May 2021 - Brandon Valley High School

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May 2021 - Brandon Valley High School
May 2021

Once again we are preparing to close out another school year. It has been a
most rewarding year in so many ways. I would like to say thank you to all the
students, parents, and teachers. The year brought many unknowns and present-
ed challenges that we overcame together. I wish our 4th grade students suc-
cess as they move to the Intermediate School.

The last day of school is scheduled for
Wednesday, May 19th with an early dismissal
time of 1:00. As the year comes to a close, each
grade level is busy bringing closure to their
classrooms with end of the year activities and
projects.

Have a safe and adventurous summer. We look
forward to seeing you in August!
May 2021 - Brandon Valley High School
Na onal School Nurse Day ~ Wednesday, May 12, 2021

National School Nurse day falls on Wednes-
day, May 12. On this day we will honor
Melissa Garrow and Kelli Vellema our school
nurses and Elise Oren our nurses aide at
Robert Bennis Elementary School.

              Thank you ladies for all you do!

                              School News
        Classroom assignments for the 2021/22 school year will be
         available on Family access approximately the 3rd week in
          August. Parent’s will receive an email letting you know
                  when this information has been posted.
                                 ***********
        Please notify the office if you are moving over the summer
       months and/or if your child(ren) will not be attending RBE for
                         the 2021/22 school year.
May 2021 - Brandon Valley High School
Medica on Renewal for 2021‐22 School Year

       If your child will require medica on to be given at school next year, appropriate forms should be
completed and returned to the office before the first day of school. These forms are available and can be
downloaded from the school website, www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us, by clicking on “parents”, followed by
“school nurse” and then scroll down to Health Forms.
        All prescrip on and over the counter medica on that needs to be given daily or as needed requires
a Medica on Consent Form (available in this newsle er to print). This includes Epi‐pens, seizure medica‐
 ons, inhalers and all daily medica ons. A physician’s signature is required; we cannot give any daily pre‐
scrip on medica ons without a doctor's order, doctor’s signature and parent signature. Bring the form
along with the medica on to the nurse’s office before the first day of school.
       Any over‐the‐counter medica ons must be accompanied by a Medica on Consent Form, signed by
a parent. This is required for medica ons to be given as needed or for prescrip on medica ons that will be
taken for two weeks or less such as an bio cs, eye drops, etc.
       Please email Nurse Melissa at melissa.garrow@k12.sd.us if you have any ques ons. Looking for‐
ward to seeing your students again soon!

   On the first Friday in May, Let’s all celebrate the men and women who make our school
   days a little better and honor our school’s lunch staff with a card or a friendly “thank
                                              you!”
                             ~ Robert Bennis School Lunch Heros ~
                                   * Joanne Bennis * Karen Lenz *
                                    * Laurie Love * Kelly Matzen *
                                 * Jennifer Roemen * Becky Smith *
May 2021 - Brandon Valley High School
Li le Lynx Boys Basketball Camp ‐ June 2nd ‐ 4th
                                @ Brandon Valley HS
                         6th‐8th Grade ‐ 8:00 ‐10:00 am ‐ ($55)
                        3rd ‐ 5th Grade ‐ 10:15 ‐ 12:15 pm ‐ ($55)
                          K‐2nd Grade ‐ 12:30 ‐ 2:00 pm ‐ ($45)

               Lynx Youth Basketball ‐ Boys Summer 3 on 3 League
              Tuesdays in June‐July Star ng June 15th (9 sessions)
                                @ Brandon Valley HS
                            6th‐8th Grade 8‐9 am ($100)
                           3rd‐5th Grade 9‐10 am ($100)

Link and QR code to sign‐up page.
h ps://forms.gle/KYuqHuEXGyrArAcU8
May 2021 - Brandon Valley High School
Fall Open House for the 2021‐2022 School Year
2021‐22 Kindergarten Students: First day for kindergarten students will be on
Friday, Aug. 27. Kindergarten Open House will be held on Wednesday, Aug 25
and Thursday, Aug. 26. Watch your email in August for sign up informa on.

