T-Bird Times - Blue Valley Schools

T-Bird Times
May 21st , 2021

Calendar
May

25th - Spring Band Concert

26th - 1:30pm 8th grade ceremony practice

27th - 8th grade ceremony and activities (ceremony begins at 8:00 am virtual)

28th - Last day of school, 10:50 dismissal

Principals Note:
HMS Families,

We are down to the last week of the 2020-2021 school year at HMS. Students and staff have been
working extremely hard to put positive finishing touches on a successful school year. Please
encourage your student to finish strong as we want all students to head into summer break in a very
positive way. As a reminder we offer academic support through TCB after school each day from 3-4
pm. The last day of TCB will be Wednesday, May 26.

Don’t forget we are planning for the 2021-22 school year and staffing is assigned to HMS based upon
paid enrollment. If you have not done so already, please take a moment and click here to register your
child for school, update your child’s information, and pay fees. Please choose online registration in the
upper righthand corner and be sure to choose the 21-22 school year.

Below this note you will find the following information:
     Registration for 21-22
     Yearbooks and May 28 Early Release
     End Of Quarter Grade Information
     Participation in 2021-2022 HMS Athletics
     Summer Device Reminders
     In-Person Learning Information
     Activity Participation Fee
     May Red/Blue Calendar
     Red/Blue Modified Block Schedule
     Securly Parent App
     PTO
     Nurse Information
     Counseling Corner

As always, thank you for your support of HMS. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

Nate Winslow
Principal
Harmony Middle School

Register for the 2021-22 school year today
Middle school registration for the 2021-22 school year is open and online now for current students
and families. Registration is required annually and is the time to update your child’s information
(phone, email, emergency contacts, health information, etc.) and pay fees. At this time, you have
access to pay all required fees with the exception of course fees. Course fees will be assigned in
August. Please choose online registration in the upper righthand corner and be sure to choose the
21-22 school year.

Completing registration now confirms that your child will attend school in August and helps the
district determine staffing/hiring needs in a timely manner. Thank you for providing important
information and parent permissions as part of the registration process. For more information about
registration, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/registration. If your student will not be attending HMS next
year, please contact Vicki Springer, vlspringer@bluevalleyk12.org to update your student’s records.

Yearbooks and May 28 Early Release
May 28- Yearbooks on Early Release 7:41-10:50 AM
All yearbooks will be distributed first thing in the morning on May 28. In-person yearbook signing is
available to both in-person and VirtualED students. VirtualED families received a separate
communication with an option to sign their student up to attend in person on May 28 for yearbook
signing. We have a limited supply of extra yearbooks for purchase for $30 dollars. Please have your
student stop by the HMS front office with cash or a check made out to HMS if you wish to purchase a
yearbook. Yearbooks can be purchased beginning on Monday, May 24.
For students not at school on May 28, a separate date and time will be arranged to pick up yearbooks.

End of Quarter Grade Information
The end of the second semester is nearly here. Our students have had a great semester of learning
and we continue to see the positive impacts of our learning management system, Canvas, in our
classrooms. As we gear up for the end of the semester, please take note of the important information
below regarding grades and courses in Canvas.

End of Semester Information
Students in-person course work should be submitted by the end of the day on May 27th and the
Canvas courses will conclude May 28th. Virtual students will still have access to links in Canvas for
Zoom on May 28th. A concluded course is only visible through the Canvas Website. To view Past
Enrollment courses open Canvas in a web browser, log in, and click on the Courses tab. Click View All
Courses and scroll down to find the past enrollments. Access Past Enrollment guide (Video tutorial)

Second semester Report Cards will be published in ParentVUE on June 7th.

Need some help?

Blue Valley has a variety of resources available for parent support on the district’s Canvas web page,
www.bluevalleyk12.org/canvas.

Participation in 2021-2022 HMS Athletics
As we begin planning for the next school year, I wanted to email you to let you know that if your
incoming 7th or 8th grader is interested in participating in football (8th grade boys and girls), cheer
(8th grade boys and girls), cross country (7th & 8th grade boys and girls), volleyball (8th grade girls),
basketball (8th grade boys and girls), or track (7th & 8th grade boys and girls) during the 2021-2022
school year, a Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation dated after May 1, 2021 will be required. In
addition to the physical there are three additional forms to complete prior to your student being able to
participate:

     KSHSAA Concussion and Head Injury Form
     Insurance Waiver
     Student Transportation Release and Consent.

To access the Participation Packet for Middle School Students, please click here. This packet can also
be found on the HMS website and BV website.

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Summer Device Reminders
Staff and students who will utilize Blue Valley School District technology devices this summer should
read and follow the following reminders:
  1. Fully restart your Chromebook / MacBook Air at least once a week to keep your device updated!
  2. Please put in BV CARE support tickets here if you need technology assistance
  3. Onsite Summer Support / Device Swap Availability, by appointment only:
  4. Location: District Office – Education Center, 15020 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66223
  5. Beginning Tuesday, June 8th through Thursday, July 29th *
     Tuesdays – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
     Thursdays – 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

*No onsite support from 6/29 – 7/8
     Traveling abroad? Important Out of the Country Reminders. Read recommendations here

