We are excited to invite you to our Open House on Tuesday, September 10th. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to engage with our school community, meet your child’s teachers, and experience a day in their life by walking through their schedule.

Schedule of Events:

• 5:00 PM – PTSO General Membership Meeting
  Join us in Room B206 for our first Parent-Teacher-Student Organization meeting of the year. It’s a great way to get involved, stay informed, and connect with other families.

• 6:00 PM – General Session with Administration
  We’ll kick off the evening in the Auditorium with a welcome from our administration team, where we’ll share important information and updates for the year ahead.

• Following the General Session – Classroom Visits
  After the general session, you'll have the chance to meet your child’s teachers and follow their daily schedule. This is a great way to understand what they experience day-to-day and to ask any questions you may have.

We look forward to seeing you at Open House and making this school year a great one together!

Your Skyline Administration Team

Casey Elmore, Terri Patterson, Crystal Fluker and Delsie Sissoko

Monday

Tuesday

• Picture Retake Day

• PTSO Meeting 5:00 pm

• Open House 6:00 pm

Wednesday

• Skytime Schedule

Thursday

Friday

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Sept. 16-20- Homecoming Spirit Week
• Sept. 18- ELL Parent Night
• Sept. 20
  • Homecoming Pep Rally
  • Homecoming Parade
  • Homecoming Football Game
• Sept. 21
  • Homecoming Dance

Students will be required to enter through the student entrance at all times during the school day.

To ensure a secure environment, all students must show their ID—either physical or digital—when entering the building. Please make sure you have your ID ready upon entry to the building. If you did not attend registration and get an ID, make up picture day is Tues. Sept. 10 and you will need to make sure you get it that day.

Students will not be permitted to enter through the main office and will be redirected to the student entrance.

Thank you for your patience as we are working out the kinks in the new traffic patterns. Things are improving and we are getting in routines this week. Please know that we began working on this shift last spring with the district and signage, etc was to be in place for the start of the school year. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances that did not occur in time which has made this shift more difficult. More signage has been ordered and lines should be repainted soon which will help with clarity for all moving forward. We also ask that you share this info with other family members or friends who may be picking up or dropping off students.

Please remember we have hundreds of student drivers on campus who are still learning the rules of the road. Please be patient with them, drive slow and pay attention while on campus.

THE SPEED LIMIT WHILE ON CAMPUS IS 10 MPH. Please drive slowly for the safety of all!

Students arriving at school should be dropped off at the student entrance using the parent drop off loop only. (At all times during the school day, students will no longer enter through the main office after 8:15 am). Students will be required to present their student ID (physical or digital) upon entry to the building. Students who have already been called out and approved for early dismissal should be picked up at the parent pick up loop at any time during the school day. The only time a student will be picked up at the main office is if a parent/guardian is coming in to pick up a student and this early release has not previously been called into the attendance line or front desk.

There is no student drop off permitted anyplace other than the drop off loop at the student entrance. Please do not drop students off in the main office, staff or student parking lots. This creates safety hazards that should be avoided by following the posted traffic route and signs on campus.

Shout out to Mr. O, Payton and Valencia for helping us make this short video to help you understand the new traffic flow on campus- check it out! New video with clarification Video linked here

Brianna Clifton joins us as our new Office Manager, Monday, September 9. Brodie Brockie has transitioned into the Records Office Professional Position so you will now find him in the records office.

Please give Brianna a warm Skyline welcome and be kind as she learns all about Skyline over the next few weeks. Here are a few words from Brianna:

I am Brianna Clifton and delighted to join the Skyline Eagles! I have worked in the district the last 7 years. I started as a TA then transitioned to office professional the last 6 years. I really enjoy working with students, families, and staff to help the school run smoothly. Born and raised in the beautiful city of Ann Arbor. I have a BA from Eastern Michigan University in communication with a minor in business.

I’m excited to start my new adventure at Skyline!

We’re proud to announce that Skyline High School has officially earned accreditation from **Cognia** (@CogniaOrg) this past year! This achievement recognizes our unwavering commitment to providing a high-quality education for every student. With this accreditation, we reaffirm our promise to continually improve and strive for excellence in all aspects of our educational programs.

Thank you to our dedicated staff, students, and families for making this possible! Together, we will continue to elevate the learning experience at Skyline High School.

#SkylineProud #CogniaAccredited #ExcellenceInEducation

Counseling support groups:

We are excited to begin a couple of support groups this month and to re-engage with some long standing community partnerships that have been very helpful for our students!

SMART RECOVERY group- Corner Health partners with us to offer weekly SMART recovery groups. The first group will be Monday, Sept. 9th during 4th period. If you would like your student to participate, please reach out to their counselor.

GIRLS group- Is a community partnership that we’ve had for years and are thrilled to continue to offer this awesome support for our young woman. The first group will be Monday, Sept. 30th from 3-5pm in the CUBE (B329). Snacks will be provided and transportation can be arranged if needed. Please contact your child’s counselor if you’re interested in more information.

Congratulations! Skyline High School has been selected as one of the high school sports programs to receive funds from the 2024 McDonald’s High School Sports Digital Fundraiser!

On October 3rd, the McDonald’s restaurant located at 373 N. Zeeb Road will be raising money for Skyline's sports programs. This restaurant will be donating 20% of all Mobile Order & Pay sales made in the McDonald’s App on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 to your Skyline's athletic department.

