Skyview High School Weekly Bulletin
April 12 - 18, 2021
Parent Teacher Conferences
Hello Skyview Family!
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, April 15th from 2:30 - 7:30 PM; and Friday, April 16th from 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM.
All conferences must be scheduled through the Skyward Family Access system. Please click the link below for step-by-step instructions on how to schedule your student's conferences with each teacher.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SshVMyQux-9XsNmu0wXG32XEY08djPrV/view
All conferences will be on the Zoom platform. Your student's teachers will email a unique Zoom link that you will use to login to the conference meeting. The ability to schedule your conference time will end on Tuesday, April 13th at 11:59 PM; so, please be sure to schedule a time before the scheduler closes.Thank you.
Must be signed by student & parent and turned into the Attendance Office to pick up pass. Must have Student ID card. ID card can be printed in office.
BUS ROUTE CHANGES
Bus route changes | Cambios en las rutas de autobuses | Изменение маршрутов автобусов
Starting March 22nd - All morning high school buses will pick up riders 10 minutes later. The later pick-up schedule is closer to the starting time of school.
Please remember to check your bus routes as some have recently changed due to hybrid learning schedules. We keep these routes up-to-date on the district website.
Por favor, recuerde revisar las rutas de autobús (información sobre rutas de autobuses en este enlace bus routes) ya que ha habido cambios en algunas rutas recientemente debido al inicio de las clases híbridas. Las rutas de autobús se mantienen actualizadas en la pagina web del distrito.
Пожалуйста, не забудьте проверить маршруты школьных автобусов (bus routes) , поскольку некоторые из них недавно изменились в связи с переходом на гибридное обучение. Мы постоянно обновляем информацию о маршрутах на вебсайте школьного района.
Calendar Information
Monday, April 12th
Daily Hybrid & Remote Schedule (Grades 9-12 Cohort A @ Skyview)
Click HERE for the Hybrid Schedule by Lunch
Period 0 @ 6:40-7:25 am
Period 1 @ 7:30-9:05 am
1st Lunch @ 9:15-9:45
Late Period 2 @ 9:55-11:25 am
Split Period 2 @ 9:15-10:00 am
“Split Lunch” or 2nd Lunch @ 10:05-10:35 am
Split Period 2 @ 10:40-11:25 am
Early Period 2 @ 9:15-10:50 am
- “Late Lunch” or 3rd Lunch: 10:55-11:25 am
- Period 3 @ 11:35 am - 1:05 pm
- Period 7 @ 1:10-1:55 pm
- Teacher Family Contact Time, Independent Student Work, Office Hours @ 1:05-2:05 pm
Tech Support @ Skyview
Anime Virtual Club Meeting @ 2:10-3:00 pm - (email heidi.reese@vansd.org for link to Zoom Meeting)
DivCom Virtual Meeting @ 2:30 pm - (email meredith.wales@vansd.org for link to Zoom Meeting)
Tuesday, April 13th
Daily Hybrid & Remote Schedule (Grades 9-12 Cohort A @ Skyview)
Click HERE for the Hybrid Schedule by Lunch
Period 0 @ 6:40-7:25 am
Period 4 @ 7:30-9:05 am
1st Lunch @ 9:15-9:45
Late Period 5 @ 9:55-11:25 am
Split Period 5 @ 9:15-10:00 am
“Split Lunch” or 2nd Lunch @ 10:05-10:35 am
Split Period 5 @ 10:40-11:25 am
Early Period 5 @ 9:15-10:50 am
- “Late Lunch” or 3rd Lunch: 10:55-11:25 am
- Period 6 @ 11:35 am - 1:05 pm
- Period 7 @ 1:10-1:55 pm
- Teacher Family Contact Time, Independent Student Work, Office Hours @ 1:05-2:05 pm
Tech Support @ Skyview
Climate & Culture Meeting @ 6:45-7:15 am
JV Cheer Practice - Commons @ 1:30-3:30 pm
Wrestling Practice - Wrestling Room @ 1:30-9:00 pm
DECA Virtual Meeting @ 2:10 pm (email Meleea.Miller@vansd.org for link to Zoom Meeting)
Girls Wrestling team is leading team building and mental strength-building @ 3:30 - 4:00! Please email tori.sharpe@vansd.org for info!
