January 2012 Newsletter - Ann Arbor Public Schools

The Eagle’s Eye
Volume 4, Issue 5 A Publication of Your Skyline PTSO January 2012
Skyline Calendar
January
30 No School for Students (PD Day)
31 No School for Students (PD Day)
February
1 Parent Teacher conferences
5 PTSO meeting, 6:30pm
8 Student Count Day
18-26 Mid-Winter Break
For the most up to date calendar information
refer to: http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/skyline.
home/calendars
AAPSEF 2011-2012 Academic Year Gifts
Awarded to the Ann Arbor Public Schools
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation
(AAPSEF) http://www.aapsef.org/ is a non-profit
organization, separate from the Ann Arbor Public
Schools, that serves as a vehicle for raising private
funds to support programs not covered in the core
budget of our public schools. This is the AAPSEF
report for January 2012.
$141,982 was awarded through the AAPSEF Initiatives
for Excellence grants funding, including:
• Air Tracks equipment for use by Physics students
in all district high schools, $52,662
Newsletter Submissions
If you have information that you would like to
place in The Eagle’s Eye, submit your piece
to Susan Topol (shsptsoeditor@gmail.com)
by Friday, February 10 if you want it included
in the February issue.
Find the Newsletter Online
You can also find the newsletter online on
the PTSO web pages:
http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/skyline.ptso/skyline_newsletters
Our Next Meeting will take place Monday,
February 5
Please join us for our next PTSO meeting,
which will take place on February 5 at
6:30pm in the Media Center.
• Professional development materials for 8th
grade algebra curriculum, $5,960
• Environmental education program field trip support
for first and third graders, $23,133
• School Messenger communications system for
the district, $11,386
• Elementary enrichment facilitators, coordinating
opportunities in all elementary schools throughout
the district, $23,000
• PLAN tests (http://www.actstudent.org/plan/)
from the Educational Planning and Assessment
System for all 10th grade students, $13,000
• Instrument maintenance and repair for the 5th
Grade Instrumental Music program, $4,000
• Document cameras purchased for use at all
middle and high schools to support science and
math instruction, $8,841.
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How to Contact your PTSO Board Members
President: Deb Masten, shsptsopres@gmail.com
Vice President: Mori Richner, shsptsovp@gmail.com
Secretary: Judy Landau, shsptsosec@gmail.com
Treasurer: Bill Ebright, shsptsotreasurer@gmail.com
Member at Large: Pei Huang, shsptsomal1@gmail.com
Skyline Service Fair Showcases Volunteer
Opportunities
This article appeared in the January 12 AAPS News.
http://news.a2schools.org/skyline-service-fairshowcases-volunteer-opportunities/
AAPSEF 2011-2012 Academic Year Gifts, continued from
page 1
That’s not all. Specific donors and groups give
funds for designated purposes, and AAPSEF supports
their generosity by administering those dollars.
This year, endowed funds will award approximately
$4,000 in scholarship (http://www.aapsef.org/scholarships/scholarships.html)
support to AAPS students.
The Dancing Through History Grant awarded
$6,000 in support of guest artist’s work in the elementary
schools, in partnership with the University
Musical Society. Through the Karen Thomas Fund,
$3,000 of classic literature will be purchased for
elementary school libraries. The Disability Awareness
Workshops Fund received $1,000 in ongoing
support for this important program for our elementary
students. $3,000 was given through the Village
Fund to enhance social inclusion at the elementary
level.
In addition, Great Idea Grants (http://www.aapsef.
org/initiatives/grants.html) to staff and faculty totaled
$25,000 for this academic year.
Seventeen service organizations set up booths
at Skyline High School on January 11 to take
part in the school’s first-ever Service Fair.
Skyline teacher Toni Burton said the fair is part
of the school’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebrations,
and shows students the importance
of service. Teacher Nicole Barrett also helped
organize the event.
The booths were set up in the cafeteria, and
students visited the fair with their Sky Time
classes. With so many organizations present,
students could find volunteer opportunities to
fit their interests, such as learning to train animals
at the Humane Society, helping take care
of trees at the Ann Arbor Nature Conservancy,
or donating time to the Michigan Theater.
