Northwest Neighborhood Middle Schools Now: Skinner Fall Festival was fun for all

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Northwest Neighborhood Middle Schools NOW was formed in 2009 by parents who were in search of an academically strong neighborhood middle school option in Northwest Denver that was socioeconomically and culturally diverse. Currently many NOW members have children attending Skinner with great success.

NOW members worked with the leaders of the already strong Skinner Middle School to win a $500,000 grant that strengthened honors options, Spanish (beginning and advanced) and instrumental music programs. Dedicated leaders and talented staff paired with the strong commitment to academic growth and the full range of sports and academic offerings have made Skinner a school of choice in Northwest Denver.

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Oct 9, 2011

Skinner Fall Festival was fun for all

For all of you who attended Skinner's 2nd annual Fall Festival and Community Day, thank you for coming out. Despite the wet, cold weather, we had a great turnout.

The PTA's goal for the Fall Festival was provide an opportunity to come together as a Skinner Community. Many of our current families participated in organizing and assisting with the many different booths. Participants enjoyed the Chili and Salsa contests, holding and viewing reptiles, making crafts, to bobbing for apples. Fun was enjoyed by all, especially at the pie throwing booth!

The 6th and 7th grade music students made their debut, performing four songs on guitar. We look forward to their future performances with the band and orchestra instruments.

Throughout the day parents and children had the opportunity to interact with current and future Skinner families. We look forward to having the 4th and 5th grade students and parents we met tour and shadow during the upcoming weeks.

Local non-profits, local businesses, our Skinner Neighborhood Center, Skinner Families, students and staff all made the day a success. We look forward to growing this event started by our PTA in the years to come.

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