Raven Report: August 4, 2021 |
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Back on Campus: 2020 Alumni Reunion |
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Members of the class of 2020 met for a class reunion on campus this summer. The group included both Summit graduates and other alumni.
The event was organized and hosted by Summit graduates Evan Mason and McKenzie Blakey. Evan is studying neuroscience at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and McKenzie is pursuing a degree in Christian Leadership at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Our new spirit wear store is LIVE!
Orders may be placed through the first day of school, 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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Sign Up for Back to School Conferences |
Be sure to check your email for a Sign Up Genius link from your classroom teacher to sign up for Back to School Parent-Teacher Conferences, your school supply list, and important classroom information!
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COVID-19 Response Policy Updates |
The Summit will be publishing its COVID-19 Response Policies update on Monday, August 9th.
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August 2021
12-13: 6th Grade Parent-Teacher Conferences
13: Meet Your Teacher, 2-3pm
16-17: Parent-Teacher Conferences
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
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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Volunteer Training on Tuesday, August 10th |
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Call all Summit families and friends!
The Summit will be hosting the final volunteer training session before school begins on:
Volunteer trainings cover all the important information needed to volunteer as a class celebration assistant, chaperone, or driver for school fields trips and events. To register to attend volunteer training, please use this Sign Up Form.
Volunteers should bring their driver's license, most recent proof of insurance, and picture of license plate to show up-to-date registration on the day of volunteer training. Volunteers are responsible for the cost of running a background check ($15.25 that will be charged to your family account).
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Parent Education with
Dr. Brandi L. Klepper
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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, 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.
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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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The tree deck is ready for outdoor learning adventures, the sidewalk has a colorful cascade of fresh paint, and classrooms are coming together... the first day of school is almost here! |
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Welcome to Our New Faculty! |
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Ms. Emilie Dodge
Third Grade
Emilie Dodge is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. After graduating, she became a middle school science teacher. She has also taught as a virtual elementary teacher with the Launch program.
Emilie loves to paint, go on adventures with her young daughter, and teach ballet. With over 20 years of experience in ballet, she was able to start an elementary/middle school dance team at her previous school.
Fluent in Spanish, she has had the privilege of helping and teaching in orphanages in Guatemala and Venezuela.
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Ms. Rachel Johnson
Upper School Art
Rachel Johnson has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and Studio Art from Missouri State University and a Master of Arts in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University.
She has worked in art museums and art nonprofits for the past 8 years. She is passionate about helping build community, confidence, and curiosity through experiencing the arts. She encourages success in not only building technical art skills, but making connections between art and broader subjects - such as history, architecture, health, and communication.
Outside of teaching, Rachel spends time at home with her two cats, Winslow and Breadstick, and her dog, DB Cooper (who has not told her where the money is, yet.)
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Now Hiring Fun Zone Coordinators & Substitutes |
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The Summit is now hiring After Care (Fun Zone) Coordinators & Substitute Teachers for the 2021-2022 school year! Interested candidates should contact the school at (417) 869-8077 or info@thesummitprep.org.
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Lands' End Sale & Dress Code Policy |
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Be sure to stock up on new uniforms during Lands' Ends 20% Off Sale, now through August 27th.
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Athletics Update from Coach Leighninger |
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Upper School Families: Did you receive the Fall Summit Athletics and Extracurriculars email from our Athletic Director, Sarah Leighninger? Click here to read the full email.
Junior High Fall Sports & Activities
- Boys & Girls Cross Country
- Boys Soccer
- Boys & Girls Esports
- Boys & Girls Archery
High School Fall Sports & Activities
- Boys & Girls Cross Country
- Girls Golf
- Boys & Girls Esports
- Boys & Girls Archery
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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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