Raven Report: October 18, 2023 | |
"WOW" pretty much sums up fourth grade's trip to the Wonders of Wildlife museum and aquarium! Students were able to explore and learn about different marine life to continue their research as part of their unit on oceanography. | |
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Summit's hot lunch is available through Infused Catering by William at $5.25 per lunch. Lunch menus and pre-order forms are updated monthly and available online on the FACTS Family Portal.
Pre-orders will be due each Wednesday for the following week.
To pre-order lunch through the Family Portal:
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Login to Family Portal (The Summit’s district code is summit-mo)
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Under Student (left menu), select Lunch
- Select your student from the drop down menu at the top of the page
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Select +Create Web Order
- Select the day(s) you wish to order lunch and enter lunch quantity
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Hit Submit Order
- Complete payment instructions
If you need assistance accessing your Family Portal account, please contact the Front Desk.
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The Summit Business Directory | |
The Summit would like to build the relationships within our community by offering families the opportunity to list their business in The Summit Business Directory to support one another through referrals and patronage.
The Summit Business Directory is also an important resource for teachers to explore opportunities for potential guest speakers in their classrooms and/or field trips.
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Sign Up for Athletics & Activities: Session 2 | |
Check out the schedule of athletics and activities below! These sessions will run for six weeks beginning October 23rd (no sessions the week of Thanksgiving).
Please register by THIS FRIDAY, October 20th, for the second session of athletics and activities.
Questions? Contact Dr. Aaron Jones, Athletic Director.
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Order Día de los Muertos Spirit Wear | |
The Summit Prep is celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a Summit Spirit Wear Shirt! All students who purchase a shirt are invited to wear their 2023 Día de los Muertos shirt on November 2nd (and any other Spirit Wear day). This shirt is considered Summit Spirit Wear.
The shirts are $15 in a white color, and all proceeds go towards The Summit's Spanish Department.
Shirts must be ordered by the end of the day TODAY Wednesday, October 18th, so they are ready to wear on November 2nd.
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October 2023
19: Upper School Fall Party, 6:30-8:00 pm
23: Board of Trustees Meeting, 5pm
25: Donuts with Grown Ups, 8-8:45 am
30-Nov 3: Dia de Los Muertos Celebration on campus
November 2023
1: Late Start, 9:30 am
1: Admissions Open House, 11:00am-1:00pm
2: Admissions Open House, 5:00-7:00 pm
3: End of First Trimester, Lower School
8: $2 Uniform Buyout Day - Panama Theme
9: Parent Informational Meeting for 3rd-5th Grades, 8:30 am
9: EARLY RELEASE at 1 pm
10: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences
15: SPO Meeting, 9am
15: High School Informational Meeting for 7th & 8th Grades
20-24: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
27: Board of Trustees Meeting, 5pm
29: Official School Pictures, Retakes
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Invite Your Friends and Neighbors to The Summit's
Open House Events on November 1st and 2nd
Wednesday, November 1st from 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Experience The Summit's educational difference during a school day! Visit any time between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to ask questions, explore our classrooms, and meet our faculty and parents!
Thursday, November 2nd from 5:00-7:00 pm
Explore The Summit campus, and get the facts about our program during this evening open house! Visit any time between 5:00 and 7:00 pm to ask questions, explore our classrooms, and meet our faculty and parents!
Check out our website for more information: https://www.thesummitprep.org/openhouse/
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Sign Up for Athletics & Activities: Session 2
Check out the schedule of athletics and activities below! These sessions will run for six weeks beginning October 23rd (no sessions the week of Thanksgiving).
New Lower School activities this session include Archery, E-Sports, Guitar Club, and Dance Class.
Please register by THIS FRIDAY, October 20th, for the second session of athletics and activities.
Questions? Contact Dr. Aaron Jones, Athletic Director.
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The Summit Featured on Ozarks Public Television
Did you catch The Summit's promotional ad featured before the broadcast of Ken Burns' new documentary, The American Buffalo, this week?
At The Summit, we believe in lifelong learning, and we are proud to partner with Ozarks Public Television to help spread the word about the only full-time, fully accredited independent school in Springfield!
Be sure to check out PBS KIDS to see The Summit's featured ad, and click the link below to learn more about The American Buffalo!
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Paul Madar KY3 Interview Airs Today 10/18
Be sure to catch Paul Madar, The Summit's ACT Prep Coach, today on KY3 at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Paul is featured in a segment discussing the importance of ACT Prep and strategies for success!
The Summit offers subject-focused ACT Prep workshops for high school students to best prepare them for the test. We recognize the benefits of test preparation in supporting students to achieve desired test scores in pursuit of their educational goals beyond high school. ACT Prep Focus Sessions are small-group, deep-dive workshops for strategies, tips, tricks, content, and hands-on guided practice. Students work on one ACT section at a time and learn mental, emotional, and physical best practices for staying calm, relaxed, and focused in any testing environment.
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The Summit Prep is proud of our amazing faculty! Every Tuesday we'll be honoring our faculty on social media. This week, we honor Mr. Rob Powers, Upper School Science Faculty!
