This is the final newsletter of the 20112012 school year. Where did the year go? Hopefully this was a special and memorable year for everyone. We are very proud of our students and their accomplishments and look forward to watching their progress in future years. Good luck to our eighth grade students as they make their move to the high school. I’d like to thank the parents for their support of the middle school. Working together does The Lynx Prints B R A N D O N VA L L E Y M I D D L E S C H O O L MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Mr. Pansch make a difference. would be a good time to start looking for any lost or missing items. We would much rather have our textbooks than charge students for them. If your child is missing clothing, encourage them to look through the lost and found items. Many items are never claimed. Assemblies will be held in the final days to recognize students for a variety of achievements. Year End Schedule The final day of school for students will be Wednesday, May 16th. During the final days of the school year, students will be expected to turn in all textbooks and issued supplies. Any fines or bills accumulated over the year, locker damage, instrument rental, lunch charges, library fines, textbook damage charges, athletic equipment, or other obligations will need to be taken care of. To pre vent surprises, now SUMMER RECOVERY PROGRAM Brandon Valley Middle School will offer a Summer Recovery program for two (2) weeks this summer. The dates of the program are: May 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 and 31. June 1, 4, 5, and 8. 12:00 p.m. This program will emphasize math and reading as well as reviewing work and assignments from the current year. The small class size can be a help in preparing for more sucThis program will run cess next school year. from 8:00 a.m. to If interested, please complete an application and return it to the middle school. The application can be picked up in the office, on page 6 or found on the Middle School website under the parent link. Please contact Dan Pansch at 582-3214 if you have any questions. 2011-2012 YEARBOOKS The 2011-2012 yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school to students who ordered one. If you would still like one, there may be extras. When the order arrives, yearbooks will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. A problem we have had in recent years has been that at times inappropriate material has been written in some students’ yearbooks. A reminder to students: This is a keepsake! You will want to be careful whom you allow to write in your book. Material written in books needs to be appropriate for school, and anything inappropriate that is written will be handled with disciplinary action. MAY 2012 Inside this issue: Message from Mr. Hill 2 Appointment Opportunities 2 Lost But Not Found 2 Health Notes from School Nurse 3 Students of the Month 3 Summer Camp Forms 3 Sports Camps 4 Pigskin Classic 4 Physical Examinations 4 Hershey Track Meet Entry Form 5 2012 Summer Recovery Program 6 PTSO Minutes 7 Spring Concerts and Music News 7 May Lunch Menu 8 May Activities Calendar 9 Brandon Valley Middle School 700 Holly Blvd. Brandon, SD 57005-1328 Phone: 582-3214 Fax No. 582-7206 Website: http://brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/ bvms/ OTHER SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION Superintendent: 582‐2049 Business Office: 582‐2058 Brandon Elementary: 582‐6315 Robert Bennis Elementary: 582‐8010 Valley Springs Elementary: 757‐6285 Fred Assam Elementary: 582‐1500 Special Services: 582‐3446 High School: 582‐3211 Performing Arts Center: 582‐8235 Transportation Dept.: 582‐3514 Food Service Director: 582‐3926 or 1‐888‐201‐3972 Page 2 Child Nutrition News The Child Nutrition Department would like to remind you that with the end of the school year quickly approaching keep an eye on your student’s lunch account balances. We like to have all accounts paid in full if they are at a negative amount. If there happens to be a balance remaining, it rolls over into the next school year. If you have any questions about the account balances, please contact Child Nutrition Services at 582-3926. Thank you. Any students not returning to Brandon Valley Middle School next year, please let the office know ASAP!! MESSAGE FROM ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, MR. HILL Stay in touch with your middle school student to assist them in making good decisions over the summer. When your child lets you know the basics (such as when, where, with whom, doing what, and for how long), this helps them know that you care and can keep them from getting caught in an uncomfortable situation. Your adolescent is fast becoming a young man or woman and will model many of your own behaviors. You have a tremendous influence on your children; they are proud of you and try to be like you. Savor the time you have together as it will pass by quickly. APPONTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2012-2013 The calendar for next school year has several days that would be great opportunities for setting up any appointments for your students during the school year. Please make use of these dates if possible so your child does not have to miss school for appointments. 