Principal's Point
Dear SVA Families,
Spring MAP testing started last week. Our goal is for all students to make growth from the Fall to the Spring. Assessment scores will be sent home at the end of the year. Please encourage your child to do his/her best.
KPREP testing is right around the corner for grades 3-8. The testing dates are May 10-16. Please avoid scheduling appointments or vacation during this time. We need students at school each day.
We hope all of our families have a wonderful Spring Break. Take time and enjoy the time off with your children. After Spring Break, students return to school on Tuesday, April 18th.
We have many special events planned for the week of May 22nd. All special events held during this week are outlined below. The last day of school for students is May 26th
.
Lesley Smith
|
STEAM LITERACY NIGHT
TONIGHT
It's finally here!! We are so excited to see those of you who will be attending our Seussville STEAM Literacy Night this evening! We have planned a fun-filled night with many hands-on stations for all to experience.
|
Tuesday, May 23
- Volunteer Breakfast - 7:45 a.m. (Sponsored by PTSA)
- Field Day Grades K-8 - Schedule/Times TBD
-
Royal Recognition Night - 5th Grade 6:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, May 24
Parents of 4th, 6th and 7th graders will be sent an invitation to attend Royal Recognition if their student is being recognized.
- 6th Grade Royal Recognition 10:00 a.m.
- 4th Grade Royal Recognition 11:00 a.m.
- 7th Grade Royal Recognition 1:00-2:00 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m. - Kenton County/Florence Freedom Night
Thursday, May 25
- Royal Bridging Ceremony - 8th Grade 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 26
-
Last Day of School for Students
|
|
Fall Musical Auditions
Auditions for our Fall Musical, "Shrek, Jr." will take place from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. in Mrs.Stapleton's room on the following dates:
Monday, April 24th
Wednesday, April 26th
Monday, May 1st
Wednesday, May 3rd
This opportunity is open to any student in grades 3-8. The links below explain the detailed audition procedures and a teacher recommendation form. Interested students must go on-line to sign-up and choose one day to audition. Packets can be found outside Mrs. Milner's room on the K-5 side and by the Corny Joke on the 6-8 side. We look forward to seeing your talent!
|
Recruiting Guest Speakers
A Career Expo for students in grades K-5 is planned for May 5th. The Expo is a great opportunity to introduce students to various fields of work. If you would like to join us as a guest speaker, please complete and submit the speaker form by April 26th. Information/speaker form can be found by clicking the link below.
|
May
Matters -
Be
Present
The 2017 KPREP testing for students in grades 3-8 is scheduled between May 10 and May 16, 2017. Please avoid scheduling appointments and vacations during this testing window. Students should also avoid being tardy and absent during this time frame!
|
Dress Code
Wearing Shorts & Flip Flops
As the weather gets warmer, your child may want to wear shorts to school. In our handbook it states, "students grades K-5 may wear shorts after Spring Break. However, if a warm day arises prior to  Spring Break, students may wear shorts". Shorts must be appropriate length. Please be aware, students will be going outside for  recess and if not dressed appropriately they will have to stay indoors. Also, for safety purposes while at school, students in grades P-5 are not permitted since students participate in recess daily.
|
 Royal Roll Out -
Skate Night
Join us on April 20th for the FINAL Royals Roll Out Skate Night for this school year! All students are welcome to join us from 6-8 p.m. at the Independence Skateway. Tickets are purchased at the door for $5 with $1.50 for skate rental. Concessions will also be available.
|
|
All Pro Dads Breakfast
J
oin us on Friday, April 21st for the last All Pro Dads Breakfast of this school year. Breakfast beings at 7:15 a.m.
