Skinner Middle School
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April 8-10 CMAS Math
April 9 Sweet Cow Fundraiser
April 15-17 CMAS Language Arts
April 18 No School - DPS Staff Development Day
April 22-23 CMAS 7th Social Studies and 8th Science
April 24 Mandatory 8th grade Student/Parent Continuation Meeting 6-7pm
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 Please note that testing begins Tuesday, April 8th.
Skinner Scorpions, this is your year—make it last forever! Order your Yearbook now! *Create custom pages by April 4th! Yearbook Order Link
Skinner Fundraiser at Sweet Cow Ice Cream on Wednesday, April 9, all day from 11 am - 10 pm. Mention “Skinner” when you check out and 40% of your total will be donated to Skinner! Excludes retail and gift card sales, online orders, and delivery orders. Sweet Cow Ice Cream is located in Highlands Square on 32nd and Lowell. https://www.sweetcowicecream.com/highlands/ MOO 💚🍦💛
Please join the Skinner Community in attending this Vibrant Denver GO bond meeting on April 3 at Skinner, and in filling out the survey.
Date: Thursday, April 3rd from 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM; doors open at 4:30 PM
Location: Skinner Middle School Cafeteria – 3435 W. 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80211
Live Stream on Zoom (Meeting ID: 619 207 4556 Passcode: 12345)
We kindly ask that you RSVP as seating is limited, but this is not required. We also encourage all residents to take the Vibrant Denver Bond Program Survey to submit your ideas for neighborhood bond projects.
A bond project idea that could be funded with this money would be the recommended long-term redesign of W 38th Avenue between Sheridan Blvd and Fox St. The project team has come up with a recommendation to make W 38th Ave safer for all street users, increase green infrastructure, and give more space to sustainable transportation. The third and final public meeting for this project will be on April 2 at 5:30 PM at the Potenza Lodge. Please come to that as well to hear more details!
The Colorado Department of Education has unveiled a new tool to help students learn fundamental math skills and improve their understanding and performance. It’s an online toolkit with lessons and activities for grades K-12. The toolkit was created by K-12 math teachers and college education professors. Hayley Murphy, a middle school math teacher at Denver Online School, said the toolkit can help students understand math concepts as opposed to just following rules and formulas.
Click here to view available camps. All Camps are $300 per student. Camp tuition is a tax deductible donation to Denver Writes. Scholarships and Partial Scholarships are available for all camps.
Denver Writes is part of the MySpark Program again this year, which provides assistance to Denver Public School Middle Schoolers, including those who will be attending in the fall. The only qualification is being on free or reduced lunch. Find out more about the MySpark Program or apply here: https://mysparkdenver.org/apply/
As with all of the Denver Writes programming, we strive to create programming that appeals to all ages, so there’s plenty of wiggle room when it comes to age range. Email hello@denverwrites.org for scholarship information or other questions!
AFTER SCHOOL WRITING CLUB! - Creative Writing Club is a space for writers aged 9 and up to work on writing projects, collaborate with other writers, share and receive feedback from other participants, and join in on mini writing games and workshops. We hold our afternoon club four times a week at the following locations:
MONDAY - Dayton Memorial Library, on the Regis Campus, 3333 Regis Blvd, Denver, 80221 , 4:30 – 6:30 PM
TUESDAY - The Bookies Bookstore, 2085 S. Holly St, Denver, 80222, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY - Denver Public Library-Smiley Branch , 4501 W 46th Ave, Denver, 80212, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
THURSDAY - Second Star to the Right Books, 1455 S Pearl St, Denver, 80210, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
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
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 nearby states, 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!
On Wednesday, April 9, Skinner 8th graders are going to North High School to see the production of “Shrek the Musical”. We will leave Skinner around 11:00 am (after CMAS testing) and return by 3:15pm. Students will be eating lunch at Skinner before we leave. Unfortunately, there is not an opportunity to have a late arrival or an early dismissal from North due to the potential to interrupt the production. If your student needs to leave during that time frame, please arrange to pick them up before we leave for NHS at 11am.
Youth on Record Summer Camp for Middle Schoolers, led by professional musicians, campers will build skills, collaborate with peers, and gain confidence in a creative, supportive space. Activities include playing in a band, making beats, songwriting, music games, and more!
Camp Details: Location: Youth on Record’s Youth Media Studio. Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Early care available at 8:30 AM). Friday Showcase: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Session Dates (Each participant may sign up for only one week)
Session 1: June 16 - June 20 (No camp June 19 – Juneteenth)
Session 2: June 23 - June 27
Session 3: July 14 - July 18
Completely FREE! Space is limited. REGISTER HERE Questions? Contact Camp@youthonrecord.org
Soccer players of all levels and teams are invited to the annual summer camp hosted by the Avalanche Soccer Club. Boys and girls born 2011-2017 can be signed up by clicking this link and following the steps to register using the PlayMetrics website.
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!
Join us for a vibrant celebration of inclusivity and community at the DPS Pride Festival on April 5 from 1–5 p.m. This event is exclusively for DPS students, staff and families, offering a welcoming space to honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. Registration is required for all attendees. Students are invited to showcase their talents by submitting performance entries through this form.
Let’s come together to celebrate diversity, support one another and create a memorable experience for everyone. We can’t wait to see you there!
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
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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