SVHS Headlines

Email: satkins@swanvalley.k12.mi.us

Website: https://www.swanvalleyschools.com/
Location: 8400 Ohern Road, Saginaw, MI, USA
Phone: (989)921-2401

October:

October 31st- Halloween Costume Contest during lunch

November:

November 2nd: Rally in the Valley @ Horizons Conference Center

November 13th- Student Government Spirit Day/ Rhyme without Reason (partners dress like a rhyme: cat/bat

November 13th- Trimester 1 Exams Begin/ Trimester One Exam Schedule

November 14th- Trimester 1 Exams- Dismissal @10:45/ Trimester One Exam Schedule

November 15th- Trimester 1 Exams- Dismissal @10:45/ Trimester One Exam Schedule

November 18th- Trimester 2 Begins

November 27th - 29th- Thanksgiving Break

What a great week! We had the Lionheart Experience, and the students loved it. Then, we finished our fall testing and the juniors were very relieved. Now there are only two weeks before exams. Please remind your students to ask their teachers for help if they are struggling in any of their classes.

Students,

Mrs. Luplow and I are putting on a first hour class competition! On November 1st, bring any item(s) on the SVHS from the Heart Pantry Wish List and receive a point for your class. The more items you bring the more points your class accumulates. The classroom with the most points will win juice and donuts on Friday, November 8th. All students who donate to the pantry and classroom competition will be entered into a drawing for t-shirts which are pictured below in the Wish list flyer. We use these items to help local families in need. Let’s show our community what a Viking Heart looks like!

Thanks! Ms. Hanson and Mrs. Luplow

Please help SVHS and SV Community Ed restock our Food Pantry on Friday, November 1st, by participating in our first SVHS “From the Heart” collection. We will be accepting any nonperishable food items, personal hygiene, and household cleaners to help our Swan Valley Families in need. Bring in any of these items and enter your name into a drawing to win a prize! The first hour class that brings in the most items will receive Donuts and Juice!

School of Choice for SVHS, Havens and Shields will be open from November 4 to November 15, 2024.

Open grades are 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 9th, minimum of one student per grade. The accept and denial letters will be sent out November 18th.

School of Choice for the SVMS will be open November 25 to December 10. Open grade is 8th, minimum of one student per grade. The accept and denial letters will be sent out December 11th.

Applications will be available November 4th

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:

AST Calendar for the week of 10/28/24

Parents, please remember to call the attendance line (921-2411) when your child is absent. Students will be marked unexcused otherwise.

Every Sunday during football season, commentators give some off the wall stat about a player, such as “This quarterback has never lost in 40 degree weather.” I find myself wondering who keeps track of those facts. I certainly do not. I have never paid much attention to statistics. Typically, I use this platform as a way to connect the public with police, and give some insight on why police do some of the things they do. Which is why I do not share statistics in my blurbs.

However, statistics are everywhere, even in police work. If one intersection has more accidents than another, where do you think the stops signs, or traffic lights are going to be placed? If a road has more residents and houses, then the speed limit is probably going to be slower than another. Same goes for crime, or in my position, complaints at the schools. If a certain area has more crime being committed, the greater the police presence will be (or should be).

In short, police presence will be less, when the crime is less. Statistics prove it. Same goes for me at the schools. If there are complaints being made at the same place, at the same time, I’m more than likely going to be present at that place at that time. The fix is very simple; stop bringing attention to yourself (I mean generically, not singling anyone out). If you are doing what you are supposed to be doing, you are much less likely to see police action.

Stay safe, stay vigilant

Swan Valley School District is hiring Substitute Custodians.

Back ground check required. Starting rate of pay is $16.65 per hour. This position could lead to a full-time position with benefits. Apply in person only at Swan Valley Administration Building, 8380 O’Hern Road Saginaw, MI. 48609. Monday thru Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Starting Date: ASAP

Officers - BPA Fall Leadership Conference

Mia Delago, Joe Bryce, Nolan Erlenbeck, Keegan Palmer, and Sylvia Henderson

Looking for Law Day volunteers!

