Principal's Point
Dear SVA Families,
It is hard to believe that we have almost been in school for 6 weeks! Time sure does fly when we are having fun. We had an amazing International Dot Day celebration and PTSA movie night last Friday. We are hoping to do another movie night in the Spring because it was a huge success.
Next Friday, mid-terms reports will go home with all students in grades 4-8. Please review the midterm with your child and if you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher. It is important for you and your child to be checking Infinite Campus weekly to stay informed about grades and assessments.
Save the date! October 4th SVA will be partnering with the PTSA to celebrate Kentucky Kids Day! Our theme will be SVA Kids are Heroes and all students and staff will be encouraged to wear super hero attire that day to school. We look forward to an amazing celebration of our students.
Lesley Smith
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Royal Roll-It Skate Nights
Independence Skateway
Join the fun with you friends during SVA's Royal Roll-It Skate Nights. Student entry fee is $5 and skate rental is $1.50. Skate Night times are from 6-8 p.m. Below is this year's
dates for Royal Roll-It Skate Nights.
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February 15 |
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March 15 |
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SVA needs your help! In an effort to increase attendance school-wide, we will now be offering incentives for those students/classes that have perfect attendance for each month. Students with perfect attendance (no absences/tardies) will be entered into a drawing each month for a prize. In addition, we will also be offering classroom rewards for those who achieve high attendance for the month in the form of a drawing as well. We are looking for donations for monthly prizes (i.e. itunes card, walmart card, restaurant gift card, etc...). Lastly, you may also choose to donate donuts, pizza, drinks, or some other treat for a classroom reward. If you would like to help out, please contact Mrs. Madden (7th/8th grade counselor) at
[email protected]
to make a donation. Thank you for all your encouragement and support!
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Our first All Pro Dads Breakfast will be held tomorrow morning, Friday, October 22nd 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.
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September 22
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February 23
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October 27
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March 23
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November 17
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April 27
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January 26
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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 numbers for car riders 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 silver, instead of the yellow 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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During the school day, cell phones should only be used for educational purposes (grades 6-8 can use phones for games during activity time). Students should not be texting their parents or other students during the school day. If students are doing this, loss of phone privileges will occur.
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Royal Rockstars & Role-Models Program
(replacing the Work Ethic Program)
Staring this year, every student at SVA will be exposed to five
ROYAL Habits:
R
esilient Leader,
O
pen Communicator, Creative Visionar
Y
,
A
ctive Learner, and
L
ifelong Innovator. The students have already learned about each Habit by discussion and viewing SVA's new murals that are located in the common hallways. Look for more information to be coming home soon.
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Confidence Project
for 6th Grade Girls
Starting this week, all 6th grade girls will be participating in 1 of 4 sessions called the Confidence Project. The goal of this session will be to help girls self identify her strengths, her unique ability to solve problems, and her core power. Guidance Counselor, Rachel Mercer will be working with Master Misty Elder from Legacy Taekwondo to help girls identify the best in themselves.
Starting in October, we will be extending the Confidence Project to an after school club. We will meet twice a month, and all girls in 5th to 8th grade are invited. If you are interested in signing your daughter up, please contact Rachel Mercer at [email protected]
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Classes in grades K-5 participate in enrichment classes (P.E., Computer Lab, Art, Music, STEAM Lab) using an A-E rotation schedule. Using this type of schedule ensures students 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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International Dot Day - A Huge Success!
On Friday, September 15
th
, all SVA students participated in International Dot Day as part of their activities for Creative VisionarY week. Dot Day celebrated the creativity, individuality, and collaboration of the characters in the book
The Dot
by Peter Reynolds. In practicing this habit, each student created their own portion of a dot to be added to the whole school mural that will be displayed outside each of the STEAM labs. Each grade level was also asked to wear different colors to create their own grade level dot and their picture was taken to be added to the hallway display. Students did a great job in participating in this event and the creativity they have displayed in their dots is amazing! We definitely displayed the ROYAL Habit of Creative Visionary by being imaginative, open minded and a dreamer last week!
This week's ROYAL Habit is Active Learner. Another schoolwide display will be created as students work on being curious, engaged, and driven as Active Learners. Please check out the pictures from the day.
Be ROYAL - Create Visionary!
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7th Grader Attends
Junior National Young Leaders Conference
Evan Crouch, a 7th grader, was nominated by our music teacher, Samantha Stapleton to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference. Evan attended this conference which was held this past summer in Washington D.C. Evan enjoyed participating in the conference and meeting students from other states who were in attendance.
