Summit Newsletter: Summer Edition

Dear Summit Community,

I am delighted to share with you the results of our recent Arizona State Testing, which serve as a testament to the collective achievements of our entire school community. These outcomes reflect our commitment to excellence and the hard work put forth by our dedicated educators and students.

I would like to extend my gratitude to all parents, guardians, and family members for their unwavering support and collaboration throughout the academic year. Your involvement and partnership have played a vital role in fostering a conducive learning environment, enabling our students to succeed.

Here are the key findings from the Arizona State Testing:

1. Overall Achievement: Our students have performed exceptionally well across all grade levels and subject areas. The results reflect their strong foundation of knowledge and skills, acquired through rigorous instruction and a comprehensive curriculum. We are immensely proud of their achievements.
   

2. Comparative Analysis: When compared to state averages, our students have outperformed expectations. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of our instructional practices and our commitment to providing an outstanding education. Our students' accomplishments stand as a testament to their dedication and perseverance.
   

3. Subject-Specific Proficiency: The Arizona State Testing results reveal commendable proficiency levels in mathematics, English language arts, and science. These outcomes indicate that our students possess a solid understanding of the core concepts and are capable of applying their knowledge in practical and meaningful ways.

4. Continuous Improvement: While we celebrate our successes, we also acknowledge that there is always room for improvement. We will carefully analyze the data to identify areas where we can enhance our instructional practices and student support systems. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures that we provide the best educational experience for every student.

I would like to express my deepest appreciation to our dedicated educators and support staff for their tireless efforts in providing high-quality instruction and creating a nurturing environment for our students. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to student success have played an integral role in these outstanding results.

Together, as a school community, we celebrate these achievements and the positive impact they have on our students' educational journeys. These results affirm our shared belief in the power of education and our commitment to providing a well-rounded and enriching experience for all.

As we move forward, let us continue to foster a collaborative and supportive community where every student feels valued, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential. Through our collective efforts, we will continue to create opportunities for success and prepare our students for a bright future.

Families of students in grades three through eight will receive individual test results via mail in the coming weeks. Once again, congratulations to our students, educators, parents, and staff on these remarkable achievements!

We are looking forward to another successful year of Sabrecat Athletics in 23-24. Season one registrations will be opening on Monday, May 15, and we are welcoming a new Athletic and Activities Director to Summit School on May 22. Craig Kroupa, Summit basketball coach and substitute teacher, will be joining the Sabrecat team with Mr. Wimbish’s departure.

Along with a new Athletic and Activities Director, there have been some positive changes to our athletic program for the 23-24 school year.

Eligibility and Teams

After discussions with both the CAA and our Athletic Committee, we have restructured our teams with a developmental program for grade 4 (and grade 5 or 6 for some sports) that will practice and play non-CAA scrimmages as schedules allow, but will not officially participate in CAA competitions. Our student athletes in grades 5-8 (only 6-8 for some sports) will compete through CAA as in the past. This will enable our younger Summit athletes to build their skills and prepare for conference competition. Watch for clinic opportunities throughout the school year as well.

Registration and Fees

To create a uniform and predictable process, our registration windows are set for the 2023-24 school year and listed below. Communication will be sent out via email prior to each window opening. Fees have been standardized. With the exception of Junior Cheer, all developmental registration fees will be $150 per sport, per athlete. All regular team fees will be $300 per sport, per athlete. Fees cover costs related to each sport including CAA registration, venue fees, referee fees, and coach stipends.

Coed Junior Cheerleading

Coed Junior Cheerleading has been an exciting new addition to our program. Due to participant requests, we have expanded the program to include PreK-grade 4 students. The fee for Junior Cheerleading will be $200 plus the price of the cheer skirt, briefs, and socks (or shorts and socks). For students who participated in Junior Cheer in 22-23, you will only need to order a new skirt, briefs, and socks if yours no longer fit. Tops and poms will be provided by Summit. Cheer lasts through multiple seasons and the schedule is yet to be determined.

Our 2023-24 Sabrecat Athletics Program

Season 1

Registration window- May 15 to June 19

Girls' Volleyball (grade 4 developmental, grades 5-8 middle school teams)

Coed Cross Country (grade 4 developmental, grades 5-8 middle school team)

Season 2

Registration window- September 1 to September 15

Cross Country continues

Coed Junior Cheer (preK to grade 4)

Boys’ 7 v 7 Football (5 and 6 developmental, 7 and 8 middle school teams)

Season 3

Registration window- November 1 to November 21

Junior Cheer continues

Girls’ Basketball (4 and 5 developmental, 6-8 middle school teams)

Coed Flag Football (4 and 5 developmental, 6-8 middle school teams)

Season 4

Registration window- January 8 to January 29

Coed Golf (4 and 5 developmental, 6-8 middle school team)

Boys’ Basketball (4 and 5 developmental, 6-8 middle school teams)

Coed Track (teams to be determined based on registration)

Thank you for all you do to support your student athlete and the Sabrecat athletics program.

Registration for season 1 sports is now open and will remain open until Jun 19th, 2023. Season 1 sports will include the following:

Girls Volleyball grades 4-8

Cross Country grades 4-8

Volleyball will run from August 1st- October 7th. Cross Country will run from August 1st-Nov 4th.

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Summit parents who utilize the Arizona Private School Tax Credits for tuition need to complete their preferred School Tuition Organization (STO) new application each spring. Please find the Institute For Better Education, IBE 2023-24 application here. Upon completion, please submit it and any required documents directly to IBE at Services@ibescholarships.org before June 1, 2023. IBE will only release tax credits towards tuition in July if they have a completed 2023-24 IBE application by that date. For questions regarding the application please visit www.ibescholarships.org or call 520-512-5438. If you use a different STO, please visit their website to find their 2023-24 application form.

Do you own or have a connection to a local business? Please share.

Dear Community Member,

Summit School is pleased to announce that we are starting a community partner program with businesses in our local community. We know that connections in the community are invaluable to the success of our school and our local businesses.

We would like to invite you to become a Summit Community Partner. This partnership requires no donations or financial support. Instead, we ask for mutual participation. Here is how it works.

• You agree to be a Summit Community Partner by posting our Summit School Community Partner flyer, poster, or our Summit School brochures in your business.

• We add your logo to our Summit Community Partners website page and our weekly school digital newsletter.

• We will reach out to you when we have campus events that you may be interested in for the purpose of sponsorship, table displays, or other connections.

• We offer you the opportunity to add items or information to our new family welcome bags.

To get started, please complete this form or reach out to Kyle Allen, Director of Admissions and Marketing at kyle.allen@summitschoolaz.org. In addition, please send your business logo as a .png or .jpg file to the email address above.

Want to know more about Summit School? We would be happy to give you a tour of our campus. If you would like a tour or have any questions, please email Kyle Allen or call 480-403-9506. Thank you for your consideration.

In Partnership,

Dr. Stephanie Nardi

Head of School

Email: Summit.School@SummitSchoolAZ.org
Website: https://summitschoolaz.org/
Location: 4515 E Muirwood Dr, Phoenix, Arizona 85048, USA
Phone: 480.403.9500
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Twitter: @SummitSchoolAhw