Raven Report: March 6, 2024

We are celebrating Spirit Week, embracing the theme "Our Best Era Yet!" From throwback fashion to iconic music, students and staff are uniting in a celebration of the past, present, and future. Spirit Week isn't just about dressing up; it's a vibrant showcase of our shared history and the bright potential that lies ahead, making it truly our best era yet!

The Raven Report will resume on March 20, 2024.

Happy Spring Break!

March 2024

4-8: Spirit Week

8: Culture Day & Family Fiesta 12-1 pm

11-15: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

18: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day

19: Board of Trustees meeting, 5-6 pm

20: SPO Meeting, 9 am

27: Uniform Buy Out Day

27: Volunteer Training, 8:45-9:15am

April 2024

2: Spring School Pictures, Free Dress Day

8: NO SCHOOL, Total Solar Eclipse

15: Board of Trustees meeting, 5-6 pm

17: SPO Meeting, 9 am

19-22: NO SCHOOL - Home Stretch Holiday, Offices Closed

24: Volunteer Training, 8:45-9:15am

30: Grandfriends Day & EARLY RELEASE at 11:30 am

30: Summit Spring Concert

Join Us for Family Fiesta This Friday, March 8th

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and join us for an All School Picnic in the Big Backyard from 12 - 1pm! If there is inclement weather that day, we’ll have our picnic inside. This is Pizza Friday, so if you would like to order hot lunch for parents and visitors, be sure to contact Ms. Sherri at the Front Desk by Wednesday, March 6th to place your pizza order! We can't wait to celebrate with you!

For pizza orders, please contact Ms. Sherri, Receptionist.

Spare Change? Put Those Coins to Action in The Great War, Coin War!

There is still time to participate in the Spirit Week Challenge: The Great War, Coin War! As of the time of this Raven Report's publication, the totals stand at:

• Early Learners: +296
• K/1st/2nd: +1090
• 3rd/4th/5th: +1991
• Middle School: -1281
• High School: -24

+ Pennies & Bills = POSITIVE points

- Silver Coins = NEGATIVE points

The CLASS SECTION with the most positive points wins a special lunch with Dr. Heet! Last day to contribute is this Friday, March 8th after the Family Fiesta ends at 1:00 pm! Jars located in the lobby!

Unlock Adventure with After School Activities

We've already got an exciting lineup of fun and enriching activities ready to go when students return from Spring Break! Elevate your child's experience with engaging programs like book club, chess club, ballet, D&D adventures, and fun with fiber arts.

New! We are partnering with 37 North Expeditions to bring some amazing outdoor education opportunities to our after school programs this spring. Use the link below to learn more!

Don't miss out—sign up now to ensure your family's spot in these incredible opportunities! Clubs begin on Monday, March 25th and will run for six weeks. Check out the sign up below for more details.

The last day to sign up for clubs is Friday, March 22, 2024.

Please contact Dr. Aaron Jones, Athletic Director, with questions.

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. Jeannine Dalton, Lower School Art Faculty!

"Mrs. Dalton brings much experience and content knowledge to our students. She strives to facilitate student artistic growth and encourages students to explore a variety of skills and materials, encouraging creative personal expression."

- Mrs. Marissa Bradley, Lower School Director

"She is the nicest person ever and so sweet. It's almost like she's part of my family. She helps us with what we're doing in art and gives us step-by-step instructions. She tells us it's okay if we mess up."

- Elise E. & Mary R., 4th Grade

Kindergarten Studies the Whimsical Wonderland of Dr. Seuss

Kindergarten students are continuing their Author Studies by exploring two timeless books by Dr. Seuss – Hop on Pop and The Cat in the Hat. These books are full of colorful illustrations, silly phrases, and rhyming words. After reading them together, students engaged in a fun and creative activity where they had to write rhyming words on their own hats. This craft turned out great and provided an excellent opportunity for practicing rhyming words.

After finishing their hats, the students learned more about Dr. Seuss and how the author and illustrator of these famous books started his career, where he lived, and what he enjoyed doing in his free time. The Kindergarteners were thrilled to gain new insights about Dr. Seuss, as most of them were already familiar with his work! Next, Kindergarteners will be exploring another Dr. Seuss classic, The Lorax, and discussing its story elements, as well as cause and effect.

Thank you to everyone who came out to join us at the 13th Annual Seuss Science Day, hosted by Ozarks Public Television and the Pat Jones YMCA, on Saturday, March 2nd! This fun and free family event is always a blast with many wonderful, hands-on STEM activities from organizations all across the Ozarks. This year, The Summit's booth was hopping with a variety of marble run building opportunities, including a large collaborative marble run on the wall! Save the date for Saturday, March 1, 2025 and come see us again!

Middle School Takes Learning to the Great Outdoors

In history class, middle school students are wrapping up their collaborative research projects with engaging and informative group presentations! Our students have showcased exceptional teamwork and cooperation through collaborative meetings to define objectives, ensure clear organization, practice communication skills, and evenly distribute everyone’s roles and responsibilities.

Embracing the great outdoors and this magnificent springtime weather, they took their research sessions to the Big Backyard multiple times! Mrs. Smith says, “We’re so grateful for the WiFi out there and the ability to work from different locations at The Summit.” With expanded WiFi that encompass all 4.5 acres of green space, our Big Backyard is a stunning backdrop to extend learning beyond the walls of the classroom!

Next SPO Meeting on Wednesday, March 20th

The next SPO meeting will be held the week after Spring Break on Wednesday, March 20th 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.

Calling for SPO Coordinator Nominations

It's never too early to learn more about volunteer opportunities with The Summit Parent Organization (SPO). For the 2024-2025 school year, SPO will be electing an SPO Coordinator to serve with Class Reps and an Admin Liaison.

If you would like to nominate someone (or yourself) for one of these roles, please fill out the Nomination Form. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 29, 2024. Voting will be held at the SPO meeting on April 17, 2024.

Click here to view a complete description of the SPO Coordinator, Class Reps, and Admin Liaison roles and to make a nomination.

Questions should be directed to Roz Madden, SPO Coordinator, or to Amy Maas, Admin Liaison.