1st ‐ 4th Grades: First day of school will be Wednesday, Aug. 25th. Open House
schedule will be determined at a later date.

                                       BV 2021 SUMMER Food Service Program

What:   CURBSIDE MEAL Pick‐Up or Walk‐Up Service
        *5 days of lunch, 3‐5 breakfasts (freezing/refrigera on may be required)

4 Convenient Pick‐Up Loca ons!
        1. Brandon Elementary
        2. Valley Springs Elementary
        3. Corner of East Renee & North Cory Place
        4. Granite Valley Park (6101 N. Gold Nugget Ave, Sioux Falls)

When: TUESDAYs – pick up me will vary by loca on, stay tuned for details.
      Month of JUNE and JULY

Who:    ALL Children ages 0‐18

COST:  FREE (Ages 0‐18 regardless of income)
       Funded by USDA, the program does not u lize income eligibility re-
quirements.
       Available to any child who would like to par cipate.
       Menus will be available online.

Ques ons: Andrea Kruse, BV Child Nutri on Director (605) 582‐3926
          Andrea.Kruse@k12.sd.us
May 2021 - Brandon Valley High School
Brandon Valley School District
                               27th Annual

          Employee Recognition
            Virtual Banquet
                   May 4, 2021 ~ 7:00 p.m.
            Alliance Communications LYNX TV Channel

 Join us virtually as we honor BV retirees, recognize
       years of service awards, and celebrate….

The Brandon Valley Teacher of the Year program is a joint effort by the
Brandon Valley School District and First National Bank to recognize the
superior ability of educators to inspire students of all backgrounds and
abilities to learn. The major purpose of this program is to recognize the
outstanding contributions of teachers and their vital role in the educational
process.

The 2020-21 Brandon Valley School District Teacher of the Year is EVERY
BRANDON VALLEY EDUCATOR! Because of the unprecedented
circumstances of the Covid-19 Pandemic and the EXTRORDINAY EFFORTS
put forth by all staff, we are proud to honor and thank all BV Teachers! Our
staff's collective commitment, resilience, and dedication to student learning
has made the 2020-21 school year possible. In collaboration with First
National Bank and the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, and
made possible through the generous support of local businesses, all Brandon
Valley Staff will receive a gift of thanks during Teacher Appreciation Week.
May 2021 - Brandon Valley High School
May-August 2021
  Brandon Community & Valley Springs Branch Libraries

            Don’t miss our summer reading program, activities, & special events!
                                                                            Brandon
                      Space is limited—be sure to register early. Call 582-2390 or register online at          Community
                                                                                                           Valley Springs
                                          http://siouxland.libnet.info/events.
                                                                                                           BranchLibrary
                                                                                                                   Library
Family Special Events                                               ZooMobile Visit (Brandon Community Library)
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party featuring                             Friday, July 9th
                                                                    9:30-10:15 am or 10:30-11:15 am
Juggling Extraordinaire Jason Kollum! (Virtual)
                                                                    Children of all ages will meet
Saturday, May 22; 11 am - 12 pm or 2 - 3pm
                                                                    four ambassador animals in
                            Celebrate the start of the Tails and
                            Tales Summer Reading Program by         this Great Plains Zoo
                            attending the Virtual Kick-off Party.   presentation. Masks and
                            Fun for the whole family! Jason         social distancing
                            Kollum will entertain people of all     encouraged. Registration is
                            ages with his virtual, interactive      required.
                            juggling show. Registration
                            required.                               Birth to 5
Registrants will receive a Take-and-Make kit (while supplies
last) to create their own juggling balls. Kits may be picked up     Preschool Storytime            (Virtual)

