Raven Report: March 24, 2021
Support The Summit on Give Ozarks Day!

Wow! Thank you to our AMAZING community for your support during our Give Ozarks Power Hour from 9-10 am! We had 85 donors give $19,134 to support independent education in the Ozarks in ONE HOUR!

And it's time again... POWER HOUR ROUND TWO!

Donate NOW between 3-4pm to enter The Summit to win a bonus $5,000!

Even if you gave earlier today, you can STILL GIVE every hour to enter The Summit in the $5,000 hourly bonus drawing! Even $10 will make a difference!

The day isn't over yet! Give Ozark Day continues until 7 pm tonight (Wednesday 3/24), and each hour The Summit could win a bonus $5,000 whenever someone donates!

Please share with your family & friends and support The Summit in our Rally for Recovery!
To Do List
Questions? Contact the Front Desk.
Pre-Order Hot Lunch
Lunch orders need to be placed by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday the week before to receive the $4.50 pre-order price.

All lunch menus and pre-order forms are available at thesummitprep.org/lunch.
Register for Fun Zone - UPDATE
Morning Fun Zone drop off begins at 7:30 a.m.

Afternoon Fun Zone pick up ends at 5:30 p.m.
Register for Camp Raven
Spend your summer at The Summit with Camp Raven! These weekly camps provide a fun, safe, and stimulating way to continue learning over the summer break.

For more information, please visit our website.
Pre-Order 2020-2021 Yearbook
Yearbooks will be available in May 2021.
Reporting COVID-19 Exposure Procedure
If you or someone in your household is notified, or if you suspect, that you have been exposed to COVID-19, please email administration at frontdesk@thesummitprep.org. An administrator will contact you during school hours to discuss necessary precautions to follow before returning to the classroom and/or transitioning to Hybrid Learning.

Please stay home.

Administration will maintain communication with your family and notify the appropriate personnel and families if someone in your household tests positive for COVID-19. This information is considered confidential, and your privacy will be maintained in all such communications.

Please contact your primary care provider or the Springfield-Greene County Health Department for more information on COVID-19 and for recommendations on testing and quarantine.

Questions? Contact Front Desk for an administrator.
Friends of the Garden Work Day Rescheduled for Thursday 4/1
Calling all Friends of the Garden! The work day scheduled for this Thursday has been rescheduled for NEXT THURSDAY, April 1st from 9am-1pm due to forecasted rain tomorrow.

The plan is to move mulch, even out the garden edges, and get a head start on spring weeds. If you have them, please bring rakes, shovels, and weeding tools. You might also consider bringing clippers, gloves, kneepads, and drinking water.

Please check in at the front desk for a temperature check before meeting in the pollinator garden. 
Early Release on Friday 4/2
Next Friday, April 2nd, is an Early Release Day at 1:00 p.m.!

There will be NO AFTERNOON FUN ZONE on Friday 4/2.

All students should be picked up at 1:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events
March 2021
24: Give Ozarks Day
25: SPO meeting, 9am
29: Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30pm

April 2021
2: Early Release, 1:00pm (No Afternoon Fun Zone)
15: $2 Uniform Buyout Day, Peru Themed
16: NO SCHOOL - Home Stretch Holiday
19: Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30pm
21: Late Start at 9:30am
22: All-School Service Day in Big Backyard
23: Spring Picture Day
29: SPO meeting, 9am
ISACS Virtual Parent Education Series:
Watch All Webinars Now!
We hope you have enjoyed the ISACS parent education series!

For full instructions on how to access each webinar, please click here.

We would love to hear from you! If you view the webinar series, please email us your feedback at info@thesummitprep.org or let us know what suggestions you have for other topics in parent education you would like to see in the future.

"I benefited so much from the recent ISACS webinar! Learning about executive function skills in children was incredibly eye-opening. I am definitely better equipped to parent and support my kids now. Thank you for making these webinars available to parents. I'm already looking forward to the next one!" - Dana Thomas, Summit Parent
Summit Parent Organization
SPO Meeting on Thursday, March 25th
All Summit parents/guardians are invited to the next Summit Parent Organization (SPO) meeting TOMORROW, Thursday, March 25th at 9:00 a.m. at La Quinta Inn & Suites, located at 2535 S. Campbell (virtual option available).