BVNW Booster Club Announcement
The Blue Valley Northwest Parent Booster Club is the combination of the PTO and Booster Club for
BVNW and we welcome our incoming freshmen class to the Husky Family! The PBC supports all
sports, clubs, activities and academic achievements of our awesome students at BVNW through
fundraising, funding of activities, sponsorship of events and parental volunteerism!
The PBC will have a number of roles that will be open after the 2021-2022 school year and our current
parent volunteers would like to train the next set of parent volunteers.
     President/Co-President: Jeanna Repass will return as the president for 2021-22, but will train the
     next leader during the school year – it’s the MOST REWARDING way to support Blue Valley
     Northwest!
     VP of Concessions: Train for a year under the current Concessions VP and manager for one of the
     most fun and social volunteer roles at BVNW – also a major revenue stream for the PBC.
     Staff Appreciation: If you love to show “love” please consider the Staff Appreciation role.
     Hospitality Coordinator: When teams visit BVNW – this committee makes sure that the officials
     and guest coaches/sponsors are taken care of with food and refreshments. The current Chair will
     train their replacement. This is a great way to get involved in a valued role at BVNW.
     School Pictures & Hearing/Vision Screening: If you would like to help coordinate volunteers when
     our awesome school needs a few helping hands with pictures or screenings, this is a great role for
     you!
Please consider taking a co-chair role for the 2021-2022 school year – you will get a year to train under
experienced Husky Parents and have a GREAT opportunity to be a BIG PART of the BVNW Community.
If you are interested in serving on the Parent Booster Club Board as an Executive or a Committee
Chairperson, please email current President Jeanna Repass at: bvnwboosterclub@gmail.com .

In-Person Learning Information

As we return to full in-person learning at HMS this document contains important information for in
person students at HMS.

In-Person Learning Information Document

Activity Participation Fee 20-21
Please check to make sure you have completed paying your student’s Activity Participation Fees (APF)
for the 2020-21 school year. Remember, this is a fee charged at the time of registration to all students
in grades 6-12 and goes toward the support of activities in middle and high schools. The Activity
Participation Fee supports the existence of these programs and allows students the continued
opportunity to receive the valuable experiences that these programs offer. The Activity Participation
Fee includes all sports, activities, clubs and other supplemental contract items that support student
activities.

Take a moment to log in to ParentVUE to confirm you have paid your child’s Activity Participation Fee.

Activity Programming Fee questions?
For information on the fee, including the purpose and use of funds, please see the Participation Fee
section on the district’s website.

May Red/Blue Calendar

HMS Red/Blue Modified Block Schedule

Securly Parent App

Your child’s online safety, in the palm of your hand. We recognize that
student safety and well-being in the online world is a shared
responsibility between our schools and families, especially during this
time of In-person and VirtualED modes of learning. As part of the Blue
Valley’s commitment to digital safety, families can download
@SecurlyHome Parent Portal app for opportunities to monitor your
child’s online activity, set custom filters, pause the internet and more on their child’s district-provided
device device. Download today on iTunes or Google Play!

     Parents that have “Education Rights” and “Lives With” in Synergy/ParentVue will have access to
     an account. The login for the Securly App will be the parent email address listed in ParentVue. Put
     in a BV Care Technology ticket if you have trouble getting started.

Click here to learn more about Securly Home Parent monitoring.

PTO

Order your school supplies now
SHOP NOW for your 2021-22 school supplies. Avoid the stores and get all your school supply
shopping done online. EPI school supply packs contain all the items and brands our teachers require.
Not only is this convenient for you, but it is a fundraiser to help our school. Order now with our School
ID of HAR784 at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/

Nurse Information

Immunization Notice For Students Entering 7th grade
Upon advancement or entry to 7th grade, the Kansas State Department of Health requires
documentation of a Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) booster, and MCV4 (Meningitis) vaccine.
Please ensure that your student has written documentation from a medical provider on file at HMS.
Verification of immunization must include:

    Student name
    Name of Vaccine(s)
    Date Given: MM/DD/YYYY
    Signature and letterhead of medical provider or official immunization record with lot number and

Administration may exclude a student with a non-compliant immunization record until his/her
immunizations are compliant.

2021-2022 School year Medication Reminder
Dear Parent or Legal Guardian of HMS student,

If your student requires prescription medication at HMS, please remember, a physician’s order for
medication must be reviewed and updated at the beginning of each school year. Over-the-counter
medications that are not available in the health room (i.e. eye drops, cough/decongestive
medications), may be stored in the health room with parent’s OTC consent (forms available in health
room.)

Here are a few reminders about prescription medications:
1. Written authorization from a primary care provider or specialist (M.D., D.O., D.D.S.,
A.R.N.P. or P.A.) must accompany any prescription medication to be administered at school.
The authorization form must be dated and include:
a) Student name and birth date
b) Medication
c) Dosage
d) Reason the medication is prescribed
e) Time(s) to be administered
f) Duration of administration, i.e. entire year, 5 days, 1 month, etc.

2. Prescription medication must be brought to school in a container/package dispensed by
the pharmacist with the following information clearly stated on the label:
1. Name of student
2. Medication
3. Dosage
4. Reason the medication is prescribed
5. Time(s) to be administered
6. Duration of administration, i.e. entire year, 5 days, 1 month, etc.

Consent for Administration/Self-Administration and medication action forms for students with
prescribed medications can be downloaded and printed from the HMS website under “Nurse” link.

1. Medication Action Plan (i.e. Allergies, Asthma)– print, signed by physician and parent.
***(The physician’s office may have their own form, which we accept too).

2. Consent to Administer/Self-Administer Prescription Medications (we need separate order’s for Epi-
Pen and inhaler) –print, signed by physician and parent.
***(The physician’s office may have their own form, which we accept too.)

Thank you for your cooperation.

Gigi Touslee, BSBA, BSN RN
Harmony Middle School
gtouslee@bluevalleyk12.org
Office: 913 239 5213

Fax: 913-239-5248

Counseling Corner

Have a Great Weekend!!

Trish Madsen and Lori Cook

Harmony Middle School
   @HMSTBirds

    10101 West 141st Street, Overland Park, KS, USA     913-239-5200

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