at the library branch of choice 2-7 days after registering for      Wednesday, May 5, 12, 19, 26; 10:30 am - 11:00 am
the program. All who attend will be eligible for door               Encourage a love of reading and develop your preschooler's
prizes. Once registered, you will be emailed a link to the          early learning through stories and songs in this virtual
program, a list of household items to juggle with Jason, a          storytime. For ages birth to 5. Registration required. Live
door-prize ticket number, instructions for picking up the           virtual storytime invite will be sent to registered attendees
Take-and-Make, and information about the Summer Reading             two days before event.
Program. Call 367-8700 or email LibAsk@siouxfalls.org for
questions about this program or the Summer Reading                  Wee Read & Explore (Virtual)
Program.                                                            Tuesday, May 11, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
                                                                    Engage your child in early learning games and activities
                                                                    inspired by a different book each month. For children ages 3
Tails & Tales Summer Reading Program                                to 6. Registration required. This program contains a kit.
Our Summer Reading                                                  Indicate library for pickup and we'll send you an email when
Program is for everyone,                                            available. Registration closes 8 days prior to the event to
ages 0-99! Stop in at the                                           allow for distribution of the kits. Live virtual storytime invite
library beginning mid-                                              will be sent to registered attendees two days before event.
May to pick up your
reading log and begin                                               Preschool Storytime (Brandon Community Library)
your summer adventure.                                              Wednesday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28
Reading during the                                                  10:00 - 10:30 am or 10:45 - 11:15 am
summer promotes a                                                   Develop your preschooler's early learning through stories,
child’s literacy                                                    rhymes, and songs. For ages 3 to 5. Masks and social
development and helps counter the “summer slide.” Plus,             distancing encouraged. Registration required—each family
it’s an enjoyable experience available to everyone in the           counts as 1 registration;
community!

                                     Take a peek and have a look. Wonders abound when you open a book.
                                                     B J Rha ig , “I L           Bo ”
                            Brandon Community Library (605) 582-2390 • Valley Springs Branch Library (605) 757-6264
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May-August 2021
  Brandon Community & Valley Springs Branch Libraries

K-5th                                                            Adults
Fairy Tales & Fairy Gardens (Brandon Community Library)                                                 Brandon
                                                                 Brandon Book Club (Brandon Community Library)
Wednesday, June 9, 2 – 3 pm                                                                            Community
                                                                                                   Valley Springs
                                                                 Thursday, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, 10 - 11 a.m.
Magical fun will happen when we create our own fairy tales       A book club for people who
and make a fairy garden. All supplies provided. For grades K-    enjoy reading a variety of        BranchLibrary
                                                                                                           Library
5. Masks and social distancing encouraged. Registration is       books. Upcoming reads
required.                                                        include Rocket Boys, Long Way
                                                                 Home, Killers of the Flower
How to Train Your Dragon (Brandon Community Library)             Moon, and News of the World.
Wednesday, June 16, 2 – 3 pm                                     Masks and social distancing encouraged. Registration is
Participate in fun activities based on the movie series! Make    required.
your own shield and Viking helmet, play the sheep toss game
and decorate a dragon egg to take home. For grades K-5.          Trivia Night (Virtual)
Masks and social distancing encouraged. Registration is          Tuesday, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17; 6 - 10 pm
required.                                                        Join the library for a virtual trivia night. Test your trivia
                                                                 knowledge and compete for prizes. Teams can be six
Butterflies (Brandon Community Library)                          members or less. Visit Siouxland Libraries' Facebook page for
Wednesday, June 30, 2 – 3 pm                                     more details.
Create a butterfly puddler to hang in your backyard.
Butterflies will use the puddler to eat and rest, giving you a
chance to see them up close. All supplies provided. For
grades K-5. Masks and social distancing encouraged.
                                                                                    Library Hours
Registration is required.                                          Brandon:                Monday 12 pm – 8 pm
                                                                                           Tuesday, Wednesday, &
NASA @ My Library (Brandon Community Library)                                                  Thursday 9 am – 8 pm
Wednesday, July 14, 21, 28; 2 – 3 pm
Become a space explorer! Learn about space science
                                                                                           Friday 9 am – 5 pm
through hands-on activities. For grades 3-5, children in                                   Saturday 9 am – 2 pm
grades K-2 welcome with parent help.
                                     Week 1: Space Camp—
                                                                   Valley Springs:         Tuesday 3 pm – 6 pm
                                     Test your space fitness                               Friday 9 am – 12 pm
                                     with our challenges and
                                     activities. Week 2:         Curbside Pickup Available
                                     Searching for Life—Test     To pick up library materials curbside, call Brandon at
                                     your skills of              (605) 582-2390 or Valley Springs at (605) 757-6264.
                                     observation and             Curbside service available during library open hours.
                                     deduction, just like a
space Scientist. Week 3: Engineering—Build like a scientist.
Masks and social distancing encouraged. Registration is
required for each week’s program.

