Skyview Weekly News
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Week of May 20- May 24
Weekly Message from Skyview Admin Team
Happy Friday!
This week we are proud of all the students who took SBA testing and make-up testing seriously the past two weeks. It takes a village to get testing off the ground and we could not do it without the leadership of Mrs. Haver and her team.
Skyview students continue to show how great they are in caring for the school community. This week Dr. Highsmith, substitute assistant principal, commented on how many students take it upon themselves to help out around the school by cleaning the cafeteria and picking up trash floating around the campus. The most important thing we can teach the children is how to respect the house and care for their place of learning. Dr. Highsmith will be with us one more week to support the administration team. Thank you all for welcoming him to our SMS community.
We are two weeks away from the BIG PTSA 8th grade part. Parents are working hard to make it a memorable experience for all students. Do not miss out on the fun.
As we near the end of the school year, the last day of school is onJune 25th. We will continue to encourage students to make good choices and be the soaring eagles we wish them to be at Skyview. The biggest challenges we continue to face are some students not following directions the first time and failing to cooperate with reasonable staff directions. Parents and guardians, I sincerely ask for your support and partnership in reminding your child the importance of respect. Gautama Buddha once said, “Treat every living being, including yourself, with kindness.” We want students to be kind, and respect all of the people.
Parents and families thank you for all that you do for Skyview Middle School. Have a great weekend.
Respectfully,
Skyview Administration
Monday, May 20th:Non-Block Schedule (1st-6th, Advisory)
Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball & Boys Soccer at Timbercrest
Tuesday, May 21st:Non-Block Schedule (1st-6th, Advisory)
Co-Ed Track Finals at. CPMS
Wednesday, May 22nd:Early Release Bell Schedule (1st-6th, no Advisory)
No after-school activities
Thursday, May 23rd:Block Schedule (1st-3rd, Advisory)
Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer v. CPMS at Skyview
Friday, May 25th:Block Schedule (4th-6th, Advisory)
Memorial Day May 27th - no school
Talent Show, 5/29, 7pm, Gym
Jazz night 5/30, 7pm, Gym
PTSA 8th Grade Party, 5/31, 6:30pm(tickets must be purchased by 5/20)
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! NSD is hosting weekly virtual seminars to learn more about a variety of mental health topics. Topics included sleep, suicide prevention, eating disorders, anxiety and grief. All sessions are FREE. Please check thedistrict websitefor details.
Fourth Season Sports
Sports fees are due for fourth season sports. The sports participation fee is $130 and $30 for ASB if you do not already have ASB. Please login toTouchbaseto make a payment or bring cash, check or credit card to the main office. If you need your Touchbase login information reach out to Julie Archer atjarcher@nsd.organd please provide your students name or ID number in the email. Lastly, if your child has decided not to participate, please update your student’s records inFinalforms.
NCHS Athletics
Are you a parent of or an incoming 9thgrader to North Creek High School that might have some interest/questions about high school athletics? Hello, I am Melton Jefferson, Athletic Director at North Creek High School. I will be hosting an informational meeting at North Creek High School's Main Gym on Thursday, June 6that 6:30pm. During this meeting we will talk about what sports are offered and what season they are included in the school year. We will also talk about expectations and the importance of grades. I will be bringing with me members of the NCHS coaching staff for all sports. Parents and incoming 2024-25 9thgraders are encouraged to attend.
Student Chromebook Summer Plans
Students will keep their devices this summer!
Students currently in grades 2-11 will be keeping their assigned computing devices over the summer months to allow for continuous learning. Students and families are expected to take care of their assigned device by keeping it charged and in its bag when not in use. Students who are enrolled in summer learning programs are expected to bring their device to summer programs each day. If families need support using their device or troubleshooting technical issues, they should create a help ticket athttp://go.nsd.org/studenttechhelp.
Withdrawing students must turn in devices by June 21.