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Royals Report E-Newsletter...Stay Connected
Our
Royals Report
is a bi-weekly communication emailed directly to you informing you of upcoming activites, events and important school information. Sign up by clicking the link below.
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SBDM - Site Based Decision Making Council
The school's Site Based Decision Making council, (SBDM) consists of 3 teachers, 2-3 parents and 1 principal. SBDM has the responsibility to set school policy and make decisions outlined in statue, which should provide a safe environment to enhance student achievement. Terms of office are for one-two years and the time commitment includes one monthly meeting during the school year, some special meetings, and a training, (usually during the summer). Each year, our school parents/guardians elect parent/guardian members to join the SBDM council.
Summit View Academy has more than 8% student minority population and is seeking a minority parent/guardian to join SVA SBDM.
Qualifications:
Minority is defined as "American Indian; Alaskan native; African-American; Hispanic, including persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central- or South-American origins; Pacific Islander; or other ethnic group underrepresented in the school" according to the SBDM statute [KRS 160.345(1)(a)].
A parent council member shall be a parent, step parent, foster parent or legal guardian of a student attending the school during the council member's term of office. A parent is ineligible if he/she is an employee or a relative of an employee (father, mother, brother, sister, husband, wife, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, son-in-law, daughter-in-law) of that school or for the district central office, or a local school board member or the spouse of a school board member.
Please e-mail our SVA PTSA President, Jill Sluder,
[email protected]
, if you are interested in serving as a minority parent/guardian on SVA's SBDM Council.
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Summit View Academy is a School-wide
 Title I School . . . What does this mean?
This program provides financial assistance through state educational agencies (SEAs) to local educational agencies (LEAs) and public schools with high numbers or percentages of low-income children to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic content and student academic achievement standards.
LEAs target the Title I funds they receive to public schools with the highest percentages of children from low-income families. Unless a participating school is operating a schoolwide program, the school must focus Title I services on children who are failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet state academic standards. Schools enrolling at least 40 percent of children from low-income families are eligible to use Title I funds for schoolwide programs designed to upgrade their entire educational programs to improve achievement for all students, particularly the lowest-achieving students.
In school year 2009-10, more than 56,000 public schools across the country used Title I funds to provide additional academic support and learning opportunities to help low-achieving children master challenging curricula and meet state standards in core academic subjects. For example, funds support extra instruction in reading and mathematics, as well as special preschool, after-school, and summer programs to extend and reinforce the regular school curriculum. That same year, Title I served more than 21 million children. Of these students, approximately 59 percent were in kindergarten through fifth grade, 21 percent in grades 6-8, 17 percent in grades 9-12, 3 percent in preschool, and less than 1 percent ungraded.
Title I is designed to help students served by the program to achieve proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards. Title I schools with percentages of low-income students of at least 40 percent may use Title I funds, along with other federal, state, and local funds, to operate a "schoolwide program" to upgrade the instructional program for the whole school. Schoolwide programs must use instructional strategies based on scientifically based research and implement parental involvement activities.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education. Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of State Support. (2015). Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies (Title I, Part A).
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Adopt-a-Highway Program's Art Contest 
This art contest is held annually to increase public awareness about the damaging effects of litter, change attitudes and behaviors about littering and educate Kentuckians about the Adopt-a-Highway Program. The contest is divided into four age groups: 5-8, 9-11, 12-14, and 15-18. Winners of each age division earn a $100 gift card while second and third place finishers receive a $50 gift card. Entries must be postmarked on or before October 31st to be considered for this year's contest. More information including the entry forms can be found by clicking the link provided below.
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 Why I Love America
17th Annual Calendar Contest
sponsored by
Kenton County Attorney & Republic Bank
The contest is open to all Kenton County students grades K-12. The judges will select 26 original works (one winner and one honorable mention from each grade). All participating students will receive a complimentary calendar, and winners and honorable mentions will be honored at a special ceremony in December. The contest deadline is October 27th! The guidelines and entry form can be found on the link provided below.
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Children and teens interested in creating an original poem or tale in the 15th annual Spooky Writing Contest must have your entry submitted by October 5th. Contest details can be found by clicking the flyer link below.
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Junior Golf Instruction
Grade 3
Students in 3rd grade interested in golf instruction now have the opportunity to attend a golf clinic which will be held on October 14th and October 21st. Registration deadline is October 13, 2017. For cost and detailed information, please click link below.
