Skyview News
Monthly Newsletter from Skyview Junior High School
OCTOBER 2013
8/24
Community Serve Day (see more information below)
8/27
10:00am WEB Leader Meeting (WEB= Where Everyone Belongs)
8/28
Our school offices will be closed until 1:00pm for staff meetings
1:00pm Student Store open to purchase PE gear and Planners at Skyview
(volunteers needed – contact Diana at dalo@nsd.org)
5:00pm 7th Grade Parent Orientation in the Skyview gym
6:00pm PTSA Welcome Back Social for all Skyview Families
9/3
8:05am– 2:40pm - 1st Day of School for all 7th grade students
1:00pm-2:40pm - Orientation for all NEW 8th and 9th graders
9/4
Everyone at School Today – WELCOME BACK!
9/11
6:00pm Skyview Open House (parents and guardians only please)
9/12
School Picture Day
CLASS SCHEDULES
UPDATED CLASS SCHEDULES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT
THE WELCOME BACK ICE CREAM SOCIAL ON AUGUST 28TH
PARENT ASSISTANT INFORMATION
Watch your mailbox for Northshore's Parent Assistant PIN information. This should
arrive at your home at the beginning of the week.
PARKING LOT SAFETY
As the Skyview community continues to grow, it is important for us to keep the parking
lot safe and efficient. This year we have a few changes in the parking lot to improve
safety and efficiency:
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One-Way Traffic – Two lanes entering and one lane exiting, operating like a
giant loop;
New Signs and Paint Striping;
Designated Student Drop-Off Zone – Please pull all the way forward to the
Student Drop-Off Zone next to the Gym. For student safety, it is essential that
we avoid dropping off students in the parking lot where there are moving
vehicles. It also speeds up the flow of traffic for everyone.
In addition, there is a new exit from Canyon Creek Elementary that uses our driveway.
It will only be used 20 minutes before and after Canyon Creek’s school day. During
this time traffic through our entrance/exit will be heavier than usual. To manage the
flow of traffic from both schools, you will only be able to turn right out of the Skyview
entrance/exit during these time periods.
For questions or comments please contact Joseph Robertson, Skyview JH Assistant
Principal, at 425-408-6825.
GET THUNDERSTRUCK WITH THE SEATTLE STORM
Celebrate Back to School Night with Skyview and the Seattle Storm
September 7 – 7:00pm – Key Arena
Watch great basketball
Have fun with other Skyview students and families
Support Skyview
Welcome message on the Jumbo Tron at Key Arena
FREE Storm lunch box for the first 3,000 fans at the Arena on September 7
$5 of each purchase will be donated back to Skyview’s ASB to fund our afternoon
activity bus program. Activity buses provide transportation home for Skyview
students who participate in after school clubs, sports, library study hall and other
activities.
To purchase your $20 ticket visit www.WNBA.com/storm/schoolnight.html.
For more information, see the attached flyer.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Are you available to help out at this year’s student store? We are in need of parent
volunteers to assist with cashiering at the store. We will provide training and
assistance. If you are available to work with us on August 28 for a 3 hour shift please
contact Diana as soon as possible at dalo@nsd.org.
NEW SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Our Skyview schedule will be as follows:
8:05am – 2:40pm
Wednesday - 8:05am to 1:05pm (* when early release)
*Note: Early release will only happen on weeks with five full school days, not during
weeks with holidays.
More information on the changes can be found at
http://www.nsd.org/2013collaborationsschedule.
SPORTS NEWS
1st Season Sports begin on September
Athletes will attend tryouts/practices Monday – Friday
The junior high sports program includes both cut and non-cut sports and students
must have all paperwork turned in before attending the first practice or try-out each
season. Sports paperwork is available at the Skyview and BHS Offices and on the
district website athletics page. 9th graders wishing to participate in BHS sports will
want to contact Bothell High as soon as possible for details on their sports program.
1st Season (Sept-Oct)
Cross Country (B/G 7-9), Tennis (B 7-9), Volleyball (G 7-8), Soccer (G 7-9)
For 9th grade only @ BHS - Football, Golf, Swimming (G), Volleyball (G)
SCHOOL DRESS CODE
As you begin your back to school shopping, please keep in mind the
Skyview Dress Code
Student clothing is “work” clothing and should not disrupt or interfere with teaching or
learning. Student clothing may not show undergarments, inadequately covered chests,
midriff, buttocks or groin areas. Sleeveless shirt straps need to be at least 3-finger width.
Dresses, skirts and shorts may not be higher than 3” above the knee. Leggings, capri
leggings, jeggings and yoga pants must all be covered front and back. Obscene, sexual,
lewd, racist, sexist, gang, drug, alcohol, or tobacco related messages and objectionable
graphics may not be worn. Gang-related attire, including bandanas, may not be worn. Gangrelated insignia on the hair or body may not be exposed or visible. Any student wearing
clothing deemed as inappropriate school attire by school staff will be referred to the school
office and will receive progressive discipline.
ONLINE SALES
Did you know that you may now purchase school ASB items such as PE clothes
and planners, pay sports fees and more online using your credit card? Bring
your receipt to the Main Office to pick up your items.
Sign in at www.schoolsales.nsd.org using your Parent Assistant login
information. Acceptable credit cards are VISA, MasterCard and American
Express. There is a $1.95 convenience fee per transaction.
PTSA NEWS
All Skyview families are invited to our PTSA Welcome Back Ice Cream Social
on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 6p.m. at Skyview. We hope you will
consider joining us for this popular back to school event! At the event you will
have an opportunity to visit with friends, join PTSA and meet your new
executive team, and of course, eat ice cream. Your membership goes a long
way toward supporting PTSA events, activities and scholarships throughout the
school year.
Thanks so much for a wonderful year! We so appreciate each of you for the
time and talents you bring to our PTSA events and activities!
COMMUNITY SERVE DAY
August 24th from 9am – 1pm
Q: What’s this day all about?
A: Community SERVE Day brings together people in our community to serve the
teachers and students of our local schools. The projects include helping teachers set up
their classrooms for the fall and various improvements of the school grounds.
Volunteers may be cleaning, organizing, decoration, painting, making copies- whatever
is needed.
Q: How do I sign up?
A: Check out pictures and video from past years and sign up at
communityserveday.org.
This is our 5th year, and we’re looking forward to
serving even more teachers this August!
SKYVIEW CONTACTS
Important School Phone Numbers and Email:
Main School Office
408-6800
jgarrett@nsd.org
ASB and Athletics
408-6803
dalo@nsd.org
Attendance Office
408-6810
vmadsen@nsd.org
School Registrar
408-6818
Health Room
408-6806
lalbrecht@nsd.org
Kitchen
408-6808
nratanapintha@nsd.org
Transportation
408-7900
cskillingstad@nsd.org
Skyview Web Site
www.nsd.org/skyview
District Web Site
www.nsd.org
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