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Raven Report: Jan. 19, 2017
Explore The Summit Difference
Mark Your Calendar for our 2017 State of The Summit

Join us at the annual State of The Summit Presentation  today  Thursday, January 19th from 6-7 pm  at The Springfield Library Center (4653 S. Campbell Ave.).

Presentation will include:
  • Premiere of The Summit Prep's new marketing video
  • Panel of teachers and students discussing what makes The Summit "different"
  • Exciting information about 2017-2018 tuition
  • Updates regarding marketing initiatives, strategic planning, and the vision for the future
  • Release of the 2017 Camp Raven schedule of summer camps
  • Growth Fund Raffle Drawing (More information below. Get your tickets today!)
Free child care available from 5:30-8:00 pm at The Summit Prep

Parents/guardians attending The State of The Summit may drop their children off at THE SUMMIT (2155 W. Chesterfield Blvd.) for free child care. There will be a Summit Admin on duty along with Summit after school Fun Zone employees.
*Note: Child care is at THE SUMMIT not at The Library Center where the presentation will be taking place.

And don't forget to buy your Growth Fund Raffle Tickets!
Only $10 per raffle ticket, or 6 tickets for $50!! You can purchase them at the front desk; they will also be available before the presentation Thursday night. You've got to have a ticket to win it! The value of hte raffle is up to $1,300.00, equal to one student's growth fund for 2016-2017. Already covered some or all of that? No problem! It is credited to your Summit account. It can be used towards tuition, lunches, fun one, after school programs, even towards next year's Growth Fund!
*Winner will be subject to 1099. Must be a current Summit Family to receive credit. The Summit will report winnings.
Raven Fund: 16-17 Annual Campaign
The Summit, like other independent schools, must raise funds every year to help meet operating costs, since tuition alone never covers the full cost of an independent school education. 

This year, we are encouraging families to make a pledge to our Raven Fund. This can be a one time pledge of support or a monthly pledge to support our school.

Moving Towards Our Goals
Goal: $30,000
Total Pledged to Date: $11,312.30

Goal: 100% Family Participation
Participation to Date: 14%

We are only $18,687.70 away from reaching our goal! In "Starbucks terms" we could reach our goal if each of our remaining families donating the worth of only seven fancy latte beverages per month between now and July.

For questions or ways to donate contact Laura Skiles, Summit's Development Officer.
Daddy/Daughter Dance:
Friday, Jan. 27th from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
417 Event Center - 1645 W. Republic Rd, Suite B2. 

For Beginner-5th Grade Girls & their Father Figures.
An evening to be shared with Daddy's (or other father figure/special person) and their daughters. Feel free to bring multiple "Dad's" (step-dad, grandpa, uncle, family friend, etc.). Every daughter will receive a wrist corsage to wear that night at the dance! There will also be light snacks to enjoy and a DJ!

Tickets must be purchased by THIS Monday, January 23rd in order to receive a wrist corsage.

Tickets are $40 for one Daddy and one daughter. Each additional individual ticket is $10.

All charges for Summit families will be billed to your family account. Non-Summit families are welcome to attend so please feel free to invite others. This will be a lovely evening for fathers and daughters.


Mom/Son Bowling:
Friday, Feb. 3rd from 1 - 3 p.m.
Andy B's - 1127 E. Battlefield Rd
For sons of ALL ages (Beginners-High Schoolers) & their Mother Figures.
Come join The Summit Prep at Andy B's on  Friday, February 3rd  for our second annual Mom/Son event. This event is sure to be a lot of fun for all ages of gentlemen and their moms (or grandmother, aunt, etc.). The Summit has reserved the VIB space at Andy B's and all bowlers will get up to 2 games of bowling, special parking, free shoes, and even dedicated wait staff so you can order all the snacks you want! (Snacks have additional cost, but are quite delicious!). Each attendee will receive a $10 game card and Andy B's will make sure that every bowler will get a chance to play glow laser tag! 
Don't miss the fun on  Friday, February 3rd ! We will meet up at  12:30 pm  to get shoes and such, and then the fun will start promptly at  1pm ! 
Each mom/son duo costs $30 and additional guests are $15 each. All charges will be billed to your family account.
Upper School Mixer:
Friday, Jan. 27th from 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Sertoma Center-1645 W. Republic Rd., Ste. B2 (same location as the Mixer in 2016).
For all middle and high school students, and their approved guests.
Tickets are $15 per student. All student/guest tickets will be billed to your Summit Family Account.  Summit students are encouraged to invite guests to attend this dance, there is no limit to the number of guests that may be invited. Each guest will need to have a guest form filled out and returned to The Summit Office by Wednesday, Jan. 25th.
Guests forms can be found at the front desk or  at this link.
Hot Lunch Menus: February & March Pre-orders now available online
February and March 2017 pre-order links are now available on the website. Use the link at the right to view menu options and pre-order hot lunches.
37 Hats Donated to Ronald McDonald House
Thank you to all who participated in our Winter "Hang a Hat for Ronald McDonald House" Drive. Because of our Summit Community, we were able to donate 37 hats, 45 pair of gloves & 1 scarf to the Ronald McDonald house in December. The Ronald McDonald staff and families send their thanks and appreciation to The Summit community.
Scrip Tip: Get Ready for the Dances!
  • The Daddy Daughter Dance and Upper School Mixer are coming up on January 27th. Do you need shoes or a new dress or a new shirt? Maybe flowers for the occasion too. It is such a fun evening! Don't miss out on the excitement.
  • This would be a great week to purchase Shutterfly scrip cards with their 11% bonus.  Consider making photo books or print your holiday photos and earn rebates at the same time.
School Calendar Update

January 2017
19: State of the 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

February 2017
1: Admissions Open House, 10-11 a.m.
3: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
3: Mother/Son Bowling @ Andy B's, 1-3 p.m.
8: Late Start at 9:30 a.m.
6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
10: Lower School: End of 2nd Trimester
13: Board Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
14: Uniform Buy Out Day, $2
17: NO SCHOOL - Student Led Conferences
20: NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
23: SPO Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

March 2017
6: Board Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
6-10: School Spirit Week
8: Late Start at 9:30 a.m.
13-17: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
20: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
29: Free Dress Day, Spring Pictures
30: SPO Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

April 2017
8: Miniature Golf Tournament @ Fun Acres
10: Board Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
12: Late Start at 9:30 a.m.
17: NO SCHOOL - Home Stretch Holiday
27: SPO Meeting, 9:00 a.m.
28: Muffins with Mom, 8-8:45 a.m.

May 2017
1-5: Spring Book Fair
2: Grandparents Day, 9:45-11 a.m.
2: Early Release at 11:30 a.m.
2: Spring Concert @ The Gillioz, 6:30 p.m.
8: Board Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
9: Give Ozarks Day
9: Uniform Buy Out Day, $2
10: Late Start @ 9:30 a.m.
16: High School Graduation @ Springfield Art Museum, 6:00 p.m.
18: Last Day of School
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