Summit School Newsletter

Dear Summit School Community,

I hope this newsletter finds you well and that your family is enjoying the school year so far. As always, it's a pleasure to have you as a part of the Summit School community.

Today, I'd like to discuss a topic that's near and dear to our hearts – sharing the Summit School experience with others. One of the best ways to do this is through your own experiences and recommendations. By spreading the word about Summit School, you can help us reach new families who are looking for an exceptional educational experience for their children.

Here are a few ways you can help us in this endeavor:

Engage with Our Social Media: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay updated on the latest school news, events, and achievements. Like, comment, and share our posts to help them reach a broader audience.

Write Positive Reviews: Share your honest experiences by writing positive reviews about Summit School on platforms such as Google, GreatSchools, and Yelp. Your insights and recommendations can make a significant impact on prospective families' decisions.

Your involvement in these simple actions can have a profound effect on increasing awareness about Summit School. Your stories, comments, likes, and shares help convey the unique sense of community, the quality of education, and the warmth that sets Summit School apart.

We understand that your time is valuable, and we appreciate any effort you can make to support us in this endeavor. By coming together as a community, we can continue to grow and thrive, ensuring that more families discover the exceptional education we offer at Summit School.

Thank you for being an integral part of our Summit School family, and for all that you do to make our school a special place. Your contributions help us make a difference in the lives of our students every day.

Warm regards,

Dr. Stephanie Nardi

Head of School

Student Council collected all of the supplies needed to create 26 overflowing Thanksgiving Baskets for families at Homeward Bound. Each basket contains books and games provided by the Student Council for families to enjoy time together on Thanksgiving. We appreciate each and every one of our students who brought in green beans, potatoes, yams, marshmallows, laundry baskets and more. Thank you for spreading kindness to those in need during the holiday season. #kidshelpingkids #givedsthanks #family #sabrecatpride

Dodie shared her Positive Discipline knowledge with our community on Wednesday evening. Parents shared, role-played, and learned about ways to improve their positive and disciplinary interactions with their children. https://dodieblomberg.com/

I am from the maple tree. From Pokemon cards and Legos. I am from the house of dreams, and wishes, where my soul lies everyday, peacefully, sleepily, and the smell, the sound, the touch, the everything of my mom's cooking.

I am from the cactus of Arizona, standing tall and living long, never backing down no matter the conditions.

I'm from long noodles on birthdays and love pure like the ocean's waves. From Jenny and Xu. I'm from the arguments and the nights where my bed smells like home. From "always on my own path" and " staying strong."

I'm from the religion of family first, desires second.

I'm from China and Beijing branch noodle soup, and tomatoes. From long walks from home to school and back. The impatient cousin and negative nephews, the downstairs attic and cold basements, the pictures explaining a past I'll always remember.

--Kevin Wu

I am from photographs from Apple and Taylor.

I am from the invisible string that ties me to you bright, indestructible, and soft.

I am from the tree bark that brings all life. When wet it smells like heaven. When dry it looks imperfect. I'm from the green, green grass of Idaho and can't stop talking clan from Suzy and the Todds.

I'm from the always being late and can't get out the door. From where's your younger brothers? And do you have a dog?

I'm from the small little church on Third Street.

I'm from Salt Lake City, Utah, bread and gravy, cheesecake. From the time we left poor Archie stranded at the store. The too cool for school tacky Costa Rica, Idaho, every ornament on the tree.

It brings back all the memories of when you were with me.

---Lucy Holman

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

Mrs. Baglio stated, "Nolan showed exceptional hard work during writing. He stayed on task and did his personal best!"

Mrs. Harris stated, "Addie has shown enthusiasm and leadership in science. She was intrigued by an activity we did at the beginning of the year called rainbow lab. She was successful in creating the rainbow, but wanted to perfect the measurements so that future students would have the best outcome. She gave up personal time to run tests and adjust measurements. She came up with new numbers which I will use with future students. I love her enthusiasm!”

Mrs. Watson stated, "Layla goes above and beyond to do her personal best! She helps classmates before being asked! She is an active listener and always lends a hand. She is so deserving of this award!”