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Martial Arts of America will be offering an after school Karate Club for students in grades K-5. This is no cost for this program. Space limited to the first 40 students to sign up. Registration slips due on September 25th. Information can be found by clicking on the link below.
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NKY School of Music Piano Class
Grades 2-3 and Grades 4-5
Students in grades 2-5 who are interested in participatingin the Fall Term of piano class should complete and submit the registration form and tuition payment.Class begins September 14th and runs through September 16, 2017. For more information and the to get a copy of the registration form, please click the link below.
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 Camp Innovation: Pathways to College
Program for Talented and Gifted Youth
Fall 2017
Northern Kentucky University's Institute for Talent Development and Gifted Studies will be hosting a Camp Innovation this fall. The program will be held on Saturdays, October 21 through November 4, 9:00 to 11:30 at NKU. This transdisciplinary classes focus on a central theme and are designed to allow students in grades K-8 to explore pathways to intellectual development, academic enhancement, career exploration and creative artistic fullfillment.
For registration or questions, visit http://gifted.nku.edu, contact NKU's Community Connections at (859) 572-5600, or email [email protected]. The link below gives detailed information on classes offered and registration.
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Royals Athletics 6-8
COMMUNICATION - STAY INFORMED!
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Mike Nachazel
Remind: Enter 81010
Text this Message: @svaro or
Twitter: MikeNachazel@SVAROYALATHLETE
Athletics SVA Link on SVA WEBPAGE or
A completed athletic packet is required for each competitive sport at SVA. There will be a $40 athletic participation fee as well as participation in the fundraiser to participate in competitive sports at SVA.
ARCHERY
Archery Tryouts will be held on Thursday, October 12 and Friday, October 13 from 3:15 - 6:00 PM in the 6th-8th gym.
Athletic packets, including a KHSAA physical and copy of insurance, are required to try out for all competitive sports at all Kenton County Schools. Athletic packets consist of 10 required pages to complete, and can be picked up in the 6th-8th gym from Mr. Nachazel, or in the Main Office.
As many of you already know, SVA welcomes Brandon Hegge as the Head Archery Coach. Mrs. Vonnie Boyte-Zerhusen has stepped down to stay home with her family. We wish Vonnie the best, and appreciate everything she did for to continue our outstanding archery program at SVA!
SVA will be interviewing for the open Archery Assistant Coach position next week. KCSD requires numerous trainings to coach, and the district requires coaches to have 64 college credit hours. If you don't have the credit hours, you may still be able to coach, but must be prepared to go through additional trainings via the Waiver process, which is rather extensive. Please contact Mike Nachazel via email if interested in being the assistant archery coach.
More details to follow on Athletics SVA website as well as on Remind.
BASKETBALL
The basketball Coaches will be holding Open Gym from 6:00-8:00 on Wednesday, October 18 for all 6th-8th grade boys and girls in the Big Gym. Insurance required.
The SVA basketball clinic will be held Wednesday, October 11 and Thursday, October 12 from 6:00-8:00 for boys and girls 6th-8th grade in the 6th-8th gym.
The cost is $30. Those entering early will receive a camp t-shirt. Flyers will be going home on Monday.
Due to recent changes from the NKMSSA board of directors which has pushed the middle school schedule back a week, changes have been made to the basketball tryout and game schedules. Basketball tryouts will begin Tuesday, October 24. Schedule is listed below:
6th Grade Boys
10/24/17 3:45-5:30 PM
10/25/17 3:45-5:30 PM
10/28/17 9:00 AM-11:00 AM (if necessary)
7th Grade Boys
10/24/17 5:30-7:30
10/25/17 5:30-7:30
10/28/17 11:00 AM-1:00 PM (if necessary)
8th Grade Boys
10/24/17 7:30-9:15
10/25/17 7:30-9:15
10/28/17 7:30-9:15 (if necessary)
6th Grade Girls
10/26/17 3:30-5:30
10/30/17 3:30-5:00
7th Grade Girls
10/26/17 5:30-7:30
10/30/17 5:30-7:30
8th Grade Girls
10/26/17 7:30-9:30
10/30/17 7:30-9:30
Athletic packets, including a KHSAA physical and copy of insurance, are required to try out for all competitive sports at all Kenton County Schools. Athletic packets consist of 10 required pages to complete, and can be picked up in the 6th-8th gym from Mr. Nachazel, or in the Main Office.
