No school on Friday: Student Led Conferences
Raven Report: Feb. 16, 2017
Fifth and Sixth Graders are Headed to Regionals
Summit Math students qualify for next round of competition

Mrs. Anderson, Ms. Strickland, and 9 fifth & sixth grade students spent last Saturday competing in the MCTM (Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics) at Parkview High School. Chloe, Laramie, Darla, Luke, Will, Levi, & Charlotte have all qualified for the regional competition in March.

Results from Saturday's competition:
  • Grade 5 Overall: 2nd Place
  • Number Sense Test: Laramie (2nd) & Chloe (3rd)
  • Sprint Test: Chloe (2nd), Laramie (3rd)
  • Sweepstakes Team: Chloe, Laramie, & Darla
Camp Raven: Spend Your Summer at The Summit
Space is Limited for 2017 Camps, Register Online Today!

S pend 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 Beginners, PreK, or Kindergarten in Fall 2017
  • 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: 21%

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.
Miniature Golf Tournament: April 8th
Join in the fun at the first ever Summit Miniature Golf Tournament held at Springfield's iconic Fun Acre Miniature Golf Course! Teams of four will compete in this family friendly event to see who will win the honor of being the GREATEST miniature golfers!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 8, 2017. There will be three tee times that are on a first come first serve basis (9:15, 10:30 and 11:45 am) Saturday April 8, 2017 at  Fun Acre Mini Golf (214 W Glenwood). Last day to register and receive a t-shirt is March 31, 2017.
Spirit Wear: Orders Due Friday
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.
Summit Spirit Week Themes: March 6th-10th
Summit Spirit Week is less than a month away (and conveniently timed for the week before Spring Break, FYI). We are pleased to announce this year's theme days! More specific information will be sent out at the end of February, but feel free to call or email the office if you have any questions before then!

Monday 3/6: ROYGBV Day
Each class group to wear a different color:
Beginners/PreK/Kindergarten: Red
1st/2nd: Orange
3rd/4th/5th: Yellow
Middle School: Green
High School: Blue
Specials Teachers & Staff: Violet

Tuesday 3/7 -- Summit Spirit Wear + Hat Day + School Picnic Day
We're planning a picnic outside (weather permitting) for the entire school! We'll also have a couple backyard games planned. More details to come.

Wednesday 3/8 -- Wacky Wednesday
This means: crazy hair, crazy socks, mismatched clothes, etc.
*Note, this is also a 9:30 a.m. late start day

Thursday 3/9 -- "Go Sports" Day
Let your St. Louis Cardinals fan loose!! Okay, it doesn't have to the Cardinals... really you can wear any sports/athletics team gear: football, baseball, soccer, basketball, even table tennis.

Friday 3/10 -- Blue & Gold Day
They're our school colors... so let's represent! How blue/gold can you be?
Long Weekend: See you on Tuesday!
Just a reminder, there is no school on Friday because of Student-Led Conferences. Be sure to check with your classroom teacher to schedule a time to meet. It is Presidents' Day on Monday, so The Summit offices will be closed on Monday (also a no school day). We will see everyone back on Tuesday, February 21st.

Winner of Black Sheep Coloring Contest: Izzie K.
Our Chesterfield Village neighbors, Black Sheep Burgers & Shakes, sponsored a coloring contest for Summit students. Almost the entire school participated in the contest and we are happy to announce that fourth grader Izzie K. won the gift certificate! If you're in the mood for a burger, shakes, or fries be sure to check out Black Sheep, and tell them you're from The Summit!

Scrip Tip: HyVee Rebates are Here!
Big News (Hot off the press) The Summit now has HYVEE SCRIP CARDS! They will be available in $50 and $100 cards with a 3% rebate. You will be able to order them from online  or purchase cards, as available, from the Scrip binder at the front desk.
School Calendar Update

February 2017
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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