A WORD FROM MR. SISSON
Dear Skyview Families,
I hope that you have had a wonderful and restful summer after an unprecedented '20-'21 school year. As we begin to prepare for the '21-'22 school year, I want to reach out to families to remind you to start thinking and planning for the upcoming school year. I am excited to return to a more traditional school year and have students in full attendance. As we know seat time for students is critical, and after the last 18 months there will be an adjustment for students to be in a normal learning environment.
Please keep an eye out for emails and on the school website for updates and upcoming events at Skyview. We will be placing a greater emphasis on parents utilizing PowerSchool through the parent portal to access student information, including students grades. Information for parents to access PowerSchool will be provided in the coming weeks to ensure all parents are able to access the management system. Instruction and student support is our top priority, and we want to work together to support all of our students. We will also be making school information more readily available this year through the school website, so please make sure to bookmark those sites for your convenience. (Links listed at the bottom of the newsletter.)
As the summer begins to wind down, please take time to review the school calendar for start dates. We are excited to be hosting WEB day again this year for incoming 6th graders and will be revisiting the exciting opportunities that students missed last year during COVID. Preparing students for secondary learning takes time, and we are committed to providing a well rounded learning opportunity for all students. Enjoy the rest of your summer, Eagles. We look forward to seeing you all soon.
GO EAGLES!
Matthew Sisson
Principal
Transportation information
719-495-1159
NUTRITION SERVICES
We are pleased to announce School District 49 will provide a school meal at no cost for all students through the end of the '21-'22 school year.
Thank you,
Monica Deines-Henderson
Attendance phone line
719-495-5560
RMWebb@d49.org
Child's name:
Grade:
Date of absence:
Reason for the absence:
Parent Portal Link
For additional parent portal questions,
please email Cindy Aragon. caragon@d49.org
https://www.d49.org/cms/lib/CO01900838/Centricity/Domain/2176/PS%20Parent%20Account%20Creation%20Guide%20D49%20edited%207-31-19.pdf
School Supply List
String bags ONLY
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BoyJaaSwOosPQEmUKOfYwXmqr9mEsJAggOjx5hoCtLc/edit?usp=sharing
Sixth grade students, do not bring your supplies on Aug 2nd. The staff will instruct you on what day to bring your supplies in.
$20 School activity fee for each student.
Cash or check made out to SMS.
School Nurse/ Health room
Erica Radcliff, RN, BSN, School Nurse
eradcliff@d49.org
719-321-9835
Jen Debelak, Health Assistant at Skyview Middle School
jdebelak@d49.org
719-495-5562
Vaccinations
King Soopers will be offering vaccines for Tdap, meningitis, and HPV at no cost to those that have insurance on Thursday JULY 29TH from 8-2 and again at 5:30 pm. They will be offering covid vaccines to anyone 12 and older at no cost.
Immunization Information
https://www.d49.org/cms/lib/CO01900838/Centricity/Domain/261/2021-22%20Immunization%20ParentLetter%20School%20K-12.pdf
Sports and SMS events calendar
https://www.d49.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=3091&dataid=46462&FileName=PhysicalForm.pdf
Students must have a current/active physical on file to be able to participate in SMS sports.
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_4mbugm73e90lkca5k0el3urmb8%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FDenver
Megan Anderson
Athletics Director
SKYVIEW COUNSELING
Welcome to the Skyview Middle School Counseling Center. We are here to provide you with some resources to help make middle school a little easier.
This site will be helpful for students, parents, and teachers to get some ideas, strategies and information about various topics to affect our Skyview Eagles.
Upcoming Picture Day
Skyview Middle School
Picture Day Date: Wednesday, August 18
Login with your student's School ID or this
Picture Day ID: EVTPX7DRW
D49 UPDATED OPERATING PROTOCOLS - EFFECTIVE JUNE 1
In compliance with new guidance from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and our partners at El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH), D49 will accelerate our adjustment to the protocols we shared late last week. Effective immediately, Tuesday, June 1:
- Individuals may make a personal determination whether or not to wear a mask in all District 49 programs and facilities based on state and county guidance about vaccination/recovery status.
- Further, we have no expectation that individuals will report their private medical status or symptoms.
In addition, D49 will comply with the the following guidance updates from CDPHE and our local public health partners:
- Children 12 years old and younger are not required to wear masks. Mask wearing by students at our campuses shall not be the responsibility of, nor be enforced by, district personnel, including health professionals.
- Restrictions on indoor gatherings have been lifted.
For all contagious illnesses, we expect that healthy individuals will come to school or work, and individuals who are sick will stay home for at least 24 hours after symptoms subside. These protocols comply with current health requirements and executive orders. If conditions change or the state issues further directives, we will analyze and respond accordingly.
Please monitor our regular channels of communication for updates. We thank you for your enduring patience, understanding and trust.