Summit School Newsletter

Dear Summit School Families,

I hope this newsletter finds you well. We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you regarding our school calendars.

We are delighted to announce that we have finalized and are now releasing the school calendars for both the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years simultaneously. This means you can now plan ahead with even more confidence, knowing the key dates for your child's education for the next two years.

This change reflects our commitment to providing you with ample time to schedule vacations, family events, and other commitments around school activities. We understand how important it is for you to have this information in advance, and we hope this new approach will better serve your needs.

Scroll down to find all of our Summit School Calendars. To access the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school calendars at any time, please visit our school website at https://summitschoolaz.org/news-events/calendar/. You will find detailed information about important dates, holidays, parent-teacher conferences, and other essential events that will help you plan ahead effectively.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. We look forward to the exciting journey ahead with you and your family.

Warm regards,

Dr. Stephanie Nardi

Head of School

We are so excited for our annual Fall Fund the Future event. Please mark your calendars for this parent-only, mandatory event Wednesday, October 18th, at Summit, from 6:30-7:30pm. We are hoping calling this a mandatory event will mean we’ll get as many of our wonderful Summit community as possible to join us!

Should you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, you are welcome to reach out to the Board at any time using this email address: summitboardaz@gmail.com.

Did you know that you qualify for significant tuition reimbursement through the Arizona Universal ESA program if you have a Summit Student in K-8? This program is designed to support families in securing the best education for their children.

To discover more about the Arizona Universal ESA program and how it can benefit your family, we encourage you to visit our dedicated Tuition Assistance page at https://summitschoolaz.org/tuition-assistance/. Here, you will find valuable information, resources, and guidance on the reimbursement process.

For any specific inquiries or assistance related to the program, please do not hesitate to contact Carrie Slade at Carrie.Slade@SummitSchoolAZ.org. She will be more than happy to address your questions and provide personalized support.

At Summit School, we are committed to making high-quality education accessible to all families. We believe that this program can make a significant difference in your educational journey, and we are here to assist you every step of the way.

Thank you for being part of our Summit School community, and we look forward to helping you explore this valuable opportunity.

The Student Council sold gold pinwheels to symbolize hope and support for young cancer patients. As the donations came into the classrooms, a beautiful golden pinwheel ribbon took shape in the courtyard! This symbol served as a powerful reminder of the Student Council's commitment to raising awareness and making a difference. Kids helping kids!

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

Ms. Glover stated, "Andrijana takes extra care to make sure our classroom materials are organized and put away properly. This is a great help to her teacher! Thank you!"

Ms. Vosseller stated, "Halo put all of the playground equipment away, even though she didn't play with any of it. She is always offering to help her classmates and teachers! "

Wednesday, October 18

Presented by Grade 6

Wednesday, November 1

Presented by Preschool

Wednesday, November 15

Presented by Grade 2

• 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
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Twitter: @SummitSchoolAhw