Raven Report: April 7, 2021 |
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Alexis with Dr. Heet and her parents, Mike & Angie. |
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The Summit community celebrated senior Alexis W. today with a special uniform buyout in honor of her signing to run track & field and cross country with Drury University!
Stay tuned for special Senior Spotlight editions of the Raven Report later this month highlighting both of our amazing seniors, their achievements, and their future plans!
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Lunch orders need to be placed by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday the week before to receive the $4.50 pre-order price.
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Morning Fun Zone drop off begins at 7:30 a.m.
Afternoon Fun Zone pick up ends at 5:30 p.m.
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Subscribe to the SPO Blog |
Subscribe today to see all the fun happenings in SPO, including classroom celebrations, teacher appreciation, and more information on fundraisers that help support our Summit students every day!
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Pre-Order 2020-2021 Yearbook |
Yearbooks will be available in May 2021. |
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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.
Questions? Contact Front Desk for an administrator.
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The Summit at Seuss Science Day This Saturday, April 10th |
The Summit has been invited to participate in Ozark Public Television and KSMU’s Seuss Science Day on Saturday, April 10th from 10am-2pm at the Pat Jones YMCA.
Stop by on Saturday to see Mr. Powers create elephant toothpaste live on-stage! The Summit will have a booth set up where we will be making oobleck from Bartholomew and the Oobleck (featured in a special storytime with Ms. Amy!).
This is sure to be an exciting and educational event for students (targeted for ages 4-10), and we invite all of our families to come out and enjoy some Professor Powers antics and Seuss-y science-y fun!
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All-School Service Day on Thursday, April 22nd |
The Summit will be participating in our third all-school service day, “Ravens Reach Out Day,” on Thursday, April 22nd (Earth Day). This year, we will be working in our Big Backyard! In the past, we have partnered with The Watershed Center for our service day, but this year in an effort to engage safely as a community without transportation, we will be working together on campus.
Classes will be working outside in staggered groups, doing a variety of light beautification tasks (planting, pulling weeds, etc). We will start and end the day at The Summit (just like a normal school day).
Our parent community is invited to participate in this all-school service day with students. Parents may attend during their child’s classroom volunteer time and picnic time (parents with students in multiple grades may attend all their classroom service times).
Check your email for more information!
If you would like to donate tools for the service day or to help SPO check in volunteers, please us this Sign Up Genius to volunteer! |
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April 2021
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
24: Spring Family Photo Fundraiser, 8:30am-7pm
29: SPO meeting, 9am
May 2021
4: Grandfriends’ Day (virtual) & EARLY RELEASE at 11:30am
5: Late Start at 9:30am
11: Graduation (Details TBA)
12: Chipotle Dine Out Fundraiser, 4-8pm
13: SPO meeting, 9am
17: Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30pm
18: $2 Uniform Buyout Day
19: Field Day/Last Day of School & EARLY RELEASE at 11:30am
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2nd Grade Invention Convention |
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2nd Grade has been studying inventions and inventors who have helped change the world with their innovations. Students have learned that inventors can come up with completely new products or devices that solve a particular problem. At other times, they can take existing items and change or improve them so that they work better or serve a different purpose. Studying inventions helps students learn to think, plan, create, and improve the world around them - just like inventors do!
To capstone their learning, students created their own inventions and presented them to their classmates in an Invention Convention.
Click on the link below to hear directly from the 2nd Graders and learn all about these new, exciting, creative, and useful inventions!
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Left to Right: Ryleigh R. (6th), Nicole J. (6th), & Sophia J. (6th) |
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Middle School Research Presentations |
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Middle school students are wrapping up their research presentations and doing a stellar job teaching their classmates about their topics of choice. Their creativity has been off the charts, and the depth of their research is impressive!
From here, students move into a study of 1000-1300 CE and "becoming the world." They are asked to consider what innovations were necessary to better connect the world. They will be engaging with primary sources to highlight events and people of the time.
Maybe one day students will be researching the inventions that changed the 21st century from The Summit 2nd Grade!
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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. Each camp, led by talented and enthusiastic instructors, focuses on a central theme from explorations in STEM and art to music and movement. Campers will have fun while learning and making new friends!
Check out some of these exciting camp offerings, and register today!
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Jr. Camp Raven: Backyard Explorers
Morning Camp: June 14-18 (Early Learners/PreK-Kindergarten)
Camp Instructor: Ms. Ursino, Summit Teacher
Discover the fun of your backyard! Learn about the critters that live in our backyards, how to stay safe when playing outside, fun games to play outdoors, and so much more!
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Camp Raven: Stories & STEM
Morning Camp: June 14-18 (1st-5th Grade)
Camp Instructor: Mrs. Bradley, Summit Teacher
We will read classic children’s books and complete related feats of engineering and fun. Bring your critical thinking and problem-solving skills, curiosity, and creativity and join us for this STEM-tastic week of fairy tales, blocks, building, and more!
