This week's remote day is Friday (due to state testing). Students are expected to continue to work remotely.
The Internet Cafe is still in opperation. Every student may choose to attend and those students that have been told that attendence is mandatory are expected to be at chool by 7:30. As always, breakfast and lunch will be provided and random prizes are avaible for academic performance and the submisison of missing work. We look forward to seeing you on Friday.
Thursday April 15 - Tax Day! Celebrate by wearing Bling (gold, silver, sparkles, glitter, $$...)
Show us your Bling :)
Attention Swan Valley Athletics Parents / Guardians, below is the required MI Safer Sports Covid-19 Testing Program schedule for this week. Testing will take place in the back gym locker rooms of the High School. Because Heritage High School has put a temporary pause to their athletics for the next two weeks, lacrosse will not practice or have to test unless the athlete is also participating in another spring sport.
Week 2 (4/12-4/18):
-Monday, April 12th - Softball / Baseball (2:15-3:00)
-Tuesday, April 13th - Boys Golf (2:15-2:30), H.S. Girls Track / Boys Track (2:30-3:30)
-Wednesday, April 14th - Girls Soccer (2:15-2:30), M.S. Track and Softball (2:30-3:30)
8th graders cleaning up the grounds as part of Mr. Brady's class. Giving back!
Students engaged in group work with Mr Brady
Newton”s Laws of Motion activities in 6th grade science
Final day to purchase a middle school yearbook is APRIL 11th!
Last month, we talked about the importance of reporting to keep our friends and school safe. We learned about being an upstander instead of a bystander and how to look for warning signs, especially on social media! Check out this video of our SVMS students made, committing to keep SVMS an amazing place to be: https://youtu.be/T9s72pQla9k
Are you ready? Feel Good Friday is approaching. Break out your favorite sweatpants or athletics shorts! This Friday, in lieu of the traditional canned good collection, we will be collecting $1.00 donations (or spare change), to support our students and families in need. Feel good in your comfy clothes and feel good about making a difference!
Swan Valley Middle School spring sports practices will begin this week. Below is information and the schedule on the MDHHS required Covid testing for all spring athletes between the ages of 13-19.
https://5il.co/r7ws
The America & Me Essay written by Hallie Beck, has been named 1 of the top 10 statewide winners for 2020-‘21! Hallie's essay earned 1st place! This is a tremendous achievement knowing that 200 Michigan schools & over 2000 students across the state competed.
Hallie will receive a plaque, medallion, and a cash award. Ms. Denman will receive $1,000 on behalf of SVMS.
Congratulations to all the winners, but especially to Hallie! The final rankings for the statewide winners from this year’s contest are listed below along with their city and school.
1st Place – Hallie Beck, Swan Valley Middle School, Saginaw
2nd Place – Abigail VanderBoon, Plymouth Christian, Grand Rapids
3rd Place – Sofia Grossi, St. Lorenz Lutheran School, Frankenmuth
4th Place – Ava Brown, St. Patrick School, White Lake
5th Place – Riley Maddin, Manton Middle School, Manton
6th Place – Gen Cook, St. John Vianney School, Wyoming
7th Place – Jana Salman, Michigan Islamic Academy, Ann Arbor
8th Place – Grace Steiger, Salem Lutheran School, Owosso
9th Place – Alyson Luck, Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek, Hartland
10th Place – Marcel Raiche, Bishop Baraga Catholic School, Iron Mountain
Congratulations to our amazing students who participated in March into Reading this year. MS Students checked out over 500 books on our eBook program. We had some incredible students who Photoshopped themselves Reading in Fun Locations. Check them out! Don’t forget to keep up with your reading over break and thank you for doing such a great job!
2021 Swan Valley Distinguished Alumni
The Swan Valley High School Class of 2021 is asking your help in getting out the word on a program designed to honor one of Swan Valley’s outstanding graduates. Though time is very short, we would like to name our 24th annual honoree at this year’s graduation exercise on June 7, 2021.
Distinguished Alumni Program Criteria: https://5il.co/qyyf
Nomination Form: https://5il.co/qyyg
Enjoy Friday's announcements https://youtu.be/9EUxHHLPrsw
Be smart, be safe and have an enjoyable Spring Break. See you on April 6th.
Attention Swan Valley Spring Sports Parents / Guardians, linked is an informational letter regarding the MDHHS mandated rapid antigen tests through the MI SAFER Sports Covid-19 Testing Program for spring athletes ages 13-19:
https://5il.co/qxm0
Here are Thursday’s Announcements https://youtu.be/MQDCeKL-gpc
8th grade parents, if you missed the Curriculum Night presentation at the high school last night, here is the recording of the event.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dVfeS03ci99C7R0VajZj56wnBEwkhsnL/view?ts=6059f88a
How to enter your course request into Skyward https://youtu.be/STzs78zoOik
The course request sheet https://drive.google.com/file/d/1axv0QUTDtm-HcrdXwV-vxf0ms0o9E_lu/view?usp=sharing
Finally, the Course Offering Guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cWwMqH_DXDkCn-2UtQAoJQ9F-uVsl0Bn/view?usp=sharing
Enjoy Tuesday's Announcements https://youtu.be/6uPkSiK91gY
Please contact Mrs. Townsend to set up a time for food pick up if you are in need of support. See the attchement for details.