2012 Sept. 3 - No School Labor Day Oct. 1 - 2 Hour Early Release, Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 2 - 2 Hour Early Release, Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 5 - No School for students, teacher workshop/ inservice day Oct. 8 - Native American Day - No School Compensatory Day for conferences Nov. 12 - Veteran’s Day, No School Nov. 22 - No School Nov. 23 - No School Dec. 24 through Jan. 2 No School - Winter Break 2013 Jan. 3 - School Resumes Jan 21 - Martin Luther King Day No School Feb. 11 - 2 Hour Early Release, Parent Teacher Conferences Feb. 12 - 2 Hour Early Release, Parent Teacher Conferences Feb. 15 - No School Compensatory Day for conferences Feb. 18 - President’s Day, No School March 29 - No School, Spring Break April 1 - No School, Spring Break April 26 - No School if unused (snow makeup day) April 29 - No School if unused (snow makeup day) May 17 - Last Day of School The 2012-2013 school calendar is on the Brandon Valley School District website. Under Central Administration, Calendar. Then scroll down to page 2. Please note, this calendar is subject to change! LOST BUT NOT FOUND OUR lost and found has grown with various items throughout this past school year. Many of these items are never claimed. We have jackets, coats, eye glasses, Ipods, books, MP3 players, shorts, jeans, tennis shoes, boots, gloves, hats, mittens, various school supplies and book bags. Please parents, remember to mark your student (s) clothing and other items with their first and last names. This will help us to return items and we do our very best to make sure your lost items are returned to you. You may come to the Middle School at any time the last week of school and check our lost and found if you have items that are missing. Thank you! LAST DAY OF SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, MAY 16TH 1 HOUR EARLY RELEASE MIDDLE SCHOOL DISMISSAL 2:18 P.M. HEALTH NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE Wendy Bunker Unused medications must be picked up by a parent on the last day of school. Any medication left at school after the last day will be properly disposed. As stated in the Student Handbook: Any student found to have any medication in their possession or sharing of any medication on school property may face serious disciplinary actions which may include expulsion. If your child will require medication or a diet modification next year, appropriate forms should be completed and returned to the office by the first day of school. These forms are available in the school office or can be downloaded from the school website, http:// brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/ Select Parent Resources from the menu on the top, then click on School Nurses. Thank you for helping keep all of our students safe! STUDENTS OF THE MONTH MARCH, APRIL, AND MAY Congratulations to the students who received this award for the months of March, April and May AND to their parents for the positive reinforcement that you have given these students. Three students are nominated each month per grade. These students were not selected because of their grades or because of their athletic ability. They were chosen because they are good students and excellent role models for other students. Each student of the month receives a Student of the Month Certificate, a Student of the Month sticker for a vehicle, free pizza coupon from Pizza Ranch, and their picture is posted in the commons. Student of the Month assembly is being held Wednesday, May 9th at 7:45am in the Media Center. All parents and students of month are invited to attend. 6th Grade recipients: March: Grant Ellis, Autumn Driscoll, Nicholas Wagley April: Lincy Rodriguez, William Gunderson, Ashlea Wolfe May: Mason Van Westen, Mikaela Birath, Felicity Klinkhammer 7th Grade recipients: March: Kaylee Mork, Andrew Jurgens, Taylor Crow April: Hanna Jellema, Benjamin Clemenson, Spencer Brandsrud May: Kali Lien, Ashley Schwartz, William DeCurtins 8th Grade recipients: March: Hannah Paauw, Samuel Mathis, Robin Vann April: Alana Callahan, Anthony Girton, Emma Bose May: Emily Rief, Bailey Stroud, Laycee Cain SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORMS Where are those camp registration forms? We take many calls in the office from parents looking for camp sign ups. Here are some places you can look. If you go to the High School website and under Student Resources, click the Sports tab. This will take you to the Athletic Booster Club homepage. On this website you will find Volleyball camp registration and open gym calendar. Also Lady Lynx Girls Basketball Summer Camp Registration form. AND the 2012-13 Athletic Physical forms are also available from this website. Deckert webpage and click on Lynx Basketball. If you are looking for summer football camp information, you may access this information at Coach Garrow’s website. There are many other opportunities linked on this website so check it out today! To find boys basketball summer camp opportunities, please go to the Mid- http://cg002.k12.sd.us/football/ dle School website under football.frontpage.htm students. Open Brent Page 3 Important Information Regarding Student's Medication at School: All medications (prescription and nonprescription) must be picked up by a parent. Medications will not be sent home with students. If medications are not picked up by May 17, 2012 then medications will be discarded properly. This policy s for the safety of our STUDENTS. Thanks for your cooperation. 