Skyview High School Newsletter
February
Vancouver School District No. 37
1300 NW 139th St.
Vancouver, WA 98685
(360) 313-4200
February 1, 2021
Dear Storm Families,
We are now into second semester and the second half of the school year. As a building staff, we will continue to engage in collaborative professional developments focused on student learning and support systems. We appreciate the trust you have bestowed on us to educate your children during this difficult year.
As we enter the second semester, I encourage all students to reflect on their first semester and set goals for themselves. Reflection and goal setting are important life skills that will serve students beyond their schooling at Skyview.
For our students to have the best chance of success, they need to attend all classes, actively participate and communicate with teachers. Attendance is very important both in-person and in our remote learning environment. Students not in attendance miss critical instruction and lose the opportunity to receive real-time feedback. Teachers use in-class formative assessments to make in the moment and future instructional decisions. Your partnership to encourage students to maintain good attendance and actively engage in classes is appreciated.
I look forward to the day when we can serve our students in an in-person environment. Please continue to watch for communication from the District and Skyview. Until then, we will continue to make the most of the remote learning environment by living our core covenants of Trust, Integrity and a Commitment to Excellence.
If you ever have questions or concerns, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Andy Meyer – Principal
# RollStorm
TRUST – INTEGRITY – EXCELLENCE
Upcoming Events
- February 3 - Drive Thru Student Assembly 1:45-4:00 pm
- February 15 - Presidents Day (No School)
Skyview High School Tech Help Station
Mondays & Thursdays
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Located in the Main Lobby at Skyview High School
Need help another day?
https://sites.google.com/vansd.net/parent-resources/home
or call 360-313-5400
or email student.support@vansd.org
Attendance Matters!
In order for your student NOT to be marked absent for a period -
A- Attend ZOOM class
B- Log on to CANVAS for class that day
C- Connect with the teacher
You can check Skyward Parent Access to see what class is marked Unexcused. When your student is absent -
1. You have 3 days to excuse an absence.
2. To Excuse – Email Skyview.attendance@vansd.org Call attendance line 360-313-4220 or enter through Skyward Family Access
3. Excusable Reasons - Health care appointment, Illness, Family matter, Emergencies, Religious activities, Pre-arrange absence.
Counselor's Corner
February Counselor Newsletter
What is Running Start?
The Running Start program allows high school juniors and seniors to earn college credits while completing their high school education—saving students money while advancing their education. Students are able to attend college, at minimal cost, while still living at home as a high school student.
Virtual Running Start Information Night Dates (All nights are optional and provide the same information.):
•Tuesday, February 9 at 6:30pm
•Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30pm
•Thursday, March 18 at 6:30pm
Location: Zoom Webinar
Registration: Register to attend on Eventbrite for a link to the Zoom webinar and reminders as the meeting approaches. All Eventbrite registrations will receive a packet of information and a link to the meeting prior to the event. You can also find links to the Zoom Webinar on the Running Start webpage. Questions can be emailed to start@clark.edu.
These meetings will be held virtually this year in response to COVID-19. Check the Clark College COVID-19 updates page to read more about the campus response to the pandemic at www.clark.edu/covid-19
If you need accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in this event, you should contact Clark College’s Disability Support Services Office at 360-992-2314 or 360-992-0901 VP, as soon as possible.
You can find more information about Running Start at www.clark.edu/runningstart
2021 Yearbook
Parent ads (also known as senior tributes) are available now through February 26th, or until sell-out. Prices are: Full page: $170; half-page: $95; quarter-page: $55; and eighth-page: $40. Go to: www.yearbookordercenter.com , enter school code 6886, and select your ad size. Then you can upload your photos, select a template, and craft your message! Once you are in the ad website, please use their customer service line for any questions or help.
Key Club
Skyview Parent Groups
Hello Again Seniors and Senior Families!
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