Falcon News – February 23, 2024

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Upcoming Important Dates to Remember

Wednesday March 6th: Late Start Day- class begins at 10:15am

Thursday March 7th: Parent Teacher Conferences 3:15pm-7:45pm- see more details below

The week of March 18th-22nd: NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)

Wednesday April 24th- Freshmen Welcome Night (all incoming 9th graders for next year) more details to come

CHSAA Mariachi Festival

Attention Skyline! Tonight Friday February 23rd at 6:00pm we’re are hosting the professional mariachi Las Dahlias! This event is open to the public and we hope you are able to come. Skyline Mariachi Students get in for free! All other tickets are $10 per adult, $6 for students.

Las Dahlia's concert

Las Dahlias is a Colorado-based female music group that performs music from our Mexican and LatinX heritage. The group performs Mariachi repertoire, music from or inspired by Latin America and a few original works. Las Dahlias consists of five members with a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and music careers. The instrumentation of the group includes three violins, a vihuela, and a guitarron. The mission of Las Dahlias is to promote female representation and share music of Mexican influence throughout the state of Colorado. Career highlights include performances at the Inaugural Ball of Jared Polis, the Governor’s Mansion for leaders in the LatinX community, the Crested Butte Music Festival, and the Major League Baseball All-Star Week.”

Upcoming Parent University Sessions

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St. Vrain’s Parent University program provides training, information, and resources to parents and caregivers in order to support the well-being and success of their children.

  • February 27: Adolescent RISE; the development of adolescence 10-25 (presented by Nick Thompson) – Virtual via Zoom (Spanish Flyer)
  • March 6: “Growing up in Public” (presented by Devorah Heitner) – Frederick High School (Spanish Flyer) see more info below
  • March 11: The Student Perspective: The Power of Self-Advocacy (presented by Yes! Ambassadors) – Westview Middle School

Learn more about St. Vrain’s Parent University and register for upcoming events

Student Directed One Act Plays

Student Directed One Act Plays directors

Join us to our Student Directed One Act Plays Friday, March 1st beginning @ 6pm.

 Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for adults, and will be sold at lunch and at the door the night of the event.

Come see FOUR separate plays completely designed, directed, and performed by students!

Parent/Teacher Conferences

We are excited to invite you to our second night of SHS Parent Conferences on Thursday, March 7th. These conferences are a valuable opportunity for us to collaborate and discuss your child’s academic progress, social development, and overall learning experience.

Virtual Conferences are from 3:15pm-5:15pm.

In-person Conferences are from 6:00pm-7:45pm (Translators available at the office)

You need to make an appointment(s) using this link to book a conference time.

Meet the Teacher Link

If you have trouble please call the main office 720-494-3741

We look forward to meeting with you and partnering together to support your child’s success at Skyline HS.

Hispanic Education Foundation Dinner Night Out!

The Hispanic Education Foundation is hosting a Dinner Night Out at Chipotle on Main on Wednesday, 3/13 from 4-8pm. We would appreciate your support in spreading the word about this event.

All funds raised support HEF Scholarship recipients. If you need more information about HEF, check out our website at: https://heflongmont.com/.

Dr. Devorah Heitner for a conversation on “Growing Up in Public”

Join Dr. Devorah Heitner for a conversation on “Growing Up in Public”, presented by DTS and SVVS Parent University on March 6 from 5:00-6:30pm

If you’ve ever said “I’m so glad my teenage years weren’t shared for the world to see,” this talk is for you! With social media and constant connection, the boundaries of privacy for children are stretched thin.Growing Up in Public shows parents how to help tweens and teens navigate boundaries, identity, privacy, and reputation in their digital world.

Dr. Devorah Heitner is the author of Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World and Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World. Her work has appeared in the New York TimesThe Washington PostThe Wall Street Journal, and CNN Opinion. She has a Ph.D. in Media/Technology & Society from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul and Northwestern. She is delighted to be raising her own teenager and she lives with her family in Chicagoland. You can follow her on Substack and on Instagram @devorahheitnerphd.

RSVP to attend  https://www.svvsd.org/departments/professional-development/parent-university/  

Registered attendees will receive a copy of Devorah’s book “Growing Up in Public”

SHS Falcon Career Talks Spring 2024

Every semester we have a week of SHS Falcon Career Talks when we invite members of our community to come to Skyline and speak to our freshmen about their occupations. For some students, this experience can be life-changing because it sparks their interest in a career they didn’t know about before, which empowers them to be invested in school and their futures.  If you or someone you know might be interested in coming to our school to speak (it is tentatively planned for the first full week of March, 2024), please fill in the form and we will contact you with more details!  Thank you! 

Skyline High School Athletics

Stay up-to-date with the most recent athletic news in The Falcon Fan Newsletter.

Skyline High School Athletic Schedules HERE!

Join us in celebrating our student’s accomplishments and sharing in the excitement!

Skyline Falcons Athletic Department Footwear Fundraiser

Support our teams while stepping up your style! Our exclusive footwear collection is ready to amp up your game.

Order Now: skylineathletics.itemorder.com

Deadline: Monday, February 26, 2024

Show your Falcon pride and help us soar to new heights! #SkylineFalcons #FootwearFundraiser @prideslides

Skyline Booster Club

Skyline Falcons Booster Club

NEXT MEETING:

Hey Skyline Families! Join us for the next booster meeting on Wednesday, March 6th from 6:30-7:30 PM. We will be discussing all of the exciting details for the After Prom we host for students! Anyone is welcome. Can’t wait to see you!

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 Thursday, March 7th.  You can help a couple different ways…  

Sign Up here to bring items for our Taco Bar:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CA8A92CAAF4C25-48093827-teacher

OR Donate money to the Skyline Booster Club to help purchase items for our teachers.  Venmo Account: @Brianne-Stromquist (Code 7735) *Please state in notes that money is for “Teacher Conference Meals”  

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Contact [email protected] if you are interested in helping!

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