Swan Valley High School
Email: satkins@swanvalley.k12.mi.us
Website: https://www.swanvalleyschools.com/
Location: 8400 Ohern Road, Saginaw, MI, USA
Phone: (989)921-2401
December:
December 9th- NHS Blood drive
December 11th- Symphony Band Concert @ 7:00pm
December 17th- NHS Applications Due
December 17th- BPA Regionals
December 20th- CO-ED Volleyball Tournament- See flyer below
December 23rd- through January 5th- Christmas Break
January:
January 6th- School Resumes
January 15th- Student Government Spirit Day/ Country V/S Country Club
January 20th- No School
January 27th- NHS Induction
December 9th- Winter Wonderland/ Wear Blue
December 10th- Reindeer Games/ Wear Brown or Reindeer Attire
December 11th- Crazy Christmas Sock Day
December 12th- Flannel Day
December 13th- Candy Cane Day/ Wear Red & White
December 16th- Snowman Day/ Wear White
December 17th- Santa V/S Elf
December 18th- Jingle All the Way/ Wear Christmas Decorations
December 19th- Ugly Sweater Day
December 20th- Christmas Movie Day/ Dress as your Favorite Christmas Movie Character
We are now three weeks into the trimester, and I wanted to make sure that students are staying focused. At this point, students should be settling into their routines, and we encourage you to check in on their grades and assignments. If there are any concerns about performance or attendance, please reach out to their teachers or the school office.
Even though we will have dress-up days for the next two weeks, students are not allowed to wear Pajama pants.
With the winter weather coming, I would like to remind everyone that roadways and parking lots are not the place to test your driving skills. That donut, or drift around the light pole, could land you a $300 careless driving ticket. Be smart behind the wheel this winter. Give yourself plenty of time to get where you are going. Keep an eye on the weather if you are traveling. Michigan weather can be very unpredictable at times. Be prepared with safety kits, tow straps, or kitty litter (It really does work if you get stuck). Let someone know when you are leaving, and when you arrive.
This is also the time of year when drivers do not move over for first responders. Please remember it is the law and give us room to work. We want to go home to our families too. If you cannot move over, slow down to a crawl, and pass with caution.
Stay safe, stay vigilant
Before/After School Academic Assistance Program
All teachers are available to give students extra help from 7:20-7:30am and from 2:15-2:40pm in that teacher's classroom. Please see the calendar below or click on the following link:
Already this autumn season, we are seeing an increase in pneumonia cases.
Pneumonia is a respiratory infection in which the air sacs in the lungs become inflamed and filled with fluid or pus, making it difficult and painful to breathe. It can be caused by a bacteria, virus, or fungus. Pneumonia is often the consequence of a COVID or influenza infection. It is spread through respiratory droplets in the air or from touching contaminated services and then touching our faces (nose, mouth, eyes), similar to the way other respiratory infections are spread. Symptoms include fever, dry cough, headaches, body aches and weakness. However, instead of feeling better within a few days, symptoms worsen and may include chest pain, shortness of breath, a rapid heart rate, shaking/chills and/or a blueish tint to the lips and nailbeds. Pneumonia can be diagnosed per chest xray, sputum sample or blood cultures. Treatment includes antibiotics (for pneumonia caused by bacteria), bronchodilators (to help ease breathing), fluids and LOTS OF REST!! A person with pneumonia may remain contagious for up to 48 hours after starting an antibiotic and fever has stopped, and it may take from one week to one month before full recovery. Untreated pneumonia can lead to a lung abscess, sepsis and ultimately respiratory failure. Some of the infections that can lead to pneumonia can be prevented with vaccines. These include the flu vaccine, the pneumococcal vaccines, and the COVID vaccine. Meticulous hand washing, cough etiquette and immunizations are the best public health measures we can take to keep ourselves and those around us healthy this season!
