Bolt's Bulletin
March 2024
Welcome to the month of March! As we transition from winter to spring, March brings us the promise of new beginnings, growth, and renewal. This month is often said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb, symbolizing the transition from the harshness of winter to the gentleness of spring. Personally, I think both seasons threw us for a loop this year.
Here at Skyline, we are embracing the spirit of March by roaring into action with two big events:
Mobius Family Night: Thanks to our supportive PTO Skyline is excited to welcome Mobius Discovery Center for a great night of learning on March 11th from 5pm-7pm.
Grandparents Day: There is nothing better than opening our doors to our amazing grandparents. This popular annual event is scheduled for March 28th. Please be on the lookout for more information.
As we journey through March together, let us remember to embrace the change and transitions that come our way. Just as March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, let us approach each day with courage, resilience, and a sense of wonder.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Together, we will make March a month to remember!
Warm regards,
Habit 4 Town Hall Leaders
These student leaders had the wonderful opportunity to lead our February Town Hall meeting. They highlighted Habit 4: Think Win-Win!
Leaders in the Making
2nd grade leaders leading our youngest STORM students in a Think Win-Win song.
Generation Alive Executive Director: JJ Vancil
Mr. Vancil leading students in Thinking Win Win. Generation Alive does just that...always thinking win win!
Generation Alive
March 18th
Empathy + Action = COMPASSION!
Out STORM students having been collecting funds all in the name of compassion! Our student body has embraced this opportunity to help fight food insecurity in our community.
Did you know:
- 65,000 people suffer from food insecurity in Spokane County
- 1 in 5 people don't know where their next meal will come from.
This month we'll give back and help those in need. Skyline would like to thank Vieux Carre Nola Kitchen (https://vieuxcarrespokane.com/) for their generous sponsorship!
Habit 5: Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood
Throughout the month of March we will be learning about Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood. When we listen with the intent to understand others, rather than with the intent to reply, we begin true communication and relationship building. Seeking to understand takes kindness; seeking to be understood takes courage. Effectiveness lies in balancing the two.
In a nutshell this habit means:
1. It is better to listen first and talk second.2. You have two ears and one mouth- you should be listening twice as much as you talk.
3. Listen to people sincerely.
4. When another person speaks, we are usually ‘listening’ at one of four levels:
- Ignoring
- Pretending
- Selective listening
- Attentive listening
6. Only 10 percent of our communication is represented by words we say, another 30% by our sounds, and 60% by body language.
Skyline PTO
Join Us!
Did you know our PTO provides our teachers with grant funded learning opportunities and hosts and sponsors a majority of our Skyline events? This month we are excited and grateful for this amazing group to host our first ever Mobius Family Night! They will also host our annual Grandparents Day event.
Learn more about our PTO at: https://www.facebook.com/skylineptomead
Community Events
Whitworth University
Students from Japan enjoyed their time with our STORM students teaching them cultural games and activities.
Calendar of Events
3/11: Mobius Family Night 5pm-7pm
3/11: PTO Meeting 7pm-8pm (NEW DATE & TIME)
3/13: Mod Pizza Day
3/18: Generation Alive Packing Day
3/28: Grandparents Day
4/1-4/5: Spring Break