Family Update- September 1, 2025

We hope your week has gone well as we continue to settle into the new school year. Please take a moment to review some important information and upcoming events.

Skyline Open House – Tuesday, September 2

We are excited to welcome you to Skyline’s 2025–2026 Open House on Tuesday, September 2. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet teachers, learn more about your student’s classes, and connect with our Skyline community.

• 5:00-5:45 PM- PTSO General Membership Meeting- B206

• 5:30–6:00 PM – Skyline Orchestra performance in the auditorium

• 6:00 PM – General assembly in the auditorium with a presentation from Skyline Administration

• 6:40–8:10 PM – Follow your student’s schedule and meet their teachers

Evening Schedule

• 6:00–6:40 | General Assembly (Auditorium)

• 6:45–6:55 | Skytime

• 7:00–7:10 | 1st Hour

• 7:15–7:25 | 2nd Hour

• 7:30–7:40 | Early Lunch or 3rd (LL) Hour

• 7:45–7:55 | 4th Hour

• 8:00–8:10 | 5th Hour

We look forward to seeing you there!

Building Hours & After-School Expectations

A reminder that the Skyline building opens at 7:30 AM each morning. At the end of the school day, all students must clear the building by 3:00 PM unless they are attending a supervised club meeting, practice, or event that begins at 3:00 and is overseen by an adult.

Students are not permitted to remain in the building unsupervised after school. If a student has practice or an event that begins later in the day, they will need to leave the building and return at the appropriate time.

We are working to offer after-school tutoring in the library on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00–5:00 PM. This program has not yet started, but we will notify families as soon as it is ready to begin.

Thank you for your partnership in helping us maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for all Eagles.

Your Skyline Administration Team,

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

Monday:

• No School

• PTSO General Membership Meeting 5:00pm
• Open House 6:00pm

• Skytime Schedule

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Wed. Sept. 17- EL Parent Night
• Mon. Sept. 29- No School
• Tues. Sept. 30- Senior Parent Night
• Wed. Oct. 1- Student Count Day
• Fri. Oct. 3- Pep Rally Bell Schedule

• Homecoming Parade
• Homecoming Football Game vs. Pioneer 7:00pm
• Sat. Oct. 4- Homecoming Dance
• Tues. Oct. 7- Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7pm
• FAFSA/ Financial Aid Presentation by WCC 4:00pm

To report an Absence or Tardiness:

Early Dismissal & Absence Form Instructions

• Single-day absences 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

There is no need to call the main line.

Have you ever received a Securly on your student and didn't have a clear understanding of what it was? This information will help keep you informed.

Securly is a cloud-based company that Ann Arbor Public Schools partners with to provide an additional layer of protection, keeping our students safe. Securly monitors student activity on school-issued devices and email addresses. We are alerted when students search for potentially harmful topics or engage in concerning conversations. Topics that trigger Securly's include thoughts of suicide, depression, self-harm, alcohol/drug use, violence, etc.

When content is flagged, school administrators receive an alert, and then parents are contacted. Securly's are logged in PowerSchool, and your student's counselor is informed to keep them informed as well. In some cases, we can provide outside resources for those who may need them.

Please discuss the importance of students not searching for topics as a joke. Students who intentionally trigger Securly's will receive a log entry in PowerSchool and could potentially face disciplinary consequences. If you have any questions about Securly, please don't hesitate to contact your student's administrator.

There is absolutely no parking in our bus loop nor the pick up loop. Vehicles parked will be ticketed and license plate recorded. We will tow vehicles parked in either of the loops. During football games on Friday night the pick up loop will be blocked for the safety of our marching band, athletes, students, and spectators walking back and forth.

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

Greetings, ELL families! It has been wonderful reconnecting with students again! In the next few weeks I will be visiting ELL students who are new to Skyline in order to introduce myself, answer any questions, and review supports for learning. Likewise, I will be emailing new ELL families with program information.

YOU ARE INVITED! PLEASE JOIN US!

Event: ELL Family Meeting

Date: Wednesday, September 17th from 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Zoom link to join meeting:

https://a2schools.zoom.us/j/82600848030

Please join me as I review the ELL program, offer helpful resources, and answer any questions you have.

• If you would like to request an interpreter to assist with communication during the meeting, please email me: brosej@aaps.k12.mi.us

I look forward to connecting with you!

