Orange Day
Lacrosse
The fastest growing sport in the United States is Lacrosse. While it is not yet a school sport in Iowa, it is in many other states. If this is a sport that interests you, then we would encourage you to join the West Des Moines Lacrosse team. For more information (click here).
· The club does have a website (click here) and has a promotional video (click here).
· There are teams for both boys and girls.
· If you are not sure what Lacrosse is, there are many high school games posted online (click here).
Student Reminder
Please remember that you need to have your planner with you during all of your classes. The planner contains your passes and you will not be allowed to go to other places in the building, such as your locker, if you do not have your planner (a pass). If you have lost your planner, they are available for purchase in the main office.
MC News
Due to the recent break, there are many books that were due WEDNESDAY (Jan. 2). Please check the due date stamped in your book and if it is overdue, either turn it in or bring it in for renewal.
Community Service
Children & Families of Iowa’s 2019 Kidsfest, and the District’s personal care items collection are still looking for volunteers. Visit the Silver Cord webpage for more information.
Sports News
The varsity and JV boys’ swim teams defeated Fort Dodge last night at Ft Dodge! Southwoods’ swimmers involved included Ben Ahlrichs, Carson Copple, Casey DeJong, Will Krueger, Finn Nidel, Josh Studer, and Will Thompson.
All girls interested in playing tennis this spring, please put this information down in your planner. The girls’ tennis pre-season Player/Parent Meeting is Tuesday, January 22, from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Valley High School Forum.
For the week’s complete schedule (click here)
“Life is full of peaks and valleys. It’s all about how you get out of those valleys and climb to the next peak. This is where keeping a positive attitude and a forward thinking mindset is crucial.” Attitude-Pass It On!
Notes to Parents & Guardians:
Please join us for the Valley/Valley Southwoods PTO Meeting on Thursday, January 10 at noon at the LRC.
Parents and guardians, please take a moment to review your child’s grades and assignments in Infinite Campus. The information you gather here can help to facilitate conversations at home. It is a great opportunity to celebrate successes and encourage improvement.
If you do not have an Infinite Campus account (click here).
Parent-Teacher Conferences: You should receive an email this week from you students Advisory Teacher explaining the spring P-T Conference procedures, they are different from fall conferences. If you did not receive that email, please (click here). These conferences will be held January 15 and 16.
The main office has a limited amount of 2019/20 COURSE CATALOGS for sale. The cost is $5.00 each; you must have exact change or make check payable to Valley PTO. Please note that this information is also available online, but if you prefer to work from a hardcopy, you will need to purchase it from the VHS/VSW PTO.
Reminders:
· Please note that Semester Tests begin next week. Monday (Jan. 7; orange day) is a normal day, but Tuesday (Jan. 8; black day) will run on a “Monday” eight-period schedule, not the usual extended period schedule (OB). Transfer busses will follow the same schedule. First day of testing is Wednesday (Jan. 9).
· Please note that Monday (Jan 14) is a professional development day, so there is no school for students. School resumes on Tuesday (Jan. 15, first day of second semester) at standard school times, but it will be an eight-period “Monday” schedule (orange day), not the usual extended period schedule (OO). Therefore, Wednesday (Jan. 16) is also an eight period day (black day ending at 2:35; click here to view). On both days, transfer busses will follow the alternate schedule.
· Please note that Monday (Jan 21) is Martin Luther King Day and a staff workday, so there is no school for students. School resumes on Tuesday (Jan. 22) at standard school times and it will be a regular Odd Orange Day.
Semester Test Schedule:
Day 1: Wednesday, January 9
· Period 3, 8:20 AM-9:50 AM
· Period 5, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM-12:05 PM
· Period 7, 12:10 PM-1:40 PM
Buses arrive at 2:35 PM
Day 2: Thursday, January 10
· Period 2, 8:20 AM-9:50 AM
· Period 4, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM-12:05 PM
· Period 8, 12:10 PM-1:40 PM
Buses arrive at 1:45 PM
Day 3: Friday, January 11
· Period 1, 8:20 AM-9:50 AM
· Period 6, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM-12:05 PM
Buses arrive at 12:10 PM
· Make-up, 12:15 PM-1:45 PM
Semester Tests Transfer Busing Information:
Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 Valley and Valley Southwoods
For Period 7 (12:10-1:40)
Before Period 7,
· 11:55 VSW to Valley, Bus 69
After Period 7,
· 2:35, If non bus riders, students may transfer back to Valley Southwoods on Bus 86
· 2:35, If bus riders, student may catch their route bus home at Valley either 1st wave or 2nd wave
Thursday, January 10th, 2019 Valley and Valley Southwoods
For Period 2 (8:20-09:50)
Before Period 2,
· If bus riders, students can get off at Valley High School
· If non bus riders, 7:58 Bus 97, Valley Southwoods to Valley
After Period 2,
· 9:50 Valley to Valley Southwoods Bus 86
For Period 8 (12:10-1:40)
Before Period 8,
· 11:55 Valley Southwoods to Valley Bus 69 and 85
After Period 8,
· 1:40, If non bus riders, students may transfer back to Valley Southwoods on Bus 86
· 1:40, If bus riders, student may catch their route bus home at Valley either 1st wave or 2nd wave
Friday, January 11th, 2019 Valley and Valley Southwoods
For Period 1 (8:20-9:50)
Before Period 1,
· If bus riders, students can get off at Valley High School
· If non bus riders, 7:58 Bus 97, Valley Southwoods to Valley
· 7:58 Bus 87 Valley to Valley Southwoods
After Period 1,
· 9:50 Valley Southwoods to Valley, Bus 101-For our 1 Valley student
· 9:50 Valley to Valley Southwoods, Bus 86
For Period 6 (10:00-11:30)
· 9:45 Valley Southwoods to Valley, Bus 77
After Period 6,
· 12:10, If non riders, students may transfer back to Valley Southwoods on Bus 86
· 12:10, If bus riders, student may catch their route bus home at Valley, either 1st wave or 2nd wave
· After Period 6, Buses arrive at 12:10 PM
· VSW is aware that our students will be a bit late getting here. We will allow the transfer students to go to their semester test once they arrive (they will NOT follow the normal late/tardy student procedures).
If you have any questions regarding the transfer bus schedule, please contact Mrs. Bennett in the main office (email click here) or call 633-4514.
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