Raven Report: January 10, 2024 | |
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A heartfelt thank you to an amazing anonymous donor for the incredible surprise awaiting our students as they returned from winter break! Thanks to their generous support, we were able to purchase brand new picnic tables for our school's Big Backyard.
These picnic tables will not only provide a cozy spot for lunch and study sessions but will also foster a sense of community and connection among our students and our families when we gather together in our beautiful backyard! Your generosity has truly made a positive impact on our school environment, creating a welcoming space for learning and socializing. We are immensely grateful for your support in enhancing the student experience.
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The Summit's hot lunch is available through Dining by Design at $6.00 per lunch. Lunch menus and pre-order forms are updated monthly and available online through the FACTS Family Portal.
Pre-orders will be due ten days in advance of the week being reserved.
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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January 2024
15: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Offices Closed
16: Board of Trustees meeting, 5-6 pm
18: $2 Uniform Buy Out
25: State of The Summit presentation, 6-7 pm
31: Volunteer Training, 8:45-9:15 am
February 2024
12-16: Teacher Appreciation Week, More Details Next Week!
14: Late Start, 9:30 am
14: $2 Uniform Buy Out
15: Lower School Dance & Upper School Mixer
16: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
17: KY3 Women's Show at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 8 am-4 pm
19: NO SCHOOL - Presidents’ Day, Offices Closed
20: Board of Trustees meeting, 5-6 pm
23: Summit Annual Gala at The Barley House at Moon Town Crossing
28: Volunteer Training, 8:45-9:15 am
29: EARLY RELEASE at 1 pm
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Tickets on Sale Now for the Boots 'n Bling Gala
Howdy, Partners! Get ready to dust off your cowboy boots and break out your best statement sparkle… because we've got a bold and brassy new gala theme this year – the Boots 'n Bling Annual Gala for The Summit Preparatory School! Save the date for an unforgettable night of western glamour, all in support of our school.
Date: Friday, February 23, 2024
Time: Doors open at 7:00 p.m. (VIP Hour begins at 6:00 p.m.)
Location: The Barley House at Moon Town Crossing
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Saddle up for an unforgettable night, celebrating the Wild West with rhinestones and cowboy hats. DJ Will will keep the dance floor alive with a mix of country tunes and other hits. Indulge in award-winning BBQ and an open bar featuring beer, wine, and soft drinks (cash bar for liquor). Explore a diverse silent auction with getaways and exclusive experiences, while the live auction offers electrifying items, including a dinner with MasterChef contestants.
All proceeds directly support The Summit, ensuring continued success for our school. Invite friends to join this impactful event, discovering more about the school and fostering community strength.
Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable night by clicking the link below! If you can't make it in person, you can still join in the excitement by bidding online through Qtego, a user-friendly mobile bidding platform.
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Want to spread the joy? Consider sponsoring a teacher ticket, ensuring all our incredible educators and their guests revel in a memorable night on the town! Don't miss the chance to be part of the glamour and support our school community—act now for a night of entertainment and goodwill! | |
NAWIC Annual Block Kids Contest on January 20th
Join NAWIC Southwest Missouri Chapter #366 for the Annual Block Kids Contest on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM. This free event invites students in Grades K-6 to showcase their creativity with interlocking building blocks (Lego type). The contest aims to foster awareness of diverse opportunities within the construction industry, inspiring the next generation of builders and innovators. Don't miss this exciting chance for young minds to explore their architectural talents! The contest will be located at the Missouri Job Center at 2900 E. Sunshine, Springfield, Missouri.
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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 Mrs. Shelly Pollard, Fourth Grade Faculty!
"Mrs. Pollard is a wonderful teacher because she includes everyone. She helps get everyone involved even if they are quiet or more reserved. She is really cheerful too. And, she is FULL of surprises! She is a great teacher."
- Newton S., Fourth Grade
"Mrs. Pollard is an amazing educator. She embodies progressive teaching methods such as teaching through student-centered and project-based approaches and is always looking for ways to engage and support her students. Mrs. Pollard has a deep content knowledge and sets high expectations for her students, believing in their ability to meet and exceed their goals."
