Raven Report - December 14, 2022

Raven Report: December 14, 2022

High schoolers are done with first semester finals and began their Film Fest projects on Wednesday. Film Fest is an annual Summit tradition where students in upper school, sixth - twelfth grade, are given a topic and must write, produce, film, and edit their mini-films prior to Winter Break.

Important Dates:

Tuesday 12/20 - Early Release @ 11:30pm (There is no after school fun zone)
Wednesday 12/21 - Tuesday 1/3 - No School, Winter Break
Wednesday 1/4 - No School, Teacher Work Day
Thursday 1/5 - Students Return to Class

Winter Break Office Hours on Campus

Please call ahead to schedule an appointment during Winter Break. Administrative staff will be on campus, but not necessarily near the front door to assist drop-ins.

Winter Break Office Hours are 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, except when the office is closed on Monday 12/26, Tuesday 12/27, and Friday 12/30.

We look forward to welcoming students back to campus on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

To Do List

Questions? Contact the Front Desk.

Order Hot Lunch

Lunch pricing for the 2022-2023 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

December Lunch Menu

Family Participation in the Raven Experience Fund The Summit Preparatory School

Before the end of the calendar year, we are asking for a big push in Summit Family participation in our annual Raven Experience Fund! These heartfelt donations prove to outside donors and organization that our community believes in the mission of our school. We believe in what we do beyond the cost of tuition, beyond the volunteer hours! To show your support, please make your donation using the link below.

No matter the size of the gift, your contribution is important.

Participation to date:

100% Employee Participation
100% SPO Rep Participation
90% Board Participation
33% Family Participation

Show Your Support Today!

Register for Clubs, Beginning in January 2023

The third session of after school clubs and activities begins the week of January 16, 2023. Use the link below to register your student(s)!

Bring a Sweet Treat for the Annual Cookie Shine

The Summit Appreciation Committee is once again organizing the Annual Summit Cookie Shine! Families are encouraged to bring 1-2 dozen cookies or treats (homemade or store bought) on Monday 12/19 or Tuesday 12/20. More info in the SPO section below.

Volunteers Needed for Annual Summit Gala

Whether you are organized and creative, outgoing and business savvy, or enjoy event planning, we need your help planning this year's gala! Committee options include:

The Auction Committee
The Sponsorship Committee
The Swag Bag Committee
The Decorations & Entertainment Committee

Committee meetings will kick off at Vino Cellars in January 2023. Let us know what committee(s) you're interested in serving on, and Shelly Drymon will contact you as soon as possible.

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Upcoming Events

December 2022

15-16: 8th Grade Bake Sale, 3:25-3:45 pm

19: 4th Grade Market Place, 2:15-3:00 pm

19: Board of Trustees Meeting, 5-6 pm

20: Class Winter Parties, 10:30 am &

EARLY RELEASE at 11:30am

21-31: NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

26-27: Offices Closed

30: Offices Closed

January 2023

2-3: NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

4: NO SCHOOL- Teacher Work Day

5: Students Return to Class

11: Late Start, 9:30 am

16: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

17-20: After School Clubs Begin

17: Board of Trustees Meeting, 5-6 pm

18: SPO Meeting, 9 am

20: $2 Uniform Buyout Day - HS Fundraiser

26: State of The Summit Meeting, 5:30 pm

2022-2023 School Calendar

Annual Campaign

Click Here to Make Your Donation

Interested in learning how you or your business can become a major supporter of The Summit? Contact Shelly Drymon, Summit Development Officer, at sdrymon@thesummitprep.org for more details.

Around Campus

Sign Up For After School Athletics and Activities

The third session of after school clubs and activities begins the week of January 16, 2023. There are 11 options available, ranging all grade levels at The Summit. Use the link below to register your student(s). After Winter Break, more information will be emailed to families who have registered detailing specifics for each activity. Questions? Contact Dr. Jones, Summit Athletic Director, at ajones@thesummitprep.org.

Reading Groups in Fifth Grade

Fifth Graders are well into their first reading group of the year. Some of the students are reading Island of the Blue Dolphins and other are reading My Side of the Mountain. Before they started, students chose which novel interested them more. The novels share the theme of kids using their knowledge and skills to survive on their own in the wild.

Groups of three students are meeting every few days to discuss a summary of their reading assignment and an analysis question. A few times over the course of the unit, fifth graders will also meet all together to discuss similarities between the novels. In group meetings, students work with each other to review the major plot points, address any questions or misunderstandings that come up, share their takeaways from the readings, analyze the literary elements present, and work on their discussion skills. Before the winter break, students will take time to do some reflection and a self-assessment of their participation in reading groups.

Learning to Use Yoga Straps with Kindergarten

SPO recently purchased yoga blocks and straps for students to use during weekly Yoga classes. This past week, Kindergarteners learned how to use straps to help them practice more difficult postures in a safer way. Mrs. Stewart, Summit Lower School Yoga instructor and Registered Children's Yoga Teacher, explained to the class that the strap can be used like an extension of their arms in stretching. With the straps, she also showed them how to stretch shoulders and even how to do some balance poses that might be too difficult without. The students really enjoyed learning about this prop and Mrs. Stewart just love how they soaked up all this information and applied it in class. She said, "Inviting them to try more difficult postures really makes them focus."

Summit Parent Organization

SPO Cookie Shine on Tuesday 12/20

The Summit Appreciation Committee is once again organizing the Annual Summit Cookie Shine! This Summit tradition is a time for Summit families to show their love to the teachers and staff with some sweet treats!

Families are encouraged to bring 1-2 dozen cookies or treats (homemade or store bought) on Monday 12/19 or Tuesday 12/20. The Committee will organize and decorate the newly redecorated Raven Cafe for the special occasion. Faculty and staff enjoy these special treats after classroom winter parties and take them home to share with their families. Questions? Contact parent Beth McGee at bethjmcgee@gmail.com.

Click here to view Cookie Shine PDF.

Winter Classroom Parties: Tuesday 12/20

Be sure to check your emails (and GroupMe) for more information from your Class Rep regarding the upcoming Winter Parties. All Summit parents are invited to attend Winter Parties in the classrooms.

Here's a list of SPO 22/23 Class Reps:

Early Learners: Sarah Fry & Dara Sumners
Kindergarten: Heather Calhoun
1st Grade: Elizabeth Avery
2nd Grade: Kelsey Jenkins
3rd Grade: Angela Tang
4th Grade: Shannon Russell
5th Grade: Angela Teters
6th Grade: Melissa Kimmons
7th Grade: Emily Buckmaster
8th Grade: Elizabeth Thompson

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