Principal's Point 
Dear SVA Families,
The first quarter of school ends today. Report cards are going home on Friday, October 21st. With report cards, your child will also receive his/her MAP scores and KPREP individual student report (grades 4-8 only). Please review the important information and reach out to your child's teacher if you have questions or concerns.
Teachers in all grades will be having parent/teacher conferences over the course of the next two weeks. Each grade level will be sending home detailed information about signing up for a conference. If you have not seen anything, please email your child's homeroom teacher. We encourage all parents to meet with teachers to discuss student progress.
Just a friendly reminder that school is closed on Friday, October 14 and Monday, October 17. Enjoy Fall Break!!
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Freaky Friday Event
Grades 6-8
The 8th Grade Field Trip Committee is sponsoring a Freaky Friday on October 28th from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. for students in grades 6-8. The cost is $5 per student. Students will be able to dance, enter costume contest (most original costume), play in the cornhole or the three-on-three basketball tournaments. Concessions will be available for purchase. Join us for a "freaky" good time! All proceeds will benefit the 8th Grade field trip to the University of Kentucky.
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Halloween Dance
Grades 4-5
A Halloween Dance for all students in grades 4th & 5th will be held on Friday, October 28th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the K-5 gym. The cost is $1.00 per student. Students may bring money for concession items. Come have fun with your classmates while dancing to Halloween music and your favorite dance songs.
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Art to Remember
Order Deadline October 18th
All orders and money for Art to Remember need to be returned to SVA or completed online by Tuesday, October 18th. This deadline is the first day after our fall break, so please remember to place your order. Online ordering is very simple using the special codes on your child's order form. You may also pay online or they can be given to Mrs. Stamm by October 18Th. Checks need to be made out to SVA-PTSA. Please contact Mrs. Stamm if you have a question about your order.
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Bully Buster Program
Grades 4 - 8
A Bully Buster Program will be held on Thursday, October 20th from 6-7 p.m. for any student in grades 4-8. The cost is $5 per student (pay at door) and all proceeds will benefit SVA's Family Resource Center. Students will learn the art of dealing with bullies and how to avoid being one! Please RSVP to Amber O'Brien at 859-359-9695 or email at amber.obrien@kenton.kyschools.us This program is sponsored by our FRYSC and Dominach's Taekwondo Academy.
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Musical Tickets On Sale October 5th!
Tickets will be available for purchase on Wednesday, October 5th! The musical, Princess Whatsername will be shown November 3-5, 2016. The ticket cost is $6.00. The following options are available to purchase tickets:
- Order On-line - www.ShowTix4U.com Ordering on-line is the preferred choice for tickets.
- Order by Phone - 1-866-967-8161.
- Order Cash Only - Contact Heather Davis at 859-445-7272. Tickets will be reserved. Payment can be made at door.
Students participating in this production, as well as, the staff and parents assisting have put in countless hours to make our musical a hit. Please purchase ticket(s) and join us in supporting Summit View Academy and the Arts!
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Veterans' Day Program
SVA will be celebrating Veterans Day on Friday, November 11
th
. Attached you will find an invitation for veteran family members (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) to attend the special breakfast and assembly honoring them and their service to our country. The breakfast will begin at 8:15 in cafeteria #2, followed by the assembly beginning at 9:00 in gymnasium #2.
In addition, we are asking families to send pictures of family members who are veterans. Please include the name, branch of service, and relation to the student. These pictures can be sent electronically to Mrs. Krumpelman at
We are looking forward to a wonderful day celebrating our veterans!
Click the link below for the RSVP form.
RSVP forms are due Wednesday, November 2nd.
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Kentucky Safe Schools Week
October 24-28
Safe Schools Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and bullying prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. The theme this year is "All Stars hit it out of the Ball Park by showing we are Drug Free and NOT a part of Bullying Behavior". We have planned daily attire days so students can participate in Safe Schools Week.
