SVHS Headlines

Email: satkins@swanvalley.k12.mi.us

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

September:

September 10th- Trimester 1 Open House/ Sr. Parent Night @ 6:00pm

September 30th- No school/ In-service Day

October:

October 2nd- Count Day

October 2nd- NHS Blood Drive

October 7th- LifeTouch Picture Retakes

October 9th- Midland Marching Band Showcase @6:00 pm

October 11th- Homecoming Football Game vs Powers @7:00 pm

October 12th- Homecoming Dance @7:00 pm

October 31st- Halloween Costume Contest during lunch

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

I hope all of our students and families have adjusted to being back in school. Remind students that if they are starting to fall behind or struggling in a class, they should talk to their teachers. Also, please make sure your students have their parking stickers in their cars and are parking in the right spot.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Atkins

Parking has been an issue, thus far, at the High School.

Students please remember to park in YOUR spot. If there are any issues with parking, please let us know. We will try to resolve the issue quickly. Continuing with parking, if a student parks in the wrong space, this creates a snowball effect. Parking is and has always been a safety issue. It helps the school keep track of where the student is; if they have left, or are at the school. It falls under the school's safety and liability concerns. The students have paid for their spots therefore, we ask that all students be respectful of others. Please help with the issue.

Visitors! The front row is yours for the taking. They are the spots without numbers.

Questions about parking see Principal Atkins, or myself.

Stay safe, stay vigilant

September:

Please be aware that no medication, including over-counter-medication, will be administered to any student without a completed Medication Authorization Form containing a healthcare provider’s signature as well as a parent/guardian signature. This is to comply with Michigan Law/Michigan School Health Code (380.1178-380.1179a) and the Swan Valley School District policy (8670). This policy is to ensure the safety of the student and for protection of liability for school staff. We appreciate your cooperation. You may obtain the Medication Authorization Form from the district’s website (swanvalleyschools.com) or pick-up a copy from the school office. Please contact me at 989-921-2621 or via email @ knewman@swanvalley.k12.mi.us should you have questions or concerns. I would be happy to help obtain your healthcare provider’s signature for your convenience. Thank you!

Kimberly Newman, RN BSN

District Nurse, Swan Valley Schools

Interested in joining the National Honor Society? NHS is for Juniors and Seniors only. You need to have a minimum 3.40 cumulative GPA and at least 40 community service hours logged into the office - by the end of the first trimester. Mrs. Ray will be pulling GPA's and CS hours the week of November 18th, so get those CS hours logged into the office!

Any questions, please email Mrs. Ray at tray2@svsd.us

Congratulations! Swan Valley High School has been selected as one of the high school sports programs to receive funds from the 2024 McDonald’s High School Sports Digital Fundraiser!

On October 3rd, local area McDonald’s restaurants will be raising money for local high school sports programs. Restaurants will be donating 20% of all Mobile Order & Pay sales made in the McDonald’s App on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 to your school’s athletic department.

Here is the restaurant that will be raising money for YOUR school’s athletics! 20% of all their Mobile Order & Pay sales on October 3rd will go DIRECTLY back to your athletic department!

· 7778 Gratiot Avenue McDonald’s (Restaurant Contact: Brandon Coates, brandon.coates@us.stores.mcd.com, 517-402-8080)

We want to invite you to share the news! The more orders made in the McDonald’s App, the more money raised for your school!

Attached are graphics for your school that you may print or share online!

And of course, if your school spirit is high, contact or visit the McDonald’s above to see you can add some spirit to the event and work together to promote to the local community!

Questions, just email us at michigansportsdaymcd@gmail.com or call 1-800-435-9539.

FIRST HIGH SCHOOL BPA MEETING of the 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR is Thursday, September 12th. This is an informational meeting for NEW members and a NOMINATION meeting for returning members.

Mrs. Perez Classroom -- AFTER SCHOOL (Room 404)

Seniors, join your classmates for a locker painting event on Sunday, September 22nd, from 1-4 PM. This event costs $10 to cover the paper and protective covering. Sign-up in the cafeteria at both lunches on September 4th, 5th, and 6th; or in Mrs. Baldwin's room before or after school. Payment of cash or check is due at sign-up. See Mrs. Baldwin if you need to use Venmo. Let's get your senior hallway looking awesome, while having fun with your classmates.

If you already have your senior picture chosen for the yearbook along with your baby picture please email those to Mr. LaBrake at the following email address.

tlabrak@swanvalley.k12.mi.us

We do not have a supply list put together for high school. We recommend that you get the basics - pens, pencils, notebooks, binders, etc. Teachers will let the students know if they need anything specific once they review their syllabus with them.

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.

Attention any Swan Valley High School students looking for community service hours!

FOOTBALL FANATICS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Swan Valley Football Fanatics are looking for volunteers to work the spirit shop at the varsity home game this Friday 6:30-9:30pm. We are also looking for volunteers to work the spirit shop this Saturday, September 7, 8:30am until 1pm. Contact Emily Kerby if you are able to earn volunteer hours. 989-239-4944

BOYS SOCCER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Athletic Department is looking for boys soccer ticket takers and ball boys/girls on the following dates and times at Roberts Community Park:

Monday, September 9th, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, September 16th, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, September 30th, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 3rd, 4:30 p.m.

*Ticket takers will be needed from 3:45-5:15 p.m.

**Ball Boys/Girls will be needed from 4:15-6:15 p.m.

Please email Mr. Stephens at rstephens1@swanvalley.k12.mi.us or stop by the Athletic Office.

CROSS COUNTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Swan Valley Varsity Cross Country Team is hosting the first TVC Jamboree on Tuesday, September 17th at Roberts Park. Several volunteers are needed to work parking from 3-6 p.m. If interested, please see Mr. Dawson.

Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum Volunteers needed

What: For Set-Up of Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum (MMCM) 11th Annual Touch-A-Truck

Community Event

When: Friday, September 13, 2024

There is 1 shift: 3:00 pm-4:30 pm

Volunteers are needed for the following:

• Removing debris and rocks from museum grounds and parking lot

• Folding and moving tables

• Stacking and moving chairs

• Craft and game set-up

Where: 315 W. Genesee Avenue, Saginaw MI 48602

Who:

• Individuals from age 14 on up to 120 (may be hard bending after 120)

• Sports teams from schools, semi-professional and professional

• Businesses that volunteer in the community

• Service groups

• The list goes on and on!

Why: MMCM’s contribution to the community is done by hosting special events throughout the year.

How: Complete the volunteer application and background check at the link below.

Individuals: https://michildrensmuseum.org/volunteer-form/

Groups/businesses/organizations: https://michildrensmuseum.org/volunteer-group-form/

If you have volunteered at MMCM previously, you do not need to submit a new form.

For more information or if you are interested, please contact Whitney, Volunteer Coordinator at

volunteer@michildrensmuseum.org or 989-399-6626.

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

Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Community Service Opportunity

Welcome to the Swan Valley Web Portal. 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/