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Camp Raven: Ooey Gooey Science
Afternoon Camp: June 14-18 (1st-5th Grade)
Camp Instructor: Ms. Ursino, Summit Teacher
Get ready to think like a scientist and get your hands dirty with this messy camp! Campers will practice measuring ingredients and making predictions while they experiment with different ingredients. You’ll make slime, invisible ink, oobleck and lots of other messy science experiments.
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Sr. Camp Raven: Board Not Bored!
Morning Camp: June 14-18 (6th-12th Grade)
Camp Instructor: Ms. Renfroe, Summit Teacher
Are you ever bored of basic board games? Now is your chance to get creative and make your own! Campers will get to challenge themselves by exploring what goes into creating their own game. From the storyline to the character pieces, your game will be uniquely your own! By the end of the week, you will have a new game to share with your friends and family.
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Summit Parent Organization |
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Family Photo Fundraiser on Saturday 4/24 |
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Have lots of pictures of your kids but not many of you with them? Looking for a Mother's Day gift that she/you will be able to keep forever? Or just want to get dressed up for a photo shoot? This is for you!
The Summit Parent Organization (SPO) is having a Spring Family Photo Fundraiser on Saturday, April 24th in The Summit's Big Backyard.
Here are the details:
- Cost: $75
- 20-minute photo session
- 5-10 edited digital images
- Floral archway as a backdrop (sneak peek to come soon!)
- Receive digital files by Mother's Day
- Multiple poses (i.e. only kids, whole family, grandparents, pets, etc.)
SPO fundraisers help support teacher appreciation, classroom celebrations, and Summit community events!
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Spring Flowers Fundraiser |
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Decorate for spring and help support The Summit! SPO is partnering with a local greenhouse nursery to offer 10" hanging baskets for our spring flower fundraiser. Wheeler Gardens is family-owned and has been in business for over 30 years.
To purchase hanging baskets:
- Fill out the Google Form (linked below).
- Each hanging basket voucher is $22.
- Orders will be billed to your family account.
- Flower vouchers will be sent home in your child's backpack (if you are virtual, your vouchers will be mailed to you).
- Take your voucher to either Wheeler Gardens location to redeem.
FAQs
How much are they?
Each voucher is $22 and is good for one 10-inch hanging basket.
Where do I get my hanging basket?
Once you have received your printed vouchers, take them to either Wheeler Gardens locations during their regular business hours. Visit www.wheelergardens.com for more information.
Where is Wheeler Gardens located?
They have two locations. One is located at 1925 S. Bedford Ave in Springfield; close to the east Sam's Club. The other is located at 454 State Highway EE in Ozark.
What flowers do they have?
There will be a variety of baskets to choose from including impatients, petunias, begonias, vinca, geranium, callies, and more!
How do I pay for the hanging baskets?
Once you place your order, your Summit family account will be billed for the total.
Can family members or friends buy too?
Yes! You can order vouchers for anyone. Just understand that your Summit account will be charged so you will need to collect their money on your own.
Do the vouchers expire?
Yes, they are valid April 24th through May 31st.
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ISACS Virtual Parent Education Series:
Watch All Webinars Now!
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We hope you have enjoyed the ISACS parent education series!
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
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Annual Campaign for The Raven Fund |
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Thank you again for your help in making this year's Annual Campaign so successful! Our amazing community has done so much, and we are grateful beyond words.
Right now our totals for the 2020-2021 Annual Campaign are:
- 76% Family Participation
- $50,522.33 Raised
Participation counts! Our goal every year is to have 100% participation from our school community.
Your pledge in any amount helps us reach that important goal! If you have not made a pledge, please click the link below or contact Mr. Vince to donate.
As you know, The Annual Campaign is our most important fundraising effort of the year. These funds are vital to underwriting all of The Summit’s operational and programming costs that benefit our students and teachers each day. This year, more than ever, operating funds have become essential to The Summit as we worked to mitigate educational disruptions and financial challenges due to COVID-19. Your personal investment in The Summit is truly appreciated by each member of our student body, faculty, and staff.
Thank you, again, for your overwhelming support and generosity. It’s because of supporters like you that The Summit is proud to be a small school with a big heart.
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Lands' End Sale Through Midnight TONIGHT! |
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Spring is here! Stock up and save with Lands' End!
Receive 30% off your entire order and free shipping through 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT (4/7)!
Promotion Code: BLUEBIRD
PIN: 1234
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Now Accepting Applications for Next Year! |
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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.
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Family Business Directory |
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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.
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Shop with Scrip
FYI for all you Starbucks lovers, they will be decreasing their rebate from 7% to 4.5% on April 17th, so load up while you can. For more info, CLICK HERE.
Also, we are still looking for someone who would like to take over the Scrip program. Give me a shout if you would like more info about how the program works.
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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!
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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! |
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