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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May 28 2010
Skyline will be hosting physicals on Wed, June 2nd, in our Auxiliary gym from 6:30-8pm |
May 25 2010
The Parent University Presents Horacio Sanchez "What Every Parent Should Know" Wednesday, June 2, 2010 6:00 - 8:00 PM The Bryant Community Center 3 West Eden Court Ann Arbor, MI 48108 There is one thing that determines if your child and you will be successful. It controls who we are, what we do, and even the ability to change. It determines if you are in control or being controlled, if you feel safe or threatened, and even if you win or lose. There are no exceptions, it applies to everyone. Parents love their children and want what is best for them. Every parent should know this one thing and teach their child how they can be successful. Childcare is available (please RSVP) dinner will be served! Important to RSVP: www.bryantdirector@gmail.com or phone directly: 734.477.0292 (Derrick Miller) Additional information and a printable flyer is available at: http://instruction.aaps.k12.mi.us/files/siss/parentu_sanchez6210.pdf Horacio Sanchez is President and CEO of Resiliency Inc., an organization which applies brain-based science and best practice research to a framework that helps agencies learn how to accomplish reform and to implement it in order to achieve identified goals and outcomes. Mr. Sanchez did his graduate work at Duke University and holds degrees of Masters of Education and Masters of Psychology. Mr. Sanchez is utilizing his training as an educator and clinician toward the education and treatment of children with severe emotional disorders. His approaches are not only based on sound scientific research but have been the foundations of his award winning mental health and educational programs. Please join us! L. D. Simpson, Administrator Student Intervention and Support Services SISS Contact: 734.994.2318, Ext. 52138 |
May 19 2010
Skyline High School Theatre presents The Apple Tree. Best known for their oft-revived Fiddler On The Roof and She Loves Me, The Apple Tree benefits from Jerry Bock’s catchy, melodic tunes and Sheldon Harnick’s clever, witty lyrics. The first act is based on Mark Twain's The Diary of Adam and Eve; the second act is based on Frank R. Stockton's The Lady or the Tiger?; the third act is based on Jules Feiffer's Passionella. Together, all three stories ask the age-old conundrum, Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it! Performances will be in Skyline’s Experimental Theatre May 21 - 22 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are 8.00 for adults and 6.00 students/seniors and can be purchased at the door or at http://showtix4u.com |
May 19 2010
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE, PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW, AND SUBMIT YOUR CHECKS TO MRS. MCKINNEY-KING IN THE INTEGRITY SLC OFFICE ON THE 3RD FLOOR BY TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010 AT 2:45PM. CONTRIBUTIONS MADE AFTER THIS TIME WILL NEED TO GO DIRECTLY TO PEACE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. THANKS, KENITRA WEBSTER, MSW, SSW Skyline High School --- Hello all, As many of you may know by now Rose Jackson the mother of Tynisha (Roberto Clemente), Tynella (Skyline High School), Terry (Forsythe Middle School), and Tory (Bach Elementary) suffered a massive stroke approx 14 days ago. She passed away this weekend at University of Michigan Medical Center and we are all sadden by this lost to these wonderful children and our community. She did not have any life insurance to our knowledge. From the day Mrs. Jackson fell ill we have gotten calls from the staff of the different schools that the children attend asking how they or their schools could assist. We are currently accepting contributions on behalf of the Jackson Family to help defray the cost of burial and other immediate family needs. If any of your staff or school families wish to assist they can make checks payable to “Peace Neighborhood Center” and in the memo section state “On Behalf of the Jackson Family”. All funds will be exclusively used to bury Mrs. Jackson and to benefit her children. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or clarifications. Bonnie Billups, Jr. Executive Director Peace Neighborhood Center 1111 N. Maple Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (o)734.662.3564 (f)734.662.8589 http://www.peaceneighborhoodcenter.org |
May 19 2010
