No School Friday, February 3rd!
Raven Report: Feb. 2, 2017
100th Day of School Celebration
Over 100 Days of Learning and Still More to Go!

The Summit celebrated our 100th day of learning on Wednesday, February 1st. Early Learner and Lower School students participated in a variety of 100 themed activities throughout the day, including a visit from Mr. G's "brother", Zero the Hero! Check out the teacher's class blogs for more pictures from our 100th day of school celebrations!
Camp Raven: Spend Your Summer at The Summit
Spend your summer at The Summit with Camp Raven. Camp Raven is a summer program at The Summit Preparatory School. These camps provide a fun and stimulating way for your child to continue learning over the summer break. Each camp is themed to a different topic and encompasses several subject areas, from science and art to music and history. Campers will have fun while learning and making new friends!

There are several types of camps available and space is limited so register today:
  • Camp Raven: For students entering 1st through 5th Grade in Fall 2017
  • Junior Camp Raven: For students entering PreK or Kindergarten in Fall 2017, or Summit 2017 Beginners
  • Senior Camp Raven: For students entering 6th-9th Grade in Fall 2017
  • Professor Power Science Symposium: For students ages 5-14, led by Summit Upper School Science & STEM Coordinator Mr. Rob Powers
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. 

Moving Towards Our Goals
Goal: $30,000
Total Pledged to Date: $16,157.30

Goal: 100% Family Participation
Participation to Date: 19%

We are over halfway there and only $13,842.70 away from reaching our goal! Every donation counts! We encourage each family to donate to ability. If each remaining family made a pledge of only $28.48 per month (between now and July) we would meet our goal for the year!

For questions or ways to donate contact Laura Skiles, Summit's Development Officer.
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!
Spirit Wear: Orders Due 2/17/17
Spring Spirit Wear order forms are now available. Order forms are due back by  5:00 p.m. on  Friday, February 17. This round of spirit wear includes hoodies (both full zip and pull-over).  Mr. G has said that the hoodies can be worn as outerwear in the building (not just on Fridays). Make sure to place your order and show off your Summit Spirit!

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.
Missouri Arts Council's Big Yellow Bus Grant
Thanks to the Big Yellow School Bus Grant from the Missouri Arts Council, Summit 4th graders visited High Street Baptist Church and heard the Springfield Symphony Association's 47th Annual Young People's Concert with Summit Music Director Mr. Keech this week.

Box Top Frenzy Competition, February 13-16
Start saving your Box Tops, because SPO is hosting a School Wide Box Top Frenzy Collection Competition on  Feb 13-16. Each grade will compete against each other (Beginners all the way through high school) The winning class will receive Box Top bragging rights and a prize of $50 to be used towards a class "treat" (at the discretion of their classroom teacher(s) of course). Packets were sent home in this week's folder with more information. Each classroom will have a collection box in the lobby, and each day the current counts will be tabulated and posted. The Box Top Program has been invaluable in helping fund the SPO Hospitality account that is used for Teacher and Staff Appreciation, Muffins with Mom, Doughnuts with Dad, and Teacher Wish List Items.
Scrip Tip: Earn Rebates on Uniforms
  • Does your student need new pants, shorts, or skirts for school? This is a great week to buy Old Navy or Gap. Both have a 20% rebate until February 3rd. 
  • And don't forget to use a Lands End Scrip card when ordering uniform polos!
School Calendar Update

February 2017
3 : NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
3: Mother/Son Bowling @ Andy B's, 1-3 p.m.
6-10 : Teacher Appreciation Week
8: Late Start at 9:30 a.m.
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 Acre
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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