Skyline Families,

As we move into March, we want to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to all families observing Ramadan. Ramadan is a time of reflection, community, and gratitude, and we honor and support our students, staff, and families who are participating. We do have designated spaces for students fasting during lunch and prayer spaces available. Please reach out if there are any additional accommodations or needs we can assist with during this time.

End of Trimester Reminders

As we approach the conclusion of Trimester 2, here are a few important dates to keep in mind:

Final Trimester 2 Classes – March 7
Exams- Periods 1 & 2- March 10- release at 11:50am

Exams- Periods 3 & 4- March 11- release at 11:50am

Exams- Period 5 & Make Ups- March 12-release at 9:40am

Trimester 3 Begins – March 13

Last day for Tri 3 Schedule Changes- March 18

Please remind your students to check in with their teachers regarding any missing work or upcoming deadlines. We encourage all students to finish the trimester strong!

As always, thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Go Eagles!

Your Skyline Administration Team,

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

Monday

• Early Release

Wednesday

• Skytime
  

Thursday

• Orchestra Night @ Hill 7:00pm

• Last day of Trimester 2 classes

Upcoming Important Dates:

• March 10 - 12: Trimester 2 exams
• March 11 - PTSO Meeting, 7pm
• March 13 - First day of Trimester 3
• March 14 - Spring Fling Dance, 7pm
• March 15 - Hall of Fame Celebration Event @ Webers, 6:30pm
• March 17 - Coffee with the Principals, 1:30pm
• March 18- Band in Review
• Last Day for T3 Schedule Changes
• March 21- Last Day of classes before Spring Break
• March 24-28- Spring Break- No Classes
• March 31- Return to classes

Our students in the African American Humanities class shared their amazing performance with the school and community on Thursday, Feb. 27. They educated and inspired us with their voices and talents. Check out the article linked here and pictures below from one of our favorite days of the year!

Recently we had a few tshirts made for the admin team and everyone loved them, so we created a pop up shop for everyone to be. ( See image on the right to see what the shirts look like)

If your student will need a study hall on any of our final exam days please complete the survey linked below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIjlH63uOQSKj_IpBkY1VnBUg-bVUjBVw5hEBzcFAJKnr8tA/viewform?usp=header

• Students must be signed up to attend
• Students are expected to stay for the entirety of the study hall
• Please plan accordingly and preapare snack/lunch for your athelte

Feb 28th, 2025

7 Best Strategies for Test Prep- (Taken from Harvard.edu- Article linked here)

1. Cultivate Good Study Habits

2. Don’t “Cram”

3. Gather Materials the Night Before

4. Get a Good Night’s Sleep

5. Eat a Healthy Breakfast

6. Arrive Early

7. Develop Positive Rituals

Important Information for Juniors

Counselors will be holding “Junior Interviews” throughout the spring. The purpose of this is to meet with 11th graders to answer student specific questions regarding post-high school plans. If you are college bound, considering the military, a gap year or just not sure…we are here to help! Keep an eye out for how to schedule with your student’s counselor.

2025 College & Career Fair

The annual AAPS / Saline College and Career Fair will be held at Pioneer High School on Wednesday April 2nd, from 6:00-7:30. Information can be found on the district site.

Science teacher and BSU advisor Kesha Barton organized a Black History celebration month that included classrooms transforming their doors to celebrate black excellence, a Black History month spirit week, and hosting guest speakers at the Tuesday, January 25th BSU meeting. Dr. Bryon Douglas, Officer Mia Long and Lt. Corey Mills spoke to a room full of students and teachers about the power of community, the importance of knowing your own history, and the responsibility we have to serve and support each other. To top it all off, attendees shared a delicious meal prepared by Ms. Barton. We appreciate Ms. Barton’s dedication to helping all students celebrate the genius and achievements of Black Americans.

National Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day is Monday, March 3, 2025.

What Is SEL Day?