Cheer Practice - Commons @ 3:30-5:30 pm
SVMPA Virtual Board Meeting @ 6:00-7:00 pm
StormBots - 600 Wing @ 6:00-9:00 pm
Wednesday, April 14th
Daily Remote Schedule
Family Contact Time, Independent Study Work, Office Hours @ 7:30-9:00 am
Period 1 @ 9:00-9:30 am
Period 2 @ 9:30-10:00 am
Period 3 @ 10:00-10:30 am
Independent Work 2 10:30-11:00 am
Lunch @ 11:00-11:30 am
Independent Work 11:30-12:00 pm
Period 4 @ 12:00-12:30 pm
Period 5 @ 12:30-1:00 pm
Period 6 @ 1:00-1:30 pm
Family Contact Time, Independent Study Work, Office Hours 1:30-2:05 pm
Tech Support @ Skyview
Wrestling Practice - Wrestling Room @ 1:30-9:00 pm
Cheer Practice - Commons @ 3:30-5:30 pm
StormBots - 600 Wing @ 6:00-9:00 pm
Thursday, April 15th
2-Hr Early Release Schedule - Virtual Parent Conferences
Daily Hybrid & Remote Schedule (Grades 9-12 Cohort B @ Skyview
Period 0 @ 6:50-7:25 am
Period 1 @ 7:30-8:40 am
1st Lunch @ 8:50-9:20
Late Period 2 @ 9:30-10:45 am
Split Period 2 @ 8:50-9:30 am
“Split Lunch” or 2nd Lunch @ 9:35-10:05 am
Split Period 2 @ 10:10-10:45 am
Early Period 2 @ 8:50-10:05 am
- “Late Lunch” or 3rd Lunch: 10:15-10:45 am
- Period 3 @ 10:55-12:05 pm
- Period 7 @ 12:10-12:45 pm
Tech Support @ Skyview
Virtual Parent Conferences @ 2:30-7:30 pm
Wrestling Practice - Wrestling Room @ 1:30-9:00 pm
Speech and Debate Practice @ 2:30-4:30 pm. Email Erin.Annis@vansd.org for the Zoom invitation.
Math Team Virtual Meeting - 2:30-3:30 pm. Email Mahenrika.Malixi@vansd.org for zoom link.
Cheer Practice - Commons @ 3:30-5:30 pm
StormBots - 600 Wing @ 6:00-9:00 pm
Friday, April 16th
No School - Virtual Parent Conferences
Virtual Parent Conferences - 7:30-10:30 am
Senior Grad Order Pick Up from Herff Jones - Drive through parking lot @ 1:00-4:00 pm
Wrestling Practice - Wrestling Room @ 1:30-9:00 pm
Saturday, April 17th
Wrestling Practice - Wrestling Room @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Girls Swimming - 4:00 pm @ Cascade
Upcoming Events
April 12-30 - SMT Magnet Applications Open
April 19-30 - Spirit Week
May 3 - Out of District Boundary Transfers Accepted at District Office
Current Skyview students and incoming students are all encouraged to apply to Skyview's Science, Math, and Technology Magnet program. Click HERE to apply!
Second round of applications open April 12th - April 30th.
You can get more information about the magnet program at Skyview.VanSD.org/SMT or visit our Open House Link at:
https://sites.google.com/vansd.net/skyviewhighschoolvirtualmagnet
Current SMT students are already registered and do not have to re-apply.
Special Education Parent Collaboration Series
We have an exciting opportunity coming up to partner with families through a parent collaboration series. The series will be held once a month via zoom. The intention of the series is to support families and caregivers of secondary aged students who receive special education services. Our goal of the series is to help families work through barriers and collaborate on positive outcomes with a focus on supporting students beyond school.
February 10th:
March 10th:
April 14th:
May 12th:
Here is the direct registration link for families:
https://vansd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIld-GuqTspGtAK0rHHQ2JMioislawFgQMX
Good news! The 2021 yearbook is finally able to be pre-ordered. Our district has negotiated to make the price of the book only $30 for this year! You still have a chance to pre-order yours until April 26th! This is the yearbook you will show your kids when you say "I made it through the 20-21 pandemic!"
There are 2 ways to purchase:
1. ONLINE. Just log onto the Vancouver School District Payment Website: https://wa-vancouver.intouchreceipting.com/. The username will be your students’ 6-digit ID number proceeded by 3-zeros (i.e. 000XXXXXX). The password is your students’ last name ALL CAPS. Then you just click on your students’ name when it comes up and go from there. Questions? Call the Business Office from 7:30-2:00 weekdays at (360) 313-4225.
2. IN PERSON. You can visit Skyview from 7:30-2:00 and pre-order a yearbook in the Business Office. All visitors are required to wear a mask and follow social distancing protocols.
Want to be sure you are in the yearbook? Check our website https://skyviewhsyearbook.weebly.com/ for fun surveys and other information.
Thanks for your support!
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Attendance matters during remote learning!