Team up with other SVA dads and kids for a quick, before-school breakfast. During breakfast, a presentation on fatherhood and family topics will be presented.
|
Junior Golf Instruction
Grades 4 & 5
Golf instruction will be available for all 4th and 5th grade students interested in developing their golfing skills. The cost to participate is $40.00. Deadline to register for is April 17, 2017. More information can be found on the link below.
|
|
STMath 100% Club
Congratulations to P.J. Ostavitz who is SVA's first member of the ST Math 100% Club. P.J. has completed all of the math curriculum at his level. This is a great accomplishment and we are very proud of P.J.'s outstanding work!
|
 March Lucky Ladybugs 
Students in grades K-5 who demonstrated
B
ehavior that is appropriate, has an Uplifting attitude, and has Grades showing they are a hard worker were selected by their teacher to be the Lucky Ladybug. Students will have lunch with Mrs. Smith tomorrow and received a special "ladybug" treat. Congratulations to our March Lucky Ladybugs!
| Dreama DeMougin |
Marcus Fehler |
Olivia Ruprecht |
| Malia Egbers |
Rylie Mains |
Owen Woolfolk |
| Madalyn Folck |
Abby Helton |
Riley Patterson |
| Maddie Rich |
Ava Ott |
Aubrey Theriot |
| Shelby Cain |
Meghan Reeves |
Karmyn Embry |
| Gracyn Brinkman |
Lydia Davidson |
Lily Rivera |
| Brooke Wetzel |
Tyler Blume |
Renie DeMougin |
| Lily Reed |
Kaitlyn Whaley |
Michael Wilson |
| Dereck Overman |
Isabella Bennett |
Alexis Seyberth |
| Sarah Rabe |
Isabella Funke |
Kevin Gibson |
| Derrion Newton |
Logan Tincher |
|
Top Sellers
Enjoy
Limo & Lunch
The top 13 student sellers got to take a limo with Mrs. O'Brien and Mrs. Adams and received a free lunch from Texas Roadhouse. Over $18,000 in gift cards were sold for this fundraiser. The Family Resource/Youth Service Center received 10% of the total in cash and an additional 10% in food credit. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this fundraiser a huge success.
|
Students Place 2nd and 4th at
Financial Literacy Tournament
In October students were introduced to the idea of portfolios through the stock market game. They began an 8 week on-line challenge after Winter Break by completing an investment simulation each week. All material covered on-line during this time is directly related to 7
th
grade core content. At the end of this time students were ranked according to their "portfolio" value. Listed below are the top 32 students from our school who competed at the Tournament held at NKU yesterday. Our st
udents worked with a partner during this time. SVA placed 2nd and 4th making it into the Final Four which qualified them to compete for prizes. A big congratulations to all who participated!
| Alivia Carter |
Austin Norton |
Julia Faris |
| Kaitlyn Martz |
Kenneth Hall |
Mallory McCarthy |
| Maryssa Cox |
Matthew Link |
Noelle Spence |
| Samyra Lovell |
Zach Theobald |
Mallary Perkins |
| Shayla Wheeldon |
Zowie Ba |
Makayla Conley |
| Abigail Wallace |
Anthony Cross |
Avery Wolfe |
| Delaney Knock |
Eli Dearborn |
Elizabeth Elegado |
| Emily Lake |
Emma Dolwick |
Ethan Faehr |
| Madison Denham |
Madison Todd |
Mason McCleese |
Samantha Greenwood
|
Savanna Walters |
Uriah Kordish |
| Anthony Taylor |
Hannah Kelsey
|
|
|
|
KMEA Vocal Assessment
The Kentucky Music Educators Association Vocal Assessments took place on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Students in grades 6-8 who are a member of a choir program performed at this event. Each participant received a proficient rating. Congratulations to all participants!
|
|
Want to Make a Difference in
Your Child's School?
The Northern Kentucky Parent Leadership is hosting a Basecamp on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Basecamp is held at the Kenton County Public Library, Covington located at 502 Scott Boulevard in Covington. Space is limited, so if interested, please register soon. The flyer below will outline the program and provide link to register.
|
2017-18 Prep/Prep+
Acceleration Plan Guidelines
The Kenton County School District has released the guidelines for the ELA/Prep and Prep+ Acceleration Plan, as well as, the Math/Prep and Prep+ Acceleration Plan. The programs provide high achieving academic students content acceleration in English/Language Arts and math to prepare them for advanced placement and dual credit courses while in high school. The links below will provide detailed information about the Acceleration Plans, guidelines and possible questions and answers you may have about the program for 2017-18 school year.
|
 |
Student Placement Window April 17-28, 2017
This policy establishes a procedure for appropriate placement of individual students in homeroom classes in order to meet the needs of all students.
