Monday

• PowderPuff 7:00pm
• Spirit Day: PJ/Stuffed Animal Day

Tuesday

• Spirit Day: Anything But a Backpack Day

Wednesday

• Skytime Schedule
• ELL Parent Night
• Spirit Day: Team Sports Day

Thursday

• Spirit Day: Tropical Thursday

Friday

• Homecoming Pep Rally- special schedule
• Spirit Day: Grade Level Color Day
• 9- White
• 10-Sky Blue
• 11-Navy Blue
• 12- Black
• Homecoming Parade 5:30
  
• Homecoming Football Game 7:00

• Homecoming Dance 8-11 pm- (please have rides arranged ahead of time and have students picked up promptly at 11:00 pm if not before)

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Sept. 24- Early Release Day
• Sept. 26- Extra Skytime Schedule
• 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

Skyline students are reading!! In the first two weeks of school, they checked out 944 books between our library and Sora's ebook/audiobook collection. Another positive result of the cell phone policy is that students are reading during their downtime. Hooray!! Skyline staff are also welcome to check out books from our library!

Congratulations to our National Merit Semifinalists!

Thank you to everyone who came out and spent the evening with us for Open House. We appreciate the enthusiasm and support you showed us. Linked here is the slideshow that administration shared if you would like to review it or missed the presentation. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

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.

Brand new face, same great place! Welcome,Mr. Anthony Woodford, our new Cube Advisor! Mr. Woodford is a University of Michigan graduate with a passion for working with students! Please swing by the Cube and say hello as he gets the College and Career Center up and running for the 2024-25 school year!

College Rep visits are underway~ Check out who will be at Skyline in the coming days by accessing 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

Dear ELL families,

Looking for health resources? Please see the many available resources and community events through the Washtenaw County Health Department.

Also, the first installment of the Community Resource update for the 24-25 School Year is available:

August 2024 Community Resource Update

In this Issue:

• Reminders of where to find help for families and students

• Health and Wellbeing Resources including a free Vaccine Clinic, free car seats, and free hearing/vision screenings.

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Event: Skyline’s ELL Parent/Guardian Meeting

Date: Wednesday, September 18th from 5:00 - 6:00 pm

This is a virtual meeting.

YOU ARE INVITED! PLEASE JOIN US!

Please join SLC Principal Crystal Fluker and me as we review the ELL program, offer helpful resources, and answer any questions you have.

We look forward to meeting with you!

• If you would like to request an interpreter to assist with communication during the meeting, please email me: brosej@aaps.k12.mi.us

We’re looking forward to connecting with you!

To join the video meeting, click this link:

meet.google.com/ptv-xzvg-zjp

Or type this in your web browser:

https://meet.google.com/ptv-xzvg-zjp

Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 218-288-2439 and enter

this PIN: 742 031 606#

Best,

Jennifer Brose

ELL Teacher

brosej@aaps.k12.mi.us

AAPS: ELL Homepage

Community Resources

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.

Weekly Schedule beginning September 15th:

Sunday: Equestrian, District Meet #2, Wayne County Fairgrounds

Monday: Golf @ Huron (Polo Fields)

Tuesday: Golf @ Chelsea, Soccer @ Huron, JV Tennis home, Varsity Tennis @Bedford/Monore

Wednesday: Field Hockey home, JV Tennis home

Thursday: Golf @ Saline, F Football @ Chelsea, JV Football @ Lincoln, Volleyball @ Pioneer, Swim home, JV Tennis @ Lashar, Varsity Tennis home, Soccer seeded competition TBD by SEC

Friday: Homecoming Parade, Varsity Football vs. Lincoln

Saturday: Cross Country at Jackson, Varsity Tennis Away- Brother Rice Quad

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

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

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!!

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 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 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.