- Mrs. Bradley, Lower School Director
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Early Learners Set New Year's Resolutions
Early Learners have been learning about the tradition of New Year's resolutions. Students learned what the word resolution means (something we might want to improve, do better, a goal). Together, they had a good discussion and were able to clearly communicate what they would like their New Year's resolution to be. Here are a few of the resolutions Early Learners would like to accomplish:
- “Clean my room!”
- “Play with my brother!”
- “Play games with my mom!”
- “Clean the windows!”
- “Clean the house!”
- “Help people get out of the pool!” (Mrs. M predicts a career as a lifeguard!)
- “Play with Addison!”
- “Help my friends!”
- “Clean my bedroom!”
- “Put my toys away!”
- “Help people!”
- “Clean my play room!”
- “Make my bed!”
- “Help mommy with housework!”
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Cooperative Learning in Second Grade | |
Cooperative learning strategies play a pivotal role in education by fostering collaborative environments where students actively engage with peers, encouraging critical thinking, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives. Second grade students use a great deal of cooperative learning strategies in their classroom. Mrs. Collins says, "I am a huge advocate for using cooperative learning activities. These strategies create opportunities for students to cooperate with each other, share responsibilities, solve problems, and control conflict."
One of Mrs. Collins' favorite structures is Rally Coach. To use this strategy, students team up into partners. One partner solves a question while the other takes on the role of “teacher”. As they are working, they “talk out” their thinking and the other partner offers support when necessary. When one problem is finished, they switch roles and repeat the process until all problems are solved.
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This structure puts the students’ in the role of teacher, and they really take ownership of helping their partner to be successful. Also, both students are held accountable for their input. Regrouping is the perfect skill to use with this structure. Together, students supported one another and celebrated one another’s successes!
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Middle School's Poetic Journey Begins... Destination: LAD Fair | |
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In Language Arts class, middle school is ringing in the new year with a study of poetry. Students began with learning the names of different types of stanzas of poetry. Now, they are learning different literary terms and devices as they relate to the construction of poetry. After mastering this foundational poetic understanding, students will then analyze some examples of famous poetry so that they can practice finding what they’ve learned within different poetic styles. Mr. Alexander says, "Poetry can be intimidating for young writers, so it is my hope that by giving them the building blocks of poetry, they will be more apt to trust what they know when the time comes to write their own."
Students will use their newfound knowledge to create their own poetry and other forms of creative writing in this year's LAD Fair, hosted by Missouri State's Language Arts Department in the spring. Schools across Southwest Missouri submit student work, ranging from short stories and poems to book reports and autobiographies, for grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. Last year, Summit students brought home over 144 ribbons for their LAD Fair submissions!
Bonus! Impress your colleagues with your new word of the day on Mr. Alexander's whiteboard...
Synesthesia (noun): a condition in which someone experiences things through their senses in an unusual way, such as experiencing a color as a sound, or a number as a position in space.
A person with synesthesia may see, for example, the number 2 as a green number and the number 5 as a red number.
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Summit Parent Organization | |
Next SPO Meeting on Wednesday, January 17th | |
The next SPO meeting will be held next Wednesday, January 17th at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Room. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend these monthly meetings of The Summit Parent Organization. Please sign in at the front desk when you arrive.
Questions? Please contact Roz Madden, SPO Coordinator.
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Thank You to Our Raven Partners
The Summit Preparatory School extends heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed 2023-2024 Raven Partners, donors whose generous contributions of $5000 or more have a transformative impact on independent education in the Ozarks. Your unwavering support propels us toward excellence!
Join this distinguished group in shaping the future; become a Raven Partner and make a lasting difference in the everyday lives of our students. Thank you for championing our shared commitment to educational excellence and supporting the operational success of our school.
If you or your business is interested in being a Raven Partner, please contact Amy Maas, Development Officer.
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Introducing the Founders Club
Join us in welcoming the inaugural members of our Founders Club, donors contributing $2005 to honor our school's founding year! By joining, individuals become integral to shaping a legacy of excellence. Embrace the opportunity to secure your place in history and to support our school's ongoing success.
The Beall Family
R. Joe Bruce and Lori Lynn Bruce
The Isley Family
The Jaoudeh Family
The Tang Family
The Walker Family
Anonymous Donor:
Supporting Technology
If you or your business is interested in being a Founders Club member, 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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