CHEERLEADING
The SVA cheerleaders have been cheering for the football team with excellent cheers and great enthusiasm! They will be cheering at the Twenhofel game tonight as well as games on Saturday, September 30 and Wednesday, October 4.
The competition season will compete in their first competition on Saturday, October 14 at Ryle High School in the One Up Competition!
The spirit and competitive squads have been working very hard!
CROSS COUNTRY
SVA Cross Country continues to shine! At the Scott Classic on Saturday, September 16, the Girls 5th and under team were the CHAMPIONS! Top Ten Finishers included:
Ansley Lindloff-5th Place (Girls 5th & Under)
Aaron Dennemann-5th Place (Boys 5th & Under)
Bryson Lindloff-3rd Place (Boys 8th and Under)
Greysen Gerth-8th Place (Boys 8th and Under)
Overall finishes in the Scott Classic included:
Girls 4th-5th Grade - 1st Place
Girls 6th-8th Grade- 4th Place
Boys 4th-5th Grade-7th Place
Boys 6th-8th Grade-6th Place
Also, congratulations to the Boys for bringing home a 1st Place finish in the Juggernaut Classic on Tuesday, September 12.
The teams will next compete in the Ryle Invitational on Saturday, September 30.
FOOTBALL
SVA Football has a big game coming up at Twenhofel tonight at 7:00 PM
. The team looks to pick up a big victory tonight to propel the improving team to the playoffs! Come out to Twenhofel to support this hard-working bunch of players! Beat the Breds!
On Saturday, September 30, SVA will host Turkey Foot at Simon Kenton at 4:30 PM. Our players will be celebrating 8th Grade Night at halftime of this game.
SVA will conclude the regular season on Wednesday, October 4 at Beechwood at 6:00 PM.
Our JV team will play at Twenhofel on Monday, September 25 at 6:00.
Come support our football teams!
TRACK
Track begins in mid-February.
VOLLEYBALL
The SVA 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams continue to impress! The 6th, JV, and varsity teams just completed a clean road sweep of Campbell County on Monday, September 18.
SVA hosts Twenhofel tonight beginning at 5:00. Beat the Breds!
Our 6th grade team has qualified for the 6th grade Tournament on Saturday, September 23 at Twenhofel! Brackets will come out tonight or tomorrow.
Good luck to the 6th grade team!
8th Grade Night will be held on Tuesday, September 26 when we host Ockerman. Come show support to our 8th graders!
The JV and Varsity Tournaments begin on Saturday, September 30.
WRESTLING
Wrestling practices will begin with Head Coach Nathan Gilbert on Monday, October 16.
Practices will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:15-5:30. On Thursday nights, the wrestlers will have Spatolas available at Simon Kenton.
We look forward to a great wrestling season at SVA!
Please contact Nathan Gilbert at [email protected]
for more information. Please join Remind or check website for updates.
ATHLETIC TRAINER
Special thanks to our Certified Athletic Trainer, T.J. Brossart, from St. Elizabeth Healthcare for providing excellent health services for all of our athletes. He can be reached via phone at (859) 301-5600, cell phone (859) 630-97444, or through email-
[email protected]
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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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September 5 - September 29
MAP Testing Window
September 21
Summer Bummer Day
September 21
Smith's STARS Luncheon
September 21
Royal Roll-It Skate Night
September 22
All Pro Dads Breakfast
September 27
Lucky Ladybug Luncheon
September 29
Mid-Terms Grades 4-8
October 4
Kentucky Kids' Day
October 5,6 & 9
Fall Break - No School
October 11
PTSA Boosterthon
Fun Run
October 17
2nd Grade Field Trip
October 19
Smith's STARS Luncheon
October 20-27
Scholastic Book Fair
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Automated Calls for School Closings, Delays & Early Dismissal
Bright Arrow automated notifications are sent when we have
emergencies like snow days and early dismissals. Click on KCSD website link and then follow instructions to add or remove a phone number:
To
add a number:
Click
Parents
Click
Inclement Weather
Click
Inclement Weather -
Emergency Call Notification
To
remove a number:
Click
Parents
Click
Inclement Weather
Click
Inclement Weather -
Emergency Call Notification
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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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Dress Code
At SVA 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. To view the Dress Code, please click link below.
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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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The Communication Plan for our school district can be found on the KCSD website or by clicking the link below.
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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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