Raven Report: February 8, 2023 | |
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Thank you to all our community members who attended the State of The Summit presentation in January. There was a full house to celebrate our students, faculty, and staff and look forward to growth in 2023 and beyond.
For those who were unable to attend in-person, you can access the slideshow presentation in either the Google Slides format or through this pdf link..
If you have questions about the presentation or any information included, please contact the Board of Trustees at summitboard@thesummitprep.org. If you have questions about your family’s tuition for the 2023-2024 school year, please contact the front desk at frontdesk@thesummitprep.org to schedule an appointment with Linda Renfroe, Summit Finance Officer.
Thank you for your continuous support, and we look forward to soaring together with you into 2023-2024!
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Important Dates:
- Friday 2/10 - Kansas City Chiefs Dress Out Day (no cost)
- Thursday 2/16 - $2 Uniform Buy Out Day (no theme), Lower School Dance, & Upper School Mixer
- Friday 2/17 and Monday 2/20 - No School
- Wednesday 3/1 - Student Contracts for 2023/2024 Extended to Current Families
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Lunch pricing is a flat fee of $5.50 per lunch. Lunch orders will be taken each morning with attendance. Parents may also order lunch in advance through the Family Portal if they choose.
To order lunch through the Family Portal:
- Login to Family Portal
- Under Student (left menu), select Lunch
- Select your student from the drop down menu at the top of the page
- Select + Create Web Order
- Select the day(s) you wish to order lunch and enter lunch quantity
- Hit Submit Order
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Financial Aid Applications for 2023-2024
The 2023-2024 financial aid applications are now open. Summit families must reapply for financial aid through FACTS each year. FACTS is a third party system and will review your application and return the results to The Summit. You will need either your 2021 or your 2022 tax documents, your 2022 W2s, and receipt of your personal property taxes for your application. The review process can take up to two weeks to complete.
If you have any questions about financial aid or the application process, feel free to email or call Linda Renfroe, Summit Finance Officer.
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Gala Tickets and Sponsorships: Now Available
The 18th Annual Black and White by Candlelight Gala is happening on Friday, April 21st at the Judy Thompson Executive Conference Center on Drury's campus. This fabulous evening includes great food, must have auction items, live music, a selfie station, VIP Happy Hour, and more. Proceeds from this event will support The Summit's mission to prepare learners for success by providing a challenging curriculum in a supportive environment at Springfield's only fully-accredited independent school. We would love to see you there!
There are several supporter and event sponsorships available. If you are interested in more information about these sponsor opportunities, please contact Shelly Drymon, Development Officer, at sdrymon@thesummitprep.org or 417-869-8077.
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February 2023
10: KC Chiefs Dres Out Day
13-17: Summit Appreciation Week
15: SPO Meeting, 9:00 am
16: $2 Uniform Buyout Day
16: Lower School Dance, 6:30-8:00 pm
16: Upper School Mixer, 8:30-10:30 pm
17: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
20: NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
21: Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 pm
March 2023
1: Student Contracts for 23/24 Extended to Current Families
2: Early Release at 1:00 pm
3: No School - Student Led Conferences
4: Seuss Science Day at Pat Jones YMCA, 9am-1pm
6-10: Summit Spirit Week
8: Late Start, 9:30 am
13-17: No School - Spring Break
20: No School - Teacher Work Day
20: Board Meeting, 5:00 pm
22: SPO Meeting, 9:00 am
24: $2 Uniform Buy Out Day
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Emcee and Band Announced for Summit Gala
Have you heard the news?! The Summit is proud to announce that Jeremy Rabe will be the emcee for our 18th annual gala! Jeremy is an Emmy nominated co-host of Ozarks FOX AM on FOX 49, lifestyle expert, television critic, and a voting member of the Critics Choice Association. He has had a multifaceted career that includes performing in a variety of Branson shows to traveling the world as a lead male production singer for Carnival Cruise Lines. Jeremy has showcased his DIY and home renovation skills on television throughout the Ozarks for the better part of 12 years. From his DIY/Craft show, “FYI GUY LIVE,” to being a top 5 “DIY Star” finalist on Hallmarks channels “Home and Family,” Jeremy is nationally known for his ability to reuse, recycle, and repurpose just about anything. Jeremy is an avid cook, horticulturalist, and rescue animal advocate!
Additionally, entertainment for the Gala will be provided by 83 Skidoo, led by the incomparable Kristi Meredith! Dance the night away with 83 Skidoo and their unique blend of jazz renditions of 80s and 90s pop hits.
Don't miss it! Be sure to use the link below to share the Gala on your personal Facebook page, and invite your friends and colleagues to attend!
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Kindergarten and Fourth Grade Reading Buddies
The sense of community is strong at The Summit! One way we can see this in action is with the kindergarten and fourth grade reading buddies. This group meets bimonthly to read together and further develop a love of literacy. "I was so proud of the kids' enthusiasm about this endeavor," said Mrs. Pollard, 4th grade teacher, "and how kind and helpful they were to their buddies!" Read more about The Summit's whole child approach to multi-age learning and social opportunities by reading our Trending in Education: Learning Across Grade Levels blog post.
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Sixth Grade History Projects & Quizzes | |
In history class, sixth grade students recently completed group research and poster projects about the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Seminole nations and their forced movement after the 1830 legislation signed by President Andrew Jackson. Students examined the culture and lifestyle of each tribe to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of forced removal. History students are now preparing for a quiz that will cover various topics from the Early Republic and their knowledge of the geography of the 50 US states. Mrs. Smith, Upper School History Teacher, says, "Students have been very engaged in preparations and practicing their critical thinking in class." | |
Summit Parent Organization | |
The February SPO Meeting is on Wednesday, February 15th at 9:00 am at The Summit Prep. All parents are invited to attend SPO meetings. Class Reps will continue to send out meeting minutes and highlights to through their class email groups after each meeting. | |
Summit Appreciation Week, 2/13-2/17 | |
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The Summit Appreciation Committee has planned a full week to celebrate the faculty and staff at The Summit next week! Thank you all our community members for their donations and support, and a special thank you to the 22/23 Summit Appreciation Committee Members:
- Missy Gelner
- Kate Hellweg
- Melissa Kimmons
- Beth McGee
- Cathy Tong
- Amanda Wheeler-Johnson
- Fangfang Zhang
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Every Donation to The Raven Experience Fund Makes a Difference to Students This Year! | |
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We count on the philanthropic support from our community, including parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to give a meaningful, heartfelt donation to The Raven Experience Fund each year. No matter the size of the gift, your contribution is important.
Thank you to all who have contributed to the 22/23 Raven Experience Fund! It's not too late to make your donation and support our classrooms and teachers for this school year!
Goal: $100,000
Current: $73,354
Participation to Date:
- Family: 37%
- Employee: 100%
- Board of Trustees: 100%
- SPO Reps: 100%
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Thank you to our 2022-2023 Raven Partners
The Schneider Foundation
Dr. Anne Winkler
The Workman Family
The Ballard Family
The Bauer Family
Dr. Keith Ellis and Sarah Ellis
The Isley Family
Mark Sharp
Arlene and Stu Stenger
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RaiseRight (Formerly ShopWithScrip)
Start 2023 off earning rebates at all the places you shop. Gas, groceries, clothing, travel, gifts… They all add up and can help you save you money!
Reach out to Tara, the Raise Right Coordinator. She can help you get set up to start earning rebates today.
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Amazon Smile
If you're shopping online, don't forget to link your Amazon account to smile.amazon.com! The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice, The Summit!
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