SkyView Academy Thursday Wire
September 24, 2026
Hello SVA Community,
We have kicked off another fun and exciting year! It's wonderful to see both new and returning faces filling our halls and classrooms. It's hard to believe that we are already nearing the end of the first quarter of the year when it feels like we just returned.
With fall parent-teacher conferences approaching, a common question from parents is, “What can I do to help my child succeed?” This is an excellent question, and I have a simple answer: Encourage your student to read more. If your child doesn't read often, help them start by finding engaging reading material and setting aside dedicated time for it. If your child is already a reader, encourage them to explore a wider variety of genres and topics.
Independent reading matters for many reasons, but I will focus on three key benefits.
First, reading can improve memory and concentration. It engages parts of the brain that are not activated by screens, conversation, or sports. Reading serves as a detox from the short-form entertainment that many of our students consume. It trains the brain to remember details and recall them later, which is a skill that is valuable in education and in life.
Second, reading enhances communication skills. If you want your child to develop a richer vocabulary and communicate effectively in different situations, encourage them to read more. Reading is a powerful tool for vocabulary acquisition because it exposes students to new words in context. It also introduces them to various writing styles and ways of thinking, which they can incorporate into their own expression. It is estimated that student who read just 10 minutes a day are exposed to 600,000 more words and phrases per year than their non-reading classmates
Finally, reading fosters imagination. Your children likely have many great ideas and stories to tell. Reading provides context, perspective, empathy, visualization, and a blueprint for transforming ideas into reality. If your students have difficulty initiating projects, organizing their ideas, or articulating their perspectives, reading will be beneficial for them. In the same way a developing baseball player can learn by watching a pro, a developing thinker can learn by reading another’s thoughts.
For book recommendations, talk to your librarian, your students' teachers, check online or ask a friend. There are millions of books for all kinds of readers out there.
Best regards,
David Bow
Middle School Assistant Principal
A Letter From Mrs. Worley
Dear SVA Families,
As part of our continued commitment to enhancing our cybersecurity and protecting our staff's privacy and personal information, we have made a few updates to the staff directory on the SVA website.
We have removed staff photos and email addresses from public view. Families can still easily contact staff members through a secure contact form located on each staff member’s directory profile. Messages submitted through the form will be sent directly to the appropriate staff member.
We appreciate your understanding as we continue to evaluate ways to protect our staff's privacy while maintaining strong communication between our families and school.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of SVA!
Warmly,
Janet Worley
Head of Schools
Elementary Tours
Preschool Families, September 30, 8:45 am - Tour Registration - Please Register.
Join us for a tour of our elementary school and learn more about our kindergarten full-day program, as well as our K - 12 model.
Hello 8th Grade Families! Save the Date
You are cordially invited to attend a High School Tour to learn all about what SVA can offer your future high schooler! We have a special High School tour for our current parents at 8:45 am on Thursday, October 8th. Please Register. We look forward to seeing you there!
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream!
What could be better than a nice cold ice cream after a long day of Field Day festivities?
September 25th (Field Day), SkyView Educational Partner Alsies Ice Cream will be parked in the Lockheed Parking Lot from 2:30-4:00, serving up a variety of delicious cold treats (dairy and nut-free options available!). A portion of the proceeds goes back to SkyView.
Look for Alsies once a month after school and treat yourself!
September 25, October 30, November 20, and December 18.
Meet Me on Sunset Blvd
The sun is setting, the palm trees are swaying, and Homecoming is calling!
Join us for a night under the California sunset at this year’s Homecoming Dance: Sunset Blvd!
Saturday, October 3. 7:30 - 10:30 PM
Tickets on sale on MySchool Bucks for $20 per person.
Think golden hour, warm summer nights, Hollywood lights, palm trees, and dancing your way down Sunset Blvd.
Want to bring a guest? Guests are welcome! All non-SVA guests must have a completed and approved guest form before the dance. Forms are located in the High School office and are due by Wednesday, Sept 30th.
Grab your friends, dress for your Sunset Blvd moment, and get ready to dance the night away as the sun goes down.
Spirit Week
Monday: Country vs. Country Club
Students can choose their side and dress country with boots and flannels or country club with polos and preppy attire.
Tuesday: Denim Day
Jeans, jackets, shirts - bring on the denim!
Wednesday: Sand vs. Snow
Students can choose their climate and dress for a tropical beach vacation or a snowy winter day.
Thursday: Squad Day
Students can coordinate with friends, a team, club, or group and dress as a squad.
Friday: Grade Color Day - Create the Sunset
Each grade has been assigned a color to help us create our Sunset Blvd theme:
- Seniors: Red
- Juniors: Pink
- Sophomores: Orange
- Freshmen: Yellow
