Skyview News
Monthly Newsletter from Skyview Junior High School
DECEMBER 2013
PLEASE READ THIS SPECIAL WINTER NEWSLETTER FOR
INFORMATION ABOUT:
 How to know when school is canceled or delayed due to weather
 What the Skyview late start schedule be
 What to do if your child will miss school for vacation or illness
DISTRICT SNOW AND ICE BULLETIN
Emergencies such as inclement weather, power outages and bad road conditions can
alter school schedules and affect bus transportation. The decision to close or delay
schools is made by the superintendent as early as possible, usually around 5:30 a.m.
Please update your contact information (telephone and email addresses)
with Skyview so you can receive this important information. Early
dismissals will occur only if a delay in dismissal significantly increases hazards. In the
event an early dismissal is required, it is important that you have a plan for your
child(ren).
The decision to close schools or delay start times will be announced on
www.schoolreport.org and most radio and television stations. Families will be
notified using the district's automated telephone messaging service. You may also call
the district information line at 425.408.6001, beginning at 6 a.m., for school closure
information.
Emergency make-up days will be added to the end of the school year.
If “Northshore School District #417” is not mentioned during the newscast, it
means schools are open, with buses operating as normally as possible. If Northshore
is mentioned, one of the following situations will be announced:
1. “2 hours late, normal bus routes” means:
• Buses start 2 hours late on normal routes
• All partial programs cancelled
• No half-day kindergarten (a.m., p.m.), Sorenson ECC, preschool/pre-k or Head
Start • No out-of-district transportation
• No elementary band/orchestra, zero-period, satellite or ninth grade classes at the
high schools
• No after-school athletics or activity trips
• All-day and extended-day kindergarten operate on the elementary schedule
2. “2 hours late, snow bus routes” means:
• Buses start 2 hours late on snow routes (www.nsd.org/nsdtransportation)
• All partial programs cancelled
• No half-day kindergarten (a.m., p.m.), Sorenson ECC, preschool/pre-k
• No out-of-district transportation
• No elementary band/orchestra, zero-period, satellite or ninth grade classes at the
high schools
• No after-school athletics or activity trips • All-day and extended-day kindergarten operate on the elementary schedule
3. “On time, snow bus routes” means:
• Buses start at normal time on snow routes (www.nsd.org/nsdtransportation)
4. “Closed” means:
• All district schools closed
• No after-school/evening activities, athletics or band/orchestra
Snow bus route locations are available online, www.nsd.org/nsdtransportation, or by
contacting the Transportation Department, 425.408,7900. Changing conditions may cause the district to alter the status of school. Listen to radio
and television for the latest information.
SKYVIEW LATE-START SCHEDULE
Skyview students taking any classes at Bothell High will NOT attend Bothell High
classes when Skyview has a 2 hour late schedule.
Our Skyview schedule will be as follows on a late start day
Period
1
2
3
Start
End
10:05 10:40
10:45 11:20
11:25 12:05
1st lunch
4
5
12:10
12:45
1:25
12:40
1:20
2:00
4
2nd
lunch
5
12:10
12:45
12:50
1:25
1:20
2:00
4
5
3rd
lunch
12:10
12:50
12:45
1:25
1:30
2:00
6
2:05
2:40
VACATION ATTENDANCE REMINDERS
VACATIONS AND EXTENDED ABSENCES: It is important to schedule family trips
during school breaks whenever possible, as students miss valuable classroom
instruction and lab time when class is missed. Yet we realize emergencies and other
family issues arise, so please pre-arrange absences as soon as you know that your
student will be missing school by sending a signed note to the attendance office in
advance.
If a student will be missing more than 5 school days, an absence contract must be
completed in advance, signed by the teachers and the student to serve as an
agreement for completing missed assignments and course work. Absence contract
forms are available in the Attendance /Counseling office. Parents/guardians must also
notify the attendance office of the dates the student will be absent as well.
EARLY DISMISSALS: Send a note signed by parents/guardians on the day the
student will be leaving school early, to be turned in to the Attendance Office upon
arrival at school. Your student will be excused and receive a hall pass for
the early dismissal.
Note - students will not be excused from class during the last 15 minutes
of school without a pre-arrangement.
Any questions or to report an absence, please contact Vicki Madsen, Attendance
Office Secretary at 425-408-6810.
USTED HABLA ESPANOL
If you have questions about Skyview and prefer to speak in Spanish, please call our
Spanish Message Line: 425-408-6875
Si tiene alguna pregunta referente a Skyview y prefiere hacerla en español llame a
nuestra línea al numero 425-408-6875 y deje un mensaje.
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
cskillingstad@nsd.org
Health Room
408-6806
lalbrecht@nsd.org
Kitchen
408-6808
nratanapintha@nsd.org
Transportation
408-7900
Skyview Web Site
www.nsd.org/skyview
District Web Site
www.nsd.org
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