Weekly Skillin Scoop
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 No-Frills Fundraiser Ends Soon!
We're almost there! Our no-frills fundraiser has brought in $3,200, and we just need $1,800 more to reach our $5,000 goal. The finish line is in sight, but the clock is ticking, and we need your support to get there by October 31st.
All donations go directly to providing FREE field trips for all grades and fun enrichment activities like the Chewonki Traveling Animals.
But wait, there’s more…
Anyone who makes or has made a donation of $25 or more is automatically entered to WIN the Portland, Maine edition of Monopoly
The Playground Committee Meets on Thursday
If you’d like to learn more about what’s been done for the playground, what’s still to come, and give input into the plans, come to the Playground Committee Meeting on Thursday, October 26 at 6:00 in the Skillin Library.
The Playground Committee is a great opportunity to influence the evolution of the playground. We want your ideas and comments on how to create the best play space for all students and the community.
Fall Clean Up is Friday
The Fall Clean Up is when the Skillin community comes together to take care of the school grounds.
All grades will spend time this Friday, October 27th raking, weeding, sweeping, planting bulbs, and painting garden rocks.
For the day, your child may want:
Clothes that can get dirty
Gardening gloves (if you have them)
There are 2 ways you can help:
Lend us your gardening tools (rakes, brooms, spades, wheelbarrows). Tools can be left next to the sheds at the rear gym entrance, located across from the playground, the morning of 10/27. Make sure everything is labeled with your name
Volunteer for as little or as long as you’d like, sign up to help with a specific activity and specific grade
Have you had a background check this year? If not, please fill out the Volunteer Application
Have you had a Volunteer Training since 2014? If not, visit the Volunteer Training Site
Monthly Clynk Bag Pickup is Saturday
Need someone to pick up your Clynk bags? To add your name and address to the October pickup list, text Joe B at (207) 619-1152 and we’ll pick them up this Saturday, October 28th.
Upcoming Important Dates
Tues, 10/24 5:30-7:30 | South Portland School Department Community Forum, Redbank Community Center
Thurs, 10/26 | Playground Committee Meeting, Skillin Library
Fri, 10/27 | Fall Clean Up
Sat, 10/28 | CLYNK Bag Pick Up
Fri, 11/03 | Popcorn Friday
Sun, 11/05 | Playground Meetup
