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It's Time For the Field Day FUNdraiser!

September 3, 2026


Dear SkyView Families,


One of our favorite SkyView traditions is just around the corner! Our Field Day FUNdraiser returns September 3–24, bringing together school spirit, friendly competition, and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our students and school.


Last year, our overall fundraising efforts helped expand student opportunities, enhance classroom learning, improve campus safety, modernize technology, increase sustainability, and support staff professional development.


This year, we’re setting our sights even higher with a $45,000 goal, which will support:

  • Campus & Facility Improvements
  • Outdoor Learning & Recreation
  • Classroom Resources & Organization
  • Student Accessibility & Language Support


Our PE teachers, Mrs. Bishop and Ms. Venette, are already preparing an incredible Field Day for our Pre-K–5th grade students on September 24. Along the way, students will have opportunities to earn fun new prizes, classes will compete for special incentives, and we’ll work together toward our school-wide goal.


We also have a brand-new fundraising experience this year! Through Bolder Events, each student can create their own personal campaign page and easily share it with family and friends.


Learn how to set up your student’s campaign.


Of course, Field Day wouldn’t be complete without some SkyView spirit! Students are encouraged to get creative and represent their grade-level color:


Grade-Level Colors:

PK – Blue
K – Green
1st – Red
2nd – Pink
3rd – Yellow
4th – Purple
5th – Orange


We are continually grateful for the generosity and enthusiasm of our SkyView families. Every gift, share, and campaign helps us continue investing in the people, programs, and resources that make a difference for our students.


Mark your calendars for September 4, and get ready to help us reach $45,000 by Field Day!


With gratitude,

Paula Harrison
Lower School Principal

A Note From Mrs. Worley

I hope you have plans to enjoy a fun-filled family weekend. In advance of the holiday weekend, I want to let you know that I have encouraged our staff and faculty to enjoy time with family.


To that end, if you need to email them over the weekend, please look for their response to your email on Wednesday afternoon or Thursday of next week.

Important Dates Important Dates

September 4: Dress of Choice

September 7: Labor Day - No School

September 8: HS 12th Grade Workshop: Colleges I'm Applying To

September 9: ES Tour

September 9: MS 2027 Washington DC Information Night

September 12: HS Senior Sunrise / Senior Parking Spot Painting

September 15-17: Outdoor Education for 6th Grade

September 23: 11th Grade Parent/Student Workshop: Get Going! 6:00 pm

September 23: FASFA Workshop 7:00 pm

September 25: PS/ES/MS 8th Grade Field Day Fundraiser


October 2: HS Homecoming Tailgating

October 2: HS Homecoming Bonfire

October 3: HS Homecoming Dance

Important Shared Resources Important Shared Resources

SkyView 2026-27 Calendar
Lunch Menu
SchoolsOut Information and Help
Attendance Information

All School Updates All School Updates

Lost and Found

Please stop by the main entrance to check for any items that may belong to you!

We have an abundance of clothing items, lunch bags, water bottles, etc. that have accumulated in our Lost & Found at the east entrance of the school.


The last opportunity to claim any items will be on Friday, September 4th. All remaining items will be donated.

2026-27 Enrollment Updates

We have space available for new students in Kindergarten and 1st grade for the 26-27 school year! If you know anyone (cannot currently be enrolled in a DCSD school) who is interested, please have them complete our Intent to Enroll.


SVA Families: Invite a Friend, Neighbor, Co-worker to one of our upcoming School Tours!

Do you know someone who may be interested in learning more about SkyView? Invite them to attend one of our upcoming school tours! Our first elementary tour is Wednesday, September 9th. They can register on our website under Enrollment / Visit SkyView or forward them this link: School Tour Registration. Thank you for promoting SkyView!


*New Date SVA Preschool Families, September 30, 8:45 am - Tour Registration - Please RSVP

Join us for a tour of our elementary school and learn more about our Kindergarten full-day program.

Middle/High School Updates Middle/High School Updates

11th Grade Parent/Student Workshop: Get Going!

Join Mrs. Hayes for a post-secondary planning session tailored for 11th-grade students and parents. Learn how juniors can jump-start their prep for life after SVA—from exploring diverse career pathways to navigating college searches and applications.


Wednesday, September 23 at 6:00 PM

FAFSA Workshop

Navigating college costs? Join Mrs. Hayes alongside College Admissions & Financial Aid Strategist J.P. Schmidt for an informative session on financial aid and the FAFSA. This workshop is geared toward 12th-grade students and parents, but all interested families are welcome!


Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 PM

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Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Class

High School Students, may I have your attention, please? Do you need your CPR Certification?


On October 5th, Ms. Bishop is offering an Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED class at SVA.

This class is being offered during a remote day in the afternoon so that you won't miss any classes. But it is technically during the school day.


There is an additional fee of $50.00 for the class. There is also an online portion that must be completed before 10/5.


If you are interested, please reach out to Ms. Bishop.


Thank you in advance for wanting to save lives.