The Student Placement Policy is for students who will be entering grades K-3 for the 2017-18 school year. Students in grades K-3, parental input can be submitted in writing to the Principal on the Student Placement Form. If you would like a Student Placement Form, please send the bottom portion of the form which is found by clicking the link below. All who have requested a Student Placement form, they will be sent home on April 17th.
Student Placement forms submitted after the
deadline
of April 28th will not be accepted.
|
Royals Work Ethic Program
|
The Royals Work Ethic Program is an exciting way of honoring students who demonstrate a commitment to community. Each quarter will begin an opportunity for your child to meet the ten (10) academic standards necessary for this award. Every student who successfully completes these requirements will receive a certificate at the end of the quarter, and those who meet standards for 3 of the 4 quarters will be recognized at the Royal Work Ethic Banquet in May. If your child would like to participate, please return the permission slip. The Community Service form is due for the 4th quarter is
April 27, 2017.
Program information, service standards with examples, permission slip and report form can be found by clicking the links below.
|
|
Want some practical ideas to help your child at home?
Click the links below to find ways to help in reading, math, and science.
I
ntermediate Reading - English
|
EKU On-line Summer 
Reading Programs
Eastern Kentucky University's Community Education department is offering online Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs. There are programs for students in grades preschool to high school. Individualized programs include engaging instruction, independent reading in great books, and a skilled and encouraging teacher. For more information, please click the link below.
|
|
|
COMMUNICATION - STAY INFORMED!
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Mike Nachazel
mike.nachazel@kenton.kyschools.us
Remind: Enter 81010
Text this Message: @svaro or
Twitter: MikeNachazel@SVAROYALATHLETE
Athletics SVA Link on SVA WEBPAGE or
PAPERWORK NIGHT
There will be a paperwork completion and turn in night on Monday, July 10 at 7:00 PM in the 6-8 Cafeteria. This is a great time to make sure that your child has all the necessary forms in order to try out and compete in competitive sports at SVA.
Click Link Below for Fall Sports Clinic/Tryouts Information:
Congratulations to our archery team who competed in state on Saturday, April 1 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. Jared Borders shot a 276 to lead the SVA team. The team awaits word to determine if they qualify for the National Tournament. If they qualify, their next practice will be on Tuesday, April 18th.
Upcoming Event Schedule
TBA NASP National Tournament, Louisville, KY
Paperwork Night will be on Monday, July 10 at 7:00 PM in the 6-8 Cafeteria for all sports for next season.
BASKETBALL
A basketball clinic will be held for 2 days in September, and will be operated by the SVA coaching staff. The clinic is open to 6th-8th grade boys and girls. The clinic will include quality instruction on basketball skills. The cost of the clinic is $30.
Basketball try outs begin in mid-October. Basketball is open to 6th-8th grade boys and girls. There are 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams for the boys and girls. Students can only compete in their grade level program. SVA participates in the Northern Kentucky Middle School Athletic Association (NKMSAA). The season begins in November and ends with a post-season league tournament in February. The teams play approximately 20 games plus a post-season tournament. Additional tournaments may be played in the preseason or over the winter break at the discretion of the coaches. The fee in basketball will be $30 as well as an additional $30 fee for a personalized warm-up shirt for each participant.
Paperwork Night will be on Monday, July 10 at 7:00 PM in the 6-8 Cafeteria for all sports.
CHEERLEADING
A cheer clinic will be held on April 24 & 25 from 6:00-8:00 PM. The clinic will be operated by the SVA coaching staff. The clinic is open to 4th-8th grade girls. The clinic will include quality instruction on cheer skills. The cost of the clinic is $20. Forms can be found by clicking the link below, on the SVA website on the Athletics link or in the Athletic Director mailboxes in the last week of March.
Paperwork Night will be on Monday, July 10 at 7:00 PM in the 6-8 Cafeteria for all sports.
The SVA cheer season begins with tryouts on July 11-13 for 4th-8th grade girls. Cheer is a continuous session that goes from July-February. SVA cheer will have a spirit cheer squad and 2 competition squads, 4th-6th grade and 6th-8th grade. 6th-8th grade spirit squad will cheer all varsity football games home and away, and all home junior varsity football games. The spirit squad will also cheer the boys' and girls' home basketball games, and championship games in the post-season.