Students are in attendance when they attend class, make contact with a teacher, access Canvas within 24 hours on school days, or attend their class Zoom sessions that are posted on their teachers respective Canvas pages.
To excuse an absence, you can call 360-313-4220, email skyview.attendance@vansd.org or enter the absence in your Family Access account. You have 3 days to excuse an absence.
Excusable reasons - Health Care Appointment, Illness, Family Activity, Family Emergency, Pre-Arranged Absence. You can check Skyward Parent Access to see what class is marked Unexcused.
Students who are attending classes at Skyview must check out at the Attendance Office before leaving skyview for the absence to be excused. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence.
In order for your student NOT to be marked absent for a period -
A- attend ZOOM class; and/or
B- log on to CANVAS for class that day; and/or
C- connect with the teacher
Tech Help for Students & Families
Technology Information for Families
Canvas parent accounts: How to create an account (this is also on the WeLearn site under resources)
If parents do not have an email account: Need an email?
Access to Skyward -
New To District or never accessed Skyward: https://vansd.org/registering-for-school/
Need help resetting a parent password? Click the "Forgot User Name/Password link" on the Skyward link on Vansd.org. Type your email address and it will send a reset link.
VPS New Program - The Office of the Education Ombuds
Vancouver Public Schools has a new program to offer to the students and families of the district. The Office of the Education Ombuds works with students, families, schools, and the community through the discipline process to resolve conflicts, build supportive partnerships, and foster collaboration so that every student can engage in a valuable educational experience within Vancouver Public Schools. The ombuds will provide confidential and unbiased guidance, resources, information, and support when parents need assistance navigating the student discipline process or a conflict exists within a discipline matter.
If you have concerns about your child’s experience within the discipline process, please reach out to the Education Ombuds, Rachel Cason. The ombuds is here to help you navigate the district’s processes and procedures as well as provide you with the assistance you may need in resolving conflicts specific to student discipline.
The Education Ombuds, Rachel Cason, can be reached at rachel.cason@vansd.org or 360-313-1340.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to me. Thank you.
Student Support Options
Click the links below to learn more:
- New Counselor Website! Our counselors have put together a new website to help you find resources. Our website covers topics such as social emotional support, college and career information, and academic resources.
- Student Advocacy Mentors
- Storm 9 - Freshmen Peer Mentoring Program
- Intervention Class
- Family Community Resources
- VPS Family Community Resource Center
- Special Services Resources
- C-Tran Youth Opportunity Pass Application
- Free & Reduced Lunch Applications: (English, Spanish, Russian)
- Grab & Go Meals
- Storm Academic Support Program - Confused? Overwhelmed? Need to make up work but don't know where to start? Mrs. Green is here to help! She offers remote support either by scheduled appointments or drop-in on Zoom Monday-Friday, 11 am - 1 pm. She is here to cheer you on, help you email your teachers, and help you come up with manageable small weekly goals. She would love to add you to her weekly check-ins. If interested, please email Mrs. Green at Leslie.Green@vansd.org
Looking for Skyview gear?
Looking for Skyview spirit gear? The Marketplace is open on a limited basis. Please contact meleea.miller@vansd.org to set up a time to come shop. Watch for our pop-up shops in April.
The Skyview Sticker Shop & Marketplace will be open on a limited basis as we return to hybrid. Students will still be able to fulfill orders and arrange for pickup or delivery. Payment can be made in either exact cash or we can run a visa here in the building for customers.
Students would love to fulfill orders for you by having you use our Google Form:
https://forms.gle/Ly5zwMqr49crF5JW7
We are open for curbside pickup. Please email DECA advisor, meleea.miller@vansd.org for info
All funds from sales go directly towards the DECA program here at Skyview. 55 Skyview DECA members competed at Area and 36 advanced on to State. We are hopeful that several will advance on to Nationals in May. Even though students did not get to travel this year, there is still a cost for every student to compete virtually. Thank you for your support!
Seniors, pick up your graduation items ordered from Herff Jones on April 16th from 1:00-4:00 pm
Graduation Date: June 15, 2021 at 8:00 PM (location TBD)
Students, it's Xello Time! One of your graduation requirements is to complete a High School & Beyond Plan - and we use Xello to complete this. Look for a school email chris.erdman@vansd.org with further instructions.
If you haven’t placed your Graduation order yet, make sure you do it now!
CLICK HERE for a link directly to your Senior Meeting!
CLICK HERE to place your order!
Class of '21! Have you gotten your t-shirts yet? Rumor has it there may be a class picture. Get your t-shirts before they are gone! Are the shirts not your style? That's ok! Buy one and hang it in your room! Only $25 (cash, check or Venmo accepted).
