Family Update- September 29, 2025

Skyline’s Homecoming week is right around the corner, and we are excited for all of the fun events and traditions ahead! Class shirts, Sky shirts, and Sky hoodies have begun being distributed during lunch in the Commons at the indoor concession stand (next to the student microwave). If you ordered online through Underground Printing, please remind your student to stop by and pick up their items as soon as possible.

The week kicks off with the Powder Puff Flag Football Game on Monday, September 29th at 7:00 PM, where the Class of 2026 seniors will take on the Class of 2027 juniors. Entry is free, though donations for the Sky Food Pantry are encouraged. Any Skyline student who arrives by halftime with their ID will be entered into a gift card drawing. The game will begin once the varsity field hockey game has concluded.

Spirit Week runs Tuesday through Friday, giving students a chance to show their Eagle pride:

• Tue 9/30: Pajamas & Stuffed Animal Day
  
  

• Wed 10/1: Twin/Squad Day
  
  

• Thur 10/2: Team/Sports or Favorite Athlete Day
  
  

• Fri 10/3: Class Color Day (9th–White, 10th–Sky Blue, 11th–Navy, 12th–Black, Staff–Gray). The theme for Friday night’s football game is a Black Out.
  
  

Wednesday also begins the holiest of the Jewish holiday, Yom Kippur. We want to take a moment to honor and celebrate Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in the Jewish tradition, which begins at sundown on October 1st and ends at sundown on October 2nd. Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is a time of reflection, prayer, and fasting, when many observe the day by seeking forgiveness and setting intentions for the year ahead. To all of our Skyline families observing, we wish you an easy fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur. May this time of reflection bring peace, renewal, and hope for the year to come.

Thursday, October 2nd, Skyline will host our first annual T-Wall/ Skyline event, a new Homecoming Week tradition where students and staff come together to celebrate school spirit. This event not only represents Skyline pride and unity but also connects our school to a greater cause. The T. Wall Foundation works with over 2,000 special needs families each year across Washtenaw, Livingston, and Wayne counties, providing critical resources and joyful experiences for youth with disabilities. As a first responder for families in dire financial distress, the foundation acts with empathy and urgency to alleviate burdens and provide crucial support. In addition to resources, they host uplifting events such as Victor's Day and T. Wall B. Ball, creating opportunities for joy, inclusion, and connection. By participating in the T-Wall event, Skyline students and staff are supporting a tradition that not only builds our own community spirit but also raises awareness for the powerful work being done to support and uplift special needs families in our area.

Friday, October 3rd, will be a full day of celebration, starting with the Homecoming Pep Rally (for Skyline students only) during the last hour of the school day, featuring the annual Senior vs. Junior “PowderTuff” volleyball match. If your student will need to be excused early on Friday, please make sure you call the main office prior to 10:00 am, as we will not be excusing students after this time due to the pep rally preparations. We also have a quiet space for students who may be overstimulated and not able to handle the pep rally. To access this space, students will need to obtain a pass and be added to the list in one of the SLC offices.

At 5:30 PM, our annual Homecoming Parade is happening right here on the Skyline campus! Come cheer on our amazing Skyline teams and clubs as they bring the parade route to life with school spirit and energy. We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Grand Marshal will be none other than Maureen “MoJo” Issac, our beloved long-time swim and dive coach who has inspired countless Skyline students.The celebration doesn’t stop there! After the parade, join us for a family-friendly tailgate party outside the football stadium. Enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks, and plenty of school spirit for the whole family.

The Football Game vs. Pioneer kicks off at 7:00 PM with the Black Out theme for the student section. Students with current Skyline IDs get in free. The halftime show will include performances from the marching band, poms, and the presentation of the Homecoming Court.

