Weekly Announcements 04-09

Weekly Announcements for Skyline High School

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Outdoor school sport events – Please don’t make us ask, please wear your mask.

ASPIRE TEST FOR FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORES:  APRIL 14th   Juniors and Seniors are NOT required to attend on this day.  Distance Learners will need to take the test at Skyline on this day. GTI is running as scheduled, busses will be running for GTI also.

State Mask Mandate and Schools – District Information

Dear Granite District Parents and Families, 

We’ve heard from a number of you who are concerned about rumors you’re hearing that masks will no longer be worn at school. As I’m sure you are aware, the law that was passed by the legislature specifically left the school mask wearing requirement in place. Consequently, you need have no safety concerns within Granite District. Our students and employees will continue to wear masks in school and at school activities through the end of the school year in harmony with the law and state and local health department requirements. The link for that order is here – https://coronavirus-download.utah.gov/Health/UPHO-2021-2-Updated-School-Face-Mask-Order.pdf

As has been the case throughout this year, children who do not have a mask will be provided one and those families who choose to not wear masks will be provided a distance education. 

Most of our employees have received COVID immunizations and as we know, these immunizations are proven to prevent symptoms. The CDC continues to study whether immunizations prevent catching, carrying or passing the virus. Consequently, we encourage everyone to keep wearing masks even away from school when in close contact with people who have not been immunized. 

Sincerely,

Granite School District

Shout Outs:

Skyline High Hockey

Congrats to the Skyline High Hockey team for their State Championship. Way to go Eagles. You can go to: https://www.utahhighschoolhockey.com/ to see a great team picture.

Skyline HOSA

Skyline HOSA competed in State – the following students placed:

Medical Math 

Rui- Top 10

Vanlinh- 2nd Place

Medical Spelling

Vanlinh- Top 10

Organizational Leadership

Tuyetanh- 2nd Place

Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking

Vinay- 2nd Place

Health Career Display

Dean and Tuyetanh- Top 10

National Merit Scholars

Congratulations to Brynn MacWilliams for being selected as a National Merit Scholarship winner.

Skyline Pre-School:

Say “YES” to Skyline’s Eagles Nest Preschool 2021-2022 (ages 3-5). Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:05 to 10:55 for $80/month. For more details on dates and to register go to the Skyline High School Website: https://schools.graniteschools.org/skylinehigh/   Come play, learn, and grow with us!  Questions: email Lisa McDermott at ldmcdermott@graniteschools.org .

Construction Update:

There is a website that shows plans and updates: https://gsdfuture.org/skyline-high-school/

Calendar of Events:

You are welcome to go to the Skyline website to see all calendaring events. The website is: https://schools.graniteschools.org/skylinehigh/calendar/

Tickets are no longer required for games. But those in attendance must remember to wear mask – even for outside events. 

Mar 25^th

END OF TERM

NO SCHOOL – TEACHER WORKDAY

3:30 p.m.         Softball @ Olympus

Mar 26^th

NO SCHOOL

10:30 a.m.       Track @ Kearns (Granite Invitational Varsity Only)

3:00 p.m.         S/JV Baseball @ Orem (JV 3:00, V 5:00)

3:30 p.m.         B Soccer @ Brighton (V 3:30 JV 5:30)

3:30 p.m.         Softball @ Bountiful

Mar 27^th

11:00 a.m.       Baseball @ Riverton (V 11:00 S 1:00)

Mar 29^th

Spring Recess – No School

3:30 p.m.         JV/S Baseball @ Murray (JV 3:30; S 5:30)

Mar 30^th

Spring Recess – No School

4:00 p.m.         V Baseball @ Murray

Mar 31^st

Spring Recess – No School

Apr 1^st

Spring Recess – No School

4:00 p.m.         V Baseball vs Murray

Apr 2^nd

Spring Recess – No School

3:30 p.m.         JV/S Baseball vs Murray (S 3:30, 5:30)

Apr 3^rd

12:00 p.m.       V Baseball vs Taylorsville

Apr 5^th

3:30 p.m.         JV/S Baseball @ Brighton (JV 3:30, S 5:00)

Apr 6^th

3:30 p.m.         B Soccer @ Hillcrest (V 3:30 JV 5:30)