If you plan on attending, please contact SPO Exec at spo@thesummitprep.org to RSVP and/or to receive the Zoom link.
Around Campus
Summit 7th Grader Takes First Place in Ozarks Science & Engineering Fair!
BIG NEWS! Before Spring Break, Summit 7th Grader Leah M. presented in the all virtual Ozarks Science & Engineering Fair and took FIRST PLACE in the Junior Physics Division!

For her project, Leah tested how purified water would affect soil’s ability to conduct electricity and was surprised by her results! As she expected, when a small amount of water is first added to soil, the resistance reduces dramatically, and the soil is able to conduct electricity, but as more water is added, the resistance actually increases. Leah says of the experiment, “It was really interesting and not what I expected to happen. It was cool to see!” 

Mr. Powers was thrilled with not only the result, but with Leah’s hard work and resolve that led to it. He says, “Leah’s first place finish is the result of hard work, great research, and a collaborative spirit. Science does not happen in a vacuum. Leah brought all the pieces together, and her efforts bore amazing and science-y fruit.” 

This is Leah’s second year competing virtually at the Ozarks Science & Engineering Fair. Last year, she took second place in the engineering division with her project, “How Much Electricity Does a Circuit of Aglaonema Plants Produce?” Leah was invited to include her project and results in the youth-led scientific journal, Youth STEM Matters. 

We can’t wait to see what’s next for this future STEM leader!

Congratulations, Leah! We are so proud of you! 

For a full list of the Junior Division results, please click here.
Left to Right: Gracelyn R. (6th), Molly L. (6th), Leah M. (7th), Hannah L. (8th), Ella S. (8th), Grayson S. (7th)
Front: Aiden B. (8th)
Summit Science Olympiad Team Places 5th at Regional Tournament 
The results are in! The Summit team placed 5th overall at this year's all virtual Science Olympiad. This is The Summit’s second year competing at the Region VII Science Olympiad tournament through Missouri State University. Last year, our team placed 10th... based on the data, we're predicting an exciting trend for next year! 🏆 🥇 

Students will be competing at the virtual state tournament on Saturday, April 10th. Good luck, team!

Congratulations, Ravens! We're filled with Summit pride!
1st Grade Big Backyard STEM Field Trip
Led by Mr. Powers, 1st Grade students went on a field trip of The Summit’s very own Big Backyard for an outdoor STEM adventure before Spring Break. Students learned about some native and non-native species that can be found in the backyard, and they also learned what it means if a species is “invasive”. They found one vine called winter creeper and learned that it is an invasive species that can kill trees. It takes nutrients from the tree by growing roots into the trunk.

They also took time to check out the pollinator garden and the big rocks by the playground. They discovered the rocks aren’t just fun to climb on, but they also contain many fossils!

Our students are excited to share all the new and interesting things they've learning in the Big Backyard with their families on our All-School Service Learning Day on Thursday, April 22nd!
Now Accepting Applications for Next Year!
The Summit is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year! We have virtual admissions options and screenings flexible for a variety of family schedules. If you know someone who would love to learn at The Summit, please contact Amy Maas, Admissions & Communications Officer.

Don't forget Family Referral Bonuses! Current Summit families who refer a new student to The Summit could receive up to $500 in Growth Fund credit! Email Amy for more details.
Family Business Directory
The Summit's Family Business Directory is a resource to build relationships within The Summit community by offering families with businesses the opportunity to list their business information. This directory allows our families to support one another through referrals and patronage. 


For additional questions or to be listed in the Family Business Directory, please contact Vince Currao, Development Officer.
Support The Summit
Shop with Scrip

CLICK HERE to check out what is happening this week at Scrip!

To learn more about volunteering for the Scrip Coordinator position, just let me know.

As always, feel free to reach out to Phil Isley, Summit Parent and Scrip Coordinator, with any questions.
AmazonSmile
When you shop on smile.amazon.com, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% fo the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice, The Summit!
Mabel's Labels
Mabel's Labels are great, adhesive labels for everything: uniform shirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, pencil cases, laptops, etc. They stick and won't come off in the wash!