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Highlights~~

 

·         No school on Wednesday, November 11^th.  Take this opportunity to honor and celebrate Veterans Day.

 

·         Congratulations to the 64 students who were recognized on November 5th, in one or two of the Student of the Month categories.

 

·         We are pleased to announce that four students have been selected to the Allstate Choir taking place in February. Congratulations to the following students:

 

Michelle Bretl, alto - Allstate Treble Choir

Nicole Chambers, alto - Allstate Treble Choir

Kamalu Santos, bass - Allstate Symphonic Choir

Prithvi Addepalli, soprano in the Allstate Vocal Jazz!

 

·         Skyline Students are AMAZING!!!  This year's Reflections theme "Beauty is..." pulled in 118 entries!!  That is an all-time high for Skyline High School.  Not only was the number of entries incredible, the creativity and quality of the work was exemplary.  47 entries were received in Photography, 46 in Visual Arts, 21 in Literature, 3 in Musical Composition and  1 in Dance/Choreography.  Finalist and Honorable Mention recipients will be notified by Tuesday, November 17, 2009.  For questions, contact, Lauri Cikatz at tlcikatz@comcast.net or 425-427-9157

 

Items to note~~

 

·         WASL and HSPE:   Questions and Answers

 

·         Sports Fans:

Winter sports registration is currently taking place. Check out Winter Sports Registration Information for all the details.

 

Post Season Update:

Wednesday, November 11^th

State Girls Soccer at Tahoma HS 7:00pm

 

Friday, November 13^th

State Girls Swim/Dive Federal Way Aquatics Center 5:30pm

 

Saturday, November 14^th

State Girls Swim/Dive Federal Way Aquatics Center

State Girls Soccer at Beamer HS or Everett Memorial Stadium, Time TBA

State Football at Mount Tahoma HS vs. South Kitsap, 7pm

·         Seniors- Important Deadlines:   Check out the deadlines for Senior Quotes and the requirements for the senior dedications which are due on December 1^st. Time is fast approaching so don’t be late.

 

Registration is still open for the Parent-Sponsored Senior Breakfast, Baccalaureate, and Senior All-Night Party.    Registration will continue to be open through the end of December. Go to the Senior Information link on the Skyline website for additional information.

 

 

Counseling and career center~~

·         For Information on College Application Deadlines, Recommendations and College Forms, visit the counseling website. The deadlines are firm due to the large number of applications counselors will process. We are committed to meeting student deadlines and likewise expect students to do the same.

·         Juniors:  Now is the time to plan for college!  Don’t miss the Career Center presentation “College Workshop for Juniors” to be held Wednesday, November 18^th starting at 7 pm in Room 102. This is your opportunity to learn how to identify colleges that match your talents and interests, conduct successful college visits, develop strong essays and applications and organize for the important senior fall ahead.”

 

·         Still considering College Options?  Not a problem . . .check out the Career Center Website for upcoming visits.

 

DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY INTEREST~~

 

·         A special message for the Skyline community from the Linderman Family

 

·         Construction Update

 

·         Points of Interest regarding H1N1

 

·         Tickets are now on sale for the November 10^th Eastside Jazz Night at the Triple Door in downtown Seattle.  For more information go to:

 

http://www.tripledoor.com/Calendar/Events/November-09/Eastside-Jazz-Night-w--Liberty,-Issaquah,---Skylin.aspx

It is recommended that you call for reservations, although you can purchase tickets via the Internet. This should be fun!  The Triple Door looks every bit as great as Jazz Alley, and this year, we are getting part of the proceeds donated back to the schools!  Get your reservations soon!

 

·         The VOICE Mentor Program (Volunteers of Issaquah Changing Education) is looking for community volunteers to work one on one with Issaquah students.  These students are referred by teachers and counselors as needing extra support whether it is academic, social or emotional.  The Volunteer commitment is one hour per week through the school year.  The Volunteers work in the school setting in partnership with the school staff.  Our volunteers routinely state that they make a strong bond with their student and “get more than they give.”  We strive to make the students and mentors time together meaningful and valued.

ESL students, math or another area, we have a place for you in Issaquah schools.  Please help us recruit your neighbors, friends, relatives or colleagues to become a mentor. 

For further information contact: Susan Gierke, VOICE Mentor Director,                                                           E-mail:  VOICE @issaquah.wednet.edu    or Phone:   425-837-7139   

VOICE is funded by the Issaquah Schools Foundation In Cooperation with the Issaquah School District

 

·         Please come to the last remaining Issaquah School District math conversation night:   Monday, Nov. 16, at Skyline High. The focus will be in particular on the current geometry and algebra curriculum adoption and more broadly on families’ overall math experience. Parents will be invited to discuss the rationale for the recommended curriculum, Discovering Mathematics, with teachers and administrators; to test-drive the recommended materials; to hear the results of the District-wide math survey taken by almost 10,000 students and parents; and to provide feedback about what type of math supports their students need.  This is a comprehensive effort to understand families’ math experiences so the District can better serve all levels of learners. More information about the geometry and algebra curriculum adoption, including FAQs and links to the new state standards, is available online.

 

·         Please let the world know if you have received outstanding service from a bus driver, educational assistant, custodian, maintenance worker, food service employee, tech specialist, secretary, or any other classified employee. Nominations for the Washington Classified Employee of the Year  award are being accepted now through January 8. (Hit cancel if the link asks for log-in information.)

 

·         Skyline Booster News: 

HOLIDAY BAZAAR:  We are still looking for volunteers and vendors for the HOLIDAY BAZAAR and for a bazaar chairperson for next year. If you know of anyone who would be interested please have them contact Dane Gorman.   Not a member of the Booster Club yet?   Join us!  

·         A new Issaquah Special Needs Group is forming.  Check out our information web page: http://www.issaquahptsa.org/parented/attachments/SpNdsPrntGr.pdf    Questions? Want to be added to our email list? Contact Roseann Popa at order2popa@comcast.net   Next Meeting:  Tuesday, Nov 10, 7:00-8:30 pm, Issaquah Middle School Commons.

 

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