SEL Day is a global, grassroots campaign for social-emotional learning to support children’s academic recovery, mental health, and well-being. Since its inception in 2020, #SELday has reached over 40 million views. Learn more here: https://selday.org

On this day, schools and communities are encouraged to showcase, promote, advocate, and support SEL. In 2024, over 5,000 SEL champions representing all 50 U.S. states and 73 countries made 6,000 commitments to showcase, promote, advocate, and support SEL. Advocacy efforts have resulted in SEL Day proclamations in ten states, a letter of support from the White House, and a bipartisan resolution for SEL Week introduced in the Senate.

As we approach the end of the school year, we are gearing up for the much-anticipated senior activities that will create lasting memories for our graduating class. To ensure these events are truly special, we are seeking enthusiastic parent volunteers to join our planning committee.

Our aim is to make the senior year experience exceptional for our 12th graders and their families. We believe that by working together, we can create moments that will be cherished for a lifetime. We invite parents from grades 9, 10, and 11 to step forward and contribute their time and ideas to make this happen (12th grade parents are welcome too).

By coming together as a community, we can share the responsibilities and alleviate the workload on our 12th grade parents, allowing them to fully enjoy and savor these precious moments with their graduating seniors. Your involvement will not only enhance the experience for all students but also strengthen the sense of community within our school.

Whether you have previous event planning experience or are a first-time volunteer, your unique perspective and skills are valuable. We welcome fresh ideas and diverse input to ensure that our senior activities reflect the richness of our school community.

If you are interested in being part of this exciting planning committee, please complete the google form linked here and plan to attend our upcoming zoom meeting on Friday, March 14th at 8:00am. Your commitment, no matter how big or small, will contribute to making our senior year celebrations truly unforgettable.

Let's come together to pay it forward and create magical moments for our seniors. Thank you in advance for your support and dedication to making this a memorable year for all!

Here is the zoom link :https://a2schools.zoom.us/j/81242611636

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

CUBE WEEKLY UPDATE NOTE:

What’s up, everyone? Here’s what’s happening this week at the CUBE!

• Future Corps x Neutral Zone Partnership – We’re teaming up with the Ann Arbor Neutral Zone to support youth in their transition to adulthood. Whether it’s life skills, career planning, or just having a solid support system, this initiative is here to help you level up.

• SSG Watson from the Michigan Army National Guard – Looking for an alternative route after high school? SSG Watson will be visiting to talk about the opportunities the Guard offers, including education benefits, job training, and leadership development.

• Financial Aid Fridays – College is expensive, but we got you! Mr. Woodford will be running quick sitrep workshops during both lunches to make sure you’re on top of your financial aid game and ready for what’s ahead.

• Scholarships, Internships & More – There are opportunities out there, and we’re making sure you know about them. If you need help finding scholarships, internships, or other benefits, stop by the CUBE!

• College & Career Fair Coming Soon – The future is closer than you think. The College & Career Fair is fast approaching, so don’t miss the chance to explore what’s out there and connect with the right people for your next step.

• Meet with Mr. Woodford – Feeling uncertain about your next move? Mr. Woodford is available to help you navigate this time and make informed decisions about your future.

Stay tapped in and take advantage of what’s available. See you at the CUBE!

Greetings Eagles!

Monday: Girls basketball districts @ Pioneer, 5:30 vs. Huron. Students coming out to support our Girls’ Basketball Team will receive a free white Skyline basketball shirt, first come first serve. You will need to pay $7 through this GoFan link https://gofan.co/event/3306777 .

If your student will need a study hall on any of our final exam days please complete the survey linked below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIjlH63uOQSKj_IpBkY1VnBUg-bVUjBVw5hEBzcFAJKnr8tA/viewform?usp=header

• Students must be signed up to attend
• Students are expected to stay for the entirety of the study hall
• Please plan accordingly and prepare snack/lunch for your athlete

Families, spring sports is right around the corner. If your athlete has not participated in a Fall or Winter sport please visit our website and begin the registration process. A current physical is required, specifics are linked here.