"Mr. Powers is detail-oriented and teaches similarly. I appreciate that he is accepting of mistakes and is very supportive when they happen."
- Noah H., Freshman
"Mr. Powers is a deep thinker! He loves to take a deep dive into new topics with students. He encourages creativity and supports students in their STEM endeavors. He truly embraces the scientific endeavor in his learning journey. He is a great example of a life-long learner as he continues to engage with new ideas and new information."
- Dr. Bonebrake, Upper School Director
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Summit Student Selected as Finalist in Law Day Essay Contest Two Years in a Row
Summit eighth grader Samantha T. has been selected as a finalist in the Springfield Bar’s 2023 Law Day Essay Contest. This year's theme is “Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration”.
Samantha's essay was selected out of 140 entries to be one of the 10 finalists. Last year, Samantha's Law Day essay took first prize! Samantha and her family have been invited to a special recognition event where the 2023 first place winner will be announced. Good luck, Samantha!
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Third Grade Practices Words of Affirmation
As part of their character education studies on growth mindset, the third grade class read a book called I Can Do Hard Things by Gabi Garcia. Students wrote down an affirmation that resonated with them from the book or came up with their own.
Mrs. Stallcup says, "I reviewed their affirmations, and they were truly heart warming!" Check our third grade's words of affirmation!
"I am strong. No one is perfect."
"I can do it!"
"I can say no, even to my friends."
"I can speak up!"
"I can be a friend to myself."
"I can share my gifts to the world."
Those are some powerful words of affirmation! If you need some more inspiration to incorporate this mindfulness practice into your own daily routine, check out the video below!
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Video Credit: Jessica's "Daily Affirmation" by dmchatster. Uploaded to YouTube on June 16, 2009. | |
Summit Alumni Parent Publishes Children's Book
While daily affirmations help us embrace the positive power of our words, sometimes we need a little extra reminder when our words take on a more negative outlook.
Summit Alumni Parent Melissa Gerhold (Class of 2022) has written and illustrated a book about how to approach these difficult emotions. She says, "The book teaches children the concept of reframing in challenging circumstances. It talks about how one can often find hidden treasures in unpleasant situations."
The eBook is available for pre-order now on Amazon before its release date on November 15, 2023. A paperback version will also be available soon! Learn more about Melissa and her many artistic talents at www.melissagerhold.com.
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Summit Parent Organization | |
Join Us for Donuts with Grownups Wednesday 10/25
Families are invited to attend our annual Donuts with Grownups event on Wednesday, October 25th to enjoy a donut with their Summit Raven(s) before classes start!
This event is sponsored by SPO and is open to all parents, guardians, grandparents, and grandfriends, so that each student has a special grownup to enjoy a donut with on campus! The event starts at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude when classes begin at 8:45 a.m.
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SPO Hosting a Luncheon for Teachers and Staff on 11/7
On Tuesday, November 7th, the SPO Appreciation Committee is hosting a soup and salad luncheon for all Summit teachers and staff.
Please use the link below if you would like to sign up to bring a soup, salad, or other goodies for our Summit team!
Questions? Please contact Summit Appreciation Committee Chair, Amanda Wheeler-Johnson.
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Thank You to Our Raven Partners!
Thank you to our 2023-2024 Raven Partners for supporting independent education in the Ozarks! Their support allows The Summit to reach its greatest potential for this current school year!
If you or your business is interested in being a Raven Partner, please contact Amy Maas, Development Officer.
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The Summit is an amazing community, and we have an abundance of opportunities to get to know other parents through volunteering. We have numerous school events throughout the year and in order to make these events happen, we need your help!
Sign up using the link below to volunteer at The Summit this year!
Questions? Contact Amy Maas, Development Officer.
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RaiseRight helps nonprofit organizations and their members raise money with gift cards as an effortless part of their everyday lives. Unlike paying with cash or credit cards, every time participants purchase or reload their favorite brand gift cards from RaiseRight, they earn real money that goes directly toward their designated organization. It’s that simple!
Contact Tara Anderson-Arft, Summit Parent and Raise Right Coordinator, to get set up and start earning rebates today!
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Walmart believes that small actions lead to big impact, and Spark Good can be the force multiplier. Customers shopping on Walmart.com or in the Walmart app can now round up their totals at the point of purchase to the nearest dollar and have the change donated to a charity they choose. It’s super easy!
When a Walmart customer shops on a mobile phone or computer, they will be prompted to choose a charity to donate their rounded up change. We would love for you to choose The Summit Preparatory School to receive these donations every time you shop on Walmart.com.
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Education provides the foundation for strong, sustaining communities by preparing children for a bright future, creating a skilled workforce, and connecting families and children. That's why Casey's Rewards guest loyalty program includes an easy, ongoing option to earn points from everyday purchases in stores that can be directed toward a local school donation of choice, including The Summit Preparatory School!
You can join Casey's Rewards by signing into your current Casey's account or by creating an account (link below). For every $1.00 spent, you earn 10 points. When 250 points have been accumulated, you can redeem them for rewards at Casey's or have the money donated to your school of choice.
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