3:30 p.m.         Softball @ Cottonwood

4:00 p.m.         V Baseball @ Brighton 

4:00 p.m.         G. Lacrosse @ Maple Mountain (V 4:00, JV 5:30)

Apr 7^th

3:30 p.m.         Track @ Highland

4:00 p.m.         G. Lacrosse @ Bountiful

5:30 p.m.         B. Lacrosse @ Viewmont (JV 5:30, V 7:30)

5:30 p.m.         Fr/Soph Soccer vs Murray

Apr 8^th

3:30 p.m.         Softball vs Cottonwood

4:00 p.m.         V Baseball vs Brighton 

4:00 p.m.         G. Lacrosse @ Wasatch  

6:30 p.m.         Sign a Song

Apr 9^th

3:30 p.m.         B Soccer vs East (V 3:30 JV 5:30)

3:30 p.m.         V Baseball vs Brighton 

3:30 p.m.         Softball @ Cottonwood

4:30 p.m.         B. Lacrosse @ Waterford (V 4:30, JV 6:00)

Apr 10^th

7:30 a.m.         Track at Taylorsville High (Varsity only)

Apr 12^th

3:30 p.m.         JV/S Baseball vs Hillcrest

6:00 p.m.         G. Lacrosse @ East

Apr 13^th

2:20 p.m.         Volleyball Player Informational Meeting for next school year. All those interested should go.

3:30 p.m.         B. Soccer vs Hillcrest  (V 3:30 JV 5:30)

3:30 p.m.         Softball @ Highland

4:00 p.m.         V Baseball vs Hillcrest

7:00 p.m.         JV B. Lacrosse @ East

Apr 14^th

Aspire Testing – Freshman and Sophomores come to school this day. All Juniors and Seniors should stay home.

7:00 p.m.         B Lacrosse @ East (Varsity only)

Apr 15^th

Job Fair during Lunches

3:30 p.m.         Softball vs Hillcrest

3:30 p.m.         Tennis vs Hillcrest

4:00 p.m.         G. Lacrosse @ Maple Mountain (V 4:00 JV 5:30)

4:00 p.m.         V. Baseball @ Hillcrest

Apr 16^th

Softball @ Brighton Bengal Bash

3:30 p.m.         B. Soccer @ Olympus (V 3:30 JV 5:30)

3:30 p.m.         JV/S Baseball @ Hillcrest (S 3:30 JV 5:30)

4:00 p.m.         B. Lacrosse @ Brigham (V 4:00 JV 6:00)

Apr 17th

Softball @ Brighton Bengal Bash

Apr 19^th

District Audiology Testing

3:30 p.m.         JV/S Baseball vs Olympus (JV 3:30 S 5:30)

6:00 p.m.         Football Parent Meeting

For up-to-date calendar items – download the Skyline High School – UT app today. Lots of information at your fingertips. Newsfeed, Bell Schedules, Events, Attendance number at your fingertips, and much more.  

Looking Ahead:

• Saturday, May 1^st – Prom (More details to come)
• Friday, May 28^th – Senior Dinner Dance (More details to come)

PTSA Section

We are heading into the end of the year and the Skyline PTSA needs YOU!  

It has been a pleasure to be the PTSA president here at Skyline for the last 2 years.  As we approach the end of the 2020-2021 school year, we are in desperate need of new faces and friends!! We need a new president, and other PTSA positions filled for next year’s PTSA board.  If you’ve ever wanted to be a part of the PTA, or have been in the past, we could use your support! It’s fun, informative and doesn’t really take all that much time! You get to be in the know of Skyline happenings and you get to give back to

the community and great school that is a Skyline High!

Please contact me, Ashli Storheim, if you’d like to be involved and a member of Skyline PTSA!! 

Thank you!!

ashlistorheim@gmail.com

801-860-9298

Counseling Center Section

Seal of Biliteracy Testing

Seniors interested in applying for the Utah Seal of Biliteracy can find the requirements, testing information, application, and any other information on the World Language page of the Granite School District website.  Testing should be completed by the second week of April in order to receive the results in time for graduation.  If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor.

Summer Driver Education

The signup for summer Skyline Driver Education is now available in the Main Office.  The class will be held from June 7 to June 30 from 10am to 12pm or from 12pm to 2pm.  The $140 fee will need to be paid at the time of registration.  Students must have their learner’s permit before the class begins.  For more information or to sign up, please contact the Skyline Main Office at 385-646-5420.

