Skinner Middle School
Links: 25-26 Calendar (Calendario 25-26)
Oct 31 No School for Students - DPS Staff Development Day
Nov 4 Skinner Fundraiser at Sweet Cow Ice Cream
Nov 5 CSC 4-5:30pm/PTO 5:30-6:30pm
Nov 11 Hogshead Fundraiser - 5-9pm
Nov 13 Picture Retake Day
Nov 20 Thanksgiving Lunch for Students & Staff
Nov 24-28 Thanksgiving Break
This past spring, your student took the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS). This assessment is based on the Colorado Academic Standards, which create learning expectations for what students should understand, know and be able to do at the end of each grade in math, literacy, social studies and science.
CMAS results show if a student is performing at grade level, if they are on track for the next grade and how their results compare to their peers. CMAS is just one measure of academic progress. Classroom grades and teacher feedback can inform a more complete understanding of your student’s progress.
CMAS results can be discussed with your student’s current teacher. They may be able to provide you with resources to use with your student at home, to further their learning. You can ask about the types of support your student is receiving in class and what you can do at home to encourage your student’s learning.
CDE has created additional tools to help you understand the purpose of the tests and how to interpret the score reports, located at https://www.cde.state.co.us/communications/resourcesforparents.
Families can now also look up their student’s state ID number and then access CMAS ISRs online through CDE’s new family portal. The CMAS/CoAlt CDE's Family Portal Guidance folder includes translated versions of the guide.
Our STEAM program is growing, and we need your help to keep the creativity flowing! Please click here or use the QR code to sign up to donate supplies that will support hands-on projects and experiments. Every contribution (big or small) helps our students explore, create, and innovate. Thank you for your support!
Sweet Cow Ice Cream Fundraiser on Tuesday, Nov. 4, all day from 11 am - 10 pm. Mention “Skinner” at the register and 40% of your total will be donated to Skinner! Excludes retail and gift card sales, online and delivery orders.. Sweet Cow Ice Cream is located in Highlands Square on 32nd and Lowell. https://www.sweetcowicecream.com/highlands/
Hogshead Fundraiser - Join Skinner families at Hogshead at 4460 W. 29th Ave on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 5 - 9pm where $1 from every drink sold will go back to the school. We hope to see you there!
Please join the Northside community for Pumpkin Eve! Thursday, Oct. 30, 5:30-6:30 pm at 4895 Osceola St. Denver CO 80212. The 11th Annual Pumpkin Eve carved pumpkin contest will raise money for Skinner Middle School PTO and Centennial Elementary School PTA. Donate $5 for each pre-carved pumpkin you enter. Winners in each category get a cash prize. Vote with your dollars. Hot cider for sale. All for a good cause! Categories include Scariest, Funniest, Most Creative and 12 & Under. Register pumpkins 5:30-6pm. Winners announced at 6:30pm. Please contact dannykatzbc@gmail.com with questions.
Order your Skinner Yearbook today!
Skinner partners with Treering on the annual yearbook. To purchase and customize your yearbook, use the QR code below or:
Go to: treering.com/validate
Enter your school's passcode: 1014103592642212
Must be a parent or student 13 years or older.
Soft Cover Price Before Tax $28.69
Hard Cover Price Before Tax $35.75
Email Ms.Bautista with any questions at L_desantos-bautista@dpsk12.net
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
Prospective Family Info Nights - Nov. 5 & Jan. 14 5:30–7:30 pm
Come tour North & see for yourself! tinyurl.com/NorthTours25-26 to sign up
Para español-llame al 720-423-2720 o envíe un correo electrónico a graciela_guevara@dpsk12.net
Skinner's support staff team is in need of your help! We have many students who are in need of a snack on a daily basis. Please check our Amazon wishlist and consider making a donation so we are able to sustainably offer healthy snacks to our students in need. We also have some items listed to re-stock our Skinner loaner closet for students who need a change of clothes in the day. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to our community's youth!
We have a limited selection of Student Clubs toffered during Learning Family Period 7 Advisement. Parents, if you would like to volunteer to sponsor an after-school club, please email Assistant Principal Rachel_Johnson2@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
Want to see a prior issue of Skinner Family News? Links are posted on the Skinner website, click here to access.