Families who are withdrawing from Northshore are expected to return any technology devices assigned to their student, including computers, tablets, hotspots and all accessories such as bags and chargers. Our school will be collecting devices from June 14-16 in the Skyview Library. Withdrawing students who do not return their devices and accessories will be issued a fine for replacement. Please contact Skyview Middle School to notify us that you will be leaving the district.
Summer Opt Out of Chromebooks
Families who wish not to keep a device over the summer need to complete this opt out form.
Families may not need or want to take their student’s device home over the summer. Families who wish to opt out of keeping their student’s assigned device will need to indicate that they are “opting out” by completing the form athttps://go.nsd.org/optout. This form will help our staff to plan efficiently for sending devices home for summer learning. When students return to school in the Fall, any student who does not have an assigned device will be assigned one for school year learning.
Skyview PTSA 8th Grade Party:All 8th Graders are going to want to attend this year's Skyview 8th Grade Party onFriday,May 31stin Haynes Hall atMcMenamins Anderson Schoolin downtown Bothell from 6:30-9:30 PM.Tickets are available now, through May 20, for $60. Tickets will not be available after May 20, or at the event. For more details and to get your student a ticket or request a scholarship, clickhere. For any questions, email us atskyview8thgrade@gmail.com
PTSA Food Pantry Delivery:The next food pantry delivery is scheduled forMay 29th. Sign uphereusing the 2024 form if you're in need. Our Skyview/North Creek Food Pantry urgently needs restocking. Can you help? Check out our most needed items and wish list on ourwebsite.
After-School Activity Campus Expectations
If students plan to stay after school for any reason, theymust be in the library. If they are staying to attend a sports game or competition they can leave the library for the event at 3:30. Roaming the campus, breezeway, academic buildings, fields and/or courtyards is not permitted.
After-School Library Expectations
Students who choose to work in the library after school must follow the following rules:
Whisper if you need to talk. The library is a quiet place for students to work or study.
No eating in the library
No cell phone use in the library. If you must use your cell phone, please step outside of the library.
No gum
Follow all instructions from staff and be respectful to everyone in the library
This week a van parked in our bus lane and caused much disruption to our after school transportation routine. Please do not park in the bus loading area. It is unsafe for our bus drivers to have to load and drop off students. If you see anyone parking in this area please help us remind them to STOP. Thank you in advance.
Please do NOT use the parking lot to park and drop off your student(s).We have students and staff walking through the parking lot and it creates a dangerous situation with people trying to back up and turn around.Please ONLY use the drop-off loop. Be sure to pull all the way forward and keep traffic moving.
Please do NOT drop off or pick up your students in the bus parking lot(between the tennis courts and baseball fields)before school, after school, or after athletic practices/events.This interferes with our buses and their ability to maneuver. It is also a safety concern for students.
Safety is our number one priority, so please help us keep everyone safe bylimiting distractionswhile you are driving andslowing down.
We have had several reports ofstudents riding their bikes in the street. Please review thebike safety tipswith your students.
Pleasefollow all posted signageandbe respectful of our neighbors.
Visit the Skyview Middle School Attendance webpage.
SBAC TESTING MAY 6-17th - Attendance is very important during State Testing dates Please limit absences, late arrivals and early dismissals on the scheduled testing dates.ABSENCES & TARDIES: Must be excused by parent/guardian within 48 hours (State Law RCW 28A225)
ABSENCES: Must be excused by parent(s)/guardian(s) within 48 hours (State Law RCW 28A225)
EMAIL:smsattendance@nsd.org or CALL: 425-408-6810 (Attendance Line)
Include student first & last name, student ID #, date and reason for the absence
Late Arrival:Students must sign in to the Attendance Office for a hall pass before going to class
Extended Absences: Link here forPre-Arranged Absence Form required if missing5 or more school daysto besubmitted to theAttendance Office at least 2 weeks in advance for Principal review.
EARLY DISMISSAL:
Send a signed notewith your student to turn inbefore school to the Attendance Office staff or
Email tosmsattendance@nsd.orgin the morning or as soon as possible on the same day.