Please know we will have enhanced safety and security measures. AAPD will be present as always in the stadium and we will have two officers patrolling the parking lot. We play Pioneer and anticipate a big turnout. We will be counting spectators to ensure we do not reach our spectator capacity. Please plan to get on campus early as there is a possibility we will reach a maximum capacity. If this happens, we will turn away guests. You will notice increased fencing and a separation of Pioneer and Skyline guests. All Pioneer students and guests will enter the far gate near the baseball fields. All students will be given a wristband. Skyline/Pioneer students in the stadium without a wristband will be escorted out. As stated, if we reach a maximum capacity, no students or guests will be admitted. Please plan to get there early!

Homecoming Dance tickets will be sold Tuesday, September 30th, through Friday, October 3rd, at both lunches. Tickets are $30 in advance (cash/check all week, credit card available Tue–Thur only) or $40 at the door (cash/check only). No refunds, transfers, or exchanges are available. The Homecoming Dance will be held in the Commons on Saturday, October 4th, from 8–11 PM (doors close at 9:30 PM). Students and approved guests must present ID and a ticket to enter. Please remember: no bags, backpacks, or purses (small clutches only), and all items will be checked at coat check. This is a semi-formal event, and light refreshments will be served.

Finally, we welcome and appreciate our parent/guardian volunteers who would like to help chaperone the dance. To participate, volunteers must complete a background check form (with signature), email it with a copy of their driver’s license to Mr. Bilsborrow, and sign up through the provided Sign-Up Genius link below in the Homecoming section of the newsletter. Thank you in advance for helping us create a safe and memorable Homecoming experience for our students!

Your Skyline Administration Team,

Casey Elmore, Andre Criswell, Terri Patterson, Delsie Sissoko and Lamanzer Williams

Monday:

• No School

• Spirit Day: PJ Day
• After School Tutoring in library 3-5pm
• Senior Parent Night 6:00 pm- Click Here: Parent Meeting Zoom (password = eagles)

• Yom Kippur begins***
• Spirit Day: Twin/Squad Day
• Student Count Day- Please make sure students are present in all classes today!
• Skytime Schedule

• Yom Kippur***
• Spirit Day: Team/Sport Day
• T. Wall Event 10-12
• After School tutoring in library 3-5pm

• Spirit day: Class Color Day
• Pep Rally Schedule
• Homecoming Parade 5:30pm
• Homecoming Game v. Pioneer 7:00pm

Saturday

• Homecoming Dance 8:00pm- 11pm- Please ensure students are picked up by 11:00pm

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Tues. Oct. 7- Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7pm
• Tues. Oct. 7- FAFSA Info Session at Skyline 4-5pm
• FAFSA/ Financial Aid Presentation by WCC 4:00pm
• Wed. Oct. 8- 11th Grade PSAT/MNSQT- Late start for 9,10,12
• Fri. Oct. 10- No School Fall Break
• Mon. Oct. 13- No School Fall Break
• Mon. Oct. 20- ***Diwali
• Wed. Oct. 22- Restorative Practice Assembly/ Assembly Schedule
• Tues. Nov. 4- No School- Election Day

🎓 Skyline Class of 2026 Senior Parent Meeting - Join Us on Zoom!

Senior year is here, and we’re excited to partner with families as we navigate this important time together! Please join us for a virtual Senior Parent Meeting to review key dates, graduation requirements, senior events, and more.

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
🕖 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
💻 Location: Zoom [ Click Here: Parent Meeting Zoom (password = eagles) ]

Please note: This meeting is specifically for parents/guardians. Students will have a separate senior meeting during the school day but feel free to have your senior sit in next to you if you’d like.

We look forward to connecting with you and supporting your student(s) through a successful senior year!

🦅

All Parent/Teacher Conferences will occur in The Commons here at Skyline High School on Tuesday, October 7th, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. You must schedule a conference with each teacher you wish to speak with. We utilize the website PTCFast.com to enable parents to sign-up for 5-minute conference slots with their child’s teachers. You will receive an individual email from each teacher you have signed-up to meet with. If you signed-up to meet with 4 teachers, you will receive 4 separate confirmation emails. Please sign up for no more than one time slot with each teacher. Also, please allow at least 5 minutes between each conference; do not sign up for back-to-back conference slots.

