Raven Report: February 28, 2024

Thank you to Coach Law and Devin with the Drury Ice Hockey team for stopping by The Summit Prep this morning to read to our youngest learners! Drury's athletes are not just skilled on the ice but also committed to community engagement, sharing stories and serving as inspiring role models for our students.

Don't miss the chance to support them at Friday night's game! Reserve your tickets now using the link below!

February 2024

29: EARLY RELEASE at 1 pm

March 2024

1: NO SCHOOL - Student Led Conferences

2: Seuss Science Day, 9am-1pm at Pat Jones YMCA

4-8: Spirit Week

8: Culture Day, Summit Family Fiesta

11-15: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

18: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day

19: Board of Trustees meeting, 5-6 pm

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

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 at Pat Jones YMCA for Seuss Science Day

Stop by The Summit's booth at the 13th Annual Seuss Science Day, hosted by Ozarks Public Television and the Ozarks Regional YMCA. We will have a Yertle the Turtle-inspired hands-on STEM activity building marble runs all the way to the moon, Mr. Powers will be dazzling with some spectacular science stage demonstrations, and Mrs. Bryant will be inspiring imaginations with a special storytime of a Seuss classic.

Come out and join us on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Pat Jones YMCA on Republic Road from 9am - 1pm! This event is free to attend, and this year is packed with extra special celebrations for Dr. Seuss' 120th birthday!

All School Art Exhibition at Springfield Art Museum

This weekend is the opening for the All School Exhibition at the Springfield Art Museum! We have several students showcased in the exhibition again this year, and we welcome all of our community members to visit the Springfield Art Museum to view their exquisite work!

• Exhibit Dates: March 2, 2024 - April 21, 2024
• Middle & High School Student Showcase: Friday, March 1, 2024, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
• Elementary School Student Showcases:
• Grades K - 2: Saturday, March 2, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM 
• Grades 3 - 5: Saturday, March 2, 2024, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Summit Students Showcased

Are You Ready for It... Spirit Week is Next Week!

Summit Spirit Week is coming up next week, March 4-8. We are celebrating The Summit Eras Tour, and we’re entering our Best Era ever!

Here’s the week’s lineup of special dress themes:

• Monday - Folklore/Evermore (dress in flannel or woodsy)
• Tuesday - 1989 (dress like the 80s)
• Wednesday - Look What You Made Me Do (students dress like teachers and teachers dress like students)
• Thursday - Shake It Off (pajamas)
• Friday - Karma Takes All My Friends to The Summit (Summit blue and gold day)

Our exclusive Summit Eras spirit wear shirt has arrived and will be sent home with your student today. Students may wear this shirt any time during Spirit Week!

Don't forget to bring your coins for “The Great War" Coin War happening during Spirit Week! The grade sections are competing against each other (Early Learners vs. K/1st/2nd vs. 3rd/4th/5th vs. Middle School vs. High School). Each grade section will have a jar in the lobby to collect coins. All pennies and paper bills count as POSITIVE POINTS. All silver coins count as NEGATIVE points. Hint hint: You can put coins/dollars in other grade section jars... The grade section that has the most positive points at the end of the week wins a special lunch and recess with Dr. Heet!

Friday, March 8 from 12-1pm is our Family Fiesta, and all families are invited on campus! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and join us for an all school picnic in the Big Backyard (if there is inclement weather that day, we’ll have our picnic inside.)

We can't wait to celebrate The Summit Eras with you!

View the Winter Dance & Mixer Digital Albums

Thank you for coming out to celebrate our annual Winter Lower School Dance and Upper School Mixer at The Discovery Center! Both events were well attended, and students and families had a blast! Check out the digital photo albums below for pictures of all the fun!

Summer at The Summit: Camp Raven Registration Now Open

We are excited to announce the launch of Camp Raven registration for the upcoming season. Geared towards fostering creativity, friendship, and fun, Camp Raven promises an unforgettable experience for young minds! From exciting outdoor activities to engaging hands-on experiences, the program is designed to cater to a wide range of interests. Whether it's exploring nature trails, honing artistic talents, or embracing new challenges, Camp Raven provides a dynamic and enriching environment for everyone!

Don't miss out on the chance to create lasting memories and forge new friendships. Register now and let the countdown to a summer filled with laughter, learning, and excitement begin!

A Heartfelt Thank You from Dr. Heet & Ms. Amy

On behalf of The Summit Preparatory School, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who attended and supported our 19th Annual Gala fundraiser. Your presence and contributions made the evening truly spectacular, and we are overwhelmed with gratitude for your generosity.

The Boots 'n Bling Gala was an incredible celebration of community, unity, and shared commitment to our school's mission. From the lively music to the delicious food and the dazzling decor, it was a night filled with laughter, joy, and memorable moments!

We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to your unwavering support, we had our most successful gala since before the pandemic, grossing nearly $50,000! The funds raised will go directly towards our programs and operating expenses, ensuring that our students continue to receive the best education possible and have access to the resources they need to thrive.

