Skillin Newsletter from Principal Connolly (Mid-January)
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Hello Skillin Families!
Our Skillin students are working so hard to be safe, respectful, responsible, and kind and are earning Super Skyhawk tickets for their efforts! Our nest (pictured below) is filling up quickly, and we are working toward a whole school reward. Many thanks to our art teacher, Ms. Foley, and all of our classes K-4 who created the nest as a collaborative art project.
There is a PTA meeting this evening at 6:00pm in the art room. Childcare is available.
Playground Committee
As part of our playground updates, we are forming a committee of Skillin staff and families to plan for a playground design that meets the needs of our school and community. Building off of the work already done this year, the committee will build off of the new structures that are going to be installed this summer. For more information about the playground project, please visit the PTA website at https://www.skillinschoolpta.com/special-projects. If you are interested in being part of the playground committee, please contact Mrs. Connolly at connolbe@spsdme.org.
Superintendent’s message regarding Elementary Boundaries and Configurations
Last week, Superintendent Matheney sent an email to all families regarding the formation of a steering committee for Elementary Boundaries and Configurations. Included in his message, was an invitation to apply for a spot on the committee:
The Steering Committee will include two parent/guardian representatives from each of our elementary schools. If you would like to apply to be a part of this group, please complete this brief application. We ask that all candidates have at least one child who is currently in grades PreK-3. We will let applicants know if they have been selected for the group by Friday, January 27.
Please consider submitting an application to serve on the steering committee. It is so important to have perspectives from families in all areas of our city as part of this important work. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Connolly.
SEL Newsletter from Mrs. Cupit
Please see the newsletter linked below from Mrs. Cupit that outlines what our students are learning in Social-Emotional Learning class: SEL Family Update
Pick Up and Drop Off Reminders
Reminders for any adult who is picking up and dropping off students in the morning or afternoon:
Please do NOT exit your vehicle. Staff will bring students to you and help open and close doors. Older students especially should be independently getting in and out of vehicles.
If you do need to buckle your child into their seat, please pull all the way up in the circle to do so.
Our goal, as always, is to create a safe environment for all. Please follow staff directions.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, February 1st - Early Release, dismissal at 12:35pm
Monday, February 20th - Friday, February 24th - no school, February vacation
Monday, February, 27th - return to school
