Raven Report: September 29, 2021
Join The Summit's Annual Campaign for the Raven Fund
Dear Summit Community,

We are excited to launch our Annual Campaign for the Raven Fund this fall. As a non-profit independent school, The Summit truly operates independently. This means we are not supported by federal tax dollars or religious affiliates. 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 Fund each year. With this support, we are able to create an environment and experiences driven by our mission and philosophy that are not bound by government mandates on education, textbooks, and test scores. 

No matter the size of the gift, your contribution is important – the only gift too small is the one not made at all. Your gift will go directly to support our students, teachers, and to fulfill our school's mission.

For 2021-2022, we have a tenacious goal to raise $100,000 for the Raven Fund and reach 100% family participation.

And together, I know we can achieve it.

Please join me in supporting The Summit, our students, and our faculty. Make your donation to the Raven Fund today!

Dr. Katie Heet
Head of School
To Do List
Questions? Contact the Front Desk.
Order Hot Lunch
Lunch pricing for the 2021-2022 school year will be 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
Order 2021 Spanish Spirit Wear
The Summit is celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a special Summit Spirit Wear shirt!

Each shirt is $15 ($17 for XXL and up) and will be charged to your Summit family account. Orders are due by Friday, October 1st and will be delivered to The Summit in late October.

Students are invited to wear their 2021 Día de los Muertos shirt on Monday, November 1st (or any Friday or other Spirit Wear day).
Join The Summit Business Directory
The Summit would like to build the relationships within our community by offering families with businesses the opportunity to list their business in The Summit Business Directory. This will allow us to support one another through referrals and patronage. Additionally, teachers are excited at the prospect of utilizing The Summit Business Directory as a reference for potential guest speakers in their classrooms and/or field trip opportunities.

Please use the link below to view the directory or to submit your business information to be included.
Upcoming Events
October 2021
9/27-10/1: Scholastic Book Fair
13: Donuts with Grownups, 8-8:45 am, hosted by SPO
13: Summit Spirit Wear Day
14-15: NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
18: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
20: Late Start at 9:30am
23: The Ozarks Maker Faire, 10am-5pm at Ozarks Fairground E*Plex
28: SPO meeting, 9am

November 2021
1: Open House, 5:30-7pm
2: Open House, 10am-12pm
4: School Picture Retakes
12: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences
17: Late Start at 9:30am
18: SPO meeting, 9am
22-26: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

*Parent Education event originally scheduled for Thursday, September 30th has been postponed due to low participation. Look for a rescheduled date coming soon.
The Scholastic Book Fair is Here!
Everybody, clap! Everybody, cheer! The Scholastic Book Fair is here!

Here are the important dates and times to know:

The book fair will be open Monday, September 27th through Friday, October 1st.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8-9am and 3-4:30pm

This year, there are two ways to shop: in-person and online. The book fair will be on campus in the little lunch room just off the lobby. To order online (free shipping), visit the Scholastic online store at www.scholastic.com/bf/summitprep.
Save the Date for The Summit's Fall Open House
Invite your friends and family to learn more about the only fully accredited independent school in Springfield, MO!

Monday, November 1st from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Explore The Summit campus, and get the facts about our program during this evening open house! Visit any time between 5:30 and 7:00 to ask questions, explore our classrooms, and meet our faculty and parents!

Tuesday, November 2nd from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Experience The Summit’s educational difference during a school day! Visit any time between 5:30 and 7:00 to ask questions, explore our classrooms, and meet our faculty and parents!

Learn more on our website at thesummitprep.org/openhouse.
Around Campus
Early Learners Fall Into Learning
Early Learners kicked off the first day of fall with apple exploration. Students are investigating the apple life cycle, parts of an apple, and the many things you can do with an apple.

Their first experiment began with the delicious process of making applesauce. Using ordinal words (first, next, then), Early Learners helped measure the ingredients, stir the slow cooker, and, most importantly, sniff the amazing smell of cinnamon that filled the classroom. By lunchtime, their entire classroom (and even the lobby) smelled like a fall festival, and it was time to taste test!

Everyone agrees... learning is not only fun, it can also be quite tasty!

Early Learners YUMMY Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe

  • 3 pounds apples, peeled, cored and sliced, (about 6 medium apples/Early Learners used Gala)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions:
Place the peeled, sliced apples into the bowl of your slow cooker.

Sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon over the apples and mix well.

Pour the water into the slow cooker and place the lid on top.

Cook over high heat for four hours.

When cooking time is up, remove the lid and mix the apples using a wire whisk, stirring until smooth, or until desired consistency is reached. This applesauce tastes delicious warm! 

To store, allow the applesauce to cool completely, and then place in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!
Middle School Hands-On Spanish Games
Fortune Tellers, Cootie Catchers, or Comecocos (in Spanish) are an ancient form of origami used in children’s games.

Spanish class is the perfect place to utilize these hands-on tools to get students actively engaged in their learning. This week, middle schoolers made their own comecocos to practice new vocabulary, review numbers, and ask and answer questions about themselves.

Don't forget this Friday, October 1st, is the last day to order our special Spanish spirit wear shirt in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)! Shirts will be delivered to The Summit in late October, and students are invited to wear their shirt on Monday, November 1st to celebrate Día de los Muertos.
Support The Summit
Shop with Scrip

Shop for fall with SCRIP! Check out the current bonuses HERE.

Next physical card orders are due by Monday, October 4th at 8am.

Download the RaiseRight app or www.shopwithscrip.com for your shopping needs!

Our enrollment code is 146AAC2814925.

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!

The Summit received $124.67 between April and June of this year thanks to your support!
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!