Parents should be prepared to purchase additional items to compliment the issued uniforms. Competition squad participants will also pay for practice time at an off-site gym.
CROSS COUNTRY
SVA Cross Country is open to 4th-8th graders. A Parent/Athlete Meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 25. Practices begin on Thursday, July 27. The season will end in October. Students compete against other middle school programs throughout Northern Kentucky. SVA hosts at least two cross country events, and compete in 7-10 meets.
Paperwork Night will be on Monday, July 10 at 7:00 PM in the 6-8 Cafeteria for all sports.
FOOTBALL
Football Interest Meeting - Friday, April 7 at noon during lunch addressing the 5th, 6th, and 7th graders. This is for the students only. A sign- up sheet, and information about the SVA Football Program and the purpose and expectations for Spring Football, and all required documentation to participate. Spring Football Practice - Monday April 24 thru Friday April 28 - 6pm to 730pm. It will take place in the gym and on the football field. Cleats preferred but no required. Bring gym shoes and a water bottle.
SVA Football is open to 6th-8th graders. Football starts with one week of Spring Training in April. Full practice begins in July. The team practices in the evening from 6:00-8:00 at the SVA football complex located behind the school. SVA participates in the Northern Kentucky Middle School Athletic Association (NKMSAA). Three levels of play (JV, 7th, & 8th) will compete in a 5-10 game schedule with varsity attending a post-season tournament if it qualifies. Football is a no-cut sport.
Paperwork Night will be on Monday, July 10 at 7:00 PM in the 6-8 Cafeteria for all sports.
TRACK
The SVA Track Team is off to a great start to the season! They have already competed in 4 Meets this year. The Boys Team came in 2nd Place at the Kenton County Championships including a 1st Place Finish by the 4X4 Relay team consisting of Bryson Lindloff, Cody Powell, Bryce Spickler, and Ethan Cox. At Grant County last Friday, the Girls came in 1st Place with numerous 1st place finishes while the Boys came in 2nd Place. On Tuesday, the A & B teams competed at Tichenor. The 4X2 Relay team consisting of Bryce Spickler, Ethan Cox, Charlie Lee, and Tristan Benjey came in 1st Place. Also, Maddie Vehige came in 1st Place in the 200 meter, and Ethan Cox came in 1st Place in the 400 meter. Our track team continues to work hard! Their next event will be on 4/18 at Conner.
TENTATIVE 2017 TRACK SCHEDULE
|
4/18/2017
|
TUE
|
CONNER MS MEET
|
CONNER H.S.
|
5:00 PM
|
B1/G1
|
|
4/24/2017
|
MON
|
TICHENOR MS FIELD MEET
|
LLOYD HIGH SCHOOL
|
5:00 PM
|
B1,2/G1,2
|
FIELD ONLY
|
|
4/26/2017
|
WED
|
NEWPORT MS MEET
|
NEWPORT H.S.
|
5:00 PM
|
B1,2/G1,2
|
|
|
5/3/2017
|
WED
|
NKY MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS
|
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY
|
5:00 PM
|
B1,/G1,2
|
|
|
5/15/2017
|
MON
|
VILLA MADONNA FIELD MEET
|
VILLA MADONNA H.S.
|
5:00 PM
|
B1,2/G1,2
|
FIELD ONLY
|
|
5/22/2017
|
MON
|
TRACK BANQUET
|
SUMMIT VIEW ACADEMY
|
6:00 PM
|
B1,2/G1,2
|
CAFETERIA2/GYM2
|
|
6/3/2017
|
SAT
|
KY MIDDLE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
|
UNIVERSITY of LOUISVILLE
|
9:00 AM
|
B1/G1
|
|
Paperwork Night will be on Monday, July 10 at 7:00 PM in the 6-8 Cafeteria for all sports for next season.
VOLLEYBALL
A volleyball clinic will be held on May 17 and May 24 from 3:15-6:15, and will be operated by the SVA coaching staff. The clinic is open to 5th-8th grade girls. The clinic will include quality instruction on volleyball skills. The cost of the clinic is $30. Forms can be found by clicking the link below or on the SVA website on the Athletics link, or in the Athletic Director mailboxes in the last week of March.