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 oppor- tunities. 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: [email protected] Girls Basketball: [email protected] Football: [email protected] Volleyball: [email protected] Wrestling: [email protected] PIGSKIN CLASSIC RANDY MARSO, ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR I would like to invite you to mark Saturday, September 1, 2012 on your calendar. This is the date for the 12th 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 Watertown High School. In between, there will be fun for all ages. In the afternoon, the Lady Lynx Volleyball team will host the Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles. Three-On-Three basketball, a tractor pedal pull, punt-pass-kick competition, soccer challenge, blow up games, and an entertain- ment filled tailgater will fill the need for fun for all ages. Plan now to join the fun. Along with this event, there will be a golf tournament on Saturday, August 11, 2012, as part of the Pigskin Classic festivities. Watch for more information on this event. PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS RANDY MARSO, ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR 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 20122013 school year, a student must have a physical dated AFTER April 1, 2012. had a physical this spring for track, that physical is not good for the fall of 2012) Current physicals are not valid for next year. No matter when that physical was done, unless after April 1, 2012, it is not good for next school year. (example: if a student Physicals done after April 1, 2012 will be good for the entire 2012-2013 school year. Physical forms are available on the Brandon Valley High School website at brandonvalley.k12.sd.us Page 4 HERSHEY TRACK MEET Hershey Track Meet is Sunday, May 6th at the BVHS track complex. Track meet is for students age 9 14 (age as of 12/31/2012.) Registration begins at 4:00pm. Pre-registration is recommended (registration form on page 5). Please send registration forms to Wendy Bunker at the Middle School. Email [email protected] if any questions or if you are able to help with any of the events. Thank you! NEXT YEAR’S SCHEDULES AND OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PICK UP IN THE OFFICE STARTING IN AUGUST. TO SAVE COSTS THIS INFORMATION IS NOT MAILED SO PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PICK UP YOUR PACKETS. 2012 SOUTH DAKOTA Page 5 Hershey Youth Track & Field Local Entry Form (Please Print) Name_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (Middle Initial) Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City________________________________________ State ________________________ Zip/Postal________________________ Phone Number (_______)___________________________ Date of Birth: Month____Day_____Year________ E-mail address __________________________________________________ Participants can enter either two track and one field or two field and one track event. Please circle the events you wish to participate in at this meet. Boys/Girls 9-10 (Born in 2002-2003) 50 Meter Dash 100 Meter Dash 200 Meter Dash 400 Meter Dash Softball Throw Standing Long Jump 4X100 M Relay (extra event) Boys/Girls 11-12 (Born in 2000-2001) 1. 100 Meter Dash 2. 200 Meter Dash 3. 400 Meter Dash 4. 800 Meter Run 5. Softball Throw 6. Standing Long Jump 7. 4X100 M Relay (extra event) Boys/Girls 13-14 (Born 1998-1999) 1. 100 Meter Dash 2. 200 Meter Dash 3. 800 Meter Run 4. 1600 Meter Run 5. Standing Long Jump 6. 4 x 100 Meter Relay 7. Softball Throw NOTE: 9-10, 11-12 age groups will no longer run the 4x100 at the National meet. So, it is an extra event, not counted toward your 3 events. Age on December 31, 2012______ THIS IS YOUR AGE GROUP!!! *All Participants must compete in their age group and sex division. *A legal birth document may be requested to verify participant’s age before competing at the local meet. Emergency Information________________________________________________________________________________ (Mother and Father or Guardian’s Name) Emergency number other than that listed (close relative/friend to be notified):________________________________________ The above named participant and the participant’s parent/guardian have requested registration of the participant in the Hershey Youth Program. In consideration of such registration, the right of the participant to compete in the Hershey Youth Program and the use by the participant of the sponsoring agency’s facilities and equipment, both the participant and the parent/guardian each knowledge that the participant will be competing in the Hershey Youth Program and sponsoring agency’s facilities at the participant’s sole risk and the participant, on his or her own behalf and on the behalf of his or her heir, executors, administrators an assigns hereby release, discharge and