Hello all, As many of you may know by now Rose Jackson the mother of Tynisha (Roberto Clemente), Tynella (Skyline High School), Terry (Forsythe Middle School), and Tory (Bach Elementary) suffered a massive stroke approx 14 days ago. She passed away this weekend at University of Michigan Medical Center and we are all sadden by this lost to these wonderful children and our community. She did not have any life insurance to our knowledge. From the day Mrs. Jackson fell ill we have gotten calls from the staff of the different schools that the children attend asking how they or their schools could assist. We are currently accepting contributions on behalf of the Jackson Family to help defray the cost of burial and other immediate family needs. If any of your staff or school families wish to assist they can make checks payable to “Peace Neighborhood Center” and in the memo section state “On Behalf of the Jackson Family”. All funds will be exclusively used to bury Mrs. Jackson and to benefit her children. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or clarifications. Bonnie Billups, Jr. Executive Director Peace Neighborhood Center 1111 N. Maple Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (o)734.662.3564 (f)734.662.8589 http://www.peaceneighborhoodcenter.org |
May 14 2010
"Skyline Yearbook Final Sale! There are only a handful of books left for purchase. Ensure your student has a Yearbook to sign with a purchase today. Final yearbook purchases can be made online at www.jostensyearbook.com or fill out a form, available in any Skyline office, and pay by check made out to Skyline High School. All orders or questions should be directed to Kristal Jaaskelainen at jaaskela@aaps.k12.mi.us. Books are $50 plus tax and can no longer be personalized. Any book purchased our day of distribution will cost $60. Save money and buy now!" |
May 13 2010
AnnArbor.com is hosting an important panel discussion about bullying on May 20th at 7pm, 301 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. We wanted to encourage you to share information about this event. For complete details, click on the link below. http://www.annarbor.com/events/bullying-panel-discussion/ |
May 11 2010
Skyline and Pioneer students participated in the Special Olympics on Tuesday May 4th, 2010. Skyline students in Ms. Edwards’ class participated in the Special Olympics Springs Games this year for the first time ever and although only 3 of the students from the class competed, they still brought home ALL of the following awards: Ist place for wheelchair slalom races; 2nd place for wheelchair slalom races; 1st place for wheelchair obstacle course race; 2nd place for the wheelchair obstacle course race; 1st place for the 100 yard wheelchair dash -Class A; 1st place for the 100 yard wheelchair dash-Class B; 2nd place for wheelchair softball throw; 3rd place for wheelchair softball throw; 2nd place for standing softball throw; and 1st place for the 50 Yard running dash. |
Apr 27 2010
“In March all Skyline French students participated in the French National Test given at Skyline. This is a timed achievement exam given yearly throughout the U.S, which tests students’ listening, reading and writing skills in the French language. Mesdames Kappler and Clyne hope that you will join them in congratulating their students on the outstanding results they achieved on this national exam.” https://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/skyline.home/national_test_-_french |
Apr 25 2010
At Skyline, we believe that a student’s attire and mindset are directly related and a student who is appropriately attired for school is also more apt to be mentally prepared to do school work. Inappropriate attire worn to school causes a disruption in our students’ learning environment and must be avoided at all cost. Our goal is to be proactive and avoid having to ask parents to bring alternative attire to the school for their son or daughter by asking that you discuss the seven statements listed below that outline what is NOT appropriate for school. 1. Undergarments should NOT be visible at any time. 2. Shirts and/or tops should not expose excessive cleavage or the midriff area in the front or back. 3. All tops should have straps that are at least TWO inches wide. 4. No see through or clothing with holes that expose skin. 5. No hoodies may be worn in the school building. 6. When a student stands with arms straight down by their sides, the bottom of their shorts, skirts, and/or dresses should reach their fingertips or below. 7. Slacks and shorts should be belted at the waist to prevent sagging below the waistline. We are asking for your assistance in making sure that our students are both physically and mentally prepared to be successful at Skyline each and every day. For more information and a PowerPoint presentation: http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/skyline.home/appropriate_attire |
Apr 20 2010
Skyline HS Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize winning play You Can't Take It with You April 23 & 24 at 7:30 pm and April 25 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students / seniors and can be purchased at http://showtix4u.com or at the door the night of the performance. |
Apr 16 2010