If your child is doing well in a particular class, and you have no concerns, you do not need to sign up for a conference with that teacher. We encourage you to sign up for a conference slot with a teacher if your student is struggling and/or you have concerns about the class.

Again, the Parent/Teacher Conferences will be on:

Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Here in The Commons of Skyline High School

If you haven’t yet used PTCFast.com, you will be pleasantly surprised at how simple you will find the process. There are no codes to enter and there is only one website to visit. The conferences are listed alphabetically by the teacher’s last name, and you will only need an email address to make your selections. The conferences are now open, but they will fill up soon, so don’t wait!

Instructions for Making Parent / Teacher Conference Appointments:

1. Go to this website:

https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Skyline_High_School_3

…or you can be taken directly to the webpage by clicking HERE!

2. Check the box for each Teacher you would like to meet with, then click the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the page.

3. You may create conferences for more than one student, if you have more than one student at Skyline, but for most of you, you will then check the first selection, which is: These are all for one student.

4. Enter your student’s first name

5. Enter your student’s last name

6. Enter YOUR (parent’s) name

7. Enter and confirm YOUR email address

8. Click the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the page to begin the signup process.

Please note that the following teachers are unable to attend conferences on October 7th, and will be offering an alternate conference date:

Brian Thomas

Please reach out to Jefferson Bilsborrow at bilsborrow@aaps.k12.mi.us with any questions or issues about scheduling your conference times.

SAVE THE DATE- FAFSA informational session- WCC will be @ Skyline to present on the FAFSA on 10/7/25 in conjunction with parent/teacher conferences. They will present @ 4pm in the auditorium. The presentation will run 30-40 minutes.

Last spring, Skyline students in the CMPP Magnet Program participated in the Legacies Project - an effort to build a record of our local history in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and surrounding cities. Working in small teams, they conducted interviews with six community elders ("narrators") and created short biographical films to bring each person's story to life. This year’s group includes Skyline's very own Gary Cooper!

The Legacies Premiere took place this past weekend at the Michigan Theatre. The event was an exciting opportunity for our students to honor their narrators and see their work on the big screen. Below are our Skyline filmmakers, posing in the shade of the marqee:

We are very proud to announce that the following Skyline seniors have received the honor of Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Students are recognized for the exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the qualifying test used for program entry.

Leah Barnocki

Weller Cole

Benjamin Frank

Joshua Jung

Andrew Kim

Connor Rzeszut

Esther Zekic

College Application Drop In

Beginning the week October 1st the counselors are in the CUBE for college application support.

Stop by during your lunch to speak to any of the counselors. They will be there to help with college/university and FAFSA applications as well as answer any questions.

Here are some other important dates to remember:

• On or before October 1st - 2026-2027 FAFSA application opens

• October 7th at 4:00 in conjunction with Parent Teacher conferences, Washtenaw Community College will host a FAFSA night meeting in the auditorium.

• Thursday, October 9, 2025 - Final day to request materials needed from the school (ie: transcripts, recommendations) for college applications if applying for early action with a November 1st deadline.

• Saturday November 1, 2025 - Early action applications are due.

Monday December 1, 2025 - Final day to request materials needed from the school for college applications if applying for regular action with a January 1st deadline.

CUBE Weekly Update — Let’s Lock In!

The opportunities keep coming — don’t miss out:

College Rep Visits continue next week — connect early, plan smart.
Jump in on volunteer & community outreach opportunities — give back while building your résumé.
Explore hands-on STEM events — innovation starts here.
Get ready for FAFSA Prep — secure that financial aid bag.
We’re building bridges with the Teen Center & Ann Arbor Neutral Zone — more spaces, more support, more growth.
And as always, book your 1-on-1 with Mr. Woodford for guidance on college, careers, and opportunities.

The CUBE — your future, your move.

- Woodford, Out

High School Activities: A Community Investment in America:

Participation in high school activity programs provides several tangible rewards, including health benefits, enhanced academic success, learning life skills and achieving personal growth.

