BEELINE
10.25.16
Fall Parade & Parties this Friday!

Our fall parade and classroom parties will take place on Friday, October 28th. The parade will be outside in the front circle at 2:40 pm. Students in grades K-3 will be allowed to bring costumes to wear for the parade (Do not wear costumes to school). Please remember that they should not bring full costumes, no makeup, no pretend weapons or other accessories to the costume. All parents are welcome to come watch the parade. If you are volunteering to help at these parties, please contact your room parent /teacher ahead of time.Only volunteers should attend the classroom parties. All are welcome to watch the parade. 

Upcoming Events
  • Tuesday, 10/25: 6th Grade Skating Party, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Friday, 10/28: Fall Parade / Fall Parties, 2:40pm - 3:30pm
  • Friday, 11/4: SUMMIT SPIRIT DAY!
  • Friday, 11/4 - Thurs, 11/10: Fall Scholastic Book Fair 
  • Thursday, 11/10: Parent/Teacher Conferences, PM
  • Friday, 11/11: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences, AM
  • Tuesday, 11/15: PTA Meeting, 7pm
  • Thursday, 11/17: School Picture Retakes 
Mrs. Swisshelm's Tech Tip
Be sure to follow Mrs. Swisshelm's  Swisstastic Blog  to see what your child is doing in Media time. 
"Bookaneer Book Fair" Volunteer Sign Up
We are in need of volunteers to help make this year's "Bookaneer Book Fair" a success. The Fall Book Fair runs from Friday, November 4th through Thursday, November 10th. We will be setting up on Thursday, November 3rd and taking down on the morning of the 11th. There is not school on Tuesday, the 8th and Friday the 11th. There will be no Book Fair hours on those days (other than take down on the 11th). We need people to help set up, take down and work the Book Fair. If you or someone you know can help make this a success, please sign up!
This is the LAST week for PTA Membership!
Make sure to sign up to become a part of the Summit PTA. All members who sign up by the end of this week receive a copy of the school directory.

The first class to get to 100% participation or the closest to it by the end of October will get a Krispy Kreme Donut party! 

You can  submit your dues using our online form below or submit a paper form and send in a check or cash with your student. Use this form to submit your information and send it in with payment in an envelope marked "PTA Membership"

We are looking forward to a great year and thank you in advance for getting involved in helping us enhance the educational experience of our Summit students!  
Boys Game Night Was A Success!
Thank you to all volunteers...from planning, set up, working the event and clean up! Also, thank you to Mrs. Buckalew for hanging with us late on a  Friday  night! If any of the middle school or high school students that volunteered need service hour forms signed, feel free to email me (Lori Fyffe) at  fyffeLd@gmail.com.
6th Grade Skating Party

Tuesday, October 25th
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Beechmont Rollarena

This will be the first of several fun 6th grade activities this year.  This event is held for 6th grade students only. No siblings will be admitted.

Students should wear their 6th grade t-shirt to show their school spirit.

Permission slips, emergency medical forms and payment ($5 cash or check made out to Summit PTA) are due by Thursday, October 20th.

Please return in an envelope marked PTA/6th Grade Skate.

Skating is optional. Many kids come to hang out. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

For safety reasons, parents MUST pick up students inside the Rollarena.  Please arrange carpool to help control the traffic congestion.

Contact Catherine Moulas at cmoulas@icloud.com with questions.

Shop & Share is around the corner!
Looking ahead, Summit Elementary will, for our 5th year, be taking part in Shop & Share.

Shop & Share is a school wide service project to fulfill holiday wishes for those in need in our schools and community. We will be working in partnership with several other schools in the district. We will be collecting money, shopping for families and building a sense of generosity in our school community.  More communication will be coming out in November about this opportunity.

If your family is in a time where you would benefit from RECEIVING in Shop & Share, please contact Shannon Rooney, our school counselor at 474-2270 or shannonrooney@foresthills.edu before Tuesday, November 8th.
Family information will be kept confidential.
Spanish Classes
Either Wednesdays or Fridays Starting Nov. 2 from 8:00-9:00 AM

Summit Elementary School, Grades K-6

Students will be divided based on age and level (Beginners & Intermediate)

More information and enroll online at worldofspanishllc.com.
Anderson Redskins
3-on-3 Boys Basketball Classic
Sign your team up for the Saturday, November 12, 2016 Tournament 

Find Out More Here 
FHFE
FHFE provides access to educational enrichment opportunities that ignite learning, improve educational outcomes, and prepare our students to be confident, competent, and engaged citizens.

FHFE has many programs and events throughout the school year including: Educational Assistance, DI, Teacher Grants, The Forest Hills 5K, FHFE Community Golf Outing, FHFE All In, Soiree for Success, and more!  

Find Out More Here 
Destination Imagination
DI is an international, educational program that gives kids an amazing outlet for their creativity, while teaching them leadership, teamwork, positive thinking, project management and more. The tournament takes place in the spring, and teams work through the winter on their solutions. Teams will be forming at the beginning of the school year in all Forest Hills schools. Look for more information to come and consider signing up for a team!
Support the FHIMA
Do you have a child in band or orchestra?  Are you interested in supporting our orchestra and band?  Please consider becoming a member of FHIMA.  Your membership will help FHIMA provide financial assistance for sectional instrument instructors, purchases needed for the band and orchestra, and much more! 

Would you like to save money with over $4,000 in coupons?  Order your Buy it in Anderson Book now!  You will also receive a free Savings card ($10 value) if ordered before 10/31/16.  Books will be delivered to your child at school the last week of September.   

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Katie Ziegler, VP of Communications
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