A High Performing School for the New Millennium
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Academic Rigor * Relevant to the Real-World * Relationships in Small Learning Communities
2552 N. Maple
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734)994-6515
Principal: Sulura Jackson
jacksons@aaps.k12.mi.us
Skyline High School
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Feb 19 2010
This is a reminder that Skyline High School freshman Carmen Flesher will be the featured soloist (violin) with the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra this Sunday, February 21st at 3:30pm at Washtenaw Community College's Towsley Auditorium. She will be performing Pablo de Sarasate's Carmen Fantasy. The Towsley Auditorium is located on East Huron River Drive in a building directly across from the emergency entrance to St. Joseph Hospital in Ypsilanti. Below are directions, and the concert poster. There will be a reception immediately following the concert. We hope to see you there! Dave Flesher and Carol Gagliardi Washtenaw and U.S. 23, Exit 37A, Washtenaw Ave. Take U.S. 23 North to exit 37A east (Washtenaw Avenue/Ypsilanti). Take Washtenaw toward Ypsilanti several lights, about two miles. At Golfside, turn left (north). As Golfside passes Clark Street, it will become Huron River Drive. You will want to turn left at the first driveway, which is directly across from the St. Joseph's EMERGENCY sign. Turn left into the driveway on your left, and it will lead you directly to the Morris Lawrence Building, where Towsley Auditorium is located. Geddes and U.S. 23, Exit 39, Geddes Road Take U.S. 23 South to exit 39 (Geddes Road). At the end of the off-ramp, turn left at traffic signal and drive on east Geddes Road for 1/2 mile to Dixboro Road. Turn right on to Dixboro Road and drive south 1/2 mile to Huron River Drive. Turn left and drive east on Huron River Drive for approximately 1/4 mile to the Washtenaw Community College entrance on right. For Morris Lawrence Building, continue on Huron River Drive around the bend to ML on the right. Here is a link to an article about the concert in AnnArbor.com: http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/yso-ages-and-stages-preview/ |
Feb 17 2010
Listen up Skyline Students, Staff, and Families! On Thursday February 18, 2010 our very own Skyline Full Orchestra will participate in Orchestra Night. This free concert features all middle school and high school orchestras in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District. The concert will begin at 7:00 PM at Hill Auditorium. Please come out and support Skyline's first full orchestra. Andrea Cowper Director of Orchestras Skyline High School Ann Arbor Public Schools |
Feb 10 2010
Skyline High School Theatre auditions for the spring production of You Can't Take It with You will be March 1 and 2 from 3:00 pm till 5:00 pm in the experimental theatre --room C204. Callbacks will be on Tuesday March 4th at 3:00 pm. Performance dates are April 23, 24, 25, 2010. Interested students should pick-up audition packets and parent permission slips in their SLC office. Scripts will be available for 24 hr check out from Mrs. Roberts --room C204 Anne-Marie Roberts Lead Skyline Visual,Performing and Applied Arts Skyline High School Ann Arbor , Michigan robertsa@aaps.k12.mi.us |
Feb 8 2010
Good News from Skyline Graphics: Johnnette Johnston won 1st place in the high school division for her 2010 NAAPID poster. She received a $200 savings bond for 1st place. Johnette is a freshman at Skyline and she designed the poster in her graphics I class. Congratulations Johnette! |
Feb 8 2010
Reminder: Magnet Applications must be received by your Skyline SLC office by this Friday, February 12th. The application can be downloaded by following this link: http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/skyline.home/files/magnet_application_2010-2011.pdf |
Jan 31 2010
Skyline High School’s production of The Midnight Caller by Horton Foote received a rating of One at the MIFA district festival Friday, January 29th. The One rating qualified the production to compete in the Regional festival to be held on February 13th. Individual awards were handed out for the following: Superior: -Sound design and execution, Leo Robertson -Acting, Angie Goulet and Richa Saran -Backstage wardrobe crew, Kendra Bennett, Brittany Roulo, Zorica Baka Excellent: -Acting Ensemble, Hannah Steinberg, Nate Wegryn, Seth Bear, Rachel Parker, Lior Appel-Kraut, Angie Goulet, Richa Saran -Set Construction, Brian Farrell, Betsy Mansfield, Kate Topham, Brittany Roluo,Heather Jue-Wong, Jonathan Jue-Wong, Tobis Mederer, Leo Robertson -Costume Design, Emma Griffith -Management Crew, Freida Steiner, Molly Brook Outstanding Crew Member: Tobias Mederer Public performances of The Midnight Caller will be Friday, February 5th and Saturday February 6th at 7:30 pm. |