“This is one of the first times I’ve been in a high
school, in terms of a volunteer fair, which is a
very cool initiative that I hope spreads,” said
Alex Garnepudi, who represented the American
Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. “It’s very important
to engage young people in the idea of
service and giving back to the community.”
First grade students at Kensington Metropark
Gerda Paschal, the assistant manager of the
downtown shop Ten Thousand Villages, talked
with many excited students. “We’ve had high
school students as volunteers before, but there
wasn’t an organized effort to get these opportunities
out to students, so this (fair) is really
wonderful,” she said.
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Skyline Musicians Make All-State Orchestra
and Band
Congratulations to the following Skyline orchestra
and band students on their acceptance into
the MSBOA All-State Orchestra and Band ensembles.
Students audition for inclusion in these
select ensembles which represent the best high
school musicians in the State of Michigan!
MSBOA All State Orchestra members:
Shwetha Rajaram, violin
Brian Chang, violin
Jonathan Jue-Wong, violin
Grace Pernecky, 2012 All-State Orchestra
Concertmaster, violin
Sagar Anupindi, oboe
Michaela Clague, horn
MSBOA All State Band members:
Edith Zhang, flute
Theresa Zick, clarinet
Sam Keller, clarinet
Lindsay Schoppmann, clarinet
Chris Bacon, trumpet
Daniel Skib, horn
Honorable Mention: Doan Ichikawa, clarinet
Skyline Students Participate in MSBOA Solo
and Ensemble Festival
On January 14, Skyline Bands sent 53 events to
MSBOA Solo and Ensemble at Livonia Franklin
High School. Each event prepared either a solo
piece or ensemble piece to perform in front of a
judge while also receiving comments and a rating.
Out of the 53 events, 44 received a Division
One rating, this is the highest rating one can
receive, while 8 events received a Division Two
rating. Congratulations to all those involved!
Skyline Theater Performs Amadeus
Amadeus is Skyline Theatre’s entry into the annual
Michigan Interscholastic Forensic Association
Theater competition. The constraints of a
45-minute traveling production focus the evaluation
of each show on its acting and special
technique considerations. We invite everyone
to view our full performance on February 3 or 4
at 7:30pm in the Skyline High School Theatre.
(Please note: content may not be appropriate for
young children.) Tickets are $5.00 and may be
purchased at ShowTix4U.com. More info: skyline2.aaps.k12.mi.us/theatre
Skyline DECA students win big at conference
This article appeared in the January 20 AAPS News.
http://news.a2schools.org/skyline-service-fairshowhttp://news.a2schools.org/skyline-deca-studentswin-big-at-conference/
The Skyline High School DECA chapter took
home a slew of awards after attending the DECA
District Career and Development Conference/
Competition on January 12 at Eastern Michigan
University.
The group of 28 students won 27 medals, and 15
of the students qualified for the State Career Development
Conference/Competition in Dearborn
on March 9-12.
DECA is a co-curricular program for high school
marketing and business students. Its activities are
integrated into Skyline’s Business Magnet Program
and the business electives. DECA competitions
use interviews, tests, role-plays, case studies
and written projects to evaluate marketing and
management skills. Many DECA students continue
on to top business schools across the country.
PTO Thrift Shop News
Transportation funds are made available through
a generous grant from the PTO Thrift Shop! Contact
the Principals Office for requests. The next
payout for fundraising activity September - December
2011 will be available in early February.
Show your support for the following teams by
shopping during their week and voting for them:
1/29 – 2/4: Science olympiad
2/5 – 2/11: Robotics
2/19 – 2/25: Baseball
Go Skyline Eagles!
25% Student Discount Saturdays with ID
25% AAPS Staff Discount first Sunday with ID
Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop
2280 S. Industrial Hwy.
www.a2ptothriftshop.org
All proceeds benefit Ann Arbor Public School Students!
Parent rep: Martha Kershaw
mdkershaw@sbcglobal.net
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Attention Parents!
