School Supply Kits Available via Northshore Schools Foundation

 Deadline to request School Supply Kits is Thursday, August 20th The Northshore Schools Foundation would like to provide your Northshore Student with an in-home school supply kit for the 2020-2021 school year. School Supply kits will be available for pick-up during a drive through distribution event held at Pop Keeney on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 9:00 to 12:00pm .    If your student could benefit from school supplies please request your supply kits here:  https://bit.ly/NSDSchoolsupplies . To ensure a supply kit is available for your student(s) at this event, please submit your request by the end of day on Thursday, August 20, ... read full article

Join NEW Northshore Council PTSA Committees!!

Be a part of Northshore Council's newest committees!   Northshore Council PTSA is searching for members to be a part of two new committees; one on Equity and the other on Mental Health. Read more about each of these new committees below and find out how you can get involved! Northshore Council PTSA is seeking Committee Members to assist with completing an Equity Inventory of Northshore Council PTAs/PTSAs.  The Equity Inventory is intended to help us understand how we're doing in terms of equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as to make a few workable recommendations for improvement to the Northshore Council ... read full article

Dine-Out Fundraiser at MOD Pizza - March 24th!

Take a break from cooking and get takeout or delivery!  Lunch or dinner! 10:30am - 9pm Click link to RSVP and find instructions for online ordering. RSVP at:  https://www.groupraise.com/events/173961 This is an embedded .pdf. ... read full article

Thank You Staff - For All You Do!! "Whole Latte Love" Event

We are happy to share with you what our Staff Appreciation Chairs put together to celebrate our staff and their dedication to our students! Message to Skyview staff: "Thank you for your dedication to each student. Thank you for your commitment to partnering with parents. Thank you for the early mornings and late nights you spend preparing and planning the days, weeks, and months ahead. Skyview PTSA wants to show you a “Whole Latte Love” by buying you each one drink of your choice during the week of February 7th through February 14th at the Ridge Coffee drive-thru stand in the Park Ridge ... read full article

Spread the Love - Check out the HEART ART!!

What a great turn out for our "Spread the Love" event! Check out the wonderful submissions from around Skyview.         Decorate a heart-themed cookie, make a card for someone to spread kindness, make heart-themed art, make a sculpture, take a picture of a heart in nature, even a heart you created in Minecraft.  Be creative! It just needs to have a heart OR a message of kindness.   How do I participate??   Send PTSA a picture either via our FB post OR via email at  skyviewvpcomm@gmail.com  by February 22nd. Each photo is entered into a drawing ... read full article

Skyview MS Registration Dates-FROM SMS OFFICE

Skyview MS Registration Dates Registration for the 2021-22 school year begins in February. Here are dates you may find helpful: SMS Registration Website opens on February 24th at 3:00 pm. Link:  SMS Registration Website Incoming 6th Grade SMS Registration Webinar on Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:30 pm  (link to come) SMS Counselors hold online visit to Ruby Bridges 5th grade classes on February 25  (link to come) SMS Counselors hold online visit to Crystal Springs 5th grade classes on February 26  (link to come) SMS Counselors hold online visit to Canyon Creek 5th grade classes on March 1st  (link to ... read full article

Resources from COVID, Kids and Mental Health

Resources from COVID, Kids & Mental Health Presentation For those who were able to attend the presentation we hope you felt it was useful! If you missed it, these are some resources that our speaker, Melody Murray (LMFT and Child Mental Health Specialist), shared for our families! Safety Planning & Proofing Safety Plan  (presenter suggested making copies so student and parents have it when needed) Self Esteem Journal         ... read full article

*** Registered Spelling Bee Participant Instructions ***

School level spelling bee Online Test will be in the week of Friday, January 22nd to Wednesday, January 27th 2021 . Students will have the opportunity to take the spelling bee test anytime during that time-frame.   Instructions for Parents/Students who have already registered their child already thru Skyview Spelling Bee Registration Google Form: ASAP: Register for the Scripps National Spelling Bee's online testing platform by visiting  https://online-test.spellingbee.com . I encourage you to watch this video tutorial that will walk you through the registration process:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ThKRsffiFc If you have already registered in the online testing platform for another child, you can log in ... read full article

PTSA 2021-22 Board Nominations Open!!

Are you interested in serving on our 2021-22 Skyview PTSA board?   Positions include: President Vice President of Communications Vice President of Membership Secretary Treasurer Learn more about each position and their responsibilities .   No experience needed; PTA provides training!! Contact Melissa Kline  for more details.  Deadline for nominations is  April 9th, 2021 .   Nominate YOURSELF or someone you know would make a difference! ** NOTE: Contacting us is NOT committing to serve!! You can ask questions without obligation!     ... read full article

Digital Safety 101 - Parent Information!

