Summit View Academy

Royals Report
Issue: #2                                                                                                     September 15, 2016
Principal's Point

Dear SVA Families,

It is hard to believe that we have been in school for over a month.  Students have been working extremely hard and all students will be taking the MAP assessment over the next couple of weeks.  The student MAP report will be sent home with the first report card. 
 
SVA will celebrate the last day of summer on Wednesday, September 21st.  On this day, students can wear summer attire, flip flops and hats to school.   Please remember to make sure shorts are an appropriate length and no spaghetti straps. 
 
We are very excited to welcome all families to the grand opening of our Library Media Center and STEAM Labs.  The PTSA will provide free ice cream to all families. The event will take place from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 29th.  More information regarding this event is located below, and students will be coming home with information as well.  We hope everyone can join us!

Lesley Smith

Create & Play  Family Fun Night
Thursday, September 29th

Mark you calendar and join us for our grand opening celebration of our Library Media Center, K-5 STEAM Lab  and 6-8 STEAM Lab.  Listed below are the many exciting activities planned for this evening.
  • Hands-On STEAM Lab Experiences
  • Scholastic Book Fair
  • Book Cake Contest
  • Lego Character Display
  • PTSA Ice Cream Social  
Students also have the opportunity to enter two contests, Book Cake and Lego Character.  Detailed information about the Book Cake Contest and Lego Character Contest can be found by clicking the links below.


Parent Portal Accounts
Grades 4-8

On Friday, September 1st students in grades 4 - 8 took home information to create a Parent Portal Account.  The activation key (32-digit number) on each form was incorrect.  A new information sheet titled, "Creating Your Infinite Campus Portal Account" was sent home on Friday, September 9, 2017. Please use the new information sheet to create and access your student's IC account.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

E-Newsletter...Stay Connected

SVA's Royals Report is a bi-weekly communication sent to keep you informed of upcoming activities/events and important school information. Sign-up by clicking the link below.


2016-17 
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 Skate Night dates are listed below.

September 22
October 20
November 17
January 26
February 16
March 23
April 20
May 18

Royals Attire Purchased

The Royals attire purchased through our PTSA will be delivered in 2 weeks.  Orders will be immediately sorted and sent home with students.  Thank you to all who placed an order and for supporting SVA!

All Pro's Dad Breakfast

Tomorrow, Friday, September 16th 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. For more information, please click the link below.


Yearbook Cover Design Contest
Grades 3-8

It's that time of year again to put on your artist hat and help design this year's yearbook cover.   All entries are due October 1st to Mrs. Hale (Rm. 120).  Here are a few rules:

  • Students must be in Grades 3-8.
  • Design must be on white 8 1/2 x 11 paper vertically.
  • Design must be in crayon or colored pencils.
  • Design must have school name and year (2016-17) with both easy to see.
  • On back of your work put your name, grade and teacher's name.
  • Check and double-check your spelling!
Best of luck to all who design and enter the Yearbook Cover Design Contest!


"Why I Love America" 
16th Annual Calendar Contest

Students in grades K-12 who are enrolled in a Kenton County public or private school may participate in this annual calendar contest hosted by the Kenton County Attorney's Office. Entry deadline is Wednesday, October 5th. Judging criteria and specific information regarding this contest may be found on the link below.



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. 



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.   


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.


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.  



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.

Intramural Sports Programs
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

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 continue to play well. The 6
th grade team will start their tournament at Turkeyfoot this Saturday. Schedule will come out on Friday after the teams are seeded for the tournament. The 6 th , JV, and Varsity teams host Woodland tonight at SVA. Come support our volleyball team!

FOOTBALL
The SVA Varsity Football continues to work hard. Improvement is showing every week. The Varsity team lost a close one to Holmes at SVA last Thursday. A BIG THANK YOU to the Football Mom, Katie Gray, and all of the parent and student volunteers that made the event run so smoothly! The Varsity travels to Twenhofel tonight in a huge crosstown matchup! We host a JV game vs. Twenhofel on Tuesday, September 20. Come out to see some exciting football!
 
CROSS COUNTRY
Our cross country team is off to an excellent start. Last Saturday at Notre Dame, Ansley and Bryson Lindloff finished in the Top 5 at the event. SVA hosted an event last night which went extremely well despite a downpour of rain. Parent and student volunteers were outstanding which led to a great event. The SVA middle school boys finished in 2 nd Place! Shayla Wheeldon took 5 th place in the event for the girls! Next event is Saturday morning at Scott.

CHEERLEADING
Our cheerleaders continue to impress with their cheering at the football games. They continue to practice hard for upcoming competitive season.
 
WRESTLING
A wrestling meeting was held on September 13. Wrestling practice starts on Tuesday, October 11 from 7-9 PM.
 
BASKETBALL
Open gym dates for students in 6 th -8 th grade will be on 9/21, 9/28, and 10/5 from 5:30-7:00 for girls and 7:00-8:30 for boys. SVA basketball coaches will be there to supervise.
 
 
UPCOMING SPORTS
Basketball, archery, and wrestling will all begin in early October. Details upcoming on 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 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
Create & Play
Family Fun Night

October 1
Yearbook Cover Design Contest Entries Due




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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