Skyline Family,

We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and joy. We want to express our heartfelt thanks for being an integral part of the Skyline family. Your commitment to our school community makes all the difference, and we are truly grateful for your support in helping our students soar to new heights.

Exciting News: Varsity Tutors Now Available!

We are thrilled to announce that, starting now and for the next five years, we’re offering all students access to Varsity Tutors via Clever. This 24/7 learning platform provides:
✅ Chat Homework Help – Get real-time support for tough assignments.
✅ Asynchronous Academic Support – Learn independently with on-demand resources.
✅ College Prep Tools and Courses – Explore your future career pathways.
✅ SAT Prep – Gain confidence for test day with expert-led guidance.
✅ Live & Asynchronous Extracurricular Courses – Dive into exciting subjects beyond the classroom.

💻 Take 5 Minutes to Learn More
Discover the platform’s features in this short video.

This incredible resource reflects our commitment to supporting students in every aspect of their learning journey. We encourage everyone to take full advantage of these opportunities! If purchased independently, these resources would be quite costly, but they are being provided to your student(s) at no cost. We are excited about this additional layer of support now available to support ALL of our students.

Tips for a Strong Start to Trimester 2

As we transition into the new trimester after the break, here are a few tips to ensure success:
📅 Review Your Schedule: Make sure you know your updated classes and locations.
📝 Set Goals: Take a moment to reflect on Trimester 1 and set new academic and personal goals.
⏰ Establish a Routine: Consistent habits are key—balance schoolwork, extracurriculars, and rest.
💬 Stay Connected: Reach out to teachers or counselors if you need help or have questions.

We will not be sending out a newsletter next week, so this one covers the next two weeks!

Thank you for all you do to make Skyline a wonderful place for our students to grow and thrive. Let’s make Trimester 2 a great success together!

With Gratitude,

Your Skyline Administration Team

Casey Elmore, Terri Patterson, Crystal Fluker, Delsie Sissoko, and Lamanzer Williams

Monday

• Trimester 1 Exams - Periods 3 and 4
• Exam Schedule release at 11:50 am

• Trimester 1 Exams - Period 5 and Make-Ups by appointment only
• Exam Schedule release at 9:40 am

Wednesday

• No School

Thursday

• Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday

• No School

Monday

• First Day of Trimester 2

Tuesday

Wednesday

• Skytime Early Release Schedule
• dismissal at 12:00pm

Thursday

• Last Day for Trimester 2 schedule changes

Friday

• Coffee with the Principals 8:30am

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Dec. 10- Orchestra Winter Jubilee
• Dec. 18- Winter Choir Concert
• Dec. 20- Last Day of School
• Dec. 23-Jan. 3- Winter Break- No School
• Jan. 6- Return to School

Monday, November 25, 2024: Hours 3 & 4

Tuesday, November 26, 2024: Hours 5 & Makeup

Support Our Holiday Giving Program
As the holiday season approaches, we invite you to join us in supporting our school community through our reimagined giving program. With a focus on empowerment, we’re moving away from a traditional wish list model to providing gift cards, allowing families the freedom to choose gifts that are meaningful and meet their unique needs with dignity. This year, the need is especially great, and every contribution makes a meaningful difference for our families.

We’re seeking donations of gift cards in $25 or $50 increments. Please feel free to donate as many gift cards as you are able. Sign up to select which gift card(s) you’d like to donate, and drop them off in the Main Office during school hours. To ensure we have everything ready, please submit all donations by November 26th, before Thanksgiving break begins. Thank you for giving what you can to help make the season brighter for everyone in our community. For questions, please contact Kate Waanders (waandersk@aaps.k12.mi.us) or Chaundra Randle (randlec@aaps.k12.mi.us).

Melissa Lazaro, Skyline's Lead Chef, wants to share that she will make a bigger breakfast/brunch on the days of our final exams: November 25th, and 26th. She will prepare bag lunches for students to take with them as they leave in the afternoon.

Monday 11/25:

Breakfast: Existing breakfast menu with addition of Breakfast Sandwich on Croissant, Breakfast Sandwich on Bagel, Breakfast Burrito and Bagel with Cream Cheese. Sandwich/Burrito can be made with and without turkey sausage.

