Principal's Point
Dear SVA Families,
It's hard to believe we are in the home stretch of our 2016-17 school year. KPREP testing begins on Wednesday, May 10th for our students in grades 3-8. Please make sure that students arrive to school on time during the testing window. We encourage all of our students to do their best on the test! We have many end of year events coming up for our students. We look forward to celebrating all of the accomplishments our students have made this year.
Unfortunately due to the rain forecast, the SVA Florence Freedom Night has been cancelled for tonight. Anyone who has reserved tickets, Florence Freedom will honor those reservations and allow ticket holders to attend the game on Sunday, May 7th. Students will not be recognized at the game; however, we will recognize the students at the school level prior to the end of the school year.
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Not Attending SVA Next Year?
As we begin to plan and create class rosters for the 2017-18 school
year, it is extremely helpful if we are made aware of students NOT returning. Please contact the school office if you plan to move over the summer out of our school's district.
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Tuesday, May 23
- Volunteer Breakfast - 7:15 a.m. (Sponsored by PTSA)
- Field Day Grades K-8 - Schedule/Times TBD
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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
- 8th Grade Cookout - 11:30-1:00 p.m.
- Royal Bridging Ceremony - 8th Grade 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 26
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Last Day of School for Students
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Fidget Toys Banned
at School
Fidgit Toys (spinners, cubes, etc.) have become the latest craze in schools. They have now become a distraction to the learning environment. Effective today, May 1st, fidgit toys are banned from school. If a student has a medical condition and a doctor is recommending the student have one, please have doctor submit in writing his/her recommendation. We appreciate your support and cooperation.
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Lost Cell Phone? 
There are several cell phones that have been turned into the office. If your child has lost their cell phone, please have them check in the office. The student will need to give a detailed description of their lost phone.
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Medication Reminders
As the school year is coming to an end, just a few reminders from the Nurses office.
- No medication will be sent home with students on the last day of school.
- All medication must be picked up by the end of the day on Friday, May 26th. Medication remaining will be disposed of.
- If your son/daughter has required medications at school, a new form needs to be completed each new school year.
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The annual talent show will be held on Friday, May 12 from 6-8:00 in the K-5 gym.
All students are welcome to participate!! The permission flyer can be found by clicking the link below. Permission slip is due back to Mrs. Borders or Mrs. Mercer tomorrow, May 5. Paper copies will come home with students next week. Students who participate will need to stay after school on Monday May 8 from 3-4:15 for a "run-through" of their act. A mandatory dress rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, May 10 from 3:15-5:15 in the K-5 gym. You may email Mrs. Borders at stefanie.borders@kenton.kyschools.us or Mrs. Mercer at rachel.mercer@kenton.kyschools.us with any questions that you have! Come out and show us your talents!!
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 Royal Roll Out -
Skate Nights
Our last Royal Roll Out Skate Night will be May 18th! 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.
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Sun Safety: Be Sun Smart
Your child's health and well-being are very important to us and protection from the sun while outdoors is a safety concern. Many of our end-of-year events are held outside and students will be exposed to the sun's rays. Hats, light weight clothing that protects arms, and sunscreen applied in the morning before school and sent to school for reapplication during the day is recommended. We want to prevent painful sunburns and skin damage that can lead to skin cancers years from now. Sunscreen is NOT available at school; however, students may bring sunscreen from home for use while at school. Students who bring sunscreen will be responsible for applying sunscreen. Due to possible allergic reactions from ingredients, sunscreen cannot be shared with classmates. Please talk with your child about the importance of sun safety so they may have a sun smart summer.
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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 to wear flip flops since students participate in recess daily.
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 April
Smith's
STARS 
Students in grades 6-8 who demonstrate what it takes to "land among the STARS" were nominated by their teacher to be the recipient of the Smith's STARS award. Students chosen will receive a special award and get to eat lunch with Mrs. Smith. Congratulations to our April Smith's STARS!
| Ben Threlfall |
Bly Deters |
Brennan Elam |
| Tyler Rudolph |
Chloe Gibson |
Alex Taylor |
| Jonah Lisner |
Isaias Bare Elmer |
Samantha Neltner |
| Braden Benjamin |
Brianna Linkugel |
Majda Hadzic |
| Rebecca Lail |
Brooklyn Bermingham |
Logan Gilley |
| Caden Baldwin |
Bailey Butler |
Nathaniel Fichlie |
| Kelsey Hatton |
Caroline Price |
Ashton Lanham |
| Makenna Short |
Hayden Stamm |
Austin Bodde |
| Ethan Akers |
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SK Incoming Freshman Orientation
Freshman Orientation for Incoming Freshmen will be held on Friday, August 18th from 9-12 noon. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. This is a great program which will ease the transition from middle school to high school. The program details and registration information can be found by clicking the link below.
