Summit View Academy

Royals Report
Issue: #1                                                                                                     September 1, 2016
Principal's Point

Dear SVA Families,

Welcome back to school SVA Royals! It's been a great two weeks at SVA.  Thank you for being patient with all the beginning of the year routines, paperwork and changes.

We are very excited to announce the grand opening of our new STEAM Labs and Media Center.  An Open House for our SVA families will be held on Thursday, September 29th from  5-7 p.m.  Please plan to stop by and see the new space available for our students to learn and grow.
 
Throughout the month of September, we will be giving students an assessment called Measures of Academic Progress™ (MAP). We give students MAP tests to determine your child's instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year in the areas of Reading and Math. These assessments will be taken on a computer and given in the Fall, Winter, and Spring.    MAP assessments are unique in that they adapt to be appropriate for your child's level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward testing. With MAP tests, we can administer shorter tests and use less class time while still receiving detailed, accurate information about your child's growth. Your child will spend a total of about two hours completing these tests.
 
September 21st we will celebrate the last day of summer by having a "Summer Bummer" day at school.  Students can wear their summer attire, hats, sunglasses, and flip flops to school! 
 
Looking forward to a fabulous year!!

Lesley Smith

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Picture Days N ext Week

Fall pictures for students in grades P-5 will be on Wednesday, September 7th.  Grades 6-8 will be getting their pictures taken on Thursday, September 8th.   Strawbridge picture flyer with envelope will be sent home on Thursday, September 1, 2016.

TONIGHT - Strings Parent Night
Grades 3-5

The Strings Parent Night will be held this evening at 6:30 p.m. for parents who have students in grades 3-5 who are interested in the 1st year Strings Program.  Please enter through the community entrance doors and the meeting will be held in the K-5 Music Room #116.

TONIGHT - 
KCSD Parent Educational Night
Social Media Information

This evening, The Kenton County School District is hosting a parent education night at SVA beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the K-5 gym. This meeting is to inform parents about social media. Those attending should enter through the community entrance doors. 
Transportation Updates

Bus Riders   - Thank you for your patience this first day of school in getting your child home!  Typically buses run a little late on the first day of school as drivers are learning new stops.  If there is a question on the status of a particular bus, parents and guardians can access our new app, My Bus Buddie, which will display the  current status and location of that bus . The School District is providing a mobile app which can be accessed via a smart phone, laptop, or home PC (as long as the device has Internet connectivity and can access the Web). Should the transportation department wish to inform users of a significant delay for a bus or all buses, this app can show the anticipated delay time, i.e. one hour delay due to weather.  Click the link below to find out how to sign up for this app!
Car Riders  - New car-riders numbers are assigned each school year.  If you have a number from last year, please discard the old tag and request a new car rider number from the office for this school year.  Our tags this year are yellow, instead of the neon green ones we used last year.  Also, for students in the YMCA/21st Century after/before school program, the numbers the YMCA uses are different than the school, so you will need both if you are have a student participating in that program.   


2016-17 Dress Code

At Summit View Academy we rely upon a system of supervision and monitoring by staff and surveillance cameras to provide and maintain a safe school environment.  All students attending SVA are required to follow the Dress Code. The Dress Code can be viewed by clicking the link below.   


NKY School of Musice Piano Class
Grades 2-3 and Grades 4-5

Students in grades 2-5 who are interested in participating the in the Fall Term of Piano Class should complete the registration form and tuition.  The class begins September 14 and runs through November 16, 2016.  For more information and the registration form, please click on link below.

Performing Arts Inc. Dance Program
Grades P - 5

Summit View Academy and  Performance Arts, Inc. will be offering a variety of classes to appeal to all ages and skills. Dance classes will be starting September 15, 2016 through a recital in the spring 2017.   For more information, please click on the link below.

Karate Club - Martial Arts of America
Grades K-5

Summit View Academy and Martial Arts of American  will be offering a after school Karate Club for students in grades K-5.
There is no cost for this program.  Space limited to the first 40 students to sign up.  Permission slips are due on October 17th. Additional information can be found by clicking the link provided below.

K-5 Enrichment Schedule

Classes in grades K-5 participate in enrichment classes using an A-E rotation schedule.  Using this type of schedule ensures student receive equal instructional time in all enrichment classes.  Enrichment classes will not be on a specific day of the week.  They will be changing throughout the school year when school is not in session.


Royals Work Ethic Program
The Royals Work Ethic Program is an exciting way of honoring students who demonstrate a commitment to community.  Each quarter will begin an opportunity for your child to meet the ten (10) academic standards necessary for this award.  Every student who successfully completes these requirements will receive a certificate at the end of the quarter, and those who meet standards for 3 of the 4 quarters will be recognized at the Royal Work Ethic Banquet in May.   If your child would like to participate, please return the permission slip.  The dates the Community Service form is due for each quarter is listed below:
1st Quarter  -  October 14, 2016
2nd Quarter  -  December 20, 2016
3rd Quarter  -  March 17, 2017
4th Quarter  -  May 26, 2017 

Program information, service standards with examples, permission slip and report form can be found by clicking the links below. 



