Skyview High School
August Newsletter
2019-20 KEY DATES Last updated: June 14, 2019
NOTE: Every Monday from Sept. 9 to May 18 is a 40-minute early release, when school is in session, excluding holidays.
August 2019
Aug. 27: First day of school
September 2019
Sept. 2: Labor Day, no school
October 2019
Oct. 11: In-service day, no school
Oct. 16: Parent conferences, 2-hour early release—all schools
Oct. 17: Parent conferences, 2-hour early release—MS/HS only
Oct. 17: Parent conferences, no school—ES only
Oct. 18: Parent conference, no school—all schools
November 2019
Nov. 11: Veterans Day, no school
Nov. 27–29: Thanksgiving break, no school
December 2019
Dec. 23–Jan. 3: Winter break, no school
January 2020
Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school
Jan. 24: Semester break, no school **
February 2020
Feb. 17: Presidents Day, no school
March 2020
March 30–April 3: Spring break, no school
April 2020
April 16: Parent conferences, 2-hour early release—all schools
April 17: Parent conferences, 2-hour early release—ES only
April 17: Parent conferences, no school—MS/HS only
May 2020
May 25: Memorial Day, no school
June 2020
June 9: 2-hour early release**
June 10: Last day of school, 2-hour early release**
**If schools are closed due to weather, the calendar may change. Snow make-up days in priority order are June 11, 12, 15 and Jan. 24.
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Preliminary Suggested Supply List for Grades 9-12
3-Ring Binder 1” minimum
1 Mechanical pencil with refill lead or 1 dozen #2 pencils
White, click eraser Or pink pearl eraser
12-24 pack of colored pencils
Various colors of highlighting markers
Pocket folders (1 for each class)
Closed, personal pencil sharpener
Clear plastic ruler
3 x 5 index cards – plain white pkg/100
Composition style notebook
Jump-drive
2-3 pens, blue or black
White 3-hole college ruled paper (loose)
Colored markers
Glue stick
Scissors
White out
5-subject clean-tear Spiral notebooks – college ruled
Supplies to be given to 1st period teachers:
1 ream plain white printer paper
Box of facial tissue
Hand sanitizer 1 bottle
Clorox wipes 1 pkg
Skyview High School 2019-2020 Administrative Team
Andy Meyer~Principal~Andy.Meyer@vansd.org
Julian Williams
Associate Principal
Jeremy Tortora
Associate Principal
Ian Mansfield
Associate Principal
Patrick Mahaney
New Student & Freshman Orientation BBQ
The BBQ will be put on by the Skyview Band and Dance.
The cost is $5.
There will be an information fair with tables to sign up for sports and clubs. Tours of the building will also be available.
Monday, Aug 26, 2019, 05:30 PM
1300 Northwest 139th Street, Vancouver, WA, USA
Need to Print Your Schedule? Check Grades? Manage Fees? Monitor Behavior and Attendance?
Attention Class of 2020
High School Credit Information
Skyview Care Closet
We provide food, clothes, shoes, school supplies and toiletries to Skyview students who are in need. We can help once or multiple times.
How do students access the Care Closet?
Order forms are available online and at the Attendance Office window, wing clerk desks and counselors offices. Students check off what items they need, return the forms to the Attendance Office, and the items are delivered.
Is it private?
Yes! Only student numbers are used—no names. The bags are also delivered to the location of the student’s choosing.
How can I help?
We have specific items needed—please see the list on the school website under the Care Closet tab. We will be holding drives throughout the year or you can contact stephanie.mcgarvie@vansd.org for more information!
Student Off Campus/Parking Permit 2019-2020
All 11th and 12th grade students must have an Off-Campus pass to leave Skyview during the school day. All 11th and 12th grade students must have a parking permit to park in Skyview parking lots. Parent and student must complete the Off-Campus/Parking
permit form. Please bring completed form and student I.D. to Skyview when school starts August 27.
Meet our Skyview Counselors
George Geranios
Stephanie Jakubek
DI-G
and credit deficient seniors
Matt Gruhler
Jay Gowen
Stephanie Hochhaus
Chrissy Brown
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES
Fall registration opens August 1st.
Log on – skyview.vansd.org
Click- Athletics
Click-Clearance
Click- Online Registration (This will take you to Family ID website)
Click- Program Description (Marching Band, Fall Athletics, etc.)select appropriate Section
Click-Register Now
Click-Log in or create an account
*if you have previously registered using family ID, just log in. DON’T create a new account
Complete Registration and click SUBMIT
TO PAY ONLINE
Click Fines and Fees at bottom of home screen
Sign in to your Skyward Acct.
Screen says “Who are you shopping for?” Click on the student’s name
Click on appropriate Category to add items to your shopping cart.
Check out.
Message from the Food Court
Slowpitch Softball
Cross Country-Keep the Winning Tradition Running!
Key Club is welcoming new members
Knowledge Bowl Team
Joy at Weekend Arrival (JAWA)
National Honor Society
Recognition and commitment to academic excellence, leadership and community service.
For more information contact:
ATTENDANCE TOP 5
1. You have 3 days to excuse an absence
2. To excuse – Bring a note to school or email skyview.attendance@vansd.org
3. Excusable Reasons – Health care appointment, Illness, Family activity, Family emergency, Pre-arranged Absence.
4. Unexcused Absence – Arrive to class 15 minutes late, Leaving Skyview without checking out, Oversleeping, Car/transportation. These reasons will not be excused.
5. Students who have been to ANY classes during the school day MUST check out before leaving Skyview. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence. Regardless of later returning to school with a note from parent.
*NEW* Because of the volume of absences on assembly schedule dates, if your student needs to leave early, you must submit the request before 11:00 AM.
SUMMER RESOURCES
Skyview High School
Website: skyview.vansd.org
Location: 1300 Northwest 139th Street, Vancouver, WA, USA
Phone: 360313-4200