Family Update
Week of October 28, 2024
Skyline Family-
As October draws to a close, we're excited for the Halloween season and Fall festivities. With these celebrations, we also want to ensure that everyone enjoys the occasion safely and respectfully, so please take note of our guidelines for Halloween costumes at school. We'll be celebrating with fun activities in some classes, and students are encouraged to show their school spirit by dressing up in school-appropriate costumes on Halloween day.
Halloween Costume Guidelines
To keep our celebrations fun and appropriate, we ask that all costumes meet the following expectations:
- No Masks or Face Coverings: Please remember that no face masks or costume masks are allowed on campus.
- No Toy Weapons or Inappropriate Props: Costumes must be safe and free from any toy weapons or props that could distract or pose safety concerns.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Costumes should be free from any elements of cultural appropriation. Let’s honor the diversity within our school community by being respectful of all cultures.
- School-Appropriate Costumes: Costumes should reflect our school’s values, avoiding any offensive language, graphics, or attire.
With these guidelines in place, we look forward to a memorable, inclusive Halloween experience for all. Let's make this Halloween season one that brings our community together in joy, creativity, and respect.
Remember: Dressing up is all about expressing yourself in a way that uplifts and respects everyone in our community. Let's make this a time where we all feel welcomed and safe.
In addition to Halloween, we’re also excited to recognize Diwali, the Festival of Lights, celebrated by many around the world and within our school community. Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. This vibrant celebration brings families together to enjoy festive lights, delicious food, and moments of gratitude and reflection. To our students and families celebrating Diwali, we wish you a joyful, prosperous, and safe celebration. Let's take this time to honor the diversity within our community and learn about the many traditions that make our school a welcoming place for everyone.
Here’s to a fantastic week ahead. Together, let’s build a school environment where everyone feels valued and celebrated. Have a great Halloween, and let's stay safe and show our Eagle pride!
Your Skyline Administration Team
Casey Elmore, Terri Patterson, Crystal Fluker, Delsie Sissoko and Lamanzer Williams
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
- Skytime
Thursday
Friday
Upcoming Important Dates
- Nov. 5 - No School- Election Day
- Nov. 7 - 2 Weeks before the end of trimester 1- Last day to complete retakes and submit any late work
- Nov. 8 - Last day to submit Senior Photos for Yearbook
- Nov. 12- PTSO General Membership Meeting 7:00pm
- Nov. 22 - 26 - Trimester 1 Exams
- Nov. 27 - 29 - Late Fall Break
- Dec. 2 - Trimester 2 Begins
Mocha - Skyline's Therapy Dog
[The following is a staff member's account describing an interaction between Mocha and one of Skyline's students.]
Yesterday afternoon, I took Mocha outside, and saw that our special education students were walking around the track during their physical education class. Mocha and I made our way over to the track, but as we arrived, the class was finishing their walk and began heading back inside. However, one of our non-verbal students remained. Two of Skyline's Teaching Assistants were encouraging her to walk back into the building, but she sat on the track, refusing to get up. At a bit of a loss, they asked if Mocha could help encourage the student to return to the school. We walked over to the young lady, I extended to her the handle of the leash, and asked whether she wanted to walk Mocha back inside; but she paid me no attention. Because the girl was sitting on the track, her head was at the same level as Mocha's. It just so happens that Mocha is also non-verbal, so Mocha looked into the girl’s eyes, presumably to reassure her that everything was going to be okay, but who can say what was shared between their eyes. The girl then leaned forward, touched her nose to Mocha's, and became visibly excited! She then stood, and slowly walked beside Mocha back into the building. As a mere observer of this experience, I can only crudely relay to you what occurred; we cannot comprehend the joy, value, or meaning that this interaction brought to this student; that will forever remain between she and Mocha.
High School Spectator Expectations
Skyline Families please take a moment to read the High School Spectator Expectations.
College Early Action Deadline:
The Early Action deadline for college applications is rapidly approaching! (College early action deadlines are usually in November, but can vary by school).Now is the time to double and triple check to make sure you have requested your letters of recommendation from teachers and added your counselors in Common App. If you do find that you forgot to add your counselor to your Common App, please stop by or email us to let us know that we have a new incoming request
If you have completed your Early Action applications, are planning on applying Regular Decision, or are just still trying to figure everything out, we would highly recommend connecting with Mr. Woodford in the CUBE to talk about scholarships, college options, skilled trades, or military career options!
Check out these Quick Hits in The Cube this week:
Attention high school students! Are you looking for college scholarship opportunities? We have valuable information on a wide range of scholarships available to help you with your college journey. Whether you're excelling in academics, athletics, or community service, there are scholarships out there for you.
Additionally, don't miss the upcoming NCAA Student-Athletes and Families webinar, where you can learn about the college recruitment process, eligibility, and scholarships for student-athletes. Be sure to check out both resources and take steps toward securing your future today! the link in the picture to access what's new!
Voter Preregistration: Tools and Resources to Support PA 258
As a reminder, tools and resources to support the implementation of PA 258 of 2023 are available on the Secretary of State’s Michigan Voter Information Center’s webpage. Additional resources include the following:
- Register to Vote website.
- Students MDOS webpage.
- Voter Information website.
- Michigan Voter Registration Application.
- Michigan Center for Civics Education’s MiVoice MiVote Toolkit.
Greetings Eagles!
We are very excited to announce our Strength and Conditioning Coach will be starting at Skyline on Monday! Teams and students please take a moment next week to meet Mr. Jermey Harshaw. Jermey played football at EMU and is certified in strength and conditioning and as a personal trainer. We are excited to work with Jermey and have him meet our student athletes.
Skyline will host our first National Signing Day for our athletes on Wednesday, November 13th. Please look for more communication regarding this day soon!
Our athletic website is a work in progress. Please note the following direct links on the website: coaching information, 2024 Winter Tryout Schedule, and Arbiter Events. Arbiter is the program we use to schedule games. A calendar link has been created that publishes our Athletic Events to the website: https://aaskylineathletics.com/events.
Friendly reminder all students must have their school id present to enter any athletic competition for free at Skyline, Huron, or Pioneer.
Winter Tryout Schedule is linked here: 2024 Winter Sports Tryout Schedule!
High School Spectator Expectations
Skyline Families please take a moment to read the High School Spectator Expectations.
Fall Athletic Study Table
Fall athletes can attend the athletic study table after school from 3-4 pm in the Poolside Lounge. Athletes must be listed on the fall 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 October 27th:
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday: Volleyball home vs. Chelsea
Wednesday:
Thursday: Swimming home vs. Ypsilanti Community HS
Friday:
Saturday: Cross Country MHSAA State Finals (TBA), Freshman, JV & Volleyball Tournaments
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
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:
Tips can be made for any reason:
- Bullying
- Harm to self or others
- Mental health concerns