                                                                         Have a Wonderful and Safe Summer –
                                                                                See you at the library!

                                    Take a peek and have a look. Wonders abound when you open a book.
                                                    B J Rha ig , “I L           Bo ”
                            Brandon Community Library (605) 582-2390 • Valley Springs Branch Library (605) 757-6264
May 2021 - Brandon Valley High School
BRANDON
VALLEY
SUMMER VOLLEYBALL
LITTLE LYNX VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Location: Brandon Valley Middle School
Dates: June 14-16th
Camp Times: 12:30-1:45pm
Grades K- 3
Grades 4-6
Camp Registration Fee: $50
(for beginner players)

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
SESSIONS
Grades: 5th - 8th (grade in fall)
Location: Brandon Valley Middle School
Dates:
June: 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
July: 3 dates TBD
Session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Session Fee: $100 (all sessions included)
*For competitive players wanting to
develop their skills
*Players do not have to be at all sessions.

Questions? Email Head Coach Marette Grage
at marette.grage@k12.sd.us
Register at:
www.bvvolleyballcamps.com
May 2021 - Brandon Valley High School
May 2021                                                                                                                                  Robert Bennis
                                                                                                                                                 Breakfast
MONDAY                           TUESDAY                          WEDNESDAY                         THURSDAY                      FRIDAY
  3                                4                                5                                 6                             7
• Cinnamon Bread                 • Cinni Mini                      • Pop Tart (Strawberry)          • Bene t Bar (Oatmeal          • Little John WG Donut
• Mandarin Orange Fruit Cup      • Apple Juicy Juice               • String Cheese (Mozzarella)       Chocolate Chunk)             • String Cheese (Mozzarella)
                                                                   • Applesauce Fruit Cup           • Orange Tangerine Juicy Juice • Applesauce Fruit Cup

 10                               11                                12                               13                            14
• Chocolate Elf Grahams          • Cinni Mini                      • Pop Tart (Cinnamon)            • COOK'S CHOICE                • COOK'S CHOICE
• String Cheese (Mozzarella)     • Fruit Punch Juicy Juice         • String Cheese (Mozzarella)
• Applesauce Fruit Cup                                             • Applesauce Fruit Cup

 17                               18                                19                               20                            21
• COOK'S CHOICE                  • COOK'S CHOICE                   • COOK'S CHOICE

 24                               25                                26                               27                            28
 31                              BVSD follows guidelines set                                        Fresh Fruit & Juices
                                 by USDA National                                                   (variety):
   Memorial Day - No School
                                 Standards in the School                                            • Banana
                                 Breakfast & Lunch                                                  • Cantaloupe
                                 Programs.:                                                         • Craisins (Strawberry)       Assorted Relishes, Fresh:
                                    We o er the maximum                                             • Cuties                      • Baby Carrots
                                    amount of calories allowed    Milk Choices - Available          • Grapes                      • Broccoli, raw
                                    by the program.               Daily:                            • Honeydew                    • Cauli ower, raw
                                    K-6 Breakfast 300-500         • Chocolate Skim Milk             • Kiwi                        • Celery, raw
                                    calories                      • White Skim Milk                 • Oranges                     • Cherry Tomatoes
                                    K-6 Lunch 550-650 calories    • 1% Milk                         • Pear, fresh                 • Cucumbers
                                    MS Breakfast 400-550                                            • Plum, fresh                 • Sugar Snap Peas, raw
                                    calories                                                        • Raisins                     • Sweet Bell Pepper, raw
                                    MS Lunch 600-700 calories                                       • Strawberries, fresh
                                    HS Breakfast 450-600                                            • Apple Juice
                                    calories                                                        • Grape Juice
                                    HS Lunch 750-850 calories                                       • Orange Juice

