Celebrations
Congrats and Felicitaciones to our Scholars at CU yesterday, May 12, for Spanish Heritage & Culture Day. Our students won several prices! 3rd Place Commercial (Francisco Alvarado, Alondra Gil, Alissa Jaquez, Brianna Chapa), 3rd place Comida (Gisselle Sanchez, Mia Gonzalez), 3rd place Drawing (Diego Fierro), 1st place poetry (Diego Fierro), 2nd place Play (Misis Bautista, Joseph Barragan, Luis Andazola) and 3rd place Writing (Ashley Gurrola).
The University of Colorado's School of Education's BUENO Center for Multicultural Education, CU-Boulder's Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement (ODECE), and Denver Public Schools collaborate to host Spanish Heritage Language and Culture Day. Across the CU-Boulder campus, 750 middle and high school students paid tribute to their linguistic and cultural roots through poetry readings, soccer games, dance demonstrations, singing competitions and more.
Congratulations to PTO President and CSC member, Skinner parent Nicole Kazenske. Ms. Kazenske won the Denver Teachers' Awards Helen Phelps Volunteer Award at the Excellence in Education Banquet last night, May 12. Nicole was nominated for the award by Ms. Koyama and Brown International's principal, Lynn Heintzman. Congrats Ms. Kazenske on your well deserved win of this prestigious award!
Meet Ms. Linsday Young - Skinner's New 16-17 Assistant Principal
Hello! I am excited about the opportunity to work with and be a part of the Skinner Family. I am ready to become a Scorpion and support the staff, students, families and community members that make Skinner such an incredible place to be. I had the opportunity to meet some of the incoming 6th graders and their families during the recent Pizza and Pool Party, and look forward to meeting more of you at registration on May 21st.
A little bit about me before we get to meet in person…I grew up in Texas, but moved to Denver in 2008, and it such a wonderful place my husband and I will never leave. I have been in DPS since 2009 and have worked in both middle and high school settings as a teacher, teacher leader, and a teacher effectiveness coach. When I am not at work I enjoy playing soccer and volleyball out in the sunshine and traveling to experience new cultures. I’m looking forward to meeting more of my new Skinner family!
7th Grade Parent & Scholar Meeting
Thank you to all 7th grade families who attended the 8th grade registration meeting, Thursday night, May 12th from 6-7pm. Current 7th grade parents and students must attend a mandatory meeting about 8th Grade Registration and Continuation requirements. This is an annual meeting we provide to families as you prepare for 8th grade at Skinner. You must attend this meeting to be able to register on Saturday, May 21st. *The make-up meeting time is Monday, May 16th from 6-7pm.
2016-17 Skinner Registration
Skinner will be under construction this summer! Our boiler is finally being retired and replaced, all galvanized piping throughout the building is being replaced and additional work will be done. Due to the construction, the building will close on June 3rd and not reopen until just before school starts in August.
2016-17 Registration for ALL Skinner Students is Saturday, May 21 from 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
This will be your only opportunity to register your student, complete Skinner paperwork and pick up your student’s summer homework. Registration for 2016-17 on May 21st is mandatory. Please mark your calendars with this important date. You will need to bring the following items with you to 2016-17 Registration:
- Proof of address (Xcel or water bill, mortgage statement or rental lease)
- $7 for Skinner agenda
- $5 for student fees
Scorpion Poker Challenge
Scorpion Poker Challenge 2016 - Texas Hold 'Em - Saturday, May 14th. Click here to register.
Location: Titanium Fitness Center and Fitness Together in Edgewater, CO
Time: Tournament check in 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tournament begins: 7:30 pm sharp.
General Tournament Seat $35* advance purchase ($45 day of)
VIP Tournament seat $75* - LIMITED TIME $15 off promo code 'SCORPION' good on VIP tickets, expires May 1st. VIP seat includes semi-private playing area, experienced dealer, 10 player max, exclusive craft beer VIP station and table service. Spectator $15. Prizes awarded at random and additional door prize drawings all night long. Admission includes: snack buffet and bar.
Hosted by: A group of parents in NW Denver supporting Skinner Middle School. All event proceeds benefit Skinner Middle School.
Yearbook Distribution
April 16 was the last day to guarantee your child’s copy of this year’s yearbook! A few extra were ordered and will be sold on a first come first served basis.
Yearbooks will be distributed to 8th graders during the 8th grade BBQ on May 26th. 6th and 7th grade students will receive their books during the May Good Standing Celebration on Friday, May 27th. Students who do not receive their yearbook on this day will receive it the following Tuesday during the lunch period.
Picking up Medications
If your child has medication in the school nurse’s office, please remember to pick up the remaining supply by Thursday, May 26th. Under no circumstances can medications of any kind be sent home with students. We will dispose of any medication left in the nurse’s office on Thursday June 2, 2016 if they have not been picked up by a guardian. Thank you!
Call for Uniforms
To all families of current 8th grade SKINNER Scorpions continuing to 9th grade! At this exciting time of year, we would like to make a request that you consider donating any gently used Skinner t-shirts, polos or sweatshirts to future Skinner Scholars. Please bring all donations to Mr. Waldon. We really appreciate the opportunity to pass your gently used items along to other scholars. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Waldon at 720.424.1420.
Last Day of School!
8th grade students who are in good standing for Continuation have their last day of school on May 31st from 8am-10am. The last day of school for 6th and 7th grade students is June 3rd. It is a half day of school and we traditionally have our field day on this last day. Students will be released at 11:45am.
Neighborhood Center at Skinner
First Day of School - SAVE THE DATE!
Due to summer construction, the first day of school for our returning 7th and 8th graders will be Thursday, August 25, 2016. Our new 6th graders will be in the building transitioning to middle school Monday, Aug. 22 – Wednesday, Aug. 24.
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