Kimberly Newman, RN BSN
District Nurse, Swan Valley Schools
December:
ROMAN MALLORY 12/7
LAYLA SHANKS 12/8
PIERCE SCHIEBNER 12/9
ALISSA MOODY 12/9
WILLIAM EMERY 12/10
FELISITA SALAZAR 12/11
TORRANCE MCMURREN 12/12
BRADEN JUDD 12/13
WALKER MURPHY 12/13
SIMIN HUSENOVA 12/13
BROOKE PETROFF 12/14
ADAM REECE 12/14
NOAH HERNANDEZ 12/15
BRIGHTON GINARDI 12/16
DARIUS HOUSE 12/16
LORENZO DIAZ 12/17
LILIANA HALL 12/17
KARISSA MURDAY 12/17
ADRIANA OLDHAM 12/17
ALEXZANDER FULGENCIO 12/19
SAMUEL OBERSON 12/19
NICHOLAS HOGUE 12/20
BRYSEN JOHNSON 12/23
LOGAN ZAHN 12/24
ALAINA MCNAUGHTON 12/26
COLTON KITTLE 12/27
LARISSA HERNANDEZ 12/28
CAITLYN LARNER 12/28
Hey Seniors! Want to win a $2,000 scholarship?
This year's essay prompt is:
What Will your legacy be?
Learn more at LMCU.org/Hutt
The deadline for entries is 1/8/2025
2024-25 Application Fee Waivers
The long anticipated fee waiver information for Michigan College Month is here! You can find the flyers here, as well as attached to this email. Additionally, the Michigan Institution Updates site has been updated for this year as well. Here you'll find a list of all public and private, 2-year and 4-year colleges in Michigan. You can find institution-specific information, such as admissions, financial aid, campus life, etc. on this site.
Michigan College Month Application Fee Waivers Flyer
Happy applying!
Daily Weight Room Schedule, Monday-Thursday (starting Monday, October 28th):
High School Students - 2:30-3:45 p.m.
Middle School Students - 3:45-5:00 p.m.
All Students - 5:00-7:30 p.m.
When using the weight room, students are asked to abide by all rules in place and enforced by the weight room supervisor:
Students should dress appropriately by wearing athletic apparel that they can change into and have free range of motion. Locker rooms will be available if needed to change in and out.
Shirts and shoes (no sandals or crocs) must be worn at all times.
Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle; there is a drinking fountain just outside the weight room with a water bottle dispenser.
No food will be allowed.
Absolutely no horseplaying will be permitted.
All students must sign in before using the weight room.
Starting Monday, October 28th, the weight room will start its normal hours of operation from 2:30-7:30 p.m. with the first 2.5 hours being scheduled for middle and high school students separately.
St. Francis Home is looking for a group of students who would be willing to paint some Christmas scenes on the windows of their facility. If you are interested and are in need of some great Community Service Hours, please let us know. You can check in with Mr. Bird in the Counseling Office, ASAP. All materials will be furnished. You only need to bring your Christmas spirit and your
painting talents. Christmas is right around the corner!!
Shields Parent Night Out Volunteers Needed:
Shields Elementary is looking for high school volunteers for their Parents Night Out. This event will give you 3 1/2 hours of community service. The event takes place on December 17th from 4:40-8:00. You will be helping at various holiday stations throughout the end, ending the evening with a holiday movie!
If interested, please reach out to Mrs. Hahn at Shields at ahahn@swanvalley.k12.mi.us
Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum
HH Dec 6th 2024 Volunteer Opportunity
HH Dec 7th 2024 Volunteer Opportunity
NYE Dec 30th 2024 Volunteer Opportunity
NYE Dec 31st 2024 Volunteer Opportunity
Saginaw County Animal Care & Control
Volunteers assist staff in three areas, dog walking, cat care and housekeeping. Our volunteers are a vital part of the organization! Every bit of time a volunteer gives is a true gift to the staff and animals. For more information please see the attached flyer
To apply please click on the following link and fill out the Volunteer Application.
Local Community Service Opportunity
Volunteers are needed to rake and bag leaves for a small yard in a trailer park. This individual has one rake, one leaf blower, and bags available. The bags of leaves can be left at the road to be picked up by yard waste. Any day works except usually Tuesdays and Sundays.
Please contact Rita Emeott at 989-781-1865. The address is 11290 Daisy Lane, Saginaw, MI 48609.