agree to hold harmless Hershey Foods Corporation and its franchises and the National Recreation and Park Association, the National Association for Sport & Physical Education and the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and Athletics Canada. We understand that those participants who advance to the state/provision level and are winners at this level do not automatically advance to the regional level for the North America Final Meet. This is covered under Rule 9, Article 1 in the rule book. We also agree to allow the Hershey Youth Program to use and reproduce the participant’s name and/or likeness and/or information concerning the participant and to circulate the same for any and all purposes in any manner. We certify that the information on this participant form is correct. _________________________________________________________________ (Signature of Parent or Guardian) ________________ (Date) Page 6 BRANDON VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL – 2012 SUMMER “RECOVERY” PROGRAM Student’s Name____________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name__________________________ Date______________________ Phone No.______________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________ E-Mail address________________________________ Cell phone No.____________________ Current Year Grade: _____________ Brandon Valley Middle School will be offering a two week summer “Recovery-Enrichment” program. Students who may participate: 1. Students at risk of retention. 2. Students failing core subjects. 3. Students who would benefit from review/re-teaching. Summer “Recovery” is scheduled to be held from 8:00-12:00AM on these dates: May 23-24-25-29-30-31 June 1,4,5,8 Students in the recovery portion of this program will be done when all required work is completed. Those who are there for enrichment would be expected to attend all 10 days. The schedule for each student may be different based on his/her academic needs. Attendance and Behavior Policies 1. Students will follow guidelines in the student handbook. 2. It is a privilege, not a right, to be included in this program. A student who is absent without a valid reason, tardy or a behavioral problem, will be dropped from the program based on teacher discretion. No student will be allowed to interfere with another student’s academic opportunity. Staff: The teacher this year will be Roxie Geerdes. She can be reached during summer school at #582-3214, or e-mail: [email protected]. She will work with students/parents who have previously scheduled trips, etc. I understand and accept the policies of the 2012 BVMS summer “Recovery” program. __________________________________ student’s signature ____________________________ Date _________________________________ parent’s signature _____________________________ Date Students accepted in the program will be notified by one of the instructors before the start of classes. PTSO MINUTES, APRIL 16, 2012 Members Present: Stacie Long, Jennifer Swenson, Melinda Else, Amy Moss, Patty Washnok Welcome by Stacie Long Principal’s Report: None Treasurer’s Report: $3,771.12 in bank account. $1,500.00 CD at FNB. Qdoba to cater Teacher Appreciation Meal in May. Upcoming Events: Spring Fling “Beach Bash” Theme...excellent student artwork for program. Program selected and printing discussed. Date: Friday 4/20, open at 6:00, Variety Show at 6:30, Dance at 8:00 Rules of dance and dress code discussed; same as school dress code. New Business: Secretary’s Week discussed. Will ask the office to send Teacher Appreciation Week out a reminder email to studiscussed. dents regarding dress code, cost, rules. Adjournment. Our next meeting will be Mon, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. in Media Center Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Swenson, PTSO Secretary Thanks PTSO for all you do for the BVMS students and staff! Have a great summer! SPRING CONCERTS AND MUSIC NEWS The year may be almost over, but we’ve still got a lot going on in the band room. Our solo contest was held on April 21 and we had outstanding results. Students performed very well and received great scores. Please take an opportunity to congratulate your students on their hard work. Thank you also to all who came out to our annual Turkey Supper in April. We had a blast! On Sunday, May 6th, the 7th and 8th grade bands will march in the Brandon Loyalty Day parade. The parade starts at 2:00 and runs along Holly Blvd. from the high school to Main Street and then turns south on Main to the lumberyard. The seventh grade band is the first thing in the parade and the eighth graders are last, so come out and show support for those students. 