Skyline Spring Tryout Information

*we are still looking for a JV girls tennis coach! If you or someone you know is interested please encourage them to apply:

https://www.applitrack.com/WISD/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?district=1192&category=Athletics%2FActivities

Molly Lipton, NCAA Liaison will be hosting NCAA Informational Sessions at Skyline on the following dates:

Skyline Dates

Tues 3/18 - 11:15-12:15

Do Not Park in the BUS LOOP, vehicles will be towed!!

Weekly Schedule beginning March 2, 2025

Sunday:

Monday: Girls basketball districts @ Pioneer, 5:30 vs. Huron

• Students coming out to support our Girls’ Basketball Team will receive a free white Skyline basketball shirt, first come first serve. You will need to pay $7 through this GoFan link https://gofan.co/event/3306777 .

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday: Boys diving regionals @ Fenton

Friday:

Saturday:

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.

Important Links

High School Spectator Expectations

Skyline Academic Eligibility Policy

Skyline High School Live ArbiterSports Schedule

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:

March 17 - 1:30 pm*

April 11 - 8:30 am

May 12 - 1:30 pm

*We changed the next date from March 10th to March 17th when we extended Tri 2 and moved the Tri 2 exams to March 10 - 12. The NEW date for Coffee with the Principals is March 17th.

You are being invited to the next Washtenaw County Special Education Inclusion Coffee & Conversation will be held on March 5, 2025, from 8:15-11:00 am at the WISD TLC. This event is intended to bring families, students, community organizations and educational professionals together to listen and discuss current and relevant topics in special education. All details are in the flyer below and attached to this email. You can also click on this link to register and learn more!

• Current Building Inclusion Coaches, Level 1 & Level 2, this RCN Meeting is one of the expectations in order for you to stay current.
• Building Inclusion Coaches-in-Training,Level 1 & Level 2 we would love to extend this to you as well, however, this is voluntary and we do have a meeting the next day so if you can't, we can give a quick synopsis.
• Administrators: If you are interested in beginning to plan a Peer to Peer program, we invite you to attend and/or to share with staff and families

Keep your eyes and calendars open for more information about our last remaining Washtenaw County Special Education Inclusion Coffee & Conversations on May 14, 2025 to discuss and learn more about other hot topics!

The nomination window is now open for the 2025 LaFontaine Teacher of the Year Award, which recognizes exceptional educators in Washtenaw County. Colleagues, administrators, board members, parents, students, and community members are invited to submit nominations online at https://tinyurl.com/4wdad2s3, so please feel free to share with others in your community as well.

The deadline to submit nominations is Thursday, March 20, 2025, by 4:30 p.m. For more information, please see the attached information letter.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the educators who inspire and support our students!

Housing Help

Help with Housing for Justice-Impacted Families

If someone in your family has been in jail, prison, or has been affected by the police and you have a housing choice voucher, you might be able to get help with housing through the Rising Hope Program. Learn more here: Rising Hope for Housing

Utility Help

Support Through DTE

Having trouble paying your DTE Bill? You may qualify for assistance through the Low Income Self Sufficiency Program. Learn more here: Low Income Self Sufficiency Program.

Other Utility Bill Support

Need more help paying your utility bills? Please visit this page other community resources: a2schools.org/students-families/community-resources/utility-assistance

Air Conditioner Installation Support

• The Office of Community & Economic Development (OCED) will open the Air Conditioner Installation Program waitlist on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

• Sign-up for the waitlist will be available for a limited time, from noon to 4 PM.

• Interested individuals can sign up to join the Air Conditioner Installation Program waitlist by visiting the webpage linked below, which contains a Google form.

• Air Conditioner Assistance Program webpage: https://www.washtenaw.org/3756/Air-Conditioner-Assistance-Program

Legal Help
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM)

• LSSCM can provide legal support for families facing the following legal issues: domestic violence, housing (landlord-tenant issues), public benefits, health care issues and more.

• See website for full list of services.

