***Message from the Superintendent, August 1st, 2021
Please use the link below to read about our Blue Valley mask wearing recommendation for the start of the 21-22 school year. While we realize this is a tough discussion topic, we hope that everyone knows we are making decisions that are in the best interest of the students, staff and keeping our schools open during another challenging time. Thank you for support as we start school!!! Go RAMS!! #RAMFAM #BVSTRONG
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XnEKwx7W89C_eYBbhOf7lGk9BuLslUMk/view?usp=sharing
REMINDER: Enrollment for the 21-22 school year is still open! Instructions can be found at https://www.usd384.org/page/online-enrollment
If you have any questions, please call the district office or email enrollment@usd384.org.
Hello Blue Valley Families,
The summer has gone by so fast. I can't believe we are talking about enrollment already. School starts August 12th! The enrollment portal is now open on our webpage. Please enroll your children in PowerSchool using the instructions at https://www.usd384.org/page/online-enrollment.
This year we are requesting that you complete the Household Economic Survey (HES) that the State is using instead of the free and reduced application that was used in the past.
By completing this form, it helps the district qualify and receive additional State funding that we otherwise won’t get if the form isn't completed. If you qualify for free or reduced, your school fees may be reduced by half or at no charge with the exception of the school computer technology fee for grades 8-12. (This fee covers the insurance cost for repairs and/or replacement of damaged technology.)
Please return the HES form by Friday July 23rd, 2021. No fees will be charged at enrollment. Fees will be determined based on this application. After review, an invoice will be emailed to you for payment through our online payment center.
Message from the Superintendent July 7th , 2021. ***Important - Parent Feedback Requested**** Please take a couple of minutes to read the information and complete the 3 question survey at the bottom of the message. The survey will close on Monday July 12th at 4pm.
The District is gathering parent feedback on using a bus location tracking app. Parents would be able to access the information on the app and be able to locate their student(s) bus during the route as well as be able to set alarms for when they get close to their designated bus stop. (Parents would have to set it up to make it work properly.)
Depending on the services purchased the cost of the application and initial fees could be approximately $8200 up to $15,500 for the full package. We are looking at the base package of $8200 for cost effectiveness. It would include the tracking portion, hardware to be installed on the buses, and a basic bus safety and maintenance portion. There are annual fees associated with it from that point of approximately $5000 at today's cost.
Is this a service that you as a parent of a Blue Valley USD384 student would value and want? Is this service something that you would be willing to pay a $56 per person per year transportation fee for. The fee would help purchase the equipment and maintain the annual costs? The fee would only be incurred by parents that have students who are on a dedicated route. The fee would not include shuttle routes or activity/athletic transportation.
https://forms.gle/voViaZCFZtpZLwdy6
We are celebrating our reading accomplishments today with a party in the park!
The second graders completed a STEM project today. They had to design a freestanding home and then create it using 3D shapes they constructed. Their designs turned out great!
UPDATE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT ABOUT M.E.S. FIELD DAY ON 5-21-2021
Hi McCormick Elementary Families, on Friday May 21st we are having our Talent Show and Field Day. If the weather does not allow us to go outside for Field Day, we will have Play Day at BVHS in the high school gyms. The Talent Show portion remains the same in the old gym, parents and siblings are allowed to attend and we will live stream it for those who can't attend. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqKdd_8bqVck6cY If we have to have Play Day inside, we will not have the space for parents and siblings to remain and watch the activities that are being planned. Please understand that this would not be our preference but if we have to stay inside we would ask parents and sibling to leave after the talent show. If we are able to go outside, parents and sibling are encouraged to stay and watch the activities. Either way we would then plan on returning to McCormick at approximatley 3:15 with those students who live in Olsburg. The students who live in Randolph would stay at BVHS until the end of the day with staff to supervise them.
Last week the 4th Graders went to tour the middle school for 5th Grade Move Up Day! They were able to spend some time with the 5th graders to get a glimpse of what school will look like for them next year.
Spring Concert! Tuesday, May 18th, 7:00pm at the high school in the new gym. FCCLA is serving hamburgers & hot dogs before the concert. This meal is a free will donation. The high school art classes have art on display in the hallway for your viewing pleasure.
Please have students use the bathroom and get a drink before going to their place in the gym. Please have students at the high school at 6:50pm. Reminder that audience attendance is for parents and siblings, the concert will be on the school YouTube channel for everyone else to watch live. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqKdd_8bqVck6cYDxlPpZsw
It was a fun Friday in first grade!
MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT 5-14-2021 Hi Blue Valley Families, I wanted to share with everyone that McCormick Elementary will have their annual Talent Show / Play Day next Friday May 21st at BVHS starting at 12:00 noon in the Old Gym. Due to the number of people expected and our need to social distance for safety, we need to limit the number of people who can attend the indoor portion of this day to parents and siblings of MES students. We will also Live Stream it so that those who can't attend won't miss it. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqKdd_8bqVck6cY After the talent show, we will have our Play Day on the BVHS football field/track. and return to MES about 3:15. We are excited about having this event after the year we have gone through. Hopefully the weather cooperates. If not, we will update everyone as needed. It's a great day to be a RAM!!!
It takes a lot of activities to keep kids engaged this time of year!
The Reading Counts kids store was a big hit. The students spent the bucks they had earned from reaching their monthly reading goals. What a fun day!!
We had a great day today learning all about where milk comes from, and things made from it. Thanks to the BV FFA for the help, and the Riley County Farm Bureau for providing the Ag Ed boxes!
What a great night for the FFA Awards Banquet!! There was an amazing turnout by the community. Mr. Meals and the FFA students did a tremendous job!
Spicing up reading groups with whisper phones today! Nothing is more fun!
The McCormick Elementary music concert is May 18th and the Blue Valley Middle & High School music concert is May 20th. Both concerts will be in the new gym at the high school and start at 7:00pm.
Only 2 people (preferably adults) per student will be allowed to attend the concerts. The concerts will be live streamed on the schools YouTube channel.
Blue Valley Preschool Open House will be on Friday, May 14th from 8:00am to 4:00pm. See the flyer below for more information.
Nothing says spring like colorful flower paintings! First graders used a variety of methods to create their masterpieces!
The 4th Graders planted our 4H Garden this week! We are growing onions, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. Our goal is to enjoy a fresh salad at the end of the school year!
