We want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your engagement and attendance at this week’s Parent-Teacher Conferences. The opportunity to connect with you and discuss your student’s progress is invaluable in fostering their success. Your involvement truly makes a difference, and we are grateful for your continued support.

A special thank you to our incredible PTSO and all the families who generously donated and supported the staff meal during conferences. Your kindness and thoughtfulness were deeply appreciated by all of our staff, and it added an extra layer of warmth to our day.

As we head into fall break, we hope each of you finds time to relax and recharge. This is a wonderful time to reflect on the accomplishments of the first part of the school year and prepare for an exciting rest of the trimester.

Thank you again for your support and partnership. Enjoy a restful fall break, and we look forward to seeing everyone back, refreshed on Tuesday!

Monday

• No School - Fall Break

Tuesday

• Cap and Gown Orders for seniors both lunches

Wednesday

• Skytime
• Music and a Meal
• Blood Drive

Thursday

Friday

Upcoming Important Dates:

• October 31st-Early Release
• Nov. 5- No School
• Nov. 8- Last day to submit Senior Photos for Yearbook
• Nov. 22- Trimester 1 Exams begin

Please check out our Skyline Spirit Wear. With cooler weather and holidays approaching get your Skyline Gear. Shop closes on October 21st and all items will ship directly to your address. Thank you!

Mrs. Eaton's dad, Tom Eaton, came to Skyline and spoke about the Osage tribe, of which Mrs. Eaton and Mr. Eaton are members of. Due to his presentation, Skyline 9th grade ELA students in Dr. Cole and Mrs. Eaton's classes, who are reading a book regarding indigenous people, were able to gain a first-hand experience regarding indigenous history, language, and how indigenous people are paving the way for a sounder, brighter future. We are very thankful for Mr. Eaton spending his time with our Skyline Eagles!

Important Dates:

Tuesday, Oct. 15- In person cap and gown sales during both lunches

Friday, November 8- Last Day to submit Senior Photos for the Yearbook

Link to video of Senior Parent Meeting below:

College Application:

October is "Michigan College Application Month." A lot of Michigan college applications are free or have a reduced application fee this month. Please see the linked information for details. Also, remember October 10 is the final day to request information if students are applying to colleges with a November 1 deadline. Please review the important information linked in this senior slideshow.

College application season has officially started at Skyline!

Here are some important dates to remember:

• Friday November 1, 2024 - Early action applications are due.

• 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

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The Red Cross club is hosting their first blood drive of the year. Given the recent hurricanes and the devastation that has resulted, the need is even greater now! Please have your child consider donating.

If your child wants to schedule a donation, click this link.

Counseling Support Groups: Mental health is so important! At Skyline the counseling department offers many support groups to assist students. Below is a listing of our groups. If any of these sound like something you’d like to connect with, please reach out to your counselor.

• SMART Recovery Group Corner Health partners with us to offer weekly SMART recovery groups. SMART meets on Mondays with a rotating schedule during the school day.

• Girls Group A community partnership with Girls Group that meets every Monday afterschool from 3-5pm in the Writing Center (B429). Snacks are provided and transportation can be arranged if needed.

• Grief Group Have you or someone you know lost someone close to them? Are you looking for a safe place to remember them and connect with others going through similar experiences? This may be the group for you! Grief group meets on Fridays with a rotating schedule during the day. The first meeting will be Friday, 10/18 during 2nd period.

College applications

October is "Michigan College Application Month." A lot of Michigan college applications are free or have a reduced application fee this month. Please see the linked information for details. Also, remember October 10 is the final day to request information if students are applying to colleges with a November 1 deadline. Please review the important information linked in this senior slideshow.

Also, all students are invited to explore the career and college resources in their Xello accounts! Here is a handout for students on how to log into Xello. Not only does Xello have information about different types of career paths, but it also has some local college and career resources. Xello even has a new scholarship search feature that students should make sure they check out!

Check out these Quick Hits in The Cube this week:

Are you a student athlete interested in pursuing a degree in education? Or, is painting and vibrant color palettes more your jam? Scholarship opportunities are available! College visits are underway so stay in the know! Click the link in the picture to access what's new!

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:

Wed. Nov. 6- 1:30 pm

Fri. Dec. 6- 8:30 am

Mon. Jan. 13- 1:30 pm

Here is the link to our first published newsletter of the year. A reminder that we switched to a quarterly publication, so the next issue will publish around mid-way through Q2, which will be the first week in December. Thank you to Rachel G. and Julie D. for their contributions this month!

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!

Turn in your applications for the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), aimed at empowering student-athletes by giving them a voice in the athletic department, fostering leadership skills, and enhancing the student-athlete experience. We encourage all student-athletes who are passionate about making a positive impact on the Skyline athletic community to apply. The application is also shared in each grade level Schoology account and linked here!

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.

All students must have their id present to enter any athletic competition at Skyline, Huron, or Pioneer. Students can download their digital ID by using the QR code located in the corner.

