Raven Report: August 18, 2021 |
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A big thank you to The Summit Parent Organization for organizing the funding and purchase of our new mascot!
Stay tuned for more details on naming this spectacular Raven...
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Welcome Back to the First Day of School! |
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'Twas the night before school and all through the house.
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The backpacks were hung by the front door with care.
In hopes that the morning soon would be there.
The children were restlessly sleeping in bed.
While parents, a million things rushed in their head.
Once all were asleep, happy school dreams arose.
With visions of friends, teachers, fun, and clean clothes.
For in just a few hours, the new day would come,
And all would awake to the bright morning sun.
Kids would put on fresh clothes, new shoes and a smile
And fidget and fumble with nerves for awhile.
Then bravely stand up with a smile and say
"I'm ready to do this! Let's get on our way!"
Parents would take a few pictures and wipe a small tear
For the long awaited first day of school was now here!
Happy first day to all...and to all a GREAT day!
Adapted from a Poem By: Beckie Black
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Last Day to Order Spirit Wear! |
Our new spirit wear store is LIVE!
Orders may be placed through MIDNIGHT TONIGHT, Wednesday, August 18th. Items will be delivered to The Summit and available for pick up in early September.
This year's spirit wear was inspired by two
student-submitted designs.
Congratulations, Solace S. (4th) and Gracelyn R. (7th)!
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Lunch pricing for the 2021-2022 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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Read Our COVID-19 Response Policy Updates |
Please review our updated COVID-19 response policies linked below. Information on future updates will be shared with families as the situation continues to evolve in the Springfield community.
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August 2021
18: First Day of School
18: Boo-Hoo/Woo-Hoo Coffee, 8:45-9:30am
20: Back to School Bash, 3-4pm
23: Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30pm
26: SPO meeting, 9am
26: Volunteer Training, 10am
September 2021
6: NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)
7: SPO Read-a-Thon begins
15: Late Start at 9:30am
20: Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30pm
23: $2 Uniform Buyout Day
23: SPO meeting, 9am
24: NO SCHOOL (Teacher Work Day)
27: School Picture Day
27-10/1: Scholastic Book Fair
29: Parent Education with Dr. Brandi Klepper, 6:30-7:30pm
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Back to School Bash This Friday, August 20th |
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This Friday is our Back to School Bash in the Big Backyard! Students will dismiss from class early at 3pm and head outside for ice cream and fun.
Parents are welcome to join their students outside from 3-4pm. All parents must check out with their classroom teacher before leaving the backyard. There will be no afternoon carline.
There will be an ice cream truck and a soda shoppe in the backyard, so please bring cash if you would like to purchase a treat.
In the event of inclement weather, the Backyard Bash will be postponed by one week. A text and email alert will be sent out if postponement is necessary.
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The Summit invites you to join us on Thursday, September 29th from 6:30-7:30pm for an educational presentation by Dr. Brandi L. Klepper, clinical psychologist.
Dr. Klepper will focus her presentation on adolescent brain development and supportive resources for parents of children about to enter adolescence and middle school.
The presentation will be hosted on campus, and a Zoom option will be available. More information on attending virtually will be shared with families closer to the event date.
To RSVP for this event, please use the Sign Up Genius link below.
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Dr. Brandi L. Klepper is a Missouri licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in children, adolescents and adults who are gifted, talented and/or high achieving. She has had a private psychology practice specializing in gifted and talented individuals since 2002. |
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Faculty and staff learned more about Inner Explorer in their back to school professional development session on mindfulness, August 2021. |
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Mindfulness with Inner Explorer |
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This year, all Summit classrooms will have access to a new program called Inner Explorer. The program is aimed at enhancing social-emotional learning and helping students develop focus, self-awareness, self-control, and resilience, all critical skills for success in school. In addition to these benefits, several studies have demonstrated students’ improved academic performance, behavioral aptitude, and well-being as a result of this training. Sessions consist of a 7-10 minute audio exercise. They focus on breathing and relaxation as well as awareness of senses, thoughts, emotions, choices, and connection to others. This fosters improved focus, compassion, gratitude, and self-regulation as key elements in students' growth.
First Grade Teacher, Ms. Lanae Ursino, is excited to start using the program in her classroom. She says, "First grade students are looking forward to a great year of growth, including increased emphasis on mental health and social-emotional learning. Students will continue their practice of weekly yoga as well as adding new social-emotional learning activities. As part of this, students will begin engaging in daily mindfulness activities from Inner Explorer. First grade will work as a class to build these valuable personal skills as they focus on the whole child. It's going to be a great year!"
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Athletics Welcome from Coach Leighninger |
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Hola! The Summit will be offering some brand new athletic and extracurricular programs for students this year. Check out the sign up links below, and register today!
Esports will be led by Trevor Long, who is the assistant coach for Drury's Esports Team. This program will be available for all Upper School (6th-12th) students.
Speech and Debate will also be offered for Upper School students and coached by former Summit student Oliver Grace.
Running Club will be available for 2nd through 6th graders, led by Summit parents Angela Tang and Angela Teters. Angela Teters will also be leading Tennis Club for 3rd grade through high school.
Mrs. Emma Smith (Upper School History) will be heading up the Archery Club for students from 4th grade through high school.
Most of these clubs and teams are scheduled on different days so that students can participate in multiple activities.
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Teachers were welcomed this week by a colorful array of beautiful new school supplies provided by The Summit Parent Organization's Teacher Appreciation Committee.
Emma Smith, Upper School History, is grateful for SPO's steadfast support for Summit faculty and staff. She says, "Teachers were so excited and grateful for the SPO teacher supply grab. Every possible school supply (plus chocolate!) was available for teachers to enhance their classrooms, and it was a fantastic way to start a day filled with before school conferences. Many thanks to those thoughtful people who made it happen!"
If you are interested in learning more about The Summit Parent Organization and all the incredible community events and teacher appreciation opportunities throughout the school year, all parents are invited to attend the SPO meeting on Thursday, August 26th at 9:00 am on The Summit campus. There will be a Volunteer Training session directly following the meeting at 10am.
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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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Mabel's Labels are great, adhesive labels for everything: uniform shirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, pencil cases, laptops, etc. They stick and won't come off in the wash! |
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