Food Drive: November 28- December 15, 2022

Skyview Food Drive! November 28 - December 15, 2022   The Food Pantry shelves are looking a little bare! To help our community, Skyview ASB is holding a non-perishables Food Drive through December 15! Please help if you can and the classes who bring in the most food will win prizes!   ... read full article

December Gift Card Drive

Holiday Giving - Gift Cards for Kids in Need Deliver by December 9! This holiday season, the North Creek/Skyview PTSA Food Pantry is collecting $25 gift cards to provide to food pantry families in need in our North Creek and Skyview community. Please consider donating one or more  $25 physical gift cards (or eGift Cards) from Target or Fred Meyer.  Our goal is to collect 150 gift cards for kids in need. Due to IRS restrictions, PTSA's must collect  physical gift cards or eGift Cards - we cannot purchase gift cards with monetary donations. Ways to donate by December 9: Purchase an electronic gift card ... read full article

Veterans Day Assembly - November 10, 2022

Skyview Honors Our Veterans   From the school: In recognition of all of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, Skyview is hosting a slideshow tribute during our November 10th Veteran’s Day Assembly. We are requesting that students, staff, and their families submit photos and brief descriptions of family members who currently serve or who have served in the Armed Forces, by Sunday, November 6th .  You can submit through the Skyview Veteran's Day Picture Submission Form - thanks!   Veterans Panel Interview :  One segment of our assembly is going to feature a ... read full article

Staff Appreciation Pasta Lunch - November 18 - Thank you!!

Thank you to everyone who made this awesome lunch happen! Staff Appreciation Lunch - November 18 Our amazing Skyview PTSA Staff Appreciation Committee organized a wonderful Pasta Lunch for our awesome Skyview Staff on Friday, November 18. In order to make this event happen, we had lots of donations (food and monetary) and volunteers who gave their time to help. We can't thank you all enough! Here are some pictures of the event:         ... read full article

Downtown Bellevue Ice Skating: Nov 18 - Jan 8

Holiday Ice Skating!! We are pleased to share that the Skyview PTSA is partnering with the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink in a fun, fundraiser! This temporary structure in Bellevue Downtown Park , just south of Bellevue Square, is a fantastic arena sure to bring joy to your holidays! Ice skating tickets are available online and just by mentioning Skyview PTSA to the attendant when you get to the rink, $3.00 from each ticket purchase will be donated back to our PTSA.  The ice rink is open now and will remain open through January 8, 2023. We hope you enjoy this ... read full article

Emergency Preparedness - 10/20 Great ShakeOut & Additional Info

NEWS Washington State now has an  Earthquake Early Warning cellphone application . For more information about it, go to this website:   https://mil.wa.gov/alerts#shakealert The MyShake App sends a warning to mobile phone users that shaking is about to occur. The system uses ground-motion sensors to detect earthquakes that have already started and estimates their size, location, and impact. When it detects a significant magnitude, the system issues a ShakeAlert® Message, providing a warning a few seconds before shaking begins. NOTE: The MyShake App will be sending a test alert at 10:20 a.m., Oct. 20. The test alert should include test audio ... read full article

2022 Skyview Spirit Week!

  School Spirit Week is Coming Up!   Monday - October 31 - Halloween and Costumes Everyone wear your costume and there will be a costume contest at lunch   Tuesday - November 1 - Colors Day Show unity with your class by wearing your grade's color: 8th graders in BLACK 7th graders in ORANGE 6th graders in PURPLE Staff in RED   Wednesday - November 2 - Franchise Day Show you are a fan of a brand or franchise and go all out! Marvel and DC, Star Wars, Harry Potter, food, brands, sports teams, and more   Thursday - ... read full article

Hispanic & LatinX Heritage Month Celebration - October 28

  On October 28, the Skyview students are having a party to celebrate Hispanic and LatinX Heritage Month at Skyview Middle School.   Everyone in the school community is invited to join and celebrate together. They will have music, games, and beautiful decorations all organized by Skyview students.   There will also be dances you can learn, and delicious food made by Skyview families. If you would like to make food for the party, here are the requirements:   Please bring fresh food and keep a list of ingredients Please bring something that represents Hispanic & Latin cultures   Looking ... read full article

Skyview ASB & PTSA -What's the Difference?

  Skyview ASB & PTSA - What's the Difference?   Our Eagle community is incredibly lucky to have an outstanding Skyview ASB (Associated Student Body) and Skyview PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) supporting the kids and staff at Skyview. That said, it is also important to understand the differences between these two organizations and why it is important to support both through the two fundraisers currently happening: Snap Raise for Skyview ASB Pass the Hat for Skyview PTSA Below you will find a helpful chart to explain the differences, between these two groups. The best part, is that what you ... read full article

2022 Fall PTSA Membership Drive

2022 Fall PTSA Membership Drawing Oh! You haven't joined Skyview PTSA or renewed your membership for this year? No problem! Join or renew by November 1, to be entered into the Fall Membership Drawing for an awesome Fall Baking Basket and help all kids! Membership is an EASY way for you to support for the programs and events that PTSA sponsors at Skyview and show that you want these great activities to continue! Events like Ice Cream Social, Parent Education Events, Food Pantry, Spelling Bee, Gift to School & Staff Grants, and more can happen because of you! See what ... read full article

Skyview Fall Play: Bad Auditions by Bad Actors

The Skyview Drama department is proud to announce that their Fall Play will be performed at 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 4, and Saturday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $6.00 with an ASB card and $8.00 without.   Don't miss out on this great performance! Come support these kids who have worked so hard, and purchase your tickets today ! ... read full article

NY & Washington D.C. Spring Break Trip!

