administrators and Instructors, a question and answer session and a tour.

Students who plan to enroll in a CAPS strand for the 25-26 school year are highly encouraged to attend an open house to confirm their interest before enrollment. Due to the district’s new schedule repair policy, please ensure your student is confident in their enrollment selection of CAPS.

The Center for Advanced Professional Studies is a profession-based, immersive program with a college credit-bearing curriculum designed to provide junior and senior level students the skills they need to succeed both in the competitive college environment and in the twenty-first century global workforce. For more information, please visit our website http://www.bvcaps.org.

Where: Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS)

7501 W. 149th Terrace

Overland Park, KS 66223

913-239-5900

Dates:

Wednesday, November 20

Tuesday, December 3

Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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 the application linked below, scan it and return it to the Femineer Program advisor Karen Stohlmann at khenderson@bluevalleyk12.org.

Femineer Program Application 25.docx

Website: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/bvnw
Location: 13260 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66213
Phone: (913) 239-3400