(NIAAA, NFHS)

As we prepare for Homecoming on Friday, October 3, 2025, please know we will have enhanced safety and security measures. AAPD will be present as always in the stadium and we will have two officers patrolling the parking lot. We play Pioneer and anticipate a big turnout. We will be counting spectators to ensure we do not reach our spectator capacity. Please plan to get on campus early as there is a possibility we will reach a maximum capacity, if this happens we will turn away guests. You will notice increased fencing and an attempt to separate Pioneer and Skyline guests. All Pioneer students and guests will enter the far gate near the baseball fields. All students will be given a wristband. Skyline/Pioneer students in the stadium without a wristband will be escorted out. As stated if we reach a maximum capacity no students or guests will be admitted.

Athletics is looking for individuals interested in running our clock on game days, also ticket takers. If you are interested please email Mrs. Sissoko: sissokod@aaps.k12.mi.us. These are paid positions!

AAPS authorization form for private transportation is linked below. Please follow these important instructions in order for you to drive your student home following a competition when school transportation is provided:

1. The coach ultimately determines if players are allowed to travel separately from the team.
2. Players can only ride with their parent/guardian
3. The form needs to be completed ahead of time and communicated in advance with the coach
4. Do not email private transportation forms directly to the AD
5. Private Vehicle Authorization

Please familiarize yourself with our athletic and event policies:

• Skyline Academic Eligibility
• High School Spectator Expectations

• MHSAA Guidelines for spectators and teams

• Middle School Student Expectations

• All students will need their school id to get into home athletic events for free!

Please follow Arbiter for the most up to date game schedules:

• Skyline Game Schedule, Arbiter

ATHLETE ATTENDANCE

Athletes are required to be in school a minimum of 3 class periods in order to participate in practice or competition each day. All coaches will be receiving an ineligible list of players daily. It is our expectation that coaches check this daily and exclude those players from practice or competition.

Any student new to Skyline and is in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade must complete the New Student Form and be approved by the athletic director before participating in any sport!

Sincerely,

Delsie Sissoko

Athletic Director

Assistant Principal

Skyline High School has been selected as one of the high school sports programs to receive funds from the 2025 McDonald’s High School Sports Digital Fundraiser!

Local area McDonald’s restaurants will be raising money for their local high school sports programs. Restaurants will be donating 20% of all digital sales made in the McDonald’s App on Tuesday, October 21st to Skyline’s athletic department.

Here is the McDonald’s restaurant(s) that will be raising money for Skyline’s athletics:

• 373 NORTH ZEEB ROAD
• 2310 W STADIUM BLVD

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Skyline High School

Register at RunSignup.com NOW!

Lace up your running shoes and bring your appetite for fun! The Donut Dash 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run are back for its fourth year to support Skyline High School Athletics. NEW THIS YEAR: The 5K is officially timed.

This family-friendly 5K race winds through the Skyline campus and surrounding neighborhoods, offering a perfect mix of fitness, community spirit, and sweet rewards. The Fun Run, for the under-12 crowd, is a mile around the Skyline track, paced by members of the Skyline Cross Country team. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or just in it for the donuts, this event has something for everyone!

Register Early for 5K Discounted Pricing!

• $25 from 9/1 to 9/30 (last day to order a race t-shirt)
• $30 from 10/1 to 10/14
• $35 from 10/15 to 10/25
• NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION

Special pricing for K-12 students and Skyline staff and coaches is offered. A Family Package (unlimited members in the same household) is available for $80 until 9/30. Select "Multi-Person Pricing" during registration to take advantage of this discount.

The Details

• Race t-shirts are optional and can be purchased when registering before 9/30/2025.
• Race Day check-in opens at 8:30 am in the Skyline student parking lot. NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION.
• Fun Run starts at 9:00 am at the Skyline track.
• 5K starts at 9:30 am with the Start and Finish lines in the Skyline student parking lot.

Sponsorships

Sponsorship opportunities are available at several levels. Sponsor by 9/30/25 and get your logo on the race t-shirt! Contact SABC at sabc@skylinebooster.org for more information.

