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Brandon Valley High School
January Newsletter
Brandon Valley High School 301 South Splitrock Blvd. Brandon, SD 57005
From the Principal [email protected]
It is hard to believe that we are almost half way through the school year. It has been
a great year to this point thanks to the efforts of students and staff. Thank you for
your generosity and that of your children. The students, staff, and families of this
district provided gifts for 142 students from our district through the Angel Tree lo-
cated in the High School Commons. Special thanks to the Student Council and Peer
Helpers for sponsoring the tree and wrapping all of the presents and to BVHS coun-
selor Michelle Stemwedel and administrative assistant Jessica Henson for organizing
the 250+ presents. Thanks also for your generosity with Serve and Learn Student
Association (SALSA) collection for Lifescapes. Your donations will be used to help
adults with disabilities around our area.
Semester tests will be on Tuesday-Thursday, January 9-11. A test schedule will be
posted around the building and on our high school webpage. It is important to note
that buses will run at their normal time. Students that are not exempt from testing
and wishing to make changes in their assigned testing schedule will need to meet
with Mr. Schlekeway on January 3-4 to explain the academic value in changing their
test schedule. Regardless of exemption status or whether or not they are taking the
class for credit, all students in Rising Scholars classes must take the semester test
and the results will be 20% of their semester grade. Students that are exempt from
testing and wishing to still test to see if they can improve their grade can make
whatever arrangement they wish with their teachers. If the exempted student’s test
does not help their grade it will not count. All freshmen and sophomores will be
testing. There are a few classes where teachers are not required to give a semester
test (PE, Speech, Computer…). District policy requires that a student pass two of the
three major grades (first quarter, second quarter, semester test) and have a 65% or
higher final percentage in order to pass a class. Even students that are exempt must
test and pass the test if they have failed the first or second quarter. If you have any
questions about semester tests, please contact an administrator or counselor.
Students wishing to make a schedule change for the second semester will need to
have a parent-signed schedule change form before any change can be considered
by their counselor. These forms can be accessed online or a hard copy can be picked
up in the high school office. One is also attached to this newsletter. Students have
until the end of the first week of the second semester to make a schedule change.
The reality is that classes are very full and options to change schedules based on
room in other classes will be very limited.
www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us
605-582-3211
Principal Dr. Gregg Talcott
Website: Brandonvalley.k12.sd.us
Link: Principal
Associate Principal Mark Schlekeway
Associate Principal Randy Marso
Counselor (A-G) Kara Likness
Counselor (H-N) Michelle Stemwedel
Counselor (O-Z) Katie Murdy
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Auditions for this year’s BV musical, “Cinderella” are coming up in February. The cast this year will consist of student from all grade levels in the district. This is the “Broadway Version” of this well-known fairy tale. And this means many more speaking and singing roles for all. All those that audition will be asked to sing a vo-cal solo from the show. That music will be made available to all the music teachers in the BV District by mid-January, so preparations can start then. For the 7th-12th grade students, a short dance audition will also be required. Casting will be com-pleted and rehearsals will begin on February 17. An important pre-audition meeting will be held in the Performing Arts Center on February 7 at 3:30pm. If there are any questions or issues, please contact the director, Mr. Kevin Brick. Phone: 582-8039, email [email protected].
SPRING MUSICAL! [email protected]
One Act “Peter and the Starcatcher” Public Dress Rehearsal January 29 and 30 - 7:00pm State One Act Festival February 1-3 Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center (BVHS performs on Feb. 2 at 6:45pm.)
Audition Meeting date: Feb. 7 @ 3:30pm
Audition Dates: Feb. 12, 13, 14 Performances: April 5, 6, 7 @
7:00pm; April 8 @ 1:00pm
BVHS One Act Play
Brandon Valley High School will be hosting its second blood drive of the year for the Community Blood Bank on Wednesday, January 24th and again on Thursday, Janu-ary 25th. Donation times run every 10 minutes during the scheduled time slots and total donation time takes approximately 30 minutes. All donors will be provided with a free breakfast on the day of their donation as well as lots of drinks and snacks after they’re done donating! This is a great chance for both students and adults to learn how to help their community and become lifelong donors! Individuals under the age of 18 will need a parent permission form signed in order to donate blood. Donors should be in good general health (no colds) and must weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors must also be sure to eat and drink well before and after donating and they are asked to please avoid consuming any type of ener-gy drink prior to donating. Some form of identification needs to be shown in order to donate. The public may sign up for a donation time by calling the high school at 582-3211 or emailing [email protected]. The final blood drive of the year will be held in April. Any questions can be directed to Lisa Fuccello at the high school.
Blood Drive [email protected]
The Brandon Valley Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform at the 2018 South Dakota Bandmasters Convention in Brookings, SD. The band will perform on Friday, February 9th on the SDSU campus. Only 5 schools from across the state have been selected to perform at this prestigious event.
The Wind Ensemble will also be performing a concert on February 6th in the BVHS PAC with the University of South Dakota Symphonic Band. Both bands will play a portion of their Bandmasters performance. The concert will be at 7:30pm and is free to the public.