Positive Office Referrals

Congratulations to our High School Students recognized for their outstanding character and leadership! These students were nominated by teachers for demonstrating positive choices and behaviors in the following categories:


World Language

    • Analucia Ayers (10)

    • Logan Christensen (10)

    • Hunter Kirkovich (10)

    • Belinda Kisicki (10)

    • Bee Lamicq (11)

Responsibility
    • Madison Cole (11)

    • Carys Morgan (9)

Service
    • Sierra Benson (9)

    • Blake Donnelly (10)

Citizenship

    • Hudson Eloe (9)

    • Kenzon Cataldo (12)

Respect
    • Juliet Ebert (10)

    • Danny Soroka (9)

    • Maddy Stelly (10)

Preschool/Elementary Updates Preschool/Elementary Updates

Set Up Your Students Field Day Campaign Now!

SkyView’s annual Field Day FUNdraiser is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to kick things off this September!

This year, we’re excited to introduce a brand-new fundraising platform through Bolder Events that gives every student the opportunity to create their own personal campaign page. Students can set a fundraising goal, share why they’re raising funds, add an optional photo, and then share their page with grandparents, family, friends, neighbors, and others who want to support them.

Our hope is that these personal campaigns make fundraising easier for families while giving students a greater sense of ownership and excitement as they work toward their goals.

Get Your Student Ready Now!
Although the Field Day FUNdraiser doesn’t officially begin until September, we’re asking families to create their student’s campaign page now. Setting it up early ensures your student is ready to go when fundraising begins and gives our team time to generate the personalized tools you’ll need to share their campaign.

Getting started is easy:

  1. Create your student’s campaign page (using their name in the name fields) and personalize it with their goal, motivation, and optional photo. Do not submit your campaign until you are finished customizing it. Once it is submitted, it cannot be changed.
  2. Within 24–48 hours of creating the campaign, you’ll receive an email with your student’s personal giving link, QR code, and fundraising tools.
  3. Start sharing when the fundraiser launches! Send the link or QR code to family and friends, watch your student’s total grow, and work toward fun individual and class prizes.
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Brain Chase - Stem Themed Adventures for Grades 3-5

Each escape room is packed with curriculum-based puzzles, geography missions, logic games, and collaborative challenges!


Begins 9/15-11/10. No class on 10/13.

Tuesdays from 4-5 pm.

Register at info@brainchase.com.

Registration Link

Chess Wizards - Your Brain is Your Superpower

Class Dates: 9/21-11/16 (No class on 10/12)

Class Day and Time: Mondays from 4-5pm
Cost: $184


Open to students from Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Register at chesswizards.com or call 1-866-949-4386.

Fall Landsharks Running Club

Landsharks Running Club introduces young athletes to running. Runners meet new friends and have lots of fun!


Who can join: Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade!

Practice Information: Mondays and Thursdays beginning September 3 - October 8 from 4:05-4:50 pm.


Practices held at: Altair Park
884 Altair Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124

2026 Fall Cross Country Registration Link
If you have any questions, please call or text:
Coach Amy Oeffling
303-842-0810

What Will You Create?

Destination Imagination is coming to SkyView!

What if you could build something crazy, create your own story, solve a problem with no single right answer, and compete with your team? Destination Imagination (DI) is a creative, team-based competition for SkyView students in grades K–12. Students work together to design their own solutions, build, perform, experiment, and think outside the box.


Want to learn more? Raise your hand!

Complete our short I'm Interested form to get updates about SkyView DI and learn how your student can participate this year. No commitment—just curiosity!


If you have any questions, email SkyViewDI@gmail.com

Get Involved With SVA Get Involved With SVA

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Attend An SVA Board Meeting

The SVA Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, September 16th. Please join us in person (room 209) or by registering online for the Zoom meeting.

Douglas County Community Events

Gather your family and friends for some great, discounted fun opportunities brought to you by The Foundation For Douglas County Schools. Better yet, a portion of each ticket purchased goes back to DC Schools through Opportunity Grants! Tickets are limited; purchase now!

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Volunteer With SkyView

Looking for a way to jump in and help? Find all of our daily volunteer needs right here! Whether you have 30 minutes or a few hours, every little bit makes a big difference.


Elementary Lunch:

Sept 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th


Elementary Recess:

Sept 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th


Middle School Lunch:

Sept 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th


Traffic Duty: AM & PM Needed


Other Needs:

Pantry Items - Sept 8th

PreK Teddy Bear Day - Sept 8th

6th grade Outdoor Ed - Sept 14


And don’t forget — after you volunteer, make sure to log those hours in Track it Forward! We want every minute of your awesomeness to count. Hawks Helping Hawks — it’s what makes our community so special! Contact Allison Caudle with questions.

Service Learning

Service Learning is a founding principle at SkyView Academy. SVA will provide hands-on opportunities for our school community to contribute to SVA, the local area, and/or global communities. Service Projects are listed on our Service Learning Project Calendar.


High Line Canal Conservancy – Weed Removal
Green Valley Ranch East Park
Saturday, Sept. 12 | 9:00–11:30 AM

Help remove Goathead/Puncturevine and Sandbur from Green Valley Ranch East Park. Removing these invasive weeds helps protect bike tires, pet paws, shoes, and the surrounding environment. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome, with a role for everyone!

More Details & Registration


Douglas County Fall Festival
Sandstone Ranch Guided Open Space
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Volunteer at this free, family-friendly event featuring food trucks, games, booths, and educational activities. Various volunteer positions and shifts are available, making this a great opportunity to get involved and support the Douglas County community. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for multiple shifts if available.

More Details & Registration

Thank You SVA Educational Partners Thank You SVA Educational Partners

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