Jennifer Brose

ELL Teacher

High School Student Tech Announcement

From the AAPS ITD Help Desk

Welcome back high school students! It was great to meet you all during the laptop deployment events that were held all over the district in August!

The AAPS Tech Team will be sending out periodic communications to remind you about keeping your device safe from damage, how to use or access district tech services, how to use some native apps on your laptop, how to perform device updates, etc. It is extremely important to read through these email communications when you receive them since timely information will be shared with you.

How to Get Tech Support

As you get settled into using your new MacBook Air laptop, there will be instances that you are in need of tech support. Listed below are three different pathways throughout a school day to get help.

8:00AM-10:00AM

Monday-Friday

7:30AM-4:00PM

Monday-Friday

Incident IQ Help Ticketing System

Anytime

Additionally, just a friendly reminder that at the present time, the only software that will be added to a high school student district-issued laptop is district-approved or teacher-requested. This is to ensure your new devices are operating as intended and have a technical baseline for troubleshooting purposes. In October, there will be a pathway for students to submit software requests.

AAPS Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

When you picked up your new laptop, you had to review and sign a Technology Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). The Technology AUP is created to establish clear guidelines for internet and device usage, protect students and the school’s digital assets, prevent misuse, ensure Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) compliance, and help students develop stronger digital citizenship and online safety.

High School and Staff Acceptable Use Policy

Please note that there are consequences when there is inappropriate use of AAPS technology equipment or services. Violations of the AAPS Tech AUP may result in restrictions, suspension, or revocation of electronic use privileges. Additionally, the AAPS Tech Team maintains a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan that when enacted for specific cyber incident types, involves reaching out to a larger incident response team that can include local law enforcement, Michigan Cyber Command Center and the FBI. Cybersecurity is taken very seriously within AAPS, please use your district-issued technology and technical services for educational purposes and do not attempt to break into or hack any district technology, systems or services.

Caring for Your MacBook Air

Macbook laptops are important tools for learning. Taking proper care of your laptop ensures that it stays in good condition for a long time. Please review the Caring for MacBook Air How-To Guide, here are a few important items to consider:

• Always carry your device in a secure way

• Keep food and drinks away from your device to avoid spills or water damage

• Do not place heavy objects on top of your device

• Clean the screen with a soft, lint-free cloth; do not use harsh chemicals on the screen

• Charge your device overnight so it’s ready for use the next day

• Only use the provided charger to prevent damage to the battery

• Store your device in a safe, dry place when not in use

• Avoid placing your device at the edge of a table or desk, on the floor and/or by food or liquids (including your backpack, your water bottle should be carried and not stored next to your device)

• Report any device issues to the AAPS Tech Team by calling the Student & Family Help Desk (734-997-1222) or submitting an Incident IQ helpdesk ticket.

Mac Application Spotlight: Notes App

Have you checked out the Notes App on your MacBook Air laptop yet? With the Notes App, you can create and organize text-based notes, checklists, tables, web links and even add attachments like photos and PDFs. Additionally, you can record and transcribe audio in the Notes App. Just remember, you should always ask for permission before recording a peer or teacher, that is a common digital courtesy.

Delivered to you by your AAPS Tech Department.

Students and families interested in purchasing Skyline Gear here is your chance! All gear will ship within three days and it is shipped directly to your home. The shop will close in a few weeks.

Use the link here:

You are still able to order Skyline shirts and hoodies! Hurry, while supplies last!

All students will again receive a free breakfast or lunch meal for this school year.

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

Friend us! We are Skyline Eagle on FB

Follow us on Instagram @skylinehigha2

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

Upcoming Events

Saturday, August 16: FREE Childbirth Education Class for people with Medicaid
Having a baby this summer? This upcoming Childbirth Education class is FREE for people with Medicaid!

Saturday, August 16 from 10am to 1pm at the Learning Resource Center (4135 Washtenaw Ave in Ann Arbor). You'll learn about:

• The stages of labor and what to expect

• Feeding and caring for your newborn

• Postpartum care

• Family planning choices

This class is for people with Medicaid insurance. Birth partners are welcome to join. Light refreshments will be served. Class hosted by the Washtenaw County Health Department’s Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP).

Space is limited! Please call 734-544-2984 or email stolll@washtenaw.org to RSVP.