Highlights:

• Job nicely done to the ASB and the Spring Fling.  We enjoyed a multitude of events:  Dodgeball (I haven’t seen nerf balls fly in quite that way before), the Annual Car Show (very neat to see the pride our students take in their vehicle—even if it is Mom ’s minivan), two nights of Spartan Night Live, and then a Friday night dance.  I can easily say that at SNL laughter abounded as the students shared their talent and “nailed” several staff in Teacher Jeopardy by imitating our “sayings”, gestures, and dress.  It’s good to know that we’re making an impact—kind of a “badge of honor”!
• Our spring sports continue to do well.  As of Friday:  Baseball is #1 in Kingco; Fastpitch is #3; Men’s Soccer is #5 (separated from first by less than 2 games); Track defends their league championship against Issaquah and Liberty in their league closer on Thursday; Women’s Tennis has a 7-2 record and ends league play on Tuesday; and Men and Women’s golf continue to pursue post-season play with the Women’s tournament held on May 6^th and Jake Webb qualifying from the fall for the state tournament for our men.

Items to Note:

• Dramatic productions, city celebrations, art lessons, enrichment classes, camps, sports leagues, and much more! If you are not checking Skyline’s online Community Fliers webpage, you might be missing exciting, enriching opportunities provided by non-school-related organizations. The link to our online Community Fliers page is included at the bottom of every E-News message and on our school homepage. These postings are updated almost daily, so check often. No really—go check NOW!
• New Link Leaders Meeting on Wednesday, April 30th, come either before school at 9:20am or after school at 2:40pm in room 907. This meeting is open to all Juniors interested in becoming Link Leaders next year.
• Fine and fee notices went out April 16^th.  Payments can be made through the ASB bookkeeper Ms. deKruyf by check made payable to Skyline.  If you have any questions, Ms. deKruyf can be reached at 425-837-7774
• Attention Seniors!  Be sure to check the school website under “Senior Information” about the Graduation Night Bus Sign-ups.  Sign-ups are on May 20^th, 21^st and 22^nd during both lunches.
• Thank you to the parents who bought snacks or juices for our students taking the WASL. We were able to give snacks to all of our juniors and seniors who were retaking the math WASL. They cheered when we arrived with the juice and pretzels!  We also were able to give snacks to the 40-60 students needing extra time during all four days. The looks of relief and gratitude on these students’ faces were priceless. We still have a few boxes of peanut butter crackers and one box of granola bars which we’ll give to our IB exam takers in May. We’re sure they’ll appreciate this gesture during these demanding exams.  A special thanks to Susan Johnson for taking the lead on rounding up these items.
• WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE A.JUNIOR? SENIOR?
  • What Is It Like to Be A Senior?, for this year’s juniors and their parents, will be held April 29th, and
  • What Is It Like to Be A Junior, for this year’s sophomores and their parents, will be held May 12th,
  • 7:00 until 8:30 pm in the SHS Theater classrooms.
  • Both seminars will feature a panel of counselors, parents and students who have recently been through the experience and lived to tell the tale!
  • A third seminar in the series, What Is It Like to Be A Sophomore? will be offered in the fall to incoming sophomores and their parents.
• If you’re interested in the progress about the district Boundary Review, you can view the committee work by going to www.issaquah.wednet.edu and clicking on the link on the right-hand side of the page.  Or, you’re welcome to visit the district office to view the binder that has all previous information available.

Ed Facts:

The following is the second in a series from the book, How To Get Good Grades, In Ten Easy Steps, by Linda O’Brien.

·         Use Tricks When Making a Presentation or Speech.                                                    

·         Use props whenever possible.  Props (posters, books, sports equipment, etc.) give you something to do with your hands.  You can also put notes on the back of your props.

·         To help add enthusiasm and energy to your voice, pretend that you are telling your best friend something really important.

·         Effective speakers make eye contact with those in their audience.  If this is difficult for you to do, look at their foreheads instead. 

Andy Hogle

Program Assistant, Skyline