Monday
, October 24: "Stomp out Bullying"
Wear mismatched socks and shoes
Tuesday
, October 25: "We are all in this Together"
Wear Spirit Wear
Wednesday
, October 26: "Make Bullying Disappear"
Wear camouflage attire.
Thursday
, October 27: "Drugs and Bullying are a Nightmare"
Wear your PJ's to school
Friday
, October 28: "Scare away Bullying and Drugs"
E
veryone wear your Halloween costume to school
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SBDM Minority Parent Needed
If a school has 8% or more minority enrollment at the beginning of the school year, the school must have minority representation on their school council. At this time, we do not have minority representation on school council. The SBDM Council criteria states the representative must be the minority. The schools SBDM council meets the third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. The purpose of SBDM is to discuss and make recommendations for student achievement. The school will hold a minority member election in the next few weeks. If you are interested in running for SBDM or have questions, please contact Lesley Smith, principal at
Lesley.smith@kenton.kyschools.us
or 859-359-9600.
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"Sock"tober - Let's Make A Difference
Did you know that every night approximately 600,000 people in the US live on the streets? Some of those people are kids. Nice people donate a lot of things to local shelters, but most people do not donate socks. The good news is you can help! We are collecting new socks for the month of "Sock"tober! Please help us by bringing in new socks and putting them in the box at the clock tower entrance. At the end of the month we will donate the socks to the local homeless shelter.
Thanks for being you and making a difference in your community.
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Biscuits for Fur Buddies
Reynolds' Class Service Learning Project
Hello SVA Families, 
My name is Kerri Reynolds and myclass will be working on a Service Learning Project throughout the school year where we will be making dog biscuits in the classroom and delivering them to the Kenton County Animal Shelter! My students will learn many vocational and life skills through this process. I am looking for donations to get this project running from start to finish. This project will last from November 1st and run through April 7th. We are in need of donations of the following items: peanut butter, oats, flour (white or whole wheat), eggs, chicken or beef bouillon cubes, salt, bananas, brown lunch bags and cookie cutters. We would also accept gift cards to Kroger, Walmart, Meijer, or Amazon (for Amazon Pantry) if you wish not to send in large items. Donations can be sent with your student or dropped off in the main office with "Attn: Reynolds, 101". Thank you in advance for your donations!
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All Pro Dads Breakfast
2016 Schedule
Our next All Pro Dads Breakfast will be held on Friday, October 21st at 7:15 a.m. Team up with other SVA dads and kids for a quick, before-school breakfast. During breakfast, a presentation on fatherhood and family topics will be presented. Listed below are the dates for the All Pro Dads Breakfast for this school year. If school is canceled or delayed due to the weather, we will NOT have the breakfast.
November 18, 2016
December 16, 2016
January 20, 2017
February 17, 2017
March 24, 2017
April 21, 2017
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Royal Roll Out -
Skate Nights
Join your classmates and have some fun at the SVA Skate Nights! These nights are open to all students and are held from 6-8 p.m. at the Independence Skateway. Tickets are purchased at the door for $5 with $1.50 for skate rental. Concessions will also be available. The Royal Roll Out Skate Night dates are listed below.
October 19
November 17
January 26
February 16
March 23
April 20
May 18
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Karate Club Participants
Student who are participating in the Karate Club, the program will begin on Thursday, October 20th at Martial Arts America from 6:00 to 6:40 p.m. Please pick up your child up promptly at 6:40 p.m. You will be asked to sign your child out when picking them up. The Karate Club will also meet on the three more Thursdays which will be October 27th, November 3rd and November 10th.
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Dress Up to
Celebrate Halloween 
Students are permitted to wear a costume on Friday, October 28th to celebrate Halloween. Costumes need to be appropriate, no masks, no clown costumes, no fake weapons. The best dressed student from each classroom will get a prize.
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Grand Opening/Family Fun Night
Huge Success!