  We’re going to New York City and  Washington D.C. !   Deadline to sign up is this month! Please turn in your deposit by October 15th. All Skyview students are invited on a trip of a lifetime! Students will experience firsthand the rich history of our nation by touring the world's most powerful cities. Students will gain a deeper understanding of our history, the consequences of choices, themes of patriotism and sacrifice, and of their role in shaping America's destiny. The Washington, D.C./New York City experience challenges students to role-play life from the perspective of our founding fathers to the ... read full article

Fill the Fridge - Staff Appreciation Event - October 17

  Staff Appreciation - Fill the Fridge Event! What's better than having a stocked Staff Room to go grab drinks and snacks?! Help the Skyview PTSA Staff Appreciation team Fill the Fridge (and the counters and tables!) with yummy snacks and drinks for our amazing Skyview Staff! Click here to learn more and to donate to this fun event! ... read full article

Food Pantry Collection at Curriculum Night - October 5

Skyview 2022-2023 Curriculum Night & Food Pantry Food Drive!   The school is excited to invite all parents and caregivers to the 2022-2023 Skyview Curriculum Night on Wednesday, October 5 at 6:30 in the evening. Come and meet your student's teachers and the Skyview administration, walk the halls of Skyview, and learn more about the PTSA. We are also pleased to announce that the Skyview & North Creek Food Pantry will be holding a Food Drive at Curriculum Night as well! Please click here to learn more about the Food Pantry, see what's needed for donations, and request food. ... read full article

Seeking Reflections Theme for 2024-2025!

Annually, National PTA hosts a contest to determine a Reflections Theme for two years out. Now is your chance to submit your ideas, and if yours is selected, National PTA will give you $100!   As a reminder, students can compete in dance choreography, film production, visual arts, photography, literature, and music composition.    Please submit your ideas via this Google form .   If you have any questions, please reach out to Skyview PTSA's Reflections chairs, Foram Shah ( sforam@gmail.com ) or Surjana Babu ( srujana.babu@gmail.com ).   Good luck and have fun!   Reminder that all ideas must ... read full article

Hearing & Vision Screening

  The school would love help as they do Hearing & Vision Screening for all 7th graders at Skyview.   If you are able to help on October 19, please click here to sign up for a shift.    Thank you in advance for volunteering! ... read full article

Staff Appreciation Lunch Thank YOU! - September 16 - Soup and Salads!

Thank You for An Awesome Staff Appreciation Event!   The Skyview staff was so appreciative of their SOUP-er yummy lunch on Friday! They had 12 soups to choose from, rolls, garden and Cesar salads, dessert, and drinks. Thank you to everyone who donated and volunteered to make this event great!    Here are a few photos from the event:       Friday, September 16, 2022 The Skyview PTSA Staff Appreciation Committee is excited to host a Soup & Salad Luncheon for our 115 hardworking Skyview staff on Friday, September 16th and we need your help. How you can help? ... read full article

School Picture Day - Sept 20 - Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed!   We need help from a few volunteers to make sure Picture Day, on Tuesday, September 20, is smooth!   Please click here and sign up for any times that you think you can help.    Reminder: all volunteers must receive a level 1 NSD background clearance - please  click here  to get your background check - it's quick and easy! ... read full article

2022 6th Grade & New Student Info Night and PTSA Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, August 24th, 6:30-8pm Info Night & PTSA Sponsored Ice Cream Social for incoming 6th graders and newly enrolled 7th and 8th graders   Who:  For all 6th grade students and 7th/8th grade students new to Skyview including parents/guardians (To minimize the size of the event, the school is asking for each new Eagle to bring one adult with them to this event. )   What:  Info Night for incoming 6th graders and newly enrolled 7th and 8th graders, and a parent/caregiver Where:  Enter by the front of the school and head to the gym When : Wednesday, August 24, ... read full article

PTSA Meeting Dates 2022-2023

Skyview Middle School PTSA - Meeting Dates Membership Meetings : (open to school families, staff & community!) Except as noted, general meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. October 19, 2022 - 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom January 18, 2023 May 17, 2023   Board Meetings: Excep t as noted, board meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. and are via Zoom September 7, 2022 September 28, 2022 December 7, 2022 January 4, 2023 February 8, 2023 March 8, 2023 April 5, 2023 May 3, 2023   Updated 6/9/2022 ... read full article

2022-2023 Eagle Day!

  What is Eagle Day? Eagle Day is a fun, open format event for Skyview students, full of a variety of FREE activities provided by PTSA and ASB. This is during the school day, so ALL students can participate! Eagle Day is typically held during the last week of the school year. We appreciate your help to make this a fun and memorable day for our Skyview students. We hope you can participate and help send the students into the summer with an exciting Eagle Day. How Can I Help? VOLUNTEERING:   We will be looking for lots of volunteers ... read full article

2022-2023 8th Grade Party

  More information about the 2023 Skyview Middle School 8th Grade Party will come out in the spring. Check back then, and watch the Skyview PTSA newsletter for current details. To read about last year's party details, please click here .   ... read full article

Seeking Volunteers for 2022-23 School Year!

We have lots of openings for fun volunteer positions on our PTSA next year! Co-chairs are welcome and encouraged, share the work and have more fun! Check out what's available and reach out to our current PTSA president to learn more about any role. Volunteer Opportunities 2022-23 ... read full article