Jan 29 2010
With your student's progress report you received information and a permission form for your student to participate in the Photovoice Project. This project is student-based research using photography as a means of communication. Students will take photos of their school experiences and discuss them in groups, sharing their thoughts and feelings about those experiences. We hope to be able to learn from our students more about their experiences and use this information to shape our work as educators. If your student is interested in participating, please sign the permission form and return have them return it to their first hour teacher by Fri., Feb. 5. Download more information and the permission slip here: http://bit.ly/aJkW3A If you have questions please contact Ms. Pat Jenkins at: jenkinsp@aaps.k12.mi.us |
Jan 27 2010
Celebration of Excellence Update: Due to a scheduling conflict Skyline Teacher, Beth Bernacki will be honored at the March 10 board meeting, 7:00 pm - downtown Library. |
Jan 26 2010
Sara Aeschbach 734-994-2234 aeschbac@aaps.k12.mi.us Community Education & Recreation (Rec&Ed) will be moving to Pioneer High effective February 2, 2010. The department will be located in the “E” Wing of the building, which is accessible off of S. Seventh St. Visitors will use the new separate entrance near the tennis courts, which will be well marked with a large rooftop sign. There will be a drop box available 24/7 by the entrance, for those dropping off registrations. In preparation for the move, Rec&Ed will be closed beginning Thursday, January 28 and will re-open in the new facilities at Pioneer on Tuesday, February 2. |
Jan 21 2010
Notable News: Skyline Social Studies teacher, Beth Bernacki has been selected as a recipient for the Ann Arbor Public Schools' Celebration of Excellence Award. She will be recognized at the 2-3-2010 Board Meeting. Congratulations Beth! |
Jan 19 2010
Parent Needs Assessment The District would like your assistance in determining the importance of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Counseling Department programs and services that would best meet the needs of your student. Please complete the online survey and check each statement as to how important it is to you as the parent/guardian. The window for completing the survey will be January 11 through February 19, 2010. http://www.a2schools.org/counselingsurvey/home |
Jan 14 2010
Save The Date: Monday, February 8th from 5:30 - 8:30pm. The Seventh Annual NAAPID at Night will be held at Skyline High School. Enjoy the showcase of student talent, support students, and obtain valuable resource information. For more information regarding the National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) follow this link: http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/skyline.home/naapid |
Jan 8 2010
Clarification Skyline's Curriculum Night on January 13, is for incoming 9th grade students and families who are: Districted to attend Skyline High Interested in open enrollment (more information) Currently attending private school or are home schooled |
Jan 8 2010
Curriculum Night at Skyline High School January 13, 2010 5 pm ~ 9 pm Agenda 5 pm Guided Tours of Building 6 pm Guided Tours of Building 6 pm Information session for nonpublic school and new to AAPS students and parents 7 pm Information meeting for ALL students and parents 8 pm Breakout sessions For more information visit: http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/skyline.home/curriculum_night |
Jan 8 2010
The University of Michigan, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2010 Symposium information: MLK Children & Youth Program: A day filled with creativity, dialogue, fun & entertainment for students in grades K-12. Download the flyer with more information here: http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/skyline.home/files/MLK_Children_and_Youth_Flyer_2010.jpg ____ News from the Parent Advisory Committee for Special Education in Ann Arbor Public Schools: Want to learn more about the reading interventions Read 180 and System 44? Come to our upcoming workshop on with Chuck Hatt: What is Read 180? What is System 44? Download the PDF here: http://instruction.aaps.k12.mi.us/aapac/PACworkshopREAD180.pdf Visit the Parent Advisory Committee for Special Education’s website at: http://instruction.aaps.k12.mi.us/aapac/ |
Jan 4 2010