Menu Changes Due to supply and demand, menus are subject to change.
Donut Variety: Apple Filled Donut, Chocolate & Bavarian Crème Filled Donut, Iced Little John Donut, Iced Long John Donut,
Iced Raspberry Filled Donut w/ Sprinkles, Maple Iced Long John, Sour Cream Old Fashion Donut
Snack of the Day: Gold sh Graham Crackers, String Cheese (Mozzarella), Fruit Snack, Welch's, Gogurt, Strawberry, WG Cheddar Baked Gold sh
Breakfast Price Elementary & Intermediate K-6: $1.85,Middle School: $2.00,High School: $2.05,Adult: $2.40,Reduced: $0.00
Lunch Price Elementary & Intermediate K-6: $2.80,Middle School: $3.05,High School: $3.10,Adult: $4.20,Reduced: $0.00
ABBREVIATIONS:: WG = Whole Grain

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.Layout & Design © Nutrislice, Inc. Printed on 4/29/2021 at 1:59 pm .
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                                                                                                               Lunch (Elementary & Intermediate)
MONDAY                           TUESDAY                          WEDNESDAY                           THURSDAY                      FRIDAY
    3                                4                                 5                                  6                          7
• Mini Corn Dogs                •    Italian Dunkers w/ Sauce  •      BBQ Pork on WG Bun           •    Lynx Chicken Bowl       • Pepperoni Pizza, Big Daddy
• Potato Wedge Fries,            •    Assorted Relishes          •      Tator Tots                    •    WG Dinner Roll             
  Seasoned                       •    Fresh Fruit                •      Assorted Relishes             •    Assorted Relishes        • Assorted Relishes
• Assorted Relishes              •    Bagel Basket              •      Fresh Fruit                   •    Fresh Fruit              • Fresh Fruit
• Fresh Fruit                                                    •      Bagel Basket                 •    Bagel Basket            • Bagel Basket 
• Bagel Basket 

    10                               11                                12                                 13                         14
•    Popcorn Chicken            •    Nacho Grande                •    Cheesy Egg Omelet            • Turkey Tidbits with Gravy   • Mini Corn Dogs 
•    WG Garlic Toast, Mini       •    Assorted Relishes            •    WG Cinnamon Roll with Icing                                • Potato Wedge Fries,
•    Assorted Relishes           •    Fresh Fruit                  •    Assorted Relishes             • Mashed Potatoes               Seasoned
•    Fresh Fruit                 •    Bagel Basket                •    Fresh Fruit                   • WG Dinner Roll              • Assorted Relishes
•    Bagel Basket                                                 •    Bagel Basket                 • Assorted Relishes           • Fresh Fruit
                                                                                                      • Fresh Fruit                 • Bagel Basket 
                                                                                                      • Bagel Basket 

    17                               18                                19                                 20                         21
•    Chicken Nuggets            •    Cheese Pizza, Big Daddy     •    Beef Hot Dog with Bun 
•    Tator Tots                  •    Assorted Relishes            •    Chips
•    Assorted Relishes           •    Fresh Fruit                  •    Assorted Relishes
•    Fresh Fruit                 •    Bagel Basket                •    Fresh Fruit
•    Bagel Basket                                                 •    Bagel Basket 

    24                               25                                26                                 27                         28
    31                           BVSD follows guidelines set                                          Fresh Fruit & Juices
                                 by USDA National                                                     (variety):
     Memorial Day - No School
                                 Standards in the School                                              • Banana
                                 Breakfast & Lunch                                                    • Cantaloupe
                                 Programs.:                                                           • Craisins (Strawberry)       Assorted Relishes, Fresh:
                                    We o er the maximum                                               • Cuties                      • Baby Carrots
                                    amount of calories allowed    Milk Choices - Available            • Grapes                      • Broccoli, raw
                                    by the program.               Daily:                              • Honeydew                    • Cauli ower, raw
                                    K-6 Breakfast 300-500         • Chocolate Skim Milk               • Kiwi                        • Celery, raw
                                    calories                      • White Skim Milk                   • Oranges                     • Cherry Tomatoes
                                    K-6 Lunch 550-650 calories    • 1% Milk                           • Pear, fresh                 • Cucumbers
                                    MS Breakfast 400-550                                              • Plum, fresh                 • Sugar Snap Peas, raw
                                    calories                                                          • Raisins                     • Sweet Bell Pepper, raw
                                    MS Lunch 600-700 calories                                         • Strawberries, fresh
                                    HS Breakfast 450-600                                              • Apple Juice
                                    calories                                                          • Grape Juice
                                    HS Lunch 750-850 calories                                         • Orange Juice