MOD Pizza fundraiser! All day Wednesday, April 15th at the Hazel Dell location. If ordering online, use code GR176320D; if in person, say you're there for Skyview Seniors! This is an event for EVERYONE, so make sure you spread the word!
Senior signs! We are still taking orders through April! Don't miss out! Signs come in 2 styles and are just $25/each. Order form in the school office or on our website https://www.skyviewstormseniorparty.com/ #classof21 #rollstorm
Did you know the Senior Celebration has a GoFundMe? Check it out on the webpage! All upcoming events are listed! Senior shirts are still available also! Find everything you need here: https://www.skyviewstormseniorparty.com/ #RollStorm #ClassOf2021
Senior Families! We have a new Facebook page! It's a public page so it can be found easier! Go to Skyview Storm Class of 2021! Things are rockin' and rollin'! Keep your eyes open for yard signs, dining nights, spring pies, and more! Come join today so that you can keep in the know!
Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1289859778065617
ATHLETICS
Season 2 begins April 12th. All athletes must be registered in FamilyID.com with a current sports physical. Please check the athletics tab on Skyview's website for specific team information.
Roll Storm-
Bowling!
Girls & Boys Swimming
Its OFFICIAL Swim WILL have a SEASON this year. The GIRLS swim season will be March 15th- May 1st. Boys Swim Season will be May 3rd- June 12th. Girls that are interested in participating in this NO CUT sport should get cleared through Family.ID asap. All levels of Swim experience is welcome even if you have not swam before we can teach you! Come enjoy the amazing workout and family atmosphere of the Skyview Swim program.
Men's Soccer is getting started!
On the site you will find a number to join our "remind", be able to fill out an interest form, and get linked to our Family ID. ALL players (returning or new) MUST register through Family ID starting March 1st.
Optional trainings are already taking place so don't wait, visit our website today.
Girl's Tennis
Wrestling is Happening!
Wrestling begins April 12th! Please contact Coach Sharpe or Coach Pritchard for details!
Come try it before you knock it.
Wrastlers! Interested in wrestling?
Interested in at-home workouts designed for a wrestler? Want to hangout with other veteran and newbie wrestlers for a little bit each week? The Skyview Girls Wrestling team is leading team building and mental strength-building each Tuesday from 3:30 - 4:00! Please email tori.sharpe@vansd.org for info!
Beginning Monday, Oct 6, VPS will be allowing coaches to work with small "pods" of student-athletes in alignment with WIAA guidelines for Phase 2 of Washington's Safe Start plan. This is a unique opportunity for our athletic programs to lead and demonstrate how students can safely return to some form of in-person activities in a responsible and safe manner. Listed below are documents needed for participation and a description of the guidelines that will be followed. Skyview Athletics is thankful for the opportunity to connect with our athletes during these times.
Students will need to complete and turn in the COVID Screening and Waiver Form prior to participating.
Coaches and student-athletes will need to strictly adhere to the COVID Workout Guidelines.
Coaches will also screen student-athletes each day for COVID symptoms and take and record temperatures.
All activities and workouts must occur outside of regular school hours so that there is no disruption to classes.
This is entirely voluntary for both coaches and students.
Fall Virtual Games- Unified Sports!
Though we may not be at school, Special Olympics of Washington has created an experience that our athletes can participate in Virtually! The Skyview Athletics and Unified Rally Club are calling all Unified athletes and partners to participate in the 2020 Fall Virtual games representing Skyview High School.
Please see the flyer with all information here
Have questions? Email Associate Principal Ian Mansfield at ian.mansfield@vansd.org
CLUBS
The SMT Council invites all Skyview clubs to participate in a maker challenge. Clubs can submit as many items as they would like to be displayed. Our first challenge will be a virtual gallery but we hope to host future challenges in the SMT wing.
Winter Maker Challenge Theme: Stars
What: As a club or individuals create something that represents "Stars"
When: Submissions are due January 5 and displayed/published January 12
Where: Currently only online
Why: It's a chance to bring your club together and Skyview together. Plus it's an excuse to make things!
How: Submit a digital copy of it to the SMT Council via the Google Form. Clubs can submit as many entries as they like. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScni_9ihgv_FV5FndB-lXl-agT0BvLxy-40NylvhqENxECpkQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Spring Challenge: Growth
Submissions are due April 8 and displayed/published April 15
There is no wrong way to make something so get creative and get making!
Anime Club
Anime Club has switched their meetings to Tuesdays from 2:10-3:00 pm starting 3/16. Email Ms. Reese at heidi.reese@vansd.org for the Zoom link if you want to join!