Parent Presentation: Digital Safety 101 Join author, educator and international speaker Jo Langford for an important talk tailored to parents/guardians to build their internet "savvy" to help our kids build their online lives with boundaries, etiquette and good judgement. Thursday, January 28th @ 7pm via Zoom An overview of tween/teen behavior in a digital world. Risks and benefits of online life. Most popular social networking apps explained. A primer on "The 3 Big Bags" -- Porn, Cyberbullying and Sexting. A healthy dose of questions & answers, so bring your questions to an expert. Find more information here:  beheroes.net . Presented ... read full article

Skyview PTSA Scavenger Hunt - Coming This Spring!!

Coming This Spring... Skyview PTSA Scavenger Hunt!! Start forming your team of UP TO SIX now! A team can be siblings, family members, classmates, and/or friends. Local or not. Solo is okay too! Mission will include trivia, creative activities and local find and seek challenges.  We will be using the GooseChase app.  Questions? Contact Jennifer Herrman, jenh123@gmail.com .   ... read full article

PTSA Meeting - Tuesday, January 19th

January PTSA General Membership Meeting All are welcome! Members and non-members, grab a friend and join us! WHEN : January 19, 7 - 8:30pm WHERE : Zoom Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84560372115?pwd=aXZEbitNeWM3aU9iak9QenZJU2dOZz09 Meeting ID: 845 6037 2115 Passcode: 326437 Special Guests: Principal Dawn Mark and counselor Gini Scott will be in attendance to answer questions. QUESTIONS?  Email PTSA President, Barby Taheri  here. ... read full article

Northshore YMCA Holiday Meal Support

Northshore YMCA is working to continue their tradition of providing Holiday Meal Support to underserved families in our community. Request a Meal If you are interested in receiving a meal, your request must be received by  Thursday, December 17th . (The form below incorrectly lists Wednesday as the 17th, but that is Thursday - and that is the confirmed deadline.) We hope to honor all of the requests from families who would benefit from support during the season. Requests will be filled in the order received by date and recipients will be contacted by email to confirm support and gift card pick ... read full article

December Holiday Gift Card Drive!

December Holiday Gift Card Drive  The Food Pantry Committee is organizing a "December Gift Card Drive" event. Skyview families who are in need will be able to request gift cards to help with gift purchasing and we will use donations from this drive to fulfill those requests!     We have requests for gift cards for  110 kids of Skyview families (and growing)! Our goal is a $25 gift card per child and 1 bag of food from our pantry per family.   There are two ways to help with this event: Option #1: Donate $25 Gift Card(s) To donate $25 gift card(s), ... read full article

Thanksgiving Meal, December Holiday Food & Gift Card Requests

Request Food & Holiday Gift Card Assistance Skyview PTSA and Skyview Middle School have partnered to create a Food Pantry. Our goal is to support Skyview families with food security challenges. Please find all the details under "Food Pantry" to the left - of by clicking the link below: https://skyviewmsptsa.org/Page/Pta/FoodPantry-RequestFood     ... read full article

Movie Night Membership Raffle

Movie Night Membership Raffle! If you haven't joined Skyview PTSA yet,  do not worry, because it’s not too late! In fact, now is the perfect time to join. Every PTSA member for the 2020-21 school year who joins by  December 1st, 2020  will be entered to win a Home Movie Basket! It's easy to join online OR you can print a form and mail in a check. Both options are found here:  https://skyviewmsptsa.org/Page/Pta/Membershi p   All PTSA members who have joined will automatically be entered for a chance to win. This includes members who joined anytime in THIS school year up until 12/1/20. Add a spouse, partner, a grandparent or ... read full article

Behavioral Impacts of COVID-19 on Children & Youth

Washington State Department of Health put together a presentation called "Behavioral Health Impact of COVID-19 on Youth & Children"   Resources: Families, Children, and Teens Behavioral Health Toolbox for Families: Supporting Children and Teens During the COVID19 Pandemic Behavioral Health Group Impact Reference Guide: Families and Children   DOH Forecast and situational reports, guidance and resources: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/NovelCoronavirusOutbreak2020COVID19/ HealthcareProviders/BehavioralHealthResources WA State – General mental health resources and infographics: https://coronavirus.wa.gov/information-for/you-and-your-family/mental-and-emotional-well-being       ... read full article

Sponsor a Family for Thanksgiving Event

Sponsor a Family for Thanksgiving    Thanks to the amazing support of our community, we have enough donations for our Skyview families who have requested a Thanksgiving Meal! If you would like to support Skyview families for the December Holidays, find out how you can help here !   The Food Pantry Committee is organizing a "Sponsor a Family for Thanksgiving" event. To ensure we are consistent with the meals provided to families, we are requesting cash donations and the committee will shop for the food and provide meals to those who request it.  Turkey Cranberry Sauce Stuffing Chicken Stock ... read full article

