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January 28, 2021 |
Dear Families, In the early hours of the morning this past Tuesday, I came across a launch I used on January 26, 2016. Each day at the end of each class, I sent my students on their way into the abyss of the halls with a word of encouragement or a thought to ponder. The launch I used on January 26th would come to have a significant impact on my life and the life of my students. “Sometimes you have to forget what’s gone, appreciate what remains, and look forward to what’s next.” I do not know who spoke these words so I cannot give their wisdom credit. The context of their application remains a mystery to me. The date and time of their utterance alludes me. Yet, they once again resurface in a time and space when their impact strikes me to the core. During my years as a teacher, I would characterize my planning as obsessive. I assigned my launches in my planner in August. So, as I uttered the words of this quote to each of my classes on January 26, 2016, their impact left me stunned. Later that afternoon, the SkyView community would learn I would serve as the middle school principal for the 2016-2017 school year. Serving this community in a leadership capacity over the past five years offered both joy and sorrow, challenges and celebrations. Together, the leadership team faced obstacles, embraced growth, endured difficulties, and navigated the changing world of education. With each challenge and change, the focus of our efforts remained steadfast, specifically, the safety, well-being, and education of our students. In 1906, after arriving in the United States from Italy, my great grandparents, Rizieri and Rosa Pera, established Roma Bakery. It remains in our family to this day. One hundred and fifteen years later, it continues to provide products for restaurants and shops in the California Bay Area. I learned my leadership style from my grandfather and my great grandfather before him. They never asked any of their employees to do anything they would not first do themselves. They carried that legacy on to their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As you know, the SkyView Academy Board of Directors recently named me as the next Head of Schools. I am both honored and humbled by this appointment. I acknowledge the magnitude of the responsibility of this role. My commitment to carry out its duties is unwavering. My decision-making process remains steadfast. Each decision the leadership team and I will make will be filtered through the lens of first the safety and then the education of our students. SkyView Academy employees are the finest staff and faculty I have ever had the privilege to serve. It is my intention to exercise good stewardship of the talents within our staff and faculty. COVID continues to offer opportunities to exercise the wisdom of my launch from January 26, 2016. I respectfully request patience as I meet with the staff and share the opportunities and plans with them first. I look forward to sharing more with the community the week of February 15th. Know this, I remain committed to the leadership style I have demonstrated for the past 5 years. I close this letter acknowledging the fantastic work and commitment of Mrs. Lori Bachtel. For the past five years, I had the honor and privilege of serving alongside her. Her dedication to excellence is something to be commended. Through the challenges and celebrations of the past five years, we found not only a collegial relationship I respect but also a friendship that I treasure. I celebrate her new adventure with bitter-sweet emotion. I am thrilled for her success and new opportunity to further her career. But I will miss her dearly. On behalf of the SkyView community Lori, I offer you my sincerest congratulations and my deepest appreciation for standing next to me for the past five years. Honored to Serve You All, Janet Worley |
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Congratulations to our 2021 SkyView Academy Apple Award Representatives! The SkyView Academy Leadership Team is excited to announce the following staff and faculty selected to represent SkyView Academy at this year’s DCSD 2021 Apple Award Celebration. Classified Category: Makayla Hansen is in her first year at SkyView and has stepped into her role with grace and excitement. She is the assistant in our three-year-old room but has taken on the role of Lead Teacher for the last two months. She comes in every day with a smile and excitement to see and teach her students. We are so thankful to have Mrs. Hansen as a part of our Preschool team. ES Teacher: Mr. Andy Brocka’s classroom invites students to learn in a safe and engaging environment. His passion to think outside the box allows students unique opportunities to explore learning from their unique learning style. Intentional movement and interactive lessons provide students with opportunities to develop their critical thinking skills. He provides opportunities for students to collaborate with each other and embrace the fact that challenges provide growth opportunities. MS Teacher: Mrs. Miranda Bow engages students every day in the process of critical thinking. She provides learning opportunities that encourage students to develop and expand the why behind their thinking. She varies instruction to meet the needs of her students ensuring that they are active participants in the learning process. Her lessons focus on collaborative learning, critical thinking, and the importance of questions. Students find a safe place to embrace new challenges. HS Teacher: Mrs. Wilhoite is a dedicated teacher of both math and science. She has a passion for the subjects she teaches and everyone knows it, her students most of all. Mrs. Wilhoite has an energy that is unmatched and she is one of the hardest workers you will ever see. She connects with her students, inspires them to be their best, and will always be willing to lend a hand. Mrs. Wilhoite is truly a teaching treasure! Our Nominees We want to celebrate all of our Apple Award nominees. Nominees Classified
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Outstanding High School Achievements Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding academic achievements! SkyView is in need of morning and afternoon traffic volunteers every day this month. PLEASE consider signing up to assist our staff in starting and finishing our day in a safe and efficient manner. We greatly appreciate your help! You can sign up in the Hawks Out App under the volunteer tab.
Mesa Middle School is hosting a virtual night event with Nick Thompson on Feb. 4th from 6:30pm-8:00pm and they are opening this up to any parent (or student) that would like to attend! Dear Families, As we reach the halfway point of this school year, we want to take a moment to share information about our upcoming state assessments. Our students are scheduled to take state tests beginning on March 29-April 30, 2021. Students will need to take the state-mandated assessments in person at SkyView Academy. The following grade level and subject tests are currently scheduled to take place:
While there is still uncertainty and ambiguity surrounding how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact this year’s instructional settings, a typical state assessment administration season is currently scheduled to resume in Spring 2021 as required by state and federal law. This information is based on current expectations; however, with most aspects of education, state assessments may need to be adjusted in response to COVID-19 conditions. We will continue to monitor state and federal assessment requirements and expectations as the school year continues across Colorado and as COVID-19 responses evolve this year. For more information about state testing, please visit the State Mandated Testing page on our school’s website (State Mandated Testing). SkyView’s testing schedule is posted on this page as well (Calendar). We hope you will choose not to excuse your student from state-mandated testing. However, if you choose to do so, please follow the instructions provided on the State Mandated Testing page and complete the excusal process as soon as possible. Thank you for your ongoing partnership! Sincerely, SVA Leadership Team Preschool Enrollment Now Open Parents must request enrollment into the program by completing an application (link located below). Submission of this form does not guarantee enrollment. Preschool Application Updated Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - noon Please note that our front doors will be locked at noon on Fridays Order Yearbooks Now!
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In March 2021 there will be a SkyView Board of Directors election for 1 Board seat. Applications will be taken until February 4, 2021.
********** Link to apply: SVA Board Of Director Application ********** If you are interested in serving SVA through a board position, please review these important notes and complete the application below:
********** Link to apply: SVA Board Of Director Application ********** A Gmail account is required to upload the candidate application form. Also, each Board member will need a Gmail account to serve. If you do not wish to open a Gmail account at this time in the process, please send an email from your preferred account to board@svak12.org with the form. Please Title/Subject your email: Attention Board Election Committee.
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