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Raven Report: Nov. 21, 2016
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Run for The Summit: Ugly Sweater 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Tuesday Last Day to Register and Receive Run T-Shirt
The 10th annual Run for The Summit will be held on Saturday, December 3 and is an Ugly Sweater 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. The run has been a long-standing tradition for our school, and in keeping with tradition we are bringing the race back to The Summit. Participants will run through Chesterfield Village (in ugly sweaters, of course) starting and ending at The Summit.
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Important: ISACS Survey Due Friday
In 2012, The Summit was awarded initial accreditation by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in conjunction with AdvancED, one of the largest and most respected accrediting agencies nationally and internationally. Re-accreditation takes place on a seven-year cycle; the 2016-2017 academic year is year one of The Summit's cycle.
As part of our re-accreditation self-study process, we are conducting a formal survey of our constituents. You are an integral part of our school community and we would like your opinions. The survey will take approximately ten minutes to complete. Please take a moment to review The Summit's mission statement, then click on the link provided below to access the online survey
SUMMIT MISSION STATEMENT:
To prepare learners for success by providing a progressive education in a uniquely challenging and supportive environment.
Your answers are anonymous and confidential, so please offer your honest opinion. We are using a third party (ISACS survey team) to process the survey and we will not know the identity of any survey participant. You will be able to provide written or narrative comments about your views of our school along with answers to specific questions.
Please complete the survey as soon as possible. The deadline for completing the survey is
Friday, November 25th.
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Family Forms: Due Friday, Nov. 25th
Use the link at the right
find a Google
form
asking for
family
, student, and medical information. We have created this electronic version of the
form
to replace the paper
forms
used previously. It is imperative that EVERY
family
fill one out, even if you have previously submitted a paper copy. This will allow us to easily disseminate the information to all faculty, staff, substitutes, and volunteers necessary.
We appreciate your cooperation with this transition to electronic reporting.
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Bookfair: Begins Thursday, Dec. 1st
Join us at the Summit Book Fair: Dec 1st-8th, 8:00-9:00 am and 3:15-4:15 pm. Purchase books for your family, or even books off the teachers' wish lists! All proceeds benefit the school. Past purchases from book fair funds include books, projectors, and other classroom needs. This year you may also shop online using the link at the right.
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Nominate Your Teacher for the Golden Apple Award
Fox KRBK is accepting nominations for their December "Golden Apple Award." Students/parents can use the link at the right to nominate their teacher(s), classroom and specials teachers, for this award! We know Summit teachers are the best, let's tell everyone else!
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Hot Lunch Menus: Check Website
Lunch menus and advance order links, through the end of December 2016, are now available online. Use the link at the right to view menu options.
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Faculty Professional Development Recap
In October, Summit faculty participated in the first of several school-wide professional development sessions with Drury professor, Dr. Kris Wiley. Dr. Wiley has a Ph.D. in Gifted Education from the University of Virginia, a M.Ed. in Gifted Education from Drury University, and a B.A. in Integrated Science/English from Northwestern University. He is also a Summit parent. This year Dr. Wiley will be bringing his expertise to The Summit guiding faculty, Beginners through High School, in exploring concept-based curriculum and instruction. Summit faculty have begun reading H. Lynn Erickson and Lois A. Lanning's book, Transitioning to Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction: How to Bring Content and Process Together, and discussing implications for ongoing curriculum development at The Summit. Working with Dr. Wiley, Summit faculty aim to examine conceptual lenses, hierarchical learning objectives, and essential questions which guide inquiry. Summit faculty found both the reading and discussion to be thought-provoking, relevant, and productive. They're looking forward to the next session which will be held in December.
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Volunteer Training: Monday, December 5th
We will be holding two Volunteer Training Sessions on Monday, December 5th. One at 9:00 a.m. and one at 5:00 p.m., each session will last approximately 30 minutes. This is a great opportunity to complete the required volunteer training prior to class winter parties. All volunteers must have completed volunteer training within the last two years. For questions or to check your volunteer status contact
Laura Skiles, Development Officer.
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$2 Uniform Buy Out Day: Tuesday, November 22nd
Tomorrow (Tuesday, November 22) is a $2 Uniform Buy Out Day. Summit students, faculty, and staff may pay $2 to dress out of uniform on Tuesday. Those wishing to "buy out" of uniform may wear any clothes (not just Summit Spirit Wear). Money will be collected in the lobby of the school. All proceeds benefit the Raven Fund (formally known as the Annual Campaign).
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Intramural Basketball Season with NCA, January 2017
Summit students are invited to join in another year of intramural basketball at New Covenant Academy, our MSHSAA Co-op Partners. There are groups for PreK-6th graders, both boys and girls. Practices will begin at 3:30 pm and include Saturday games.
Click here for more information.
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Scrip Tip: Holiday Season Preparation
Shop with Scrip has a limited number of special small denomination gift cards available, perfect for stocking stuffers and holiday gift-giving!
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School Calendar Update
November 2016
22
: Uniform Buy Out Day, $2
23-25
: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December 2016
1-8
: Fall Book Fair
3
: Run for The Summit, Ugly Sweater Run @ The Summit Prep
5: Volunteer Training, 9:00 am & 5:00 p.m.
12: Summit Board Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
14:
Late Start at 9:30 a.m.
20:
Class Winter Parties, 10:30 a.m.
20
: EARLY RELEASE at 11:30 a.m., Uniform Buy Out Day, $2
20: Upper School: End of 1st Semester
21-30
: NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January 2017
2-3: NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
3: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
11: Late Start @ 9:30 a.m.
16: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr Day
19: State of he School Meeting, 6 p.m. @ The Library Center
26: SPO Meeting, 9:00 a.m.
27: Daddy/Daughter Dance, 6:30 p.m.
27: Upper School Mixer, 8:30 p.m.
28: Early Learners 2017-2018 Screening
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