Weekly Skillin Scoop: No Frills Kick Off 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!
It’s time for our second annual…
The No Frills Fundraiser is our most important fundraiser of the year. This simple, direct donation fundraiser provides the money needed to supplement the school budget to send all grades on field trips and bring exciting enrichment activities into the school, like the Chewonki Traveling Animals.
Donating is quick and easy. Donte online using Give Butter, or send your student into school with a check made out to Skillin School PTA.
The First Playground Meetup is Today!
It’s the first Playground Meetup of Fall! Join us on the Skillin playground today Sunday, 10/6 from 1:00-3:00 for an afternoon of music, snacks, and lots of fun.
Family Information Night and Ice Cream Social is Thursday!
Please join us this 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 hanging out with 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, or pass out ice cream?
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!
Picture Day Volunteers Needed
Do you have 1 hour free between 9:00 and 12:00 this Thursday? Help manage the picture line and assist students in getting camera-ready so that picture day goes smoothly and everyone looks their best
Remember, 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
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
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.
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!
