Links: 25-26 Calendar (Calendario 25-26)

• Dec 19         NO SCHOOL - Skinner Only PD Day #2

• Dec 19 - Jan 5   Winter Break

• Jan 5           No School - DPS Staff Development Day
• Jan 6           Students Return
• Jan 14         PTO 5:30-6:30pm, no CSC Meeting
• Jan 19         No School - MLK Jr. Day
• Jan 28         CSC Budget Meeting 4-5:30pm

Dear Skinner Families,

Thank you for an incredible 1st semester! Our students have worked hard, grown in so many ways, and filled our school with curiosity, kindness, and fun. None of this would be possible without your partnership and support. Together, we make Skinner a strong and caring community.

As we head into break, I hope your family enjoys time to rest, recharge, and celebrate in ways that are meaningful to you. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, January 6th refreshed and ready for an exciting 2nd semester.

Wishing you a safe, restful, and wonderful break.

Warmly,
Julie Stephens

Thank you to all of the Skinner families who volunteered and/or donated to help make the Snowball Dance such a success! Your generosity and time created a fun, memorable evening, and our students truly had a blast. We appreciate your continued support in making special moments like this possible for our school community.

Thank you to all who contributed to staff gifts for this first semester! All staff members will receive $85 gift cards as a result of your generosity. Wishing all staff, students and families a joyful winter break!

Skinner PTO

Elks Hoop Shoot - Saturday, January 10th - 8:30 am

Creighton Middle School - 50 S. Kipling; Lakewood

FREE to boys and girls 8 to 13 years old (as of April 1, 2026). Sign up here

DPS SchoolChoice Round 1 for the 2026-27 school year is now open until 4 p.m. on Jan. 20! This annual open enrollment process is for any student who wants or needs to attend a new school next year, particularly incoming ECE-3, kindergarten, sixth- and ninth-grade students.* 

To apply: 

Visit schoolchoice.dpsk12.org/apply.
2. Create an account or log in with your Parent Portal username and password.
3. Rank up to 12 schools in order of preference and submit by 4 p.m. on Jan. 20.

You’ll be notified of your results in late February. In the meantime, find much more information on the SchoolChoice website. If you have any questions, review our FAQs, call 720-423-3493 or email schoolchoice@dpsk12.org.

*Families applying for ECE-3 with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) from the DPS Department of Special Education should submit the Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK) application to apply for funding. Families who are applying for ECE-4 must submit the UPK application. Read below for more information.

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• 38 college-level classes

• 6 Career/Tech pathways

• Art, music, theater, sports, clubs & more

• A vibrant, diverse community

• Minutes from home. A world of opportunities

Come tour North & see for yourself! tinyurl.com/NorthTours25-26 to sign up

Prospective Family Information Night is January 14 at 5:30 pm. Join us! 

Para español-llame al 720-423-2720 o envíe un correo electrónico a graciela_guevara@dpsk12.net

Skinner PTO
The Skinner PTO is a community of parents, guardians, and staff working together to support our school and create memorable experiences for our students. You don’t have to commit to attending every monthly meeting — you can jump in on projects that excite you or bring you joy! Whether you love planning, decorating, organizing, or just lending a hand when needed, there’s a place for you. Contact PTO President Frank Coyne at fcoyne7@gmail.com to get involved!

Parent Engagement Opportunities:

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

• Check website for more info 

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

• Fundraising, teacher appreciation, parent volunteers

• Check out Skinner Website PTO for more information

• If you’d like to join virtually, use this link

Want to see a prior issue of Skinner Family News? Links are posted on the Skinner website, click here to access.