Paperwork Night will be on Monday, July 10 at 7:00 PM in the 6-8 Cafeteria for all sports.
Volleyball tryouts will be held July 17-19 from 9:00-noon. Volleyball is a "girls only" activity open to 6th-8th grade girls. The current program consists of three squads including 6th grade, junior varsity, and varsity grade teams. The season begins August and concludes with a conference tournament for each team in early October. The fee in volleyball will be $30 as well as an additional $25 fee for a personalized warm-up shirt for each participant. Information can be found by clicking the link below.
WRESTLING
Wrestling begins in October. Wrestling is open to 4th-8th grade boys and girls. Wrestlers compete against other Northern Kentucky middle school and club programs, and will host at least one tournament at SVA. More information about wrestling will be forthcoming in the next newsletter. We are excited about the future of wrestling at SVA.
Paperwork Night will be on Monday, July 10 at 7:00 PM in the 6-8 Cafeteria for all sports.
ATHLETIC TRAINER
Special thanks to our Certified Athletic Trainer, T.J. Brossart, from St. Elizabeth Healthcare for providing excellent health services for all of our athletes. He can be reached via phone at (859) 301-5600, cell phone (859) 630-97444, or through email-
TJ.Brossart@stelizabeth.com
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to Natalie Hernandez-11 year old girls and Wilfredo Hernandez-14 year old boys for winning the Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Championship in Bardstown, Kentucky on March 26th.
|
|
E-Flyers
The latest E-flyers of other activities and community events can be found by clicking the link below.
|
|
|
|
|
April 6
Seussville STEAM Literacy Night
April 10-14
Spring Break
No School
April 17
No School
1st Grade Field Trip
April 20
Royal Roll Out
Skate Night
April 21
All Pro Dads Breakfast
April 24
8th Grade Field Trip
April 26
Band Field Trip
April 26
KCPL Lunchtime
Library Table
April 27
Smith's STARS
April 27
Work Ethic Banquet
April 28
4th Qtr. Mid-Terms
Go Home
May 5
Career Expo
May 10-16
K-PREP
Testing Window
|
Automated Calls for School Closings, Delays & Early Dismissal
Bright Arrow automated notifications are sent when we have
emergencies like snow days and early dismissals. Click on KCSD website link and then follow instructions to add or remove a phone number:
To
add a number:
Click
Parents
Click
Inclement Weather
Click
Inclement Weather -
Emergency Call Notification
To
remove a number:
Click
Parents
Click
Inclement Weather
Click
Inclement Weather -
Emergency Call Notification
|
Dress Code
At Summit View Academy we rely upon a system of supervision and monitoring by staff and surveillance cameras to provide and maintain a safe school environment. All students attending SVA are required to follow the Dress Code. The Dress Code can be viewed by clicking the link below.
|
K-5 Enrichment Schedule
Classes in grades K-5 participate in enrichment classes using an A-E rotation schedule. Using this type of schedule ensures student receive equal instructional time in all enrichment classes. Enrichment classes will not be on a specific day of the week. They will be changing throughout the school year when school is not in session.
|
Transportation Issue
For questions/concerns about bus transportation, please call 356-0253.
|
Parent Drop Off
and Pick-Up
Please pull forward as far as possible in the loop. Observe any cones and staff members directing traffic. The safety of our students and staff is priority. Your assistance in this process is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your cooperation.
|
Follow
Mrs. Smith and Kenton County on Twitter
Follow Mrs. Smith
@SVAPrincipal475 for exciting news about SVA. Follow Kenton County @The
KCSD to receive school delay/closing information and other information about the great things that are happening across the school district.
|
School Report Card
The 2015-16 school report card summary can be viewed by clicking the link below. This report indicates the performance of tested students in five core subjects, race population, as well as, quick facts on our school.
|
W.O.W. Award
If
you know of a staff member who has gone above and beyond your expectations, you can nominate them for a WOW award. Anyone (parents or colleagues) can nominate any staff member at Summit View Academy for a What Outstanding Work Award. Anyone who is an employee can be nominated. Email your nomination to Deputy Superintendant Barb Martin at
barb.martin@kenton.
kysch
ools.us
|
|
 |
|
