Summit School Newsletter

Congratulations to Summit School 8th grader, Vaughn Arbogast! Vaughn was invited to represent our division at the CAA ALL-STAR flag football tournament. The team he was on won the entire tournament! Wonderful players represented schools from Division 1, 2, 3 and 4. He was placed on a team of mixed divisions. He was proud to represent Summit. They fought hard and exemplified great character development. #summitschoolaz #sabrecatpride

The Institute For Better Education, IBE 2024-25 Application is now available! Please visit www.ibescholarships.org or click here to access the online 2024-25 form. Forms may be completed and submitted online at IBE. Paper forms must be sent directly to IBE at Services@ibescholarships.org.

If you collect or want to collect Arizona Private School Tax Credits to assist in paying your Summit tuition, you will need to complete the IBE 2024-25 application form. It is recommended to complete it as soon as possible and before May 20th. IBE will not release processed tax credits until they have your 2024-25 completed application. For the 2024-25 school year, IBE will begin releasing processed tax credits to Summit this June for students using tax credits in 2024-25.

If you are utilizing ESA Empowerment funds for the 2024-25 school year, you can still collect and bank tax credits at IBE. You will also need to complete the IBE 2024-25 application in order to keep your student(s) IBE account current.

Please contact IBE directly with any questions regarding the application at Services@ibescholarships.org or 520-512-5438.

On April 18 our students in grades 4-6 will have an exciting opportunity to participate in The Hovercraft Project at Summit. The Hovercraft Project works in schools across the country educating fourth through sixth grade students on building a working and rideable hovercraft. Students have a hands-on learning experience from start to finish. Students strategize and implement science, technology, engineering, art, math, team dynamics, and good sportsmanship throughout the day.

Matthew Chase is the founder and inventor of The Hovercraft Project. He is an educator who loves to teach everywhere he goes. Matt will be the onsite manager for your school’s Hovercraft Project Day. You can find out more about The Hovercraft Project by visiting the website at www.TheHovercraftProject.com.

Congratulations to these Sabrecats for being sent to Mrs. France with POSITIVE office referrals!

Mrs. Gearhart said, “Ariana shows kindness and caring, always. She checks up on kids that are out sick and she always thinks about them by making sure they got the homework, etc. She helped our visitors when they came as well.”

Mrs. Watson said, “Kate is a hard worker! She focuses on getting her work completed on time and doing her personal best. Way to to, Kate!”

Ms. Bernice said, “The character and respect Sebastian showed to the teachers and other students in the MPR lunchroom showed their selfless initiative and ability to always do their personal best, and show caring kindness and respect for another fellow student. Thank you for helping a classmate!”

Ms. Bernice said, “The character and respect Ramzi showed to the teachers and other students in the MPR lunchroom showed their selfless initiative and ability to always do their personal best, and show caring kindness and respect for another fellow student. Thank you for helping a classmate!”

Wednesday, April 10

Presented by MS Spanish

Wednesday, April 24

Presented by elementary Spanish

Wednesday, May 8

Presented by music

Wednesday, May 15

Presented by grade 8

• Guardians are responsible for transporting their children to and from school.

• Guardians and visitors must park in designated lined parking spaces only.

• Do not park in such a way to hinder the flow of traffic or jeopardize the safety of children.

• Parking is not allowed along the red curbs.

• Do not park in the designated spaces purchased by guardians at the annual Summit School Auction.

• State law prohibits neglect and endangerment of children. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle at any time, and always use car seats and seat belts.

• Students cannot be dropped off in the parking lots.

• Pedestrians are not permitted to cut through the carline.

• Please do not try to meet with teachers while they are supervising carline.

• There is no use of wireless phones (or other digital devices) while in the carline.

• At dismissal, please do not arrive earlier than 15 minutes before your child’s dismissal, time as this blocks our fire lane and inhibits emergency vehicles from entering our facility.

• Summit School is not responsible for damage to vehicles or theft. Please secure all valuables and use caution while moving through the parking lot and carline areas.

• Key fobs will allow access to campus on scheduled school days at the following times/locations:

• Front Office doors during office hours (7:45 AM – 3:45 PM)

• Front blue gate during drop off (8:00 AM – 8:15 AM), pick up (3:15 PM – 3:30 PM) and afternoon extended day (3:30 PM – 6:00 PM)

• Front Office doors will be unlocked for drop off until 8:30 AM. After 8:30 AM, K-8 students must be walked into the office by an adult that will need to sign the student in to school using the School Check In system located in the front office.

• When leaving campus, you must exit through the Front Office during the school day (8:15 AM – 3:15 PM) and not through the outdoor gates.

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