Ms. Glover stated, "Jackson took time out of his recess to clean up trash that was on the playground and pick up water bottles that had been knocked over. He did this without being asked. I appreciate how Jackson is trying to keep our school looking great and taking care of our community. Thank you, Jackson!"

Ms. Glover stated, "Teddy took time from his recess time to clean up trash and and pick up knocked over water bottles without being asked. I appreciate how he is trying to keep our school looking great and taking care of our community. Thank you, Teddy!"

Ms. Glover stated, "Andrijana can always be relied on to keep our classroom neat. she always makes an extra effort during clean up time. I really appreciate her help and her pride in taking care of our community Thank you, Andrijana!"

Ms. Glover said, “Sawyer can always be relied on to keep our classroom organized and neat. She always makes an extra effort during clean up time to keep our classroom looking great! Thank you for taking care of our community, Sawyer!”

Ms. Glover said, “Brynlee can always be relied on to keep our classroom organized and neat. She always makes an extra effort during clean up time to keep our classroom looking great! Thank you for taking care of our community, Brynlee!”

Ms. Glover said, “Tegan can always be relied on to keep our classroom organized and neat. She always makes an extra effort during clean up time to keep our classroom looking great! Thank you for taking care of our community, Tegan!”

Ms. Vosseller stated, "Rae is very responsible at school. She takes care of her classroom jobs without reminders and always helps with putting away playground equipment!"

Mrs. Reardon stated, "Miles is always the first to follow my directions and he goes above and beyond to keep our community clean and to help others. He is awesome!"

Ms. Kristen said, “Brenden always helps pick up trash that is not his in the lunchroom without being asked. He is a great role model for active listening. He goes above and beyond at doing his personal best. We are proud of you, Brenden!"

On November 25th, IBE will present their next Tax Credit 101 Webinar for your families and your staff who would like to learn how the journey of tax credits works with IBE. IBE will cover this “Life of a Tax Credit” from donation all the way to Scholarship, giving insights on a successful Recommended Fund Scholarship system. We will also be updating families on the latest news regarding the ESA program.

IBE Tax Credit 101 (November 28th @ 6:00 p.m.) registration link

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.

Just as reading and literacy are crucial for a child's development, math skills are equally essential for their academic and life success.

At Summit, we believe that math education doesn't have to be limited to drills and exercises. Math can be an enjoyable and interactive experience for your child, one that can be incorporated into everyday conversations and activities. My goal as the math coach is to provide you with resources and guidance on how to make math an exciting part of your daily routine.

To help you with this endeavor, I recommend these excellent resources that can assist you in promoting math at home:

• Table Talk Math: A Practical Guide for Bringing Math Into Everyday Conversations: This book by John Stevens offers practical and creative ways to integrate math discussions into everyday life. It provides you with engaging activities and conversation starters that can make math a part of family discussions, whether you're at the dinner table or simply spending time together. This book is a great resource if your child is in elementary school.

• Talking Math with Your Kids by Christopher Danielson (Kindle): Christopher Danielson's book provides insights into the thought processes behind mathematical concepts and strategies to have meaningful math conversations with your children. This resource can help demystify math and make it more accessible for both you and your child. This is a good book to read, if your child is in pre-school and/or in k-2nd grade.

• Podcast: Mathisfigureoutable Part 1

• Podcast: Mathisfigureoutable Part 2

• Tips for Caregivers pdf

By incorporating math into your daily life, you'll not only reinforce what your child is learning at school but also foster a positive attitude towards math. Children who see math as fun and applicable to their everyday experiences are more likely to excel in this subject.

I encourage you to take advantage of these resources and engage in math talks at home. Share your own mathematical thinking with your child, ask open-ended questions, and explore math concepts together. Whether you're measuring ingredients while cooking, calculating discounts while shopping, or discussing patterns in nature, these everyday opportunities can be rich learning experiences.

I will be hosting a virtual “Talking Math with Your Child” for grades K-2 on Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further guidance.

Ms Danforth

Wednesday, December 6

Presented by Grade 4

Wednesday, January 17

Presented by science

• 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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