Raven Report: September 6, 2023 | |
Check out this great picture taken by Summit first grade teacher, Ms. Ursino! Do you have newsworthy images to share with our community? Email them to Amy Maas, amaas@thesummitprep.org, for your chance to be featured on our social media and the weekly Raven Report! | |
9:30 am Late Start Next Wednesday 9/13 | |
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Next week on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 will be our first 9:30 a.m. late start day of the school year.
Morning Fun Zone will still be available from 7:30-8:30 am, and will be extended from 8:30-9:15 a.m. There is no charge for Fun Zone.
Students will head to their classrooms at 9:15 am. Classes will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.
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You're Invited to Celebrate The Schneider Foundation on Tuesday 9/19 at 9:30 am | |
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We invite our Summit community to join us in the Big Backyard on Tuesday, September 19th from 9:30-10:30 am as we recognize and celebrate The Schneider Foundation. The Schneider Foundation has been a major donor to The Summit for many years. Their financial support provides the funding for our robust financial aid program, but has also been instrumental in the school's move and purchase of our current campus at 202 East Walnut Lawn.
Please join us as we celebrate and say "Thank You!" on Tuesday 9/19 from 9:30-10:30 am. This will be a brief presentation, including a vocal performance by 4th and 5th graders, followed by a light reception. All Summit families are invited to attend.
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Summit's hot lunch is available through Infused Catering 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
If you need assistance accessing your Family Portal account, please contact the Front Desk.
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Fall Mum Vouchers for Sale | |
Looking for some fall decor? Then look no further! The Summit is selling vouchers for Fall Mums from Wheeler Gardens! All proceeds benefit The Summit Upper School, and vouchers will be ready for pick up (to redeem at one of the two Wheeler Gardens locations - Springfield or Ozark).
Use the link below to purchase your vouchers today and support our Upper School.
Vouchers are redeemable now through October 10th for either one (1) two gallon jumbo mum OR one (1) 6" hardy mum.
Anyone is welcome to purchase vouchers, so be sure to share with your friends and family.
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Order 2023-2024 Summit Yearbooks | |
It's never too early to order your 2023-2024 Summit Yearbook! Don't miss out on this year's memories! Use the link below receive a 10% discount if you purchase before September 30th.
www.treering.com/validate
School passcode: 1014120028714957
You'll still have plenty of time to complete your two custom pages in your student's yearbook. Custom pages are due by April 30, 2024.
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The Summit's 2023-2024 School Calendar has been updated with all school activities and events, including uniform buyout days, school picture days, board meetings, etc. | |
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September 2023
8: Summit Night with the Springfield Cardinals, 7:05 pm
13: Late Start at 9:30 am
18: Board of Trustees Meeting, 5pm
19: Summit Dine-Out at Wendy's on South Campbell Ave
20: SPO Meeting, 9am
21: $2 Uniform Buy Out Day
22: No School, Teacher Work Day
25-29: Scholastic Book Fair
October 2023
3: Virtual Parents Series, "Voice Lessons for Parents & Caregivers: What to Say, When to Say It & How to Listen," 3:45-5:00 pm
3: Panera Dine Out, 4-8pm
9: Official School Pictures
10: $2 Uniform Buy Out
11: Ravens Reach Out Day at Watershed
12-13: No School, Fall Break
16: No School, Teacher Work Day
18: SPO Meeting, 9am
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
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All Day Wendy's Dine Out on Tuesday 9/19
Make plans to enjoy all your meals at Wendy's (3558 S. Campbell Ave in Springfield, MO) for The Summit's fundraiser on Tuesday, September 19th ALL DAY LONG, from 6:30 am - 11:00 pm. You read that right, from breakfast through your late night snack!
We're raising money to support The Summit Preparatory School! All you have to do is show up at Wendy's on South Campbell in Springfield, Missouri anytime on Tuesday, September 19th, show them the flyer (click here), order all the delicious food (from a Maple Bacon Chicken Croissant to Dave's Double to a Frosty and everything in between), and The Summit will receive 30% of all proceeds from that entire day!
Click here to RSVP to the Facebook event and invite your friends.
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Save the Date: Parent Education Series on Tuesday 10/3
Mark your calendars and make plans to attend our first ISACS (Independent School Association of the Central States) Parent Series "Voice Lessons for Parents & Caregivers: What to Say, When to Say It & How to Listen" on Tuesday, October 3 from 3:45-5:00 pm. Students can head to Fun Zone while parents watch a virtual presentation by Clinical Psychologist and Author, Wendy Mogul. There will be a brief Q&A with Summit admin following the presentation for families to converse and discuss.
