Raven Report: October 12, 2022 | |
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Fall Break Starts Tomorrow!
There will be no school Thursday, October 13th through Monday, October 17th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 18th.
We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, and we look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday!
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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
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Pre-Order 2022-2023 Yearbooks | |
Capture your school memories this year with The Summit Prep yearbook!
Create your TreeRing account to order your 2022-2023 yearbook. Custom page options available.
Offer Extended: Order now through October 31st to save 10%!
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Register for ISACS Parent Education Webinar | |
Join us on campus Monday, October 24th from 2:00-3:30pm for a special group viewing of the ISACS parent education webinar, Thrivers: What Really Helps Kids Find Happiness Today and Success Tomorrow.
Keep reading below to learn more!
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October 2022
13-14: NO SCHOOL - Fall Break, Office Hours 9am-3pm
17: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
17: Board of Trustees Meeting, 5pm
19: SPO Meeting, 9am
31-Nov 4: Día de Los Muertos Celebration
November 2022
1: Late Start at 9:30am
1: Admissions Open House, 5-7pm
2: Admissions Open House, 11am-1pm
4: Lower School - End of First Trimester
10: EARLY RELEASE at 1pm
11: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences
15: Official School Picture Retake Day
16: SPO Meeting, 9am
21-25: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
28: Board of Trustees Meeting, 5pm
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450 Stuffed Animals Donated to Child Advocacy Center
Thank you to all the families who donated to the Early Learners' stuffed animal drive last week! Thanks to your generosity, 450 stuffed animals were collected for children in need who are going through a difficult time and need the comforting support of a snuggly friend.
Mrs. Michaliszyn, one of our Early Learners teachers, says, "All of the Early Learners came to the common area and counted all of the stuffed animals together! What great counters they are! They screamed and applauded with pride when they realized that we collected more than last year!"
This is the third year The Summit has partnered with the Child Advocacy Center to collect stuffed animals. The leaders of this organization are overjoyed to use our donations while assisting and supporting local children. Our previous stuffed animal drive in 2021 helped to gather 398 cuddly friends for local children.
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ISACS Parent Education Webinar Viewing& Discussion On Campus 10/22
On Monday, October 24th, The Summit will be hosting a group viewing of the webinar Thrivers: What Really Helps Kids Find Happiness Today and Success Tomorrow beginning at 2:00 pm in the Music Room on campus.
This webinar, presented by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS), features Michele Borba, Educational Psychologist and Author.
All Summit families are invited to attend the viewing from 2:00-3:00 pm and stay for discussion until carline at 3:30 pm. Please let us know if you can attend! If you can’t make it but are interested in accessing the recording, you may indicate that in the RSVP form as well.
See below for a summary of Dr. Borba's presentation:
Data shows that today’s youth are the loneliest, most stressed, and risk-averse on record. Though well-educated, they are failing to launch in real life. So how can we teach them to be mentally strong and more successful?
Borba empowers both educators and parents to help kids thrive in today’s fast-paced, digital-driven, often uncertain world. Through her research, she found that the difference between those who struggle and those who succeed comes down to the personal traits that set Thrivers apart and set them up for happiness, as well as greater potential later in life. She offers practical, actionable ways to develop these Thrivers traits for kids and shows you how to teach your children to cope today, so they can flourish tomorrow in school and life.
These are lessons that will last a lifetime.
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You're Invited to The Summit's Fall Open House!
Invite your friends and family to learn more about the only fully accredited independent school in Springfield, MO!
Tuesday, November 1st 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 to ask questions, explore our classrooms, and meet our faculty and parents!
Wednesday, November 2nd from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Experience The Summit’s educational difference during a school day! Visit any time between 11:00 and 1:00 to ask questions, explore our classrooms, and meet our faculty and parents!
Learn more on our website at thesummitprep.org/openhouse.
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A Special Message from the Head of School:
Support The Raven Experience Fund 2022-2023
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We are excited to launch our annual campaign for The Raven Experience Fund this fall. As a nonprofit independent school, The Summit truly operates independently. This means we are not supported by federal tax dollars or religious affiliates. Rather, each year, our school relies on donor contributions to The Raven Experience Fund to provide critical support to our operating budget. With this support, we are able to create a unique educational experience driven by our mission and philosophy that is not bound by government mandates on teaching, textbooks, or test scores.
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 Experience Fund each year. 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 and teachers and to fulfill our school's mission to prepare learners for success by providing a progressive education with a challenging curriculum in a supportive environment.
Thanks to your outpouring of support last year, we have once again set the tenacious goal to raise $100,000 for The Raven Experience Fund and to reach 100% family participation in 2022-2023. Together, I know we can achieve it!
I am also pleased to introduce our new Development Officer, Shelly Drymon.
After a long search, we are excited to welcome Shelly to our Summit team and community! Shelly has spent 26 years in the nonprofit sector. Her experience includes 13 years of fund development with area nonprofits where she has raised millions of dollars for girl leadership programs, restorative justice programs, and for services for victims of violent crimes. Her work has shaped how Shelly lives her life: a positive before a negative, be kind, and leave the world a better place than you found it.
Please join me in welcoming Shelly and supporting The Summit, our students, and our faculty.
Make your donation to The Raven Experience Fund today!