Questions? Contact the Skyline Athletic Booster Club at sabc@skylineboosters.org

Local business owners: want to reach students, parents, and teachers across the Skyline High School and Ann Arbor community? Sponsor The Skyline Post, Skyline's award-winning student newspaper with growing print, web, and social media reach. In our first three full years as a program, we have earned 40 state journalism awards and we average 60K stories read per year, with over 100K page views total.

We offer full-year sponsorships with print and digital benefits, as well as à la carte ad options. Choose from color or black-and-white ads, and get featured in print, online, and on social media. Your support helps us fund high-quality student journalism!

Submit your ad, choose your package, and upload your design via this form. A journalist will follow up with you to confirm your purchase!

Everything below this has been in previous newsletters and is not new information.

We know there are so many amazing things happening in the lives of our Skyline students and families, and we want to celebrate them! Please take a moment to share your good news using the Google form linked here. It could be an accomplishment in school, a success in athletics or the arts, a community service project, or just something you’re proud of. Big or small, we’d love to hear it! Pictures are always welcome too. Help us highlight and spread the great things happening in our Skyline community—don’t be shy, send in your stories so we can celebrate together! 🎉

Here is the campus traffic flow map if needed as a reminder. Thank you for following these routes only.

AP Exam registration season is here! Please see below for updated information.

Assessment Formats
As a reminder, last year was our first year offering a combination of fully digital, hybrid, and traditional paper-based assessments. The good news is that there are no format changes this year. All exams will continue to be administered at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center.

Test Ordering – Important Change
The one major change this year is how students will order their exams:

• Pioneer students will order exams directly through their AP Classroom.

• A2 Virtual+, Community, Huron, and Skyline students will also enroll in your AP Classroom but will need to order their exams using an Exam Only Code.

• Students who are self-studying will also use the Exam Only Codes.

You can find the Exam Only Codes here:
Exam Only Codes Spreadsheet

AP Testing Website
We will continue to use the district AP website to share information with students and families. Please review the site and feel free to share it with your classes. The site includes the exam schedule, registration instructions, and other resources. Details on test administration will be added in the coming weeks.

District AP Website

Students must have a school ID on them at all times and in order to enter the building if coming in after the start of the day. If it's easier to have it on their phone or they lost their physical ID, they can download a digital ID as an acceptable option. The directions to download a digital ID are linked below.

Did you know? Career Technical Education, or CTE, helps students learn by doing, and combines classroom learning with hands-on experiences and real-world skills. From PreK-12, students can explore their purpose, passion, and potential. Then they can connect to future-focused careers in high-wage, high-skill, in-demand pathways in our region like:

• Aviation and aerospace
• Automotive technology
• Computer science
• Construction trades
• Cybersecurity
• Entrepreneurship
• Environmental science
• Health sciences
• Robotics and engineering

If the CTE millage is approved in November, a countywide PreK-12 CTE model would expand access to both new and existing CTE programs and offer more opportunities to help prepare students for college, careers and beyond! Learn more at www.washtenawisd.org/ctemillage.

Closed Campus

During the course of the school day, students are not permitted to leave the building/campus without permission. Students may not report to their vehicles during the school day without administrators permission. If a student is caught outside of the building without permission, he/she will be subject to disciplinary action. Further violations will result in loss of parking privileges at Skyline High School.

Skyline Student Parking Privileges & Guidelines - PARKING Expectations

• The Skyline Parking Policy is enforced by Administrators and the Ann Arbor Police Department.

• Parking on school property is by PERMIT ONLY during school hours.

• All hang tag permits must be hung from the rearview mirror, and must be visible through the windshield.

• Replacement permits will be issued by the Innovation office for a $3.00 replacement fee.

• Parking permits may not be transferred, copied or sold to others

• Park ONLY in spaces legal for student parking in the student parking lot

• Parking in staff or reserved spaces, handicapped, fire or driving lanes, bus and parent loops or on the grass will result in towing at the owner's expense.

• Cars without current school year permits are subject to towing at the owner's expense.