We had a wonderful turn out of families attending our Grand Opening of our Media Center and STEAM Labs. The students enjoyed the hands-on STEAM activities, visiting the Book Fair, as well as, ice cream provided by PTSA. Students who entered the Book Cake and Lego Display contests showed their creativity and imagination. Students who participated in one or both of the contests are listed below.
| Taylor Jones |
Morgan Nassano-Heck |
Kylie Holloway |
| Ethan Akers |
Owen Speakman |
Arianna Epping |
| Sammy Hoover |
Aiden Ellison |
Carter Leigh |
| Keaton Holloway |
Evan Smith |
Kamryn Meyer |
| Isaac Mullins |
Liliana Mullins |
Eli Mullins |
| Makayla Leigh |
Ethan Akers |
Ethan Williams |
| Sophia Collins |
Peyton Moening |
Annaleigh Brogdon |
| Susie Lepisto |
Jonna Lepisto |
Jayden Jones |
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Royals Work Ethic Program
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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.
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Royals Homework Club
Grades 3-5
If your student is having trouble getting their homework completed and turned in on time, we may have a solution! Royals Homework Club is available for students in grades 3-5 who would benefit by having assistance with understanding and completing homework assignments. The Royals Homework Club offers peer tutoring and tutoring by successful 6th grader students. This club is supervised by our 4-6 grade counselor, Rachel Mercer. The Royals Homework Club began on September 28th and meets Wednesdays after school until 4:15 p.m. Students participating may be picked up at the clock tower entrance. Please contact Rachel Mercer at 859-359-9600 if you need additional information.
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Relatives Raising Relatives Program
Relatives Raising Relatives Luncheons have been scheduled as free events which are held at the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Services in Erlanger. The link below provides dates and specific information.
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Student Council Participates in
SK Homecoming Parade
Several members of Student Council along with staff members rode the SVA Royals float in the Simon Kenton High School Homecoming parade. Students had a great time decorating the float and showing their Royal spirit!
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Northern Kentucky Honor Choir
5th Grade Members Selected
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as the 2016 Fifth Grade Summit View Academy Northern Kentucky Honor Choir members.
| Sarah Jetter |
Madeline Mozea |
Annabelle Price |
| Evan Smith |
Sydney Strunk |
Erin Wolfe |
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Mrs. Milner & Honor Choir Members
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Holly Hill Counseling Services
Holly Hill counseling services are available to interested families. Counselors will meet with your child during the school day. Counseling groups will be starting after fall break and are available for students with medical cards, or to those who would like to self-pay. Contact your child's school counselor for more information about individual or group counseling services.
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Children's Inc. Hosting
2016 Grandparents as Parents (GAP) Conference
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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.
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Transportation Updates
Bus Riders
- 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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SK Little Pioneers Basketball
Grades K-3
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Simon Kenton will once again host the Little Pioneers Basketball Program for students in grades K - 3. This program will focus on the fundamentals of the game, as well as 5-on-5 play.
All registrations must be submitted by November 4, 2016!
Information and registration form can be found by clicking the link below.
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Information about 6-8 athletics can be found on the Summit View Academy website on the Athletics SVA link under Quick Links or go directly tot the website using the following link:
Join the newly formed Remind message group for SVA Royals Athletics 6-8 by entering 81010 then texting this message to @svaro.
ARCHERY
The Summit View Archery Team held their mandatory parent information meeting on October 10th. Practice begins from 3:00-5:00 PM in the 6-8 Cafeteria beginning on Friday, October 21. Contact Coach Zerhusen for more information about the upcoming tryouts.
Nobody can try out for the team without a completed athletic packet including a KHSAA physical and a copy of insurance. All participants must be passing all classes in order to try out!
Our open gym dates and basketball clinic for boys and girls in 6th -8th grade were a huge success! We look forward to a great season for all of our teams this year. Tryouts are from Tuesday, October 18 - Tuesday, October 25. Wear an old white t-shirt to tryouts. Be on time to get your child to tryouts as well as be prompt in picking up your child. Forms can be picked from Mr. Nachazel in Coach's office, Main Office, or on the Summit View website under Athletics SVA link. Nobody can try out for the team without a completed athletic packet including a KHSAA physical and a copy of insurance. All participants must be passing all classes in order to try out!