“Smile Michigan” (the mobile dentists)
is coming to Skyline on 9 March 2012
Register your child now for both initial and 6-month
dental check-ups and restorative care, if available.
Questions? Contact School Nurse, Kristin Mahler, RN
mahlerk@aaps.k12.mi.us or 734-216-0900
Permission Slips available at Skyline Clinic.
Ask your child to pick one up today!
Our program is a highly-acclaimed, on-site dental care program created in compliance with
the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the U.S. Surgeon General Guidelines.
Our Michigan dentists can provide these Preventive and Restorative services:
• Dental exams/screenings
• Cleanings
• Fluoride and Fluoride Varnish
• Radiographs
• Sealants
• Fillings
• Pulpotomies on baby teeth
• Simple Extractions
We supply a dental “report card” that is sent home with your
child after each visit. If further dental care is needed, referrals
are available. Medicaid/MiChild cover 100% of our treatment.
Most private dental insurance accepted. Grants provide dental
preventive services for children needing financial assistance.
All children are eligible for the screening, cleaning, and fluoride
treatment. Grant-assistance available. X-rays shared when
needed. FREE toothbrushes!

Skyline HigH ScHool AtHleteS
tHiS iS All About tHem!
All friends of Skyline athletics are invited to the
3rd Annual Skyline Sports Charity Dinner & Dance
Friday, March 23, 2012 at 7 p.m.
Barton Hills Country Club
Dinner
Music & Dancing
Brief Remarks by Guest Speaker
Skyline Sports Photo Slide Show
Silent Auction
Wine Pull (Bring bottle to donate)
Cash Bar
Proceeds go to the Skyline Athletic Booster General Fund
The Club is dedicated to the support of our student athletes, coaching staff, trainers
and athletic programs. SABC members believe that athletics go hand in hand for our
children's success and enrich their high school experience.
Reservations Preferred
Please return reservation by Wednesday, March 21, 2012
For more information e-mail or call:
Matt Dean at LDEAN2004@comcast.net / (734) 327-8001,
or Steve Crowley at ricksaa@aol.com
I would like to reserve tickets for the 2012 Skyline Sports Charity Dinner & Dance
Reserving______ tickets at $50.00 each. TOTAL ENCLOSED $______________
(Adults only please)
______ I am unable to attend but would like to support Skyline Athletics
(all contributions tax deductible) TOTAL ENCLOSED $______________
Name (print) _________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________ State ___________ Zip ____________________
Telephone _____________________E-mail ________________________________________
Make checks payable to: Skyline Athletics Booster Club
Mail payment to: Matt Dean, 1649 Timber Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Purchased tickets will be waiting at check-in.
Credit Card Payments:
Call Susan Aldworth at (734) 417-0874
Purchased tickets will be waiting at check-in.

Skylin
ne Alll Senior All Night Party
Up Up
and
Away
Ticket Order
Form
Who: All Skyline Graduating Seniors
What: All Night Party
to follow 20122 Graduation
Where: Skyline High School
When: June 11,
2012
Adventure
e Begins:
10:30pm to 11:30pm*
Journey Ends: 4: :00 am
Ticket Prices
$50 September 1 – April 30
$60 May 1 – 30
th , $70 at the Door
(Scholarships Available, forms available where tickets sold or by request to Sherry Goldfarb, slgoldfarb55@gmail.com)
Last Name_________
_____________ First Name___ ______________Student ID___ ________
Student Cell Phone________
____________ Parent Cell Phone____
__________________
Student email_____
_________________ Parent email______
___________________________
Emergency Contact Name__________
______________Home Phone_________
________
Parent Signature_
_________________________________________________________________
Please make checks payable to the Skyline ASAN
Instructions – Please drop this form
along with your
check made payable to
the Skyline ASAN in the
PTSO mailbox at
Skyline or:
Mail this form and check to Sherry Goldfarb, 2590 Oak Hills Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Please include your
return address so
we can mail the ticket to you:
Address _____________________________________________, City, ________________,
Zip______ _________
*The Adventure check‐in begins at 10:30 and terminates 11:30 pm. No admittance after 11:30 pm.
Exit will not be permitted
until journey ends at 4:00 am.