Lunch: ONLY Sono, Pizza, On The Go and Veg Out. Plus Fruit and Veg Bar.

Tuesday 11/26:

Breakfast: Existing breakfast menu with addition of Breakfast Sandwich on Croissant, Breakfast Sandwich on Bagel, Breakfast Burrito and Bagel with Cream Cheese. Sandwich/Burrito can be made with and without turkey sausage.

Lunch: Lunch will be provided to all Choir Day students only.

Thanks to our funders at The Knight Foundation for Environmental Journalism, The Skyline Post spent Wednesday November 13th at Michigan State University's School of Journalism touring the facilities, meeting professors, and supporting Ashley Han ('26) and Olivia Watters ('26) as they presented their yearlong reporting into the environmental condition of Skyline's salamanders and wetlands. Congrats to Ashley and Olivia for their dogged reporting -- and stay tuned for their forthcoming article!

Three Skyline Band students were accepted into the Michigan School Band and Orchestra All State Band this year, Benjamin Huang on Clarinet, Catherine Lee on Oboe and Oskar MacArthur on Trumpet.

Lakesha Barton and Skyline's BSU students are sponsoring a campaign to Be Kind, and promote kindness, compassion, and community. BSU is seeking to highlight the greatness that we have within our building.

Additionally, she is also doing a project with her Earth Science students about access to clean water and the social implications that accompany that. This past Tuesday, her guest speaker was Gillian Gainsley, Chief of Staff, Department of Michigan Environmental, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

This past Wednesday, her students had the opportunity to participate in a Zoom panel with Florida and North Carolina residents affected by hurricane Helene and Milton devastation. Skyline students were given the chance to ask questions of the panelists; one of which was a former Skyline teacher!

In our efforts to support the well-being of all our students, Skyline High School will be administering a universal assessment of social, emotional & behavioral health to all students. Below is a disclosure statement with information about the screener. Please take a moment to read the information below. If you choose not to allow your student to participate, you may use the link below to opt out.

STUDENT WELL-BEING SCREENER DISCLOSURE

Skyline staff care deeply about our students, and we want to check in with all students to assess how they are doing. To assist us in this effort, we administering a behavioral wellness screener to all of our students. The SAEBRS (The Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener) is a brief and research-validated self-rating scale that is completed by students. This information helps us to understand the needs of all our students and to make effective plans at the whole school, class, and individual level.

A member of the our screening & support team will follow up with any student whose scores indicate they may need additional support. This school year, Skyline High School will be administering the screener 2 times: in December and again in the Spring. If you would like additional information about this universal assessment and student supports we have at Skyline School please reach out to your child's counselor.

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT

Results of this screener will only be reviewed by district mental health professionals and shared with appropriate staff and/or parents on a need to know basis. The screener is not being used to provide a diagnosis or to treat any mental health conditions, but rather as a guide to determine the current behavioral well-being of our student population.

OPT OUT

If you have no objection to the screener, no further action is necessary, and your student will participate.

If you would prefer that your student NOT participate in this screening during this school year, please complete this form by Dec. 2, 2024. If you have multiple students at Skyline, please complete the survey for each student. You will receive a separate e-mail for each student. If you opted your student out of the survey during a previous school year, you will need to opt them out again for this school year.

Consent for Opt Out Google Form

Schedules for Trimester 2 & 3

It's hard to believe we are already nearing the end of the first trimester! Counselors are putting the finishing touches on schedules to ensure everything is accurate and complete.

Students requesting a schedule change MUST request through bit.ly/skylineschedules. Counselors will not accept schedule change requests through email.

Schedule changes will only be considered for one of the acceptable reasons:

- Hole in schedule

- Level change

- Double scheduled

- Repeat Class

- Missing a graduation requirement

- Space needs to be created for another program/class (A2Virtual, Dual enrollment, etc)

All requests for the remainder of the year must be completed no later than December 6th.

