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 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
As we head into the last week before Christmas break, please talk to your students about a few reminders.
1. Slow down and drive carefully- the roads are slippery, and they might need more time to get places
2. Students need to stay on task in the classroom and finish this month strong.
3. Even though we have dress-up days- students are not allowed to wear PJ's.
This week I would like to touch on accidents. Throughout my career, I have noticed that younger drivers get extremely nervous, even with minor fender benders, and don’t know what to do. If you are a parent of a new driver, or young driver, make sure you discuss accidents and what to do. First, have your information (insurance and registration) up to date and readily available. If something does happen to you and the police officer needs to get that information, it should be somewhere easy to locate.
Next, stay in your car. Staying in the vehicle gives you protection from the other traffic, especially if you are on a highway, or busy road. Lots of people in accidents like to jump out right away and completely forget there are other people driving. Next, if possible pull off to the side of the road. This is a much safer place to check your damage if you feel so inclined. Once you are in a safe place, call 911. Not reporting an accident is a misdemeanor. Let the officer decide if a report is needed, or not. After 911 is called and the officer arrives, hand them your information (driver’s license, insurance, and registration). This information should be ready to be handed off by the time the officer gets on scene.
Next, give the officer a detailed description of what happened. Avoid saying things like “I was headed this way”. Instead say “I was headed west” if you know directions. Giving a more detailed description helps you calm down and helps the officer to understand what happened.
Accidents happen, but most are preventable if we obey street signs and pay attention.
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:
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
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.
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.
Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum
