Brandon Valley High School Brandon Va ll ey H igh School 301 S. Sp lit rock B l vd. Brandon, SD 57005 605-582- 3211 Principal Dr. Gregg Talcott Gregg.Talcott@k12.sd.us Web Page: Brandonvalley.k12.sd.us Link: Principal Associate Principal Mark Schlekeway Mark.Schlekeway@k12.sd.us Associate Principal Randy Marso Counselor (Student names A-G) Sonja Merrigan Sonja.Merrigan@k12.sd.us Counselor (Student names H-N) Michelle Stemwedel Michelle.Stemwedel@k12.sd.us Counselor (Student names O-Z) Amy Lupkes Amy.Lupkes@k12.sd.us Office Phone 605-582-3211 Fax 605-582-2652 School Website brandonvalley.k12.sd.us From the Principal The final days of the school year bring to a conclusion the time of the BVHS Class of 2014. On behalf of the all of the staff I want to congratulate this group and wish them well as they go off on their separate ways. Each year Graduation brings a variety of emotions as, like a parent; I am proud of the accomplishments of a group, am anxious about their futures, and on occasion am ready for the break that will come. You are all invited to celebrate with the Class of 2014 as they walk across the stage in the Activities Center at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 18th. The Ministerial Association is sponsoring Baccalaureate once again this year and has asked that we share information with the BVHS community. The event Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00 pm in the PAC and is open to anyone that has a connection to the senior class. Each spring we take some time to honor the accomplishments of our students both in and out of the classroom. The Academic Awards Assembly will be held on Wednesday, May 14th from 9:45 11:15 in the Activities Center. We will reserve seats for parents in the chairs on the gym floor. We will call students up on stage to receive academic letters and honor cords. We have had a tremendous May 2014 Dr. Gregg Talcott, Principal Gregg.Talcott@k12.sd.us year academically and it is always a highlight to recognize students for academic achievement in a very public manner. Other awards (athletic, fine arts, FFA, ) that were earned and honored earlier in the year will be mentioned and placed in the slideshow but the students will not be called up on stage. We will take group pictures of each of the academic award categories and will post them on our website. On April 12th the Junior Class hosted prom with the assistance of their advisors. There were approximately 300 BVHS students and 50+ guests that attended the festivities. Thanks to Carolyn Ebright for coordinating the event this year and to Patrick Donelan for construction assistance and Naome Poppe for all he help with the food. I want to thank the dozen teachers that gave up their morning and evening to set up for and chaperone this event. The behavior of our students and their guests was tremendous as it has been at all of the dances this year. The attendance at prom is comparable to the days before the grinding ban. As a result of snow days the final day of school is Friday, May 23rd. Semester tests will be given as follows:
Page 2 www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us Physical Examinations The Brandon Valley School District requires yearly physicals for any student, grades 7-12, participating in Brandon Valley ATHLETICS (including club sports sanctioned by Brandon Valley) and HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND. In order to participate in athletics and/or High School Marching Band, during the 2014-2015 school year, a student must have a physical dated AFTER April 1, 2014. Current physicals are not valid for next year. No matter when that physical was done, unless after April 1, 2014, it is not good for next school year. (example: if a student had a physical this spring for track, that physical is not good for the fall of 2014) Physicals done after April 1, 2014 will be good for the entire 2014-2015 school year. NEW THIS YEAR The athletic physical and ALL associated paperwork for participation in sports grades 7-12 and High School Marching Band are included in a bifold 11 x 17 front and back document. This allows you, and us, to keep all paperwork for a student on one Randy Marso, Activities Director form. Because of this, the form MUST be picked up from the High School office, the Middle School office, or either one of the Brandon Medical Clinics. We will NOT have the form online as we have in the past due to the new format. We hope that all will see the benefit in this new form and will excuse the minor inconvenience of not being able to print it at home. Pigskin Classic Randy Marso, Activities Director I would like to invite you to mark Saturday, September 6, 2014 on your calendar. This is the date for the 14th Annual Brandon Valley Pigskin Classic, sponsored by the Brandon Valley Athletic Booster Club. The day will start with a road race/walk, in the morning, and finish with the football game, as our Lynx host Huron High School. In between, there will be fun for all ages. Three-On-Three basketball, a tractor pedal pull, punt-pass-kick competition, soccer challenge, blow up games, and other activities will fill the need for fun for all ages. Summer Strength Training and Hours The Brandon Valley High School Weight Room will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday starting May 27 th. Summer Impact Champions Training will be from June 9- August 7 during the hours of 7:30-9:00 a.m. and 10:00-11:30 a.m. The Impact Champions Training athletes will have priority on all equipment during these times. All other athletes may use the facilities during Impact Training sessions, but must keep in mind that the Impact Champions Training includes many participants. Questions on Strength Train- Adam Bobzien, Head Strength Coach Adam.Bobzien@k12.sd.us ing and Weight Room hours should be directed to adam.bobzien@k12.sd.us The Summer Impact Champions Training information and form can be found at mm217.k12.sd.us or email matt.mueller@k12.sd.us or adam.bobzien@k12.sd.us Sports Camps Randy Marso, Activities Director I would like to make everyone aware of the opportunities provided through individual and team sport camps that are offered by Brandon Valley coaches during the summer months. The coaches in the sports of boys basketball, girls basketball, football, volleyball and wrestling all offer summer camp opportunities. These coaches also provide many opportunities for open gyms and weight room hours throughout the summer. Details on camps, and other activities, can be obtained from the individual head coaches of these sports. Please contact the individual in charge of each program with questions, not the school secretaries. Boys Basketball: Brent.Deckert@k12.sd.us Girls Basketball: Mark.Stadem@k12.sd.us Football: Chad.Garrow@k12.sd.us Volleyball: Lindsey.Smith@k12.sd.us Wrestling: Kraig.Presler@k12.sd.us Summer Impact Training: Matt.Mueller@k12.sd.us
May 2014 Page 3 Child Nutrition News May Calendar Thu May 1 BT at SFR 4:00 JV BT SFR (H) 4:00 All-State Jazz Band at Aberdeen Gay Anderson, Director Gay.Anderson@k12.sd.us The few weeks of school will fly by quickly. We ask that you keep an eye on your child s lunch account balance and take care of any charges at this point. If a balance is left in the account it will be carried over for the beginning of the school year. Reminder if your child needs a special diet order for the next school year, we need to have a new prescription diet order submitted from your Physician so that we may make the proper accommodations for you. If you have questions regarding special diets please contact the Child Nutrition Department at 582-3926. Thank you and have a great summer! Girls Basketball Mark Stadem, Coach Mark.Stadem@k12.sd.us All information and forms can be found on the Brandon Valley Booster Club website: http://brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/boosterclub/ Go to "Sports" on the left side of the page, click on "Girls Basketball" when it drops down, and all links will be at the top of the page. Any other questions can be directed to Mark Stadem via email at: Mark.Stadem@k12.sd.us Thu May 15 GG Lynx Inv (H) 12:00 JV BT at SFL 4:00 SB Brookings (V/JV) 6:00 Fri May 2 JV TR at O Gorman Inv 9:00 TR at Howard Wood Relays 2:00 All-State Jazz Band at Aberdeen SB Worthington (V/JV) 4:30 Sat May 3 BT at Brookings Quadrangular 10:00 TR at Howard Wood Relays 8:00 All-State Jazz Band at Aberdeen SB Alexandria, MN Tourney (V/JV) 11:00 Sun May 4 Brandon Loyalty Day Parade 2:00 Mon May 5 Band Concert 7:30 Tue May 6 GG at Watertown Inv 10:30 BT at Pipestone 4:00 BV Teacher Recognition Banquet 6:00 Thu May 8 GG MAC Meet at BV1:00 JV BT at SFR 4:00 Choir Concert 7:30 Fri May 9 GG ESD Meet at Pierre 10:00 TR Metro Meet at Sioux Falls 3:00 SB Watertown (JV) TBD Sat May 10 BT Metro Meet at Sioux Falls 9:00 SB Jackson, MN Tourney (V) Mon May 12 JV TR at Sioux Falls Inv 3:30 Orchestra Concert 7:30 Fri May 16 BT ESD Meet at Pierre 9:00 SB Yankton Xtreme (JV) 6:00 Sat May 17 TR ESD Meet at BV 11:30 Sun May 18 GRADUATION 2:00 After Grad Party 10:30pm-3:30am Mon May 19 GG State at Pierre 9:00 SB Awards Dinner Tue May 20 GG State at Pierre 9:00 BT Awards Dinner 6:00 Wed Thu Fri May 21 Semester Tests (Special Schedule) May 22 Semester Tests (Special Schedule) BT State at Rapid City 9:00 TR Last Chance Meet at Yankton 4:00 May 23 Semester Tests (Special Schedule) LAST DAY OF SCHOOL BT State at Rapid City 9:00 Sat May 24 BT State at Rapid City 9:00 Tue May 27 TR Awards Dinner 6:30 Fri May 30 TR at State Meet at O Gorman 10:30 Sat May 31 TR at State Meet at Sioux Falls HWF 9:00 Tue May 13 GG Awards Dinner 6:30 BT at Mitchell Triangular 1:00 JV BT Mitchell (H) 4:00 SALSA Meeting7:00 LAST DAY FOR SENIORS Wed May 14 Academic Awards Assembly Baccalaureate 7:00
Brandon Valley Future Lynx Flicker-Flag Football 2014 LET S GET LYNX FOOTBALL BACK TO THE DOME! DATES: Six Sunday evenings June 8, 15, 29; July 6, 20; & August 3 TIME: 4:00-5:00 LEARN THE VARSITY OFFENSE & DEFENSE!!! LOCATION: Brandon Valley High School Football Practice Field DIRECTOR: Matt Christensen, Varsity Defensive Coordinator AGES: Open to boys going into grades 4 7 COST: $30.00 Please make checks payable to Matt Christensen. Future Lynx T-shirt will be given to all participants. NFL youth flag football rules will be followed. Each week new teams will be formed. Flags and scrimmage vests will be provided; cleats are permitted. TO ENROLL: Please return the enrollment fee of $30.00 and the bottom portion by Wednesday, May 14 to Matt Christensen, Brandon Valley High School, 301 S. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD, 57005. Late enrollments will be accepted, but we cannot guarantee t-shirts for late registrants. Please make checks payable to Matt Christensen. If you have any questions, call Coach Christensen at the high school at 582-3211 or at cell number 351-6234. Form is also available at Christensen s website http://mc053.k12.sd.us. Text @lynxflag14 to 605-593-8670 for Remind 101 updates. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -BRANDON VALLEY FUTURE LYNX FLICKER FLAG FOOTBALL 2014 Name Grade (next fall) Email Phone Parent/Guardian s Name Parent/Guardian s Signature Shirt Size (YOUTH & ADULT SIZES Circle One): YM YL S M L XL XXL Disclaimer I hereby authorize the Directors of the Brandon Valley Football Camps to act for me according to their best judgment in any or all emergencies requiring medical attention and hereby release the camp and the Brandon Valley School District from any and all liability for any injuries incurred while at camp. I also acknowledge the student is physically ready for the camp activities.
Important Information Regarding Student's Medication at School: All medications (prescription and non-prescription) must be picked up by a parent. Medications will not be sent home with students. If medications are not picked up by May 23, 2014 the medication will be discarded properly. This policy is for the safety of our students. Thanks for your cooperation. Margie Hanson, RN School Nurse Brandon Valley High School Brandon Valley School District
BRANDON COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWS A BRANCH OF SIOUXLAND LIBRARIES Spark A Reaction TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM Join our free online reading club for teens (students who have completed fifth grade and up) at www.siouxlandlib.org/teens or pick up a reading log at any branch library. Read and log five books between May 24 and August 2 to receive a prize. Teen Kick-Off Science Party May 19 @ 3:45 p.m. Fun Science Experiments, Cookie Decorating, Mad Scientist Photo Booth, Prizes and More. CSI Workshop June 16 @ 3 p.m. Learn to dust for fingerprints and solve a crime mystery by using chromatography. Registration Required. Photography Workshop June 23 @ 3 p.m. Learn to take great pictures. Bring your camera if you have one. Registration Required. Chocolate Olympics July 21 @ 3 p.m. Play fun chocolate games and go for the gold. Prizes will be awarded. Insomniac Cafe July 28 @ 3 p.m. Learn to make fun, healthy snacks and enjoy eating them after. Registration Required. Pizza & Pages - May 5 @ 3:45p.m.; June 2 & July 7 @ 3 p.m. Bring your favorite book to share with the group. Pizza will be served. Teen Movies - May 12 @ 3:45 p.m.; June 9 & July 14 @ 3 p.m. For more information about movies showing this summer call the Brandon Library at 582-2390. A complete list of programs going on at the library can be found at www.siouxlandlib.org. May 2014...is a free summer reading club for preschool and elementary - school-aged children. To participate: - Pick up a reading log at any branch library, download and print a log or keep track of your summer reading online at www.siouxlandlib.org/kids - Read 20 minutes a day for 30 days between May 24 - August 2 to qualify for prizes. Noise Guy: May 29 @ 3 p.m. Breaking the Sound Barrier: Learn how sound works, how to produce sound and laugh a lot at this program with humor, noise montages and shenanigans. The Watering Can: June 6 @ 2 p.m. Can Mr. McGregor save his plants from the hungry critters invading his garden? Find out at this wacky puppet show for 3-year-olds and up. Admission is first-come, first-served for individuals and families. Mad Science: June 19 @ 3 p.m. Spark your imagination and curiosity at this unique, hands-on science show for kids. Admission is firstcome, first-served for individuals and families. Comedy Magician: June 26 @ 3 p.m. An amazing, magical, fun-filled show for the whole family. Don t take your eyes off this guy (or his hands!) Shadow Puppet Show: July 16 @ 2 p.m. Be amazed as familiar and traditional stories come to life using the ancient art of playing with light and shadows. Science & Movie: July 24 & 31 @ 3 p.m. Learn how it works by coming and watching a movie and performing the hands on experiment. Family Storytime: June 10 & July 8 @ 10:15 a.m. & June 12 & July 10 @ 7p.m. Stories, songs, finger games and fun for the whole family, with emphasis on stories for preschoolers. The Brandon Valley School District neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this document. The distribution of this material is provided as a community service.