Skinner Family News - January 8, 2026 |
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WellPower SEL Support Group "Could I be a Perfectionist?" |
Families of students struggling with perfectionism are invited to register for a 6-week focus group facilitated by WellPower. The focus group will take place from mid February to the end of March and is targeted at students whose struggles negatively impact their learning experience on a daily basis. There is no cost for the support group though WellPower is targeting families with Medicaid ((the organization is reimbursed for services rendered). Families should ensure their student is committed to participating before contacting the group facilitator. Please sign up by reaching out to Cassandra Garcia, WellPower Group Facilitator, by email at cassandra.garcia@wellpower.org or by phone at (303) 300-6293. First come, first serve. |
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Support Skinner with Box Tops for Education |
Supporting Skinner is easy—and it adds up fast! By scanning your grocery receipts with the Box Tops for Education app (or connecting your Walmart account to the app), you can help our school earn money for classroom supplies, student activities, and school-wide programs. There’s no clipping required—just buy participating products, scan your receipt, and Skinner earns cash. Every box top counts, so thank you for turning everyday shopping into extra support for our students and teachers! Learn more at BTFE.COM |
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Skinner Middle School has a Clothes to Kids bin in the building where clean, gently used clothes/shoes etc. can be donated. A parent volunteer collects these items and makes sure they are clothes that kids and families would like to shop for.
Please wash clothes and place in a plastic garbage bag marked clean. It is much more manageable if this step can be done in advance.
Please reach out to Eileen Schwartz at 816-674-9680 if you have questions or want your student to help. Families in need across our metro area can shop for clothes for their kids!
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SchoolChoice Deadline is Jan. 20 |
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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Health Clinic Appointments Available |
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Big dreams start at Denver North!
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
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Discover Your Path to Bilingual Excellence at North High!
Join us for the North High Virtual Information Session to learn about our Dual Language and Spanish Language program options and how students can build strong bilingual skills while earning advanced academic credentials. Whether your student is expanding bilingual skills or strengthening their Spanish academic pathway, North High offers rigorous, enriching opportunities for success. Join us and learn more!
📅 Thursday, January 15, 2026
🕠 5:30–6:15 PM
💻 Virtual Session (Google Meet)
🔗 https://meet.google.com/hmj-cvcv-qpd
📞 413-889-2140 | PIN: 717 210 616#
What You’ll Learn:
✅Three pathways to earn the Seal of Biliteracy
✅World Language Options, Native Spanish Instruction Course Options,
✅Dual Language Options, offering Math, Science, and Social Studies taught in Spanish
✅Opportunities to take up to two ELA-S content courses each year alongside Spanish Language Arts
✅AP and Concurrent Enrollment Spanish Language Arts courses for qualifying students
✅The path to pursue a Spanish minor from MSU
✨ Coming in 2027–28: Dual Language Two-Way Program
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Parent Engagement/Volunteering Opportunities |
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
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