Upcoming Tryout Schedule
Tuesday, October 18
6TH BOYS-5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
7TH BOYS-6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
8TH BOYS-8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday, October 19
6TH GIRLS 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
6TH BOYS-5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
7TH BOYS-6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
8TH BOYS-8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday, October 20
6TH GIRLS 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
6TH BOYS-5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
7TH BOYS-6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
8TH BOYS-8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday, October 21
8TH GIRLS-3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 22
7TH GIRLS-9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
8TH GIRLS-11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Monday, October 24
8TH GIRLS-3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
7TH GIRLS-6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday, October 25
7TH GIRLS-6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Our 8th grade cheerleaders and their parents along with the 8th grade football players will be honored during halftime of the Turkey Foot/Twenhofel football game this Saturday, October 15th. Come support our 8th graders!
The cheerleaders are preparing for the upcoming basketball season, and the competition team continues to prepare for their first competitions of the season. Their first competition will be at Boone County on November 5, and the Regional Competition will be held on November 16.
Thank you to the cheerleaders for decorating the 8th grade lockers earlier this week!
Our cross country team continues to do extremely well! The cross country middle school boy's took 1st Place in the Kenton County Meet held at Twenhofel on October 5th. We hold onto the traveling trophy for the whole year! Shayla Wheeldon came in first for the middle school girls division!
Recent Results:
Kenton County Championship 10/5/16
BOYS
SVA Middle School BOYS 1st place winners
GIRLS
Shayla Wheeldon - 1st place time 12:57.38
Ansley Lindloff - 13th place time 14:56.96
Rylie Flynn - 14th place time 15:01.49
Jenna Vogelpohl - 20th place time 15:34.51
BOYS
Bryson Lindloff - 4th place time 12:19.10
Ben Hamilton - 7th place time 13:07.74
Ethan Cox - 8th place time 13:12.83
Greysen Gerth - 9th place time 13:37.88
Austin Bodde- 11th place time 13:42.99
Adam Cummins - 14th place time 14:05.85
CJ Neidenbach - 17th place time 14:28.68
Troy Hughes - 18th place time 14:30.75
Harrison Panko-Shields - 19th place time 14:33.78
St. Henry Invitational 10/8/16
Shayla Wheeldon - 1st place
Ansley Lindloff - 6th place
Rylie Flynn - 7th place
Bryson Lindloff - 17th place
Area 5 Middle School Regionals 10-12-16
Bryson Lindloff - 5th place (6th and under boys)
Shayla Wheeldon - 11th place (MS Girls)
Ansley Lindloff - 22nd place (6th and under girls)
The Royals Cross Country team closes out their season at the Meet of Champions in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, October 22
nd
. We will have 4 teams competing in the event including a Boy's 8
th
and Under, Girl's 8
th
and Under, Boy's 6
th
and Under, and Girl's 6
th
and Under. Good luck to our cross country team!
Upcoming Schedule
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10/22/2016
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SAT
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MEET OF CHAMPIONS
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Lexington Horse Park
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9:00 AM-2:00 PM
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E/M
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The SVA Varsity Football completed their season last Thursday. Our 7th and 8th grade teams continued to improve throughout the season, but injuries to key players took their toll on the team. The hard work of these players was greatly appreciated this year, and we look forward to an excellent season next year. The 7th grade team closes out their season on Saturday as we host Covington Catholic along with 2 other games prior to our big game. Our 8th grade football players and cheerleaders as well as their parents will be honored at halftime of the middle game between Turkey Foot and Twenhofel. Come out to support our 8th graders as well as our 7th graders in their game vs. Covington Catholic.
