Dear Families,

This is the last newsletter for the 2011-12 school year.  I can’t believe our year is almost up.   I want to thank all of you for a wonderful year and thank you for entrusting your children with us.   I am very proud of all of our students.  They are awesome children with great values and lots of character.    Please make sure you keep your child reading over the summer.   It should be a goal to have your child reading at least one good book a week.   If he/she is older and reading chapter books, make sure he/she reads a chapter book every two to three weeks.  This will keep their minds in shape and ready for the next school year.

I would like to wish our 5th grade students the best of luck in middle school.   We are all very proud of you and the accomplishments you have reached while here at Skyline Elementary School.  Remember to stay involved in your school and your community.  Be a positive influence on others and always be kind.  You must remain focused and organized to be successful in middle school.  Parents, please stay involved even when your child wants you to back away.  It is critical at this age to know your child’s friends and whereabouts at all times.

Have a great summer!!!!

Sincerely,
Mr. Chuck Vilardi      

The Skyline Book Fair Is Coming April 27 - May 5 For Online Shopping Click Here!

Talent Show Please join us on May 3rd for our 1st annual Talent Show.  The show will begin at 7:00 pm and a pizza dinner will be served from 6 - 6:45 Our "famous" book fair will be open from 5:00-7:00. We hope to see you!

Plan Ahead…..

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL……...Wednesday, August 8th We also hope to see you on Monday, August 6th for our parent orientation night to learn about your child’s upcoming school year. More information to follow.

The Challenge is On!
Start collecting Box Tops and get yourself a small prize and credit for your class.  The top class will win either a pizza or snack party.  This challenge ends on April 2nd.

 This is a great way to help out your school!

 

Are Your Children Getting Enough Sleep? Elementary school children between the ages of 5 and 12 need about 10 or 11 hours of sleep per night, according to the National Sleep Foundation. To get sufficient sleep, children need to reduce the number of distractions that keep them awake at night. Watching television before bedtime can lead to sleep disruptions. Too much Internet surfing and computer play causes kids to become excited and have difficulty sleeping. Worries about school, homework or family problems can also lead to poor sleep habits. Snacks and drinks that contain caffeine also can prevent children from getting the sleep they need. In addition to healthy brain development, sufficient sleep is vital for the body. Please make sure your child has sufficient sleep before each school day and especially before FCAT testing.

Florida State Statute 1012.42 recognizes that teachers at times must be assigned duties in a class outside the field in which the teacher is certified.  The following teachers are engaged in training to add English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to their certificates:  C. Bartlett, E. Efaw, L. Junkins, C. Muir,
D. Osterhouse, D. Souppa, E. Sochacki, and M. Wilke.

The School Board of Lee County, Florida: Thomas Scott, Chairman; Mary Fischer, M.A., Vice Chairman; Jeanne S. Dozier, District 2; Jane E. Kuckel, Ph.D., District 3; Don H. Armstrong, District 4; Lawrence D. Tihen, Ph.D., Interim Superintendent of Schools.

Respectful Students,
Responsible Citizens

Together, we will inspire each other to shine in attitude, behavior and academics.

Consideration of Children First
Promote Life Long Learning
Parental and Community Involvement
Engaged Teaching and Learning
Maintain a Safe and Well-managed Environment

Important Dates

The Blood Mobile will be here on May 18th.

Please help out your community by giving the gift of BLOOD.