Law Day is an event in the spring where a Swan Valley team competes against another school team in a mock trial. We are looking for possible jurors, witnesses, and lawyers. We work with an attorney advisor and there will be some after school time needed to meet and prepare starting in January. It is a great experience at

the Saginaw County courthouse to see a real courtroom and its proceedings.

If interested please see Mrs. Nicholas or Mrs. Wiley.

‘Tis the season…respiratory germs are already on the attack! Influenza and COVID-19 are circulating in our school community with symptoms such as fever, cough, congestion, sore throat and body aches. Keep in mind that these germs can be contagious to others up to two days before the onset of symptoms! Infections from Influenza and COVID-19 typically last 5-7 days, with the first 3 days being the most “miserable” in terms of symptoms. Complications of these infections, such as pneumonia, often affect those with high-risk conditions such as asthma, diabetes, obesity, and chronic heart, liver and kidney disease. Immunocompromised people, such as those on steroid therapy or chemotherapy, are also considered high risk for complications and are more likely to be hospitalized with influenza or COVID.

Anti-viral medications are available to help lessen the length of time one may be ill. These anti-viral medications are most helpful if taken within the first 48 hours of symptoms. Vaccination against Influenza and COVID-19 are the best preventative measures. The Influenza vaccine will protect against 3 strains of flu and is recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older. There is good news this season for those with an egg allergy—they too can receive the Influenza vaccine without worry of an allergic reaction! The updated 24-25 COVID vaccine is also recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older. Previous COVID vaccines are no longer used/available. October is a great time to update your seasonal vaccines!! Wishing you a happy and healthy autumn season!

Kimberly Newman, RN BSN

District Nurse, Swan Valley Schools

The Havens Holiday Shoppe will be on Havens Elementary half day, Friday, December 13 and we are looking for vendors - the spots are FREE. For the next week, we will be taking applications from Swan Valley Families only!

If you would like to participate as a vendor, please fill out the form below. We will try to accommodate everyone, but we will be more strict this year in not having more than one vendor per type of item - so please be specific in the forms on what you are intending on selling. You'll be sent an email the following week if you are accepted or not with further instructions.

SV Family Small Business Vendors - please fill out this form:

Havens Holiday Shoppe Form

**Please do not share these links with vendors outside of Swan Valley student families. We will make these links public IF NEEDED within the next couple of weeks. I want to give Swan Valley Families first dibs.

October:

Quiz bowl every Thursday in Mrs. Coffel's room from 2:30-3:15pm

Starting on October 14th we will be offering more variety during lunch. The deli station will now offer a daily new selection, not deli everyday.

Monday: Nacho/Taco Station
Tuesday: Chicken Tender Basket with homemade dipping sauces
Wednesday: Nacho & Taco Salad Station
Thursday: Deli Cart and Pre-Order Deli
Friday: Deli Cart and Pre-Order Deli

Pre Orders will only be available on Thursday and Friday.

All navigation is now done with the "Site Navigation Dropdown" in the upper left.

Please visit our school website under Foodservice for menus, carb counts and nutrition facts. For the 2024 2025 school year, all breakfast and lunches will be free of charge. Please remember money must be on your account prior to purchasing a la carte items.

Checks are to be made payable to Swan Valley School District.

Please click on the Food Service Login Link below to access your account. The link is also on the SV web page under food service.

https://foodservice.swanvalleyschools.com/

Upcoming College Rep Visitations:

Lincoln Tech- Tuesday, October 29th @ 10:00

(Skilled Trade School in Indiana)

Northern Michigan- Tuesday, November 5th @ 9:00

Western Michigan- Tuesday, November 5th @ 11:00

Grand Valley- Tuesday, November 5th @ 12:30

Ferris State- Friday, November 8th @ 12:45

CMU -Tuesday, November 26th @ 9:00

Oakland University- Tentative

Merrill Industries/ Skilled Trade Field Trip Presentation

When: Tuesday, November 19th

Location: Merrill Industries

Time: 8:00- 2:30

The purpose of this field trip is to expose interested students to the many possibilities of a future in the world of Skilled Trades. More details and permission slips will be given to those students that are interested in attending.