Menu Changes Due to supply and demand, menus are subject to change.
Donut Variety: Apple Filled Donut, Chocolate & Bavarian Crème Filled Donut, Iced Little John Donut, Iced Long John Donut,
Iced Raspberry Filled Donut w/ Sprinkles, Maple Iced Long John, Sour Cream Old Fashion Donut
Snack of the Day: Gold sh Graham Crackers, String Cheese (Mozzarella), Fruit Snack, Welch's, Gogurt, Strawberry, WG Cheddar Baked Gold sh Light Mayo,
Light Ranch Dressing, Lite Sour Cream, Parmesan Cheese, Salsa, Syrup, Taco Sauce, Yellow Mustard

Breakfast Price Elementary & Intermediate K-6: $2.80,Middle School: $3.05,High School: $3.10,Adult: $4.20,Reduced: $0.00
ABBREVIATIONS::
ABBREVIATIONS:: WG = Whole Grain

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.Layout & Design © Nutrislice, Inc. Printed on 4/29/2021 at 1:59 pm .
COVID -19
Daily Individual Health Screening Process
PLEASE, complete the following individual health screening process at
home prior to coming to Brandon Valley School District facilities.

1. DO YOU
   FEEL SICK?

2. DO YOU HAVE A COUGH, SHORTNESS OF
   BREATH, HEADACHE, OR A FEVER?

3. IN THE LAST 14 DAYS, HAVE YOU KNOWINGLY
   BEEN IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH AN INDIVIDUAL THAT:
   • HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19?
   • IS SELF-QUARANTINED DUE TO COVID-19 SYMPTOMS?

An answer of “YES” to any of the screening
questions prohibits attendance at Brandon
Valley School District facilities.
Return to school criteria:

  What should I do if I’ve been                  ♦    Provide documentation from a health official*     *We DO NOT accept
                                                         ———OR———                                     negative test results as
  in close contact with some-
                                                 ♦    14 days have passed since symptom onset and     official documentation.
           one who...                                 24 hours fever free

                                                                                 A healthcare
                                                                              provider’s note is
                             ...is being                                     only required if your
    ...has tested                                                            child was sent home
                                                                                                                  What is a
                            tested with                                                                        Close Contact?
     positive for                                                            by the school nurse.
                           symptoms of
     COVID-19?                                                                                            For COVID-19, a close
                             COVID-19?                                                                    contact is defined as
                                                                                                          anyone who was within 6
                                                                                                          feet of a person
                                                                                                          testing positive for COVID-
                                                            ...has been in close contact with             19 for at least 15 minutes
                                                                                                          starting from 48 hours
                                                           someone ELSE who may have been                 before the person began
                                  Do they live
   Self-quarantine and                                                  exposed?                          feeling sick until the time
                                   with you?                                                              the patient was isolated.
    self-monitor. If you
    develop symptoms,                                                                                     If you are identified as a
                                                                                                          close contact, a 14 day
   call your doctor and                                                                                   quarantine is required.
        follow their                                                                                      Testing out of quarantine is
                                                                  Self-monitor and practice social        not acceptable.
    recommendations.               Yes           No
                                                                            distancing.

             Self-Quarantine                Self-Monitor                                  Practice Social Distancing
How          • Stay home for 14 days.       •  Be  alert  for symptoms     of  COVID-19   • Stay home as much as possible.
             • Avoid contact with others       (Temperature   of 100.4° F or higher, sore • Try to stay 6 feet away.
             • Don’t share household items.
                                               throat, new uncontrolled  cough, diarrhea,
Do I...                                        vomiting, abdominal pain, new onset of se-
                                                            vere headache)
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