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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.
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Camp Innovation:
Pathways to College
Program
for
Talented
and Gifted Youth
Summer 2017
Northern Kentucky University's Institute for Talent Development and Gifted Studies will be hosting a Camp Innovation this summer. The program will be held June 12-16, 8:30 to 11:30 at NKU. This enrichment program allows the opportunity for students in K-6 grades to learn with peers of similar abilities and interests, with afternoon care available through NKU's Early Childhood Center. Please contact Kimberly Clayton-Code at codek@nku.edu or 859-572-6685 for any questions regarding this program. Please click link below for detailed registration and camp information.
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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.
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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.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
SK Cheer Tryouts will take place May 22-26 from 4:00-6:00 PM in the SK Cafeteria. Informational Meeting will be held in the SK library at 7:00 PM on May 16. Parents and athletes need to attend. See attached flyer.
Dixie Freshman Football - Weightlifting on Tuesdays & Thursdays. See attached flyer.
SK Lady Pioneers 2017 Middle School Girls Soccer Camp. See attached flyer.
2017 SK Youth Summer Tennis Camp will be held on Tuesdays beginning June 6-August 29 (12 dates, excluding 6/27 & 7/4), 5:00-6:15 PM each day. See attached flyer.
SK Basketball Camp will be held from June 5-9 from 8:00 AM-3:30 PM.
Click Link Below for Fall Sports Clinic/Tryouts Information:
ARCHERY
Congratulations to our archery team who qualified for the National Tournament. They will be competing on Thursday, May 11 at 2:45 PM at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. SVA archers competing at Nationals will be able to leave school at 11:30 AM on Friday. Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays in the gym from 3:00-5:00.
Upcoming Event Schedule
5/11/17 at 2;45 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
The SVA cheer season begins with tryouts on July 11-13 for 5th-8th grade girls. Cheer is a continuous session that goes from July-February. SVA cheer will have a spirit cheer squad and a competition squad for 5th-8th grade girls. 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
SVA Football is open to 6th-8th graders. Full practice begins on July 24 from 6:00-8:00 PM on the SVA Football Field. 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 continues to work hard! At Notre Dame Academy last night, the track team braved the cold and rainy conditions. Fiona Blanchet placed 1st in the MS championships in long jump with a jump of 12 feet, 10 inches! SVA Boys Relay (Ethan Cox, Charlie Lee, Bryce Spickler, and Cameron Thomas) took 3rd place with a time of 1:52.24 in the 4x200.
The Banquet will be at 6:00 in the Cafeteria on May 22. Form below.
Their next event will be on 5/27 at Dixie High School.
TENTATIVE 2017 TRACK SCHEDULE
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5/22/2017
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TRACK BANQUET
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SUMMIT VIEW ACADEMY
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6:00 PM
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B1,2/G1,2
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CAFETERIA2
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5/27/17
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SAT
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Dixie Middle School State Tune-Up
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Dixie Heights
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Field 9:00 Track 11:00
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B1/G1
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6/3/2017
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SAT
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KY MIDDLE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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UNIVERSITY of LOUISVILLE
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9:00 AM
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B1/G1
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Paperwork Night will be on Monday, July 10 at 7:00 PM in the 6-8 Cafeteria for all sports for next season.
VOLLEYBALL
SVA 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.
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.
Paperwork Night will be on Monday, July 10 at 7:00 PM in the 6-8 Cafeteria for all sports.
WRESTLING
SVA Wrestling begins a new chapter as we are happy to welcome Nathan Gilbert as the new head coach of the SVA Wrestling Team! Thank you to Adam Lantman for many years of coaching football and 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.
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
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E-Flyers
The latest E-flyers of other activities and community events can be found by clicking the link below.
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May 5
Career Expo
May 9
Lucky Ladybug
Luncheon
May 10-16
K-PREP
Testing Window
May 11
Band & Choir Concert
Grades 6-8
May 12
Talent Show
May 18
Royal Roll Out
Skate Night
May 19
8th Grade Dance
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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
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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.
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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.
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Transportation Issue
For questions/concerns about bus transportation, please call 356-0253.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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