Parent Summersill Scoop
September 28, 2024
Welcome Eagles!
Our Rock Your School event was a huge success!!!! Pictures of our students having the "Best Day Ever" will be posted on Facebook.
PTO is selling Summersill Spirit Wear. Please click on this link to order. The sale will run through Tuesday, October 1. Items will be sent home on October 15. T-shirts are $12, long sleeves $16 and crewneck sweatshirts are $20. Click on the link or use the QR to order.
https://wrecked-denim-co.myshopify.com/collections/summersill-elementary-fundraiser-shirts
Federal Impact Aid Cards went home on Monday, September 23. The first classroom in each grade level prek-5th to return all of their cards completed will receive a popsicle party! It is crucial for our school to have 100% of our cards returned. The funding our school district receives goes to purchasing instructional resources, salaries and improvements on school facilities. Please return your child's card by Friday, October 4. Currently, only 4 homerooms have returned 100% of their cards so far.
The following parents have been selected and voted on to be representatives on our School Improvement Team. Shawn Drewry, Amber Jones, Leticia VanPelt, Kaylee Platt, Whitney Cessna and Kaylee Verhoff. All parents are welcome to attend monthly SIT meetings. Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 16 at 3:45pm.
Our PTO officers are Kaylee Verhoff President, Whitney Cessna Vice-president, Amber Jones Secretary, and Dena Larue Treasurer. Please join the Parent Teacher Organization and volunteer at Movie Nights, selling popcorn, Santa Shop and other activities to support our staff and students. Our next PTO meeting is Friday, October 18 at 4:30.
Congratulations to Ms. Sisseck's class for winning the FREE Cici's Pizza Party for having the most families in attendance for the September Night. Our school made $77.06 from sales. Our next Cici's Pizza Night is Tuesday, October 1.
Thank you to all who donated to our annual CHEW Food Drive. The following classes brought in the most food for this fundraiser and will have a popsicle party: K-2 winner Mrs. Shaw and 3-5 winner Ms. Sisseck
Wednesday, October 2 is National Custodial Day! We are so grateful for our Summersill custodians and their hard work for keeping our campus clean. A huge shout out goes to Mrs. Vascherault, Mrs. St. Denis, Mr. Foxx and Ms. Cowell.
We are having a Fall Festival on Friday, October 18 from 5-7pm. Your whole family is welcome to attend. Pre-sale tickets are from October 10-17 5 tickets for $1.00 using schoolcashonline. Tickets will also be on sale in front of the office during the event 4 tickets for $1. Donations are needed for this special event. Our Scholastic Book Fair will also be open from 5-7. You can purchase books all week October 15-18 in person or through book fair eWallet. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/summersillelementaryschool1
Red Ribbon Week is October 24-31st. This week we will raise awareness about drug and violence prevention.
Our first ever Mother and Son Sneaker Ball is Friday, October 25 from 5:30-7:30. Proceeds from this event will go towards beautifying our campus.
Contact our data manager, Jennifer Fountain to sign up for Parent Portal. This gives you access to up to date information on student attendance for your child and third through fifth grade assignments. https://onslow.powerschool.com/public/
Please go onto our school's Facebook page and website to learn more about all the events happening at Summersill.
Fall Festival Friday, October 18
Fall Festival Donations Needed
Book Fair October 15-18
Red Ribbon Week October 24-31
Sneaker Ball October 25
Trunk or Treat
SaySomething App
We would like to remind our families about the Say Something reporting platform.
Say Something provides students and adults a secure, anonymous reporting platform for concerns related to violence, suicide, bullying, self-harm and other forms of threatening behavior. Tips are received by trained personnel, who will notify the proper authorities, whether they be school administrators or law enforcement.
The platform is easily accessible via the 1:1 tools on student devices. Tips can also be submitted via phone, on the Say Something website, or through the Say Something mobile app.
School safety is a community effort, and we thank our students, staff, and families for their support as we work together to keep one another safe. Remember, if you see something, please say something.
You can find more information about Say Something here: Say Something Anonymous Reporting System
Cici's Pizza Night Tuesday, October 1
Fingerprinting at the District Office
ERPD Dates
Technology Fee, School Meals and Supply List
Technology: $25.00 Usage Assessment Fee (not insurance, rental fee)
All school fees and other fees such as field trips can be paid online at https://www.schoolcashonline.com/
Breakfast is $1.25Lunch is $2.50
If you need to apply for free or reduced meals, please complete this online application or fill one out at orientation.
Parent Portal
Please sign up for Parent Portal. You can monitor your child's grades and attendance within the portal. https://onslow.powerschool.com/public/. You can contact Jennifer Fountain, data manager at jennifer.fountain@onslow.k12.nc.us to assist with this process. She will look up your child's ID number when you email her the completed form and copy of your ID.
Master Calendar
September
9/30 Student of the Month Celebration - Respect
October
10/1 Cici's Pizza Night
10/2 National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day
10/9 ERPD car riders/walkers 12:15 and bus riders 12:30
10/11 Heritage Day - 4th grade
10/14 Teacher Workday
10/15-18 Book Fair Week
10/16 School Improvement Team meeting 3:45pm in the Media Center
10/18 Fall Festival
10/20 Trunk or Treat at Summersill
10/23-31 Red Ribbon Week
10/24 PTO meeting at 3:45pm in the Media Center
10/25 Sneaker Ball
10/30 RTA Assessment for 3/4 combo students
Parent Involvement Opportunities
Are you a parent looking for ways to contribute to Summersill Elementary? There are several opportunities for parents to get involved and support our Eagle family. Please review each opportunity below.
* Parent Teacher Organization: This group meets in person and sends in special treats for staff throughout the year
* Parent Volunteer: Parents have to be volunteered trained each year and fingerprinted at the district office every five years
* Room Parent: Assists the teacher with various things for the classroom
* Strategic Planning Team: School stakeholders (parents, teachers, administration) work together to improve the school
Please call the school if you are interested in being a part of any of these opportunities.
Mission, Vision, Purpose
Mission: Learn Something New Every Day!
Vision: Embrace growth, accept challenges, and learn from adversity.
Purpose: Our purpose is to provide students with habits that enable them to achieve their life goals.
Summersill Pledge
I am a Summersill Eagle.
I am in control of my mind and body.
I will use innovative thinking.
I will listen with empathy and understanding.
I will be open to continuous learning.
I will become the best version of myself every day.
Website: https://sses.onslow.k12.nc.us/
Location: 250 Summersill School Road, Jacksonville NC
Phone: 910-455-2672