And we've got dinner plans covered too! Swing by Panera on South Campbell afterward (anytime between 4:00-8:00pm) to support The Summit at our Panera Dine Out.
More details coming soon.
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Cub Scout Information Meeting: Thursday 9/7 at 6:00 pm at Phelps Grove Park
Get hooked on Scouting and join Cub Scout Pack 11. Cub Scouts is for boys and girls in grade K-5. An informational meeting, led by Summit Dad Ian McGee, is being held tomorrow, Thursday 9/7, at 6:00 pm at Phelps Grove Park. Use the link below or click here to view the flyer for more information.
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Cross Country PRs at First Meet of the Season
On Saturday, September 2nd, The Summit Ravens competed at the first cross country meet of the season in Bolivar. Violet B., eighth grader, finished with her personal best mile time of 9:04. Miles P., sixth grader, medaled with a 17th place overall finish in the Middle School Boys Race. Miles was the first 6th grader to finish, and made his personal best mile time of 5:41.
Cheer on the Cross Country Ravens at the Lebanon Invitational on Saturday, September 9th.
Upcoming Cross Country Meets:
- Thursday 9/7 - Rogersville JV Meet, 4:00 pm
- Thursday 9/14 - Willard Highline Invite, 10:55 am
- Monday 9/18 - Reeds Spring Middle School Invite, 4:30 pm
- Thursday 9/21 - Nixa at Inman Intermediate, 4:30 pm
- Tuesday 9/26 - Republic Invitational, 5:20 pm
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Folklore from Around the World with Fifth Grade
In reading so far this year, the fifth graders have been reading folktales from around the world. They have been using them to introduce and reinforce literary vocabulary and features that they will use throughout the school year when discussing fiction. This week, the fifth graders began working on a chart comparing origin, setting, conflict type, and moral of several stories they have read. Next week, they will use other organizers, like venn diagrams, to compare and contrast stories.
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High School History Class and the Gilded Age
High school students in American History II have completed their first unit of study on the Gilded Age: Capital and Labor. The timing was perfect for the three-day weekend and a celebration of efforts and progress that took place in that time. This week, they’re looking at the Gilded Age through the lens of the American West. Students are reading sources from Chief Joseph, Grover Cleveland, Frederick Jackson Turner, and William T. Hornaday in preparation for class.
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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. Emma Smith, Upper School History Faculty!
"Mrs. Smith is always supportive and willing to talk about anything whether it relates to school or not."- Emma D.
"Mrs. Smith embodies the true spirit of a Summit Educator. She creates excellent and engaging lessons for her students. She supports the community above and beyond the classroom and truly takes time to get to know each student. She happily supports successes but also is a steady voice when challenges arise. Her love and passion for history, learning, and children shine through in all she does to support our learning community. " Dr. Bonebrake
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With the start of the new school year, we also kick off The Raven Experience Fund. This annual campaign is the core of The Summit’s fundraising efforts and makes up the difference between what tuition covers and the cost of running the school. These gifts will help us continue to provide an exceptional education for our students today and in the future.
Your support will help us:
- Attract and retain the most talented faculty
- Provide optimum resources to support best practices in student learning
- Maintain an attractive, welcoming, and safe learning environment
- Enhance art, music, physical education, yoga, Spanish language, STEM, and athletic programs.
Last year 65% of donations to the Raven Experience Fund were $100 or less! Whether it's $10 or $1,000, your donation becomes a part of many other donations. Before you know it, you've helped us meet our $109,000 goal!
The only gift too small is the one not made at all.
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Appreciation Committee: Bagels on the First of September for Employees
Thank you to the Summit Appreciation Committee and Upper School families for providing bagels and treats for Summit employees on Friday, September 1st. It was a great way to start the month and kick off the long weekend!
Want to get involved in the Appreciation Committee? Contact Amanda Wheeler-Johnson to see how you, or your business, can show our Summit employees appreciation throughout the year!
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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 events throughout the year, and in order to make these events happen, we need your help! Use the link below to volunteer at The Summit this year! Questions? Contact Amy Maas. | | | |
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Walmart: Spark Good
Walmart recently launched Walmart Spark Good Round Up where customers can round up their purchases to the nearest
dollar and donate the change to their favorite charity. We would love for you to choose us as your charity to receive these donations every time you shop on Walmart.com. Go here to learn more.
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