High School After Care Assistant job posting

Please click the link here for more information about this vacancy.

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.

Action Needed:

Juniors please locate your school issued device! All Juniors must take the PSAT/NMSQT on their school issued Chromebook. If for some reason you do not have a device please stop by the library.

Critical Bluebook Update Released

A critical update to the Bluebook™ testing app was released at the end of August. To avoid overwhelming our network and causing delays on test day, students must open Bluebook now and ensure the update takes place. You do not need to sign in for the update to take place.

Also, remember to check for new releases every Friday on Bluebook Updates (https://bluebook. collegeboard.org/technology/updates).

Students must always use the latest version of Bluebook while testing. Failure to do so will cause testing irregularities that may void the student(s) test score.

Action Needed:

Report any battery life issues or other performance issues with your Chromebook to ITD as soon as possible so it can be resolved prior to testing. Please call 734-997-1222 or email family_techsupport@aaps.k12.mi.us.

To access Bluebook practice tests: (https://satsuite. collegeboard.org/sat/practice-preparation/practicetests), students must launch Bluebook, sign in with their College Board account, and click Full-Length Practice.

Greetings,

My name is Andre Bond II, I am the new Career Center Coordinator for Skyline High School. I come from Forsythe Middle School, my position there was a Community Assistant. I am very grateful for this opportunity and I plan on doing the best I can to help guide students on their future endeavors.

Monday, September 09

12:30 – 1:30pm The University of Southern California

Tuesday, September 10

12:30 -1:30pm New York University

Thursday, September 12

9:00-10:00am Valparaiso University

Friday, September 13

1:30-2:30pm Northwestern University

Please encourage your student to stop by B329 to see Mr. Bond Bonda@aaps.k12.mi.us

Exciting News:

Ten public universities in Michigan now have guaranteed admission for students with a 3.0 or above. These institutions will not require SAT/ACT scores or letters of recommendation. Listed below.

Eastern Michigan University

U of M-Dearborn

U of M-Flint

Central Michigan University

Wayne State University

Farris State University

Oakland University

Northern Michigan University

Lake Superior State University

Saginaw Valley State University

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

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

Parent PowerSchool Account

Staying on top of your student’s grades is a key component to their success. By creating a single-sign-on account, you will have access to student grades and any missing or incomplete assignments. For detailed instructions on setting up your account please follow this link. If you are having difficulty with PowerSchool please email our PowerSchool Support team at: pssupport@aaps.k12.mi.us

What is Schoology

Teachers use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; provide a safe forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically. It helps students stay organized and it keeps the class connected.

A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:

• The classes your child is enrolled in.
• Your child’s upcoming assignments.
• School and class announcements.

For detailed instructions on setting up your Schoology account, please follow this link. Follow this link for a detailed Schoology Overview. Need tech help? 734-997-1222

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. Oct. 4- 8:30 am

Wed. Nov. 6- 1:30 pm

Fri. Dec. 6- 8:30 am

Mon. Jan. 13- 1:30 pm

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

Parking passes will be available for $50 Students can purchase the pass through GoFan, or with cash/check/credit card in person at registration:

To Purchase a Parking Pass Using GoFan, click HERE

Greetings Eagles!

It has been a busy week on campus. Our athletes are in full swing. Please be mindful of our attendance policy. Athletes must be present 3 of the 5 hours to practice or compete in a game. Our speakers at the Stadium were fixed early this week. We look forward to hearing our announcer more clearly.

Friday's football game against Bedford is USA theme! Students can download their digital ID by using the QR code located here!

PowderPuff - Flag Football (Mon 9/16 - start time of game at 7pm)

PowderTuff - Volleyball (Game Fri 9/20 - Pep Rally)

Tomorrow (FRIDAY 9/6) after school we will be having a very fast and quick meeting from 2:55 and out by 3:10 (Bezeau classroom - A115). I understand some of you may have a practice or even another meeting to get to. Please make every effort to attend this meeting for information and logistics if you can (unless you have practice or work)!

PowderPuff Flag Football Update: Coach Smith our Sky Football Coach and the team will be hosting a PowderPuff Flag Football practice on Mon 9/9 after their practice is done. So if you can be on the Stadium turf from 530-630 on Monday - PLEASE COME. It is NOT required but recommended if you can make it! Can you arrive late - like if coming from your sports team practice? Yes - come late!

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.

Field Hockey is welcoming new players to join the team- no experience necessary! Come try something new! Contact coach Nalepa if interested (nalepaa@aaps.k12.mi.us).

Thank you and Go Eagles!

Delsie Sissoko

Athletic Director/Assistant Principal

DONUT DASH 5K AND FUN RUN

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

CLICK HERE to become an event sponsor and include your logo on the race t-shirt.

Hurry, the sponsorship deadline is September 20th.

To register for the 5K or the Fun Run, click Donut Dash Registration

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.

Mocha, our beloved therapy dog, has been a gentle and comforting presence for students as they ease into the start of the school year. Whether she's sitting quietly with students, taking relaxing walks, or curling up beside them to melt away their anxiety, Mocha is always there to lend a helping paw. The students absolutely adore her, and we've had so many sign up just to spend some time with her! Mocha’s calming energy has quickly made her a favorite, helping everyone feel a little more at ease.

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