Career Readiness

Kiwanis Law Enforcement Career Academy
Local Kiwanis Clubs sponsor high school students who express a sincere desire or interest in some form of a law enforcement career. Students are housed at the Michigan State State Police Training Academy in Lansing with staff instructors from state, county and local police departments. This year’s Academy will be held June 15-20, 2025. Learn more and apply here. Applications are due March 31st.

Health and Wellbeing

Saturday, March 29, 8:30-12:00 pm: Give Kids a Smile Day

• The University of Michigan School of Dentistry Pediatric Dental Club is hosting Give Kids a Smile Day.

• Dental exams, cleanings, and x-rays provided on a first come first served basis for children ages 4-14.

• Register Here: umichsodgkas.my.canva.site/

Low Cost Dental Procedures: WCC Dental Clinic

• Beginning February 11, the WCC Dental Clinic will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays during February and March.

• For available appointment times and to schedule, call 734-973-3332.

• Services are provided by WCC Dental Assisting students working with University of Michigan School of Dentistry students under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

• More information at wccnet.edu/dental-clinic.

• Flier with details.

Food

Many more food options are available at a2schools.org/students-families/community-resources/food

Free food Pantry, Ypsilanti

• Every 3rd Saturday of each month at Berea City of Hope -1070 McCartney Ave, Ypsilanti Charter Twp, MI 48198 from 11am to 2pm.

• Remember the earlier the better to receive what you need.

• Please register here Flier.

Academic Support

FREE Academic Support Opportunities

View an updated list of free Academic support resources available to AAPS students and families at

a2schools.org/students-families/community-resources/academic-support

Basic Needs

Ypsilanti Area - Love Ypsi Diaper Pantry
Provides supplemental baby diapers and wipes to families in need. Every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm at Faith Lutheran Church – 1255 E Forest Ave – Ypsilanti.

Tax Assistance

• FREE Tax Preparation for all
  The Housing Bureau for Seniors in partnership with AARP are offering FREE tax return preparation!

• Appointments are offered Wednesday, February 5th through April 11th.

• Trained volunteers will provide you with a full federal and state return or complete the Michigan Property Tax credits you qualify for.

• Volunteers can help you complete returns for past years as well.

• To schedule your appointment, call 734-998-9341.

Career Readiness

Kiwanis Law Enforcement Career Academy

• Local Kiwanis Clubs sponsor high school students who express an interest in a law enforcement career.

• Students are housed at the Michigan State State Police Training Academy in Lansing with staff instructors from state, county and local police departments.

• This year’s Academy will be held June 15-20, 2025.

• Learn more and apply here.

• Applications are due March 31st.

Health and Wellbeing

Low Cost Dental Procedures: WCC Dental Clinic

• Beginning February 11, the WCC Dental Clinic will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays during February and March.

• For available appointment times and to schedule, call 734-973-3332.

• Services are provided by WCC Dental Assisting students working with University of Michigan School of Dentistry students under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

• More information at wccnet.edu/dental-clinic. Flier with details.

Looking for more resources for Health or Medical Needs? Please visit a2schools.org/students-families/community-resources/medical-and-health-needs

Virtual Support Group for Spanish-Speaking Mothers

The Women's Center of Southeast Michigan is offering a virtual support group Thursday mornings from 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM. Fliers with additional information and registration: English and Spanish

Flyershttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gMLsMh9NjNeCE6F3pKuNxoKZxWO5Sd3h?usp=sharing

Sibshops Program

• A new season of Sibshops Washtenaw is starting soon!

• Sibshops are fun events designed specifically for siblings who have a brother or sister with a disability/chronic illness.

• They are designed to be an enjoyable experience that provides a special monthly event just for them to have some fun and meet other kids with a sibling that has special health care needs.

• Our Sibshops are supportive and engaging virtual events with games, crafts, snacks, goodies, and helpful discussions!

• There are two informational parent meetings this month - join in to learn more! Sibshops Washtenaw begins in February 2025. See attached flyer for more information.

• Flier

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.

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