Open House/Curriculum Night Videos

Curriculum Night Videos are STILL AVAILABLE! It's not too late to "meet" your student's teachers! These links will work until Wednesday, October 21st at 3:00 pm . Full Link to all open house/curriculum night videos Skyview PTSA Video Special thanks to all our Skyview teachers and staff for creating these videos for families. We normally do Pass the Hat during this event, we know times are tough this year for many families but if you are a position to give and want to you can donate on our website under pass the hat. PASS THE HAT We just purchases blue light glasses for staff ... read full article

Coffee with the Superintendent - Special Education Services

Special Event: Coffee with the Superintendent for Families Receiving Special Education Services Join Dr. Reid for a virtual conversation specifically for families receiving Special Education services. Coffee with the Superintendent is scheduled for Monday, October 26 from 3:45-5:15pm. We look forward to your questions, comments, discussion topics and ideas. Please RSVP at this link to receive the login details and information on submitting your questions ahead of time . ... read full article

Request Books & Donate Books!

Northshore Schools Foundation knows how important books are to children. They are collecting books to turn around and share with those who can use them! Request Books   If your students do not have access to books during COVID-19 closures, please make a request .   For more information contact bookdrive@nsdfoundation.org Donate Books Now accepting all children’s books Pre-K through 12th grade – board books, picture books, chapter books, and teen readers. Sanitized book are being accepted for donation on the covered porch of our founding volunteer at 13147 NE 145th Pl, Kirkland, 98034. ... read full article

WSPTA Legislative Assembly - Please share your thoughts!

Washington State PTA 2020 Advocacy Survey Member Voices Matter There’s a wide range of advocacy issues and we need your voice to help our Skyview PTSA delegates vote on the Top 5 issues that are most important to you. Don’t delay -  the survey closes on Friday, October 9th . https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K69HHT6 ... read full article

Dine-Out Fundraiser at MOD Pizza!

Take a break from cooking and get takeout or delivery!  Lunch or dinner! 10:30am - 9pm Click link to RSVP and find instructions for online ordering. RSVP at:  https://www.groupraise.com/events/159129 This is an embedded .pdf. ... read full article

*NEW* Skyview Food Pantry

Skyview Food Pantry Skyview PTSA and Skyview Middle School have partnered to create a Food Pantry. Our goal is to support Skyview families with food security challenges. Look for information in the left menu under "Food Pantry" (pretty image is coming soon!)...or click below: Request Food  - learn more about how the food pantry will work and fill out a form to request a bag to be available for pickup. Help Stock Pantry  - learn about how you can help stock the food pantry, what foods we hope to provide, and fill out a form to have food picked up ... read full article

PTSA Wants to Know: What Is Important to YOU...

Please Share Your Thoughts! In a normal school year Skyview PTSA is active in the following activities: Partnering with students in ASB to plan and fund EAGLE Day Partnering with SMS counselors and staff to coordinate Career Day Pass the hat which helps fund grants to the school and teachers for use in classrooms Planning parent education nights (Screenagers, Angst movie screening, Digital Safety speaker) Advocating for students at Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly Communications of important PTSA, school and district information through our website, FB newsletter, banners, etc. Great community nights with Dine outs Coordinating student enrichment-spelling bee, reflections art program, ... read full article

Reflections Program Kickoff!

  Our PTSA annual art competition, Reflections , is happening now. THEME: "I Matter Because..." SUBMISSION CATERGORIES:   Visual 2D Art, Dance, Literature, Music, Photography and Film Production . DEADLINE:   Friday, November 6th  Details on safe practices for turning in art, including possible electronic submissions will be given in future communications.  Check our article (left menu "Reflections") for more details and videos. CLICK HERE. For those students who would like to participate but are experiencing financial difficulty due to COVID, a very limited number of need based basic art kits will be provided by Skyview PTSA. Please complete the Google form ... read full article

Menchie's Day - Wednesday, September 23

Menchie's FUNdraiser!! Wednesday, September 23rd, 2-7pm Come to the Menchie's in the Canyon Park Commons anytime from 2-7 pm and mention Skyview PTSA... and 15% of sales will be donated to Skyview PTSA! Help support a local business AND your school PTSA! Masks are required. Please also remember to social distance when possible.   ... read full article

All Welcome -- 1st General Membership Meeting of the Year!

