Parent Summersill Scoop

We were delighted to see our Eagles at our Meet the Teacher Orientation! The partnership between home and school is crucial and very beneficial to the success of your child's education and well-being. Please read over and discuss with your child the Student Handbook. It is only posted in the newsletter and on our school webpage. Teachers will also go over expectations, procedures and schedules with your child. bit.ly/ssehandbook24-25

The first day of school is Monday, August 26 for first through fifth grade. Kindergarten have staggered enrollment for three days. Please contact your child's teacher if you are not sure which day your child should start school. All kindergarten will attend on Thursday, August 29. Friday, August 30 is "Independence Day" for Kindergarten, which means last day parents can walk their students to class. All staff and students should wear red, white and blue to cheer on our students walking independently to class.

PreK students start school on Tuesday, September 3. They also have a staggered start. All preK students will attend on Friday, September 6. Please contact your child's teacher if you are unsure which day your child should start school.

If you are picking up your child in the carline you will need to click on this link in order to receive a car pick up tag.

https://forms.office.com/r/WQXV0KxknW

If your child is riding the bus, please click on the bus schedule link on the Onslow County website for more information.

If you have not signed onto Class Dojo, please do so soon! Your child's teacher has already sent the link to join. This is another way we communicate information.

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/

PTO is selling Summersill Spirit Wear. Please click on this link to order. The sale started August 21 and will run through 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

Please make sure that your child's teacher knows how they are getting home if you did not attend the Meet the Teacher Orientation.

Please go onto our school's Facebook page and website to learn more about all the events happening at Summersill.

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/

Lunch is $2.50

If you need to apply for free or reduced meals, please complete this online application or fill one out at orientation.

www.lunchapplication.com

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.

https://onslowncc.scriborder.com/

Required Registration Documents:

Birth Certificate

Updated Immunization Records

Photo ID of Legal Parent/Guardian

Proof of Residency (Electric or Water Bill)

August

8/26 First Day of School 🤩

8/26-28 Staggered Kindergarten

8/30 Independence Day for Kindergarteners (Wear red, white and blue)

9/2 Labor Day/No School

9/3-9/5 Staggered Prek

9/4-9/24 K-5 Beginning of Year Assessments for K-5 Dibels and iReady

9/5 BOG for 3rd Grade Students

9/11 SIT - School Involvement Team meeting with parents at 3:45pm in the Media Center

9/18 Early Release for Students

9/20 Fall School Pictures

9/26 Interim Reports go home

9/26 PTO meeting in the Media Center at 4:30pm/Open House Curriculum Night 5:00-6:30pm

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: 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.

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.