All friends of Skyline athletics are invited to the 1st annual Skyline sports charity dinner and dance! Friday, May 21, 2010 at 7 p.m. Polo Fields Country Club Grand Ballroom and Patio For more information please visit: http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/skyline.home/charity_dinner-dance |
Mar 26 2010
Soar into Skyline Freshman Orientation for the class of 2014 - May 22nd, 2010, 3-5pm. More information at: http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/skyline.home/soar_into_skyline |
Mar 22 2010
On Saturday March 20, 2010 the Skyline High School Full Orchestra participated in the MSBOA District 12 Band and Orchestra Festival. The Orchestra performed for three judges in the performance room and one judge in the sight reading room. On stage the group performed Sinfonia No. 8 by Mendelssohn, L'Arlesienne Suite No. 1 by Bizet, and Danse Bacchanale by Saint-Saens. The group is judged on Tone, Intonation, Rhythm, Technique, and Interpretation in the performance area. All three judges gave the full orchestra a 1 rating (Superior). In the Sight reading room the orchestra is judged on the following areas on a piece that they have never seen before. The orchestra also received a 1 rating in sight reading. This gave the Skyline High School full orchestra an overall rating of 1. MSBOA ratings range from a 1being Superior, 2 being excellent, 3 being Good, 4 being Fair, and 5 being poor. Congratulations to the Skyline High School Full Orchestra for receiving a 1 (superior) rating. |
Mar 22 2010
Skyline Friends, Skyline Basketball is hosting a 3-on-3 tournament for middle school and elementary school boys and girls on Saturday March 27th. The event is called SKYLINE MADNESS. All information is on the attached handout and all information can also be found on the website: http://skyline2.aaps.k12.mi.us/lovelace/Lovelace_Web_Page/Skyline_Basketball.html If you know of kids who would like to participate, please pass this on to them. Team registrations must be in to the Skyline Athletic Office by Wednesday March 24th at 4pm. We are looking forward to a very fun event. Thanks for your support. Coach Lovelace Skyline Basketball |
Mar 19 2010
Come experience the award-winning choirs perform in our annual Choral Cavalcade North. The performance features the choirs of Skyline High School and Forsythe Middle School. Tuesday, March 23, at 7:00pm in the Skyline High School Auditorium More information is available at: http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/skyline.vocal/choral_cavalcade |
Mar 17 2010
Reminder 9th grade students: Course request forms must be completed and turned in to your 3rd term science teacher by March 23rd. |
Mar 5 2010
Hi there, I want to let you know about a few of opportunities coming up next week for parents and students. The first is a free workshop this Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Ann Arbor Downtown Library called -Get A Job 101- and it is geared toward high school students. More information can be seen at this link: http://www.aadl.org/events/list/0/38. Another is being hosted by Ann Arbor Public Schools, Parent University. Horacio Sanchez will be speaking on -Brain Science: the Magic of Resiliency in Children and Youth- from 3:30-6:30 p.m. next Thursday at the Preschool Center on Boardwalk. More information at: http://instruction.aaps.k12.mi.us/files/siss/parentu_sanchez.pdf And last but not least, there is a Transition Fair being held next Thursday (March 11) evening at Ann Arbor Academy (111 E. Mosley, Ann Arbor) from 7-9 p.m. I have attached a flyer for your information; there will be quite a few agencies providing information on their post-secondary services and programs for students with disabilities. I hope you are able to attend one of these events. Warm regards, Alexis H. Boyden , M.Ed. Teacher Consultant Department Chair Student Support Services Skyline High School |
Mar 2 2010
March is youth art and music month. Please see the Skyline website with the complete invitation to celebrate art & music in downtown Ann Arbor on March 28th. http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/skyline.home/art___music_month The following Skyline students have art on display in the windows of National City Bank on Main & Huron: THOMAS VAUGHN DILLON KIM SANCHEZ ABDULLAH BASIR ASHIN FAROKHRAM YOKO YAMASHITA MEGAN RIGNEY ANA SOPHIA MOREN TOM OLSEN JANE RADECKI MOLLY BROWN KELLY WINN MONICA YBARRA LEXUS NEWMAN CELINA STEAD JEEVA MUHIL JONAH LITROFF LANA HINOJOSA EMILY HARJU |
Feb 22 2010
The Magnet Lottery Results Are In! We are happy to have received over 150 applications for the Skyline High School Magnet Programs. Confirmation letters will be sent home. Your letter must be returned by March 5, 2010 to confirm acceptance. All students who applied but were not selected will be placed on a waiting list. Thank you to all who applied. http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/skyline.home/files/magnet_id_lottery_results_feb_2010.pdf |