First General Membership Meeting of the 2020-21 school year! Wednesday, October 14th, 7-8:30pm   Skyview PTSA would like to invite you to attend our kick off meeting for this year.  Did you know that there are ONLY 3 PTSA General Membership Meetings for the year? All are welcome, whether you are a member or not.    This meeting will be via Zoom, look for the meeting link in the next newsletter. If you have questions, please contact our PTSA President, Barby Taheri .   See you there! ... read full article

Suicide Prevention Webinar Series

*NEW* Suicide Prevention Webinar Series (via seattleYMCA.org) Join the YMCA throughout the month of September for their Suicide Prevention Webinar Series and learn how to see the warning signs, how to find help, and how to support people as they move toward hope, recovery and survival. Each webinar has a different topic.  https://www.seattleymca.org/blog/suicide-prevention-webinar-series   What Causes Depression & Anxiety (9/15 6-7:30pm) Suicide Prevention Training (9/17 7-8:30pm) Stigma & Misconceptions About Suicide (9/22 7-8:30pm) NAMI Ending the Silence & Teen Talk (9/24 4-5:30pm) Embracing Adversity: Supporting Health Coping Strategies (9/28 12-1:30pm) Continuing the Conversation Q&A Session (9/30 6-7:30pm) ... read full article

School Material Pick-Up & Picture Plan -- Sept 14 & 15

    (From Skyview email on Tuesday, 9/8)   SMS Pick-Up & Picture Plan Hello Skyview Families! Happy start of the school year - It is hard to believe summer is finally coming to a close, and we are about to make history learning online! This communication is solely for the purpose of explaining our process for you to collect classroom materials and to take school photos for Student ID’s, family pictures, and the yearbook. There is a lot of information in this email, so please read all the way to the end. At Skyview, students and families will have an ... read full article

Student Schedule for 9/3 through 9/11

  FROM 9/1/2020 SMS newsletter: Below are the schedules for the remainder of this week and next week. We are following the same schedule that was set by the Northshore School District (attached) for distance learning in middle schools. Note:   Monday is a holiday, so Tuesday 9/8 will be periods 1, 2, and 3 and Wednesday 9/9 will be periods 4, 5, and 6 (NO EARLY RELEASE).   Thursday September 3rd: 7:30 - 8:30 am - Special Services/Optional Flex Time 8:30 - 8:50 am - Homeroom in Period 1 (School starts @ 8:30 am) 8:50 - 10:10 am - Period ... read full article

Celebrate the First Day of School with Skyview PTSA!

Celebrate the First Day of School with Skyview PTSA!     DATE :   Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 WHERE : Park Ridge Church Farmer's Market Time :  4:00 - 8:00 pm Come visit our membership table and JOIN PTSA or feel free to come ask us questions or just say hello.   ALL PTSA members will get 1 FREE treat (this includes members who join online before Sept. 2). Ice Cream treats will also be available for purchase. Prices range from $1.50-$3. Masks are required and socially distancing is highly encouraged. ... read full article

Skyview Family Orientation - 8/26

Wednesday, August 26th - Family Orientation Open to all Families From Skyview Middle School: This fall we will be partnering with you to launch school at Skyview through the use of remote learning. We know you may have questions about what school will look like and what you need to do to help prepare your student. This orientation is designed for you. For the first part of our presentation we will cover topics that  all  families may appreciate. The second part of our presentation will be directed more towards families who are  new  to Skyview. Others may log off at ... read full article

Virtual Meeting regarding Special Education Services - 8/24

  Families With Students Who Receive Special Education Services   Monday, August 24th, 6-7pm From Skyview Middle School: Our Special Education Department is looking forward to the start of a new school year, welcoming faces from last year and new faces to our community this year. We will hold a virtual Family Information Night on Monday, August 24th at 6:00 pm for families whose student receives Special Education Services. During our Zoom information session we will be discussing the various programs here at Skyview, and how specially designed instruction and supports will be implemented as we continue instructing online through distance ... read full article

Virtual Meeting regarding AAP/Highly Capable Services on 8/25

Families With Students Who Receive AAP/Highly Capable Services Tuesday, August 25th, 6-7pm From Skyview Middle School: We are excited to greet our AAP/Highly Capable families and students this fall! To help with the transition to both Skyview and Northshore Learns 3.0, we are offering a  virtual Family Information Night on Tuesday, August 25th at 6:00 pm  for families whose student receives AAP/Highly Capable services this school year. During our Zoom information session we will be discussing the various programs here at Skyview, and how specially designed instruction and supports will be implemented as we continue instructing online through distance learning.  We will ... read full article

Your Donations Funded These!

  Incredible thanks to all who have donated to PASS THE HAT, past or present! Your contributions have helped fund many events and programs that enrich the student lives at Skyview!  We will update the information here in the coming months to reflect where your dollars will be granted. You can click  here  anytime during the year to help fund the next cycle of grants or to support other great PTSA sponsored events, like Eagle Day, Spelling Bee, parent education & more!  SINCEREST APPRECIATION TO EACH OF YOU!   2020 FALL GIFT TO SCHOOL GRANTS: Skyview PTSA was able to donate ... read full article