7th grade and 8th grade students should report to the middle school at 1:00pm. Holly Blvd. will be blocked off for the parade beginning at 1:00, so please don’t be late! *Due to the Aspen road construction project and the altered route, students will be dismissed from the end of the parade route, which is the corner of Main St. and Dogwood Ave. They can either walk back to the middle school or find their family and friends along the route. Please make arrangements with your students ahead of time for what you would like them to do after the parade is through. Spring concerts will be kicked off on Thursday, May 3 for the 6th grade band and chorus at 7:45 in the PAC. The time has pushed back to accommodate the senior athletic banquet, so please note the time change. The 7th and 8th grade bands will perform in their spring concert on Friday, May 11th at 7:00 in the PAC. The middle school and high school orchestra students will have a spring concert on Monday, May 7th at 7:30 p.m. in the PAC. The 7th & 8th grade chorus students will perform on Tuesday, May 8th at 7:45 pm at the PAC. Over the summer, consider enrolling in a music camp or the Sioux Falls Parks and Rec Summer band program. Camps are held at SDSU from June 10-15, at USD from July 8-13, and at Mt. Rushmore from July 29August 3. Sioux Falls Summer Band meets at Edison Middle School two mornings per week throughout the summer, and is only $30 for the entire summer! These are all great ways to keep yourself playing and increase your musicianship throughout the summer. Scholarships of $100 are awarded to any student attending a music camp from the BV Band Parents! More information is available from either Mrs. Baker or Mr. Miller. Page 7 THANK YOU! The PTSO would like to extend a huge thank you to all of the parents and staff that gave so generously of their time and energy to help with Spring Fling “BEACH BASH”! To all 6th grade students, parents, and the community of Brandon Valley: thank you for all the support for the 2012 Wax Museum. It was great to see such a huge turnout. The 6th graders worked very hard on their projects. Their hard work paid off with two great nights. The money collected that night is given to the Make-AWish foundation. Thanks again, Mr. Klumper and Mr. Nelson! Notice of rental due on school owned instruments will be sent out at the beginning of May. Please pay before the end of the school year. Page 8 Child Nutrition News Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Chicken Sandwich WG Bun, Tator Tots, Mandarin Oranges, WG Cookie 2 Pepperoni Pizza, Corn, Mixed Greens, Pineapple Tidbits 3 Hamburger on WG Bun, Oven Fries, Glazed Carrots, Apples 4 Super Sub on WG Bun, Baked Sun Chips, Assorted Relishes, Strawberries 7 Mini Corn Dogs, Sweet Potato Tots, Mixed Greens, Sliced Pears 8 Popcorn Shrimp, Oven Fries, Multigrain Breadstick, Red Grapes 9 Nacho Grande, Corn, Mixed Greens, Strawberries 10 Popcorn Chicken, California Blend Vegetables, WG Dinner Roll, Bananas 11 Italian Dunkers w/sauce, Mixed Greens, Sliced Peaches, WG Cookie 14 Cooks Choice Fruit and Vegetable 15 Cooks Choice 16 Hot Dog on Fruit and Vegeta- the Grill, WG ble Bun, Baked Cheetos, Apple, Baby Carrots The Child Nutrition Department would like to remind you that with the end of the school year quickly approaching keep an eye on your student’s lunch account balances. We like to have all accounts paid in full if they are at a negative amount. When there is a balance remaining, it rolls over into the next school year. If you have any questions about the account balances, please contact Child Nutrition Services at 5823926. Thank you. Variety of Milk served with all meals. A reminder for anyone who has a food allergy or intolerance requiring menu substitutions: we must have a new form at the beginning of the school year before we may accommodate any changes regardless of past medical forms submitted. Forms are available through Child Nutrition Services. Originals must be returned to our department. Special Diet Orders Please turn in prior to August 20th. Free & Reduced applications will be available Aug 1st. ONE HOUR EARLY RELEASE MAY 16TH DISMISS AT 2:18 P.M. Page 9 Sun Mon Tue 1 5th Grade Visit (BE & VS) 7/8 MS Track @ Madison Invitational 4:00 pm 6 Loyalty Day Parade 7/8 Bands marching 2pm Hershey Track meet @ HS Track Registration @ 4pm 13 20 7 7-9 Boys Tennis vs. Lincoln 4pm HS/MS Orchestra Concert 7:30 pm PAC 14 Board of Education 6:30 pm Community Center @BVHS PTSO meeting 7pm Media Center 21 8 Wed Thu 2 5th Grade Visit (RBE & FAE) 7-9 Girls Golf @ WHCC 4pm 9 Student 7-9 Boys Tennis @ Mitchell 4pm Lynx MS Track Invite 4pm 7-9 Girls Golf @ Elmwood 4pm 7/8 Chorus Concert @ 7:45pm PAC on the Month Assembly 7:45am Media Center 15 16 3 7-9 Girls Golf Lynx Invite 3pm Boys Tennis @ Roosevelt 4pm 5th Grade Parent Open House 6:30pm 6th Band & Chorus Concert 7:45 pm PAC 10 28 Memorial Day 4 7-9 Boys Tennis @ Luverne 4pm Sat 5 7/8 Track @ Yankton Invite 9:30am 11 7/8 grade Band Concert 7:00 pm at PAC 12 17 18 19 24 25 26 MS Track @ Brookings 4pm Last Day early dismiss 2:18 pm 22 23 BVMS 2012 Summer Recovery Program starts 27 Fri 29 30 STUDENT OF THE MONTH ASSEMBLY WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH 7:45 A.M. MEDIA CENTER Thank you again for a wonderful year in orchestra. The orchestra will be giving their final performance on Monday, May 7, at 7:30 pm in the PAC. Previously I emailed information regarding summer camp schedule. If you would like me to send it again, please email [email protected]. 31 Thank you again for a great year in orchestra. Music makes such a difference in our lives and I thank you and your students for the support you have given the middle school.
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