Message from Principal

Dear Skyline Families,

It’s incredible to see our students diving into their classes with such enthusiasm! This week, we continued the semester with more learning, giving students valuable time to connect with teachers and deepen their learning. It’s been amazing to watch so many of them seize this semester and new opportunities to strengthen their skills and grow. Their renewed commitment is truly inspiring, and we’re excited to keep supporting and pushing them toward excellence throughout this semester!

Falcons Demonstrate Excellence: 

Last Wednesday evening at the board meeting, our student representative, Blake Baker, along with other students from across the district, shared with the SVVSD board the incredible learning experiences they gained at the CASB conference earlier this year. Blake represented Skyline with true Falcon Pride and Excellence!

Last Saturday was another fantastic day for Skyline as our students braved the snowstorm to compete at CU’s Model United Nations (MUN) conference.  Over the weekend, Ash Berkowitz, Travis Hadley, and Halston Kueper represented Skyline with excellence, competing alongside 150 student delegates from 35 schools at Colorado University’s High School Model United Nations competition in Boulder, CO. A huge congratulations to Ash Berkowitz, who earned the top prize of the conference: Best Overall Delegate—an extraordinary achievement for both Ash and Skyline! Well done to our talented Falcons!

On Monday night, we were proud to have a strong showing of Falcon choir students who earned the honor of participating in the SVVSD Honor Choir concert at Erie High School. Please join us in congratulating the following Mixed Choir participants:

• Anni Haakenson (Senior)
• Denver Alexander (Senior)
• Andrew Archer (Senior)
• Justice Wiley (Senior)
• Oliver Babb (Senior)
• Taben Swain (Sophomore)

Additionally, we had an impressive number of students invited to perform with the Treble Choir:

• Kiyora Garcia (Freshman)
• Penelope Olson (Freshman)
• Raine Schwartz (Sophomore)
• Denny Webster (Freshman)
• Rose Knollenberg (Sophomore)
• Ash Portillo (Freshman)

National School Counseling Week:  Next week, we celebrate National School Counseling Week! Please join us in showing appreciation for our incredible counselors and the invaluable work they do every day to support our students, staff, and community.

Tribute to teachers:  Each year the St. Vrain Valley Education Foundation honors outstanding educators from around the district.  If you would like to nominate an outstanding teacher from Skyline, here is your opportunity to do so.  Please click on the link below and nominate a teacher from Skyline.

https://stvrainfoundation.org/programs/celebration-of-excellence/celebration-of-excellence-nomination/  The nominations are due by February 5th, 2025. 

Parent Teacher Conferences: Please mark your calendars — Parent teacher conferences will be held on Wednesday, February 12th and Thursday, February 13th. Below are some important details for the conferences:

• Both days are 3:15 pm – 7:45 pm in person
• Appointments will close to parents on Tuesday, February 11th @ 12:00 pm
• Appointment length: 10 minutes.
• To sign up for conferences please follow THIS LINK
• Parents, if an interpreter is required please make that selection.
• For any additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 720-494-3741

Registration reminders:This is an exciting time as we get ready for the 2025-2026 school year, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Below are important dates and reminders to guide you and your student through the process.  

• December 4, 2024: SHS Registration Window Opened.  Registration began through MyAP in Infinite Campus. Skyline counselors met with rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students to help them make thoughtful course selections for the upcoming school year.
• January 13–29, 2025: Finalizing Course Requests for SHS Students.  Skyline counselors have been meeting with current 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students to review schedules and finalize course requests for the 2025-2026 school year.
• February 3, 2025: Skyline High School Registration Deadline.  The registration window for the 2025-2026 school year closes on Monday, February 3, 2025, for current Skyline students. Timely registration is essential to secure spots in desired courses. Late registrations may result in limited options.
• May 15, 2025: Student Schedules Released.  Mark your calendars! Student schedules for the 2025-2026 school year will be available starting May 15, 2025.

Attendance Update:  Attendance is essential for our students’ success. Starting this week, we will update our tardy policy: students with 5 tardies in a week will receive lunch detention. This averages to one tardy per day. These updated expectations were shared with students during advisory classes prior to break. Thank you for your support in reinforcing the importance of being on time!

Prom & Attendance Update:  Any students who are planning on attending the Junior/Senior Prom on Saturday, April 12  will be allowed to have no more than 5 days of unexcused absences (4 period absences equals 1 day) and/or 25 tardies beginning January 24, 2025  in the 12 weeks leading up to Prom.  Reminder, absences must be excused within 48 hours of the absence. 

Thank you for your continued partnership as we step into the new year with inspiration and purpose. Together, we’re creating a bright future for every student. Wishing you all a joyful and successful 2025!

#WeAreSkylineEveryDay

Sincerely,
Anthony Barela

Half Year iPad Insurance

The half year insurance fee is now available in Infinite Campus. As new students enroll, the student should automatically be assigned the DTS: 1:1 Tech Insurance S2 ONLY 12.50 fee with an expiration date of two (2) weeks. Parents have two (2) weeks to pay the fee before it is automatically voided.

You may also offer the half year insurance to current students who did not opt into insurance in Fall 2024. However, you will need to inspect the iPad first to make sure it is in working condition before offering the insurance.

Spring 2025 Insurance: $12.50

Tours:

Do you have friends, family, or coworkers who would like to learn more about what Skyline High School has to offer for their students? Skyline High School offers monthly school tours! Please direct any tour requests to the Skyline High School Tour Reservation.

Student Fees:

• When making a cash payment in the office please make sure to bring exact amount (no change available) credit or debit preferred. You can also pay Fees online through Infinite Campus portal.

Academic Support:

Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful break. I’m excited about a successful second semester and look forward to working with you and your students.

Please take a moment to review the updated policy regarding tardies. It’s important to stay informed, and I want everyone on the same page moving forward.

If you’d like to meet with me to discuss anything, please fill out this Google Form: SHS -Parent/Guardians – Mrs. Martinez – Padres/tutores – Sra. Martinez. 

Achievement Acceleration Academy(AAA):

• Sixty minutes of targeted instruction in math for all grade levels.
• In addition, some students may have support focused on high school expectations and executive functioning.
• Daily snacks will be provided.
• There is no cost to families.
• Dates & Times:
  • January 21st to May 9th, 2025 from 2:50 p.m.— 3:50 p.m.
    • Mon-Thurs  2:50-3:50 in Ms. Cook’s Room 256
    • Thursdays 3:00-5:00 in Mrs. Wicker’s Room 239
    • Lunch 12:30-1:00  (Mon- Thurs) in Mr. Scott and Mr. Singel’s Room 219

Athletics & Activities

Booster Club

Please come join us for our next meeting at the Parkway Food Hall, Wednesday, February 5th at 6:30pm. We will continue to discuss team/club grants as well as upcoming events (such as booster-sponsored After Prom!) Please join us.

TEACHER CONFERENCE MEALS

Let’s show our Skyline teachers and staff our appreciation.  The Booster Club needs your assistance with dinner for our teachers and staff during conferences on Wednesday, February 12th.

SIGN UP HERE to bring items for our Salad Bar!

Monetary donations are also accepted via Venmo.  Send to… @Brianne-Stromquist

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