Open Enrollment Information Skyline High School 9th Grade 2010-2011 This enrollment form is designed for students who reside within the Ann Arbor Public School districted area, but live outside of the Skyline High School boundaries. Parents and/or Guardians of students interested in attending Skyline starting in 9th grade, in the Fall of 2010, should complete and submit this form by February 12, 2010. Admission to Skyline High School is based on: 1. Grade - Admission is for 2010 9th graders ONLY. 2. District Residency Requirement – Applicants must meet the district’s residency requirements at the time that this form is submitted. 3. Space Available – There are 125 open enrollment seats. If more than 125 students apply, a lottery will be held for the available seats. Application Process: - Open Enrollment Forms will be available starting January 5, 2010 at each AAPS Middle School as well as on-line at a2skyline.org. Enrollment forms will be accepted through February 12, 2010. One form per student will be accepted and must be submitted via U.S. Mail or dropped off in the General Office at Skyline High School, 2552 N. Maple Rd. Open Enrollment Process: - The 125 students who will be part of the third 9th grade class at Skyline High School will need to confirm their seat by March 5, 2010. Once students confirm their seats, Skyline High Counselors will visit students at their middle schools for course registration at Skyline High School. For more information and to download the enrollment form please follow this link: http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/skyline.home/open_enrollment_2010-2011 |
Dec 18 2009
Please join our NEW Skyline PTSO email list BY DECEMBER 31st by visiting: http://www.bigtent.com/groups/skyline Then click on the “sign up” link. Once you submit your name and email address, you will receive an email from BigTent with a link and instructions for completing the rest of the sign up process. While completing the sign up process, you will be asked for your preferences regarding the contact info you’d like published in the Skyline Directory. You can have us publish whatever contact info (phone numbers, email addresses, postal address, etc) you wish. You will also be asked about your volunteer preferences. In signing up for our email list, you will receive the monthly PTSO newsletter and other Skyline reminders and event notifications. Your contact info will also be listed in our upcoming Skyline Directory (subject to the preferences you express during sign up). PLEASE NOTE: If you currently receive our emails via last year’s Yahoo Group, you must sign up for this new BigTent group in order to continue to receive our emails as we will be transitioning away from the Yahoo Group at the end of 2009. You also won’t be listed in the directory unless you sign up for this BigTent group. IN ORDER TO BE LISTED IN THIS YEAR’S SKYLINE DIRECTORY, YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR THE EMAIL LIST AND PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT PREFERENCES BY DECEMBER 31st. PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY !!! If you have questions, please contact Brian Mielewski at brianmgoblue@yahoo.com |
Dec 14 2009
Dear Skyline Friends and Family, Don't miss out on this opportunity to commemorate your student's high school experience! Buy a 2009-2010 yearbook today! You can order online at www.jostensyearbook.com or turn in a hard copy of the completed order form (available online at a2skyline.org or at any school office) c/o Kristal Jaaskelainen Skyline Yearbook Advisor. Last year's books sold out completely so be sure to order now. Additionally, we're running a special "Sponsor a Student Yearbook" promotion. For the discounted rate of $40 (+tax) you can sponsor a yearbook for a student unable to afford his/her own. If you have a student in mind, simply fill out an order form with the name of the student you would like to sponsor and note "Sponsored Book" at the top of the form. Want to sponsor but not to a specific student? Just fill out a form with no name listed, "Sponsored Book" at the top, and return to the office c/o Kristal Jaaskelainen Skyline Yearbook Advisor. Unfortunately, sponsored books cannot be ordered online. A lucky student will be gifted your book on distribution day! Thank you for your support and email any questions to Kristal Jaaskelainen at jaaskela@aaps.k12.mi.us. |
Dec 14 2009
Dear Parents and Guardians, Visit online at http://news.a2schools.org to view the most recent edition of the AAPSNews. Featured in this edition: * Public invited to participate in budget meetings * Project helps storm water, improves Pioneer grounds * Bagel sale raises money for reading at Carpenter Elementary * A2ties group welcomes exchange students in high school * Adult Ed, ESL serve many around the Ann Arbor district (plus a visit to an ESL classroom) * NPR reporter speaks to students at Community High * School bells: Forsythe 2nd, Tappan 3rd in competition |
Dec 11 2009
OPENING NIGHT FOR BOYS BASKETBALL Friday Dec 11 Staff, friendly reminder to come out and see the boys basketball games this Friday, our first game of the year. Freshmen start at 5:30. JV starts at 7:00pm. We are playing Allen Park Cabrini. These are the only home games in December. Thanks for your support! Coach Lovelace |
