Family Update
Week of November 18, 2024
Skyline Family,
As we head into the final stretch of this trimester, I want to take a moment to reflect on how grateful we are for each of you. Your support, encouragement, and partnership make our school community stronger and more vibrant every day. Together, we’ve built a place where our Eagles can soar, and for that, we are truly thankful.
Final Exams Are Here
Final exams are approaching quickly, and this is a crucial time for our students. Here are some tips to help them finish strong:
1. Create a Study Schedule: Break study sessions into manageable chunks, focusing on one subject at a time.
2. Find a Quiet Space: Minimize distractions and create a comfortable environment for studying.
3. Practice Self-Care: Encourage your student to eat healthy meals, stay hydrated, and get plenty of sleep.
4. Ask for Help: If your student feels stuck, remind them that their teachers are here to support them.
Mental Health Matters
Finals can be stressful, so it’s important to take care of mental health during this time. Here are some strategies to keep in mind:
- Take Breaks: Studying for hours without a break can lead to burnout. Step away and recharge.
- Practice Gratitude: Reflect on something positive each day. Gratitude is a powerful stress reliever.
- Breathe: Deep breathing exercises can calm nerves before a big test.
We Are Grateful for You!
In the spirit of gratitude, we want to thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. Watching our Eagles grow, achieve, and thrive is an honor. As a school, we are grateful for:
- The resilience our students show every day.
- The support you, our families, provide at home and in the community.
- The dedication of our teachers and staff who go above and beyond for our students.
Let’s end this trimester on a high note, together. If you have any questions about the finals schedule or need additional support, don’t hesitate to reach out.
With Eagle Pride,
Your Skyline Administration Team
Casey Elmore, Terri Patterson, Crystal Fluker, Delsie Sissoko, and Lamanzer Williams
Monday
Wednesday
- Skytime
Thursday
Friday
- Trimester 1 Exams- Periods 1 and 2
- Exam Schedule release at 11:50 am
Upcoming Important Dates
- Nov. 22 - 26 - Trimester 1 Exams
- Nov. 27 - 29 - Late Fall Break
- Dec. 2 - Trimester 2 Begins
- Dec. 4- Early Release Day
- Dec. 5- Last Day for Tri 2 Schedule Changes
- Dec. 6- Coffee with the Principals 8:30am
- Dec. 20- Last Day of School
- Dec. 23-Jan. 3- No School- Winter Break
- Jan. 6- Return to School
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 22nd, 25th, and 26th. She will prepare bag lunches for students to take with them as they leave in the afternoon.
Friday 11/22:
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: NO Create, NO Mac & Cheesyology. All else as on the menu.
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.
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
Check out these Quick Hits in The Cube this week:
"Scholarships can open doors!" Skyline Eagles, it's never too early to start exploring scholarship opportunities to help fund your college dreams! From academic achievements to community service, leadership skills, or unique talents, there are scholarships for every interest and accomplishment. Many organizations, colleges, and local businesses offer financial aid to deserving students, so be sure to research early and apply widely.
Click the link in the picture to access what's new!
Greetings Eagles!
Congratulations to our Senior athletes and their commitment to pursue their sport and education!
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.
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.
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 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 November 17, 2024
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday: Boys Varsity Hockey @ Bedford, Toledo Ice House Rink
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