Band News
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January Calendar
Monday, Jan. 1
No School - Winter Break
Tuesday, Jan. 2 No School - Winter Break BBB @ Mitchell 4:00/5:30/7:00 GBB @ Harrisburg 4:00/5:30/7:00
Thursday, Jan. 4 GBB vs Brookings @ BV 4:00/5:30/7:00
Friday, Jan. 5 BBB @ Brookings 4:00/5:30/7:00 7//8 A-C GBB vs Brookings @ BV 4:00 Bowling @ Yankton 4:00 WR @ Huron 5:00(JV)/6:00(V)
Saturday, Jan. 6 OI CFC #2 @ SF O'Gorman WR - Lynx Inv 9:00
Monday, Jan. 8 BOE Meeting GBB vs SFR @ BV 4:00/5:30/7:00 Sub-V WR @ SFW Inv 6:00
Tuesday, Jan. 9 BBB vs SFR @ BV 4:00/5:30/7:00
Thursday, Jan. 11 End of Second Quarter BBB @ Pierre 4:00/5:30/7:00 7/8 A-C GBB vs Yank@ BV 4:00
Friday, Jan. 12 No School - Teacher Work-shop-AM/In-Service GBB vs Pierre @ BV 4:00/5:30/7:00 Bowling vs Harrisburg @ Empire Bowl 4:00 OI @ SFL Silver Bowl WR vs Aberdeen/Yankton @ Aberdeen 1:00
Saturday, Jan. 13 High School All State Band Auditions BBB @ O'Gorman 2:00/3:30/5:00 GBB vs Mitchell @ BV 2:00/3:30/5:00 OI @ SFL Silver Bowl Sub-V WR @ Huron Inv 9:30
Monday, Jan. 15 Sub-V WR @ SF O'G 6:00
Tuesday, Jan. 16 SALSA Meeting @ HS WR vs Pierre @ BV 6:00
Wednesday, Jan. 17 Mid-Year Graduation- 7:00
Thursday, Jan. 18 GBB @ SFL 4:00/5:30/7:00
Friday, Jan. 19 BBB @ Huron 4:00/5:30/7:00 GBB @ Huron 3:30/4:45/6:15 Bowling vs O'G @ Empire Bowl 4:00
OI @ W-Town Speech Fiesta
Saturday, Jan. 20 OI @ W-Town Speech Fiesta WR East/West Duals @ Pierre 11:00
Monday, Jan. 22 BOE Meeting QB @ BV 4:00 Sub-V WR @ SF Inv Finals - SFL 6:00 Tuesday, Jan. 23 BBB vs SFW @ BV 4:00/5:30/7:00 GBB @ Mitchell 4:00/5:30/7:00
Wednesday, Jan. 24 High School Blood Drive
Thursday, Jan. 25 High School Blood Drive BBB vs Mitchell @ BV 4:00/5:30/7:00
Friday, Jan. 26 Bowling vs SFL @ Empire Bowl 4:00 OI @ Lewis & Clark/Yankton
Saturday, Jan. 27 GBB vs SF O'G @ BV 2:00/3:30/5:00 OI @ Lewis & Clark/Yankton PL @ SFO 9:00 WR @ Brookings Inv 9:00
Monday, Jan. 29 WR vs SFR/SFW @ SFR 5:00
Tuesday, Jan. 30 GBB vs Harrisburg @ BV 4:00/5:30/7:00
Wednesday, Jan. 31 HS Instrumental Solo/Ensemble Contest
Brandon Valley High School, 301 South Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD 57005 605-582-3211
Schedule Change Request Class of 2018, 2019, 2020, & 2021
STUDENT INFORMATION
Date Requested: _______________
Student Name: ____________________________________ Grad Year: ________________
SCHEDULE DETAILS
I approve the following change to my child’s schedule:
PARENT APPROVAL
Parent Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: _____________________
• Math requirements: Student are able to opt out of either Geometry or Advanced Algebra (not both) but still must have 3.0 credits of math to graduate.
• Science requirements: Students may opt out of the Chemistry/Physics option but still must have 3.0 credits
of science to graduate. If a student chooses to opt out of one of the above an additional waiver needs to be signed by a parent/guardian.
January 2018
Families
Family Storytime Thursday, January 4, 7:00-7:30 p.m. Stimulate early learning with books, rhymes, music and movement.
Birth to 5 Baby Storytime
Mondays, January 8, 22, 29, 10:15-10:55 a.m. Help your baby develop listening and language skills with songs, stories and playtime. Get to know other families. For babies 6-24 months and caregivers.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Encourage a love of reading and develop your preschooler’s early learning through stories, rhymes, songs and movement. For children ages 3 to 5.
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31 10:15-10:40 a.m. Nurture your toddler’s love of books through music, movement and stories, while developing language, motor and social kills. For 2-year-olds and caregivers.
Kids K-5 S.T.E.A.M.-N-Thursdays Thursday, January 11, 3:30-4:15 p.m. Discover science, technology, engineering, art and math through activities. This month's theme: Oil and Water Don’t Mix!
Teens Harry Potter Escape Room, Grades 9-12 Wednesday, January 24 30 minute time slots 3:30-7:30 p.m. Can you escape detention in Professor Vector's office? Or will you never be seen again? REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call 582-2390 if time slots are full.
Harry Potter Escape Room, Grades 5-8 Thursday, January 25 30 minute time slots 3:30-7:30 p.m. Can you escape detention in Professor Vector's office? Or will you never be seen again? REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call 582-2390 if time slots are full.
Adults Brandon Library Book Club Thursday, January 4, For people who enjoy reading a variety of books. This month’s book is The Long-Shining Waters by Danielle Sosin. Call 582-2390 for information.
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Monday, January 22, 6:30-8:00 p.m. This Alzheimer’s Association program is designed to provide current research and practical information on ways to help age well. (Program is not designed for those with Alzheimer’s disease/ dementia).
Special Feature this Month Winter Reading Program Has Begun! Join the Winter Reading Program and earn a prize for Bingo through February 28th; enter the drawing for Blackout Bingo! Open to ages Kindergarten through adult.
Holiday Closures January 1 & January 15th