Abstinence Education Curriculum Grades 6-8
Parent Informational Meeting

The Abstinence Education Curriculum will be taught in grades 6-8 during Health/PE classes this year. Parents can attend an Informational Meeting on Thursday, September 15th at 7 p.m. in the 6-8 Cafeteria. This meeting is for ALL 6-8 SVA Parents as your child will most likely be enrolled in a Health class this school year. Resources will be available and parents can view the curriculum materials that the students will be using.


Children's Inc. Hosting
2016 Grandparents as Parents (GAP) Conference
Children Inc. in Covington is hosting the annual Grandparents as Parents (GAP) Conference which will be held on October 21, 2016. This program does cost and is open to both caregivers and professionals.  If interested in attending this Conference, please choose the link below to get detailed information.  



Kenton County Fair
Spelling Bee Runner-up 

Kenton County Fair Spelling Bee, sponsored by Connley Brothers Funeral Home and Scott Kimmich-Coldwell Banker, was held on July 25, 2016.  Summit View Academy's sixth grade student,  Lily Barth was named runner-up. Congratulations Lily!
Intramural Sports Programs
The KCSD Basketball League Grades 4 & 5
If your child is in grades 4 or 5 and is interested in participating in the Kenton County School District Basketball League please click on the link below for general information and registration form. The cost of the league is $50 per child.  The deadline for entries is September 9, 2016-- NO Exceptions!

Golf Instruction Programs for Grades 4-5 & Grades 6-8
Students interested golf will be introduced to the game in a fun atmosphere.  The deadline for entries for grades 4 & 5 are September 16th and for grades 6-8 is October 3, 2016. The links below will provide all information regarding these programs

Bowling League Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8
Students interested in the Bowling League for the fall season must register by the deadline of September 9, 2016. Registration and details about this league can be found by clicking on the specific grade level  link below.


Royals Athletics
Information about 6-8 athletics can be found on the Summit View website on the Athletics SVA link under Quick Links or click directly on the link provided below.

Join the newly informed Remind message group for SVA Royals Athletics 6-8 by entering 81010 then texting this message @svaro

VOLLEYBALL
The SVA volleyball teams are off to a good start.  The 6th grade team came in First Place in the Simon Kenton Middle School Tournament to begin the year.  The 6th, JV and Varsity teams host Gray night at SVA.  Come support our volleyball team.

FOOTBALL
The SVA Varsity Football has been working hard.  The team is growing in numbers every day!  There is still time to sign up, but the deadline to sign up is nearing.  Come be a part of the SVA Royals football program who are looking sharp in their brand new uniforms!  The 8th grade team travels to Ludlow tonight to take on Woodland!  Come out to support these hard-working young men!

CROSS COUNTRY
Our cross country team has been very active under the new coaching staff of Kristi French and Erin Webb.  They get to showcase their talents in the Inaugural SK Pioneer run which will be held at Twenhofel on Tuesday, September 6th.

CHEERLEADING
Our cheerleading teams have been chosen.  During the fall, they will be cheering for our football team.  The Gold squad will also be preparing for upcoming competitions.  Good luck to all of our outstanding cheerleaders!

WRESTLING
There will be a wrestling meeting on 9/13/16 for SVA Wrestling at 7 pm in the 6-8 cafeteria.  Wrestling will be open to boys and girls from 5th - 8th grade.  More details, as well as a flyer, will be on the Athletics SVA website next week.

UPCOMING SPORTS
Basketball, archery and wrestling will begin in early October. Details can be found on the Athletics SVA link on the Summit View website.


E-Flyers
The latest E-flyers of other activities and community events can be found by clicking the link below.


Quick Links
SVA STARS


Important Dates
September 1
Strings Parent Night

Parent Educational Night Topic - Social Media

September 5
Labor Day No School

September 7
Picture Day
Grades P - 5

September 8
Picture Day
Grades 6 - 8

September 8-30
MAP Testing Window

September 14
Girl Scout Parent Night

September 16
All Pro Dads Breakfast

Mid-Terms Go Home

September 17
A bstinence Education Curriculum
Parent Meeting

September 21
Summer Bummer Day

September 22
Royal Skate Night

September 29
Grand Opening STEAM Labs & Media Center 




Transportation Issue
For questions/concerns about bus transportation, please call 356-0253.



Parent Drop Off 
and Pick-Up
Please pull forward as far as possible in the loop.  Observe any cones and staff members directing traffic.  The safety of our students and staff is priority.  Your assistance in this process is greatly appreciated.  Thank you for your cooperation.



Follow  Mrs. Smith and Kenton County on Twitter
Follow Mrs. Smith
@SVAPrincipal475 for exciting news about SVA. Follow Kenton County @The KCSD to receive school delay/closing information and other information about the great things that are happening across the school district.



W.O.W. Award
If you know of a staff member who has gone above and beyond your expectations, you can nominate them for a WOW award.  Anyone (parents or colleagues) can nominate any staff member at Summit View Academy for a What Outstanding Work Award. Anyone who is an employee  can be nominated.  Email your nomination to Deputy Superintendant Barb Martin at 
barb.martin@kenton.
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