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The Lower School Faculty Team deep in strategy during Trivia Night. | |
The Competition Heats Up During Trivia Night
Teams didn't take competition lightly on Trivia Night last week! Groups consisting of all ages gathered to support the 8th grade class trip and raised over $100! Congratulations go to the winning team, the En-cyclop-pedias! A big thank you to the Rapp Family and SPO for hosting this fun, fact-filled event!
| A special shout out to our 8th grade students who volunteered for the evening to raise money for their 8th grade class trip. They served food, cleaned up dishes, and even went around and took orders. They each demonstrated fantastic servant leadership skills! | |
Donuts with Almost Grownups! High School loves this sweet tradition, too! |
Smiles Bring Sunshine at Donuts with Grownups
Thank you to all of our parent volunteers who refused to let a little rain get in the way of this Summit tradition.
With some quick work, they were able to bring the celebration indoors for students and their families to enjoy a tasty treat together before classes begin on the last day before Fall Break.
Wishing everyone a fun and relaxing long weekend!
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SPO General Meeting on October 19th
All Summit parents/guardians are invited to the next Summit Parent Organization (SPO) meeting on Wednesday, October 19th at 9 am. The meeting will be held on campus, and all attendees are asked to sign in at the Front Desk.
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Fourth Grade Art Update from the Raven Art Studio
This year in art, fourth grade students are learning to:
- Explore and experiment with a wide variety of art media
- Respond to and create works of art that emphasize the elements of art as well as principles of design
- Begin to connect art-making to a larger, shared purpose that has existed throughout history
- Explore popular culture, art collections, and refine the design process
- Present their artwork, explain their artistic choices and interests, and provide feedback to others
Why is Art Important?
Participating in art activities helps children to gain the tools necessary for understanding human experience, adapting to and respecting others’ ways of working and thinking, developing creative problem-solving skills, and communicating thoughts and ideas in a variety of ways.
Check out the amazing papier-mache donut art the amazing 4th grade artists created for Donuts with Grownups this morning!
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Upper School Celebrates Cultures and Traditions
Both middle and high school Spanish classes are finishing up their first Culture Project of the year. Students are getting very excited to see their final presentations! Projects range from recipe books from all over the Spanish-speaking world to art tutorials on how to make traditional crafts from Central America.
In the meantime, students are studying Spanish through fun and engaging classroom experiences. This week, middle school students made their own puppets, gave them personalities and names, and introduced them to one another. Needless to say, the classroom was filled with laughter! In this way, students are building their vocabulary and grammar skills through real-life role-play situations.
The Spanish department is getting ready for its annual Día de los Muertos celebration, a traditional Mexican holiday that centers around families and friends remembering and celebrating the lives of their loved ones who have passed away. Students will learn about the history, traditions, and significance of this multi-day celebration that takes place at the beginning of November. Spanish classes are looking forward to this beautiful multi-day celebration!
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Student Council Elects 2022-2023 Officers
Student Council elections are complete, and the representatives have voted amongst themselves to decide leadership roles.
President - Violet B. (7th Grade)
Vice President - Whit G. (7th Grade)
Treasurer - Adesola. F. (9th Grade)
Secretary - Maya S. (6th Grade)
Social Chair - Anna S. (8th Grade)
Service Learning Chair - Kara B. (7th Grade)
Fundraising Chair - Samantha T. (7th Grade)
Student Council will once again be hosting an Upper School Snack Shack to fundraise for social events this year. They are also participating in Socktober throughout the month of October to collect socks for the unhoused community of Springfield. They hosted a uniform buyout day to support Socktober on October 6th and raised $200!
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Check Out New After School Athletics & Activities Coming October 18th!
The Summit is so excited to share our next round of athletics and activities with you! With options including Dungeons and Dragons, archery, and table tennis, we hope your student(s) will find something they're excited to participate in!
Note that all athletics and activities take place from 3:30-4:30pm on their designated day. Students may sign up for as many or as few clubs as they're able to fit into their schedule. Check out the link below to review new club offerings, dates, and registration fees.
For questions, please contact the Front Desk or Dr. Aaron Jones.
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Cross Country Team Races To the Finish Line
The Summit/NCA Cross Country team has their last meet of the season tomorrow in Clever.
Reflecting on the team's growth this year, Coach Emma Souza says:
"When we started the season, our goal for the runners was for them to finish a race. They exceeded above and beyond our expectations!
Kara B. is now able to run almost 3 miles without stopping. Violet B. was one of our top finishers, even earning a medal in a race, and Henry S. pushed through a lot of tough practices and continues to be our fastest runner.
We finished out our season with a very special visit from 2020 Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Courtney Frerichs, who is originally from Nixa. She was inspiring to the whole team, and we are already so excited to have everyone back for cross country next year! Thanks to all for a great season. We are so proud of our Cross Country Ravens!"
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RaiseRight (Formerly ShopWithScrip)
Every weekend in October are BONUS DAYS for RaiseRight! On Fridays-Sundays for the next four weeks, you can earn bonus rebates but the rebates change every weekend. Buy the gift cards you love when you see the bonus rebates, the extra savings may not be around if you wait.
The next physical gift card order will be placed Monday, October 31st.
Email Tara Anderson-Arft, Summit Parent and RaiseRight Coordinator, to learn more about RaiseRight and what earned rebates can do for you!
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Don't miss out on the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale happening now! Check out some early bird savings before holiday sales ramp up next month.
Order from AmazonSmile today (10/12)!
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!
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