Weekly Schedule beginning October 13th:

Sunday:

Monday:

Tuesday: Field Hockey @Northville, Soccer @Saline, Volleyball vs. Monroe @home

Wednesday:

Thursday: Cross Country SEC Jamboree #3, Freshman Football vs. Saline @home, Swimming @Pioneer, Tennis @States, Volleyball @Plymouth

Friday: Tennis @States, Varsity Football @Saline

Saturday: Tennis @ States, Varsity Volleyball Tournament

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

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Join the fun with other runners in a 5K around Skyline's campus and surrounding neighborhoods, or a One Mile Fun Run on the Skyline Track (12 years and under only, please) to benefit Skyline Athletics.

Check in starts at 8:30 am

Fun Run starts at 9:00 am

5K starts at 9:30 am

• Washtenaw Dairy donuts for all participants

• Race t-shirt for all 5K participants registered before 9/30/24 (remaining registrants on a first-come basis)

• Medals for all Fun Run participants

• 2 Donut Trophies to the Top Finishers

To register for the 5K or the Fun Run, click HERE.

The Ann Arbor Public Schools is well-prepared to provide student and family assistance when a decision is made that students should not be on school property. AAPS has a trained family assistance/reunification team that responds to schools during emergency situations such as power outages, electrical hazards, gas leaks, and an emergency incident or active threat.

You can read more about the AAPS Family Reunification Team process as well as watch a video that explains how the district will respond to serve your students and you during emergency situations. AAPS Family Reunification Video

AAPS and Chartwells K12 are committed to partnering with local farmers and suppliers. So much of our produce is sourced from local farms right here in the state of Michigan. Through the farm to school program, students can gain access to healthy, local foods, as well as learning opportunities, including school gardens, cooking demonstrations, nutrition and wellness education and farm field trips.

Look for these items this week: Prochaska - Large Watermelon, Prochaska - Green Onions, Goetz - Green and Red Peppers, Goetz - Summer Squash/Zucchini, Prochaska - Tomato Slicers, Lesser - Macintosh, Jonamac, Primegold, Gala, Cortland, Jonathon, Empire, Empress Apples.

Back-to-School Transportation Information

Bus Transportation Information for Parents and Guardians linked here. You may also visit the AAPS website to find the above transportation information translated into 5 different languages.

*MyStop Bus Arrival App login information was sent to families Thurs. 8/22.

Space-Available School Bus Seating

In an effort to increase access and opportunity for all students, students may ride District school buses from a regularly established and scheduled bus stop on a "Space-Available Basis." This service is available to those students that live in the Ann Arbor Public Schools' attendance area, but do not live in the school's defined “ride zone.” Families interested in Space-Available Transportation must apply annually through the District and abide by all regulations, rules and guidelines set forth under this policy.

Even if your child received space-available seating last year, you must REAPPLY to receive space-available seating for the 2024-2025 school year.

AAPS webpage about Space-Available Seating

Click HERE to Apply for Space-Available Seating

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

Emailed is preferred, but If you cannot email, please call 734.994.2135

When reporting an absence, please include the following information:

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

When reporting a student’s early release, 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.

1. A student may only leave early after being called out with parent/guardian permission. Students will not be called out of classes for the first or last five minutes of class or during passing. Students will also not be called out of class after 2:30 pm. If you need a child to leave between 2:30-2:51, please call prior to 2:30 so that we may give them a pass to leave at the appropriate time. Our main office is extremely busy at the end of the day and we will not be able to accommodate call-outs after 2:30. Please plan ahead.

2. Students will not be called out of class during State Testing Days or during scheduled final exams. Please plan ahead.

Here is the link to purchase yearbooks, senior recognition ads, business ads, and to submit senior photos:

https://www.yearbooknerds.com/skyline-high-school

Please see the webpage linked here for details about what is included in the free breakfast and lunch program as well as how to add money to your child’s lunch account. Additionally, info about menus and special diet needs is included.

Translated Copies of the AAPS Calendar

Skyline Academic Calendar 2024.2025.

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. Information is also available in Arabic, Mandarin and Spanish.

Free mental health workshop monthly on Zoom. Scan the QR Code below to register.

Skyline students are invited to attend the F.E.M.M.E.S. Advance College Readiness Series Workshop at the University of Michigan this fall.

The F.E.M.M.E.S. Advance College Readiness Workshop is aimed at building participants’ confidence in the college application process as well as their understanding of educational and career opportunities in STEM. This program is designed to support women+ in high school, but like all F.E.M.M.E.S activities, is open to students of all genders.

The Advance College Readiness Student Workshop will take place in-person on Saturday, October 19th from 10am to 4pm. Lunch will be provided.

Students can register at: www.tinyurl.com/femmes-advance24. If you would like to learn more about F.E.M.M.E.S. as an organization, please visit our website femmes.studentorgs.umich.edu.

Club/Team Info

Skyline Handbook

AAPS Rights and Responsibilities Handbook

Skyline High School Website

Purchase a Parking Pass Using GoFan

Chartwells Meal Info