• All parking spaces are on a first come basis.

• After paying for your parking permit online, go to the Innovation office to pick up your hang tag. If you are paying with cash or check, (check made to Skyline High School), go to the Innovation office with your payment to receive your permit hang tag.

Vehicles on Campus
Vehicles parked on school property are under the jurisdiction of the school. The school reserves the right to search any vehicle, if reasonable suspicion exists to do so. Students have full responsibility for the security of their vehicles and will make certain they are locked and that keys are not given to others. Students will be held responsible for any prohibited objects or substances, such as alcohol, drugs, and weapons, that are found in their cars and will be subject to disciplinary action. Searches of vehicles, as well as general searches of school property, may be conducted at any time if there is reasonable suspicion to do so, with or without the presence of the student. If the vehicle subject to search is locked, the student shall be asked to unlock the vehicle. If the student refuses, we will contact the student’s parent(s). If parent(s) also refuse to permit the vehicle to be searched, we may contact local law enforcement officials and turn the matter over to them.

Parking Violations

Students are also responsible for parking vehicles legally and safe driving. If parked illegally, the vehicle is subject to being towed at the expense of the owner. The principals shall have the discretion to set eligibility for parking on campus.

If you fail to park in your permitted area:

• Warning

• Parking permits revoked for second offense

• 1st offense: Warning

• 2nd offense: your car will be towed at your expense.

No Food Deliveries During The School Day

To keep learning on track and our campus secure, students may not receive food deliveries (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, etc.) at any time during the school day. Delivery drivers will be turned away. The office and staff will not accept, hold, or deliver food for students.

Why this rule matters

• Safety: Unknown adults coming to campus create security risks.

• Learning time: Deliveries disrupt classes and office operations.

• Equity & order: One clear rule keeps expectations fair and consistent for everyone.

Closed campus reminder: Students may not leave school to get food during the day. If a student leaves class for food, they will be sent back to class and school discipline consequences may apply per the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Students may bring lunch from home or use the cafeteria. Thank you for supporting a safe, focused learning environment.

AAPS is pleased to offer this anonymous tip line for students, staff and families to address bullying, mental health concerns or the important “See Something, Say Something”.

The Securly Tip Line can be downloaded from the AppStore or Google Play and a bookmark will be placed on all student laptops.

Students, staff and parents can initiate an anonymous tip outside of the app via:

• 1-833-300STOP

• tipline@securly.com

• securly.com/tip

• QR code
  

  
  

The AAPS Securly Tip Line is another step that we know will assist our students, families and staff to ensure appropriate support and safety in our schools.

Not all heroes wear a cape and tights. A real hero speaks up for what's right. Be a real hero. If you see or hear something that threatens student or school safety, submit a confidential tip to OK2SAY.

Mon. Nov. 17- 1:30pm

Fri. Dec. 12- 8:30am

Wed. Jan. 14- 1:30pm

Wed. Feb. 11- 8:30am

Tues. March 17- 1:30pm

Fri. April 17- 8:30am

Mon. May 18- 1:30pm

Wed. Nov. 19 11:00-1:00

Mon. Dec. 1- 10:30-12:30

Fri. Jan. 9 10:30-12:30

Tues. Feb. 3 10:30-12:30

Mon. March 2 10:30-12:30

Tues. April 7 10:30-12:30

Wed. May 13 11:00-1:00

All individual food items ( not taken as part of the full meal offered) , such as milk only, are not free to students. Students must pay for these individual items via the Meal Magic payment system.

Even though the State of Michigan continues to provide free breakfast and lunch meals for all students, it is important that every AAPS family fills out the Education Benefit Form (EBF), regardless of financial status. Filling out the EBF form helps AAPS maintain our current funding levels. We appreciate your assistance in filling out the EBF form.

Without this information from every family, AAPS could lose important state funding for educational programs that our students are entitled to. These supplemental grants and programs have the potential to offer supports and services for our students including, but not limited to:

What do I need to do?

Please complete the EBF form. You may fill out a paper form or complete the form online.