10th, 11th, and 12th grade students please consider being a part of Skyline’s NHS! Our NHS chapter is a vibrant group of students that focus on the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Character, Leadership and Service.

In order to be considered for NHS membership, you must complete the following:

- Maintain at least a 3.5 Cumulative GPA

- Complete this application

- As part of the application process, we want you to provide a list of at least 6 hours of community / school service. Service hours can only be counted if you did not get paid for them.

- You need to have 2 Recommenders. These can be Skyline teachers, staff, coaches, community members, or employers. It cannot be a family member. Please share this form with your recommender.

The deadline for completed application is Wednesday, December 4th.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the NHS Advisor- Ms. Dedvukaj

Here is your one stop shop for everything for seniors! Please review and be aware of important info.

Senior Packet Class of 2025

Please review the important information linked in this senior slideshow.

Here are some important dates to remember:

• Monday December 2, 2024 - Final day to request materials needed from the school for college applications if applying for regular action with a January 1st deadline.

• On or before December 1st - 2025-2026 FAFSA application opens

Check out these Quick Hits in The Cube this week:

Health Care Scholarships, Reading Scholarships, and Community Resources for families and students! Don't miss out on the many opportunities available.Click the pic to access what's new!

Greetings Eagles!

High School Spectator Expectations

Skyline Families please take a moment to read the High School Spectator Expectations.

New Winter Admissions Procedure: Beginning for the winter season Skyline students will only get into any competition for free when Skyline is either the guest or home team. If a Skyline student wishes to attend a Pioneer or Huron game and Skyline is not competing they will have to pay. Students are not permitted to bring bags or water bottles into our home games. Also, all students need to enter the game 2 minutes before the end of the first half. Admittance will be denied to those trying to enter with 2 minutes to go in the first half.

Winter Athletic Study Table

Winter athletes can attend the athletic study table after school from 3-4 pm in the Poolside Lounge. Athletes must be listed on the winter roster provided to the Teaching Assistant or Community Assistant.

Athletic Attendance Policy (not new)

Athletes must be present 3 of the 5 hours to practice or compete in a game. Coaches are receiving a daily list of ineligible athletes due to attendance.

Weekly Schedule beginning November 24, 2024

Sunday:

Monday:

Tuesday: Boys Basketball home vs. Hamtramck

Wednesday: Boys Hockey home vs. Lenawee United

Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Weekly Schedule beginning December 1, 2024

Sunday:

Monday: Bowling home vs. Saline,

Tuesday: Girls Basketball home vs. Greenhills

Wednesday:

Thursday: Wrestling @ Monroe

Friday: Boys Basketball away @ Ypsilanti Com.

Saturday: Girls Hockey away vs. Cranbrook, Wrestling @ Ypsilanti

I want to remind everyone of our Skyline Athletics Core Values:

• INTEGRITY - We do what is ethical under all circumstances.

• EXCELLENCE - We strive to be our best on and off the field.

• RESPECT - We honor and value ourselves and others.

• TEAM - Together as one we pursue common goals.

• COMMITMENT - We give total effort and sacrifice to achieve our purpose.

Thank you and Go Eagles!

Delsie Sissoko

Athletic Director/Assistant Principal

Monthly, we will hold informal opportunities for parents/guardians to come in and meet with the administrative team in a main office conference room. There is no set agenda and we discuss the topics you bring while we sip some coffee and have a few treats. All are welcome!

Upcoming Dates:

Fri. Dec. 6 - 8:30 am

Mon. Jan. 13 - 1:30 pm

Feb. 10 - 8:30 am

March 10 - 1:30 pm

April 11 - 8:30 am

May 12 - 1:30 pm

To Report an Absence or Tardy, email sky_attendance@aaps.k12.mi.us

Emailed is preferred, but If you cannot email, please call (734) 994-7842

When reporting an Absence or Tardy, please include the following information:

• Student's full name (spell out the last name)
• Student's ID number
• Reason for absence
• Day (date) and time(s) of absence(s)
• Your name and your relationship to student

If you are reporting a student’s early release from school, please include:

• Student's full name (spell out the last name)
• Student's ID number
• Reason for early release
• Exact time and day of release
• Your name and your relationship to student
• Report morning early releases by 8 am
• Report afternoon early releases by 12 pm

There is no need to call the main line.