Important AP Exam Update

Skyline will conduct all AP exams May 3-17 in-person with the paper/pencil format.  Subsequent paper exams for late testing will be held at Skyline.  All digital exams will be administered at home.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, College Board (the entity that oversees Advanced Placement – AP) will be offering three separate AP test administrations (see dates below) across the country with two different exam formats (paper/pencil and digital). The second and third administrations are meant to address scheduling conflicts or pandemic related issues. Skyline is only offering test administration for paper/pencil exams across the three administrations, the majority of which will be held during Administration #1.  College Board is offering students the opportunity for digital exams during the second and third administrations.  However, all digital exams will be administered at home and technical support will not be available (Skyline will not be administering any digital exams). 

All Skyline students who have ordered an exam will be scheduled for a paper/pencil exam during the first test administration period (May 3-17), unless they have already notified the AP Coordinator with a request for a late test.  If you have a student who needs to request a late test, a test during the second or third administrations, or a digital test for any reason, please contact Kati at kjfadenrecht@graniteschools.org.  Late and digital testing must be requested through the AP Coordinator. 

Please note that non-AP approved reasons for late and digital testing may result in a $40 late fee per student per test.  College Board has established the criteria and rules by which requests are approved.  

Please see the complete AP Schedule for 2021 at https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/exam-calendar#administration1.

Administration 1: May 3 – May 17, 2021 — All paper/pencil tests, administered at Skyline.

Administration 2:  May 18 – 28, 2021 — Half of the subjects are paper/pencil tests administered at Skyline; the other half are digital tests administered at home.  

Administration 3:  June 1 – June 11, 2021 — Few subjects are paper/pencil tests administered at Skyline; the majority are digital tests administered at home.

Summer Granite Online Courses

Summer classes for online courses are now open. Please see the Skyline Counseling Center website for the form. https://sites.google.com/granitesd.org/skyline-counseling/home You must submit your request by May 6^th. Classes begin on June 9^th. Students may take up to two classes. Please see your counselor for more information.

Career Center Section

Upcoming Events

http://skylinecareercenter.weebly.com/upcoming-events.html

ASPIRE TEST FOR FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORES:  APRIL 14th   Juniors and Seniors are not required to attend on this day.  Distance Learners will need to take the test at Skyline on this day.

Registration is happening now!  If you have not submitted your GTI application to the Career Center, please do so now.  If we have not received the form, the class will not be put on your schedule.  Thank you!

Seniors

If any of you need help with your Parchment Account or College Applications, please come to the Career Center.  We have a College Access Advisor this year, Nicole Alley.

CTE Completor/Concentrator Award

Seniors, We would love to have you apply to receive your CTE Completer or Concentrator Award.  If you have taken 6 semesters in a pathway you may be eligible to receive a Completor Award.  If you have taken 3 semesters in a pathway you would be considered for a Concentrator award.  If you get a Completer Award you will get a gold cord for graduation.  Please fill out this application to apply.

FAFSA  If you are needing help completing your FAFSA application, contact the Career Center at this time to get help from counselors and college advisor.

See Miss Alley in the Career Center for the required documents that you will need to complete the FAFSA.

Scholarships:  

Seniors, it is time to start reporting your scholarships to Mrs. Manning in the Career Center.  Here is the form to report your scholarships.  Please report all scholarships and the total amount of monies awarded to you.  If you do not have enough space on the form, please submit the form a 2^nd time.

Check the Career Center Web page for a list of upcoming scholarship deadlines and search engines for scholarships.

COLLEGE INFORMATION

The University of Utah’s Pacific Islander Student Association presents Unite To Move Forward Virtual High School Conference on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 8:30 am.  You must register at: www.tinyurl.com/utahpiconf21

Community of Caring

In March we held a medical device drive to benefit www.ProjectEmbrace.org. Our goal was to gather 200 medical devices which included wheel chairs, walkers, shower stools, commodes, crutches, etc. With the help of Skyline students and the surrounding community we were able to reach our goal! Thank you to everyone who donated!

We are hosting our 3rd blood drive this school year on Wednesday April 21st, 8am-1pm in the auxiliary gym. Please use the link to sign up and donate!

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Skyline

GO EAGLES!!!!!