Links: 24-25 Calendar (Spanish Calendar)

• April 15-17  CMAS Language Arts

• April 18         No School -  DPS Staff Development Day

• April 22-23    CMAS 8th Science

• April 24         Mandatory 8th grade Student/Parent Continuation Meeting 6-7pm

Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner, taking place May 5-9! In celebration, DPS invites our students to recognize their favorite teachers by sharing what they love most about them. Please share this opportunity with students and ask them to share why they love their teachers by completing this short form by Friday, April 18. Please note that submissions may be featured on the DPS website and DPS social media pages (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn).

Parents, if you would like to opt out your student from CMAS and have not yet done so, please complete the form. CMAS Opt-Out Form 2024-25

Capture your child's memories of a great year at Skinner. To purchase and customize your yearbook go to: www.treering.com/validate.  Enter your school’s passcode: 1014103592642212.  Regular price: $34.77. The order deadline for school delivery is April 24th, 2024. Yearbook Order Link

Denver Public Schools provides free vision, and hearing screenings for all students in identified grades (Early Childhood Education, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th). Skinner will have their screening for 7th graders only on April 21, 2025. The screenings are NOT an assessment or an evaluation and do NOT replace professional exams. Mass screening is considered best practice to identify students who may be at risk for health concerns affecting the student’s ability to learn, and who may need extra support to reach academic benchmarks. You must notify Skinner School Nurse directly at Lindsay_Koller@dpsk12.net or 720-424-1434 if you wish to REFUSE/OPT-OUT of any of the free screenings for your student.

With the current measles outbreak happening in our country and now in Colorado, it is more important than ever to make sure your child is fully vaccinated against this dangerous and extremely contagious disease. The best way to protect your child is with a vaccine. Please reach out to our nurse Lindsay_koller@dpsk12.net for a list of vaccine sites available!

Zhaleh Gonzalez, Lilly Beeby and Juliet Huckabay were invited to participate in the Colorado State Science Fair last week and thoroughly enjoyed their experience. We are so proud of all of their hard work not just in getting to this level of competition but also for all of the extra time and energy they have invested to register and participate in the Scientific Community. The event is 3 days of presenting, activities, meet and greets all taking place in Fort Collins. Juliet took home first place in the Junior Division Behavior Sciences Category with her project: “The Impact of Age on Pattern Separation and Completion”! As a result she is invited to participate in the National Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge! Congrats Skinner Scientists!

The DPS Family Cultural Festival will take place April 19 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Harvey Park Recreation Center (2120 S Tennyson Way, Denver, CO 80219). This free event centers around celebrating culture, wellness and community! Bring your family and enjoy activities, resources and a welcoming space for all.

RSVP today to attend this great opportunity to learn, connect and celebrate multicultural diversity in a fun and supportive environment.

2025 Achieving Excellence Academy - Summer Learning Opportunity for Incoming 9th - 12th Graders

What is the AEA? The Achieving Excellence Academy (AEA) is a cultural summer program that highlights the experiences of Black/African-American, Latino/a/LatinX, and Asian American/Pacific Islander/AAPI students, families, and educators. The program serves as one district initiative especially for the support, encouragement, and development of students of marginalized identities, and all rising 9th through rising 12th graders are welcome to apply.

The AEA envisions a future where students of marginalized identities and resilience are regularly celebrated and experience JOY! AEA students are encouraged to learn who they are (self-identity and the excellence that resides within), what they are passionate about (and the power in community and coalition-building), and who they want to be (for themselves and in-service of others). It is our greatest hope for students to return each summer of the AEA program through their high school graduation year. Please click here for more information and the application link. The AEA student application window will close on Friday, April 18 at 4:00pm, and student enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis ~ space is limited!

On Wednesday, April 9, Skinner 8th graders had the opportunity to see the production of “Shrek the Musical”. You are invited and encouraged to see "Shrek the Musical" at North High. Performances are April 10-12, 7 pm and 4/12 at Noon at North High. Click link and purchase your tickets today. About the production: “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. SHREK leans into the humanity in all of us that celebrates our differences. This reimagined production brings the show back to its roots – giving it a new kind of love emphasizing the importance of loving ourselves and one another.

Arrupe Jesuit High School invites boys and girls to our co-ed summer camps! All camps are designed for any skill level and are open to current 4th -7th grade students (2024-25 school year). Camps offered this year: Soccer, Volleyball and Cheer. Please click here for flyer and all info.

Regis Jesuit Family Tours - April - May, 7th Grade Students Only, registration is now open - Regis Jesuit will be offering family tours throughout the spring for 7th grade families. We welcome and encourage families to visit campus and receive your first glimpse into our community. Regis Jesuit Online Admissions Account and Registration - You can register for all Regis Jesuit events via an online admissions account.

Kids Bike Fest in Northwest Denver - Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 11:30am - 3:30pm, Berkeley Park (Southeast corner of the park near Smiley Library) Brought to you by Denver Transportation and Infrastructure - Safe Routes to School. 

At Bike Fest, attendees will have opportunities for kids to get basic bike repair, eat free snacks, play games, get fun bike related giveaways, and get time on their bikes so they can be confident rolling into Bike and Roll events at school in May!

All school-aged kids are welcome. Activities will be focused on elementary and middle-school aged kids. We encourage kids and families to bike to the Kids Bike Fest event and share in the fun. Free and fun for the whole family!

Costa Rica in 2026 & Japan in 2027! Reach out to Jamie Brnilovich (6th Grade Lang Arts Teacher), Group Leader with questions  jamie_brnilovich@dpsk12.net

CSC: Collaborative School Committee - first Wednesday of every month 4:00-5:30 at Skinner Library

• Meet with parents, admin, staff to discuss issues, impacts, and solutions for the school

• All meetings are open to the public

• CSC slide-deck

• Additional CSC meeting scheduled for March 19th to continue conversations around Staffing/Budget

PTO: Parent/Teacher Organization - first Wednesday of every month 5:30-6:30

• Fundraising, teacher appreciation, parent volunteers. 

Check out Skinner Website PTO for more information.

The school year calendar for the 2025-26 school year is now available. 2025-26 School Year Calendar

Several Skinner teachers have DonorsChoose projects posted hoping to obtain classroom and project supplies for their students. Please click here to see the projects and consider a donation today! Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Skinner's support staff team is in need of your help! Please check our Amazon wishlist and consider making a donation so we are able to provide to our students in need. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to our community's youth. Please click here and order some items today! Thanks in advance for your generosity.

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