Parents/Guardians bring a Valid photo IDto sign your child out from the Attendance Office.
Leaving campus early during thelast 15 minutes of the school daymust be pre-arranged, as attendance is already completed and our parking lot is very busy in the “parent pick- up” zones after school.
Thank you for supporting your student’s attendance in classes ~everyday of learning matters!
Warmer temperatures and sunny days are definitely on their way, so too is the urge to start heading outside where sports and outdoor activities abound. It’s a good time to talk about applying sunscreen when out of doors. Did you know your child can use sunscreen at school?
The official RCW code is as follows from OSPI:
Sunscreen:
Washington state law allows students to bring and self-administer topical sunscreen at school and school events without written permission from a health care provider. Sunscreens that are lotions or sticks are appropriate for school. Do not send spray or aerosol sunscreens to school. Please remind students not to share their sunscreen with others. (RCW 28A.210.278)
Additionally, it is expected students will be able to:
· apply their own sunscreen to themselves, staff/others cannot be expected to apply sunscreen to a student.
· avoid highly fragrant lotions or sticks, no sprays.
· not share their sunscreen with others to prevent cross contamination or unintended allergies (skin or otherwise) another student with allergens may not be aware are in the product ingredients.
· bring their own sunscreen from home – schools do not stock nor provide sunscreen for student use while at school.
Coming soon:
Missing Tdap letters will be coming home in the mail in the next few weeks to those 6thgrade students who need a Tdap vaccine before the start of the next school year, fall 2023. If you receive one of these letters in home mail, your student will need a Tdap vaccine over the summer before starting school next fall. Please follow the instructions in the missing Tdap letter.
Support is available in person on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Sign-up to volunteer at Skyview (linked to this post)! First, you must complete the district volunteer paperworkhere.
Campus Clean-Up/Beautification:
Pick up trash, tend to landscape, create posters or other decorative items for the school, etc.
Recess/Play:
Monitor students and encourage students to play
Play four square, basketball, tag, kick a soccer ball, or throw a football with the students
Create sidewalk art with chalk with the students
Play chess/checkers/cards etc. with the students
Ensure balls are shared and put back
Have other ideasfor volunteer work that could be done here at SMS?
Emailkandrews3@nsd.orgto discuss your ideas!
Website:https://skyview.nsd.org/
Office Hours:Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cafeteria Opens for Breakfast: 7:25 a.m.
Academic Buildings Open: 7:45 a.m.
School Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 a.m.. - 2:35 p.m.
Wednesday Early Release: 8:00 a.m. - 1:05 p.m..
Main Office Phone:425-408-6800
Attendance Voicemail Line:425-408-6810,Attendance Office Email:smsattendance@nsd.org
Address:21404 35th Ave SE, Bothell, WA 98021
Mission Statement:The mission of Skyview Middle School is to collaboratively educate and support students as they develop into lifelong learners by providing a nurturing environment where academic and personal excellence are achieved.
Mrs. Jolene Grimes Edwards, Principal
Mrs. Kayla Andrews, Assistant Principal
6th grade A-K and all 7th grade
Mr. Nico Bonder, Assistant Principal
6th grade L-Z and all 8th grade
Mr. Charles Chirieleison “Mr. C.,”Dean of Students
Melissa Kline, Office Manager: 425-408-6801
Julie Archer, A.S.B. Secretary: 425-408-6803
Lindsey Richards, Support Secretary: 425-408-6877
Vicki Madsen, Attendance Secretary: 425-408-6819
TBD, Registrar: 425-408-6818
Mayela Martinez, Family Engagement Specialist: 425-408- 6022
Family & student resource links
24 Hour Attendance Voicemail Line: 425-408-6810
If you or another family you know would like any support, pleaseuse this linkto request services. (https://form.jotform.com/232285387696169)
Request Food from the Pantry:English FormorFormulario de solicitud de alimentos de NC/Skyview
Thank you for your support of Skyview Middle School
“Home of the eagles”
