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Letters From Leadership
August 22, 2024
Dear SVA Community,
Welcome to the new school year! It feels great to be back, and the energy in the building feels very strong and healthy, which I appreciate more than you know. Please take a look at our new Annual Report, which is shared below in the Wire and posted on our website. This yearly publication showcases our school in so many important ways and is a wonderful way to share who we are as an organization.
We are enjoying a fourth year of increased per pupil revenue (PPR) as a result of the State Legislature’s efforts to increase support for public schools. This year, we are funded at $10,695 per student, and our enrollment numbers look to be right on target with our budget estimates at 1293 students in grades K-12. Our preschool is also nearly full, with a total of 70 students. At SkyView, we have enjoyed increased enrollment each year for the last four years, which is not the case across other public schools.
Below is a simplified look at our funding. As a charter school, we must pay for our facility independently. In the graphic below, you will see that I have subtracted our facility costs from our overall revenue. We will soon be refinancing our facility bonds, which will decrease our monthly “mortgage” payments since we received an investment-grade credit rating back in April.
Thank you for all you do to help make SkyView thrive!
Lisa Jarvi
Director of Finance, Operations & HR
SVA Founder
Dates to Remember
Upcoming Dates
August 23rd: High School Back To School Dance
August 26th: High School International Travel Informational Meeting
August 28th: Middle/High School Back to School Night
August 29-30th: 6th Grade Outdoor Ed
September 4th: 8th Grade Washington DC Meeting (repeat of spring meeting)
September 5th: Elementary Back to School Night
September 10th: Author Rob Harrell Visit
September 10th: Chipotle Community Night
September 27th: Elementary Field Day FUNdraiser
SkyView Foundation Update
The SkyView Academy 2024 Annual Report.
Glow Back to School Dance tomorrow night! 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
6:30 - 8:00 pm.
SkyView Babysitter Directory Submission
Dear High School Families,
Our SkyView elementary families seek reliable and trustworthy babysitters. Many parents have indicated a preference for sitters within our SVA community.
If your current SkyView student is interested in offering babysitting or mother's helper services on weekends or during school breaks, please complete this form. This information will be exclusively shared with SkyView families who have specifically requested access to this directory and will not be distributed beyond our school community. Please do not add information for students that do not attend SVA as we will not be including them.
To participate, you (not your student) must provide your student's details and your digital signature, granting permission to include your student's information in the directory. You retain the right to request the removal of your student's information at any time. We will share the live directory with elementary families in the next couple of weeks. *Even if you filled this out last year, please fill out again as it is a new form.
Middle School Students & Families
Scouts BSA Troop 114G (Girls ages 10-17 or grades 5th - 11th)
Join us at our Open House on August 22nd, 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Littleton United Methodist Church (5894 S. Datura St, Littleton, CO).
We meet every Thursday, year-round. RVSP to come to any of our weekly meetings by emailing Recruiting114g@gmail.com. Visit our websites to learn more about our girls troop or our boys troop.
PreK & Elementary Families
Author Rob Harrell will visit SVA on September 10th - click here for more details and order form!
First Grade Openings!
Share with your neighbors and co-workers! We have a couple of FIRST GRADE SEATS still available for this school year. Have them complete our Intent to Enroll form found on our website under Enrollment / Enroll Now and we'll reach out with more information and set up a tour!
SchoolsOut
SchoolsOut (formerly Hawks Out) is an app that helps facilitate a safe dismissal for our elementary school students. Be on the lookout for additional information about SchoolsOut, which we will send in the next few days.
Elementary School Choir - Sounds of the Sky Choir Registration
Hello 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families, Welcome back to school - I am so excited to make music with the students this year! Third, Fourth, and Fifth grade students can sign up for the Sounds of the Sky after-school Elementary Choir. Fall registration opens on August 28th. Please see the attached document for all of the information. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gildehaus at jgildehaus@svak12.org.
News and Events
Hawk Shop Pre-Sale Ends Tomorrow!
Hurry! This is your last chance to pre-order our exclusive sweatshirts. Secure your size and style by pre-ordering now. Act fast; orders close tomorrow at 9 PM! Shop here!
Join Our Esteemed Lineup of SkyView Community Partners!
We're always on the lookout for opportunities to partner with our SkyView community. Do you possess unique skills or run a business that could bring great value to SVA? Are you passionate about being a career mentor to high school students? How about guest speaking to a class or the entire school? Would you like your business to partner with the school as a sponsor?
Join our esteemed lineup of SkyView Community Partners and make your mark!
Come Volunteer With Us!
Volunteering is a great way to support our students and get involved in the school community. Whether you can commit to a regular shift or just once in a while, your time makes a big difference. Sign up today and help us create a safe and fun environment for everyone! Login to your Track It Forward account to see what is available. Please contact Allison Caudle at volunteer@svak12.org with any questions.
Matilda the Musical is Coming to SVA!
Secondary Grades: 6th-12th
Auditions: August 27-28
August 29: Dance Audition
August 30: Call Backs
Performances: November 7, 8, 9, 2024
Audition forms are available outside Mrs. Schnell’s room 152 and Mrs. Vitulli’s room 125.
Once you sign and receive the required audition form, you will be added to Google Classroom and able to access the audition materials.
Questions? Email jschnell@svak12.org.
Please Check the Lost and Found
Please remember to label your child's belongings. Unclaimed items from the lost and found bins at the East and North Entrances will be donated by Thursday, August 29th.