Dear Osprey Community,
Hello and welcome to the 2021/2022 school year! I am so grateful to be back in person 5 days per week to have the opportunity to connect with you more and I recognize that this is a huge adjustment for everyone. I am also aware that the last 18 months have created some unique mental and emotional challenges for us all and I’m committed to finding effective ways to support students and families this year. This is my 5th year at Animas High School and I cannot overstate how much I love this school and this community. As the social-emotional counselor and student support coordinator, my role at AHS is to support our students/families and to collaboratively create and implement programming around student health and wellbeing.
Some of the services/programming I offer our students include:
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One-one-one confidential student meetings as needed or desired by students. Email, call (970) 247-2474 x2337, text (970) 403-5093 or come by my office (in the Student Support Services area of the Jesse Hutt Wing) in order to schedule one.
- DBT Groups for students who struggle with emotion regulation, social skills and/or coping skills. I will begin these sessions once we identify which students will benefit most from them.
We will administer the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey in Advisory next Wednesday, September 22. This survey will anonymously give us more information on the overall health and wellbeing of our student population. We use the data from these surveys to help direct the information and programming we focus on each year. If you want to opt your student out of the survey, please complete this form and return it to me, or contact me directly.
At Animas High School, we have many health and wellness programs and practices we implement throughout the school year in order to support our students as whole human beings. We also highly value the voice of all students, families, staff and community members. If you have any ideas, observations or concerns around the health and wellness of our students, please contact me anytime!
With love and respect,
Erin Skyles, MSW, LSW
(970) 247-2474 x2337 (work)
(970) 403-5093 (cell)
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Upcoming AHS Events
School Photos (11th and 12th grade): Wed. 9/15
School Photos (10th grade): Thurs. 9/16
Biology Lab at FLC (9th grade): Fri. 9/17
AHS Board of Directors Meeting: Mon. 9/20, 5:30-8:30pm at AHS
AHS Board of Directors Meeting: Tues. 9/21, 5:00-7:00pm at AHS
Healthy Kids Colorado Survey in Advisory: Wed. 9/22, 12:45-1:40pm
Chemistry Lab at FLC (11th grade): Fri. 9/24
Back to School Social: Fri. 9/24, 5-7pm at AHS
Professional Development Day (no classes): Mon. 9/27
Student Council Election: Wed. 9/29
FAFSA Night (seniors): Tues. 10/7, 5:30-7pm
SAT/NMSQT College Entrance Exam (juniors): Wed. 10/13, 8:30am-12pm
AHS Groundbreaking Ceremony: Wed. 10/13, 2:30-3:30pm at Fort Lewis College
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In 1986, Congress passed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requiring schools to inspect and identify any asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM). We are pleased to announce Animas High School is an asbestos-free school.
The law further requires all schools to have an asbestos management plan. Animas High School has an asbestos management plan available for review in the main office during regular business hours. Sean Woytek is our designated asbestos program coordinator, and all inquiries regarding the asbestos plan and asbestos-related issues should be directed to Sean Woytek 970-247-2474.
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Animas High School prepares all students for college and postsecondary success by creating critical thinkers and engaged citizens through an innovative, student-centered, project-based curriculum. We accomplish this through:
Rigorous academics, where all students are prepared for college success
Culture of excellence, where students are held to high expectations
Strong student-faculty relationships, where students are well known.
Engaging learning, where students see the relevance in their education
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