Monday

Tuesday

• Early Release Day
  

Wednesday

• Skytime Schedule
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Thursday

• Skytime Schedule

Friday

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Oct. 1- Senior Parent Meeting 6:00
• Oct. 2- Student Count Day- (Please avoid scheduling appointments for this day and ensure all students attend this day)
• Oct. 4- Coffee with the Principals 1:30 pm (time change)
• Oct. 8- Trimester 1 Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7 pm

Thank you Anne Bezeau for all your hard work with the planning, preparation and execution of the homecoming activities. This week is no small feat! We appreciate you!

Today, Skyline HS received notice from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation that 11 of our students have been named as "Commended Students" in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from Skyline HS and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by our Principal, Casey Elmore, to the following scholastically talented seniors:

Andrew Chen

Alicia Dyer

Yufei Fu

Nehith Kumar

Johan Landis Lewis

Kathryn Plotner

Emil Stachyra

Leif Tenbrink

Alexandra Wren

Kirill Zamulin

Liana Zhou

Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success. According to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, they represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. Keep up your hard work!

Shout out to Jason Smith for helping to arrange to have the Skyline Drumline perform at Wines' Pep-Rally this week. As they are every year, they were the highlight of the event!

Visiting the 9th graders:

Counselors will be visiting 9th grade English classes on Tuesday Sept 24th to introduce ourselves, and discuss our program and services. Looking forward to meeting you!

College Application:

College application season has officially started at Skyline!

Here are some important dates to remember:

• Thursday, October 10, 2024 Final day to request materials needed from the school (ie: transcripts, recommendations) for college applications if applying for early action with a November 1st deadline.

• 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

Counseling Support Groups:

SMART Recovery Group Corner Health partners with us to offer weekly SMART recovery groups. Please reach out to your counselor for dates and times.

Girls Group A community partnership with Girls Group that meets every Monday afterschool from 3-5pm in the CUBE (B329). The first meeting will be Sept 30th. Snacks will be provided and transportation can be arranged if needed. Please contact your child’s counselor if you’re interested in more information.

If you missed out on meeting any of these preferred destinations of higher education make sure to come see Mr. Woodford for connection to the respective reps for each institution. For more information on what's new in the Cube, please click the link in the picture!

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.

We held our club/team fair during Skytime last week. Students had an opportunity to meet with, learn about and/or sign up for each of the clubs and teams we offer. Here is more info about meeting dates and times if parents would like to enncourage participation and or students need a reference to refer back to.

Club/Team Slideshow linked here

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- 1:30 pm

Wed. Nov. 6- 1:30 pm

Fri. Dec. 6- 8:30 am

Mon. Jan. 13- 1:30 pm

Hello English Learner families,

Please view this presentation from this week’s ELL family meeting. It provides an overview of the ELL program, gives helpful tips for success, and has links to community resources:

ELL Family Meeting Presentation.Skyline.2024

If we have not already and you would like to connect with me in a language other than English, I can add you to Talking Points, a translating messaging app! Just email me to let me know and I am always available to answer any questions.

Your in education,

Jennifer Brose

ELL Teacher

brosej@aaps.k12.mi.us

AAPS: ELL Homepage

Community Resources

Spanish Translation:

Hola familias de estudiantes de inglés,

Vea esta presentación de la reunión familiar de ELL de esta semana. Proporciona una descripción general del programa ELL, brinda consejos útiles para lograr el éxito y tiene enlaces a recursos comunitarios:

Presentación de la reunión familiar de ELL.Skyline.2024

Si desea conectarse conmigo en un idioma que no sea inglés, puedo agregarlo a Talking Points, una aplicación de traducción de mensajes. Simplemente envíeme un correo electrónico para informarme o si puedo responder alguna pregunta.

Tu en educación,

Jennifer Brose

Maestro ELL

brosej@aaps.k12.mi.us

AAPS: ÉL Homepage

Recursos comunitarios

Greetings Eagles!

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. Next week coaches will be receiving a daily list of ineligible athletes due to attendance.

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

Skyline Snack Pantry

We love being able to provide snacks for those in need that stay after school for whatever reason. All students are welcome to stop by and grab a snack. Going to practice, clubs or other after school activities, can make it a long day for some. The link to a list I have created on Amazon is below. It is only suggestions of popular items the students seem to enjoy. If It makes it easier on those who would like to just click and send to Skyline, by all means, click and order away. Please send attention to Laurie Adams so that the items get where they need to go. But many of the items are cheaper at local warehouses or grocery stores. Students also enjoy fresh fruit, clementines, apples and bananas are very popular. Snack Pantry Amazon Wish List

Thank you to all who are able to donate. All of the students who partake in the snack pantry are very much appreciative of the donations.

Weekly Schedule beginning September 22nd:

Sunday: Equestrian District Meet #3, Wayne County Fairgrounds

Monday: Field Hockey @ Huron

Tuesday: Golf Barton Hills V Invite, Soccer at Saline, Cross Country Jamboree #2 @ Pio, Volleyball Home, Tennis Varsity home, JV away @ Okemos.

Wednesday: Field Hockey home Pio, Soccer (JV/V) @ Monroe

Thursday: Golf Dexter SEC Match, Freshman/JV football home vs. Dexter, Swimming home vs. Monroe, Volleyball @ Saline, Varsity Tennis home, JV @ Troy

Friday: Soccer all levels home vs. Salem, Varsity Football @ Dexter

Saturday: Volleyball Freshman Tournament home, Field Hockey Away

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

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

Hello Everyone!

1st- BSU's annual fall fundraiser is just two weeks away! Wednesday, September 25- All Day at Red Robin, Briarwood Mall. 20% of your bill (dine in/online/ carryout) goes to BSU events and meetings (does not include gift card purchases). We need you! 9/25 is a non meeting day... so come hang, eat, and be merry after school!!

Skyline BSU @ Red Robin

We hope to see you there!!

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

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

We ask that you share this info with other family members or friends who may be picking up or dropping off students. These traffic patterns are in place 24 hours a day, so the same traffic patterns apply for afterschool activties as well.

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

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.

The event is on Saturday, September 21st, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Willow Run Airport. This program offers technological experiences to girls in middle and high school. Girls will have the opportunity to hear from powerful women speakers working in the aviation industry and participate in aviation-themed activities. Girls in Aviation Day is a free event for all participants.

The following event is FREE, but you MUST register in advance. The conference will be held in Belleville on Saturday, September 28th, 2024, at Ted Scott Campus, 9555 Haggerty Road, from 9am to 1pm. Click HERE or on the image to the right for more information.

The Mary A. Rackham Institute at the University of Michigan is offering a virtual workshop opportunity for parents focused on promoting school attendance in high school youth. This workshop was developed in response to the increasing attendance issues affecting high school students since the COVID-19 pandemic. The workshop will occur on Tuesday, October 1st from 12:00-1:30pm over zoom.

This parent workshop was developed to help prevent issues with school attendance in high school students. The workshop includes psychoeducation on common causes and consequences of high school absenteeism and strategies for supporting regular school attendance in high schoolers. The workshop also covers related aspects of normative adolescent development, practical steps for family routines to make school attendance more likely, tips for effective parent-teen communication, and strategies for supporting parents’ own self-care in order to increase their bandwidth for supporting their teens. In addition, communication with school staff and indicators of when it is time to seek professional help will also be covered in this workshop.

The Ann Arbor Parent Advisory Committee (AAPAC) for Special Education is a group of parents whose focus is on supporting students in AAPS who receive special education or disability accommodations.