Important Notes:

How do I submit my form? Choose one of the following methods:

1. Online: visit https://annarbor.familyportal.cloud, then click “Apply for Benefits”

• Here is a resource to assist you with filling out the form.

2. In person: Return completed form to your student’s school.

3. By Mail:

Ann Arbor Public Schools – Food Service

2555 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Our Special Diets Program can accommodate a variety of dietary needs. This includes, but is not limited to, food allergies (e.g., gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, etc.) and other medical conditions that may require special dietary needs (e.g., diabetes, sensory sensitivities, celiac disease, etc.).

We prepare and provide meals for a variety of special diets in an allergen-friendly kitchen. Following their preparation, the meals are distributed to each student’s school weekly for the kitchen staff to reheat and serve. The kitchen staff will have a list of which students are enrolled in the program at their school and will have the meals prepared, however they may need assistance in identifying each student. Parents are encouraged to have their child introduce themself to kitchen staff.

Enrollment:

To enroll in the special diets program, we need a completed USDA Special Dietary Statement (SDS) which is linked below and available on our website. This statement must include signatures from both a parent/guardian and a medical professional. This required documentation must be submitted to the district dietitian at aaps_dietary_requests@aaps.k12.mi.us so that an individualized meal plan can be developed prior to serving any meals to the student.

While we strive to meet the highest standards of food safety and dietary accommodation, there are limitations to what we can provide. The program cannot accommodate religious requests or dietary preferences- more specific information regarding this can be found on the USDA Special Diet Statement.

Additionally, we are not able to provide absolute guarantees of zero cross-contact with allergens, as we are not able to offer a 100% allergen-free kitchen environment.

Early Dismissal & Absence Form Instructions

• Single-day, partial, or early dismissal: Please complete this FORM.

• Multiple-day absences: Email sky_attendance@aaps.k12.mi.us

• Student name

• Student number

• Dates of absence

• Reason for absence

Deadlines for early dismissal requests:

• Before 11:00 AM dismissal → Form must be submitted by 8:00 AM

• After 11:00 AM dismissal → Form must be submitted by 10:00 AM

*Please call the Main Office for any last-minute dismissal arrangements. 734-994-6515 ext. 4

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Food and Groceries

Find FREE Food for your Family

• Need free groceries or meals? Check out the Food Page at a2schools.org/communityresources or visit the Find Food page at foodgatherers.org/foodresources/

Mental Health, Health and Wellbeing Resources

Care Solace Helps Families or Staff Connect to a Mental Health Provider

Care Solace is a free service that connects students, staff, and their families to care. You can use Care Solace to find available mental health and substance use providers matched to your needs.

• Connect with Care Solace 24/7 for free by calling (888) 515-0595 or by visiting caresolace.com/aaps.

• Multiple Languages supported.

• Care Solace flyers are available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin

Get a Sports Physical Through RAHS!

Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools (RAHS) is offering sports physicals at their Scarlett Middle School Location. Learn more here: RAHS-Scarlett Sports Physicals.

Mom Power Group for Mothers of Young Children

• The EMU Community Behavioral Health Clinic will be offering an in-person Mom Power group on Tuesday evenings this fall.

• This attachment-based, trauma-informed group is intended for mothers of children ages 0-6.

• The 10-week group starts September 16th and childcare is provided.

• The cost is $80 for the group but fee waivers are available.

• Please see Flier for more information.

Academic Support

Free Tutoring, Reading, Writing, Math, ESL Classes: Washtenaw Literacy (age 16+)

• Washtenaw Literacy is here to support anyone 16+ who wants to build new skills and confidence.

• All programs are free and designed to meet learners where they are.

• If you or someone in your family would like to join, visit washtenawliteracy.org.

• View classes here: Washtenaw Literacy Class Offerings

Winter Giving Resources

AAPS has relaunched the Winter Giving Resources page on the a2schools website with resources for food, gifts, winter clothing and more:

https://www.a2schools.org/community/winter-giving/resources-for-families-students