Special thanks to our dedicated event organizers, volunteers, and sponsors who worked tirelessly to make the gala a resounding success. Your hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for your commitment to our school community.

Once again, thank you for being a part of the Boots 'n Bling Gala. Your support is instrumental in shaping the future of our school and empowering the next generation of leaders. We look forward to keeping you updated on the impact of your contributions and hope to see you again at future events!

Support The Summit All-Stars Band Special Appeal

Thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised $10,230 for The Summit All-Stars Band Special Appeal for new equipment and technology at our 19th Annual Gala on Friday night! 

While this exceeds our original goal for the Special Appeal, our All-Stars Director, Jack Johnson, Summit Class of 2016, has been dreaming big and added an additional $5,000 worth of equipment and technology to his All-Stars Wish List. So we’ve updated our goal to $15,000 and, together, we know we can achieve this goal!

Please take a moment to consider making your own donation to our All-Stars through our dedicated donation page linked below and also sharing this with your friends and family who would like to empower the next generation of All-Stars musicians.

Remember, this special appeal aims to secure funds for essential equipment, ensuring that our All-Stars Band can perform at its best and continue the tradition of excellence for years to come. Your support will directly impact the students' musical journey and contribute to the vibrancy of our school's musical legacy. We’ve added several dates to the spring calendar where our All-Stars will have the opportunity to put the new equipment we are purchasing with this special appeal into action. 

Join us at any or all of these upcoming All-Stars Performances:

• Thursday, March 28 at 6:00 pm at Banter Brewing Company
• Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 pm at the Gillioz Theatre (Summit Spring Concert)
• Saturday, May 4 or Sunday, May 5 (TBA) at ArtsFest on Historic Walnut Street
• Wednesday, May 15 at 11:00 am at The Summit Prep

Let's continue to come together to support Jack Johnson and the All-Stars Band. Your generosity will not only shape the musical experiences of our students but also contribute to the enduring legacy of the All-Stars.

Thank you for considering this important appeal. We appreciate your participation and support.

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. Jodi Stallcup, Third Grade Faculty!

"Mrs. Stallcup is well-loved by students, families, and colleagues, and for great reason! She is a delightful person, strong communicator, and excellent educator. She continually seeks ways to engage and support students, frequently integrating social-emotional learning concepts across content areas. Mrs. Stallcup also regularly looks for opportunities to create unique and exciting learning experiences for her students through group projects, experiments, and hands-on learning."

- Mrs. Marissa Bradley, Lower School Director

"Mrs. Stallcup loves to read to us. She loves having students in her class. I like when she lets us silent read after we finish things. She loves pets and animals and I do too. She is kind and caring and I'm glad she's our teacher!"

- Paxton J., 3rd Grade

Early Learners Host Medical Conference

In a heartwarming trimester celebration, Early Learners students showcased their knowledge at their annual Medical Conference. With their parents' support, these young learners practiced their public speaking skills by presenting to their peers and their families the answers to important questions about the body. From the intricacies of the circulatory system to the wonders of the five senses, each presentation reflected the children's curiosity and understanding!

Ms. Starkey, Early Learners Blue Faculty, says, "A BIG thank you to our wonderful families for supporting our students in their learning and supporting them during their presentations! Public speaking can be very daunting... I am proud of the students for doing something difficult that may have felt uncomfortable to them and coming out the other side! This was also a great lesson in patience and being respectful when others are presenting which is a very important skill for the students to acquire as well."

Sixth Grade Practices Academic Research & Writing

In Language Arts, sixth grade students are practicing the invaluable art of academic research writing. Having chosen a topic that interests them, students have been learning about utilizing tools and resources to find credible sources that they will use to write their essays. Students have explored the nuances of crafting a compelling hook, providing a comprehensive topic introduction, formulating a concise thesis, and seamlessly transitioning between ideas.

They have practiced writing a thesis statement that encapsulates all the points they will be making and also how to properly choose, introduce, and cite direct quotations. Learning these skills early in their middle school journey will allow them to be further built upon in later classes, as a properly researched, cited, and crafted essay will be a cornerstone of their academic careers in high school and beyond.

Fourth Graders Explore Technology and Space Junk

It all began with a simple question: “What happens to all the stuff we send into space?” This inquiry sparked the 4th graders’ interest in space junk.  

The students quickly embraced researching what is space junk, why it’s a problem, and what solutions are already out there. Then they brainstormed some ideas of their own. After they completed their research, they wrote a script for a video to present their research. 

Using the Doink app, a versatile animation tool that allows them to seamlessly blend creativity and technology, they have started filming their video project this week. With its user-friendly interface, the app will become their digital canvas, where they can animate scenes and add special effects. The students are very excited to finish their video that will take their viewers on a journey through the vastness of space!

This project encourages collaboration and teamwork with each student taking on a vital role, whether it was designing the background, writing the script, or mastering the green screen technology.

As they work together, they not only deepen their understanding of space junk but also hone essential skills in communication, problem-solving, and creativity as they shed light on the importance of responsible space exploration.

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.