The Fall Sports Banquet for football, cross country, and volleyball will be held at Receptions in Erlanger on Tuesday, November 1 at 6:00 PM. Banquet reservations and payment may be turned in to the football coaches, football mom, Katie Gray, or the athletic director, Mike Nachazel. Reservations and payment are due in by October 20th. Please submit any fall sports pictures taken throughout the season for the banquet slide show.
Equipment turn in will be at 6:00 PM on Monday, October 16 in the 6-8 cafeteria. Please enter from the back. This is the one and only time to turn in equipment. Please have everything clean prior to turning in to the coaching staff. Turn in helmet, shoulder pads, practice jersey, practice pants, game jersey, and game pants. Please remove and dispose of the mouth guard.
Thank you to the volunteers that helped the cheerleaders decorate the 8th grade lockers earlier this week.
Volunteers are still needed for all three games this Saturday. If you can work any of the games, please contact Katie Gray. Thank you to all of the players and parents who made this an enjoyable football season despite the lack of wins. We look forward to great things from Summit View Royals football in the future.
Upcoming schedule
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10/15/2016
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SAT
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CAMPBELL COUNTY VS. HOLMES (7TH)
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SUMMIT VIEW
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10:00 AM
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10/15/2016
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SAT
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TURKEYFOOT VS. TWENHOFEL (7TH)
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SUMMIT VIEW
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11:30 AM
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10/15/2016
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SAT
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SUMMIT VIEW VS. COV. CATHOLIC (7TH)
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SUMMIT VIEW
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1:00 PM
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The Fall Sports Banquet for football, cross country, and volleyball will be held at Receptions in Erlanger on November 1 at 6:00 PM. Banquet reservations and payment may be turned in to the coaches or the athletic director, Mike Nachazel. Reservations and payment are due in by October 20th. Please submit any fall sports pictures taken throughout the season for the banquet slide show to your coaches. Forms may be picked up in the Main Office or the AD office.
Wrestling practice began on Tuesday, October 11. The wrestling coach is still looking for many more able bodies to compete this season. Practices are Monday-Thursday from 7:00-9:00 PM in the 6-8 school cafeteria. Wrestling is open to 5th to 8th graders. Completed athletic packet is mandatory to practice. Packets can be picked up in the Coach's Office or Main Office, or found on the SVA Athletics link on the Summit View webpage. Nobody can try out for the team without a completed athletic packet including a KHSAA physical and a copy of insurance. All participants must be passing all classes in order to try out!
Upcoming Schedule
Wrestling Tournament at SVA on November 12th.
The Fall Sports Banquet for football, cross country, and volleyball will be held at Receptions in Erlanger on November 1 at 6:00 PM. Banquet reservations and payment may be turned in to the coaches or the athletic director, Mike Nachazel. Reservations and payment are due in by October 20th. Please submit any fall sports pictures taken throughout the season for the banquet slide show to your coaches. Forms may be picked up in the Main Office or the AD office.
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E-Flyers
The latest E-flyers of other activities and community events can be found by clicking the link below.
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October 13
8th Grade Field Trip
October 14
NO SCHOOL
October 17
NO SCHOOL
October 18
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Grades 5-8
October 19
Royal Roll Out
Skate Night
Independence Skateway
October 20
3rd Grade
Children's Theater
October 20
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
Grade 4
October 20
Bully Buster Program
Grades 4 - 8
October 21
All Pro Dads Breakfast
October 21
1st Quarter Report Cards Go Home
October 24-28
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
Grades K-3
October 24-28
Safe Schools Week
Oct. 24 - Nov. 2
Boosterthon Run
October 25
AM Preschool
Field Trip
October 27
E-Wise Field Trip
October 27
PM Preschool
Field Trip
October 28
Freaky Friday Event
Grades 6-8
October 28
Halloween Dance
Grades 4-5
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Transportation Issue
For questions/concerns about bus transportation, please call 356-0253.
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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.
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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.
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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.
kysch
ools.us
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