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!

Attention any 9th-12th grade students and families interested in Varsity Competitive Cheer for the upcoming winter season! There will be a "Meet the Coach" Night with Coach Nicole Sanford on Tuesday, October 29th at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library. If you cannot attend the meeting,

Coach Sanford can be reached by email at Nicolejsanford@hotmail.com

Attention Swan Valley High School students,

Starting Monday, October 28th, the High School Weight Room will be available for use after school to all students, athletes and non-athletes, Monday-Thursday, 2:30-7:30 p.m. Mr. Dustin Izzo has been hired as the new weight room supervisor to supervise and manage the weight room. Please note the blocked schedule for high school and middle school students in the first 2.5 hours.

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.

Until a 2nd weight room supervisor is hired, the weight room will only be open on the following dates and times in the next 4 weeks:

Tuesday, October 1st, 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 2nd, 5-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 8th, 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 9th, 5-7:30 p.m.

Monday, October 14th, 6-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 15th, 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 16th, 5-7:30 p.m.

Monday, October 21st, 6-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 22nd, 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 23rd, 5-7:30 p.m.

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.

If you have any questions, please see Mr. Stephens in the Athletic Office or email rstephens1@swanvalley.k12.mi.us.

RALLY IN THE VALLEY AND 1ST ANNUAL SWAN VALLEY SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 5:30 P.M.

The Rally in the Valley Event for the 2024-2025 school year will be on Saturday, November 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at the Horizons Conference Center (please see flier below). Also, the Swan Valley Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place as a part of the Rally with the ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m. and dinner to follow. In the first year of the Hall of Fame, Swan Valley's 5 team state champions and first 2 individual state champions, Mario Guerrero and Leah Dixon, will be honored. The Rally is a huge fundraiser for the SVAA which helps fund thousands of dollars of equipment and uniforms for Swan Valley Athletics. Come on out and show your support for Swan Valley athletes and honor our state champions, all while having a good time!

Tickets can be purchased in the Swan Valley School Offices or via Venmo. There is also information on how to become a business sponsor.

Go Vikings!

For more information please click on the following link.

Rally in the Valley Flyer

Attention Swan Valley Parents / Guardians! The Swan Valley Athletic Association is looking for new members. It is the vision of the Swan Valley Athletic Association to provide our student athletes with outstanding opportunities. Parental support and involvement is crucial to this endeavor. For more information on the SVAA, please check out their webpage at the following link: https://www.swanvalleyschools.com/page/sv-athletic-association

Perks of becoming a BASIC member include:

-1 punch card for 10 popcorns and 10 drinks at home athletic events

-discount on Rally in the Valley ticket

-senior student is eligible to apply for the SVAA Scholarship

*Please click on the SVAA Membership Form 2024-2025 to view additional upgrades and perks.

**You can also sign up for membership on the SVAA Online Registration Membership Form.

Swan Valley Sports Hall of Fame:

The Swan Valley Athletic Association is also sponsoring the Swan Valley Sports Hall of Fame which will induct its first class at Rally in the Valley on Saturday, November 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at the Horizons Center. A $50 or $100 SVAA Membership will allow you to become a lifetime voting member of the Hall of Fame.

For more information regarding the Swan Valley Athletic Association, please reach out to President Angela Alworden at alworden@sbcglobal.net.

TRI VALLEY THUNDER TRYOUTS 2024-2025 TRYOUT LINK

Saginaw Country Club Volunteers Needed

Saginaw Country Club is looking for 10-12 volunteers (don't have to be a member) to volunteer on Friday, October 25th from 5-8 pm (event starts @ 6pm) for their SCC Halloween Party passing out candy. See flyer below for more information.

Volunteers should arrive by 5pm to go over instructions and plan on staying until 8 pm.

*Please bring your volunteer form with you so your hours can be verified*

Any questions please reach out to Alyssa or Aubrey at 989.793.2860

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.

Saginaw County