SkyView Academy Thursday Wire
A Letter From Mr. Feeney
October 8, 2026
The Four Elements
Many of us are familiar with the four elements, the fundamental building blocks that Socrates and other philosophers proposed make up all matter in the universe: earth, air, fire, and water.
But do we know about the four elements that make up who we are?
I believe that each of us is a combination of four parts that not only make us unique and complex individuals, but also create rich experiences that go deeper than surface level. The more that our four elements – Body, Soul, Heart, and Mind – operate in harmony, the more integrated and fulfilling our lives are; the more they are at odds with each other, the more sick, sad, and confused we become.
Unfortunately, we tend to compartmentalize the elements. In the classroom, we focus primarily on our mind. In relationships, it’s our heart. Our bodies get attention at the gym or at the hospital. Our souls are often ignored.
We might like to pretend that one element is more important than another, but each has equal value, and each affects the others, whether positively or negatively.
An integrated life is when all four parts work together as one.
As we approach fall break, how can you attend to all of the four elements?
Thank you,
Sam Feeney
Assistant Principal of Athletics
Please Nominate For DCSD 2027 Apple Awards
Is there a SkyView teacher or staff member who has made a difference for your student or family? Whether it’s a classroom teacher, support staff member, administrator, specialist, or someone behind the scenes, we encourage you to take a moment to nominate them!
Your nomination is a meaningful way to recognize the hard work, care, and dedication our staff bring to SkyView every day. Let’s make sure the people who make our school such a special place know they are appreciated!
Veterans Day Details and Sign Up
We look forward to honoring the Veterans in our community on Wednesday, November 11th, during our annual Veterans Day Assembly. We invite all Veterans to join us to be recognized and honored.
If you would like to honor a veteran in the slideshow, please submit information via the slideshow form. Submissions for the slideshow are due by Friday, October 30th. NO late submissions will be accepted.
Given the significant turnout we expect for this event, we kindly request everyone to RSVP in advance. Your early response will greatly assist us in ensuring a smooth and efficient check-in process. Please take a moment to fill out the RSVP form at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Lui at jlui@svak12.org.
Hawks In Service
If you are an SVA Alumni serving in the military or have served in the military, we would love to update our Hawks in Service wall with your official military picture and ranking information. Please complete the following Google Form.
Thank you for your service. If you already submitted, but you would like us to update your ranking/title information or picture, please fill out the form again.
SVA Theater presents Little Women
SVA Theater presents Little Women by Kate Hamill. October 22nd, 23rd and 24th at 6:30pm. Tickets on sale Monday, October 19th.
Play Synopsis: Jo March isn’t your typical Victorian young lady. She’s improper and headstrong, and one day she’s going to be a great American novelist. As she and her sisters grow up in the middle of the Civil War, they strive to be brave, intelligent, and imaginative young women. But as adulthood approaches, each sister must negotiate her private ambitions with society’s expectations. In a war-torn world defined by gender, class, and personal tragedy, Jo March gives us her greatest story: that of the March sisters, four dreamers destined to be imperfect little women.
