Weekly Skillin Scoop: Playground Meetup, Ice Cream Social and more!
The best way to stay in the know about important dates, calls-to-action, and other information that impacts our Skillin Skyhawks each week. Please take a moment to read this week’s announcements!
The First Playground Meetup is Next Sunday!
It’s the first Playground Meetup of Fall! Join us on the Skillin playground next Sunday, 10/5 from 1:00-3:00 for an afternoon of music, snacks, and lots of fun.
Can You Help with Popcorn Friday?
This Friday October, 4 is the first popcorn Friday of the year! Do you have an hour to spare to help pop and deliver popcorn to classrooms?
Shop and Give Back!
Now’s your chance to make a difference while scoring 20% off your favorite styles from Tea Collection! Enter promo code SDF24SKILLIN at checkout on teacollection.com before Tuesday, 10/8, and not only will you save, but Tea Collection will donate 15% of your purchase to the Skillin School PTA. It’s a win-win!
Save the Date: Family Information Night and Ice Cream Social
Please join us on Thursday, October 10th from 5:00-6:00 for Family Information Night and Ice Cream Social! One of our favorite events of the year, kick off the school year by getting to know the school better and meeting other Skillin families on the playground.
Check out the information fair in the gym to learn more about the school-wide PBIS (Positive Behavior Support and Intervention) initiative, what it means for Skillin Skyhawks to SOAR, the Safety Response Protocol, and more.
Join the PTA for ice cream on the playground and more!
Please note: this will not be a time to visit your child’s classroom or meet with their teacher—conferences will be held later in the fall.
We need volunteers! Are you able to volunteer for a 1/2 hour between 4:30-6:30 to help us set up, scoop, and pass out ice cream?
PTA Meeting Recap
Thanks to everyone who came out on a rainy night for the September PTA Meeting on Thursday! Some highlights of our discussion:
Principal Connolly gave an update on Skillin:
The start of school is going great! Students and teachers are settled into their new routines.
The Skillin School Action Plan for 2024-25 has been developed by the Building Leadership Team and Instructional Leadership Team and focuses on 4 goals:
Reduce the Chronic Absenteeism rate from 11.6% to 10%
Support growth and achievement in Literacy and Math by increasing the number of students who score 41% or higher on the NWEA Growth assessment by 5%
Continue development of a positive school climate through increased student and staff engagement in school-wide initiatives
Kate gave and update on the PTA and our goals for the year:
Continue the momentum of the past 2 years
Engage and bring on new members
Meet our fundraising goal of $16,000
Continue to improve the playground
Address the Learning Gardens
The 2024-25 PTA budget was approved (find a summary here)
Reviewed upcoming events and volunteer needs:
Popcorn Friday, 10/4: volunteers needed
Playground Meetup, 10/6
Picture Day, 10/10: volunteers needed
Ice Cream Social, 10/10: volunteers needed
Family Game Night, 11/22: planners needed
Discussed upcoming fundraisers:
Tea Collection, 9/24-10/8: 20% off promo code, 15% of sales to Skillin PTA
No Frills Fundraiser, 10/6-10/31: brainstormed how to generate excitement by rewarding the Skillin community when donation amounts are met
Poinsettia Fundraiser, Late November: decided to add wreaths as an option
Spirit Wear Shop: found a new vendor, shop will be open for 3-4 weeks at a time, expect the shop to open in November (after No Frills Fundraiser)
We’re always looking for new members (and there’s no fee to join!) If you’re looking to meet new people, make connections with other Skillin parents, and learn more about the school, consider coming to a PTA meeting. We have lots of fun and don’t take ourselves too seriously—we just want to create an awesome school experience for all Skillin students!
Join us at our next meeting on November 14, from 6:00 to 7:00 in the Skillin Art Room!
Interested in Volunteering this Year?
We’d love to have your help! Please complete our quick Volunteer Interest Form so we can reach out with opportunities. Even just doing one thing is a huge help, many hands make light work.
If you’d like to volunteer during the school day you also need to take 2 additional steps:
Each Year: Submit a Volunteer Application with the school district
One Time: Complete a district led Volunteer Training online or in person
Upcoming Important Dates
Friday, 10/4 | Popcorn Friday
Sunday, 10/6, 1:00-3:00 | Playground Meetup
Thursday, 10/10 | Picture Day
Thursday, 10/10, 5:00-6:00 | School Information Night & Ice Cream Social
Friday, 10/11 | No School
Monday, 10/14 | No School
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Friday, 10/4 | Popcorn Friday | 1 hour slots, 9:30-2:30 - help us pop, bag, and deliver popcorn to all classrooms and after care
Thursday, 10/10 | Picture Day | 1 hour slots, 9:00-12:00 - help manage the picture line, assist students with getting camera-ready, help ease nerves of anxious students to help picture day go smoothly so everyone looks their best
Thursday, 10/10 | Ice Cream Social | 1/2 hour slots, 4:30-6:30 - set up, scoop, and pass out ice cream at our popular Ice Cream Social held alongside School Information Night
Learn all about the Skillin School PTA
Check out our “Welcome” packet with everything you need to know about the PTA, how it works, and how you can help!