Asian Cultural Club
Looking to join a club? Come to Asian Cultural Club. We meet once a month and highlight Asian countries.
Email Danielle Puhl, advisor, for link: danielle.puhl@vansd.org
DECA Club
Looking for Skyview spirit gear? The Marketplace is open on a limited basis. Please contact meleea.miller@vansd.org to set up a time to come shop. Watch for our pop-up shops in April.
DECA meets Tuesdays at 2:10 on Zoom. Message meleea.miller@vansd.org with questions. National membership dues can be paid at www.deca.org/studentportal
Congrats to Lucia Schmidt, Joshua Kophs, Ryder Kaufman, Colby Loper, Leilani Gonzalez & Evan Stice for their advancement to the National DECA Conference (ICDC) happening in April.
DIVCOM
Monday - Weekly DivCom meeting every Monday at 2:30. Email meredith.wales@vansd.org for link!
Future Medical Professionals
Start thinking ahead: Future Medical Professionals is a club for students interested in pursuing a job in the healthcare field. The club includes Guest Speakers, Virtual Medical Conferences, Science Bowl, Internships, and more!
FMP meets virtually each Monday at 2:15 pm. Want to join? Text @skyviewfmp to 81010 or email club officer Hayley Stone at 172046@student.vansd.org with any questions.
check out the FMP website for more information: http://skyviewfmp.weebly.com/
Key Club
Key club is truly life altering. Community service is something we focus on achieving, helping our community in different areas. Currently we are striving to help students in our community by willingly taking the time to tutor middle schoolers, in order to help them gain a better understanding in subjects they are having difficulty in. But we also try to build a connection with the students, as they are a part of this hard time involving online learning. If you want the opportunity to be involved in volunteer opportunities, community involvement, make friends, and develop or show your leadership skills, join Key Club!
Key Club continues to make the most of remote service work with: tutoring, making inspirational cards, reading and recording books for children, and more! Meeting every otherTuesday at 2:10 pm. Check website for Zoom Link. New members are always welcome!
Huge thank you to Key Club's current officers for keeping Key Club running during remote times - President Alneeda San, Vice-President Hayley Stone, Secretary Michael Helde, Treasurer Ashley Barron-Pintor.
Welcome to new officers: President Michael Helde, Vice-President Ashley Barron-Pintor, Secretary Emma Franks, Treasurer Kairo Montes-Escamillia and Web Master Aleah Breen.
Knowledge Bowl
Knowledge Bowl meets Wednesday from 11:30 to noon. Email bob.brands@vansd.org for the Zoom link. All students are welcome.
Marketplace
If you looking for Skyview gear, the Skyview Marketplace is open for orders and pickup. Please email DECA advisor, meleea.miller@vansd.org for info
Math Team
MEChA Club
Skate Club
Watch skate videos and movies, have monthly skate sessions, and build the skate community!
Speech & Debate Club
Women in STEM Club
Women in STEM Club is an opportunity for Skyview's young women to join together and support each other in the pursuit of education and careers relating to the fields of science, technology, engineering, math and medicine. Club activities include book discussions, researching scholarship opportunities, and attending/discussing women in STEM-related events.
All are welcome to join the club. Meetings are held on the 2nd/4th Mondays of each month from 12:00-12:30 pm. Email Kurt.Schmidt@vansd.org for a link!
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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Vancouver Public Schools is an equal opportunity district in education programs, activities, services, and employment. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, age, families with children, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The district complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Older Worker Protection Act, and all other state, federal, and local equal opportunity laws. You may contact any of the following people at 2901 Falk Rd., Vancouver, Washington, 98661, or by writing to them at Vancouver School District, PO Box 8937, Vancouver, Washington 98668-8937 or by calling 360-313-1000: ADA–Kathy Everidge (kathy.everidge@vansd.org); Title VII, 504–Steve Vance (steve.vance@vansd.org); IDEA–Daniel Bettis (daniel.bettis@vansd.org); Affirmative Action-Janell Ephraim (Janell.ephraim@vansd.org) Title IX–Kathy Everidge (kathy.everidge@vansd.org); Title IX Elementary–Debra Hale (debra.hale@vansd.org); Title IX Secondary–Jim Gray (james.gray@vansd.org); Athletic Equity–Jim Gray (james.gray@vansd.org). This notification can be provided in the appropriate language for communities of national origin and minority persons with limited English language skills by contacting 360-313-1250.
Skyview High School
Email: skyview@vansd.org
Website: skyview.vansd.org/
Location: 1300 Northwest 139th Street, Vancouver, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 313-4200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkyviewStorm/
Twitter: @skyviewstormwa