In conjunction with Securly’s email and web search monitoring, we are pleased to introduce the Securly Tip Line. Note that OK2Say is also still available via the Michigan State Police.

The Securly Tip Line is specific to AAPS and will follow the same notification process used for email and web searches. The Securly Tip Line app can be downloaded from the AppStore or Google Play.

Students, staff and parents can initiate an anonymous tip outside of the app via:

• 1-833-300STOP
• tipline@securly.com
• securly.com/tip
• QR Code

Tips can be made for any reason:

• Bullying
• Harm to self or others
• Mental health concerns

Care Solace is AAPS’s free Mental Health Care Coordination Service. Care Solace is available 24/7/365 to connect students, staff, and their families to mental health, substance abuse, and ABA service providers. Using Care Solace is easy!

• Call 888-515-0595 any time. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365. A dedicated Care Companion will help you every step of the way to research options, secure appointments and follow up with you to make sure it's a good fit.

• Search anonymously by visiting caresolace.com/aaps

• Contact your student’s counselor, social worker or principal and they will submit a referral on your behalf.

Learn more about Care Solace here.

The Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor is offering a four-week support group for students who have a parent or loved-one with cancer.

Free K-12 Afterschool GED, ACT/SAT Weekly Online Tutoring through End the Cycle

End the Cycle, a group run by University of Michigan Students, offers free tutoring. Parents can learn more and sign up their child at endthecycleatum.org/students.

Need help with an eviction? FREE legal help is available for low-income Washtenaw County residents at Legal Services of South-Central Michigan.

• See flyer for walk-in hours and location.

• Be sure to bring your court papers.

• If you can’t make walk-in hours, call 734-665-6181

Need help applying for cash assistance, food assistance or health coverage? The University of Michigan Law School students can help anyone with online applications for public benefits.

• Learn more here: Flier.

• Call 734-274-9538 or email pbapboard@umich.edu to ask questions and get support. Link

Winter Giving Resources

Free Winter Clothing for Children and Adults as well as Household Items at House by The Side of the Road. No referral needed. Learn more here.

Families with an MDHHS case manager may be eligible for support. Learn more here.

Starting on Tuesday, December 10th, this FREE online workshop helps parents understand their children's needs and behaviors when going through a separation or divorce. Fulfulls court requirement. View Flier Here. Register Here.

Packard Health’s Carpenter Road Clinic Pharmacy is open for prescriptions! View promotional fliers here: English Spanish

Looking for a Thanksgiving Meal? Check out the Meals and Food Section of a2schools.org/wintergiving for options: www.a2schools.org/community/winter-giving/meals-and-food

Want information on where to find food for Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals? Please visit https://www.foodgatherers.org/find-help/holiday-meals/ for a full schedule.

• Applications for Toys for Tots are due by December 1st.

• To sign up, visit the Parkridge Community Center (591 Armstrong, Ypsilanti, MI), 10am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

• You must bring the following required documents: ID, birth certificates for each child, lease or DHS/SECTION8/ADOPTION/SCHOOL records.

• Children being served must live in the home.

Join Friends for Life at a pop-up pet food pantry, Saturday, November 23rd at Pup City Doggie Daycare - 4177 Carpenter Rd – Ypsilanti from 10am-12pm. We will be handing out dry food for dogs, cats, and other pet supplies while they last. https://www.hshv.org/friendsforlife/

On Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, this free one-hour workshop is for parents and guardians of children who have been diagnosed with or who are suspected of having ADHD. View Flier Here. Register Here.

Club/Team Info

Skyline Handbook

AAPS Rights and Responsibilities Handbook

Skyline High School Website

Purchase a Parking Pass Using GoFan

Chartwells Meal & Menu Info

Bus Transportation Information for Parents and Guardians

Translated Copies of the AAPS Calendar

Skyline Academic Calendar 2024.2025

Purchase a Yearbook, Ad or Submit Senior Photo

AP Info